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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1926
Page
2
New Providence residents and visitors are listed visiting relatives and attending events across town. Entries mention Mrs Delenty Faris and Emily, Mrs Oscar Mabee in Mitchell South Dakota, trips to Ames Cedar Falls Des Moines Eldora and nearby areas, hospital visits, and a large Women’s Club picnic with officers elected.
Alanch Bowen formerly resided locally before moving to Eldora where several attended her funeral at the Christian Church. Ur and Mrs Mathew witnessed the commencement exercises at Dow City. Donatt Bowen completed his medical course. Scranton Reese, Miss Livelyn Geonise Sorensen of State Center and Warren Reece of New Providence married at eight o'clock Saturday morning at the bride's sister's home in State Center. The bride wore yellow georgette and Sunburst roses. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs J K Rowse of New Providence and a surveyor near Eldora. They left for Des Moines and Fort Dodge after breakfast and will live in Eldora after July.
In Glenwood week two of June features notices of residents and guests. Theodore Chaney of Hughes works for Mr Jarms. Virgil Williams and family visit. Warner Williams hosts supper with Me and Mrs Wy G Mulford from Eldora. Milo Walthall and mother returned from New Sharon. Morris Nelson shelled corn. Larley Kennedy at home with family. Bert Beecher and family visited the area. Warner Williams and Willis Chaney with son Willison dine with the Williams. Margaret Kelsey has measles. Warner Williams family drove to Lyle Minnesota to visit sister Mrs Carlton Wood. Jooling, the Watkins man, called by. Mrs Kelley visited Bondy J home.
Mins Clary led a district plan at Columbia schoolhouse last Friday with good attendance and a pleasant time. Local Leaders meeting occurred at Frank Smith home for poultry course second lesson. Farm Bureau picnic scheduled for Friday in City Park. attendees listed with families. A Sheffield reunion included multiple Ford and Hudgon families and others. various visits planned.
A windy dust storm hit Tuesday night as residents like Co F Hayden and Ward Bailey attended gatherings. Family visits span Eldora Creston Racine New Providence and Bradford with neighbors conferencing at homes and a Baker Medicine Co. representative joining Koobul.
Text shows 8 calling on Jackson Township families and a Monday visit to the Frame Shafer home. A Wapitat Ladies group from Floriva planned a meeting at Mrs. In State’s home Wednesday afternoon with a potluck supper.
Minx Romota Laelaveldt af Mason plans a summer stay at the Mason residence. Robert Robb traveled to Denver to be with his mother. Mrs Nancy Trende visited her daughter Mary Pelters in Eldora and is now mobile. C S Lambright hosted visitors in Clyde Huse's home. Lem Mulford and family visited Ballin Knight's home. Bert Trende heads north for the summer, while Alvin Alfred plowed for Marshall Scott. Ray Mulford works for Roblin Knight. Mire and Clyde Tuse visited Ballin Knight Friday evening.
Louis Baker and Adelma Thach began piano lessons Tuesday. Mrs. Gleve Lepley hosted the Giffard Aid Society Wednesday. G. J. Cobb, Iona Enlo, and Billy brought Willard home from Des Moines Thursday and Friday after Willard finished his sophomore year at Drake University. Families traveled to Marshalltown and Boone for shopping and a reunion. The community reported the death of Mrs Elva Gearhart, with funeral services held in Eldora Monday.
Center, Marshalltown and Eldora Township residents spent Sundays with friends and relatives, including Ellsworths at the Thackreys and Vintons with the Waltons. The second poultry lesson for Union, Clay, and Eldora Townships occurred at the Frank Smith home, and the district meetings approach next week. A county declamatory contest in Grundy Center was attended by Thackreys. A Mason hogs gathering hosted a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Warnest, and Elmer Lamers and Earl Tauer attended gallery Sheaday. The Rose Bud Club met, Theo Theakrey returned from a two week visit, and Miss Mildren Baker plans another year at Mulrone No. 1 park.
Barrington New Jersey resident May Adams becomes the first American School principal candidate for the American Youth Award. The award honors youth and teachers. Adams seeks the Golden Kalette as the top Girl Scout girl. She earned praise for staying inside a burning building aiding doctors in treating injured firefighters.
Pronunciation aid from dyna Webster, descendant of Noah Webster, is presented to the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition Association publicity department. She explains the proper pronunciation of the big event opening June 4 to mark the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The guide stresses one correct form: Sen Kwut centennial with Sesqui on the first syllable and centennial on the second.
Rear Admiral J O Stickney, retired, appointed by Secretaries Weaver and Kulloge to supervise the U S government display at the Seagqui Centennial International Exposition in Philadelphia June 1 to December 1. The exhibit will be the largest of its kind and aims to showcase American progress with official leadership guiding its presentation.
A village scene unfolds around a widower displaying his fourth wife’s grave marker with a curious, elaborate tambourine device built by the bride’s grandmother. Amid a mix of dialogue and scraps of verse, residents recall domestic woes, cautionary tales, and old-time proverbs as they drift through local commerce, politics, and community clubs.
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