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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1954

Page

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Mrs Dale Wilson Honored At Forest City Baby Shower

A baby shower for Mrs Dale Wilson formerly Evelyn Henning of Forest City was hosted at Mrs Robert Henning’s home in Flda on October 21. Sixteen guests attended with games and prizes awarded to Mrs Florence Wilson Mrs Bud Lewis and Miss Ivadelle Da joske. Gifts were presented in a baby basket and refreshments served.

Dale Wilson Evelyn Henning Forest City Robert Henning Fldara Earl Henning James Florence Wilson Bud Lewis Ivadelle Dajoske

Mrs Polley Feted On Birthday At School

Lorena Polley was surprised Thursday afternoon when the mothers of her pupils visited Hardin No. 3 school to celebrate her birthday. A decorated cake by Mrs Willard Allen centered the teachers desk and a lunch was served.

Lorena Polley Polly Willard Allen Leon Chaplin Wilttard Allen Gayle Harless Harold Montandon Earl Chaplin Fvett Daniels Polley Hardin No. 3

Hardin County Education Council Meeting in Iowa Falls

Hardin County Council of Education met in Iowa Falls on a Wednesday evening with attendees including Ker ith Hudin Ted Smith Herbert Tschopp Eugene Schmidt Miss Jeraldine Joens and Mrs Lorena Polley. The group plans a November 10 dinner meeting in Ackley at 6 30 with a special speaker following the meal.

Kerith Hudin Ted Smith Herbert Tschopp Eugene Schmidt Jeraldine Joens Lorena Polley Hardin County Council of Education Iowa Falls Ackley Spencial

Double 4-500 Club Meets at Mrs Rigel Home

The Double 4-500 club gathered Friday evening at Mrs W L Rigel’s home. Prizes went to Mrs Ernest Orvel for high, Mrs Clara Raske for low, Mrs John Davis for rover, and Mrs Mike Mossman drew the prize. Halloween decor and refreshments featured. Miss Herman to host November 5.

Ernest Orvel High Clara Raske Low John Davis Rover Mike Mossman

Missionary Society Meeting and Donation Summary

The Women's Christian Missionary Society of the Christian Church Disciples met at Mrs Vilmont s home with devotions by Mrs Ziesman. They voted to donate 50 dollars to the general fund and 25 dollars to the Child Saving Institute. A social hour followed with refreshments. The next meeting is set for November 19 with Mrs Nora Mitchell hosting. A Steamboat Rock reception honored Rev and Mrs Griffin of the China Inland Mission, with music and testimonials. They will reside in Philadelphia.

Women's Christian Missionary Society of the Christian Church, Disciples V. Hy. Vilmont Mary Ziesman Child Saving Institute Ziesman W. H. Bailey Nora Mitchell Griffin Steamboat Rock Herbert Griffin First Baptist Church Iowa Bertha Lang China Inland Mission China Shirley Kruse Harold , Luiken Harry Luiken Fred Lower Lower Philadelphia

Ladies' Country Club Meeting Recalls Favorite Recipes

The Ladies Country Club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Maynard Cobb. Eleven members answered roll call with a favorite recipe. Mrs George Yoach led the business, followed by social hour and refreshments. Honorary member Mrs Ralph Thuch of Eldora attended as a guest.

Ladies Country Club Maynard Cobb George Yoach Ralph Thuch Eldora

Mrs Ethel Faris Feted At Sunday Dinner

Mrs Ethel Faris was honored at a family Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Howard Sehan. Guests included Clarence Beach and family from New Providence, the Knight and Knight family members from Steamboat Rock Des Moines and Indiana, with Mrs Faris planning to winter in Fresno starting November 1.

Howard Sehan Sehan Ethel Faris Fresno Calif Clarence Beach Karen Carmen New Providence Ie Knight Jerry Steamboat Rock Jeanine Knight Des Moines Jesse Knight Indianola

Girl Scout Fall Meeting Discusses Brownie Day Camp

Eldora Girl Scout Council held its fall meeting at Mrs Glen Kurtz's home with twenty members present. Training chair man urged November 3 session, while 67 Brownies attended Play Day. Troop VII aided activities and cookout as leaders for all troops were reported.

Eldora Girl Scout Council Glen Kurtz Dickinson Bateson Bekemeder R. Griffel Bette Bateson Diane Dickinson Des Moines W. TH. Bailey

Pine Lake Club Halloween Masquerade Dance

The Pine Lake Country club hosts a Halloween Masquerade Dance on Thursday October 28 with Joe Donk's Orchestra providing music from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Prizes go to the two best costumes, judged by the orchestra, and a midnight buffet lunch is served. The organizing committee includes Mr and Mrs Robrt Dornsbach Dr and Mrs J J Shorts Mr and Mrs Joe H Kramer and Mr and Mrs Paul Tschirgi.

Pine Lake Country Club Joe Donk Robrt Dornsbach J. J. Shorts Joe H. Kramer Paul Tschirgi Agnes Lei Bernard Rudolph Young Homemakers Club Virgil Higar Hallowe N.T. T. Club Emma Ke]watt

Costume Hallowe'en Party At St Marys Parish Hall Eldora

St Marys high school students will entertain peers from St Marks Iowa Falls St Marys Ackley Sacred Heart Grundy Center St Gabriels Hearing and Sacred Heart St Anthony at a Halloween square dance costume party next Thursday evening Oct 28 in St Marys Parish Hall Eldora Prizes awarded for best costume

St. Mary's Hgh St. Marks Iowa Falls Ackley Sacred Heart Grundy Center St. Gabriels Hearing St. Anthony Eldora

Cemetery Society Meeting With Mrs Huehn and Mrs Ford

The Eldara Cemetery Society met with Mrs Gustav Huehn and Mrs Ella Ford. Twenty six members attended the regular meeting on Thursday afternoon. The group held a business session and enjoyed a social afternoon. Refreshments were served by the hostesses, and Mrs W S Barnard will host on November 4.

Gustav Huehn Ella Ford Eldara Cemetery Society W. S. Barnard

Bridge Group Met With Mrs Vilmont

Mrs Vilmont hosted her Bridge group on Thursday afternoon at dessert lunch. Tables featured yellow and white pompoms and refreshments matched the color scheme. Guests included Mrs Griffith of St. Louis, Miss Leota Hardy, Mrs Bales, and Mrs Kurtz. Prizes went to Mrs Lundy, Mrs Jackson, Mrs Kurtz, and Mrs Bales. The American Legion Auxiliary Fall Conference is scheduled for October 27 in Radcliffe with a 1 PM start.

Julia Mulford Leota Hardy Alta Clark C. A. van Patter Imeeling V. J. Vilmont Clifford Griffith St. Louis James Bales Glenn Kurtz Lee Lundy Eva Jackson L. HR. Soli American Legion Auxiliary Radcliffe Legion Auxiliary iQet F. W. Auxiliary WSC OS Emma Wasson John Butler Ralph Dickson Carrell Hob Som

Mrs Griffith Feted At Cards By Break fast Club

Mrs W M Miller hosted Thursday evening for the Break fast Club and husbands honoring house guest Mrs Clifford Griffith of St Louis. Cards were played with prizes going to Mrs Glenn Kurtz Mrs Lois Maltby and Irv Cakerlce. Refreshments featured a Halloween motif.

W. M. Miller Clifford Griffith St. Louis Glenn Kurtz Lois Maltby Irv

Out of town mourners attend Wright funeral services

Funeral services for Lewis H. Wright drew a party of relatives and friends from Iowa and Minnesota including Sam Ansell Alburnett Mrs Alma Hiland Mr and Mrs Melvin Lust Cedar Rapids Mrs C Minehart and son Wiles Albert Lea MN Mr and Mrs Maurice Toppin Winnebago MN Jane O Lake Iowa Mrs Leo Chinburg and son Sheffield IA Mrs Leona Matthews Ackley IA Mr and Mrs Sprague Quinlan Mrs Grace Knight Mrs George Knight and Mrs Espy Marshalltown IA Allen Williamson Ackley IA Mrs Fred Dobbrunz Miss Meta Dobbrunz and Mrs Clara Raske were among those in Iowa Falls for George Newhall’s funeral also present were Nelle Kramer visiting Kansas City Mrs Megan and other relatives from Eldora and San Jose Calif

Lewis H. Wright Sam Ansell Alburnett Iowa Alma Hiland Melvin Lust Cedar Rapids C. Minehart Wiles Albert Lea Minn Maurice Toppin Winnebago Jane O' Lake Leo Chinburg Sheffield Towa Leona Matthews Ackley Sprague Quinlan Grace Knight George Knight Espy Marshalltown Allen Williamson Fred Dobbrunz Meta Dobbrunz Clara Raske Iowa Falls George Newhall

Community Events and Local Social Notices in Eldora

Social calendar lists October events from clubs and groups including Breakfast Club Alpha Club and Mothers Club. Meetings run Tuesday to Friday with notes on Legion Auxiliary conference postponement and Halloween dances at Pine Lake Country Club. Gifted residents and visitors include travels and dinners in Eldora and nearby towns.

Frank Patty L. K. Welsh Sanz Souci Howard, Frey Junior Legion Auxiliary Rebekah Lodge Mothers Ned Fagg Jay Miller Alpha John Pierson

Funeral guests arrive from distant towns for Mrs James 5 Tull turnout

Attendees at the funeral include Mrs Lew Gillham Leon Mr and Mrs Harry Gilliam and family Leon Mr and Mrs Luther Snodgrass Des Moines Mrs Ann Dunker Des Moines Mr and Mrs Lester Tull Ottumwa Mrs Joyce Thomas Ottumwa Miss Josie Tull Exline Mrs Clifford Brinegar Exline Mr and Mrs Floyd Hudson Cincinnati Mrs George Holland Eldon Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson Centerville William Hudson Des Moines W G Alberry Marshalltown Edward Naughton Marshalltown Robert Emick Marshalltown Jerry Loisell Des Moines Charles Probasco Clearwater Fla Philip Jacobson Mason City Lloyd Rinebrecht West Branch Mr and Mrs Stanley Shupe Clarion Mr and Mrs Arnolt Johnson Kort Dodge Mr and Mrs H C Linderman Aplington and Mr and Mrs Raymond Bloedel Malvern Mr and Mrs Gerald Thomas Humeston Mrs W Buck Humeston Mrs Daryl Gardiner Humeston Mrs Lynn Doze Humeston Mr and Mrs H C Schultz Newton Dr and Mrs A E Sterling Newton Mr and Mrs Verl Peters Newton Mr and Mrs James R Cook Newton Mrs Hester Probasca Newton Mrs Paul Davison returned home Wednesday after a week’s visit in Des Moines

James 5 Tull Lew Gillham Leon Harry Gilliam Luther Snodgrass Des Moines Ann Dunker Lester Tull Ottumwa Joyce Thomas Josie Tull Exline Clifford Brinegar Floyd Hudson Cincinnati George Holland Eldon Harold Johnson Centerville William Hudson W. G. Alberry Marshalltown Edward Naughton Robert Emick Jerry lLoisell Charles Probasco Clear H. C. Linderman Aplington Raymond Bloe Del Malvern Gerald Thomas Humeston W. Buck Daryl Gardiner Lynn Doze H. C, Schultz Newton A. E. Sterling Verl Peters James R. Cook Hester Probasca

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