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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1955
Page
3
Peter DeCook will be guest speaker at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting Thursday night. The February program centers on Americanism and will feature colored pictures taken by Mr DeCook from his travels through the United States.
The Rural Teachers Club committees plan February meetings with Superintendent Kermith Hludin. On Feb 4 Alden residents Gernice Kasischke Neva Kasischke Lorena Polley of Eldora and Gladys Burns of Ackley prepare pins prizes for the 1955 Hardin County Fair. On Feb 12 at 9 am a committee from Eldora Town, including Esther Norman Marjorie Hackbarth Beulah Warnecke Lucile Garlock, will work on textbook recommendations.
The Young Homemakers Club met Thursday at Mrs Harvey Preal's home for a potluck dinner. Twelve members attended and, after the meal, the group played Whist. Event details include a note that Mei Ron Setvearele will host the next gathering.
Mrs Richard Lawler hosted Thursday afternoon to members of the St Anne's Study Club with lessons on Catholics in the Revolution and John Carroll the First Bishop in the United States. Mrs Lewis Lawler to host next meeting February 10. Mr and Mrs Dale Mitterer visited Buckeye Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Don Jones.
Mr and Mrs V H Vilmont entertained twelve guests Thursday evening with a Canasta party. Refreshments were served at the close of the evening.
The Josing siye of a Lutherin futdies Aid attendance contest, held during the past year, entertained fire winners at a Valentine party Friday night. There were 74 members and guests present. Several pantomimes a playlet the Kitchenette Discords and a Valentine sift box provided entertainment. After the program, there was social time. Red and white carnations and white can oes on a red Junehen cloth completed the Valentine table setting. A lunch was served by Mrs. George Gran gan, Mrs. Harold Marske, Mrs. Wendell Clark, Mrs. Fred Daleske, Mrs. Fred Struck and Mrs. Roscoe Meyers.
The V. F. W. Auxiliary met at the Post Home for their regular gathering. Reports from committees highlighted a 3rd district meeting held at Atta Vista on Tan. 23, and officers announced a career fund contribution deadline with sewing duties set for Monday February 7 to sew carpet rags.
A February schedule lists Benson Cemetery Society and Hospitality Club gatherings, Cum 13 Club and Yulee Club meetings, Eastern Star and Lutheran groups, and many other local clubs. Also notes radio programs on Heroes of History and upcoming church and social events through Feb 7 with hosts and locations.
Bride elect Charlene Mitchell of Waitten announces engagement to Dale R. Gibbs of Union. Mitchell works at J C Penny in Marshall town. Gibbs recently discharged from military service in the European Theater. Wedding set for July 3.
The Misses Blanche and Ethel Cox hosted 20 members of the Eldora Cemetery Society on Thursday with a business meeting and committee reports followed by a social afternoon. Refreshments were served by the hostesses, and Mrs. E. F. Froning will host the next meeting on Feb 10.
Mr and Mrs C J Piper hosted the Breakfast Club gathering with members and spouses attending. The evening featured card play and refreshments. the next meeting is planned for February with Mrs Frank Petty. Mr and Mrs James R Rowen welcomed a baby girl Nanette Sue born January 14 in Grundy Center. they also have a two year old daughter Mellya Anne.
W G Leslie returns home after a week in Iowa Falls hospital. Paribault Minnesota visitors Mr and Mrs Hing stay with Mrs C C Gethman in Eldora. Augusta Kansas native Fred Haat dies and is buried there. Helen Gethman leaves Finn to attend funeral. Howard Noake of Waterloo visits Eldora. Dale Mitchener and families host. Krominga family and relatives from Water loo Ackley Reinbeck host Sunday in Eldora at E B Krominga home.
The Wesleyan group sections met in several homes with devotional talks, prayers, and lessons on topics like The Christian Home and Peace. Members planned rummage sales for April, noted hostesses for Feb 23, and coordinated charity contributions to Newberry Avenue Center and Bidwell Deaconess Home.
Mrs. L. L. Scott hosted a Thursday bridge gathering with dessert lunch. Prizes went to Mrs. M. D. Stilley and Mrs. L. W. Flickinger. Next meeting set for February 10 with Mrs. De Wayoe.
New Providence groups led meetings at church and home during February. United Women and Music Art and Drama Club hosted events. Garden Club held a Come As You Are coffee hour with 20 participants and calendar committee members revealed secret pals. Farm Bureau and 4 H related活动 discussed clothing construction and county youth building funds. A death in Wahpeton, North Dakota affected Rosa Reece.
Charles Anderson and David Collins visit. Dover origin, Park Airbase plans. Furloughs noted for Collins family. Chicken pox cases involve Sidney Martin and Rodney Hotopp. Rev Andrew Stuart’s travel. wife recovering from surgery. Des Moines business trip by Jensen and Snider. Dale Martin welcomes a nine pound son born Jan 25 at Evangelical hospital Marshalltown. Community visits include C I R Walton, Galloway families, and Hull/Willits gatherings. Hostess Clubs prep for Marshall County Federation Spring convention on April 5. Virgil Carter family expecting twins. previously worked on Dale Martin farm.
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