Rebekahs and Odd Fellows Hold Hall Party
Country Club dance night at the 1. O. F hall featured 27 on bridge at two tables and 500 at three. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Tom Foughty, Mrs. Wallace Cordes, Modlin, and Mrs. Lillian Scott. Rover prize to Mrs. O. R. Lamb. Hostess list includes Mrs. Nelle Thackrey and others. Western costume round-up set for Eldora May 7 at Pine Lake Country Club with bonfire and miniatures. Jan’s Vet Orchestra of Waterloo provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah and
Odd Fellows
Tom Foughty
Wallace Cordes
Cheater Modlin
Rover
Lillian Scott
John Davis
Florence Northrup
Guy Reid
Wayne Newby
O. R. Lamb
Nelle Thackrey
Mia
Claude Goodson
Abbie Fagen
Carl Cordes
Harold Frazer
Rebekah Lodge
Beaman
Eldora
Pine Lake Country Club
Mrs Lott Heads Ladies C C in 40th anniversary plans
The Ladies Country Club met at Mrs. Bill Collings home with nineteen members and five guests. Officers for the next year were elected: Mrs. Harold Lott president and Mrs. Maynard Cobb secretary, with Mrs. Charles Haywood as vice president. Plans were made for the 40th anniversary meeting at Quaker Heights on May 0th. Mrs. George Ibach to host next meeting on May 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Country Club
Bill Collings
Dick Teckenburg
Ricky
Whitten
Wendell Newby
Richard
Union
Gussie Walton
Eldora
Harold Lott
Maynard Cobb
Brownie Troop 1 Learns to Whittle at Meeting
In a Wednesday afternoon session in a small room, Brownie Troop 1 members were taught proper whittling techniques by Mrs. Valerian Hilsabeck. Nancy Harmon provided cookies to the 16 girls present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie Troup 1
Whittle
Valerian Hilsabeck
Nancy Harmon
Jeffersons Bible Compiled for Personal Use
Thomas Jefferson created a private Bible by selecting and arranging passages to suit his beliefs. He copied and reorganized biblical texts, editing out portions he found inconsistent with his views. The project reflected his interest in moral instruction and biblical interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
Mrs Brown Hosts Methodist Bible Class at Home
The Bible class of the Methodist church met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Jaé L. Brown with ten members present. Leader Mrs. Ella Ford led with Psalms and the 23rd Psalm was recited by the group. A discussion followed and a potluck luncheon was served prior to the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Jaé. L. Brown
Ella Ford
Public Welfare Club to disband after this club year
Eldora Woman's club Public Welfare department votes to disband at year end. Members approve buying May baskets for nursing homes again this year. Next meeting set for May 19 at Mrs. C. L. Lamb's home with a potluck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Fallerby
Eldora Woman's Club
C. L. Lamb
Mrs Davis Hosts Rebekah Bridge Group Meeting
Mrs John Davis and Mrs Addie Archer led the Rebekah Bridge group Thursday at Mrs Davis home. Prizes went to Mrs Claude Goodson and Mrs Lillian Scott with three tables played. The next meeting is set for May 17 with Mrs Lillian Putnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis
Addie Archer
Rebekah Bridge
Davis
Claude Goodson
Lillian Scott
Lillian Putnam
Bridge Group Dessert Luncheon at Mrs Eldon McVeety Home
A Thursday afternoon dessert luncheon preceded bridge games at the home of Mrs. Eldon McVeety. Guests present included Mrs. John Wood Mrs. Glenn Kurta and Mrs. Lyman Lundy. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Lee Lundy Mrs. Adeline Miller and Mrs. W H Vilmont. Next meeting set for May 5 with Mrs. W H Longe necker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon McVeety
Shesent
John Wood
Glenn Kurta
Lyman Lundy
Lee Lundy
Adeline Miller
W.H. Vilmont
W. H. Longenecker
Mrs Ibach Hosts Rebekah Circle at Home
Mrs Ralph Ibach entertained the Rebekah Circle at her home Thursday afternoon with eleven members present and two guests from Marshalltown Mrs Ralph Rogers and Mrs Eleanor Hart. The ladies spent the afternoon sewing, followed by refreshments and a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Ibach
Rebekah
Ralph Rogers
Eleanor Hart
Marshalltown
Bridge Club and Social Gatherings Highlight Cedar Rapids Page
Mrs. Ned Fagg hosted a bridge club with three tables. prizes to Mrs. Vera Reisinger and Mrs. Robert Dorns bach. A bridge dessert followed. A neighborhood coffee was hosted by Mrs. Howard Schaa. Mrs. Claude Pfander’s baby shower honored by 10 guests with a cradle gift. Mr. George R. Stauffacher and family attended funeral services for Madge Stauffacher in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Fagg
Vera Reisinger
Robert Dornsbach
Dornsbach
Howard Schaa
Claude Pfander
Ffander
George R. Stauffacher
Mr. Stauffacher
Madge Stauffacher
Cedar Falls
Cedar Rapids
Community clubs schedule events April 26 to May 2
List of local organization meetings and activities over the week from April 26 through May 2. Includes bridge groups, socials, auxiliary installations, missionary programs, canasta, canasta, and club potlucks at homes and churches with various hostess names and locations in Eldora area.
Mrs Faust to Head Tipton Two Ladies Club
Mrs Glen Faust was elected chairman of the Tipton Township Ladies club at a Wednesday meeting in the home of Mrs Win Dreier. Merle Faust was elected vice president and Walter Blome re-elected secretary-treasurer. Attendance included 2a members and three children. The group planned a family night June 1 at Bard Park, with Miss Jane Davis in charge. An organization tea is set for September 21 in Mrs Arthur Grantow’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Faust
Tipton Township
Win. Dreier
Merle Faust
Walter Blome
Hubbard Park
Jane Davis
Arthur Grantow
Carroll Greer
Howard A
Theriaadsnip
Will Dreier
Howard Sisan
Dreier
Baptist Class Meets With Mrs Allen at Home
The Service class of the Baptist church met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Ethel Allen's home with 12 members and four guests. Mrs. Edwards led devotionals from Romans 12, and Mrs. Cross spoke on the buried church near Christ's tomb. Refreshments were served by three hosts. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Louis Darzes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Allen
George Edwards
E. A. Cross
Christ
Allen
Calvin Johnson
Harry Pagel
Louis Darzes
Cemetery Society Plans Shrubbery Planting At Eldora
Mrs. Frank Petty was named chairman of a committee to arrange shrubbery planting at Eldora cemetery. The Cemetery Society met at Mrs. Ona Brown’s home with 34 members present. Committee members included Mrs. M. E. Wasson, Mrs. Anna Dornsbach, and Mrs. Ralph Correll. Perennials will be planted in the southeast corner. Miss Blanch Cox assisted as hostess. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Fred Vinton, with Mrs. Petty assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Petty
Eldora Cemetery
Cemetery Society
Ona, Brown
M. E. Wasson
Anna Dornsbach
Ralph Correll
Blanch Cox
Fred Vinton
Mra. Petty
Mrs Wade Perkins Honoree At Shower
Mrs Wade Perkins was guest of honor at a baby shower hosted by Mrs Charles Svendsen with Mrs Gene Farmer assisting. Sixteen guests attended and played games with prizes forfeited to the honoree. A yellow and green theme adorned the bassinette gifts and refreshments were served at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Perkins
Charles Svendsen
Gene Farmer
Perkins
Eldora Briefs and School Election Notice
Jesse Clinton, recently discharged from Oakdale, returned home to Eldora. Local residents and visitors from St. Paul and Malvern, Arkansas, were seen in town. funeral services were held for a Steamboat Rock resident. A rural school election in Gifford township, Hardin County, Iowa, set for May 2 1955 proposes bonds up to 25000 dollars for a new school building with Rex Hackney as polling place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Clinton
Oakdale
Eldora
Wm. H. Edson
John
St. Paul
Minn
W. D. Edson
Louis Sams
Malvern
Ark
Louis Johnson
Victoria
Waco
Texas
E. B. Johnson
Steamboat Rock
Florida
E. J. Foster
Des Moines
Gifford
Union
Hardin
Iowa
Slite
Towa
Rex Hackney
Hardin County
Aaid Rural Independent School District
Blancha Cox
Board of Directors
H-L
St Mary's Mothers Daughters Banquet Held at Church
A Mother-Daughter banquet at St Marys Catholic Church Sunday drew 110 attendees. Rev Fr Norton of Hampton spoke, with Mrs Lewis Lawler as toastmistress introducing Karen Saylor for a tribute to mothers and Mrs Harry DeBagario honoring daughters. Piano solos by Ann Dornsbach and Leatrice etc. Mrs 0 W Smith of Joy also attended. the event preceded a return home for visitors from out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Fr. Norton
Hampton
Lewis Lawler
Karen Saylor
Harry DeBagario
Ann Dornsbach
Leatriceo
Distaff Side on Spring Vegetables and Asparagus Tips
County home economist Jane Davis explains spring vegetables entering markets with emphasis on leafy greens vitamin value and proper storage. Asparagus season stretches February through July with peak in May to June. select fresh spears with tender bases, compact tips, and cook quickly to preserve nutrients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Davis
U. S. Department of Agriculture
California
Spring vegetable history reference in culinary text
A fragment describes cooking stems until almost tender then adding tips for a spring vegetable related to garlic and onions. It notes ancient uses tied to Greeks and Romans and mentions raw serving in oil and vinegar in 16th century England where it was called sperage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
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I. Or
O. F.-Rebekaha
Hall
Jan
Vet Orchestra of
Water‘loo
Joe Kramer
George Janssen
G. R. Stauffacher
J. J. Shurts
Brownie
Troy Studios
Mrs. Brown
DAY Inter Studios
Wilmont Furniture
Mrs. Ibach
Bridge Club
Flander
N.T. T. Club
Bolte Hall
J. Andrle
San Souci Club
Mra
Ralph, Dickson
Alpha Club
James Metts
Lin
I Ti Mothers Club
T. B. Monelth
Jack’ Gorman
Rebeksh Lodge
T. H. Schaa
W. C. Vigara
Guy Clingerman
Lyle ‘Hubbard
Longenecker
Agnus Dei Stud Club
Harold Shortley
Harold; Williams
Friendly
Barnice Brown
Beulah Club
Glen Walton
Lyle Hubbard
Church of Christ
Mother Cabrini
St. Mary’s
Clayton Hall
Merlin Reid
Howard Schan
Wesleyan Service Guild
Blanch
Ethel Cox
Mrs. Faust
Tipton
Eastern Star
June Shaver
New Providence
Homer Ruhnke
Otis Whitehead
Rosa Reece
Earl Marsh
Harl Clemons
Shelby Clemons
Kenneth Reisinger
Baptist
Srhall
Ladies
Oxfords
Hoelscher Shoe Repair
Fldora Herald- Ledger
W. Smith
Joy
Orville Lamb
Erea
Spencer Tracy
Thur
Stanain
Golor
Rose Marie
Ann
Howard Keel
Mighty
Mon
Tuel
Grace Kelly
NAVY
Marilyn Monroe
Betty Grable
Billy Graham
Bob Mathias
Aaa Printing Se
Iseen
Herald - Index
RCA
Admiral
Motorola
Sylvania
G. E
Philco
Westinghouse, Crosley
D&r Radio & TV
Rhone
Eldora, Towa
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