Iowa Baptist assembly to be held at Town Falls in July
The Iowa Baptist assembly will meet in Town Falls July 17 to 29 with Victor N. Witter announcing a program including class work and evening programs. Baptists will camp on the grounds at Iowa Falls and attend events in a 2,000 seat outdoor auditorium. The assembly is described as the largest in the country with Dr. A. W. Caul Ames as president, C. W. Fletcher Glenwood vice president, and W. J. Robinson Marion secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Baptist Assembly
Town Falls
Victor N. Witter
Iowa Falls
Iowa Assembly
Witter
A. W. Caul
Ames
C. W. Fletcher
Glenwood
Whitten
Union
E. D. Herron
Fred Welden
S. H. Welden
Massachrucettey
Landry
Ackley
Weber Corner
California
Garden-of-Edan
Ley
Cedar Falls
Hardin County
New Providence
Ranger
Texas
H. Bert Ley
Towa
Signal
John S. Allinson
Hampton
Rocottom
Backward Season Costs Farmers Across County
The Ledger reports a backward season harming farmers with low hog prices and unstable grain markets. Feed shortages force barns to house animals, delaying spring plowing, while tractors run long hours. Brood sows are sold to cut losses as pastures weaken and chicks face cold, heating costs rise. Matilda Tietz and daughter plan a move to Los Angeles from Nevada, California.
Odd Fellows Degree Routine Draws Large Local Crowd
About three hundred lodge members from across the county gathered Monday evening to view Madrid Iowa’s second degree team. Seven candidates received the degree as the troupe brought its orchestra scenery and costumes with refreshments provided by the evening committee: Howell Boyd Chas Caster Jas A Brown Clarence Michell and Miss Anna Kuhlman. Miss Kuhlman aged 80 died at the County Home Friday evening. Funeral services were held there Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev A R Rice. Burial followed in the County Home cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellow
Madrid
Iowa
Howell Boyd
Chas, Caster
Jas
AY. Brown
Clarence Michell
Anna Kuhlman
County Homie
A. R. Rice
County Home
Mrs Martin's Flock Sets Record In Iowa Poultry Report
Mrs C D Martin of New Providence leads Iowa with a $1,227 gross from 708 Leghorn layers for last month in the Iowa State College extension service report. Buckdale Farms and B E Craven also report over $1,000 with flocks of 618 and 761 layers respectively, aided by high egg yields and improved feed efficiency compared with prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Martin
New Providence
D. Martin
Buckdale Farms
Melcher
B. E. Craven
Kellogg
Mr. Craven
Mrs Eilers Wins $25 in Mobile Campaign
Ruth Wilers of Steamboat Rock won the $25 cash prize for the greatest number of subscriptions in an eight day period. The Ledger's mobile campaign looming with three days left, promises three full cars and a total of about $5,000 in prizes. Subscriptions and votes end at 11 PM Monday, April 30, with large bonus votes for new yearly subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Wilers
Steamboat Rock
The
Ledger
Whip
Spur
Mskce
District Court session agenda and early sentences noted
Judge O J Henderson presided Tuesday afternoon with three youths facing charges. Albert Filbrandt pled guilty to petty larceny and paid a $50 fine. Wilbrandt admitted taking automobile accessories and was fined $200 for intoxicated driving. Hugh Lewis pleaded guilty to auto theft and received a term not to exceed ten years at Anamosa. he is a former trainee at the boys’ school. A list of upcoming trial cases followed, including Chas Gentle, M Furry, Madlin v Catlin, and others, with grand jurors named and court staff listed. Local residents Gerall Williamson, Mrs. Pagel, and Mrs. Derr noted as visitors or speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Henderson
Albert Filbrandt
Wilbrandt
George Sasse
E-Fendant
Sasse
Waterloo
Hugh Lewis
Atorney
Anamosa
Lewis
Training School For
Will Teath Announces Miss Philips to Teach in Spencer
Miss Clara B. Philips, long serving music instructor in the local public schools, has been elected to teach in the Spencer Schools for the next year. She will accept the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Teath
S Barker
Clara B. Philips
Spencer
Philips
Boy Scouts Plan Camp Near Eldora in Central Iowa Drive
The Boy Scouts of America plan a summer camp near Eldora at Canyon with Eldora troop joining. Registration for the first session, about thirty scouts, is ahead of last year’s pace. The Central Iowa Area Council, including Marshalltown and Grinnell, targets a $7,100 annual expense budget with $550 still to be subscribed and campaigns set in five key centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itern Boy Scouts of America
Wildest Canfyon
Marshalltown
Rotary
Kiwanis
T-Bowe
Eldora
Altho
Abseat Canyon
Scout
L. B. Eckols
Echols
Central Iowa
Marshall
Tama
Paweahick
Hardin
Grinnell
Toledo
Traer
S Miar
St Grinnell
American Legion
Truer
Sidera
Public School Notes and Local Baseball Update
Notes announce Father T J Dowling chosen as Baccalaureate speaker for the senior class on May 20. Baseball report details Eldora at New Providence 0 2 and lists Eldora lineup and substitutions. Faculty-Senior breakfast set for May 5 and Junior-Senior banquet planned for May 11 or 14 at the high school gym.
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Viara
Eldora High
New Providence
Eildora
Dale_ Adams
Plat Lund
Warren Wood
Bill Robinson
Leland Claire
Hermin Lente
Wmuel SebmittiNg
Davidsonerry
Iunion
Memorial Day Committees and Campus Events
Commencement will be Thursday evening May 24 with activities for Gypsy Trail senior class play on May 27 in the high school auditorium. Cast and committees named for ticket sales, advertising, stage setup, and decorations. Eldora observes Memorial Day May 26 with committees led by Evind Ryan and Grant Tyler for program and speaker plans.
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Bealdes
Yrtle Kirkdorffer
Miriam Bugesa
Mamie Drier
Horace Emmert
Howard McCall
Marjorie Vilmont
Thelms Carlson
Joan
Prank Raymond
Eldora
Albert Steinburg
Ames
Murdin
Court House Park
Evind. Ryan
Treagurer
Treagurer Miss Dora( Barr
Darrel Brown
Grant Tyler
H. W. Stonebrook
Glen F. Whorrall
Conun
Miss Vine Hively
Leslie Colbermon
Ralph Hardy
Winnett
W. Needham
M. Barnes
A. M. Runkle
N.S. Carpenter
Boy Scouts
A. Re Rice
Margaret
Steinberg
Hay
Nidorn High
Glenn F. Whorrall
Eklorva
Two Auto Accidents Injure Vehicles Near Wolfsburg
A Chevrolet coupe driven by Omer Weigand was badly damaged west of town when an oncoming car with bright lights swerved into his lane and struck a post. he escaped with a minor scratch. Later, a Wolfsburg man collided with Mrs Bonner's car on Kwad as lights from the other vehicle caused a windshield and headlight break and a child received a chin bump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer
Weigand
Erro
Wolfsburg
National Egg Week Encourages Local Poultry Growth
James L. Cameron urges Eldora and surrounding counties to join National Egg Week May 1 to 7. Iowa produces 150 million dozen eggs annually with most sold to eastern markets. Observance aims to boost home consumption and local poultry development, benefiting health and markets.
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James L. Cameron
Community Club
Lflorn
Eldora
State Department of Agriculture
Town State College Extension Service
The
Farm Bureau
Town Farm Papers
Iowa
New York
Chicago
Beston
Philadelphia
Voucher notice prompts mail in payment to Ledger
A clipped notice instructs recipients to mail or bring a coupon to vote or pay a ledger amount. It specifies enclosed form handling, paper delivery, and a candidate-related payment instruction, with the general aim of completing a financial or electoral action.
A New Candidate In The Field For National Egg Week
Notes of the Farm Bureau describe a new candidate in the 1928 national egg week campaign with a focus on eggs as vitamins. The piece covers slogans Hot Eggs for Vitamins and Eat Eggs for Vitamins, Iowa’s large poultry population, and plans for egg marketing discussions led by W. DPD. Ter and Ames Soil and Land Valuation Short Course details. It also notes a local boy makers of a battery attachment for cars and county auditor renomination by J. G. Bridgens.
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Rian
Cal
Iowa
Towa
Odili
Mies
W. Dpd. Ter
Mahicn
Iowa Falls
New York
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Town State College
Amea
C. J. Holmes
Agricultural Economic Department
W. O G. Murray
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Hardin County News
Meeker
Ryan
Iow State College
A. G. Bater
Ald Deep
Odd Fellows
E. G. van Duyn
Vera Sayer
F. F. Stover
Charles O. Ryan
H. W. Kennedy
W. D. Baldwin
Des Moines
America
Christian Church
Old Maids
Rebekah Lodge
Frank Kelly
Frank
Matilda Tietz
Pees
Los
Finas
Nevada Angeles
Ayneey
C. D. Martin Flock
Chas. Gentle Va
M. Furry
Frank Madlin
Wm. Catlin
Carsteng
W. H. Rose
Inc
Jay S. Newcumur
F. C. Hennington
Mollier
Rutledge
Farmers Co-Operative Elevator Co
Clift & Sons
Chas, Bertog Et
August Roll
Ernestina Roll
Joseph C. Campbell
E. M. Branden
H. C. Gunn
Carl Beeko
Mabel Crossan
L. H. Eller
J. A. Holmes
J. Hartman
J. G. Ralla
Margaret Shlaff
J. A. Landis
Grant Tylor
John Besig
Harry Pagel
Mason City
Gerall Williamson
Wm. B. Derr
T. J. Dowling
Etdorn
Merton Babcock
J. A. Weisner
Fred Reed
Dean Price
Eldora Merchants
TY Ledger
Credit
Martin
Len Powell
J. G. Bridgens
Hridgens
Ignly
Robert Peisen
Bes Moines
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