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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1925
Page
4
Mrs Simon Smith of Long Beach California visited Mrs Wayne Stukenburg. The new service station at the corner near the garage has made rapid progress this week with work on the walls completed.
The new structure rises with hal low brick and a tile roof and will be white with green trim when finished. It will host a modern layout including a ladies rest room and a patrons’ area. Completion is near with driveways of cement awaiting spring.
Raymond Ruemper hunted near Clear Lake and returned Sunday. Families from Nevada and locals hosted dinners and visits at several farms including the Le Mack Cam mack and Wiemer households. Trips to Maxwell, Des Moines, Ames, and Iowa Falls are reported, with church activities, club meetings, and bridge projects mentioned.
Numerous local residents attend meetings and visits across Honey Creek and nearby towns. Social calls, shopping trips, and family gatherings are reported, with many neighbors and relatives seen at homes, churches, and farms in New Providence, Eldora, Whitten, and Gifford areas.
The Honey Creek W C T U held its regular meeting at Carrie Mills home with 18 members and seven visitors. Six new members joined and a volunteer program was praised. Delegates were named for the State convention in Sioux City, and upcoming meetings were scheduled at L. V. Car ter’s home. Local social notes include sick lists, a wrist sprain, lamb shipments, and a cement culvert project on the Clampitt driveway.
Bethel Migg Florence Behwarck Vera and Marion Heun came home Wednesday evening from Reinbsck. The Grundy County event was held Saturday and Friday. Flor Behwarck drove to Grundy Cher Fi, a brief report notes.
A parade of names appears as Alvin Blome visits Webster Groves Missouri relatives. Many townsfolk travel for treatments, visits, or new postings including Richard Gerlach hired as Moser Lumber manager and Dr. A Oviatt moving to Maquoketa. A pattern of family and friendship ties links Eldora Des Moines Marshalltown and other communities.
Miss Carrie Lutz spent the weekend at Zooring and Des Moines. Mrs Ed Hough hosted Progressive Club members Friday. Several residents, including Al Wilson visiting Boone, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Puttcomer, died after illness. Funeral services for Mrs Puttcomer were held Tuesday at the Lutheran church. Numerous callers and visitors appear across Eagle City and surrounding towns, with notes on parties, dinners, and planned travels.
The Towa State Dairy Association has compiled a Dairy Breeder's Directory for distribution to Farmers, Breeders and Dairymen. Over 5,000 names of dairy cattle breeders in Iowa are listed in this booklet. The Iowa State Dairy Association, with offices at Waterloo, will distribute these directories to breeders and dairymen upon receipt of their cents for postage.
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