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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1957

Page

2

Rural Women's Day and Rieks Freese Vows Reported

Farm Bureau Women's Day set for April 20 at 2 p.m. in Hardin County Youth Building Eldora featuring a baking contest with six divisions and cash prizes. Entries due April 30 by 11 a.m. Style show planned with dress making awards. Also notes the April 6 Hubbard Zion church wedding of Miss Batty Rieks and Emil Freese with attendees and reception details.

Farm Bureau Hardin County Eldora Jane Primus Bates Batty Rieks Herbert Rieks Hubbard Emil Freese Carl Freese Freese Steamboat Rock Hubbard Zion Church Chapel Arthur Kruetzmann Wayne Ricks Kenny Wright New Providence Cou Lple Rieks Wayne Rieks Shelley Jeane Herbert Rieks, Jr Leland Rieks

Coffees Held Thursday Afternoon by Stonebrook Hosts

Mrs. Thomas E. Stonebrook and Mrs. H. W. Stonebrook hosted Thursday coffees from 3 to 4 and 4 to 5 p.m. The serving table featured yellow sandgulls. Mrs. W. G. Tietz led service 3 to 4 p.m. and Mrs. Clarence DeCook poured 4 to 5 p.m. While Mr. and Mrs. Robert Seggerman were in Chicago last week.

Thomas E. Stonebrook H. W. Stonebrook W. G. Tietz Clarence DeCook Robert Seggerman Chicago Ill

Wallace Schmitz Wedding Vows in Waterloo Church

Miss Belva Wallace of Waterloo and H J Schmitz of Eldora were married Wednesday April 10 at Grace Methodist Church in Waterloo at 5 a m. Dr Deane Chapman officiated with attendants Mrs Paul Bahe and Parker Schmitz. Mrs Schmitz works for Borden in Waterloo. Schmitz administers Eldora Memorial Hospital. After a Florida wedding trip they will reside in Eldora May 1. Mrs Ina Upton Millslagte of Kimball Minn was a Wednesday overnight guest in the home of Mrs Nora Emmert.

Belva + Wallace Waterloo H. J. Schmitz Eldora Grace Methodist Church Deane Chapman Paul Bahe Parker Schmitz Allison Schmitz Borden Company Eldora Memorial Hospital Florida Eldora May li Ina Upton Millslagte Kimball, Minn Nora Emmert

Eldora Fellowship of Congregational Women Meets at Church

The Eldora Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women met at 2 30 pm on April 10 in the church. Reports from all standing committees followed a prayer led by president Mrs C L Lamy. A spring rummage sale is planned for April 26 and 27 with Mrs Lillian V Putnam as chairman. The Father and Son banquet is set for 6 30 pm May 6 in the church dining room. The Webster City association meeting will be held at Ft Dodge on April 28. Jim Irwin, an Eldora high school student, spoke about a foreign student exchange, a project the group supports and will help fund. The program, led by Mrs J A Bekemeier, covered Mission U S A Migrant Problems with assistance from several members. A migrant worker film was shown. Easter decorations adorned the tea table. The committee serving included Mrs Earl Putnam, Mrs Gerald Crandall, Mrs Ebert Follett and Mrs H H Nazett, with Mrs Imes pouring.

Eldora Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women C. L. Lamy Lillian V. Putnam Church Webster City Association Ft. Dodge Ser Jim Irwin Eldora Earl Putnam Gerald Crandall Ebert Follett H. H. Nazett Imes

Altar & Rosary Holds April Meeting At Parish Hall

The St Marys Altar and Rosary Society met in the parish hall for its regular April gathering. A rummage sale report was given, members voted to subscribe to a Catholic magazine for Eldora library, and Father George Mahoney announced his 25th Silver Jubilee on May 23. Special services set for 11 am with a dinner to follow. Miss Amy Woods spoke, and coffee duties were shared by several members.

St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society Eldora Public Library George Mahoney Amy Woods Zearing William Riley Albert Rudolph Harry Clary Arnold Krause Richard Murphy Jerold Lawler Charles Snider Marie Garles Tony Gimzo Deloris Otto

Mrs. Cretin Hosts Royal Neighbors Meeting

Mrs Day Cretin hosted eleven Royal Neighbors members for the regular April meeting. The business session was followed by social time. Refreshments were served by the hostess aided by Mrs Roxy Dunn. Mrs Nina Lockwood and Mrs Elmer Warman will host the May 9 gathering.

Day Cretin Royal Neighbors Roxy Dunn Nina Lockwood Elmer Warman

Upcoming Community Events and Meetings Sheet

A list of local gatherings from April 16 to April 22 includes card games such as Duplicate Bridge and 500 Club, bridge groups, Bible classes, and women’s society activities. Notable participants include Mrs. Ruth Lewis, Mrs. Bruce Barnes, Mrs. H. J. Wehrman, and Mrs. L. L. Scott, with venues like Ladies' Country Club and the library.

P.m. Ladies' Country Club Bruce Barnes H. J. Wehrman

Blue Star Mothers Meet at Mrs May Home

The Blue Star Mothers gathered Thursday at Mrs George May’s house with co host Mrs Gladys Worrell and members including Mrs Roy Clemons Mrs Minnie Hedge Mrs Otto Rosine and Mrs Ed Porter. New member Mrs Minnie Grantow joined and thanks were given to Mrs Otto Barr and Mrs Carl Cordes for hosting aquilting projects. Three quilts completed blue daisies ordered for May sales and hospital mission items were reported by Mrs Gene Richardson. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. May 9 meeting hosts named Mrs Henry Janssen and Mrs Carl Hales.

George May Gladys Worrell Roy Clemons Minnie Hedge Otto Rosine Ed Porter Minnie Grantow Otto Barr Carl Cordes Gene Richardson Alabama Henry J. Janssen Carl Hales

Roughwoods Society Hosts April Meeting

Mrs Holthins and Mrs Dale Campbell hosted the Roughwoods Cemetery Society at the April 1 gathering with 15 members and two guests, Mrs Luther Creson and Mrs August Marske who joined the group. A flower exchange occurred and plans for May 9 include making May baskets and delivering them to local homes and servicemen.

Henry Holthins Dale Campbell Roughwoods Cemetery Society Luther Creson August Marske Marske Carl Granzow Lowell Granzow

Bridge Club Meeting With Miss Mulford Hosts Dessert

Bridge club met at Miss Julia Mulford's home on Wednesday evening with Mrs. Harry Holmes as a guest for dessert. Prizes were won by Mrs. Halmes and Mrs. C. A. Van Potter. Miss Helen Gethman will host the next meeting on April 24.

Julia Mulford Harry Holmes Halmes C. A. van Potter Helen Gethman

Breakfast Club Hosts Mrs Miller and Guests

Mrs W M Miller hosted a Thursday morning 8 am Breakfast Club meeting with guest Mrs L BR Soll. The group socialized and plans were set for the April 25 meeting hosted by Mrs Glenn Kurtz. Mrs M D Stilley hosted a luncheon for her bridge group. prizes went to Mrs Robert Dornsbach and Mrs L W Fli ckening. Mrs Clyde Vinton celebrated a surprise birthday at her home on April 12 with nine guests. Dale John Vinton and Gary Neuman organized the party and gifts were given. Mrs Edna Weyrand Banes of Sheffield stayed in Eldora at the home of Mrs Ruby Hundertmark last Saturday.

W. M. Miller L. BR. Soll Glenn Kurtz Clyde Vinton Dale John Vinton Gary Neuman Mrs. Vinton Edna Weyrand Banes Sheffield Eldorg Ruby Hundertmark

Baptist Circle Met In Regular Meeting

The Baptist United Circle met Wednesday for their April 1 meeting. Devotions on The Easter Story were given by Mrs. George Shafer. Mrs. Dale Hess led a lesson on Faithfulness in Witnessing. Delegates to the G A R B I Nebraska convention in Nebraska City were named. Plans were made for the Mother and Daughter banquet on May 8 with Mrs. William Allen and Mrs. George Shafer as chairmen.

Baptist United Circle George Shafer Dale Hess G.A.R.B. Iona - Nebraska Nebraska City Neb William Allen

Mrs Smith Hosts Fortnightly Dessert Lunch

Mrs Robert Smith entertained the Fortnightly Club Thursday with a dessert lunch. Bridge and canasta were played. prizes went to Mrs J G Bales Mrs R A Scott and Mrs G A Starr for bridge and Mrs L K Welsh for canasta. The April 25 meeting will be a luncheon at Bianche and Ethel's Tea Room with cards at Mrs Bene Deaggio's home.

Robert Smith J. G. Bales R. A. Scott G. A. Starr L. K. Welsh Bianche and Ethel Bene Deaggio

Chapel Society Dinner Meeting At Pleasant Chapel

The Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society held a noon dinner meeting Thursday at the chapel. Hostesses were Mrs. Wendell Sayer Mrs. C A Svendsen and Mrs Charlie Moore. Forty two members attended with guests Mrs. Fred Miller Mrs. James Nehring both of Hubbard and Mrs. Peterson of New Providence. Committee reports were presented and plans for May 9 were made with hostesses named Emma Wasson Mrs Wayne Welch and Mrs Howard Harris.

Pleasant Chapel

Mrs Reese Hosts Thursday Club Lunch at Tea Room

Mrs L K Reese hosted the Thursday Club at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room with a luncheon and an afternoon at her home. The group donated to the foreign student fund during the business meeting and Miss Clelia Finster will host the May 2 meeting.

Pre nuptial shower honors Mrs Dillon in Church parlors

Marjorie Dillon was guests of honor at a Tuesday evening shower in the Church of Marshalltown with sixty five attendees. The program featured a solo by Larry Bourne and numbers by a high school boys quartet, plus readings and more. Hostesses and helpers included many local women, with Easter observations noted in several club meetings.

Marjorie Dillon Church of Church Virgil Miller Larry Bourne Gary Hauser Tommy Lawin Floyd Hammer Harry Callaway Raymond Duffy Imogene Chamness Charles Haywood Merle Duffy Patricia Dillon Merna Bowen Deane Groeneveld Errol Dillon Ralph Hilsabeck Willard Donaldson Ray Wirth A. J. Tisdale Harold Vaux Gene Collins Eugene Jones Max Herytford James Heryford Glen Burke Olive Lepley Basil Dickenson Mac Shearer Maynard Cobb Ray Peevehouse Fred Sorensen Wade Willams K. H. Weaver Burl Bowen

Jewell Couple Dines With Davison Family Guests

Mr and Mrs Ed Mott of Jewell were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ja L Davison. They then visited Mr and Mrs Melvin Lewis with the Davisons in a Sunday afternoon excursion.

Ed Mott Jewell Ja. L. Davison Mrs. Davison

Young Homemakers Hold Regular Meeting in Eldora

The Young Homemakers Club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Bernard Reents home with co hostess Mrs. George Nederhoff. Plans were made for a Mothers Day dinner at Stone's Restaurant. Hostesses, Mrs. Bud Lewis, will entertain next on April 25. John Ralls, previously in Olivia Minnesota with relatives, is reported ill after heart attacks. Duane Geesaman of Marshalltown announces the birth of a baby girl on April 9 at Evangelical hospital with Curt, their 24 year old son, and Birney Jackson of Eldora as maternal grandparents.

Rebekah Circle Paul Glenney Myron Jorstad Eagle Grove Cora Herron Marjory Kinzer William Wanner Marshalltown Richard Randall Jay Judy Jorstad Randal S. O. Martin Bangor Eastern Star Lodge Stanford Missionary Society Harold Conrad Anna Cook Clyde Marshall Gene Collins Sage Brush Surgeon Dessie Scott Kentucky Jim Hager Young Homemakers Club Bernard Reents George Nederhoff Stone’s Restaurant Bud Lewis Earl Willcox Estherville Ina Millslagle Kimball Minn Eldora Peter Lepley Warren Bushman John Ralls Olivia Elmer Fahler Ernest Chamberlain Duane Geesaman Evangelical Hospital Geesaman Curt Birney Jackson

Bangor Mirs and 4-H Club Meeting Recap

The Bangor Friends Missionary Society met at Mrs. Ralph Collins home with hostesses and devotions by Mrs. Andrew Stuart. Reports of Oska loosa Penn college conference were given. The Bangor Liberty Sharpshooters 4-H club met at Billy Collins home with 13 members attending and a plan to play a ball game with Clemons.

Bangor Friends Missionary Society Ralph Collins James Mabeel Levi Willits Andrew Stuart Leo Reese Vi Collins Leo Mosteller Stuart O. Martin Penn College Oskaloosa Mary, Marsha Benita Collus Bangor ~ Liberty Sharpshooters Billy Collins Clemons Myron Whormley Kenny Dunn Darrel Veren Ricky Waters Bill Jim Norman Dean Rash Marshalltown Richard Randall Eagle Grove S. O. Martin

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St. Mary’s Bake Sale Riggert’s Troy Studios Wallace-Schmitz Cong’'s Fellowship J. A. Bekemeier U.S.A Ruth Lois Edson L.V. Putnam M. Z. Albers J. R. Bahne Henry Wheeler Mrs. Cretin Anway' Florist Tesday Eldora Cemetery Society Mies Leota Hardy Ona Brown Bridge Group W. H. Longenecker Bridge Club L. L. Scott Women’s Missionary Society Christian Church (Disciples Peter DeCook Rip and Stitch Chile Betty Polley Golden Hour Dept Alice Fallerby Warm Bureau Alesha Beet Club Robert Kt Double 4 500 Club W. L. Rigel Beulah Club Beulah Black Blue Lodge Craftmans School 20Th Century Club Hawthorne Club Ralph Dickson Jackson E. C. Frisbls Pete Wiliams Blue Star May Roughwoods Soc Mrs. Holthins Mulford Stilley Thurs M. D. Stilley Robert Dornsbach L. W. Flick- Inger Wye Baptist Circle Mrs. Smith Chapel Society Mrs. Reese Union Mra. Grellet Dillon Boyd Reese Ladies’ Aid Society George Good Genevieve Packer Treasury LaMont Moore Tennessee Rev. Good Judy Norman Ruth Bowen Bertha Packer Bertha Preston Cockerham Alfred Walton Hurley Maas J. P. Johnson Dick Bagnal L. A. Atteberry Nebraska Rern Scot Whitey Marsh Spencer Mickey ‘Rooney Boys Town Anthony Quinn Conan Uiedict Rouiaus Production Cinescore Apache Wells Naturama Ingrid Bergman Yul Brynner Anastasia Bangor Mirs Pang Randall Grahams Faille
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