Beulah Club Holds Christmas Dinner and Elections
Beulah Club met with Mrs. Claassen for a 6:30 Turkey dinner at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room. Thirteen members attended including new member Mrs Beulah Murdock. Officers were elected: Claassen president Wheeler vice president Gray secretary Hossler photographer. A Christmas program games gift exchange tree decorations and a midnight lunch followed. Next meeting Feb 19 at Mrs Beulah Walton's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Claassen
Beulah Club
Blanche
Ethel
Claassen
Beulah Wheeler
Beulah Gray
Beulah Hossler
Beulah Murdock
Beulah Walton
Baptist Circle Meets for Luncheon and Reports
The Women’s United Circle of the Baptist Church held a 12:30 luncheon in the church basement on Wednesday. Hostesses included Mrs. Tr. Robert, Mrs. Clyde Sheldon, Mrs. August Ochlert, and Mrs. Wmn. Griffitt. The president, Mrs. Mile Mutler, led a brief business meeting. The White Cross committee said six boxes were sent to bays in service, and the community missions committee outlined calls and planned Christmas boxes and dinners for the shut ins. Devotions were led by Mrs. George Kelwards, and Mrs. George O’Bryan presented a piece titled When Jesus Walked. Rev. H.C. Short showed pictures of Palestine OsloP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's United Circle of the Baptist Church
Tr. Robert
Clyde Sheldon
Agugust Ochlert
Wmn. Griffitt
Mile Mutler Profitings
White Cross Committee
Community Missions Committee
George Kelwards
George O'Bryan
Jesus
H.C. Short
Palestine
Christmas party calendar and club gatherings listed
A dense list of holiday events and Christmas parties across various groups. Entries name Mrs. Robt Jackson Mrs. Mar vin Catlin Rebekah Bridge club Mrs. Lilian Scott and many others with potlucks luncheons and family gatherings scheduled from Tuesday to Monday including Methodist Bible Class Cemetery Society and Legion auxiliaries at locations like Fortnightly clubs and Eldora Ideal Laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home I
Robt, Jackson
American Home IL
Marvin Catlin
Rebekah Bridge Club
Lilian Scott
W. K. Bramwell
Don Wilson
Rural Teachers Club
Court Room
Fard
Mildred DeWalt
Lowa Balls
Highway 64
Cemetery Society
Irv’ Cukerice
Agnus del Study Club
Harry Lawless
Bridge Club
E. B. Crosley
Young Homemakers Club
Howard Pence
Legion Auxiliary
Alpha Club
John Moora
Bearcats
James Bales
Legion and Auxiliary
Norrison Store
Blanche
Ethel
Hardin County Medical Ass'n
Eldora Ideal Laundry
Mrs Darzes Hostess To W C T U Friday
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met Friday afternoon at Mrs Louis Darzes home. Devo tions led by Miss Martha Whiting followed by a lesson read by Mrs M B Albers. Readings on Bible reading and teaching closed with a Christmas poem. Refreshments were served. Next meeting Jan 8 with Mrs Albers and Miss Whiting hostesses. The Circle Eight Square Dance Club held a Thursday dance with ninety attendees. Next meeting in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Louis Darzes
R. E Gray
Blue Star Mothers Elect New Officers
The Blue Star Mothers met in Mrs. Carl Cordes’s home for a Christmas potluck. Fourteen members attended as officers were elected: Foster president, Davison 1st vice president, Kendall vice president, Schan secretary, Cordes treasurer, Emmett chaplain, Randall conductress, Schmitt assistant conductress, Davis and Johnson guards, Barr historian, Richardson and Huntley hospital committee, WehrmanInstructor. They sent bed slippers and bandages to Knoxville hospital and two boxes of stamps and cards to a Veterans hospital in Los Angeles. A gift exchange followed under a decorated Christmas tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Star
Carl Cordes
Paul Davison
W. R. Foster
Ua Kndolph
Te Hospital
Knoxville
Veterans Hospital
Los Angeles
Calif
Nora Emmert
Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society Christmas Meeting
The Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Edgar Van Patter’s home with co hosts Mrs. Daggs, Mrs. Fortney and Mrs. Campbell. Twenty members and four guests attended. The group planned a shower for the Jeske family, will deliver Christmas baskets to two families, and donated to the Marshalltown Tree of Lights. The next meeting on January 14 will be hosted by Mrs. Ralph Ibach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Chapel Cemetery
Marshalltown
Tree of Lights
Ralph Ibach
Congregational Women's Fellowship Holds December Meeting
Cong's Women met for their regular December gathering with thirty members in attendance. Mrs. W. M. Miller led the program, featuring the beginners class in Christmas carols and a Sunday School work recap by children. Steven Halstead sang a solo. Hosts were Mrs. J. R. Bahne, Mrs. Robert Hall, and Mrs. Heiko Clapp. Next meeting set for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Women's Fellowship
W. M. Miller
Steven Halstead
J. R. Bahne
Robert Hall
Heiko Clapp
Band Boosters Plan New Minstrel Show
The Band Boosters met for the regular December meeting on Wednesday evening. Shirley Axtell played a saxophone solo with Martha Short accompanying. President Mrs. Lyle Hubbard named committees for the Minstrel show scheduled for March 8. The Engle, Ziesman, and Lamer couples chaired the committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clu
Shirley Axtell
Martha Short
Lyle Hubbard
Edwin Engle
Harold Ziesman
James, Lamer
B-8 Bridge Club Holds Christmas Party
Mrs Bud Svendsen entertained the B-8 Bridge club at a Christmas gathering. Mrs LeRoy Goutley attended as a guest. Prizes went to Mrs Ralph Volk and Mrs Ed Lackey. Members received favors, gifts were exchanged from a decorated tree, and Christmas decor and refreshments marked the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Svendsen
LeRoy Goutley
Ralph Volk
Ed Lackey
Harold Williams
New Grand to Show 1953 Football Highlights
The 1953 Football Highlights featurette, detailing top players and twenty games, will run at New Grand Theatre on Wednesday through Friday December 18 to 20. Also showing is Miss Robin Crusoe color film. Mrs C W Cote hosted a dessert bridge with prizes to Mrs Wiesner and Mrs Fagg. future hostess Mrs C F Way. Junior Legion Auxiliary members decorated Christmas trees for Clarinda hospital and rehearse a skit for the December 17 party with the next meeting planned for January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Grand
T Cams
New Grand Theatre
Robin Crusoe
C. W. Cote
C. G Gould
E. J. Wiesner
Ned Fagg
Wiesner
Fagg
C. F. Way
Legion and Auxiliary
Mrs Reiber Hosts Public Welfare Dinner Event
The Public Welfare Department held a 6:30 potluck Friday at Mrs. W. E. Reiber’s home with co host Mrs. A J Cordes. The Christmas centerpiece and holiday decorations set a festive tone. Volunteers distributed the Christmas gift exchange as attendees shared seasonable cheer. The next meeting is scheduled for January 14 at Mrs. Kenneth Harrington’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Welfare Department
W. E. Reiber
A. J. Cordes
Jon
Kenneth Harrington
Mrs Kurtz Hosts Breakfast Club Morning
Mrs Kurtz entertained the Breakfast Club Thursday at 9 with a morning of needlework following the breakfast. Mrs W M Miller assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Kurtz
W. M. Miller
Christmas Party At Tea Room Thursday
The Needlecraft club held its annual Christmas dinner at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room at 6:30 Thursday evening. The Christmas theme showed in table decorations. After dinner Mrs Robi Sifrit as Santa Claus distributed the exchange of gifts. The group spent the evening visiting with Mrs H F Zlesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needlecraft Club
Blanche and
Ethel
Robi. Sifrit
Santa Claus
H. F. Zlesman
Girl Scouts Plan Caroling and Christmas Party
The Girl Scout Executive board met Thursday afternoon in the scout room. Scouts will carol the evening of December 18 and then attend a Christmas party in the scout room. Mrs Kirby Webster of Marshalltown will speak at the annual meeting in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout
Mike Mossman
R. E. Gray
Kirby Webster
Marshalltown
Attend Chapel Service by American Legion Auxiliary
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary attended chapel services at the Boys' Training School on Sunday morning. A portion of the program was recorded for transcription over KNWS Waterloo Wednesday at 3:30 PM. Attendees included Mrs. Raleigh King dr. and several others from Eldora Hampton and surrounding areas. The Recreation program noted as a project of the Third and Fourth Districts received appreciation from Mr. Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
KNWS
Waterloo
Raleigh King
R. M. Hunt
Henrik Fallerby
Hattie Schmitt
C. Alan Patter
Glen Whorral
Glen Archer
T. H. Schaa
Eldora
Helen Blum
Hampton
Miles
Union Girls Capped at State University of Iowa Ceremony
Meridean Speas and Alice Hadley of Union received caps at a capping ceremony. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Speas, Mrs. Erroll Johnson and Lyon, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hadley, and the Chelsea Beaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridean
Speas
Alice Hadley
Union
Mursee
State University of Iowa
Kenneth Speas
Erroll Johnson
Lyon
Bruce Hadley
Chelsea
St Marys Altar Society hosts guest speakers and charity drive
The St Marys Altar and Rosary Society met at 7 30 pm to plan pajama gifts and toy donations for St Marys Home in Dubuque for Christmas. Mrs Fred Wehrman and Mrs R I Bateson presented a travel talk with Europe photos. Refreshments were served by a long list of members. Next meeting date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
Val Hilsabeck
Warold Shortley
Ray Roling
Dan Callahan
Verle Lawler
John Shurls
Clara Doyle
Don Priske
Evelyn Paul
Berwin
Saylor
Hel Jain
Mrs Long Speaks At Recognition Banquet In Waterloo
Mrs Long of Union spoke at a Waterloo recognition banquet for Hon Arch W McFarlane marking 40 years in service. She praised his work for Iowa women and his agriculture record while four hundred fifty guests attended. The event was broadcast and televised with officials and lawmakers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNION
Arch W. McFarlane
Pioneer Lawmakers of Iowa
Waterloo
F. Long
Iowa
McFarlane
General Assembly
Pioneer Lawmakers Association
Friends of the Honoree
Providence Township Farm Bureau Oyster Supper Meeting
Providence Township Farm Bureau votes to gather in the gymnasium on Wednesday evening, December 16, for the annual oyster supper with serving starting at 5 30. New Providence women will serve pie and coffee. The Christmas program features school children up to the sixth grade, with chairmen for the evening listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence ‘Township Farm Bureau
New Providence
Sunday school Christmas program at Honey Creek
The Sunday School at Honey Creek will present a Christmas program on Thursday December 17 at 8 o'clock as Church Night entertainment with a social hour afterward serving cookies coffee and cocoa. Mrs Lloyd Dooley has returned home from Eldora Memorial hospital after treatment for sciatica. Mr and Mrs Harold Minear welcomed a son Mark Eugene born December 13 at Eldora hospital. Mrs Arthur Bogue remains confined after a slight stroke. Mrs Richard Bogue and Linda Joy visit from Pickstown until Christmas. T P Lawler suffers stroke and daughters Maxine Mann and Hula Breckenridge arrive from Des Moines. Mrs Moon reelected president of New Providence Cemetery Association. other officers reappointed. trustees Roy Wood Maurice Cook hold over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Whitehead
Honey Creek
Lloyd Dooley
Eldora Memorial Hospital
Arthur Bogue
Richard Bogue
Linda Joy
Pick
S. Oak
E. J. Heathershaw
Charles Prochaska
Harl Clemons
Viola Morris
Esther Youngquist
Roy Wood
Maurice Cook
L. B. Waldo
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Oakdale
Serkshire
Aact
Towalor
America
Parker Davis
Congregational Family
Square Dance Club
Circle Eight Square Dance Club
Herald - Index
Chapel Society
Mrs
Cong
Band Boosters Club
Svendsen
Mrs. Cote
Junior Legion Aux
Junior Legion Auxiliary
Clarinda
Troy StuDios
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Leothold
Mrs. Reiber
Mrs. Kurtz
Girl Scouts
Eldora Harald-Ledger
St. Mary’s Society
Mrs. Long
Providence
Mrs. Ross G, Reece
F. B
Jersey
Plains
Whodorn Diskion Shop
Mali
Midwest
Eas
Amanda
George
Rosaliny Blake
Nader
Hayes
Harold Nebenzal
Elmer Bernstein
Robinson Crusoe
Pratrte
SKY Commando
RAF
Peggy
Seattle
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