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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1952
Page
2
Eldora couple announces engagement of Donna Marie, daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Saylor, to Ives Allbee, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Allbee. No wedding date has been announced.
St Paul Lutheran Church elected G H Neubauer as Elder Herb Roll as Trustee Chris Riggert to Education board Robert Balvanz and Fred Daleske on Finance for two years Harold Wehrman as chairman Ernest Barz recording secretary George Goschke treasurer Walter Jeske financial secretary Herman Tietz head usher Reports showed a strong year with sizable Home Funds and nearly 11000 raised for missions and charities Walter Guenther discussed the Conquest for Christ expansion offering a 10 million dollar plan to fund Lutheran colleges and seminaries beginning in March with the congregation participating.
The Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women met in church parlors with 28 members present. Mrs. J. C. Boyd was named acting president and officers elected for the year include Mrs. Robert Ferguson first vice president, Mrs. Robert Barr second vice president, Mrs. Wesley Emmett secretary, Mrs. Earl Putman treasurer, and Mrs. Paul Miller key woman. Refreshments were served afterward by the officers.
Blue Star Mothers of America held a regular meeting in the LO.O.F hall electing officers for reelection. Officers include Mrs W R Foster president and Mrs Carl Willig senior vice president. The group formed a new national body called The Big Dipper to fund a scholarship for a child of a veteran or Blue Star Mother. Next meeting is February 14.
The W. C. T. U. held its regular Friday meeting at Mrs. Sarah Kirkdorffer’s home with eight members and one guest Mrs. Jennie Hayes. Mrs. George Shafer led devotions and Mrs. C. W. Haase presented the lesson. Reports included Christmas baskets, Butternut Coffee gifts for orphans, and donations to Stevens, Willard, and state funds. Next meeting is February 8 at Mrs. Louis Darzes’s home.
Eldora Township Farm Bureau ladies will hold their January meeting at the community house Friday January 18. The program will feature a rug making demonstration. It is an all day meeting with a covered dish dinner at noon.
Mrs Frank Nehring planned to leave the first of this week to visit her daughter Mrs Frank Frerichs in Tampa Florida.
Public Welfare department will entertain the 20th Century division in the Public Library club room on January 18 at 7:30 p.m. The notice invites attendance and notes a community gathering in a local library setting.
Eldora Kiwanis Club members sell plastic Iowa license plates featuring a large ear of corn. Plates are available at the County Auditor R A Scott’s office or from Kiwanis members. Proceeds go to aid underprivileged children.
Mrs. Shepard gains prominent Idaho Sunday Statesman feature for aiding young musicians. Tuesday Musicale sponsors Boise valley spring music festival with 240 performers in an all ensembles concert January 21. Christmas coffee concert December 20 financed the project. Luella Scurry Shepard, daughter of the late Charles Scurry, studied at Drake and Iowa State Teachers College, now living in Boise with husband Paul A Shepard and daughter Mary Judith.
A sequence of upcoming meetings appears with dates January 15 through January 23. Groups include PEO American Home Division Band Boosters Young Homemaker Club Needlecraft Society D A R Mother Cabrini Study Club Beta Sigma Phi St Marys Study Club Balcony Boosters Sans Souci Rebekah Alpha Club Childs Study Club Girl Scout Council annual meeting at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs R R Bateson.
The I O O F Cribbage Team won by 20 points over Iowa Falls Odd Fellows in the fifth round of the winter series. Chester Van Patter led with 719 points. the rematch is set for tomorrow night at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eldora.
The Woman's Service Christian Society combined groups met January 9 in church parlors with 24 members attending a 1:15 potluck luncheon. Hostesses were Mrs Jurgen Tjaden and Mrs Donald LaVelle. A 2:30 business meeting followed led by President Mrs A L Davison.
The Royal Neighbors met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Grace Rutherford’s home with 10 members present including Mrs. Schwieger from Iowa Falls, a district deputy. Installation of officers occurred with Mrs. Schweiger performing. officers listed include Oracle Mrs. Ella Reid past Oracle, Mrs. Jennie Quick vice Oracle, Mrs. Nina Lockwood chancellor, Mrs. Hattie Schmitt recorder and receiver, Mrs. Alice Fallerby marshal, Leota Hardy sentinel, and Mrs. Lila Longevity G. Ueem. Plans were made for a bake sale at Riget’s Saturday January 26, followed by a social hour and refreshments.
Phyllis Lyman of Eldora daughter of Frank Lyman married Melvin Toomsen son of Mr and Mrs A B Toomsen in a Saturday 2 pm ceremony at Ackley Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev P H Hennig. Attendants were James Lyman and Mrs Lyman. A reception for 50 followed at the Toomsen home with 50 more at Mrs Winters home Sunday. The couple planned a Texas trip before she returns to Eldora High. he works as a carpenter for R W Flessa.
Band Boosters hold a regular meeting in the band room at 8 p m Wednesday. All members urged to attend as several business matters will be discussed.
Mrs Dale Peshia was honored Friday evening when seven friends staged a surprise party. Guests included Mr and Mrs Werner Tresemer Mr and Mrs C L Lamb Mrs Glen Archer Mrs Sarah Diehl and daughter Lorraine. Lunch featured a large birthday cake.
Arvonne Clark was honored at a pre-nuptial shower at Mrs. Glen Carson home Thursday evening. Hostesses were Mrs. Robert Carson and Mrs. Marvin Schwebke. Thirty four guests attended from Eldora and nearby communities. Several games were played including a quiz contest. Lunch was served with Mary J Tolmes and Mrs. Tom Me assisting in the serving.
Otis Rash of Fairfield visited Eldora on Saturday afternoon, spending time in town and attending local activities.
The Cemetery Society met on Thursday with 27 members, introducing Grace Protheroe and Martha Struck as new members. After business, members socialized and refreshments were served by the hostess and Lois Maltby with Alfred Cordes assisting. The next meeting is January 24 with Nora Emmert and Ida Phelps assisting.
Delta Decka Card club met Wednesday at the home of Mrs Ralph Volk. Bridge prizes were awarded to Mrs Bud Swenson Mrs Ed Lackey and Mrs Virgil Radahl. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting is scheduled for Jan 23 with Mrs Harold Williams.
The Congregational and Methodist Youth groups plan a 50 cent pancake supper on February 6 in the Methodist Parish hall. Proceeds will support youth work, missions, education, church extension and other advance projects sponsored by the two denominations. Everyone is asked to note the date.
The Young Adults of the Methodist church sponsor a family night and pot luck supper in the Parish hall on January 22 at 6 30 p.m. Reservations are requested to plan coffee and tablet arrangements.
Mr and Mrs Doyle Felton and Pamela attended the Grinnell Newton basketball game in Grinnell Friday night. They stayed overnight in Newton with Mr Felton's mother returning early Saturday morning.
American Home Division II met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Marvin Catlin with 18 present and one guest, Mrs. Charles Smith. Meta Balvanz and Mrs. Wesley Willig led the lesson on Beauty Culture. The next meeting is scheduled for February 14 with Mrs. Glenn Kurtz assisting.
Mr and Mrs Frederick Marsh and Julia of New Providence joined Mr and Mrs Raymond Lister for Sunday afternoon calls at Mrs Elsie Lyman's home in Parkersburg. Carroll Vaughn arrived Friday for a 30 day leave, staying with Ray Follett and Bertha Vaughn. Vaughn is stationed with the navy at San Diego. W S Barnard and wife depart Tuesday for about a month visiting Los Angeles San Francisco Barstow and Seattle.
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