20th Century Club Colonial Meeting
The 20th Century Club met Monday evening at Mrs. Mabel Johnsons home with a Colonial themed program. Members enjoyed piano selections, group singing, Boston quiz games, and a descriptive paper on Boston. A tray of antiques was passed for identification. Refreshments followed. The next meeting is March 10 in the Library Club rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Club
Mabel Johnson
Johnson
Harry Huntley
Glenn Paul
Warren Bailey
Lillian Putman
Theo Hazen
Boston
Library
Child Study Club Meets on Tuesday in Mrs Jester Ose home
Mrs Jester Ose hosted the Child Study Club on Tuesday with Mrs Dale Johnson assisting. Eleven members answered roll call. Mrs Marvin Catlin led the lesson titled Little Homely History comparing old fashion alma nac remedies to modern medicine. Refreshments followed. Plans were made for March 25 at Mrs Keith Van Patter’s home with Mrs Paul Schaa and Mrs Wm Vigars assisting when members will entertain their husbands at an evening card party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jester Ose
Dale Johnson
Marvin Catlin
Keith van Patter
Paul Schaa
Wm. H. Vigars
Lenten Thought From Rev J Zimmermann Pastor
A Lenten meditation explaining why Christians observe Lent as a period of preparation for Easter. It emphasizes the atoning death of Christ on Good Friday as the core of the gospel and the reason for private devotion and church services during the Lenten season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. J. Zimmermann
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Christ
Silver Wedding Anniversary Dinner
Mr and Mrs Ray McAllister east of Eldora celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a dinner. They were married Feb 23 1927 near Burlington and have lived near Eldora nine years. Verlin presented a floral centerpiece and corsage for his mother and boutonniere for his father. Guests included numerous Burlington and Eldora neighbors and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray McAllister
Eldora
McAllister
Burlington
Verlin
Ada Lewis
H. Pale
B. Randall
Anna Hickenberg
Lawrence Fink
Russell Walker
J. L. Burrough
Loren McAllister
Walter McAllister
Joyce
Gilman
S. ‘W. McAllister
Cheryl McAllister
Paul
Donnia
Conrad
Don MccAllister
David
A. F. McAllister
Joan
Judy
Burdette Randall
Ed Reese
Cong's Fellowship Luncheon Led by Ralph Imes
The Congregational Women's Fellowship met Wednesday afternoon for a luncheon at the parish hall with Mrs. L. Scott, Mrs. H. Cleveland, Mrs. Earl Putman, Mrs. Curtis Harmon, and Mrs. Sarah Diehl heading the committee in charge. Thirty-nine members attended. Mrs. Bob Ferguson led the meeting in the absence of the acting president. Rev. Ralph Imes gave devotions and spoke on The Family in Church. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Todd visited Radcliffe Sunday with Mrs. Lizzie Ruxton, who has been ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Women's Fellowship
The
L. Scott
H. Cleveland
Earl Putman
Curtis Harmon
Sarah Diehl
Bob Ferguson
Ralph Imes
Robert Todd
Radcliffe
Lizzie Ruxton
Hospital Notes List of Newborns and Admissions
Eldora Eldora-Max Smith and Eldora-Mrs. Chris Riggert brought a boy on Feb 26. Steamboat Rock Mrs Ernest Luiken had a boy on Feb 26. Iowa Falls Mrs Dale James welcomed a girl on Feb 26. Grundy Center Mrs Gail Johnson reported a boy on Feb 23. Wellsburg Mrs Tom Hoekstra recorded a girl on Feb 28. Additional patients include John A Page, Mrs Walter Granner, Jack Rigel, Ed Crosbie, Thelma Vasey, Mrs Kenneth William, Hubbard Mrs Rena Hankemeier, Faltin Senerseike, Williams Mrs Ida Barr, Alden Mrs George Gehrke, Charles Montgomery, Wellsburg Royce Harms, Whit ten, Mrs Earl Montz, Radcliffe Ronald Grubb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Max Smith
John A. Page
Walter Granner
Jack Rigel
Ed Crosbie
Thelma Vasey
Kenneth William
Hubbard
Rena Hankemeier
Faltin Senerseike
Williams
Ida Barr
Alden
George Gehrke
Charles Montgomery
Wellsburg
Royce Harms
Whitten
Earl Montz
Radcliffe
Ronald Grubb
Chris Riggert
James Harper
Steamboat’Rock
Ernest Luiken
Iowa Falls
Dale James
Grundy Center
Gail Johnson
Tom ‘Hoekstra
Birthday Dinner Honors Sons
Mr and Mrs Paul Davidson hosted a birthday dinner Sunday for their two sons Clyde of Eldora and Paul of LaPorte City born February 22. Owing to chickenpox Paul and family could not attend. Guests included Bob David son Clyde David son Debra Warren Davidson Patty Ames Dean David son Glen Gates and daughter Whitten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Davidson
Clyde
Eldora
Paul
LaPorte City
Bob Davidson
Clyde Davidson
Debra
Warren Davidson
Patty
Ames
Dean Davidson
Glen Gates
Whitten
Methodist Women’s Society reports World Day of Prayer activities
The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church met Wednesday afternoon with four groups. Group I packed a duffel bag for Korea. Groups II and III held lessons and hosted refreshments. Group IV hosted at Mrs Hobson’s with 15 members, 4 guests, and 17 children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Glenn Kurtz
Howard Caffee
Leota Hardy
Paul Davison
Howard Harris
Korea
Ned Fagg
Floyd Price
Beecher Crosley
H. D. Huntley
Bruce McAfee
Carroll Hobson
Don LaVelle
L. Kelley
Leslie Flickinger
4-H Happy Hustlers Elect Meeting Queen
The February Eldora Happy Hustlers met Saturday with Mary Beach. In the business session they chose a well groomed girl as club girl judge, Audrey Rudolph being selected. A social hour followed and lunch was served by Mary and her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Happy Hustlers
Mary Beach
Audrey Rudolph
Mary
Tri-Hi Y Holds Special Meeting at Jane Wood Home
Tri-Hi Y met Monday at 7 30 in a special meeting at Jane Wood home. Donna Luglan president led the session with minutes read and treasurer report given. Leap Year dance and slumber party discussed plans to be announced. skating tickets from Forest Park rink distributed. Mrs Bob Price welcomed as new counsellor. Area office affiliation papers read and signed. suggestions for Lent programs welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-Hi-Y
Jane Wood
Donna Luglan
Forest Park
Bob Price
Bruns announce birth of Judith Elaine in Eldora
Waterloo couple Mr and Mrs Victor C Bruns announce the adoption of a darling child Judith Elaine born February 22. The family will be at home to relatives and friends after March 1. Mrs Bruns formerly Margaret Balvant of Eldora. Read Friday Index.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Victor C. Bruns
Waterloo
Judith Elaine
Bruns
Margaret Balvant
Newcomers Club Winter Party Planned at Church Basement
The Newcomer's Club will hold its winter party Friday evening in the Congregational Church basement. Special invitations go to the husbands of members. Committee in charge includes Jacqueline Dolph, Mrs. Wilford Mach eak, Mrs. Ralph Imes, Mrs. Claude Smith, Mrs. Ed Wiesner, Mrs. Richard Leverin, and Mrs. Colin Gould.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Jacqueline Dolph
Wilford Macheak
Ralph Imes
Claude Smith
Ed Wiesner
Richard lLeverin
Colin Gould
Hawthorne Club Meeting Reports Delinquent Parents Talk
The Hawthorne Club met with 12 members and 2 guests. Mrs Wieman presided as Mrs Glenn Kurtz led the lesson presenting a paper on Delinquent Parents and a general discussion followed. The hostess was in charge and the event was scheduled for March 10 with Mrs Louis Darzes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorne Club
W. C. Wieman
Glenn Kurtz
Louis Darzes
Community Women Schedule March Events List
A long list of meetings and activities from various groups in Eldora and surrounding areas. Highlights include sewing committees, study clubs, cemetery society hostesses, and multiple club gatherings across dates like March 5 and beyond. Notable groups: W F W sewing committee, Newcomers Club, Rebekah Bridge club, Girl Scouts, Legion Auxiliary, St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid, Pine Lake Country Club Ladies Luncheon, and several others led by named organizers such as Mrs Francis Watters and Mrs Claude Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Woman's Club
Congregational Church
Mother Cabrini
Francis Watters
Beta Sigma Phi
Claude Smith
St. Mary's Study Club
Helen Hunt
Alpha Club Studies Metropolitan Opera Program Preview
The Alpha Club met at Mrs. Lester Perkins home with 16 members. Mrs. Thos Irwin presented on The Metropolitan Opera of Present Year and Yester Year, with biographies of Enrico Caruso and Mario Lanzo and discussion of records. A book review event is planned March 25 at Mrs. Frank Stewart’s home on Faith and My Friends by Dr. Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Club
Lester Perkins
Thos. Irwin
Metropolitan Opera
Enrico Caruso
Mario Lanzo
Frank Stewart
Faith
Bach
Don Vidson
N T T Club Meeting At Mrs Davis Home
The N T T Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. John Davis home with fourteen members and one guest. After the business meeting the afternoon was spent sewing and visiting, followed by refreshments. The next gathering will be March 4 at Mrs. Emma Kewatt’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. T. T. Club
John Davis
Emma Kewatt
Rebekah Lodge Regular Meeting in Eldora
The Eldora Rebekah Lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday evening. The entertainment committee led by Mrs. Anabel Bailey, Mrs. Frank Crippen, Mrs. H. D. Huntley and Miss Blanche Cox organized the program. The Merry Mad Cats provided music and humor, the Estes twins performed tap dancing, and Geo. Fagg delivered a talk titled In Contemplation of Lent. Mrs. Tom Foughty, Mrs. Harold Frazier, Mrs. Lucy Ford and Mrs. Lois Fortney assisted. March 285.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Rebekah Lodge
Anabel Bailey
Frank Crippen
H. D. Huntley
Blanche Cox
Merry Mad Cats
Estes Twins
Geo. Fagg
Tom Foughty
Harold Frazier
Lucy Ford
Lois Fortney
Community Church Parsonage Wedding of Sawtell Jaspers
A Monday evening ceremony at the Union Community Church parsonage united Mary E Sawtell daughter of Rev W C Sawtell with Glen Allen Jaspers son of Lula Jaspers Kuper and the late Dores Jaspers. The double ring service featured fern archway candles and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Mary E., Sawtell
W. C. Sawtell
Glen Allen Jaspers
Lula Jaspers Kuper
Dores Jaspers
Joan Sawtell
Ruth Jaspers
Doris Fay Yantis
Cathy Jeanne Hurst
With Our Boys in Uniform Pfe Harold Wehrman
Military related notice referencing Harold Pfe Wehrman and individuals at Mail Room No 4 F A F B Fairchild Washington appears in this fragments text, indicating a personnel or unit listing from a historical source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfe
Harold R. Wehrman
F. A. F.B. Fairchild
Washington
San Souci Club Supports Vaccination Effort in Schools
The San Souci Club met Tuesday at Mrs. May B Cobb's home with 13 members. They helped County Nurse Evelyn Olson Lyons prepare dressings for the March vaccination program in public schools and enjoyed needlework after the meeting. March 25 plans were noted with Mrs. Lillian Putman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Souci Club
May B. Cobb
Evelyn‘Olson Lyons
Lillian Putman
F B Women’s Committee Meeting in Hardin County
The Hardin County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee met at the Exton Office on Tuesday February 19 1952 with six attendees due to icy roads. County chairman Mrs Lester Kaufman led the session discussing Ants Program Planning and urged township chairmen to promote it in two meetings. Family Life Conference was announced for March 19 20 at Ames Home Economic Hall with schedules to be mailed. Chairmen were asked to report any township residents worthy of a feature in the Bureau Farmer Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County Farm, Bureau Women's
Exton
Lester Kaufman
Ames
Lester
Kaufman
Dana Murphy
Bureau Farmer ‘Magazine
Jackson Homemakers The Jackson Two
Jackson Homemakers met at Mrs. Paul Fuller home with Mrs. Dorothy Newby assisting. A pot luck dinner followed. Newby led a Wire Jewelry lesson and showed a finished bracelet and necklace. Lamp shade lesson was given by Newby and Mrs. Gunn. The Greek family topic was discussed. A box of clothing and materials will be packed at the next meeting. Next meeting March 24 at Mrs. Ralph Bright home. program on drapes by Miss Dolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Paul Fuller
Dorothy Newby
Ralph Bright
Dolph
Birthday Club hostess entertains Friday afternoon
Mrs. W. F. Ziesman hosted the Birthday Club on Friday afternoon with social time followed by lunch. Attending were Mrs. Otto Bahr, Mrs. W. E. Brightwell, Alice Dreier, and Mrs. Herb Roll. Visitors included Mrs. Ethel Satchell of Iowa Falls and Mrs. Harold Cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Ziesman
Otto Bahr
W. E. Brightwell
Alice Dreier
Herb Roll
Ethel Satchell
Iowa Falls
Harold Cable
Tuesday Bridge Club Luncheon Organized by Mrs L K Welsh
Mrs L K Welsh hosted the Tuesday Bridge Club luncheon at 1 PM followed by bridge at two tables. The event featured socializing and card play among members in a local setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Welsh
Marriage License for Howard Gray and Mary Fisk
Howard Gray and Mary Fisk, both of Iowa Falls, received a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Gray
Mary Ler Fisk
Iowa Falls
Sherm Wooten Open House Marks 10th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Sherm Wooten of near New Providence hold an open house from 2 to 5 Tuesday afternoon March 4 at their farm home near New Providence in celebration of their 10th wedding anniversary. Also notices announce the appointment of executrix in Iowa Hardin County case 5a No 8421 OlIve Blanche Hinshaw executrix Cameron and Dickinson attorneys dated February 26 1952. Clerk Miller Ruth M Piper deputy. Index February 20 March 7 14 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Iowa
Hardin County
Clairen Jacob Hinshaw
Olive Blanche Hinshaw
Cameron & Dickinson
Fred’, Miller
Ruth M. Piper
Services For Anna M Chance Held at Union
Funeral services were held at Biersborn Funeral Home in Union for Anna Myrtle Oakes Chance 78 who died February 20 at her Union home. The Nevada Cemetery was the burial site. Surviving were four children and nine grandchildren with several great grandchildren. Attending from a distance were relatives from Spirit Lake Fort Dodge Watsonville Ottumwa Galt Alden Radlock Genoa and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biersborn
Union
Anna M. Chance
Nevada
Cemery
Lloyd Beecher
John Kirk
Ralph Beecher
Paul Williams
Francis ‘Pevehouse
L.J. ‘Holveck
Garrett Biersborn
Anna Myrtle Oakes
Clay Oakes
Story County
Lon H. Chance
Iowa
C. V. Chance
Gena
Wis
H. C. Chance
Ames
Tvs
Genevieve Fosnough
Ottum
R. J. Codwell
Spirit Lake
Miles Preskitt
Fort Dodge
Ralph Colberg
Watsonville
Calif
Harvey Fosnough
Ottumwa
H. F. Kersey
Galt
Sam Oakes
J. Chrisjohn
Alden
Donald LeRue
Radlock
Wash
Harry Chance
C,vy, Chance
Genoa
Wisconsin
Eldora area social notes and school meeting update
Local residents from Eldora and surrounding areas shared weekend visits and travels with family in Cedar Falls Ames Burlington and Union. Ahern many individuals attended events including a hospital procedure for A F McAllister and a wedding anniversary visit. Nine Explorer scouts held a skating party and city meetings debated county school district plans with area questions and a Hubbard meeting request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Fiene
Eldora
Blaine Crosser
Betty Mae
New Providence
Clem. Crosser
John Starr
Dick Leverin
South
Frank Owings
Conrad
Mr. Owings
Martin Owings
Geo. Platts
Cedar Falls
Ernie Wright
A. F. McAllister
Marshallstown
Anna Hickenberg
Russell Welker
J. L. Burrough
Lawrence Fink
Burlington
Foster Linghass
Linda
Horest
W. Hinshaw
Emmetsburg
Mr. Hinshaw
Larry Snow
Wain Hinshaw
Herb Daleske
Lorenz
Iowa Falls
John Grantow
Harry Polley
C. W. Polley
Florence Northrup
Wilma Polley
Harry Olley
Donald Lomen
Lomen
Craig Froning
Wilbur Barnard
Los Angeles
Barstow
Santa Cruz
Oakland
Calif
Portland
Oregon
Seattle
Everett
Wash
Washington
Leckey G T. Ant
LeRoy Gourley
Debby
Union
Harold Gilbeon
Richard. Rosiner
Gifford
E. Anselme
Ray Sheets
Lee Minnitch
Dale Willig
Warrington
Four Petitions Filed On Eldora School Reorganization
At a Monday meeting four petitions were filed concerning Eldora area school reorganization. Pleasant Township Nos. 3 and 4 seek attendance at Owasa and New Providence. One petition supports including Eldora No. 6 in the Eldora plan while another wants Eldora No. 6 excluded and folded into Patter consolidated district. County lines do not block reorganization as any district may contract with another to take students. </s>
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard Area
William Huffman
Radcliffe
Hubbard
Riordan
Concord No. 1
No. 2
Sherman Township
Board Plan
Eldora
Pleasant Township No
Owasa
New Providence
Eldora No. 6
Patter
Eldora_ consolidated
New Providence Consolidated
Whitten Consolidated
Union Consolidated
Pleasant
Gifford
Jaspers
Jerome Beachy Eldora
Ben Topp
Leo N. Knott
Alden
William Hoffman
Union
Whitten
Christian Church Services With Special Music
The Christian Church Disciples meets at I. O. C. F. Hall with a 9:00 sermon and communion and a 10:00 Sunday School. All are welcome to both services. Special music by two girls from the Iowa Falls Christian Church will be offered Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O
C. F. Hall
Iowa Falls Christian Church
First Methodist Church Service and Choir Rehearsals
John K. Moore, pastor, leads morning worship at 11 am with a sermon on Fellowship of the Concerned. Church School at 10 am, nursery available, youth and choir activities scheduled including a 6 45 pm youth choir rehearsal and 7 30 pm chancel choir rehearsal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
John K. Moore
Fellowship of the Concerned
First Baptist Church Services and Programs
The Sunday School meets at 10 am with Bible study and perfect attendance pins. Morning service at 11 led by H C Short titled Start to Finish. 7 pm Junior and Senior B Y groups. Evening service at 8 pm with sermon The Mote and the Beam. Thursday 8 pm midweek prayer and Bible study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Y
Assembly of God Service Schedule With Beasley Pastor
The Assembly of God church lists W. L. Beasley as pastor. Sunday includes 10 a.m. Sunday School with classes for all ages, 11 a.m. Morning Worship, 6:45 p.m. Christ's Ambassadors led by Mrs Margaret Lyman, and 7:45 p.m. Evangelistic Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly OF God
W. L. Beasley
Christ’s Ambassadors
Midweek Church Activities Schedule
The Churches hold a mid week service at 7 45 pm Thursday with Junior Choirs practice at 4 00 pm Thursday.
First Congregational Church Weekly Activities
Pastor Rev Ralph B Imes leads Runge School at 10 with adult class Divine Worship at 11 Sermon Jesus and Our Sins Nursery at 11 United Youth Fellowship at 5 30 Easter program work No Chapel Jr and Sr choir practice Thursdays Trustees meet March 6 First Sunday evening Union Lenten service March 9 at 7 30 One Great Hour of Sharing March 23 Confirmation classes Thursdays at 8 in the Pastors study Adult recreation room open Wednesdays and Thursdays
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runge
Jesus
United Youth Fellowship
Union
Conquest of Christ Committee Meets at 7 30 PM
ST PAUL LUTHERAN Church announces Communion until 7 00 PM Friday and a series of events. Conquest of Christ Committee meets at 7 30 PM Friday. Saturday Confirmation Classes at 9 30 AM. Sunday services March 2 include Sunday School at 10 00, Divine Worship with Holy Communion at 11 00. Monday Confirmation Class at 7 00 PM and choir at 8 00 PM. Wednesday Lenten Services at 7 30 PM with Pastor Herman Kirchman of Iowa Falls speaking on An Ailing World Needs the Cross. Choir rehearsal after services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conquest of Christ
Herman Kirchman
Iowa Falls
Appeal From Steamboat Rock Blood Drive Call For Donors
In Steamboat Rock area, residents are urged to donate blood for the Blood Bank on March 6. Call Mrs. Lucille Pierson immediately to pledge a donation and assist the community blood effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steamboat Rock
Lucille Pierson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Colonial Meeting
Child Study Club
Lenten
Son of God
Jesus Christ
God
Clubs
Grace Protheroe
Cong’s Fellowship
4-H
Happy Hustlers
Life
Life Bros
Ife
Newcomers Club
Jackson Twp
Cemetery Society
Berlin
Ord Ridout
E. H. Hollingsworth
Emma Kewattre
E. O
Aymer Davis
Dick Pulse
Rebekah Bridge Club
Harry _ Lockwood
Julia Mulford
Wesleyan Service Guild
Sue Lepley
Eastern Star
Needlecraft Club
Ruth Lewis
Royal Neighbors
Pine Lake Country Club
Home School Association
Robert Johnson
Hawthorne
Louis Davzes
Rebekah Lodge
F. B. Women’s Committee Meeting
Birthday Club
Sherm Wootens
Ella Gethman
Jay Schultz
San Francisco
Edward Schultz
Rachel Peisen
Ralph Reed
Ben
Dean Peisen
Wayne Meier
54Th General
County Board of Education
Meier
Area No. 4
Christian Church
Disciples
First Baptist Church
H. C. Short
First Congregational Church
Ralph B. Imes
Bible
Martin Luther
Luther
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