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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1931
Page
13
The new Ford is presented as an economical car to own with lower life cycle costs than its initial price. It emphasizes simple design, high quality materials, precise manufacturing tolerances, and meticulous assembly as reasons for ongoing savings and reliability. The maker promises overall value and low price for a motor car that meets buyer needs.
A jail inmate, with only a 1922 Ford to his name, faces a court defense that highlights the oddity of his alleged crime. The lawyer notes the car’s value could fund the defense while seeking clarity on the exact charge.
A bustling Eldora column recounts notes on the thaw, court sessions, school board praise for Supt Clark, seniors unsure about graduation, Scouts Court of Honor, and local chatter on rumors, weddings, and a new baker John Schneider joining the Bakery on the 28th.
Union reports detail the Woman’s Club program at Mrs Kep ple’s home featuring American Indian music and Schubert works, plus heart shaped bon bon favors. Other items note church Ladies’ Aid meetings with a Valentine musical program, visiting relatives, farm moves planned, and a Red Cross drive led by Elihu Jessup surpassing its quota.
Steamboat Rock area residents and visitors are recorded with many social, funeral, and church events. Families like Finster Bearns ley and Gellhorn attend services. calls to Wellsburg, Grundy Center, and Ames show ongoing local connections. May Finster Bearnsley obituary notes her long life and family, with pallbearers named from Eldora and Steamboat Rock.
The Music Art and Drama department of the Woman’s club met Friday February 6 at Mrs Otis Rash’s home. Mrs DeWitt Foster led with Stories of American Songs, and Lowell Mason as a talk subject by Mrs Cecil Cook. The group sang Mason hymns, a reading by Mrs Maurice Cook pleased the attendees, and ice cream cake wafers and coffee were served. Other notes mention local visits, a sub county declamatory contest, and various community movements and family updates.
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