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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1957

Page

2

Week of Prayer and Self Denial Observed by SCS Groups

Women of the SCS met in four groups for a midweek session with hostesses and devotions. Group I heard lessons on Japan and Denmark and reaffirmed the week of prayer, with refreshments served. Group II, Group III, and Group IV conducted devotions, lessons, and a luncheon, noting dates for the campaign and names of hostesses and participants.

T. JH. Schaa Glenn Kurtz Japan Dena Ohio Ws.c Paul Clark Sinssey Glen Whorrall W. Haase W.S.C.S D. W. Dickinson Mark Bird

Eldora Classmates Dinner Reunion in Ames

A group of Eldora classmates who studied together in Eldora and now live in different towns held their annual dinner in Ames at Mrs. Severson’s home. Guests included Esther Megan Binder, Gerald Kang, Dick Boyd, Mike Boyd, Dorothy Cannon Schwebke, Gwen Kusserowal and more. Esther Binder invited them to the October 1958 meeting.

Elora Ames Pau Ethel Light Everson Severson Esther Megan Binder Maines Gerald Mr Johnston Kang Marquiedy Boyd Due Jaw Mike Boyd

Young Homemakers Hear Dr. Rogers

The Young Homemakers Clab met Wednesday at Mrs. Balvarz home. Seven members attended. Dr R C Rogers spoke on The Flu Epidemic. Plans were made to entertain husbands at the next meeting. Refreshments were served. Guests from Eldora visited Mr and Mrs Stauffacher. Open house at the Herald-Index noted.

Clab Robert Balvarz Dale Schwarck R. C. Rogers Mi. G. A. Stifacher J. F. McLang Anne Real Jess Kitterman Adir Rapids Eldora Eid J #. Stauffacher Meri Herald-tidex

Eldora Club Event List Highlights Community Meetings

A fragmented schedule lists upcoming local club meetings and events in Eldora. Highlights include N T T Club with Mrs Minnie Grantow, Rebekah Bridge Club, Junior Work Circle, Cemetery Society, Junior Legion Auxiliary events, Urban Club, Eldora Woman's Club executive meeting, and a guest speaker Mildred Luce on Indiano and His Music.

N. T. T. Club Minnie Grantow Rebekah Bridge Club Lillian Scott Cong’s Junior Legion Ausillary Legion Hall Hiey and Triedh Urban Club Addie Burmess Eldora Woman's Club WAMLG Lua Mead Ralph Adlbec Gutheran St. Mary's Sus John Tomb

Bride-Elect Caryl Ties to Breton in Early Union Plans

Bride-elect Mrs Harold Me Wallgate Ave Wa ate announces the approaching marriage of their daughter Caryl to Breton son of Mr and Glen Bullen of Eldora Now. The couple plan to wed at 7:30 p.m. in the Church of the Brethren Waterson with McRoberts attending. The fiancé, a McPherson College graduate, is amplified by Clarke Lee at Conrad.

Harold Me Wallgate Ave Waate Caryl Breton Glen Bullen Eldora Now Church of the Brethren Waterson McRoberts Mc. College McPherson Kan McPherson College Clarke Lee Conrad

VFW Initiates Four New Members at Local Post

The local Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Yegula initiated four new members: Dale Zellman, William Haefner, Oscar Anderson, and Alvin Hansen. Plans are underway for a "Come As You Were Discharged" dance at the Youth Building on Saturday evening, November 18.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Yegula Ued Dale Zellman Wiliam Haefner Oscar Anderson Alvin Hansen

Luikens To Hold Open House For Golden Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Enno Luiken celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at their home. Visitors are welcome Friday from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM.

Nno Luikens Enno Luiken

St Anne's Study Club Meets at Mrs Lawler Home

The St Anne's Study Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs Lewis Lawler's home for a discussion on Commandments of the Church focusing on the first two. Mrs Verne Lawler will be hostess at the next meeting.

St. Anne's Study Club Lome Lewis Lawler Jesson Verne Lawler Heiess

Wolcotts Honored At Al Housewarming

Mr and Mrs Harrison Wolcott recently moved into a new home on Weslah Ave and were honored Thursday evening with a 4 o’clock cooperative tea. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bil, Mrs Virgi, Mrs Jack, and Mrs Howard among others.

Harrison Wolcott Weslah Ave Bil Virgi Jack Howar

Double 4-500 Club Meeting With Mrs Kewatt

Emma Kewatt hosted a Friday potluck at the Doy le 4-500 Club with Halloween decor and a business meeting. High prize went to W L Rigel, second to Robert Burns. Anna Roll to host Nov 8. October notes from Pleasant Peppy Teen and 4-H members plus safety talk and installation described. Jerry Way to host November event. Foster family reports new trailer home north of Des Moines. Jim Foster works for Dunn & Bradstreet in Des Moines.

Emma Kewatt Doyle 4-500 W. L. Rigel Robert Burns Anna Roll Taucy Wehrman Charlotte Ziesman Susan Schwebke Joan Cox Jerry Way James V. Foster Mel-Ray Mobile Hom Park Highway 60 Des Moines Jim Dunn & Brad+ Arcet Towa

Agnus Dei Study Meeting Led by Mrs Lawler

A fragmented report notes an Agnus Dei study led by Mrs Lawler with topics including Redemption, Ghost and Grace. Mrs Alwert Radolph is described as general. Next meeting is planned for November 17 with Mrs Melvin Oppald as hostess.

Harry Lawless Abe Ortober Alwert Radolph Gerald Lawler ALL Saint ALL Souls Dawa Melvin Oppald

Bridge Group Meets With Mrs Vilmont For Dessert

Mrs Vilmont hosted a Thursday afternoon dessert bridge gathering. Guests included Mrs Howars and Miss Leoti ig. Fall flowers adorned the table while bridge games and prizes were awarded. The Nav 7 meet will be with Mrs Howar Slice.

W. H. Vilmont Beac Group Mrs. Howars

Mrs Brown Hostel Fortnightly Meeting Recap

An afternoon at the Fort lab dessert bridge hosted by Mrs Oad Brown featured the Sista group with Edith Mohr L E Butler and C F Stautfor. Prizes were awarded and Welsh DeBaggio will chair the November 7 meeting.

Oad Brown Sista Edith Mohr L. E. Butler C.F Stautfor

Auxiliary In Regular Meeting Reports Turkey Dinner Held

The WURLW Auxiliary met with President Mrs. Wer presiding. Minutes show committees chaired by Ralph Ali ce, Mrs. Howard Mairs, Mrs Neville Lams. A public turkey dinner was served in the last hour by Mrs Mo LaMusters, Mrs. O. Lamb, and Mrs Howouet Mates.

Mo LaMusters O. Lamb Howouet

Child Study Club Dinner Party Reported

Mr and Mrs Claude Pflander hosted a Child Study Club dinner at The Tea Room. The group spent the evening in cards at the home, with attendees including Dan Wilson Mrshide and Paul Me away Butter RW Crew.

Claude Pflander Dan Wilson Th Vants Hide Paul Meaway Crew

Death of Roy Johnson at 69 in Iowa Falls

Radcliffe relatives mourn Roy Johnson 69 of Iowa Falls after a Friday collision incident left him with chest injuries and a broken nose. He leaves wife Alice Himwal and two married children, with a brother Georg Johnson of Iowa Falls among survivors. Community members attend funeral. Methodist church and M Y F groups report activities and fundraisers.

Roy Johnson Tow “Alls Alice Himwal Radcliffe Marjorie Winterfield Vicin Ty Johnson Emma Pfeil Georg Johnson Iowa Falls Womon’s Society of Christan Alma Ferguson Mary Terry Clara Topp H. A. Mason Wallace Mason Teir Duane Maakestad

Knott Rites Held Here Interment In Urbana Illinois

Collected obituary notes for C. D. Knott born July 23 1870 in Yadkin County North Carolina. He married Elizabeth Dull and had seven children. Funeral services were held at Longenecker Funeral Home with later burial in Woodawn Cemetery Urbana. He died at Eldora Convalescent Home after moving from North Carolina to Illinois via Iowa and Champaign area.

C. D. Knott C. E. Richardson Church x Christ Ekdora Longenecker Owens Funeral Home Champaign Woodawn Urbana Columbus Dalton Knott Yadkin County N.C John Ellen Knott Elizabeth Matilda Dull North Corona Yadkinville David Chicago Annie Naomi Good Nic Hattie Nickels Hammond Ind Nancy Stewart Richard Champain Ruth, Lutz Tolono North Carolina Hingis Chambaign Iowa Ft. Dodge Eldora University Place Campaign Ivan California Bloom Toledo Ohio Charley West Palm Beach Fla Procter Knott

Lehnus Speaks At Kiwanis Meeting In Eldora

Burl Lehnus Eldora High School vocational agriculture instructor addressed the Kiwanis club Thursday night sharing life experiences. He noted his recent initiation as a new member while welcoming Robert Longenecker Lloyd Coonradt George O’Bryan and Jack Neuzil. KIwanis volunteers aided Radcliffe’s first meeting Monday with about 42 charter members expected.

Burl Lehnus Eldora High School Kiwanis Lehnus Kiwanis Club Robert — Longenecker Lloyd Coonradt George O'Bryan Jack Neuzil Radcliffe

Local Family Visits and Rural Meeting Notices

fragments describe visits by Mr and Mrs Warman and relatives in Boone Colo and to Colo and Alden areas, plus a Des Moines bankers meeting. The text then lists Hardin County Agricultural Extension Council dates, township meetings, and notices for candidate attendances and election-related procedures in late 1957.

Letlow Miami Ralph McBride Stockton Calif Sadie McBride Alden C. E. Warman Ardin County Envbar Buckeye Ty Concard Garden City Vawn Hall Biter Choy Rao On Tidora Inn Aghdey Mathod Herisa Tastrdin Nayer Careline Helllows Filla Taokwon Pawnahuy van Nive Eygher Gwian School Providengn Nowwidance School Photon Tyesehin Naveme Qeta- Ra Robert Fuller Tardin Erteavou and Firtauataty Conet

Hunter Wounded When Companion Mistakes Him

A fragmentary notice urges protection for hunters against accidents. It advertises a Sportsman's Policy that covers personal injuries to others, loss or liability, and baggage or sporting equipment, with a prompt contact for full details.

All Star Team Dominates In Local Bowling Meet

Andrie and Creps lead in high team game and high team series with 616 and 2624 respectively. Ernest Blythe tops individual scores at 209 in a busy county bowling night featuring Hardin Co banks and various local sponsors.

Andrie & Creps Locker & Market St. Mary's Church Wellsburg Thur St. John’s Lath Ernest Blythe Hardin Co. Bank Eldora Bow Ben Franklin Riggert Leuthole Hardin Co Savings Bank Bank Marlys

High ind. game and series by Truman Ramsell

Truman Ramsell posted the high individual game of 210 and the high series of 563 in the bowling event. The performance highlights a strong showing for Ramsell, with teammates supporting in the overall meet.

Truman Ramsell

Eldora Girl Scout Troop IT Elects Officers

New officers were elected at the Eldora troop meeting last Monday with fourteen girls and two leaders present. Ruth Eifert becomes troop leader. Officers include Beverly Harrison president Barbara Harrison vice president Barbara Hinshaw secretary and Linda Maltby treasurer. Patrol leaders were Susan Willig and Barbara Tomb for the two groups.

Eldora Girl Scout Ruth Eifert Beverly Harrison Barbara Harrison Barbara Hinshaw Linda Maltby Susan Willig Barbara Tomb

Miss Norma Burns Returns from Iowa City Checkup

Miss Norma Burns of Dixon accompanied by her mother Mrs Pearl Burns traveled home from Iowa City on Thursday after a medical checkup. Miss Bure returned to Dixon Friday.

Norma Burns Dixon Turnis Pearl Burns Iowa City Bure

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