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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1968
Page
2
A fragmented schedule of events and names appears for Friday with many garbled items. It mentions various people, groups, and places in a sequence that suggests a community notice of shows, regiments, and social activities. The legible items include reference to wards, Miller, Halloower, Pacts, Reedey, Chidcer, and Denton with Margate and Rev Hane among others, though exact meanings are unclear.
The notice details Herman Hoffmans 50th date observance and related social gatherings in local scenes. It mentions a Fireside Room fellowship meeting, a November 1 gathering at the home of Ralph Dickson, and notes on community club activities and church group events in the area.
Bride elect Mrs Hubbard and Wellsburg guest list includes family friends and neighbors. Attendees from Hubbard High School and local families attended a Sunday dinner at the homes of Mr and Mrs Ernes Balvanz Clarke and Keri. Kimberly Hicks celebrated her sixth birthday with a slumber party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Wayne Rieks with classmates from Ratcliffe. George Frerichs of Steamboat Rock socialized with Mrs Frese Smith of Ackley.
The wedding united Nekyinda Huffman and Jim Kinavel in Waterloo. Attendants included Susan Rockwell and Nancy Huffman. Family guests from Eldora and Des Moines attended. Huffman will teach near Rialto and reside near Fort Norton Air Force Base. Various relatives hosted and visited in the days surrounding the ceremony.
Local residents from San Gabriel and San Leandro visit relatives in Sterling and Eldora. The Beecher and Harwood families, the Van Patter and Newby households, and Mr and Mrs Rey Newby are mentioned with trips to Puerto Rico and Atlanta. The Hardin County CAP holds its annual committee meeting October 28 at 4 p.m. in Eldora. Officers will be elected.
Meo and Mrs Henry Stielow were honored on their milestone anniversary. Attending were Mr and Mrs Fred Ward, Jer Fone, Stanley Drews, Tavid and Tint, Bobbarnt, and Ales Stielew. Le Rev Stanley presided at a ceremony. Also notes that A Tid ap the Wap st parsanoge mm Ehiara. VWARVIN OQ HAGENS ATTENDS BAMLEIGH SALES VP Sait ay Rogen attended the event and Rim: veaier at the & rey Vt wires Huiel comered Saturday.
Missionary to E Pakistan to Speak details a hospital schedule and speaking tour by Mrs Ret as well as Dr Ketcham’s travel to E Pakistan for further surgery. Harold Miller of Campus Evangelism will be guest speaker and invitees welcome. Progress Club discusses political candidates with new members joining. Open Fire Chapter D.A.R. meets to collect clothing for schools. Newcomers Bridge and 500 Clubs announce Halloween party with pumpkin contest and costume event.
A November wedding links Noemi and her fiancé, a service member stationed at Ressier Air Force Base. The ceremony will be held at the American Zion Lutheran Church in Iowa City, with family and friends expected to attend.
St Marys Catholic Women host Marshalltown Deanery meeting with 110 attendees from 12 parishes. Program Dimensions of Town Welfare by Ron Howard and Nancy Meredith from Ames. Corsage given to Mrs Vern Hanus for Our Lady of Good Cannon award. Pope Storeroom supplies collected for needy children. Reverend John Dwark extends welcome. Luncheon served by St Marys ladies. Eldora Bant Boosters meet at elementary school with band under Fred Kekstadt. Twirler uniforms issued. football pillows available through band parents.
Mrs Ernest Vierkandt hosted a farewell party for Mrs Black Chalbreath with Jack Galbreath named manager of the Bureau Elevator. A collection was presented to the honoree and a tray luncheon followed. Attending were Mrs Leerberg, Mrs Gerald Wilson, Mrs Harold Gilbert, Mrs Robert Smuck, Mrs Verner Eller, Mrs Allen Britson, and Mrs Robert Kellog. Mrs Lillie Ruhnke hosted the Dorcas Circle with eleven members present and guest Mrs George Granow. Donations of used clothing for Bethesda Home were announced. A Peters Choir program and Christmas song were noted. The Bentah Club met with Mrs Bebert Filer, games, and refreshments. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Mertens, from Rolenbeck and Wasscomb, with others from Hubbard, Grendy Center, and surrounding areas. The next meeting date to be announced.
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