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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1925
Page
9
Notes from Eldora schools reveal plans for a two scene outdoor setup for Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch, with Arthur Rubew and Mr Hersey building scenes. Senior class committees prepare Thanksgiving game ads and stunts as Eldora football faces Reinbeck with strong student support anticipated.
The Eldora Phone Company is approached by Col Dows interests of Cedar Rapids with a bid of $260 per share for the local firm. Stockholders have not decided whether to accept. A sale could raise rates and affect calls to Union Hubbard and nearby counties. The company reports a $20,000 surplus for improvements, and the outside bidder seeks possession of the property.
The union Thanksgiving Service will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church at 10:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day November 26. Rev. A. R. Rice of the Congregational Church will be the preacher. All people of the community are invited to attend and participate regardless of church or creed.
The Har din County Agricultural Society schedules its annual meeting for Wednesday November 25 1925 at 11 o'clock to elect four directors whose terms expire. Secretary GEO W HAYNES to announce details.
Ruth Chaney of Jackson township's 4-H Club has been chosen by the Extension Department to represent Town's 4-H girls at the International Livestock Show and Club Congress in Chicago. She will prepare a complete Iowa club girl outfit including a dark blue flannel dress slip undergarments black velvet hat shoes and ribbed hose with an itemized materials cast and enlarged photo accompanying the display.
The Eldora Symphony Orchestra will give a public concert Tuesday evenings in December at the M F E church. Last night they delighted Treble Clef Club members with hearty applause. Admission is 50 cents and a packed house is expected for a program praised as outstanding for Eldora and the surrounding community.
The second lesson of the nutrition course for Hidora, Clay, and Union Townships will be studied tomorrow at the home of Mrs P C Weichman.
The Church of Christ announces the Every Member Canvass on Sunday November 22 with all members urged to attend the morning service. Stewardship will be the theme as the pastor speaks. Mr and Mrs James A Burns will join on November 29 with sermons at morning and evening services and nightly 7:30 sessions all week. An invitation is extended to all to attend from the start of the meeting.
A forthcoming contract will pave gravel on major Har din County routes including Town Falls to Siloam Springs Alden to Radcliffe Buckeye to Primary road No 1 via Cottage church Hubbard to Lawn Hill Steamboat Rock to Vidora and Steamboat Rock to Ackley Once completed nearly all main traveled roads in the county will be paved and improved Hardin County notes many fine reads and roads ahead.
The paper asks all correspondents to send news by Monday morning so editors can press Wednesday evening instead of Thursday morning, due to Thanksgiving week. The request emphasizes timely submissions to meet the altered production schedule.
Past Noble Grands meet with Mrs Roy Bonner and Loyal Women hostesses shift to Friday afternoon. Current Events Club meets at the Library next Tuesday at 2:30. Fortnightly Club hosts a 1 PM luncheon and bridge at Mrs James Bales home today. Needlecraft Club enjoyed needlework with refreshments. P E O. hosted mock business meeting led by Mrs Boyd with Stuart and Mrs Schultz attending. Thirty-two couples danced at the Married Merry Makers first dance with Melody Boys Orchestra from Iowa Falls. Birthday dinner celebrated S U Hardy family and others at the Van Patter home. Melody Club hosted by Marguerite Kennedy. matinee party at Grand. San Souci Club social and luncheon. Kozy Klub dressed backwards for social evening. Star Class sewing for bazaar on December 3. Bible Study Club held at Library with devotions and parables discussed. Married Peoples Club of Congregational church entertained with gym games and Training School band. Birthday celebration for Mrs Steinfeldt in Eldora with family. City Federation meets at Library voting scholarship funds and district updates. School Days reunion recalls events. Cradle Roll party for twenty-eight babies at M E Church. Continued on Page 4.
Eldora merchants plan a three event formal Christmas opening around the square and courthouse in early December. Santa Claus and Mrs Santa will be welcomed by the Mayor. Hortense Reynolds will lead arranging and staging with a temporary club secretary assisting. Details to follow next week.
Seventy members of the I O Q I Lodge enjoyed a Dutch Lunch at the hall last Monday evening. John Weddle and Harold Hartman received their third degree. Ten visitors from Grundy Center lodge were present. Committees led by Arlie Williams Carl Hand Ed Hoffman Henrik Pauerby Chester Van Patter and Bruce Owens organized the lunch. A good time was enjoyed.
A large tarantula was discovered in Scurry Grocery on Saturday afternoon. It tangled with banana bunches for days before staff captured it, chloroformed it, and preserved it in alcohol for viewing by locals. It was considered lucky to prevent a possible poisoning.
William Henry Freed born July 20 1842 in Elkhart Indiana died November 18 1925 at his brother Georges home aged 88 years 3 months 23 days He never married and lived with family his entire life Survived by brothers and sisters Mrs Sarah Klein Samuel Freed George Frank Freed and others Funeral held November 15 at Alice Church conducted by Rev E G Hetilidle with burial in Alice cemetery
We wish to thank our friends for the many deeds of kindness shown at the time of the death and burial of our brother William. Ms. and Mrs. George Freed, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Freed, Mrs. Sarah Klein, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Freed.
The countywide study center for rural teachers will be held at Tidora High School this Saturday November 21 starting at 10 a.m. Speakers include Miss Lula Sweivard and Miss Edna Morganthaler from the State Teachers College faculty. Miss Steinberg reported on standard rural schools with Lela Agnew noting sixteen schools approved for standardization and three added this year.
Sarah A. Rudisill born May 12 1846 in Middlebury Ind married James Mershon Rudisill in 1865 who died in 1916. Survived by 3 of 7 children, lived with son C Paul Rudisill four years, died November 15 1925. Funeral held at Paul Rudisill home conducted by Rev T F Morton, Cedar Rapids burial.
A bread wagon at The Strand bumped the Anchor window and broke it while another vehicle struck a lamp post at Blackmun corner, dislodging the new globe. Authorities advised repairing the brakes and restoring the street fixtures.
The solicitors for the Red Cross met with Chairman Mrs. O. J. King last evening and report that people are responding very well to the cause. A fuller report will be issued next week.
Grinnell and Cambridge teams faced off Friday night with Grinnell losing the debate by a single vote as the audience delivered the deciding verdict. The result drew mixed reviews and described the meet as competitive and closely contested.
Dean Persen will address the Cornell Night program Monday evening over WSUI station. He speaks for the Alumni in an interesting program. Better listening on Dean.
A nutrition study for Sherman Concord Grant and Tipton was conducted Monday at the home of Mrs. W F Beckemier in Hubbard. The event focused on dietary practices and health education for local residents.
Percy Sheller appeared as a business caller in Oskaloosa on Saturday, engaging with local merchants and discussing trade prospects. The visit highlighted community commerce activity and potential collaborations for the upcoming quarter.
Floyd A Doud youngest son of Mr and Mrs A M Doud born November 28 1895 on the Eldora homestead died November 10 1925 at age twenty nine He married Flora Baker in 1916 and had three children Carrol Gwenlyn and Joe He was a devoted son husband and father with close ties to his father and farm life Funeral services were at the Baptist church Eldora with Rev Kinney and burial in Eldora Cemetery The community mourns a steadfast friend and neighbor seeking comfort in faith
We thank relatives, friends and neighbors for sympathy at the death of our husband and father. Grateful for the flowers and for the American Legion Band who played at the cemetery. - Mrs. F. A. Doud and children.
Edmund Kennedy died November 11 at age 85 in Iowa after a long pioneer life. Born March 15 1840 in County Waterford Ireland, he settled in Wisconsin, then moved to Iowa where he bought 80 acres and farmed 320 more with his wife Ellen Farrell Kennedy. Surviving sons Frank and Max, daughter Miss Lou teaches Romance languages in Rochester Minnesota. Funeral was held at his home Friday November 13 conducted by Rev Ed Thompson of Sully Iowa, with Thos Chance of New Providence assisting. He was known for upright business, hard work, hospitality, and lifelong Catholic faith.
Northwestern schedules alter overnight stay in Alden with late 10 50 p m departures and 10 o clock returns. New pattern has Wednesday and Saturday runs with extra coming down at 4 30 p m and back time unspecified.
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