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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1957
Page
2
The Third District Federated Woman's Club will hold a program planning session at Eldora Congregational Church from 9 30 a m to 3 00 p m on March 12. Luncheon will be served by the Congregational ladies. All presidents calendar and program committees are urged to attend.
The Eldora Girl Scout Council reported new records and upcoming events. Two years, ist ing for, Boys, by Lord Boden Power and B. E. Giutlock will be presented at the Eldora Public Library. The executive board met at 9:30 AM in the Beaut roo. A senior scouts registration in Des Moines is planned for April with a steering committee meeting on March 16. The room is being redecorated and the Julie Lowe Birthday party is set for March 15 at 7:30 PM in the high school gym. Leaders Ruth Chrisman and Helen Hoare received orientation training.
The Adult Fellowship class met Sunday evening at the Methodist Church with fifteen members present. A film titled The Great Religions of the World was shown and games were played. Mrs. Jake De Ryke was elected treasurer. Lunch was served by hosts, and upcoming hosts include Ed Fiedler, Rev J K Moore, and Jim Riggins for the April 14 meeting.
The Eldora Girl Scouts mark their 45th anniversary with a birthday party at the Eldora high school gym Friday at 7 30 p m parents and friends invited. HONOR MRS ALBRIGHT AT FAMILY DINNER Ames visitors and local families attended a Sunday birthday observance for Mrs Albright.
The Third District Junior Legion Auxiliary conference was held March 9 at the Marshalltown coliseum with 299 total registrants. Eldora sent nine juniors and two leaders, including Mrs. Clifford Rinehart and Sally Jo Rinehart, among others, for a day of singing, talks, crafts, and a lantern gift for each group.
Local clubs and organizations list upcoming events across March including Bequate 4600 Club meetings, Women's Missionary Society services, St Patrick dance, Masonic Blue Lodge, DAR, Canasta games, and various study and bridge group gatherings hosted by Farm Bureau, churches, and social groups with dates and hosting members.
The Founders Day P T A program was held Monday night March 11 at the elementary school. Dr. W H Dreier reported on school legislation and two reorganization bills. a representative, Paul Walters, spoke on senate-passed measures and cautioned on a 500 plus attendance quota bill. A saxophone quartet conducted by Charles Mahaffey performed, and refreshments were provided by local committees. Also noted is a birthday celebration for C D DeVere with family in Pine Lake cottage reflected in a brief social update.
The Business and Professional Women's club held its regular dinner meeting at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room with 31 members and two guests, Eldon and Mrs. McVeety. The district 3 spring meeting is set for April 7 in Eldora. initiation, officer selection, and nominating committee actions occur at the April meeting.
Mrs. Howard Harris hosted the Sans Souci club Tuesday afternoon at 1 45 p m for a dessert luncheon. Thirteen members and two guests attended as Mrs Cecil Pickering helped serve. The St Patrick theme flavored the refreshments. A social afternoon with needle work and visiting followed. Mrs J L Cakerice to host March 28.
The Rebekah Lodge No. 144 met Tuesday evening with 30 members present. A bake sale is set for Saturday at Bekemeier's hardware. The Rebekahs plan a trip to Union on Monday March for the Traveling Emblem. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Clyde Davison, Mrs. Dein Davison, Mrs. Bob Davison, and Mrs. Tom Foughty.
Mrs John L Davis hosted the N T T Club on Tuesday March 12 for the regular meeting. Fifteen members attended with Mrs Carl Willig presiding. A social hour followed the business session. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs W L Rigel and Mrs M R Mossman. Mrs Glen Walton to entertain March 19.
Mrs Herman Last acted as hostess Tuesday for the Kountry Klub at an all day meeting. Four teen members answered roll call with their maiden names. Four guests and eight men attended the noon dinner. An afternoon business session followed and Secret Sisters names were drawn for the year. The new project involves making idresser scarves for the count home. Members are asked to bring transfer patterns to the next meeting at 2:00 p.m. on April 9 at the home of Mrs Roland Newby.
Mrs Aage Jensen hosted a dessert bridge meeting on Tuesday. Prizes went to Mrs Lester Ose and Mrs Harold Creps. Mrs R C Rogers will host the March 26 meeting.
The Baptist Missionary Guild girls met Tuesday evening at Miss Barbara Perkins home. They made bandages for missionary use and named two missionaries, Miss Doris Secore and Rev. and Mrs. Robert D. Banning, in the Philippines. Refreshments were provided by Barbara Perkins and her mother Mrs Dale Perkins with help from Mrs Harold Priske. Miss Mary Jane Starn will host April's meeting.
Miss Mary Ann Schultz, to wed Harry Cretin on March 22, was guest of honor at a bridal shower held March 9 in her grandmother Mrs. R. A. Steinfeldt’s home. Hosts were Mrs. Lydia Freerk and Miss Ruth Schultz. Thirty-five relatives and friends attended. games were played and Sherry Axtell gave a reading. The honoree received many gifts.
Mrs Ernest Barz Mrs Gene Foster and Mrs Leland Vinton entertained Tuesday evening with a baby shower for Mrs Charles Randall and baby girl Teresa Lynn. Sixteen guests attended Court Whist was played with prizes to Mrs Geral Modlin and Mrs Bob Walters. Mrs Randall received a corsage. Gifts arranged on a table.
Mrs. Anna Dornsbach hosted a Sunday birthday dinner for her son Bob Dornsbach whose birthday is March 10, with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Boss Dornsbach and daughters Ann and Lynas. The Rural Teachers club met Friday at Hardin School with Mrs. Bothingen as teacher for a business meeting.
Mrs Sibyl Hoyt reported the arrival of Jolene Marie a 16 pound 14 ounce daughter for A/1C and Mrs Roy A Thayer of Great Falls Montana The baby was born on Sunday March 10 and Jolene Marie is the Thayer family’s newest member The maternal grandmother is Mrs Hoyt The Thayer address is 2227 Central Ave Spent Falls Montana.
The County Woman's Club convention will convene in Steamboat Rock on Wednesday April 3. Luncheon reservations must be sent by March 20 to Mrs. Ray Taylor, Steamboat Rock. Participating Hardin County clubs include Maple Grove Willing Workers Iowa Falls Town Falls Woman's Club Steamboat Rock Progress Church Ackley Woman's Club and others from Hubbard Alden New Providence Whitten and more.
The Eldora 40s TOPS group held a 6:00 p m diet dinner with 25 members. Marilyn Dillie of Omaha State Area Supervisor attended as guest and led group singing. Eleven members joined Dillie to Waterloo for Breakfast Hour with nearby clubs. Esther Struecker hosted 55 visiting members for a St Patrick themed luncheon. Next meeting set for March 18 at 1 30 p m in the Farm Bureau building.
The Tuesday Bridge club met at Mrs. D W Peisen's home for a luncheon and bridge. African violets served as table decorations, prizes awarded to Butler and Mrs W W van Tiger, with Mrs L K Welsh set to host the March 26 meeting.
The Young Mothers club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Paul Barnard’s home for their annual Food Auction. Committee members were Mrs. Lloyd Palmitier Mrs Kenneth Greenwald and Mrs Dick Leverin One guest LaVerne Priske attended and auctioned the Fatal souu The April 9 meeting will be a party at Mrs Harold Creps home.
Mrs Emil Jeske was honored on her 82nd birthday Sunday March 10 with a potluck dinner at Roughwoods community hall. A business meeting followed voting to hold a picnic supper June 16 at 6 30 p m at the same hall. Afternoon cake and coffee were served, baked by her granddaughter Mrs Russell Gast.
Mrs. Robert Jackson hosted the Monday club for their regular meeting with seventeen members present. Mrs. George Janssen led the lesson, reviewing Olympio by Andre Maurios about Victor Hugo. A luncheon is planned April 8 at Mrs. R. R. Brown's home during the social hour.
The Mother Cabrini Study club met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Raymond Radolph. The lesson Actual Sin was discussed. Coffee was served during the social hour. Mrs. Jerry Donner joined as a new member. Mrs. Jor Zender will host the Marek 18 0.
Mr and Mrs C R Doan of Springfield Missouri announce the marriage of their daughter Gloria to Robert C Dugan son of Mr and Mrs C N Dugan of Marshfield Missouri The ceremony was held March 1 at 8 00 in the Benton Avenue Methodist Church parsonage in the presence of immediate families A reception followed at the Dean home in Springfield Mrs Dugan is a graduate of Springfield High School and will graduate from Southwest Missouri State College in August with a double major in English and Art She also attended Iowa State Teachers College at Cedar Falls Mr Dugan graduated from Selah High School in Selah Washington and will graduate from Southwest Missouri State He has been affiliated with the Delta Sigma Gamma fraternity at SMS College
The 20th Century club held a Monday evening meeting hosting 11 Hawthorne club members and two guests, Miss Agnes Ernwine and R. Ibach ine. Ruth Halasey sang two numbers with piano by Mrs. Leona Froning. Grandma Moses skit Heavenly Days by several members. St. Patrick decorations graced the social hour. Next meeting planned for library club rooms.
Mrs Harry Holmes hosted St Marys Study club Monday evening. The lesson was number 38 The Our Father Prayer. A general discussion followed and a social hour concluded. Mrs Robert Dornsbach will host the March 18 meeting.
Brief notes report Bert Penelerick of Steamboat Rock dislocated his shoulder Monday and is under care at Eldora Memorial hospital. He has been in failing health for weeks as peers share local family and visiting updates from Eldora and surrounding areas.
A notice states the undersigned is appointed as administrator of the estate of Charles Wilner Hollingworth, late of Hardin County, Minnesota. Creditors are advised to present claims by a specified date and to contact the attorney Colucille Long at Than & Ay Attorneys for details. The notice is dated March and issued in Wheta, Minnesota.
Dr and Mrs D M Nyquist, after spending time in Florida and other southern locales, have returned home Tuesday evening.
Bangor Farm Bureau Homemakers met at the home of Mrs. Neil McKibben with multiple members assisting. Lesson on planning attractive wardrobes followed by lunch. World Day of Prayer observed at Bangor Friends church with a 3 dish dinner and attendees from Minerva Zearing Clemons Liberty and Bangor. Reverend Andrew Stuart attended a funeral in Wichita and later visited Penn College at Oskaloosa for a short course.
A roster of patients and their towns includes Eldora Miss Nellie Kiramel Miss Sherrill Frazer Mrs Rose Upton Mrs Arthur Rosine Miss Jean Whinery Carroll Doud F C Dreier H B Hutzel Martyn Steinfeldt Larry Snow Ed Lundy Miss Dora Herrald Union Miss Annette Hatts Al pion Joseph Swagert Ackley Mrs Dave Meinberg Steamboat Rock Albert Penelrick Iowa Fails Miss Deanna Dankel Hubbard Mrs Charlotte Walters Albert Schnormeier Toledo Mrs Woodrow Clemons Mrs Delbert Wessels Royalton Minn Mrs Alice Bouck.
A daughter was born to Mrs J Donald Gruenwald of Eldora on March 14. The newborn is reported in local birth notices alongside other family milestones.
Linda Clemons of New Providence joined 156 other high school seniors from three states and 81 Iowa communities taking competitive scholarship examinations at Simpson College in Indianola. The 157 seniors compete for 20 four year scholarships worth 1200 dollars each, awarded on test scores recommendations and interviews.
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