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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1952

Page

3

California Girl Weds Dr William T Deardorff

Miss Bette Jo Meade daughter of Mrs Lillian Meade of Los Angeles marries Dr William T Deardorff of Van Nuys at six o clock in the Little Chapel of Santa Barbara California The Reverend Benjamin Goodfield officiates with close family present Music accompanied by a pipe organ Mrs Deardorff wore wineberry wool suit with white accessories and twin white orchids The groom is son of Dr and Mrs F W Deardorff of Hubbard and attended UCLA then Army Air Corps service The bride’s sister Miss Jane Deardorff served as maid of honor A dinner followed and the couple plan a San Francisco honeymoon and will live in Van Nuys after February 1.

Little Chapel Santa Barbara Calif Bette Jo Meade Lillian Meade Los Angeles William T. Deardorfft van Nuys F. W. Deardorff Hubbard Benjamin Goodfield Calvary Baptist Church Jane Deardorff

Hawthorne Club Meets Monday

Mrs. W. H. Wilmont hosted the Hawthorne Club meeting with 15 members attending. Members answered roll call with explanations of an antique dish each brought. Guest speaker Mrs. William McCall discussed antique and modern dishes. Refreshments were provided by the hostess. next meeting is February 11 with Mrs. Linus Doughty as host.

W. H. Wilmont Hawthorne Club William McCall Linus Doughty

Birthday party for Leci Janis eighth birthday

Mrs. Robert Benning hosted a Sunday afternoon party for her daughter Leci Janis to celebrate her eighth birthday. Cake ice cream and an afternoon movie followed. Guests included Donnie Jimmie Snoyvel Larry Steven Valerie Reece Dixie Kay Hurtt Rolla Frederickson Andy Mossman and Allan Benning.

Robert Benning Leci- Jani Donnie Jimmie Snoyvel Larry Steven Valerie Reece Dixie Kay Hurtt Rolla Frederickson Andy Mossman Allan Benning

Meeting Postponed by Newcomers Club to Feb 12

The Newcomers Club meeting scheduled for February 5 at Mrs. Ralph Imes’s home has been postponed to February 12 with Mrs. Imes. The change is announced by club organizers to accommodate participants.

Ralph Imes

Christian Church Service at Odd Fellows Hall

The Christian Church Disciples led by Rev. G Everett Figgs holds morning worship with communion at 9:00 A.M. and Sunday School at 10:00 A.M. You are invited to attend at Odd Fellows Hall.

G. Everett Figgs Odd Fellows Hall

Smith Frat Officer Elected at State University of Iowa

Loy Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Smith of Eldora, was elected vice president of Sigma Chi at the State University of Iowa. Max Montz was the student guest at the Eldora Rotary club luncheon Tuesday noon.

Loy Smith Sigma Chi State University of Iowa Loy Joe Smith Eldora Max Montz Eldora Rotary Club

20th Century Club Hears Youth Talks

The Twentieth Century Division met with 11 members present as David Wilson and Dixie Crosley gave Youth Week talks. Miss Leota Hardy conducted the business meeting in Mrs. Ibach's absence, with Mrs. Howard Fry as secretary. January calendar plans and a nominating committee selection were discussed. The next meeting is February 11 with talks by Leota Hardy and Mrs. Theodore Hazen.

Twentieth Century Division David Wilson Dixie Crosley Leota Hardy Albert Ibach Howard Fry Miss Hardy May Cobb Theodore Hazen

Cub Scouts Postponed and Blue and Gold Banquet Planned

Cub Scout Pack meeting is postponed to next month to observe the Blue and Gold banquet. All current and prospective Cub Scouts are invited to swim Tuesdays at 7:00 PM at the Training School pool, with fathers required to accompany their boys for a winter program to engage fathers in Cub scouting.

Residents relocate to Scott duplex and South 12th Street

Mr and Mrs L M Van Derveer moved last week to the Scott duplex apartments. Richard Leverins moved Thursday to the Scott Duplex. Mr and Mrs T E Monteith moved Thursday to their new home on South 12th Street. Miss Julianne Eckel has accepted a ste nographer position at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City with duties starting February 15.

Richard Leverins Scott Duplex T. E. Monteith South 12Th Street Julianne Eckel William Eckel Veterans Hospital Iowa City

Joint Meeting of Y Groups Held

Hi Y and Tri-Hi Y held a joint gathering at Roger Harringtons home with strong attendance. Marion Van Dyk led singing as youths from Hawthorne and the 20th Century clubs joined, stressing Youth Week aims and youth adult understanding. Norma Burns and Dave Wilson led business, with Ardyce Clemons and George Fagg featured speakers on Y influence and personal values. Committee work and a community service project for Turkey sandwiches were noted, along with support from Blanche Cox and local businesses. The next canteen is delayed due to a Reinbeck game, and the Youth Week climax will be the County Rally at Iowa Falls with skits and snacks.

Hi-Y Tri-Hi-Y Roger Harrington Marion van Dyk Steamboat Rock Hawthorne 20Th Century Eldora Woman's Club Donna Laglan Dave Wilson Norma Burns Mr. van Dyk Norma Ardyce Clemon Crosley Blanche Cox Blanche Ethel Cox Eldora K. Don Bekemeier E. Nuckolls Rotary George Fagg Beecher Crosley Supt Miles Dorma Laglan Dixie Crosley Reinbeck Iowa Falls Doris Stewart Sandra Bailey

Local Happenings and Travel Notes in Warrensburg Area

Mrs Maurice Smith left Jan 25 to visit her parents in Presnont Texas. An extended group plans a three week southern trip including Florida and Cuba. Several residents, including Mr. and Mrs. John Butler and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hubbard, took weekend and weekly trips to Florida, Marshalltown, and domestic stops. Local residents visited relatives in Los Angeles and Warrensburg while others attended funerals and church gatherings, with multiple trips to New Orleans, Houston, and Ames noted.

Maurice Smith B. I. Harms Presnont Texas

District Extension Meeting in Marshalltown

Six Hardin County residents joined county extension staff in Marshalltown on Friday January 25 for a district program development meeting of the Iowa State College extension service in agriculture and home economics. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ray Lake and Mr and Mrs Lester Kaufman of Iowa Falls, Kermit Whitehead and Maurice Cook of New Providence, extension director Puise, Jacqueline Dolph home economist, and Lee Vandewater youth assistant. The gathering formed part of a statewide series to improve extension programs and address rural concerns with state staff.

Hardin County Marshalltown Iowa State College Extension Service Ray Lake Iowa Falls Lester Kaufman Kermit Whitehead New Providence Maurice Cook Puise Jacqueline Dolph Lee Vandewater Robert Moorman Iowa State College

Coming Events For February In Local Clubs

Friday February 1 events include Country Club ladies luncheon Needlecraft Club and Royal Neighbors Lodge with Leone Ziesman and Mrs. Guy Reid. February 4 features St Mary's Study Club Mother Cabrini Club Beta Sigma Phi and Woman's Club lunch at Congregational church. Also Wesleyan Service Guild PEO Hospital Sewing Committee and V F W relations. February 5 PEO event with Mrs Dickinson and February 6 pancake supper Eastern Star youth activities and Youth group. February 7 Cemetery Society Girl Scouts Legion Auxiliary and Potsluck at noon with St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid WCTU led by Mrs Albers.

Country Club Leone Ziesman Royal Neighbors Lodge Guy Reid St. Mary's Study Club Dan Callahan Mother Cabrini Club Helen Krause Beta Sigma Phi Bonnie Barnes Woman’s Club Congregational Church Wesleyan Service Guild May Cobb Hospital D. W. Dickinson M. E. Church Eastern Star Cemetery Society Fred Vinton Girl Scouts Legion Auxiliary St. Paul Lutheran Ladies’ Aid M. Z. Albers

Final Rites Held In Ames For Claude Smith Sr

Funeral services were held from the Duckworth Funeral Home in Ames for Claude Smith Sr., 68, who died January 24 after a heart attack. Masonic graveside services followed at Ames Cemetery. Surviving are his wife and four sons Claude Jr of Eldora Maxwell of Los Angeles Merrill of Marion Volney in the U S Air Force, one brother Earl S. Smith, two sisters Mrs M M McMichael and Mrs A Lora Gardner, all of Des Moines, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was connected with Smith Motor Company with his son Claude Jr.

Duckworth Funeral Home Ames Claude Smith Claude Jr Eldora Maxwell Los Angeles Calif Merrill Marion Iowa Volney Earl S. Smith M. M. McMichael A. Lora Gardner Des Moines Smith Claude, Jr Smith Motor Company

1952 outlook mentions more meat and crop shifts

In a 1951 report the area produced 680000 bushels of flax seed. Projections for 1952 indicate an increase in meat production, with beet and veal expected to lead the growth.

Weather Extremes Mark Week Amid Cold and Warm Spell

The area recorded temperatures from 12 below Tuesday morning to 3 above by Thursday at 7 AM. An unofficial observer notes similar readings a year ago. Forecasters expect balmy weather and sunny skies through Friday.

Charles Frank

Post Auxiliary Meeting in Waverly and District Honors

Post Auxiliary in Waverly on Sunday January 27 endorsed Truman Ramsell for Jr Vice Commander Iowa Department. Attendees include Ramsell and sponsors across the Third District plus auxiliary members. Banquet followed and speeches featured veterans officials and advocates.

KF. W. Post Waverly Juman Ramsell Ramsell Ralph Allbee Allbee J O. R.e Lamb Lamb Andrew Kasemeier Raymond Gilbert George ‘Kubow Howard Mairs Henry Grobe Harold Knutson Dale Rodgers Werner Tresmer Clarence Struck Truman Ramsell Department of Iowa Mason City Bernice Allbee Iowa Training School Howard Cloe Department Service Veterans Administration of Des Moines Mr. Sweet

Steamboat Weekend Visit and Birthday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Bill Trampe and Mr and Mrs Jack Piper spent the weekend in Chicago visiting friends then visited Milwaukee to see Mr and Mrs Wm Trampe and Mr and Mrs Menno Baker. LaVerne visited near Holland with Mrs Gerald Meester. August Fritteen celebrated his 79th birthday with family at a Sunday dinner hosted by his children and grandchildren.

Jene Frieda Warren Kenneth Janet New Providence Will Ferrichs Henry Ferrichs Walter Steinfeldt Iowa Falls Dale Minteer Bill Schuneman Charlie Meints Menno Baker Harlan Frerichs Arnold Kruse Tom Kruse Ackey Melvin Kosanke Eldora W. K. Folkerts Ray Karstens Mike Fingers Ed Karstens Fort Dodge Bertha Smith Lyle Henrietta Hall Arthur- Johnson Melbourne Carl Klettke Bill Trampe Jack Piper Chicago Milwaukee Wm. Trampe LaVerne Joe Fritteen Ernest Ruthman August Fritteen Henry Wabben R. F. Martin Verne Martin Louise Martin

Hospital Notes And Births From Iowa Towns

A list of patients in several Iowa hospitals followed by birth announcements. Notable entries include Eldora Eldora area patients and multiple town records. Births recorded show Edora Daryl Cobb’s baby boy on January 29 and related infant listings for Hubbard and Zearinge households.

Eldora Mary June Starn Guy Simpson Fred Ralph John A. Page Olive F. Martin Harley Reimenschneider Bonnie Barnes Hubbard Rena’ Hankemeier Herbert Meeker Iowa Falls Ed Anderson Berna Dene Shank New Providence Roy W. Wilson Nellie Mabee Effie Reece Alden George Gehrke Steamboat Rock Claus B. Primus Radcliffe Daisy Drake McCallsburg Joel Chelsing Cleves Dick Jutting Edora Daryl Cobb Julius Wilts John Eller Zearinge Jack McWilliams

Three Training School staff attend Toledo conference

Three members of the Training School staff attend the Conference on Children's Institutional Living in Toledo this week. Principal Thomas Irwin, recreational director David George, and Mrs. Ruby Coonradt in charge of the remedial department travel Thursday through Saturday.

Conference On Children’s Institutional Living Toledo Thomas Irwin David George Ruby Coonradt

Clyde D Berger US 55068019 634 Trans Trk Co 2 Trans Bn

Military personnel record fragment lists Clyde D Berger US with service numbers 55068019 and 634 Trans Trk Co 2 Trans Bn APO 301 in San Francisco California.

Clyde D. Berger Trk. Co San Francisco Calif

Also Mentioned on This Page

California Wm. T. Deardorf Lowell M. Merrill San Diego The College of Physicians and Surgeons Xi Psi Phi National Los Angeles City College Los Angeles County Medical Association University of California At Army Air Corps Mrs. Deardorff Christian Church Disciples Frat Officer 20Th Century Club CUB Scouts Coats Modders Fashion Shop Richard Leverin John Starr Starr Floriah Cuba John L. Butler Roy R. Bradbury Lyle Hubbard Florida Otto Barz Marvin Barz Mark Misch Bozeman Montana Concordia Theological Seminary Springfield Harold Wherman, Jr Air Force Maf Vin Barz Otto Barr Ray Follett Jim Carrol Vaughn Glen Ridout Whitten Maxwell Smith C. E. Greer Cynthia Warrensburg San Antonio Mexico City Merle Stevens United Food Market Bob Krejci United Foods Ssands En Ployees tosNew Orleans Geoupes Rey Mooore Modist Indianola Robert’ Brown Alfred Ball Collins Dan Wilson Hubert German Milltown Wis F. R. Ziesman Houston Luther Creson C. A. van Patter County Legion Ed Messer Hampton van Pater Earl Messer O. J. Huffman Peters Jack Jennette Sac City Drakerry Claude Smith, Jr Robert Henning Wm. McCall Jerry Harless Jerry McConnell George Pool Jap Steelman of. Gifford Herald-Index Claude Smith, Sr State of Iowa Peersona Muller Ruth tSadkerioge Wm. Frerichs Towa Notts John Reed Jay Newcomer Senuumla Cameron & Dickinson Dante Frei Miller Yowus Iy Ruth M. Piper Emmert Herald - Index
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