Golden Wedding for A L Hixsons in Eldora
Mr and Mrs A L Hixson of Eldora will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday December 27 with open house from two to five in the afternoon and seven to nine in the evening at their home. They have lived in Eldora 20 years since being married at Newton with Mrs Hixson the former Martha Kirkwood. They have a son Clyde, also of Eldora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Hixson
Eldora
Hixson
Newton
Martha Kirkwood
Clyde
Weekend Visits Highlight Iowa Names in Notes
Chuck Schafer of Des Moines spent the weekend in the parent al Charles Schafer home. David Fauerby of Gladbrook spent three days last week with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Henrik Fauerby. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Carter of Radcliffe were Monday guests of Mrs. Sybil Hoyt. Paul Langehough, Peggy Schlampp and Fredrick Leonard arrived home Friday evening from the state University of Iowa for the holidays. Patty Jackson came home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Schafer
Des Moines
Charles Schafer
David Fauerby
Gladbrook
Henrik Fauerby
Raymond Carter
Radcliffe
Sybil Hoyt
Paul Langehough
Peggy Schlampp
Fredrick Leonard
State University of Iowa
Patty Jackson
Hospital Employees Have Turkey Dinner
Eldora Hospital women employees held their annual Christmas party on Thursday evening. A 6:30 turkey dinner was served in the hospital dining room, with EK, J. Andrie donating the turkey. The group then moved to Sue Lepley’s home for dessert and a gift exchange. All 25 received gifts from the hospital board and Doctors Nyquist and Shurts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Hospital
J. Andrie
Sue Lepley
Nyquist and Shurts
Mrs Wickey Hosts Public Welfare Christmas Party
The Public Welfare department met Friday evening with Mrs Jeannette Wickey and 11 members plus two guests. After the business meeting a Christmas party was held with Bingo and a gift exchange. Mrs Sherrill Smith assisted Mrs Wickey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Welfare Department
Jeannette Wickey
Sherrill Smith
Wickey
Cemetery Society Hostess Leads Cooperative Dinner
Mrs. Mayme St. George welcomed 23 members to the Cemetery Society meeting held Thursday afternoon at a cooperative dinner. A social gift exchange followed the meal as part of the afternoon program.
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Mayme St. George
Cemetery Society
Girl Scouts Busy on Christmas Projects
Eldora Girl Scout troops led by Mrs Gladys Steckler Miss Ruth Willig and others prepare Christmas crafts and carols. Troop one plans food baskets and a caroling party while Troop three baked cookies with mothers present. Troop six does stencil painting for gifts and Troop seven gains new leaders Ruth Baker and Margaret Officer.
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Eldora
Gladys Steckler
Wathena Akers
Troop Six
Ruth Willig
Ruth Baker
Margaret Officer
Troop Seven
Julius Wilts
Troop Five
M C A Highlights Roller Skating Party
Robert Meader announces a successful roller skating party at the Eldora Youth Christmas event held between Iowa Falls and Hampton. The YMCA with Max Montz and Jerry Hodgson led the effort, in cooperation with Band Boosters, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. The Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y boards plan a Christmas caroling party, hospital tray favors, a hay ride, and visits to shut-ins before a Ramona Ware home gathering. Overides include overseas relief clothing, a CARE package to Rotterdam, and safety leaflets distributed around town. Max Clowers and Rev. R B Imes share wartime YMCA connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Meader
All Eldora
Iowa Falls
Hampton
Max Montz
Jerry Hodgson
Mr. Meader
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Hi-Y
Tri-Hi Y
Congregational Church
Ramona Ware
Christmas Program At First Baptist Church
The Sunday school of the First Baptist church will present its annual Christmas program on Wednesday at 8 o'clock in the church auditorium. It features Christ mine songs, recitations such as A Cheery Welcome, Welcome to the Crowd, A Shy Little Boy, A Tiny Miss, and What Can Little Children Do. Classes include Cradle and Sunbeams, Beginners, Youth for Christ, Good Cheer, and Intermediate. The program ends with a playlet The Christmas Star's Story and a Bible scripture reading and prayer by the Pastor.
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First Baptist Church
Christ Mine Songs
Steve Priske
Rex Heard
Norman Cook
Donna Jones
Plenke
Dean Bright
Clasa
Hin Jeweln
Margaret Walbaum
Youth For Christ
Ronnie O'Bryan
Gall Passwalk
iPhine Tro
Barbara
Ronnie
Roger O' Bryan
Gladys
Bethel Dilaveu
Jane
Barbara O'Bryan
Priscilla
Trene Smith
Carolyn
Juantte Hanson
Norma
Mary Eien Dillavous
Lorretta Smith
Judith
52nd Anniversary For Union Couple
UNION Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kidick were honored at a surprise party at their home on their 52nd wedding anniversary. Attending were their three daughters Mrs. Martin Nissen of Marshalltown Mrs. Connie Kuper of Wellsburg and Helen at home along with several Wellsburg residents and Leo Yantis and Doris Fay. The couple received gifts and lunch was served.
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Henry Kidick
Martin Nissen
Marshalltown
Connie Kuper
Wellsburg
Helen
Kuper
Lillian
Glen
Paul
Ruth
Leona Daspers
Leo Yantis
Doris Fay
Kountry Klub Hosts Christmas Potluck and Farewell Shower
Mrs Edward Bear hosted last Tuesday’s Kountry Klub potluck with Mrs John Rose and Mrs Fred Daleske assisting. Members recalled their first Christmas and shared Christmas wishes as a letter from Norway arrived thanking for a Care package. Toys and blankets were sent to Iowa Soldiers Children's Home in Davenport. Mrs John Rose received a personal shower as she prepared to move away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bear
Kountry Klub
John Rose
Fred Daleske
Norway
Iowa Soldiers
Davenport
Christmas Time Song Ensemble Recital
At Christmas Time presents a male quartet performance with participants including Juds Sheldon, Mary June Starns, Susan, Joyce Hanson, Viola Brock and others. The program features shepherds, wise men, and a closing blessing with Beckie Hess and Gordon Taylor guiding the audience.
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Mary June Starns
Susan
Joyce Hanson
Juds Sheldon
Viola Brock
Prophet
Fran
Norris
Mary
la Donna Teckenberg
Joseph
Dick Loewen
Shepherds
Jimmy Eggleston
Ronald Loewen
Curtis Goodell
Ronald Holt
Kenneth Brock
Beckie Hess
Gordon Taylor
Hospital Notes From Iowa Communities
List of patients and newborns across Iowa communities including C. E. Luhman Stanley Meyer Mary Lawless Leonard Gross and others in Steamboat Rock Iowa Falls Independence Parkersburg Whitten Hubbard New Providence Dec 13 15 17 18 births noted for Lyman Miller Abner White Raymond Sheffield and Alfred Piel with newborn girls and boys listed.
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C. E. Luhman
Stanley Meyer
Mary Lawless
Leonard Gross
Harry Clary
Freda Padget
Judy Harris
Martin Struck
Eldora
Fred Eder
Steamboat Rock
George Eason
Iowa Falls
Mary Kay O'Brien
Independence
Lyman Miller
Parkersburg
Abner White
New Providence
Raymond Sheffield
Whitten
Alfred Piel
Hubbard
I. O. O. F. Party Plans Christmas Gift Exchange
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs announce a Christmas party on Friday evening December 23 at the I O O F hall with a 50 cent gift exchange.
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The
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
I. O. O. F. Hall
Full Movie Schedule On Sunday and Monday at New Grand
A holiday schedule at the New Grand theatre on Sunday and Monday features shows at 2 p.m. 7 30 p.m. and 9 30 p.m. The all Technicolor musical comedy romance That Midnight Kiss is the feature attraction.
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New Grand Theatre
Marriage License Waits for Kent Hackbarth and Elaine Rau
Kent Hackbarth 25 and Elaine Rau 23, both of Iowa Falls, obtained a marriage license. Officials listed their ages and hometown as part of the official record.
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Kent Hackbarth
Elane Rau
Iowa
Alls
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Tonite & Wed
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Gene
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Sidney
Trail OF the Lonesome Pine
ME Wanger
Paramount
Eldora Chamber of Commerce
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Rockey Lane
Sonora
Jungle Patrol
M-G-M
Kathryn Grayson
Jose Sturbi
One
Aen WU
Mario Lanza
Tom
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Peggy
Amber
Clyde Wilson
Rotterdam
Jane Wood
Donna Lugland
Max Clowers
YMCA
Milwaukee
R. B. Imes
Norfolk
Mr. Imes
Max
Navy Ymca
Baptist School
I. O. O. F. Party
Ely
Pza
NEW Idea
Deen Ce Arhae
Alba
Main
U. S
Wilson’s Thrift Brand
Armour
Armour’s Star
Jack Sprat
Hershey
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