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Newspaper

Hardin County Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1931

Page

2

Local and Personal News From Eldora Area

Des Moines visitors John Moffett and J M Leonard called on local families. Mr and Mrs W Q Reed and niece Louise Brown visited James L Brown. Gamble Stores Iowa ad promotes paint prices. Mrs D W Peisen and children Dana and George spent weekend in Maine Iowa. The Haas Store broadcast from Eldora over KFJB Marshalltown with a follow up next Monday at 10:45.

John Moffett J. D. Leonard Des Moines W. Q. Reed Louise Brown James L. Brown Gamble Iowa H Allz D. W. Peisen Dana George Maine 3. R Winnett Jane Adair Indianola Haas Store Eldora KFJB Marshalltown

Local and Personal News from Eldora and Surroundings

Local notes report visits by Mr and Mrs Harry Lockwood in Independence and gatherings in Eldora and Webster City. Des Moines residents Ruth Speers and Helen Speer visited Eldora. Jemima Duckett of Stanley plans to work in Scurry Beauty Shop. many relatives and friends travel to Des Moines Waterloo Birmingham and Austin for events and family matters. A big shipment of Home Crest Axminister and Velvet Rugs arrived at Hawkeye Co with new spring patterns.

Hawa Co

Community Highlights Mixed with Daily News In Eldora

Local notes reflect a boisterous town in Eldora with farmers traveling, bankers’ busy March 1, and plans for a sectional basketball tournament. Mentions include Representative Ellsworth visiting Eldora, spring vacations near, car and bootlegger chatter, bank robberies in Alden, and various residents like Frank Oldenburg, Mrs Emma Bear, and C D Guthrie family.

Local and personal notes on residents and visitors

Leslie J Freerksen had a tonsil operation at Dea cones hospital in Marshalltown yesterday. Carl Sentman of Steamboat Rock returned to Holiness University in Oskatoona Monday evening. Mrs W H Soper returned from Chicago Monday. Miss Barbara Marsh returned to Gliman to resume school work after visiting here at Dr Marsh home. Mrs Gilbert Beaman of Humboldt returned home after visiting her mother, Mrs Lara Vinton. Ed Stebe convalescing at Mrs Lakey’s home after several weeks of illness. Mrs Genevieve Wentz went to Des Moines last Friday to meet her daughter Nova and spent Saturday with her. The daughter teaches music in Osceola schools. Mr and Mrs Walter Roblin attended the funeral of Charlotte Joan Huber in Marshalltown. Roy Harper of Hedrick and Joe Reed of Des Moines visited at the John Schneider home. George W Hough of Des Moines visited with his nephew Jake Mosman and old friends. he noted Iowa’s severe winter after 75 years there. Miss Irene Schneider of Milwaukee expected for a visit with her parents John and Mrs Schneider. Dean Persen left for Chicago for business. 16 inches of snow reported in Chicago. J H Trimble returned from Centerville after visiting son Rev Everett Trimble. snow nearly covers fence posts there. Grand Theatre redecorated. Chas Speers crew did the work and produced a fine result with the Grand regarded as the best locally.

Harry Lockwood Independence Pine Lake Produce Company Ite Harold Kimmel Des Moines Webster City iMis Helen Schneider Elder John Schneider Bob Green John Ralls Shollane Gas Dealers C.D. Lowell Rachel Baughman Roxy Shrine Temple von Krog Waterloo Merrill Gaffney Mary Thomas Herb Jones Cedar Rapids Herb Mason City Myra L. K. Welsh Belvidere Inl Hal Greer Aiso Maude Scurry Mabel Franz Maude Bailey Grundy Center Hia Gang Jas Luella Fort Worth Texas George Fagg Rice Drug Store K. 0. Keeneman Birmingham Ala Janet Koeneman Leslie J. Freerksen Marshalltown Deacones Hospital Carl Sentman Steamboat Rock Holiness University Oskatoona W. H. Soper Chicago Barbara Marsh Gliman Dr. Marsh Gilbert Beaman Humboldt Lara Vinton Ed Stebe Lakey O. K Genevieve Wentz Miss Nova Osceola Walter Roblin Charlotte Joan Huber Lawrence Huber Union Cemetery Roy Harper Hedrick Joe Reed Harper Hubbard Jaka Mossman Iowa Irene Schneider Milwaukee Dean Persen J. H. Trimble Centerville Everett Trimble Trimble Ward Henry Atilow Edwin Sanders Aid Leslie Pieters Illinois Susan Jackson Ray Costello A. H. Gatton Moline Owasa Minneapolis Miza Velda Huffman Fred Raska Tuesaday Faye Costello Chase Kusserow Steve Reed Jackson Roy Bacon Dave Cronk A. BD. Williams Wm. Hunt California Mr. Hunt Floyd Trickey Merle Costello Ben Huffman Bert Brokow Vince Eldredge Nnter I. Reed Iowa Falls Ernest Reed Leo Williams Neil Williams A. D. Williams R. Welsh George Bowman Eldora Perkins George Jackson Marvin Rouse Francis Deck Cedar ‘Illa Glenger Gladbrook Guy Jackson Frank Jackson Gatton Glen Cage Fenton Zella Williams Oclwein Wm. Butler Grinnell Oskaloosa Bertha Fuller al Kadolph

Eldora Churches Unite For Seasonal Bible Classes

Local churches announce Bible school at 10 a.m. with morning worship and sermons on faith and duty. A special 2:30 p.m. service features three Illinois farmers sharing Christian experiences. Evening evangelistic service with music, led by Illinois laymen, invites all to attend. Pastor Carey Fr. Moser delivers final messages.

Baptist Church Bible School Soemone Ilinois Christ Illinois Carey FR. Moser

Community visits and gatherings in Hubbard area

Mrs. Shepard Mra Chas Moore and Bessie Cronk and son Desa visited Mrs. Ted Pope. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Doering and children stayed with Mrs. G exce home. Herman Maas and Indiana friends from near Iowa Falls called at the G Harlese home. Blaine Hubbard's sister Eskridge at Lawn Hill. Gene Trapp wife and Esther from Waterloo spent Sunday at Ted Pope’s. Mrs. Leslie Hess and children at W F Cundiff home. Grant Harless sawing wood Tuesday. Mrs. H Doering and children with Mrs. G Reece spent Tuesday at K Wooten home. Ted Pope and wife attended farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Ted Larson Tuesday evening.

Chas. Moore Bessie Cronk Desa Ted Pope Henry Doering Hubbard

Local notes from Hubbard area include visits and health updates

Miss Reece returns to Marshalltown after visiting her sister Mrs Arthur Bookes and others. Gable and Gluckeneit families visit Albert Astermarkt. G Hoelscher recovers at home after blood poisoning from a dog bite and returns to hospital for more treatment. John Ott moves into Belle Tray’s east town property. Mrs August Stakameier returns from Deaconess hospital after gall bladder surgery. KE F Kuhlman builds a hog house to replace one that burned, 100 hogs perished. Albert Laskoski journeys from Des Moines due to his mother’s illness and death. Marie DeWitt visits Mrs G Herrick. Mrs William Schwartz undergoes gall stone operation. Emery Nehring becomes parent of a girl. Howard Robertson, Journal employee, at Nevada visit his parents. G Lewison ill for months, not well recently. Mrs William Schwartz cared for her mother at Eldora hospital. Ruth Back, formerly of Hubbard, joins Fort Dodge high school debating team. Beck joins senior class. Belong returns home from Chicago after medical visit.

John Ott Belle Tray James Nehring August Stakameier Marshalltown Deaconess KE. F. Kuhlman Albert Laskoski Hia Des Moints Mia Henrietta U Laake Misa Marie DeWitt Knoxville G. Herrick William Schwartz Eldora Hospital Emery Nehring Howard Robertson Journal Nevada John Robertson G. Lewison John Boeke Wiliam Schwarta Eldora, Hos Hiss Ruth Back Hubbard Fort Dodge Boone Lga Misa Beck Rey John Chicago

Local social and election notes from Eldora area

Ed Ward returns from Chicago with rock shipments while many locals host gatherings and care for family members. A large turnout attends Needlecraft Club and several residents travel for events. Marion streets, farm moves, and a recent school election produce notable local activity and community ties.

Community Notes From Lawn Hill and Nearby

Kenneth Quigley sick with flu last week. Mr. and Mrs. Clemons hosted a hedoy evening in New Providence. Opl McDonald rushed to Indians for his mother’s illness. Norva Carson and Ben Dooley visited Mrs. George Howell Wednesday afternoon. H A Hall and family moved to a farm east of here after years in Eldora. Fred Barth visited his brother J P Barth and family. Rev Schliepsick and family of Hubbard called on W B Foster Wednesday evening. Hoyd Smith and daughter Audrey of Whitten spent Sunday with W Foster. Abe and Clamons with Lloyd Dooley visited Leonard Pierce’s. Abe Carson and Robert Hudspeth went to Eldora Friday afternoon. Lester Anderson of Marshalltown visiting his parents this week.

Kenneth Quigley C. B. Clemons L. Clemons New Providence Opl McDonald Mexdames Norva Carson Ben Dooley George Howell H. A. Hall Eldoran Fred Barth J .P. Berth Rev. Schliepsick Hubbard W. RB. Foster Hoyd Smith Audrey Whitten W. Foster Clamons Lloyd Dooley Leonard Pierce Abe Carson Robert Hudspeth Eldora Lester Anderson Marshalltown

Eldora area social notes and family visits

Mr and Mrs Clint Johnson took son Calvin to El Dora hospital Friday for tonsil removal. Roas Clemons entertained for supper in C E Clemons home. Kenneth Quigley visited Edith Crosley home Monday. W R Foster and sons Dean Gene Harry and Teddy Huds path visited Rudolph home Buckeye Monday. G E Clemons and family dined with Ed Shives in New Providence Sunday. Mrs Abe Carson visited Mrs Marshall Anderson Wednesday. Mrs Robert Hudspeth, staying with O Hare home near Eldora, returned Friday. Clint Johnson and son Wallace visited Beecher Crosley Monday. Mrs E Clemons visited Clint Johnson home Tuesday forenoon. W R Foster and James Reece Marshalltown business visitors Tuesday. Miss Bessie Crosley spent weekend with mother C E Clemons in Eldora Tuesday afternoon.

Clint Johnson Calvin Eldora Hospital Roas Clemons C. E. Clemons Kenneth Quigley Edith Crosley W. R. Foster and Sons Dean Gene Harry Teddy Hudspath Rudolph Buckeye G. E. Clemons W. R. Foster James Reece Marshalltown Bessie Crosley Eldora

Illness in Wyatt Johnson Family Report

The one year old child of Wyatt Johnson is ill at home with flu. Wyatt was ill last week with the same trouble. Mrs Devendorf is able to sit up about two hours daily and is improving. She is being cared for by her daughter Mrs Rozell.

Wyatt Johnson Wyatt

Local visits span Marshalltown Traer and Zearing

Local residents report weekend visits by Mr and Mrs Jake Mossman to their daughter Mrs Fuller in Marshalltown. Geo Lamb and family from Traer called at the Townsend home. Tom Dooland wife from Minneapolis stopped en route from Zearing to home, visiting Mrs Dool's parents Rozell Edick. they returned Monday afternoon.

Jake Mossman Marshalltown Fuller Geo, Lamb Traer Townsend George Tom Dool Minneapolis Zearing Tom

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