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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1950

Page

2

Woman's Club Hosts Musical Program in Eldora

The Eldora Woman's club met at Congregational church at 2:30. A Hardin County Woman's club meeting was announced for Ackrey. An instrumental program led by Wayne Aurand featured contest students with Dixie Lee Crosley and Mrs. Merle Froning on piano. Easter dinner was served by the social committee. Easter dinners for members will be at Pine Lake Country Club Sunday from 2 to 7 p.m., plates at 1.25. Reservations urged.

Eldora Woman's Club Congregational Church Hardin County Woman’s Club Ackrey Ith Wayne Aurand Dixie Lee Crosley Merle Froning Pine Lake Country Club

Wesleyan Guild Meeting Held Man

Miss Leone Ziesman hosted the Wesleyan Service Guild Monday with 14 members present and guest Mrs. Beth Shepard. Lena Colyn led the lesson. games and contests aligned with the Easter theme. refreshments were served by Mrs. Julia Mulford. W.S.C.S. luncheon is planned Wednesday at 1:16 with group three in charge. Hostesses are Mrs. Jurgen Tjaden and Mrs. Don LaVelle. Devotions led by Mrs. Eldon McVeety. lesson by Mrs. Howell Boyd. Shop and Save in Eldora will run Dollar Days April 12 and 13.

The Methodist Church Jurgen Tjaden Don LaVelle Eldon McVeety Lesson Howell Boyd Ary Eldora

Carmichael Whitmer Vows Taken Sunday

Patricia Carmichael and Gelmor Whitmer wed in a candlelit double ring ceremony at Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church Hubbard Easter colors and white flowers set a spring scene. Bride wore shadow taffeta gown. groom's family joined in. Attendants wore lilac and green. reception followed with church hostesses and music. The couple will reside in Hubbard after he returns from amvets discharge period.

Patricia Jane Carmichael Elsie Carmichael Mt. Carroll Ill Gelmor Samuel Whitmer C. Whitmer Rolfe Samuel S. McWilliams Theodore Yackel Salem Rowan D. BE Weld Gwen Whitmer Rosemary Weld Ruth Miller Cheryl Leonard Jake Verhelst, Jr Don We

Coming Events List From Local Clubs

A sequence of club gatherings runs Friday through Wednesday with multiple groups and hosts. Events include needlecraft with Mrs. Carl Willig, Easter Bonnet contest, Hawthorne club, Mother's Club, Young Mothers Club, 20th Century Club luncheon, County Federation meetings, Sans Souci rescheduled to April 13, and church luncheons led by Methodist W.S.C.S and Baptist Ladies with several hostesses.

Carl Willig Hawthorne Club Glen Kurtz Mother's Cecil Way Young Mothers Club Lloyd Palmitter 20Th Century Club R. Bahne Cecil Pickering Eldora Fellowship of Congregational ‘Christian Ladies Charles Speers R. F. Blackmun L. K. Welsh Methodist

Parker Schmitz Wed Sunday MRS Nellie Seim Marries

Nellie Seim of Gifford becomes Mrs Parker Schmitz in a wedding that unites two Des Moines workers now residing there. The Times Republicon courtesy photo notes the couple’s new home and occupations.

Parker Schmitz Nellie Seim Gifford Des Moines Times - Republican

Noonday Lenten Devotions and Youth Activities at Library Club

Noonday lenten devotions occurred this week at the Library club rooms from 12 30 to 12 50. Monday evening services were led by Mrs Leonard Feurehelm with Thursday service by Mrs Dale Rodgers. Mrs Tom Irwin sold items while she and six boys from the Training School sang Tuesday through Thursday. Wednesday's devotion was at the Training School chapel where Mrs Gilbert Blue of Marshalltown presented a dramatic Magdala. Special music was given. On the 10th Hi Y will meet with Hi Y and Tri Hi Y counselors to plan induction and spring conference set for April 29 in Iowa City. Orlan Mitchell is a district officer and Gayle Ruby replaced Alice Lauritsen, who moved away, to work with George Fagg for Youth in Government in Des Moines April 21–22. George Fagg and David Piper will present bills on Conservation and Tax Exemption before groups in the next two weeks.

Library Club Leonard Feurehelm Dale Rodgers Tom Irwin Training School Gilbert Blue Marshalltown Magdala Hi-Y Iowa City Orlan Mitchell Gayle Ruby Alice Lauritsen George Fagg Des Moines David Piper Edora High School William Hoagright Eldora Ives Allbee Mitchell Fagg Senate Allbee

College Choir Here At High School This Friday

The Simpson college choir will present a concert at the high school here at 1 30 p m Friday April 14. The program was originally scheduled for April 16.

Simpson College Choir

Re-Elected Officials Named At Eldora GOP Caucus

Dr. H. W. Stonebrook and Mrs. Roscoe Hunt were re elected as committeeman and committeewoman at the Eldora city precinct Republican caucus held Wednesday night.

H. W. Stonebrook Roscoe Hunt Eldora City Precinct

Hospital Notes And Births In Several Towns

Hospital notes list patients including Mrs Henry Sinning and Mrs Irvin Stenberg at Grundy Center and Zearing with Harve Bowen and Mrs Jack Deters among others. Births recorded for Tyan Slifer Wellsburg a boy and Mrs Lloyd Seivert Hubbard a boy.

Henry Sinning Steamboat Rock Irvin Stenberg George Bergeson Henry Brandeland, Jr Irvin Hadenfield Radcliffe Harve Bowen Jack Deters Tyan Slifer Wellsburg Lloyd Seivert Hubbard

Drivers Charged In Iowa Falls Drunk Driving Arrests

Sheriff Paul Hodgds arrested Thomas Boyington, 21, of Dows on an operating while intoxicated charge bound over to district court. David McVicker, 29, of Stanhope, charged Sunday in Alden with drunken driving. A bond issue left the latter in county jail after hearing. Mrs. Ella Ford spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Arley Ford in Cedar Falls.

Paul Hodgs Iowa Falls Thomas Boyington Dows Ibond David McVicker Stanhope Alden Marshall Bill Squires

Dollar Day Event Set for Eldora Two Day Sale

Eldora hosts a two day Dollar Day event next week. Storewide bargains expected with discounts on clothing, housewares, and toys. Shoppers advised to arrive early for limited quantities and doorbuster specials.

Dinner Party at Pine Lake Country Club

A dinner party and card games are planned for Thursday at Pine Lake Country Club. The Grundy Center committee includes Mr. and Mrs. Earl Heine, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schoen felt, Mr. and Mrs. Ivy Parkhurst, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Wilhau, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Clark, Gladys Cole, and Thelma Clinite. Attendees span Clarion, Lehigh, Ames, Eagle Grove, Des Moines, and beyond, with relatives from Buenos Aires and Rolfe.

Pine Lake Buenos Aires Argentina George B Sheplee Clarion Mollie Chapman Lehigh Rolfe Dorothy Malcolm Leonard Cheryl Conrad Juke Verhelst, Jr Oostberg Wis Evanston, Il Huntley Minn Ames Eagle Grove Webster City Rowan, Conrad, Dows Humboldt Des Moines Hubbard

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