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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1952

Page

3

Y M C A Young Adults Present Hobby Program

Hi Y and Tri Hi Y mark a successful year with conferences camps and community projects. Members look to work college or service next year while honoring contributors including parents counselors and the YMCA Young Adult Council sponsor. The note lists new canteen chairs concessions volunteers and plans for summer activities and two study groups with schedules and leaders. A June visit to Iowa City with Nick Johnson National T.Y. President capped the year.

Uncle Sam YMCA Nancy Heslop Bill Crandall Hubert Cleveland Red Holcomb Iowa City Hi-V Tri-Hi-Y Nick Johnson National Tit Y Dixie Crosley Roger Harrington Jim Shaw Donn Modlin Norell Smith Ives Allbee Ralph Allbee Eastman Nuckolls Johnson

Mrs Willig Hosts Needlecraft Club Meeting

The Needlecraft Club met Friday evening at Mrs. Carl Willig’s home with thirteen members present. A social evening of visiting and fancy work was enjoyed and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be June 20 at Mrs. J A Wiesner’s home.

Carl Willig J. A. Wiesner

Sunny Clemons Feted at Swaledale Shower

Sunny Clemons was honored at a miscellaneous shower in the Swaledale Methodist Church parlor attended by 70 guests. The event, hosted by Mrs. Lucile Proctor, Mrs. Gene Jindrich and Mrs. Gayle Krause, celebrated her upcoming June 21 marriage to Robert L. Jindrich of Swaledale. A sun decoration and "Sunny Days for Bob" placard framed the gift table. refreshments followed.

Shelby Clemons Sunny J. C. Clemons Helen Carter Swaledale J. C. Jindrich Bob Lucile Proctor Gene Jindrich Gayle Krause

Rev Zimmerman Lesson at St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid

The St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid met Thursday in the church parlors with 59 members and five guests. New member Mrs Farr Travis and delegates to the Davenport L W M L convention reported. Rev Zimmerman spoke on How Jesus Dealt with Individuals. Picnic planned for July, flowers on tables, refreshments by committee. Ten members honored with birthday roses.

St. Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid Farr Travis Geo. Martinson W. R. Foster Geo. Goschke Davenport L. W. M. L Zimmerman Jesus Ladies Aid Fred Daleske Lloyd Miller Gee, Martinson Carl Willig H. B. Knutson

Autumn Bride-To-Be Matilda Jane Readout Engaged

Mr and Mrs Werner Tresmer announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Matilda Jane to Ervin William Readout son of Mrs Trena Readout of Steamboat Rock September 14 has been chosen as their wedding date.

Werner Tresmer Matilda Jane Ervin William Readout Trena Readout Steamboat Rock

Shower Honors New U S Residents at Peter Heldt Home

Approximately sixty five neighbors gathered to honor Mr and Mrs Neil Boysen and their little daughter with a miscellaneous shower. Gifts were given and a social evening followed by lunch. The Boysens recently arrived from Germany and now live west of Steam Boat Rock. Mr Boysen works at the Knight Locker plant.

U.S. A Peter Heldt Neil Boysen Boysens Germany Steamboat Rock Boysen Knight Locker

Royal Neighbors Conclude Meetings

The Royal Neighbors met Friday with eight members present. After the regular business meeting the evening was social. Refreshments were served. This was the last meeting until September.

Hattie Schmitt

Community calendars and visits span June events

A June schedule lists club meetings and social gatherings such as Rebekshi N T T Club, Young Mother's Club, Delta Decka Cards, Baptist United service, and Blue Star Mothers with hostesses including Mrs. Radahl, Mrs. Wehrman, and Mrs. Foster. A Joseph Cobb family visit notes Lloyd Cobb and daugh ter Cheri visiting Eldora before heading to St. Joseph Missouri then Mesa Arizona.

Rebekshi Clara Raska Young Mother's Club Wm. Luick San Souci North Shelter House City Park W. Dickinson Delta Decka Cards V. K. Radahl W. Wehrman Baptist United Service Congregational Women’s Fellowship L. F. Wolcott Lloyd T. Cobb Cheri Alice Cobb Mesa Arizona Eldora Lloyd Cobb L. R. Soli St. Joseph

Mrs Schmidt Hosts Birthday and Sewing Group Brunch

Mrs Schmidt hosted a 9 o'clock breakfast last Saturday to honor Miss Peggy Schlampp bride-to-be. Janet Schmidt of Kansas City assisted as hostess. fourteen guests attended as spring flowers decorated the rooms and an electric roasterette was presented as the traditional gift for daughters starting homes.

F. K. Schmidt Janet Schmidt Kansas City Peggy Schlampp

Delta Decka Cards Club Meets at Gifford Home

The Delta Decka Cards bridge club met Wednesday evening at Mrs. Harold Williams home in Gifford. Two tables played with guest Mrs. Walter Wehrman. High prize went to Mrs. Roy Lightfield, second to Mrs. Gregory Webster, and the novelty prize to Mrs. V. K. Radohl.

Delta Decka Cards Bridge Club Harold Williams Gifford Walter Wehrman Roy Lightfield Gregory Webster Ed Lackey V. K. Radohl

Young Homemakers Plan Summer Picnics

The Young Homemakers Club met on Thursday June 5 with Mrs Don Schwarck twelve members and 16 children present Roll call noted how members met their husbands It was voted to hold summer picnics at City Park starting June 27 at 730 an ice cream social is planned The next neat club meeting will be June 19 with Mrs Bud Lewis

Young Homemakers Club Don Schwarck Summer Club Neat Club Bud Lewis

Girl Scouts Executive Board Holds Meeting

The Girl Scout executive board met Thursday afternoon for their regular meeting. Plans were made for the girls camping period later this summer.

Girl Scouts Executive Board Girl Scout

N T T Members Honor Hostesses Birthday Party

Mrs. Carl Willig and Mrs. Ella Orgell hosted twelve N T T Club members at Mrs. Willig's home to celebrate the hostesses birthdays. One visitor Mrs. Mildred Travis attended. They played 500 and other games, and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be Tuesday June 10 with Mrs. Clara Raska.

Carl Willig Ella Orgell N. T. T. Club Willig Mildred Travis Clara Raska

Jane Dutton Studio Spring Revue Prompts Toledo Showcase

Jane Dutton Studio presented a spring dance revue in Toledo featuring Eldora pupils including Billy and Richard Stewart Darla Travis Susan Willig Susan Mason Karen Wickey Candice Cable Anne VanDerveer Shelia Shafer Sharon Walton Sharon Shortley Jeanine Walton Dixie DeVault Donna Rudolph Patty Shafer Beth Lyons Sam Estes Karen Manatt Nola Flessner Bette Bateson Mary Butler Sharon Rogers Irene Hodgson Beverly Beach Peggy Estes Yvonne Estes The studio will host a similar revue in Eldora on Thursday June 12 at 8 PM.

Jane Dutton Toledo Eldora Billy Richard Stewart Darla Travis Susan Willig Susan Mason Karen Wickey Candice Cable Anne VanDerveer Shelia Shafer Sharon Walton Sharon Shortley Jeanine Walton Dixie DeVault Donna Rudolph Patty Shafer Beth Lyons Sam Estes Karen Manatt Nola Flessner Bette Bateson Mary Butler Sharon Rogers Irene Hodgson Beverly Beach Peggy Estes Yvonne Estes

Fifty Attend Final CES Meet of Season

The Eastern Star met Wednesday with fifty members present. Mrs. Thelma Murray sang The Gentle Carpenter of Bethlehem. Initiation was held. Several members plan to attend the group meeting at Ft. Dodge on June 18. Eldora participants will join the program. Refreshments were served by a committee led by Mrs. Whitehead, Mrs. Marsh, Mrs. Reece, Miss Tansey, Mrs. Moon, and the Stewarts. This was the last meeting until September.

Eastern Star Thelma Murray New Providence Gentle Carpenter Bethlehem Ft. Dodge Eldora Margaret ,Whitehead Earl Marsh Rosa Reece Jessie Tansey Dale Moon Don Stewart

Country Club Golf and Bridge Luncheon at Pine Lake

Forty six guests attended a golf and bridge luncheon at Pine Lake Country Club with Mrs. M. D. Stilley and Mrs. Jeanette Wickey as hostesses. Prizes went to Mrs. Dorothy Weichman high and Mrs. Ernes tine Weichman second high. other social notes include Carleton College graduate Dreier and various local visits and travels.

Pine Lake Country Club M. D. Stilley Jeanette Wickey Dorothy Weichman Ernestine Weichman

Graduation at I. T. C. Cedar Falls honors four county students

Four Hardin County students graduated on Saturday from Iowa State Teachers College at Cedar Falls. Dorothy Dickinson Broer and Kenneth Kennedy are listed from Eldora and Irene Mae Classen and Joan Schlampp, both from Ackley.

Hardin County Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Dorothy Dickinson Broer Kenneth Kennedy Eldora Irene Mae Classen Joan Schlampp Ackley

Story Hour at City Library Opens With Read Aloud

Story Hour at the city library Saturday morning from 9 30 to 11 30 drew a small group. Miss Doris Kaas read Yaller Eye and the tale will be continued next week inviting all children to return. Eldora residents hosted visitors from Park River Los Angeles St Louis and Buck Grove as families attended events and a niece Ruth Miller died in a Buck Grove tornado. Virginia Miller and Dovido also injured in Waterloo hospital awaited further care as relatives returned home. O C Jensen left for Beverly Hills with her daughter and family for several weeks. Dick Stone spent the weekend in Minneapolis with the Driehkising family.

Ee Walter BR. Dreier W. H. Dreier Hubbard Carleton College Northfield Minn Donald& Kirk David Harvard School of Business Administration Carleton Dreier New Providence High School William Dreier Iowa State Teachers College Lucille Duitscher Clarion M. D. Stilley Ft. Dodge Woodwards Store Chris Riggert Waverly Ruth Keeling Ronald Josi Oregon City Oregon Beverly Lansing Iowa City Don Wilson Bud Smith Red Wing Minneapolis Duluth North Shore Canada Mary Megan Detroit Mich Elgora Mabiher Anna Megan Bilandi Leo Doris Kaas Lena Malde Park River N. Dak Eldora L. R. Soli Kathryn Johnson Los Angeles Calif Leo Megan Buck Grove Ruth Miller Virginia Miller Dovido Waterloo Harry M. Nardini Dick Stone A. L. Driehkising

Centennial at Coe College honors White family

Mrs. Dorothy R. White attended Cedar Rapids centennial events with her son Phillip B. White who earned a BA and received a second lieutenant commission in the Air Force. He will report to McChord Field in August. The piece also notes visits by Mrs. Mabel Scholey in Hastings for her granddaughter Sandra Scholey’s dance recital, and Harold Ragsdale’s travel from Decatur to Pasadena with family plans.

Dorothy R. White Cedar Rapids Coe College Phillip B. White Air Force McChord Field Tacoma Wash Mabel Scholey Hastings Nebra Edgar Scholey Sandra Scholey Harold Ragsdale Eldora A. L. Ragsdale Decatur Pasadena Calif Mr. Ragsdale

Eldora Visitors Share Weekend at Local Homes

The I-ELDORA HERALD-LEDGER notes social visits in Eldora during the week of June 1952. Mr. and Mrs. Alva Canham of Kansas City stayed with Mrs. Allie Starr and Ardis and friends. Mrs. Robert Bartle of Sioux City attended the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wiesner. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lundy and Mr and Mrs. Frank Petty joined the Eastern Star Friendship meeting in Conrad Friday evening.

Alva Canham Kansas City Eldora Allie Starr Ardis Robert Bartle Sioux City J. A. Wiesner Lee Lundy Frank Petty Friendship Meeting of the Eastern Star Conrad

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