Bee Hive store opens as town notes grow
65 years ago W A Anderson opened a new store named the Bee Hive and drew notable local attention. Sam Shaintatter of Radcliffe threshing 1120 bushels of oats on R C Santee’s farm in four hours, while lacking one hand. Charles N Lee, respected townsman and I O O F member, died last week. Jessie Roberts of Grundy Center visiting old schoolmates. 65 attendees at the Democratic convention. 55 years ago the ladies band planned to attend the Eagle Grove carnival September 25 and 26. Howard Moser and George Smith played ball in Toledo against Tama Cedar Rapids. C E Tower left for Grinnell for senior year. The new elevator at Town Central depot, owned by Jonker and Johnson, holds 15 006 bushels. 45 years ago Susy Nuckolls hosted a china shower for Genevive Hardin. Governor La Follette to speak at Wisner Opera House on representative government. Walter Nye returned to University of Iowa for dental studies. Iowa Central elevator bought. J F Donovan to begin business with A B Howell as manager. 35 years ago M D Wilcox considered Mrs J H Smith’s business building on the west square. P Floyd R Price married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Anderson
Bee Hive
Sam Shaintatter
Radcliffe
R. C. Santee
Charles N. Lee
Jessie Roberts
Grundy Center
Eagle Grove
Howard Moser
George Smith
Toledo
Tama
Cedar Rapids
C. E. Tower
Grinnell
Townr Central Depot
Jonker and Johnson
Susy Nuckolls
Genevieve Hardin
Govenor LaFollette
Wisner Opera House
Walter Nye
Univerisity of
Iowa
Iowa Central
J. F. Donovan
Howell
Concrete and Brick Gymnasium Bid Notice
Sealed bids are being received for erecting a concrete and brick gymnasium of 80 by 120 at the state training school. The item appears in a local news fragment with several unrelated notices about marriages deaths and business changes in the Eldora Hubbard and surrounding areas.
Eldora school district to buy Pine Lake site Monday
Eldora consolidated school district voters will decide at a special election next Monday whether to purchase the Pine Lake Motor Co. lot across from the high school for 17750. The funds are in the schoolhouse fund and the plan adds bus storage space and room for a farm shop and adult education programs without increasing taxes. Community planning support is mixed and a strong turnout is urged to avoid past defeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Consolidated School District
Lotand
Pine Lake Motor Co
Planning Board
Rumblings Of Yewe Town Pump Event In Eldora Draws Crowds
An Eldora feature recalls the 1920s Pine Creek lake creation and the 1922 lower lake damming drawing thousands who watched mud wading anglers haul rough fish such as carp quillback and buffalo. Duane Burke led the big catch while others joked and joked about mishaps and spectacles. A later prank involved a sanitary inspector ruse on Addie Burgess, exposing the hoax during a cafeteria redecoration. The Eldora teachers directory was published in Tuesday's Herald Ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jower Ping Lake
Eldora
Duane Burke
Pine Creek
F. K. Schmidt
Addie Burgess
Bridges of Understanding Cited in School Reception
A public reception note recalls Ralph Imes urging bridges between home church and school, yet parent turnout was sparse. The writer suggests teachers host next year’s welcome to boost attendance and goodwill among Dads and Moms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Imes
Reader Defends Wilbur Speech as Mud-Slinging Attack
A New Providence reader criticizes General Wilbur’s Iowa Falls speech as a misleading “expert on Korea” rally that slanders Democrats. The letter argues the GOP gains little, cites Meacham on Rhee’s police state, and questions backing anti-Communist rhetoric without clear policy.
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New Providence
Iowa
Eldora
General Wilbur
Iowa Falls
Korea
Byngman Rhee
Stewart Meacham
U. S
National Assembly
Rhee
Chiang Kai-shek
New York Times
United States
India
G.O.P
The Doctor and Wife in Thrilling Adventure
In a gripping narrative the doctor and his wife navigate dangers amid political debates. Messages urge positive actions to oppose communism and unite voters through hopeful proposals. The piece also lists church group meeting details and notices of estate administration in Hardin County Iowa with names and dates.
Church notices and schedules for local parishes
Mary’s Catholic Church lists Masses Confessions and catechism. First Congregational outlines rally day services and meetings. St Paul Lutheran notes confirmation classes a 9:30 and services with guest pastor. First Methodist gives Sunday school 10 and morning worship 11 with a promotion time upcoming.
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Mary's Catholic
L. ¥. McDonough
First Congregational
Ralph B. Imes
Pilgrim Fellowship
Fidora Fellowship of
Congregational Christian Women
ST. Paul Lutheran
J. Zimmermann
M. Pape of Hubbard
First Methodist
W._R. Ehlert
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Membar
Aaganlation
Hardin County Index
Eldora's Picture Newspaper
Mambar Town Press
Anecclatie
Herald-Index Pub. Co
George RK. Stautfacher
Hardin
Countien
Poraien
Harald-fedger
Tate
M. D. Wilcox
J. H. Smith
B. D. Robb and Son
P Floyd R. Price
Forest City
Tilde Michael
J. L. Davis
H. H. Hildebrand
Idea Laundry
Sylvanus Thorton
Haney Creek
Charles Moser
Onay Brown
Methodist Auxiliary
Bobby Potempkin
Frank Crippen
Pacer
Norrel Smith
Eldora High School
Youngerman and Son
Carl Bishop
Eldora Hospital Board
G. D. Smith
Minneapolis
Monticello
Joseph Clingerman
Community Planning Board
George Fotgeter Co
Minnesota
Young Blades
Herald-Ledger
C.G
George Potgeter
George
Cornhuskers
aGa
Russia
Ional
Pine Lake
Minnie Rathbone
Richard Reinhardt
Middle Europe
Near East
Eloise Rathbone
The
C. G
Tigers
Lowa Falls
Wilbur
Joe Saylor
Eldora High
U.S. Naval Academy
EAGLE
International Supply
Doctor & Ins
Lyle Hubbard
M. B. Wasson
Howell Boyd
Jurn Frerichs
ATE
Hardin Counix
G. P. Simmone
Hardin County
Clolme
Marilyn Joann Wright
Hansen and
Wheatcraft
Fred L. Miller
Sant
Cary Grant
Paula Staymond
New Grand Theatre
Ounerwete Veews
EHS Tigers
Laporte City
Harold Woodard
Oeena
Ora
Marshalltown
Acousticon Woodard Company
Securities Building
Des Moines
Towa
Helen Harrington
Wenser
Gras
Eldora Newspapers
Eldora Herald-Ledger
Chevrolet
Mpany Eldora
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