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Newspaper

Hardin County Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1926

Page

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Notes of the Public Schools Senior Class Play

The Senior Class Pinay Captain Applejack will be presented next Friday at 8:30 PM in the High School Auditorium with reserve seats on sale Monday at Edgar's. The Junior Senior Banquet occurs Saturday evening in the gym with music by Miss Evelyn Johnson and Mr. W. G. Leslie, followed by a program in the auditorium featuring scenes from Romeo and Juliet and a two act play Hans Van Samsit. The Drake Relays send David Green to Des Moines along with a group, and Eldora High baseball opens the season with a 3-2 win over Ackley and a 14-7 win over New Providence. The Home Hygiene class studies feeding the sick and aged, plus vegetable lessons. An assembly heard James Cameron discuss law enforcement and pledge signatures. The Community Club plans a Friday supper at the K. P. Hall followed by a lecture by Cora Johnstone Bost on Hell Roaring Waters.

Applejack Seata Edgar's Harry Henderson Roy Powell Ayne Jansser Robert Greef Leverton Merton Knapp Harve Pengard Ivan Boresky Dennett Johny Jason Grew Maurica Needham Arthur Ruben Jessa Lytte Chas, Norris Jr Poppy Agatha Anna Velesk Pengard Evelyn Johnson W. G. Leslie Hol Sophmore Huth Sticlow Louise Furman Hick Beg Dodebe Julia Soper Faye Smith Hans van Samsit Robert Garner Walter Jonke Mildred Abbott Mildred Edwarck Gladys Frericks Eldora High Ackley Eldora New Providence Wesley Cordes Carl Nelson K. Rash Johnson Sikkema City Federation Jas. L.] Cameron Eldora Community Club Ladies of the Baptist Church K. P. Hall Victor Miller Fizet National Bank Cora Johnstona Bost Columbia River Mountain Canyon Best Club Haa

Court Term Opens With Busy Docket In Union

The April district court term convenes Monday with Judge Thompson and court reporter H W Kennedy. A large docket includes many new filings such as Walton vs Citizens Bank and Lambright v Palm, with numerous damages suits and divorces listed for trial. Grand jurors called for Wednesday. petit jurors begin May 3 with a long list of names by town.

District Court Thompson H. W. Kennedy Geo. D. Walton Citizens Bank Union North Side Add. Union H. H. Turner Admir Trustees of Japan Bible School Will Alfred Rush George Rush C. &. Lambright Daniel Palmby Blue Diamond Goal Co C. G. Wade Chicago Joint Stock Land Bank Frank Neuman Lillian B. Se Schatinger State Bank of Buckeye H. Bunte & Son Jasper Mein Artie J. Platts Harry C. Platts Henrietta Knappus City of Eldora Martha Newman B. T. Oldham Frank Gillham Mabel Espe G. McClelland & Son Fred A. McAllister Hazel McAllister Secured Finance Co Alden Jas. H. Collins Mirma Tiedge Paul Siblatt A. H. Blackmore Joe Tapp J .W. JL. Donelgan Whitten J. A. Wilcox P. J. Milley G. 2D. Mabie J. EB. Lyon Claude Hauser Hobart Collins Iowa Falls Lucy Hoffman Josephing Westbury Nina Barrock Rosa Simpson Ada M. Coleman D. A. Bettke Anna N. Johnson Julia Keasler A. Dillon Grace Brooks F. C. Nelson Kenneth Palmer Hereford Ackley Dan Pott Will J. Scolrich O. F. Polkerta Ed. Brenning John J. Bleeker W. F. Sharp Carolina Burlingame Lais Hartness Rowe Clark Frank Gil J. W. Powell Robi. Todd B. Z. Oldham Addla Norris W. ¢. Horn Jas. Burns Eastman Nuckolls W. PF Kewatt Edith Wilder Buckeye Walt Bertog Mable Wirds Hubbard Alfred Bleale Tyndahl Goo. H Petar Honey Dubberke Kenneth D. Lahman Earnest Mannetter New Providence Fannie Beach Ernest Hankemeier P. T

Bids Opened for County Home and Local Politics

The Board of Supervisors opened bids for a new county home with total bids around 38 200 to 40 000, while a vote on funding looms at the June 7 primary. Contractors agreed to trim costs to fit an 87 000 budget, with Iowa Falls Construction Co winning the general contract for 32 427 and other bids spread across Des Moines Eldora and Hubbard. Democrats push Rutledge and Pepper candidacies as party activity heats up in Iowa Falls and Webster City.

Thurssday Board of Supervisors Iowa Falls Construction Co Stoddard and Hartman Toursant Des Moines White and Sons Eldora Kuchara Con, Co Geo. A. Meyer Ackley Carl Lauter Iowa Falls Asca Wague Estherville Stauffer-Van Avery Hurl Gates Ames Carstens Burton & Co Potthoff & Rosein Larsona Robinson Stedding & Klemme Hubbard Fowler Cedar Rapids Gibson Larsons

Fire Ravages Eldora Home Despite Two Water Streams

Firefighters battled a blaze at the Nover home on North Washington last Thursday at five. Two streams of water saved the structure, but the interior suffered heavy water damage after occupants had removed household goods. Cause unknown. Mrs Noyer hosted the Cemetery Auxiliary earlier that afternoon.

Eldora Nover North Washington

Ames Superintendent Speaks at City Conference

Supt von Krog spoke Friday at Ames at a conference about the Training School and its work with boys. He has been invited to address the Rotary Club of Oelwein next Tuesday on the school’s programs, with parole agent Stone accompanying him.

Supt von Krog Wan Ames Rotary Club Oelwein Taduetty Sr. Btone

State candidates visit town and discuss Iowa schools

State Superintendent candidate Miss Samuelson visited town last Thursday meeting voters and discussing Iowa school conduct. Former Page county superintendent praised for high work leading to college faculty role. Railroad Commissioner hopeful Wm. R. Blake, Clermont, also in town with legislative experience on utilities and railroads. Park commissioners named J Hays, J T Boylan, W H Martin. Shaner retained as custodian as tourism grows.

Miss Samuelson

Odd Fellows Meet at Falls for 197th Anniversary

The Odd Fellows lodge marks its 197th anniversary with a big gathering in Iowa Falls for the forty second district on Monday April 26. About 200 members are expected with representatives from Buckeye Alden Hubbard Ackley Elders Union joining, including an extensive program of meals, talks, music, vaudeville, and community events.

Odd Iowa Falls Odd Fellows Lodge Thara Buckeye Alden Hubbard Ackley Elders Union Iowa Eugene Allen Iowa Tall Eldora Stubbard Buckaye George W. Bailey Morgan JW. Freesa Ed Sentinel

Big Bus Burns Near Hudson Causes Big Loss

A bus running between here and Des Moines toward Waterloo burned rapidly on its return Friday just south of Hudson. The driver saw the flames as the bus went up, with wheels twisting from the heat. The loss is about $6,000, and another bus is planned soon. Station Looming Up The new KE. E. McFarland station on East Edgington rises northeast of the square and will be a fine addition to town when finished. To Have Cooking Parties Central States Electric invites ladies to a cooking party demo by an expert showing cooking on a wire.

KE. E. McFarland Edgington Central States Electric

Market Letters Report Cattle Hog Prices April 19 1926

A market letter dated April 19 1926 notes cattle receipts near 25 000 with steers about 26c lower across grades except some light yearlings and cheaper steers selling steady. Prime heavy steers up to 10.35 dollars, choice yearlings 10.50. Cows and heifers mixed with ranges from 5.85 to 8.60 for several classes, hogs around 11.40 to 12.60 per hundredweight, sheep and lamb markets mixed with lambs around 12.50 to 15.00 and fat ewes 8.50 to 9.50. Law enforcement resolutions praised for backing court actions and support for officers. A Training School Band broadcast from Amep drew praise, with community notes of congratulations and anticipation for spring events.

Feader Elf

Baptist Bible Union of Iowa to hold annual conference at Eldora

The Baptist Bible Union of Iowa will convene at the First Baptist Church in Eldora from Monday April 26 to Wednesday evening. More than two hundred delegates are expected, with out of state speakers Rev J Frederick Rake of Evansville Indiana and Rev M Billester of Chicago among the presenters. The program opens with an evening session and includes devotional services and talks on church life, Russia missions, and the New Testament church. Rev Kinney invites the community to attend.

The Baptist Bible Union of Iowa First Baptist Church Eldora Elgeing J. Frederick Rake Ryanaville Ind M. Billester Chicago Wm. Fotler Billester Rake Evansville Kinney J. Keith Anderson Reay David Alexander Grundy Center Evanaville Indiana Business Seasion A. J. Unthank Ira B. Edwards Cedar Rapids J. A. Pettit Des Moines Aev Anderson Eagle Grove Baptist Bible Union Fellowship William Wilkins Waterloo FP. Hf McDonald T. E. Pearson Denison Russia Ira D. Halvorsen Corwith Jesus Christ Father John

Governor London and Frank Lowden Contacted for Kil Dora Visit

Governor London and Frank Lowden were contacted from Oregon City Oregon Tuesday. They were asked to visit Kil Dora May 11 to address bankers in a Group three meeting. Lowden said he would prefer Hardin County but has engagements through June 1st and contemplates a trip to Europe to study cooperative farming in Holland and other nations. He asked to pass regards to Keokuk county friends.

London Tom Kennedy Frank Lowden Oregon City Tha Kildora Hardin County Europe Holland Tom Keokuk County

L. V. Carter Announces Bid for Another Term

Hon L V Carter, longtime county official, announces candidacy for another legislative term. In three sessions he has built a strong record and is widely mentioned for the Speakership if Harding county returns him. Supporters praise his service and voice expectations he may gain the key office.

L. V. Carter Hoare Harding County A. Chancerie Sposkeahin

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