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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1950
Page
6
Five Sunday school groups from varied denominations in Eldora plan a joint parade Saturday. The event emphasizes strength of community through church cooperation, with all local religious institutions taking part to demonstrate shared duties and spirit.
Television advances via WOI TV Ames broaden network offerings and big name entertainment. State college programs appeal less to the public, but network facilities correct this gap. Video broadcasts of World Series and football delight Midwest fans, with color TV on the horizon as stations expand and government freeze lifts.
Christmas Seal sale money funds a county X ray program run by the Tuberculosis and Health association. The effort screens school teachers food handlers and custodians with free X rays. If a single TB case is detected or a carrier uncovered, the public health impact would be immense.
Between Hickenlooper era accusations and McCarthy style exposes, the column notes that many Democrats voted to pass the Communism bill over the President’s veto amid Republican pressure. The Reinbeck Courier and Dubuque Telegraph Herald cite barbering points about eight suits as a cultural aside.
Rumors and public notices from Eldora to Tokyo reference Leo Wolcott with Senator Hickenlooper and Bateson, a safety campaign idea for corn picker accidents, last year's farm fatalities, and football results. It cites MacArthur quotes, Truman advisor talk, Korea war notes, milk production push, election help for Bateson, and a hospital open house report.
A hospital open house in Eldora drew praise for its facilities and staff, with donors thanked for floral gifts. The piece highlights costs of x ray equipment and supplies, community fundraising, Sunday school parade plans, and reflections on aging by Miss Ernwine and nature imagery about autumn.
Local society notes record teas hosted by Mrs F A Norrin and Mrs C C Gilman with Mrs Parker Davis hosting others. Dr W E Marsh returns from South Hadley Falls visit. Ellsworth–Faulkes wedding in Kansas City. Obituary for Mrs Dave Burright in Mitchell S D. sister Mrs Miles present. Petitions for female suffrage advance in town. Library trustees grant leave to Miss Clara Estabrook. Fire consumes vacant building near Whitten drug store. F X White wins Grinnell MCA project. Monday club hosted by Mrs Paul Kier. Call for school bond election. Owl cafe sold to W G Parks. Eldora Tigers 29 Ackley 0. notable players listed. Apples shipped to Lake Park. John T Boylan retires. founder of rural mail service acknowledged. Mrs Walter Harned donates $7500 to Eldora hospital. Past recalls: 1935 potato harvest. 1945 wartime notices. local hospital funds and area moves.
The article commends hospital staff and board for the opening day, and also praises the Eldora Woman's Club for their role in promoting the event. It highlights community groups backing modern medical facilities available locally.
The church offers Sunday school at 10:00 and divine worship at 11:00 with the dedication of the redecorated sanctuary and sermons on The Church's One Foundation. An evening service at 7:20 in the chapel features Christian Influence. Pilgrim Fellowship hosts “dine a mite” lunch at 5:30, with senior choir practice at 7:30 on Thursday.
Father L V McDonough pastor presides at Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 a m Weekday Masses at 7 30 a m Catechism classes Sunday at 9 a m Confessions Saturday at 4 and 7 p m Rosary devotions Thursday evenings during October at 7 30 o'clock
The Eldora area Sunday schools will parade Saturday afternoon. The line forms at the ball park at 2:30 and all enrolled Sunday school members are asked to meet there. Morning worship is at 11:00 with the topic The Wrong Kind of Prayer. Balcony Boosters will take part.
Parish notices invite all to a Hallowe en party in the parish hall Monday evening at 5 30. The Adult Bible class will meet at Mrs Chas Moser's home Wednesday afternoon. Worship services invite everyone to attend as usual.
Zimmermann pastor announces Saturday Confirmation classes at 9:30. Sunday October 16 Sunday school at 10:00 and Divine services at 11:00. The service marks the annual Sunday School Rally day with full participation. Monday choir rehearsal at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday adult membership class at 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Marvin Schwebke entertained many little girls Saturday afternoon for Susan's birthday after a matinee, then at Susan's grandmother Mrs. Glen Carson's Eldora home they had cake and ice cream. Weekend visitors included the Max Barr and Lloyd Sievert families from Hubbard.
The Charles Lange home near Buckeye hosted Mr and Mrs Will Jones of Hubbard for Sunday meals. Mr and Mrs Leo Schneider and Mrs Nora Emmert of Eldora attended Letta Hauser's funeral services in Whitten Monday. Mrs Lioyed Sievert of Hubbard made business calls in Waterloo. Brides Mr and Mrs Raye Teske and their sons visited the Frank Steinfeldt home near Eldora Sunday evening, while Jackson township 4 H girls met at Delores Bright's home.
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