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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1952

Page

2

Eldora Women Lead County Federated Meeting Crowd

Large turnout from Eldora attended the county Federated Women’s meeting held Wednesday with sessions from 9 to 9 30. Rev G H Bamford gave the invocation and Mrs FOOW of Deardairff Hubbard welcomed members. Mrs Milton Faust of New Providence spoke, Girl Scouts led the flag salute, and Mrs Otis Rule of Ackley presided as county chairman. Notables included Eldora Woman’s Club president Mrs Louis Davzes, Hubbard luncheon, and varied musical numbers by Hubbard and Whitten students. Two officers will serve another year with chairs Mr Otis Rule and Mrs Louise Karstens among others.

Jardin County Federated G H. Bamford Foow, Deardairff Hubbard Milton Faust New Providence Otis Rule Ackies Louis Davzes Eldora Woman's Club Edora Club Curran Joyce Snider Purcell Dean Hed Sy Masott Aves Cleveland J. Mack Rosemary Weld Hearthstone Club Whitten Ackley Louise Karstens Iowa Falls Doris Arends Lucille Long Progressive Club Sew and So Club

Hurst Yantis Vows Exchanged In Candlelight Ceremony

Lyn n Sawtell daughter of Rev W C Sawtell and Earl Yantis son of Mrs C T Yantis exchanged wedding vows April 1 at the bride’s parents home in a candlelight double ring ceremony. Attendants, music, reception details, and brief bios of both families and the couple follow.

Lynn Hurst W. C. Sawtell Union Earl Yantis C. T. Yantis Liscomb Joan Sawtell Tim Yantis Mary Yantis

Becky Rae Knox Birthday Party Given by Mrs Knox

Mrs Clyde J Knox hosted a luncheon for Beck Rae Knox on Saturday March 29 in Ivester to celebrate her eighth birthday. Eight Eldora school classmates attended and a birthday cake was served before the group enjoyed a matinee at the Grand Theater.

Clyde J. Knox Ivester Beck Rae Eldora Becky Rae Grand Theater

W C T U Meeting Postponed To April 18

The W C T U meeting is moved from April 11 to April 18 at 10 o'clock. It will be held at Mrs. Wilbur Davis's home with a potluck lunch at noon followed by a local institute. A humorous line about a penny and a cannon ball ends the note.

Wilbur Davis W. C. T. U. Institute

Beta Sigma Phi Initiation And Banquet Report

The Iowa Epsilon Mu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a Friday evening initiation and banquet at Blanche and Ethel's tea room. Two new members, Helen Webster and Beulah Eckhoff, were welcomed, each receiving a yellow rose, with Easter motifs and yellow roses decorating the table. The next meeting is set for April 7 with Bonnie Barnes.

Iowa Epsilon Mu Beta Sigma Phi Blanche and Ethel Helen Webster Beulah Eckhoff Bonnie Barnes

St Mary's Society Easter Sale Planned at Eldora Garage

The St Mary's Rosary and Altar Society will hold an Easter wazaar and bake sale on Saturday April 12 at the Eldora Motor Co Garage.

St. Mary's Rosary and Altar Society Eldora Motor Co

Waverly Pair Announces Edith Vilmont-Marries Koch

Edith Vilmont of Waverly and Richard G. Koch of Mt. Vernon wed March 22 at First Methodist Church Traer. Edith studied Monticello and Cornell, now at Cornell and Iowa. They reside in Mt. Vernon and she is granddaughter of W H Wilmont of Eldora.

Maurice W. Vilmont Waverly Edith Richard G. Koch Walton S. Koch Mr. Koch Mt. Vernon Traer Monticello College Alton Cornell College The Arrow Women Koch Cornell

Larsen Priske Engagement Announced in Latimer Iowa

Mr and Mrs Benton Larsen of Latimer Iowa announce the engagement of their daughter June to Pvt Bernard J Priske son of Mr and Mrs Tom Priske of Eldora No wedding date has been set Miss Larsen is a telephone operator at Hampton and Pvt Priske is in the armed services at Ft Biss Texas

Benton Larsen Latimer Iowa June Bernard J. Priske Tom Priske Eldora Miss Larsen Hampton Priske Armed Services Ft. Biss Texas

Jackson Two Home Makers Meeting in March

The Jackson Township Home makers met last Monday for the regular March session at Mrs. Ralph Bright’s home. Miss Jaqueline Lelph led the lesson on Curtains and Drapes and samples were shown. Twelve members and one guest attended. refreshments were served. A flower and bulb exchange led by Mrs. Whiting is planned for April with hostesses Wilmia Polley and Mrs. Lois Gunn.

Jackson Township Ralph Bright Jaqueline Lelph Trickey

Virginia Benton Adams weds Albert Adams Jr in Wichita church

Virginia M Benton daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Benton Harper Kansas married Albert W Adams Jr son of Dr and Mrs A W Adams Eldora Iowa on March 21 1952 at First Methodist Church Wichita Kansas The double ring ceremony was led by Dr Thomas A Williams The bride wore an ivory tafetta strapless gown with lace bolero veil pearls and carried white roses The reception for 100 followed at the Cheatum home The couple plans to reside at 604 North Emporia Wichita Kansas

Virginia M. Benton Arthur Benton Harper Kansas Albert W. Adams, Jr A. W. Adams Eldora Iowa First Methodist Church Wichita Thomas A. Williams H. Kennicutt Kansasity Lucille Sienzel Douglas Bacon Audrey Bland MecGaugh Culp J. Irma Kruet Chita Everett Brown Kansas City Bob Embry Bob Steele Clyde Cheatum Cheatum Marvin Clark Jo Taylor Jean Bafus Pittsburg State Teachers College Pittsburg

Wesleyan Service Guild Elects Officers At Supper Meeting

Miss Helen Dunn was elected president of the Wesleyan Service Guild for the coming year at a Monday evening gathering at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room. Officers include Miss Ruby Miller as vice president, Mrs May Cobb secretary, and Miss Mamie Frazer treasurer.

Helen Dunn Wesleyan Service Guild Blanche Ethel Misses Cox Josephine Hutchinson Ruby Miller May Cobb Mamie Frazer Lena Colyn John K. Moore Susie Lepley Dorothy R. White Moore Martha Ann Grace Protheroe Elia Ford

Absentee Shower For Mrs Walpin in Steamboat Rock

An absentee miscellaneous shower was held Friday evening in the Legion Hall Steamboat Rock honoring Mrs Wm Walpin formerly Pauline Snapp of Van Nuys California. Miss Irene Kruse Marshalltown and Miss Marlene Snapp sister of the bride hosted relatives friends and classmates. Out of town guests from Waterloo and Cedar Falls attended. Gifts were sent to the bride in Van Nuys California. Pauline Snapp and Wm F Walpin were married February 23 in California and reside at 15444 Wyandotte Street Van Nuys California.

Legion Hall Steamboat Rock Wm. Walpin Pauline Snapp van Nuys Calif Irene Kruse Marshalltown Marlene Snapp Waterloo Cedar Falls Wm. F. Walpin California Wyandotte Street

April 1 Dinner for Stanley Collins

Mrs Dick Pulse helped her son Douglas host a birthday dinner on Tuesday evening April 1 for Stanley Collins age 12. Attendees included Roger Martin Larry Teske Jan DeCook Jimmie Shadle John Rooks the guest of honor and Mr and Mrs Collins Tommy David and Margery Pulse. A cake centerpiece hid surprises in foil and the tablecloth held sewn silver with trick spoons and pepper in the salt as April jokes amused the group. Douglas received gifts.

Dick Pulse Douglas Stanley Collins Roger Martin Larry Teske Jan DeCook Jimmie Shadle John Rooks

Becky Catlin Birthday Party Observed

Mrs. Marvin Catlin entertained twelve girls from 4 to 6 on Wednesday April 2 in honor of her daughter Becky who was nine years old. Games were played and Becky opened presents. Refreshments with an Easter motif and a decorated birthday cake were served.

Becky Catlin Marvin Catlin Becky

St Marys Study Club Meets With Guests Monday

The St Marys Study Club met Monday evening at Mrs Ed Clarys home with nine members and two guests Father Mc Donough and Mrs Hilda Bachman in attendance Miss Emma Burke led the lesson Agony in the Garden from the Gospels of Matthew and John and readings from The Life of Christ The next meeting will be Monday April 7 at Mrs Bob Dornsbachs home Coffee was served by Mrs Clarey.

St. Mary’s Study Club Ed Clary Father McDonough Hilda Bachman Emma Burke Matthew John Christ Bob Dornsbach Clarey

Clay Homemakers Invite Women to April Meeting

All Clay Two women are invited to the Clay Homemakers meeting on April 11 at the home of Mrs. John Jaspers. Potluck at 11 30 a.m. Lesson begins at 1 p.m. The lesson Family recreation and emergency entertaining will be given by County Home Economist Miss Dolph.

Clay John Jaspers Potluck Miss Dolph

E E McFarlands To Observe Their 59th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs E E McFarland quietly observe their 59th wedding anniversary on April 5 at their Eldora home. They wed April 5 1893 in Boylan dome Argoe Indiana. They moved to Hardin County where he taught and farmed then ran a Buckingham general store before moving to Eldora and starting a real estate office still in operation. They have two daughters Ethel Rodgers and Estes Daughhetee, a grandson M Dale Rodgers, and a great grandson unnamed.

E. E. McFarland Eldora Rosetta Boylan Mose Mary Boylan Elifier E. McFarland Boylandome Argoe Indiana Hardin County McFarland Ethel Rodgers Estes Daughhetee Moline M. Dale Rodgers

Ruth Ziesman Hosts Cum 13 Club Meeting

Miss Ruth Ziesman hosted the Cum 13 Club on Tuesday evening for ten members and three visitors Miss Helen Dunn Alice Miller and Mrs Milton Schwinger The group continued their dresser scam project for the hospital and later enjoyed ca nasta Helen Carer received a high score and Elva Orgellow Refreshments were served by the hostess The next meeting will be May 6 with Ruth Eilers

Ruth Ziesman Cum 13 Helen Dunn Aliss Ruoy Miller Milton Schwinger Helen Carer Elva Ruth Eilers

PEO Enjoy Comedy Skit at Meeting

The PEO Chapter F A met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Clarence DeCook's home with Mrs. J. D. Leonard assisting. Twenty four members attended. A walking rehearsal comedy If the Shoe Pinches was presented by Mrs. Robert Brown, Mrs. Ralph Imes, Miss Clelia Finster and Mrs. Bob Ferguson. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be April 15 with Mrs. Norman Kunath and Mrs. Fred Wehrman assisting.

F. A Clarence DeCook J. D. Leonard Robert Brown Ralph Imes Clelia Finster Bob Ferguson Norman Kunath Fred Wehrman

N T T Club Enjoys Talk on Trip South

Mrs Ruth Lewis hosted a N T T club meeting on April 1 with seventeen members and one guest Mrs Henry Wheeler. Ed Stebe spoke about a recent southward trip and showed photos. Jimmie and David Pool sang three songs. The gathering included sewing visiting and refreshments. The next meeting is set for April 15 at Mrs Addie Jacksons home.

Ruth Lewis Henry Wheeler Ed Stebe South Jimmie David Pool Addie Jackson

Red Cross Appeal Urges Hearts to Help Now

Neighbor to neighbor across the street and nation, the American Red Cross calls for immediate aid from the public. The plea emphasizes urgent need and encourages giving from the heart today to support disaster relief and humanitarian work.

Humanity American Red Cross

Dry ice is solidified carbon di oxide

A terse definition states dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide, produced by cooling gaseous CO2 under pressure to form a stable, cold solid used for cooling and fog effects.

Community club events and charity activities listed

A column of local group meetings and events scheduled from April 4 to April 12. Includes Pine Lake Country Club luncheon, study clubs, lodge meetings, Beta Sigma Phi, Rebekah Lodge, Mother's Club, Altar and Rosary, United Circle, Women’s groups, Blue Star Mothers, Methodist rummage sale, First Aid classes, Young Mother's Club dinner, and St. Mary’s Easter bazaar and bake sale at Eldora Motor Co.

Pine Lake Country Club Iee Club O. Ball Jr. High Royal Neighbors Harry Lickwood St. Mary's United Circle, Baptist Church Congregational Women's Fellowship Delta Decka Cards Bridge Club Claude R. Pfander Blue Star Mothers of America American Home Kenneth Greenwald Methodist Young Mother's Club Country Club

Weekly church services and meetings outline schedule

Friday 8:00 p.m. Waiter League meeting. Palm Sunday April 6 includes 10:00 Sunday School and Bible Classes and 11:00 Divine Service. Confirmation Service noted. Monday 7:30 p.m. Church Council. Choir rehearsal. Tuesday 1:30 p.m. Quarterly Voters meeting. Wednesday announcements for Holy Communion. Thursday 7:30 p.m. Communion Service. Good Friday German Service with Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. and noonday service 1:00 p.m.

Church Council

The Churches Schedule for Holy Week Services

The Sunday program includes Bible study at 10 am and 11 am Sunday school, morning service with a sermon on The Attitude of The Cross, 7 pm junior and senior B Y groups, 8 pm evening service with Glorying in The Cross. Thursday midsweek Bible study and prayer at 8 pm. Friday Good Friday service 12 to 3 pm at the Methodist church. On Sunday there is 9 am sermon and communion and 10 am Sunday school. All are welcome to both services.

B. Y Church The Methodist Church

Palm Sunday Services and Easter Communion Notice

Sunday School at 10:00 with palm service. Divine Worship at 11:00 featuring a sermon on Jesus and Our Troubles. Nursery at 11:00. United Youth Fellowship at 5:30. Lenten service at 7:30 led by Rev. Victor Keiser. Holy Communion and reception of members on April 10 at 7:30. Easter lilies contact Mrs. R. C. Rogers.

Jesus Nursery United Victor Keiser R. C. Rogers

Newcomers Meet With Mrs. Meader

The Newcomer's Club met Tuesday at Mrs. Bob Meader's home with Mrs. Eastman Nugolls assisting. Thirty-two members and one guest attended. Mrs. Claude Smith led an aquarium hobby program with pictures. Officers elected: President Mrs. Wm. A. McGill, Vice President Mrs. John Moore, Secretary Mrs. C. H. Shannon, Treasurer Mrs. Walter Raymond. Next meeting May 6 at Mrs. R. Bateson. Visit by Mr. and Mrs. John Miller of Winterest to Mrs. Esther Jackson and Mrs. Emma Bear.

Bob Meader Eastman Nucholls Russell Hanson Curtis Harmon Paul Miller Tom Montieth Dorothy White Claude Smith Wm. A. McGill John Moore C. H. Shannon Walter Raymond Warren Flath Chas. Smith R. Bateson

Women College Graduates Offered Therapy Course

The Army Medical Service will offer an 18 month course in occupational therapy to women college graduates who meet requirements for commissioning as second lieutenants in the Women's Medical Specialist Corps. Classes start each fall at Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston Texas with 36 weeks of practical hospital work. Applicants must volunteer for a 3 year Reserve duty term and state willingness to accept a Regular Army commission if offered. Initial 3 year term covers basic training the 18 month course and a probationary tour. Applications for the first fall course are open to graduates over 21 and under 26.

The Army Medical Service Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston Texas Army United States Army Air Force Dent. Army Washington D. C

Call to donate blood to aid disaster victims

A voiced appeal urges immediate Red Cross blood donations to aid families hit by disaster and hospitalized veterans, stressing urgent need and heartfelt giving today.

Humanity Red Cross

Sunday and Tuesday Theocrat Meetings Details

Sunday at 3 15 p m Watchtower Bible Study Propriety of Dis fellowshiping Tuesday at 7 30 p m Establishing a National Worship Under Theocracy at the Lloyd Sword home Lawn Hill Everyone Welcome Thursday 7 30 p m Service meeting and Theocratic Ministry School

Watchtower Bible Study Theocracy Lloyd Sword Lawn Hill Theocratic Ministry

Sunday and church services and programs listed

A local church notices page lists services at St Marys Catholic Church with masses at 8 and 10 am, catechism at 3 30 pm, and daily mass at 7 30 am. Assembly of God shows Sunday school 10 am, worship 11 am, Christ's Ambassadors 6 45 pm, and other activities. Church of Christ lists services, nursery provisions, youth fellowship rehearsals, and Lenten service details.

Assembly OF God W. L. Beasley Christ’s Ambassadors United Youth Fellowship Congregational Church

Lenten Thought by Father L V McDonough

Palm Sunday opens Holy Week with Christ’s triumphal entry and palms. Spy Wednesday recalls Judas’s betrayal. Holy Thursday marks the Paschal Supper and first Holy Communion. Good Friday honors the crucifixion and salvation. Holy Saturday awaits the Resurrection with anticipation of Easter sunrise.

Christ the King Jerusalem Matthew Judas Christ Gethsemane Golgatha Earth

Also Mentioned on This Page

County Federated Women’s Meeting Fuse Chris Brandi Ning School Leota Hardy Mesdames Mae Cobb Howard Frey Howard Harris Chester Wieman Chester Vigars Glenn Kurtz WY. H. Vilmont Linus Doughty L. L. Roberts Fred Edgar Harry Huntley Mabel Johnson H. L. Miles Wyatt Johnson Harry Marks Jas. L. Brown H. A. Ziesman Leo Yauntis Gene Collins David Rash Dale Hauser Errol Dillon Davis Brown Thomas Glenn Burlington High School Simpson College Indianola Farm Bureau Whitten High School Iowa Institute of Telegraphy Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway Becky Rae Knox St. Peter Jesus Christ St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Rev John Zimmermann Shorty Coats St. Mary’s Society Edith Vilmont of Larsen-Priske Jackson Two Home Makers’ Meeting Floyd Gaede Margaret Cable Ed Shives Nelle Starr L. W. Martin Daniel Lawler Williams Ida Barr Alden George Gehrke Ed Ward Louie Anderson Pete J. Bakker Cleves Albertus Borchers John Schrever Zbiris Stanley Granner Radcliffe Irvin Hegland Anhion Harold Guiles McCallsburg Luther Holland John van Loh A. W. Adams, Jr Mrs. Walpin Clay Township E. E. McFarlands Peo N.T. T. Club St. Marys V. Flw Hospital Sewing Committee Mother Cabrini Frances Watters St Marys Study Club Woman's Club Rebekah Lodge San Souci Mother's Club Ruth Crosley St. Mary’s First Baptist Church H. C. Short Christian Church (Disciples I. O. O. F. Hall Ralph B. Imes John Miller Winterest Troy Studios I-H-Kiti Jehovah's Witnesses Iowa Falls, Iowa L. V. McDonough Church OF Christ James R. McMarrow Holmes & Edwards Chuéband
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