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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1952

Page

2

Follett Heads New Public Welfare Division Stat

The Public Welfare Department held a Friday meeting at Mrs. C L Lamb's home with Mrs. Warner Tresmer assisting. Nine members attended as officers were elected for the new club year including Chairman Ebert Follett and Vice Chairman C T Emmett. guest speaker Aymer Davis spoke on house numbers and planning board cleanup. club voted $5 to flood relief and adjourned to May 16 for a May breakfast.

Public Welfare Department C. L. Lamb Warner Tresmer F. J. Edgar Nuckolls Ebert Follett C. T. Emmett Sherrill Smith Dale Rodgers Ernest Lee Aymer Davis Planning Board

Modern Woodmen Elect New State Officers

The Modern Woodmen of America met for a 6:30 dinner at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room with thirty six in attendance. It was their regular meeting for election of officers. Retiring consul Clinton Mitchell. elected are consul Harry Kerkhoff adviser Elzie Eskridge banker Harry Lockwood 3 year trustee Everett Rogers.

Woodmen of America Blanche and Ethel Clinton Mitchell Harry Kerkhoff Elzie Eskridge Harry ‘Lockwood Everett Rogers

Eldora Farm Bureau Ladies on WOI TV visit

Eldora Township Farm Bureau ladies met Friday with 25 members. Morning shrub planting and a potluck dinner preceded an afternoon program featuring a WOI TV crew from the Extension office. Jackie Dolph demonstrated hot rolls and spoke on family recreation. next meeting is May 16.

Eldora

Joey Shores Saturday Baseball Birthday Party

Mrs. Charles Shore entertained on Saturday afternoon for her son Joey celebrating his tenth birthday. Ten boys joined the games, then lunch with decorated birthday cakes was served. Joey received some nice gifts.

Charles Shore Joey

B P W District Meeting Held At Marshalltown

The 3rd district meeting of the Business and Professional Women’s Club was held Sunday April 20 at Hotel Talleorn in Marshalltown. Jeanette Wickey presided with M D Stilley assisting. Thirteen Eldora delegates attended and Eldora won a tie prize for most out of town delegates.

Business and Professional Women's Clnb Talleorn Marshalltown Jeanette Wickey M. D. Stilley Jeannette Wickey Eldora Club Beulah Hossler Helen Blum H. L. Cleveland H. W. Stonebrook L. L. Scott Beulah Eckhoff

Oldsters Sack Lunch Kid Party Draws Members

The Needlecraft club met Friday evening at Mrs. Mayme St George home for a kid party. Members wore bows and ribbons and played games. They brought sack lunches and lunch boxes. The next meeting will be a May Day party on May 2 at Mrs. Ruth Lewis home.

Needlecraft Club Mayme St. George Ruth Lewis

Community club notes and women's society listings

Tuesday April 22 includes Child's Study club led by Mrs Dale Johnson and groups Rebekah Alpha club with Mrs Dick Pulse and Mrs Ralph Dick son at San Souci.Wednesday April 23 features Congregational Women's Fellowship luncheon at one o'clock, Delta Decka Cards with Mrs Ralph Volk, plus W FW W F and auxiliary groups S C S Group 1 led by Mrs Leslie Fettigrew and groups 7 3 4 chaired by Mrs Don Cobb and Mrs Robt Bender and Mrs Kenneth Monday April 28 Hawthorne club led by Mrs H C Marks 20th Century Div Beta Sigma Phi.

Child’s Study Club Dale Johnson San Souci Ralph Dickson Rebekah Alpha Club Dick Pulse Congregational Women's Fellowship Delta Decka Ralph Volk W. FW W. F. W. Auxiliary Leslie Fettigrew Don Cobb Robt. Bender Kenneth Hawthorne Club H. C. Marks Beta Sigma Phi

W Co 7T A Hold All Day Institute

The WGC, T U met on Friday for an all day institute at Mrs Wilbur Daviss home with eleven ladies present. Morning devotions were led by Mrs Mayme Elsham and Mrs George Shafe. Mrs M Z Albers led in the afternoon. The group studied the 1951 yearbook with reports from department directors. Supt Albers showed films and travel and temperance pictures. the meeting closed with a peace benediction. The next meeting will be May 9.

W. GC T. U Wilbur Davis Mayme Elsham George Shafe M. Z. Albers John Williamson

Corbetts Observe 57th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs G T Corbett quietly observed their 57th wedding anniversary on Thursday April 17 at their Eldora home. They wed near Collins on April 17 1895 and moved to Eldora last August living on East 12th Avenue in a house bought from State Center. They spent about 40 years in State Center and have a daughter Mrs Harley Riemenschneider and three Eldora grandchildren. They were remembered with flowers cards and many calls from friends with Charles Wallace of Grundy Center a supper guest.

G. T Corbett Eldora

Marks Families Enjoy Reunions

Mr and Mrs Marvin Catlin hosted a family dinner Wednesday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Harry Marks and Jeff Cedar Falls George Marks Albuquerque NM and Mr and Mrs H S Marks Eldora. On Sunday the same group will dine at H C Marks home.

Marvin Catlin Harry Marks Jeff Cedar Falls George Marks Albuquerque N. M H. S. Marks Eldora H. C. Marks

Young Homemakers Social Meet Held at Miller Home

The Young Homemakers club met Thursday April 17 at Mrs Janice Miller s home with eleven members and four children present for a social gathering. Mrs Miller gave a book review and Mrs Bob Elliott read poetry. the group voted 10 to flood relief funds for Des Moines. A tray lunch was served and the next meeting is scheduled for May 1 at Mrs B Elliott s home.

The Young Homemakers Club Janice Miller

Cemetery Society Meets Thursday

The Cemetery Society met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ona Brown with Mrs. Guy Reid assisting. Twenty eight members and two visitors attended. Mrs. John Davis was appointed vice chairman replacing Mrs. Grace Rutherford who resigned. A social hour followed with refreshments served. The next meeting is scheduled for May 1 with hostesses Mrs. Addie Faris and Mrs. Grace Rutherford.

Cemetery Society Ona Brown Guy Reid John Davis Grace Rutherford Addie Faris

Mrs Dunn Hosts Bible Class Meeting

Mrs V A Dunn hosted the Metyalot style cints with Mrs Jas wtoWn and Paul Davis assisting. Devotions were by president Mrs Elmer Ford. A poem Communion During Storms by Mrs F J Edgar. Spring Gardens by Mrs Wm Eckel and Mr Jones Meets the Master by Peter Marshall read by Mrs Jas Brown. Next meeting a potluck May 21 at Mrs Henry Wehrman’s home.

V. A. Dunn Henry Wehrman

Pauline Powers Honored Friday

On Friday evening Mesdames Joe Dole Edwin Rogers Richard Dole Glen Donner Ted Rolling and Miss Anna Marie Shafer hosted twenty friends in honor of Miss Pauline Powers of Webster City who on Saturday, April 28, will become the bride of Donald Shafer. The evening featured games and visiting with a pink and white umbrella decor. A tray lunch was served and the pink and white scheme carried through the refreshments.

Joe Dole Edwin Rogers Richard Dole Glen Donner Ted ‘Rolling Anna Marie Shafer Pauline Powers Webster City Donald Shafer

VFW Auxiliary Potluck and Installation Planned

The VFW Auxiliary will hold an installation of officers next Wednesday at the IOF hall. A potluck supper for members and families starts at 6 30 PM, followed by a dance. The installation ceremony will be open to the public.

the . W. and Auxiliary IOF

Stephen Soballe Celebrates Fourth Birthday

Mrs W H McDonald entertained six little boys on Friday for her grandson Stephen Soballe who was turning four. The afternoon featured games and gifts with refreshments served.

W. H. McDonald Stephen Soballe Stephen

Eldora social notes and students honored at ISU

Weekend visits spread through Des Moines Clear Lake and Eldora as many locals joined relatives and friends. Robert Broer and Joan Foster made the ISU winter honor roll with high grades while other residents shared travel and family updates across Marshall County and Radcliffe.

Eldora notes and visits from local households

Mrs. Wm. Ethridge recovers from heart attacks with sister Mrs HU L Meeker of Hubbard assisting. Bert Moore and grandson Donald Trickey participated in Owasa senior class play. Lowell Hayes of Denver and Mrs Jennie Hayes visited Eldora en route to Hillsdale. Bert Moore also visited Marshalltown. Kathryn Harris of Des Moines visited C E Jones. North Iowa Conference WSCS met at Waterloo First Methodist with 950 attendees. Dr Lewis B Carpenter and Miss Dorothy Nyland spoke. Eldora attendees included A L Davison and others.

Wm. Ethridge HU. L. Meeker Hubbard Bert Moore Owasa Donald Trickey Lowell Hayes Denver Colo Eldora Hayes North Iowa Women’s Society of Christian Service Waterloo First Methodist Church Lewis B. Carpenter Natonal College For Christian Workers Kansas City Dorothy Nyland Women’s Division of Christian Service A. L. Davison Fred Wehrman Glen Who

Eldora social notes include travels and visits abroad

Mr and Mrs John A Wood return from Tucson and visit with daughter in Des Moines, granddaughter to Eldora for several days. Chas Bowman and Chuckie visit Beloit on business. Kay visits grandmother. Mrs Sarah Kirkhoffer visits Abilene and California with the Ladys. Mr and Mrs Gene Savedge host in Las Cruces for ten days. George Marks comes from Albuquerque for a two week stay with H C Marks. Dallas Row from Waterloo visits. Dick Price family return to Kansas City. M Z Albers and spouse travel to Cedar Falls and Duluth for visits. Marshalltown guests arrive. April luncheon committee meets at public restrooms. Mrs W H Hartley and M Z Albers co-chair. others listed. Mrs Wayne Halstead recovering in Oelwein after foot surgery.

Wayne Mercer Iowa City Don Wilson Harry Hammond California Eldora Frank Hammond Elsinore San Diego Susie Hammond Pearl Wagner Earl and Henry Knoxville Mat Wagner Dick Protheroe Clark Akers Chicago G.M. C Harry Warrington Alvin Adams Garrison Minn Union Warrington W. A.fowles C. Q. Short Guy Brown Ralph Harold Bjornson Waterloo Harry Polley Radcliffe John Eller Hubbard Tena Daleske Iowa Falls Carl Granzow Lorena Polley John Granzow Jane Granzow Marjorie Peshia Miss Granzow Geo. Granzow Noble Stratton Green Mountain Elmer Ford Arlie Ford Cedar Falls George Stemm Dickson's John A. Wood Tucson Ariz Des Moines Frank Comfort Chas Bowman Chuckie Beloit Wis Kay S. W. Bowman Sarah Kirkhoffer Abilene Kansas G. L Kirkhoffer Lady Clarence Mith Raymond Murphy Evard Mossman Andrea Mirs Bob Henning Saurday Las Cruces N. M Dallas Row Dick Price Mr. Price Floyd Price Kansas City M. Z. Albers Eiltey John Shope Duluth Gordon Albers

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