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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1957

Page

7

Mrs Roll Hostess Leads Double 4 500 Club Meeting

Mrs Anna Roll hosted the Double 4 500 Club Friday with all members present. After a brief business session the group played Court Whist with high prizes won by Mrs Clara Raske and Mrs Minnie Grantow and low prizes by Mrs Mike Mosman and Mrs J L Davis. Mrs W L Rigel received the draw prize. Refreshments followed. Miss Lena Smith and others could not attend.

Anna Roll Clara Raske Minnie Grantow Mike Mossman J. L. Davis W. L. Rigel Clara Haske

Teachers of 1919-20 To Hold Reunion

Eldora reunion for teachers who served in 1919-20 schools runs June 14 to 17. Attendees include Miss Lulu Utley of Minneapolis Miss Ethel Curtis of Riverside and Miss Bertha Miller of Cedar Rapids among others, continuing a long correspondence via a Round Robin.

Eldora Lulu Utley Minneapolis Minn Ethel Curtis Riverside Bertha Miller Cedar ‘Rapids

Auburn couple announce engagement of Dorothy Schwitters

Mr and Mrs A J Schwitters of Auburn Washington announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy Jo to Byron BR Dinkins son of Mrs Pearl M Dinkins of Anacortes Washington Miss Schwitters granddaughter of Mrs Grace Allbee of Eldora has visited here often since the family moved from this county She is a Auburn High School graduate and attended the University of Washington He also attended the University of Washington They plan a fall wedding.

A. J. Schwitters Auburn Wash Dorothy Jo Byron BR. Dinkins Pearl M. Dinkins Anacortes Miss Schwitters Grace Allbee Eldora Auburn High School University of Washington Dinkins

Mothers Club Meets and Gardens Bridge Luncheon

Mrs. Frank Sheldon hosted the Eldora Mothers Club at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room on Tuesday for a luncheon and brief business meeting. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Tom Manteith, Mrs. Robert Brown, and Mrs. Cecil Rooks as the club wraps up activities until September.

Frank Sheldon Mother's Club Blanche and Ethel Tom Manteith Robert Brown Cecil Rooks

Eldora News In Brief Highlights Alumni Banquet and Visits

Mrs Edith Mohr attended the State Center alumni banquet in State Center class of 1902. Mrs R D Fahler of Rockford left Friday after visiting at Miss Leota Hardy. The Wiggasons and family vacation ten days at Long Beach Mississippi in the Clark home. Also joining are the Clarks and their relatives from St Anthony. E J Foster of Des Moines spent Memorial Day in Eldora with Ralph Correll. Mrs Ethel Simonson of San Diego left Eldora after a visit with James H Heston family. Heston accompanied her to California for two weeks. Otis Haynes Cedar Rapids spent Memorial Day in Eldora at the Correll home. John Miller Winterset visited Esther Jackson. C A Van Potter Glen Carson Ralph Allbee returned from fishing trip in Minnesota and Canada. Dean McDowell and Nancy went to Des Moines for hospital observation. Mrs McDowell stayed to be with Nancy. Mrs L K Reese and daughter left for Pittsburgh to visit family. stop in LaGrange Ill to visit further relatives. Kenneth Harrington and family returned from Shell Lake Wisconsin after vacation.

Katherine Megan Albion Eldora Nelle Kra‘mer Nettle Reece Barbara Jo Whigham Spencer Reece Charles Huffman Dean Barton Larry Joan Barton D. L. Barton Bartons Rockford Anaheim Calif Beckman Instruments Meta Balvant Des Moines Iowa Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association Hotel Fort Des Moines August Frerichs Yankton, S. C C. R. Overturf, Jr Melvin Frerichs Beverly Steen Jurn Frerichs Jay Wancy Yankton Florence Pye Monroe C. E. Greer Nelle Dedrick Iowa Fort Des Moines Tom Frotheroe Cedar Falls Lillian Duhurst Waterloo Bert Edwards Mondamin Edward George Edwards Bob Meader Rockwell City John Furman Furman W. G. Leslie Will O'Hara Joe O'Hara Bob Jacobson Tama Doyle Felton Don McMillen Alden R. H. McMillen Glen Gearhart Lizzie Ruxton Radcliffe Robert Todd Albert Radolph Eugene Radolph Pamela Bernard Radalph Jim Russ Tim Qwasa Don Harman Mark Evandale Nancy Jo William Hi van Patter W. L. van Patter Sterling, ML Leota Hardy Bill Nissen Miss Hardy L. D. Ramsey Wayne Perkins Perking Bert Beecher Harry Hutzel Jim McClelland David Diane Judy Hudson Webster City Mrs Hutzel Edith Mohr State Center R. D. Fahler Max Wiggason Max Jr Jerry Denny Loang”Beach Higgason James H. Heston Heston California Otis Haynes Cedar ‘Rauids Ralph Correll John Miller Winterset Fldora Esther Jackson C. A. van Potter Glen Carson Ralph Allbee Minnesota Canada Dean McDowell Nancy Blank Memorial Hospital McDowell L. K. Reese Glen Bailey Newton Pittsburgh

Conference for Teachers at Eldora Assembly of God

A joint teachers conference gathered Sunday school workers from Iowa Falls Eldora and Conrad at Eldora Assembly of God. A filmstrip This You Can Do stressed creative teaching followed by a panel discussion on Sunday school issues led by Rev Robert Weing with local pastors and superintendents from the three churches.

Eldora Iowa Falls D. M. Crouse Conrad Assembly of God Leroy Whiteman Eldora Assembly Robert Weing Town Falls Assembly Iowa

Community Visitors and Guests Spend Week at Local Homes

Lawn Hill and nearby households hosted or visited multiple families through midweek and weekend. Bob Cowell and family of Plainfield joined Schelling home gatherings. Dale Eldridge and family from Owasa also visited. Local residents attended church, graduation events, and dinners at several area homes including Marshalltown and New Providence. Patty Bogue graduated with the class. Eskridge family hosted in Eureka NL.

Bob Cowell Plainfield Kenneth Schelling Dale Eldridge Owasa Floyd Beasley Leo Hutchens Marshalltown Ed Nassen Loren Davenport Jimmy Larry Storm Lake Bruce Clampitt Betty Cockerham Waterloo Lawn Hill Paul Hoffman Dean Smith Becky Ricky Smith Bob Smith Noah Reece Susan Ben Quaite New Providence Ray Mullihan Collins John Bogue Patty Bogue Robert Eskridge Eureka Eskridge Elzie

Memorial Day gatherings fill Eldora area with visits and meals

A long list of visitors filled Memorial Day at many homes in Eldora and surrounding towns. Attendees included the Eskridge, Reece, Balcom, Kasischke, Broer, Baker, Risting, Blair, Hambly, Svendsen, and Blair families, plus residents from Union, Union, and Eldora. A chicken dinner at the Church of Christ and donations raised about 900 dollars. Community members traveled to nearby towns for weddings, commencements, and reunions, reflecting a busy holiday period across Marshalltown, Albion, Lincoln, and LeRoy communities.

Asa Landis Marshalltown Floyd Lyon Vern Landis Clinton Church of Christ Memorial Day Hauser Cemetery Society

Farm Events Schedule June 5 to 22

Farm events schedule lists Homemakers Leadership Camp at State 4-H Camp Site from June 5 to 7. June 5 features a Dairy Princess committee meeting at 8:00 at the extension office. June 11 has Girls 4-H committee meeting and Cattle Weeders Day in Ames. Also on June 11 a Rotary Conservation tour in Towa Falls. Agronomy Field Day is June 14 at Iowa State College. The 4-H Girls State Convention runs June 13 to 22 at Iowa State College.

Homemakers Ames Towa Towa Falls Iowa State College

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