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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1950

Page

3

Surprise birthday dinner for Louis Darzes

Louis Darzes was treated to a surprise birthday dinner Saturday evening at his home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shope and Susie of Postville Mr. and Mrs. Steve Constantine of Fort Dodge and Harry Pargakis and Ernest Karys both of Iowa Falls.

Louis Darzes Bill Shope Susie Postville Steve Constantine Fort Dodge Harry Pargakis Ernest Karys Iowa Alls

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Held Thurs

The American Legion Auxiliary met Thursday evening at the hall with small attendance. The group voted to give five dollars to the polio fund. A blue book quiz was conducted by the president. Refreshments were served. Urban Club: Mrs Novella Creson hosted with 11 members and 2 guests. The lesson on Fashion Tips was led by Dorothy Wiesner. The next meeting will be March 3 with Mrs Mildred Norris as hostess.

American Legion Auxiliary Urban Club Novella Creson Mary Huehn Dorothy Wiesner Mildred Norris

Clay Homemakers In All Day Meeting

The Clay Homemakers met at Mrs. Merle Johns home with 14 ladies for their January all day meeting. Lessons covered Gracious Family Meals, proper table setting, seating and serving. Mrs. Alfred Janssen led the business session. Next gathering is February 28 at Mrs. John Jaspers.

Clay Merle Johns Ed Stull Claus Primus Leader Training School Alfred Janssen Wm. Berends Jurn Frerichs Emmet John Jaspers

Sunday Dinner Guests At Mrs Holden Home

Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Isabelle Holden included Mrs. Paul Palmer and daughters Cathy and Debbie of Mason City, Marjorie and Phyllis Pierce, Mrs. Marvin Diekhuis of Hanlontown, and Sam Wright.

Isabelle Holden Paul Palmer Cathy Debbie Mason City Marjorie Phyllis Pierce Marvin Diekhuis Hanlontown Sam Wright

Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting Held at Church

The Lutheran Ladies Aid gathered Thursday with about 60 members and 5 guests. After the study, members did hand work for the society and were served refreshments by several named ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Soli of River Falls, Wisconsin, spent the weekend in the Soli home.

Lutheran Ladies Aid John Zimmermann Chris Riggert Walter Granner Walter Guenther Ed Stebe Albert Doss Henry C. Soli River Falls, Wise Mrs. Il. BR. Soli

Valentine Dance at Pine Lake Country Club

Joe Doakes and his Rhythm Boys will play for a Valentine dinner dance at Pine Lake country club for members and guests on Wednesday evening. Reservations are due with Rudy today. Committee chairs include Mr. and Mrs. Dornsbach, Carson, Clary, Flickinger, Mohr, and Wiesner.

Joe Doakes Rhythm Boys Valentine Pine Lake Country Club Rudy Robert Dornsbach Robert Carson BE. J. Clary L. W. Flickinger Raymond Mohr E. J. Wiesner

Jane Wood Honored On Sweet Sixteen Birthday Night

A surprise party was held Thursday evening for Jane Wood's 16th birthday by Ramona Ware Donna Laglan Bob Finger Frank Cook and Leland Johns. The group attended a basketball tournament at New Providence before returning to the Wood home for refreshments.

Jane Wood Ramona Ware Donna Laglan Bob Finger Frank Cook Leland Johns New Providence Wood

Coming Events Feb 7 to 13 Observed by Local Groups

A week of club activities lists Rebekah Bridge at the hall with Mrs Emma Kewatt and Newcomers club with Mrs Merle Stevens on Feb 7. Feb 8 features a Potluck at 1 15 for W S C S at the church plus Congregational Ladies group meetings and other church circles. Feb 9 includes American Home group two. Feb 10 offers Add Fellows and Rebekah potluck supper and card party at the hall at 6 30. Feb 13 shows Hawthorne Club with Mrs Robert Longenecker and 20th Century Club.

Rebekah Bridge Emma Kewatt Newcomers Merle Stevens E. Q W.S.C.S Congregational J. W. Schlampp C. W. Cate Baptist St. Mary’s Chas Smith Fellows Rebekah Hawthorne Club Robert Longenecker 20Th Century Club

And Elsewhere Tales From Osage Area This Week

Mr and Mrs Willis Gaines took grandson Steven Tibbetts home in Osage Saturday evening. Miss Patricia Johnson of Northfield Minn, a former St Olaf French instructor, underwent surgery at Northfield hospital with a favorable prognosis. Mr and Mrs J L George and Kenneth attended the 50th wedding anniversary of J J George's parents in Keswick. Several local residents hosted social visits including Mrs Sybil Hoyt, Mrs Ida Clark, and Mrs Burns family. Community members were noted visiting, traveling, and attending dinners and school closures as spring term neared.

Willis Gaines Steven Tibbetts Osage Steven Mion Patricia Johnson Mabel S. Johnson Northfield Minn Northfield Hospital Miss Johnson St. Olaf College J. L. George Kenneth George Keswick J. J. George Sybil Hoyt Lloyd Bittle Elizabeth Iowa Falls Ida Clark Robert Burns Raymond Clark Burns Hilda Bachman Elmer ‘Hoglscey Hubbard Ralph Correll Palmer Johnston Marshalltown M. B. Bowman Paul Barnard Roger Pieters Randy Grundy Center Lyle T. Hubbard Paul Clark A. E. Anderson James Watts John Essi Bartette Randall Farm Institute R. DO. Longenecker W. Hf. Longenecker Council Bluffs J. R. Windish Conrad C. A. van Patter Robert Klonder Allison Paul Mason Donald Fisher Town Falls Albert. Daleske Ray Fisher Alvin Fisher Ackley Vernon R. Blome Song of Buckeye Gene Foster Hattie Schmitt Lillie Schmitt Des Moines Marie Yashke Clarion Guy Jones Lou Smith Iowa City The State University Jim Till Iowa Retailers Hardware Tull

Hospital Notes and Local Social Roundup

Hospital notes list patients including William Loomis Billy Lyman W E Brightwell and many others with list of newborns and families. Executive Board of the Girl Scouts meets naming leaders and reporting on visits and weekend guests across several towns and households in the area.

William Loomis Billy Lyman W. E. Brightwell Carl Ziesman Hidara Carl Faust Hubbard Martin Kearney Williams Roy Clampitt Edna Petithory New Providence William Butenback Genevieve Paterni Wellsburg Mareka Pruis Holland Harry Haywood Union Derwin Ensor Eldora Boy Phil Welp Owasa George Werkman Warren Davison Lyan Huen

Evangelist Edna K Jacks to Preach at Eldora Assembly

Evangelist Edna K Jacks assisted by Marguerite Mills will preach at Eldora Assembly of God each evening starting Wednesday Feb 8 for two weeks or longer per Rev W L Beasley pastor. Special singing violin solos and duets planned with preaching from a chart on Revelation. Public invited.

Edna K. Jacks Marguerite Mills Eldora Assembly of God Church W. L. Beasley

Lawn Hill Residents at Community Events

Willis Stowe and Franklin Hutchens, senior high students, attended a Rotary club dinner hosted by Wilson Hadley at the Eldora Country Club. Edits note community members visiting, a singfest, hospital visit, and Girls sectional lunch committee details. Lawn Hill Ladies Aid plans a meeting with Wilma Clingerman on February 8.

Willis Stowe Franklin Hutchens Wilson Hadley Rotary Club Country Club Eldora Edith Crosley Jake Clingermann Alice ‘Cross Tommy Jerry Rhodes Edith Alexander Edna Petithory Eldora Hospital Ted Broer

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