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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1957
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Henry Winter senior of Hubbard celebrate their 50th anniversary on Wednesday February 6 with an open house from 2 to 4 pm at the home of their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Herbert Neubauer in Hubbard.
The Needlecraft Club met Friday evening at the home of Miss Leone Ziesman with fourteen members and one guest. The gathering featured social time and needlework, with refreshments served by the hostess. Mrs. Nina Lockwood will host the next meeting.
The Urban Club met Friday for its regular February session with 11 members present. Mrs. Alvin Adams led the lesson on Underground Railroads of Iowa, supplementing the talk with pictures. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Lewis Crosser and Mrs. Marvin Walters. Mrs. Raymond Rudolph is scheduled to host March 8.
Miss Kay Frazer and Walter Tintjer united in marriage at the Little Brown church in Nashua. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Leon L Utterback with Wallace Tintjer as best man and Joyce Jacobs as bridesmaid. The bride is from Eldora and works in Marshalltown. the groom farms at Hubbard. They will reside on the Tintjer farm after a short wedding trip.
Bridge club met with Mrs Harrison on Wednesday afternoon for a 1:30 p.m. dessert luncheon at her home. Prizes were awarded to Mrs L L Scott and Mrs E B Crosley. Mrs L L Scott will host the February 7 meeting.
Mrs. R A Scott hosted a dessert bridge evening for her club on a Wednesday. Prizes were awarded to Miss Helen Gethman and Miss Alta Clark. The next meeting is scheduled for February 13.
Mrs. Howard Frey, president of the Woman's Society of Christian Service, hosted a dessert lunch Wednesday for 14 executive board members before the regular meeting. The group planned plans for the February 13 luncheon. O Henry Claassen fell ill Thursday in Marshalltown and was taken by ambulance to Evangelical hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Wiesner of Cannon Falls Minn visited Eldora on Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs J A Wiesner before returning home. Robert Kurtz and children Debra Chris and Sandy visited Eldora Saturday at Mr Kurtz s parents home. Julia Mulford Minnie Mulford and Anna Dornsbach spent the weekend in Cedar Falls with Lyman Mulford family and Mr Mulford returned home after surgery. Peter DeCook and Mrs John Janssen attended Mrs DeCook s aunt Mary Wayman s funeral in Carlisle. Ed Stebe left for San Benito Texas for an extended stay while Mrs Ralph Allbee went to Bainbridge Md to help with her grandchildren during treatments. J L Cameron called to Burlington for Mrs Cameron s brother R W Eggert s illness. he was improved upon return.
Mrs V H Vilmont, Mrs Glenn Kurtz and Mrs W H Longe necker hosted Tuesday's bridge luncheon at the Vilmont home with five tables of play and red geraniums as centerpieces. Prizes went to Mrs J R Bahne, Mrs C F Way and Mrs Lee Lundy. On Thursday 24 ladies attended a 1 pm luncheon at Mrs Kurtz home with six tables of bridge and red geraniums decorating the tables. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Paul Simons, Mrs Co W Cote and Mrs Hilda Bachman.
The W S C S study groups met Friday morning from 9 to 11 in Mrs. Glenn Kurtz's home for the fourth session of "The Church in Southeast Asia" studies. Ten attended as they reviewed six Southeast Asian countries, war and communism impacts, and Methodist missions map. The group plans to extend the course with Mrs. W H Wilmont hosting Friday Feb 8 at 9 am, covering major world religions.
Local clubs and societies share upcoming meetings and events for February 6 through February 10. Highlights include N T T Club and P E O Chapter FA gatherings, bridge groups, Girl Scout and Masonic activities, church groups, and social visits. The Jackson T N T 4 H club reports recent meetings with drawer divider demonstrations and plans for future projects.
Iowa State sociologist Joe Bohlen reports a 1956 follow up of 1948 seniors across nine Hamilton and Story counties. Farm youths rarely enter professions, towns produce more professionals, and college graduation among farm youths is low. Leaders urged guidance in job opportunities and social development as 4-H aims to shape direction and adaptability for youths.
Major surgery for Mr Frank Arnold at Evangelical hospital Marshalltown followed by local social updates. Union-Whitten high school hosts film by Marshalltown T-R editor Wen dell Benson and announces Feb 18 speech prelims with Beverly Flick among participants. Three one act plays Feb 15 raise funds for speech contests. Proceeds benefit students. tickets 50c adults 25c students.
New Providence residents note several social visits including Mrs. Minnie Zelliot of Des Moines, Mrs. Rains, Mrs. Noack, Mrs. Ruth Cook, and Mrs. Charles Wood. Funeral for James O. Copeland of Burr Oak, Kan., and discharge of Raymond McDowell from Fort Huachuca are reported. The home elimination speech contest at New Providence School leads to Nevada finals February 13 with participants Ann Wooten, Linda Murray, Myrna Williams, Starla Williams, Sandra Mathews, Glen Mitchell, Barbara Lawler, Lance Mimear, Judy Speas, Patty Bogue, and more. a one act play cast is listed.
A list of events at the Eldora Township Farm Bureau and associated groups with dates in February. Meetings cover Wing and Kitchen spaces, including Urban Club poting, National Farm Loan dinner, Kiwanis Valentine party, Girl Scout troop party, sewing workshop, and the Iowa State College Caravan all day in various venues.
Last week registrations were filed by Lawrence Kel ber of Iowa Falls for a Buick and by Harvey Rieken of Ackley for a Pontiac. C W Hoelscher of Hubbard registered a Dodge, Glen and Olga Fagen of Eldora a Ford, Carl and Louise Gran zow of Eldora a Buick, A S and Marie Struetz of Iowa Falls a Cadillac, and Johnson Motor Co. of Iowa Falls a Lincoln.
Ice damage to evergreens can be reduced by staking and tying leaders and branches. The guidance suggests securing tall leaders and bending flexible branches to lower wind and ice buildup, promoting safer tree structure during winter weather.
Thespian Society announces casts for three one act plays to be staged February 13 at Eldora High School Auditorium. The Pot Boiler features Miss Ivory and many local actors. Rehearsal includes Christine, Eleanor Draper, Sheridan Simons and Polly Crosley. A Room lists Celia Perkins Barb O Bryan Doug Pulse and others. Shows begin 8 p.m. admission 35 cents.
Five Iowa residents were chosen to attend a federal radiological monitoring course at the University of Colorado February 11 to 15. Led by C. E. Fowler the group will return to Iowa to teach larger classes on using radiological instruments to detect contamination in food water and livestock. The state will receive radiological instruments and 12 cobalt-60 sources from the federal government for training.
The Pine Lake Country Club will hold an 8 p.m. bridge session on February 6. The meeting will decide whether sessions occur monthly or bi monthly. Each meeting stands as a separate tournament with no cumulative scores. Singles may join. partners may be two men or two women.
The Steamboat Presbyterian women's group will gather at 2 p m at the John Jaspers home. Mrs George Potgeter will present the topic The U N and Us. A silent baked goods auction will follow.
Iowa Falls opens 8 am to 10 pm Saturday Grundy Center 8 30 am to 4 pm Monday and Eldora 8 30 am to 4 pm Thursday Tests end 30 minutes before closing time at each location.
More than 350 Iowa poultry men are now using the caged layer system, reflecting a growing shift in egg production practice. The move aims to improve efficiency, reduce losses, and standardize housing for laying hens across farms in the state.
Brown sausage in a skillet and pour off drippings. Beat eggs with milk and add to hot skillet. Sprinkle cheese and paprika over the eggs. Cover and cook slowly until set and cheese melts. Serve the egg mixture on toasted bread slices. Yield four servings.
Herbert Oxley of Cole purchased the James Pagel residence at 1604 18th avenue with possession given immediately. Harold R. Platts bought the Frank Stewart residence at 1709 11th street with possession to be given Feb 15. C O Ruben of Eldora acted as realtor for both transactions.
Tonight marks the final class meeting of the fire school at the youth building sponsored by Iowa State college. James Peterson ISC extension engineering officer led the sessions. Certificates will be awarded to over 40 attendees who completed all weekly classes covering equipment fire fighting methods fire types sources hazards breathing apparatus and reducing fire damage.
Mrs Helen Curtis and Mrs Emma Freeman visited in Owasa during the past week while Owasa junior high teams met Steamboat Rock in Steamboat Rock for the first round of the junior high tournament. The Owasa girls lost the game by a narrow margin of two points.
Owasa boys edged their training school opponents 65 to 39 on the local floor. Eljean Brandt re injured her knee but started Friday night with a brace, lasting a quarter and a half. Clell Busby of Ogden and Bill Sharpe of Des Moines visited Owasa and Kenneth Curtis respectively, while G. C. Perkins visited Ackley family hosts the Platts for a week.
A sequence of 1950s deed records shows transfers involving Collins-Dunning American Legion Post No 201 and various individuals. Entries include interments of four interests in River Additions Alden and Eldora W L Cousins acting as attorney in fact, with dates in late 1956 and early 1957.
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