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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1957

Page

2

McNertney Cahill vow read Monday at St Marys

Margaret McNertney daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence J McNertney and David Cahill Iowa City son of Mrs William Cahill and the late Mr Cahill were married at 10 am Monday at St Marys Catholic church Rev George Mahobey read the double ring service. Attendants included Patricia Cahill and John Cahill, maid of honor and best man. Reception for 200 at Hardin county youth building. The couple will live in Town City after a southern states wedding trip.

Margaret Mary McNertney Lawrence J. McNertney David Cahill Iowa City William Cahill Cahill St. Mary's Catholic Church George Mahobey Patricia McNertney John Cahill Pat Cahill Richard Anderson Dale Davis Jerry Mattet Leon Doughty Larry McNerney Judy Goodman Whitten Dean Steckley Wiliam Krause Harry Harrison Janet Lawler J. F. Steckier Hardin County Shirley Crippen Mary Bartine St. Anthony Carmen Knuth Towa City Marlin Kirkdorffer Shirley Bishop Tipton Russell Slade John Goodman Mary Kay Reiss Waterloo Shirley Harras Keota Sally Shade Jo Lynch Dorothy Kos Washington, Town Pat Brown Mary Butler Veterans’ Hospital Mercy Hospital Sanitary Dairy St. Ambrose College Davenport Town City

Easter Weekend Guests Visit Eldora Families

Mr and Mrs Harold Moore of Whitten visited in Eldora in the Charlie Moore home. Numerous relatives and friends from Winterset Des Moines Cedar Rapids Santa Ana Hollywood Alden and Waverly joined Easter gatherings in Eldora including the Heslops Putnams Barris and Parduns with many children and nursing students.

Harold Moore of Whitten Charlie Moore Eldora John Miller Winterset Don Bekemeier Nathan Kathy Iowa City Bekemeier James G. Heslop Mr. Bekemeier John Bekemeiers Jim Heslop David and Mark Odeholt James G. Hestop Heslop Lee Heslop Alden Kathryn Barris Des Moines Barbara Putnam St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids Elstora Winifred Putnam Luella Irwin Santa Ana Calif W. ©. Fitzgerald Hollywood Irwin Fitzgerald Alice Cowell W. R. Protheroe Donald Holmes Mrs Harry Holmes Arlia Willams William Vigars J. H. Pardun Peggy Jack Waverly Ralph Pardun Iowa Falls Leone Boelman W. C. Vigars Williams

College Students Spend Easter Here

College students spend Easter break at home from universities including Sandra Bailey Bette Bateson Bob Bateson Gary Lettow Gary Mitchell Art Berg Glen Gaede Eugene Martin Jim Shaw Bill Krause Kenneth Brock Donna Rooks Norma Jeske Kempton Huehn Stanley Valde Dick Valde Donn Modlin Gary Soli Mary Lou Holmes Dixie Crosley Meredith Monteith Mary Butler Darrell Scott returned home Thursday for the Easter vacation from Iowa State Iowa Drake St Olaf Marquette and University.

Sandra Bailey Bette Bateson Bob Bateson Gary Lettow Gary Mitchell Art Berg Glen Gaede Eugene Martin Jim Shaw Bill Krause State University of Iowa Iowa City Kenneth Brock Donna Rooks Norma Jeske Kempton Huehn Stanley Valde Dick Valde Iowa State College Ames Donn Modlin Drake University Des Moines Gary Soli

Chinese New Year Eve Dance At Pine Lake Club

Pine Lake Country Club hosts a Chinese New Years Eve celebration on Saturday April 2 with Oscar Hall and his Catone Cats providing music from 9 PM to 1 AM. A midnight Chinese buffet is offered at seven yen per couple.

Pine Lake Country Club Oscar Hall Blanche & Ethel Harry DeBaggio Bud Lewis Glenn Kurtz L. le Friendly Louise Schultz Della Rosine Baptist Church Harry Page Pine Lake Masonic Blue Lodge Craftmans School Congregational Junior Work Circle

Cemetery Society With Miss Hardy

Miss Leola Hardy presided aided by Mrs Ona Brown at the Eldora Cemetery Society meeting attended by 14 members. Committee reports were shared during the business session and hostesses served refreshments at social time. Visitors from Canada included Bill Williston and family of Chatham Ontario visiting relatives in Humboldt and Marshalltown.

Leola Hardy Ona Brown Eldora Cemetery Society Prt Canada Bill Williston Bob Jim John Chatham Ontario

Rip N Stitch Club Helps With Cleaning

Members of the Rip and Stitch Club met at Betty Polley’s home to assist with housecleaning. A noon potluck dinner followed, and roll call prompted descriptions of Raster outfits. Mary Schelling will host on May 16.

Betty Polley Rip and Sticch Club Mary Schelling

Ingrid Bergman and Yul Brynner Star In Anasti a CinemaScope Feature

Academy Award winners Ingrid Bergman and Yul Brynner headline the color CinemaScope drama Anasta sia at the New Grand Theatre. The film plays Sunday through Wednesday, April 28 to May 1, offering top acting and lavish production in a leading big screen showcase.

Ingrid Bergman Yul Brynner King New Grand Theatre

Appointment of Administratrix in Hardin County

Notice is given that Olive F F Lepley was appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of BP play deceased in Hardin County. Creditors must present claims duly authenticated to the Administratrix or to Lundy Butler Lundy Attorneys. Filed April 17 1957 in the District Court with Clerk Fred L Millor and Deputy Sharon Vaughn.

District Court Olive F&f

Mrs Scott Hosts Bridge Club Afternoon Tea Style

Mrs L L Scott entertained her bridge club Thursday afternoon as a dessert bridge. Guest Mrs Les Fickinger. Prizes awarded to Mrs Idna Way and Mrs Flickinger. Mrs H L Cleveland to host May 2 meeting.

L. L. Scott Bridge Club Les Fickinger Mra Idna Way Flickinger HL. Cleveland

Missionary See With Mrs DeCook Hostess for WCMS Meeting

Mrs Peter DeCook hosted the Women’s Christian Missionary Society of the Christian church on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Nora Mitchell led a lesson on The Tight We Walk In from Psalm 48 chapters 3 and 4 and discussions followed. Easter colors and refreshments were featured and Mrs Mary Ziesman is scheduled to host May 17 with Mrs Charles Mitchell as reader.

Peter DeCook Women’s Christian Missionary Society, Christian Church (Disciples Nora Mitchell Mary Ziesman Charles Mitchell

Country Club Ladies Met Wed for April Gathering

Thirteen members of the Ladies Country Club met April 17 at the home of Mrs. Bruce Barnes. Nine children and two guests attended. Officers were continued with Mrs. Herbert Roll as president and Mrs. Robert Gray as secretary treasurer. New vice president is Mrs. Wilbur Barnard. Committees were named for calendar and flower duties. Mrs. Barnes gave a reading during social hour and Easter refreshments were served. May 1 will be hosted by Mrs. Chester Modlin.

Ladies Country Club Bruce Barnes Virgil Miller Ora Morlan Herbert Roll Robert Gray Wilbur Barnard Maynard Lobb Ray Roling Gerald Modlin Chester Modlin Harry Haywood

Walters Host Housewarming For Ackley Relatives And Friends

Mr and Mrs Marvin Walters entertained about 40 relatives and friends at their new Ackley home on Wednesday. Guests played 500 and prizes went to Mrs Clyde Sheldon Mr and Mrs John Hellmich and Roger Peters A travel prize was awarded to E V Reece A buffet lunch was served during the social hour by the hosts.

Marvin Walters Ackley Clyde Sheldon John Hellmich Roger Peters E. V. Reece

Coffee Honors Mrs. Schnirring at afternoon gathering

Mrs. Ed Fiedler assisted by Mrs. Jim Riggins hosted an afternoon coffee Thursday at 2 p.m. to honor Mrs. W. D. Schnirring wife of the newly appointed Chamber of Commerce secretary. Attendees included Mrs. Richard Koch, Mrs. Charles Mohler, Mrs. Lee Jolley, Mrs. Clarence Sallee, Mrs. Howard Schaa, Mrs. Robert Eckelbarger, Mrs. Armand Ruppel, Mrs. Stanley Bell, Mrs. Harold Little and Mrs. Jerry Donner.

Ed Fiedler Jim Riggins W. D. Schnirring Chamber of Commerce Richard Koch Charles Mohler Lee Jolley Clarence Sallee Howard Schaa Robert Eckelbarger Armand Ruppel Stanley Bell Harold Little Jerry Donner

Mrs W L Rigel Hosts Double 4-500 Club

Mrs W L Rigel entertained the Double 4-500 Club Friday night with guests Mrs Arlie Williams and Mr Rigel. A business meeting preceded euchre and prizes awarded: high Mrs Williams, low Mrs Minnie Granzow, rover Mrs Emma Kewastt, draw Mrs Robert Burns. Easter motif lunch served. Next meeting May 3 with Mrs Granzow.

W. L. Rigel Arlie Williams Rigel High Williams Low Minnie Granzow Emma Kewastt Robert Burns Granzow

Assembly Youth Honor C. A. Day Rally Speaker

The Assembly of God youth marked Christ's Ambassadors Day on April 14 with Robert Markland of North Central Bible Institute as speaker. Across America simultaneous youth rallies highlighted 85,000 denomination youths and a special offering supported the national youth office.

Assembly of God Robert Markland North Central Bible Institute of Minneapolis Minn Assemblies America National Youth Office

Marines Announce Deferred Service Plan for Seniors

The Marine Corps unveiled a new deferred service enlistment option allowing high school seniors to join now and begin active duty after graduation. Capt. 5 H Olson, the state recruiting officer, said delays up to four months may be granted for a limited number of seniors, with no one starting active duty before graduation.

Marine Corps Marine 5. H. Olson Washington Olson

Sno-Creme Drive-In Opens Season at Eldora

The Sno-Creme drive-in in Eldora opened last week for the summer season, offering ice cream treats and curbside service for local residents.

Eldora

Community Event Schedule and Funeral Gatherings Noted

A list of upcoming meetings and social events for April Tuesday through Saturday, including bridge clubs, study groups, and tea room dinners. The text also lists attendees from various towns for the funeral of Mrs. Margaret Nelson and family members traveling from Marshalltown Hampton Des Moines Waterloo Chicago Evanston St Ansgar Grundy Center Whitten.

Margaret Nelson Annie Weaver Vera Ennen Marion Dougan Roy Young Marshalltown D. C. Roll D. O. Roll Mitchell M. E. Day Ralph Day Fred Hauser Ormia Kay Hampton Vern Cowell Eldora Harold D. Nelson Evanston Ill Florence Speers Chicago Miss Pearl Nelson

Methodist Class With Mrs Wehrman Receives Easter Lesson

The Methodist Bible class met at Mrs H J Wehrman’s home for April potluck with ten members and guest Mrs Ethel Satchell. Devotions and lesson on Easter and Eternal Life were led by Mrs Nora Emmert, ending with Psalm 23. Quiz games directed by Miss Alice Stebe followed, with Mrs Elizabeth Byerly to host May 15.

Methodist Bible H. J. Wehrman Ethel Satchell Town Falls Nora Emmert Alice Stebe Elizabeth Byerly

Pvt Leroy E Eggleston in Lion Noir field exercise

Pvt Leroy E Eggleston son of Mr and Mrs Dean Eggleston of Eldora participated with the 10th Infantry Division in Lion Noir a two week field training exercise in Western Germany He is a switchboard operator in Regimental Headquarters of the division 87th Regiment He entered the Army in May and arrived in Europe in December He is a 1956 graduate of Eldora Community High School.

Leroy E. Eggleston Dean Eggleston Eldora 10Th Infantry Germany Eggleston Europe Fldora Community High School

County Chairman Endorses Local Cancer Fund Drive

Dr. EB Steenrod of Iowa Walls, service chairman of the Hardin County Cancer Society, endorses the 1957 American Cancer Society fund drive. He urges early detection via periodic physical exams and doctor consults, while stressing lay responsibility and education on cancer’s early symptoms through the campaign. The effort supports research at Iowa State University and Drake University.

EB. J. Steenrod Iowa Walls Hardin County Cancer Society American Cancer Society Steenrod State University of Iowa Iowa State College Drake University

Recommends Contouring For All Row Crops Now

County extension director Dick emphasizes contour farming for all row crops on slopes over two percent. With uncertain weather this season and limited subsoil moisture, contouring preserves moisture and reduces erosion. Corn yields can rise 6 to 12 bushels per acre, averaging 9, boosting income by about $11.30 per acre at current prices.

ASC Announces New Corn Reseal Program For 1954 and 1955

Dewey E. Eller, Hardin county ASC chairman, reports a reseal plan for price supported corn years 1954 and 1955. Eligible loans include farm-stored 1956 corn under compliance or non-compliance and 1955 corn on farms. Reseal loans extend custody to 1967 with storage payments of 16 cents per bushel at key dates and additional payments for extended periods. Details and eligibility mirror original loan terms. information available at the Iowa Falls county ASC office.

United States Department of Agriculture Dewey E. Eller Hardin County ASC Iowa Falls

New Car Registrations From County Court House Items

New car registrations were filed at Eldora's county court house by Wesley Emmett and others listing makes such as Chevrolet Ford Oldsmobile Plymouth Buick and Mercury. Trucks were registered at the county treasurer's office by Eerl Lawin and Martyn Drury and by Schoeneman Implement Co with brands including Ford and International.

Eldora Wesley Emmett Hudson Jane W. Dickinson Gifford Chevrolet Lloyd L Rosaline Bates Union Ford Jacklin and Johnson Implement Co Town Fails Plymouth Henry Charles Marks, Jr Bessie Bi Marks Oldsmobile Harold Johnson D. L. Peterson Iowa Falls Mary Owens Alden Harold E. Badgers Ackley James H Hetty K. Lyman Pontiac Edward Hollingworth Beryl Mary Sheldon Louis F Mildred A Sailer Buick Shirley McCarthy Elmer L. Ackermann Iowan Falls Arthur Emma Dubberke Hubbard Francis J Irene D Bel Eerl Lawin Martyn Drury Concrete Products To Schoeneman Implement Co Ackwy, International

New Meat Production Contest Set for Iowa State Fair

Des Moines officials announced a new contest for the 1957 Iowa State Fair. Steers will be judged on the hoof and by carcasses, with $1,360 in cash prizes. Open to Iowa farmers with a two animal limit, it includes viewing of champion cattle on hoof and later in a packing plant, with exhibitions Aug 25. Judging favors heavily fleshed carcasses with high quality cuts and low fat. Entry and stall fees are waived.

Iowa Des Moines Fair L. B. Cunningham iThen

Throssel Speaker at Rotary Meeting Details Club News

Lew Throssel of Eldora Milling and Manufacturing Co spoke on the infant seat at the Rotary gathering last Tuesday and a new member shared his life story.

Throssel Lew Throssel Eldora, Mil) and Manufacturing Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

McNertney St. Marys Pearl Wagner Earl Wagner Orville Peterson Pamela David Aurora Cemetery Society Miss Hardy RIP 'N Stitch Club Legals Troy Studios Ty Orm Mrs. Scott Missionary See DeCook Country Club Mrs. Schnirring C. A Bridge Group Harold Preps W. K. Bramwell Apaceteah Lodge W. H. Longenecker Blanche and Ethel J. A. Bekemeier Lester SC Helen Gethman 8. C Howell Boyd ITI James EB Tull Carroll Hobson Agnus Dei Study Club Michael Leis Nelson Methodist McDonald Building Service Mratford U Dysart Free Methodist Relnbeck DR. E. J, Steenrod Cara Iowa State Fair Hoelscher Wger Nev crRanp Tonite & Wed Rivers Edge Naturama Ben Cooper Jim Davis Apache Wells SUN Bergman Brynner Wa Luxe i Cinmwascoré John Wayne Edoluar James L. Brown Eidora
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