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Monday 8am - 12pm Tuesday 8am - 12pm Wednesday 8am - 12pm Thursday 8am - 12pm Friday 8am - 12pm Saturday 8am - 12pm

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11/19/2025

Don't jump right from Halloween to Christmas! We have a lot to be thankful for. Celebrate Thanksgiving!
McHaffey Opera House thrift sale can help you prepare. We not only have decor but we also have table linens, dishware, cookware, flatware and what to wear!

11/15/2025

Eldon Forum, Oct. 26, 1977. THOUGHTS AND OTHER THINGS by Margaret Jean Hull.
This last week has been that beautiful weather we appreciate so much, partly because we realize it'll soon be winter. Each nice day seems like a gift, as the warm afternoon sun magnifies the beauty of the fall colors. I read somewhere that the first spell of warm days after autumn's first chill is called "Indian Summer", but the late warm weather days are called "Squaw's Summer". It seems that the squaw is getting in her licks, trying to outdo her Indian mate. Just like a woman, I suppose, trying to get in the last word.

11/11/2025

McHaffey Opera House thrift sale will be closed on Wednesday, November 12th but we'll be back in business on Thursday. Enjoy your day!

11/08/2025

When that witty Cye Shipler was editor of the Beacon/Forum, it was always fun to read what humorous articles he'd come up with. These little verses were in his "Shear Delight by Cuzzo" column on Nov. 15, 1973:
Who smiles to see the summer go,
The bright leaves fall,
The chill winds blow,
The hoarfrost on the stubbled soil?
The dealer who supplies our oil!
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A freeze has flopped the frosted flowers.
The sun has pruned the daylight hours.
October gold has chipped away.
And what's beneath? November gray!
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From years of raking leaves, I've found
They always act this way--
They may blow in or down or round,
But never blow away!
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Cye is pictured in the 1980 article.

11/05/2025

How many of you remember the Looney Tunes cartoon, "What, no gravy?!"? Well, this Thanksgiving you don't have to serve the gravy from a funnel. You can use one of the several gravy boats that are available at McHaffey Opera House thrift sale! And then Christmas will be looming! We would like to ask that you hold your rummage donations during the month of November so that we can reduce our inventory to make room for our Christmas celebration in December. Thanks so much!

11/01/2025

Ottumwa Courier, Nov. 2, 1956. ELDON WOMEN HOSTESSES TO 280 CHILDREN.
There were 280 "trick or treaters" served at the annual Halloween party at the Dun Rovin' residence on Elm Street Wednesday evening. Dun Rovin' is the home of Miss Lucille Gittinger, Eldon Postmaster, Miss Vera Hollen, assistant postmaster, and Miss Helen Burgess, beauty shop operator. Annually they are hostesses to the children. They serve hot chocolate and cookies and give noisemakers to each child. The 280 was a slight decrease from last year's total.
(photo courtesy of Fortepan Iowa)

10/29/2025

McHaffey Opera House thrift sale sells memories! I remember when my mom would brew us sassafras tea in this little enamel teapot. Just by looking at it, I can smell the wonderful aroma and see the steaming reddish liquid filling the cup. Drop by the opera house and see what memories our inventory conjures up for you. Monday thru Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.

10/25/2025

Eldon Forum, Oct. 24, 1957. SPECIAL HALLOWEEN LATE MOVIE SLATED. Thursday, October 31st, a special late Halloween movie, "The Giant Claw", will be shown at Eldon Theatre. Spectacular devastation is shown as a winged monster ravages city after city. A truly "Halloween" movie, this one is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat this Halloween evening.

Did any of you attend this?

10/22/2025

Don't forget the Renaissance Faire at the Wapello County Fairgrounds in Eldon this weekend. Although McHaffey Opera House thrift sale doesn't have anything elaborate for the event, you may be able to find a few accessories to help you get in the spirit of things as you join in the festivities. The opera house will be closed on Saturday, Oct. 25th as we have family visiting and enjoying the fun at the fairgrounds!

10/18/2025

G. C. Gregg had a photography studio in Eldon in the 1890's. This photo that was taken by him depicts 3 unidentified poker players. This copy isn't clear but you can see the cards in two of the player's hands. One has 4 jacks, the other has one jack and there are 2 additional jacks hidden in the table leg.

10/15/2025

McHaffey Opera House thrift sale still has lots of fall and Halloween decorations for sale. We also have costumes of all sizes or you can put together one of your own creation from our large selection of clothing.

10/11/2025

Eldon Forum, Oct. 20, 1960. Cloke to Open Lunchroom Saturday. George Cloke has announced the opening of a new cafe in Eldon. Grand opening will be Saturday with free coffee and do-nuts to be served. Location of the lunchroom will be in the building formerly occupied by Cliff Boyer next to the Rock Island railroad depot. Gary Cloke will manage the new business establishment, it was reported.

Address

414 Elm Street
Eldon, IA
52554

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 12pm
Tuesday	8am - 12pm
Wednesday	8am - 12pm
Thursday	8am - 12pm
Friday	8am - 12pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

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