Famous Diving Champion to Present First Aid Course Here
Eldora hosts a five session first aid instructor course September 15–19 led by Brockway, a famed All-American diver. Sessions run 7 to 10 p.m. at a junior high room under South Hardin Red Cross with 13 completing the advanced course earlier. A 3-hour teachers conference may follow for eligible first aid teaching certificate holders.
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Eldora
South Hardin
The
Red Cross
David Borchway
Wilson Hadley
Hadley
Hubbard
Brockway
Marshalltown
Iowa
University of Iowa
Hardin County Bar Association Meeting Held
Ten members met at Ackley Tuesday evening for the Hardin County Bar Association in a routine session followed by a general discussion.
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Ackley
Hardin County Bar Association
Evelyn Lyon Attends State Public Health Meeting
County health nurse Mrs. Evelyn Lyon visited Des Moines on Monday for a state organizational gathering of public health officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Lyon
Des Moines
Wednesday Awards At United Food Market
Albert Van Dornum won the top $100 Day award while shopping at United Food Market on Wednesday afternoon. Eldora residents Mrs. Charles Shore and F. H. Oldenburg received $25 awards. Shore was at Marks Drugs and Oldenburg at Bowman's Recreation Parlor. Additional awards are planned for next Wednesday.
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Albert van Dornum
United Food Market
Charles Shore
F. H. Oldenburg
Eldora
Health nurses nominating committee member named
Mrs Lyon served on the nominating committee for new officers in the health nurses group.
Over 100 Attend Kickoff Meeting For 4-H Funds
More than one hundred people gathered Monday evening in the Owasa high school cafe to kick off a drive aimed at raising six thousand dollars for developing the state 4-H campsite at Boone. Cecil Rooks, county chairman, presided over the session.
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Owasa
Boone
Cecil Rooks
Owasa High School
Camp fund drive progress shared by Iowa 4-H leaders
Teria via Owasa school board hosted guest Jerry Lineweaver state 4-H leader from Iowa State College who outlined the state campsite background its advantages and fund drive plan Marilyn Tysdahl and Lois Leper from Radcliffe spoke on their early summer camping experiences In Hardin County workers Sept 3 tour reports were given by Edwin Engel Pleasant Twp Dean Glenn New Providence and Leonard Hoffman Ellis Two Books noted over 650 collected before the drive and the 6000 goal expected to be oversubscribed Work kits were distributed to township heads A refreshment break followed led by Ray Teske A follow up meeting is set at the extension office in Eldora next Monday night with township captains to report
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Teria
Owasa
Jerry Lineweaver
Iowa State College
Marilyn Tysdahl
Lois Lepper
Radcliffe
Hardin County
Edwin Engel
Pleasant Twp
Dean Glenn
New Providence
Leonard Hoffman
Ellis Two
Ray Teske
Eldora
Boone
George Mark
West Hardin
Waldo Lepper
Concord
Rolland Martin
East Hardin
Maurice Lawton
Etna
Stanley Dreier
Tipton
Bill Vigars
Ellis
Cecil Rooks
Edwin Engle
Pleasant
Jesse Mann
Clay
Corwin Hadliey
Providence
Jackson
Ray Streyffeler
Sherman
Oswell Fisher
Grant
Marion Steinberg
Alden
Leslie Wood
Paul Gienney
Union
Bob Lettow
Buckeye Two
Bloodmobile short of South Hardin quota at Eldora
South Hardin County failed to meet its blood quota as 169 pints were collected from 214 would be donors after 245 advance pledges. Forty five were rejected for temperature illness or hay fever while 17 boys and 4 staff from the Training School were among early donors. Some blood was rushed to Des Moines for immediate flight to Korea. The quota had been set at 180 pints with several repeat donors and couple teams among participants.
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South Hardin County
Eldora
Don Marks
Bloodmobile
Korea
Des Moines
Los Angeles
Pacific
Korean Front
South Hardin
75 Year Club Feted By Eldora Rotarians at 17th Dinner
Eldora Rotary Club hosted the Three-Quarter of a Century Club at Pine Lake Country Club for its 17th annual gathering. Forty-one 75 Year Club members attended with fourteen guests, as Rotary president Ed Anderson welcomed all. Mrs. W. E. Brightwell presented a corsage to founder Mrs. C. E. Greef, and Fred K. Schmidt recorded brief statements from members arriving at the clubhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Brightwell
Eldora Rotary Club
Pine Lake
Eldora Rotarians
Fred K. Schmidt
Eldora School
C. E. Greef
Rotary
Ed Anderson
Home School Association opens season with 175 attending
President Lester E. Ose and new officers preside at the first meeting in the school auditorium. One hundred seventy five attendees include community representatives, faculty, and school personnel. Executive board to meet Sept 15 in home economics room. Overcrowding noted in elementary rooms. A social hour followed with refreshments and floral decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester E. Ose
Home Economics
Colin Gould
Ose
Donald Lomen
Walter Guenther
Harold Hough
New Boy Scout Troop To Meet Monday At Methodist Church
A new Boy Scout troop formed in the summer will hold its first fall meeting Monday September 15 at 7 30 PM in the parish hall of First Methodist Church. John B Wood chairs the troop committee with Bob Jackson Bill McCall Jack Piper and Dick Protheroe as members. Scoutmaster Aage Jensen and assistant Lew Throssel lead. Open to all community boys aged 11 to 13 regardless of church. Applications filed for troop charter. meetings set for each Monday at the church. Bob Jackson will contact parents of interested boys.
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Troo
First Methodist
John B. Wood
Bob Jackson
Bill McCall
Jack Piper
Dick Protheroe
Aage Jensen
Lew Throssel
Methodist Church
Lady Lands 9 Lb Northern Pike at Steamboat Rock
Mrs. Glen Taylor of Steamboat Rock landed a 9 pound 32 inch Northern Pike Thursday morning in the Iowa River just below the dam at Steamboat Rock. Her catch is believed to be the largest Northern of the season in the area. She was fishing for catfish and used clam as bait.
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Glen Taylor
Steamboat.Rock
Iowa River
Steamboat ‘Rock
Eldora School Enrollment Rises This Year
Eldora school figures show an overall enrollment of 726 for the coming year, up 20 from last year and 41 from 1950-51. Elementary students total 367, junior high 152, and senior high 207, with 78 kindergartners and 68 first graders. The grade by grade breakdown follows as reported by Superintendent F. K. Schmidt.
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Eldora
Supt
F. K. Schmidt
Supt. Schmidt
H. S
5 Year Old Eldora Boy Is County s Latest Polio Victim
5 year old Allen Dillavou, son of Mrs Thelma Dillavou of Eldora, is described as the county s latest polio victim. He entered kindergarten September 1 and was hospitalized Tuesday night after developing paralysis in his left leg. Thursday morning reports say he is responding satisfactorily to treatment. Other cases include Gregory Beving, 12 months, and Edna Enslin, 6, of Ackley. Barbara Long, 15 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Keith Long of Hubbard, has returned home from Blank Hospital and is on the way to recovery.
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Allen Dillavou
Thelma Dillavou
Eldora
Allen
Blank Memorial Hospital
Gregory Beving
Edna Enslin
Ackley
Barbara Long
Keith Long
Hubbard
Blank Hospital
Clothing Drive To Aid War-Relief Ends Saturday Night
Community clothing drive for Europe, Korea, and the Middle East continues through the week and closes Saturday night. Donations may be brought to the Farm Bureau workroom from 2 to 5 today and Saturday, and 7 to 8 Saturday evening. Arrangements for pickup can be made via the Chamber of Commerce or committee members. The drive will ship to Des Moines early next week for delivery to the American Friends Service Committee for redistribution.
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Europe
Korea
Middle East
Farm Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
C. E. Greer
Herald Ledgex
Eldora
Des Moines
American Friends Service Committee
Hardin Walks Off With All-Star Game At Festival
Butler County won the first four county Sports Festival held in Ackley last Saturday. They collected 4,706 points in competitive events with Franklin County second at 4,075 and Hardin and Grundy following. The traveling trophy was provided by the Ackley Commercial Club. Large crowds attended day and night programs. Five softball tournaments highlighted the daytime events.
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Butler County
Ackley
Franklin County
Hardin and
Grundy
Hardin County
Former Clerk Is Appointed After Bales Resigns
George Shafer returns to the Eldora city clerk post after James Bales resigns at the Monday City Council meeting. Bales will resume his former role as second ward councilman and assist Shafer briefly. The swap marks the second time the two have exchanged jobs, with Shafer earning $320 per month.
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George Shafer
Eldora
James Bales
Shafer
Bales
Herald-Index
Second Ward
Eldora and Iowa Falls clash in Hardin county grid classic
Eldora meets Iowa Falls tonight in the annual Hardin county football clash. Starters include Jerry Cleveland at quarterback for Eldora and Clyde Callahan at fullback, with Lyman and Reece among key backs. Wagner may start if fit. The Cadets counter with a 171 pound line and 104 pound backfield, led by 104 pound backfield and 171 pound wall.
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Eldora
Iowa Falls
Hardin County
Iowa
Alk
Tigers
P.m
Jim McLeran
Tiger
Jim Hubbard
Phil Bauer
Harold Crippen
Jim Foster
Chuck Crandall
Dan Callahan
Ken Collins
Jerry Cleveland
Frank Lyman
Gary Button
Roger Harrington
Two Churches Sponsor Bible Day Here
Eldora Congregational and Methodist churches join to sponsor a community observance of the Revised Standard Version Bible introduction on Tuesday September 30 at the Methodist Church. Rev. Ralph Imes Rev. John K. Moore lead the event with Paul Maddy Marion Munsinger Wayne Hallstead and Kermith Huehn on the committee. further details to follow as plans develop.
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Eldora
Hardin County
Ralph Imes
John K. Moore
Paul Maddy
Marion Munsinger
Wayne Hallstead
Kermith Huehn
Building permits and licenses approved by City Council
City Council members issued several permits and licenses on Monday evening. DeBaggio's Cafe received a cigarette license while plumbers bonds were approved for Montgomery Ward and H S Garles. Lenthold Clothing may erect a permanent awning. Building permits went to Dallas Row for a house and garage in Gilman's First Addition, Oscar Ryan for a house and garage in Oakwood Addition, Howard R Frey for a house garage and sewer in Drain's Addition, Ward Miller for a house and garage on West 14th Avenue. Sewer permits granted to Alva L Ragsdale, Charles M Shore, Barr Farm Equipment, Mrs George Fouts in Liberty Park, Sam Rindels, Howard Clemons in Drain's Addition, and Dr D M Nyquist on West Edgington Avenue.
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DeBaggio
Montgomery Ward
H. S. Garles
Lenthold Clothing
Dallas Row
Gilman
Oscar Ryan
Oakwood
Howard R. Frey
Drain
Ward Miller
West 14Th Avenue
Alva L. Ragsdale
Charles M. Shore
Barr Farm Equipment
George Fouts
Liberty Park
Sam Rindels
Howard Clemons
D. M. Nyquist
Edgington Avenue
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Astic
David Brockway
D. M
American Legion Auxiliary
Shelby Clemons
House
Luther Creson
Raleigh King
Veland Vinton
Carl Orgell
W. R. Foster
Helen Swallum
Tim Cote
Lomen
Lyle Hubbard
Eldora Ministerial Association
W. L. Beasley
Frank Sheldon
Eldora School Board
F. K
Schmidt
Les Flickinger
Robert Ferguson
Anway Flower Shop
Boutonnaires
Lady
Northern
S. R
Eldora Boy
Hardin
Wagner
Lyman
Ken Wagner
McLeran
Jerry “Popeye
Reece
Clyde Callahan
Bauer
Bill Cleveland
Harrington
Foster
Crippen
Collins
Crandall
Calla
Han
Meece
Button
Bob Bateson
Lloyd Draper
Tama
Callahan
Draper
Eldon Lewis
Pos. Hubbard Sane
Crippen Crandaller
Collins Bee
Foster Callahan
Fee
Cleveland
J. Set
Mark
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