Eldora and Chester Centennials Highlight Church Roots
Eldora Methodist and Chester Priest churches celebrate centennials amid a broader pattern of urban and rural communities aging toward a second century of faith. The piece recalls pioneer life, early meeting houses, grove services, and church as a central element in daily life and community building. It quotes K Moore on forward-looking church ideals and urges future spiritual stewardship.
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Eldora Methodist Church
Chester Priests Church
Wil Beeine
State
Sehants
Methodist Church
Eldora
Court House
Edgington
K. Moore
Church of Tomorrow
Increasing supervisors debated to five at election
Yesterday’s events recalled by year by year notes show discussions on adding supervisors to five, with Bill Marble set to present Uncle Tom’s Cabin at Porter and Moir’s. Local business changes include Putzer and Company expanding clothing stock, while several properties changed hands and civic works began around the square.
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Board of Supervisors
Bill Marble
Porter and Moir
Dated September 6 1954 Court Clerk Notice
A notice from the district court clerk dated September 6 1954 references a matter at the Tet Ute Lisvthet Court. The document mentions obligations of parties and a procedural action by the undersigned, with scheduling notes and a belton city notice reference.
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Hailuin
Mardin
Appointosens of Ast Wih Wwewedd to Iowa Probate
The undersigned announces the appointment and qualification as administrator of the estate of John Lawley, deceased, of Martin County. An order to sell the estate is requested. Creditors must present claims promptly to the court or the administrator.
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Sandin
John Lawley
Twartin
Egtate
Yillewanes
Corn Foster wedding attendees in Des Moines area
A Des Moines area wedding in Des Moines drew a crowd including Kenneth Collins Dick Smith Bob Risse Jerry Balvant Miss Viola Brock Miss Jean Van Tiger Miss Parbara Parkey Miss Mary Ellen Krause and Mr and Mrs Mac Greene and Mr and Mrs G Foster. They visited relatives in West Des Moines before reporting to Great Lakes Naval training. Also Jerry Lee Deckard of Mason City, grandson of Eldora residents, enlisted in the armed services and plans to join Camp Chaffee Arkansas. Sondra Wobbbeking of Falls Church VA visited Eldora with relatives J F Steckler and H C Marcusen of Adel stayed in Eldora for a time.
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Foster
Des Moines
Kenneth Collins
Dick Smith
Bob Risse
Jerry Balvant
Viola Brock
Jean van Tiger
Parbara Parkey
Mary Ellen Krause
Mac Greene
G. ¥. Foster
E. J. Foster
West Des Moines
Brean Crow
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Jerry Lee Deckard
Mason City
John Ax
Eldora
Fidora
Armed Service
Pvt
R. A
A. T. B. Ltd
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Eldora Herald-Ledger
Sondra Wobbbeking
Falls Church
Colorado
Elder
J. F. Steckler
H. C. Marcusen
Adel
Siechkler
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Shellane
Shall Gli
Vilmont Furniture
Kelly Ryan
J. C. Jackson
D. Wall
Union
A. Andrews
Cox
Hubbard
HH. E. Bateson
Christian Society
Prof. Newby
New Providence
Sol. Tyrrell
J. P Chandler
A. BE. Beall Bed Spring Company
Clinton
el- the
Chester Vicurs
Northwestern
Faunen l
Drake University
Jewell
Aiden
Methodist
Farr A. Roadman
Fayette
Herbert Barr
Fort Des Moines Hospital
Wisner
James Myers
James Bales
Harry Lockwood
George Doweger
Pine Lake Golf Club
Marshalltown
Union Public School
A.J. Dohrse
Omaha
Ideal Laundry
John L. Davis
Steamboat Rock
Winifred Fowler
J.J. Fowler
B. E. Dunn
Frank Mitchell
Iowa Firemen's Association
Spencer
Alice Hadley
Bruce Hadley
Hardin County
Crosley
James Scurry
North
Washington Street
Vorest Park
Mallilallytown
Tarry Lawless
Wil Armexerd
Bateron & Ryan
Attornas
Reptember
Fered L
Miller
Rette Welten
C-L
Consumer Loan
Hardin County Savings Bank
Farmall Power
Fred Zoske
Iowa Falls
Farmall
McCormick
Iowa
Nccesioriass
EOS
Buick
Milton Berle
Eldora Motor CO
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