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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1955

Page

6

Birthday Party for Andrew Hauser

Andrew Hauser son of Mr and Mrs Jim Hauser celebrated his sixth birthday on a Friday in August LY. Mrs Hauser hosted 22 children from 1130 to 1300 with Rae Griffel and Sylvia Simons organizing games and assisting. Lunch on the lawn featured a cake with candles and gifts, including his first telegram from New York and a birthday wish from his grandparents Dr and Mrs W H Van Tiger visiting cast.

Andrew Hauser Jim Hauser Mrs. W. H. van Tiger

Wickey to Represent B P W on County Steering Committee

Mrs. Jeanette Wickey was named to serve on the Hardin County Steering Committee for planning the Hardin County conference on education representing the Town Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Inc. The Iowa education conference program follows Governor Hoeghs plans for a second statewide gathering and county level meetings leading to the White House conference on November 1, 1955. These local discussions aim to foster grass roots input on Iowa school problems and may start a continuing county level citizen involvement in education.

Jeanette Wickey Hardin County Town Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc William S.S. Beardsley Iowa State Conference On Education Leo A. Hoegh Iowa White House

Methodist Bible Class Luncheon Meeting Recap

The Methodist Bible class met Wednesday noon for a potluck luncheon in the church dining room. Eleven members were present. Mrs. Ella Ford gave the devotions. Mrs. S. S. Byerly led the program with a Bible quiz. A social hour followed. Next meeting scheduled for September 21.

Methodist Ella Ford S. S. Byerly

Wikert-Wickham Vows Read Saturday

The marriage of Miss Mildred Wikert and Jay Wickham was solemnized at 9 30 Saturday morning August 20 at the Steamboat Rock Presbyterian church with Rev. Richard Harberts officiating. The bride wore a yellow nylon street length dress and white carnation corsage. Maid of honor was Marlene Wikert and best man was Marcie Smith. The couple plan to reside in Marion after a reception August 26 at the Steamboat Rock Legion hall.

Mildred Wikert Frank Wikert Ackley Jay Wickham Earl Wickham Steamboat Rock Steamboat Rock Presbyterian Church Richard Harberts Dennis Holmes Marlene Wikert Marcie Smith Wickham Steamboat Rock High School Johnson Service Company Marion Town Steamboat Reck Legion Hall

Coming Events At A Glance List Of Local Meetings

A sequence of club meetings and social gatherings is scheduled from Tuesday August 23 through Thursday September 1. Rebekah Lodge 144 Tuesday Bridge Club Child Study Club dinner Beulah Club Mrs. V. E. Sellers Marshalltown W PF W Auxiliary Young Homemakers Cemetery Society Mrs Wayne Welch Hubbard Double 4-500 Club Mrs Emma Kewatt N T T Club Mrs Mike Moss man St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid Legion Auxiliary Girl Scout Executive Board Thursday Club Mrs R F Blackmun.

Rebekah Lodge Young Homemakers Club Howard Pence Cemetery Society Wayne Welch Hubbard St. Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid Legion Auxiliary Girl Scout R. F. Blackmun

Eldora Social Roundup From Families and Friends

A flurry of brief social visits and travel notes from Eldora and nearby towns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Alvah Miller, Miss Clara Snovel, and many others visiting relatives in Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota, Colorado, and Illinois. The report records dinners, weekend stays, travel plans, and upcoming moves for several residents and guests.

Alvah Miller Ocean Side Calif Clara Snovel Irvin Cakerice Frank Gohner Mrs. Miller

Community Social Notes from Lawn Hill Area

Mr and Mrs Bernard Trout and others visit Leonard Blair home. Families travel to Waterloo and Whitten. Otis Waldo Guy Clatterbuck and Harry Stebe stay at Missouri. Mrs William Stark visits Omaha family. Hartfort Wisconsin visitors at Alfred Bates home. Trapp Kennedy from Union visit Bates. Ray Teske family and Bill Mathews host at Mathews and Pat Mathews homes. Lyle Barbara Mathews join Walther League to Riverview Park Hubbard group. Linda visits Leonard Blair. Otis Waldo and Susan Ryerson visit Blair home. Sharon weekend notes end with Leonard Blair gathering.

Bernard Trout Leonard Blair Clark Norman Bill Baker Linda Waterloo John Baker Bakers Whitten Otis Waldo Guy Clatterbuck Harry Stebe Missouri Ray Teske Alfred Bates Bill Mathews Pat Mathews Lyle Barbara Mathews Walther League Riverview Park Hubbard Susan Ryerson Craig Diehl Mrs. Leonard Blair

Dawdling and Laziness in Child Development

Parents note dawdling and laziness span from infancy to adulthood as a normal part of emotional growth. Some children are slow to move, needing time to think and plan. Nagging rarely helps. supportive guidance and timely authority aid focus on tasks. Persistent patterns may signal deeper issues requiring professional help and patient nurture.

Helen

Steamboat Rock Legion Aux Install Officers and Picnic

American Legion Auxiliary held its August meeting at the Legion hall for officer installation including Mrs. John Gast as president and other officers. A combined Legion and Auxiliary picnic is planned for August 24 at 6 30 p m with provided food and a centennial film and children’s feature.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall John Gast Abe Jaspers Harry Blosch James Harris Kenneth Kramer Harry Pixler Mike Finger Auxiliary Legion The

Weekend visits from Eldora to Eldora and nearby towns

Mr and Mrs Glen F Hutzel spent Sunday at Floyd in the home of Mrs Hutzels parents Mr and Mrs Ed Mapes. Guests in the Clem Crosser home included Mr and Mrs Albert Rowley and David Fetters who called on Mrs Crosser hospitalized in Eldora Memorial hospital.

Clarence Crookshank Los Angeles Calif Liscomb Crookshank A. M. Crookshank Eldora Lester Farmer Mr. Farmer Newell Hartrum Kerry Cedar Falls Hartrum Orville Perry Jasonville, Ind Alvin Lewis Indianola Hugo Fox Floyd Smith Brazil Ind W. M. Miller Ward Miller Carol Ann St Joseph, Mo W. W. Miller St. Louis Clifford Griffith James G. Bales George Bartels Jack and Mary Frances Janesville Wis David Craig Dana Radcliffe Lake Vermillion Minn Mrs. Garnett Eide Alden Mrs. Eide A. M. Robinson Barbara Eide Glen F. Hutzel Floyd Mrs. Hutzel Ed Mapes Albert Rowley David Fetters Clem Crosser Mrs. Crosser Eldora Memorial Hospital Raymond Lister Lake Keo~mah Oskaloosa George Sherman Garner Hackney Mason City Lora Throssel Gail Gilbert of Thornton

Nurturing a Childs Curiosity Promotes Learning and Bonding

A mother notes a 19 month old’s curiosity as he explores his world and asks questions. The piece argues curiosity drives growth, suggests constructive outlets to channel energy, and emphasizes parent child closeness as key to learning.

Local families visit and host across Des Moines area

Monday and Sunday gatherings include visits to Marshalltown New Hampton Parkersburg Hubbard Manchester and Gifford. Each household hosted relatives friends and guests such as Mr and Mrs Blair Last Broer Mathews Ejilberts Hoffmans Eskridges and Trout with multiple travels and dinners noted.

Kenneth Blair Eldora Lewie Broer Pat Mathews Albert Deaconess Hospital Marshalltown Fred Broer Wilmer Broer New Hampton Lewie Broer, Jr Mike Voy Mike Ejilberts Parkersburg Henry Blomberg of Hubbard Will Broer John Bogue Lloyd McDonald Tommy Paul Hoffman Ed Finne Herman Hoffman Elzie Eskridge Robert Eskridge Manchester Bernard Trout Gifford

Miss Judy Rogers Returns Home From Austin Visit

Miss Judy Rogers came home Saturday after a week in Austin Minnesota staying with Mr and Mrs Richard Setchell and Toni at their home.

Dixie Crosley Chicago Til Audrey Rudolph Judy Rogers Austin Minn Richard Setchell Toni

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