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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1956
Page
1
Mrs Matharine Piper recalls the vanished big top parades in Marshalltown and Eldora. She paints vivid scenes of crowds, horses, elephants, clowns, and the sensory feast of a circus day, then mourns modern changes such as road widening, a wading pool closure, and courthouse lawn parking.
Mrs Sophie Anderson of Pasadena received a birthday gathering hosted at sister Mrs Kenneth Van Patter’s Hubbard area home with Owasa residents Mrs Helen Curtis Mr Charles Nehring and Gale in attendance. Nearby visits included Ernest Nehring and Addie Nehring, and Melvin Gangs tad Donna at Curtis home. W 4H Platts planned two week Wellsford Kansas visit after Friday departure. Owasa Jackson township fire department met at station with Curtis and Bowman handling refreshments. Willing Workers class held a picnic supper at Logsdon Park Friday night.
American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion hall for the regular monthly gathering with a lunch for members. A chicken supper is planned for Saturday evening July 28 at the Legion hall from 6 to 8 pm, with tickets at 1.25 dollars or 1.00 dollars for families with one child or more.
David Dunham leads a program featuring a men's quartet performance. Special music included a piece by Hurt by Saw, while Charles Wood gave his remarks, enjoying a warm reception.
A. E. Sopher was driven back to the University hospital at Iowa City on Thursday after an earlier trip. The report notes the journey and current status without further detail.
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