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Newspaper

Hardin County Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1928

Page

6

Public School Notes Highlight Student Activities

Eldora High School notes show the Girl Reserves installation with Miss Westerstrom guiding officers Helen Garner and Iva Mae Starr. Also listed are typing awards for March, a senior class play Gypsy Trail progress, a class track meet results, grade school contest winners, convention attendance, and regional music contest results with Louise Furman earning third place.

Miss Westerstrom Misa Westerstrom Miss Bartles Erwine Garner Frank Diehl Helen Garner Iva Mae Starr Alice Needham Jean Robinson Dora Smith Maxine Lytle Lela Asher March Smith Underwood Tom Reed Mmil Lettow Lloyd Mitchell Marguerite Kennedy Howard McCall Maurine Johnston Remington Albert Lettow Marian Quick Myrtle Kirkdorffer Miriam Bugegs Mamie Drier Horace Emmert Marjorie Vilmont Thelma _ Carlaon Frank Raymond Edward Paine Janet Raymond Margaret Shafer John Raymond Luella Fagg Glen Button Michael Rudder Widdimore Reed el Hott Schmitt Barnes Martin Lentz Button Dornsbach Kangley Paine Spilde Lettow Jivelin McMaine Boyd Emmert Elliott Hodge J. Zeitner Hiett McCall Schwebke Urquhart Butey Buck Dornabach Robinson Lentz If Barnes and Urquhart Zvitner Edward Johnson Antonio Maceo Burnell Smith Belle Bitney Jean Whorrall Alice McCall Burnell Smith Belle Hitney Dayne Jane Winnett Helen Furman Eldora Tracy Clara Philips Chicago Margaret Boylan Waterloo Louise Furman Eldora High School Luella Scurry Louise Independence Tirat Vernon Mire

Auto Crashes and Vehicle Theft Highlight Local News

Last Friday two auto incidents occurred near Sweater and Wart Howe corner. A Jowana meat truck toppled on soft gravel, fenders bent, wind shield shattered, no injuries. Floyd Schwarck sustained a cut hand. John Frisbie's car largely intact. Howell Boyd’s Oldsmobile was stolen Monday night from the Training School area and found near Algona the next day. A new post office cancelling machine is praised as an effective upgrade over the old hand method.

Jowana Meat Sweater John Frisbie Floyd Schwarck Warthow Schwark John’s Floyd

Clean-Up Week Urges Citywide Cooperation

A. J H. Wieters of the state health department urges a spring cleanup to remove garbage and rubbish piling in alleys and backyards. He says mayoral proclamations and involvement of women's clubs, civic groups, and scouts are vital for a successful campaign and a cleaner, healthier community.

A. J H. Wieters Division of Sanitary Engineering State Department of Health

Odd Fellows Celebrate Founding Anniversary Meeting

The Eldera Odd Fellows host county members next Thursday for the 10th anniversary with afternoon music, addresses by Mayor Charles O. Ryan and W. D. Baldwin, business session, song, supper at the Christian church, and an evening program including a sextette and the Old Maids' Convention. A Madrid drill team will perform next Monday with eight candidates. drivers are urged to observe Stop and Slow signs for public safety.

Eldera Odd Fellows E. G. van Duyn Vera Sayer F. F. Stover Union Charles O. Ryan H. W. Kennedy W. D. Baldwin Des Moines America Christian Church Old Maids Rebekrh Lodge Odd Fellows

Last Chance for $25 Special Prize This Saturday

Election campaign notices urge subscribers to boost candidates before the April 21 deadline at 11 PM. Double subscription value, second payments, and multiple clubs are encouraged to maximize votes. warnings about false rumors, switching subscriptions, and proper stub completion are issued.

Ceruit Lstubs

Civil War Vet M J Perrington Reaches Hundred in Alden

M J Perrington one of Alden's last Civil War veterans celebrated his 100th birthday at the home of his daughter Mrs Ruth McClintock northwest of Alden. Comrades from Fairbanks Port G A R attended with wives and families. a chicken dinner was served by Mrs McClintock and her niece Mrs Arthur Hunter.

M. J. Perrington Alden Ruth McClintock McClintock Mr. Perrington Fairbanks Port G. A. R McGlintock Arthur Hunter Iowa Falls Sherman Ruth Ackley Spokane Washington Des Moines Chas, Hutchinson J. H. Funk House of Representatives Chauncey A. Weaver McVicar Mr. Weaver Silas M. Weaver A. A. Weaver J. Fred Hart

Acquitted Of Charge In Candy Display Case

A state food inspector charged Louie Darrexy with improper candy display. He testified the arrangement was not unsanitary. A jury, including N. R. Van Avery and Warren Rathbone, found him not guilty within five minutes.

Louie Darrexy Louie N. R. van Avery Warren Rathbone Jim Bales Steve Moser Will Horn E.W. Lamprecht

Arbor Day Set by Governor and State School Officials

Governor Hammill proclaims Friday April 20 as Arbor Day preceding forest week. State Superintendent Agnes Samuelson urges schools to stress forest conservation and tree studies. Her circular echoes conservation education, promoting outdoor manners and respect for nature among students with mottos for forest week. Masonic lodge revival notes strong attendance as third degree conferred and visitors from other lodges attend despite bad weather.

Hammill Mian Agnes Samuelson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Misa Samuelson Mya Francis EB. Whitley General Federation of Women's City America

Subscriptions Coupon for The Hardin County Ledger

Enclosed please find payment for a subscription to The Hardin County Ledger. Send paper to Name Address. Credit voted to candidate. Mail or bring this coupon to the Ledger Office.

Hardin County Ledger

Rally at Radcliffe highlights Woman's Missionary Society event

The Iowa Branch Woman's Missionary Society plans a Radcliffe rally at the Evangelical church on Thursday April 26 with a 12:00 dinner in the basement. The program includes opening devotions, panel discussions on membership and funding, and an Evening Service. Also noted are a travel plan by Mr. and Mrs. I H Clay and a lightning strike damage to the Moffett home.

Iowa Woman's Missionary Society Evangelical Radcliffe Abbott, Ackley Hubbard Evergreen Lawn Hill H. F. Yingat Abbott Elsie Topp W. M Claus Faust J. H. Engel Branch Treas Des Moines TR. R. Swallum Ackley Young Peoples Missionary Circle Mission Band Little Heralds Hubbarel Para Sudan Africa Wi BL Walter Edna Gelhaus Hubbard Charles Pickford Evergreen Radcliffe W. M.S C. Wratphat Walter I. H. Clay Nebraska Seattle Wash Ivarioua Washington Oregon California Texas Ernest Fort Worth Henry Schwartz Mr. Schwarts McCusher's

Railroads Pay Taxes In Hardin County

Hardin County reports first installment railroad taxes totaling 66 600 dollars, just over half of the yearly 104 798 67 dollar total. Major railroads pay 7 984 58, 9 099 29, 14 087 60, and 26 479 10 respectively with overall levy reaching 1 017 REAL. railroads contribute a substantial share. Weather notes from Dr. Horton, daily hotel entries, indicate this spring is similar to last year with furnace use and temperature ranges.

Hardin Ilinois Central Rock Island C. & ON. W. Railway Hardin County Horton Rotary

City Officials Busy for City in Water and Light Talks

The Mayor and Council traveled to Ames to interview college officials about the water situation and then to Des Moines to discuss with Engineer Higgins who has visited regarding new wells. No in force light contract exists, but city holds pumping contract. Graveling on several streets will start soon after printing. Soft water abundant from shallow wells. deep well pumping slowed to 22 per minute. one well to be slowed noon. New pump feathers being installed. Stand pipe stayed full despite heavy wash day. a main broke Monday, wasting water while standpipe kept head. Stop signs placed at square corners to enforce arterial highway No. 68 safety rule.

Ames Des Moines Higgins Hleetrie Company Geo. Schafer Chas, McMillan Henry Keilameier

Skromme speaks on governor bid and state issues

Larg J. Skromme campaigned Thursday on the south side of the county court house, outlining his candidacy for governor of love and urging economic reform. He pressed for state expenditures scrutiny, farm aid, safe deposits, a state income tax, and opposition to a $100 million bank issue, while praising prudent fiscal policy and rural interests. Dean Persen traveled to Rockford on business Friday night.

Larg J. Skromme Iona Court House Love the Attit Ames State University Skrammi Senate Cardia Stary County

District Court April Term Opens With Numerous Foreclosures

The April term of District Court opened under Judge Henderson with many new cases filed. Foreclosures dominate the docket including Collins Mortgage Co. versus Lillian Mitchell and others and Hauser versus William McCann. Additional actions include injunctions, guardianship, leases, notes, damage suits, and sale of property under execution. Local hospital notes note patient transfers and several surgeries.

Henderson Collins Mtg. Co Lillian M. Mitchell NE & SE Henry Wetten Elmer R. E. Gardner Chas. L. Bahr City of Iowa Falls Hardin County Iowa Lena Spurlin Calvin C. Shore John Sicard Hthel Sicard Guardian C. H. Reynolds J. J. Dudemann Appen Margaret C. Cooney John T. Cooney W. R. Walton W. D. Gibbs William Whisler Eugene Albaugh F. D. Felton James Trapp Carl Rocsky Wm. Schmedika H.W. Madding H. Chance & Wife Trickey Brothers L. H. Chance & Wife W. G. C. Bagley C. L. Gade Crescent Electric Supply Co Ideal Electric Co Deardorf Guy Knowles Ben H. Snater W. A. Wilson Mary K. Lawlees F. X Nat'l Electric Co Karl Bekemeier Natl Bk. Williams T. H. Busboon Fred Marshall Frank Doane Cora E. Chapin RB. S. Rogers Alexander & Wilson Va Fred Hollingsworth F. Kuhlman Anns Kuhlman Henry Kuhlman Anna Kuhlmann Knosburg Fallaway Bk. & Tre. Co A. J. Frerichs M. PF. Baker W. S. Wickham Main Elk Steamboat Rock Cash Register Go. Va A. J. Wallace John C. Lundy M. UL Chesire Helen Adams Frank Nehring Dora Bahrs Fred A. Balcum May Carpenter Thomas Shaner Leely Sellump Vike TOWA_ FALLS Garnet Brown Grace Wright J. WH. McMurray Amys Peters Ethel Brewster W. I. Varnum Cora Kane R. J. Boddy Mrs. Ed. Ward Harry Murphy Frank Winterfield J. W. Klopp

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