Eldora Wins Two Basketball Games Over Conrad
Eldora girls beat Conrad 27 22 and Eldora boys win 31 28 in a double header. Key players included Capt Doud Garner Davis Ames Oldenberg for the girls and Lentz Urquhart Dornsbach Schwebke for the boys. Notable incidents include bus trouble from snow and minor injuries to Helen Platts and Albert Lettow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad
Akring
Doud
Garner
Davin
Ries
Ames
Oldenurg
Eidora
McCusker
Henry Brown
Eldora
Machina
Hees Conrad
Lentz
Urquhart
Brown
Dornsbach
Schwebke
Johnston
Grundy Center
Bess
Grundy
Lincup
C—Rees
Davis
Oldenberg
Need
O. K
Martin Skillen
Helen Platts
Albert Lettow
Alice Neadham
Training School Notes: New electrical bakery unit installed
The bakery level unit is installed and will be ready soon. Bread supply secured from the Eldora bakery over several weeks. Chas Kempler of Boone to head the bake shop. Joseph Hotchkiss leaves for a dairy farm near Ames. C O Jensen to return as head dairyman at Clive farm. Urquhart family to take No. 8 position. Guthries to occupy a cottage nearing completion. Pettigrews to move to Nazor farm north of Eldora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Dora
Chas. Kempler
Boone
Gharee
Joseph Hotchkiss
Ames
C. O. Jensen
Clive
Des Moines
Iowa
G. J. Smith
Galesburg
Urquhart
Nazor
Eldora
Iowa Sees Severe Winter Marking Record Snowfall
Severe cold and heavy snow dominate Hardin county as January shatters cold-weather records. Sub-zero days, a new monthly snowfall record of 18.5 inches, and frequent blizzards highlight a winter rivaling 1918. Temperatures fluctuated with highs near zero and lows well below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Snew
Cald
Patrol System Starts Monday At Local Crossings
Representatives of the Iowa Automobile Association plan a safety first campaign and install a patrol system at main crossings to protect school children. Scouts led by Harold Spees will carry stop signs and badges, directing traffic with city officials seeking an ordinance to grant authority and penalties for drivers who ignore them. The effort aims to reduce accidents among pupils, already showing strong safety results elsewhere in Iowa towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Automobile Association
Reod
Iowa Auto Assn
Iowa
Harold Spees
Robert Price
Berner Boballe
Dean Sheldon
Frederick Volkerte
Harry Steinfeldt
Bertrem Smith
Joseph Kramer
Edward Church
Richard Edwards
Dale Famkins
Donald McRae
Irving
Nalgaia
Uak
Mainatinigg
Court Opens Next Monday for February Term
The February term of the District court opens Monday with Judge Sherwood Clock presiding. Grand jurors report Wednesday, February 6, and Petit jurors February 11. Docket lists 25 state cases, 169 old cases, 68 new cases, and 105 probate cases, including seven divorce actions. Naturalization examinations are set for February 7 and list several applicants born in Greece and Germany. Numerous new civil actions filed include slander suits, breach of contract, and mortgage foreclosures. A separate note: Royal Gould appointed manager of the Penney store in Eldora, moving here with his family. annual Eldora Country Club stockholders meeting elects directors and plans for potential membership purchases.
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Sherwood Clock
EF. P. Tinkham
Omaha
Constantine A. Pergakis
Town Falls
Georgious Demetros Papadakis
Ackley
Greece
Franz Herman Max Vergin
Martha Vergin
Eldora
Wilhelm Frederich Oskar Lennier
Hubbard
Minnie Lawrence
Buckeye
Alvin Polzin
Alden
Germany
C. G. Rice
Louise Rice-Hogan
Louise Rice
Patrick Hogan
Freda Greensweig
Sam Greensweig
M. Friedman
Jeanette Friedman
Hardin County
Gusta Sayer
J. S
Wallace Wooten
Union Township
Farmers Grain and Lbr. Co
D. P. Reynolds
J, R. Jones
Minnie Flannery
Ford
Mtg
Eliza Eggleston
Annie Colling
Eugene Hoyt
James Trapp
Chris Bunte
Caroline Easter
G. D. Mcbee
E. B. Elliott
First National Bk
E. Gardner
Square Deal Electric Co
State of Iowa
William Steinfeldt
William and Gus Blossi
Arthur Faris Wes L. V. Carter
Leona Kuyrkendall
Eston Kuyrkendall
E. P. Witherspoon
Mabel Witherspoon
Minnie Flannery Va Peop
Ands Say
Heinz Bros
Carl H. Folkers
Wooten
G. C. Rice
Pat Hogan
John Melvin Croft
Ruth Greenfield
Hardin
Cent. Life Ing. Co
Lydia Anderson
Chester Callaway
Hauser Brow
W. Dunning
Glen Long
Sam Greenawig
Frieda Greenawig
LaCrosse Steel
Taxes and court notes echo through county records
The courthouse report outlines tax deadlines with March first due, penalties by April first, and auto license penalties due January first and February first. It notes the Engineer’s vault renovation for road and map files, a gas incident involving Harvey Hutzel, dog licenses due for 1929, and a weekly transactions tally including deeds, mortgages, new cases, and car liens, with several specific record entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Hutzel
Lone Tree Corner
Jim
Laura Hardy
Auditor's Office
Hardin County
Court House
R. I. Leslie
Luna Leslie
Lota
Owara
Dessia A. Jonce
Elora Arthur
Iowa Falls
Presbyteriy
Waterloo
Ed Stebe
Matt Wasson
Eldora i
G. Sweet
J. Mole Otal
Idella Aske
Garden City
County soil meeting series draws attendees despite icy roads
Despite icy roads and cold weather, 197 attended soil meetings planned for the week. Meetings at Ackley and another site were postponed. Attendees showed strong interest in limestone pits, commercial fertilizers, and crop growth, with many asking about sodium nitrate alkali and peat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackley
Minneapolis and St. Louis Rail Line Foreclosure and Sale
A final decree ordered the foreclosure and sale of the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad to satisfy creditors. Rehabilitation plans envision Northwest Transport Company issuing bonds and stock to take over old securities, with air rail tie up from Des Moines to Omaha and St. Louis. The plan includes new landing fields, equipment, and possible discontinuation of unprofitable branches, aiming for an integrated air-rail system and reduced operating costs. Two fire alarms were reported this week, with minor damage. Central States Electric Co. announced a roughly 20 percent rate cut starting March first, affecting first 30 kW, next 20 kW, and higher usage tiers. The Ledger notes a scheduling error for the annual Creamery meeting, now set for next Tuesday with dinner at the Red Ball store and a published annual report.
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Minneapolis & St. Louis
Judes Wilbur FP. Booth
United States Circuit Court
Federal District Court
St. Paul
New England
Minneapolis
Northwest Transport Company
Iowa Central
Pacific Coast
Des Moines
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Louis
M. & St. L. Securities
Des Moines & Fort Dodge Railroad Securities
Des Moines & Dort Dodge
Altho
Jews Falls
Happy
Central States Electric Co
K. W
the Ledger
Co-operative Creamery
Red Ball
Fair And Carnival Sponsored By American Legion Opens
The fair and carnival sponsored by the American Legion opened last night with a good crowd enjoying ringing, hoopla, dance, and food. Tonight marks the final night with Bateson hall hosting the organizers ready to entertain all attendees.
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The
American Legion
Bateson Hall
Dismissal in Doyen Death Case Ends Probe
In municipal court William Thompson and Fred Hillaman of Vancleve faced charges for exposing a dead body in the George Doyen case. The charge was dismissed on a demurrer. Fred Hilleman pleaded guilty to maintaining a liquor nuisance and will be sentenced Wednesday morning by Judge Tankersley. The Doyen case began January 18 after Doyen was found dead north of Vancleve. autopsy linked death to lung edema from excessive alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Bud) Thompson
Fred Hillaman
Vancleve
George Doyen
Wellsburg
Fred Hilleman
B. O. Tankersley
Doyen
Times-Republican
Hardin County Agricultural Society Holds Annual Fair Meeting
The postponed meeting elected officers and directors for a new term, set the fair for September 15 to 19, and discussed entertainment and horse races. The board aims to cut costs, cover last year’s near five hundred dollar deficit, and seeks public support to ensure a successful fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County Agricultural Society
Court Room
J. E. Thackrey
John Reed
Fred Mitchell
Rexford Bateson
Riley Lewis
J. F. Hardin, Jr
Mr. Ryerson
Radcliffe
Dan McCaw
Steamboat Rock
Wm. Miller
Alden
Guy Patterson
Eldora
Harve Rowet
Union
Farmers Co-Operative Elevator reports profitable year
At the annual meeting the Farmers Co Operative Elevator Co presented a profit of nearly 2600 dollars for the year under E B Kremings. The elevator moved 118,898 bushels of oats and 81,004 of corn while barley totaled 14,980. Shipments for the year 1928 reached 163,696.66 dollars with stock hauls including 59 mixed loads of hogs 16 cattle and 0416 sheep and 5806 hogs shipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Co-Operative Elevator Co
E. B. Kremings
Shipping Association
Marshalltown
Town Falls
Legislature Capitol Chat Des Moines 1929
Des Moines reports both chambers organized on Tuesday January 22 and assigned committees. Aging veterans secured key chairmanships while McFarlane and Johnson earned praise for fair allocations. Many bills were introduced as open sessions began, with committees shaping their fates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
House
Senate
McFarlane
Joe Johnson
Ellsworth
Hardin County
Oscar Ulstad
Public Buildings and Landse
General Assembly
Doran
Boone County
Ogden
Hollingsworth
Lange
Dubuque County
McLeland
Benson
Clayton County
Heath
Anderson
Gunderson
Winnebago County
Clearman
Klemme
Winneshiek-Howard
Banson
Auditor of State
Otto J. Reimers
Lyon County
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School of Elders
Rod McCusker
Alloo Needham
Caldnees
Boy Scouts
Mra. W
Pennay's
Royal Gould
Danville
Penney Company
Mr. Gould
Kansas City Star
Penney
Ledger
Eldora Country Club
First National Bank
L. K. Welsh
J. L. Cameron
BE. G. van Duyn
Darrell Brown
W. H. van Tiger
Eastman Nuckalls
Jay Hoyd
Farm Bureau
Olean Talls
Old Hardin County
Federal
J. W. Allen
Furmer
Kennedy Bros. Garage
F. Mitchell
Fair
Legislature
Senator Caswell
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