National VJ Day Observed Today
National VJ Day is observed today Sept 2 marking the 15th anniversary of VI Day. El doran Gene Foster appears in a Berlin photo with T Webb of the British army and Elizabeth Smirnova of the Russian army as allies celebrate the end of World War I. Foster served in the European theatre with the 11th Armored Division during the Battle of the Bulge and is now executive secretary of the Hardin County Soldiers Relief Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldoran Gene Foster
T. Webb
Elizabeth Smirnova
Berlin
Foster
11Th Armored
A. I. B. Foster
Hardin County Soldiers Relief Commission
Plans Announced For Fall Corn Show In Eldora
Preliminary plans for the Eldora fall corn show to run with the three day Eldora Corn Festival in October 2022 were announced by Glen Paul committee chairman. The event features open and junior classes with prizes for five ears, a single ear, and shelled corn. Entries come from the 1960 trap and are limited to two per class, with judging starting Oct. 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Paul
Paul
Gene Foster
John Gunn
Mac Molison
Ene
Engelking Truck Found At Ames As Boys Escape
Ames officials arrested William Birmingham 17 of Randall an Iowa State Training School inmate who escaped Wednesday. He had taken a 1953 Ford pickup owned by E A Engelking of Hubbard. Carl Pelander 17 of Ames also escaped but was returned to the school by Thursday morning. Le Roy Faumal 16 of Iowa Falls remained at large Thursday morning after escaping Wednesday night.
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Ames
Wm. J. Birmingham
Randall
Iowa
Birmingham
E. A. Engelking
Hubbard
Carl E. Pelander
le Roy
Faumal
Iowa Falls
Bramwell Named Bank Board Chair in Eldora Change
Mrs W K Bramwell of Eldora elected chairman of the Hardin County Savings Bank Board of Directors to succeed her late husband W K Bramwell. Keith Strother elected to the board. The active management remains with president R R Brown. The Bramwells retain financial interests and Mrs Bramwell will move to Eldora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Bramwell
Eldora
Hardin County Savings Bank
Keith Strother
W. K. Bramwell Jr
R. R. Brown
Guy W. Jones
Clark D. Bramwell
Strother
Bramwells
Bramwell
Bank
Tower Buys Kunath Building In Eldora Purchase
Amy Tower of Eldora has bought the Dr Norman Kunath building directly north of Bekemeier’s Hardware on Washington Street. The deal, handled by local realtor J D Leonard, plans to move RB & T offices into the basement and occupy the upstairs apartment. Optometry equipment remains on the first floor with hopes it can be rented. The present RB & T offices occupy the basement of the Bateson building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Tower
Eldora
Norman Kunath
Bekemeier
Washington St
J.D. ‘Leonard
Tower
Des ‘Moines Register
Bateson
Northrup King officials plan Eldora seed corn plant opening
Northrup King & Co officials from Minneapolis met Eldora personnel, Chamber of Commerce leaders, and local newspapers to plan the grand opening of the hybrid seed corn drying plant set for Saturday September 17 Allan Hielala led the meeting with Roger Kobes and I R Mahigan also attending along with Ralph Tasa Leonard Evens W L Reagan Roy Atherton George Stauffacher Al Schafer and Troy Jones. Hans Wetzel of Hamburg Germany attended as observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northrup, King and Co
Minneapolis
Eldora
Chamber of Commerce
Northrup, King & Co
Allan Hielala
Roger D. Kobes
I R. Mahigan
Ralph Tasa
Leonard Evens
W. L. Reagan
Roy Atherton
George R. Stauffacher
al Schafer
Troy Jones
Hans Wetzel
Hamburg
Germany
Seed Corn Company
Cattle Tour Planned by Harding County Feeder
The 1960 Harding county cattle feeder's tour to South Dakota will run from September 25 to September 30. A complete schedule of events will be published in next week's Eldora Newspaper.
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Harding County
South Dakota
Eldora
Mrs Brandt 41 Buried At Hubbard
Funeral services were held for Mrs Rudolph Brandt 41 of Hubbard who died Saturday after a five year illness. She is survived by Rudolph Brandt her husband her parents two brothers a sister and fifteen nieces and nephews. Burial was in Hubbard Cemetery.
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Rudolph Brandt
Hubbard
Zion and Reformed Church of
A. Kruetzmann
Virgil Klemme
Harley Klemme
Dean Schnormeier
Clarence Brandt
Herbert Brandt, Jr
Hollandale
Anne Blome
Ledyard
Hubbard Cemetery
Eek
Mire
Art Dubberke
Esther Minna _ Brandt
Henry
Lo Gobel Schnormeier
Mr. Brandt
Otto Schnormeier
Martin Schnormeier
Gus Zierke
Robert Dreier
Wayne Meier
Lowell Kulow
Floyd Meier
Vernie Brunemeier
Kenneth Meier
Marilyn Bruenemeier
John Mohs
Alleman
Hubbard Rites For Ella Martha Meier
Funeral services for Ella Martha Meier 64 were held at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Hubbard. She was born January 31 1896 in Sherman township and died Friday. Burial was in Hubbard Cemetery. Survivors include sister Emma and brothers Henry Will and Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church of Hubbard
Ella Martha Meier
Miss Meier
August
Caroline Hager Meier
Sherman Township
Heeppner
Home Insurance Co seeks judgment against Deane Johnson
A district court petition filed this week by Home Insurance Co of New York seeks a $67.17 judgment on a promissory note against Deane Johnson. Stricklerm Bellizzi and Rosenberg of Des Moines represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Home Insurance Co
New York
Deane Johnson
Stricklerm, Bellizzi and Rosenberg
Des Moines
Eldora Airfield Seeks 1000 Foot Runway Expansion
Thunderbird Flying Club announced options signed by the Steinfeldt estate to extend Eldora’s runway from 2000 to 3000 feet. The city will acquire five acres north of the current strip from the Steinfeldt estate, then trade five acres of Clark Norman land west of the airfield to finalize the deal with a $1000 premium. City possession begins after harvest removal. Thunderbird will oversee grading, lighting, fencing removal, and seeding with seed paid by Eldora. Work could start late fall or next spring, aided by state funding sharing half the costs. The 124 acre field dates to 1956 with dedication in 1957. Thunderbird has ~150 members from several nearby towns. Keith Hogle is president. Troy Jones is membership chairman.
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Eldora Airfield
Thunderbird Flying Club
Eldora
Steinfeldt
Eldova
Clark Norman
Norman
State of
Iowa
Ackley
Union
Whitten
New Providence
Steamboat Rock
Hubbard
Wellsburg
Keith Hogle
Troy Jones
Vernon Awe obituary for Iowa Falls resident
Vernon A Awe died at his home near Iowa Falls on Thursday morning September 1. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Open Bible Church in Iowa Falls with burial at Northlawn Memory Gardens. Linn Funeral Home of Iowa Falls is handling arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon A. Awe
Iowa Falls
Open Bible Church
Northlawn Memory Gardens
Linn Funeral Home
Ledger Will Be Printed Tuesday
As a result of Labor Day on Monday regular press day at the Eldora newspaper office next week's Eldora Herald Led ger will be printed on Tuesday Area correspondents are asked to have their news items into the Herald Index office as early as possible next week for the Friday paper.
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Eldora
Eldora Herald-Ledger
Herald-Index
Psychology Convention Heads for Chicago Meeting
Mr and Mrs James Allen of Eldora depart for the American Psychological Association convention in Chicago from September 1 to 7. Allen is a psychologist with the mental health team at the Iowa State Training School for Boys in Eldora. The convention will discuss the newest psychological methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Allen
Eldora
American Psychological Association
Chicago
Allen
Iowa State Training School For
Tractor Pull at Owasa on Labor Day 1960
A mid Iowa tractor traction contest planned for Labor Day, Sept. 5 in Owasa crowns central Iowa champions. Four weight classes from up to 5,000 to 12,500 pounds, with $150 in prize money and a following plowing demonstration. Dealers barred from pulling but will exhibit equipment. Weigh-ins run until noon Sept. 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owasa
Central
Iowa
Extended Telephone Service To Hubbard Forecast For 1961
Eldora and Hubbard discuss extending area telephone service with Central Iowa Telephone Co to offer dial free service next year. A study will precede a formal request, with three to four new lines needed between Hubbard and Eldora. Hubbard serves 700 patrons, Eldora 1700, and service would cover Radcliffe Garden City Buckeye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora and
Hubbard
Hubbard Independent Telephone Co
Central Iowa Telephone Co
Eldora Chamber of Commerce
Hubbard Company
John J. McIntosh
Central Iowa Telephone Company
Hubbard Telephone Board
McIntosh
Central Iowa
Union, Whitten
New Providence
South Hardin Rural Telephone Cooperative
Hubbard Phone Company
Dial
Eldora
Radcliffe
Garden City
Buckeye
Local Businesses Will Close Monday
Eldora Chamber of Commerce urges area shops to stay closed on Labor Day. The post office will have no delivery or window service, with a 3:30 PM dispatch. Hardin County Courthouse also closes Monday. Three locals traveled to Detroit Wednesday to view a 1961 Oldsmobile and return Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Chamber of Commerce
Eldora
Ralph Speers
Hardin County
George O'Bryon
Lew Owings
Ronnie O'Bryon
Detroit
Radcliffe Opens 1960 Season At Story City With 44
Radcliffe College starts 1960 with a large squad of 44 football players under coach Regnd assist ants Keith meet san Marlin Gustin. They carry a 4-4 last season and open at Story City on Sept 9. Members include Charles Thompson Wayne Vick Jim Houck Dan Topp and others across four rows.
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Radcliffe
Story City
Radcliffs
Regnd
Keith
San Marlin Gustin
Cores
Charles Thompson
Wayne Vick
Jim Houck
Dan Topp
Dennly Kuhfus
Roger Male
Don Peterson
Hugh Carter
Lynn Swenson
Jim Smuck
Dollar Fabric Sale and Shoes and TV Set Ad
Local ad lists various bargains including DOLLAR Cotton Fabrics three yards for $1. Ladies summer shoes priced from $1 to $2.99. Used television set offered at $45. Girls tennis shoes $3.29 and pillowcases available for $1.00. Real bargain roundup with multiple items.
Bargain Day Items: Clothes Dryer and More Deals
A sale lists a used clothes dryer for 65 dollars and margarine at 7 pounds for 1 dollar. Children’s sweat shirts and anklets are 1 dollar each or 3 for 1 dollar. Ice cube trays priced at 97 cents. Local shoppers invited to browse these thrift style bargains.
New Car Listings Mention Frank and Vera Anders
A list of car brands and buyers is shown including Ford and Volkswagen models. Names referenced include Frank or Vera Anders, Marvin or Ann L. Salmon, and Richard or Jeanne Burton connected to Iowa Falls and nearby towns. The items mention dealers Chevrolet and Comet along with Northwestern Bell Telephone in Iowa Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Vera Anders
Ackley
Ford
Northwestern
Bell Telephone
Iowa Falls
Chevrolet
Jerry L
Cleveland
Eldora
Volkswagen
Marvin
Ann L. Salmon
Comet
Richard
Jeanne Burton
Miller Erbe To Speak At Corn Festival in Eldora
Republican U S Senate candidate Jack Miller and governor hopeful Norman A Erbe will speak in Eldora during the Corn Festival set for Oct 20 21 22 Erbe arrives Friday noon Oct 21 stays for the afternoon program Miller plans to attend the U of Town Homecoming game Oct 22 then returns for Eldora dinner and evening speech committee members on speakers include Lester E Ose H J Garles and Roy Atherton Democratic speakers expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Miller
United States
Norman A. Erbe
Eldora
Erbe
Millers
U. of Town
Lester E. Ose
Two Injured In Car Crash Monday
Nora Lancaster aged 75 of Steamboat Rock and John Essig aged 18 of Eldora were hurt in a two car crash at the east edge of the high bridge Monday at 6 20 p m Both suffered cuts bruises and rib fractures for Lancaster. They received treatment at Eldora hospital. Essig drove a 1954 Chevrolet while Lancaster’s car was a 1939 Hudson both wrecked when Lancaster attempted a turn into the Essig vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Lancaster
Steamboat Rock
John Essig
Eldora
High Bridge
Eldora Hospital
Essig
Marriage Licenses Granted Incomplete List
Randall E Strand 23 West Liberty and Velma Jensen 20 Town Falls. Herbert G Thomas 77 and Martha M Long 177 Whitten. Carl R Johnson 19 Los Angeles Calif and Helen Stolee Stratford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall E. Strand
West Liberty
Velma Jensen
Town Falls
Herbert G. Thomas
Martha M. Long
Whitten
Carl R. Johnson
Los Angeles
Calif
Helen Stolee
Stratford
Airfield expands water supply and flight operations
Completion of a well at the airfield provides water for public use and firefighting. A four plane hangar was built by Clark Norman. Parts of the hangar are rented to Smith Flying Service, commercial sprayers and dusters, and BOWS Inc. Private hangars belong to Carroll Hobson, Norman, Corwin Hadley, Russell Gast, and Floyd Van Tiger. Local residents train as pilots and the Thunderbird Flying Club owns a training airplane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Norman
Smith Flying Service
Bows, Inc
Carroll Hobson
Norman
Corwin Hadley
Russell Gast
Floyd van Tiger
The
Thunderbird Flying Club
Hubbard Opens 1960 Football Campaign At Hudson
Hubbard selects Eatel Alexander as head coach with Myron Anderson as assistant and 25 players reporting for drills as the Hawks prepare to open the season at Hudson on Sept. 9. Twelve lettermen bolster a squad aiming to improve on last year’s 0-8 record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
Hudson
Hawks
Eatel Alexander
Myron Anderson
Anderson
Gary Hornung
Ron Wheeler
Craig Whitney
Tom Ustermarkt
David Dreier
Mike Maland
Alexa
Joh Idahi
David West
Dalla Hensen
Marc
Used Appliances and Heaters Sale Ad Listing
Advertises used appliances from 25 dollars with space heater discounts up to 50 dollars off. Mentions refurbished or used items at 95 dollars for cor and flyers priced 59 cents each. Men s Ivys priced at 3.99.
Friday Aluminum Windows and Dresses Sale Card
Aluminum windows offered at 13.95 with 1.00 off on all girls dresses and ladies shorts priced 1.00 and 1.99. Men’s tropical suits available for 29.95 in a Friday sale flyer style.
Saturday Bargains Bulk Sale Items Across Store
Maternity outfits priced from 3.98 to 5.98. house paint at 3.98 per gallon. Plastic aprons ten for 1.00. Sport shirts and jackets listed. Aspirins offered at 1.49 for a 500 count. Deals target shoppers with inexpensive essentials.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Bramwell
Local Bank
Kunath Building
Northrup
Brandt
Grant Township
Lutheran Church of Hubbard
Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church
Ella Meier
Emma
Will
Charles
STATE
Bulletin
Psychology Convention
Hardin Couny
Hubbard Telephone Company
Wayne Janssen
Stan Dreier
Raymond Andrews
Elmer Reifschneider
George Carlson
Eldora Committee
Barnard
Cecil Rooks
Jim Hauser
Wm. N. Dunn
Craig Torgeson
Dale Naylor
Gary Kolbe
Stan Johnson
Ron Fleming
Gail Dettbarn
Gerry Richardson
Doug Anderson
LeRoy Cooper
Kurt Ritland
Alan Brown
Marty Olson
Gerald Peterson
Ron Tystahl
Mike Anderson
Bruce Co
Jellies
Perth
Miller
H. J. Garles
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