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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1952

Page

2

Woman's Club Organizes Art Department and Hallmark Program

The Kidorne Woman's Club planned forming an art department for 1952 1953 year with 20 members expressing interest. President Mrs Davies announced committees and new officers. Mrs June Paschal of Des Moines gave humorous readings titled Bits of Wit and Wisdom, ending with a tea hosted by Hawthorne club members.

Woman’s Club Paschal Kidorne Mandey Leu Dervea Aonen Richard Pulse C. FE R. T. Johnson Lyman Lundy V. H. Wilmemnt Glenn Kurtz May B. Cobb Mary Ziesman W. C. Vigars Peter de- Cook D. W. Dickinson Linus Doughty C. E. Cyntodian Aymer Davis Davies H. Frey Paul Clark W. C. Viernan J. F. Steckle Levia Hardy R. E. Gray June Paschal Des Moines

Wesleyan Guild Pledge Service Installs Officers

The Wesleyan Service Guild met at 7:30 at Miss Ruth Ziesman’s home with Miss Mayme Frazier assisting. Eleven members and three guests attended as Mrs. May B. Cobb led devotions and Miss Ethel Cox gave the lesson. The pledge service was held and new officers were installed, with refreshments served. The next meeting is planned for June 2 led by Miss Leota rdy and Miss Blanche Hudson.

Wesleyan Service Guild Ruth Ziesman Mayme Frazier Mis. Howard Harris Milton Schwinger C.F. Ziesmar May B. Cobb Ethel Cox Iense Leotardy Blanche Hudson

Mrs Rutherford Honored At Eldora Church Potluck

Twelve ladies of the Eldora Church of Christ Disciples held a noon potluck at the home of Mrs. W H Vilmont to honor Grace Rutherford who is moving to Iowa Falls. She received scatter pins, a post dinner business meeting followed devotions by Mrs Warren Bailey. The Star class donated 10 for the County Home TV fund. Several attendees also went to the State Convention in Marshalltown and the Ladies Banquet at Callanum.

Eldora Church of Christ Disciples Meaneeeny W. H. Vilmont Grace Rutherford Iowa Falls Warren Bailey Church of Christ Disciples Marshalltown Callanum Mary Ziesman Warren Baley John Janesen Nora Mitchell Mias Tillie Schwarck

Eilers Host Cumple Club Meeting Featured

Eilers hosted the Cumple club gathering Tuesday at Miss Eilerg home in Steamboat Rock. Members and guests Alice Lauritzen, Ruth Zigsman, Doria Polley, Norma Tietz attended. High prize went to Ruth Zigsman. Next meeting set for June at Miss Norma Tietz home.

H Eilerg Steamboat Rock Ehiven Png Alice

P. E. O Enjoys May Gardening Meeting Highlights

The P. E. O. group met at Mrs. Ella Gothman’s home with about thirty members present. Mrs. Aymer Davis led garden suggestions while Mrs. Clark Bramwell joined as a new member. Visitors toured Mrs. C. D. Martin’s flower garden next door and refreshment were served. The next meeting will be held on May 20 at Mrs. Wilmer Cook’s home with Mrs. Lennie Con assisting.

P. BO Tuncay Ella Gothman Helen Gothman Pra Adit Clark Bramwell Rs. Aymer Davis Broun Dena C. D. Martin Wilmer Lennie Conos

Newcomers Club Meets At Bateson Home

The Newcomers Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. R. R. Bateson’s home with hostesses Mrs. Wm. McGill Mrs. Ralph Imes Mrs. Claude Smith and Mrs. Dick Pulse assisting. Twenty nine members and two guests attended. New president Mrs. Wm. McGill presided over the latter portion. A picnic is planned for May 18 with Mrs. Lloyd Miller as chair.

Newcomers Club R. R. Bateson Wm. McGill Ralph Imes Claude Smith Dick Pulse Ross Brown Howard Woods Warren Flath John Moore Claude Pfander Mra. Wm. McGill Lloyd Miller

St Marys Study Club Plans Picnic

The St Marys Study Club Div I met Monday at Mrs Lawrence McNertneys home with good attendance The lesson on The Resurrection and Ascension of Christ was directed by Mrs Bert Ibach The next meeting will be a picnic at Mrs R M Hunts home on May 26 with Mother Cabrini members joining the group.

St. Mary's Study Club Div Lawrence McNertney Bert Ibach Resurrection Ascension Christ R. M. Hunt Mother Cabrini

Peggy Schlampp Honored by Shower at Home

A May Day themed shower honored Peggy Schlampp at Mrs. D L W Dek’s home. Guests included Mrs. Pearse Bowers of Grundy Center. Decorations featured a yellow map May basket. A reader recited poetry and a life story was shared before Peggy received gifts from a large May basket crafted by Jane Ward.

Cygsevis Shewer Dlw Dek Mart Peggy Harry de Bagzia Mrz. Roteet Broer D. W. Sinan Tee Jane Ward

Beulah Club Hosts Birthday Dinner and Shower

Beulah Club held a birthday dinner Friday at Blanche and Ethel's Tea room with hostesses Miss Beulah Eckhoff and Miss Beulah Black and ten guests. The evening featured games and a handkerchief shower for the two birthday celebrants. June hostesses will be Mrs Beulah Hossler and Mrs Beulah Gray.

Beulah Hossler Beulah Gray

Service Class Holds Mother's Day Party at Home

The Service Class of the Baptist Church met Friday at Mrs. George Shafer's home with twenty members. Mrs. Gray led devotions and the program centered on Mother's Day. Members shared a picture and memory of their mothers after roll call. Refreshments followed.

The Baptist Church George Shafer Gray

Rose Mary Page to Graduate May Eleven at Mercy Hospital

Miss Rose Mary Page daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Page Eldora will graduate from the Des Moines Mercy Hospital School of Nursing at Saint Ambrose Cathedral at 3 oclock on May 11. She graduated Eldora High School in 1948 and entered the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1949 to continue her nursing career.

Rose Mary Page J. A. Page Eldora Des Moines Mercy Hospital School of Saint Ambrose Cathedral Miss Page Eldora High School Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Mayme Elsham Marshalltown Virgil Pieters Sharon Kay Omaha Leslie Pieters Earl Chase Des Moines Ruth Guenther _ Moines Guenter Towa Lutheran Hospital Mary Schultz Hampton C. P. Rudisill Bob Brittell Marble Rock Hedric Freden Iowa Lutheran Hospital Freden Edna Christiansen Ruth Guenther Lioyd Freed Grundy Center Millard Freed Morrison Nelson Snovel Clara Snovel Ray Snovel Dean Dawison

Scout Troop 334 Picnic and Camporee Plans

About 40 parents and 34 scouts led by E. J. Foster enjoyed a City Park picnic. They discussed a June 5-7 Tama Reservation Camporee with other troops, a Tama pageant, and an investiture ceremony for a Tama troop. Eldora, Hubbard, New Providence, Iowa Falls, and Indiana visitors will participate.

E. J. Foster Hubbard New Providence Iowa Falls Eldora Indiana Young Bear Tama

Mother Cabrini Study Club Completes Life of Christ

The Mother Cabrini Study Club met at Mrs. Charles Schafer’s home to finish the Life of Christ. A joint picnic with St. Mary’s Study Club is planned for May 26 at Mrs. R. M. Hunt’s home.

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Holcomb at May 1 Event

Mrs. Holcomb celebrated a birthday at a May 1 dinner hosted by her daughter and husband, Mr and Mrs Fred Fuller. Guests included Lon Holcomb and his wife, Ted Shaw, Dennis and Dara of Des Moines, Bill Cowart and Kathy of Des Moines, Everett Lee and Randall of Buckeye, Hubert Halcomb and Peggy of Hubbard, and Leo Priske and Patty of Eldora. Attendees brought gifts and best wishes.

Lon Holcomb Fred Fuller Ted Shaw Dennis Dara Des Moines Bill Cowart Kathy Everett Lee Randall Buckeye Hubert Halcomb Peggy Hubbard Leo Priske Patty Eldora Ene

Pleasant Township women bake sale at Eldora Motor

The Pleasant Township Rural Women will hold a bake sale at the Eldora Motor on Saturday May 10. They will offer hot rolls pigs ices and cookies.

Pleasant Township Eldora Motor

Joe entertains at bridge evening

Miss Helen Gothman hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering for her group. Cards were played at two tables with participants enjoying the friendly session and light conversation between hands.

Joe Helen Gothman

Owasa Graduates To Receive Diplomas Next Wednesday

Owasa high school plans Baccalaureate services May 11 at 8:00 pm in the auditorium with Rev. Dewey Lamprecht delivering the address on The Influence of a Nobler Example. Assisting will be Rev. Robert Baker. Graduation exercises follow May 14 at 8:00 pm with Al Bell as guest speaker. Fred Fuller to present diplomas. Also notes visits from Geoffrey Hartley amid family illness.

Owasa Dewey Lamprecht Robert Baker Pella Iowa al Bell Ames Fred Fuller

Vows at High Noon Saturday May 3

The marriage of Jo Anne Blanke and George F. Peisen occurred at First Iona Church with a double ring ceremony. The bride wore a sea blue shantung suit with navy accessories and orchid corsage. Bridesmaid Kathleen Blanke wore a grey sharkskin suit. Dr. Robert Reed served as best man. A brunch followed at Hotel Cataract. The couple will live east of New Providence where Peisen farms.

Diss Jo Anne Blenke Kota George F. Peisen Gre W. Feien Jo Dean Ween Einoon Sioux Fed Conger Sr Iona Kathleen Blanke Seattle Wash Robert Reed Des ‘Moines Mote Farmers’ Home Administration Mr. Peisen Cornell College Mt. Vernon Gradu

Hawkeye Walther League Rally At St Pauls Eldora

Hawkeye Zone Walther Leaguers met at St Pauls Lutheran Eldora on Sunday May 4 drawing about 180 attendees from Alden Hubbard State Center Marshalltown Dillon Grant Center Hampton Latimer Wellsburg The day featured devotions by Rev J Zimmermann organist Robert Granner sermon by Rev J L Konz missionary to Nigeria Viel volunteers hosted by Eldora Ladies Aid with a dinner and a community sing The entertainment included a three act play Dough Crazy cast members plus a 8th grade cornet trio and piano solo The rally concluded with a vesper led by Rev John Zimmerman and hymn singing Primary organizers included Meta Balvanz Ellen Dettoara and others

Walther St Paul's Lutheran Church Eldora Alden Hubbard State Center Marshalltan Dillon Grant Center Hampton Latimer Wellsburg J. Zimmermann Robert Granner J. L. Konz Pastor Konz Nigeria West Africa John of Hampton Doris Koas Ladies Aid of Donen Joan Balvanz Shirley Vinton Walter Ziesman Glen Granzow Mary Ann Schultz Kenneth Steinfeldt Robin Travis Steta Balvanz Jane Granzow Willard Wehrman Cornet Larry Lavelle Louis Ziesman Frederick Broer Don Lomen John Zimmerman Don

J H Moore Celebrates Ninetieth Birthday at Whitten

J H Moore of Whitten marked his 90th birthday with a Sunday celebration at his home. A noon covered dish dinner fed about 25 family members, followed by open house from 2 30 to 6 with Mrs Will Olson hosting. Granddaughters and nieces helped serve, while Moore’s sons Harold and Tom greeted guests. Attendees traveled from Beleiveine, Plaine, Waterloo, Rockford, and nearby towns. more than a hundred visits, cards, and gifts were received.

J. H. Moore Whitten Will Olson Mr. Moore Tom Moore Harold Moore Will Ison Olson James Moore Lowell Moore Paul Moore al Nelson

Youth Guidance Workshop Saturday in Ames Memorial Union

The Youth Guidance Workshop held Saturday May 3 in the Memorial Union Ames featured the theme Youth Participation Gateway to Civilization. Attendees heard greetings from Iowa State College and a series of talks by educators and community leaders on Youth Participation in Education Government Community and Religion plus a puppet show and a final evaluation.

Memorial Union Ames Iowa State College M. D. Helser Glenn Kurtz Third District Delmer .Battrick Des Moines Callahan Junior High School Albert J. Jaggard Boone Marjorie Sickles Department of Music Jean Hauser College Department of Music Alvin Edgar Hiram Cole Houghton Woman's Club Eastman Nuckolls Eldora, Y. M C. A Dring Needham Edith McBeth Moines Martin van Oosterhout Orange City

Community club and church events calendar listings

May events include Advanced First Aid in a junior high study hall May 9, Hawthorne club meeting May 12 and various mothers and homemakers groups led by Mrs. Lillie Sheldon, Beecher Chpalay, and Gertrude Hufzel. Notes mention Elmsham and Des Moines visitors, nursing student Ruth Guenther to receive cap June 8.

W. Cc. T. UL Rebekahs Young Mother's Club San Eae Lillie Sheldon Belle Hall Mother's’ Club Beecher Chpalay Public Welfare Dept Eldora Farm Bureau Needlecraft Club

Woman's Club leaders clarify meeting roles

The Woman's Club meeting included Mrs Glen Kurtz third district youth guidance chairman and Mrs Eastman Nuckolls state youth guidance chairman both of Higora who acted as clarifiers for the session.

Woman's Club Glen Kurtz Eastman Nuckolls Higora

Community Notes From Eldora and Surrounding Areas

Local residents hosted and visited family members across Eldora Alesia Hubbard and neighboring towns during a weekend of social gatherings in early May 1952. Notable items include university scholarship awards for Eldora students and visits by church and hospital professionals.

Youth Club Attends Veishea Day at Ames

Members of the Hardin County Youth Club will attend Veishea Day at Iowa State College in Ames on Friday May 16. They plan to leave at about 8 30 in the morning and return after the night performance.

Veishea Ames Hardin County Youth Club Iowa State College Armes Hardin County Stas Velshea

Rotary Speaker Recalls Greece Trip at Towa Falls

Rotary guest Harry Pergakes of Towa Falls spoke at Rotary Tuesday. He runs the Princess cafe in Towa Falls and shared details of his recent trip to Greece and other European countries.

Rotary Harry Pergakes Towa Falls Ees tPriness Cafe Greece

First Baptist Church Schedule and Sermons

The Sunday School begins with Christ-Centered lessons at 9:19 am led by Pastor H. C. Short. Morning service at 11 am features a sermon titled Vision and Obedience. Youth Fellowship meets in the evening with a sermon Strengthened With Might. Thursday prayer meeting at 2 pm.

First Baptist Church H. C. Short the Church For Prayer

Mother's Day Worship and Church Activities

In Steamboat Rock Iowa on May 11 the Bible School led by superintendent Harry Luiken begins at 10 am followed by a Mother's Day Worship Service at 11 am with the Male Chorus performing God Bless Our Mothers and a sermon Mary the Mother. Evening services feature the Male Quartet and a sermon The Christian Home at 7:45 pm. Week events continue May 14 Dorcas Society meets 2 pm hostesses Rena Frerichs Hannah Harms. May 15 Prayer Hour 7:45 pm and Choir practice 8:45 pm. May 16 Young People Rally at Grace Church Sheffield Iowa at 8 pm.

First Baptist Church Steamboat Rock Iowa Lower the Bible School Harry Luiken Ramler Mary Evelyn Rose Christian Home Dorcas Society Rena Frerichs Hannah Harms Adele Johnson The Grace Church Sheffield

Church of Christ Service Times

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

Church OF Christ James R. McMarrow

First Methodist Church Activities and Schedule

John K. Moore serves as pastor with 10 am church school for all ages and 11 am worship featuring a sermon titled God Works Through Homes. Nursery for children, United Youth Fellowship at 5 30 pm, midweek events include a Wednesday W S C S May breakfast hosted by Mrs De Lewis and Mrs Bruce Mc, and Thursday evening youth and chancel choir rehearsals at 6 45 and 7 30.

First Methodist Church John K. Moore United Youth Fellowship The Congregational Church de Lewis Bruce

St Marys Catholic Church Mass Schedule

Father L V McDonough pastor announces Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 am with daily Mass at 7:30 am. Services listed for parishioners and local community.

ST. Mary’s Catholic L. V. McDonough

Social notices of Eldora and surrounding towns express visits and gatherings

Residents from Eldora and nearby towns hosted and visited family and friends over the weekend and during Sunday. Attendees traveled from Montezuma Oskaloosa Des Moines Chicago Lansing Aurora St Anthony and St Paul to events in Eldora Radcliffe Mt. Vernon and Clemens with many funeral and memorial service associated visits noted.

Assembly of God Sunday services and activities

Pastor W. L. Beasley leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. with classes for all ages Morning worship at 11 a.m. Junior choir practice at 4 p.m. Thursday notes additional activities for the church community.

Assembly OF God W. L. Beasley

Mother's Day Worship At First Congregational

Divine Worship scheduled at 8:00 and 11:00 led by Rev. Ralph B. Imes with a sermon titled The Family is Sacred. Sunday School at 10:00, Jr. choir performance, United Youth Fellowship at 5:30. Worship teams to visit shut-ins. Family Night Supper on May 19 and Vacation Bible School begins June 2.

United Youth Fellowship

St Paul Lutheran Service with Visiting Pastor May 11

St Paul Lutheran announces Sunday services at 10:00 Sunday School and Bible Classes and 11:00 Divine Service with visiting Pastor O Nieting of Vinton as speaker. Choir rehearsal is Monday at 8:00 p.m. Men’s Club hosts Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. including August Marske Clarence Orgell Walter Granner and Chris Riggert.

O. Nieting Vinton Town August Marske Clarence Orgell Walter Granner Chris Riggert

Jehovah's Witnesses Attend Ames Assembly at ISU Memorial Hall

The Jehovah's Witnesses group joins twenty-two congregations for a three day assembly at Memorial Union Hall on the Iowa State College campus in Ames. About 700 attendees are expected with a Sunday 3:00 p.m. public address by A. A. Worsley of Brooklyn's Watch Tower Society. All are invited.

Jehovah's Witnesses Ames Memorial Union Iowa State College A. A. Worsley Watchtower Bible and Tract Society Brooklyn N. Y

Christian Church Sermon and Sunday School Schedule

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

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

Iowa Falls Chamber Chorus to Appear on WOI-TV Monday

Thirty members of the Iowa Falls Chamber of Commerce men’s chorus will appear on WOI-TV at 9 30 p.m. Monday May 12 on the Down to Earth program. The chorus, directed by Henry Bannon, draws singers from Hardin County and will host male choruses from across Iowa next fall in Iowa Falls. The dairy industry department of Iowa State College will demonstrate milk condensation as part of a department open house display.

Ames Iowa Iowa Falls Chamber of Commerce Woi-Tv Craighten Kwau Hardin County Henry Bannon Iowa Falls Dairy Industry Department Iowa State College

Young Married Couples to Hold Costume Party

The Hardin County Young Married Couples Club will hold a costume party at the Pine Lake Lodge Eldora Saturday evening ay 17. Members are to come dressed to represent comic strip characters. Mrs Evelyn Lyons county health nurse will be guest speaker and square dancing will follow the program.

Hardin County Young Married Couples Club Pine Lake Lodge Eldora Evelyn Lyons

Kiwanis Drive Reaches Halfway Toward TV Fund

The county home TV fund nears its goal at over $75 with Kiwanis chair Matty Matheson reporting multiple donations. Lutheran Ladies Aid gives $5, James L Cameron contributes $5, and Wm T Beattles of Iowa Falls gives $1 as the local drive continues.

Matty”Matheson Kiwanis Club Lutheran Ladies’ Aid James’ L. Cameron Wm. T.beattles Iowa Falls

Appointment of Administrator Notice in Hardin County

May 7 1959 notice announces the appointment and qualification of an administrator in Hardin County Iowa. The filing references Cameron Dickinson Attorneys and includes district court dates May 9 16 23 1952, indicating a probate proceeding and publication details.

Alaner Li Miller Clark District Hardin County Iowa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wesleyan Guild Mrs. Rutherford Act Eilers Mrs. Bateson St. Mary’s Study Club Peggy Schlampp Beulah Club Mercy Hospital Scout Mother Cabrinis Mother Cabrini Study Club Charles Schafer Mother Cabrinis Study Club Mrs. Holcomb Les Fuckinger Cedar Rapids Kappa Delta Sorority Roosevelt Hotel Geoffrey Hartley St. Paul Micn Wm. H. Hartley Davis Thornton Lawrence. Lewler Eldora Rotary Club Ated Sigma Alpha Epsilon Peisen MES. Geo F. Peisen St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Meta Balvanz Ellen Dettoara Dhe Feet Arz Kenneth Balvanz Martin Kasischke Norma Jeske Jean Guenther Ed, Mott Hawthorne Club 20Th Century Division Home School Association Seal Neighbors Lilliancatt Devehter Congregational Women's Fellowship Men United Circle J. Mary's Young Homemakers Club Ida, Slack «Schwarck Stery I Society Gertrude Hufzel Ella Ford Haedin County Maurice Vilmont Waverly W. EL Vilmont Joe Dedrick Willi Boxman George Fuller Mr. Bouman Chas. Kusserow Eva McCall Frank Steinfeldt Everett Foster Will Bowman Frank Neubauer Bert Pagel Steven and David Melbourne Paul Ruhnke Lowell McCormick Max Barr Martyn Keith Harry Pagel Anna Dornsbach Zimmerman Ann Pamela Timothy Montevideo Minn Harold Rutherford Tommy of Mr. Rutherford Mrs Robert Broer Iowa State Teachers College Broer Dorthy Dickinson Earl Daughhetee Moline E. E. McFarland Frank Rodgers Dale Rodgers Stephen Daughhetee Andrew K. Craig Congregational Conference of Eastman Nucholls Penny David Young Anna Wilson Gerald Wilson Ernest Vierkant State University of Iowa Iowa High School Meridean Speas Union George Fagg Glen Babb Oskaloosa Babb Julia Cochran Montezuma Jeanette Wickey A. E. Anderson Ruth Ann Strickler Hotel Savery Wm. Worland Aurora Ill J. H. Clary Raymond Rudolph Fannie Northrup Lansi, Mich John Trierweiler Chicago Florence Northrup Lansing, Mich John Trieweiler Greorge Cross Mark Norman Clemens Radcliffe Roy Engel John Therweiler Mary Rudolph Maria Norman Rosalee of O. J. King Myrtle Martin Manly Dakins Ernest. Perry Grace Campbell Nettie Lutz Tecia Ruxton Lee Moore Glen McBride Minnie Stevens T. E. Smith Zearing L. D. Sheppard John W Beep” Anderson Cleml Kurtz St. Anthony Albert Rowley Albion Clem Crosser Tariha Troy Studios First Congregational Ralph B. Imes ST. Paul Lutheran J. Zimmermann la. Falls Cindex
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