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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1957

Page

2

Achievement Day Marks By Hardin County 4-H Clubs

The Eldora Hager Beavers and Happy Hustlers 4-H Clubs held their annual Achievement Day at the Hardin county youth building Thursday evening. Thirty nine entries were judged by Mrs. John Essig and Mrs. Floyd Gaede. Linda Maltby and Candice Cable demonstrated on Covering Waste Baskets and will represent the Eager Beavers at the Hardin County Fair. Lunch was served by Barbara Hinshaw Pam Randall Vicki Schwarck Linda Maltby Donna Taylor and Candice Cable.

Eldora Hager Beavers Happy Hustlers 4-H Hardin County John Essig Floyd Gaede Linda Maltby Candice Cable Eager Beavers Hardin County Fair Barbara Hinshaw Pam Randall Vicki Schwarck Donna Taylor

Needlecraft Club Plans Family Picnic

The Needlecraft Club met Friday at Mrs. Henry Steinfeldt’s home with thirteen members and one guest, Mrs. Burl Lehnus. The gathering was social, with refreshments served. A family picnic is set for 6 p.m. July 31 at the south shelter in Eldora city park.

Needlecraft Club Henry Steinfeldt Burl Lehnus Eldora City Park

Service Class Met With Mrs Watson

The Baptist church service class met Friday afternoon at Mrs Frank Watsons home with 11 members present. Mrs Louis Davies led the lesson on the Billy Graham Crusade. Refreshments were served during the social hour.

The Baptist Church Frank Watson Louis Davies Billy Graham

Methodist Clear Lake Camp Attendees Named

A list of juniors attending the Methodist camp at Clear Lake from July 21 to July 27 includes Richard Barnard Nanette Cobb Charles Diehl Nancy Durian Bill Hob son Barbara Maddy and Claudia Maddy. The group departed Sunday afternoon as the camp quest theme centers on Living Together As Christians.

Clear Lake Richard Barnard Nanette Cobb Charles Diehl Nancy Durian Bill Hobson Barbara Maddy Claudia Maddy

Birthday Celebration Honors Martin Brown At Eight

Mr and Mrs Robert Brown Susan and Jim hosted a family dinner Friday honoring Martin Brown turning eight. Guests included Mrs MF Tschirgi and Mr and Mrs Paul Tschirgi and family Reinbeck and Mr and Mrs J L Brown and Miss Anne Brown. Saturday afternoon Mark hosted a movie party for sight boys with refreshments and a decorated cake.

Robert Brown Susan Jim Martin M.F. Tschirgi Paul Tschirgi Reinbeck J. L. Brown Anne Brown Mark

Mrs Hall Honored At Farewell Coffee For Seattle Move

Mrs Virgil Schmidt and fellow hostesses entertained Thursday afternoon at a coffee in honor of Mrs Robert Hall whose family will relocate to Seattle Washington. Attending were members of the Monday Nighters Club including Mrs Schmidt Schaa Rubew Piper Dole Ed Fiedler Bud Lewis Bill Megan Jr Ward Miller Merlin Reid Don Schaa and H D Wolcott.

Virgil Schmidt Glen Cole Howard Schaa Dick Rubow Jack Piper Robert Hall Seattle Wash Monday Nighters Club Schmidt Schaa Rubew Piper Dole Ed Fiedler Bud Lewis Bill Megan, Jr Ward Miller Merlin Reid Don Schaa H. D. Wolcott

Funeral Guests From Away Attend Wiese Service

People from Sioux City Washta Alta Quimby Holstein Storm Lake Decatur IL Pocahontas Algona and Moline visitors joined Earl Daughhetee in Eldora for a funeral service for George F Wiese. C L Maier and Allen W Johnston of Moline Ill were guests in the Daughhetee home Thursday.

George F. Wiese C. Hedlund Sioux City Richard Reginnitter Washta Andy Brechwald Alta Bud Reginnitter Quimby Elsie Wiese Clifford Wiese Holstein John Rhoelk Janie Phyllis Storm Lake Henry Wiese Decatur, IL Eldon Wiese and Son Pocahontas Pearl Smith Fern Algona C. L. Maier Allen W. Johnston Moline, Ill Earl Daughhetee Eldora

Beulah Club Holds Picnic at City Park

Eleven Beulah Club members enjoyed a Friday evening picnic at the city park. A large hydrangea bouquet served as the centerpiece on the table. The gathering was social with out of town guests including Mr and Mrs Edwin Lord of Hampton and Mr and Mrs Harold Buckwald of Marshalltown.

Beulah Edwin Lord Hampton Club Harold Buckwald Marshalltown

Rip and Stitch Club Family Picnic at Eldora Park

The Rip and Stitch Club held a family picnic at 7 p.m. Thursday at Eldora city park with all members and their families present. After dinner, croquet and games followed a social time. The next meeting will be an all day event September 19 at the home of Mrs. Albert Hazelwood.

Rip and Stitch Club Eldora City Park Albert Hazelwood

Lori Orgel Celebrates First Birthday Picnic

Mr and Mrs Carl Orgel and Don and Jane hosted a birthday picnic Thursday for Lori Orgel who turned one. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ernest Orgel Ed Orgel and Mr and Mrs Clarence Orgel. Lori received several gifts.

Carl Orgel Don Jane Lori Ernest Orgel Ed Orgel Clarence Orgel

Aimes Records Honor 387 Iowa State Dean's List students

Iowa State College announced 387 students earned Dean's List honors for the spring quarter ending in June. Names include Glenda Cammack of Radcliffe, Laura Brindle of Whitten, Virginia Clawson of Ackley, and Dale Nederhoff of Wellsburg. Eligibility requires three or more quarters at ISU, a full load, and a 3.5 average.

Ames Iowa State College Glenda Cammack K. D. Cammack Radcliffe Laura Brindle L. M. Brindle Whitten Virginia Clawson Charles Clawson Ackley Dale Nederhoff Albert Nederhoff Wellsburg Iowa State

News In Brief from Eldora and Surrounding Areas

Mrs Laura Alverson and Miss Amy Alverson of Mason City visited friends in Eldora Thursday. Florence Johnson spent Thursday in Marshalltown with her daughter’s family. John Tod and daughter Margaret Ann visited Eldora from Burlington. Margaret Ann stayed with grandparents Lyman Lundy as parents vacationed in Minnesota. Homer Bayless and granddaughter of Torrington Wyoming and Val Lippert with three sons from Kenosha Wisconsin left after several days in Eldora. George Wiese and children Dawn and John from Hillside Illinois returned home after a week with his mother in Eldora due to death in the family. Barbara Anne Bradley of Ft Dodge spent a week with aunt Margaret Otto in Eldora and returned Friday. Jean Otto, Marilyn Dole, Pat Dole and friend Juanita Gate of Des Moines, vacationing in Denver and visiting James E Bradley family, returned home Monday. L A Chase and daughters Betty and Diana of Van Nuys California expected in Eldora Wednesday for several weeks with E B Johnston. Sandwiches at Berrier’s new cafe tempt appetites. Henry Steinfeldt and Norell Smith visited Cedar Rapids yesterday to meet the new granddaughter.

John Tod Margaret Ann Burlington Eldora Homer Bayless Torrington Wyo W. H. McCarthy Edward McCarthy Val Lippert Kenosha Wis McCarthy George Wiese Dawn John Hillside Ill George F. Wiese Barbara Anne Bradley Ft. Dodge Margaret Otto Jean Otto Marilyn Dole Pat Dole Juanita Gate Des Moines Denver Colo Miss Otto James E. Bradley L. A. Chase Betty and Diana van Nuys Calif E. B. Johnston

Community Events and Visits Highlight Eldora Listing

July activities include Child Study Club and family picnics at Pine Lake Lodge with multiple clubs meeting July 23 to 25. Visitors include Florence Doane at Union. John McVeety travels to Annandale for a month at Booker Camp. Local ads promote Berrier's Cafe and Pine Lake dining options.

Pine Lake Lodge V.F.W. Auxiliar Methodist Nora Emmert John McVeety Annandale Minn Booker

John Deere To Hold Field Day Near Waterloo

John Deere plans a statewide field demonstration on Beck Bros farms near Waterloo on Sept. 10 with new equipment and methods for baled hay six row farming and corn handling. Similar events are planned near Bloomington Illinois on Aug. 28 and near Janesville Wisconsin on Sept. 18. The show aims to draw about 50 000 visitors and will offer full spectator facilities. Sponsoring groups include the John Deere Plow Company of Moline Illinois and 185 Iowa dealers.

Iowa Beck Bros Waterloo Bloomington Janesville Wis John Deere The John Deere Plow Company Moline 111

News Items From Lawn Hill

Local notes from Lawn Hill chronicling visits, gatherings, meals, and social events. Residents including the McCormick, Buchanan, Neubauer, Beasley, Pemberton, Svendsen, and Jeske families are mentioned at homes, picnics, church lawn programs, and park outings around Marshalltown, Albion, and nearby towns, with a minor accident noted for Lewie Broer Jr.

Community notices from Emmon Minn and nearby churches

Whitten and Gibbs families attended the funeral of Nels Mikkelson in Emmon Minn on Saturday. A tri county Christian churches convention met at Bethel Grove on Sunday. a homemade ice cream social at the Christian church raised about 125 dollars with a large turnout. The church women’s council served hamburgers and desserts. ice cream was prepared by local volunteers. A birthday supper honored Mrs Dale Gibbs at the Mitchell home, with guests including Arlyn Mitchell of Marshalltown. David Johnson returned home after a week with the Hauser family. The W S C S met with ten members. Virgil Mitchell was installed as president and Enos Fouts as treasurer for another year. a new officer slate was announced. It was decided to host another homemade ice cream social and lunch Wednesday evening at 5 30 with hostesses serving refreshments.

Lowell McCormick Clifford Buchanan Marshalltown Frank Neubauer Mrs. Neubauer Frank Ross Floyd Beasley Joén Dedrick Lee North Bob Smith Jack Dean Smith Becky Dewey Lamprecht Ed Nassen Kenneth Schelling John Sevelling Lincoln Sunny Enos Pemberton Liberty Church Lester Barth Charles Svendsen Wendell Sayer George Cordes Logsdon Park Bob Glen Bud Svendsen Charolette Iowa Falls Isaiah Pemberton Albion Donna Pemberton Mary McDonald Clemens Dale Gibbs Virgil Mitchell Nels Mikkelson Mitchell Emmon Minn Lyle Olmstead Amanda Callaway Anna Kauffman Edna Meyers Christian Churches Bethel Grove The Christian Church Church Women’s Council Gladys Hauser Robert Bavender Chet Mabie Harold Moore Elmer Lamer George Clapsaddle Don Rhoades Dale Hauser Jim Barton Arlyn Mitchell W.S.C.S Methodist Church Robert Wilson Robert Purdy Enos Fouts C. T. Hopkins Wayne Callaway Walter Arnold Della Moore Helen Shine George Clemons Raymond Sheffield Alice Mabie Ralph Martin

Turkey Profits Grow in Corn Belt Says ISU Expert

Hardin county farmers may find turkey production more profitable due to local feed costs. Iowa State College poultryman Glenn Thacker notes the Corn Belt can lower costs by using home grown grains in a supplement routine with 24 to 26 percent protein, plus starter feed for eight weeks. Pulse urges contact with the county extension office for PA54 on economic feeding alternatives.

Hardin County Dick Pulse Eldora Pulse Glenn Thacker Iowa State College Corn Belt Thacker Iowa Morrill Hall

Budget Estimate School District Hearing Notice

The Owassa Community School District in Jackson Township Hardin County Iowa will meet August 6 1957 at 8 00 P M at the School House Taxpayers may speak for or against the proposed expenditures for the year starting July 1 1957 and ending June 30 1958 A detailed receipts and disbursements statement will be available at the hearing Y M K WRISBIE District Secretary

Owassa Community Jackson Township Hardin County Iowa

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Eager Beaver Watson Methodist Martin Brown Bob Hall Beulah Club Rip & Stitch Club Lori Orgel Laura Alverson Amy Alverson Mason City Florence Johnson Ronald Groves Berrier’s Norell Smith Cedar Rapids Tove Young Homemakers Club Wellsburg Park Pine Lake Country Club Lois Maltby Gladys Worrell Addie Faris Florence Doane Union Berrier Robert Longenecker Anne James E. Pritchard Bartlesville Okla Dr. Pritchard Eldon McVeety Minnesota Harry Harrison Greg Barbara Beverly Wisconsin Dells Julia Mulford Rena Vietor Art Staley Robert Lamprecht Catharine Claudia Linda Scott Elmhurst David Larry Ottumwa Paul Clark Mr. Wilson Frank Wilson Berrier’s ON Pine Lake Adv Lawn Hill Pleasant Township Farm Bureau Roughwood Hall Harold Marske Herb Steinfeldt Vern Dobbrunz Edith Davis Frank Kennedy Mrs Dale Mitterer Mr. and Don Jones Buckeye Carol Ann Pat Mathews Lewie Brocer, Jr Marlin Winters Lutheran Emiserate Hubbard Carl Edler State Center Martin Winters Lynnette Ray Trout Herman Hoffman Jeffery Gregory Broer Robert Broer Iowa City Jess Broer Leonard Blair Warren Bushman Jerome Hoffman Marlyn McCormick Russell Finister Steamboat Rock H. E. Rankin Edith Johnson California Erio Hoffman Morris Lepley Fred Cummins Marvin Jeske Marie Jeske Oscar Jeske Harold Walter Jeske Lyle Jessie Balcom Inez Broer Lewie Broer, Jr Whitten Miss Beverly Flick David Johnson Roland Herb Hauser Binghamton, N Five Mile Airphotn Associates Eldora Herald-Ledger Tonite Action Halliday Brand John Steinbeck Steinbeck John Steinbecks Joan Collins Jayne Mansfield Dan Dat Dailey K Wason Hellcats NAVY Turkey Troy Studios M. K. Wrisbie Herald & Index
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