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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1950

Page

3

Sundays Visit Highlights from Iowa Towns

Mrs. E. J. Foster and Jerry and Gene Fesila visited at Mrs. Foster's parents in Panora on Sunday. Mrs. Addie Faris, Dale Peshia and Marjorie met Sunday afternoon in Webster City. In Paul Soha’s home Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Kat Thomas and Joan from Casey. Mrs. Schaa returned home with them to spend the week.

E. J. Foster Jerry Gene Fesila Mrs. Foster Panora Addie Faris Dale Peshia Marjorie Ernoon Webster City Paul Soha Kat ‘Thomas Joan of Casey Schaa Gerald Crandall Fay Lowell St.Ister Sheldon Glen Sheldon Clara Marks Titonite Acamath A. Dunn Helen Scooter City Duda Whr Will Dunn Childrem Chris, Sham Shapmef Jesup Mhans Woyd Kiemrow Cede Falls T. Hi Schaw Gloria Ruby Amd Paul Scham Fred Robertson Treeborn Miam Gerald Brown Fryd! Gaede Helen Gaede Munsom City G. We

Wesleyan Guild Hosts Mothers Tea at Miss Hardy Home

The Wesleyan Guild held its annual tea for mothers Sunday afternoon at Miss Leota Hardy’s home. Tulips and crabapple blossoms adorned the setting as Mrs. Howell Boyd Sr. reviewed the Guild’s early history and read Adventure. Duets by Dorothy and Gordon Dickinson with piano by Mrs. D W Dickinson, plus a Nancy Ney reading, followed a social hour and refreshments. Corsages were given to each mother, with committee members Florence Northup and Ethel Cox assisting, and out of town guest Mrs. Mary Petro of Oklahoma attended.

Wesleyan Guild Leota Hardy Howell Boyd, Sr Dorothy Gordon Dickinson D. W. Dickinson Gordon Nancy Ney Blanche Cox Susie Leplegy Mayme Frazer Florence Northup Ethel Cox Mary Petro Oklahona

Welfare Group Picnic and Bake Sale Planned

The Public Welfare department met Friday at the city park for a one o clock picnic. A short meeting was held and the group voted to hold a bake sale on May 27.

Public Welfare Department

Adult Bible Class at Methodist Church Meets 27

The Adult Bible Class met last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Theo Hazen and Mrs Bruce McAfee assisting. After the business meeting and social time, refreshments were served to 27 attendees.

The Methodist Church Theo Hazen Bruce McAfee

Cemetery Society Meets With Members and Visitors

The Cemetery society met Thursday with Mrs. Mayme St George and Mrs Werner Trese mer assisting. Sixteen members attended with two visitors present. The next meeting will be held with Mrs Leota and Mrs Irvin Cakerice assisting.

Cemetery Society Mayme St. George Werner Tresemer Leota Irvin Cakerice Ing

Mrs Mulford Is Honored At Birthday Dinner

Mrs M M Mulford was honored Thursday with a birthday party and dinner at the home of Mrs Frank Petty. Out of town guests included nieces Mrs Emma Peter and Miss Martha Oldenburg of Elmore Minnesota and Mrs Minna Erick of Albert Lea Minnesota.

M.M. Mulford Frank Petty Emma Peter Martha Oldenburg Elmore Minn Minna Erick Albert Lea

Parduns Honor Son On First Birthday

Mr and Mrs John Pardun entertained Wednesday in honor of their son Jack s first birthday Present were Mr and Mrs W C Vigars Mr and Mrs Bill Vigars and son and Mrs Pardun of Holland

John Pardun Jack W. C. Vigars Bill Vigars Pardun Holland

Child Study Club Hosts Evening Meetings

Mrs Jurgen Tjaden will host the Child Study Club event Tuesday evening at eight o'clock. The gathering aims to discuss child development topics and share insights among members.

Jurgen Tjaden

Family Dinner at Country Club May 30

Local happenings note a series of social visits and gatherings across Marshalltown Elmore and Albert LeS Minn. Families including Lloyd hirhilier Mrs Emma Péter Miss Martha Oldenburg and Minna Erick attend events. A potluck dinner heads to St. Louis for Decoration Day weekend with Pine Lake Washington University hosts.

Country Club John J

Community Notes From Iowa Falls Area

Local residents share weekend visits and family gatherings across Webster City Sigourney and surrounding towns. Birth announced at Iowa Falls hospital for a daughter Rebecca Jean to Ernie Swaggert and family, with many relatives noted attending events and celebrations in Des Moines Cedar Falls and Grange Park.

White Ribbon Recruit Service Held at Baptist Church

A White Ribbon Recruit service was held Thursday afternoon at the Baptist church in charge of Mrs. George Shafer. Mrs. H. C. Short led devotions and Mrs. Ray Taylor performed a vocal number with accompanist Mrs. Earl Dillavoy. Two youngsters were recruited, with assistance from Mrs. Cora Perkins. Barbara Hurt and Nancy Hurt attended. Rev. W. R. Ettlett showed the film He Went Straight Home. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Roe Gray and Mrs. Edna Reece Jones.

the Baptist Church H. C. Short Ray Taylor Earl Dillavoy George Shafer Cora Perkins

Needlecraft Club Meeting At City Park

Mrs W H McDoneld hosted the Needlecraft club with six members present on Friday evening. Plans for a breakfast on June 1st were discussed and will be held at the city park. Mrs Willliam Ethridge is to host the group on the 27th.

Weresmad Will Liam Ethridge Will

Jersey herd records set in Iowa inquiry

J N Martins Jersey cows near New Providence Iowa completed a year long Herd Improvement Registry test. The herd averaged 7.61 pounds of milk and 435 pounds of butterfat per cow during the year. Fifteen cows were in the herd during the testing periods. Tests were conducted by the Iowa State College and approved by the American Jersey Cattle Club.

Columbus

Cattle Club Profile Highlights Martin Herd Production

A National headquarters in Columbus Ohio notes the Martin herd produced more than twice as much butterfat throughout the year as the average United States dairy cow.

Sey Cattle Club Columbus Ohio Martin Herd United States

District meeting for fifth district women’s conference

The annual Spring Farm Bureau women's conference for the fifth district will be held this Thursday at the municipal building in Boone from 10 am to 1:30 pm.

Spring Farm Bureau Boone

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