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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1950
Page
2
Mary Wooten and William Claude Whitehead marked fifty years since their 1900 marriage at New Providence with a family dinner for fifty two in the Community room. The couple’s six children and various relatives joined in, presenting a television set and other gifts, as Jay Hadley and Janet Wierson announced their July 1950 marriage. Mrs Hadley teaches in New Providence.
Mr and Mrs M W Wilerson of Radcliffe announce the marriage of their daughter Janet Nadine to Jay W Hadley son of Mr and Mrs B J Hadley of New Providence on Sunday July 2 1989 in the Lutheran church at Waverly. Mr Hadley farms with his father near New Providence and Mrs Hadley continues teaching in the New Providence school.
Sixty nine Girl Scouts met Wednesday evening in a Hadley Grain Co. truck for a Christmas carol sing around Eldora. Afterward, refreshments were served in the club room by Mrs. J. F. Steckler and Mrs. J. A. Bekemeier. Leaders who rode on the truck included Mrs. Edward Wiesner Mina Davis Mrs. Don Cobb Calleen Godwin Artie Van Wyk Mrs. Julis Wilts Mary Lou Holmes Ruth Baker Beulah Ludjey and Mrs. R. R. Griffel.
The American Legion Auxiliary presses for full war benefits for Korean war veterans and their families, seeking parity with other wars. Mrs. W. H. Vilment notes the group’s aim mirrors past World War II efforts for GI Bill protections. Also mentioned are holiday visits by Robert Rosine and Merle Jackson with family, and Jackson’s posting at Camp McCoy in Wisconsin.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beach celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home on Sunday evening December 24. Attending were their daughter Mrs. Harry Faris Mia and Frank McGrath of Marshalltown, sons Clarence and Lawrence with families, one son absent in Texas with his wife and two children. Also present were Mr. Beach’s sisters Susie Lana and Fannie Beach. Seven grandchildren and one great grandchild: Robert Beach and Nina Winslow. The couple married December 24 1900 in New Providence with Rev. John Hadley officiating. Callers included Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Seward Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Seward and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Saward and Jackie of Melbourne. Dessert featured brick ice cream with a gold shell center and a cake by Mrs. Faris with gold slippers and lace trimmings, plus coffee.
Cpl. Bob Ziesman from Missouri spent Christmas weekend at home in Eldora. Elvin Adams of Garrison and relatives in Union shared holiday time and arrived with a 23-pound northern pike. Various families including Mr. and Mrs. Richard Price Kansas City and the Kusserows welcomed new daughter Sharon and hosted Christmas gatherings with friends and relatives across the region.
Kenneth Kennedy, a student at State Teachers college, spends Christmas with his mother Mrs. H. W. Kennedy. Mrs. J. A. Landis visits her son Russell Landis family in Cedar Rapids. George W. Hodgson hosts Christmas dinner with Patricia Harrison and Mrs. L. A. Dennis of Newton. Red Halcomb and family dine with Mrs. Halcomb’s parents, John and Mrs. Krull, in Wellsburg. E H Lundy plan a Florida vacation via plane, stopping in New Orleans. Kenneth George and Viola Bethke visit Jim George home in Keswick on Tuesday. Elsie Howard spends Christmas Day with Dallas Row family. Mrs. Row is her daughter. Lyle Hubbard and sons share Christmas with R. A. Norton family in Ames. Hubbard and Norton are sisters. Dean G. Ruby, son of Mrs. E. L. Ruby of Eldora, promoted to cadet private first class in ROTC at Iowa State College.
Martin Kearney 82 died December 6 at Ellsworth hospital Town Falls after months of illness. Funeral service December 9 at St Marys Church Williams. Born January 27 1868 Amboy Illinois moved to Iowa at nine, lived in Williams area most of life. Survived by daughters Mrs Lawrence McNertney and Mrs Helen Larson both of Eldora and son Emmett of Williams. sister Mrs Margaret Wehrheim Webster City. 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Preceded by wife, son Joan, daughter Esther, four sisters and two brothers.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service gathered in the Methodist church parlors Thursday afternoon with Mrs. B. G. Prescott presiding. Devotional led by Mrs. Joel Grubb, Christmas carols, a Christmas poem, and lessons by Mrs. Merle Madden examined Christmas around the world and topics on Korea and China. A playlet traced Christmas in Holland England Switzerland France and Iowa. About 30 attendees shared a candle lit lunch. hostesses were Mrs. C. E. Warman Mrs. L. A. Amundson Mrs. M. R. Ferguson and Mrs. Leo Hanson.
A charitable Saturday program by the proprietors offered free film to the public with free popcorn for children. PTA events at the schoolhouse featured Rev. BR. G. Imes speaking on The Challenge of the Spirit to about 75 attendees. December and November book awards honored students while exchange students from Town State College were announced for January. Several local families hosted Christmas gatherings and caroling for shut ins. Reports include a death notice for Knude Fjetland and various community visits and hospital news.
A brief notice states a student is staying with an uncle and aunt at Clinton for a two week vacation and visit in the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs C Ky Hartman and their sons.
Maas Cathedral Chimes donated to St. Paul Lutheran Church by Otto Kusis thke and son Martin were installed last Wednesday in memory of his wife Martha. The chimes will be played with the organ and used during Christmas weekend services. Jujitsu means literally the gentle art.
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