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Newspaper

Hardin County Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1928

Page

7

Public School Notes and Local Contests Report

Notes of the Public School recall report cards ending third quarter with nine weeks left. Prae-District contest at Geneva March 27 features Lawrence Wiesner in oratory. Eldora wins sub-district declamatory event with a diverse program. Boy Scout merit tests pass. Court of Honor set for high school. Mason Grocery to open a modernized store in Eldora with staff and planning details. Guy W. Jones announces for Clerk of Courts in Hardin County Republican primary. Otto Keryey jailed for forgery and attempted suicide. Deaths of Michael Meyer and Lucy Meyer noted in Iowa Falls and Turvy area.

Geneva Lawrence Wiesner W. G. Clark Mount Auburn Iowa Ruth Whaley Tracer Contes Eldora Madame XK Anon Anna Finn Alice Fiscus New Providence G. A. R. Anon Mathilda Janssen Ackley Jeanette Wright Dike Gwyneth Finn Willie Bacon John Graves Grundy Center Geo Parker Morris Greenfield Rift Perkins Phelps Raymond Pettrson Board of Review Welden McCall Robert Follett Billy Johnson Raymond Buck Bily Williams Billy Rite Clayton Mitchell Guy Martin Bruce Barnes

City Dads Mull Gravel Projects and Street Work

City Council met Monday night to hear gravel petitions and outline plans for a graveling area extending from Steve Burke hill to Howell Boyd's, with street work on 10th, 17th to 19th avenues, 1Bth to 11th streets, 19th avenue to Washington street, and 12th street from 18th to 9th avenue. The Wakita Campfire girls showcase clothing at Wehrman & Andrie store to aid flood sufferers. A fire alarm summoned responders to Mrs Jonnie Allen home Tuesday morning. a roof fire was quickly controlled with little damage.

Steve Burke Howell Boyd 10Th Street 11Th Street 19Th Ave 10Th Washington Street 12Th Street 9Th Avenue Wakita Wehrman & Andrie Allen Jonnie Allen

County Rural Declamatory Contest in Eldora Saturday

The County Declamatory contest will be held at the court room in Eldora on Saturday at two o'clock. Winners from township contests travel to Eldora to vie for county honors under Miss Bessie Steinberg. The program lists titles, contestants, and townships including Swede on Baseball by Arthur Alden Jackson township and Lavinsky's Wedding by Kent Grantow Sherman township, among others. Taxes Now Due With Penalty Starting April 1 under new law. Half of the tax is payable by April 1 to avoid penalty. remaining half due October 1 with no penalty until then. Farm Seeds Need Watching as some samples found. shipments may rush later, early buyers get better seeds and prices. Real Test feature notes Everfast dresses displayed by Haas Co owner for three daughters. End with death notice of Mrs. Gee Smith of Hamilton, Mont., survivor count six, services held March 8.

Eldora Miss Bessi Steinberg Arthur Alden Jackson Township King Midas Marion Bahr Pleasant Township Dwight Brown Hardin Township Dorothy Chukker Etna Township Penrod Harold Clark Union Township Chicken On Alice Duncan Alden Winifred Espe Concord Township Bil Smith Edward Geerdes Clay Township Lavinsky Tawi Department of Agriculture Geo. W. Smith Abbert Gee. Smith Hamilton Mont Syalth Hardin County Susan Blair

Valuable Prizes Invite Eldora Ledger Workers

The Hardin County Ledger launches a prize program with over $6,000 in automotive and cash rewards. Readers are urged to recruit neighbors and win Buick Durant and Chevrolet cars plus substantial cash commissions. The offer targets business people, farmers, and residents to solicit subscriptions and votes through the paper. Eligible participants receive a nomination coupon granting 6,000 votes and a starter kit after registration.

Buick Durant Chevrolet The Ledger Eldora

Farm Bureau notes on Krug corn yield and soil care

John Carter raises Krug’s Yelled Dent corn on four acre plot as part of vocational agriculture. Costing includes rent nine dollars per acre, labor and equipment hours, tractor use, and harvesting. Yield reaches about 90 bushels per acre totaling 337.50 dollars with a profit near 2839.32 after expenses. Seeding and soil advice emphasize lime as foundation, soil surveys, and careful fertilizer use. 4-H Girls Club news includes Mrs. Carroll Sheldon presenting room furnishings and club leaders Karl Dougan and Helen Holbrook guiding two county clubs.

John Carter New Providence M High School J. Boatman Wight Sail Hardin County Boatman Sail Survey Dardin Dardin County Farmaar Dand Bowtman Uead Ftag Sail Newa Carroll Sheldon Girls of Hardin Alden Hoon Iowa Falla Karl Dougan Helen Holbrook Sheldon

Tipton Girls Club forms four Elligs and two West groups

Mrs Sheldon organizes four Tipton Elligs Clubs led by Mrs Alice Bekemeier and six West Tipton Clubs led by Mrs Alfred Bloome. The effort unites local girls clubs under two leadership lines.

Tipton Sheldon

Hardin County Driver Escapes Injury After Night Ditch Incident

Wm. Goldsmith, a Cleves businessman, lost control on a pass by Ackley, his car overturning and trapping him. He was later freed with no serious injuries, while farmers complain roads hinder marketing. Henc hols, former Town Falls businessman, dies in Los Angeles with interment planned. Whitten politics heat up as Citizens People and Progressive emerge, urging turnout to counter voter apathy.

Otto Keryey Lowa Waterloo Towa Burlington Wm. Goldsmith Cleves Ackley Alva Lewin Whitten Henc Hols Falls Los Angeles Nichols Spokane Wash Alaska Tom Hollister Jowy Falls Star

Water Tests Pure Once More In City Pumping Report

City restores water purity after Iowa university analyses confirm deep strata origin and harmless bacteria from well components. Gray notes tests show no surface contamination, strong deep-water source, and overall healthful quality. Wellsburg girls advance toward state finals with district wins. local note on A. L. Gardner's trip to Des Moines for several days.

State University Tobe Oratory Gray University of Iowa Tn Siew Wellsbury Wellsburg Newhall Orlwein Gooselake Goose Lake Ganke Lake Oelwein Oulwein Wellaburg Wallaburg Welleburg

Suit filed to seize Viela Lyon estate assets

Boot McAbulty as administrator sues in Howard Lyon estate to gain possession of property and about $60,000 in monies and unities, claiming it equals roughly half the estate value. Also lists Boony Valley Golf Tournament schedule with matches in May and January dates across Hampton Eldora Clarmond Rolfe Humboldt and related towns.

Viela Lye Howard Lyon Viela Lyon

Eldora volley ball team wins Y M C A tournament cup

Eldora players led by Henry Janssen defeated Traci Conrad and Whitten to retain the Y M C A silver cup. Key stars included Guo Edwards Schurmacher Protheran Gilly Wisner Wehrman Wiesner and Rogers. Traci placed second with six wins, three losses.

Eklora Henry J. Janssen Marshalltown Tions Janssen Guo Edwards Will Schurmacher Fev Protheran Gilly Wisner Fred Wehrman Gus Wiesner R. G. Rogers W. L Eldora Pee Conrad AAA Whitten Lions Club Traci

Market Letters Describe Cattle Trade Slowdown And Teetering Prices

The week brought a 50¢ to $1.00 decline in fed steers despite light receipts signaling slow dressed beef movement. Cattle prices showed wide spread. heavy steers weakened while light and yearling prices firmed, with several lots around $12.50 to $19.00 and top weights near $15.75. Fat cows rose to $9.00 plus, but lower grades fell. hogs and lambs fluctuated as buyers remained cautious and lean supply pressured the market.

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