19 Nov 1925
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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1925
Page
1
The junior page notes two senior class committees preparing ads and stunts for the Thanksgiving football game where Eldora meets Falls In the big event. Also covered are Eldora second team scrubs losing 12 0 to Training School, and Eldora rosters heading to Reinbeck for another tough match.
Ruth Chaney of Jackson township has been chosen by the Extension Department to represent 7,617 Iowa 4-H club girls at the International Live stock Show and Club Congress in Chicago. The outfit includes a dark blue flannel dress a matching slip undergarments a black velvet hat approved shoes and cot ton ribbed hose with an enlarged photo of Ruth and a record of material costs.
The Eldora Symphony Orchestra will perform Tuesday evening at the M. E. church with an admission of 60 cents. A recent Treble Clef Club program drew hearty applause and locals are urged to attend the week after next for a high qualityLyceum style program. Also noted is a second Nutrition Lesson to be held tomorrow at Mrs. P. C. Weichman's home for Eldora, Clay and Union Townships.
The Church of Christ calls all members to attend the Sunday morning service on November 22 for the Every Member Canvass with stewardship as the theme. Mr. and Mrs. Mus. A. Burns plan to attend November 29 with Mr. Byrne speaking both morning and evening, plus nightly services at 7:30. An invitation extends to all to hear them from the start of the meeting. The event will be at the Church of Christ with evangelists Mr. and Mrs. James A. Burns.
Eldora Community Club directors map a Hig Formal Christmas opening around the square and court house to attract Mildura shoppers. Santa and Mrs Santa will be welcomed by the Mayor as merchants stage festive displays. Hortense Reynolds to lead the setup with a temporary club secretary, aiming to boost Victoria as a holiday shopping hub. More details next week.
Past Noble Granda meet this evening with Mrs Roy Bonner. Loyal Women host to Mrs Gene Lindsey Friday afternoon instead of prior hostess. Current Events Club November meeting next Tuesday at the Library at two thirty. Fortnightly Club luncheon at Mrs James Bales home today at one o'clock with bridge. Needlecraft Club: Mrs Robt Yarwood entertained Friday evening with needlework and refreshments. I Chapter FA PEO: Mrs J S Newcomer hosted IEO meeting with parliamentary rules led by Stee G Boyd. Melody Club: Marguerite Kennedy to host next Monday evening. Mrs Clifford Griffith counselor, Margaret Shafer program leader. other members listed. Matinee Party: Winifred Fowler hosted four friends at a Grand matinee Saturday, then refreshments and games at her home. San Souci Club: met Tuesday with Mrs Sedvert hosting. two-course luncheon served. Mrs Viola Harr will host December 1. Kozy Klub: met with Mrs Victor Miller. guests arrived dressed backward and refreshments served. Mrs Jers taother and Mrs R R Cook mentioned.
Stuart hosted guests including Mrs Ed Sehulta as forty partygoers attended the Married Merry Makers first dance of the season at the I O O F hall with Melody Boys Orchestra from Iowa Falls. Marshalltown visitors joined Kiwanis dinner guests and local birthdays were celebrated with family dinners and social afternoons at various homes and church groups planning future bazaars and Bible studies.
November City Federation meeting at the Library drew a strong crowd and approved twenty five dollars for the state scholarship and loan fund. District chair Greef spoke on district schools and introduced county chair Humphreys who outlined the year book and education project. School Days group recalled past school days at Edna Sauer home with a trip east description, recitations and a solo. Monday Club featured new member Nellie Turner and reviews of literary chapters by Porter Diehl Needham. Cradle Roll at M E Church hosted twenty eight babies with moms and helpers, games and refreshments as the cradle roll age group enjoyed the party.
William H Freed born July 20 1842 in Filkhart Indiana died November 14 1925 at his brother George Freed’s home aged 83 years 3 months 24 days. He never married lived with parents then brother George. Survived by siblings Mrs Sarah Klein Samuel Freed George Freed Frank Freed and Mrs Mary Swab with many friends. Funeral at Alice Church followed by burial in Alice cemetery. Card of thanks from George Freed and family.
A county study center for grade A and rural teachers will be held at Aldova High School on Saturday November 21 starting at 10 am. Speakers include Miss Liam Sweigard and Miss Edna Morganthaler of the State Teachers College faculty.
Obituary note recalls Floyd A Doud born 1895 near Eldora Iowa. married Flora Baker in 1916. three children Carrol Gwenlyn Joe. dies at 30 after helping father on farm. funeral at Baptist church Eldora with burial in Eldora Cemetery. family expresses gratitude for sympathy and flowers. Also obituary for Edmund Kennedy born 1840 in Ireland. migrated to Wisconsin then Iowa. farmed Hardin County land. six children including Frank Max and Miss liga Kennedy. Catholic faith noted and long farming life described.
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