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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1972

Page

2

Four new arrivals mark births in 1972 records

Mr and Mrs Jah Iurassia of Los Gatos Calif welcome Aaron John born November 1972 at Midora Community Hospital weighing 4 pounds 8 ounces. Valerie Starr becomes Mrs Ingrasia, with great grandparents Reba Anderson Cathy and Saltzman Long Beach. Jennifer Lynn Meimann born November 30 1972 at Des Moines’ Jowd Methodist Hospital to Steve Meimann and Toni Sievert. Grandparents Gerald Meimann Zearing and Tarl Reese New Providence with Hubbard great grandparents listed.

Jah Iurassia Los Gatos Galif Aaron John Ingrassia Valerie Starr John Starr Midora Reba Anderson Cathy Mr. Saltzman Long Beach Calif Jie Meller Eldora Mark Patriel Midora Community Hospital Tragic Danny Fred Towne Colorado Springs Colo da Luiken Teldora Bertha ‘Berends Ida Luiken Steamboat, Rock Jennifer “Lynn Steve Meimann Des? Moines Jowd Methodist Hospital Des Moines Meimann Toni Sievert Raymond Sievert Hubbard Gerald Meimann Zearing Tarl Reese New Providence Fd Sievert

Plans for February Wedding of Olson Daughter

Mr. and Mrs. William Olson announce the engagement and February wedding plans of their daughter Vicki Olson to SN Jeffrey Fredrickson of Alameda California, stationed with the U S Navy. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Fredrickson of Hubbard. Miss Olson works at Don Snelleys in Nevada.

William Olson Radcliffe Vicki Jeffrey Fredrickson Alameda Calif U.S. Navy Carroll Fredrickson Hubbard Miss Olson Don Snelley’s Nevada

Help Wanted Last Minute Christmas Clothing Drive Appeal

American Home announces a Christmas distribution appeal for clothing and gifts. Focus on toys and teen items such as scarves purses cologne and jewelry. Donations to Multi-Purpose Center now, not First National Bank. For pickup call Mrs Joe Lepley at 858-5688.

American Home First National Bank Joe Lepley

Religious Trends Topic of SR Club

Steamboat Rock Progress Club discussed New Trends in Religion with Mrs. Alfred Janssen and Mrs. Jess Mann leading the session on November 30. Special guest Mrs. Wallace Martin of New Providence, county president of the federated women's clubs attended. A Christmas party is planned for December 20 with a 7:30 p.m. dinner at the Yea Room in Eldora. Reservations with Mrs. Bessie Jaspers or Mrs. Julia Johnson.

Alfred Janssen Jess Mann Steamboat Rock Bessie Jaspers Julia Johnson

Klinge-Bergman Vows In February

Announcement of the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Shirley Ann Klinge and John P. Bergman of Eldora. Miss Klinge, a University of Northern Town senior, teaches in Marshalltown. Groom elect, a Hawkeye Technical Institute police science graduate, serves with Eldora Police Department. wedding planned February 3, 1978 in Dubuque.

Shirley Ann Klinge John P. Bergman Eldora George Klinge Dubuque John Bergman Corn Ing Miss Klinge University of Northern Town Cedar Falls Marshalltown Hawkeye Technical Institute Waterloo Eldora Police Department St. John’s Lutheran Church

Urban Club Potluck and Gipt Exchange Friday

The Urban Club held a Christmas potluck dinner at Mrs. Lawrence Rudolph’s home with a Bible verse roll call. Mrs. Raymond Rudolph gave a crafts lesson and a gift exchange followed in the afternoon. A birthday courtesy for Robert Hagen occurred Friday at the home of his parents Thomas and Page Hagen.

Urban Club Lawrence Rudolph Raymond Rudolph Robert Hagen Bob Wheeler Ratciffe Jim Bailey Clair Heiserman Hubbard Lawrence Sheldon Mary Lou Frank Lawler New Providence Robert Thomas Tiagen

Community clubs and events fill Hardin County December calendar

Hardin County groups from Eldora to Jackson Township list Christmas gatherings, luncheons, and meetings. Clubs include Home Craft, Kensington, Rebekah Lodge, TOPS, 4-H, Teens, and Ladies auxiliaries. venues like Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room, Masonic Temple, and Pleasant Township venues host luncheon and Christmas parties from Dec 9 to Dec 14. Community boards note hospital, education, and charity group activities and changed dates.

Kensington Club Rebekah Lodge Wade Hardin County Assoc Eldon Kale Hardin, Cov Eldora Assembly of Ihisbow Masonic Temple Ae Club Kountry Klub Fred Daleske Women’s Missionary B.P.W Blanche Ethel Mothers Club Mrs. Burke Once Chantrill Legion Aux Keith‘Newby Lutheran Mary’s Mission Circle Pleasant Township Farm” Bureau Ethel’s Tea Room Trust Jerry Kreymann W.S.C.S. — Church Baptist United Circle Hearthstone Club Paul Callaway American Legion Auxiliary Baptist Mary and Marthas Montague Lodge Fldora Community School Board of Education Pine Lake Country Club Roger Jen Sen Royal Neighbors Lodge Day Cretin Ruth and Naomi Blue Star Mothers of America Lutheran Mary Martha Circle Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society UCC Circle Bernard Priske

Ted Room Luncheon For Fine Arts Club

Twenty five members and guests of the Music Art and Drama Club of New Providence attended a Christmas luncheon on December 1 at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room in Eldora. A Mitten Tree was completed to be given to Hardin county children. A gift offering was collected for Indian children at Tama. Mrs Ed Faris led meditations and Miss Shea and Mrs Winters presented an inspirational program including Christmas Everywhere. The group will meet next in January.

Music, Art and Drama Club of New Providence Blanche and Ethel Eldora Ed Faris Hardin County Tama James Shea Larry Winters Jan

Crookshanks to Mark Diamond Anniversary in Marshalltown

Mr and Mrs A M Crookshank of Marshalltown celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary with family dinner on Sunday December 10. Mrs Crookshank is 96 and Mr Crookshank will be 103. they have six children 14 grandchildren 38 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren. Both in good health they remain active at home with daily walks and recent eye surgery recovered.

A. M. ‘Crookshank Marshalltown Mrs. Crookshank

Alpha Club Hears 6th Grade Singers

Sixth grade singers under Mrs. Froning performed excerpts from the Nutcracker Suite by Tschaikowsky for the Alpha Club Tuesday evening. Performers included Penny Prosser Julie Cakerbce Soni Bebout Stacy Letz Jamie Barbés Becky McBride Miké Hogle Nick Crandall Stuart Pettigrew and Gary Wingrove with organ accompaniment. Co-hostess was Mrs Cecil Rooks at the home of Mrs Tom Irwin. Punch fruit cake and fudge were served. Mrs Paul Lyster will host the January 23 meeting.

Atu‘dents Tschaikowsky Alpha Club Penny Prosser Julie Cakerbce Soni Bebout Stacy Letz Jamie’ Barbés Becky” McBride Miké Hogle Nick ‘Crandall Stuart Pettigrew Gary Wingrove Smromui Froning Cecil Rooks Tom Irwin Paul Lyster

Fouts Couple Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary at Whitten

Mr. and Mrs. Enos Fouts of Whitten were honored at a dinner on Sunday December 3 at the home of their daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Chelsing in McCallsburg. They marked their 50th anniversary on December 6, 1922 they were wed in Newton. The celebration featured bronze and yellow mums, a corsage and boutonniere, and a tablescape with yellow and bronze blooms and a white and gold candle. Attending included grandchildren and relatives from Indiana, Knoxville, Monroe, Lacona and Shippensburg Pa with Gordon and Jonathan Fouts unable to attend but planning to be home for the holidays.

Enos Fouts Whitten Joel Chelsing McCallsburg Fouts Chelsings Marilyn _Chelsing Highland Ind Robert Garvey Griffith Oakley Cowman Monroe Shelley Cowman Debbie Knoxville Wes Lamey Lacona Gordon Fouts Lucia Jonathan Shippensburg Prairie City Methodist Newton George Cowman

Let's Eat Menu Through December 14

The meal plan lists daily menus with items such as meat patties, buttered potatoes, applesauce cake, and bread for December 11. beerburg ers, scalloped corn, and sugar cookies for December 12. oven fried chicken, whipped potatoes, and fruit for December 13. and tomato soup with crackers, cheese wedges, and brownie bars for December 14.

Bride Elected at Kitchen Shower in Hubbard

Former classmates showered Miss Jean Faust at Sharon Kissinger home Hubbard with kitchen gifts Sunday afternoon Hostesses were Susan Kissinger and Teresa Larson The honoree received a corsage and the table featured bayberry and silver Serves included her mother Mrs Raymond Faust and future mother in law Mrs Gilbert Gelhaus Among guests were Patrice Krueger Renee Johnson Mrs Perry Main Edna Wagner Peggy Lee Marcia Anders Shari Kissinger Kim Caudill Pam Polark Faust will marry Bill Gelhaus December 16 at Salem United Methodist Church Hubbard Also PEO enjoys piano program by Mrs Tesch at Christmas theme with guests at Mrs Keith Van Patter’s home and Jan 5 hostess Mrs Egonard

Jean Faust Sharon’ Kissinger Hubbard Susan Kissinger Teresa Larson Inn Raymond Faust Gilbert Gelhaus Patrice Krueger Renee Johnson Perry Main Edna Wagner Peggy Lee Marcia Anders Shari Kissinger Kim.Caudill Pam Polark Miss Faust Bill Gelhaus Salem United Methodist Church

Locals Attend Visits and Social Events Across Town

Mrs James Tull of Montevideo Uruguay visits her hospitalized father Mr Freed. The Paul Taber home hosts visits from Stanley Burton and family, and Olaf Skovland and Harpestad of Bruce MD. Mrs Taber visited Boone with her son Lyle Taber family. Norris Robinson home hosts Floyd Beasley. Homer Robinson of Iowa Falls visits. Des Moines visitors include John Avery and family at Bob Ryerson’s. Mrs Avery, Mrs Ryerson, and Mrs Mary Waldo attend the golden anniversary of Mr and Mrs Rube Ballard at Reinbeck. Wilma Clingerman hosts a Saturday birthday coffee for Mrs Dennis Roupe with guests Mrs Tom Hawk, Mrs Reece Adams and Kristin, and Mrs Harley Bahr.

James Tull Montivideo Uruguay South America Howard Freed Freed Stanley Burton Williams Avery Ryerson Mary Waldo Rube ‘Ballard Reinbeck Wilma, Clingerman Dennis Roupe Tom Hawk Reece Adams Kristin Harley Bahr

Double 500 elects officers and hosts Christmas gathering

Newly elected officers of the Double 500 Club include Mrs. Minnie Grantow as president, Miss Meta Dobbrunz as vice president, and Mrs. Irene Klemme as secretary. The group met at Mrs. Emma Kewatt's home on Dec 1 for the business session, then dined at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room. An afternoon at Mrs. Leis Kix's home featured cards, light refreshments, and a gift exchange.

Minnie Grantow Meta Dobbrunz Irene Klemme Emma Kewatt Blanche and Ethel Leis Kix

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Vicki Glson Armstrong Praze Fons Kaynee Nexpanders Kennington Love The Eldora, Iowa John Zimmermann Lutheran Fellowship Club Enminder Ada Stomberg Graceville Minn Harold Dettham Jack Crosser Zimmerman Richard Arkland Linus N. T. Il Tops Club Jackson Township Parnis Bureau Bibel Fee Hibhehe TNT T. E. Stonebrook Hawthorne Club George O'Bryan Hardin County ‘Historical Hardin County Association For Retarded Children Marvin Marske Ted Room Fine Arts A.M. Crookshanks Miss Tordoff Debrah Tordoff Nellie Dedrick Howard Clingerman Dedrick George O’bryan Ray Taylor Calvin Johnson Mary Myers Vail Hess Irma Schwarck Elizabeth Doud Harry Daleske Leslie Groeneveld F. W. Deschamp Steve Priske Jim Johnson P.E.O Tesch George Tesch Chapter Keith van Patter Pete King Steven Smith Geerl Rooks Egonard 15Th Ave Call Robert Fullek Anerican International Pequnes Paramount Ampiicng International Pictures, Inc Ates Leuthold Sherbrooke
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