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Newspaper

Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1950

Page

3

Joyce Edgar Weds Alvin Bull at Collegiate Presbyterian Ames

Mr and Mrs Fred Edgar attended the wedding of their granddaughter Joyce Edgar to Alvin Bull Saturday night at the Collegiate Presbyterian church in Ames. Dr Earl A Roadman performed the ceremony. A reception for 400 guests followed the ceremony. The couple will live in Ames.

Fred Edgar Joyce Edgar Alvin Bull Collegiate Presbyterian Church Ames Earl A. Roadman

Wagner Bachman Vows Spoken at Little Brown Church Nashua

Lavonna Wagner of Eldora and Robert Bachman formerly of Eldora exchanged wedding vows at three o'clock Wednesday at the Little Brown church in Nashua with Rev. F. L. Hanscom officiating. Attendants were Duwayne Creson and Donna Bivens. The couple will move to San Diego California where Robert will be stationed. he holds EN3.

Lavonna Wagner Eldora Robert Bachman Little Brown Church Nashua F. L. Hanscom Duwayne Creson Donna Bivens San Diego Calif Robert

County Meeting Proceeds With Legion Auxiliary

The County Legion and Auxiliary will meet at Ackley Thursday evening. Sent 28.

County Legion and Auxiliary Will Ackley

Lutheran Ladies Rally Here in Eldora Notice

The Lutheran Women's Missionary League meets today at St. Paul Lutheran church Eldora. Morning speaker Rev. M Myer of Buckeye. afternoon speaker Rev. Fred Ten of Davenport. Dinner served at church by Eldora Lutheran ladies chair Mrs Frank Steinfeldt. Circuit includes Marshalltown State Center Hubbard Wellsburg Buckeye Iowa Falls Alden Hampton Latimer.

Eldora Dreakt Lutheran Women's Missionary League St. Paul Lutheran Church M. Myer Buckeye Fred Ten Davenport Eldora Lutheran Ladies Frank Steinfeldt Marshalltown State Center Hubbard Wellsburg Iowa Falls Alden Hampton Latimer

Pine Lake Country Club to Hold American Indian Day Barbecue

Pine Lake Country Club plans an American Indian Day barbecue next Thursday at 6 pm. Chuck Wagon will be south of the club. ribs baked beans and trimmins on the menu. Guests wear western attire and an ecowboy band will play for square dancing. If rain, event moves to the clubhouse.

Pine Lake Country Club

Tresemer Ryan Vows At Lutheran Church

The wedding of Harriet Jane Tresemer and Roy W. Ryan occurred at St Pauls Lutheran Church in Eldora on Sunday September 17. The ceremony featured double ring vows, floral altar displays, and a music program. The couple plans to reside on the Ryan farm and the bride is a nurse’s aide with the groom a farmer.

Harriet Jane Tresemer Werner Tresemer Roy W. Ryan Oscar Ryen Eldora St.Pauls Lutheran Church Jehe Giaméshiaye Matilda Jane Tresemer

June Crosser Engaged to Wed Howard Nanke

Mrs Emma Crosser of Eldora announces the approaching marriage of her daughter June to Howard Nanke of Waterloo. The couple plans a summer wedding with arrangements to be announced.

June Crosser Emma Crosser Eldora June Howard Nanke Waterloo

Vera Modlin Heads Eldora Township Ladies Tea

The Eldora Township Farm Bureau Ladies held their annual tea and elected officers on Friday September 15 at Mrs Lillian Puttnams home. Mrs Earl Dillavoy played piano, and Mrs Wilbur Davis read. County women chairman Mrs Ray Lake attended and spoke. Mrs Lester Kaufman county vice chair attended. Thirty eight ladies elected Mrs Vera Modlin township chairman Mrs Gladys Reece vice chairman Jesse Lamer secretary treasurer and Flora Petty publicity chairman.

Eldora Township Farm Bureau Lillian Puttnam Earl Dillavoy Wilbur Davis Ray Lake Lester Kaufman Vera Modlin Gladys Reece

Picture of Mr and Mrs Ryan Delayed By Train Issue

No train service Thursday prevents arrival of the couple’s photo for Tuesday’s Herald Ledger. The image is expected to accompany the upcoming edition.

St Marys Study Club Meets for Bible Prophecies

Group one of St Marys Study met Tuesday evening at Mrs Lawrence McNerthey s home. Mrs Harry Harrison spoke on prophecies in the Bible. Lesson two from the Life of Christ manual was reviewed by the club.

St. Mary's Study Lawrence McNerthey Harry Harrison Christ

Dorothy Dickinson Feted at Kitchen Shower Saturday

Dorothy Dickinson October bride elect was honored at a kitchen shower Saturday morning at the home of Mrs. R. R. Bateson with Mrs. F. K. Schmidt, Mrs. H. J. Schmitz and Mrs. Ned Fagg assisting. Mrs. D. W. Dickinson and Mrs. Jesse Broer poured. The event received many lovely gifts.

Dorothy Dickinson R. R. Bateson F. K. Schmidt H. J. Schmitz Ned Fagg D. W. Dickinson Jesse Broer

Television party hosts Intermediate Hirts scouts

Donna Rooks hosted troop five of the Intermediate Hirts at a television party. Before the entertainment the group played badminton and rode horseback. The nine girls enjoyed a sack lunch. Leaders were Kathryn Wilts and Mary Lou Holmes.

Donna. Rooks Hirts Kathryn Wilts Mary Lou ‘Holmes

N T T Club Meeting Hosts and Plans

Miss Alle Stebe hosted the N. T. T. club Tuesday afternoon with 18 members and two guests. The next meeting will be with Mrs. T. H. Schaa.

Alle Stebe T. H. Schaa

Willcox Housewarming Gathers Local Friends

Mr and Mrs Wendell Willcox hosted a Tuesday evening surprise housewarming attended by Mr and Mrs Ray Willcox Mr and Mrs Dick Trittien and family Lloyd Crippen Cathryn Willcox and Mr and Mrs Allen McCulloch in a close community gathering.

Wendell Willcox Ray Willcox Dick Trittien Lloyd Crippen Cathryn Willcox Allen McCulloch

Hospital Notes and Birth Announcements

Hospital notes list patients in several towns including Wellsburg New Providence Roscoe Hunt Eldova Zearing Io wa Falls Nevada Union Alden and others with a birth noting Mrs Ed Clary hostess to the Open Five Chardora a boy born September 18. A program overview mentions Mrs R S Gray and Mrs John Frisbie at Grant Alabama discussing approved schools and a rummage sale fundraiser.

John Rah Wellsburg Robert Beach New Providence Max Ziesman Roscoe Hunt Eldova H. Strassburg Zearing Franke Modlin Iowa Falls Sharon Wilson Nevada H. Lepley Union Martin Lettow Alden Menanty Pike Ed Clary Elostess Chardora Ter A. R R. 5 Gray John_ Frisbie Grant Ala

Methodist School To Promote Classes

Promotion exercises of the El Dora Methodist Sunday school are set for ten o clock next Sunday morning a brief dramatic presentation will be given with Gordon Dickinson as narrator and several named participants. Each class will show a brief demonstration of work done during the past year led by department superintendents Mrs Floyd Gaede H J Schmitz Mrs W R Ehlert and Mrs L W Flikkinger.

Eldora Methodist Sunday School Gordon Dickinson Carol Gaede Pam Putnam Dennis Putnam Bruce Froning George Fagg Don LaVelle Floyd Gaede H. J. Schmitz W. R. Ehlert l L. W. Flikkinger

Community Club and Sosiety Meeting Schedule

Coming events list for September includes the 20th Century club and Hawthorne club with Mrs Wyatt Johnson on Monday September 26, Alpha club potluck with Mrs Cetil Rooks and San Souci with Mrs Fred Edgar on Tuesday September 24, Congregational Ladies Junthon at the church and Methodist W S C groups on Wednesday September 27 with four hosted groups, County Legion and Auxiliary meeting at Ackley and a Country club American Indian Day Barbecue on Thursday September 28.

Alpha Club Cetil Rooks San Souci Fred Edagar Congregational Juntheon Methodist W. S. C Lyle Hubbard M.B. Wasson Howell Boyd Jurn Freites County Legion and Auxiliary Ackley

Tri Hit executive board potluck and plans detailed

The Tri Hit executive board held a potluck at Mrs. Eastman Nuckalls home with counselors present. Delegates were elected for the fall training camp near Milwaukee. A joint supper for freshmen and new students is planned at the Congregational church dining rooms Monday at 6 30. The group approves joining Hi in October safety efforts. The Institutional service committee for 1950 51 lists chairmen and members. Hospital tray favors continue, canteen work changes announced, thanks extended to Mrs Kurtz. Calendar of events to be published with co chairmen and several couples assisting.

Tri Hit Eastman Nuckalls Don Brown Don Wilson Leonard Feuerhelm Dale Rodgers Nuckalls Milwaukee Donna Laglan Aletha Rebschull Joan Shaw Hastman Nuckalls

Storm strains Eldora area with washouts and road damage

Rainstorm wreaks damage across Eldora region with washed-out railroad culverts and several feet of undermined track. Trains halted between Eldora and Steamboat Rock. road slides on Highway 65 near Highway 57. water floods a local flower shop. farms report blown corn. Several officials note extensive road damage and backup plans underway. School at Steamboat Rock cancels for the day due to unsafe bus routes.

W. RB Trout Steamboat Rack Eldora Meet St. Te. Tees Beaube Aebris Steamboat Rock Marshalltown North Western Railroad Gifford Macie J. G. Heslop County Highway Department State Highway Department Highway 65 Anway Eldova Woodward Herald-Index Robert T. Johnson Wilson H. Hadley South Pacific Des Moines Hardin-Marshall Line New Providence Johnsons Union South Fork Iowa ‘River W.H. Lepley Martin J. Ryken Ackley

Basement Flooding Report Across Steamboat Rock Areas

Several homes endured flood damage as water filled basements at Mrs. Kate Pruisner and Walter Heffelmeier residences. A car narrowly escaped going beneath rising water, being saved by encountering a sandstone barrier. Officials announce road and school district notices pending further action.

Kate Pruisner Steamboat Rock Walter Heffelmeier Clella Finister Henry Poldeter

Notice of School Election in Consolidated School District

Notice of a special election to issue bonds of twenty eight thousand dollars for the Consolidated School District of Owns in Hardin County Iowa. Polls open at twelve noon and close at seven in the evening. Candidates will vote on the bond issue.

Sant Banda Snl Jackson Township Iupbear Owasa Iowa Dala i. Aldridgh Rand Natice Hardin County Huydyed Ploy Metsley Stetton Miltoros I. i Reeau Saenten Ob- JeeUou Ubereta Elma RASUT Tniiex Notich Tardin Towa Glyn Laat Owns Hardin Lowa Wistriel Flirt Wes Thong Ies Walt Issie

Correction Misstated Honors At Cape Girardeau Luncheon

A correction notes Mrs R C Brown of Cape Girardeau Missouri was omitted from the list of honorees at a Friday luncheon hosted by Mrs Eastman Nuckolls and Mrs W H Lanpenschee. Mrs C Griffith was the other honoree.

R. C. Brown Cape Girardeaux, Ma Eastman Nuckolls iMrs W. H. Lanpenschee C. Griffith

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