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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1950

Page

4

Where are you going hand signals in Iowa driving

A Iowa public safety notice emphasizes correct hand signals for drivers and adds a warning about signaling to prevent accidents. It notes that improper signals caused 743 Iowa accidents last year and advises signaling before turns or stops. An accompanying paragraph reports a Republican central committee meeting with Leo I. Wolcott outlining county voter outreach plans.

Iowa Republican Central Committee Leo I. Wolcott Third District

Grounds Meeting Set For Sept. 26

A home grounds improvement demonstration will be held in Hardin county on Tuesday Sept. 26 at the Hillis Wilson place three miles west of the Elis church. Margaret Tarr Iowa State college specialist in landscape architecture will be in charge per Dick Pulse extension director. The public is invited.

Hardin County Hillis Wilson Prace Elis Church Margherita Tarr Iowa State College Dick Pulse

Class For Teachers Starts At Methodist Sunday School

The Methodist Sunday school opens a teachers training series. The beginners class begins this Friday evening and additional sessions will be organized later.

Methodist Sunday School

Livestock Sale Promise of 2 Percent Commission

A broker promises a sorting service and a reasonable commission of two percent to all parties. The note emphasizes that this combination ensures a high net return for the livestock through orderly handling and fair fees. The claim targets sellers seeking transparent pricing and dependable sale terms.

Gen Wilbur Talk Continues on Front Page One

Gen Wilbur blanks at a Chicago gathering denouncing the White House circle of “little men” and misdeeds of the administration. He urges voting for “the best brains” to restore honesty, cites low U S turnout in 1948 versus Koreans, and calls to tell it to Truman in November. Senator R R Bateson introduces him.

Acheson Vaughn White House Missouri Chicago Washington Truman Wilbur R. R. Bateson Eldora

Soils Field Day to be carried on WGI TV

The field day in the forenoon will be aired on WGI TV with a special afternoon show. A noonday program will feature state and national speakers, including Gov William S Beardsley Senator Bourke Hickinlooper and Albert J Loveland. For women two tent programs are planned near headquarters on the Dakins farm with campus specialists discussing sizzling food in the forenoon and a fall fashion style show in the afternoon.

Wgi-Tv William S. Beardsley Bourke B. Hickinlooper Albert J. Loveland

Drawings Depict Bible Characters in Methodist Messenger

The Eldora Methodist Church weekly paper the Methodist Messenger begins this month a drawing feature showing a Bible character in each issue. Sunday school pupils identify the character for a prize awarded to the best answer.

The Methodist Messenger Eldora Methodist Church

Lease Divorce Suits Arise In District Court Action

Ed A and Darlene Fischer sue Walter and Beth Rasko in district court over a joint land lease dated Jan 30 1950 with a 50 50 income split. They seek injunction receiver dissolution of partnership and rights termination. John F Wirds Iowa Falls represents plaintiffs. Isabelle Pearl Hadley sues Earl G Hadley in a divorce petition citing remarriage May 29 1950 after a March 15 1949 marriage and August 5 1949 divorce, with cohabitation until July 23 this year. Bateson Ryan represents Mrs Hadley.

Ed A Darlene Fischer Walter Beth Rasko Ellis Township John F. Wirds Iowa Falls Isabelle Pearl Hadley Eldora Earl G. Hadley Hadleys Hadley Bateson & Ryan

Lundquist Family Moves to Eldora from Omaha

Al Lundquist and family relocate to 1000 Fourteenth St Eldora from Omaha. Lundquist is a traveling representative for Deyoe and Reynolds Co.

Eldora al Lundquist Omoaha Fourteenth St Lundquist Deyoe and Reynolds Co

Pony show at Wolf Pony Stables features ribbons

A Tuesday evening pony show at Wolf Pony Stables drew 30 riders aged five to 13 in summer lessons. Kennedy Clough directed the event with judges K. Be, Reisinger, and Gordon Reisinger. Joyce Nuckolls earned a first place ribbon for horsemanship in the childrens senior division. The Eldora council held a special session to value property for sewer extension finance, sending figures to the engineer and bond attorney for steps on special assessments. John Gunn of Iowa Falls placed third and twelfth in state fair judging results.

Wolf Pony Stables Kenneth Clough K. Be, Reisinger Gordon Reisinger Joyce Nuckolls Childrens Eldora Gunn John Gunn Iowa Falls

Faculty at Institute Means No School Monday

Hardin county schools will not be in session next Monday as teachers are required to attend a multi county institute at Webster City. Teachers from Hamilton, Wright and Hardin counties attend under the state department of public instruction and county superintendents. Monday will be credited as a school day and not required to be made up.

Hardin County Webster City Hamilton Wright Hardin State Department of Public Instruction Albers

Crowd gathers for Potgeter 4 H Angus calves

About 1000 people visited the George Potgeter Co. elevator and lumber yard in Steamboat Rock to honor George Potgeter and his 34 purebred Angus heifers in the 4 H competition. The calves bred by Mrs. E A Gunn and John are descendants of Imported Silver Coin.

George Potgeter Co Steamboat Rock George Potgeter E. A. Gunn John

Celebrated Steamboat Rock Café Anniversary

Potgeter reports the Steamboat Rock business marked its 61st anniversary with a community event. He notes attendees enjoyed old fashioned tunes by the Cornhusker Hand while the cafe served over 700 cups of coffee, 600 bottles of pop, and gave away more than 1,000 pencils and yard sticks.

Steamboat Rock Potgeter

Steamboat Woman's Sister Dies of Polio

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Pearl Eilers 52 of Grundy Center at the First Christian Reformed church in Wellsburg. She died at University Hospital in Town City Sunday. Survivors include eight children and three sisters.

First Christian Reformed Church Wellsburg Pearl Eilers Grundy Center University Hospital Town City

Kill Athletes Foot Bremer Ad Uses Bold Claims

An old药 trade ad promotes 4-L Best Seller by J H Bremmer Drug. It claims the germ grows deeply and must be reached to kill it, markets the product as alcohol free with penetrative action, and offers a 40 cent back if not pleased. The ad emphasizes reach and effectiveness.

J. H. Bremmer

Sisters Mentioned Halfway Through Steamboat Story

One sister identified as Mrs. Henry Primua of Steamboat Rock is noted among relatives in the latter portion of the report.

Henry Primua Steamboatock

Farm Kernels and Lawn Care Tips

Mechanical drying reduces spoiling of harvest corn before crib storage. If you want a thick healthy lawn reseed it every year.

Deadlines for Eldora Newspapers Herald Ledger

The Eldora Herald Ledger schedules news by Tuesday publication at 9 a.m. Monday deadlines apply for news and classified ads including 9 a.m. Monday and 2 p.m. Wednesday for display advertising. The 82 Day Index prints Thursday for Friday publication with Thursday 9 a.m. news and classified deadlines.

Eldora Herald - Ledger

Ventilators and barn gear debut for farmers this fall

All indications point toward high moisture corn this fall and a need for ventilation. First shipment of metal ventilators and tunnels arrives in sections to fit any corn crib, with savings on bin purchases and a $100 price drop. Jamesway barn equipment and accessories stocked with instant delivery offered by Jamesway architects.

Qur Jamesway Butler

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Lows Safety Congress Blackie Billy Smith Glenn W. Kurtz Eldora, Iowa Eldora Livestock Sales Yowa Dept. of Agriculture Kramer and Heltibridge Auctioneers Gen Wilbur Steamboat SORA SUPER del Monte Windsor Club Big Tender Peas Green Giants Mott’s Heinz Famous Tre H&g Whiting Idaho Ieee Neal Sheneman Evangelist Sheneman Mrs. Sheneman Eldora Gospel Tabernacle Crosley Farm Store News Eldora, Towa
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