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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1952
Page
2
Betty McBride, teaching at Maxwell, and Ben Juchem of the Keeneman farm north of Eldora, announce their coming marriage on June 1. They will reside at the Betty McBride Keeneman farm after the ceremony.
The Twentieth Century club met Monday evening in the Library Club rooms with eight members present. A garden forum led by Mrs Harry Huntley proved very interesting. All present participated, giving suggestions and reading articles. The next meeting will be April 14 with Mrs Don Wilson as guest to review Faith and My Friends by Dr Marcus Bach.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Dreier of Eldora quietly observed their 51st wedding anniversary on March 27. Their 40th anniversary drew 160 guests at an open house. The Dreiers have four children and five grandchildren, and have lived in Hardin County most of their lives.
Mr and Mrs Roy Ryan hosted a cooperative chili supper on Tuesday evening at 6 30. Three tables played "500" with high prizes awarded to Mrs Oscar Ryan and Dale Petty and low to Mrs Roy Ryan and Bob Walters.
Mrs. Carl Cordes and Mrs. O E Hall hosted a birthday party for 19 members of the N T T club on Tuesday. The afternoon featured a game of 500, followed by refreshments and a birthday cake. Guests presented several nice gifts to the hostesses.
Mr and Mrs Virgil Rowen of Union announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Sharon Lee to Eugene Panthen son of Mr and Mrs Fred Panthen of Eldora Miss Rowen is a Union High school student and Mr Panthen a senior at Eldora High school The marriage will take place in Eldora Saturday April 5 The couple will live with Mr Panthen's parents where he will work with his father in farming
The Rebekah lodge met Tuesday evening to honor Schuyler Colfax, founder of the order. The program included a biography, a pantomime skit with Mrs. Pool and others, group singing, and refreshments provided by a dedicated committee.
June 14 wedding planned for Margaret Lee Schlampp and Loy Delvin Smith in Eldora. Margaret and Loy, seniors at the State University of Town, are Phi Beta Phi and Sigma Chi members respectively.
Scout leaders met Tuesday evening for a buffet dinner at Mrs. John Bekemeier’s home with Mrs. R. R. Bateson assisting. Mrs. Kirby Webster of Marshalltown led a two hour Training on Program Planning and a series of outdoor activity meetings was planned. Attendees included Mrs. Don Cobb, Mrs. Warren Flath, Mrs. Ed Wiesner, Mrs. J. F. Steckler, Mrs. Howard Frey, Mrs. Dick Pulse, Mrs. Chas. Smith, Mrs. Dick Protheroe, Mina Davis, Nina Mae Beech, Bernice Frer ichs, Beulah Eckhoff, Beverly Petty, Artie Van Wyck, and Mary Kenyon. Training committee members were Mrs. W. H. Bailey, Mrs. Tom Montieth, and Mrs. R. G. Bateson. Eldora Scout council president Mrs. Bekemeier and regional committee member Mrs. Bateson will attend Regional 8 conference in Excelsior Springs Mo next week. Wesly Emmert and Lois Bekemeier will attend related meetings.
The Alpha club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Frank Stewart’s home with nine members present. Mrs. Don Wilson reviewed Faith and My Friends by Dr. Marcus Bach, noting its focus on lesser known religious faiths in the United States. Officers elected for the new year are President Mrs. Cecil Rooks, Vice President Mrs. John Pierson, Secretary Mrs. Don Wilson, and Treasurer Mrs. G. H. Whorrall. Refreshments were served after the meeting at Mrs. Dick Pulse’s home.
Alpha Epsilon Mu Chapter met Monday evening at Miss Sunny Clemons home. President Audrey Adamson led the business meeting. Pledge Ritual set for March 28 at 8 p.m. in Blanche and Ethel's tea room with Helen Webster and Beulah Eckhoff to be initiated. Invitation received for Waterloo convention May 17 and 18. Refreshments served.
The Hawthorne Club met for a 6:30 pot luck at Mrs. Ralph Dickson house with nineteen at the gathering. Miss Jacqueline Dolph spoke on her work as County Extension Home Economist and how it ties to County organizations. Officers were all reelected for the new year and will serve a second term. The next meeting is set for April 14 at Mrs. Milo Myers. Officers: President Mrs. Geo. O Bryan, Vice President Mrs. Chester Vigars, Secretary Mrs. H. L. Miles, Treasurer Mrs. Mary Ziesman, Historian Mrs. J. L. Brown.
Verlaine Pagel daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Pagel of Woolstock and Donald Gaugestad of Clarion wed Sunday at 2 30 PM in Woolstock Lutheran church. Bride employed in Clarion Telephone office. They will reside in Clarion. Eldora attendees included Mr and Mrs Max Barr Mr and Mrs Frank Neubauer Mr and Mrs Harry Pagel Mr and Mrs Jim Pagel Mrs Martha Klaffke and Mrs Ella Orgell. Mr W G Leste left Wednesday for Long Beach Calif due to serious illness of her brother Miles Sayer.
Local engagement announced showing Miss Helen Fowler and Charles Schafer planning marriage in Houston Texas on May 24.
The San Souci club met Tuesday at Mrs. Florence Geery’s home with Mrs. Cecil Pickering as hostess. Fourteen members and three visitors attended, including Mrs. Gladys Ward Mrs. Claude Hauser and Mrs. Geery. After the business session the afternoon was social with fancy work and refreshments provided by the hostess and her mother. The next meeting is set for April 8 with Mrs. Howard Harris. Val Hendal of Radcliffe visited Eldora Thursday at his sister Mrs. Mike Priske’s home.
Friday March 28 events include Public Welfare Dept with Mrs Sherrill Smith at Pine Lake Country Club canasta and dinner. First Aid Class and study hall in the junior high building. Monday March 31 Wesleyan Service Guild potluck at Blanche and Ethel’s tearoom hosted by Blanche and Ethel Cox and Josephine Hutchinson. April 1 mentions Mrs Clarence DeCook and Ruth Lewis with Newcomers Club led by Mrs Bob Meader and Mrs E W Nuckolls. April 2 Eastern Star. April 3 St Paul’s Lutheran Ladies Girl Scouts Legion Auxiliary Cemetery Society with Mrs Bob Quick and Mrs Grace Reising assisting and Young Homemakers Club led by Mrs Betty Schwarck. Friday April 4 Pine Lake Country Club ladies luncheon. Heepleccatt Club led by Mrs O E all.
The Congregational Women's Fellowship held a 1 o'clock luncheon on Wednesday in the church dining room with 38 members present. Tables were decorated in a St Patrick motif. The program included six layettes for missionary projects and reports from the executive board. Mrs Nuckolls reported on the State Board meeting in Des Moines and the group announced an April 9 gathering at 2:30.
The Child Study club hosted a dessert evening Tuesday at Mr. and Mrs. Keith Van Patter with members’ husbands as guests. Four tables played Fan Fan. top prize to Mrs. Don LaVelle and Irvin Cakerice, low prizes to Mrs. Raleigh King Jr. and Bob Seggerman. Next meeting set for April 22 at Mrs. Dale Johnson’s home.
The Mother Cabrini Study Club met Monday evening at Mrs. Irene Reigles home. They discussed The Agony in the Garden and Jesus Arrested. Mrs. Frances Watters announced an April 7 event. Mrs. Geo Lynk plans move from Gladbrook to Eldora May 15. Mrs. L J Montgomery, mother of Mrs. Wm O'Neil, had surgery and is improving. A meter is 3.37 inches longer than a yard.
Reverend W L Beasley reflects on Jesus Christ as holy humble and loving noting He sinned not guile was never proud and did good He ministered serving God and others and found His perfect walk in close fellowship with the Father urging believers to seek daily communion for a meaningful life
Mr and Mrs Jas Heslop and Nancy traveled to Indianola and Des Moines for the Miniature Orpheum program at the college. The Delta Delta Delta sorority won with the Simpson Jubilee skit featuring Mary Lou Heslop. Jamie joined them home to Eldora. Mrs Mat Anderson left Eldora for Kirksville Mo. The Voages and daughter will move April 1 to the Glen Willig house. A E Andersons visited Mt Vernon and Iowa City with Beep. Birney Jackson recovering from surgery, still bedridden. Glen Cole et al visited Hampton. Huffman family from Waterloo to spend weekend with O A Huffman. Verlene Huelm and Roberta Essig returned to Ames for quarter vacation. Jongbergs hosted by J E Thackrey. Jougherys recently back from Florida met tornado-hit Henderson and Jackson Tenn.
Mrs Bert Ibach returned Sunday from an eight week western trip. Alberta Ibach of Marshalltown visited Eldora with her mother. Ibachs visited friends in Glendale California with sister Mrs S J Sherman and family in Oakland. Another sister's home hosted Mr and Mrs W H Sears in Portland Oregon. Randall family attended Luther Tuttle's funeral in Marshalltown. Lawrence Randall of Melbourne and Max Randall of Marshalltown visited the Randall home. Will Vigars and son and Clair Randall attended a Waterloo cattle sale. Marvin Ford and son Dennis of Cedar Falls spent Saturday in Eldora at Ella Ford's home. Laura Alverson recovering well after surgery at Eldora Memorial Hospital and plans to return home with daughter Amy this weekend.
Mr and Mrs Arlo Hayes of Long Beach California returned home after a two weeks visit in Eldora and in Nevada where Mrs Hayes father Major Donahoo is a patient in a Nevada hospital and seriously ill. Mr and Mrs Russell Roupe spent Sunday in Des Moines at the Veterans hospital with their son John. Mrs Jennie Hayes visited in Nevada Thursday with old friends. Mrs Hayes formerly lived in Nevada. Mrs Alice Knowles of Manly returned home Friday after being in Eldora caring for her mother Mrs A E Kimmel who has been quite ill but is much better. Mr and Mrs Jim George and Cheryl of Grinnell came Saturday for several days visit with relatives and friends. Mrs Marilyn Hoyt of Milwaukee Wisconsin who was called to Town Falls by the serious illness of her grandmother and her sister Miss Roberta Neyrauch of Alden were Saturday evening guests in the E W Nuckolls home.
John K Moore leads 10 am church school for all ages and 11 am worship in the sanctuary. Nursery available. Sermon topic Learning to Share. 5:30 United Youth Fellowship. 7:30 Lenten service with Rev Sam Nichols. Monday Wesleyan Service Guild 6 30 potluck. Thursday 6 45 youth choir. Friday and Saturday W S C S rummage. Saturday 1 pm confirmation class.
Thursday schedule lists Jr. church at 4:00 Senior church at 7:30 and Confirmation class at 8:00 in the Study. Next Sunday Lenten service at 7:30 at the Methodist Church with Rev. Sam Nichols of Ames delivering the message. Easter fillies donations requested by Mrs. R. C. Rogers.
Sunday at 3 p.m. Watchtower Bible Study titled Keeping the Organization Clean. Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Establishing a National Worship Under Theocracy. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Service. Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Theocratic Ministry School.
Friday and Sunday School teachers meet at 7 30 p m. Saturday Confirmation class at 9 30 a m. Sunday March 30 Sunday School Bible classes at 10 00 Divine Services at 11 00 voter meeting after service to consider Pastor Zimmer mans call to Wall Lake Iowa. Monday Confirmation class 7 00 Choir at 8 00 p m. Wednesday Lenten Services 7 30 p m Choirs after services.
Rev. Ralph B. Imes presides at First Congregational with Sunday School at 10:00 and Divine Worship at 11:00. Sermon titled Jesus and the Kingdom of God. Nursery available at 11:00. Choir practice held each Thursday.
Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Children's Catechism at 3:30 p.m. followed by Lenten devotions. Daily Mass at 7:30 a.m. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Classes for all ages. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Christ's Ambassadors at 6:45 p.m. Evangelistic prayer at 7:45 p.m. Thursday Junior choir practice at 4:00 p.m. Thursday.
The Christian Church Disciples reports Sunday schedules at I. O. O. F. Hall with 9:00 a.m. sermon and communion, 10:00 a.m. Sunday school, plus 10:00 a.m. worship and 7:30 p.m. evangelistic service. Everyone is welcome to both services.
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