Public School Notes Highlight Local Basketball Wins
Eldora teams defeated Hampton 39-30 in girls play and 29-18 in boys action. Standouts included Constance Davis with 36 points and John Urquhart leading the boys with 11 points. Examinations proceeded, new schedules issued, and a dramatic contest prelims set for January 23 with winners announced in four categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Constance Davis
Helen Garner
Ruth Oldenberg
Mildred Rees
C—Garner
Rees
Lillian Ames
Pearl
MecCusker
Dornsch
Lentz
Marvin Schwebke
Henry Brown
Urquhart
Brown
Eldora
Bampton
Tribute to Luther Carter by Speaker J H Johnson Iowa House
In his acceptance speech Speaker J H Johnson paid tribute to Luther V Carter the former speaker. He urged co operation to enact legislation and praised Carter for his service and health wishes. Johnson said Carter endeared himself to members and the people and hoped for speedy recovery and many more years of service.
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Luther Carter
J. H. Johnson
Iowa House
Luther V. Carter
House
Carter
Hardin and Story Proposed as One Senatorial District
A bill in Hardin Story District proposes uniting Hardin and Story counties into a single Senatorial district. The county has rarely held a senator's seat, except once when Senator Schmedhka briefly served. Col. O S von Krog attends the Governor's staff event at Des Moines for the installation and governor’s ball.
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Hardin-Story District
Hardin and
Story
Hardin
Schmedhka
Col
O. S. von Krog
Des Moines
Assessors Meet to Set County Tax Schedules and Rates
Hardin county assessors met Saturday to discuss schedules for military and other property assessments. County Auditor Bridgena prepared supplies as the State Executive Council proposed rate lists. Assessors aim to finish by April first with township hearings for objections. Local officials include R A Scott, M F Johnson, G Gardner, W Miller, C Huffman, J Jaspars, C Hoover, A H Rudolph, F Kuhfus, Otis Rash, G D Walton, Norman Weber, C F Brownell, A Rehm, F L Willis, H W Andrews, and Chas Clough. Alta Arnold also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Bridgena
State Executive Council
Sssensora
Etna
R. A. Scott
Hardin
M. F. Johnson
Alden
Geo. Gardner
Buckeye
Wm. Miller
Ellis
Clarence Huffman
Jackson
W. O. Chaney
Clay
Abraham Jaspers
Eldora
Chas. Hoover
Tipton
A. H
Rudolph
Sherman
Fred Kuhfus
Concord
P. Tysdahl
Grant
Gust Hoelscher
Providence
Otis Rash
Union
Geo. D. Walton
Redsore
Ackley
Norman Weber
Eldora C. F. Brownell
A. C. Rehm
Steamboat Rock
F. L. Willis
Hubbard
H. BE. Hilker
Radcliffe
P. J. Hoffman
New Providence
H. W. Andrews
Nellie Halden
Whitten
Chas
Clough
Notes of the court house items and new cases
The court calendar will go to printer this week with filing cages due by the 18th. Judges Garfield and Clock share term duties. New cases include Ivy Price versus Elmer Price for divorce, a tax claim against Letts-Fletcher Co. of Marshall town, and Hercules Mfg. Co. vs Gade Bros. of Iowa Falls on a promissory note. Sheriff’s reports note bad roads and a rabbit track incident. Dog licenses are due and assessors begin its annual work by April first. Deeds and mortgages filed in Hardin county show several transfers. New cases listed include foreclosures and notes. A memorial tribute honors Miss Fannie Wilson, former Eldora librarian, died in Ames. Localities: Eldora, Ames, Hardin county. names: Ivy Price, Elmer Price, Myron Mason, Letts-Fletcher Co., Hercules Mfg. Co., Gade Bros., Wm Dass, Meta Ann Klaffke, Henry W. Bonewitz, Wilhelmina Bertha Becker, W. Cessna, R. E. Macy, Lilla Cold Lighthall, G. S. Cobb, W. E. Rathbone, Grace Valentine Smith, Jennie B. Davis, Chris Bunte, Claude H. Koon, Minnie Flannery, E. C. Houck.
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Garfield
Clock
Ivy Price
Elmer Price
Myron Mason
Letts-Fletcher Co
Marshalltown
Hercules Mfg. Co
Gade Bros
Iowa
Thompson
Ackley
Board of Supervisors
Wm, Dass
Meta Ann Klaffke
Henry W. Bonewitz
Wilhelmina Bertha Becker
Hardin County
Teta
Cessna
R. E. Macy
Rockeylvania
Lilla Cold Lighthall
Iowa may lose two congressmen
Iowa faces potential loss of two U S representatives under the Fennt bill which would reapportion districts to nine from eleven based on population. The move would alter presidential electoral college votes and complicate redistricting for towns like Town, with broader effects on veteran representation and state politics.
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Congress
Iowa
Congress Town
Vetera
South Carolina
Swift Branch Eldora 1928 Business Totals Report
Ray Lewin reports Eldora Swift branch 1928 spending totals: cream 23938.51, eggs and poultry 62981.24, dairy and poultry products 86918.675, plus over 4000 for help. Oscar Ryan at Iowa Falls county checker tournament as a noted player.
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Swifts
Ray Lewin
Swift
Eldora
Mainge
Oscar Ryan
Iowa Falls
Oscar
Hardin County Remittance Toward State Public Deposit Fund
County Treasurer Haynes sent 1206.12 to State Treasurer Johnson on Friday as Hardin County’s monthly interest remittance from 23 banks. The Brookhart Lovrein law of August 1925 created a state sinking fund for public deposits to cover losses when banks failed. Thirteen counties, including Hardin, Adams, Cherokee, and Johnson, have not seen bank failures or received pennies back from the law. State Treasurer Johnson’s January report shows deposits, withdrawals, and failed bank dividends. nationwide dividends total 34.48 percent. Hardin has contributed 56,552.11 to the state fund and taken nothing out. Across the state 1572 claims were approved for payment, totaling 11,643,046.87, with dividends of 1,653,646.87 to banks and 1,528,556.00 in interest.
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Haynes
Johnson
Hardin County
Brookhart-Lovrein
Adams
Cherokee
Audubon
Cedar
Dubuque
Jasper
Jones
Muscatine
Ringgold
Scott
Winnishick
Weather Review for 1928 Motivates Strong Crops and Heavy Rain
The year 1928 saw excessive moisture and above normal temperatures across the state. Grain, fruit and vegetables yielded heavily with record potato output, but autumn rains caused extensive potato rot while prices stayed low. Frosts in May 12 and September 26 caused little damage.
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Hardin County
Couny
Social Service League Holds Fourth Annual Meeting in Hardin County
The Social Service League of Hardin County held its fourth annual meeting with seventy five attendees. Chair man Jay C. Boyd and secretary Miss Duren presided. Dr. Alexander Johnson of Crothan-on-Hudson was principal speaker, urging public and private aid cooperation and trained leadership in social work.
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Social Service League of
Hardin County
Jay C. Boyd
Miss Duren
Misa Cooke
League
Alexander Johnson
Crothan-on-Hudson
Cincinnati
Ohio
Riyths
India
China
U. S
K. Hele
Hamilton County
Franklin County
Ina Tyler
Extensions Department
the State University
Fannie Ducen
Eldora
A. P. Mason
Union
Fannie McAllister
Alden
George Blaha
Whitten
Tel Boylan
Hubbard
C. E. Meyers
Radcliffe
John Hunt
Fred Trainer
Ackley
Social Service League
Wilma van Dusseldorp
van Dusseldorp
Iowa
Dorothy Cooke
Bridgens
Fair Association Meeting Postponed to January 30
The annual fair association meeting scheduled for yesterday was postponed to Wednesday January 30 due to low attendance. Attendees contracted for attractions this year pending approval by the new board. Install Electric Baker At the Training School a new electric baker is being installed while the local Home Bakery provides over 300 loaves of bread daily.
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Schooal
The
Fair Association
Record Cold Reaches New Low In January Winters
Cold snap in January drives subzero readings with 15 below at low, 12 below official Tuesday, 1.6 inches of snow Monday. First two weeks set multiple cold records. comparisons trace back to 1918 and 1929 patterns across Iowa.
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Altho
Iowa
Health seals drive boosts county fund and dental program
Countywide sale of Christmas health seals raised two hundred dollars under chairmanship of County Superintendent Bessie Steinberg with strong rural participation. Top seller was Miss Marcella Shaner of District No. 6 Alden, six dollars. Mrs Hannah Olson’s No. 4 Sherman school was second with five fifty. Three schools tied for third with five each. Half proceeds go to Iowa Tuberculosis Association. rest funds Hardin county rural schools. Proceeds fund a rural dental program with student dental exams and a My teeth are OK Are Yours button reward system. One Alden school, Miss Aletha Carey No. 4, reached a 100 percent dental record.
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Bessie Steinberg
Alden Township
Marcella Shaner
Hannah Olson
Sherman
Alden
Lucille Hamilton
Ragnald Male
Concord
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Hardin County
Legislators Arrive as Iowa General Assembly Opens
Des Moines January 14 1928 the Forty third Iowa General Assembly begins with 158 legislators sworn in and awaiting a joint session for the governor and lieutenant governor inauguration. Many new members come eager to serve constituents while caucuses select appointive posts and leadership.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Forty-third
General Assembly of
House
Senate
Hotel Savery
A. W. McFarlane
Waterloo
Carrieas
Frank Shane
Ottumwa
J. H. Johnson
Marion County
Knoxville
Francis Johnson
Dickinson County
Johnson
General Assembly
A. C. Guatafuon
Walter
H. Boam
A. C. Guntafson
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Ere
Mies Boeke
Miss Watts
Mr. Wiesner
Doroth Chegwyn
Billy Johnston
Burnell Smith
Raymond Yeline
Mildred Allbee
Esther Megan
Jane Newcomer
Verle Purdy
Lillian Allen
Florence Gost
Reva Guthrie
Marguerite Kennedy
Girl Reserves
Magic Room
Sonya
Florence Gast
Miss Potgeter
Martha Potgeter
University of Iowa College of Nberal Arts
Herbert C. Dorcas
Eldora B&g
Conrad
Eldora B & G
Grundy B & G
Teachers
Eldora Boys
Reinbeck B & G
Hildora
Conrad B & G
Teachers Boys
Anna B. Barnes
Alta Arnold
Court House
Miss Wilson
Fannie Wilson
Ames
Mervin Reed
Simo
Elmer
Glen
Roland
France
Pottery Hill
Lausey
Irving Wolfe
State Teachers ‘College
Wiest
Sika Waich
Herman
William Snapp
Mra. T. H. Beas
Chaos
Enn Femily
Lindsey House
W. W. White
Ows
Legislature
Capitol
Caswell
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