Himmel Bank Failure Shocks Radcliffe Farmers
The Himmel brothers bank at Radcliffe in Hardin county closed with about 317,000 in deposits and 260,000 plus in liabilities. Bankruptcy filings list 264,000 in debts and 200,000 in assets, with assets heavily encumbered by mortgaged land near Des Moines and notes tied to local creditors. Forgeries alleged as a serious issue, with no prosecutions yet filed. the brothers reportedly left the country then stayed to face consequences.
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Himmel
Henry ‘D- Hinmel
John E. Himmel
Simmela
Limes
Henry D
John E
Adam Himmel
Radlife
Radcliffe
Hamilton Panty Bank
Webster City
Tes
Immels
Eldova
Bak
Hardin County
Eputy
F. W. Harwood
Himmela
Des Maines
Visalia Woman Dies After Cancer Operation
Lois Rebecca Ford Beals, 1867-1967, wife of Q. Beals, died at Visalia General Hospital after a major operation for cancer. A longtime Visalia resident and prominent Royal Neighbors organizer, she was active in several women's groups. Funeral held at the Methodist Church with large floral tribute. interment in Visalia Cemetery.
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Gobir
Dinmey Agi
Lois “Rabeey Beals
Lal Q. Beals
Visalia General Hospital
Lois Rebecca Ford
Eldora
Hardin County
Iowa
Q. Beale
Visalia
Mr. Beals
G. H. Ford
Rock Island
Chariton
E. H. Ford
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Thalia Edick
Town
Kate Sharfenberg
St. Cloud
Mins
Beala
San Joaquin Valley
Royal Neighbors of America
Visalia Lodge of Ladies of the Maccabees
Women's Relief Corps
Rebekahs
Women of Woodcraft
Beals
Methodist Church
G. P. Metcalf
Dorcas
Visalia Cemetery
Death of Early Hardin County Pioneer Eugene Upton
Pioneer Eugene Upton of Hardin County, born June 24, 1847 in Sandy Creek Osweto, died May 1, 1904 east of Eldora after a long frontier life. Survived by six daughters and one son, he moved from Gifford area to a farm near Eldora. Funeral held at Shepherd chapel near Gifford with Rev. W. I. Bhianley directing, burial in adjoining cemetery.
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Eugene Upton
Sandy Creek
Osweto County
Elders
Hardin County
Gifford
Eda Muttley
Pulaski
Marcus Shovel
Union
Pred
Eldora
Ernest Apkrum
Estherville
Dell Millslagle
Dawgs
Gadrgo Saint
Whitten
Earl Wilcox
Upton
Bkiora
Hinting
Camatery
Lease Granted for North Argoin Opera House Site
I W Eghey reports the U S postal department accepted Aid’s lease for north Argoin in the Opera House site. The new location is central and will double the floor space with better natural light, seen as a major improvement and well received locally. Supreme Court overruled rehearing in Wisner estate libel case against Iowa Falls Citizen. The court upheld libel enforcement standards and affirmed damages implications for publication.
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I. W. Eghey
Ufice’ Connelly
United States Postal Department
North Argoin
Ianer
Altorheys
Supreme Court
Lowa
Lnig J
Eldora Public School Notes and Local Baseball Report
Eldora notes show Mildred Lyman absent with eye trouble and visitors at the High School. Senior class physics study ends, play scheduled with a list of performances, music, debates, and recitations led by students. a silver cup for field meet contenders is on display. Alden high school lost to Eldora in a hard slugfest, with Grantow and Miller strong on the mound and a spirited crowd cheering both sides.
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Lyman Millford
Alice Feike
Charles Schaffer
Haas
John Carpenter
Ceeypeee Ebert Miller
Eldora
Grantow
Alden
Miller
Eldor
Granzan
Petty
Vic Miller
Welch
Diehl
Hidora
Vootera
Rev. Jones
Scholfield
Vwildora
McBride
Bar- V. Miller
P. Bute
Hardin County Church Services Announced
Baptist Church Bible School at 10:00 a.m. Preaching at 1:00 p.m. Peace Sunday focuses on The Evils of War. Evening topic The Prince of Peace. Young Peoples Union at 7:00 p.m. led by deett Wha.
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Baptist Church Bible ‘School
Aynt Young
Peoples Union
Too
Iowa Apple Crop Prospects Fall Amid Drought Losses
Estimates for Iowa fruit yields on May 1 show declines from April 1 across apples pears plums and peaches with apples hardest hit by last fall’s drought. Wesley Greene reports 58 percent of apples perfect, others down, and overall fruit prospects well below last year’s average.
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Iowa
Wesley Gregne
America
Pleasant Township Picnic Draws 200 At Pleasant Center School
The Ledger reports a Pleasant Township Schools picnic at Pleasant Center on May day with patrons teachers and pupils from several schools. A county superintendent spoke and organizers Mary Rickerd and her pupils planned the event which drew about 200 guests, prompting plans for a future annual picnic. Mrs John Clary was elected president and Mrs Will Johnson vice president.
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Pleasant Township
Pleasant Center
Mary Rickerd
John Clary
Will. Johnson
Teachers Course Expands to Farm Education in Ames
Iowa schools must teach agriculture and related subjects after July 1 1915. Iowa State College offers free tuition for grade and rural teachers to attend a six week summer session at Ames June 16 to July 24. The program trains teachers to impart farming methods, home economics and manual training, with model classrooms and special instructors. Prof. G M Wilson directs and will send a catalog on request.
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Burbank
Ames
Agricultural Department of the State College
Iowa State College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts
State Board of Education
Towas
Towa
G. M. Wilson
Ledger seeks back copies from early 1900s dates
The Ledger offers 10 cents for complete issues dated December 8, 1910, November 11, 1911, and July 4, 1913. Send by mail to the office with the return address.
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Lesseq
Body 18 Brought To Old Home
Ray Glenney, a young man trained for ministerial work, died in Hartford hospital. His remains were brought to New Providence for funeral rites at Union cemetery. He was educated at Union area schools and Penn College, loved by family including his wife left to mourn. His funeral was conducted by Glenney’s brother-in-law at Penn College ties, reflecting a community mourning a promising life.
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Cols
Regan
William
Gienney
Fin Son
Ray
War Hospital
Hartford
Conn
Mar. Terrill
New Providence
Union Cemetery
President Edwards
Penn College
Glenney
Alo Snater
Ray Glenney
Union
New Providence Academy
God
Cpaca
Long and Useful Life Ends In Iowa War Vet Obituary
The funeral for Owen J. Thomas, born September 28, 1841 in New York, was held at his home. An old Civil War veteran, he served in Co. I, 32nd Wis. Volunteers with Sherman’s 1864 Atlanta campaign, survived typhoid, and later lived in Eldora, Iowa Falls and Alden. A charter member and former commander of Whitcomb Fairbanks Post 486, G. A. R., he remained active in supporting his comrades until his death. The obituary notes his steadfast service and that he rests in a peaceful, eternal camping ground.
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the Ledger
Iden
Q. J. Thomas
Muhlemad
Methodist Church
J. W. David
Owen J. Thomas
New York
Wisconin
Nema
Co. I
Reg. Wis
Tennessee
Sherman
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Shermat
Camp Randall
Wis
Eldora
Iowa Falls
Alden
Thomas
Union High Commencement Announces 18 Graduates
The Union High School graduating class of eighteen, eleven boys and seven girls, held a reception April 30 at the school auditorium. The class play, The Captain of Plymouth, is set for Friday at the Christian church. Baccalaureate sermon by Rev T N Hauser Sunday May 24 at 1 PM in the Congregational church. Commencement address by Supt D M Kelley Thursday May 28 at the Christian church. Invocation by Rev A F Eldridge, music by the high school chorus, diplomas presented by W C Read, president of the school board. Closing song by the Girle Gee club, benediction by Rev Chis M Gillert.
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Union High School
Christian Church
Plymouth
T. N. Hauser
Girle Gee Club
Chis
M. Gillert
Aged Man Struck by Freight Train Near St Louis Road
Gilhart Blackmun aged 86, living with his son Louis, was struck by a freight train while crossing the M and St Louis road. He suffered fractured ribs and possible internal injuries. an early examination by Dr. N C Morse noted age as a major recovery hurdle. He is father to Louis Blackmun of Thos Scurry grocery and grandfather to Raymond of McNeil and Blackmun.
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M, & St. Louilway
Thursiity
Gilhart Blackmun
Louis Blackmun
N.C. Morse
Mr. Blackmun
Thos. Scurry Grocery
Raymond Blackmun
McNeil & Blackmun
Blackmun
Women of Eldora Treble Clef Club to Meet on Nature Music
The Treble Clef Club’s last meeting of the year will be held next Monday at the Congregational church with a program on Nature Music. Ruth Brickman will perform Chopin’s Mazurka in B flat. The club shifts meetings to active members’ homes next year to curb expenses, inviting associates at a $1 fee. If space dictates, larger venues will be used. The club aims to develop musical talent and uplift Eldora’s musical life.
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Congregational Church
Ruth Brickman
Ereble Clef Club
Eldora
Monday Club Sees Year End At Mrs Murray Home
The Monday club held its final meeting of the year at Mrs W J Murray's home last Monday afternoon. A review of Richard Feverer was conducted. New officers take charge for next year with Mrs Kuser as president and Mrs Latimer as secretary. New member L Peike and potential member Mrs O K Her gall were discussed. A large attendance marked the last meeting until September, with daily refreshments served by the hostess.
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W. J. Murray
Richard Feverer
Kuser
Latimer
L. ¥. Peike
O. K. Hergall
Womans Club lesson on Household Economics
The Womans Clitch met Tuesday evening with Avs. W. A. Marsh presiding. Roll call prompt was Women in Science. Participants included Mesdmmes Maser Veline Ruthlone Grief and Albragk as the program group.
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Womans Club
Womans Clitch
Avs
Patron Teachers League to Hold May Meeting at High School
The Patron-Teachers League will hold its regular meeting at the High School auditorium on May 16 at 2 o'clock. Election of officers on the agenda with Mrs. W. S. Rathbe president and Mrs. L. A. Collins secretary.
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Pon
Patron-Teachers League
He High Schiool Austorium
Mra
Local Clubs Schedule Meetings and Reception Plans
The Wowvtus Christian Temperance Union will hold a meeting and Finlay Union will hold a meeting on Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A J Anderson for a reception for new members. The Embroidery Club will meet next Thursday with Mrs C Fy Stauffer.
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W. C.h U
Wowvtus Christian ‘Pemperange Union
Finlay Union
A. J. Anderson
Embroidery Club
Embroidery Eigh
A Week's Marriage Licenses Noted in County Clerk Records
A listing shows Walter Leroy Williams and Gladys Marie Fidler as the couple granted license to marry. The entry appears in a weekly roundup of marriage licenses processed by the county clerk of courts.
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Walter Leroy Williams
Gladys Marie Fidler
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