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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1950
Page
2
Society note announces Patricia Jackson of Eldora will marry Robert A Hall, son of Mrs Bernice Hall of Midora, with wedding set for August 16 at the First Methodist church in Eldora.
A group of nearly 90 neighbors and relatives gathered at the John Lawless home west of town on Thursday evening for a farewell to Mr and Mrs Lawless who will move to town. The couple have lived on the farm they are leaving for 45 years. After refreshments, Rev Dewey Lamprecht presented a gift from the group.
The Sherman Ramblers 4-H club held its annual project tour Monday afternoon visiting all club projects. They met at leader Ralph Streyffeler’s home for a softball game and a wiener roast, with Pop and cookies served by Mrs Streyffeler.
The Eldora Happy Hustlers 4-H club met July 11 at Audrey Radolph’s home with five members and one guest present. Beverly Cordes spoke on the value of vegetables in daily diet. Audrey Radolph and Leone Bowers demonstrated different types of party sandwiches. Lunch was served and pictures were taken. The July 23 meeting will be with Betty Hobson.
Ninety descendants of Charles and Sybil Whitwood gathered at Pine Lake lodge on Sunday. Ira Whitwood was elected president to succeed Ast Rodd and Mrs. Yheling Osborne was named assistant secretary. A short program was presented by Mrs. A. Li. Davison. Visitors from Rockford Tl and other towns attended, including Flora Nichols Leis Mitler Doris Oliver Hazel Johnson.
A golf breakfast will be held at Pine Lake Country Club from 8 to 10 A M Sunday. The mixed four ball foursome handicap tournament has a 10 A M entry cutoff. Prizes go to winners and runners up, with place prizes awarded later. Mr and Mrs F C Van Derveer lead the golf committee and require couples not in same foursomes. Mr and Mrs Beecher Crosby chair the breakfast committee.
Members of the B. P. W. held a picnic at the city park Tuesday evening. The event was planned by the new officers and followed by a short business meeting.
The Rural Women of Pleasant Township schedule their annual picnic for July 19 at the home of Mrs. Milton Schwinger. Mrs. Charles Ziesman is hostess with Mrs. Schwinger as co host. Also noted is Janet Schmidt making the Lindenwood College honor roll at St. Charles Missouri this past semester.
July 16 marriage license granted to Lewis Jay Oswood 19 and Mary Louise O Malia 19 of Town Falls.
Eldora Iowa发布的Hardin County Index周五刊登路讯与本地新闻摘要。本文案记载1950年7月14日的刊首信息与邮政登记背景，说明杂志在Herald-Index Web Publishing Co发行并按1879年法案在Eldora邮局二等寄送。
Betrothed Georgia Faust of Hubbard is announced to wed Glenn Miller son of John and Mrs Miller of Hubbard. The couple’s families, Mr and Mrs Carl Faust, reveal the engagement in the community notice.
The W C T U will meet Thursday afternoon July 20 at 2 30 at the home of Mrs Wilbur Davis.
Officers of I O O F and Rebekah lodges were installed Monday evening at the Odd Fellows hall under the guidance of District Deputy Grand Master Clifford Trickey and staff and District President Mrs. Ray Lake and staff from Own Falls. A reception and dance followed. Officers listed include Harold Frazer noble Grand Wayne Newby vice Grand QC R Lamb recording secretary George Pool financial secretary Raymond Gilbert treasurer Chester Modlin R S N G John Davis L S N G Thomas Foughty R B V G George Rubow L S Vo Gs Albert Schweb ke B S 5 Ralph Correll L S S&S James Lamer warden Guy eid Gerald Modlin chaplain Harry Kerkhoff OC3 W 5 Longenecker I G
Sealed bids will be received by the Hardin County Auditor Iowa for gravel and haul work across 104.5 miles of roads. Proposals include 42,990 cu yd of gravel and related quantities with bonds, certified checks, and plans available from the Auditor. Right to reject any bids and waive technicalities reserved.
The Eldora community invites newcomers to a Newcomers gathering at Eldora etty yak on Sunday July 16 at five o clock. Bring a basket and help withHl service and committees at 467 Red.
About 180 women attended the Pine Lake Ladies Invitational at the Country Club on Wednesday. Luncheon was served at noon, with bridge and canasta played by non golfers. Bridge prizes went to Mrs C N Jondreau Ames and Avonnelle Cummins Conrad. Canasta prizes to Mrs George Hageman and Ann Rogers Waterloo. Eldora prizes awarded to Mrs G W Kurtz in bridge and Mrs Ray Clarke in canasta.
Announcement of the engagement of Syl Cable of Cola to Dou glass Johns of Persia. Details note families, travel, and social connections among local residents and visiting clerics, with mentions of choir institute plans and weekend visits.
To Marry in August Mr and Mrs Lewis F Crosser of Eldora announce the engagement of their daughter Jaylyn Louise to Harrison D Wolcott son of Mr and Mrs Leo F Wolcott of Eldora The wedding is set for August 23 at the First Congregational church. Several hospital and travel notes follow including Steve Hauser undergoing a tonsillectomy at St Thomas Mercy hospital in Mitchelltown after an accident at his home and Arland Mitchell on eleven day leave from the navy in San Diego. Other items report guests visiting Marsh alltown residents and church activities and meetings scheduled for July 13.
Mrs. Duane Long hosted twelve girls Friday for a theatre party honoring her daughter Miane Hauser's tenth birthday. After the show the group enjoyed birthday cake and jubet. Mrs. L. L. Long assisted. Bruce Hauser, fourteen months, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hauser.
A baby was born on a Tuesday at Deaconess Hospital in Marshalltown. The brief notice records the birth in the local community column, noting the newborn’s presence and hospital of delivery. An official stamp or registrar detail is not provided in the visible text.
A compact clash saw Meeker edging Marshalltown 1 to 0 in a tense matchup. Players traded chances in a tight first half before Meeker struck late to secure the win at home.
Meeker Y camp at Pine Lake runs this week with final period for youth leaders and staff. Read the Friday Index for schedule and activities and to learn about camp boss assignments and program highlights.
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