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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1956
Page
2
The W C T U will hold an all day session at Mrs M Z Albers home beginning 10 00 p m Friday March 8 with a potluck lunch at noon The group will tie laprobes for a veterans hospital In the afternoon Miss Helen Page a missionary from Peru is expected to speak All members and visitors are asked to attend
Mrs. Ralph Correll hosted a Needlecraft Club session with ten members and two guests. The afternoon included business, social time, and watching a basketball tournament, followed by refreshments. Next meet was hosted by Mrs. Anna Dornsbach. In Indianola, Mr. and Mrs. Lamb and Mrs. Glen Archer attended the Simpson all college sing featuring Gordon Lamb and Lambda Chi Alpha. Other performers included Jesse Knight Bill Cleveland and Jerry Crosser, all sons of local residents.
The Girl Scout executive board held its regular Friday meeting. Chairman J. F. Steckler reported indoor training for outdoor activities for leaders Mrs Lloyd Coonradt and Mrs Tvan Huen. Training sessions are planned for March 6 in Cedar Rapids. Girl Scout week starts March 11 with uniformed Scouts attending church services and a window decoration at Riggerts. The annual scout party and Juliette Lowe birthday event are set for March 16.
The Urban Club met Friday at Mrs. Warren Bushman’s home with Mrs. Russell Finster assisting. Members listened to the girls basketball tournament and learned the Field Day was postponed to be announced at the April meeting at Mrs. Elvin Adams’ home. Refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. C. Mutz spent Sunday in Pender, Nebraska, with relatives and attended the Omaha spring market Monday and Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Orville Carlson wed at Stavenger Lutheran Church in Garden City with Rev A Trainme officiating in a double ring ceremony. Mrs Carlson is daughter of Mildred Stolee Radcliffe and Mr Carlson is son of Archie and Mrs Carlson Stratford. They plan to live near Stanhope.
Mr and Mrs John Wills of Steamboat Rock marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a two session open house at First Presbyterian Church on Feb 28. The event, attended by about 280 guests from nearby towns, featured a four tier cake, gifts, a program of songs and readings, and a dinner served by Ladies Aid members.
Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting in the club rooms. Reports on the Mid-winter conference were given by Mrs. Van Patter and Mrs. Russell. It was voted to send a boy to Boys State in Tyne and a girl to Girls State in Cedar Falls during the second week of June. A polo drive was reported. The bake sale is set for March 31, and the spring rummage sale for April 7. Easter seals envelopes were staffed. Refreshments served by Mrs. Tjaden and Mrs. Schaa.
Miss Clelia Finster hosted the Thursday Club luncheon at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room with red rose centerpiece. Members spent the afternoon in Steamboat Rock at Miss Finster's home. the club continues sewing layettes for families with a completed layette delivered in February. The next meeting is planned for March.
Mrs H H Nazett hosted the Fortnightly Club on Thursday for a dessert bridge afternoon. Prizes went to Mrs E J Andrie, Mrs George A Starr, and Mrs Harry DeBagglo. Mrs Robert Smith will host the next meeting in March.
The Sans Souci Club met Wednesday at Mrs. Howard Harris home with eleven members and one guest Mrs. Guy Simpson. The social afternoon was enjoyed. Mrs. R. R. Ibach will host the March 13 meeting.
Mrs. R A Scott hosted a dessert bridge gathering on Wednesday evening with prizes awarded to Miss Leone Ziesman and Mrs. Max Van Derveer. Miss Helen Gethman is named hostess for the next meeting on March 14.
The St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid held a regular meeting in the church basement on March 1 with 52 members and four guests. A panel on Personal Evangelism featured five ladies who attended a Christian Growth Workshop at Immanuel Lutheran in Waterloo. Fach gave an educational talk and a tonic buzz session followed. Lunch was served by hostesses after reports and minutes.
Community calendar lists Benson Cemetery Society meeting for a covered dish at 12 at Whitten Methodist church with numerous groups and hosts. Also notes open house for Mr and Mrs George Shafer celebrating a golden anniversary and social gatherings including bridge clubs, study clubs, and Sunday canasta with local residents and visiting couple Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Bushman of Ames.
Sunday guests in the home of Mrs. Maggia Rhodes included Mr. and Mrs. Ierb Swaggert Guy Meld and Mrs. Gladys Worrell with other relatives Mrs. Dora Welch of St Anthony and Mrs. Maxine Cook of Des Moines. HW Nazett returned home after Cedar Rapids visit with son and wife Richard Nezelte. Guy Reid and Mrs. Gladys Worrell were in Marshalltown on business and dined with son Donald eld. R R Ibach Beulah Wheeler Miss Leota Hardy and Mrs. Omer Hubbard visited Cedar Falls to buy a silt flag for the new elementary school from the D A R Open Fire Chapter.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Ryan and Mrs Alma Ziesman were weekend guests in Des Moines at the home of their son and daughter in law Orlan Ryan. On Sunday Roy Ryan and children Sharon and Todd visited in the same home. The occasion was the 43rd wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Oscar Ryan on February 27. On return they stopped in Mitchellville to visit Mrs Oscar Ryan's aunt and husband Boyd Groom. IN JAPAN Pvt William J Crandall, formerly with the Marines at Camp Pendleton, sailed February 26 for Japan. Address provided for his unit in care of the USMC.
Sunday guests gathered at the H W Snider home for a visit while Hubbard residents attended socials in nearby communities. A house warming and farewell event honored the Schnormeier and Spatz families as they moved to Vinton, with neighbors sharing lunch and greetings.
A long list of family birthday gatherings, showers, dinners, and visits across Hubbard Iowa and nearby towns fills the page. Hosted by Lehmeier, Dougan, Bachman, and other residents, events include postnuptial showers, birthday celebrations, and housewarmings with guests from Cedar Falls, Traer, Radcliffe, and Eldora. Real estate deals and local visits also feature, with multiple households hosting and attending varied social occasions.
Mr and Mrs Ed Finne were dinner guests at the Hoffman home. Waterloo visitors Mr and Mrs George Izer and family spent Sunday afternoon with their son Robert at the Quakerdale dormitory. Dayton Kastner spent Sunday afternoon with his son Dennis at the dormitory.
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