Hardin County Index from Eldora, Iowa • Page 1

One Who Came Back Alive! I don't know his name, but I'll Educational blood when he needed it. GrOUD Putting me on the midnight plane from San Francisco to AI Lifor and the rest were Air elation met at RadcMfe 0 i stewardess div evening. i were the only women on Huehn and Miss Alverson, who Tut these weren't the 1 robust fellows I had trave ed taat ve the county west with, or seen at namniuii atte nd the regular or at the mountain base where fe in! and 7. of Pine Lake ELDORA, IOWA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1953 VOLUME XX NUMBER 4 fitter at Emora. Several Promotions At Hardin Bank Vice-Presidents, Still Have No Clue To Identity Of Monday Robber overseas duty, and they were far Jordan L.

Larson I Heads National ancTkeep us all awake. But she KdUCatOrS GrOUp didn't have much luck with her charges in the wrinkled uniforms, Word has received here They were just too weary to co-: OT dan L. Larson has been operate. Once I attempted to help ted president of the American her arouse the young airman, ssocia on School Admmi- who seat next to me trators "Ruf HPPT in 3 riiSntmarG tns-i-; was cruel -eptitioa of some dark Larso who was born at Ro- realitv he" only groaned and land is we ll known in educa- i tugged' covulsively at his safety onal drcles here, having belt. i ve as school superintendent at ments in Monday In the morning, though, he was Center Littleport, Garn- in wh ich a total of $139 was awake and frankly worried when He taken from three offices the he found we were already two, ovilla, a nrnfp sor a i Bateson Building.

hours overdue at Denver. He had was later a visiting professor a to catch a plane east, and he Tml state College, and is now couldn't afford to be late. I didn't want to tell him that we had been circling about in the dense fog' Offices In Bateson Building Lose $139 To Daylight Thief Plan Benefits To Aid Polio Drive entertainment at the basketball game here tonight will include a trampoline demonstration and other acts A freewill collection will be taken at this time for the benefit of the March of Dimes drive. The Cashway Super Market is planning anotner cake sale, with proceeds going to the polio fund, according to C. 1.

manager. A pack- Blood Donors To Be Taken Monday Without Any Previous Appointment o'f a well-known cake mix untll tne Bloodmobile arrives will be given free to everyone here nx ori day, workers are will" bake a cake and do- are needed to take the place of those who will be rejected at the last minute. The Bloodmobile will be at Eldora school, as on former visits, and blood i be given between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. With only three days to go DONOR DIET Donors are urged to eat a meal before keeping then- Need So Acute That Volunteers Will Be Taken At Last Minute office of Thursday thieves -----offices of Dr.

E. E. Linder, Dr. for some time, but just about Larson is the former Mild- C. G.

Gould and the iv A (Continued on Pace 8) iVilS. Thorson of Garden City. --Albers Overrides Objections To Alden Consolidation Plan Proposed clues. Entrance had been gained during the noon hour Monday by picking the locks on the office doors, the sheriff said. Linder, who serves as her husband's office nurse, dis- nate it to the next Friday and robberies Schimmele said.

The family of Sam Greensweig has asked that friends refrain from sending flowers but that the money which would be spent for this purpose be left at the Eldora Newspapers office tobeturn- ed over to the March Dimes drive. an urgent appeal for app ointmen Of The only restriction is that for four hours before giving, no fats of any kind should be eaten. These include fat or fried foods, butter, cream, milk. mayonnaise, peanut butter or grease. i Foods eaten may include fruit, An appeal is also made to those i i tea or co ice (without who have already pledged to ream ') toast (without butter), keep their appointments without Uv am honey lean (not a i twelfth-hour volunteers who will Saturaav, a pint blood cac h.

Donors will be taken Monday, though they have not made a previous appointment, Miss Leota Hardy, Blood Bank chairman stated. Cashier Named At Annual Meeting KEITH STROTHEE Mr. Greensweig, owner Star Clothing Company, was stricken last Saturday end is still unconscious at the Elaora hospital, where he is a patient. Containers are in all down- i ail. When the Bloodmobile was the here last on September 9, the failure of a number of pledged a coverTd I the theft when she town places of business, a to prepare a posit.

Upon checking, the other bank de- checks for fund be sent two offices also discovered that school superintendent, Albers has overruled 13 sSay'aStf eieft-! Wednesday Awards ion for establishment of an Alden i consolidated school district. Registered letters were sent. Monday by Albers the in "the Ben ces Franklin store, and to E. J. Petrick, Eldora, in Bowman s.

they had been robbed. Dr Linder was the heaviest to Robert Longenecker, city chairman. loser reporting S90 in cash stolen from' his cash drawer. The Fidel- -WSJTS i a. -A STIRS Campbell, Gif- i taken from any of the Cash awards Monday ucAa tw tors notifying them of his decis- Awards totaling S135 will be Cnbbage offered to Eldora shoppers Maintained next Wednesday afternoon.

The objectors, all in the area which would go to Alden if the proposed consolidation goes through, are as follows: H. J. Burton, Floyd Burton, Charles faks, James S. Burton, LeRoy Inks, Charlotte I COUNTRY CLUB ELECTS t. Jansen, Mrs Steta' OFFICERS TUESDAY iniia, jivsnoT'-moptinff nf the Pine The malorUy of the oble tors al'dinner-meeting of toe Pine listedi XSrir the opinion Lake Country club Tuesday eves that the area was too small for consolidation, and that such action would not be in conformity with the reorganization map drawn up by the county board, last winter.

Albers said that he overruled; the objections on three grounds: (1) i That the proposed 54- section district would not be too small, but would be instead, larger than any consolidated dist. 4-Vt A. ning. All directors were re-elected as follows: Bramwell, R. R.

Brown, George auffacher, George Janssen, R. B. Ferguson, John Starr and Harry DeBaggio. HERD CLASSIFIED Roy N. Finster, Eldora, Iowa, has recently had his herd of regis- in the county, tered Holstein-Friesian dairy (2) That the tentative jeorgT cattle classified for type (body Local Odd Fellows In the cribbage contest between Eldora Odd Fellows and Iowa Falls Odd Fellows Wednesday evening, the local team sained 256 points, making a total I Extensive alterations which A mt.

3 A i i At New Site Of Harrison Store Eldora Millwork Given Contract For Exterior Work lead of 378 points to date. Vigo Lauritzen was high point man, with a perfect score of 726 for six games, and Martin Skillen was a close follow-up with 714 points- Iowa Falls will be host for the next game on January 28. Vinton Rites To Be Held Today started Thursday morning will bring the face of the former Dia- anization map drawn up by the county board was flexible, and could be changed at any time. (3) That some of the objectors had given no reason for disapproving of the plan. The 13 objectors have the right to appeal Albers' decision to the county board of education up to January 28.

conformation) under the official type classification program, conducted by The Holstein-Friesian Association of America. Of seven eligible animals in the herd now classified, one is designated "very one, "good plus" and five "good." 15 EHS Musicians To Participate In Cedar League Concert Monday mond Brothers building up to date for occupancy sometime later in the spring by Harrison Robert Header, manager Harrison's, stated that a contract had been awarded to the Eldora Millwork and Mfg. for the exterior changes. These will include straightening east side of the front, and installation of a new two-way entrance at the southeast corner of the building from both donors to show up, resulted in South Hardin's failure to meet its quota. ROTARY Glen Carson, donor recruitment chairman, said that 100 percent of Eldora Rotarians who were physically able, had pledged i "We Can Do It!" Glen Carson, donor recruitment chairman, who has worked day and night the past three weeks rounding up blooa donors, refuses to admit that the South Hardin area may fail to meet its quota Monday.

"If, Carson says, "and it's a bie IF, every pledged donor shows up, and IF we have about 50 last-minute volunteers who will stand by in case they're needed, we do it!" "Don't fail to keep your appointment," Carson urges. "And if you can give blood, come anyway, even if you haven't made a previous appointment." Alva Vinton, 63, passed away I with doors opening Tuesday morning in Marshall- streets. town following a stroke suffered js proba ble that stock and Cedar Falls to Be Scene of Festival By Conference Bands Fifteen members of the Eldora school band have been selected to participate in the first North Iowa Cedar League band festival to be held next Monday, January 26. of Lettow, baas clarinet; Doughty, alto saxophone; Edwin Brown, French horn; Darrell Scott and Louis Ziesmaa. cornets; Bffl Cleveland, town- bone; Mary Ellen baritone; Glen Gaede, baas; Jim Follett, drums; Nancy Heslop, bassoon; Phil Simpson, alto clarinet W11 Monday evening.

Funeral services will be held at 2 clock Friday afternoon from the Whitten Christian Church, with burial in the Benson Cemetery. Rev. Wm. Bicketts of Mason City, a son-in-law of Mr. Vinton, will be in charge of the services.

Alva Vinton, son of Calvin and Sarah Vinton was born in July 1889. After retiring from his farm near Whitten he located where he operated an apartment house. Besides his wife he leaves five two sisters, Mrs. Roxy Dunn of Eldora, Mrs. Sam Lewis of Whitten; three brothers, Fred Vinton of Eldora, Orva Vinton of Newton and Wilbur Vinton, who lives in Washington state.

ASSIGNED OVERSEAS themselves to give blood Monday, This record is outstanding, Car-' meats, potatoes, vegetables, Who Can Be A Blood Donor Persons between the ages of 21 and 59 may give blood. Those between 18 and 21 may give with the written consent of a parent or guardian. Donors should weigh at least 110 pounds and should not have given blood within the past three months. Persons are not acceptable as blood donors if they have had any of the following: 1. Immunization or illness during the past month.

Cold within past 2 weeks 2. Major surgery, blood plasma transfusion, or contact with jaundice during: the past six months. 3. Pregnancy during the past year. 4.

Undulant or prolonged fever, malaria or antimalarial drugs during the past two years. 5. Persons with history of i jaundica cannot be accepted as donors. HOWARD CALFEE other organization in town. One local resident told him I Mr poached or boiled eggs.

i LIVES DEPEND UPON IT Maltby, rcgis- fixtures will not be moved into the new quarters until late May or early June, Meader said. Cub Scout Pack To- Meet January 29 Cub Scout Pack members will meet in the basement of theCon- gregational Church next Thursday evening, January 29, starting at 7:30 o'clock. A series of stunts will be presented demonstrating various types of transportation. All parents are urged to attend. Farm Events Jan.

23 Holstein Breeders Association Meeting at Extension i off ice, 1:00 p.m. J.v»^«« ITErS. AjdlUCU she was willing to give blood if urging that all donors it was necessary, Carson stated TM- -Wednesday. He said he had only one reply to such queries: "IT IS NECESSARY!" In addition to the unusally heavy quota of 264 pledges, about 50 additional standbys donors remember lives of the men in the armed forces are depending upon this supply of blood, and that not a single appointment be broken unless it is utterly unavoidable. Laymen's Group Adopts Name Of School Advisory Committee Monday M-Sgt.

Asa W. Hammer and A board meet milv arrived in Union Monday Jan. ooara meei family arrived in Union Monday 1 visting in the Tryouts will be Monday homes of their and ing at extension office. Wffl Hold Meeting Sdhool Board January 26 Meeting at the school Monday evening, the of laymen who have banded together to work in close cooperation with the Home-School Association and the Eldora school board, voted WITH OUK BOYS IN UNIFORM NEW ADDRESS Pfc, Harry G. Cretin 1299755 Motor Trangjort Co.

A. Service Battalion Marine Barracks GCY W. JONES Boosters to Fete Music Students At Skating Party The Band Boosters will sponsor a roller, skating party for fifth and sixth grade instrumental music students tonight (Fri- Cockerham Also Appointed As Assistant Cashier Several significant promotions personnel at the Hardin County "Savings Bank followed the bank's annual meeting Wednesday. W. K.

Bramwell, president of the board, announced that the directors had elected Howard Calfee and Guy W. Jones vice presidents and Keith Strother as cashier. The appointment of Clarence Cockerham from the position of teller to that of assistant cashier was also made at Wednesday's meeting. Calfee, who will take over the duties formerly held by Eastman has served as cashier the Hardin County bank ever since its merger with the Citi- 1 zens Savings Bank in 1940. Prior to that he was cashier for many years at the Citizens Bank.

Guy W. Jones, associated with bank since last June 1, will handle all farm loans and serve as farm management counselor. He has operated a farm management and insurance business of 'his own for a number of years. In recognition of his extensive experience in dealing with farmers and their problems, he vas appointed in 1949 to serve as farm labor representative of the State Employment Service. Strother has been with the bank since 1940.

starting in then bookkeeper and working up to position of assistant cashier before his advancement Wed- rnesday. He will take over the duties formerly held by Calfee Strother is a veteran of World 3 War II, having served with the fri Army in the European theatre. Cockerham joined the bank personnel in 1946 following his discharge from the Marine Corps after active duty the Pacific during World War II. He wffl now assume Srrother's dutoes- All other directors and officers, remain same. According to the banks state- 1 ment of condition as of December 30, 1952, capital assets showed a slight increase over those of the previous year.

CENTENNIAL SURVEY A survey is being started by the Chamber of Commerce on plans for Eldora's centennial next summer. Double postcards will be sent through the mail within the next day or two to all members of the Chamber. Doyle Felton, executive secretary, is urging that they be filled out and retnnted as soon as possible. School For County Leaders January 30 A leader's training school will be held at the extension office in Eldora next Friday, January 30, ofhool Oceans4de, Calif ClidUla I1CAI. day) at the Fox Skating Rink, starting at 1:30 o'clock.

from 7:00 until 9:30. Mrg Jacqueline Macy will pre- The younger music students sent the lesson on "Choosing luests of the club annually Clothes for an Appropriate for an evening's entertainment. robe. newly-elected LEAVES FOR GERMANY chairman of the group, presided, CpL Bay Olson, Hubbard, tele- from 9:30 until 10:30. Mr.

and! Jan. 27 Pleasant Township Rehearsals will be held during Mr Ros Causer and other rel- Farm Bureau, Lawn mil. 'c-. fp v. I the remainder of the day, and the, tives The Asa Hammer family TVctrir-t Extension Iowa State College val composed of massed ld nt the past fiv years in Jan.

28 District Extension le ldhouse in Cedar Falls. Frank bgnds thg North Iowa Cedar here he was a Conference. th ue inference, will start a a jjeesler Air Force Base. Television Pro- 8:00 p.m. He will report February o-- "Corn invited to attend Camp Stoneman, for over- gram series of four on Corn Mrs.

Hammer i production 8:00 (JJitllA i i 1 Plans for a public meeting were phoned his wife from New York discussed, but it was decided to lin day evening saying that he seek more information on var- was leaving Monday to join his ious aspects of the building company with the U. S. occupa- question before sponsoring such on forces in Germany. a Members of the committee wiU JQTJJ MARINE CORPS X-Ray Unit In Eldora Ian. 31; Over 100 at Meeting Here Indicating the intense interest college, will be the conductor.

Eldora band members who participate are Elinor Brown, flute: Eugene Martin and Sharon Kusserow, clarinets; Donn Modlin, oboe; Gary compile a list of questions Edwar Larson, Don Weld and the chest x-ray program Oie hours of 2:00 i building plans which have a Dole all which is to be to ah bile unit appearing between the hours of 2:00 to 5:30 and Iowa Falls, The public voiced" VTndividuals or groups Des" Moines Hardin Countians, over 100 work- Eldora and Acktey. In Eldora in the community with reference where AEy we re in ducted in the i from the south half of the the unit will be at the the Monday evening concert. Pro- seas assignment ceeds will be used to help defray and children live in Lmon expenses of the festival. until he returns to this country. Vocational Ag Classes In New Quarters Drainage, Hearing Friday Morning The Board of Supervisors will riday), starting at The Eldora school board has been invited to meet with the i committee next Monday eve- ning.

at which time these questions will be presented directly to board members for answer or consideration. Two additional representatives from the rural areas a'-e to be Schoo'. Advisory Carre Speaks Here Tonite ditch in question extends George Janssen and Ruth Meader Hardin, Ham- were selected to make the ap between Franklin. AT STATE INS. MEET 1 'he executive board of the Home- School Association for a short i separate meet- Mr, and Mrs.

Robert Brown Mnn- were in Des Moines Sunday anel for the state meeting of ic the ne A committee representatives of the collect data and in- cstern Mutual Insurance Comp- i on sc hnol building we, any formation on i plans and to carry that tion to various groups in the Marine Corps. They-ieft the; county aione, attended The sec- same day for base training a session held at Eldora San Diego. Calif. nesday afternoon. The initial i for town and township! chairmen was held here on Jan- uarj' 14.

The program was reviewed at session and material Every family in the county will bf" called upon during the next few days, and will be eivpn schedules showing when the mobile unit will visit the varinns towns, as well as a phamphlet cxplainins: the entire proffrnm in detail. At the close nf tho meeting Wednesday, the Eldora workers gathered for a brief discussion. It was announced that free transportation will be provided for those who are unable to get to the mobile unit, and further details on this will be announced next week. The word pastor meant shepherd. Sale Calendar Jan.

23-- Wayne Jones. Union. 0 Jan. Restetter, Iowa Halite i A number of members have appeared before local organizations and others nave scheduled appearances during side of the court house, while it will be on the mam street at both Iowa Falls and Ackley. At Hubbard the same day, the hours will be from 10:30 to 1:00 and 2:00 to 6:00.

Here, also, the unit will be on the main street. The schedule for Tuesday, February 4. is as follows: Eldora-- 9:00 to 11:30 ar.d 12:30 to 4'00 (N court house). Iowa Far.s-- 9:00 to :30 ar.d 12:30 to 4:00 a i Street). a i 9:00 to 11:30 and '2'30 to 4:00 i a i Street).

9:00 11:30 and 12:30 to 4:30 (Main Street). Schedules for other towns in the county will appear later. Repeat trips arc planned for aif towns a i i i population to a a them. whatever their age. are urged to take advantage of the free program.

Each person in are co-chairmen To 1O the two taught by Richard Falls. Bcaupain The above vocational agricolturi students. Sponsor Fish Fry DR. SAM MORRIS, widely kn-nvn as the "Voice of Tom- scheduled to spcuk the Methodist church i Students whon "nobili- Hsrriir County 1 next On mail report on the findings of his x-ray. In addition te tubercu- a first losis.

the film will disclose cn- rr.ovc in'o lareed heart, tumors or other oart chest abnormalities. No previous rcressary. is to report on Th. in Friday mnrninc. January SO.

Elri'-ra vrhoM 7 IIP) v. 'l he rirht th-' VI i "1-0 appointment is thr.t is required the location most, date the mo- a i TIralth iEWSPAPERi SlEWS.PAPE.Rr.