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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1952

Page

2

Betty Ann McBride and Ben Juchems Wed at Hubbard Church

Betty Ann McBride daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm McBride Cole Iowa married Ben Juchems Eldora son of Mr and Mrs Juchems Steamboat Rock in a 7 pm June 1 double ring ceremony at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church Hubbard. Rev Arthur Krutzman officiated with Delma Wright Adel organist. The couple will reside on the Keeneman farm north of Eldora after a Chicago Wisconsin wedding trip. 4-H club notes follow detailing Rally Day plans and officer candidates.

Betty Ann McBride Wm. McBride Cole Ben Juchems Eldora Juchems Steamboat Rock Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church Hubbard Arthur Krutzman Delma Wright Adel Howard McBride Gregs Ireland Barbara Kline Janna Juchems Dean Bowers Sparta Wise Joyce McBride Ronald McBride Chicago Wisconsin Jim Munson Florence Juchems Dick Farren John McBride Kinross Nevada Zearing Ames Waterloo Albia Wisc Dexter Minn Eldora Happy Hustlers Carol Ann Gaede New Providence Audrey Kadolnh Leone Bowers Mary Beach Norma Jeske Donna Rooks Delma Smith Dale Petty J. J. Beach

Marie Vigars Feted At Shower Monday

Miss Marie Vigars was honored at a Monday afternoon shower and lunch hosted by Miss Blanche Cox and Miss Ethel Cox with Mrs. George Ibach assisting. Thirty attendees included out-of-town guest Mrs. Ivan Hill of Ellsworth. Pink and white decor featured spring flowers while guests hemmed tea towels. gifts arrived in a wheel barrow. Marie Vigars is to wed John Scott of Sioux Rapids on June 15 at the First Methodist Church, Eldora.

Blanche Ethel Cox Marie Vigars George Ibach Ivan Hill Ellsworth Gene Pippin Marshalltown Miss Vigars John Scott Sioux Rapids First Methodist Church Eldora

P E O Members Hear Book Review By Mrs Bateson

P E O members met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Robert Ferguson home with Mrs Chas Moser assisting Twenty seven members attended Mrs Rex Bateson led the meeting and reviewed the book Pacemakers in Two Worlds by Dr J Cronin Refreshments were served The next meeting will be a one o clock function at Mrs L F Wolcott home

P. E O's Robert Ferguson Chas. Moser Rex Bateson Jesson J. Cronin L. F. Wolcott

Surprise Housewarming for Granzows Welcomed Guests

Mrs Minnie Granzow and son Albert recently moved to Eldora from a farm west of town. On Sunday evening 35 relatives and friends gathered at their home for a house warming. A cooperative lunch was served by Mr and Mrs Arthur Klettke and Mr and Mrs Lowell Granzow.

Minnie Granzow Albert Eldora Arthur Klettke Lowell Granzow

Cpl. Whitwood Honored at Family Dinner During Leave

Cpl. James R. Whitwood was honored at a family dinner for 65 relatives at Mrs. Eva Collins home. He arrived on the General W. H. Gordon for a 30 day leave after spending 10 months in Korea directing the 45th Infantry Division band. He was inducted January 15, 1950 and will report to Fr. Sheridan II after leave, visiting wife in Cedar Rapids and his parents Mr and Mrs Whitwood.

Eva Collins Cpl James R. Whitwood W. H. Gordon Korea 45Th Infantry Division Sheridan Cedar Rapita Iva Whitwood

Community Group Schedules June Activities

On Friday June 6 the Needlecraft Club led by Mrs. Carl Willig and Royal Neighbors meet. Tuesday June 10 features Rebekah, San Souci, and a picnic with MT. T. Club and Young Mother's Club at San Souci. Sunday June 8 has Eldora Township family picnic at 12 noon at Southside shelter City Park. Wednesday June 11 includes Baptist United Service Congregational Women's Fellowship WSC S luncheon St Marys Altar and Rosary. Thursday June 12 presents Cemetery Society led by Mrs. M Mulford and Mrs. H F Ziesman along with Blue Star Mothers led by Mrs. W R Foster.

Rebekah San Souci MT. T. Club Clara Raska Young Mother's Club Wm. Luick Eldora Township Southside Baptist United Service Congregational Women’s Fellowship St. Mary’s Cemetery Society M. Mulford H. F. Ziesman Blue Star Mothers W. R. Foster

Wesleyan Guild Honors Miss Hutchinson With Birthday Shower

Wesleyan Service Guild held its final meeting of the year at Pine Lake State Park with fifteen members and four guests present. Miss Josephine Hutchinson received a birthday cake as Miss Hutchinson’s birthday was noted. Helen Dunn was elected president and plans for flood relief contributions and a June weekend at Clear Lake were announced.

Gertrude Hutzell Norma Burns Pearl Burns V. A. Dunn Wesleyan Service Guild Pine Lake State Park Blanche Hudson Leota Hardy Josephine Hutchinson Helen Dunn Wall Street Sioux City Wesleyan Guild Clear Lake Lillian Scott Miss Hutchinson Miss Burns Cornell College

Mrs Greef Hosts Farewell Tea for Mrs Nuckolls

Mrs C E Greef was hostess on Wednesday afternoon at an informal tea as a going away party for Mrs Eastman Nuckolls whose family plans a several months tour through the south starting next week.

C. E. Greef

Ruby Kusserow Vows Exchanged in Eldora Ceremony

Miss Gayle Ruby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll G. Large of Eldora, wed Forrest Kusserow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Kusserow, in a Sunday 2 pm ceremony at Lawn Hill parsonage with Rev. J. Deetrick officiating. The bride wore a white street length gown and red rose corsage. matron of honor was Mrs. Don Schan. A reception followed at the bride's parents’ home. The bride is an Eldora High School graduate. the couple will reside in Eldora where the groom runs a trucking business.

Gayle Ruby Carroll G. Large Eldora Forrest Kusserow Maynard Kusserow Lawn Hill Parsonage Rev. J. Deetrick Don Schan Don Schaa A. E. Minnear Marshalltown Eldora High School

Five Hardin County Seniors Receive SUI Degrees Today

Five Hardin County seniors will be awarded degrees at the University of Iowa commencement this morning. Eldora residents Thomas Elroy Stonebrook and Margaret Lee Schlampp join Curtis Lee Johnson and Mary Ann Croker of Ackley, with Jo Ann Johnson also earning a B A with highest distinction.

Hardin County University of Iowa Thomas Elroy Stonebrook Margaret Lee Schlampp B.S. C Curtis Lee Johnson Eldora Mary Ann Croker Jo Ann Johnson Ackley

Hawthorne Club Members Honored by Husbands Dinner

Hawthorne Club members were guests of honor Monday evening as their husbands hosted a dinner at Walken’s Wonder Garden near Marshalltown. Thirty-two attended, then returned to Eldora for bridge and canasta at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Vigars. The affair closed the club’s activities until fall.

Hawthorne Club Walken Wonder Garden Marshalltown Eldora Bridge and Canasta W. C. Vigars

Agnes Dei Club Meeting at Oppold Home

The Agnes Dei Study Club met Thursday at Mrs. Melvin Oppold’s home. The hostess led the meeting and began with a prayer. The lesson on Teaching Obedience and Prayer in the Home was followed by discussion. A social time and refreshments completed the afternoon.

Agnes Dei Study Club Melvin Oppold

Blue Star Mothers Sell Daisies June 6 and 7

The Blue Star Mothers sponsor a daisies sale on June 6 and 7 with veterans making the flowers. Proceeds benefit veterans at the Knoxville and Des Moines Veterans hospitals.

Blue Star Knoxville Des Moines

Cemetery Society meets for bake sale fund drive

The Cemetery Society met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Harry Lockwood s home with Mrs. Dorothy Newby assisting. Eighteen members attended. Bake sale committee Anna Dornsbach Ruth Lewis and Mary Ziesman reported 40 raised. Next meeting set for June 12 at Mrs. Minnie Mulford s home with Mrs. H F Ziesman assisting.

Cemetery Society Harry Lockwood Dorothy Newby Anna Dornsbach Ruth Lewis Mary Ziesman Minnie Mulford H. F. Ziesman

Brownies Celebrate Flying Up Graduation From Troop 4

Brownies, Troop 4, held a Flying Up ceremony in the scout room with 21 participants becoming Girl Scouts. Mothers attended as guests and refreshments followed. Troop 6, led by Mrs. Dick Protheroe, hosted mothers at the Glenn Kurtz home for their own Flying Up ceremony with a program and treats.

Dick Protheroe Glenn Kurtz

VFW Auxiliary Holds Memorial Service

The VFW Auxiliary met Wednesday evening for its annual Memorial service. Two members, Mrs. Lucile Harmon and Mrs. Ethel Smith, were honored during the ceremony.

V. F.W. Auxiliary V. F. W. Auxiliary Lucile Harmon Ethel Smith

Cum 13 Club Meets At Norma Tietz Home

The Cum 13 club gathered Tuesday evening at Miss Norma Tietz home with ten members and one visitor Miss Ardis Starr present. They did fancy work and played canasta, awarding high to Mrs. Floyd Sinning and low to Miss Meta Balvant. A picnic is planned for July 1.

Cum 13 Norma Tietz Ardis Starr Canasta Floyd Sinning Meta Balvant

Country Club Dinner Dance At Pine Lake Well Attended

The Pine Lake Country Club dinner dance held last Thursday evening drew a large crowd. A menu offering turkey roast beef or ham was served from 6 to 9 with garden flowers and candlelit tables. Joe Doaks provided music for dancing.

Pine Lake Country Club Joe Doaks

Jackson Township Homemakers Tour Iowa Training School

Jackson Township Homemakers set a June 24 1:30 pm tour of the Iowa State Training School on visiting day. May meeting hosted by Mrs E C Frisbie with co host Mrs M K Frisbie teaching sewing machine attachments. Also notes several local residents taking trips and visits.

Jackson Township Iowa E. C. Frisbie M. K. Frisbie Maurice Lawton Donald Arends Etna Township Iowa State Training School

Local happenings list many visits and travels in Eldora

Mrs Al Voit returns home from Eldora after several days with husband. Colorado Springs couple visit sister Mrs Stella Ward in Eldora. Numerous locals attend church events, Rotary gatherings, and family visits across Iowa with many relatives traveling between Eldora Des Moines Ames and Marshalltown. A large round of social visits includes weddings, picnics, and teaching hospital recoveries.

John Stewart Colorado Springs Colo Eldora Stella Ward

Sunday church schedule at Baptist Church

Rev C H Short pastors morning service at 11 with a sermon The Preaching of Paul. Evening service at 8 from Acts chapter 3 titled Giving All. Sunday school at 10. Junior and Senior meetings at 7. Thursday prayer and Bible study at 8. Daily Vacation Bible School Monday through Friday at 9 am.

Paul Church

First Congregational Service Schedule and Vacation Bible School

Reverend Ralph B. Imes presides with Divine Worship at 8:00 and again at 11:00, Sunday School at 10:00 with an adult class. Sermon titled Christ and Salvation. Advance subscription urged. Vacation Bible School runs June 2 to June 13.

First Congregational Ralph B. Imes Christ

Jehovahs Witness Kingdom Hall Event Notice Iowa Falls IA

Local notice lists Jehovahs Witness events at Kingdom Hall 211 Carson Ave Iowa Falls Iowa Sundays at 2 p.m. and 3 15 p.m. Watchtower study on Determining the year 1914 by Fact and Bible. Tuesday 8 p.m. Buddhism a Salvation by Psychology at Loyd Swords in Lawn Hill. Friday 7 30 p.m. Service meeting 8 30 p.m. Theocratic Ministry School.

Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall Carson Ave Iowa’ Falls Iowa Watchtower Bible Study Loyd Sword’s Lawn Hill Theocratic Ministry

First Methodist Church Day Observance Schedule

John K. Moore pastor. Jen's Day observance at 10 a.m. Church school and nursery for children. 11 a.m. sermon on Joyful Christian Experience. Loyalty dinner Monday 6 30 p.m. W S C S general meeting Wednesday afternoon. Vacation Church school Monday through Friday 9 11 a.m.

First Methodist Church John K. Moore Jen’s W. S. C. S. General Meeting

Social Visits and Travel in Eldora and Surrounding Areas

A collage of weekend visits and trips in Iowa features Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Kumrow of Cedar Falls staying with Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Schaa in Eldora and traveling to Alden for a death in the Kumrow family. Lillian White of Ames called on Eldora residents Hattie Schmitt and family. Illinois visitors David and Jane Schmitt of LaGrange returned home after visiting Eldora and Warren Reese's family in New Providence. The item also notes other local visits from Greentop Missouri to Eldora, with several residents accompanying relatives to Ft. Pierre South Dakota, Ackley, Pekin Illinois, and Wisconsin for fishing and family visits.

Lloyd Kumrow Cedar Falls Eldora Jane LaGrange Ill L . Reese Hattie Schmitt New Providence Warren Reese L. K. Reese Hattie Reese Moser Lumber Co Eldora—Adv Paul Myers Greentop Avis Gross Lawrence Ramsell Pekin Ramsell John Davis Howard Mairs Wisconsin Mickie Debra Larry Truman Ramsell

McMarrow Leads Church Services Sunday Schedule

Church of Christ with Rev. James R. McMarrow presiding offers Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic Service at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Church OF Christ James R. McMarrow

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Mass Times

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

ST. Mary’s Catholic L. V. McDonough

St Paul Lutheran Sunday Schedule and Week Events

John Zimmermann pastor leads Friday and Sunday School teachers meeting at 8 00 p m Sunday June 8 with Sunday school and Bible classes at 9 00 Divine worship at 10 00 a m A Confirmation Roll Call and Reunion Service on Sunday Choir meets Monday at 8 p m Men's club hosts Harold Dettbarn George Granzow Frank Steinfeldt Walter Guenther Wednesday Vacation Bible School runs Monday through Friday, closing exercises Friday evening.

Harold Dettbarn George Granzow Frank Steinfeldt Walter Guenther

Christian Church Holds Services at I O O F Hall

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

Christian Church (Disciples I. O. O. F. Hall

Assembly of God services led by Pastor W L Beasley

The Assembly of God lists Sunday school at 10 a m with classes for all ages. Morning worship follows at 11 a m. Junior choir practice is scheduled for Thursday at 4 p m under Pastor W L Beasley.

Assembly OF God W. L. Beasley

Eldora Visit Highlights From Bettendorf to Des Moines

Bettendorf visitors A E Marriott and family joined by Mark Bittle in Charles City plus Florence Northrup hosts in Eldora. Nearby gatherings include Norman and Engel families in Clemons Radcliffe and Iowa Falls church services. numerous Granzow, Kurtz, and Lomen relatives span Eldora to Des Moines with scouts touring Missouri Arkansas and the Ozarks.

A. E. Marriott Bettendorf Charles City Mr. Marriott Mark Bittle Eldora Marrotts Florence Northrup Mark Norman Clemons Ray Engel Radcliffe

Appointment of Executor for Ida Hollingworth estate

Notice of the appointment and qualification of E. H. Hollingworth as executor of Ida Hollingworth deceased of Hardin County Iowa. Creditors must pay debts promptly and present claims to the executor or file with the Clerk of the District Court. Lundy Butler Lundy, Attorneys.

State OF Iowa Hardin County Ida Holling- Worth District Court E. H. ‘Hollingworth Lundy, Butler & Lundy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hubbard Indion Evangelical Church Granzows Jas. Whitwood Enoch Wallistrom Sherbut, Minn Paul Wallis Tre Needlecraft Club Carl Willig Royal Neighbors North Shelter House City Park Mrs. Greef Mrs. Nuckolls V. F. W. Post Post Hawthorne Mrs. Oppold Agnes Dei Club V.F. W.W Kenneth D. McGough St. Mary’s Catholic Church Bud Smith Red Wing Minneapolis W. A. Bishman North Shore Drive Canada Lloyd Palmitier David Mitchell Lake, Minn Ella Ford George Bitner Kansas City Tom Hutchinson Emily Hutchinson Josephine J. W. Phelps Hollywood Calif Marion Root Fullerton Guy Bailey California Dick Berrier Charles de Vere Harry Berrier Chas, de Vere Robert Greef Kathy Warrensburg Eldora Memorial Hospital Lester E. Ose Andrew Kasemeier L. L. Roberts Pat Winther Herald-Index al Voit St. Ansgar Berlin Cemetery Berlin Guy Strickler Iowa Methodist Hospital American Legion Legion L. E. Butler Mr. Butler H. E. Long Leon Wm. Conn Yuma Arizona Long Union Conn Royal Rostenbach Arlington Longview Texas Des ‘Moines Eiders Peterson Elizabeth Doud Wallace Doud Joe D. L.barton Heine Eckhoff Grundy Center Dean M. Barton Milwaukee C. E. Greer Kate Hill Eastman Nuckolls Phil Baker Newton J. L. Prescott Jackson Mich Lee Mitchell Dornsbach C. E .Wiley Torrance James Mathew Paul Wiley Jerry Allan Larry Lee Wiley Marjorie Wallis Glen Carson Geneva Nebr Evangelical Reformed Church Ada Lewis Melbourne David Stickney Gridley C. A. Norman E. J. Foster University Hospital Iowa City Robin D. Peck Sara Elizabeth Cedar Rapids Conrad Bob Sturges Los Angeles Jack Veline Irma Schwarck Delbert Kirkdorffer Raymond Aurora Iil Kenneth Kinney Cecil Swaim Joyce Ruth Lois Jerry Madison Bernice Roupe Mary Lee Dennis L. H. Wright Mearl Gerald Wright Sam W. Ansell Alburnett Sunny George Martin Gerald Crandall and Minnesota Paul Daleske Wm. Monroe Leech Lake Idella Trout Gifford Glen Bigney Howard Juncker James Hurtt Floyd Hurtt Ed Campbell Everett Harper Sibyl Hoyt Wallace Higgason Rita West Bend Lyn John H. Halasey Cedar ‘Rapids Mr. Halasey J. C. Halasey Hagleville Halasey Clara Nicholls Anna Adams-Hall Little Rock Arkansas Harold Crane C. D. Leggett Ives Allbee Ft. Pierre S. Dak Mrs. Harry. Marks West Henry Grobe C. A. VanPatter Gertie Grobe St, Paul Lutheran John Zimmermann John Granzow Geo, Granzow Carl Granzow Harry Polley Iowa Falls Trinity Lutheran Church Lawrence Daleske Tena Daleske Glen Kurtz Fred L. Miller Towa Eldora Furniture Store
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