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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1949

Page

2

Society Events And Club Meetings This Week

Society notices list events from September 13 to 16 including Business and Professional Women meeting Mothers Club activities Congregational Ladies groups and Baptist Women United circle at the church. Urban Club held a Friday meeting with 15 members, discussion on pet peeves and Fall Gardens. Clayton Hall was celebrated on the host’s farm birthday with several guests in attendance.

Mother's Club J Reisinger Potluck Dinne William Tietz Congregational Ladies L. Cameron J. R. Bahne The Baptist Women's United Circle W. CT John Frisbie Public Welfare Group Pienter Urban Club Lawrence Radulph Raymond Radolph Ivan de Witt Harry Huntley Clayton Hall Elmer Lamer Bat] Lamer Max Klatt L. M. van Derveer

Married Sunday Richard Lee and Mary Lichty Unite in Des Moines

Richard Lee and Mary Lichty were married Sunday afternoon at the Lee home in a double ring ceremony performed by C. W. Haase. The couple will reside in Des Moines after a wedding trip to Mason City. Mrs Lee is a Drake graduate and will teach at a Des Moines school while Mr Lee continues studies at Drake.

Mary Lichty Myr Norman Lichty Des Moines Richard Lee Ernest Lee Kidora Lee C. W. Haase Pine Lake Cafe Mia Joan Lee Glenwood Lichty Mason City Drake University Drake Edora High School

October Bride Elect Jacqueline Lou to Wed Loyd E Thayer

October Bride Elect Jacqueline Lou announces her engagement to Loyd E Thayer son of Mr and Mrs Harry Thayer of Jackson township. The wedding will be held at the bride’s parents home with a reception to follow.

Harry Scott Jacqueline Lou Loyd E. Thayer Harry Thayer Jackson Township

Cong's School Slides Show Sunday at Congregational

The Congregational Sunday school will show nine colored slides this Sunday, Sept. 18, for the junior and senior departments. The presentation with a script reviews scenes from the acts of Paul and early Christian pioneers studied by the pupils. The public is invited.

Congregational Paul

Holy Name Society To Meet After Summer Break

The Holy Name men's society at St Mary’s Catholic Church resumes meetings this Thursday at 7 p.m. in the parish hall after a summer vacation.

Holy Name Society Holy Name Men’s Society of St. Mary's Catholic Church

Reception Honors Whitten Teachers

A Whitten school reception for teachers was held in the school gymnasium on Wednesday evening. Herbert Hauser, president of the school board, led the program with welcomes and introductions. Dorothy Schwatck presented an instrumental number, Mrs. L. L. Long offered a vocal solo and a talk, Rev. Donald Forbes of the Whitten Christian church gave a talk, and Gordon Fouts performed an instrumental piece followed by group singing. Refreshments were served to about 60 guests by the wives of board members.

Donald Forbes Whitten Christian Church Gordon Fouts

Bell Items Wanted for High Low Classified Ad

A concise notice offering to place unwanted household items in a H L classified ad under Bell listings. The brief seeks buyers for assorted belongings and invites contact for inclusion details and timing.

Bell

Emergency Polio Drive On Now in Hardin County

An emergency polio drive led by Hardin county National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis chairman Wilson Hadley runs for one week after Basil O’Connor announced the nationwide effort. Local supporters may donate at banks, to drive workers, or by mailing POLIO envelopes. Hardin County, hit hard by polio, had depleted local funds but receives national aid. the goal is 15,000,000 to support care and research until the March campaign.

Hardin United States Hadley National Foundation Hadhey W. C. Guenther Hardin County

Eldora Congregational Christian Women Meet at Two Homes

Eldora Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women plans a Wednesday gathering with Group One at Mrs J L Cameron and Group Two at Mrs J R Bahne. Trustees meet Wednesday evening at 7 30. Sunday school starts with a special movie and invites parents. The Sabbath sermon is Prayer and Action. Pilgrim Fellowship meets at 5 30.

Eldora Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women J. L. Cameron J. R. Bahne Pilgrim” Fellowship

Polio Care Costs Highlight Hardin County Case

Estimates place Hardin county polio care in 1949 at the county’s total March of Dimes intake of 8,295 dollars. Half funded the national foundation and returned as emergency aid. John Roupe, 30, Eldora, hospitalized in Iowa City since Oct 18, 1948, with 7,725.04 dollars spent by Aug 24 and monthly rates around 1,000 dollars.

Hardin County National Foundation John Roupe Eldora Iowa City

Hospital Notes Names and New Arrivals Across Towns

Hospital notes list new births and patrons from multiple towns. Entries include Mrs J A Page Whitten Mrs Augusta Kluck and others with births noted for Sept 9 to Sept 11 in Hubbard Blairsburg Steamboat Rock Eldora Iowa Falls New Providence and Wellsburg. Details show parents names and newborn genders.

J. A. Page Jim Nuckelly Augusta Kluck Ben King Fred Dobborunz Howard Pierce John Burns Hadar Eldorn Robert Carroll Fred Kilettke Steamboat Rock Obbo Haupt Wellsburg Sharon Kay Miller Hubbard Agnes Trotter Blairsburg John Bottema Whitten George Klein Henry M. Rose Iowa Falls Carlyle Thomas New Providence Carl King Eldora Werner Burh

Big Hattie snaps visitors at state fair weight test

Nearly 10 000 fairgoers overestimated the weight of the snapping turtle nicknamed Big Hattie at the fish and game exhibit. Only Mrs Gene Lucas of Des Moines correctly estimated the reptile s weight.

State Conservation Commission Big Hattie Gene Lucas Des Moines

Weight figures pin down contest score for Hattie

The weigh in at the state fair shows Hattie weighing 31 pounds 14 ounces, far below the average of 93 pounds. Conservation officials say she will not be returned to the Mississippi river bayou and will be kept in a nursery pond until next State Fair time.

Big Hattie Mississippi River

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