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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1950

Page

2

Dorothy Dickinson and Robert Broer wed at Eldora church

Dorothy Elaine Dickinson daughter of Mr and Mrs D W Dickinson Eldora married Robert Arden Broer son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Broer New Providence at First Methodist church Eldora in a double ceremony Rev W R Ehlert presided Flowers included white stadioli and candelabra Bridal music accompanied by uns of New Providence The couple will reside at 1105 23rd St Cedar Falls where the groom is a senior at Iowa State Teachers College Outcome and reception details given with many out of town guests listed

Dorothy Elaine Dickinson D. W. Dickinson Eldora First Methodist Robert Arden Broer Jesse Broer New Providence W. R. Ehlert J. D. Leonard Mary Katherine Kurta Diane Dickinson Don Humphreys Gordon Dickinson James Speas John Carson Roy Ryan Richard Broer Robert Brown Peggy Schlampp Arvonne Clark Parker Scehrnitz Anna Seim Margaret Lund 23Rd St Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College State University of Tawa Brocr Eldora High School Cattey College Nevada, Mo Quange Township P.E.O. Sisterhood Harley Hall Bryan Hall R. Dickinson M Gayle Dickinson Winnebags Minn Elton Dickinson Minneapolis Minn Joe Smith Lmih Willmar Dickinson J.A. van. Ness Frederick Frederickson Mason City Grace

Birthday Surprise For Mrs MacRae At Mrs Mussell Group

A surprise party was given Thursday evening for Mrs Mary MacRae on her birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs B L Clark, Mrs Edith Whitney, Mrs Rose Clark, Mrs Maud Norris, Mrs Iva Baker, Mr and Mrs Bob Sitrit, Mr and Mrs J L George, Miss Buelah Ludley, and Miss Mina Davis after an evening with James and refreshments.

Air Jmrs Mussell Llorgan J Eula Mary MacRae James B. L. Clark Edith Whitney Rose Clark Maud Norris Iva Baker Bob Sitrit J. L. George Buelah Ludley Mina Davis

Needlecraft Club Meets With Fourteen Members Present

Mrs. Ruth Lewis hosted the Needlecraft club Friday with 14 members in attendance. Social evening refreshments were served after the meeting. The next gathering is planned for October 20 with Mrs. Marie Wehrman in charge.

Needlecraft Club Ruth Lewis Marie Wehrman

Armistice Dinner Planned by American Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary met at the legion club rooms with about 26 members present. They voted for Gifford church ladies to serve the Armistice Day dinner and scheduled a sewing bee for October 17 at Mrs Henrik Fauerby’s home. A bake sale report was given and Mrs C A Van Patter spoke on the auxiliary’s work. The group voted $25 to the chapel fund at the training school. new members included Mrs Hattie Schmitt Mrs Stanley Collins and Mrs Guy Strickler. Refreshments were served by Mrs John Bekemeier Mrs L F Wolcott Mrs Kenneth Groenawld and Mrs Charles Schafer.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Club Gifford Church Henrik Fauerby C. A. van Patter Hattie Schmitt Stanley Collins Guy Strickler John Bekemeier L. F. Wolcott Kenneth Groenawld Charles Schafer

Ery Society Hears From Mrs Willig With 20 Present

The Ery Society held a cemetery society meeting Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Carl Willig as hostess and Mrs. Guy Reid assisting. Twenty members attended. The next meeting is scheduled for October 19 with Mrs. Nora Mitchell.

ERY Society New Cemetery Society Carl Willig Guy Reid Nora Mitchell

Upcoming Local Club Meetings Schedule

October events list organized by groups and churches. Young Mothers club meets at Sans Souci with Mrs. Virginia Berg on October 10. W. S. C. luncheon at the church on October 11. St. Mary's Altar and Rosary society, Congregational Ladies groups one and two, plus American Home Department luncheons on October 12. D. ALR event led by Mrs. C. H. Spears on October 16.

Young Mothers Club Sans Souci Mothers Club Virginia Berg W. 5 St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society Robert Quick American Home Department Ivision Schaa D. Alr C. H. Spears

Weekend Visitors and Fair Rally Attendees

Mr and Mrs Francis Jager and family of Decorah visited aunt Mrs Effie Rogers and cousins Mr and Mrs Virl Manning and family and Mr and Mrs Allen McCol ach. Attendees at the Webster City Association fair rally of the Pilgrim Fellowship at Belmon included Marilyn and Carol Mitchell Orlan Mitchell Gary Mitchell Mary Lukeslop David Seholey K Don Bekemeier Marilyn Miller Darrell Scott Jean Van Tiger Bill Cleveland Jane Wallis Mary Lou Brown and others. Mr and Mrs A FE Anderson and Mr and Mrs Glen Dole spent Sunday in Minneapolis visiting Mrs Andersons mother Mrs Andrew Ledding. Mrs A E Kimmel spent Fri and Sat in Marshalltown for a shower for Mrs Willard Kimmel.

Webster City A. E. Kimmel Marshalltown Willard Kimmel

Local social notes mention visits and travel across several Iowa towns

Mrs Charles Nodge reports addresses and encounters with neighbors and relatives. Donald Holmes Bob Davis and Krominga relations from New London Waterloo and Town Falls are noted. Weekend guests in Mason City Des Moines Cedar Falls and Waterloo hosts appear with Dr Nyquist Protheroe and others taking a Canada hunting trip. Families from Prescott Belmond and Omaha share visits while trips to Illinois Indiana Kentucky Phoenix and Cleveland feature in the week’s social roundup.

Krominga Bob Slotz New London Everett Krominga Waterloo Frank Krominga Town ‘Alls Bud Smith Interstate Florist Omaha Nebraska Claude Goodson Illnois Inndiana Kentucky Miriam Briel Cleveland Ohio Guy Sheldon Phoenix, Ariz Dale Rodgers

Trainer Injured By Fall Sunday

Gary Rouw a 16 year old from Pella suffered a head injury when he fell from an embankment at the training school in dark conditions and struck a concrete wall. He was taken to Eldora hospital for examination after an escape attempt with Clark Collins and another boy chasing. Collins fled. Rouw regained consciousness by Monday morning and was reported progressing as expected.

Gary Rouw Pella Eldora Hospital Rouw Clark Collins Ottumwa Collins Aouw

Services Wednesday For Arthur Miles

Arthur Miles 88 of Des Moines died at Lutheran Hospital. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 1 30 p m at Hamilton Funeral Home Des Moines. Survived by wife four daughters in Waterloo Ankeny New Jersey and New York and a son Mr Miles of Eldora.

Arthur Miles Des Moines H. L. Miles Lutheran Hospital Hamilton Waterloo Ankeny New Jersey New York Mr. Miles Eldora

Medical Men Open Campaign for Medical Freedom

The American Medical association launches a nationwide campaign to preserve individual initiative and free enterprise in medicine. Endorsed by the Hardin County Medical Society and local businesses, the effort argues this system has kept America the healthiest and strongest nation.

American Medical Association Hardin County Medical Society America

Hospital Notes and Birth Announcements Record

Hospital notes list patients including Mrs Orpha F erkins R R Bateson and others across Eldora Hubbard Radcliffe Iona Falls and Wellsburg. Birth announcements report seven babies born in early October 1940s to mothers in Eldora New Providence Union and surrounding towns.

Orpha Ferkins R. R. Bateson Charles Schafer Harvey Smith Kenneth Cable H. B. Moser Gary Rouw Eldora Oren Dreier Hubbard Rosemary Leckness Radclife Etta Bleeker Steamboat Rock John Rah Wellsburg Fred Baker Frank Modlin Earl Shaner Town Falls Wendell Wehrman Wayne Jones New Providence John P. Starr Wayne Bartholomew Leo Yantis Union Glenn Robertson Iona Falls Karroll Vinsel Hearing Ervin ‘Rohlisen

World News Briefs in Herald Ledger Page

Messages are carried in this issue of the Herald Ledger in a dormitory section. The note hints at campus life coverage and brief items typical of a small city newspaper. The text suggests a focus on student or resident communications within the dorm setting.

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Color Plans for Home Furnishings and Decor

An article on choosing a key color plan for interior decorating. It discusses using a monochromatic background in small homes, with a crimson accent to create focal points and highlight furniture. It notes color choice reflects personal preference and suggests visiting for furnishings.

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Dorothy Dickinson Robert Broer Methodist Church Troy-Mack Studio Robert A. Broer Aunored Legion Aux Francis Jagerson Decorah Effie Rogers Virl Manning Allen McColach Charles Nodge Pie Charles J. Hodge Fort Hood Texas Donald Holmes Bob Davis Oscar Munson Carl Price Wesley J. M. Phillips Margaret Hunt Phillips Z. A. Page D. J. Delarhey Rosemary J Dick Protheroe Chicago Buick Company D. M. Nyquist J. E. Tull 7. A. Wood E. R. Protheroe Canada John Hartman Guy Jones J. A.page Virgil van Houten Lucille Rosenberger Beverly Petty Vate Teachers College Frank Petty Earl Travis Waterlon Mr. Travis Lee Travis Merle Stevens B. Maxedon Prescott Orlan Mitchell Mary Lu Hestop Darrell Scott Ralph Imes Belmond Pilgrim Fellowship Glen Willig S. Grace Eva Crosley R. M. Parsons Matthew Anderson Kirskville, Mo Cecil Crosley Richard Ames John Douglas Charles Axinney Clark Eldora Tigers E. C Little Tigers Ackley Ami Norman Kunath New Grand Theatre Tonite & Wed Ae GM Miase Tat Walker Peter rEg Lane Lawford Cariboo Galiteo Trail Nth Rae Ot ‘Erpengiay Frank Oruber Nat Hol Johpt Rhodes Alan Ladd The Bob Hope Ucha Rex Allen Sun Mon Bob Jack Kirkwood Eilleik Brennan Copper Canyon Prommed Bloch Arage Cabot George Hodgson N. Washington St Eldora, Iowa Ford Americas Mahler Ford Trucking Rernsa Warn G.V.W Oko Fatest Irus Life Insurance Ford Trucks Jongor Wood Auto Company Union PLC Lyman Sheets Union Bry
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