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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1952

Page

2

Legion Auxiliary Names Nominating Committee Opens Reports

The Legion Auxiliary met with twenty five members present. Reports covered county and district meetings, the state training school poppy display, and the crippled children campaign. A guest speaker discussed juvenile delinquency and home influence. Ruth Halasey noted as district poppy poster winner. A nominating committee appointment and refreshment crews were announced.

Legion Auxiliary R. W. King, Jr C. A. VanPatter R. M. Hunt State Training School For T. Schaa Cochairman Rutherford Ester Ose Ose Ruth Halasey Eldora Garwin F. R. Price Glen Whestall Walter Foster RK. Soli Ralph Speers Merle Sherbon Murl Schumacher

Bride Elect Janet Roeske to Wed Dwayne Punt in Iowa Falls

Bride elect Janet Roeske announced engagement to Dwayne Punt son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Punt of Iowa Falls. No date has been set for the wedding.

Fred Roeske Janet Dwayne Punt Herbert Punt Iowa Falls

May club events listed by local organizations

A sequence of upcoming meetings and classes is listed including the Newcomers Club, Farm Bureau, Eastern Star, Delta Decka Cardsbridge, Blue Star Mothers, Advanced First Aid, Hawthorne club, 20th Century Division, Home School Association, Rebekahs, Young Mother's club, San Souci, and other groups with hostesses and dates ranging May 7 to May 13.

Elia Gethman Helen Gethman Cum Ruth Eilers Newcomers Club R. R. Bateson Eldora Two Farm Bureau Eastern Star Delta Decka Cardsbridge E. Lackey Hawthorne Club 20Th Century Division Home School Association Rebekahs Young Mother's Club San Souci Lillie Sheldon Belle

Young Homemakers Plan Future Events

The Young Homemakers club met May 1 at Mrs. Ben Eliott's home with nine members. They voted to host a shower for Dolores McAllister and Betty Schwarck, plan a Father’s Day outing to Chicken Basket in Waterloo on June 13, and schedule picnics on the fourth Fridays in June July August and September at the city park. The next meeting is May 15 at Mrs. Ida M. Schwarck’s home.

Young Homemakers Club Ben Eliott Dolores McAllister Betty Schwarck Waterloo Ida M. Schwarck

James L Cameron Jr Promoted at Ford Purchasing Office

James L Cameron Jr staff attorney at Ford Motor Company Dearborn promoted to manager of the purchasing administration department. He has a law degree and a long career including general counsel roles at the Securities and Exchange Commission and Navy positions. He and his wife live in Dearborn with two sons Bryce and Scott.

James L. Cameron, Jr Ford Motor Company Dearborn Mich Mr. Cameron James’l. Cameron Fiebre, Ie Eldora High School Grinnell College University of Town Law School

Cemetery Society Plans Activities

The Cemetery Society met at Mrs. Nora Mitchell's home with Mrs. Grace Rutherford assisting. Twenty members and one visitor attended. A bake sale is planned for Saturday May 17 at Vilmont's Furniture. Members voted to have the 18 urns filled and planted by the greenhouse before Decoration. The afternoon included socializing and needlework and refreshments were served. Also noted: J R Bahne and Werner Tresemer fished at Spirit Lake weekend, Bahne opening their summer cottage.

Cemetery Society Nora Mitchell Grace Rutherford Vilmont Gertrude Hutzel Ella Ford

Radcliffe Couple Honored on Sixtieth Anniversary Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Will N. Himmel of Radcliffe celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a cooperative dinner at the Maddox home and Mrs. J. A. Himmel. The couple, married April 21, 1892, in Topeka Illinois, later moved to Radcliffe. Attendees included the Hoffmans and local residents, with roses from nieces in California and a fruit basket from another niece. Cards and good wishes flowed from relatives and friends.

Will N. Himmel Radcliffe George Maddox J. A. Himmel Carrie Wiemer Topeka P. J. Hoffman Bertha Hoffman Earl Hoffman Ted Brunemeier Hubbard Mel Brown Hartford Herman Brown Indianah Himmel Ulrich Magnusson Oakland Calif Frank Brown Santa Maria Robert Longenecker Pierce Place Glenn Paul Rolland Ames Dallas Center Mr. Paul R. K. Paul

Sunny Clemons Engaged to Jindrick of Swaledale Iowa

June bride elect Sunny Gay Clemons daughter of Mr and Mrs Shelby Clemons Eldora announces engagement to Robert L Jindrick son of Mr and Mrs John Jindrick Swaledale Iowa The couple will wed June 21 at St Marys Catholic Church Eldora Clemons is a former Swaledale Consolidated School teacher and El dora teacher Jindrick is a Swaledale High School graduate and member of J C Jindrick and Sons Inc The ceremony marks a local social event with ties to area schools and businesses

Shelby L. Clemons Eldora Sunny Gay Clemons Robert L. Jindrick John C. Jindrick Swaledale Iowa Miss Clemons Eldora High School Pasadena City College Pasadena California Ellsworth College Iowa Falls Swaledale Consolidated School Jindrick Swaledale High School Hamilton Business College Mason City Cedar Falls College Cedar Falls J. C. Jindrick and Sons Inc St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Girl Scout Troop 8 Enjoys Cook Out

Girl Scout Troop 8 under leaders Mrs. R. C. Rogers and Mrs. C. D. Pulse held a Saturday cook-out from 3 to 6 30 p m The girls learned fire building prepared a one pot meal and general scout work

R. C. Rogers C. D. Pulse

Installation of Alta Vista VFW and Auxiliary

The joint installation took place Wednesday evening with Truman Ramsell and Mrs. Ralph Allbee presiding. Eldora attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ramsell, Mr. and Mrs. Allbee, Mr. and Mrs. Grobe, Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers, Mr. and Mrs. Struck, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs. Tresemer, and Mrs. Liggett.

Alta Vista V. F W Truman Ramsell Ralph Allbee Eldora Henry Grobe Dale Rodgers Clarence Struck Raymond Gilbert Werner Tresemer Clarence Liggett

New Officers Named By Beta Sigma Phi At Friday Meeting

The Beta Sigma Phi meeting on May 2 named officers with Helen Carter president, Helen Webster vice president, Bonnie Barnes secretary-treasurer, and Audrey Adamson retiring president given past president’s gavel. Plans for the Hobo Picnic on May 13 were made and the season closes, with reconvening set for September. The Iowa Epsilon Mu Chapter observed Founders Day on April 30 marking their 21st anniversary with a Marshalltown dinner. Members Benny Barnes, Sunny Clemons, Helen Carter and Audrey Adamson assisted.

Beta Sigma Phi Sunny Clemons Helen Carter Helen Webster Bonnie Barnes Audrey Adamson Iowa

Girl Scout Executive Board Holds Regular Meeting

The Girl Scout executive board met Thursday afternoon in the scout room at the Masonic hall for their regular meeting. Routine business was completed.

Girl Scout Executive Girl Scout Masonic Hall

Needlecraft Club Plans May Day Picnic

The Needlecraft Club met Friday at Mrs. Ruth Lewis home with nineteen members present. They enjoyed a May basket exchange and social time. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be a picnic at City Park on May 16.

Needlecraft Club Ruth Lewis

Beasley Home Hosts Visitors in Eldora and Nearby Areas

Mrs Floyd Beasley and Mrs Marvin Jeske welcomed callers in Eldora on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Charlie Nehring from Owasa visited Alice Cross on Sunday. Mrs Robert Glenn stopped by Floyd Beasley’s home Monday afternoon. Otis Waldo and Susan Ryerson visited Floyd Beasley Tuesday afternoon. Deborah Hutchins, ill with a sore throat, stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs Floyd Beasley for several days while her mother was in Cudahy Wisconsin.

Robert Glenn Floyd Beasley Otis Waldo Susan Ryerson Deborah Hutchins Mrs Cudahy Wisconsin

Shower For Mrs Zimmermann Highlights Lutheran Aid Meeting

A Lutheran Ladies Aid gathering in St Paul opened with a film on the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. The group approved $5 for a TV at the County Home and $25 for Flood Relief, welcomed Mrs Emma Kewatt, and staged a pink and blue shower for Mrs Zimmermann with music and games. Lunch served to 70 members and 7 guests.

United States St. Paul Walter Guenther Meta Balvant Pauline Barz Melvin Barz Joyce Klettke Walter Granner A. Doss Chris Riggert Ed Stebe W. Guenther J. Zimmermann

Pine Lake Ladies Bridge Luncheon Hosts Named At Country Club

The Pine Lake Ladies Bridge Luncheon was held Friday at the Country Club with Mrs. W. G. Stra and Mrs. Earl Heine of Grundy Center as hostesses. Five tables played bridge and one table played canasta. Mrs. Tom Monteith won high bridge prize. The June luncheon committee will be Mrs. Jeanette Wickey and Mrs. M. D. Stilley.

Pine Lake Country Club W. G. Stra Earl Heine Grundy Center Tom Monteith Jeanette Wickey M. D. Stilley

Howard Wood Joins United Food Market Eldora Staff

Howard Wood of Onawa started work at the United Food Market in Eldora last week. He brings five and a half years of experience with a previous store and is part of a gathering noting an event this week.

Howard Wood United Food Market Onawa Eldora Mr. Aod

Local Happenings in Eldora and Nearby Areas

Local notes report graduate recital for Gienn Miller of Eldora at Drake University Des Moines with Miller a saxophonist student of Drake faculty Nathan Jones. Several families relocate visit and travel in Eldora including Longe necker Whitt Abbott families from Mason City to Eldora. Groups from Ames Cedar Rapids Cedar Falls and Des Moines visit Eldora for events and weekend stays. Air Force base Lackland Texas details included about A B Robert Halasey training. Numerous trips to Florida Iowa and Illinois listed with family gatherings and birthdays.

Gienn Miller Eldora Drake University Des Moines Miller Nathan Jones Drake Fine Arts College Robert Halasey James Halasey Garwin Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas Air Force Lackland The Human Research Center

New Providence Women Meet at United Society Gathering

About twenty women attended the United Society of Friends Women May meeting at the New Providence church. Key figures included devotion leader Mrs. Fred Mitchell and lesson presented by Mrs. Corwin Hadley on The Christian Home. A birthday tribute and hospitality followed as groups organized social events.

New Providence United Society of Friends Women Fred Mitchell Corwin Hadley Lawrence Tatum Carroll Cook Roy Wilson E. White S. E Ed) Reece John Martin Delpha Stewart Walter Johnson Eldora the United Society Gurney Thornton Mr. Thornton Clarence Thornton Monett Missouri Benel Thornton Alden Don Allen Iowa Falls Benel Thorton Marley Reece Guerney Thornton Phyllis Broer Joan Foster Purple Arrow Iowa State Teachers College Purple ' Arrow

Also Mentioned on This Page

Legion Auxiliary Names Janet Roeske American Home Div. I Blue Star Mothers Carl Bales W.c.t. IU Phon James Cameron, Jr J. R. Bahne Spirit Lake Mr. Bahne Janet and Juanita Maddox Girl Scout Troop Lawn Hill Marvin Jeske Charlie Nehring of Owasa Alice Cross Mrs. Zimmerman Lutheran Aid Meeting Glamor Life Pine Lake Ladies’ Bridge Troy StuDies Tonite Wed Bowery Boys Huntz Hall Tanlor Moses Teresa Pier Angeli Tame Big M-G-M Prarea Yee John Ericson Roger Whitt Bill Abott Mr. Abbott Wm. Luick John Frsbie Palmetto, Florida J. F. McLaughlin J. W. McLaughlin Peter and John Fredrie Jean Winne Sue Little Anne Real Jessie Bower Deborah Winne Cedar Rapids George Stauffacher Herold Dixon Charlotte Red Wing, Minn Bud Smith Norell Miles Allbright Vicki John L. Butler Marshalltown Pat Follett Paranr Raymond Foe Ed Lundy Marathon Florida Jaysinga Man Ronney Marshallstown John Bingar An Marvin Adand Carroll Hobson Georgena Stemm Menlo Ralph Dickson George Poole Hills’ Retreat Paul Eldoa C. F. Stauffer Cape Girardeau, Mo R. C. Brown Mrs. Brown St. Louis Herman Rudolph John Mages Chicago Alice Curtis Lombard Fannie Northrup Lansing John Trieweiler Chicago, Ill David Radolph Joe Radolph Carrell Marvin and Richard Chicago, IL Chas. Radolph Rosemary and Anna Mae Earl Hutchens Hampton Everett Hutchens Nora Springs Donald Harmon Mark of Lee Leo Hutchens Bess Horton Kenneth Greenwald J. L. Cameron South James Cameron Columbus Ohio A. A. Anderson Lyman Lundy Denver Colo Ent Seu Herald - Index Herald-Index Tinest Grand Iit Kim Canes Iari Mane Sat Rocky Lane Leadville Sun, Mon Theorld PNT Aus Ea Cotoray Pechnicolor PTE TG Zanuck Y Mags Pandora Flying Dutchman Pride OF Eldora Herald-Ledger NEW Providence News United Society Duane «Chamness Hammond Leland Chamness A. M.chamness Jay Hadley Eldora Memorial Hospital Cpl Bernard Hadley France James Clemons Hadley Jeannette Wickey Lennie Conrad Carl Sandvold Moorhead Mr. Sandvold Music Betty Wells T Red Mitchell Derryl Dumermuth Edward Jones Harry Clampitt Dumermuth Mitchell Glen Walton Mervyn Wooten Arthur Bogue Abner White Milton Faust Wilbur Headley Fostess Mbt Sam Sioux City Walter E Hardin County
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