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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1953

Page

2

Mr and Mrs Max Smith Celebrate Twenty Fifth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Max Smith were honored on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their home hosted by their daughter in law. Guests included family and friends who shared in the afternoon reception with a three tiered white cake gift and silver presents.

Max Smith Mas Smith Daneth Klat Um Upiar Uvvieck Braver Zale Olfomo Bure Ard Smith Meade Gye Donna Kenneth Klouestureh Hittabo

Kidora Two Ladies Elect New Slate for Meeting

Members selected a new slate including Mrs. Don McAni ity chairman and Mrs. Ett Putnam as officers. Mrs. Wayne Halston d to serve as piano accompanist for the Steamboat Rock trio. Doris Barnes read from “A Visit in the Ten Cent Store” and “The Afternoon Matinee” at the public hotel event. Committee in charge included Mrs. Dallas Raab Mrs. Maryin Walters Mrs. Raye Bates Mrs. John Follett and Mrs. Roy Bran.

Eiders Te Ships Amet Mycetines Tub Leoth Utes Don McAnilicity Ett’ Putnam Wayne Halstond Doris Barnes Union Taver Resset Dallas Raab Maryin Walters M Raye Bates Johm Follett Roy Bran

Needlecraft Club Meets at Miss Mulford House

The Needlecraft Club gathered Friday evening at Miss Julia Mulford’s home with seventeen members and one guest present. A social evening was enjoyed and refreshments were served. The next meeting on October 2 will be hosted by Mrs. Russell Morgan.

Julia Mulford Russell Morgan

Bearcats 4-H Elect New Officers for Year

The Bearcats 4-H Club held its first meeting of the year at David Vinton’s home on Thursday evening. Members elected officers: President Byram Vigars, Vice President Gordon Reising, Secretary and Treasurer David Vinton, Reporter Jerry Vinton, Recreation Chairman John Rooks. Gorarn Reisinger was named candidate for county office.

Bearcats David Vinton Byram Vigars Gordon Reising Securary Jerry Vinton John Rooks Gorran Reisinger Lierh Allen

September Community Club and Church Activities Schedule

A dense list of club meetings and events dated September 22 to 28. Includes Tuesday Bridge Club and Alpha Club meetings, Rebekah Lodge potluck, Childs Study Club, Auxiliary groups, Cemetery Society, Breakfast Club, Juni or Legion Aux, Joiners Class, Rummage Sale, Bridge Group, Berlin Community Church Homecoming with basket dinner, Hawthorne Club, 20th Century Division, Hayride, Girl Scout Leaders meeting, and Young Mother's Circle plans. Named organizers include Mrs. C F Stauffer, Mrs. Dale Shadle, Mrs. Gen Morrison, Mrs. Glen Whorrall, Mrs. W C Vigars, Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh King, Miss Helen Gethman, Mrs. O B Hall, Mrs. Carl Piper, Mrs. W L Rigel, Mrs. W H Longenecker, Mrs. Mary Zlesman, and Don McAllister. All events appear to occur in local venues and parks governed by community groups.

C.F. Stauffer Alpha Club Dale Shadle Rebekah Lodges Soud Club Potluck North Toad City Park Childs Study Club Gen'no Morrison Glen Whorrall W. C. Vigars W. H. van Tiger Raleigh ‘King Bridge Club Helen Gethman Hawthorne Club Mary Zlesman 20Th Century Div Friendly Fellowship Don McAllister Young Mother's Circle Cong's Church

Mrs Geo Faint Honored At Courtesy Coffee

Neighbors and friends gathered at Mrs J E Thackrey’s Thursday afternoon to honor Mrs George Faint who was preparing to depart for her home in Alhambra California Light refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Wm Hartley The service table featured garden flowers Mrs Faint had been a guest of her sister in laws Mrs L V Putnam and Miss Agnes Faint

J. E. Thackrey Owen P. Horrigan Dofset, I Nelle Kramer Town City Ida Knutson Ft. Dodge University Hospital

Baptist Service Class Regular Meeting Friday

The Service Class of the Baptist Church met Friday afternoon at the homes of Mrs. L. L. Roberts and Mrs. Geo Edwards. Members and a guest were present with Mrs. Louis Davies in charge of devotions and the lesson on The Presence of Cork. Refreshments followed. next gathering set for October 16 with Mrs Gouig Dason.

The Baptist Church L. L. Roberts Geo. Edwards Siren Vine Louis Davies Gouig Dason

Circle Eight Club Plans Guest Night At October Meeting

Circle Eight Square Dance Club met Thursday at 8 PM for a business session. A guest night was set for October 15 inviting all under 18 to attend as guests. After the meeting 42 members danced to Dick Venton and his orchestra. The next regular dance was announced.

Circle Eight Square Dance Club Dick Venton

Bible Class Meets With Mrs Protheroe for Luncheon

The Methodist Bible Class met Wednesday with Mrs Mattie Protheroe as hostess for a potluck luncheon. Fifteen members attended. Forth led the regular business meeting and Byerly gave the devotions. A social hour followed. The next meeting will be with Mrs Bruce McAfee on October 21.

Methodist Mattie Protheroe Forth Byerly Bruce McAfee

Pleasant Township Women Program on Glassware

Pleasant Township Rural Women met at the Township Hall for an organization tea led by Mrs. Dean Eggleston and others. Twenty eight members answered the roll call with “My First Teacher.” Officers were chosen: Mrs. Marvin Jeske, chairman. Mrs. Arnie Gruclich, vice-chairman. Mrs. Ad Hollingsworth, secretary and treasurer. Claude Plander spoke on glass making. Next meeting set for Oct 21 at Mrs. Albert Rudolph’s home with Mrs. Paul Cross and Mrs. Oscar Jeske assisting.

Pleasant Township Dean Eggleston Lawrence Tatum Roy Campbell Thomas Hagen Flea Eskridge Milton Schwinger Marvin Jeske Arnie Gruclich Ad Hollingsworth Claude Plander Albert Rudolph Paul Cross Oscar Jeske

Young Homemakers Club Meeting at Mrs Reents Host

Mrs. Bernard Reents hosted the Young Homemakers Club Thursday with six members and five guests. A brush party and social hour followed. refreshments were served. Upcoming events include a Det.1 meeting with Mrs. Roy Ryan and a baby shower for Mrs. Ward Miller.

Bernard Reents Young Homemakers Club Det Roy Ryan Ward Miller

Dinner Party Honors Out of Town Guests

A 6 30 dinner was hosted at the Pine Lake Coupieslab by Mrs Van Tiger and Mrs for out of town guests including Mrs Ker of Dale Park et al. The event honored cousins and junior members with prize awards going to Mrs Howardoe and others and a later gift to Mrs Mattwiller.

van Tiger Pine Lake Ker Dale Park Mattwiller Brown

Mrs Bales Hosts Fortnightly Club Event

Mrs James G Bales entertained the Fortnightly Club with twelve members and one guest, Mrs J L Carocren, present. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Robert Johnson, Mrs WH HW Nazett, and Mrs Nelle Starr. Other social notes mention visits and travels of local residents to Des Moines Newton Ames Waterloo Eldora and Marshalltown with family and friends throughout the period.

Jas. G. Bales Jasert Bridge J. L. Carocren Robert Johnson HW. Nazett Nelle Starr E. J. Andrie

M.O.H. Club Hosts Book Review Friday

The M. O. H. club met Friday at 2 PM in Glainhe ate Ethel's Tea Room for guest day. Thirty eight attended as Mrs. John Essig led the gram and Mrs. Alfred Kruschwits assisted. Mrs. Slifer reviewed Blue Hills and Shoo Ney Pie and Mrs. John Murdock gave a humorous talk on Hats. Refreshments followed. next meeting set for October with Mrs. Merle Kerkdorifer.

M. O. H. Club Affternoon Glainehe Ethel John Essig Ernest Draper Alfred Kruschwits Essig Wis Tergram John Murdock Ashort Merle Kerk Dorifer

Third District Club meeting in Osage

The Third District Federation of Women's Club convention will be set for Tuesday September 29 at Osage. Registration begins at 8 30 o'clock and lunch reservations should be sent to Mrs Gerhardt Goplerud in Iowa before September a.

Lown Federation of Woman’s Club Osage Gerhardt Goplerud Iowa

Social Visits and Family Gatherings Reported Across Towns

Friday and weekend guests fill homes in Eldora Clinton and surrounding towns. Notable stops include Mr. and Mrs. Bud Lewis with the Van Patter family, Kathy Throssel visiting Clinton, and Mary Butler’s family birthday observance in Marshalltown.. plus Dolezal, Shannon, and Pardun families visiting Eldora and nearby. Various residents travel to Jamaica Toledo and New Providence for visits and a teachers training day at Grace Methodist Church. Sylva Steckler and Bill Krause pledge sororities at Iowa City and State University respectively.

Bud Lewis Keith van Patter Lew W. Throssel Kathy Clinton Joseph P. Marks John L. Butler Mary Marshalltown Butler Roy R. Bradbury Bradbury Grace Methodist Church Waterloo Raske Neil Nutting Mr. Nutting R. A.scott Sylva Steckler The State University Iowa City Alpha Delta Pi Bill Krause Sigma ‘Alpha Epsilon

Local Ledger Details City Finances and Personnel Notes

A garbled city accounting lists salaries, contracts, and suppliers tied to municipal operations. Names, firms, and job titles blur, but references to wages, a pension plan, and service providers hint at a broader payroll and spending snapshot.

City Officials Approve Courtesy Parking Cards

Mayor Nyquist appoints a Park and Lot Committee to study buying space for parking. Supervisors Hardin County approve moves to issue TCT IDs and permits for vehicle care, with Clerk authorized to act. Meeting adjourned after motions.

Buck Hardin County Connell Nyquist Igns Wood, Brown Calvec M. Shakst

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