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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1952

Page

2

Union couple wed in church rites Sunday

Marcia Ann Maas and Deane Everett Bourne were married at Church of Christ Union in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore white satin with a yellow rose bouquet, with maids in pink and yellow, and orchid taffeta flower girl. A reception for 100 followed. both graduates, they will live in Marshalltown after a Dayton, Ohio trip.

Marcia Ann Maas Hurley Maas Deane Everett Bourne Kenneth Bourne Union Church of ‘Christ, Union Paul Enabait Errol . Johnson David Wilson San Maridean Speas Martha Packer Peggy Bowen Marilyn Bourne Darrel Harless Linda Maas Buckeye Dianne Maas Hubbard Richard Maas Iowa City Roland Martin Town Falls Robert Bourne Ames Alice Hadley Dorothy May Brown Margaret Caster Millicent Rash Mary Hager Barbara Rash Phyllis Bryant Kenneth Speas Pauline Bailey Ralph Hilsabeck Dickenson Gail Hauser Union High School Ritchie Manufacturing Company Conrad Meredith Publishing Company Des Moines Dayton Ohio Marshalltown Cedar Falls Webster City Iowa Falls New Providence Conrad and Osage

Dr Rogers Discusses Cancer in Children to Young Mothers

Dr. R C Rogers spoke to the Young Mothers Club Tuesday on cancer in children, detailing cancer types led by leukemia and early symptoms. An ongoing discussion answered questions. the session at Mrs. Robert Jacksons home included assistants Mrs. Curtis Harmon and Mrs. Earl Travis. Eighteen attendees enjoyed refreshments as they listened to election returns. Mrs BE Burke will host the December 9 meeting.

R. C. Rogers Young Mothers Club

Cum 13 Makes Toys For Orphanages

Miss Ruth Hilers hosted the Cum 13 at her home Tuesday night. The group made stuffed animals for orphanages and played canasta with Doris Kaas winning the high score and Wilma Polley the low. Plans were set for a Christmas party December 2 with Ruth Ziesman. Refreshments were served.

Ruth Hilers Doris Kaas Wilma Polley Ruth Ziesman

Mrs Wehrman Wins High Bridge Prize

Mrs Wehrman wins high bridge prize at a dessert bridge gathering. Mrs Walter Wehrman took high score and Mrs Gregory Webster was second. The low score prize went to Mrs Marcia Setchell. The club will meet November 19 with Mrs Ed Lackey.

Mrs. Wehrman Ed Lackey

Attractive Bouquets Demonstrated At Newcomers Club

Newcomers Club met at Mrs. J. K. Moore home as Mrs. Bud Smith and Mrs. Howard Clingerman demonstrated flower arrangements. They used home yard selections plus mums and autumn blooms and discussed Christmas arrangements. Mrs. Louis Davzes spoke on the Woman's Club and its organization. December 2 meeting will be with Mrs. Lloyd Miller.

Bud Smith Howard Clingerman Newcomers Club J. K. Moore Louis Davzes Woman's Club Moore Paul Maddy Kenneth Raymond Russell Hansen Marian Kelly Lloyd Miller

Mid Century Journey Reviewed For P E O

P E O members meet Tuesday afternoon at Mrs J S Newcomer's home to review the historical novel Mid Century Journey. Thirty one present with Mrs Walter Ruhnke assisting with refreshments. Miss Clelia Finster to entertain the chapter. Also notes of November 18 visits including Mr and Mrs Richard Cramer and family guests from Des Moines with Drake student Daryl Rowley and others from Hubbard Farm and nearby areas.

P.E.O J. S Newcomer Walter ‘Ruhnke Clelia’ Finster Richard Cramer Cramer Daryl K. Rowleys Des Moines Rowley Drake Marvin Hearing Alfred ‘Peil Hubbard

Community Club and church events schedule

A listing of upcoming club meetings and social events for November. Dates run Friday November 7 through Friday November 14 with groups including Neighbors Urban Club Pine Lake Country Club Hawthorne Club Newts Club Sans Souci Rebekah Rotary and church circles. A Armistice Day potluck dinner and a Mothers Bridge Club gathering are noted.

A Neighbors H. Fanerby Urban Club Lewis Crosser Pine Lake Country Club J. Ge Bahne Norman Kun Sans Souci I. L. Cakerlce N.T.T. Club Anna Roll Rebekah C F. Stauffer Beta Sigma Phi Bonnie Barnes Legion Armistice Day Qdid Fellows Hall Don McMillen Mothers Bridge Club Frank Sheldon W. S. C. S. Methodist Church Etna Homemakers Maurice Lawton United Circle Baptist Church St. Mary’s Congregational Women’s Fellowship Blue Star Mothers W. R. Foster St. Anne’s Study Club Carroll Schafer Cemetery Society Nora Mitchell Junior Legion Auxiliary Odd Fellows Hall Sarah Kirkcorffer

Birthday party for Wayne Peshia eighth birthday

Wayne F Peshia celebrated his eighth birthday with a theater party Saturday. After the show, guests went to the Peshia home for lunch. Each boy received a personal cake amid Halloween decorations and gifts. Attendees included Tommy Emmert Larry Noble Leonard Lamer Tim Zimmermann and David Imes.

Wayne F Peshia Peshia Wayne Tommy Emmert Larry Noble Leonard Lamer Tim Zimmermann David Imes

Women of Ackley Home Entertained By Mrs Greef

Sixteen residents of the Ladies Presbyterian Home in Ackley enjoyed an afternoon tea at the home of Mrs C E Greef and Miss Kate Hill. Mrs Ann Arneal led a devotional period and matron O H Frerking sang. The gathering viewed Miss Hill's numerous curios from India and her explanations. Tea was served in the drawing room.

Ladies Presbyterian Home Ackley C. E. ‘Greef Kate Hill Ann Arneal Frerking

Kay Smith Celebrates 10th Birthday in Multiple Events

Kay Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Virgil Smith celebrated her tenth birthday with three occasions. Saturday she took Karen Engle Marilyn Hansen and Sandra Wallace to the movie. Sunday her parents hosted relatives at dinner. Out of town guests included John Fouch Art Van Wyke Pleasantville and Miss Emma Macy Newton.

Kay Smith Virgil Smith Karen Engle Marilyn Hansen Sandra Wallace Kay John Fouch Art van Wyke Pleasantville Emma Macy Newton

Birthday surprise for Mrs Willcox at home gathering

Twelve friends of Mrs. Ray Willcox surprised her at her home on Friday night for a birthday anniversary celebration. The party was arranged by Mr and Mrs Wendell Willcox who provided refreshments brought by the guests.

Ray Willcox Wendell Willcox

Auxiliary Sews For Veterans Hospital Meeting at VFW Home

Eighteen members of the VFW sewing committee met Monday night at the VFW home and prepared fifteen pounds of carpet rags for Schick hospital. They also sent articles to the soldiers home in Marshalltown. Mrs. A J Kasemeier and Mrs. John Davis served refreshments.

V.F.W V.F.W. Sewing Committee Schick Hospital Marshalltown A. J. Kasemeier John Davis

Hubbard Hosts Potluck and Bridge Night

Mr and Mrs Hubbard hosted a potluck at their home with their bridge group meeting Saturday night. Frank Petty and Milo Myers won high score while Mrs Crosley and Glenn Kurtz took the low prize.

Frank Petty Milo Myers L. T. Hubbard E. B. Crosley Glenn, Kurtz

Study Group Meeting At Mrs Radolph Home

A study group met with Mrs. Radolph at her home in Cabrini club setting Monday night. The session led by Mrs F J Riegels as chairman continued the study of the churches of student and Samaria. Mrs Don Coleman to entertain the club November 17.

Cabrini Club Raymond Radolph Studen Samaria

Marriage No Place for Immaturity Says Depoister

Grinnell college sociology associate professor W Marshon DePoister told 75 Woman’s Club members at the Methodist church that marriage requires mature personalities and good temperamental and emotional adjustments. He stressed that small daily frictions often jeopardize marriages and noted a two to three year courtship and regular church attendance after 18 aid happiness.

W. Marshon de Poister Grinnell College Woman's Club Methodist Church DePolster DePoister Wayne Halstead Robert Dornsbach Mesdames Harley Riemenschneider John Essig Don Cobb Howard Harris Stanley Collins

M E Guild Sees Host to Wesleyan Service Group

Mrs Omer Hubbard hosted fifteen Wesleyan Service Guild members for the November meeting at her home. Devotions by Miss Blanche Hudson on By a New and Better Way. Mrs John K Moore led business and planned the Dec 4 bazaar booth. Refreshments by Mrs Hubbard and Miss Lena Colyn. December party to be hosted by Miss Julia Mulford with Miss Leone Ziesman assisting.

Omer Hubbard Wesleyan Service Guild Blanche Hudson John K. Moore May B. Cobb Cobb Mrs. Hubbard Lena Colyn Julia Mulford Leone Ziesman

Volunteer Workers Receive Instruction at Iowa Soldiers Home

Members of the American Legion Auxiliary who wish to work as volunteers at the Iowa Soldiers Home in Marshalltown will attend a school of instruction on Thursday November 13. Orientation by hospital staff starts at 10 a.m. followed by lunch. Mrs Mabel M Wheeler department field worker and director of volunteers will give instruction. Uniforms for workers will be loaned by the Auxiliary.

American Legion Auxiliary Iowa Soldiers Home Marshalltown Thurdsay Mabel M. Wheeler

Patricia Lowell to Be Married Sunday

Eldora friends learn Patricia Mildred Lowell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Lowell Fairfield will wed Merle William McLonn son of Roland McDonald. McDonald home from Korea and the Fairfield Methodist Church bulletin extended to all friends. Service set November 9 at 2 45 p.m. in the sanctuary with a reception in the dining room. The Lowells lived here about twenty years ago and Mr Lowell organized the school band.

Eldora Patricia Mildred Lowell C. D. Lowell Fairfield Merle William McLonn Roland McDonald McDonald Korea Fairfield Methodist Church Patricia Mrs. Lowell Mr. Lowell

Mothers Complete Church Project by Local Circle

The Young Mothers Circle of the Congregational church finished painting the dining room. Their next project will be painting and redecorating the primary department, to start at the next meeting November 24. Refreshments were served by Mesdames Evard Mogerman, Jamie Watts and Stanollins.

Young Mothers Circle Congregational Church Evard Mogsman Jamey Watts Stanollins Tanley Cong

Mrs Harold Frazer Hosts Rebekah Group at Odd Fellows Hall

Mrs Harold Frazer hosted twelve members of the Rebekah bridge circle at Odd Fellows hall Tuesday night November 18. Mrs Claude Goodson will entertain at her home.

Harold Frazer Rebekah Bridge Odd Fellows Hall Claude Goodson

Kathy Lee Gould Birthday Party Recalls Two Year Old

Kathy Lee Gould could not remember her birthday party held for her when she was two. Her mother hosted a luncheon on a Wednesday inviting three mothers and seven children. The brief gathering involved playful diversions as the children exchanged toys.

Kathy Lee Gould Mrs. Gould

Miller's Fifth Grandson Born to Keokuk Family

Fred Miller was elated Wednesday morning by two joys the election result and the birth of a fifth grandson. The baby was born early Wednesday to Mrs. Howard Lawrence of Keokuk, formerly Lois Miller. She has one other boy, while Muriel Miller’s daughter has three sons.

Fred Miller Howard Lawrence Keokuk Lois Miller Muriel

Enjoy O. E. S. Friendship Meeting at Ma sonic Hall

One hundred Eastern Star members from surrounding towns attended a friendship night at the Ma sonic Hall after the business session. The program featured musical readings, piano solos, and vocal pieces by members from Ackley Iowa Falls Union Conrad Grundy Center and others. Mrs. L. T. Hubbard was installed as conductress for the year and a grand lodge report was given. Refreshment committee members were listed among local couples.

Eastern Star Masonic Hall Ted Zacharias Ackley Sam Carlson Iowa Falls Ray Everist Union Winifred Putnam Jane Smith Conrad Betty Reynolds Grundy Center D. W. Dickinson C. J. Piper J. M. Essig Grand Lodge Des Moines L. T. Hubbard Wilbur Barnard Glen Paul C. W. Haase J. C. Clemons

Eldora social notes show visits and travels across states

A puzzled string of social items lists Mr. and Mrs Alvin Lewis and granddaughter Marilyn Saint visiting in LeRoy Minnesota. others from Dows Colfax Eldora and nearby towns gathered at homes, attended plays, and hosted relatives. Carroll Vaughn to Korea Japan. several families from Des Moines Paducah Dallas Center Waterloo and Kansas City are mentioned with visits and travel plans.

Alvin Lewis Marilyn Saint Dows Bob Hobson LeRoy, Minnesota

Social News Dispersed Visits and Recurring Guests

Des Moines couples visit relatives in Mason City and Cedar Rapids while draftee Wallace Albright reports for induction. Gamma smaller gatherings include Mrs McLaughlin and daughter’s Cedar Rapids trip with neighbors. Local residents attend football game in Nevada and dine at Cox Tea Room as others entertain guests at home and college happenings unfold.

Voters Named In Multiple Towns Across State

A list of residents from several towns including Eldora Garden City Town Falls Zearing Stubbard Ackley Steamboat Rock New Providence Roland and Radcliffe appears, naming numerous Mrs. and Misses plus husbands and babies. The OCR text shows fragmented names such as Mrs John Lawless Myrtle Follett Myrtle Hartley Howard Mairs Leona Sapp John Page Sarah Kirkdorffer Mike Michelson Elizabeth McKeone Barnhart Patricia Ramey Elizabeth Brown Charlotta Walters Herman Harris Leonard Last Alice Boylan Henrietta Hall Agnes Glaze Lawrence Beach Ted Sampson Ostrem and others. The full context unclear but indicates a voter or resident registry or announcement across multiple locales.

Eldora John Lawless Myrtle Follett Myrtle Hartley Howard Mairs Leona Sapp John Page Sarah Kirkdorffer Garden City Mike Michelson Town Falls Elizabeth McKeone John Barnhart Patricia Ramey Zearing Elizabeth Brown Stubbard Charlotta Walters Herman Harris Leonard Last Ackley Alice Boylan Steamboat Rock Henrietta Hall Agnes Glaze New ‘Providence Lawrence Beach Roland Ted Sampson Radcliffe John

Mrs C D Martin and Mrs Ella Ford Visit Missouri

Mrs C D Martin and Mrs Ella Ford spent several days in Missouri visiting relatives. Mrs Martin visited her granddaughter in St Joseph while Mrs Ford stayed with her daughter Mrs George Bitner in Kansas City.

Ford Mis Souri Martin St. Joseph Mrs. Ford Mrs George Bitner Kansas City

Long Beach Visitors Set For Weekend at Local Homes

Dr and I D Kauffmnen of Long Beach California and Mr and Mrs Robert Todd along with Mr and Mrs Sherman Allison of Long Beach are expected this Sunday and will visit at local residents homes over the weekend.

I. D. Kauffmnen Long Beach Calif Robert Todd Sherman Allison

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cocienty Dr. Rogers Cum 13 Jane Wyman Bing Crosby Paramount Technicolor Leland Canterbury Ace Gidland Hawthorne Club Twentieth Century Club Newts Club L. F Wayne Peshia Mrs. Willcox Veterans’ Hospital Potluck Radolph M.E. Guild Patricia Lowell Mothers Rebekahs Miller O. E.S Fred Perry Sherry Marie Walton, Whitten Alta Ziegelmaier Colfax Nora Emmert The Howard ~Peaceome Clarence Emmert Howard Farns Richard Dimen Myr John Risse Bob Athens Teachers, State College Rosalie Risse Index Carroll Vaughn San Diego Carroll Japan Vaughn Sammy Raymond Mohr W. L. Miller Paducah, Ky Larry Snow Ed Stebe San Benito Texas Darrel Barton Dallas Center D. L. Barton H. C. Roll Frank Krominga Waterloo Dave Miller E. B. Krominga Albert Rowley Albion Clem Crosser Crosser Lester Crosser Jack Comstock George Starr Denver Mary Quayle Margaret and Mabel Walter Glendora Jeannette Wickey Patty Karen Chicago Harry Hammond Bakers Field Pagafirm J. Barr Cedar. Rapids Alva Canham J. L. Starr Ardis Canham Starr Kenneth Klauenburch Wayne Perkins Leonard Price Ernest Lee George Edwaris Jack Piper and Mason City Mrs. Piper Lloyd Willig Wallace Albright Grundy County J. F. Mclaughlin Anne Real Cedar Rapids McLaughlin Geo. Stauffacher Harold Muff and Son Galefi Nevada George ‘Allet Dorothy Harry Sherk Allen Mayo Willig Chas. Boyd Herman’ Schoenich Art Bright G. P. Baughman Raymonville, Texas Norman Kunath Joyce Snider H. W. Snider Alpha Xi Delta State University of Iowa Miss Snider Lenore Phillips Jack Wing Mrs. Wing Peter DeCook Ray Freed Reinbeck Freed Henry Wheeler Cox Tea Room Winifred Petty Addie Petty Josrital Troy Studies Palms Uke Unk Ciomans Ephesians Polippians Corinthians Wake C. D. Martin Ella C. Wilson Harder Washington Bessarabia Trieste United States Rend Los Angeles United Rexall Drug Company United Rexall Rexall Owl-Rexall Stores Owl-Rexall West Coast National Federation’ of Independant Business Owl Tsain America Congress Coats Herald - Index
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