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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1952
Page
2
A local event marked the 40th birthday of Girl Scouting with about 150 attendees. The celebration highlighted community support and the organization’s ongoing activities with remarks from key volunteers and supporters.
The Baptist Women’s Mission Society meeting presided by Bauer featured four skits focusing on devotions and two regentry board presentations. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wheww, Chester Sheldon, D E Gray, and others as plans were set for a Bible in Africa program in April.
Mrs. T. A. Rubow hosted a birthday dinner Sunday for her husband marking his 75th birthday. The table featured flowers and a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Orville Lamb. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Rubow, Mr. and Mrs. George Rubow, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Rubow, and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Geudian of Waterloo. Mr. Rubow received several gifts.
Mrs Lillian Putman hosted the San Souci Club with 12 members on Tuesday afternoon. Roll call listed favorite birds. After business a social hour followed, with refreshments by the hostess and Mrs W H Longnecker. Next meeting March 25 with Mrs Cecil Picxer. Mr and Mrs Dow Jones and daughter Bonnie joined Mr and Mrs George Hemphill of Ellsworth in Des Moines for the Youth for Christ meeting at the Armory.
A fragmented events page lists meetings and activities across March. Items include WW. C. T. AL Mrz. Geo Fr Aid Clezs with shows on March 11, 12, and 14, and notes on Stady Clan Div bh and Reigies. Additional entries mention Heme Div L P. EO. Mos. Chez. Speers on March 12 and N.oT. T. Clan dirs with Marthe Hlatizve on March 15. The schedule closes with Weeong Horwenert Clit on March 24 for De. Study.
The B PLOW women met Tuesday evening at Blanche and Ethe with Norma Barny, R. Wheeler, and Mrs Jo as guests. The St Patrice club supplied the menu and decor. Mrs M D Stilley led the regular meeting and a nominating committee was appointed. Dorothy Whit spoke on the value of publicity, Ward cards previewed topics, and Miss Jackie Dolph won a prize for the best article. The program committee included VanDerveer Hodgson Neumann Wyck and Eekhnoll.
The Mother's Club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs J Butler with 14 members present for a two o'clock dessert bridge celebrating St Patrick's Day. Mrs K E Reisinger received high score and Mrs Cecil Way won second high.
A California girl marries Duane Creson in a ceremony described with local color and detail. Groom and bride are named, with mentions of relatives and venue details indicating a small community wedding report.
Mrs Hermer Schutz and August Rolls observe their second anniversary with a dinner at their home. Attendees include family from Elders, Germany, and Steemmet Rock. Mrs GerrgZe Bo Scurg, Mr and Mrs Herman Schultz, and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Beivant are among guests as they mark 14th and 2nd wedding anniversaries respectively.
Mrs Louis Darzes entertained the Hawthorne Club with 12 members present. After the business meeting Ralph Dickson presented the high school debating team led by Bob Bateson Ives Allbee David Piper and George Fagg on the topic conscription in time of war. Refreshments followed with St Patrick motif. Next meeting set for March 24 at the home of Myre with Mrs Maurice Modlin assisting.
Mrs Mary Jane Miles of Des Moines mother of Supt H L Miles died February 29 and was buried in March at age 41 after a period of failing health. Mr and Mrs Miles attended the funeral along with Mr and Mrs Maurice Modlin of the Training School staff.
Miss Rachel Anderson hosted a Tuesday birthday gathering for her nephew Andy Cable who turned two. Attending were Mr and Mrs Frank Anderson of Iowa Falls, Mr and Mrs Frank Cable of Eldora, Mrs Kenneth Cable and her children Frankie Candy and Andy.
Mr and Mrs Harry Berrier visited Marshalltown Wednesday at Mrs Berrier's parents to mark Charles De Vere's birthday. Floyd Hyrtt stayed home ill. Dr H W Stonebromk of IowaCity attended. George Veat Sees bach and Dr J Z Short joined the University of Iowa Club meeting at Marshalltown Tuesday noon where new head coach Forest Evashevskel spoke.
A report on the W.S.C.S. spring luncheon detailing guest speakers, committee roles, and community service goals. Notes mention multiple charitable groups, intergenerational participation, and reflections on lasting legacies and fellowship within the organization.
Event details reference a nature program by the 20th Century Club with mentions of locations and dates. The text names various people and venues, noting a sale and improvements, with references to June 5 and 7. Names and places are partially garbled but indicate a community program with activities and a sale.
The piece reflects on two Lent images: Christ in Gethsemane receiving strength from the Father, and Jesus pausing on the hill overlooking Jerusalem. It emphasizes inward spiritual struggle, reliance on divine strength, and confronting adversity with faith amid opposition from Jerusalem’s powers. Lent is a personal awakening guiding faithful stewardship and communal ethics.
A flurry of weekend visits fills Eldora and nearby towns as residents host relatives from Cedar Falls Des Moines and Ames. Notables include the Endriss Crandall Diekinson and Banger families with extended kin visiting in Wellsburg Ames and Knoxville. A Measles scare sidelines a granddaughter’s stay while Frericks and Frericks families mingle at home and school events.
Eldora Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women gathered Wednesday afternoon in church parlors with 24 members present. Mrs Aymer Davis led the Micro Nesia program, assisted by Mrs C L Lamb, Mrs Henry Wheeler, Mrs Lester Perkins, and Mrs Dale Peshia. Parker Davis read a letter of appreciation from Kyoto, Japan, in response to care package boxes sent by the group. A luncheon was set for March 26 at 1 p.m.
State of Iowa Hardin County notice states Elvin J. Ryan appointed and qualified as executor of Bessie E K Keeneman deceased. Creditors urged to file claims with the undersigned and to present duly authenticated claims to the Clerk of the District Court Bees for allowance. Dated March 11 1952 and Bees Hardin County index March 14 21 28 1952.
The local First Methodist Church lists weekly activities including Sunday School, morning and evening services, midweek prayer and Bible study, a Friday Men's Club, and a Sunday evening Lenten service led by Rev. Park Anderson. An offering for Conquest for Christ is planned for March 23, with confirmations and choir rehearsals scheduled.
The Assembly of God schedules include Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with a lesson titled Social Responsibility from Luke 15 14 to 10, Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Sermon The Perfect Christians by Christ's Ambassadors at 6:45 p.m. Evangelistic Service 7:45 p.m. Choruses and Special Music. Mid-week service Thursday 7:45 p.m. Junior choir practice Thursday 4:00 p.m.
The Monday Club met at Mrs. Robert Jackson’s home with 14 members present. Supt F K Schmidt spoke on The Eldora School Improvement Plan. After the business meeting, refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for April 14 at Mrs. Jim Hauser’s home.
The Beta Sigma Phi get acquainted party was held at Miss Helen Carter s apartment Tuesday evening with Helen Webster Joyce Maddy and Helen Steege as guests of honor A short business meeting preceded a card session high prize went to Joyce Maddy and low prize to Helen Steege Plans were made for a preferential tea at Helen Carters to be held Sunday at her home prior to her trip to New York to visit her daughter Barbara Moser for a month
Rev Ralph B Imes leads Sunday School at 10 with an 11 oclock worship sermon Questions About Jesus Nursery available United Youth Fellowship at 530 and Lenten service at 730 at the Methodist Church Lenten books on sale in foyer Jr and Sr choirs rehearse Thursdays Family Night Supper at 630 March 1 Special showing The God of Creation Grinnell College Girls Chorus March 25 at 800 Tickets on sale One Great Hour of Sharing March 23
Mrs. Inez Davis-Boyd received honorable mention in the annual poetry contest conducted by the 3rd District Iowa Federation of Women's Club. She has previously placed in the contest at various times.
St Marys Altar and Rosary met Wednesday in the church parlors after the regular business meeting with Mrs Harry Harrison presiding. The groups enjoyed coffee.
The Young Mothers Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Merlin Reids home with 17 members present. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. K Groenwaldt and Mrs. Wm. Tietz. Officers elected: President Mrs. Curtis Daggs, Vice-President Mrs. Keith Strother, Secretary Mrs. Paul Barnard, Treasurer Mrs. Dale Rodgers. The lesson by Mrs. Earl Travis urged praying talking playing and working together for happy parent child bonds. The group will mark its 5th anniversary in April with a special meeting.
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