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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1949

Page

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Evelyn Blair Weds Dale Campbell in Eldora church

Evelyn Blair daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Munson of Eldora married Dale Campbell son of Mrs. Mary Campbell of Gifford at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Rev. John Zimmermann officiating. Attendants were Mrs. Dean Howard. Mrs. Campbell has worked for Dr. J. W. Schlaimp and Dr. W. H. Van Tiger.

Evelyn Blair Homer Munson el~ Dora Dale Campbell Mary Campbell Gifford St. Paul Lutheran Church John Zimmermann Dean Howard Campbell J. W. Schlaimpp W. H. van Tiger

Bridge Luncheon at Pine Lake Country Club

A bridge luncheon will be held at the Pine Lake Country Club on Friday at one o'clock. Reservations must be made.

Pine Lake Country Club

Isabel Mac Rae and James L. George Married at St Marys

Isabel C. Mac Rae daughter of Mrs Mary Mac Rae Eldora and James L George son of Mr and Mrs J J George Keswick married Friday at 10 am in St Marys Catholic church in a single ring ceremony. Rev We Le Vo McDonough officiated with a yellow pink gladioli decor. Bridesmaids Mack Rae relatives and friends attended, reception at Congregational church with four tier cake, yellow and white theme. The couple, former Eldora residents, plan to live in Eldora after a Colorado wedding trip. he is a Coe College graduate and former Cosmos editor. They will reside in Eldora.

Isabel C. Mac Rae Mary MacRae Eldora James L. George J. J. George Keswick St. Mary's Catholic Church le Vo McDonough Harry Harrison Kreekel Rosdints Angus MacRae Des Moines Bonald Mac Rae Town City Margares Mac Rae Mary Lou Holmes Kenneth George Gerald George Douglas Mac Rae Gene’ Foster Mac Rae Congregational Church L. R. Soli Arlyn Soli Gene Foster Owen Kangley George

Happy Hustlers Meet at July Picnic with Donations

The Eldora Happy Hustlers met Mary Beach on July 14 with all members present for a pot luck picnic. Donations of 1.00 each went to the Red Cross cancer fund polio fund hospital fund and community hall. A senior demonstration team was named Beverly Cordes and Julian ne Eckel. Next meeting will be July 28 with Mrs. Dale Petty. Mr and Mrs Chas Edwards and Jim Young spent last week at Clear Lake.

Happy Hustlers Eldora Mary Beach Red Cross Cancer Fund Hospital Fund Community Hal Beverly Cordes Julianne Eckel Dale Petty

Mother Daughter Tea at Ivester Church Event

A mother-daughter tea is scheduled at Ivester Church of the Brethren on Wednesday July 20 at 2 p m. The program features a display of things from China by Mrs W J Heisey and aims to be both educational and entertaining. Neighbors and friends are invited.

Ivester Church

Rural Women Attend Des Moines Summer Conference

Mrs Ray Lake and Mrs Maurice Cook attended the annual rural women’s conference at Hotel Kirkwood Des Moines July 10 to 12. They were joined by county extension home economist J Mary Frances Kelly. The opening vesnel service was led by Mrs Roscoe Eliason state chairman. Mrs Raymond Sayre national chair of the Associated Country Women of the World showed pictures of Germany. Howard Hill president of the Iowa Farm Bureau spoke on the Farm Bureau service program and the extension education work. German peace bride Mrs Bruce Parker of Emmetsburg shared insights on Bavaria and life there.

Ray Lake Maurice Cook Kirkwood Des Moines Lake Rural Women's Organization Cook County Extension Home J. Mary Frances Kelly Roscoe Eliason Women's Organization Raymond Sayre Associated Country Women of the World Germany Howard Hill Towa Farm Bureau Towa Extension Service Farm Bureau Service Bruce Parker Emmetsburg Bavaria

National secretary elected for osteopathic association

Mrs. R. C. Rogers of Hubbard was elected secretary of the American Osteopathic association at St. Louis Missouri Friday. She is president of the Iowa society of Osteopathic physicians and surgeons auxiliary. Mrs. Rogers is the wife of Dr. R. C. Rogers, laboratory technician at the local hospital.

R. C. Rogers Hubbard American Osteopathic Association St. Louis Iowa Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Auxiliary Rs. Rogers

Rural Youth Prepare Safe Driving Course in Iowa Falls

Frank Ehman, director of youth activities for the Iowa Federation, outlined a rural youth safe driving short course at Edgewood Place in Iowa Falls on July 14. Ten members enrolled. the program will start after 20 enrollments. A safe driving contest will crown a county winner who advances to district and then state contests in November.

Frank Ehman Iowa Fart Bureau Federation Edgewood Place Iowa Falls

Legion to Install Officers at Thursday Meeting

Eldora American Legion post will hold its monthly meeting Thursday night at the Legion hall. Election and installation of officers will mark the session.

Eldora American Legion Legion Hall

Eldora youths win scholarships from Rotary and Mercy Hospital

Gene Rip Willig son of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Willig of Eldora earns a Rotary Club offered Ellsworth Junior College scholarship worth 150 dollars for two semesters starting next fall. Na Larson daughter of Mrs. Helen Larson receives Mercy Hospital nursing training scholarship in Town City from the Town division of the American Concer ty. Na’s sister Eljean recently completed nursing at Mercy.

Gene Rip) Willig C. G. Willig Eldora Ellsworth Junior College Rotary Club Na Larson Helen Larson Mercy Hospital Town City

Videra Pilot Passes Flight Check For Multi-Engine Rating

Bill Luick of Videra passes flight check qualifying for a multi-engine pilot rating. He has been training at Des Moines.

Bill Luick Videra Des Moines

Eldora telephone book distribution 1949 figures

G I Garson, manager of Central Iowa Telephone, announced the 1949 Eldora telephone book distribution totals. About 1650 volumes go to Eldora with 400 to Union and 200 to Steamboat Rock, reflecting planned coverage by the local phone firm.

Central Iowa Telephone Company Eldora Union Steam Boat Rock G. I. Garson

Neighbors Help Out Farm Worker On Oat Harvest

Fifty seven neighbors of Rollie Van Patter helped harvest 40 acres of oats at his Hubbard area farm in an hour and twenty minutes. Van Patter recently recovered from a stay at Sidora Memorial hospital.

Rollie van Patter Hubbard Sidora Memorial Hospital

Meeting Tonight to Organize Hardin County Displaced Persons Committee

Robert Longenecker, county social welfare director, calls a 8 p m meeting at the courthouse to organize the Hardin county committee on displaced persons. All interested in displaced persons or refugee admission experience urged to attend this Tuesday night gathering.

Hardin County Committee On Robert Longenecker

Pine Lake Wildlife Club Predator Contest Winner

Gary Button leads Pine Lake Wildlife Club predator hunt with 1780 points. Contest officials announced the hunted predator will be guests at a clubhouse party following the contest on August 1.

Gary Button Pine Lake Wildlife Club

O Leary Pleads Guilty In Des Moines False Pay Case

Sgt. O Leary known for a 1941 recruitment stunt in Eldora pleads guilty in Sibley to obtaining money under false pretenses. He is sentenced to seven years in theFort Madison penitentiary for the scheme involving training school boys taken to Des Moines for enlistment and abandoned there.

O'Leary Sgt Eldora Des Moines Sibley Fort Madison

Red Cross Elects Leo Knight as Chairman in South Hardin

Leo Knight of Steamboat Rock was reelected chairman of the South Hardin chapter of the American Red Cross at the annual meeting held recently at Pine Lake Country Club. Most other officers were reelected and reports were read.

RED Cross Leo Knight Steamboat Rock South Hardin American Red Cross Pine Lake Country Club

International Harvester plant open house in Eldora

The new plant features red cement floors radiant heat modern rest rooms and a public open house on July 28 with tours from 10 am to 6 pm. A 2 pm demonstration by an Iowa State College home economist will showcase frozen foods with special prizes. Lyle Hubbard, who opened the original IMC store in Eldora in 1946, leads the operation alongside Harold Abbas with a staff of eight plus five at Hubbard’s branch. Hubbard has been active in civic work and horse shows and previously earned recognition from International Harvester for big district THC equipment sales in 1948. He and his wife live in Eldora with their two sons.

International Harvester Iowa State College Ames Lyle Hubbard IMC Eldora Polk City THC Glen Fairchild Harold Abbas Hubbard New Eldera

Polio precautions urged in hot months for children

During the hot season health guidance stresses avoiding fatigue from active play and irregular hours for children. The advisories highlight extra care in areas experiencing outbreak risk.

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