St Marys Society Hosts Guest Speaker On War Orphans
The St Marys Altar and Rosary Society met with good attendance in the Parish hall. Mrs Lewis Lawler led devotions on Mary Is Our Mother. Guest speaker Mrs F G Vernon of Jewell spoke on Making Clothing for War Orphans. Plans were made for the Mother Daughter banquet on Sunday April 24. Refreshments were provided by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Altar and
Rossary Society
Lewis Lawler
Mary
F. G. Vernon
Jewell
A. C. C. W. Relief
Wm. Riley
Carroll Schafer
Ed Faris
Eugene Miller
Everett Law Jer
Ed Schoberg
Howard Long
Cong's Fellowship April Meeting Highlights
The Congregational Women's Fellowship met in the church parlors for the April gathering. Reports were given, a rummage sale is planned for April 22 and 23 in the church basement, and the district Spring meeting will be in Bilairsburlg on April 17. Mrs. L. K. Welsh spoke on The Cross The Staff and The Scandalls. Committee members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilairsburg
L. K. Welsh
Keith van Patter
O. C. Jensen
Mrs Volk Hosts B-8 Bridge Club Night
Mrs Ralph Volk was hostess to the B-8 Bridge Club on Wednesday evening with guests Mrs Glenn Archer and Mrs Max Smith. Prizes went to Mrs Walter Wehrman for high, Mrs Chas Svendsen for second high, and Mrs Glenn Archer for low and travel prizes. Refreshments were served. Next hostess Mrs Att Juhl on April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Volk
B-& Bridge Club
Glenn Archer
Max Smith
Walter Wehrman
Chas. Svendsen
Att Juhl
Bridge Club Hosts Miss Mulford for Dessert Bridge
Miss Julia Mulford hosted her Bridge Club on Wednesday evening. Prizes were won by Mrs. Rena Vietor and Miss Alta Clark. Mrs. R. A. Scott will host the next meeting on April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Mulford
Rena Vietor
Alta Clark
R. A. Scott
Band Boosters Plan Summer Program
The Band Boosters Club met to review plans for a summer program including ice cream socials during Band Concerts. A May meeting will feature a family picnic for members and the school bands with several named members listed as organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ziesman
Geo. Martin
T. L. Irwin
Morris Modlin
Walter Arnolds To Hold Open House 25th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Walter Arnold request the honor of your presence at their 25th wedding anniversary open house on Sunday April 24 from 2 to 4 in the afternoon and 7 to the evening at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Arnold
A. J. Marken
Near Hampton
Russell Holmes
Claude Heard
Tommy
John Baker
Kamrar
Sapp couple welcomed Timothy Dewey born in Tucson
Sgt and Mrs Kenneth Sapp of 4411 E Bellevue Tucson Ariz welcomed a 6 lb 5 oz baby boy named Timothy Dewey born Thursday April 14 at David Monthan Air Base Hospital in Tucson. Mrs Sapp is daughter of Dewey Estes and Leona Sapp is paternal grandmother. A 3o and Mrs Boy A Thayer, stationed at Chanute AFB, left for Dover Del after a 15 day leave in Eldora visiting Mrs Thayers mother Mrs Sibyl Hoyt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Sapp
E. Belevue
Tucson
Ariz
David Monthan Air Base Hospital
Timothy Dewey
Boy A. Thayer
Cha~nute Air Force Base
Til
Dover
Del
Eldora
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Held in Hampton
Mrs V H Vilmont and Mrs S V Van Patter of Eldora with Mr and Mrs Orin Harrison of Toledo and Mrs Alma Froet of Toledo attended the Hampton Legion Auxiliary meeting Wednesday evening. Mrs Li Robson of Des Moines presented the Pan American program with three Panama students studying at Ames and Drake. They spoke on views in the United States and Panama. Dancing and singing by students followed, joined by children from Park Ave Presbyterian church Des Moines in native costumes. Refreshments were served after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. H. Vilmont
S V. van Patter
Eldora
Orin Harrison
Toledo
Alma Froet
Ohio
Legion Auxiliary
Hampton
Li. Robson
Des Moines
International Education Board
Panama
Ames and
Drake
United States
Park Ave. Presbyterian Church
Enno Luiken
Popeaday
Henry Trittien
Mike Daleake
Arthur Frerichs
Albert Vah Dornum
Pete Luiken
Marahallwn
Deane Euler
Glen Willig
Grundy Center
Grace Baker
Hassell Holmes
Diane Willig
American Legion Auxiliary
The
Legion Hall
John Gast
Virginia
Dallas Gast
Fort Dodge
Leo
Rolls Entertain At Grundy Center
Mr and Mrs H C Roll and Richard hosted a Smorgasbord at Harmes Cafe in Grundy Center on Thursday evening with guests John L Sheldon Kenneth Dalldorf Harley Bahr Lawrence Sheldon Clair Clingerman Clarence Gibbon and Dale present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Roll
Richard
Harmes Cafe
Grundy Center
John L Sheldon
Kenneth Dalldorf
Harley Bahr
Lawrence Sheldon
Clair Clingerman
Clarence Gibbon
Dale
Hardin County Federation marks golden anniversary
The Hardin County Federation of Women's Clubs celebrated its 50th anniversary in Radcliffe at the American Legion building with 143 registrants. The program included invocations, a welcome, a noon luncheon, performances by local clubs, and the election of new officers led by president Evelyn Faust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County Federation of Women's Clubs
Radcliffe
American Legion
Needle Circle Club
Hostess Club
D .W. Church
Co. L. Drake
M. C. Chenette
Ackley
Boy Scouts
J. F. Murphy
Sumner
Third District
Etude Club of
Iowa Falls
C.E. Greer
Eldora
Women's Club
Greer
L. K. Reese
J. W
Will Dreier
Dean Crosser
M. Chenette
Blue Star Mothers Meet at Mrs Bales Home
Blue Star Mothers gathered Wednesday at the home of Mrs Carl Bales with Mrs Grace Montgomery assisting. Mrs W R Foster presided as 16 members and one guest Mrs Beulah Gray attended along with new member Mrs Vera Swaggart. Gene Richardson hospital chairman reported donations sent to Knoxville Veterans Hospital including 5 slippers 30 old hose 30 greeting cards 3 puzzle boxes 8 clocks and 1 pair shoes. State Convention set for Charlies City May 19, hostesses named for May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Star
Carl Bales
Grace Montgomery
W. R. Foster
Beulah Gray
Vera Swaggart
Gene Richardson
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Charlies City
Ord Hidout
Burdette Randall
Mrs Brown Hosts Fortnightly Club Bridge Afternoon
Mrs Ona Brown entertained the Fortnightly Club Thursday afternoon with a desert bridge session. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Robert Smith Mrs George A Starr and Mrs Harry De Baggio. The next meeting will be a potluck luncheon at Mrs L F Wolcott's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ona Brow
Desert Bridge
Robert Smith
George A. Starr
Harry de Baggio
L. F. Wolcott
Community clubs and meetings calendar for April
A list of local events from April 1 to April 23 includes Junior Legion Auxiliary sewing sessions, Rural Women meetings, Methodist Bible Class and Dreier group, Bridge Groups, Rebekah and Eastern Star activities, Public Welfare and Pine Lake activities, Catholic Mother-Daughter Banquet, Hawthorne and Century clubs, and Homemakers work service, with various hosts and locations noted. The schedule emphasizes community gatherings, charitable groups, and social club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Legion Auxiliary
T.T. Club
Ruth Lewis
Legion Auxiliary
Raleigh King
L. W. Fuckinger
Pleasant
Hall
Aaunenlent Home
Mre
Lioyberg
Janeerlean Home
Mes. Wm
Tetz
See Country Club
Bill
Methodist
Jas. L. Brown
Tipton
Will
Dreier
Bridge Group
Eldon Meedy
Cemetery Society
Ona Brown
Bridge Club
Ned Fagg
Rebekah Ghele
BR. R. Tbach
Walfare Dept
Allen Fallerby
Pine Lake Country Club
Rebekah Bridge
John Davis
Glenn Archer
Eastern Star
Rebekah
Baptist Church
Esther Allen
C. W. Haase
Hawthorne Club
C. J. Piper
Main Century Club
Jackson
Cong’ Jr
Breakfast Club Meeting Honors April Birthdays
Mrs. I. L. Cakerice hosted the Breakfast Club on Thursday with 9 o clock breakfast. Plans were made for a pot luck dinner honoring April birthday ladies Mrs. W. H. Longe necker and Karl Runyon, held Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Cakerice. A social card evening followed and gifts were given. next meeting is April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. L. Cakerice
W. H. Longenecker
Karl Runyon
J. L. Cakerlce
Mrs Haynes Hosts Thursday Club Luncheon Event
Mrs George W Haynes acted as hostess for the Thursday Club with a one o'clock luncheon at Blanche and Ethels Tea Room. Guest Mrs A C Bouck of Royalton Minnesota joined the group. Bouquets of spring flowers and candles decorated. The afternoon was spent visiting at Mrs Haynes home. Mrs L K Reese will host next meeting May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Haynes
Blanche and Ethels Tea
A. C. Bouck
Royalton
Minn
Haynes
L. K. Reese
W S C S Luncheon Details and Upcoming District Meetings
The W S C S luncheon was served Wednesday in the church dining room with spring flower centerpieces. Group A oversaw the meal, followed by a board meeting and the regular W S C S gathering in the parlors led by Mrs Raleigh King Jr. Devotions were by Mrs Dean Persen, with guest speaker Mrs R H McDonald of Des Moines discussing the Cincinnati jurisdictional meeting. Reports from committees were presented, and district and conference meetings were scheduled for April 22 in Iowa Falls and May 12 in Sioux City, with the May Breakfast moved to May 4 due to the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh King Jr
Dean Persen
R. H. McDonald
Des Moines
Cincinnati
Ohio
Busines
Iowa Falls
Sioux City
Mrs Albers Hosts WCTU Meeting With Prayer and Social
Mrs M Z Albers was hostess to the W C T U on Thursday afternoon. The session opened with a prayer, included current events and a general discussion, followed by a social time and benediction. Refreshments were served. Mrs John Frisbie to host next on May 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Z. Albers
John Frisbie
Bridge Luncheon Recaps Hostess Mrs Dornsbachand Group
Mrs Dornsbach hosted a one o clock bridge luncheon with her group. Prizes went to Mrs M D Stilley and Mrs Live Hubbard. Lyle Hubbard to host next in April. Lloyd Mitchell on furlough from Korea and Japan reports May 6 at Truax Field Madison Wise. Mr and Mrs R L Lister visit Martinsburg then Pulaski with the Bridges family. Peggy McNertney nurse student travels from Mercyville to Eldora for weekend with parents and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dornsbach
M. D. Stilley
Live Hubbard
Lyle Hubbard
Lloyd Mitchell
Nora Mitchell
Korea
Japan
Truax
Field
Madison
Wise
R. L. Lister
Martinsburg
Carl Anderson
Pulaski
Shirley Bridges
Jay Bridges
Peggy McNertney
Mercyville Sanitarium
Aurora
Eldora
Lawrence McNertney
Pleasant Chapel Dinner Meeting At Cemetery Society
The Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society met in the Chapel on Thursday for the regular dinner meeting. Hostesses were Mrs. A. M. Walker Mrs. BR. A. Glenn and Mrs. C. E. Daggs with forty in attendance. Hazel Wasson of Hubsbard attended as a guest. Dean Glenn was rehired as caretaker. A quilt frame session followed a social afternoon. Next dinner meeting on May 12 will be hosted by Mrs. Adolph Balvant Mrs. Merle Sayer and Mrs. Robert Sayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Chapel Cemetery
Merle Sayer
Robert Sayer
Girl Scout Committees Plan Area Jurisdiction
About 2700 registered Girl Scouts and adults stand to benefit as a study committee outlines the Heart of Iowa Girl Scouts area plan. Six counties Story Hardin Marshall Tama Grundy and Hamilton are included with local officials named and finance policies set for a new development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart of
Towa
Eldora
Kermith Huehn
J. F. Steckler
R. R. Bateson
Story
Hardin
Marshall
Tama
Grundy
Hamilton
Boyd Young
Ames
Emis
Marshalltown
Olson
Iona Falls
Carroll Mitchell
Harold Engelkes
Grundy Center
A. H. Hagge
Kenneth, Wells
Olive Bateman
George Grahan
Nevada
Kirby Webster
Clem Houghton
William Dunn
Hubbard
J. F. Hardin Jr
Wesley Emmert
Iowa
Royal Neighbors Meet With Mrs Longenecker
The regular meeting of the Royal Neighbors was held Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. W. H. Longenecker. After the business meeting and reports, a social evening was enjoyed. Mrs. Guy Reid will host the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
W. H.longenecker
Guy Reid
Patience Theme Of Missionary Group Meeting Notes
The Women's Christian Missionary Society of the Christian Church met at Mrs. Mary Ziesman's home with eight members and two guests present. Miss Lillie Schwarck led the lesson on patience from the quarterly theme Such is their Faith, citing Psalms 37:1-3. An active discussion followed and the group voted to send $74 to the general state fund and $25 to the Child Saving Institute. The May 20 meeting hostess will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Mary Ziesman
Lillie Schwarck
General State Fund
Child Saving Institute
Eldora Woman Named Drake Sigma Alpha Iota Treasurer
Harriet Simons of Eldora is elected treasurer of Drake's Pi Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota. A Drake College sophomore majoring in voice, she is in the College of Fine Arts. Sunday guests in Eldora celebrated Stephen Dole's third birthday at Glen and Mrs. Dole's home, with Joe Cole, Larry Cole, Marilyn Cole, and Patty Cole attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Simons
Eldora
Beeen
Drake
Sigma Alpha Iota
College of Fine Arts
Miss Simons
Joe Cole
Larry
Marilyn
Patty
Glen Dole
Stephen Dole
Mrs Shope Delivers Talk At United Circle Meeting
Mrs Wm Shope of Nancy France spoke to the United Circle at the Baptist church in the Mulford room. She also sang Alive Again after the business meeting led by president Mrs Jack Huttman. Devotions were by Mrs Lillie Sheldon and the lesson The Resurrection was by Mrs Ray Taylor. Hostesses included Mrs Milo Butler Mrs Harry Pagel Mrs Ethel Allen Mrs George Shafer and Mite Iva Clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Shope
Nancy
France
United Circle of the Baptist Church
Mulford
Jack Huttman
Lillie
Sheldon
Ray Taylor
Milo Butler
Harry Pagel
Ethel Allen
George Shafer
Mite Iva Clay
Mrs Hall Hosts Needlecraft Club Meeting
The Needlecraft club met Friday evening at Mrs. O E B Hall's home with 13 members present. The group socialized and sewed before a brief business session. The next meeting is scheduled for May 6 with Mrs. Ruth Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. EB. Hall
Ruth Lewis
Brownie Group I Elects Officers and Patrol Leaders
Brownie Group I met in the Scout room Wednesday afternoon and elected Kay Wickey as treasurer and Anne Longenecker as secretary for the coming year. Patrol leaders chosen include Conni le Meeker for patrol No. 2, Bonnie Pence for patrol No. 2, Barbara Maddy for patrol No. 1, with Sharon Farmer providing refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie Group
Kay Wickey
Anne Longenecker
Connile Meeker
Bonnie Pence
Barbara Maddy
Sharon Farmer
Birthday Surprise For Mrs Orgel By 500 Club
Ella Orgel celebrated her 74th birthday Friday evening with a surprise from the Double-4 500 club. Prizes went to Mrs W L Rigel, Mrs Clara Raske, Mrs Emma Kewatt, Mrs Ella Orgel, and Mrs Herman Roll. Refreshments of sandwiches ice cream tea and coffee were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Orgel
Orgel
W. L. Rigel
Clara Raske
Emma Kewatt
Herman Roll
Double Four Club Meets At Mrs Clara Raske Home
Double Four club members held a Thursday evening meeting at Mrs Clara Raske residence with two guests Mrs Elia Orgel and Mrs Louis Ziesman. Prizes awarded to Mrs W L Rigel Mrs Anna Roll Mrs John Davis Mrs Ella Orgel and Mrs Emma Kewatt. Next gathering set with Mrs John Reve on April 29. Several Eldora residents and visitors were noted in separate weekend travels and family events including Beep Anderson at Cornell College and a wedding in Bede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Raske
Double Four Club
Elia Orgel
Louis Ziesman
W. L. Rigel
Anna Roll
John Davis
Ella Orgel
Emma Kewatt
John Reve
Dick Simpson
Des Moines
Eldora
Mr. Simpson
A. E. Anderson
Beep” Anderson
Cornell College
Mt. Verdon
Beeps
Gordon Smith
Minneapolis
Minn
Don Jones
Bonnie
Johnny
Donna
Mr. Jones
Mrr
E. M. Jones
D. W. Dickinson
Winnebago
R. C. Dickinson
Harley Hall
Bede
Steamboat Rock Social Ties Highlight Easter Events
Steamboat Rock residents gathered for Easter weekend activities and multiple family visits. Notable entries include extended family dinners, club meetings, and a 50th annual Hardin Federation gathering in Radcliffe with Steamboat Rock delegates. Local events featured a community tea, a Legion Auxiliary meeting, and a basketball outing to Des Moines with fans and players from area towns.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lamont Wicks
St. Mary’s Society
Cong
Mrs. Volk
Walter Arnolds
Kenneth Sapps
Legion Aux
Bales
Mrs. Brown
Mrs. Cakerice
Mrs. Haynes
W.S.C.S
Mrs. Albers
WCTU
Bridge
Mrs. Dornsbach
Pleasant Chapel
Girl Scout
Shope
United Circle
Mrs. Hall
Mrs. Orgel
Double Four
Rena Prerioes
Ben .Primus
Wellsburg
Peter P. Eckhoft l
Elizabeth
George Primus
Helen Faye Primus
Rose Mulder
Barbara
Harold Luiken
Leo Knight
Ed Hoth
Maxine Holmes
Will Sanders
Bill Luiken
Martin Kruse
Jacob Weld
Eldon
John Neihaus
Charlie Harris
Marshallown
Bob Tidman
Ben J. Bilers
Helen
Faye Primus
Minnesota
Otto Paterni
Aplington
Freda Baoelman
S. H. Meyer
Ben ,Havens
Eagle City
William Berends
Harvey Smith Jr
Della Moore
Whitten
Henry Walthen
LaVern Gast
Jesse Knights
Indianelp
John Veld
Marvin
Swear Luiken
Carl Freese
Herman Freese
Jacob Veld
Ome
Aps
A. J. Ramson
Garner
Jim Holmes
Hardin Federation of Women’s Clubs
Steamboat Rock
Herman Primus
George Potgeter
Ben. Jas- Clella Finster
J. W. Caldwell
Progress ‘Club of
Willard Hartman
Desh Crosser
Hoth
Cloud Room
Globe Trotters
All Stars
Veterans Memorial Building
Léoo Knight
Bib Moore
Vérle
Manning
Harry Blosch
John Frerichs
Abbe Peters
Bob Hazelwood
PGA Trust
U.S
Jewstar
Crystel
Slop Co Z
Fea
Rae
Grace Kelly
M-0
Stewart
Paul Douglas
Gene “Autry
Champion
Texas
Rocky Lane
Black Jack
SUN
Spencer Tracy
Sons of America
Rugged
SIG! Congenient
Robert Wagner
Jean Peters
Richard Widmark
Rose Marie
CinemaScope
Wm. Holden
Bridges
Torory
Marilyn Monroe
Betty Geable
Troy Studios
Woodward
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