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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1950

Page

3

Whitten Students to Present Comedy A Couple of Country Kids

Whitten eighth grade students perform a three act comedy farce to be held Friday April 21 at eight o clock at the schoolhouse. Ruth Cordes directs with cast Lee Bavendar Ethel Mae Clarke Jaylyn Baker Joyce Kock Gerald Palo Lynn Freed Sharon Ridout Ernest Goodman and Swayne Cakerice. PACK MEETING CANCELLED Cub Scout pack meeting postponed from April 27 to May 4 at 7 30 p m at the 1 0 0 F hall. parents and scouts urged to attend.

Whitten Ruth Cordes Lee Bavendar Ethel Mae Clarke Jaylyn Baker Joyce Kock Gerald Palo Lynn Freed Sharon Ridout Ernest Goodman Swayne Cakerice F. Hall

Congs Ladies Group Meetings Held

Group one of the Eldora Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Speers with hostesses Mrs. Guy Simpson and Mrs. James Brown assisting. Group two met with Mrs. Raymond Blackmun and Mrs. L. K. Welsh assisting. Mrs. Paul Miller of the Training School led the lesson. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Piper and their sons Jack and David and Ruth Willig visited Beaman Friday evening. Mrs. Piper attended a shower for Mrs. Jim Rattray.

Eldora Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women Charles Speers Guy Simpson James Brown Join Bekemeler Raymond Blackmun L. K. Welsh Paul Miller Carl Piper Jack David Ruth Willig Beaman

Landson Hyland Wedding at St Marys Eldora

Eileen Landon and Leo Hyland renewed vows in a double ring ceremony at St. Marys church Eldora on April 15. The bride wore ivory satin with a tiara and carried red roses. attendants included Bernadine Landon. After a reception for 75, the couple left for a short wedding trip and will live on a farm near Radcliffe. Mrs Hyland is a Hubbard graduate and ISU sorority member. Mr Hyland is Radcliffe high school graduate and farmer.

Eileen Landon Murray Landon Hubbard Leo Hyland George Hyland Radcliffe St. Mary’s Church Eldora Harry Harrison Mary Lou Holmes Mrs. Hyland

W. C. T. U. Tri-County Meeting Set at Iowa Falls

A tri county W. C. T. U. workshop will be held at the Methodist church in Iowa Falls on Thursday April 20. The all day session starts at 8 45 a m with ministers urged to attend and bring Sunday school teachers. Hardin Franklin and Hamilton counties will be represented.

W. GT. U Methodist Church Iowa Falls Hardin Franklin Hamilton

Luncheon for Women of W.S.c.S. Held in Parish Hall

Group three of the W.S.c.S. served a luncheon to the ladies Wednesday in the church parish hall. Hostesses were Mrs Jurgen Tjaden and Mrs Don LaVelle. Mrs Howell Boyd gave the Japan lesson and Mrs Eldon McVeety led devotions.

W.s.c.s Church Jurgen Tjaden Don LaVelle Japan Howell Boyd Eldon McVeety

Paintings on Exhibit at Sioux City Art Center

Mrs Eldon McVeety displays two oil paintings at the Sioux City Art Center as part of the Iowa chapter American Association of University Women's exhibition running April 20 through May. Her pieces include a portrait and a still life featuring a flower arrangement with Tyle Morris of the University of Minnesota serving as judge.

Eldon McVeety Sioux City Art Center Iowa American Association of University McVeety Tyle Morris University of Minnesota

Urban Club Meets With Eighteen Members Present

Mrs Guy Norris hosted the Urban club Friday afternoon with eighteen members in attendance. Mrs Minnie Ayees assisted. Roll call cited short cuts in housekeeping. Mrs Frank Sheldon reviewed The Plague and T by Betty McDonald. Mrs Theo Hazen spoke on famous women. Next meeting set for May 5 with Mrs Roy Dean.

Guy Norris Urban Club Minnie Ayees Frank Sheldon Betty ‘McDonald Theo Hazen Roy Dean

Chuck Wagon Dance at Pine Lake Country Club

A Chuck Wagon dance featuring western attire and a barbecue buffet lunch will be held at Pine Lake Country Club Thursday evening.

Pine Lake Country Club

Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs Kiramel

Mrs Kiramel received a pleasant surprise on her birthday when eleven ladies arrived Saturday with a contributed meal and shared dinner. The afternoon was spent in social activities.

A. E. Kiramel

Baptist United Circle Meeting Is Held

The Baptist Women United Circle met at the church Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. O. A. Huffman leading devotions on Jews in light of Bible prophecy. Mrs. Mary Myers reported on the Philippines and Africa missions. Special musical numbers were by Mrs. Earl Dulavou and Mrs. Charles Polfey. Hostesses included Mrs. E. A. Cross, Mrs. Herbert Whiting, Mrs. Charles Polfey, Mrs. Carl Cordes, Mrs. Ernest Ruthmian, Miss Grace Temple, Jon and Mrs. Iva Clay.

the Baptist. Women United Circle O. A. Huffman Mary Myers Philippines Africa Earl Dulavou Charles Polfey E. A. Cross Herbert Whiting Carl Cordes Ernest Ruthmian Grace Temple Jon Iva Clay

Numerous Weekend Visits and Birth Announced in Eldora Area

Ida Ocals and Rev J E Pritchard of Cedar Falls spent the weekend with the McVeetys. Iowa Falls guests include Wilms Polley and C W Polley and Florence Northrup. Nurses student Ila Larson visited family. Kenneth Kennedy and Mary Kurts were weekend visitors. Veterans Hospital Des Moines hosted Roupe family. Alden visitors Schiller and daughter Evelyn returned from Florida. Mrs Reese and Warren Reese visited Newton. Frisble family returned from Florida. Doris Polley and Ralph Eller guests of Polley. Tama music contest attendees Milo Myers. Iowa columnists meeting in Ames with Mrs Piper. Thackery and Peterson families attended to business in Marshalltown. Bolton family hosted by Smiths. Paswark grandparents hosted. Birth announced: Susan Ann Roupe, 6 lb 25 oz, Spokane. Roupe formerly Eldaran, cafe operator.

Harry Polley C. W. Polley Iowa Falls Florence Northrup Ila Larson Iowa City Helen Larson Robert ‘Quick Bessie Schiller Evelyn of Alden Florida L. K. Reese Warren Reese New Providence Newton Dean Peisen Des Moines John Frisble Merle Roupe, Jr Spokane, Wash Susan Ann Roupe

Social Roundup from Des Moines Area Gatherings

Marjorie Peshia and Anna Marie Shafer attended the Sports Show on Saturday in Des Moines. Several local residents visited relatives, including Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Johnston and Adele Chase family. Gordon Albers, back from a FBI refresher course in Washington, DC, toured via Flint on his way home to Pico, ant. Additional notes: Mrs. W. D. Edson returned from Doniphan, Nebraska. visits by the Van Patter, Wallis, and Snyder families. James L. Wallis en route to Fort Lawton to ship overseas after a furlough. Miles Albright resumed duties at Crosley Farm Store Hatchery after hospital stay. Floyd Hurtt left Harold's Grocery to work with a carpenter crew. Mrs. George Stauffacher will attend her brother’s wedding in Nashville with her party. Visits to Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Springville, and Fort Des Moines Hotel noted, along with various society greetings and travel plans.

Marjorie Peshia Anna Marie Shafer Des Moines Johnston Adele Chase Gordon Albers Washington, D.C F.B.I M. Z. Albers Flint Mich Pico Ant W. D. Edson Doniphan Nebra Richard Snyder

Eldora Y Members To Attend Model Legislature

Eldora Y members George Fagg and David Piper join Hi-Yelo youth Norma Burns and Gayle Ruby to participate in the Iowa Hi Y youth government model legislature at the state house April 21 22. Governor Beardsley will open the session with a remarks and Ballantyne of Iowa City will give an inaugural address. Separate house and senate sessions will feature bill introductions and committee work with hearings to follow leading into a governor banquet Friday evening and continued sessions Saturday.

George Fagg David Piper Norma Burns Gayle Ruby Iowa William Beardsley Robert Ballantyne Iowa City House Senate Hotel Savery

Community Club Meetings Schedule From April Events

The column lists upcoming April events and host details for various groups. Friday activities include American Home department two with Mrs Chester Vigata and Mrs R R Brown. Thursday hosts include Country Club Chuck Wagon and Cemetery society by Mrs Ralph Correll. Public Welfare meets Friday April 21. 20th Century Hawthorne Club meets Monday April 24. Alpha Club gathering Tuesday April 25.

American Home Department Mrs. Chester Vigata R. R. Brown Ralph Correll Fublic Welfare Department 20Th Century Club Hawthorne Club

Youth lawmakers debate bills in mock legislature

The model legislature has enrolled over 150 Iowa high school students in an education by doing program. They participate in the procedures of the state legislature, debating and voting on bills on the house and senate floors.

Model Legislature Iowa

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