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Newspaper

Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1955

Page

2

Dr Van Engen Spoke To Rural Teachers

Rural Teachers club met in Walls with 19 teachers and Supt K Huhn present. Dr Henry Van Engen of Town State Teachers College spoke on Problems in Arithmetic. Mrs Lorena Polley presided. A committee will meet Supt Huhn Feb 4 to plan school exhibits and prizes for Hardin county fair. Attendees include Miss Bernice Kasischke, Miss Neva Kasichke, Mrs Lorena Polley, Mrs Esther Norman, Mrs Gladys Burns, Miss Marjorie Hackbarth, Mrs Beulah Warneke, and Mrs Lucile Garlack. Next meeting in Buckeye the third week in February.

Town Walls Kermith Huhn Henry van Engen Town State Teachers College Lorena Polley Hucn Hardin County Fair Bernice Kasischke Neva Kasichke Alden Esther Norman Eldora Gladys. Burns Ackley Marjorie Hackbarth Beulah Warneke Iowa Falls Lucile Garlack Hubbard Buckeye

Hubbard Girl Scouts Plan Fee and Cookie Sale

The Hubbard Girl Scout Council met Friday January 21 with twelve members and leaders present. Troupe two will handle the scrapbook and serve as historians under leader Mrs Walter Pierson. The county Girl Scout study committee includes Mrs Harley Faust Mrs Frank Maas and John Reid. The first meeting is set for February 28 in Eldora. Annual cookie sale will be held on the last Saturday in February with a house to house canvass.

Girl Scouts

Chicago luncheon to feature educated woman forum

Steamboat Rock reports Miss Roberta Caldwell, visiting with her mother Mrs. J. W. Caldwell, will travel to Chicago for a Buickstone Hotel luncheon and forum on January 26. The Woman's College Board presents Who To The Educated Woman with moderator August H. Kiplinger and speakers Dr. Millicent C. McIntosh of Barnard College Dr. Otto F. Krantz, president of Goucher College, and engineer Dr. Lillian Gilbreth.

Steamboat Rock Roberta Caldwell J. W. Caldwell Chicago Buickstone Hotel Woman's College Board August H. Kiplinger Millicent C. McIntosh Barnard College Otto F. Kranshaw Goucher College Lillian Glbreth

Eldora Installing Team At Iowa Falls

Eldora Rebekah and Odds Fellow installing team held a joint ceremony in Iowa Falls on Monday evening. The list includes Walter Harmon District Deputy Grand Master and several officers such as Mrs Tom Foughty deputy president and Mrs R R Ybach deputy secretaries. The team will travel to Ackley on February 8 for installation there.

Eldora Rebekah Odds Lows Falls Iowa Falls Walter Harmon Tom Foughty Orville Lamb R. R. Ybach Chester Modlin Harry Lockwood Florence Northrup Chester Mod

Junior Legion Auxiliary Makes Valentines Favors

The Junior Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Clifford Rinehart's home with nine girls attending. They made twenty-seven Valentine favors for Woodward hospital and enjoyed cookies at the close. The next meeting is set for February 8.

Junior Legion Auxiliary Schad Clifford Rinehart Valentine Woodward Hospital

Rebekahs Meet Tuesday Elect New Officers

The Rebekah lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday with new officers assuming duties. A social time followed, refreshments provided by Mrs. Nellie Thackrey, Mrs. J. L. Davis, and Mrs. Frank Crippen. The next meeting is set for February 8.

Rebekah Lodge Nellie Thackrey J. L. Davis Frank Crippen

Former Eldoran to Celebrate 85th Birthday

Emma Oppold of 512 Pierca St Eldora will observe her 85th birthday on Monday February 7. A family dinner at noon and an open house in the afternoon will honor her with relatives present. Her children include Mrs Charles Gresslin and Mrs Hayes of Sioux Falls SD Mrs Arthur Mahoney and Mrs Richard Warren of Tow Falls and Robert Oppold of Ackley. The Barz family hosted Miss Ruby Barr and Wayne Duchow from Towaset Washington visiting Concordia Teachers College in Seward Nebraska during mid semester break.

Emma Oppold Pierca St Towa Falls Charles Gresslin Com Hayes Sioux Falls, S. D Arthur Mahoney Richard Warren Town Falls Robert Oppold Ackley Ruby Barr Wayne Duchow Towasket Wash Concordia Teachers College Seward Nebr Eldora

Coming Events Schedule For Local Civic Groups

Fragments list a series of upcoming events across several organizations including St Paul Lutheran Gadies Aid St Mary's Study Club Congregational Junior Work Benson Cemetery Society Hospitality Club Cum 13 Club Ladies' Country Club B 8 Bridge Club and more with hosts and members named. The items span Friday Saturday and Tuesday dates in late January and February.

St. Mary's Study Club Robt. Dornsbach Congregational Benson Cemetery Society C,t Emmett N.T Cluth W. L, Rigel Aymer Davis Ralph Imes Arlyn Daleske

Mannetters Celebrate 40th Anniversary at Home

Alfred Mannetters and wife celebrated their fortieth anniversary Thursday evening at home. Garnet roses graced the serving table. Mrs. Gilbert Mannetter baked the cake and Mrs. Atlee Larson decorated it. Guests included Gilbert Mannetter and family, Johnny, Jeanne and Margiret Mannetter, and numerous relatives and friends.

Harley and Virgil Kenneth Kiemme Male Landt and Ricky John McBride

Girl Scout Troop V Hosts Potluck and Meeting

Girl Scout Troop V held a Monday potluck supper at Jane Griffel home with co hosts Donna Rooks and Barbara Putnam. After dinner a business meeting discussed the Scout Birthday party on March 11 and the next meeting on February 14 with France to be studied. Nancy Heslop leads the program with Lilian Hickman and Patty Mel Nertney assisting.

Jane Griffel Donna Rooks Barbara Putnam France Nancy Heslop Lilian Hickman Patty Mel Nertney

Mrs Landis Honored On 94th Birthday Dinner

Mrs J A Landis was guest of honor on Sunday January 23 at Blanche and Ethels Tea Room for a one oclock dinner marking her 94th birthday. Guests included Henry Schwartz and family Ames Cedar Rapids Landis Reece and Thach Eldora. The afternoon, at Mrs Landis home, featured visiting and a decorated birthday cake lunch.

J. A. Landis Blanche and Ethel Henry Schwartz Ames Russell Landis Cedar Rapids Ephram Reece R. 2. Thach Eldora

20th Century Club Met In Library Rooms

The 20th Century club met Monday evening at 7 30 in the library rooms with ten members present. Roll call honored favorite Presidents. Mrs Glenn Paul reviewed Eisenhower from John Gunther. Mrs W H Bailey spoke on Edgar Guest and read several poems. Mrs Mable Freed will host the next meeting February 14 at the annual Colonial party.

20Th Century Club Library Club Glenn Paul Eisenhower John Gunther W. H. Bailey Edgar Guest Mable Freed

Hawthorne Club Met With Mrs R Dickson Hostess

Mrs Ralph Dickson hosted the Hawthorne club meeting with 15 members present. Roll call answered Gifts I Like to Receive. Book review The China I Knew by Pearl Buck. Calendar committee appointed and delegation to Eldora Woman's Club nominating committee. Pan American seals sold and towels from Vinton blind school received. Luncheon tickets for Feb 7 at Eldora Methodist Church announced. Next meeting Feb 14 at Mrs Vilmont's home.

Ralph Dickson Hawthorne Club George O'Bryan Pearl Buck J. L. Brown Hilda Bachman Wyatt Johnson Mary Ziesman Eldora Woman's Club

Vander Lippe announces baby son born January seventeenth

An Eldora birth notice states Mr. and Mrs. John Vander Lippe of Wichita Kansas welcomed a son, William Fredrick, on January 17. The baby weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces. Mrs Vander Lippe is Janet Schmidt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs F K Schmidt of Des Moines, formerly Eldora.

Eldora John Vander Lippe Wichita Kans William Fredrick Vander Lippe Janet Schmidt F. K. Schmidt Des Moines

Child Study Club Hosts Mexico Picture Evening

The Child Study Club entertained at Blanche and Ethel's Ten Room Tuesday evening with a 6:30 dinner for their husbands. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Vigors joined as guests and the group then moved to the Ose home where colored pictures of Mexico were shown and trips described. Mrs. Paul Scho will host the next meeting February 22.

Child Study Club Blanche Ethel W. C. Vigors Lester Ose Vigars Mexico Paul Scho

Butler Dinner Hosts Bridge Group Saturday Evening

Mr and Mrs John Butler hosted their Saturday bridge group at their home with dinner at Blanche and Ethel s Tea Room. Prizes were awarded to Lee Lundy Howard Caffee Mrs John Butler and Mrs Glenn Kurtz. Next meeting set for February 5.

John Butler Blanche and Ethel Butler Lee Lundy Howard Caffee Glenn Kurtz

Mrs Raske Feted At Birthday Dinner

Clara Raske was surprised Sunday at a birthday dinner held at her home after church. Relatives joined a potluck, a decorated cake centered the table, and a social hour followed. Attendees included Otto Dettham Grace Harms G Bryant Town Falls Elmer Silvey Ronny Ellmer Harms Dorothy Alden Anna Tall Emma Kewatt Eldora.

Clara Raske Lawrence Harms Dorothy Alden Anna Tall Emma Kewatt Eldora

Union Lodges Hold Joint Installation in Eldora Hall

The Union Odd Fellows Lodge and Rebekah Lodge conducted a joint installation at the Union hall on Tuesday evening, January 78. New officers for the Rebekah Lodge included Anna Maas and Edna Gunderean among others, while Odd Fellows officers named Bloyd Maas and Marlin Drury. Mrs. Walter Guenther announced the birth of Bruce Kim, a son born January 16 to Virgil Zappe of Pomona, California, and Verona Hesse of Eldora.

Union Odd Fellows Lodge Rebekah Loder Union Hall Eldora Lodges Rebekah Lodge N. G Anna Maas V. G Edna Gunderean Genevieve Packer Plorence Kinney Evelyn Callaway Hazel Newby Alma Westcott Marlin Drury Marton Dickenson Francis Peevehouse N. C Phil Hamm L. S Wendell Caster Ed Packer Leonard Smith Raul Glenney Glen Burke Don Hammer Mae Dickinson Beau Donaldson Florerice Kinney Walter Guenther Bruce- Kim Virgil Zappe Pomona Calif Zappe Alg Verona Hesse Eldora

Birthday Celebration Invites Steamboat Rock Guests

Mrs Daleske and Tom Kruise honored as guests gather Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Mike Daleske in Steamboat Rock. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Tom Kruise Ackley Mr and Mrs Russell Karstens and family Iowa Falls Erastus Akers Hampton Mr and Mrs Mike Finger Mr and Mrs Ernest Kruse and daughter and Mr and Mrs Darrell Bleeker and daughter Steamboat were among those present.

Steamboat Rock Tom Kruse Ackley Russell Karstens Iowa Falls Erastus Akers Hampton Mike Finger Ernest Kruse Darrell Bleeker Steamboat Mike Daleske Daleske Tom Kruise

Tuesday Bridge Club Meeting for Mrs Dickinson Host

Mrs Dickinson hosted the Tuesday Bridge club at one o clock with luncheon. After the meal, cards were played and prizes awarded to Mrs Wood and Mrs Sutler. The next gathering is on February 8.

D. W. Dickinson J. A. Wood L. E. Sutler

Sans Souci Club hostesses host dessert luncheon

Mrs. Cecil Pickering hosted a dessert lunch Tuesday at 1:45 for Sans Souci Club members. Mrs. L. Roberts was a guest. The regular meeting was conducted and a social afternoon enjoyed. The next meeting will be held February 8.

Cecil Pickering Sans Souci Club L. &. Robeerts

NTT Club Members Celebrate January Birthdays

Mrs. Martha Klaffke and Mrs. Hazel Newby hosted a Tuesday birthday party for N T T club members honoring January birthdays. Five Hundred was played and refreshments were served. The next regular meeting is February 1. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Woellis and Sandra Ann were Sunday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ziesman.

Martha Klaffke Hazel Newby N.T. T Club Paul Woellis Sandra Ann Edward Ziesman

Child Supper Held Friday at the Roy Ryan Home

A cooperative chili supper was held Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ryan. Twenty guests attended. After dinner the evening featured court whist with prizes won by John Graham, Mrs. Dale Petty, Mrs. Marvin Walters, and Irvin Cakerfee Jr.

Roy Ryan John Graham Dale Petty Marvin Walters Irvin Cakerfee, Jr

Mrs Rooks Hosts Alpha Club Meeting At Her Home

The Alpha club met Tuesday evening at 7:30 in Mrs. Denil Rouks home. Fourteen members attended with Mrs Harley Waller as guest. Roll call on Education of Author or Poet, led by Mrs John Moore. Each member shared her favorite poem. Lena Colon named to Woman's Club nominating committee. John Pierson to Alpha program committee. Mrs Svendsen to attend Woman's Club board meeting. Next meeting set for February 22.

Alpha Club Denil Rooks Harley’Waller John Moore Lena Colon Woman's Club John Pierson Charles Svendsen

Mr and Mrs Yantis to Have 40th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs P T Yantis of Whitten will be guests of honor Sunday at an open house planned by their children to observe their 40th wedding anniversary. Relatives and friends are invited to call at their home from 2 until o'clock.

P. T. Yantis Whitten

Mothers Club Regular Meeting Hosted by Way and Kramer

The Mothers Club met Tuesday with Mrs C F Way and Mrs J H Kramer as hostesses. A one o clock lunch was served at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room. A Bridge game afternoon prizes went to Mrs Lloyd Berg Mrs Ned Faget and Mrs John Butler. Next hostess will be Mrs L W Flickinger. February 22 notes mention Sunday dinner guests in the Barz home and travel of several families attending a funeral in Boone and visits in Eldora, Wellsburg and Hubbard with Wayne Perkins hosting guests.

C. F. Way J. H. Kramer Mothers’ Club Blanche and Ethel Lloyd Berg Ned Faget John Butler L. W. Flickinger

Postnuptial Shower Honors Recent Bride Dickenson

Mrs. Carro Dickenson was guest of honor at a postnuptial miscellaneous shower in the Church of Christ parlors. Mrs. Cecil Williams and Mrs. Everett Seward led the program with two games. Local high school girls performed and guests presented gifts amid refreshments and a decorative table centered on a miniature bride.

UNION Carro Dickenson Tt Church of Christ Cecil Williams Everett Seward Bertha Packer Mary Terry Kay Stanfield Ruth Bowen Mary Macy Judy Norman Marlene Meyers Bruce Barnes Charles Haywood E. H. Biersborn Martha Packer Marilyn Dickenson Marjorie Bowen Elinor Packer Charles O'Neill Glen Burke Hurley Mans Everett Castor Ray Wirth Henry Willams Fiona Chamness Wallace Drury Ed Dighten Ralph Hilsabeck Wade Williams A. J. Tisdale Edward Packer Arlyn Miller Errol Johnson Kenneth Speas Fred Sorenson Imogene Chamnessa

Local Leaders to Attend 4-H Day at Ames

Four Hardin county 4-H leaders plus Jane Davis and Mac Molisan will travel to Iowa State College on Monday for Iowa's fifth annual 4-H leaders recognition program. The group of 64 county 4-H volunteers and committee members will be honored with plaques by state 4-H leaders C. A. Lineweaver and Esther Whetstone as part of a national alumni recognition effort.

Hardin County Jane Davis County Extension Hore Mac Molisan County Extension Towa State Kenneth H. Anderson National Committee On Boys and Girls Club Work Chicago Ray Cunningham Towa State College Ymca James H. Hiltin Iowa State C. A. Lineweaver Esther Whetstone

Eldora visit by Mira. Le. B. Weatherman and Fred Crocker

Mrs Emma Barnhart hosted Tuesday guests Mira Le B Weatherman and Fred Crocker of Iowa Parle in Eldora.

Mira. LE. B. Weatherman Wits Fred Crocker Iowa Parle Eldora Emma Barnhart

Recipe Note Misspelled Melting Ingredients List

A kitchen fragment lists melted butter or sugar and mixed ingredients for a dessert. It mentions All-Bran, chopped cherries, nuts, and maraschino cherries with measurements like 2 tablespoons and 4 cups, though the text is garbled.

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Dr. van Engen Bubbard Girl Scouts Richard Pettinren A. P.O New York N. Y Troy Studios Chirapendor Cone 8 Chiroprecier Miss Caldwell Junior Legion Aux Rebekahs Eldoran Joe Oppold Mr. Oppold Herald-Index St. Paul Lutheran Gadies Aid Ladies’ Country Club Orville Vigars Harald Williams Leota Hardy Eastern Star Jas, Bales Beecher Crosley American Legion Auxiliary Birney Jackson Girl Scout J. D. Leonard Alfred Mannetters Girl Scout Troop R. Dickson Tohn Vander Lippes John Butlers Mrs. Raske Virgil.zappe Dickinson Mrs. Pickering NTT Club Mrs. Rooks Mrs. Yantis Mothers Club Otto Barz Ruby Barz Ernest Borgant Robert Balvant Tanasket Robert Carson Barbara Boone Elmer Dettbarn Ellen Ava, Ma Charles Dettbarn Louis Walbirne Wellsburg Carl Madson of Erwin Saylor Wayne Perkins Hardin County Index Oy Pepe, Pte Cie, Mthin, and Specene Laura Rt Peu Ac Scaled i O'Hara Coloh Montgomery Dorothy Malone John Wayne Susan Hayward-Milland-Goddard Dean Jerry Martin Lewis Hal Wallis 3 Ring Circus VistaVista Noorway Faris Sonn Heidi Aprink Buddy Herald -Index
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