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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1957

Page

2

Community club events and meetings listed for March dates

A long list of organizational gatherings and social events from March 12 to March 18. Includes Rebekah Lodge Sans Saucr Club Mrs Ruth Harris Tuesday Bridge Club Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room Young Mothers' Club Kountry Klub N T T club J L Davis Girl Scout Executive Board Masonic Blue Lodge Congregational Women's Fellowship United Circle St Marys Altar and Rosary Young Adult Class Gill McCall Masons Breakfast Club Harvey Freed Warder St Anne's Study Club L W Flickinger Royal Neighbors Blue Star Mothers Pleasant Chapel Society Merle Sayer Robert Sayer Chas Ziesman Amelia Pieters Needlecraft Anna Dornsbach Canasta 12 Ray Roling Masonic Blue Lodge Crafft mans School DAR Nelle Speers Canomregstena Family Night.

Rebekah Lodge Sans Saucr Club Ruth Harris D. W. Peisen Bridge Group Rage Jensen Blanche Ethel Young Mothers’ Club Paul Barnard Kountry Klub Herman Last N. T. T Club J. L. Davis Girl Scout Executive Board Masonic Blue Lodge Bridge Club Ali+ Clark Congregational Women's Fellowship United Circle St. Mary's Bis Gill McCall Masons Frank Petty Young Homemakers Club Ae Harvey Freed Warder St. Anne's Study Club Wiliam Riley L. W. Flickinger Royal Neighbors Day Blue Star Mothers C. G. Willig Pleasant Chapel Society Adolph Balvant Merle, Sayer Robert Sayer Roughwoods Society Clarence Orgel

Lutheran Ladies In Regular Meeting At St Paul

St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid met in the church basement on Thursday March 7 with 61 members present. Guests included Mrs Nowasell Spencer Noble Balvanz Balvanz Alma Ziesman Balvanz and Marvin Balvanz. The meeting opened with song scripture and prayer. Rev John Zimmermann showed a film What Others Have Done About Missions. New member Don Balvanz was welcomed. Committees for flower and bulb exchange and table coverings were named. Mother Daughter Banquet is May 14. Sewing sessions continued and St Patrick s Day decor and favors were shared. Lunch served by committee members Steinfeldt Klettke Martinson Stein feldt Balvang and Smith.

St. Paul's Lutheran Ladies Aid Thursaday T. Nowasell Spencer Erry Noble Don Balvanz Alma Ziesman Robert *Balvanz Marvin Balvanz John Zimmermann Oscar Jeske Carl Klaffke Ralph Rogers Ed Kallem H. B. Knutson Maryin Jeske Ella Steinfeldt Arthur Klettke George Martinson Walter Steinfeldt Frank Balvang Lee Smith

Star Class Met Wed With Mrs Ziesman

The Star Class of the Christian church met Wednesday at Mrs. Mary Ziesman's home for its regular gathering. Mrs. John Janssen led devotions from John 11:1 45 and closed with prayer. Mrs. T H McEvoy taught the lesson, presenting The Master's Friend lp by Lowell Russell Det zen and The Runaway by Rhoda Walden Leonard. Mrs. W H Bailey spoke on Need For Civil Defense. Refreshments followed. Mrs. John Janssen will host the April 3 meeting. Mrs. Leona Sapp entertained Saturday evening for her children and their families, including Ogal Sapp of Maquoketa and Leo Steinfeldt of Ackley, plus Dale Sapp and Kenneth Sapp and families.

Star Class The Christian Church (Disciples Mary Ziesman John Janssen T. H. McEvoy Lowell Russell Detzen Rhoda Walden Leonard W. H. Bailey Leona Sapp Ogal Sapp Maquoketa Leo Steinfeldt Ackley Dale Sapp Kenneth Sapp

Miss Peggy McNertney to Wed David Cahill in Eldora

Announcement notes the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Miss Peggy McNertney daughter of Mr and Mrs L A McNertney Eldora to David Cahill son of Mrs William Cahill Iowa City and the late William A Cahill. The wedding is planned April 22 at St Marys church Eldora.

Peggy McNertney L. A. McNertney Eldora David Cahill William Cahill Iowa City William A. Cahill St. Mary's Church Miss McNertney Eldora High School Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Towa City Veterans Hospital Mr. Cahill St. Mary’s High School St. Ambrose College Davenport Sanitary Dairies

Mrs Hallet Hosts GGG Bridge Club Meeting

The GGG Bridge Club met Friday at Mrs. George Hallett's home with St Patrick decor. Prizes were won by Mrs. Harold Williams Mrs. Robert Howard and Mrs. Gene Steelman. The next meeting March 22 will be a luncheon at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room with ecards played.

G.G.G. Bridge Club George Hallett Harold Williams Robert Howard Gene Steelman Blanche Ethel

Urban Club Meeting At Mrs Radolph Home

The Urban Club met Friday at Mrs Raymond Radolph home with assistances from Mrs Warren Bushman and Mrs Gustav Huchn Eleven members answered roll call and Mrs Lewis Crosser presented a travel slide program Refreshments in St Patrick motif were served by the hostesses The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Lawrence Rudolph on Apr 0.

The Urban Club Raymond Radolph Warren Bushman Gustav Huchn Lewis Crosser St. Patrick Lawrence Rudolph

Mr and Mrs Wilson Observe 23rd Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Perry Wilson marked their 23rd wedding anniversary on March 1 with a surprise visit Friday evening from Mr and Mrs Oscar Jeske and Mr and Mrs Martin Struck, Darrell Karen and Connie. The gathering was social with refreshments and a gift presented to the couple.

Perry Wilson Oscar Jeske Martin Darrell Karen Connie Mrs. Wilson

Lawless Bridge Club Hosts Mrs Ryan At Meeting

Mr and Mrs Dale Lawless hosted a Wednesday bridge club gathering with guests Mr and Mrs Roy Ryan. Prizes were awarded to Mr and Mrs Keith Van Fatter Mrs Paul Sehan and Mrs Roy Ryan as St Patrick motifs influenced refreshments. Van Fatter will host the group at the April 3 meeting.

Dale Lawless Roy Ryan Keith van Fatter Paul Sehan Keith van Patter Wiltl

Mrs Miller Hosts Dinner at Evening Gathering

Mrs W M Miller hosted a 7 p m dinner with a candlelit fruit arrangement. Guests included Mr and Mrs V C Mutz Mr and Mrs Dale Perkins Mrs Lois Edson and Mr and Mrs Ralph Dickson After dinner they played canasta.

W. M. Miller V. C. Mutz Dale Perkins Lois Edson Ralph Dickson

Ascension Chapter Eastern Star holds school of instruction

Ascension Chapter of Eastern Star met for its annual school of instruction and evening inspection on Wednesday March 6. Grand Conductress Mrs. June Watson and district instructor led the day with officers and visitors from multiple towns. A luncheon at 11:30 a.m. followed, then a 1 p.m. instruction meeting at the Masonic Temple, and an evening dinner at Blanche and Ethel’s Tea Room. Guests came from Waterloo Des Moines Marshalltown Hubbard Ackley Union Barnes City Collins Reinbeck Melbourne Jewell Conrad. The day featured initiation, a school day skit, and poems and remarks about Worthy Grand Matron projects including Boone and Estarl.

Ascension Chapter Eastern Star June Watson Waterloo Juna Watson Ruby Orr BR. C. Rogers Masonic Temple School of Instruction Marshalltown Des Moines Hubbard Ackley Union Barnes City Paul Barnard W. A. Blankenship Lee Lundy Blanche Ethel Lloyd Coonnacht Ben Juchems Juchems W. D. Murray Clem Marsden Melbourne Jewell Conrad Paul McCrea Stanley Granner Collins Reinbeck

Cemetery Society Luncheon Held At Emmert Home

The Eldora Cemetery Society met Thursday at 12 30 in the home of Mrs. Nora Emmert for a potluck luncheon. President Etta Putnam presided. A social afternoon followed. The March 21 meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Tom Foughty with co host Mrs. Nora Mitchell.

Eldora Cemetery Society Nora Emmert Etta Putnam Tom Foughty Nora Mitchell

Mrs Haynes Hosts Thursday Club Luncheon

Mrs George Haynes hosted the Thursday Club with a luncheon at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room. Red roses and white carnations decorated the tables. After lunch the group visited Mrs Haynes' home. Mrs L K Reese will host the April 4 meeting.

George Haynes Tess Blanche and Ethel Haynes L. K. Reese

Fortnightly Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Nazett

Mrs H H Nazett entertained the Fortnightly Club Thursday with a dessert luncheon and afternoon bridge. Prizes were won by Mrs L F Walcott, Mrs R A Scott and Mrs Robert Smith. Mrs R A Scott will host the nesting on March 21.

H. H. Nazett L. F. Walcott R. A. Scott Robert Smith

Mrs Fagg Hosts Bridge Club Dessert Lunch

Mrs. Fagg hosted her bridge club Thursday afternoon at a dessert lunch. Guests included Mrs. E. J. Ryan and Mrs. Lloyd Berg. Mrs. L. L. Scott won the prize. Mrs. Kenneth Reisinger will host the March 21 meeting.

Ned Fagg Bridge Club E. J. Ryan Lloyd Berg L. L. Scott Kenneth Reisinger Mar

Bridge Group Meeting at Mrs Doughty Home

Mrs Linus Doughty hosted her bridge group Thursday afternoon at her home with a dessert luncheon. Green carnations decorated the table. Prizes were won by Mrs Howard Caffe, Mrs Glenn Kurtz and Mrs R Soli. Mrs Birney Jackson will host again March 21 at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room.

Linus Doughty Howard Caffee Glenn Kurtz R. Soli Birney Jackson Mar Blanche Ethel

Country Club Ladies Meet at Mrs Gray's Home

Nine members gathered Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Robert Gray with four children present. President Mrs. Herbert Roll led a brief business meeting and the waiting list additions of Mrs. William Mallett, Mrs. Mervin Baker, and Mrs. Kingford Albright were approved. Mrs. Gray spoke on the History of Hardin County Church. Refreshments followed. next meeting hostesses will be Mrs. Wilbur Barnard on March 20. Mrs. Ann Vannoy, formerly of Eldora, visited Eldora friends before returning to Long Beach California after helping care for her son Carter Swyers who was ill.

Ladies Country Club Robert Gray Herbert Roll William Mallett Mervin Baker Kingford Albright Hardin County Ann Vannoy Long Beach Calif Carter P. Swyers Ackley Eldora Vannoy California Eldara

Bridge Tournament At Country Club Pine Lake Winners Named

The Pine Lake Country Club duplicate bridge session met Wednesday evening with strong turnout. The team of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Flickinger won the North-South high prize while Dan Weichman and Ernestine Weichman took the East-West high prize. Coffee was served. next tournament is Wednesday Mar 20 at 6 p.m. Players may start anytime and play multiple sessions.

Pine Lake Country Club

News in Brief Local visits across Iowa towns

Mrs Iva Clay visited over the weekend and Tuesday in the home of her daughter and family in Iowa Falls. Visitors from Maquoketa and Cedar Falls spent time in Eldora with relatives and friends. Funeral attendance, trips to Fort Dodge Excelsior Springs and other small journey notes cover the brief column. Pvt Donald L Boger arrived in Germany as a member of the 2nd Armored Division, enlisted in September 1956, last stationed at Fort Chaffee. Herbert Jones of Atlantic vacationed south then visited Eldora. Mrs Paul Frank of Westerville Ohio attended W G Leslie’s funeral and returned home from Waterloo.

Iva Clay Charles Svendsen, Jr Iowa Falls Ogal Sapp Steven Barbara Maquoketa Eldora Lester Taylor Dresser Wis W. G. Leslie Bert Woodcock Cedar Falls Pvt Donald L. Boger Hazel Boger Ackley Germany 2Nd Armored Division Roger 14Th Field Artillery Fort Chaffee Ark Herbert Jones Atlantic Guy W. Jones Points South Paul Frank Westerville Ohio Waterloo

Presbyterian Women's Organization Meeting in Steamboat Rock

The Presbyterian Women's Organization met at Mrs. Cornelius Juchems home with co host Mrs. Irvin Readout. Eighteen members and four visitors attended. Guest speaker Mrs. John Rhoads spoke on her experiences in Japan. Lunch followed the business meeting. Attendees included Mr John Potgeter of San Jose California and Mrs A J Burgess of Duvall Washington, visitors here due to their mother Mrs Henry Potgeter’s death. They returned home Monday.

Presbyterian Women’s Organization Cornelius Juchems Irvin Readout John Rhoads Japan Jurn Frerichs Harm Harris John Potgeter San Jose Calif A. J. Burgess

Legion Aux Holds March Meeting Plans Birthday Party

The American Legion Auxiliary held the regular March meeting with Mrs. Alice Fallerby presiding. A birthday party for the Legion Post was planned for Monday March 25 for Legion and Auxiliary members and families with out of town guests expected from Iowa Falls and Vinton. The auxiliary voted to send a boy to Boys State and to provide cookies and entertainment for Marshalltown Soldiers Home on March 25. Delegates were elected for the Hardin County Spring conference in Iowa Falls on April 8. Nine Junior Auxiliary girls attended the district junior conference in Marshalltown March 9. The group packed Easter Seals envelopes and set a March 14 meeting to finish the project at the Legion hall.

American Legion Auxiliary Alice Fallerby Legion Donald Swartzhaugh Vinton Berertram Brown Towa Falls H. E. Harmon Iowa Falls Legion Hall Boys State Marshalltown Soldiers Home Hardin County Marvin Mueller Robert EB. Emick Aurelia Halasey T. H. Schaa Carl Willig M. M. Babcock Marvin, Mueller William Lewis Esther Ayres Community Service

Local Families Share Visits and Illness News

Mr and Mrs George Alberts of Dike visited relatives in the Primus home on Wednesday. Several social visits follow including Potgeters, Luiken family at University Hospital, and Harms and Hoffmans at Will Harms. The Seims home fire destroyed belongings. Johnsons attended a funeral in Walcott Indiana and visited Ed Johnson in Oglesby Illinois. Alice Potgeter returned to St Paul after her mother’s illness and death. Martha Potgeter left for Storrs Connecticut. George Forgeter and spouse returned from California trip visiting San Diego Los Angeles San Jose Napa. Will Primus and Ben Primus hosted guests Thursday evening.

Stevie Randy Henry Janssen Daws Karl Thoms Melvin Kolsanke Eldora Sadie van Tiger Floyd van Tiger Ivester Hie G. Folkerts Mons Ben Harms Claude Heard Tommy Frank Hurt Mason City Ed Luiken Martin Kruse R. Gast John Seims Ackley Seims L. G. Johnson Walcott Ind Florence Wynkoop Ed Johnson Oglesby Ill Alice Potgeter St. Paul Minn Henry Potgeter Martha Potgeter Storrs Conn George Forgeter California San Diego Los Angeles San Jose Napa Will Primus Ben Primus

Eldora Art Club Displays March Paintings

Eldora Art Club showcased more than twenty works in oil, casten, water color, ink and charcoal at the high school art room Thursday evening. Members discussed each piece, notes on improvement were taken, and linoleum blocks for black printing were cut. Guests from Town Falls, Alden and Hubbard attended, and two new members joined, Ethyle Hoelscher of Hubbard and Emma Hager of Alden, expanding the club’s reach to seven area communities.

Art Club Verghe Culter Hardin County Fair Town Falls Alden Hubbard Ethyle Hoelscher Emma Hager Eldora Ea County

New 4 H Goals Announced By Extension Office

County 4 H extension outlines goals for 1957 with targets to reach 275 boys and 300 girls enrolled. Current clubs total 31, three more than 1956, with new clubs in Grant and Clay townships and a Clay girls club of about 30 members led by Mrs Jurn Frerichs.

Grant Clay Townships Clay Township Jurn Frerichs Grant Township Arnold Boeke Arnold Deviney Pare Francis Krueger Dick Gelhaus

Social Welfare Dept Reports On February Activities

Rolla R. Glenn, chairman of the State Board of Social Welfare, says contributions from relatives total about 930000 yearly to support Old Age Assistance recipients. In October 1956, 6530 people received an average of 11.88 dollars monthly. gifts go directly to recipients and affect monthly grants.

Rolla R. Glenn State Board of Social Welfare Glenn Ithe

Welfare grants and hardin county February allocations

The notice outlines monthly grant rules setting a $55 base, with all income counted in calculating assistance. It records February totals for Old Age Assistance at $2,663,591 to 39,121 people, with Hardin county totals of $21,604.08 for 313 recipients, and Aid to Dependent Children statewide at $881,080 to 7,350 families.

Hardin County

Notice of Appointment of Administratrix in Hardin County Iowa

State of Iowa Hardin County notice announces the appointment and qualification of ETHEL V. LESLIE as Administratrix of the estate of W. Leslie deceased. Creditors must promptly pay and present claims with proper authentication to Lundy Lundy attorneys, and file with the Clerk of the District Court. Dated March 8 1967. Clerk of District Court TRED L MILLER Deputy Sharon Vardin.

State OF Iowa Hardin County Leslie Ethel V. Leslie Lundy, Butler & Lundy Tred L. Miller Sharon Vardin Amarch

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