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In February 1921 Eberhardt was the only lay employee when began working for [[WITNESS (THE)]], the Dubuque Archdiocese newspaper. She was a feature writer an advertising manager. Her "Little Stories of the Saints," series ran in the newspaper for two years. She later worked for the ''Dubuque Times Journal''. A Dubuque correspondent for the ''Des Moines Register'' more than fifty years, Eberhardt became well known for her steadfast support for her hometown. Her positive letters to the editor in the ''Telegraph Herald'' praised civic and individual accomplishment with a customary optimistic tone. She became nationally known as a Catholic writer of more than two hundred short stories and articles. She wrote two thirty-six week serials for "The Ave Maria;" Aunt Minnie, a novel; and "Small Prayers for Small Children," a children's booklet. | In February 1921 Eberhardt was the only lay employee when began working for [[WITNESS (THE)]], the Dubuque Archdiocese newspaper. She was a feature writer an advertising manager. Her "Little Stories of the Saints," series ran in the newspaper for two years. She later worked for the ''Dubuque Times Journal''. A Dubuque correspondent for the ''Des Moines Register'' more than fifty years, Eberhardt became well known for her steadfast support for her hometown. Her positive letters to the editor in the ''Telegraph Herald'' praised civic and individual accomplishment with a customary optimistic tone. She became nationally known as a Catholic writer of more than two hundred short stories and articles. She wrote two thirty-six week serials for "The Ave Maria;" Aunt Minnie, a novel; and "Small Prayers for Small Children," a children's booklet. | ||
One of the organizers of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women in 1932, Eberhardt was well known for founding the [[CATHOLIC MOTHERS STUDY CLUBS]] in 1941. With her guidance, Dubuque residents contributed funds necessary for the city's first Christmas Crib. In 1972 she received one of the Catholic Church's most prestigious awards for lay people-the "Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice" (For Church and the Pope) medal. June 25th was also the date for the official release of " A Century with Auleen," a series of eight tapes in which citizens interviewed her about a variety of topics including Catholic education and journalism. | One of the organizers of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women in 1932, Eberhardt was well known for founding the [[CATHOLIC MOTHERS' STUDY CLUBS]] in 1941. With her guidance, Dubuque residents contributed funds necessary for the city's first Christmas Crib. In 1972 she received one of the Catholic Church's most prestigious awards for lay people-the "Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice" (For Church and the Pope) medal. June 25th was also the date for the official release of " A Century with Auleen," a series of eight tapes in which citizens interviewed her about a variety of topics including Catholic education and journalism. | ||
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EBERHARDT, Auleen. (Dubuque, IA, June 25, 1899-Dubuque, IA, Jan. 12, 1995). Beloved senior citizen and recipient of the 1980 FIRST CITIZEN AWARD from the TELEGRAPH HERALD. June 25, 1989, was officially designated by the Dubuque City Council as "Auleen Eberhardt Day" to honor one of Dubuque's most respected citizens.
In February 1921 Eberhardt was the only lay employee when began working for WITNESS (THE), the Dubuque Archdiocese newspaper. She was a feature writer an advertising manager. Her "Little Stories of the Saints," series ran in the newspaper for two years. She later worked for the Dubuque Times Journal. A Dubuque correspondent for the Des Moines Register more than fifty years, Eberhardt became well known for her steadfast support for her hometown. Her positive letters to the editor in the Telegraph Herald praised civic and individual accomplishment with a customary optimistic tone. She became nationally known as a Catholic writer of more than two hundred short stories and articles. She wrote two thirty-six week serials for "The Ave Maria;" Aunt Minnie, a novel; and "Small Prayers for Small Children," a children's booklet.
One of the organizers of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women in 1932, Eberhardt was well known for founding the CATHOLIC MOTHERS' STUDY CLUBS in 1941. With her guidance, Dubuque residents contributed funds necessary for the city's first Christmas Crib. In 1972 she received one of the Catholic Church's most prestigious awards for lay people-the "Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice" (For Church and the Pope) medal. June 25th was also the date for the official release of " A Century with Auleen," a series of eight tapes in which citizens interviewed her about a variety of topics including Catholic education and journalism.
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Obituaries, Auleen Eberhardt, Telegraph Herald.