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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1929
Page
11
Numerous clubs meet in Eldora with guests, luncheons, and bridge events. Mrs. Reed hosts the Friendly Club. Needlecraft and Rebekah Lodge note active attendance. many tea, dinner, and luncheon invitations unfold at local homes, hotels, and churches, with travel guests from California and other towns.
A large barn on the Carl Oelman farm ten miles southwest of Ackley burned early Friday from an unknown origin. Hay grain and four horses were lost. The blaze, discovered just before five, caused extensive damage with about $5,000 in losses, partly insured. Oelman and Gus Ohlman, who lives nearby, were awakened by the fire.
Last Thursday Mrs. Nellie Reece and daughter lunched at City Park. Friday visits by Mrs. Sam Walker and Mrs. Fred Burlingame. A surprise party honored the Ruppelt wedding anniversary. Weekend dinners featured the Gohner and Bowen families, with multiple reunions and picnics among local residents and visitors from Minnesota and Long Beach. Group Baptist picnic noted Tuesday evening.
The Rev D C Gnagy became Ivester church of the Brethren pastor after the Leatherman family moved to Ankeny. His family resides in Sheridan Missouri while his parents live in Cedar Heights and Waterloo. An Iowa native from Dy Sart, he impressed the ministerial committee by preaching one sermon, and will lead services next Sunday with a reception likely next week.
The long pending suit of J. H. Callaway versus Sam Meyers seeks 40000 damages for alleged alienation of Callaway's wife affections. Filed last spring, the unusual early trial follows the petition and attorneys for the plaintiff include Ryan of El.
The Register notes a hearing scheduled for Bert Bockes versus Mutual Casualty Insurance Company. Dora and Northrup of Marshalltown, along with Willoughy Strack and Sieverding, represent Mr. Myers in related matters.
Supervisors C A Norman and S C Engelking visited the county to supervise road progress. Grading on the cutoff to Jefferson west of town is progressing, with work starting at Louis Mills corner and extending west to the county line near Garden City. Additional drainage graveling after completing the former road system is planned, and full completion of the Jefferson cutoff is expected next year.
A running horse from Grundy Center’s Grundy County fair raced out of control during a ball game. Dike catcher Paul Witte was struck in the chest by the hoofs, dragged ten feet, yet continued playing thanks to his pads. Spectator Peter Bonk was struck in the back with non serious injuries. The horse, owned by Leo Stuck and driven by Jockey Cassbarth, jumped the fence and dashed into the crowd.
W D Tormohlen from Iowa State College Extension Service says poultry should reach Chicago or other large markets between Tuesday and Friday. Receipts rise toward week end, with Saturday stock often sufficient to meet demand. Monday arrivals are discouraged, and carriers avoid Sunday stock by selling at a sacrifice. ads pay.
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