19 Feb 1931
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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1931
Page
1
Hardin county eyes Senatorial redistricting with Hamilton county as a district claimant amid claims the House originated bills misalign representation. Editor notes fairness, cites Ella Worth proposal as equitable, and blasts political tactics while urging steady governance.
A relaxed travelogue through Eldora, Grundy Center, Marengo, Iowa City, and surrounding towns. The writer notes road work from Tama to the county seat, new bridge plates, tree felling, and local landmarks like Herbert Quick’s schoolhouse shrine. A Sunday auto accident near Gladbrook is described with first aid, injuries, and reflections on road safety.
Local social notes recount visits by Mr and Mrs Vance Adams at Louis Sprain home near Eldora and by Mr and Mrs Arthur Gundergon of Chicago. Several residents, including Win Galpa Ernest Williams and families, travel to see relatives in Missouri and Perry. A Woman's Club program and Father and Son banquet planning are reported with brief social details.
Home of Mr and Mrs O W Snider and Charles Vestal and family hosted relatives in Colo. Emil Knutaon and family from Marshalltown visited John Wilson. Mrs Mary Fagan spent Sunday with Mrs Olive Wilson. Mr and Mrs James Lawrean visited Jay Rainaborgers on Sunday.
Local residents share visits and gatherings across Hubbard Eldora and Town Falls. The report lists Mr and Mrs Clark Whitney hosting and visiting families including Garret Kniss Riley Barnhart Weaver and Whitney clans with Sunday and Saturday events.
The fragment recalls Mr Havens funeral at Sun City where a boy remarks on an electric windmill cooling cows while commenting on his wife learning to drive. The uncle responds with a quip about the road turning when she drives.
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