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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1955

Page

2

Young Homemakers Shower and Picnic Plans

The Young Homemakers Club met Thursday at Mrs. Dale Schwarck’s home with 12 members. A program on Summer Salad Ideas was given. Plans were made for a family picnic on August 5 at the lodge. A baby shower honored Mrs. Harvey Pence. Prizes were won by Mrs. Don Schwarck and Mrs. Bud Lewis. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs. Dan Schwarck to host next meeting in July.

Young Homemakers Club Dale Schwarck Harvey Pence Don Schwarck Bud Lewis Dan Schwarck

Friendly 14 Club Family Picnic at Eldora Park

The Friendly 14 Club held a 7:30 p.m. picnic at the north shelter in Eldora city park with 30 members present. Guests included Mrs. W. H. McDonall and Mrs. Dan Meyer celebrated her 22nd birthday with gifts and games.

Friendly 14 Eldora City Park Lois Balvanz Louise Schultz Dan Meyer

Coming Events at Eldora and Local Groups

Methodist Bible Class led by Mrs. S. S. Byerly and Mrs. R. W. Heard. Fried chicken dinner at V. F. W. Post Home. Bridge Group with Mrs. Lee Lundy and Double 4500 Club at 1 p.m. Picnic at Eldora city park south shelter. Roughwoods Cemetery Society with Mrs. Leon Ramundt. 500 Birthday Club with Mrs. Bill Hollingworth and Mrs. Harley Hoel scher.

Methodist Bible Class S. S._Byerly R. W. Heard V. F. W. Post Home Lee Lundy Picenic Eldora City Park South Shelter Roughwoods Cemetery Society Leon Ramundt Bill Hollingworth Harley Hoelscher

Girl Scout Troop 1X Hikes to Steamboat Back

Eight girls of Troop 1X and leader Mrs. R. D. Pulse hiked to Steamboat Back on Wednesday. They started about 9 p.m. and returned about 6 p.m. by train. Each girl carried a sack lunch. Attending were Shirley Maytag, Nancy Struck, Carolyn Morris, Anne Wilson, Kathy Hil sabbeck, Sharon Poppe, Carol Schultz, Nanette Cobb, and Marge Pulse.

R. D. Pulse Shirley Maytag Nancy Struck Carolyn Morris Anne Wilson Kathy Hilsabeck Sharon Poppe Carol Schultz Nanette Cobb Marge Pulse

Blue Star Mothers Picnic At Eldora Park Gatherings

Blue Star Mothers met Friday for a noon picnic at the Eldora city park north shelter. Mrs. Gene Richardson reported sending 15 pounds of carpet rags six pairs of bed slippers 36 pairs of hose to the Veterans hospital in Knoxville and seven pairs of skuffies to Iowa City. Mrs. John Davis shared a report on the state convention in Charles City June 9. A social time followed. Mrs. George May to host August 11 with Mrs. Maude Green as co-hostess.

Blue Star North Shelter Eldora Eity Park Gene Richardson Veterans Hospital Knoxville Iowa City John Davis Charles City George May Maude Green

Miss Hardy Hosts Royal Neighbors Picnic Meeting

The Royal Neighbors met Thursday evening on the porch at Miss Leota Hardy’s home for a picnic supper. Mrs. Ethel Schweiger of Iowa Falls, district deputy of Royal Neighbors, attended as a guest. Following the picnic, the regular business meeting was held and a social evening followed. Mrs. Roxy Dunn will host the next gathering on August 11.

Royal Neighbors Leota Hardy Ethel Schweiger Iowa Falls Roxy Dunn

Davis-Beyemer Vows In Webster City

Miss Neva Le Ann Davis and Raymond H. Beymer wed July 10 at the Church of Christ in Webster City. The ceremony was by Marlon V. Chastain. Bride wore a white street length gown and was attended by Donna Davis and Dale Beymer. The couple plan to live in Denison where the groom works for a construction company. A reception was held at the bride’s uncle’s home in near Williams for relatives and friends.

Neva le- Ann Davis L. S. Davis Near Radcliffe Raymond H. Beymer Carl A. Beymer Denizon Church of Christ Webster City Marlon V. Chastain Donna Davis Dale Beymer

Baptist Circle Met In Regular Meeting

The Women's United Circle of the Baptist church met in the Mulford Room Wednesday afternoon for their regular meeting. The president Mrs Jack Huffman presided over the business meeting. They planned a Christmas Shower for missionaries and gifts may be designated for individuals. Mrs Harold Perkins led devotions and Mrs Howard Clingerman gave the lesson reading a missionary letter from Hill Standinge in Italy. An inspirational scripture from Job 5 26 was shared, hymns sang, prayers offered, and refreshments served.

Women's United Circle of the Baptist Church Mulford Room Jack Huffman Harold Perkins Howard Clingerman Hill Standinge Italy

Cemetery Society Meets With Mrs Dornsbach

Mrs Herman Dornsbach assisted by Mrs Harry Pagel entertained the Eldora Cemetery Society Thursday afternoon. Twenty five members attended. Regular business was handled and a social afternoon followed with refreshments. Hostesses served. next meeting set for July 28 with Mrs T H Schaa as hostess.

Herman Dornsbach Harry Pagel Eldora Cemetery Society T. H. Schaa

Pleasant Pluggers 4-H Club Meets at Glen Grants

The Pleasant Pluggers 4-H club held its regular meeting at Glen Grant's home on Tuesday evening. Members discussed an educational tour of Mason City, heard Alvin Cox report on fitting a dairy heifer for the county fair, and Clarence Lang explained clipping a milk can. Glen helped serve a lunch at the end.

Pleasant Pluggers 4-H Club Glen Grant Mason City Alvin Cox Clarence Lang I Glen

Summer Dance at Pine Lake Country Club

A summer special dance occurred Thursday evening at Pine Lake Country Club with Eva Wisner and her Melody Three providing music from 9 p.m. Intermission offered sandwiches and coffee to attendees.

Pine,Lake Country Club Eva Wisner Melody Three

Baptist Camps Held at Clear Lake

Young people attended the Baptist junior camp at Clear Lake from July 4 to 9 led by Miss Alice Kosanke and Rev. H. C. Short with campers Joan Griffitt Martha Short Jane Eggleston Fran Raske Gordon Taylor Lyle Thayer Phillip Eggleston Donald Lange Ronnie O’Bryan Roger O’Bryan and Kenneth Bueghly of Denver Colorado. Senior camp ran July 11 to 16 with Barbara O’Bryon Judy Sheldon Celia Perkins Charlotte Raska Linda Tange Judy Griffitt and Susie Conrad along with guests Judy Griffitt’s Missouri friends and Mr and Mrs Richard Seaville and son Scott Allan of El Paso Texas. They planned to return August 1 as Mr Scoville would work at Fort Bliss.

Clear Lake Joan Griffitt Martha Short Jane Eggleston Fran Raske Gordon Taylor Lyle Thayer Phillip Eggleston Donald Lange Ronnie O'Bryan Roger O'Bryan Kenneth Bueghly Denver Colo Ronnie Roger O' Bryon Alice Kosanke Rev. H. C Short Richard Seaville Scott Allan el Paso Texas Eldora Scaville Mer Carl Clemons Scoville A. BE. A Fort Bliss

Steamboat Rock district to hold budget hearing

The Steamboat Rock Consolidated Independent School District Board will meet August 9, 1966 at 8:00 PM at the School House Steamboat Rock Iowa to hear taxpayers on proposed expenditures for the year July 1 1955 to June 30 1966 A detailed statement of receipts and disbursements will be available at the hearing. Bets 28 Beas Bets 5 8855 aha lage ag ag Vittal figures show General Fund totals and balance.

Hudghet Estitate Steamboat Rock Consolidated BBN Jaspers Clatrice Aha Lage Ag Taneral Fenton Sear Atan Otal General Fund Old Nee Surv Bedarail Ins Ashi Yoo Eierebrige Iinse

Chapel Cemetery Soc Held July Picnic

The Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society hosted its annual July picnic Thursday at Eldora city park with 27 attendees. Guests included Mrs. Hazel Wasson Hubbard and several Eldora residents. After dinner a business meeting followed, with Mrs. Great sharing highlights from her European tour. the next gathering is a chapel picnic on August 1 hosted by Mrs. Moore Nehring and Mrs. Blair.

Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Charles Moore Addie Nehring Richard Blair

Mrs Maltby Hosts Breakfast Club Gathering

Mrs Lois Maltby hosted the Breakfast Club on Wednesday evening with plans for a July 28 meeting hosted by Mrs Glenn Kurtz. Numerous locals and visitors attended events across Eldora including a fried chicken dinner for the VFW Auxiliary and travels to Denver, Ely, and Clear Lake for family visits. Burials and family milestones were noted among residents and guests from Hawthorne to Des Moines.

Lois Maltby Glenn Kurtz

Mrs Dale Honored At Bridge Luncheon

A group of regular bridge players honored Mrs Nellis Dale at a 1 PM luncheon at Blanche and Ethals Tea Room. She leaves Eldora for Iowa Falls and the ladies later played bridge at Mrs F J Reigles home. Prizes went to Mrs W H McDonald and Mrs Nelle Kramer, and a gift was presented to Mrs Dale who lives at Edgewood Place in Iowa Falls.

Nellis Dale Blanche Ethel Dale Eldora Iowa Falls F. J. Reigles W. H. McDonald Nelle Kramer Edgewood Place

St Marys Altar Society Sewed Bandages at Meeting

The St Marys Altar and Rosary Society met in the Parish hall on Wednesday. President Mrs L F Stie jow led the business session and members spent the evening sewing and making hospital bandages with committees named for the work.

St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society L. F. Stiejow Jerry Donner J. EF. Steckell Virgil Schmidt Wallace Wooten Don Priske A. J. Neuhaus Frank Walters Frank Bales

Hawthorne Club Midsummer Picnic at Eldore City Park

The Hawthorne Club met Wednesday evening at the north shelter house for a mid summer picnic. About 25 members and their husbands attended the 6 30 dinner. The event was social with committee members Mrs Louis Davzes Mrs V C Mutz and Mrs H C Marks in charge.

Hawthorne Club North Shelter House Eldore Louis Davzes V. C. Mutz H. C. Marks

Honey Creek United Women Meet. remodeling, lessons, and news

The July meeting of the Honey Creek United Women’s Society met in the church social rooms with 21 members and several children. Mrs. Lawrence Cutler led worship, theme was Follow Me to Find Joy in Living, and Mrs. Harl Clemons gave a lesson. Treasures reported a year of activity including parsonage kitchen remodeling. Guest Edith Reece of San Diego attended. Eunice Helps hired as first grade teacher at New Providence Community School. New mail carrier Marvin Morain begins Star route service through nearby towns.

Honey Creek Harry Clampitt Marion Rains Lewis Dunham Edith Reece San Diego Calif Eunice Helps Klemme Waldorf College Forest City New Providence Ruth Hayes Lily Thayer Rock Valley Marshalltown Reba Thornton David Thayer Gurney M. Thornton Thornton Don Allen Town Falls

Eldora Herald Ledger notes local visit and farm sale

In this brief, Mrs. Edward C. Jones substitutes at the post office during a vacation. Church Night at Honey Creek on July 21 features a home talent program. Visits include Karl and Walter Marsh in Oskaloosa and Everette Reece in Booneville. The McDonald brothers buy the C. D. Martin estate farm of 180 acres with possession March 1, 1958.

Edward C. Jones Harold Recca Harry Clamppitt Honey Creek Karl Marsh W. C. Whitehead New Providence Gene Davis New Hampton Davis Charles Prochaska

Appointment of Administrator in Hardin County Iowa

Notice is given that the undersigned has been appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Rods B Wescott deceased, late of Hardin County. All persons indebted must pay promptly and those with claims should present them to the administrator for allowance or file with the Clerk of the District Court. Clerk: BRED L MILLER. Attorneys: LUNDY BUTLER & LUNDY. Dated July 13, 1965.

State OF Iowa Hardin County Rods Wescott Clark District Court Jake Fn weNvery LUNDY Butler & Lundy Iy Bred L Miller Hardin Shaton Vaughn H-L Fuly

Hadley Tops County 4 H Livestock Judging Workout

Gary Hadley of New Providence led a countywide 4 H livestock judging workout with 942 points, the highest score out of 350. Everett Harms was second with 338, followed by top ten finishers including John Rooks, Gordon Reisinger, Don Calkins, Jim Follet, Jim Montgomery, Bill Hadley, Ron Hankom, and Dennis Lettow as the second of three summer sessions.

Gary Hadley New Providence Hadley Everett Harms John Rooks Gordon Reisinger Don Calkins Jim Follet Jim Montgomery Bill Hadley Ron Hankom Dennis Lettow

Planed July 26 workout and local residence stops

A tentative workout is planned for July 26. Last Friday participants visited residences of Ernest Houck Homer Hitch cock Jerry Eller and Kenneth Meier near Rad euste. Winter rye sown with soybeans shows promise as an aid to weed and erosion control.

Ernest Houck Homer Hitchcock Jerry Eller Kenneth Meier Radeuste

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