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Newspaper

Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1952

Page

2

Ives Allbee Honored At Picnic Sunday

Ives Allbee, set to join the navy with an expected July 30 call, was honored at a Sunday picnic in Eldora city park. Attendees from Eldora and nearby towns presented him with a pen and pencil set during the event.

Ives Allbee Eldora City Park Donna Saylor Ralph Allbee C. D. Leggett Sherry Lou Burnett Glenn Saylor Karen Jim Pagel O. R. Lamb Carroll Fredrickson Robert Benning Onadell Bailey Eldora Veryle Nehring Owasa Henry Saathoff Isle Kay Peggy Arlene Moore Hampton Richard Paulis Rockford Dale Dougherty Clarion Ives

Needlecraft Club Plans Picnic for July 31

The Needlecraft Club met Friday evening at Mrs. Bud Smith's home with eighteen members. They sewed and visited and planned a picnic to be held on July 31. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Needlecraft Club Bud Smith

Mrs F Hammond Feted at Courtesies

Mrs Eastman Nuckolls and Mrs Phil Baker hosted a Monday picnic in the city park honoring Mrs Susy Nuckolls Hammond of Pasadena visiting Harry Hammond. Supper was served at two long tables with flowers and vines. Hostesses gave pottery flower holders as a gift.

Eastman Nuckolls Phil Baker Susy Nuckolls Hammond Pasadena Harry Hammond Pottery Hammond

Lucile Peterson to Speak Vows Aug. 17

Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs J H Petersen Greene announce the marriage of their daughter Lucile to Clifford Sampson on August 17 at Greene Lutheran Church. Miss Petersen taught 4th and 5th grades in Eldora schools in 1948 and will be remembered by many.

J. H. Petersen Greene Lucile Clifford Sampson Greene Lutheran Church Miss Petersen Eldora

Roland Macys Feted At Reception Sunday

A reception honored Mr. and Mrs. Roland Macy married Tuesday July 8 on John Nelson's Bride and Groom program at CBS Park Avenue Chapel NYC. About 200 guests attended in Caroline Hall Iowa Falls. Kenneth Meier of Hubbard MC’d. Mrs. Robert Meier sang Always and Dearly Beloved. A mock wedding featured Meier as minister. bride Cliff Shannon groom Beverly Petty. maid of honor Dick Clemons. best man Mrs. Dick Clemons. Ruth Ann Strickler led guest book. decorations and service staff listed. gifts arranged by three cousins.

Roland Macy John Nelson Columbia Broadcasting System Park Avenue Chapel New York City Caroline Hall Iowa Falls Kenneth Meier Hubbard Robert Meier Cliff Shannon Beverly Petty Dick Clemons Dean Azzeltine Frank Petty E. C. Aurand Ames Beulah Eckhoff Eldora Ray Lake Lester Kaufman Lloyd Bittle Don Utech L. M. Utech Leland Murphy Jacob Fullmer Ft. Wayne Ind Densil Rankert June Dolph Plymouth Ruth Ann Strickler

Nancy Harmon Feted At Birthday Party

Mrs. Curtis Harmon entertained on Wednesday afternoon in honor of her daughter Nancy who was celebrating her seventh birthday. Ten school friends joined games and a single table meal. Decorations featured green and yellow with a large birthday cake as the centerpiece. Nancy received many gifts.

Curtis Harmon Nancy

Engagement of Miss Alice Weicksel to Gerald Sheller

Mr and Mrs Donald Weicksel of Christiana Penn announce the engagement of their daughter Alice to Gerald Sheller son of Mr and Mrs John Sheller of Eldora The bride to be completed a three year laboratory technician training at Elizabethtown College in June She entered Lancaster General Hospital for post graduate work July 1 Sheller is a pre medical student at Manchester College Indiana No wedding date set

Alice Weicksel Donald Weicksel Christiana Penn Alice Gerald Sheller John Sheller Eldora Wicksel Elizabethtown College Lancaster General Hospital Sheller Manchester College Indiana

Camp At Quaker Heights Hosts Iowa Youth Camp

The Church of God youth from Iowa attend a weeklong camp at Quaker Heights. Forty one campers and four teen counselors arrive Monday and depart Saturday noon. Staff includes Rev. Hugh Bishop director and Rev. George Richards manager with a full schedule from rise and shine at 7 a.m. to taps at 10 p.m. featuring worship, Bible study, recreation, crafts, swimming, and cabin worship nightly.

Church of God State of Iowa Quaker Heights Hugh Bishop Madrid Geo. Richards Marshalltown Ralph Hatch Clinton S. C. Ritchcart Cedar Rapids Sophia Flukes Ames Frances Gough Lorimer L. R. Hill Des Moines Dora Bishop June Cleveland Fort Dodge Roland Hill W. N. Teeter College Springs

Out-of-Town Guests Attend Ware Reed Wedding

A list of numerous out-of-town guests attended the Ware Reed wedding at the Congregational Church on July 17. Names include Rev. and Mrs. Dewey Lamprecht, Mrs. Dorothy Newby, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rudolph, and many others from Iowa and beyond, with spouses and children noted.

Congregational Church Dewey Lamprecht Dorothy Newby Hattie Costello Albert Rudolph Rita Sue Chas. Nehring Kenneth Frisbie Charlene and Morris Harold Akers Walter Akers E. A. Gunn John Clifford Trickey Fred Fuller Gary Janice Fuller Marlys Akers Floyd Trickey Fred Ward Henry Stielow I. Reed Lloyd Reed Owasa Harry Scott Harry Thayer Mary Ann Thayer Lloyd Thayer Lyle Thayer Howard Rossjord Lee Grantow Fred A. Reed Dale Eldridge Walter Eldridge Lester Trickey Gary Trickey H. V. Eldridge Iowa Falls Carl Frerichs Ed Frerichs Steamboat Rock E. P. Lepley Lois Lepley Morris Joe Lepley Union Paul Sievert Hubbard Joel Clapp Antho Clapp Dwayne Reinbeck George Vest Ben Vest Stout John Vest Esther Parkersburg Heiko Clapp Cedar Falls Ben Clapp Dike L. R. Hess N. Daggett Dan Miller W. C. Olmstead L. Connell Oscar Slifer Jack Hughes Conrad Gordon Miller Adolph Weidner Don Deitrick Dorene Marshalltown Ernest Hess Ernest Draper Dwayne Peterson Vail Hess Rebecca Grundy Center Merle Harmon Ralph Des Moines Sandra Wabbeling Falls Church Wm. Peterson Jake Primus G. Rolston Green Mountain Ed Rolston San Antonio Texas Arthur Bockes St. Anthony Thad C. Jones Drumright Oklahoma

Iowa Falls Bride Weds Earl Fuller in Sunday Ceremony

Miss Mildred Jakobs daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm A Jakobs of Iowa Falls wed Earl Eldon Fuller son of Mr and Mrs Paul Fuller of Eldora at the First Congregational Church in Iowa Falls. The couple left for a two weeks wedding trip and will reside in Webster Groves Missouri after August 9.

Mildred Jakobs Wm. A. Jakobs Iowa Falls Earl Eldon Fuller Paul Fuller Eldora First Congregational Church Preston Hinderks W. J. Thalman Vera Jakobs Marjorie Fuller Flo Anne Williamson Cedar Falls Joyce Miller Rock Valley Howard Fuller New Providence Harold Burdick Oskaloosa Herb Moline Iron, Minn Wallace Fuller Ackley Dennis Fuller Dianne Meyers Alexander

Birthday Picnic Honors Two Children At City Park

A Sunday birthday picnic at the city park honored Sharon Kay Gibson who turned nine on July 23 and Roger Myers who turned five on July 21. Attendees included the Waldo, Lewis, Myers, Ridpath, Coons and associated families with inclusive remarks on gifts and attendance.

Sharon Kay Gibson Edwin Waldo Roger Myers

Girl Scout Troop 8 Danish Party Honors Members

Girl Scout Troop No 8 and chairwoman Mrs A F Langehough were hosted Thursday afternoon at a Danish party by Mrs O C Jensen to earn the International Foreign relations badge. Nine members attended with talks on Denmark and Danish songs followed by Danish pastries. Nearby people and visits are noted including Milwaukee conventions and family reunions in Minnesota and Iowa communities.

A. FP. Langehough O. C. Jensen

Social News Notes from Eldora and Surrounding Areas

A crowded social page details visits and travels of residents in Eldora Ames and nearby towns. Families holidayed with relatives in Charles City and Lake View while others aged in on furloughs and summer school. Several trips to Davenport Estes Park and Colorado highlights bring a sense of small town connections across states.

Eldora hosts a busy weekend of visitors and relatives

Mrs aunt and Mrs O F Berg of West Union visited the Bergs. Bettina Berg stayed with grandparents. Caryl Joe Hagen of Iowa City will visit, joined by Des Moines guests Mrs George Lamb and David. Starr family hosted Dick Lamb, Beverly Bacon and Mr and Mrs Dick Eisenhower from Des Moines. Milroy family from Scranton left for Louisville after visiting Eldora. Mary Lou Johnson visited from Marshalltown. Dale Mecham and children Judith and Edward of Douglas Wyoming stayed several weeks. Mrs Jack Dooley of Renwick joined Eldora trip. Reisingers and guests traveled to Perry Oklahoma for the pony sale. Marian Ziesman from Des Moines vacationed with her mother. Anne Real and J F McLaughlin of Cedar Rapids visited the Stauffachers.

George E. Morrison Vicki Gene Howard Porter Shell Rock E. H. Swaggert Kay Becky Charles City Warren Davison Patty Sherry Ames Davison Geo. E. Morrison Eldora Santa Ana Calif el Poro Rose Jeske Tucson Ariz Marie Jeske Wm. Monroe Lake View Mr. Monroe Oren Monroe Wemiell Monroe Wendy Jo Marshalltown Curtis Harmon Omaha Nebr O. F. Berg West Union Tin Hidbra Lloyd Berg Bettina Berg Caryl Joe Hagen Iowa City George Lamb David Des Moines J. L. Starr Ardis Dick Lamb Beverly Bacon Dick Eisenhower Starr Phil Milroy Lynne Jean Peggy Scranton Penn Dale Mecham Judith and Edward Douglas Wyo Clint Johnson Jack Dooley Renwick K. E. Reisinger Greg Gordon C. A. Reisinger Bellingham Wash Perry Okla Perry Carlisle Gary Reisinger Jefferson O. R. Mott Miss Marian .Ziesman Mary Ziesman Clinton Robert Johns

Weekend Visitors and Relatives Reach Across States

A string of Eldora and nearby residents hosted and visited relatives and friends from Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, California and Illinois. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Dotti Brackett with son Bobbie in Waterloo, the Wiesners from Hopkins and Monticello, and Dr. and Mrs. Flickinger in Baldwin City. Travel to Iowa City, Monticello, and Denver area was noted along with several out of state visitors and departures.

Dotti Brackett Bobbie Waterloo Mr. Brackett Aage Jensen

First Baptist Church Service Schedule With Sermons

H C Short, pastor leads services at First Baptist Church with Sunday school at 10, morning service at 11 featuring Reserv ation in Advance, and evening service at 7 with Christian Responsibility. Week night prayer at 8. Junior and Senior B Y groups meet at 8.

First Baptist Church H. C. Short Christian Responsibility

St Mary’s Catholic Mass Schedule Announced

Father L. V. McDonough, pastor, leads St Mary’s Catholic Church with Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a m and daily Mass at 7:30 a m.

ST. Mary's L. V. McDonough

Christian Church Service Schedule in I. O. C. F. Hall

The Christian Church Disciples holds services at I. O. C. F. Hall with a 9:00 sermon and communion followed by 10:00 Sunday school. All are welcome to both services.

Christian Church (Disciples I. 0 C. F. Hall

More Than Conquerors at Steamboat Rock Church

First Baptist Church of Steamboat Rock Iowa lists Sunday July 27 schedule with Bible School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. Special choir music, sermons on Your Money and Your Life and The Eleventh Commandment. Baptist baptism at 7:45 p.m. with nineteen candidates to be received Thursday July 31 at 7:45 p.m. The Hour of Prayer.

Bible School Harry Luiken Verna Luiken Ruth Rose Frank Lower Don Luiken

First Congregational Service Schedule and Appeal

Rev Ralph 8 Imes, Pastor, leads Divine Worship at 8:00 and 11:00 with Sunday School at 10:00 and an adult class. Sermon titled A Vision Before Us. Gifts for the Morning Star the Sixth fishing packet are being collected.

Lutheran and Assembly of God Services Listed

John Zimmermann is pastor at St Paul Lutheran with Sunday School and Bible classes at 9:00 and Divine Worship at 10:00. Assembly of God led by W L Beasley offers Sunday school at 10:00 p m, morning worship at 11:00, and junior choir at 4:00 p m.

Assembly OF God W. L. Beasley

Church of Christ Sunday services schedule

Rev. James R. McMarrow presides over Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic Service at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Church OF Christ James R. McMarrow

First Methodist Church Morning Services With Guest Speaker

The First Methodist Church schedules church school for all ages at 10 60 a m and a nursery for children at 11 00 followed by morning worship at 11 00 with Rev J Pritchard as guest speaker.

Jehovah's Witnesses Schedule at Iowa Falls Kingdom Hall

The Iowa Falls Kingdom Hall at 211 Carson Ave hosts weekly meetings including Sunday Watchtower study Fear Jehovah the Superior at 7 30 p m Tuesday The Falling Away From Christianity at 7 30 p m Loyd Swords Lawn Hill hosts Thursday Service meeting at 7 30 p m and Theocratic Ministry School at 8 30 p m

Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall Carson Ave Iowa Falls Watchtower Bible Study Jehovah the Superior Loyd Sword Lawn Hill Theocratic Ministry School

Also Mentioned on This Page

Needlecraft F. Hammond Greef Helen Burling George Haynes Lucile Peterson Roland Macys Nancy Harmon Bride -To Ware Earl E. Fuller Bob Brown Milwaukee Wisc Wilbur Long Henry, Ill Thad Jones Jones Coleen Draper Carl Piper David and Steven Sandra Bailey Edith Mohr Fairmont Minn Bessie Monroe St. James Ethyl Balker and Son F. L. St. John George Alan Agnew Melanie Michael Danny Little Rock Ark Whitten Ruby Hundertmark Alice Mabie Thelma Mabie Nancy Agnew Washington, D. C Hundertmark R. C. Jacobs and Sons Jimmie and Johnnie Columbus S. C Clark Bramwell Hampton Hospital Patricia Jane W. K. Bramwell Carl DeBaggio Mary Ann Arlington Harry DeBaggio Rita Jacobs Mary Lou Hesop George Rubew Estes Park Denver Colorado Springs Cole Fred Guenther Charles Courtney Muscatine Wm. Luick Linda C. E. Daggs Stephen Wesley ‘Willig Susan Winifred Wilson Beth Ann Mission, Texas Troy Studios Aste Ran 'Arge Sunporch Rom Hinckley Bridge Pat Doyle Clinton Mary Lou Johnson J. F. McLaughlin Anne Real Geo. Stauffacher Lew W. Throssel Kathy Joe Marks Dean Wiesner Katie Hopkins Gordon Smith Minneapolis J. A. Wiesner Minnesota Edward J. Wiesner Camelia Monticello Wiesner L. W. Flickinger Jim Tom Philip Baldwin City Kan Jerry Rennwick Kirk Muth Algona Mrs. Dooley Montana Frank Luitjen Northwood Mrs Charles Frank Nora Emmett Dick Fullerton Iver Hoffa Belle Plaine Howard Pence Norma Burns Maquoketa James Odney Chicago F. S F. Y. Lower First Congregational Imes First Methodist Church Eldora Livestock Sales Lot Great Lakes Eldora Auction Co., Auctioneers Eldora, Iowa
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