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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1953
Page
4
Young Homemakers host Mothers Club dinner Friday at the apartment hall with members from the group helping prepare and serve in a simple program. The event aims to foster community ties and share recipes among attendees.
The Royal Neighbors gathered Friday evening at Mrs. Tom Rose's home. The group held a regular business meeting and made plans for the September graveside rites this month. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Mrs Herman Rall entertained the Double 4-500 Club on Friday evening with all members present. A short business meeting was held followed by playing 500. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Anna Rall high Mrs Emma Kewatt low Mike Priske rover and Mr L Rigel draw. Refreshments were served. Next meeting will be May 22 with Mrs Emma the hostess.
Legion Auxiliary held a regular meeting with guest speakers including Mr. Shorts and Mrs. HaMo Sr, presenting programs for the group.
The B-8 Bridge Club met Wednesday evening at Claude Winters home with Mrs Art as guest. Harold 1 received high prize while Walter Wehrman was second. Mrs Art Juhi won travel prize and Mrs Roy Lightfield had low. Refreshments were served. next meeting set for May 20 with Miss March Fall.
A fragmented schedule lists multiple May meetings and activities from Emma Kent and various clubs including Homemakers, Bridge Club, Woman's Club, Farm Bureau Ladies, D.A.R. and Tri-Hi-Y. Highlights include a bake sale May 16 at Wilman's Furniture and several study and picnic gatherings through May 18.
A Monday evening party at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm ONeill celebrated the birthdays of Mrs Anna ONeill Raymond Shepard and Mrs Wm ONeill of Eldora and Roy Varnum of Marshalltown A social evening with decorated birthday cakes followed and gifts were given Other attendees included Mr and Mrs L J Montgomery Mr and Mrs H B Shepard and daughters Sharon Kay and Linda Lee Miss Harriet Hall and Wm ONeill plus guests from Marshalltown and San.
Mrs Vilmont entertained a bridge group on Thursday at her home. Players included Leota Hardy and Kunath. Awards went to Caffee high and to second high.
The Lutheran Ladies Aid met Thursday with one member and two guests attending. Nine members gathered for the May birthday table while Marilyn and Janice Marske played a piano duet. Refreshments closed the meeting. June 4 is the next gathering.
The Cemetery Society met Thursday afternoon at Mrs Ona Brown with co host Mrs Wilbur Barnard. Twenty members attended. Plans were made to fill positions for the cemetery and a bake sale is set for May 23 at Big 2. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. The next meeting is scheduled for May 21 at Mrs Martha Struck's home.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Cook of N Providence will hold open house at their home on Sunday May 17 from 7 until 9 in observance of their wedding anniversary. An invitation is extended to all their friends.
The Girl Scouts executive board met Thursday for its regular session. Reports from committees were presented and discussed. The group reviewed Centennial float plans and related preparations.
Kenneth Reisinger attended a Thursday afternoon dessert bridge with Mrs. Reisinger’s club. Mrs. L L Scott was a guest and won the prize. The event took place at the home of Mrs. Dale Rodgers with cards played through the afternoon.
A genealogy of visits and gatherings in Eldora includes Mrs Bess Thomas of Luke Minnesota and Mrs Ruth Pierce of Parkersburg with relatives, and multiple local families hosting and visiting for Mother's Day. The latter portion contains a formal notice of election for the Consolidated Independent School District of Steamboat Rock Hardin County describing proposed district boundaries and a public voting process.
The Christian Aid Society met at the church parlor after noon with devotion led by President Mrs. Helena Williams. Papers from Hawaii the Philippines and Manila outlined missionary work while a letter from Carrie Wolf highlighted 45 years in Manila. Proceeds to assist a Philippine student and support Minnesota Bible College were approved. organ dedication planned for May 24. Thirty-five women attended the Pragree Chebhed meeting in the school lunch room with reports on cookie sales and minstrel proceeds. The next gathering is September 1.
Members of the Steamboat Ladies Aid met in the afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jake Cramer with red Lower leading devotional. Mothers Day music was by Rev. and Mrs. Fred Lower. Rev. Lower spoke on mothers. Lunch served by hostesses. Several residents, including Harry Luiken and Miss Lyons, were noted for recent visits and movements. Presbyterian Ladies Aid met at the church with devotional by Mrs. Harberts and a tribute to mothers. Rev. Howard Blandeau spoke on experiences with boys at the Boys Training School. Progress Club met May 7 at Mrs. Ben Jaspers with 21 members and new officers for 1953-54.
Official notice in Eldora Hazald-Ledger dated May 12 1953 informs Hardin County voters of a May election to establish the Consolidated Independent School District for Steamboat Rock Iowa. The district would surround a described territory and ballots will distinguish inside versus outside voters. The Hardin County Superintendent remark notes this notice runs May 12 to 19.
A local service station in El Dora offers Guaranteed NOURSE OIL with a free oil drain and 14 outboard and lawn mower oil changes for customers. Dr. L Bailer endorses the product as a four decade trusted option with the Bailey Service Sta promotion.
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