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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1952

Page

2

Couple Weds In Candlelight Service In Wellsburg

Donna Jean Cooper and Jerrold Van Dyke wed December 28 at First Christian Reformed Church Wellsburg in a candlelit ceremony under Rev John Olthoff. Both studied at Calvin College Grand Rapids with plans to live there after the ceremony. attendants included Marilyn Blom and the Van Dyke sisters.

D. Cooper Donna Jean Cooper Arthur Cooper Steamboat Rock Jerrold van Dyke Lambert van Dyke Grand Rapids Mich First Christian Reformed Church Wellsburg Marilyn Blom Lansing Ill Jean Joyce van Dyke Calvin College Grand Rapids, Mich Hekman Furniture Company Grand_Rapids

Engagement announced for Ella Jean Hoyt and Jack Crosser

Mrs Sibyl R Hoyt of Eldora reveals the engagement of her daughter Ella Jean to Jack C Crosser son of Mr and Mrs Fred Crosser of Ackley Wedding date not yet set

Sibyl R. Hoyt Eldora Ella Jean Jack C. Crosser Fred Crosser Ackley

Annual Reports Are Given At Meeting

St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid met with a dozen hostesses and fifty eight members present. Rev. Zimmerman led a talk on Personal Mission Work as annual reports highlighted sending 23 boxes weighing 357 pounds of food and clothing overseas and Christmas boxes for service members, shut ins and the needy. Gifts went to Iowa City U Hospital and a subscription to This Day was placed in the Public Library. Mrs Lester Ose joined as a new member.

St. Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid G. H. Neubauer Carl Dobie William Dobbrunz Vern Dobbrunz Bertha Neubauer Anna Roll Zimmerman Iowa City U. Hospital Popular New Family Magazine Lester Ose

First Baby of 1952 Born in Ellsworth Hospital

Mr and Mrs Francis Oppold are the parents of the first baby born in 1952 at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls. The eight pound boy has been named Francis Joseph.

Francis Oppold Ellswort Municipal Hospital Iowa Falls Francis Joseph

Community clubs schedule busy week events

Upcoming events list shows Rebekah and Odd Fellow installation, United Circle, St Marys groups, Blue Star Mothers, Cemetery Society, WCTU meetings, Home School Association activities and PEO participation from Jan 8 to Jan 15 with multiple hostesses and clubs named.

Blue Star Mothers of America American Home Marvin Catlin Cemetery Society Marie Jessie

Eastern Star installs new officers in lively ceremony

Ascension chapter OES met January 2 for its regular meeting and installation. Worthy matron Thresa Essig and worthy patron John Essig received corsage and boutonniere from the chapter. Officers installed include Rachel Anderson ruler of the session, Margaret Hubbard installing marshal, Katherine Piper installing chaplain, Emma Johnson installing pianist, and the full slate: essig, essig, putman, lundy, Lundy, Cochran, Roupe, Clemons, Longenecker, Coonradt, Emma Johnson Ada, Sunny Clemons, Ruth, Vera Reisinger, Betty Felton, Donna Barnard, Flora Petty, Frank Petty. Officers honored with gifts. Emma Johnson played, and Don LaVelle performed. Guests then adjourned to a reception with refreshments served by local members.

Ascension Thresa Essig John Essip Rachel Anderson Margaret Hubbard Katharine Piper Emma Johnson John Essig Winifred Putman Lee Lundy Kathleen Lundy Mabel Cochran Bernice Roupe Gay Clemons Lila Longenecker Ruby Coonradt Emma Johnson Ada Sunny Cl

Needlecraft Club Holds Friday Meeting At Mrs Ziesman Home

Needlecraft Club met Friday at Mrs. Emma Zies mans home with 12 members present. A short business session was followed by social time and refreshments. The next meeting is set for January 18 with Mrs. Nina Lockwood hosting.

Needlecraft Club Emma Ziesman Nina Lockwood

Carol Ridpath Honored Tuesday Birthday Party

The sixth birthday anniversary of Carol Joyce Ridpath was observed at a party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs. Ray Ridpath Tuesday evening. Carol received gifts from guests including Mrs. A R Mason Mr and Mrs Ed Waldo Sharon Mr and Mrs Sam Rindels Mr and Mrs Paul A Mason and Karla Kay Ridpath.

Carol Joyce Ridpath Ray Ridpath Carol Joyce A. R. Mason Ed Waldo Sharon Sam Rindels Paul A. Mason Karla Kay Ridpath

Young Homemakers Elect Officers

The Young Homemakers club met Thursday at Mrs. Don McAllister’s home with eleven members present. New officers were elected: Mrs. Harvey Freed president, Mrs. Roy Ryan vice president, Mrs. Bud Lewis secretary. A lunch was served. Next meeting is Jan 17 with Mrs. Roy Ryan. New Years guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bert Beecher and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Perkins and Sonja Beecher of Iowa Falls.

Young Homemakers Club Don McAllister Ward Miller Harvey Freed Roy Ryan Bud Lewis Bert Beecher Wayne Perkins Sonja Beecher Iowa Falls Harry Hutzel Warren Williams Town Falls

Girl Scout Council To Meet Jan 23

Eldora Girl Scout Council plans annual meeting at Mrs R R Bateson home January 23 at 7 30 pm A slate of officers for the coming year will be presented by the nominating committee for vote The council oversees troops volunteer leaders and training with the American Legion Auxiliary sponsoring the council and paying the charter fee for Eldora scouts ages 7 to 17

Eldora Girl Scout Counci R. R. Bateson Girl Scout Council Juliette Low American Legion Auxiliary Eldora

Legion Auxiliary Plans Potluck Supper and Drive

The Legion Auxiliary held a regular meeting with plans for the United Defense drive in January and February. Members discussed cookies and Butter Nut coffee strips for gifts to orphans, upcoming mid-winter conference attendance, and a members’ initiation team. the meeting closed with refreshments and games.

Legion Auxiliary

Engagement Notice for Alice Mae Lauritsen and Pot. Wean Daleske

Mr. and Mrs. Viggo Lauritsen announce the engagement of their daughter Alice Mae to Pot. Wean Daleske stationed at Fort Jackson South Carolina son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Daleske all of Eldora A date has been set for the wedding.

Alice Mae Lauritsen Viggo Lauritsen Alice Mae Wean Daleske Fort Jackson S. C Emil Daleske Eldora

Billy Stewart Birthday Party Held At Home

Mrs. Marian Stewart entertained friends of Billy Stewart Friday afternoon to celebrate his third birthday. The afternoon featured games and refreshments, and Billy received many nice gifts. Guests included Mrs. Betty Moore and Martha, Scott Hootman, Mrs. Ruth Ryer and Susan, Mrs. Ramona Sheffield and Deborah, Mrs. Evelyn Rosine and Anita, Mrs. Cora Goodman and Judy, and Mrs. Helen Larson.

Marian Stewart Billy Stewart Billy Betty Moore Martha Scott Hootman Ruth Ryerson Susan Ramona Sheffield Deborah Evelyn Rosine Anita Cora Goodman Judy Helen Larson

Hospital Notes Births and Patients Listed by Towns

Hospital notes list patients by town including Eldora Baker and Mrs Rhoda Fuller and Mrs Guilford Street. Births recorded Eldera Davison girl Jan 1 Union Sheets girl Jan 3 Evan Anderson Iowa Falls boy Jan 3 Grundy Center Haren girl Jan 6.

Eldora Fred Baker Raymond Blackmun Myri Dumbauld Town Falls Rhoda Fuller Steamboat Rock Carl Swyter Alden Irwin Sielaff New Providence Guilford Street Effie Reece Nellie Mabee Sandra Jeske Ackley Addie Reece Eldera Clyde Davison Union Ray Sheets Iowa Falls Evan Anderson Grundy Center Carroll Haren

P. E. O. meeting hosted by Mrs Bekemeier in January

Mrs. J. Bekemeier hosted the P. E. O. gathering at her home with Mrs. H. H. Nazett assisting. Twenty members attended as Mrs. Dean Peisen led a program on Church and International Relationship. Next meeting set for January 15 with Mrs. J. D. Leonard.

John Bekemeier H. H. Nazett Dean Peisen J. D. Leonard

Ames and Jamaica residents connect during holiday visits

Ames residents return from trips and reunite with families as Barbara Moser heads back to New York City after two weeks with her mother Mrs. Harry Moser. Don Coleman attends a Goodyear managers conference in Des Moines. Pfc Bob Larsen heads to Denver after a 13 day furlough with James Stewart and family in Carroll. Eileen Perkins flies back to Jamaica after vacation with her parents. Jim McCullan of Jamaica joins a Sunday dinner at Wayne Perkins home.

Ames California Guy Jones Iowa City Barbara Moser New York City Harry Moser Don Coleman Goodyear Des Moines James Stewart Carroll Pfc Bob Larsen Denver Colo Eileen Perkins Jamaica Mrs Wayne Perkins Jim McCullan

Pamela Putnam Voted on Sunday Birthday Honor

Pamela Putnam was honored for her 10th birthday Sunday evening. Present were Howard Hauser of Whittett, Mrs. Gene Foster and Sandra, Mrs. Etta Putman, and Polley Ann Crosley. The evening included television and a luncheon.

Pamela Putman Jand Bars Howard Hauser Whittett, R Gene Foster Sandra Etta Putman

Local residents tally New Year visits and travels

Herb Jones of Atlantic arrived New Year's Day to take a two week vacation. Mrs. Guy Jones traveled to Ely Minnesota on Friday after word that her sister Esther Hill was injured in an automobile accident. Nancy Jones returned home later.

Herb Jones Atlantic Guy Jones Ely Minn Esther Hill

Figure correction on Iowa registrants test score

A Herald Ledger correction clarifies a state selective service release. It states about 13 Iowa registrants had been rejected to date for scoring below three on mental tests, not 1,200 as previously reported. The error originated from state headquarters.

Herald-Ledger State Selective Service Iowa

Farina Pudding A Versatile Thrifty Dessert

A compact century recipe card presents Farina Pudding served in orange pineapple sauce or cherry toppers. It details baking in a mold or individual cups, serving hot or cold, with optional whipped cream, plus sauce instructions and convertibility with vanilla and cornstarch. Includes measurements and directions for preparation, mixing, and baking.

Plan Program To Study Control Of Brucellosis

Hardin county educates on brucellosis and undulant fever with county wide meetings led by extension and veterinary staff. A Jan 22 gathering at 1 30 p m at Eldora Congregational church will include John B Herrick from Iowa State College to explain the effort and gain support. The plan highlights economic losses from brucellosis in cattle hogs and humans and notes Iowa losses of 2 to 3 million dollars yearly.

Hardin County Dick Pulse Eldora Congregational Church John B. Herrick Iowa State College Iowa

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John Olthoff Lillian Ellen John Primus lLievyd Kleinhuizen Stent Rapids Marvin VanderBie Robert Cooper Sioux Center Dennis Cooper Kanawha Doris Haupt Harvey Ellen Genevieve Bakker Harriet Kathryn Primus Ella Jean Hoyt Rebekah Sans Souci Leota Hardy Newcomer's Club J. K. Moore N. T. T. Club Lillian Cordes Young Mother's Club Curtis Daggs Mother's Club Carl Piper United Circle Congregational Womens Fellowship Ale Decka Ralph St. Mary's Sarah Kirkhoffer Home-School Association Monday D. W. Dickinson 20Th Century Division Hawthorne Club Howard Caffee Joe Kramer, Jr Aaiksen Shop Eastern Star Don LaVelle Good Lord Dale Shadle Robert Barr Joan Rodgers Floy Creson Carol Ridpath Eldora Girl Scout Council C. A. VanPatter Hollis Miles United Defense Drive Grace Rutherford Knoxville Dale Bittner Raleigh King, Jr F. C. VanDerveer D. M. Nyquist James Tull Borcorn Tonite & Wed AL Jennings Columbia Pictures Presents AL Jegimons Oklahoma Ouryea Gloria Big Boy Williams Fuller Brush Star Ag Eddie Albert Carl Benton Reid Gale Robbins Jaff Mannefl Jerome Cowan J. Bekemeier Pamela Putnam Nancy Jones Farina Shah Ar Prey Ofssipi The American Movie Theatre Theatre Gasoline Alley Jimmy Lydon Beckett Sun Mon Bob Hope Hedy Lamarre Rod Cameron Santa FE Paris Dean Martin Jerry Lewis MacDonald Carey Hong Kong U. S Eldora Newspapers Chucland
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