Sayer Couple to Observe Golden Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs Robert Sayer celebrate their golden wedding with an open house in New Providence. Guests may call Sunday November 11 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. They are parents of five: Lucile Meeker Cedar Falls Esther Klooz Oak Park Ill Lois Meints Ackley Merle and Wendell Sayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sayer
New Providence
Lee W. Meeker
Lucile
Cedar Falls
N. W. Klooze
Esther
Oak Park
Ill
Johannas Meints
Lois
Ackley
Merle Sayer
Wendell Sayer
Eldora
Legion Aux. Met In Regular Meeting
The American Legion Auxili ary met Thursday evening at the Legion hall for their regular November meeting. Reports were given on the district conference at Greene by Mrs. C. A. Van Patter and on the county conference held at Steamboat Rock by Mrs. Clif ford Rinehart. The education chairman, Mrs. Robert Brown, will present the booklet Need A Lift to the Eldora schoolbrary during education week, Nov. 11 to 17, to urge students to go to college with financial help. The Auxiliary will meet on Thursday Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion hall to sew carpet rags. It was voted to have a Christmas party and potluck supper at the next regular meeting on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. A children's party was planned for early December. Mrs. Rinehart, junior activities chairman, reported the juniors are making favors and kitty washcloths for the children's hospitals. Refreshments were served by Mrs. W. H. Wilmont, Mrs. John McBride and Mrs. Robert Brown. Bridge, canasta and 500 were played after the meeting with prizes going to Mrs. Alice fallerby, Mrs. Irma Page, Mrs. Don Rosine and Mrs. Robert Emick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Hall
Greene
C. A. van Patter
Steamboat Rock
Clifford Rinehart
Robert Brown
Eldora
Legion Hall
Rinehart
W. H. Wilmont
John McBride
Alice Fallerby
Irma Page
Don Rosine
Robert Emick
Butternut Coffee Strips Drive Reaches Children
The Butternut Coffee company again sponsors a strip drive to fund Christmas toys for state hospital and children's home residents. Collect strips and hand them to Auxiliary members or drop them at Anderson Drug Store or the Ford garage to help bring happiness to children this holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Butternut Coffee Company
Anderson Drug Store
Ford Garage
Cemetery Society Meeting Hosted by Mrs Wasson
Mrs. M. E. Wasson and Mrs. Mary Ziesman entertained the Eldora Cemetery Society Thursday afternoon with eighteen members present. After the business meeting, refreshments were served during the social hour. Mrs. A. I. Cakerlce will host the next meeting on November 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Wasson
Mary Ziesman
Eldora Cemetery Society
A. I. Cakerlce
Lutheran Ladies Aid Holds Regular Meeting at St Pauls
The St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid met in the church basement Thursday afternoon November 1 with 65 members present Guests included Mrs John Wasson Mrs Lowell Grantow and Mrs Chris Hagen from Shellrock Rev John Zimmermann led a discussion on For Christs Holy People Committee reports covered Home Finding Society sessions and upcoming charity work The group will pack boxes November 12 for overseas and local clothing gifts for Bethesda Lutheran Home to be delivered by November 17 Lunch was served by hostesses listed in the report
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s
Home Finding Society
Ft. Dodge
Ladies Aid
George Grantow
Bethesda Lutheran Home
Marvin Marske
Paren House
Out of Town People at Lockwood Funeral
Kempton Lockwood returned to his home in Los Angeles after attending the funeral of his father Harry Lockwood on Saturday. Others from out of town included Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Clark and Peggy of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Babcock of Iowa Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McBurney of Dows, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Vest and Mrs. Mabel Simbree of Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Vest, and Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Warman of Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kempton Lockwood
Los Angeles
Calif
Harry Lockwood
H. B. Clark
Peggy
Des Moines
Eugene Babcock
Iowa Falls
Robert McBurney
Dows
Lyle Vest
Mabel Simbree
Waterloo
Jack Vest
C. D. Warman
Union
Wayne Peshia Celebrates 12th Birthday Party
Wayne Peshia was guest of honor Thursday evening at a family party honoring his 12th birthday. Mr and Mrs William Tintjer of Hubbard were out of town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Peshia
William Tintjer, Jx
Hubbard
Girl Scout Executive Board Meeting Plans New Troops
The Girl Scout council executive board met in regular session to appoint committees for equipment and improvements. New Troop V members include Mrs. John B. Wood Mrs. Kenneth Greenwald Mrs. Leslie Groenveldt and Mrs. Edward Wiesner. Troop VI leaders and staff are named, and the group plans to aid the Aid to Voters campaign by babysitting and arranging poll transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Council
John B. Wood
Kenneth Greenwald
Leslie Groenveldt
Edward Wiesner
Lloyd Stevenson
Ruth Chrisman
Irvin Cakerice, Jr
Bridge Group Hosts Dessert Luncheon at Mrs Longenecker Home
Mrs. W. H. Longenecker hosted a dessert luncheon for the bridge group with guests Mrs. George A. Starr Mrs. J. L. Cameron and Mrs. Edith Mohr. Prizes went to Mrs. Vilmont Mrs. Glenn Kurtz and Mrs. W. M. Miller with Edith Mohr winning the guest prize. Mrs. Lee Lundy will host the November 15 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Longenecker
George A. Starr
J. L. Cameron
Edith Mohr
W. H. Vilmont
Glenn Kurtz
W. M. Miller
Lee Lundy
Bridge Club Met With Miss Clark
Miss Alta Clark hosted a dessert bridge Thursday evening for her club. Guests included Mrs. Frank Petty and Mrs. Harry Holmes. Prizes were won by Miss Leota Hardy and Miss Helen Gethman. Mrs. Rena Vietor will host the November 14 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Clark
Frank Petty
Harry Holmes
Leota Hardy
Helen Gethman
Rena Vietor
Mrs Davis Hosts Thursday Club Luncheon at Home
Mrs P S Davis was hostess Thursday at a luncheon for the Thursday Club at her home. Guest Mrs Myrtle Park of Park Ridge Illinois attended. A social afternoon followed. Mrs Aymer D Davis will host the next meeting on December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. S. Davis
Myrtle Park
Park Ridge
Ill
Aymer D. Davis
Election Night Party at Pine Lake Club
The Pine Lake Country Club will host an Election Night Party on Tuesday November 6 with a fish fry. The club adds Sunday hours noon to 3 pm and lists fried chicken roast beef baked ham or leg of lamb with sides and pumpkin or apple pie. Attending: Clarence Steinfeldt Larry Grantow and Carl Grantow. Guests included Henry Steinfeldt Vincent White Norell Smith Debra Paul Warfield and the Bahnes who later attended the Iowa Michigan game in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Lake
Clarence Steinfeldt
Larry
Carl Grantow
David
Dennis
Henry Steinfeldt
W. €. Schumacher
Palmetto, Fla
Vincent White
Marshalltown
Norell Smith
Debra
Paul Warfield
Sioux City
J. R. Bahne
Bahnes
Iowa City
Community clubs schedule events November 6 12
Tuesday through Monday listings show frequent club activities. The Friday Nighters with Charles Randall election party, N T T club, PEO chapters, hospitality, and many civic groups gather Nov 6 to 12. Details include dates names and venues such as country clubs, churches and libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Randall
Henry Wheeler
P. E. O. Chapter FA
R. R. Bateson
al Hanson
Rose Anders
Robert Eckelbarger
Meta. Balvanz
St. Mary’s Altar
Royal 8500
James Riggins
Ladies’ Country Club
Beulah Gray
Christian Church (Disciples
Peter DeCook
Eastern Star
Ascension Chapel
St. Anne's
Richard Lawler
L. F. Wolcott
J. K. Runyon
Young Homemakers Club
Mrs Fagg Hosts Bridge Club Dessert Luncheon
Mrs. Ned Fagg entertained her bridge club Thursday at a dessert luncheon with guest Mrs. R A Scott. Prizes were won by Mrs. Kenneth Reisinger and Mrs. L L Scott. Mrs. Reisinger will host the December 6 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Fagg
Bridge Club
R. A. Scott
Kenneth Reisinger
L. L. Scott
Reisinger
Bridge Club Hosts Dinner and Games at DeBaggio Home
Mrs. DeBaggio entertained her bridge club Thursday evening at 6 30 p.m. with a dinner at her home. Guest Mrs. Ted Swasand attended. Yellow and lavender chrysanthemums decorated the table. After dinner bridge prizes went to Miss Lucile Brown Mrs. R R Bateson and Mrs. L F Wolcott. Hostess for next meeting will be Mrs. J F Steckler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry DeBaggio
Ted Swasand
Lucile Brown
R. R. Bateson
L. F. Wolcott
J. F. Steckler
Dinner at Tea Room Honors Birthdays Sunday
Mr and Mrs Fred L Miller hosted dinner Sunday at Blanche and Ethel s Tea Room to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs Miller and her grandson Ramon Lawrence. Guests included their daughters and families, Howard Lawrence, Mark and Ramon of Keokuk, and Arthur Mamminga with Michael David and James of Aurora Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Miller
Blanche and
Ethel
Howard Lawrence
Mark
Ramon
Keokuk
Arthur Mamminga
Michael
David
James
Aurora
Lutefisk Supper At Radcliffe FBI
The Radcliffe American Legion and Auxiliary will host a Norwegian Lutefisk dinner at the Radcliffe Memorial building dining room on November 9 1956 serving from 5 p.m. Funds raised help pay off the memorial building debt honoring veterans of World Wars I II and Korea. Menu includes lutefisk lefse flat bread melted butter boiled potatoes cabbage salad cranberry mold and Norwegian treats. Local attendees Tom Monteith Tom and Dick Monteith Mrs Anna Dornsbach Barbara Burke visit Newton origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radcliffe American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Radcliffe Memorial Building
Herb Connely
Ruth Raska
America
Korea
Tom Monteith
Tom and Dick
Anna Dornsbach
Barbara Burke
Newton
Frank Dornsbach
Randy
Miss Eleanor Rose Honored At Shower
A miscellaneous shower was held Friday evening at the Irvin Gast home honoring Miss Eleanor Rose who will soon marry John Frerichs. About thirty ladies attended with games a reading and a duet. Lunch was served by hostesses and Miss Rose received many gifts. The remainder of the evening was spent socially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Gast
Eleanor Rose
John Frerichs
William Schuneman
Don Schuneman
Miss Rose
Urban Club Met Fri With Mrs Bushman
The Urban Club gathered Friday at Mrs. Warren Bushman’s home with fourteen members, one guest Miss Alma McCormick, and five children present. Mrs. DeWitt led a program on Christmas Ideas and members helped display items. Refreshments were served. The next meeting on December 7 plans a Christmas potluck luncheon at Mrs. J. A. Wiesner’s home with Mrs. Carlton Wiesner assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Urban Club
Warren Bushman
Russell Finster
Ivan DeWitt
Novella Creson
Alma McCormick
J. A. Wiesner
Carlton Wiesner
Mrs. Lynk Hosts Needlecraft Club Meeting
Mrs. A. E. Lynk hosted the Needlecraft Club Friday evening with 14 members and four guests including Mrs. Ethel Hoelscher Mrs. Birney Jackson Mrs. Jim Jackson and Mrs. Lillie Sheldon. Social time followed and planned the Nov 16 meet with Miss Alice Stebe as the next hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Lynk
Needlecraft Club
Ethel Hoelscher
Birney Jackson
Jim Jackson
Lillie Sheldon
Alice Stebe
Two Win Costume Prizes At Eldora Club Party
Mrs. Martin Schwarck and Mrs. Edward Stull won costume prizes at the Eldora 4Cs Club party held Monday night at the youth building. Wayne Halstead judged. After a scavenger hunt refreshments were served with each limited to 210 calories. Meeting place and time moved to the Farm Bureau building at 1 30 on Mondays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Schwarck
Edward Stull
Eldora 4C
Wayne Halstead
Farm Bureau
Double 4 500 Met With Mrs Davis
The Double 4 500 Club met Friday evening with Mrs J L Davis as hostess Mrs Robert Burns attended as a guest A short business meeting preceded a card session Prizes went to Mrs Robert Burns high Mrs Anna Roll low Mrs Mike Mossman rover and Mrs Minnie Grantow draw prize Refreshments closed the meeting Mrs Mike Mossman to entertain the club on Nov 16
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Davis
Robert Burns
Anna Roll
Mike Mossman
Rover
Minnie Grantow
Lawn Hill Community Notices and Visits Roll By
Neighbors and relatives gathered at the Voy home to pick 15 acres of corn while Mr. Voy was in Iowa City. A long list of helpers and dining guests attend various small town visits, dinners, and county meetings. Lawn Hill Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Clingerman's with ten members and seven visitors. Other items note visits among Svendsens, Beasley, Jeske, Mathews, and Hoffmans. youth activities at Marshalltown and Eldora. and several calls and dinners across townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Voy
Voy
Iowa City
Lowell McCormick
Bob Glen
Eilert Muller
Henry Mulder
August Voy
Oscar Jeske
Melvin Iske
Clarence Struck
Fred Pathen
Jim Gordon
Eugene Panthen
Glen
Harlen Hersey
Hebert Muller
Minnie Hersey
Richard Blair
Charles Svendsen
Margaret
Jessie Svendsen
Marshalltown
Harry Svendsen
Green Mountain
Lawn Hill Ladies Aid
Clair Clingerman
Eldora
Bob Smith
Dean Smith
Becky
Ernest Kreuger
Thomas Hagen
Sharon Hagen
Alice Kasischke
Floyd Beasley
Adrian Bachman
Owasa Activities Include Skating Party and Sadie Hawkins Event
Owasa Community high school held a skating party in Iowa Falls with all freshmen invited. The girls sextet performed at a Farm Bureau meeting in Eldora, and a Halloween party hosted by Harold Nehring and friends drew about 20 guests. The Sadie Hawkins Day event featured a kangaroo court and a dance with Lil Abner and Daisy Mae themes to fund the 1957 annual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam
Calvin Crosser
Eldora
R. O. Huffman
Bessie Huffman
Mary Taylor
Owasa Community High School
Iowa Falls
Ladies Farm Bureau
Harold Nehring
Rickey North
Allan Kinney
Jack Nehring
Donald Nehring
Hazel Freeman
Friendly Birthday Club
Meta Raska
Leonard Cook
Alden
Owasa
Sadie Hawkins
Lil Abner
Daisy Mae
Providence United Women’s Society Meeting Report
The Providence News notes the New Providence United Women’s Society held its November meeting at the church with over 60 attendees. Guests included Nora Lancaster of Steamboat Rock and 16 Honey Creek Society members. Jeannette Hadley spoke on the National Organization of the Peace and Christian Social Relations and the Friends committee on national legislation, followed by a Q&A. A business session and social hour with coffee and cookies concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Providence United Women’s Society
Nora Lancaster
Steamboat Rock
Honey Creek Women’s Society
Jeannette Hadley
National Organization of the Peace and Christian Social Relations Department
Friends Committee
Willard Martin
Glen Speas
Neil Willia
Donald Perkins
Charles Wood
Community clubs schedule and hosts
Society gathers with Mrs Lawrence (Ted) Cutler at her home at 2 pm on Tuesday November 13. Hostesses Mrs Maynard Chance Mrs John B Charlier Jr and Mrs Leslie Wood welcome the Child Study club Thursday afternoon November 8 at 2 pm at New Providence church. The Literature History and Travel club meets at Mrs Ralph Clamplitt’s home Friday afternoon November 9 at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Ted) Cutler
Maynard Chance
John B. Charlier, Jr
Leslie Wood
Child Study Club
New Providence
Ralph Clamplitt
Appointment of Administrator With Will Annexed in Hardin County
Notice of appointment of Edwin C. Palmer as Administrator With Will Annexed of Elmer Palmer deceased Hardin County Iowa. Creditors urged to file claims and be ready for settlement with the Clerk of the District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stati
Lowa
Hardin County
Elmer Palmer
Edwin C. Palmer
Bateson & Ryan
Fred L. Miller
Iowa
Insurance department filing lists Travelers Indemnity assets and surplus
A sworn statement filed with the Insurance Department describes Travelers Indemnity of Hartford Connecticut, with assets totaling 222 177 833 97 and policyholders' surplus 69 724 118 49 as of May 16, Des Moines. The record notes paid up capital 6 000 000 00 and total liabilities 63 724 118 49 with internal references to Chapter 616 and aApril 1 1967 maturity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance Department of
Iowa
Oliver PY. Bennett
Insurance
Des Moines
Oliver P. Bennett
Oliver P, Bennett
Ber
T. Oliver PP. Bennett
Iowan
Commissioner of Insurance
Dixcept Capital
County Conservation Board Special Election Proposed in Hardin Iowa
Public notice lists a countywide election on November 1956 to decide creating a County Conservation Board and authorize a levy of one quarter to one mill tax on all assessable property in Hardin County to fund board powers and duties, with ballot instructions for affirmative or negative votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Conservation Board
Hardin
Iown
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Hardin County
Ita
Hardin County Iowa Special Election Notice 1956
Official notice details polling locations for Hardin County Iowa on November 6 1956. Lists precincts Alden Buckeye Chry Township Grant Township Hardin Township Jackson Township Canecord Township Garden City Victora City Eldora Township Elis Township Hills Township Etna Township Towns and more with polling places and hours from eight A M to eight P M. Also includes board action notes and county officer appointments during October 1956 proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden
Speenee Town Hall
Iowa
Buckeye Township
Ennaiotras
Buckeye
Chry Township
Grant Township
Wimer Steif‘sehneider
Hardin Township
Iowa Falls
City No
West Side
Towa Falls
Towa Jackson Township
Steamboat Rock
Towa
Canecord
Garden City
Victora City
Leven Court House
Isidora
Eldora
Elis Township
Hills Township
Etna Township
Ackley
Old Legion
Totoce
Owasa
Pleasant Township
Roughwoods
Pleasant Two
Providence Township
Ijeoma
New Providence
Sherman Township
Radcliffe
Tipton
Blubbard
Union Township
Senenus
Union
Whitten
Board of Supervisors
Tre
Reed
Paul HE. Hodgson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Legion Aux
Cemetery Society
Mrs. Wasson
Lutheran Ladies
Walter Jeske
Ed Stebe
Ella Steinfeldt
Frank Steinfeldt
Richard Zielske
Arthur Klettke
Ralph Rogers
Lawrence Struck
Lockwood
Girl Scouts
Mrs. Davis
Pine Lake Club
Coming Everds
Clay Township Women’s Extension
Elvin Harms
Gordon Daleske
W.C.T.U
A. E. Kimmel
R. B Imes
Bridge Group
Hawthorne Club
20Th Century Club
Baptist Guild
Barbara Perkins
Guild
Monday
John Shorts
P,t.a
Mrs. Fagg
Radcliffe FBI
Lutefisk
Mrs. Lynk
Needlecraft
Davis
Lawn Hill
Mrs
Pat Mathews
Don Mathews
Lewie Broer, Jr
Fred
Bill Broer
Henry Broer
Rainsbarger Rest Home
Sam Rindels
Pat Math
Ews
Kenneth Schelling
Alva Flanagan
Y.M.C.A
Bob Cowell
Leonard Blair
Ray Trout
Blaine Hubbard
Minnie Sperring
Herman Hoffman
Raymond Cockerham
C. A. Cockerham
Paul Hoffman
Lyle Davis
John L. Butler
Mary Letta Butler
John Linn Doak
L. F. Doak
Grundy Center
Helen Curtis
Providence News
Mrs, Ross Reece
Corwin Hadley
Grinnell
William Johnson
Worthy Spring
Ohio
Dr. Spring
Jos. A. Spring
Leslie McCarger
Blanche Cook
Carolyn Andrew
Colfax
Honey Creek United Women’s
Travelers Insurance Company (Casualty Dept
Hartford
Connecticut
Insurance Department of Town
I. Olivier L. Bennett
Transportation Insurance Company
Chicago
State of
Illinois
Insurance Department of Towns
Travelers Indemnity Company
Licen
Bat
Tonite
Eldora Merchants
Stewart Granger
Jean Simmons
Rodgers & Hammerstein
Deborah
Kerryul Brynner
Trov Studios
Ballot County Conservation Board
Owa
Wardin County Board OF Supervisors
Wark C. Marsh
Fred A. Reed
Jardin
Earl C. Marsh
Roland
Marsh
Robert N. Bremner
W. A. Johnson
Aga
Barbara Mairs
Fred al Rand
Dean Amish
Loyd Clark
Marcon Ball Room
Marl C. Marsh
Per Diem
Ernest Reed
Diem
T. A
Gamble Store
Sheriff
Wither Hodgson
Trenas
S. A
Herald- Index. Publishing Co
Hooks, Lyons and
Carne- WU le Cae
Fa Fon
Hee
Scott, Foreman
John C. Winston Choo Je Lett
John O. Winston Co
Treamaster Corp
Elec. Light & Powerhouse
Widora Electric Service
Dora Wilectric Service
Jall
Gon
James Pagel
Treas
Belgies
Matt Parrott and Sons
Matt S
Matt Parrott and Sons Camptraller
Bahne
P. M
Ouse Postal Deposit
P.M Bounty
Helen EB. Schuemacher
Trens
School of
Toekle van Toerveer
Chambers Co
Stone
R. Telnerand
Searvice-Sher
Paul F. Hodgson I Sunnites
Panama
Marhan
Bude
Meedar Warrents
Sorcina- Trena
Taterna
Eldora Electric Service
Jenkins-Fergemann
Paul Hodg
D. PD. Engineering Co
Matt Parrott
Helen Schumacher
Eel J
Julia Mulford
Ofce
Sunvlies
Alibea
Mento Co
City Rovers
Western Union
Navn of Soldiers
Mra
Amimna Wimanni_Sunvlies
Martinus
Betha - Trentine
A. Morlend Leow
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