Eldora Public School notes and district meet recap
The Eldora Public School notes cover the 1928 yearbook distribution, district track meet results at Coral Falls with Eldora earning 7 points and students placing in events, and plans for Sam Elliott to compete in the State Track Meet in Ames. Also listed are staff changes, summer study plans for students, class night and commencement programs, chest clinic notes with multiple doctors, a court case about a road land matter, Melrose district 8 picnic details, Edna Westerstrom’s new position in New York City, various hospital notes, Memorial Day program plans, and the death of Mrs. Jennie McGaw, widow of the late Hardin County treasurer.
Wreck Kills One on Southbound Freight No. 92
A southbound freight train on the Minneapolis & St. Louis derailed at Steamboat Rock when a drawbar separated, killing Charles O Toole, a World War veteran, and injuring Edward Melah and Ole Bergstad. Bergstad and Melah were treated at Eldora hospital. the fourth man escaped uninjured. The Eldora American Legion took charge of O Toole’s body as officials sought home details from the war department. A brother in St Louis was located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Steamboat Rock
Charles O'Toole
Edward Melah
Cedst Rapids
Ole Bergastad
Nebraska
O’toolle
Melsh
Bertstad
Eldora Hospital
O'Toole
Twentythird Engineers
Camp Meade
Fred Wehrman
Eldora
American Legion Post
War Department
Washington
St. Louis, Mo
Local and Personal Notes from the Region
Miss Bernice Mossman spent a day with relatives at Marshalltown. Lyman Lundy of Marshalltown was a caller in town Monday. Margaret Megan was in Waterloo Friday afternoon. A J Gardner went to Oskaloosa Tuesday for the funeral of C H Litchfield. Plenty of good feed for young calves gives them the right start. Rev HR Kinney will address the Owssa high school graduates tonight. H L Strickler left Monday for Glyndale Minnesota after suspending the funeral of his sister Mrs Trixler. Mr and Mrs Victor Nelson and son of Mason City spent Sunday there with his mother Mrs Florence Nelson. Kenneth Kinney spent Friday and Saturday at home. he is taking work at Des Moines University and preaches at Carble. Mrs Geo W Lingaman passed away at her home in Ackley Sunday evening. Mr Lingaman is employed as second trick operator at the M & St L depot there. Margaret Manor Boylan left this week for Kansas City Ft Scott and other Kansas points for three weeks of Institute work. Mrs Mary Olson, wintering with her son Ralph Williams and family in Pensacola Texas, returned home Monday morning. Mrs Avonella Todd, attending Grinnell College, spent the weekend with home folks. accompanied home by Miss Martha Jane McCormick of Tipton. The Robbins Bros Circus cancelled their Jows Falls date. they re-route to circuit later. Dr Van Tiggerney operated at Marshalltown Monday for appendicitis. he has been troubled by it for years and is recovering. A memorial service for Rock Memorial Day will be held at Beams Boat Rock next Wednesday at 10 o'clock.
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Bernice Mossman
Marshalltown
Lyman Lundy
Margaret Megan
Waterloo
A. J. Gardner
Oskaloosa
C.H. Litchfield
Trixler
Glyndale
Minn
Victor Nelson
Mason City
Florence Nelson
Kenneth Kinney
Kenneth
Des Moines University
Geo. W. Lingaman
Ackley
Lingaman
Margaret Manor Boylan
Kanu City
Ft. Scott
Kansas
Mary Qlson
Ralph Williams
Pslacola
Texas
Avonella ‘Todd
Early Eldora History and Original Town Plat Details
The document outlines the original Eldora plat covering parts of Section 7 in Township 87 North Range 1 West, totaling 160 acres. It notes Hardin County’s ownership of the west half via James E. Fasely and James H. Crain’s entry of the east half from the U.S. Government in 1868, with the plat completed in 1854 and recorded July 21, 1864, by John Shephard and Alexander Smith. It describes street names, lot dispositions, and early purchasers including D. J. Abbott, Samuel Bowman, Jonathan Conger, W. J. Moir, and many others, with the courthouse square at the center of the 24 blocks.
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Eldora
Township
Hardin County Hat
James E. Fasely
United States
James H. Crain
Eldorn
John Shephard
Alexander Smith
James Drain
Winna Drain
J. D. Putman
District Court
Hardin County
Foor
Olive J. Moir
W. J. Moir
Edgington Avenue
Marion Street
Hardin and Putman
Courthouse Square
Jasper Street
Newton
Drain
Washington Street
Washington St
Jackson
Clinton
Court House
Jefferson
Madison
Monrow
Court House Square
Governor's Day drill visits by Von Krog family
Von Krog and daughter Dorothy attended the Governor's Day drill in Iowa City with Colonel Von Krog of the Governor's Staff. They stayed to visit Miss Ruth Von Krog at the University. Also notes rural school graduation on June 1 at Eldora and other local items about bridge talks and public notices.
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Bits
von Krog
Dorothy
Iowa City
University
Ruth von Krog
Eldorn Defeats Tri-County Opponent 8 to 1 in Debut
Eldorn opened Tri-County League play at Iowa Falla Sunday afternoon and defeated Widorn 8 to 1. Eldorn piled up 22 hits with 11 strikeouts, Denning belted a home run in his second plate appearance. Town Falls collected 4 hits and 1 strikeout, with no runner advancing to third. Eldora lineup included Denning Jackson Lamb Chinburg Lentz B McCloud Krause Cage Peterson. Dumont visits Eldora Ball Park at 2:30 tomorrow.
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Eldorn
Widorn
Trans Falls
Iowa Falla
Eldorn Boys
Acoyue
Denning
Town Falls
Eldora
If Jackson
Lamb
Chinburg
Lentz
B. McCloud
Cc. Krause
Cage
Peterson
Dumont
Eldora Ball Ark
Ackley Town and Canning Co End Long Dispute
The Ackley case against Marshall Canning Company concludes with both sides burying the hatchet. The dispute over power lines and direct current power is settled as the company pays costs, with the plant remaining a local employer and community asset. Also notes Bible Testament presentations at Sunday school, water well improvements, Boy Scout fundraising, and the sudden death of George Bowman in Stillwater.
Market Letter Describes Livestock Prices and Prices
A market letter reports cattle and hog prices with heavy steers selling around 14.25 to 16.00 and top hogs near 10.10. It notes demand driven by light weights, grass prospects from recent rains, and market sensitivity to supply next weeks. Also mentions spring rains aiding grazing and a Boone Valley golf tournament upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Montana
Euny
California
Hardin County Dairy Club Tour and township picnics
The Hardin County Dairy Heifer Club will tour Hardin Township on Thursday May 31 inspecting calves and cattle, with a noon picnic and a talk by EB M Wright of Town Dairy Association. Stops include several residences and clubs, lunch at G Kelzey, and a 1 30 p.m. finish at William Drier residence. Townships plan picnics in June and a Kitten Ball challenge is issued. Jackson Township picnic date June 20. Scout Court of Honor Thursday evening conferred First Class Scouts Robert Bonner and Robert Brown. merit badges and star badges awarded to several boys, and service bars to three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County Dairy Heifer Club
Hardin Township
EB. M. Wright, Lee
Town Dairy Association
Tow Falla
Earl Dougan
Peter Aman
Kelsey
William Drier
Lloyd Kirlins
Bat Herman Wood
Etna Townshi
Jackson Township
Mr. Echols
Robert Bonner
Robert Brown
Bruce Tarnes
Guy Martin
Raymond Veline
Clayton Stevenson
Robert Green
Raymond Vejine
Harlan Harwood
William Johnston
Doyt Watson
Local Marshalltown Social Roundup
Marshalltown area residents and visitors are noted in a weekend roundup with numerous mentions of callers, visits, and family gatherings. Names include Mrs. Lloyd Wilken, Miss Laura Taggart, Mr. and Mrs. Slenny Brown, Miss Jusin Mulford, Miss Maria Ask, Wil Wilcox, Mrs. Hugo Nissen, Mrs. Fred Burlingame, Minnex Nether Harriy, Amanda Wohlenberg, Pearl Griffith, Miss Helle Lytle, Mes. 3. O. Bales, Mrs. A. L. McCann, the Van Duyn family, Mrs. Marion Nuckolls, Grant Tyler, Mrs. Crary, Mrs. Geo. Buckman, W. H. H. Vilmont, and others with various visits to Ames, Davenport, Grinnell, Battle Creek, and Charles City. The item also notes attendance at the Robins Broad circus and a recent operation in Rochester for Vilmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Wilken
Marshalltown
Id. Andrie
Laura Taggart
Slenny Brown
L. O. Jones
Waterloo
Jusin Mulford
M. M. Mulford
Maria Ask
Mason City
Edna Westerstrom
Wil Wilcox
Des Moines
Clifford Grifith
Helle Lytle
Battle Creek
Mich
Bales
Iowa
A. L. McCann
Davenport
Bh. C. Bun Duyn
Mona Jane
van Duyn
Wateroo
Marion Nuckolls
Sal
Grundy Center
Geo. Buckman
Charles City
Grant
Crary
Ledger closes big campaign with fair counts and prizes
The Hardin County Ledger wraps its gift prize campaign after a full count by trusted judges. Winners include Mrs Miles Suyer for first car choice and Mrs Ruth Kilera for second, with multiple cash prizes and a $107 radio among awards. The executive committee lauds fairness and thanked all contestants and readers. A note on auto insurance receivers and next week’s Rodeo Special is also included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shite Aedane
Hardin County Ledger
Regalta
Sherman W. Needham
H. J. Trinkle
Charles Partlowe Company
Siven
Miles Suyer
Ruth Kilera
Nell Simith
G. M. Bon
Louis KebsehuJl
Emil Brooks
Ruth Lam
Knight
Ruth Hilers
Ruth Eilers
Jon Lapointe
First Communion At St Marys And Queen of May Crown
Fourteen children will receive First Communion at St Marys next Sunday morning at a clock. That evening the Young Ladies Sodality will hold the annual Crowning of the Queen of May ceremony. The Creamery wall is completed and a new well at the Gresmery reaches 260 feet drilled by Carl Mauck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary's Church
St. Mary’s
Ladies’ Sodality
Gresmery, & Ng
Carl Mauck
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the Cat Educational Factory
Coral Falls
Elliot
John Urquhart
Sam Elliott
Ames
Myrle Jones
Webster
Jones
State Teachers College
Troop 81
Bartles and
Kyler
University of Minnesota
W. G. Clarke
Wilmington
Delaware
Ruth Watter
Gladys Button
Margaret Shafer
Henry Brown
America
Chand
A.D. Davis
Richard Boyd Raipounearseny
Honora
J. E. Reed
Hubbard
W. E. Marsh
J. A. W. Burgess
Iowa Falls
C. ©. Cady
Alden
E. Gray
C. C. Gethman
J. Johnson
E. C. Korneman
E. ©. Kauffman
Union
H. Mangun
O. Maybee
New Providence
C. Mangun
Towa Falls
C. H. Pagelson
Towa Palla
W. RH. Ven Tiger
J. R. Winnett
Eildora
G. W. Wray
J. H. Peck
M. M. Myera
Henderson
John Miller
Miller Farm
Miller
Gamager
Melrose No. 8
Melrose Township
Grundy County
Zantfiteg
Atend
Jasale Callaway
New York City
C. A
Allendown
Business and Profession Womans Department
Allentown
Little Lawrence
Harley
Whitten
George Kramer
Merle J Ward
Rock Satu Ikley
Acey
AL R
Margaret
Bridgens
Tio
Kennedy
W. RC
A. R. Rice
Jennie McCaw
Jennie McGaw
Daniel
Rs. McCaw
New York State
Jennie Haynes
William Haynes
George W. Haynes
Steamboat
Walter Sayre
Breamboat Rock
Eldora History
Sevon
Bridge Town Falls
Amca
Judge Henderson
Paul Chestnut
O. K
Bridgeny
Legion
Congregational Church
Darrel T. Brown
Adj
Marshall Canning Company
State Supreme Court
Municipal Electric Light and Power
Abbott Crossing
Canning Company
Cen
Nera
A. Jon
Thase
Ieee
Achley World-Journal
Mr. Mitchell
Harold Cable
Horace Emmert
Evelyn Hough
Dale Adams
Maurine Johnston
Thelma Gcarlaon
Iva Ayres
Miriam Burgess
Ryan
Eldory
Bo /Scouta
Indora
Stillwater
Mim
George Bowman
Benjamin Bowman
Dora
Bowman
Robert H
Bob) McBride
Minneapolia
Eldor
Telegraph Bay
A. B
Alex) Plough
Old Town
Chicago
Boone Valley
Ekdory
PF. Blackmun
Geo. Edwards
Harry Mont J
Wm. Schumacher
H. W. Stonebrook
V- E L. Vilmont
Gus Wiesner
I. F. Wolcott
G. H. Wisner
Nevada
Owl Cafe
Wallie Lou Miller
Adeline Miller
Ward Hat Shop
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
THE
Farm Bureau
Ledger
Miles Sayer
Misa Nell Smith
Igned Eastman W. Nuckalland
Bridgens I
A. Burlingame
F. R Price Howard Caffee GL
Luglan
Thi
Republic Mutual Casualty Co
Procome
the Ledger
Ble Carr
Hardin County Vale
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