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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1950

Page

2

Woman's Club Hear! Mrs James Barclay at Congregational

A large crowd attended the Wo mans club meeting at the Congregational church Monday afternoon. Mrs W H Wilmont was elected delegate to the county convention. Mrs Mayo Willig sang two numbers with Mrs J D Leonard on piano. Mrs James Barclay of Mason City read six monologues six total five comedy one dramatic and was enthusiastically received. Mrs Glenn Kurtz reported on her trip to the national Federation meeting in Boston. A tea, run by the social committee, followed.

Woman's Club Congregational Church W. H. Wilmont Mayo Willig J. D. Leonard James Barclay Mason City Glenn Kurtz National Federation Boston

Former Hubbard Girl Wed in Florida

Patricia Faust daughter of Mr and Mrs C J Faust of Hubbard married A D Arcy O Meara son of Mrs Susan O Meara of Flint Michigan. The ceremony was on August 23 in Miami Florida. Mrs O Meara is a University of Iowa graduate and former army nurse. Mr O Meara is a University of Michigan graduate who served five years in the army. They reside in Miami.

Patricia Faust

C. C. T. U. Meeting Notes Include Mrs Mabel Stemm Host

Mrs Mabel Stemm will host the W C T U meeting on Thursday October 12 with Mrs H C Short giving the lesson Ministers wives are invited as guests The regular meeting was moved up one week due to the state convention at Newton on the 17th 18th and 19th Mr and Mrs Jack Piper have moved to the Glen Kurtz apartment

Mabel Stemm H. C. Short Newton Jack Piper The Glen Kurtz

Lucille Urquhart Marries Ed Laynachan at Marion

Union announces the marriage of Lucille Urquhart daughter of Mr and Mrs L A Atteberry to Ed Laynachan of Newton. The ceremony was at 7 pm Friday in Marion M E Church with Rev James C Gable officiating. Mr and Mrs Lietz of Cedar Rapids attended. The couple will reside in Newton.

L.A. Atteberry Lucille Urquhart Ed Laynahan Newton Marion M. E James C. Gable William Lietz Cedar Rapids Laynachan

Vets Farmerettes Meet at Providence

The Vet's Farmerettes met Monday evening at the New Providence school with Ruth Fouts presiding as president. Plans were made for the November and December meetings. Recipes were exchanged and moving pictures taken at the July meeting were shown. Lunch was served by Betty Jo Wooten and Katie Clemons.

New Providence Ruth Fouts Betty Jo Wooten Katie Clemons

Saddle Club Receives Trail Ride Invite

The Whitlin' Bit Saddle club of McGregor invites Pine Lake Saddle club members to join a Tall Color Invitational ride on Sunday October 8 starting at 10 o'clock. The ride departs Lea McGill farm located one and a half miles west of Marquette or 10 miles east of Monona.

Whitlin’ Bit Saddle Club McGregor Pine Lake

Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Bremmer

Mr and Mrs J H Bremmer will observe their golden wedding anniversary Sunday with a family dinner confirming the milestone.

J. H. Bremmer

Wesleyan Guild Halloween Party Seated at Methodist Church

The Wesleyan Service Guild met at the Methodist church Monday evening with Helen Dunn leading the lesson and devotions. Members arrived masked and enjoyed Halloween games and refreshments. Decorations matched the holiday as Leone Ziesman and Julia Mulford hosted. Next meeting will be with Ruth Ziesman.

Wesleyan Service Guild Methodist Church Helen Dunn Hallowe'en Leone Ziesman Julia Mulford Ruth Ziesman

Newcomers Club hosts 32 at Tuesday meeting

Mrs Ralph Imes was hostess to the Newcomers Club with 32 present Tuesday evening. Other hostesses were Mrs Wayne Aurl and Mrs Don Wilson. Mrs William McGill led the program and canasta was played.

Ralph Imes Wayne Aurland Don Wilson William McGill

M C A HIGHLIGHTS INDUCTIONS AND SAFETY MEETING PLANS

October 9 and 23 fall inductions announced with 100 percent attendance urged for kickoff meetings. Special music and out of town talent featured. Bob Krejci contacting HV members from Eldora for alumni turnout. Refreshments served. Bill Jackson and Gene Modlin lead. Adult YMCA board met with Dr W J Mack, Jack Dempsey, and Doyle Felton to prepare for the Safety meeting in cooperation with local officials.

Hit Tri Hit Bob Krejci Thhe Hiv Eldora Hiv Bill Jackson Gene Modlin YMCA Chamber of Commerce W. J. Mack Jack Dempsey Doyle Felton Safety Congress

Community Club and Society Meetings Schedule

A list of local club gatherings from October 9 to October 12 includes the 20th Century Club at Hawthorne, Young Mothers and Sans Souci with Mrs W H Langenecker, Mothers' club with Mrs Lloyd Berg, W S C S luncheon at the Methodist church, Congregational Ladies groups led by Mrs Robert Quick and Mrs R R Bateson, St Mary’s Altar and Rosary, and W C T U with Mrs Mabel Stemm. The events span Monday to Thursday with various hostesses and group responsibilities.

Young Mothers Club Sans Souci W. HH. Langenecker Mothers’ Club Lloyd Berg The Methodist Church Congregational Robert Quick R. R. Bateson St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society Part

13 Club Meeting At Daleske Home

The 13 club met at Kvadelle Daleske’s home Tuesday night with nine members and one guest. After a brief business meeting, canasta was played with Ruth Piper winning high and Norma Tietz taking low. Lunch was served by the hostess.

Kvadelle Daleske Canasta Ruth Piper Low Norma Tietz

Local social notes detail visitors and weekend guests

Mrs. Harry Snider of Hubbard hosts at home while several families from Mason City LeGrand Marshalltown Cedar Rapids Ames Hampton Town Falls Alden and Eldora share weekend visits. Guests attend birthdays and games, with trips to Ames Polo and Somerset Kentucky noted among travels.

Harold Rutherford Lewis Schomburg Hampton J. D. Lowry Dixie Young Diane David Town, Falls Grace Rutherford Diane Young Russell Roupe John Theeteran's Hospital

Local social notes from Webster City district visits

Numerous entries detail visits and trips by residents and relatives across towns including Glendale Ottumwa Denver and Beverly Hills Des Moines Waterloo Canton Mitchell and St. Paul. Highlights mention air force enlistment for Robert Johnson and various family calls and attendances at regional events in Iowa and nearby states.

C. A. Hauser Des Moines C. T. Soutter Beverly Hills California C. A. Huffman Waterloo Kenneth Huffman Wayne Huffman St. Paul

G Scout Orientation Meeting Hosted by Mrs Rooks

Mrs Cecil Rooks hosted a Girl Scout training meeting and dinner Tuesday evening. Training was led by Mrs R R Bateson and Mrs J F Steckler, with many leaders and training committee members in attendance.

Cecil Rooks R. R. Bateson J. F. Steckler Don Cobb Don Wilson Mary Katherine Kurtz Artie van Wyke Kathryn Wilts Mary Lou Holmes Ruth Baker Buelah Eckhoff Ed Wiesner Buedah Ludley Colleen Godwin Mina Davis John Bekemeier Warren Bailey George O'Bryan Wor. Ehlert

McWherter Family Hosts Allison Guests Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. John McWherter and family of Allison hosted guests for a Sunday visit with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mohr.

Lawrence Taber Waterloo Kenneth Cable John McWherter Allison Wars Ray Mohr

Rites Held at Iowa Falls for Leslie Sheldon

Funeral services were held in Iowa Falls for Thomas Leslie Sheldon 75 who died at his home the prior Thursday. Rev Dewey Lamprecht officiated and burial followed in Union Cemetery. Born April 19 1875 near Point Pleasant he married Blanche Crosser at Iowa Falls in 1899. Survived by wife a daughter Mrs Arthur Schwebke son Beryl all of Iowa Falls four grandchildren one great grandchild brother John Sheldon of Aldora two sisters Mrs Ralph Glidden of San Bernardino California and Bertha Sheldon of Independence.

Iowa Falls Thomas Leslie Sheldon Dewey Lamprecht Union Cemetery Mr. Sheldon Point Pleasant Blanche Crosser Arthur Schwebke Beryl John Sheldon Aldora Ralph Glidden San Bernardino Calif Bertha Sheldon Independence

Packing cases moved from old Iowa Falls switchboard office

The telephone company relocated about eight packing cases of switchboard equipment from its former Iowa Falls office last week. An onlooker named dim Ashman watched the scene from the sidewalk.

Iowa Falls Dim Ashman

Movers Helped Bring Equipment Into Building Years Earlier

The report notes that an unnamed crew assisted with transporting the equipment into the building about 15 years prior, indicating a recurring effort by the same group or contractors involved in the project at that earlier time.

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Hubbard Florida Vets Providence Saddle Club Wesleyan Guild Hallowe’en 20Th Century Club Hawthorne Club W.C.T. U Harry Snider of Hubbard Carl Willig Thurs Wesley Willig Mrs Oscar Olson van E. Shope Martha LeGrand Paul Shope Richard Marshalltown Blanche Ethel Cox Carroll Large Ralph Albee George Martin Floyd Gaede Minnesota Russell Landis J. A. Landis Henry Schwartz Howard Harris Pote Giss Dale Shadle Elkader M. D. Stilley Ames-Teachers Ames Mrs. Martin Owings Henry Dunkin Bangor Will Wylite Dale Clark Alden Sam Mass-man Roy Collins Ronald Baumann Robert Racing Mrs. H. ©. Claassen Washington D. C Continental Ohio Dixon Ill Polo Mr. Carol Price Heckman John Gossett Sommerset West End Intosh N. W. Greenies Jack Sprat Cid Clayt Brightwel Mr. Brightwell Arthur Anderson Glendale Fred Collins Robert Johnson Carl Johnson Denver Colo Air Force Robert L. Johnson Lockland AE San Antonio Texas Ralph Ansley Ottumwa William Goetz Minchie Granzow Albert Lowell Granzow Baby Herbert Barr Town Dallas Raab Derby Raab Fred Raab Canton William Dobbrunz Max J.halfpop Mitchell, 5. D Eastman Nuckolls L. Cameron Paul Miller Aymer Davis Hattie Schmitt Tommy Congregational Christian Association of Webstern City District Lucy Butler Oakdale Forrest Sheldon Nellie Myers Leslie Sheldon Cownie’s Fall Fur Selling Whodern Formfit Hayes OY Trank Gru Aag Het New Grand Theatre James Stewart June Allyson Stratton Gene Autry Cowtown Curnoosl Timber Fury Sun Mon New Mexico Atsana Wendel Stanwyck Walter Buston Wallis Mhopeeyion Deborah Herr Meagert Walker Gens Lawford Wpmes Anderson Roland Thomas Gomez Beulah Bondi Anthony Mann Charles Schied Cariboo Cariboo Trail Alan Ladd Bob Abbott & Costello Saan STELL Unio. Lla Canyon TNS
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