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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1924
Page
2
Radcliffe residents report travels to Des Moines Muscatine and Ames visits by Kopp Hoffman and other locals. Highlights include a horse shoe win by Radcliffe, a Luther League convention in Our Savior's church, a postnuptial shower, road trips to Maquoketa and Hubbard, and preparations for a school play benefiting grounds equipment.
Mr and Mrs Otte Blair of Pasadena California arrived here the last of the week for a visit with relatives. The note indicates a delayed arrival from the previous week, with no further details on plans or activities.
Gene Murphy of Sheffield helped J. H. Harris bring cattle down from a large Gerro Gordo County farm Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Knight were called to Alden Friday for the bodalda of her mother who could be nearing death. Alvin Eldred visited Sunday afternoon in the Frank Robb home. Mrs. Earl Platta of Posyville neighborhood is improving in Eldora hospital. Mrs. Catlin and sons of Town Falls called Sunday. Vir. and Mrs. Clayton von Barlay visited their cousin Jackson from Pomona, California. Dale’s health reportedly improved in that climate. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Keller and Kathy visiting the Robb home before moving to their new place. A. D. Pierce returned Friday from Minnesota after a two week trip on bush NOSE. Evelyn and Zuella Harris won first size in the individual floating at the Fall Festival in Town Falls. Their comments were planned by Mrs. Albright. Trends. Wall Leggett doing chores for Rolly Knight while Alden activity continues. Be Lambrights have...
M Ellison was busy the past week making hay on the Monahon farm as Saturday evening callers visited Town Falls CG.
Mrs. James Hoyt of Armstrong Minnesota and others visited homes of Edgar Van Patter Clarence Maine and friends. Local residents attended the Lawn Polls Festival while families hosted guests from Eldora Radcliffe and Des Moines for a week of social visits and activities.
Union area notes report the Martin family reunion at Gid Martins home on Sunday September 28 attended by twenty eight relatives. Distants included Henry Rasmusson of Marshalltown and Mrs Leo Oagter and Mrs Sarah Rechtmeter with daughter, all visiting from nearby locales. A cafeteria dinner followed, and an afternoon of visiting and a program completed the event.
Fairview items recount a misfortune of Mrs H A Ruddick from opening a fruit jar. Many residents visit relatives and neighbors across Fairview, with Hobson, Andrews, Rhodes, Norman, Stearman, Leploy, and Rubottom families appearing in weekly social rounds.
Fragmented OCR listing various property transfers and sales in Hardin County. Mentions parcels in Teeds Woods and Tanders Plat, Lot 18, Town Eels, NW 3b and NW 28-88-20 with prices around 42000, plus additional deeds and buyers such as G ees to P Vickie and Geo Pallett to C W Orogteny. Includes Fedora sale entry at 5090.
A dense ledger of property deals features numerous transfers in Iowa Falls and surrounding towns. Names include W. R. Scholfield H. Z. Jans ada and J. G. Hartman, with parcels on Main streets and additions like Whites, The Pines, and Benson Add. Monies range from $1 nominal to $3760, with many single dollar transfers. The list details lot numbers, blocks, additions, and cross towns such as Eldora, Union, Ackley, and Gifford.
A string of land transfers and deeds are listed, detailing multiple parties and parcels. Notable transactions include H R Winslow to S C Thornton in W Georgia and Missouri avenues, H E Button to M Fox in Cent Add Alden for 160 dollars, and Moser heirs selling lots in The Pines for 200 dollars each. Additional entries include dangers and adjustments involving I M Abbott and E Cable with street and lot changes.
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