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Newspaper

Hardin County Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1928

Page

5

Public School Grade Track Meet and Senior Activities

The Grade Track Meet at the fair ground saw the eighth grade win with 69 points, followed by the seventh with 20 and sixth with 1. Faculty-Senior breakfast is planned for Saturday May 5 at Wayside 7. Junior-Senior Banquet set for May 12 in the high school gym. April typing awards list recognitions including certificates and bronze pins for several students. Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. T. J. Dowling, May 20 in the high school auditorium. Class Night program on May 22 features music, salutatory, class history and prophecies, president’s talks, and senior songs. Commencement on May 24 with address by Prof. Sidney Chandler and diplomas presented by A. D. Davis. seniors listed. Teachers’ picnic reported at Wild Cat Cave. Senior class play well received. tickets sold in advance. County Track Meet slated for May 6 at the Training School. A big dust storm occurred Monday. dust storms are noted as a recent pattern. An injury report notes a girl breaking her left arm after a fall near her home, with family context included.

Fair Ground April Smith Merle Davidson Donald Wilson Harold Cable Lucy Reece Underwood Viola Lund George Starr Helen Cox Edna Steinfeldt Pearl Doud Remington Gerald Mason T. J. Dowling Taloys Fern Reisinger van Warthaw Glen Button America Sidney Chandler Cornell College Louise Furman W. G. Clark A. D. Davis Richard Boyd Glen Button Gladge Button Margaret Shafer Lorraine Diehl Fern Reisinger Iva Ayres Thelma Carlson Miriam Burgess Louise Furman Mamie Drier Marjorie Vilmont Myrtle Kirkdorffer Luella Faye Ethel Johnson Horace Emmett Howard McCall Sam Elliott Amanda Steinfeldt Evelyn Hough Lois Vinton Minnie Roll Ruth Stielow Edward Hodge Edward Paine Dean Warthow Wilms Sheldon Mildred Baker Mabel Mitterer Gladys_ Smith Clara Barr Maurine Johnston George Rebschull Agnes Miss Whaley

New Social Service Worker Miss Cook to Start in Hardin

Miss Cook has been secured to take over Hardin county social service duties and will begin on the 28th. Miss Van Tuseeldorp started the work here. Cook brings University of Minnesota experience. George Steep Jr. reports appointment as instructor at the University of Illinois next year with aims toward a PhD in French. The creamery well rig is up requiring removal of a window and roof hole to supply water for operations.

Miss Cook Social Service Hardin County Miss van Tuseeldorp University of Minnesota George Steep Jr State University University of Illinois Lhat Eldora Blerding Guo. Blerding North Dakota California Eugeny Blerding University of California At Sereley Elerding Daily Californian Oaklad Oakland Tribune New Dakota Price Judges Wood Judge Wood Congress Waterloo Flo

Citizens Camp to Be in August

General Smith announced nearly half of applications received for the Citizens Military Training Camps to be held in August. Camps are voluntary with no military obligation, funded by the government, and open to top youth from schools and colleges. The program emphasizes loyalty, discipline, and civic responsibility with free uniforms, meals, medical care, and rail fare refunds. Visitors welcome on weekends as part of War Department policy.

the Sonne War Department

Hard to Figure Leaders in Ledger Campaign

Ledger campaign leaders face a whirlwind finish as two periods determine the race. Votes will pile up in the final days while subscriptions and cash reports shape the outcome. Several candidates exit as the field narrows and the close nears.

Ledger Tatala Ani

Hammill's Road Bond Plan Outlined for Iowa Primary

Governor Hammill sets forth 11 reasons to approve the proposed 100 million dollar state highway bond issue, arguing it speeds primary road completion, saves operating costs, avoids new taxes, and complements county bonds. He asserts the program is economical and comprehensive compared to county bonds, needing about ten years less to finish.

Iowa John Hammill Torre-Hombhation Repubican Hammill

Rodeo Set for June Days by Fair Association

The Fair Association plans a two day rodeo on June 14 and 15 with the manager preparing for a Montana trip to care for horses and riders, aiming for a great show. A wind gust damaged a wine carrier plane during rounds in Union, sending it into a telephone pole as crews struggled to control it.

The Fair Association Montana Union

April Term District Court Opens With Memorial For Judge Thompson

Petit jurors ordered to report on May 7 as April term note moved from April 30 due to schedule shift. Grand jury reported indicting five. one defendant, Harvey Pulis, pleaded guilty to intoxicating liquor charge and received a 300 dollar fine or three months, with 200 suspended on payment of 100 plus costs. Names and cases listed include numerous property and justice matters, with marriage licenses issued to Vernon Graves and Lola Krives, Will Schrader and Martha Huesinga, and Ross K E Boyd and Alma Toldt.

Thompson Miss Howard Grand Jury Tuesaday Henderson Elmer Ostheimer Harvey Pulis Guity Pulis Town Falls First Natl Bk F. Va Oamund Shane Blk Iowa Falla Enosburg Malis Sav. Bk. d& Tre.Co A. J. Freerichs Bous F. D. Felton James Trapp Enosburg Falls Sav Bk. & Tre. Co A. J. DeWitt Mabel ‘Todd Rankin Lawn Hill Vernon Graves Lola Bnives Will Schrader Marthy Huesinga Ross KE. Boyd Alma Toldt

Notes From Farm Bureau Campaign and 4-H Club Growth

Farm Bureau plans aimed at 960 total members feature township targets of 17, 10, 18, 17, 17 and 16 new memberships with two rival teams in each township. Florence Forbes led a Home Furnishing Legion for 4-H leaders, while 4-H enrollment nationwide reached 618 000 in 1927, up 32 000 from 1926. Also reported is the arrest and conviction of BH ot, kanner for past offenses, including a federal prison stint, a recent Dowes incident, and a Wright county jail sentence with a $500 fine.

Mamipaign Ja. Baing Providence Township Grant Township Pleasant Township Eldora Township Buckeye Township Aative Farm Bureau Florence Forbes Agricultural Extension Department United States Kanner Fort Leavenworth Anumosu Iowa Falla Anamosa Dows Tanner Dowd Hemingway Erickson Johnson Clarian Garfield Wright County

Enclosed coupon offers Hardin Coin subscription

A clipped notice invites readers to mail or bring a coupon for a Hardin Coin subscription, with a request to bend the paper to point to the recipient and include a credit vote.

Hardin

Old 45 caliber cartridges found in garden mystery

Henry Adams unearthed several 45 caliber cartridges while walking in a garden. The buried shells are corroded. origin and placement mystery. Some recall Eldora’s June 1885 trouble, but no certainty remains. Drake University Girls Glee Club performed a fine concert at the Christian church and then traveled by bus to Grundy Center.

Henry Adams Eldora Drake Girls Drake University Christian Church Grundy Center

Lowden gains momentum in battle for Republican nomination

Governor Frank Lowden, a former Hardin county boy, builds strength as the June Republican convention nears. Analysts note his growing delegate pledged total, potential cross-appeal to Wall Street and farmers, and possible victory in a general election with an electoral path that could rival Smith.

Frank ©. Lowden Hardin County Lowden Hoover Republican Party Wall Street Holver Smith Friends of Illinois Congress New York Massachusetts New Jersey Connecticut Rhode Ialand Ilinois California Iinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Michigan Minnesota Ohio Pennnsylvania Missouri Tennessee Wisconsin Hingis Rathat Lowden Rhode Island Alabama Arizona Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana Minsissippi New Mexico North Carolim South Carolina Texas Virginia Colorado Delaware Idaho Maine Maryland Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Dakota Utah Vermont Washington West Virginia Avenuele Wyoming

Ackley reporter notes rail bids and electric light progress

Caspar Jutting, 84, visits south of Cleves and reflects on long residence in the area. Great Northern expands, while M&StL remains active, with Alden depot now lit by electricity. Phyllis Spencer to tour on a Redpath-Banter circuit. A bad check suspect served jail time. Illinois Central officials pass through Ackley. St John’s church fund seeks 6000 dollars. Dr. Seymour’s reported death in China arrives. Ackley municipal band judged at Drake relays. Ackley electric plant expansion nears completion. Judge Wood campaigns in the area. Eldora baseball plans advance. Ole Peterson may join. Kerkhoff Produce Station sold to A A Johnson and Earl Tatman from Gladbrook.

Casper Jutting South of Cleves Ackley Mr. Jutting Oclwein Waterloo Courier Great Northern Northwest Wineia Central Alden Alog Women's Club Fincel Phyllis Spencer J. A. Spencer Lows Falls Chicago Canada Iowa Falls Illinois Central Railroad President Downs St. John’s Church Mra. Geo. French Daily Press Iter F. Seymour Tintsing, Chine Clare W. Chenette Drake University

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