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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1930
Page
6
Notes show a wrestling meet with county standings. Dennis of the Training School led the 155 pound class with a strong finish. Van Tiger placed third in the same class while Sat Chell suffered a shoulder injury in the semi finals, preventing further competition. B L Woodwork praised for guiding the season and keeping the team engaged.
Mabel A. Howard declares her bid for the position of Clerk of the District Court in Hardin County, subject to Republican voters at the June 2, 1980 primary. The announcement outlines her candidacy and intent to seek the office.
John F. Wirda announces candidacy for Sheriff of Hardin County Iowa subject to the June 2 1980 Republican primary voters decision. R R Bateson declares candidacy for County Attorney of Hardin County Iowa subject to the voters will at the June 1930 primary.
A compilation of candidate announcements for Hardin County offices. N. Carpenter, D. Martin, S. Engelking, L. Johnson, and Geo W. Haynes declare intent to seek Republican nominations for Board of Supervisors, County Recorder, and County Treasurer with terms starting 1981. Primary set June 2, 1980.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a State Senator race in Hamilton Hardin Wright counties near Ellsworth Iowa. Mentions a Mary Jane Sad and a vote or will influence. Details are unclear with several garbled terms and names.
The grade school declamatory contest took place last evening in the high school auditorium. Royal Gould Jr led in oration with The Message of Flanders Field, while Annette Brown won dramatic and Vernon Soballe took humorous honors. The event drew praise as a sign of strong talent for the high school, with Miss Beer credited for coaching.
Mrs. Strickler longtime Sunday school worker dies leaving husband J F Strickler daughter Mrs Henry Claassen sister Miss Eunice Moore grandson Dorothy and George Claassen and many friends. Funeral services held at Church of the Brethren Melrosetown with Rev D C Gnagy conducting. interment Sheller cemetery. Miss Jacobina Jaspers Steamboat Rock chosen matron for Bethany home for the aged in Dubuque slated to begin duties around April 1 under Presbyterian synod west auspices.
Edward F. Rath aged 69, secretary and part owner of Rath Packing Company, Waterloo, died in Charlotte North Carolina while returning from a Panama tour. Body expected to reach Waterloo Sunday.
Mrs. Nelle G. Halden is the only woman assessor in Hardin County and the only female holder of the office since county organization. A Democrat in a predominantly Republican town, she jokes about Ringling Bros. carrying the last surviving member of her party. Halden has served Union for six years since 1924, winning re election and representing her party on town election boards at each eligible election.
R R Rotacker, assistant professor at Iowa State College, urges careful pruning of shrubs and shade trees. Avoid hasty cuts that expose lanky growth or create a hairline effect. Prune only when needed, make smooth clean cuts, avoid stubs, keep natural shape, favor thinning, and apply wound dressing on large cuts.
The diamond jubilee meeting Thursday evening drew 216 guests in a beautifully set dining room. Rev Dr Young of Hampton gave felicitations and praise, with greetings read from multiple clergy and officials. Dean Peisen presided as the event was described as a very happy time. Union Depositors Get Checks for 86 Percent Dividend Totaling About 28 000 in Union and Vicinity. Checks issued by Charles Chandler for depositors of the closed Union Savings Bank, who must show receipts, will be collected at the bank building. Hospital notes report several births and patient discharges including a baby boy in Hubbard and Radcliffe, with other local updates on patient recoveries and transfers.
The Boy Scout camp will run two nine day periods starting July 14 and July 24 at Wild Cat Glen north of Eldora. A possible third period would start August 4 if enrollments justify it, but registrations for that period begin only after the first two are full.
Fred Horner, a former Eldorian resident and brother of Mrs. Robinson Quick, was injured while cutting timber near San Jose California when a wood piece struck his eye. He was taken to a San Jose hospital and has lost sight in the affected eye.
W T Brown Fred Miller Dr Kunath and Jack Leonard named for grand jury duty in Cedar Rapids with a summons issued for two o clock on April 1. Petite jurors Raymond Haas R E Gould and Herman Dornsbach ordered to appear at ten o'clock on April 2.
Rain and snow hit Sunday night with lightning. Monday ground covered five inches. Patches of snow on green grass look odd. A plan to hold an essay contest for Independent Merchants pupils was approved at Monday evening meeting. prizes awarded for best essay on the merchants and their stores. contest scheduled for April.
A single city election ticket was filed for March 31, containing the present mayor, councilmen, treasurer and assessor. The ticket printed last week appears to be the only one in the field. The dairyman will keep his cows off the pasture until the grass gets a good start.
H. H Turner and Rev. Rice returned from Rochester Minnesota Saturday. Miss Zelma Bishop visited Ames over Sunday night with former college friends. Mrs. Hannah Stropper spent the weekend here in the Dr. CG C. Gethman home. She is en route to California where she will make her home.
The Social Hour Club met with Mrs J Willard Caldwell and plans another gathering at Mrs Walter Myers home. Congregational Ladies met at Mrs Martin Nissen’s Eldora home with next meeting at Mrs A C Halden. Four H Club Friday program drew good attendance. Various locals including Hartman of Marshalltown and the Gellhorns enjoyed visits, remodeling by Frank Willis, new Chevy for Ben Morse, and a string of weekend visits across Union Waterloo and Eldora. A dog joke closes the notes.
Classified ad listing seven used cars including 1930 Ford Forder Sedan 1928 Chevrolet Coach and 1927 Chevrolet Sedan plus trucks and touring models. Also notes linoleum rugs and hens ad by Hans Co and employment and misc notices. Phone 74 for W. & B. Chevrolet Co trades terms and sale.
Mrs Clark Whitney spent Friday at Ralph Rogers Gladys Perry returned home after a week in Earl Perry home Beaman Mrs John Barnhart and children and Mrs Ray Lewis called at Eldora Saturday Mrs Tom Johnson and daughter Ona Earl Gilea Glen Riley and families and Harvey Hoyt and families spent Sunday at Ruel Garrett home Mrs Mike Mossman and daughter Shirley called at John Barnhart home Cecil Nolte and family spent Wednesday in Will Clinger man home Luella Barnhart spent Sunday with Beatrice Hunt LeRoy McEwen Verna Whitney Emery Whitney and family Clarence Hinshaw and family.
Mr. Rheff spent Sunday at Clark Whitney's home while Edgar Van Patter and family stayed in El Dora on Saturday. Mrs. Ray Lewis and son, Mrs. John Barnhart and children, and Mrs. Edgar Van Patter with children attended the Farm Bureau meeting Saturday afternoon hosted by Mrs. Albert Ridout. John Van Patter and Richard Lewis joined Hubbard. Mable Mecker left Sunday for Des Moines to visit her uncle Milton Mecker for a week. John Barnhart did wood sawing on Wednesday.
Whitten residents hosted and attended numerous social events from Friday visits by Harry Eggleston to Ben son Cemetery Society gatherings. The Royal Neighbor lodge held meetings and pantry sales, while glee clubs performed on radio and at church events. Elections at the school produced 41 votes with C Ray Long re-elected treasurer.
Mrs Dietrick Bolte of St Donatus Iowa reports Konjola cleared her stomach trouble that caused belching headaches and nervousness. She says the medicine swept poisons from her system, restored digestion and quieted nerves. Konjola marketed by Rice's drug store Eldora and by major druggists in the region.
The first grade begins a Dutch sandtable while several pupils earned 100 percent in spelling last week. The article notes book collection, library start, and a Dutch project in Miss White's room. Reinbeck visits, a boys basketball loss ends their season and marks careers for seniors Ingham, Hauser, and Long. Biannual municipal election shows the citizens ticket with J W Wilcox for mayor and local council candidates. Loyd Long improves after hospital surgery. Local social notes include Kensington Club and Royal Neighbors play cast. Poultry and wheat bran tips close the piece.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports lower farm wages this year due to about a 15 percent greater supply than demand on January 1. Iowa State College soil specialists advise limestone application a year before legume seeding as most effective.
Readable ad copy lists Corn or Glass items plus 3 boxes California prunes and seedless raisins 4 VB package. Mentions Fancy Winesap apples in a basket at 2.48 dollars or four pounds for a price. Ends with lye and other details.
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