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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1968
Page
2
The text outlines a community gathering with devotion and planning for a June 17 meeting. It mentions quilts and cloth items, a Friday session, and a guest speaker or facilitator. Names such as Dennis Grama Abe and Mr ped appear, with references to Belvanza and a WMI group and a church-related activity.
A garbled OCR style piece outlines county leadership debates and a call to vote for a candidate named Bob Tack. It references population concerns, governance, and political persuasion with many misspellings and unclear phrases. The fragment suggests a local campaign atmosphere and calls for action.
Local VFW auxiliary members elected new officers during a recent Beantree gathering. Key positions filled included president, secretary, and treasurer, with plans for community service and fundraising events outlined by the group.
Susan Asher and John Clingerman exchange wedding vows May 25 in Marshalltown. Family and friends gathered at the home of Chris Janssen for a reception, with many relatives listed and a summer fall plans noted. The couple resides at 40 Marshalltown, and the bride previously worked at Wood’s Beauty Salon.
Fragmented OCR text mentions savings bonds as rainy day insurance and references strategies and questions about protecting funds. It includes garbled phrases and uncertain details, with no clear events, dates, or individuals to anchor a fuller summary.
Merns Hammond receives recognition at a social event as friends and family celebrate a special occasion. The gathering highlights community ties and personal milestones with local attendees.
Miss Susan Johnson is honored by two showers held at the home of Countess in May. Kenneth Johnson, Fveming, and hostesses Mes Pau Welcoms Mra Ronald eater Barth attended. Shown color themes included green and veilion as gifts were presented to the honoree. Miss Jeanson will marry Peter Taroy Quade in June at the Baptist Church in Rideru.
Bride elect Mrs Eugene Williams hosted Willing Workers members with devotions on Sarah from Women in the Bible. Plans were made to host a Gospel team on June 2 and to furnish refreshments for Vacation Bible School daily. Mrs Don Schwarck chairs the refreshment committee with Roxy Dunn assisting.
Miss Glenda Ledford and Kenneth Bogue wed in Nashua with attendance from Providence and Marshalltown areas. The couple, both Marshalltown area graduates, plans a Colorado trip and will reside in Marshalltown where she works at Marshalltown Manufacturing and he at Madstate Motors. A reception followed at the church with local hosts.
W S C S circles held gatherings with Mrs. Robert Jackson hosting Esther Circle and Ruth Circle in separate venues. Guests attended devotions, reports on service requests and upcoming plans for the next year, with talks on faith and outreach, plus slides from Africa and Methodist teachings.
Mrs H J Schmitz welcomed twenty Martha Group members and guests including Mrs Elnora Halfpop Mrs Amanda Snider and Mrs W H Vilmont at a home gathering. Mrs Glen Wallon reviewed The Art of Living by Dr Norman Vincent Peale as refreshments followed the social time.
Ruth Circle members met at the church on Wednesday morning with fourteen ladies present. Guest Mrs. Betty Colfman attended while Mrs. Keith Olson gave season and devotions. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Kenneth Walcutt and Collen was served by the hoes.
Debbie Mumm of Cedar Falls, formerly Buckeye, was honored at a bridal shower on Saturday May 2. Hostesses included Mrs Wayne Schwartz and a line of relatives. readings were by Martyn Runce, with decor of white flowers and aqua. Debbie will wed Joe Lynatt soon.
Summer wedding planned for Dr Sara Lynn Kellermann of Kalaska and Lenox Hospital team member in New York to Dr David A Follett of Scarsdale and Sherman with Elmira ties. Mrs Harriett Townsend Young of Lansing announces the betrothal as Dr Kellermann is the daughter of the late Dr E D Kellermann of Kalaska and the families note the Follett parents Geneva Van Avery Follett born in Eldora.
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST holds Sunday 10 a.m. worship and 11 a.m. Sunday School with 6 p.m. Morning Worship and Youth Fellowship. ST PAUL LUTHERAN invites John Zimmermann as pastor with Holy Communion announcements Friday, Divine Service 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m. Bible Classes, 10:30 a.m. service with Bruce Zimmermann assisting. Vacation Bible School starts Monday for two weeks 8:30 11:30 for K–8. Tuesday Circle Study sessions noted.
Sunday school at 9:30 with morning worship at Christian Church in Disciples. OWASA Methodist Church services Sunday June 2 with morning worship at 9:30 and a sermon “The Power and the Weakness of Faith.” Bible study and vespers listed. Fellowship supper planned June 4 at 6:45 at the Dean Eggleston home. Residents and visitors travel through tornado areas near Charles City and Oelwein to assess damage from prior storms. several local families are noted visiting and hosting gatherings.
The item notes church services at 9 a.m. and Sunday School at 9 50 with Rev H J Surls minister. It records visits by Mrs Roe Thompson and Hazel Dawson Evanston W Vicki Hanson Patty Rook Forest City and family guests in Eldora. Also mentions Mr and Mrs Orlan Mossman Allan Eggleston and Cynthia Missouri Valley visiting Dean Eggleston and Don Rosine families over the weekend.
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