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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1940

Page

2

Vacations For Teachers Mean Study And Travel

Eldora public school closes for three months of summer. Teachers plan their own programs with travel to California Alabama Colorado and New England states, plus summer courses at Chicago Drake UCLA and other institutions. Several will remain in Eldora or visit family while pursuing degrees and certifications.

Eldora California Birmingham Ala Colorado New England Mississippi F. K. Schmitt Indiana University of Chicago Anna B. Caellen Dows Denver G. H. Wiesner Loyd G. Beecher Union Hove U. of Chi Agnes Ernwine Nashua Lucy Neasham Nevada Mary Yocum Storm Lake Haldor Howe Milo Myers Drake University Kenneth Clatterbaugh Annie Laura Davidson Marian University of Southern California Glen Livengood Evelyn Bachman Havelock Blildred Luce Northwestern University Mammenga Boulder Arthur Mammenga University In Colo Doris Vest Palmer School Chicago Mitchell S. C Marian Hotchkin Mason City Helen Byrne Moorland New York Alicea Condon Manson Lawrence McDonald Eagle Grove Dubuque McDonald Pio None School Milwaukee Wis Fern Thompson Beatrice Skola Saltern States Anna Bender Keswick Ethel Hauge Vickner Redcliffe Kindermen Helen Mee Eine Impion

Dean Foster to Marry Kathryn Sanders June 23

Announcement of the approaching marriage of Dean W. Foster of Iowa Falls to Miss Helen Kathryn Sanders of Iowa Falls. The wedding is planned for Sunday, June 23, following a party in Clarksville honoring Miss Sanders where she has taught for two years.

Dean Foster Kathryn Sanders Dean W. Foster Iowa Falls Afr W. R. Foster Eldora Helen Kathryn Sanders S. M. Sanders Miss Saunders Clarksville

Miss Vivian Erickson Honored at Shower Saturday

Miss Vivian Erickson bride elect of Ensign Verner J Soballe was guest of honor at a luncheon Saturday hosted by Mrs Robert Longenecker Mrs Paul Chesnut and Mrs Harry Wickey with twelve guests at a long table. Maypole ribbons gum drops held gifts clues bouquets of apple blossoms and bluebells marked the table ends out of town guests Mrs Robert Kopel Marshalltown and Mrs Harold Newell Weltzburg attended. Erickson a Cedar Falls teacher attended a buffet supper Friday in Cedar Falls with her mother Mrs W H McDonald also present

Vivian Erickson Ensign Verner J. Soballe Robert Longenecker Paul Chesnut Harry Wickey Jeanette Starr Miss Erickson Robert Kopel Marshalltown Harold Newell Weltzburg Orville Peterson Margaret Dornsbach Eugene Nicholson Paul Johns W. BH. Meeats Mildred McDonzid Erickson Cedar Falls Cedar Fails W. HB. McDonald Uiders Antore

Calendar of local club meetings and socials

Calendar lists multiple events across organizations. Cemetery Auxiliary, Methodist Auxiliary, Ladies Day at Pine Lake Country Club, Utopia club, Twentieth Century group, C.E. club, Hawthorne club, N T T club, San Souci, St Marys Study club, Rebekah lodge, Mother Daughter party, and L O O F with dates and hostesses.

Methodist Auxiliary Roy Collins HK. J. Sezmitz C. W. West J. Wehrman Methodist Church Louis Cochran N. T. T. Club Mirs George Sweet San Souci Club Thomaz Sheledon St. Mary’s Study Club Charles Schafer

Sherrill Smith Weds Iowa Falls Girl Thursday

Miss Mary Ellen Wickham of Town Falls and Robert Sherrill Smith wed Thursday at 2 30 PM in the Congregational parsonage Parkersburg Rev Albert R Rice officiated. Wickham is daughter of E G Wickham Yowa Falls. Smith is son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E Smith. Attendants wore pink and pastel colors. The couple reside at a Pine Lake cottage. Smith works at Nazett garage.

Mary Ellen Wickham Town Falls Robert Sherrill Smith Parkersburg Albert R. Rice Eldora Miss Wickham E. G. Wickham Yowa Falls Mr. Smith Robert E. Smith Charles Trapp Smith Iowa Falls High School el- Gareseh

Local announcements of weddings and club notices

Announcements include the Dec 29 1939 marriage of Ray L Thorzon of Cresco to Mildred Hougen of Stuer with plans to reside in Cresco. Also reports on Congregational Married Peoples club officers elected and activities, Cemetery Society urn planting for Memorial Day, Pine Lake Country club Ladies Day attendance and prize winner with upcoming event details.

Ray L. Thorzon Cresco Airy T. S. Thorson Radcliffe Mildred Hougen Stuer O. C. Hougen McCaHsburg

Bride Edith Sheller to wed Wayne Hess in June near Pipestone

Miss Edith Emma Sheller daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Sheller of Eldora will marry Wayne Hess son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Hess of Pipestone Minnesota on June 2. The couple plans to reside near Pipestone.

Edith Emma__ Sheller Glen Sheller Eldora Wayne Hess Vernon Hess Pipestone Minn

Mrs Reaver Honored at Breakfast in Eldora Social Event

Mrs C F Stauffer hosted a breakfast in honor of Mrs C A Reaver of Los Angeles with violets and lilies of the valley on the table. Guests included friends who knew Mrs Reaver from Eldora, as the event followed by a dinner and social hour at the Koenemans and a later dinner for six couples at the Winchester hotel.

Dinner in Honor of Mrs Wickey and Local Gatherings

Mrs Geo Starr hosts a dinner honoring her daughter Mrs Wickey Jeanette Starr attended by fifteen high school and college friends. Out of town guests include Miss Bessie Stratt DeWitt and Mrs A F Bender Clinton among others. Also reported are a May breakfast of the W C T U at Mr Louis Darzes home with sixteen members and a Hilker family reunion at the Rubew home with twenty one attendees from Hubbard Hampton Eldora and nearby.

Esslinger Irs Clatterbaugh Elizabeth Esslinger Kenneth Clatterbaugh Pine Lake Litie Donna Babcock Benietz Wickey Jeanette Starr George Starr Starr John Miller A. F. Bender Bessie Stratt DeWitt Ruth Schlessalman Laurel Louis Crawford McCausland Clinton Louis Darzes Darzes H. H. Harwood J. J. Frisbie Angelen Dar Hilker Carroll Rubew Hilkers Hugo Hilker Walter Mannetter Henry Kasischke William Sword Mary Boeke Hubbard John Hunt

Their Own Country by Alice Tisdale Hobart review

A critic praises Hobart for returning to America with Their Own Country, reimagining Hester and Stephen Chase in contemporary civilization. The novel explores shared fears about security and honor, showing emotional realism through spouses facing personal and national conflicts.

Alice Tisdale China America Hester Stephen Chase Alice Tisdale Hobart

World Wide Guild Program Honors Parents At Church

The World Wide Guild of the Baptist church held a Monday evening program honoring fathers and mothers. Edith Huff led a model meeting, with Clara Szig opening devotions, Elizabeth Gray playing hymns, Fay Starn on violin, and Reva Clay sharing the missionary story. The group welcomed two new members, Roth Miller and Reva Clay, and refreshments followed.

World Wide Guild of the Baptist Church Edith Huff Clara Szig Elizabeth Gray Lord Fay Starn Hazel Raab Bernice Reece Murial Ames Joanne Pagel Mary Allen McCullagh Reva Clay Dorothy Asab G. H. Dahlberg Eris Roth Miller

Laura Moreland Brighton Rogers Wed June 16

Laura Moreland of Iowa Falls married Brighton Rogers at St Johns Littleran Hubbard in a 5:30 pm ceremony officiated by Rev John Schliepsick. Attendants Fay McStockard and Willard Meeker, reception at the groom's home, and a Chicago Dubuque honeymoon followed before settling on a farm near Hubbard.

R. C. Rogers Dundee High School Dundee Iowa Falls Mr. Rogers Ralph Rogers Hubbard Eldora Chicago Dubuque

Churches Host Varied Sunday worship and activities

The Churches offer morning worship at 10:00 with a pastor sermon, Bible study at 11:00, and a 7:45 Sunday night meeting at Cottage and other congregations. Cottage Community Bible study at 10:15, First Congregational memorial Sunday service at 11:00, and a full church calendar including Vacation Bible School starting June 10, mothers and daughters banquet, Junior and Senior Fellowships, and youth events led by Langdon McMillen and other pastors. St. Pauls Lutheran lists services at 9, 10, and 11 with Walther League events adjusted for high school commencement.

Cottage Church Dewey Lamprecht Cottage Community Point Pleasant Langdon McMillen First Congregational Church Vacation Bible School Marion Nuckolls Stella Kahl Beth Schlampp F. H. Herrald W. G. Muhleman Alden Great Northwest Pine Lake St. Paul’s C. Hesse Methodist Church D. D. Lewis Epworth F. C. Hillman Miniister

Guest Speaker Harl Russell to Address Church Service

In the pastor's absence next Sunday, Harl Russell of Marshalltown will be the guest speaker at the morning church service.

Rvester Harl Russell Marshalltown

Memorial Sunny Peace Address and church programs

Mr Russell, chair of the Marshall County Peace Council, will deliver a peace address at Memorial Sunny. The evening features the choir with Universal Message of Song. Assembly of God hosts a daily Vacation Bible School with three classes and themes God’s Wonderful World Jesus the Light of the World and God’s Great Plan. Visitors welcome. Services and programs listed for Tabernacle and Methodist Church with times and themes.

Russell Marshall County Peace Council Assembly of God Tabernacle Jesus Hezekiah KFJB Marlenee

Rural Youth To Visit Clear Lake This June

Hardin county rural youth plan a trip to Clear Lake on Sunday June 16 likely to attend the final day of the Rural Youth district camp running June 14 15 and 16 Reservations should be made with Harold Williams or Orlan Ryan at the Hubbard high school gym May 29 during the regular meeting.

Clear Lake Hardin County Rural Youth District Harold Williams Orlan Ryan Hubbard High School

Wisner Revue Set for Next Week at High School Auditorium

The Wisner Revue by Gordon Wisner and troupe comes to the high school auditorium Thursday evening May 30. The program features seven special numbers by Miss Shalley and Mr Wisner, with a cast of fifty or more from Eldora Marshalltown studios. Admission is 35 and 15 cents plus tax. doors at eight. The act opens a summer tour July 1 in Winnipeg with plans for Des Moines dates after June.

Gordon Wisner High School Wisner Proby Shalley Marshalltown Eldora Friends Miss Shalley Mr. Wisnerman Des Moines Beacon Theatre Winnipeg Manitoba Canada

Fence Protects Shrubs At Post Office Front

A low ornamental fence protecting the landscaping in front of the post office was set yesterday.

Youth Group Meets in Hubbard on May 29

Miss Dorothy Simmons a home management specialist at Iowa State College will speak on Am I An Intelligent Consumer at the Hardin County Rural Youth meeting in Hubbard High School gym on Wednesday evening May 29 at 8 pm. Robert Dreier program chairmen and Robert Clark rural youth work director will attend with Stanley Dreier in charge of recreation and refreshments. A box social will follow the recreation and Vigors Hardin County Rural Youth president urges all girls to bring boxes.

Dorothy. Simmons Iowa State College Hardin County Hubbard Robert Dreier Robert Clark Stanley Dreier Faily Vigors Hardin County Rural Youth

George E. Jackson Dies at Iowa Falls

George E. Jackson age 88 longtime Hardin county resident died at William Stubbings home in Iowa Falls on Friday May 17 He was uncle of County Auditor Frank Jackson Born November 29 1851 in Monroe Wisconsin to James and unknown Jackson family immigrated from Ireland He was the twelfth of fourteen children The Jacksons moved to Iowa in 1880 settling on a farm near Owasa Funeral services were held Sunday at Wood funeral chapel Iowa Falls conducted by Rev Dale E Jessup Burial followed in Jackson Township cemetery at Berlin

George E. Jackson Hardin County William Stubbings Iowa Falls Frank Jackson Mr. Jackson Monroe Wis James Jackson America Ireland Jackson Iowa Owasa Wood Funeral Chapel Dale E. Jessup

Program Rained Out May Yet Be Given

The Hardin County Old Settlers Association plans to use its intact program from last year when rain postponed events. Rev. A. L. Ragsdale of Eldora is set as morning speaker and George Godfrey of Ames is expected to speak in the afternoon. Previous participants included Fred Mitchell Ellen Rentier Mrs. C. A. Svendson Leif Miller and several pupils with Grant Tyler serving as presiding officer.

Hardin County Old Settlers’ Association A. L. Ragsdale Eldora George Godfrey Ames Fred Mitchell Ellen Rentier C. A. Svendson Leif Miller Wm. Dreier, Jr Martin Kenning Frances Adams Chester Wieman Merle Hunt Gilbert Martin Grant Tyler

Also Mentioned on This Page

Robert Meaders R. R. Griffel George Stauffecher Lawrence R. Welsh A. G. Beckman Norman Kunath Harry Lockwood Needlecraft Club Clarence Ziesman Max McCue Goose Creek Arnold Ziesman McCue Council Bluffs Marjorie Carlson Frances Berg Grow Margaret Berg Upper Iowa University Fayette Alpha Ieta Upsilon Pettigrew P.E.O Sisterhood J. S. Newcomer. Mirs L. G. Pettigrew Fort Dodge McMahon State Center E. A. Reaver Los Angeles Minnie Mulford Howell Zuyd Harold Hauser Fred Edger Eldora Town Park C.E. Club Herman Dorn=bach Hawthorne Club H. W. Kennédy Women's Council of Christian Church Robert Smith Sherrill Smith Henry Janssen W. J. Nissen Bert L. Woodcock W. H. Longenecker Donald Cobb Janssen Carl Piper Beecher Crosley W. HL .Wilmont Laura Ingraham William Marsh Eldon McVeety Harold Crossan Lester Olson E. §. Olson W. D. Edson Cemetery Society Lorimer Hargrove Ben Allbee O. E. Hall Mo M. Mulford Carl Willig Pine Leake Country Club George Stauffacher B R. Griffel Robert Brown J. H. Kramer Annette Brown Margaret Dornslach Mrs. Geo. Starr World Wide Guild B.P.W Eidora Business and Professional Women’s Organization Leota Hardy Emma Burke Lara Hanna Mary Kennedy Helen Mileschek Miriam Miller Ada Meeks Carol Vinton Alberta Ibach Helen Milefchek Clara Keck Fred Edgar Floyd Hillman Temperance Soumil J. J. Frisbie Gake Will Smith Louis Davzes Allbee Noble Grand Society Willidson J. L. Fortney Ladies Congregational Ladies Society Aymer Davis C. E. Greer David Davids Davis BM. H. Smith Robert Burns C.R. Reed Kate Starr Carl Krause W.W.W. Society W. W. W. Society of the Methodist Churches Fred Jess Morris Modlin Ned Fagg Harry Whitney Kenneth Reisinger Glen Kurtz Needlecraft Society The Laura Moreland Brighton Rogers Boyd Methodist Home Missionary Society Howell Boyd C. C. Gethman John Fowler Mra. F. Hillman People’s Store St Mary's Pine Lake Country Club Harry C. Marks the People’s Store Tull & Probasco
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