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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1949
Page
2
Society notes say Mrs Gray and Mrs Shafer retire after twenty years of guild service. A Monday gathering included games and a Christmas exchange, with prayers said for the two retiring women.
Eidore lodges hosts a homecoming Monday night with weather dampening turnout. Three skits were presented by Guy Reid, Carl Cordes and Floyd Hurtt while a refreshments committee served guests.
EHS drama group plans initiation for six new members including Nia Mermbe, Acid Db Lerson, Gisha Rubs, Asi, Nancy Jones, and Rit Ro. Local event Monday at the high school theater.
A youth skating party is scheduled for Monday evening at 7.30. All youths are invited to participate with arrangements including transportation coordinated by Eastman Nuckalls.
Past Noble Grands gathered at Mrs. Claude Goods on Monday evening for a pot luck dinner with festive decorations. Guests enjoyed party games and a gift exchange among the 10 members present.
Mr and Mrs E A Campbell II celebrate their Golden anniversary with a party from one to five at their home across from Hickory Grove School, after a life in Hardin County except twelve years in Franklin County.
The engagement is announced between Miss Emile Virginia Terry daughter of Mr and Mrs A G Terry Radcliffe and Captain Adrian P H Bird of the Royal Norfolk Regiment son of Mr and Mrs MB Bird Little Waltham Essex England The couple plan a summer wedding Miss Terry a Webster City graduate and former Hampton resident who served with the Tennessee Valley Authority and later the Foreign Service of the Department of State.
The Eldora Congregational Christian women held a Wednesday meeting electing Mrs. Paul Miller as president. Joan Bexemere was named secretary and Marsie Putnam treasurer, with Mrs Banne guiding the committee as presented by Mrs. Banne.
Mr and Mrs Bachman will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary the week of December 28 with an open house from two to five and seven to nine. They are the parents of three children, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Public Welfare group with Mrs T H Schaa on Friday December 16. D A R with Mrs Charles Balcony Boosters with Mr and Mrs Chester Vigars on Monday December 19. City youth skating party north of Iowa. American Home Group on Tuesday December 26 with Mrs C F Way. Alpha club with Mrs Jeannette Wickey. P E O luncheon with Mrs W K Bramwell. Wednesday December 21 Adult Bible class potluck at 12:30 plus gift exchange with Mrs Ruth Lewis.
The W.S.C.S. met at the church Wednesday afternoon for a luncheon with group two serving, drawing about 50 people. Mrs. Milo Myers led devotions and Mrs. D. W. Dickinson oversaw the Christmas program. The group presented Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Enlert two floor lamps as Christmas gifts, and a gift exchange was held for all attendees.
Hospital notes list patients including Leonard Goss Grundy Center Nick Teiz Radcliffe Fred Eder Steamboat Rock and others. It also records new babies born including a girl to Mrs Kenneth Volf a boy to Mrs Merril Startvedt Radcliffe and a girl to Mrs Raymond Sheffield Whitten among Dec 10 13 and 14.
The Pine Lake Saddle Club held a Christmas gathering in Hubbard on Wednesday evening with about 75 attendees including members, families and guests. Herlen Conley of Des Moines presented films of the 1949 trail ride and the Calgary rodeo with sound effects, Stanley Dreier led carols, Santa arrived, gifts were handed out, a brief meeting occurred, and refreshments were served by a committee headed by Ora Bekemeier, Helen Hornung and Walter Engelking.
Postage stamp sales at the El Dora post office on Tuesday and Wednesday reached $500 each day, reflecting steady demand for mail services in the community.
The Baptist Women's Circle met at the church Wednesday afternoon led by Mrs. Dool charges of engagement. Mrs. Harold Perkins spoke on preservation and the afternoon program included readings by Mrs. Shafer and Mrs. Jones.
Union residents will attend a Christmas pageant at the local church. Organizers invite families and friends to join the event featuring carols, storytelling, and a nativity tableau to celebrate the season. The pageant is open to the public with free admission.
Friday evening December 9 Mr and Mrs Thomas Kruse of Ackley were honored on their 25th wedding anniversary by 86 present A short program featured piano solos by Barbers Gan and Marie ey ers of Hampton a poem read by Mrs Louis Muller of Victor and a reading of the couple’s wedding account and married life story by Ernest Kruse Lunch was served Gifts were given Tracy Haar Mien and others attended visiting in the Hie G Folkerts Rien and relatives Albert Timmerson and Albert Jr of Ackley were dinner guests in the Ed Frerichs home The list notes various local visitors and social events including a wedding at Lakota and a Christmas party hosted by the Tholens.
The Youth Fellowship group held a party Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Beecher with 24 present. Games were played, refreshments and lunch were served, gifts exchanged, and several area families attended. A grade school Christmas program is set for Wednesday at the schoolhouse on December 21.
The Twin Bloc club gathered Monday evening with Gail Hauser for a potluck supper. Seventeen members attended. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Weatherly returned to Libertyville NL after visiting in Marshalltown with their son Robert Weatherly and family and with Mrs. Leo Ryan and family. They were joined by Mrs. Jennie Weatherly of Marshalltown who will winter there. They plan to stay through the season. Elevator sale announced as Union elevator changed hands Monday. International Supply of Eldora bought the elevator. possession to be given Jan. 1. Jesse Wogan purchased the north Main Street property from E L. Fiscus and will move to Union with his pool hall partnership with his brother. Mr. and Mrs. Fiscus depart for McAllen Texas soon. Rebekahs elect officers at regular Monday meeting in I.O.O.F. hall.
Noble grand Ruth Hammer and vice grand Geraldine Martin head a slate of officers including recording secretary Hazel Newby financial secretary Genevieve Packer treasurer Theresa Cox and trustee Bessie Young replacing Fiona Chamnes3. The ceremonial charter draped in memory of Cora Chapin thirty days was undraped and redraped in memory of Gussie Merriam of Des Moines both former state lodge presidents.
CBS Amos n Andy Christmas program explains the Lord's Prayer to a young daughter with a background chorus. The show, praised by religious groups, will be repeated on CBS for the tenth year on Sunday night December 25.
A maternal voice guides a child through prayer and moral lessons. The talk explains the Lord's Prayer lines and the Golden Rule, stressing doing unto others as we would want done to us and recognizing all in the world belongs to God's Kingdom as the true spirit of Christmas.
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