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Newspaper

Hardin County Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1928

Page

7

Dramatic Reading by Miss Boylan at Methodist Church

Miss Margaret Manora Boylan presented Channing Follock's drama The Fool under the Auxiliary Circle of the Methodist Church last Friday evening. Attendance was light due to many events, but listeners praised the performance. A local golf tournament is set for next Sunday at 8:30 am for fall foursome, with players listed at the course bulletin board and entries due May 20 for the Boone Valley event. Streets around the square and side streets are being marked this week for improved access.

Methodist Church Margaret Manora Boylan Channing Follock Misa Boylan H. WH. Nagett Hiters Motor Co Kidora Batesun Hall Firestone Tire and Rubber Co Legion Auxiliary Firestone ‘Tire & Rubber Co Liberia Akron Ohio

New Contract For Lights And Meter Installations

City Council approves a new ten year electrolier contract with the Electric Co. and plans metering for water usage in 40 plus sites, aiming to reduce rates by October with a $6000 system upgrade to be completed within three months. Eldora reports large weekend crowds and strong farm trade as Air Mail Week promotes post service expansion.

Will Hutzel H. G. Hoelscher Electric Co Koeneman The John Reed Ryan Amea

Ledger Campaign Offers $107 Radio Prize And Big Cash Rewards

The Ledger campaign offers a $107 Mohawk Radio plus cars and cash prizes as last‑minute subscribers race to meet May 14 end. Subscriptions before that deadline count for huge vote totals. late entrants risk missing up to $1,400 potential, with offices urging immediate action and door calls.

Tte Eash Alan Onea Ledger

Eldora Takes First Honors At County Meet

Eldora High School wins the county meet with twelve points, narrowly beating Training School. Rosa Stanley sets a discus record at 261 feet 7 inches. Hubbard Town Falls Radcliffe lead the team results, with multiple event records broken including 440 yard dash and mile relay. Emergency operation for Charles Shore reports critical condition. Homecoming plans set for Eldora July 1 to 4 with Farm Bureau picnic participation.

Eldora High School BE Marpin Rosa Stanley l Iowa Training School Hubbard Town Falls Radcliffe Elliott Eldora Weber I Schmitt Curl Robertson Payne Kangley Hutt Iowa Falls Irecord Whitney Martin Vaught T.S Weyrauch Dash Urquhart Weber de- Long T. S Long Zietner Fidora McCall Botsford YW. S Kessler Vaughn J. T Towra Falls Knowles Dornsbach Eldoras Emmert Lawrence Button Kuhlman Wyhburd Collis Town Halls Johnson Wright T. S. Vaughn Behwebbe I Eldora Hutton Midera Stanley J.T McCusker Lettow Hidora Lawrences

Health Clinic to Be Held in Eldora May 18 1928

A tuberculosis and heart clinic will be held at Eldora on Friday May 18 1928 under the Hardin County Medical Society with Dr J E Reed president and Dr W Marsh secretary. Specialists will supervise examinations and speak to the County Medical Society from two to four in the afternoon. Patients may apply through their family physicians. Also notes on a chest clinic at Victora May 28 and tuberculosis facts, prevention and treatment emphasize early diagnosis and keeping up health. Farm Bureau meeting at Mason School Friday evening features talks by County Agent Olkon and Mr Anderson, a debate on farmer vs business man, refreshments, and greetings from local organizers. Mayme Conlisk spent Sunday with her husband at Waterloo.

Wayside Inn Smith-Hughes Siloam Springs Town Falla Janssen Theake Miss Mabie Fire Makers Bob Herrald Wild Cat Cave Daat Misser Mabie Patton Yeater Erawine Wilcox Westerstrom Mr. Lind Eldora Hardin County Medical Society J. E. Reed W. ¥. Marsh Medical Society County Medical Society Victora Iowa United States Towa Farm Bureau Eldora ‘Township

Bankers Meet in Ackley and Local Happenings

About thirty Hardin County bankers gathered in Ackley for a post luncheon meeting at the M. & M. cafe to discuss financial matters. Ackley’s W. BR Artes Produce Co ships eggs to New York at higher prices. A four year old Ackley boy, Stanton Brandt, broke his right forearm playing at home. W. K. Armentrout to lead the Iowan Falls Rotary as president for the coming year with a slate of officers. A heating and ventilating contract for the James Black Dry Goods addition was awarded to Carstens Bros. of Ackley for 64840. In Cincinnati, Arthur Reinhart pitched for the Cardinals in a nine inning game against the Reds, with the Reds winning 4 to 3. Foxes captured on farms near Radcliffe excite local interest, with many visitors viewing the caged young. Herbert F. Nagelking of Iowa Falls, studying at Iowa State College, was named general manager of Melody Magic for the upcoming Velshea exposition at Ames May 17-19.

Hardin County Ackley W. BR. Artes York City New York Stanton Brandt Mra H. Brandt W. K. Armentrout Iowan Falls Rotary Club B. O R. Brynon Vie Clifford Warnock Sumner Jerome Ozgood Frank Burton Hay Sargeant-At-Arms J. HR. Sours Dean Cobb James Black Dry Goods Company Carstens Bros Carsteriy Bros Cardinals St. Louis Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Arthur Reinhart Arthur Reds Arne Heng Wierson Radcliffe Mesers Nelk Wierson Silas Jerson Julius Heng Oscar Heng Archie Lanning Old Foxx Clarion Herbert PF. Nagelking S.C. Engelking Iowa Falls Iowa State College Ames Wagelking

Automobile Crash Injures Local Boys and Driver

A group of Biden boys were returning to town when their car swerved into a ditch. Issy Johnston sustained a left wrist fracture and facial cuts but returned to school the next day. Harlan Harwood and Ern and Art McCracken also suffered scratches though their injuries were minor. In a separate note, Mrs. C. Pieters resumes management of West Side Cafe, while Ten Vaught leads Tawa Clothing Store after twelve years with the firm.

Biden Town Falls Mesday Issy Johnston Harlan Hartwood Ern Art McCracken Ten Vaught Tawa Vaughn

Primary election candidates filed in Hardin county

Last Friday was the primary filing deadline for June 4. Democrats filed none in Hardin county, while Republicans present a full slate for Representative TE. O. Elsworth Iowa Falls Will Leverton Abbott F. Morris New Providence Wm. Schmedhka Radcliffe Clerk Mabel Howlard Guy W. Jones Sheriff Chris Abbas W. H. Thompson Town Falls James McCusker Eldora WJ T Jarka Hubbard County Attorney Jas. L. Cam jeren Eldora J. W. Thompson Town Falls Board of Supervisors I. KF Boddy Alden Ole T. Tungland Garden City 1936 Ghas A. Norman New Providence Wm. J. Chantrill Town Falls. Unopposed on the Republican ticket are Guy Bridgens Auditor Geo. W. Haynes Treasurer A L Johnson Recorder. Primary day is June 4 with polls open from Governor down.

Hardin County Board of Supervisors TE. O. Elsworth Iowa Falls Will Leverton Abbott New Providence Wm. Schmedhka Radcliffe Mabel Howlard Guy W. Jones Chris Abbas W. H. Thompson Town Falls James ,McCusker Eldora WJ. T Jarka Hubbard Jas. L. Camjeren J. W. Thompson Hoard I. KF Supreme Court

District Court April Term Reports and Docket Notes

The April term lists cases including the Iowa Falls bridge dispute over approaches to a $60,000 bridge, drainage disputes in Eller v Board, and Hauser McCann land transfers. Judge Henderson handled Hanser v McGann and other trials. Memorial services for Judge Thompson were held. sentences included a DUI fine, tire theft fine, and a liquor possession appeal. District court judgments cover several civil actions and attachments. a community notice comments on Northwestern Ship crew and local freight activity.

Iowa Falls Supervisors State Highway Commission Eller Va Interal 386 Ditech Bh Eller C. V. Hanser Va Wm. McGann Henderson McCanns Loeshe McCann Hauser Leesbe Bryson A. D. Davis Dean W. Psigen H. W. Kennedy W. H. Soper George Sassi Clarion Albert Pifrdndy C. E. Thompson Supreme Court Eldora Buckeye Mercantile Co Aldo Osmond Shanre W. OR Walton W. D. Gibbs William Whisler Eugene Albaugh Emma J. Martin Heetland Felton James Trapp M. F. Baker W. S. Wickham Bertha Kath Jerry Chance J. H. Trunett Howded Clinde I Koan James Rush

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