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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1952

Page

2

Farm Bureau Ladies Complete 1952 Calendar

Eldora Township Farm Bureau ladies met Friday at the Community house. The 1952 calendar was completed before a covered dish dinner at noon. Miss Jackie Dolph assisted leaders Mrs. Fred Vinton, Mrs. Burdette Randall and Mrs. Lillian Putnam in a rug demonstration. The meeting was led by chairman Mrs. Chet Modlin with recreation by Mrs. Bob Walters. The next meeting is February 15 at the Community house with a sewing machine attachments demonstration.

Eldora Township Farm Bureau Jackie Dolph Fred Vinton Burdette Randall Lillian Putnam Chet Modlin Bob Walters

A. E. Tempel Jr Joins Squibb Co Title is formed from source

A. E. Tempel Jr of Nix on Park New Jersey, son of Mr and Mrs A E Temple of Steamboat Rock, has been appointed technical assistant to the general superintendent at the New Brunswick Laboratories of E R Squibb & Sons. He previously worked for Commercial Solvents Corp and Merck and holds a chemical engineering degree from Iowa State College.

Arthur E. Ttemple, Jr Nixon Park N. J A. E. Temple Steamboat Rock New Brunswick Laboratories E. R. Squibb & Sons Temple Commercial Solvents Corp Merck Iowa State College

Thursday Bridge Tea At Mrs Kurtz Home

The Thursday Bridge club met at Mrs Glenn Kurtz home for a dessert bridge. Three tables played with two guests, Mrs Vilmont and Mrs Protheroe. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Piper, Mrs Lundy and Mrs Miller.

Glenn Kurtz W. H. Vilmont E. R. Protheroe Carl Piper Lee Lundy Adeline Miller

Community Events List January 22 28

A compact schedule of local meetings and performances lists Sans Souci events and Rebekah club, F C C W luncheon, Girl Scout council, high school band concert, W S C S groups, Delta Decka Cards, Agnes Dei Study club, Cemetery Society, Hawthorne club, and contact hosts such as Mrs. Adeline Miller Mrs. Glen Whorl Mrs. Bateson Mrs. Lynn Mrs. Vinton Mrs. Schmitz Mrs. Luick Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Clark for January 22 to 28.

Sans Souci Adeline Miller Rebekah Pha Club Glen Whorrail Child’s Study Club Girl Scout Council R. R. Bateson H. S. Gym Nora Emmert Monnday 20Th Century Division Hawthorne Club Paul Clark

Twentieth Century Meets Last Monday

Twentieth Century Division met Monday evening with 11 members present. The calendar committee was discussed and program chairs were Mrs. Albert Kennedy and Mrs. Cecil Pickering. Kennedy spoke on Saving Earth's Oldest Living Things focusing on California redwoods and sequoias, while Pickering presented Lightning in Action. A social hour followed and the next meeting is scheduled for January 28 with Mrs. May Cobb in charge.

Twentieth Century Division Albert Kennedy Cecil Pickering Kennedy Earth Redwoods and Sequoias California Pickering May Cobb

Art in the Home Program at Club meets Feb 19

The Club American Home Division I met Tuesday at Mrs. Joe Kramer Jr's home with 26 people and one guest Mrs. Verner Soballe. Mrs. Eldon McVeety presented the Art in the Home program. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting is scheduled for February 19 with Mrs. Harry Harison.

Joe Kramer, Jr Verner Soballe Eldon MccVeety Harry Harrison

Beverly Kay Speers to Wed Glen Rubenbauer on Feb 10

Mrs Lois Speers of Marshalltown announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter Beverly Kay to Glen C Rubenbauer son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rubenbauer of Dillon. The wedding will be held February 10 at First Presbyterian church in Marshalltown.

Lois Speers Marshalltown Eldoran Beverly Kay Glen C. Rubenbauer Lloyd Rubenbauer Dillon First Presbyterian Church

Drake University mid-year commencement honors 165 graduates

At Drake university 165 students receive degrees in Des Moines including Richard E. Lee of Eldora and Edwin E Potgeter of Steamboat Rock. Lee earns a Bachelor of Laws from the Drake Law School while Potgeter receives a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Drake University Des Moines Richard E. Lee Eldora Edwin E. Potgeter Steamboat Rock Richard Lee Drake Law School Edwin Potgeter

Luncheon Scheduled by Congregational Christian Women

The Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women combined groups will hold a 1 o'clock luncheon and business meeting on Wednesday January 23.

Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women

Judy Lee Honored on 9th Birthday

Judy Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Lee entertained nine girls on her ninth birthday Saturday with a luncheon and theater party.

Judy Lee Ernest Lee

Rev Ragsdale Conducts Sunday Service at Methodist Church

Rev Alva A. Ragsdale led the morning worship at the First Methodist church Sunday while Rev John K. Moore was home ill with influenza. Doyle Felton assisted in the services.

Ragsdale Methodist Alva A. Ragsdale First Methodist Church John K. Moore Doyle Felton

Mrs J D Leonard Hosts P E O Meeting Recap

Mrs J D Leonard hosted the P E O meeting at her home with 29 members present. Founders Day program was presented by Mrs Robert Brown, Mrs Robert Meader and Mrs Clarence DeCook. The next meeting is planned for February 5 with Mrs D W Dickinson.

P. E J. D. Leonard Robert Brown Robert Meader Clarence DeCook D. W. Dickinson

Reception Honors 60th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Anneus Koch celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house at their Conrad home last Tuesday. Nine children attended and presented a television set. Mrs. Bruce Parsons led the tea service as friends called to congratulate. The Kochs, married in Wymere Germany, moved to the United States in 1903 and lived in Vienna township before relocating to Conrad five years ago.

Anneus Koch Bruce Parsons Trena Readout Eldora Margaret Bugabroad Wellsburg Henry John Koch Whitten Jennie Parson Kellogg Grace Henrietta Wiseman Raymond Koch Conrad Ennis Koch LeRoy Minnesota Koch Wymere Germany United States Vienna Township Marshall County

Hawkeye unit training trip and visiting relatives

Mrs. Robert Broer and her son of Cedar Falls spent last week visiting the D. W. Dickinson home. Attending the State House program for the new Hawkeye unit were several relatives. The 80 man unit from Iowa left for an 11 week training in San Diego. Distinct attendees include Mrs. Donald Schaa and Mrs. T. H. Schaa among others. Funeral attendees for Mrs. Eda Tucker Martin included relatives from Minnesota and Illinois and Marshalltown. Weekend visits occurred in Lincoln and Chicago with extended family staying in the Bramwell and Norton households.

Robert Broer Cedar Falls D. W. Dickinson State House Donald Schaa T. H. Schaa John Large M. C. Large Iowa San Diego Eda Tucker Martin E. W. Edwards Redwood Falls Minn Myrtle E. Parkes Hillsboro, Ill W. E. Schultz Bloomington Ill L. B. Tucker Carlton Tucker Marshalltown Mrs. Clark Bramwell Chicago Jane Mrs. W. K. Bramwell

Open House Sunday for Jap Steelman 25th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Jap Steelman will be honored on their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at their home Sunday from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM Their children Gene Steelman Harald Guiles and Jody Steelman are planning the event.

Jap Steelman Steelman Gene Steelman Harald Guiles Jody Steelman

Divorce suit filed in Hardin County for Grace Arnold

Grace Arnold files for absolute divorce from Albert L Arnold in Hardin County District Court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Married October 8, 1911 in Des Moines, Eldora couple with two grown children. Plaintiff seeks joint household goods and alimony of 25 dollars monthly. Attorney Walter E Riordan of Hubbard represents plaintiff.

Hardin County District Court Grace Arnold Albert L. Arnold Eldora Des Moines Walter E. Riordan Hubbard

Father and Son Farm Planning Meeting Thursday

Director Dick Pulse announces the first in a series of educational meetings for 4-H boys, their dads, and interested persons. The session will cover soil formation, types, management, and conservation practices, with extensive experimental evidence to guide local farming. The event is set for Thursday at 8:00 PM January 24 at the extension office.

Dick Pulse Pulse

Lundy Conducts District Lodge School at Hampton

Lee Lundy district lecturer conducted a district grand lodge school of instruction in the Hampton Masonic lodge on Thursday and Friday January 17 and 18. A large attendance was reported. Lundy was accompanied to Hampton by L F Cochran.

Lee Lundy Grand Lodge Hampton Masonic Lodge Lundy Hampton L. F. Cochran

Football Feature at New Grand Theatre 1951

A sports special featurette titled Football Headliners of 1951 showcases outstanding plays and players from the season. It will be shown at the New Grand Theatre Thursday and Friday, January 24–25, alongside the science fiction thriller When Worlds Collide in Tech nicolor.

New Grand Theatre

Public Welfare Group Discusses Dump Improvement

The Eldora Woman's Club Public Welfare Department held a Friday evening meeting in the library club room with about forty members and Twentieth Century Department guests. Mrs Eastman Nuckolls presided. Mrs Fred Edgar joined the nominating committee. Dr R E Gray outlined a landscaping plan for Ferris Nursery Hampton and praised Charles Stage for improving the dump site. Mrs Gray spoke on Christian Citizenship and Marion Van Dyke entertained with songs while Billy Smith performed a sleight of hand act.

Public Welfare Department Eldora Women’s Club Library Club Twentieth Century Department Eastman Nuckolls Fred Edgar R. E. Gray Ferris Nursery Hampton City Dams Charles Stage

Hospital Notes and Births Across Iowa Towns

Hospital notes list patients from Eldora to Gifford including Eldora Guy Simpson and Mrs. Olive Martin, plus Radcliffe Daisy Drake and New Providence Nellie Mabee among names. Births reported: Radcliffe Paul Brinkmeyer boy Jan 20, Steamboat Rock Harry Folkerts girl Jan 21, Hubbard Arlo Ziebel girl Jan 18, Iowa Falls LaVerne Shank girl Jan 19, Gifford Eugene Monroe boy Jan 19.

Eldora Guy Simpson Raymond Blackmun L. K. Reese Olive F. Martin Bonnie Barnes Myrtle Follett Guy Follett Iowa Falls Rhoda Fuller Alden George Gehtke Hubbard Carole Dougan Rena Hankemeier Radcliffe Daisy Drake Raymond Berve New Providence Nellie Mabee Effie Reece McCallsburg Joel Chelsing Paul Brinkmeyer Steamboat Rock Harry Folkerts Arlo Ziebell LaVerne Shank Gifford Eugene Monroe

Record Set as 136 Baby Beeves Weighed in County

Hardin County 4 H leader Lee Van DeWater reports 136 calves weighed and tagged at six stations on December 27 and 28 surpassing last year’s 119. Expect 50 to 60 more baby beeves than 75 last year. List includes numerous 4 H and F F A members with calves. several entries indicate multiple entries per family.

Lee Vandewater Hardin County Cade Merlin Eller Jim Bergeson Jerry Bergeson Jim Hinderacker Gary Brinkmeier Jerome Hodnefield Gary Thompson Marilyn Tysdahl Joan Tysdahl Elizabeth Tysdahl Orlan Stole Leland Kolburn David Skartvedt Glenn Frette Gary Severseike Rugene Spindler Diane Byron Harris Dean Warner Wm. Muura Warner William Muura George Folkerts Jim Lettow Dallas Krause Gary Warner Jack Warner Bill Warner Bob Warner Art Sand

Doud Seeks Iowa Lieutenant Governor Nomination

State Senator Alden L. Doud of Douds Iowa announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor at a Fairfield Republican workers meeting. A longtime Iowa legislator he has served since 1942 in the House and Senate and held key committee roles including appropriations and education. He is a lawyer and active fraternal member, married with one son.

Alden L. Doud Douds Owa Towa Republican Workers Congressiona Tri¢T Fairfield Doud Republican Party Iowa Republican State Central Iowa House State Senate Npen Peat Iter Rand Chie A. Lincoln Ynthia Aliée Iowa ‘Wesleyan College University of Chicago State ‘University ‘of Iowa Iowa University Ayd Delta'Theta Phi Law Fraternity Sand Lowell Idis

Local Names List From Historical Page Segment

A fragmented OCR fragment lists numerous individuals with numeric annotations beside each name, including Eckstien Bear Reisinger Rooks Rooks Lloyd Butler Butler Randolph Granzow Tidman Hadley Hadley Haywood. The text appears to be a roster or directory snippet from a bygone publication.

Whitten School Plans Modern Heating System Upgrade

Whitten School completes summer modernization of its steam heating system. A zone controlled heating and vacuum return will be installed with extensive repairs. E. F. Mack Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Co. of Marshalltown secured the contract at 5489 dollars.

Whitten School E. F. Mack Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Co Marshalltown

Radcliffe Legion Names New Historian

Mrs. Kenneth Johnson appointed historian for the Radcliffe American Legion to compile and file pictures and data of servicemen in the current conflict. She previously served as historian for Radcliffe Auxiliary No 317 and for Radcliffe United Service Women during World War II and county historian for two years. Her work on Radcliffe's World War I and II Service Record was published in book form in 1950.

Kenneth Johnson Radcliffe American Legion Johnson Radcliffe Auxiliary No. 317 Radcliffe United Service Women Radcliffe

Linotype School To Open Feb. 4

Iowa City enrollment is open for a February 4 linotype operation course at the State University of Iowa. A newly established newspaper loan fund may provide up to 525 dollars for the one semester program. Applicants need no age limit and limited physical handicaps are allowed. mechanics with basic English and math are eligible.

Iowa City State University of Iowa Iowa Newspapers SUI

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Farm Bureau A. E. Tempel, Jr Squibb Co G. Kurtz Twentieth Century Mrs Floyd Whurtz Lincoln Nebr Father and Son New Grand’Theatre Gunner McNeil Herbert J. Yates Rod Cameron Adele Marat Adrian Booth Chill Wills Orge Pal Rudolph Mate Sydney Boen Edwin Balmer Philp Wylie Paramount Picture Radcliffe Legion U.S America Federal Civil Defense Administration Government Printing Office Washington, D. C Millard Caldwell Civil Defense Unita Uylhere Givil Defense Pene T Durango Smiley Amarillo Weaver Bros. Corn Shepherd OF the Ozarks Sun Mon MGM Strauss Sait Agics Odm Wally R . Mo Sanita M Technicolor Rommel Desert Fox RED Barge OF Courage Mac Donald Carey Golden Girl Love Nest Hong Kong Martin & Lewis New Mexico Linotype School Rondo Sterling Ey Raape Waane
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