March recess gives Iowa lawmakers a rest and a fight
Des Moines February 25 1924 with the March recess starting February 28 lawmakers anticipate a lull in business as many members head home for personal matters. Meanwhile the senate considers expanding the special insurance investigation to probe practices in Des Moines fire and life insurers and possible agent contracts. Senator Browne accuses insurers of illegal dividends and criticizes the Insurance Commissioner while the committee plans public hearings to expose current irregularities. The piece also notes obituary for Theodore J. Perkins born 1837 died February 23 1924, veteran of Civil War, survived by wife children and grandchildren, services held in Eldora Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Caswell
Des Moines
House
Senate
McIntosh
Decatur County
Special Insurance Investigation Committee
Browne
Jackson County
Shane
Wapello County
Fulton
Fairfield
State House
Teapot Dome
Washington
Iowa
Commissioner of Insurance
Theodore J. Perkins
Alfred
Mary Perkins
Mansfield
Owasa
Beloit
Wis
Go. M. Second Illinois Light Artillery
George
Clear Lake
Mississippi River
Hardin County
Baptist Church
Robert D. Kinney
Calvin Boylan
Geo. Bailey
Marion Bailey
Kinney
Eldora
Water Over The Dam At State Park Causes Alarm
Water flows over the dam at the new state park. The level rose from seven inches last evening to slip over the concrete this morning, indicating potential risk. Local authorities monitor the situation as riverside areas prepare for possible flooding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New State Park
Putt Mossman Takes Third in National Horseshoe Tourney
Eldora Iowa watched 17 year old Putt Mossman finish third at the 1924 midwinter National Horseshoe Tournament in Lake Worth Florida. C C Davis of Cleveland won the title with 22 victories no defeats, while F E Jackson Kellerton Indiana was second. Mossman earned a gold medal and $200, plus a silver cup for most ringers, with 612 ringers to his credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Iowa
Mossman
Lake Worth
Fla
Elmer Mossman
Marshalltown
CC. C. Davis
Cleveland
National Horseshoe Association
Davis
C. C. Davis
Wizard
America
F. E. Jackson
Kellerton
Patt Mossman
Loren May
Akron
James McDonald
Lakeworth
Putt
National Standard Shoe Co
Jackson
Rev Hanley Goes East to Perry N Y Pastorate
Rev Joe Hanley, known evangelist, chautauqua lecturer, and Rotarian speaker, will leave here to become pastor of Brick Presbyterian Church at Perry New York. He will assume duties May 1 and continue his chautauqua and Rotary engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanley
Joe Hanley
Brick Presbyterian Church
Perry
N. Y
Mr. Hanley
Rotary
Eldora Independents Fall to Jask Shepherd Team 49 to 61
Eldora Independents lost last Saturday night to Jask Shepherd of Des Moines by a 49 to 61 score. Eldora’s lineup included C White, RG Lynk, LG Remmitt, RF Hardin, LF Wendell. substitutes Hepburn for Lynk and Mendon for White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Independents
Jask Sheperd
Des Moines
Eldora
White
R. G
Lynk
L. G
Rbmitt
R. F
Hardin
L F
Wendell
Hepburn
Mendon
Harold Lloyds Scream at the Grand
Harold Lloyds Safety Last draws big crowds today and tomorrow at the Grand. Viewers hail the film as the biggest laugh and more thrills per minute than any picture, urging patrons not to miss the big release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lloyd
District Deputy for State Coming Mrs Frances Dahl
Cedar Falls resident Mrs Frances Dahl, District Deputy Grand Conductor, will hold a school of instruction in yydora on March 6. The session will begin at 7:30 p.m. and all members belonging to that order are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances. Dahl
Cedar Falls
Wills Hold
Yydora
Vail
February terms weigh on Iowa trials and local cases
District Court proceedings span multiple matters from Iowa Falls land sale commissions to damage claims in the Sprague case. A fuel of indictments includes driving under liquor influence and transport of liquor. Verdicts award 364 and 200 in select actions, with others continuing as calendar assigns. Magistrate judges and schedules frame the criminal docket through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
Alexander & Wilson Real Estate
Dakotas
Iowa
Thompson
J. K. Johnson
Radcliffe
Johnson
Hamilton
Sprague
Parlan
Cessna
Jefferson Highway
Montgomery
DeWitt
de Witt
Hadley
Cundiff
Virgil Going
Ft. Dodge
State
Keough & Nutt
Hickman
Meredith
Faulke
Reece
Sigman
Eldora student from Columbia eyed for all state basketball
Bernard White son of F X White attends Columbia College Dubuque and is profiled as a likely all state basketball candidate. He has 189 points in 14 games with 12 personal fouls and no ejections. The Dubuque paper praises his offense and floor play noting he is also a capable football player and strong student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard White
F. X. White
Columbia College
Dubuque
White
Eldora
Columbia
Patterson Home Burns. Fire Destroyed Roof in Blaze
Patterson home caught fire Tuesday morning and the alarm brought a quick response. In 35 minutes the fire company gained control with the roof burned off, belongings damaged by water as firemen saved most goods. estimated loss about $2,000, partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Patterson
Two Filed for School Board Candidates Named
The school secretary files petitions bearing Mrs. H.S. Martin and A. D. Davis as candidates for the school board. Election is set for March 10. There is still time to file, but the public already seems satisfied with the two current members seeking re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.S. Martin
A. D. Davis
New Sinclair Service Station Opens on Site of Old Hotel
A new Sinclair service station completes today on the former hotel site. Albert Roll will operate the station while his brother Herb heads the nearby Standard Oil station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclair
Albert Roll
Herb
Standard Oil
State Champ at Training School
Wm. Bird of the Training School won the 95 pound state secondary school contest at Ames. He faced a broken left arm from childhood but trained hard to capture the state title. Boone finished first and Marshalltown second with Eldora Training ninth and Iowa Falls tied for fourth with Cherokee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Wm. Bird
William
Johnson
Boone
Marshalltown
Eldora
Iowa Falls
Cherokee
Volley Ball Winners Dinner After Contest
The Mens' Volley Ball Club winners were treated to a roast beef dinner by the losers, hosted by the Fourth Division Auxiliary Circle at the Methodist Church dining room Tuesday evening. The men enjoy their weekly Tuesday games in the school gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Public School Notes Tie For First In Cedar-Iowa League
Grundy Center and Reinbeck finish tied for first in the Cedar-Iowa League after a season marked by friendly rivalry. Eldora may host a tiebreaker, but Reinbeck’s team would prefer not to play. Other items include junior high declamatory work, State Teachers nosing out E. H. 8, and the Hardin County basketball tournament set for March 1 with multiple matchups and an anticipated girls game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinbeck
Grundy
Cedar-Iowa
Eldora
Bidora
Vinton
E. H
Hardin County
Iowa Falls
Training
Radcliffe
Whitten
Union
New Providence
Hubbard
Steamboat Rock
Eldora ‘Training School
Radcliffe and Whitten
Hubbard and Union
Radcliffe-Whitten
Fidora
Steamboat
Watch Lost by Eldora Librarian Miss Fannie Wilson
Miss Fannie Wilson, head of the Eldora Library, misplaced her Elgin watch in a gold case on a gold bracelet. A community gift from friends around Keota Iowa, she prizes it highly and asks for its return. Mrs Judy Cordle of Union was in Eldora on business Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie
Wilson
Eldora Library
Elgin
Keota
Iowa
Judy Cordle
Union
Eldora
Republicans Meet in Hardin County Convention
The Hardin County Republican meeting Saturday convened with about half of precincts represented. E J McGreevy chaired after temporary leadership. committees were named by township and the day included remarks praising Coolidge and opposing Democrats. Delegates and alternates to state conventions were chosen amid resolutions mourning President Harding and endorsing Republican plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Huff
Rev. Clark
Church of Christ
E. J. McGreevy
Bliss Hall
George Potgeter
McGreevy
Congress
Coolidge
Do. C. Sheaffer
Wood
Unicon
Sumner Osgood
Iowa Falls
Reading
F. K E. Trainer
M. L. Smith
G. W. Bailey
R. F. Wright
Estella E. Plopper
J F. Wirds
W. H. Steinfeldt
Trena Startman
O. S Daggett
W. R. Williams
R. L. Reese
B. E. Friest
C. H. Beck
A. ©. Swain
CG. F. Long
Stella Barnes
L. M. Rash
Geo. Swartz
Maggie Mason
Amos Hauser
Resolutions Committeee
E. B. van Voorhis
W. G. Boddy
F. E. Bliss
F. D. Peet
W. A. Radahl
H. G C. Gast
A. C. Kruse
C. 5. Daggett
Des Moines
H. A. Huff
Rieko Snater
Ackley
Geo. Heslop
Alden
Frank Bliss
Towa Falls
Jennie Wildman
Buckeye
Geo. Pot
Tipton
C. E. Wood
Union
J. Osgood
Iowa
Harding
White House
Republican Party
Calvin Coolidge
Massachusetts
Thaseour
Hardin County Debators Win to State Final in Ames
Hardin County debaters led by A E Valine Guy Bridgens and J Phackrey defeated Sac County two to one to reach the state finals at Ames on March 7. Judges praised their negative presentation and statewide tax data. Eldora Post Office stamp collection aided prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
A. E. Valine
Guy Bridgens
Mr. Salzmen
Ronald Wilson
W. Wi. Sembrina
Sac County
Eldora Post Office
Thompson
District Court
I. G. Piercr
J. F. Cunningham
Agriculture Department
Town State College
Ames
Teske Sells Garage In Farm Trade Near Eldora
A deal last Friday saw Max Teske trade his garage to C G Weimer of Radcliffe for a 197 acre farm northeast of Eldora about six miles. Possession granted March first. Steve Sayer currently manages the garage for Mr Weimer while Mr Teske retains Nash agency. Weimer likely handles repairs.
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Teske
Max Teske
C. G. Weimer
Radcliffe
Eldora
Steve Sayer
Weimer
Nash
Tire Store Sold to Lamp Rechts and Babcock
Jim Myers and Don McDonald have sold their tire store to Lamp recht and Babcock who are now in possession. Jim says he is clear out of any place now but does not seem to worry. The new firm will handle tires and continue battery work as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Myers
Don McDonald
Lamprecht
Babcock
Jim
Former Moville Resident Dies at 72
Moville Iowa reports the death of Mrs. Joseph Vigars on February 11 at age 72. The Vigars family, who moved to Moville in 1882, had visited here two years ago for a Vigars reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moville
Iowa
Joseph Vigars
Vigars
Eldora Firemen to Hold Annual Meeting at City Hall
The Eldora Firemen announce their annual meeting will be held Wednesday night at 7:30 PM in the City Hall. Officers will be elected for the ensuing year and routine business will be transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Firemen
City to Flush Hydrants Over Town in Coming Days
Water department announces hydrant flushing citywide in the next few days. Residents may notice discoloration and temporary advisories as crews work, with precautionary measures advised to avoid using affected taps for drinking until water clears.
Farmers Meet To Plan A Cooperative Creamery
Holstein Breeders, Community Club and Rotary club gathered for a luncheon and talks led by Mayors, state secretaries, and dairy officers. Plans emerged to organize a non stock creamery with 600 to 1000 cows, pending enrollment targets and a follow up meeting to elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Club
Rotary Club
K. P
Peter Brown
J. C. Boyd
Cameron
W. H. Dreier
Iowa Falls
Fred Ferguson
Iowa
Gleim
State Holstein Association
Ferguson
Soballe
Holstein Association
Wm. Dreier
Roy Finster
Eldora
Chas. Mark
Fred Brunemeier
Hubbard
W. F. McCord
Ed Wyatt
Hughes
Trainin School
A. E. Veline
First National Bank
Stevenson
State Department of Agriculture
Friete
Refuses To Legalize Town Falls Election Move
The move to legalize Town Falls city hall election was shelved as the senate recommended indefinite postponement. The bond issue carried by one vote if questionable ballots are excluded, or six votes with lame ducks counted. Senator Schmedika argues the bond company would demand another election if the margin remains narrow and that the legalizing act merely shifts the burden to the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Falls
Senate
Schmedika
Plopper Named Third Iowa District Chair for Coolidge Drive
Mrs Estelle E Plopper of Iowa Falls appointed chairman of the third Iowa district of the women's branch of the Coolidge For President Organization in Iowa. She is a strong supporter and capable organizer and will appoint county chairmen to build an effective organization for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle E. Plopper
Iowa Falls
Iowa
Coolidge
Prominent Odd Fellow Dies in Iowa Falls at 67
K. C. Curtis of Iowa Falls longtime Odd Fellow leader and local political figure died at home Thursday after a brief illness. Born in Clinton County Iowa he was nearly 68 years old and well known in fraternal and political circles across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Curtis
Iowa Falls
Iowa
Curtis
Clinton County
Word of Thanks for Fire Loss Help and Shelter
Mr and Mrs W Ford and family express gratitude to neighbors and friends for assistance after a house fire. They thank those who offered aid and those who sheltered the family during the loss.
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Mrs. W. Ford
Notify Ledger of Address Change Promptly
Notify The Ledger of address changes promptly. Include old address and new address. If you move on March first, write plainly or call the office to report the update.
Union trio cited in Eldora business dash incident
RW, Reece, Carter, and C. Lundy of Union were involved in a business dash incident Thursday in Eldora. Their names appear in the report as persons connected with the event, with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reece
Carter
Union
Eldora
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Theodore J
Ferking
Putt Mossman
Florida
Patterson
Confab
President Coolidge
West
Kendall
Plopper
Mason
Brookhart
Hardin County Debators
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