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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1952

Page

2

Public Welfare Club Holds Thanksgiving Meeting at Mrs Emmert

The Public Welfare Club met Friday evening at Mrs. Nora Emmert's home. Members answered roll call with What I am Thankful For. Mrs. C. E. Greer presented the Thanksgiving program, reading an original piece Susie Remembers Thanksgiving. Refreshments followed, with a 6:30 potluck Christmas party and gift exchange planned for December 12 at Mrs. L. Lamb's home.

Public Welfare Club Nora Emmert C. E. Greer Susie L. Lamb

Luncheon Honors California Visitor at Blanche and Ethel's

Mrs L K Reese and Miss Clelia Finister hosted a Friday luncheon for Miss Helen Alice Burling of Concord California at Blanche and Ethel's tea room. The gathering continued at Mrs Reese's home after. Burling had visited Eldora relatives and friends and left Saturday to return home.

Miss Stebe Hosts Needlecraft Club Meeting

The Needlecraft Club met Friday evening at Miss Alice Stebe's home with fifteen members present. The gathering was social with refreshments served by the hostess. The next meeting is a Christmas dinner party on December 10 at 8:30 at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room.

Alice Stebe Blanche and Ethel

Methodist Bible Class Meeting Reports Thanksgiving Poems

The Methodist Bible Class met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Ona Brown's home with 17 members present. After the business meeting Thanksgiving poems were given by Mrs. Nora Em mert, Mrs. S. Byerly, and Mrs. Wm. Eckel. Refreshments were served by the hostess. A potluck Christmas party is planned for December 17 at Mrs. Ruth Lewis's home.

Ona Brown Nora Emmert S. 5. Byerly Wm. Eckel Ruth Lewis

Miss Brown Hosts Bridge Group Evening

Miss Lucille Brown entertained her bridge group at Pine Lake Country Club Wednesday, then at her home for two tables of play. Prizes went to Milo Myers, high, R. R. Bateson, second, and L. F. Wolcott, low. Next meeting is the Christmas party on December 17 at Mrs. Bekemeier’s home.

Lucille Brown Pine Lake Country Club Milo Myers R. R. Bateson L. F. Wolcott John Bekemeier

Breakfast Club Meets at Glenn Kurtz Home

Mrs Glenn Kurtz hosted a Thursday breakfast for the Breakfast Club with eight attendees. The group spent the morning sewing and planned an indoor weiner roast at the Kurtz home to honor November birthdays. The next regular meeting will be December 1 at the Mire W Miller home.

Glenn Kurtz Mire W. M. Miller

Fortnightly Club Hosts Dessert Bridge Evening

Mrs. Robert Johnson hosted a Fortnightly Club dessert bridge on Thursday with three tables. Prizes went to Mrs. George Starr high, Mrs. L. F. Wolcott low, and Mrs. O. E. Smith draw. Mrs. Jas. Bales to host December 4.

Robert Johnson George Starr L. F. Wolcott O. E. Smith Jas. Bales

Mrs Schafer Hosts Bridge Group With Dessert Luncheon

Mrs Chas Schafer hosted a Thursday bridge gathering with a dessert luncheon. Prizes went to Mrs Birney Jackson high, Mrs Lee Lundy second, and Mrs W H Longenecker low. Guest Mrs Howard Harris attended.

Chas. Schafer Birney Jackson Lee Lundy W. H. Longenecker Howard Harris

Bridge Club Guests Of Mrs. E. B. Crosley

The Thursday Bridge Club met at the home of Mrs. E. B. Crosley for a dessert lunch. Cards were played at two tables. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. L. F. Hubbard, Mrs. Ned Fagg and Mrs. T. E. Monteith. Monteith will host again on December 3.

Thursday Bridge Club E. B. Crosley L. F. Hubbard Ned Fagg T. FE. Monteith T. E. Monteith

Thanksgiving Dinner Hosts Honor Local Guests

Mr and Mrs Birney Jackson entertained on Sunday with an early Thanksgiving dinner. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ray Johns and Mr and Mrs Otis McCann with son Marlin of Waterloo, Mr and Mrs Duane Geeseman of Marshalltown, Mr and Mrs Clark Akers with son, and Mr and Mrs Frank Jackson.

Birney Jackson Ray Johns Otis McCann Marlin Waterloo Duane Geesaman Marshalltown Clark Akers Frank Jackson

Birthday reception for Miss Annette Brown hosted by Mrs Dornsbach

Mrs Robert Dornsbach hosted a Thursday morning gathering for Miss Annette Brown in observance of her birthday, featuring social chatter and light refreshments in a cordial home setting.

Robert Dornsbach Annette Brown

Sandwich demo highlights Young Homemakers Club meeting

The Young Homemakers Club met Thursday November 20 with Mrs Don McAllister. Eight members and several children were present. After a brief business session Mrs McAllister demonstrated fancy sandwiches. The afternoon ended with a social tray lunch hosted by the hostess.

Young Homemakers Club Don McAllister

Coffee strips drive for toys and holiday notices

December 6 is the deadline for collecting Butternut coffee strips to be sent to the Legion Auxiliary for toys for orphanages at Christmas. Contact president Mrs. C. A. VanPatter to arrange pickup. The B-8 Bridge Club met at Mrs. Ed Lackey's home with prizes awarded. Next meeting at Mrs. Walter Wehrman’s home on December 3. Open house for Jud L. Smith’s fiftieth wedding anniversary set for November 30, 2 to 5 p.m. Earl Travis hosted a dinner for daughter Judy’s fifth birthday with Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Willig and Betty, Faye Willig of Albuquerque, and Eugene of Waco as guests.

The Legion Auxiliary Tme C. A. VanPatter Jud L. Smith Eldora Earl Travis Judy C. G. Willig Betty Faye Willig Albuquerque N. Mex Eugene Waco Texas

Thanksgiving Dinner Hosted by Willigs in Grun dy Center

Mr and Mrs C G Willig and Betty hosted an early Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Glen Willig and family from Grundy Center, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Willig of Mason City, Faye Willig of Albuquerque New Mexico, Eugene of Waco Texas, Mr and Mrs Mayo Willig, Mr and Mrs Jack Piper and son, Mr and Mrs Wesley Willig and daughter, and Mr and Mrs Earl Travis and family.

C. G. Willig Betty Glen Willig Grundy Center Lloyd Willig Mason City Faye Willig Albuquerque N, Mex Eugene Waco Rexas Mayo Willig Jack Piper Wesley Willig Earl Travis Curtis Daggs Kermit Maytag Storm Lake Margaret Ann Lundy Town City Eldora Lyman Lundy G. T. Corbett Harley Riemenschneier Lou Smith J. W. Schlampp Joe Smith Ambrose Burke Davenport Emma Burke Frances Watters Fort Dodge Joe F. Gagnon Hattie Schmitt Des Moines Wm. Nanes Carl Bishop Michele Boulder Colo Frank Powers Oakdale F. I. Bierce F. A. Stafford South Dakota Theodore Hazen Bierce Stafford Hazen Keneath Norman Fort Riley Kans Esther Norman

Providence Township Farm Bureau Meeting Honors Church Emphasis

Providence Township Farm Bureau met in the gym music room with about fifty in attendance. Honey Creek male quartet sang two hymns led by pianist Mrs. Harry Clampitt. Rev Ralph Imes of Eldora spoke. Bernnard Reece presided. program chair was Willard Meeker. Families on the refreshment committee included Norman, J Norman, North, Perry, Prochaska, Rains, Reece, and Lawrence Reece. Pie and coffee followed.

Providence Township Farm Bureau Willard Meeker Bernnard Reece Meeker Honey Creek Harry Clampitt

November community club and social event calendar

A dense list of local meetings and gatherings spans Tuesday November 25 through December 5 including Bridge Clubs Rebekah groups 4-H Bearcats and church study clubs. Notable items include a Thanksgiving dinner at Pine Lake Country Club a Thanksgiving Dance and open house 50th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. J L Smith. Also reports of an appendectomy for Sharon Kay Gibson and a Jamaica trip for Mrs. Georgia Cronk and son Ora due to a family illness.

H. J. Sarat B. W H. W. Petenebrook Sans Souci V. H. Byene T. H. Schaa Rebekah J. Tjaden Sigma Phi Georgena Callahan J. C. Pierson Sharon Kay Gibson Ed Waldo Eldora Memorial Hospital

Eat to Grow Healt thy Not Fat lesson and related notices

A long Eldora area column lists a series of weekly lessons led by Mrs. Maurice Cook and Mrs. Carl Bair on Eat to Grow Heal thy Not Fat with tea by Mrs. Laughlin and hostess Mrs. Harold Frazier. It notes 15 adults and 7 children attended and previews a December 10 meeting on Teas Parties and Buffets led by Mrs. Mervyn Wooten and Mrs. Wilbur Wooten at Mrs. James Faris home. The page also covers numerous Thanksgiving plans and travels of local families, 4‑H notes, and community visits across Boone, Faribault, Eldora, and surrounding towns, mentioning many names, places, and future events.

Maurice Cook Carl Bair Mervyn Wooten Wilbur Wooten James Mabee Bangor Harl Clemons Mitchell South Dakota Nellie Mabie Clemons Oscar Donald Mabee Riley Hadley Esther Youngquist Boone Inez Batchellor Hadley Providence Producers Boys Corwin Hadley County Extension Herb Allen Gary Hadley Russell Coats Lisle Cook Gary Faris Billy Hadley Lawrence R. Reece Farm Bureau Honey Creek New Providence

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California Miss Stebe Miss Brown Trom Studios Mrs. Schafer Bridge Club Mrs. Dornsbach Mrs. Lackey Ed Lackey Walter Wehrman Gregory Webster Chuck Svendsen Roy Lightfield J. L. Smith Judy Travis Willig’s Providence Mrs. Ross G. Reece Providence Township Donald Laughlin Saturdy E Bridge Club Bearcats 4-H Lynn Freed Woman’s Methodist Church V.F.W. Sewing Committee Wesleyan Service Guild Leona Ziesman Cabrini Study Club Arnie Krause St. Mary's Study Club Harry Holmes Lester Ose Rebekah Bridge Club Frank Crippen Ruth Ziesman Tipton Hubbard Legion Hall Newcomers Club Lloyd Miller Eastern Star Jas. Bailes Girl Scouts St. Paul's Lutheran Ladies Aid Cemetery Society Young Homemakers Roy Ryan L. T Hubbard Urban Club J. A. Wiesner J. A. Bekemeier L.W. Flickinger Tall Corn Des Moines Golf and Country Club Georgia Cronk Ora Cronk Jamaica Long Island New York Bill Megan, Sr Cedar Rapids John A. McGuire Mrs Clark Akers and Ankeny Max Akers E. W. Burke Barbara Jean Jane Gladbrook Dr. Burke Perry Burke Anna Dornsbach Frank Dornsbach Randy Newton Meredith Tom and Bob Dornsbach Ann Lynn Gene Gettys Glenwood C. F. Stauffer Cape Girardeau, Mo R. C. Brown A. L. Luglan Donna Luglan Lindenwood College St. Charles Grill Donna Bill Winther J. D. Hessler Glen Cole Sylva Steckler Mt. Vernon Evan Jones Beep Katherine Megan Albion Nelle Kramer Bill Kramer Ft. Dodge Bill Joe Kramer Iowa City Floy Glann Bill Megan Norman Kunath Chicago Ill H. Paul Kunath Harry Moser New York City Barbara Moser W. K. Bramwell Columbia University Ruth Gray Fanny Ames Whittier Calif Miss Gray R. E. Gray W. A. Haskin Conrad Fanny Amie Beulah Gray Robert Gray Grinnell Grand Iba Pete Tv Bret Harte Staid College Clifton Ginger Rogers Dreamboat Srr EGIL ORB Anne Francis Jeffrey Hunter Css Tenenser Cee Ee Rex Allen Sun Mon Life Magazine Fearless Fagan Real Live Lion MGM Carle Ett ‘Leigh Carpenter Introd Wynn Frankie Laine Zenda Pal Gus Pfander Jewelry
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