Memorial Day Observed in Eldora Amid Weather Shifts
Eldora held its annual Memorial Day exercises on Saturday at the Methodist church after threatening weather. W. & Porter led the event with the Eldora band in new uniforms providing music. Rev Morton gave the invocation and Chiat of Eldora delivered the Iowa Supreme Court address, praising fallen soldiers and the Grand Army of the Republic. Rexford Bateson spoke to the unknown dead, reaffirming patriotism and sacrifice as 8700 Americans who died for liberty were honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
W. &. Porter
Fidora
Morton
Needham
Mra. Needham
Lynes
Republic
Spain
Pound
Cuba
Tery
Wall
Lingoln
Germany
Rexford Bateson
Addreda
Masterly plea for education to end destructive wars
A historical report notes a masterly plea for systematic education and propaganda to urge nations toward cooperative efforts rather than destructive wars. It references Mr Bateson and a W E R C ritual, the firing squad, taps, and a May 30th commemorative ceremony marking history. The piece also mentions county board meeting changes and weekly supervisor schedules for bills and claims deadlines.
Prisoner Returned From New Mexico With Deserter Charge
Sheriff Loglan, Ian, brought Babeat Wacholtz back from Alamogordo New Mexico. Wacholtz faced a wife desertion charge related to a Wilke area marriage and a string of tied incidents including a Hill woman death. Wacholtz had been working in a lumber mill down south and expressed remorse, while the sheriff noted the long trek and local authority awaiting legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loglan
Ian
Alamogordo
New Mexico
Babeat Wacholtz
Wacholtz
Wilke
Mexico
Pearl Hil
Dodge
Hill
Kee Witcholts
Nerse
Ft. Luglan
Wwe
Beita
Vidi Kana
Eldora City Dads Meet Amid Turbulent Resignations
A fragmented report from Eldora notes a city meeting where the Dads group and the City Dada faction faced irregular proceedings and a mass resignation from the Fire Department. The garbled text hints at ongoing political friction and organizational shakeups.
Two Big Days Planned at Fairgrounds and Park
A historic town fair schedules two big days with horse races and ballgames starting at 1 pm, followed by a night parade and fireworks. Events include farm bureau picnic activities, additions from local associations, and a substantial added purse of 400 dollars for the races. Notables and sponsors listed among participating towns and organizations, with dates pinned to July 8 and 4.
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Tolkas
Eatipe
Tollene S
le Farshalltown
Atan City
Digectum
Chamberlin
Firspatrick
Charleston
Altona
B.m. A
Choa
Lowser ' Waverly
Belwin
King
King Elgors
Bud Archdaler
Archdale
Shaw & Mareen
Toledo
Budk- Apple
Glongay
Grundy ‘Center
Kan
Sainte Rocha
Wille Renmott
Market Letter Notes Uneven Cattle Prices and Sluggish Demand
Jane June reports a moderate cattle receipt week with prices up to 36 cents from prior close. Yearlings drew steady demand while heavy cattle and cows showed uneven gains. traders noted weak to lower prices for light stock and softer butcher and feeder stock, with Friday activity softer after a tentative Thursday peak. Sheep and lambs remained light with lambs $1.00 to $1.25 under, and stockers weak but steady overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Etna
Ian
Storm hits east of Eldora causes property damage
A severe rainstorm east of Eldora damaged homes, sheds, and trees along the county line. The Bethel church area saw part of the building moved on its foundation and nearby structures wrecked or unroofed as the storm path pushed northeast toward Grundy and Hardin counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Aly
Mark Fenton
Priske
Bethel Church
United Evangelical
Davis Place
Asvin Place
Henry Schwarck
Church
Robert Quick
Grundy County
Dan Grau
Lois Shererine
Hardin County
Revypan
Heron
Hermut
Gia Bice
Storm Damage Report Hits Local Farms and Homes
Severe winds caused tree damage and minor structural hits across several farms near Davis, Leploy, and Chne Wart. Residents describe near misses including Dan Gray and his two sons, with shelter taken in cellars as lightning struck nearby and a hen house toppled near Union. G. J. Wilson was struck by lightning but avoided serious injury as he sought shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Place
Dan Gray
Hhem
Leploy Place
Gifford
Henry Bowers
Union
Mitchell
Beach
G. J. Wilson
Whitten
Monthly Service Worker Report for Elders and Iowa Falls
The May report notes the worker’s focus on Elders Iowa Falls and Union with relief transfers starting June first. Six clients were under direct supervision, 82 home visits, and 82 visitations for individuals or families. Cases involved poverty, injuries, widows, and elderly neglect while urging use of own resources. some aid recipients will exit assistance after June first. A Saturday afternoon auto accident near town injured Harold Moore and two Croan relatives. all three were treated and discharged.
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Elders
Iowa Falls
Union
Aulo
Eldora Hospital
Harold Moore
Whitten
Fred Croan
Eldora
Dibchar
Cara
Inspect the County Schools Standardization Visit
State Inspector Mise Lela Agnew and County Superintendent visited all standard rural schools last week. They found the condition satisfactory. four additional schools were approved for state aid, bringing the total standard schools to sixteen in the county. Names and teachers of the standard schools are listed, including Soaring Grove, Lakewood, Pleasant Hill, Sunnydale, and others with assigned instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Lela Agnew
Mise Agnew
Lincoln Scholn
Neva Broce
One Lake
Lanwood
Phylus Lacary Pleasant
Ruth Grankow
Sunnydale
Margaret Kelly
Henchal Anna Sheffield Bugnes Dine Peieleuti
Largest Class Receives Diplomas At Commencement
A capacity audience filled the auditorium for the Thursday commencement as the largest class to graduate in history received diplomas. Rev Porter opened with invocation, and Esther Paine wrote songs for the class with Agnes Kinmerow delivering the salutatory. Evelyn Hriel gave the valedictory, and Superintendent Pyaj presented diplomas, noting 50 graduates and urging lifelong effort. The program included a class play and a class farce, with top honors awarded to Evelyn Briel and Agnes Kusserow among others.
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Idorn High
Alga
Porter
Esther Paine
Agnes Kinmerow
Carl Rosine
Pine Lake
Katherina Ibach
Evelyn Hriel
Clase
Pyaj
Ufe
Lara” Panthen
Weis
Anna'g. Clary
Ruth
Grace Pauling Franklin
Gast
Chico Burdette
Amburn
Wand E. Beery
Aymer
Dean Deyis
Arthur A Garner
Ruth O.hepburn
Robert D. Meador
Mary
Qwentolyn Megan
Edna M. Newell
Lawrence EF. Oldenburg
Esther M.paine
Wallace Huston
Laurel H. Ford
George Gothman
Allen Jobs
Lydia EB. Nisaen
Lillian M. Plum
Carl H. Roalna
Evelyn B. Rubendal
Clarence Scehwekke
Irme O
Fresitow
Ilah Watson
Harold F. Wehrman
Harold W. Whitney
Hazel M. Zhaman
Makel. B. Falcowfield
Margaret Schwebke
Bertha
Panthen
Luella Janes
Irma Treskow
Mary Megan
Ruth Geat
Watson
Atart
Mise Wella
Everyet Riiel
Agnes Kueserow
Clarence Behwebke
Pye
Nto
Thone
Eldoya
Achool Jn Lowa
Chaktor
Scholastic
Callence
Evelyn ‘Briel
Agnes" Kussoroy
Clarence
Schwebkey
Bonnie
Riger Clary
Panthan
Irma
Trenkow
Carhy Rosine
Katherine
Bach
Eligabetty
Hemmond
Gant
Evelyn Ras
Kendall
Desh - Davin
Wallace
Hunton
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Chapin
Board of Supervisors
Sherif Loglan
Eldora'chy
Dads
Tennanet
Gael
Harold Ruckrmaven
Peter ‘Garcia
Aco
Steen
Peter
Ae Ee Alen
Harding Chet
Sherman Bernerd
White
Worthingbow
St . O'Clock
Miller, Mbit &Wadda. of
Chicago
Slandard
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