Ellen Hulburt Club And School Luncheons Bring Busy Schedule
The Ellen M Hulburt Club met in the home economics rooms for a February gathering with Verla King and Gretchen McCall in charge. A faculty luncheon series continues with fourperson groups serving eight teachers at thirty five cents each. Sub county and state declamatory contests yield several winners, with Eldora advancing to a larger meet. Basketball tournaments are planned for February with Eldora hosting and Iowa Falls reporting close scores for boys and girls. Dr Fisher will speak to high school students, and a grade operetta is set for March six. The season closes with the girls practicing and boys finishing scheduled games at Eldora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulburt Club
Ellen M. Hulburt
Home Economics
Verla King
Gretchen McCall
Miss Baier
Evelyn Pierce
Cecile Cakerbce
Carol Vinton
Mary Norris
Ruby Hensley
Arnet Arnold
Gretchen
Alice McCall
Agatha White
Beryl McCracken
Dorothy Jones
Ruth Bellmore
Miss Bender
Miss Bushy
Mr.Lowell
Miss Ernwine
Miss Glosser
Mr. Wiesner
Eldora
Bill Johnson
John Brown
Jerome Newcomer
Elgin Hewlett
Russell Haden
William Smith
Erma Humphreys
Union
Gerald Stanbrough
Whitten
Uncle Mose
Radcliffe
Fldora
Reva Guthrie
Jean Whorrall
Ward Fowler
Owasa
Steamboat Rock
Liscomb
Yowa Falls
Assembly
Dr. Fisher
Baptist Church
Miss Taylor
Drusilda
Taylor
Ganies
Iowa Falls
Towa Falls
Santo
Major Towne Dies in Banks Oregon After Stroke
Eldora mourns Major Towne who died at Banks Oregon on the tenth after a stroke. Sam Eden learned of the death of his friend James McCusker of Sax City, who was visiting Eldora on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. Towne
Oregon
Eldora
Banks
Sam Eden
James “McCusker
Sax City
S S Orchestra Program From Methodist Sunday School
The Methodist Sunday school orchestra will present a 7 30 pm program at the Parish Hall. The lineup includes Narcissus Among the Lilies and Old Scotch Melody played by clarinet, saxophone, cornet, and violin ensembles. Featured pieces include Caprice Pansy Alita and Berceuse Novelette with direction by W G Leslie. Accompanists are Mrs C D Lowell and Miss Alice Stebe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S
Methodist Sunday School Orchestra
Parish Hall
Ésanivesteur
Virginia Lewis
Francis “Quatte Philipps
Mr. Lowell
Caprice
Pansy
Alita
Creation Hymn
Largo
Berceuse
W. G. Leslie
C. D. Lowell
Alice Stebe
Court house notes and county records highlight events
The Hardin County court notes report vehicle license totals, a road bonds sale on the 17th, and a single new divorce filing for Thelma Collins from Lee Roy Collins. February 7 figures list deeds, mortgages, transcripts, and chattels, with multiple transfers including Isle 2200 Mary Julian to R. G. Julian and other urban property movements. Eldora Man Takes Third at ISU Farm and Home Week concludes with record attendance and livestock judging results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Winchester Hotel
Thelma Collins
Lee Roy Collins
Town Falls
Hardin Countyeport
Herman Stoehr
Mary Stoehr
Ackley
Je. O. Ellsworth
D. G. Burkett
W. W. Johnson
Iowa Falls
E. J. Hauser
Woods
Union
Mary Julian
R. G. Julian
W. J. Martin Et al
H. H. Turner
Elzo Pring
W. A. Wolf
J. Kasischke
Luella M. Kasischke
Benshoof
Grn
Helen E. Eastman
Edna Norman
H. A. Biersborn
Benson’s Add
Eldora Man
Iowa State College
Story
Boone
Polk
Dallas
Hamilton
Hardin
Webster
Sub-County Declam Contest at Buckeye Results
The Buckeye declamatory contest crowned first place in three categories with Leonard Lettow from Buckeye and Cleo Seelemeier of Owasa noted among runners up. Bertha Schwitters of Steamboat Rock won dramatic first for Snakes the Soldier, Lela Kusserow of Owasa claimed humorous first for At the Swimming Pool, Naomi Riley of Steamboat Rock took second for The Absent Mindsness of Priscilla. The event was judged by M Z Albers, superintendent of New Providence high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye
Sol
Leonard Lettow
Lela Kusserow
Owasa
Priscilla
Naomi Riley
Steamboat Rock
M. Z. Albers
New Providence High School
Hubbard Church selects Rev. Erich Bizer for pastorate
Rev Erich Bizer of Elroy Illinois has accepted the call to Zion Evangelical church Hubbard and will assume duties in April. He plans to remain in Elroy to confirm his present class. Rev Mr Matzner superintendent of Deaconess hospital Marshalltown will fill the pulpit until the new pastor moves here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
Erich Bizer
Elroy
Ill
Zion Evangelical Church
Bizer
Matzner
Marshalltown
Special election planned for road bond amendment
A joint resolution calls a special election to ratify a constitution amendment authorizing $100,000,000 in state road bonds set for May 12. If ratified, the Assembly must pass a bonding bill. a court ruling on legality may come before the election. Several highway and local funding bills are debated, with tax and debt implications heavily discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Senate
House
Supreme Court
Assembly
Clark
Linn
Aiken
Ida
Stoddard
Dobbin
Nancy
Snyder
Webster City
Malone
Cass
Committee On Transportation
Babcock
Chickassaw
Wealtn
Mills
General County
Fabritz
Wapello County
Wamstead
Mitchell County
Hopkins
Guthrie County
Kock
Bremer County
Two Filed for School Directors Eldora races include Follett and Reed
Eldora voters will choose a three year school director with Ebert Follett in the race and John Reed filing for succession. Hi Ayres does not seek re election. Election is March 9 with papers signed by ten on file 11 days before. Social Service League directors meet and elect Jay Bold as president with Mrs O Neil Iowa Falls as vice president Miss Duren Eldora as secretary and H M Lutz Iowa Falls as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Ebert Follett
John Reed
Hi Ayres
Social Service
Social Service League
Jay Bold
O’neil
Iowa Falls
Miss Duren
H. M. Lutz
Income Tax Man Here To Aid Tax Payers
Carl E. Bergen of Waterloo spoke with residents yesterday at the income tax bureau. He will return February 24 to assist any who need help filling out their income tax blanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl E. Bergen
Waterloo
Income Tax Bureau
Eldora Bakery Sold to John Schneider of Sigourney
The Eldora Bakery changes hands Friday with John Schneider and family moving from Sigourney to Eldora to operate the shop. They will take possession on the 28th and occupy the Beaver property on North Washington Street. The Schneiders bring baker’s experience and a strong family profile. two daughters work in Des Moines and Milwaukee, a son is a high school sophomore active in music, and two younger boys accompany the family. The Ledger endorses them and predicts a successful Eldora business venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
John Schneider
Sigourney
Schneider
Beaver
Washington Street
Ledger
Sigourney High School
Des Moines
Milwaukee
Fallon
Court of Honor Held at High School Auditorium
An audience filled the high school auditorium for the Court of Honor ceremony. Scouts from Ackley Whitten Union and Eldora received merit badges as Scoutmaster Lind and the drum and bugle corps escorted the colors. Awards were presented after inspirational talks and a roll call, with music and closing benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lind
Ackley
Whitten
Union
Eldora
Rev. Rice
R. W. Adams
Council of Men
S. W. Needham
Osam
Marshalltown
Fred Elsham
Harl Simmons
Lowell
Werner
Soballe
Mr. Clark
Fred. Edgar
Eastman Nuckolls
Woodcock
Eldora Hosts Special Wrestling Meet Next Monday
A concerted effort aims to fund a Eli Eldora high gym wrestling meet on Monday Feb 16 with 25c and 35c tickets. Valley Junction visits after beating Eldora 38 to 11 last week. ten bouts slated plus a junior basketball game. Event opens at 7 and wrestling starts at 7 30. Mr and Mrs P K Wright of Town Falls were here today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Valley Junction
Valley
Farmer-Banker Meeting in Hardin County Farm Bureau Held
The Hardin county Farm Bureau sponsors a gathering of farmers and bankers to discuss farm and economic problems. A noon luncheon for 160 was served in the Methodist dining room by the Three W Society. Afternoon discussions feature Chas Hearst state Farm Bureau president and Myrle McDonald from Iowa State College extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau of
Hardin County
Methodist
Three W Society
Chas. Hearst
Farm Bureau
Myrle McDonald
Iowa State College
Glee Club Charms Baptist Church Audience Monday
The Whitten Glee Club pleased the audience with a well balanced program at the Baptist church Monday evening. A large crowd was privileged to hear them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
Whitten Glee Club
The
Baptist Church
Freight Train Strikes Car Killing Charles Neville
North bound freight collided with a car driven by Charles Neville near Steamboat Rock, dragging the vehicle to a bridge. Neville died at Eldora hospital from a fractured skull and mangled side. He left a wife and three sons. a funeral service followed at Wehrman Andrle funeral home with burial planned in Springville Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Neville
Steamboat Rock
Steamboat
Mr. Neville
Eldora
Bidora
Neville
Central States Electric Co
Wehrman-Andrle
Mitchell
Springville
Towa
Income Tax Facts Told
Government guidance outlines filing requirements for U S citizens and residents for 1930 income, with thresholds for single, married, and decedent cases. It notes joint or separate returns, executor duties, and fiduciary taxation. Deputy collectors will assist in Hardin County with dates in Eldora and Iowa Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hardin County
Eldora
Court House
Iowa Falls
P. O
February Term District Court Opens to Hear Liquor Cases
Judge Garfield opened the February term with case assignments and jury schedules. Several defendants pleaded guilty to liquor related charges, including W. A. Husting for intoxicated driving with a $300 fine, Pirlie Albright for bootlegging with $500 and four months, and Frank Filbrandt for bootlegging with three years at Fort Madison. Naturalization proceedings were held for German and Norwegian immigrants. New jury chairs were ordered for the panel next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
District Court
T. Swas
Vs. M. Simmons
Elske Blom
Rose Clark
Marie Lunning
Silas Lunning
L. J. Stout
KE. E. McFarland
Fae Harless
Fred Harless
Bank Cease of Union
Lawrence
The
Bank
Green
Lundy
J. J. Hills
Adm
Joe Bos
T. BF. Mehlenbine
State of Town
Red Ball Transportation Co
Gogerty Jr
C. EB. Lawrence
A. R. Bavender
Nettie Lawrence
J. Spurlin
Herman Thomas
L. O Underdahl
W. A. Husting
Hubbard
Pirlie Albright
Iowa Falls
Frank Filbrandt
Fort Madison
Swasand
Marshalltown
Union
Rudolph Meints
Germany
Ackley
Fd Allrick Ites
Town Falls
America
Ben Harrs Ites
Frederick Veith
Thorleif Halstein
Kristine Jonette Halstein
Norway
Mrs Mary Hopkins obituary from Eldora area
Mrs Mary Hopkins nee Messer mother of Mrs V H Wilmont of Eldora died Thursday noon at her daughter Mrs C C Knoll's home in Gilmore City after a stroke of apoplexy before Christmas. She was born in Augusta Maine and was eighty three. Funeral services at Bradgate Methodist church and burial at Humboldt. She leaves nine grown children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hopkins
Mar
Francis Hopkins
Messer
V H. Wilmont
Eldora
C. C. Knoll
Gilmore City
Methodist
Bradgate
Hopkins
Humboldt
Augusta
Maine
Shay
Interesting films at the Grand cinema
The audience enjoyed the film Reducing starring Polly Moran and Marie Dressler. The fore part of next week Bachelor Father is said to be especially good. The Great Meadow from the 18th to 20th showcases pioneer days with strong acting and directing. Mr Walcott provides splendid entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Moran
Marie Dressler
Great Meadow
Walcott
Wood and Luemms Hife Visit Harry Lord Home
Mr and Mrs Wood and Mrs Luemms Hife of Towa Falla spent Sunday here at the Harry Lord home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Luemms Hife
Towa Falla
Harry Lord
Big John Deere Party At Henry Janssen’s Place
A John Deere program drew a large crowd at Henry Janssen’s business on Tuesday. Over 400 were served noon meals of hot dogs doughnuts coffee and cigars. Ladies received pencils and notebooks while slides and reels showcased John Deere machinery plant and related items with lecturers narrating the story. The afternoon proved a success and was well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
Henry Janssen
Lewis Fair Secretary Riley Lewis Reappointed at Higher Pay
Riley Lewis will continue as fair secretary for this year with a salary increase. A new amphitheatre is planned to replace the old one, signaling a more substantial and genuine fair experience this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Riley Lewis
Ivester Institute Short Course Opens in Ivester
The Ivester Institute and short course begin Sunday evening February 15 at the Church of the Brethren. Prof William Harter of Ames speaks at Ivester church. The event features a community play, youth and women judging, homemaking talks, poultry judging, and co operative marketing sessions with prize awards across baking canning and 4-H divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivester
Church of the Brethren
William Lewis Harter
Ames
J. O .Smith
Cleon Harriott
Ackley
Eli Hersey
Parkersburg
C. D. Martin
Belgian Violinist Van Haveskerke to Perform in Eldora
Belgian born virtuoso Prof. Van Haveskerke, living with Mrs. Harrington in Newton, comes to Eldora seeking quiet for two new compositions. Trained from Antwerp, he has studied with Liszt and De Bernot, directed the German Opera Company, and once substituted for Thomas in the Thomas orchestra. He will join a string quartet at Sunday morning church service. Also notes: many people are sheltered briefly at City Hall this winter, then leave Eldora with a renewed impression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
van Haveskerke
Harrington
Newton
Antwerp
Liszt
de Bernot
New York City
Thomas
Mabel Johnson
Methodist Episcopal Church
West Side Cafe Sold to Etheridge Buyers
Mrs. Schaa sold the West Side Cafe to Mr. Etheridge, former Winchester cook, who will run it with his wife. They are experienced restaurant people and plan a good eating place on the west side. They will make changes and open for business this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Snow Storm Strikes Area Last Friday
A snow and sleet storm blanketed the region last Friday, depositing about four inches of snow before most of it melted by Sunday and Monday. Monday night turned colder, but Tuesday brought bright skies and a rising temperature.
Report of the Health Nurse January 1931
The nursing service report details 355 inspected children with 245 defects and 31 underweight cases. Vision, teeth, tonsils, adenoids removal, and immunization efforts are outlined, with Home Hygiene classes starting in Eldora and Iowa Falls. Future clinic dates, glasses funded by Christmas Seal Funds, and parent involvement are noted, along with rural school visits and follow ups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattie
Eldora
Iowa Falls
Gray
Radcliffe
Smith Hughes
Nursing Service
Air Tank Blast Wrecks Whippet In Iowa Falls
K F Jensen of Iowa Falls faced a costly crash when a compressed air tank used to clear pipes exploded in the back of his Whippet sedan as he left the Woods hotel building Thursday. The blast shattered all the glass, ruined upholstery, and blew out the top, yet no one was injured since no one was in the car and adjacent spaces were empty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. F. Jensen
Iowa Falls
Jensen
the Woods Hotel
Infant Doyle Willis Lloyd Died of Pneumonia
The five month old Doyle Willis Lloyd son of Mr and Mrs William Lloyd died from pneumonia in early February 1981. Funeral services were held yesterday at noon from the family home, with burial in Chester Cemetery. The Rev John Hadley officiated. Born September 19 1980, he leaves his parents two brothers one sister three half brothers and one half sister and two grandmothers also surviving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Willis Lloyd Doyle Willis Lloyd
William Lloyd
Chester Cemetery
John Hadley
Honey Crek
Little Don
Mitchell in Cela api two days this week
A fragment notes that Mitchell was in Cela api for two days during the current week. Details are sparse and no additional context or names are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Cela API
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Iowa
Eldora Bakery
Baker
Court OF Honor
BOY Scouts
P. K. Wright
Town
Falls
Sam
Ivester Institute
City Hall
Old Town
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