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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1953

Page

2

St Marys Society Elects New Officers

St Marys Society elected officers for the new year with president Mrs Lekny Stielew and vice presidents Mrs Revert Dorns bach Hav Holmes. Secretary Mrs Glen Dole and treasurer Mrs Richard Lawler were named. August and September committees served refreshments. next meeting set for 7:30 on Oct. Ob.

Algona Eldora Meteor Maroney Lekny Stielew Revert Dornsbach Hav Holmes Glen Dole Richard Lawler

Cong’s Fellowship Fall Luncheon in Eldora Church

The Eldora Congregational Christian Women met in the church dining room at 1 pm on Wednesday for a fall luncheon. Officers and committee members included Mrs. C. L. Lamb Mrs. W Longenecker Mrs. Max Higgason Mrs. W Chaney Jr and Mrs. Lester Perkins. President Mrs. Wesley Emmett led the business meeting. Guest speaker Mrs. L E Fellows of Newton, president of the Iowa Fellowship of Congregational Women, spoke on Are You Proud to be a Congregationalist.

Eldora Fellowship of the Congregational Christian Women C. L. Lamb Longenecker Max Higgason W. ©. Chaney, Jr Lester Perkins Wesley Emmett L. E. Fellows of Newton Iowa Fellowship of Congregational Women

Lutheran District Heeling Wednesday At Port Doane

The Lutheran District meeting was held Wednesday at Port Doane with East and West district delegates attending. The Rev. Seltiooeiek, institutional pastor of New City, spoke on the year’s project and presented a movie screen projector for the Lutheran Home. Two Eldora St. Pauls Church members were elected officers, Mrs Harold Marske as co president and Walter eske as vice president.

Wor Boston George Mortinservere Port Doane Wesle Dietnet Menting Thertin Home Findines Society of Few Bort Doelga Pouls Lutheran Church Duh Seltiooeiek New City Hibbard Yas Eldora St. Pauls Church Harold Marske Walter Eske

Mrs. Davis Hosts Eldora Cemetery Society Meeting

Mrs John Davis and Mrs Carl Willig hosted the Eldora Cemetery Society Thursday afternoon with twenty members and one guest present. A social afternoon followed the business meeting. The next meeting is set for September 24 at Mrs O E Hall's home. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lenthold returned from Lake Geneva Wisconsin where their son Roger entered Northwestern Military and Naval Academy as a freshman.

John Davis Carl Willig Eldora Cemetery Society O. E. Hall Lloyd Lenthold Lake Geneva Wise Roger Northwestern Military and Naval Academy

September club notices and meetings list

A scattered schedule lists events for September including Methodist Bible class and Girl Scout Leaders meeting on September 6, Fortnightly Club and Young Homemakers on September 17, Circle Light Square Dance Club with 8 pm business and 9 pm dance, church night meeting September 18, Needlecraft and Baptist classes, Ladies of the Eldora Tea, Saturday Bridge, St Mary’s Study Club on September 21, and other groups like Tri-Hi-Y, ALR, and Legion meetups. Public Welfare Dept meeting postponed to October 16.

Mattie Protherne Jas. Bales Young Homemakers Club Bernard Reents Circle Light Square Lloyd McDonald Lawn Hill Church Public Welfare Dept Julia Mulford L. Ly 'Roberts Geo. Edwards Eldora Milo Myers St. Mary's Study Club Harry Harrison Henry Wheeler County Legion and Auxiliary Meeting Ackley Mother Cabrini Study Club L. ¥. Suirlow Congregational Family Night

Band Boosters Elect New Officers After Potluck

Band Boosters Club held a potluck dinner at 6:30 PM in the school cafeteria with about fifty attendees. A business meeting followed and officers for the new school year were elected: president Mrs Lyle Hubbard vice president Mrs L W Flickinger secretary Mrs Harley Riemenschneider treasurer George F O Bryan publicity L L Scott. A calendar committee was named and next meetings scheduled for Oct 4 with Supt Paul W Simons bandmaster Mrs Mahboftey and daughter in attendance.

Lyle Hubbard L. W. Flickinger Harley Riemenschneider Treas George F. O'Bryan L. L. Scott Lowell Masaman Kermith Huchn George O'Bryan Frank Stuinfeld Edward Kebsehull Paul WJ. Simons Mahboftey

Missionary Meeting Held by Baptist Circle Women

The Baptist Women's United Circle met in church parlors for a September gathering. Mrs. Carl Cordes led devotions, with readings and songs. Mrs. Jesse Mann and Mrs. Ray Taylor sang a duet. Members prepared Christmas themed decor and gifts for Navaho missionaries, and hosted a luncheon served by listed hostesses.

Baptist Women's United,Circle Wadieeday September Inc Carl Cordes Jesus Jesse Mann Ray Taylor Noah Clay Ernest Buthman Lildan Ethridge

Chapel Society Dinner and Meeting at Pleasant Chapel Cemetery

The Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society met at the Chapel for its regular meeting on Thursday. Dinner served at noon for 30 people. Hostesses were Mrs Wayne Welch, Mrs Chuck Svendsen and Mrs Wendell Sayer. Afternoon activities included frocabera for fall ahead. Next meeting planned for October with Mrs Clark Norman, Mrs Cecil Rogers and Mrs Allie Pal as hostesses.

Pleasant Chapel

Jy Legion Aux Had Regular Meeting

The Junior Legion Auxiliary met after school in the Legion Club. The girls prepared booklets and planned upcoming activities. The post meeting is scheduled for September 4.

Legion Aux Junior Legion Auxiliary Sehool Legion Club

Miss Hardy Hosts Dessert Bridge Evening

Miss Leota Hardy hosted a dessert bridge gathering on Wednesday evening with Mrs. James Hales as a guest. Prizes were awarded to Miss Uta Milford and Miss Helen Goth. The next meeting is set for September 23 with Miss Helen Goth.

Leota Hardy James Hales Uta Milford Helen Gothvit Helen Gothmin

Mrs Orgell Hosts Double 4-500 Club

Mrs Ernest Orgel was hostess in the Double 4-500 Club on Friday evening. Prizes went to Mrs John Davis high, Mrs Emma Kewalt low, Mrs Herman Roll rover, and Mrs Louis Ziesman draw prize. Guests included Mrs Carl Orgel and Mrs Louis Ziesman. Next hostess is Mrs W L Rigel on Sept 25.

Ernest Orgel John Davis Emma Kewalt Herman Roll Rover Louis Ziesman Carl Orgel W. L. Rigel

Mrs Albers Hosts WCTU Meeting in Eldora

The Western Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. M. Albers home with twelve members and one visitor. Devotions led by Mrs. R. E. Gray, lessons by Mrs. Frisbie and Miss Whiting, on Total Abstinence Through Education. Plans discussed to attend Cedar Rapids state convention Oct 6 7 8. Next meeting set for Oct 8 at Mrs. Melvin Laughlin’s home.

W.C.T.U

Providence social notes open 1953 54 season meeting

Mrs. Ross G Reete and Mrs. Ralph Winter co hostesses of the Art and Brain Club's first 1953 54 meeting at Winters home. Wiggin attendance included Mrs. Winters mother Mrs Harry Minteer. Roll call sparked Summer Highlights and vacation tales. Mrs Jesse Broc spoke on Why Federate with Blue Book ideas. refreshment served. Separate item notes Jersey butterfat records from J N Martin and Sons and other top herds in Iowa. A six pound eleven ounce son born to Mr and Mrs Neil Martin at Eldora Memorial Hospital.

Ralph Winter Abner White Mr Head Ois White Winters Wiggi Harry Minteer Roll Call Proup Clifford Clemons Iso Iowa Francis Winslow Grundy Center Martin and Son Roy Finster Eldora Holstein F. L. Miller and Son Beaman Jersey Feed Ellen and Sons Wellsburg Neil Martin Cleek Eldora Memorial Hospital Reginald

Local Happenings in Eldora and Nearby Towns

Reports from Eldora and surrounding areas note hospital transfers, family visits, and travel. Mrs. J L Starr recovers after a hospital gaiter operation and moves to a private room. relatives including Miss Starr and Mrs. Bright visit. Several residents and visitors from Iowa, Minnesota, and Illinois spend weekends with kin, attend seminars, or travel for schooling and work.

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