D A R Members Hear Book Review
D A R members met Monday afternoon with eleven attendees. Mrs C E Barnes led the flag salute and the group sang America with May Cobb at the piano. Clelia Finster reviewed the current D A R magazine and Inez Boyd reported on the pilgrimage girl Joylin Winters receiving the National Chapter merit award. Delegates to the Des Moines state meeting March 20 21 22 include Mrs Henry Wheeler and Mrs Eastman Nuckolls. Mrs Werner Daleske and Darlene visited Otto Barz home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Johnson
C. E. Barnes
America
May Cobb
Clelia Finster
Inez Boyd
Joylin Winters
John Adams
Community Club and Club Activities Schedule
Friday to Thursday listings outline public welfare needlecraft, farm bureau, first aid, study halls, and various local clubs. Events include Hawthorne Club meetings, Child Study Club, Rebekah Lodge, Alpha Club, Congregational Women Fellowship luncheons, Delta Decka Cards groups, W S C S groups, Eldora Cub Scout Pack meeting at Odd Fellows hall with Jungle theme, and St Anne's Study Club led by Mrs Anna Lawler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Welfare Dept
Anna Dornsbach
Ladies of
Eldora Township
Congregational
Women Fellowship
Delta Decka
Roy Lightfield
W.S.C.S
Ralph Dickson
C. W. Haase
Ray Lewis
Kermith Huehn
Eldora
Odd Fellows Hall
St. Anne’s Study Club
Anna Lawler
Baptismal Dinner At Otto Barz Home
Mr and Mrs Otto Barz entertained after a baptism service for their grandson Keith Richard Balvanz at the Lutheran church with Rev Zimmermann officiating. Sponsors were Harold Balvanz Ernest Barz and Ruby Barz. Guests included the Balvanz families and Marvin Barz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Barz
Keith Richard Balvanz
Zimmermann
Harold Balvanz
Ernest Barz
Ruby Barz
Robert Balvanz
Marvin Barz
Jo Ann Kramer Birthday Party Highlighted
Mrs. Joe Kramer Jr entertained twenty girls from four to six on Tuesday afternoon for Jo Ann Kramer's elev enth birthday. Easter motif games were played and refreshments served. Jo Ann received several gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kramer, Jr
Jo Ann
Dinner Bridge Club Hosts Saturday Evening
The Dinner Bridge club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Kurtz. Three tables played after dinner with high prizes awarded to Mrs. Lyle Hubbard and Milo Myers and low prizes to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Petty. Next meeting planned for March 29 at Mr. and Mrs. Howard Calfee’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Kurtz
Lyle Hubbard
Milo Myers
Frank Petty
Howard Calfee
Edward Feine Birthday Dinner
Mrs Edward Fiene entertained at a Sunday dinner in honor of Mr Fiene's birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Herbert Struck and Mr and Mrs Herman Hoffman. Mr Fiene received many cards gifts and a birthday cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fiene
Mr. Fiene
Herbert Struck
Herman Hoffman
Fiene
Mrs
Wayne Hutze
Marshalltown
Harry Hutzel
Mrs Huehn Hosts Bible Class Meeting
The Methodist Bible class met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Gustav Huehns home with 23 members present. Mrs Ford led the session in charge. devotions were given by Mrs Byerly and readings included several sketches. Mrs Huehn read the poem We Thank You God, as Mrs Upton and Mrs Edgar served refreshments. Next meeting set for April 16 at Mrs V A Dunns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Huehn
Ford
Byerly
Huehn
Rose Upton
F. J. Edgar
V. A. Dunn
Outstanding Film At Congregational Family Night
One hundred ten people gathered in the Congregational church dining room for the regular family night potluck dinner. The tables were bedecked with shamrocks and Irish hats. Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Rogers and other committee members oversaw the event. Rev. Imes led devotions before the informal supper and movie titled The God of Creation was shown to both adults and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
R. C. Rogers
Clarence DeCook
Dale Peshia
Frank Mitchell
Jerry McConnell
Lillian Putnam
Imes
God of Creation
Hospital Notes List of Patients by Towns and Names
Hospital notes enumerate patients across towns including Eldora Grundy Center Wellsburg Radcliffe Earling Alden State Center Zearing and individuals such as Mrs E14 Shives Mrs Birney Jackson Joan Schmeier Mrs Harry Clary Mrs Nelle Starr Mrs Laura Alverson Shirlee Wikert Mrs Leo Freed Donald A Coleman Ida Barr Berentje Henry Lutterman Harold A Lindebck Charles W Green and Mrs Chas Hall.
Eldora Beta Sigma Phi Holds Tea and Ritual of Jewels
Eldora's Alpha Epsilon Chapter hosted a Preferential Tea with Sunny Clemons as hostess and Helen Carter presiding at a white table adorned with American Beauty Roses. The Ritual of Jewels ceremony for qualifying pledges occurred later at Mrs. Clauce Smith's home with Bonnie Barnes Sunny Clemons Helen Carter Audrey Adamson and Gloria Schra in attendance. A green peach dessert and green net gowns decorated the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunny Clemons
Eldora
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Helen Carter
International Sorority
Alpha Epsilon
Beta Sigma Phi
Clauce Smith
Bonnie Barnes
Audrey Adamson
Gloria Schra
American Home I Honors Newcomers
The American Home division I held a guest night meeting at Mrs. Lyman Lundy's home with 56 attendees including Eljdora newcomers. Jacquiline Dolph led the program on Meal Planning, with colored slides on table settings, while Mrs. Ziesman poured and hostess duties were shared by several Mrs. Jackson Daggs Harris Rebschull Cate and Ziesman. Refreshments with a Patrick theme featured yellow jonquils and green carnations. The next meeting is April 15 at Mrs. Robert Johnson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Lundy
Eljdora
Jacquiline Dolph
Daniel Dolph
Dolph
St. Patrick
Ziesman
Robert Jackson
Curtis Daggs
Howard Harris
Edward Rebschull
C. W. Cate
H. F. Ziesman
Robert Johnson
Heglund-Glenn Vows Spoken at Bangor
Miss Rachel Glenn daughter of Mr and Mrs David Glenn Union and Sher ril Heglund son of Mr and Mrs Thor Heglund McCallsburg were married at Bangor Friends Church in a 8 p m double ring ceremony. The bride given in marriage by her father wore wedding attire and was attended by her sister Mrs Dan Artley Hampton. Best man was Robert Heglund brother of the groom. Kathryn Packer Union sang and Betty Pippitt Little Sioux cousin of the bride played nuptial music. The bride a Union high school and Marshalltown Deaconess nursing graduate and employed by Dr Otis Wolfe Marshalltown. the groom attended Ellsworth and Iowa State college and farms at McCallsburg with his father. They will reside in McCallsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Glenn
David Glenn
Union
Sherril Heglund
Thor Heglund
McCallsburg
Bangor Friends Church
Dan Artley
Hampton
Robert Heglund
Kathryn Packer
Betty Pippitt
Little Sioux
Bride
Union High School
Marshalltown Deaconess School of Nursing
Otis Wolfe
Marshalltown
Mr. Heglund
Ellsworth
Iowa State College
John King
Fairbault
Minn
George Cross
Clemens
W. Kennedy
Kenneth Kennedy
Cedar Falls
Eldora
H. W. Kennedy
Kenneth
W. H. Vilmont
Mason City
Nevada
Glenm Kurtz
Dick Protheroe
Des Moines
Bob Kurtz
Keith Barnard
Forbes Air Base
Topeka
Kansas
Lawrence Oldenburg
Ronald
Biloxi
Miss
Scouts Outdoor Training Session At Marshalltown
Sixteen Eldora girl scout leaders attended an outdoor training session Monday at the Y M C A in Marshalltown led by Catherine Hammett camp consultant and author. Hammett spoke in both sessions, later joined by nearby towns including Ames and Des Moines. Eldora attendees included leaders, training and troop committees, and council presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Marshalltown
Catherine Hammett
Hammett
Greece
MNRA
Girl Guides
Ames
Knoxville
Town City
Gladbrook
Des Moines
Dick Protheroe
Dick Pulse
Warren ™Lath
Chas. Smith
J. ™. Steckler
Cecil Rooks
Tom Mon‘teth
W. H. Bailey
L. Kuserow
Lloyd “Filler
Ruth Ann Strickler
Glenn Kurtz
Kermith ‘Suehn
R. %. Griffel
Eldora Scout Council
J. Bekemeler
Balcony Boosters At Strickler Home
The Balcony Boosters met at 8 o clock Monday evening in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Strickler for their regular meeting. Thirty two were present and came with their Irish jokes and wearing the traditional green. The evening was spent with various games and quiz contests with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dickson in charge. Tele vision was also enjoyed during the evening. Refreshments of ice cream and tea cakes featuring the shamrock motif and coffee were served by the committee, Mr. and Mrs. Strickler, Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Haase and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Strickler
Ralph Dickson
Strickler
Wyatt Johnson
C. W. Haase
Last Rites For Mrs Nutting Held On Wednesday
Eldora obituary notes Belle Protheroe Nutting born January 5 1876 daughter of Elizabeth and Ebenezer Protheroe died March 17 1952 at Eldora She married James A Nutting August 20 1910 they had daughter Elizabeth now Mrs George Gethman and a grandson Johnny Gethman plus a niece and nephews Funeral held 2 pm Wednesday at Andrie and Creps with Rev J K Moore officiating and organist Mrs Clarence Johnson. pallbearers Will Zeltman LeRoy Stielow Ralph Correll Orville Lam Carl Williamson and Chas Schafer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Protheroe Nutting
Elizabeth
Ebenezer Protheroe
Eldora
Eben Protheroe
Richard
William
Belle Protheroe
James A. Nutting
George Gethman
Johnny Gethman
Thos. W. Protheroe
Cedar Falls
Maurice Protheroe
Jacksonville
Florida
Eva Nazar
Andrie and Creps
J. K. Moore
Clarence Johnson
Will Zeltman
A. L. Hixon
Reba Wise
LeRoy Stielow
Ralph Correll
Orville Lam
Carl Williamson
Chas. Schafer
Papnber
Lawrence Schwinger Celebrates Second Birthday Week
Lawrence Charles Schwinger son of Mr and Mrs Milton Schwinger marked his second birthday March 15 with three gatherings. Hosts included the Ziesmans, the Schwingers, and neighbors from Hubbard Buckeye and Ames. Visitors ranged from the Kruegers to the Last family and friends in Eldora Story City and Eldora hospital updates mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Charles Schwinger
Milton Schwinger
Charles Ziesman
Ruth
Harold Ziesman
Lawrence
Henry Schwinger
Wallace Schwinger
Myron Schwinger
Fred Nassen
Roger Seivert
Hubbard
Carroll Nassen
Buckeye
Gues
Arnold Krueger
Tamara
Leonard Last
Mrs. Robt, Davis
Story City
Eldora
Davis
Dale Shadle
Mr. Shadle
Clark Cattell
Ames
Shadle
Fred Wehrman
Tampa
Bob Wehrman
Marjorie Ann
Ona Brown
Lucile
Daytona Beach
Florida
Legion Commander Supports Easter Seal Campaign in Iowa
State commander of the American Legion Dudley Weible visits with Duane James, 4, at the Iowa Society for Crippled Children and Adults in Des Moines. Weible and Iowa civic leaders back the Easter Seal drive now active across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Weible
American Legion
Duane “Jaines
Iowa Society For Crippled Children
Des Moines
Weible
Iowa
P. E. O. Elects Officers Tuesday
The P. E. O. met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Chas. Speers home with twenty eight present. Mrs. Leslie Pettigrew and Mrs. J. D. Leonard led a choral group of religious numbers. Supt. F. K. Schmidt spoke on the school reorganization program and officers for the new year were elected: president Mrs. Keith Van Patter, vice president Mrs. Clarence De Cook, recording secretary Mrs. Robert Meader, corresponding secretary Mrs. Lester Ose, treasurer Mrs. John Bekemeier, chaplain Mrs. Fred Wehrman, guard Miss Helen Gethman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Speers
Leslie Pettigrew
J. D. Leonard
Supt
F. K. Schmidt
Keith van Patter
Clarence de Cook
Robert Meader
Lester Ose
John Bekemeier
Fred Wehrman
Helen Gethman
Mrs Klaffke Hosts N T T Club Meeting in Eldora
Mrs Martha Klaffke hosted the N T T club at her Eldora home Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Ida Clark presiding over a brief business session. The balance of the day was social and in fancy work with refreshments served. Next meeting planned with Mrs Ruth Lewis on April 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Klaffke
N. T. T. Club
Ida Clark
Local Happenings Brightens Eldora and Nearby Areas
Keith Barnard on leave from the air corps visits Grundy Center with sister Mrs. Roger Peters. Cousin Mrs. May Cobb accompanies him. George Stemm of Menlo visits Eldora, mother Mab Stemm accompanies him. Various locals and visitors are listed, with travels to Marshalltown, Clarion, Winterset, Des Moines, Mason City, and trips to Mexico and Acapulco. Activities include furloughs, lectures, family gatherings, and social calls across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Barnard
Air Corps
Uesday
Grundy Center
Roger Peters
May B. Cobb
George Stemm
Menlo
Eldora
Ralph Dickson
Mab2
Stemm
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s Church
Mary Lou Holmes
Joe O'Reilly
Phillip O'Reilly
Ireland
Phillip O’reilly
Father McDonough
Harry Holmes
J. A. Page
Elizabeth Lawrence
Carroll Schafer
Verle Lawler
Frank
Werner Daleske
Darlene
Marks
Hawthorne Club
20Th Century Div
Child Study Club
Dale Johnson
San Souci
Cecil Pickering
Rebekah Lodge
Alpha Club
Frank Stewart
Jo Ann Kramer
Mr. and Mrs. Kurtz
Edward Feine
Mrs. Huehn
Congregational Family Night
Iospital
Steamboat
Rock
Joe Trittien
Eldora’s Alpha Epsilon Chapter
Heglund
Glenn
Bangor
Ray Lister
Bloomfield
Mrs. Lister
Jay Bridges
Tom Montieth
Mr. Montieth
C. W. Nelson
Aps
Mestera Fashion Shop
Lawrence Schwinger
Mrs. Klaffke
N.T.T. Club
Ruth Lewis
Miles Sayer
Long Beach
Harold Gray
Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Gray
Frank Sheldon
Dr. R. I. Gray
Fred Lansing
Iowa City
Don Wilson
Wilson
Zack Comstock
Ray
Clem Crosser
Iowa Falls
Robi. Sprain
Henry Rose
Corning
Arkansas
Rose
St. Louis
Julius Wilts
Diane Sue
Mt. Auburn
Mrs. Wilts
Robt. Hadley
Concordia Seminary
Springfield, Il
Springfield Chorus
Nora Viles
Whitten
Trena Readout
Frank Lutze
Earl Eggbroad
Wellsburg
George Bakker
Chester Vigars
Mexico
Vigars
Monterrey
Victoria
Mexico City
Cuernavaca
Puebla
Veracruz
Acapulco
Cpl
Billy Raab
Fred Raab
Air Force
Korea
Selfridge Air Base
Detroit
Mich
Lay Smith
J. B. Smith
Bert Beecher
Edward Wiesner
Sioux City
Mr. Wiesner
Robert Bartle
Clarion
John Pardon
Harold
Ralfe Engle, Sr
H. H. Nazett
Winterset
Paul Chestnuts
Chestnut’s
Roger Leuthold
St. James Military School
Milan
Lloyd Leuthold
Sam Byers of
Peterson
Earl Hadley
Robi, Pierce and
Richard Pierce
Les Flickinger
F. D. Blohm
Louis Davies
Rochester
Bernice Frericks
Chevrolet
A. L. Davison
Nora Emmert
Rkoward Pence
Troy
Grinnell College
Glee Club
Jane Hornung
Eldora, Iowa
Martin Luther
St. Paul
Jesus Christ
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Rev
John Zimmermann
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