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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1949
Page
2
The Adult Bible Class of the Methodist church met at Mrs. Ruth Lewis home on December 21 for a potluck luncheon and Christmas party aided by Jessie Wilson and Mrs Theo Hazen. The group sang carols and the 23rd Psalm, with a gift exchange among 21 members and one guest.
Hospital notes list patients Karl Karnat Lars Auestad Gustav Schnormeier Hubbard Co E Luhman Mrs Harry Clary Mrs Freda Padget Eldora Andrew Ackerman Mrs Everett Harper Steamboat Rock and Mrs Clarence Tysdahl Radcliffe Births report Mrs Martin Struck Eldora girl Dec 20
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Beach of New Providence announce the engagement of their daughter Nina Mae Beach to Pvt. Robert Vernon of San Antonio Texas son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Vernon of Union The couple plans a future wedding in a ceremony to be announced.
Mrs Mamie Peterson of Tucson Ariz announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Ruth Elsie Peterson to Kenneth Frederick Panthen son of Mr and Mrs Fred H Panthen of Eldora Kenneth and Ruth are both Tucson High School graduates employed locally She is with Valley National Bank and he with Desert Gardens Floral Shop and Nursery The Panthen family note mentions his former student status at local schools
Girl Scout troops five and six held a Christmas party Wednesday evening in the Girl Scout room. They caroled, then returned for games and a grab bag. Refreshments were served by the troop leaders and their co leaders.
Mr and Mrs Fred Panthen depart for six weeks in Tucson Ariz. Mr and Mrs Jack Wing of Colfax arrive today to visit through the week with grandma Mrs J M Phillips. Eileen Klemme of Des Moines visits her mother Mrs Grace Klemme over Christmas. Roger Conrad and sons Ronald and Robert spend Christmas weekend with the Hugh Conrad family in Mt Pleasant.
Over 100 guests gathered at the E. A. Campbell home northwest of Eldora to honor a 50th wedding anniversary. The Hardin county couple, married in 1899 at Alden, have long lived in the county. They have three living children, Ray in Steamboat Rock, Kenneth in Iowa Falls, and a daughter in Japan, seven grandchildren, and many gifts were received as relatives served refreshments at Owasa Methodist church.
Mr and Mrs P E Stone and family spent Christmas weekend with Mrs Ida Knutson in Em etsburg. Guests on Christmas day included John Reed Eldora Otis White head New Providence and Earl Riser Iowa Falls at Tom Reed and Chet Reed home. B G Crecelius family left for Sarasota Florida to make their home. Monday visitors in Fred Vinton home included Leland Vinton and family Darwin Vinton and family Dr W H Stonebrook and Stevie and Tommy Stonebrook.
The Index will publish full basketball coverage on Friday while the Herald-Ledger will feature complete coverage on Tuesday detailing game results standings and notable performances across the season.
The Queen Esther class of the Community church held its December meeting with Helen Edick presiding. The group changed its meeting from the third Tuesday to the second Monday and pledged 50 dollars to the church budget. Officers elected: Helen Edick president, Mrs Bruce Barnes vice president, Esther Williams secretary, E B Biersborn treasurer. The group packed 18 boxes for shut ins.
Freshments were served by Mrs. Paul Glenney, Mrs. Roy Landt, Mrs. Herman Jelsma and Mrs. Lamont Moore, reflecting a community gathering with hostesses listed.
Three 4-H clubs the Peppy Pals the Peppy Peppers and the Union Hustlers held a Christmas party Wednesday evening at the LO.O.F. hall with 35 present. Ralph Beecher club leader chaired the entertainment committee. Games were played a gift exchange enjoyed and refreshments served.
Mr and Mrs Floyd J Davis of Onawa announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy to Thomas E Stonebrook son of Dr Hoyt W Stonebrook of Eldora The couple planned a early summer wedding Miss Davis a student at the State University of Iowa and member of Chi Omega sorority Stonebrook a dentistry sophomore at ISU member of Sigma Chi and Delta Sigma Delta.
Local families and relatives from Beecestown Fayette Mason City Des Moines and Iowa Falls shared Christmas and holiday weekends visiting relatives in Keswick Hubbard Prescott Corning and Eldora. Guests included J K Runyon J David Runyon Mary Mac Rae W. Reiber and many others.
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