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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1949
Page
2
A small afternoon shower honored Mrs Gene Farmer at Donald Rosine’s home with 15 guests. Activities included bingo and word games, with several assists noted from attendees.
The Adult Bible class of the Methodist church will meet August 17 in the church dining rooms. Mrs. Mattie Protheroe will be hosted by Mrs. Ray Nazor, Hubbard. Mrs. John Boeke, Mrs. Henry Hasichke, Mrs. Warren Kasischke and Mrs. Kermit Wiechman hosted 45 guests at a pre nuptial shower Friday afternoon at the Boeke home for Miss Audrey Kasischke who will wed Arnold Freitag of Valparaiso Indiana on September 3. Appropriate games were played and a buffet lunch served.
Kenneth H. Barr aged 24 and Pauline Ann Doss aged 21, both of Eldora, have been issued a marriage license. The couple plans to wed in Eldora and have filed the necessary documentation with local authorities.
The Baptist G. M. G. church guild met Monday with 12 members present. Alice Hort presided, with Ella Hort and Barbara Sheldon in charge of the noon program. West Virginia Tulevs were mentioned in the notes.
Mrs Margaret Campbell quietly observed her second birthday Wednesday at the home of her daughter Mrs J M Phitt.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Smith hosted a dinner on Wednesday evening with guests Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shore, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Smith, Russell, and Harold Knutson. The event celebrated the birthdays of Mrs. Shore and Irene McCarty.
Donna Jean Rosine was honored on her second birthday Saturday afternoon by her mother Arthur Rosine. Several guests attended the social afternoon, refreshments were served, and Donna Jean received many gifts.
Patricia Granzow daughter of Ilo Granzow of Iowa Falls and Francis Krueger son of Albert Krueger of Hubbard wed in a candlelight double ring ceremony at First Methodist church Iowa Falls August 7. Rev. Warren L. Felter officiated with organist Dick Waggoner and singer Dick Williams. A reception for 150 followed in church parlors. The couple will live on a farm south of Hubbard.
The W C T U will meet August 25 at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs John Reece. a picnic covered dish dinner follows. Meeting is postponed one week due to the fair, with attendees including Irene Hanson who moved into the Edgar apartment above Cleveland's Jewelry store and Audrey Ticer who moved to Liberty Kirg. Guests at the R H Coons home included Leon Bolar and family from Marshalltown and Mr and Mrs John Bolar for Mrs Clara Bolar's birthday.
The Young Mothers club met at Mrs Earl Travis home with 11 members and one guest Mrs Betty Ford of DeWitt present. After business a Canasta game awarded prizes to Mrs Paul Barnard, Mrs Wm Luick, Mrs E W Burke and Mrs Curtis Daces. Refreshments were served by Mrs Wes Willig and Mrs Luick.
Members of Pine Lake Country Club will hold a breakfast and two ball foursome on Sunday. Tournament committee chairman is F. C. Van Derveer. Prizes will be awarded to first second and each fifth place. Other committee members are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moser Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Bramwell Mr. and Mrs. Jim Tull Mr. and Mrs. John Wood Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wehrman.
The Baptist Women's United Circle met Wednesday afternoon at Pine Lake Lodge for a picnic with 33 attendees. Hostesses were Mrs. George Edward, Mrs. Wayne Perkins, and Mrs. Wayne Bartholomew. Ora Gast led devotions, Kay Taylor gave a hymn review, and Chas. Polley and Taylor sang. George O'Bryan taught a lesson on No Trespassing. Guests of Mrs. Frank Cobb Monday included cousins from Cedar Rapids, Webster City, and Jewell.
Dan Donner named executor of the August T. Donner estate in Hardin County Iowa. Creditors must present claims for allowance and debts due should be paid promptly. Clerk Frederick H. Miller notes the date August 12 1949 and Cameron Dickinson serve as attorneys.
Des Moines reports Judy Canova will appear in person at the Iowa State Fair with a Friday September 2 stand. Entertainment highlights include auto races August 26 and 28, over 200 horses in purses totaling more than 14000, a mile long midway, a 20 band music festival, and nightly fireworks along with a three ring circus and a Hollywood lineup. Secretary Cunningham predicts attendance over 500000.
Announcement from the Hardin County Health Improvement Association states a planning meeting will be held tonight to outline further steps for Blue Cross Blue Shield enrollment. The Friday gathering aims to organize outreach and coordinate enrollment efforts.
Readers are urged to subscribe to both the Herald and the Index for comprehensive movie coverage. The trade area price is quoted at $4 per year.
Birth announcements from multiple towns include Eldora Radcliffe Grundy Center Hubbard Zearing Steamboat Rock and Osage. Newborns include three girls and three boys born August 2 to 10 with mothers Herman Lange Hodnefield Balvant Meinert Topp Wester Havens and others.
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