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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1931
Page
6
The text praises the Ford automobile for simple design, high quality materials, and precise manufacturing. It notes parts built to tight tolerances and lauds the car as an outstanding example of fine craftsmanship in engineering, promising everything needed at an unusually low price.
A jailed man, without support, faces a court appointed lawyer who notes the case will cost money. The prisoner reveals he owns only a 1922 Ford car, which the lawyer considers as possible collateral to raise funds. The dialogue ends with the lawyer confirming the charge is stealing a 1922 Ford car.
A busy town column from Eldora recounts frost on windows, court in session, band hopes at a festival, and local chatter. It mentions school board praise, seniors’ worries, Scouts Court of Honor, coasting on Pottery Hill, and a forthcoming bakery takeover by John Schneider.
Union society notes: Mesdames Kepple and Jessup host a Woman's Club evening featuring American Indian music and Schubert works performed by local members. Church auxiliary enjoyed a Valentine themed program and refreshments. Local births, visits, and engagements are listed, including Miss Cleo Hauser and Theodore Decelles wedding in New York City, with plans to reside there.
Eldora residents and nearby towns are noted for visits and social events. Multiple families including Walters Flessner Ross Berends and Gellhorns are listed as calling on Wellsburg Grundy Center and Marshalltown, with funeral attendance and church society meetings reported.
New Providence reports Bessie Georges attended the Legion supper in Wellsburg and John Harms from Ames spent the weekend at home. Carrie May Finster Bearnsley, born 1866 at Steamboat Rock, Iowa, dies after long illness. she moved to Pharr Texas ten years ago. The piece recounts family history, marriage, children, and migration, ending with funeral details and legacy. It also covers local club activities, school events, visits, and a range of community notices from the town and surrounding area. The long parish-like column records social events, meetings, contests, and personal milestones across Providence Township and nearby communities.
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