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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1949
Page
2
The Eckhoff Alderman head on crash killed both drivers and shocked Eldora residents. Viewers crowded the crash site to witness the mangled car, a grim reminder of the cost of speeding and risky passing, urging drivers to improve judgment and drive with caution. It underscores that the innocent can suffer and the warning can happen to you.
The Eldora consolidated district begins a new term with a well-run, efficiently managed school. Buildings and equipment are in good shape, a competent staff is in place, and the hot lunch program stands out. Fred Schmidt leads the education team, guiding a long-established local institution. The piece notes broader anti trust concerns and compares a labor union action to past monopolies, urging laws to curb union power.
An affectionate local reminiscence traces Union Hardin County roots from late 19th and early 20th century sports and civic life. It recalls Eldora Union rivalries in a state tournament, early rural mail and telephone service, influential families, social clubs, and the 1904 automobile arrival that transformed travel and business in the region.
Rumblings detail social events at Union including a 25th reunion and a class prophecy reveal while noting Robberies prompting advice to use banks. It covers a Chicago to Oregon vacation mishap in Iowa Falls, a photographer’s pheasant challenges, a brain derby at the State fair, and church notices from First Methodist W B Ehlert with services and meetings.
Sunday services at Saint Mary's Catholic Church feature Masses at 8 and 10 a.m. Confessions at 4 and 7 p.m. Reverend L V McDonough leads, with Sunday school at 10 a.m. The Labor Day sermon titled The Masters Work will be delivered. Pilgrim Fellowship meets at 6:30 p.m. Jerry Jondahl reports on the Lake Geneva Conference tonight. At Saint Paul Lutheran, Pastor J Zimmerman leads services at 11 a.m. with German service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and Bible class. Friday through Sunday include 8:06 a.m. or 8:00 p.m. activities. choir Monday, men’s club Wednesday at 8 p.m. Hosts: C Ruabon, H Ruhnke, Ed Stebe, C Stainfeldt, J Steinfeldt, H Stein.
Four year old Jimmie Fredetta of Pocahontas started for grandmother's house on his tricycle. The journey proved longer than expected as he abandoned the bicycle, boarded a Fort Dodge bus, and was eventually apprehended by Webster county authorities. Fort Dodge lies southeast of Pocahontas, while Moville lies due west of Pocahontas.
A reflective piece argues justice predates democracy and remains a divine ideal. It cites biblical roots, labor’s impact on education, and Psalms to stress that government must serve the people, protect the weak, and pursue social justice beyond punishment.
Ray Douglass of Postville received a telegram from his daughter Darlene in Lisbon Portugal. The Lisbon filing was at 4 45 p m on July 24 and arrived in Postville at 1 20 p m July 26 nearly three hours before filing. Portuguese time is five hours ahead of Central Standard Time. The message took about an hour and a half to arrive.
Peteee Millard Smith buys menswear in Chicago. J P Dalliver urges crowds in Fort Dodge. Rev Hurlbut and son move to Oskslaasa. Farm leases signed in Clay township while Alvord firm sends buyer to Chicago. Frank Walker and Elizabeth Hartley wed in Cedar Falls. County picnic draws about 5000. C I and D railroad brings 600 from Alden and Iowa Falls. School hires announced for Union and new teachers listed. Christian church foundation being laid by Towner Brothers. Two year old dies from burns. bank partners buy mill shares in Steamboat Rock. Catherine Aylesworth resigns her Herald role to study at Cedar Falls. Lightning hits barn near Eldora. Co A Clark dies at grandson’s home. family settled in Pleasant Township in 1855. Providence district to enroll 200 pupils. Raymond Pool and Vera James wedding notified. Piano recital showcases local pupils. Hardin County wins blue ribbon at state fair for crop display. Eldora club plans whisker day for a month. Bantams and pheasants raised by local hobbyists. WCTU heads elected. Cement paving at Pine Lake dam spillway progresses. Second installment of corn hog payments noted.
Five years ago in 1944, distribution plans were announced for the south half of Hardin county. William Monroe leased the D X service station while Paul Johns, former operator, shifts to dairying and cattle trading. The Herald Ledger quoted Karl LaCompte on Democratic convention views. S Sgt Ora Adams earned the Distinguished Flying Cross in England and William G Tietz earned a veterinary degree from Iowa State. Jay Hadley of New Providence showed grand champion baby beef at the county fair.
A compressed list of land transfer records dated 1949 including E H Lundy to S G Reinhard, J Brightwell to Gladys Brightwell, Otto Thoms to Bertha Thoms, and others. The items reference parcels in Alden and Hoover's Second Addition with note of drains and lot lines. Public notice directs readers to consult Tuesday’s Herald Ledger for the week’s early news.
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