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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1950

Page

4

Klemme Heard Vows in Hubbard Ceremony

Jane Marie Klemme wed Calvin James Heard in a Hubbard parsonage ceremony with Rev. Arthur Kruetzmann officiating. The bride wore royal blue with a red rose corsage and was attended by Joan Klemme and Rex Heard. The couple, with Mrs Heard continuing work as a nurses aide, dated from Hubbard and Owasa high school backgrounds.

Jane Marie Klemme August Klemme Hubbard Calvin James Heard Ella Heard Eldora Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church Arthur Kruetzmann Joan Klemme Rex Heard

Eldora Hospital Employee Destined for Eldora Address

Eldora Memorial Hospital and Mr Heard, employed by Lundy Butler and Lundy, were involved in a matter at 1003 Edgington Axe Eldora.

Eldora Memorial Hospital

St Marys Altar Society Plans Christmas Party

St Marys Altar and Rosary society met in the church hall with 26 members present. Committee members included Mrs Howard Dempsey Mrs Nelle Kramer Mrs Bernard Radolph Mrs W A Raymer Mrs Francis Priske Mrs Ed Faris and Mrs Wallis Wooren. The group scheduled a Christmas party for December 23 with refreshments served.

St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society Howard Dempsey Nelle Kramer Bernard Radolph W. A. Raymer Francis Priske Ed. Faris Wallis Wooren

Davison Heads Rebekahs In Local Lodge Elections

Mrs A L Davison was chosen noble grand of the Rebekah lodge with Mrs James Lamer as vice grand and other officers elected including Mrs Chester Modlin recording secretary Mrs Thomas Foughty financial secretary Mrs Frank Crippen treasurer and Mrs Grace Allbee trustee. After a luncheon with Christmas motifs members sang carols and drew numbers for a Christmas exchange.

Rebekah Judge Lo.o.f. Hall A. Bl. Davison Noble Grand James Lamer Chester Modlin Thomas Foughty Frank Crippen Grace Allbee

Alpha Club Hears Children’s Christmas Program

Alpha club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Hastman Nuckolls home with 10 members and 16 participating children. Seven older kids formed a carol band while others sang. Marjorie Pulse and Tomm y Collins offered a birds recital. Birds treats were handed out and displayed outside. Joyce Mae Nuckolls served refreshments as ladies enjoyed tea with Mrs. Nuckolls.

Alpha Club Hastman Nuckalls Marjorie Pulse Tommy David Collins Joyce Mae Nuckolls Mrs. Nuckolls

Party honors couple on 23rd anniversary

A group of 30 friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Smith to honor Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mitchell on their 23rd wedding anniversary. The evening was spent socially and in dancing. Refreshments were served.

Jess Smith Raymond Mitchell

Pipers mark 25th anniversary with open house

Mr and Mrs Carl J Piper invite friends to an open house Sunday December 17 from 2 to 6 p m at their home in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary.

Carl J. Piper

VFW invites public to Sunday video viewing plans

At a Wednesday VFW meeting members kept clubroom lounge open Sunday afternoons and evenings during Christmas for televised viewing and invited members families and the public to attend. If interest warrants the plan may continue in 1951. December 27 was set for the post New Year’s dance at LO OF hall with the Cavaliers providing music.

Veterans of Foreign Wars LO. O. F. Hall

Wilson Doud Marriage Announced At Shower

A shower at Mrs. Carroll Doud’s home featured a marriage announcement for Mrs. Freda Doud of Eldora to Robert Wilson of Ney Providence, planned for December 7. The event followed white and yellow decor with games and a gift presentation. the couple will reside in New Providence.

Carroll Doud Bert Pagel Freda Doud Eldora Robert Wilson Ney Providence

13 Club Plans Gifts for Needy at Christmas

The 13 club of St. Paul Lutheran church met at Wilma Polley’s home Friday evening. In a brief business session they decided to donate stuffed toy animals to the Fort Dodge orphanage. They will visit the old people’s home Sunday afternoon with small gifts. Cenasta prizes went to Meta Balvanz and Ruth Ziesman. Lunch was served by the hostess and Christmas gifts exchanged.

13 Club St. Paul Lutheran Church Wilma Polley Fort Dodge Cenasta Meta Balvanz Ruth Ziesman

Be. P. W. Christmas Dinner Exchange Notes

Twenty eight members of the BPW met Tuesday evening for a turkey dinner at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room. Gifts were exchanged with numbered plates matching gift numbers. Committee members included Enid Whade Doris Kaas Arvonne Clark and Mrs. Evelyn Lyon.

BPW Blanche and Ethel Ote Enid Whade Doris Kaas Arvonne Clark Evelyn. Lyon

Santa Claus Vistes Courthouse Party

The Wildlife club hosted a courthouse Christmas party and potluck for staff and families. Sixty five attended as offices presented skits over what appeared to be a TV format. Gifts were exchanged from a large bag with Santa handing out packages. Retiring officers Otis Rash Wilson Hadley and Don Barker received gifts. entertainment committee members were Chet Van Derveer and Robert Longenecker.

Wildlife Club Christas Santa Otis Rash Wilson Hadley Don Barker Chet van Derveer the Ree Robert Longenecker

20th Century Club Donates Yuletide Gifts

The 20th Century Club held a Christmas party at Mrs. C A Hauser’s home with 16 members. Mrs. George Pool read Christmas stories and Yuletide customs. poems were recited by Mrs. Nettie Strother. A food basket for a needy family was packed and each member sent a Christmas card to a disabled veteran at a South Dakota hospital. Refreshments were served. volunteers supported an elderly patient at Rainsbereer convalescent home with gifts.

C.A. Hauser 20 Century Club George Pool South Dakota Rainsbareer

Hawthorne Club Christmas Dinner Hosted by Mrs Piper

Mrs C J Piper hosted a Sankey dinner for 26 Hawthorne club members on a Monday evening. Mrs Louis Davies read a story as the group sang Christmas carols with Mrs George O Bryan at the piano. A Christmas gift exchange was held with Steven Piper distributing gifts. Bridge and canasta followed the evening.

C. J. Piper Hawthorne Club Louis Davies George O'Bryan Steven Piper

Mrs. Putnam Hosts Sans Souci Club Luncheon

Mrs. Lillian Putnam hosted Sans Souci Club Tuesday noon with 15 members at a potluck luncheon. The group held a Christmas gift exchange and shared holiday plans after a brief business meeting. The afternoon was spent socially and in needlework.

Lillian Putnam Sans Souci Club

Upcoming Holiday Events Schedule in December

Public Welfare department hosts a Christmas program on Friday December 15. James L. Cameron leads the A. R. Christmas program on Monday December 18 at 2 30 p m. A PB E 0 luncheon follows on Tuesday December 19 with the American Home Division Christmas party. Girl Scouts meet Wednesday December 20 at 5 p m in the Scoutroom. American Legion Auxiliary plans a men’s lunch on Thursday December 21.

A. R James L. Cameron American Legion Auxiliary

Montague Lodge Elects Officers in January Installation

Donald LaVelle was elected worshipful master of Montague Lodge F and A M at a Wednesday meeting. R A Scott and James Watts named senior and junior wardens. E B Crosley treasurer. C R Johnson secretary. Planned appointments include Lloyd Palmitier senior deacon and others. Master Mason degree conferred on Richard Prothercy before lunch.

Donald LaVelle Montague Lougha R. A Scott James Watts E. B. Crosley C. R. Johnson Richard Prothercy

Saddle Club Hosts Christmas Party at Wildlife Club House

Saddle club held a Christmas party at the Wildlife club house on Wednesday evening with many members present. Participants sang carols with Mrs. Ruth Clingerman on melodeon, Dale Bittner on accordion, and Jerry Noble on bass viol providing music. Santa Claus attended and a gift exchange followed. Lunch was served.

Pine Lake Saddle Club Wildlife Club Ruth Clingerman Dale Bittner Jerry Noble Santa Claus

Installing Officers Named for Lodges

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Huntley have been appointed district deputy grand master and district deputy grand president of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs respectively. With staffs organized here they will install officers of the two organizations at Iowa Falls Union Hubbard Eldora and for the Rebekahs at Ackley where there is no IOOF lodge.

Harry Huntley Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Iowa Falls Union Hubbard Eldora Ackley

Baptist Brotherhood Meeting Tuesday Night Pictures Planned

The Brotherhood of the Baptist church will meet Tuesday at 8 o'clock in the Mulf ord room. After officer elections, Rev. H C Short will present pictures from his Holy Land trip. Refreshments will be served.

Brotherhood of the Baptist Church Mulford Room H. c. Short Holy Land

Sunday Dinner Guests Honor Mrs Mathews Birthday

Mr and Mrs Roscoe Myers hosted Mrs Mathews birthday dinner with guests Mr and Mrs Louis Mathews and Mr and Mrs Donald Myers and their son plus Leo Weigand of Marshalltown Sunday afternoon. Mrs Charles Moser leaves Saturday for Evanston Illinois to visit her daughter Mrs Harold Yort and Mr Yort until after Christmas then travels to Biloxi Mississippi for the winter. Mr and Mrs Lawrence McNertney and family and Mrs Helen Larson and family attended Martin Kearney’s funeral in Williams Saturday morning. Mr Kearney was father to Mrs McNertney and Mrs Larson. Mr and Mrs Lester Mortvedt moved Tuesday to the tenant house on Bert Mortvedt’s farm near Radcliffe.

Mrs Roscoe Myers Mrs. Louis Mathews Mrs. Mathews Mrs. Donald Myers and Son Leo Weigand Marshalltown Charles Moser Evanston Ill Harold Yort Mr. Yort Biloxi Miss Lawrence McNertney Helen Larson Martin Kearney Williams Kearney McNertney Larson Lester Mortvedt Bert Mortvedt Radcliffe

Hospital Notes and Births List by Towns

Hospital notes record patients across Wellsburg Steamboat Rock Eldora Grundy Center and Union with names like George Phillip Lloyd Donahoo and Mrs Lydia Anderson. Births include Eldora infant boys and girls born in December to Frist Faris Moore Barr and Abbas.

George Phillip Lloyd Donahoo W. H. Steelman Wellsburg John Rah Radcliffe John Lee Ann Lee Bekemeier Gayhard Benson Lydia Anderson Steamboat Rock Harry Pixler Union Vera Cutler Grundy Center Clyde Knox Peggy Ann Eldora Wayne Frist Leo Faris Hibbard Moore Ernest Barr Harold Abbas

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