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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1950

Page

3

Zatha Weems to Speak at Eldora Woman's Club

Zatha Pilson Weems, a copy writer in Blacks Waterloo advertising, will be guest speaker at Eldora Woman's Club meeting on Monday May 1 at Congregational church. Her topic is What a Woman of 1850 Would Remember. Mrs D W Dickinson and Mrs Hall of Huxley offer vocal music. a tea follows.

Eldora Woman's Club Congregational Church Zatha Pilson Weems Blacks In Waterloo D. W. Dickinson

Postnuptial Honors for Mrs P Schmitz Shower

Mrs Parker Schmitz was honored Saturday afternoon at a miscellaneous shower in the home of Mrs Orville Vigars. Ethel Cox directed games and contests while gifts were opened with help from Mrs John Sheldon Mrs Eugene Pipnin and Anna Seim. Decor featured green and yellow. Friday evening guests included Mrs Elvis Freeman and Dorothy Raab. Weekend visits saw Mr and Mrs Frank Petty at Vic Miller home in Colfax and Mr and Mrs R A Scott at Clarion with Mr and Mrs Ell Scott.

Parker Schmitz Orville Vigars Ethel Cox Schmitz John. Sheldon Eugene Pipnin Anna Seim Elvis Freeman Dorothy Raab Fred Raab Frank Petty Vic Miller Colfax R. A. Scott Clarion Ell Scott

Ruth Dole to Wed Glen Donner in May Wedding

Mrs Joe Dole of Hub bard announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Ruth Dole to Glen Donner son of Mr and Mrs Dan Donner of Eldora. The ceremony is set for May 24 at St Marys Catholic Church in Eldora.

Joe Dole Hubbard Ruth Glen Donner Dan Donner Eldora St. Mary’s Catholic Church Troy "Mack

Ruth Dole Honored At Dinner Shower

Ruth Dole who will be married May 24 was honored at a miscellaneous shower and potluck dinner Tuesday evening in the home of Mrs. Agnes Holmes. Assisting hostesses were courthouse staff members. A mock wedding and other games provided the evening's entertainment.

Ruth Dole Agnes Holmes

Public Welfare Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Werner Tresemet

Mrs Werner Tresemet hosted the Public Welfare department of the Women’s club Friday evening, with dessert served by Mrs C S Lamb before the business session. Committees for the year were announced and Mrs G W Hertz reported on the county meeting at Ackley and spoke on parental delinquency.

Werner Tresemet Womans Club C. S. Lamb G. W. Hertz Ackley

Nederhoff and Deters Wed in Wellsburg Ceremony

Inez Nederhoff daughter of Mr and Mrs Oldig Nederhoff and Rodney Deters son of Mr and Mrs William Deters both of Wellsburg united in marriage Monday April 17 at the First Christian Reformed church parsonage Wellsburg with Rev J Vande Keift officiating Kathryn Ringena served as maid of honor and Carl Nederhoff as best man The couple will reside half a mile south of Wellsburg where they will farm

Inez Nederhoff Oldig Nederhoff Rodney Deters William Deters Wellsburg Christian Reformed Church J. Vande Keift Kathryn Ringena Carl Nederhoff

Needlecraft Club holds meeting with readings and guests

Mrs Belle Hall hosted the Needlecraft club Friday evening for 18 members and three guests. Mrs Karl Rosine of Marshalltown attended as an out of town guest and gave two readings. Refreshments were served. The May 5 meeting will be with Mrs Ralph Correll and is May basket night.

Belle, Hall Needlecraft Club Karl Rosine Marshalltown Ralph Correll

Fausts mark golden 50th wedding anniversary

Hubbard. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Faust celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 6 pm, a 6:30 pm dinner at Salony Evangelical and U B church parlors, and a program featuring grandchildren and relatives. They have seven sons, fourteen grandchildren, and many relatives. The family presented a basket of 50 roses and a new Chevrolet as gifts.

Georgia Faust LeMars Arland Faust Hallow, Kans Arthur Faust Africa Theo Yackel Henry Faust Cedar Falls Faust Carl Elmer Martin Glen Harley Hubbard Milton New Providence Arthur John Henry Conrad Claus Anna Granner Louise Bergman Fort Dodge Emma Faust Des Moines Henry Schwinger Fred Nassen

Community clubs and meetings schedule coming up

Coming events list shows The Sans Souci canceling its meeting on Tuesday April 25. The Child Study club will meet with Mrs. Joe Hubbard and Alpha Club with Mrs. Glenn Willig. On Thursday April 27 the W C T U meets with Mrs. Sibyl Hoyt at 2 30 p m. Upcoming are Monday May 1 Woman's Club and Tuesday May 2 Newcomers Club.

The Sans Souci Joe Hubbard Alpha Club Glenn Willig Sibyl Hoyt Woman's Club

Edith Greensweig and Richard Kohl wed in New York City

Edith Greensweig daughter of Sam and Mrs Greensweig Eldora Iowa and Richard Kohl son of Gus and Mrs Kohl Guttenberg New Jersey were married Monday April 17 in New York City with Rabbi Mantel presiding The couple on a wedding trip in Chicago. They will reside in Eldora where Kohl will join Star Clothing.

Edith Greensweig Sam Greensweig Eldora Richard Kohl Gus Kohl Guttenberg N. J New York City Rabbi Mantel Sam Friedman New York Victor Kohl Guttenburg Eldora High School MacMurrays School Dixon State University of Iowa Kohl Guttenburg High School Army Air Corps Star Clothing Mathew Iowa Falls

Seitzes Host in New London Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Robert Seitz of New London were weekend guests in the home of Mr and Mrs HE B Krominga. Also visiting Sunday were Mr and Mrs Gerald Cooper of Marshalltown Mr and Mrs Everett Krominga of Waterloo Mr and Mrs Frank Krominga of Alden and Mr and Mrs Gene Cross.

Robert Seitz New London HE. B. Krominga Gerald Cooper Marshalltown Everett Krominga Waterloo Frank Krominga Alden Gene Cross

Attent County Meeting And Local Society Notes

Attending a equity workshop of the W C Thorada afternoon at Iowa Falls at the Methodist church were several local women and Rev L R Schueler. WSCS conference meets Friday April 28 at Webster City. Otto Bahe family spent weekend in Mason City. Mrs Jennie Holland of Toledo Ohio dies. she was Eldora Poole family sister. Mr Holland built Eldora Greenhouses now owned by Raymond Smith. Surviving six children and a sister Belle Poole. Rotary convention attended by R B Smith and Leo Knight at Fort Dodge. Carroll Strader and family relocate to Eldora. Strader works at United Food market. P E Stone, Don Jones and Max Doss at electrical service school in Waterloo. Bonnie Pitcher Cedar Falls and Robert Knutson Emmetsburg guests of P E B Stones. Ona Brown and Luelle visit Darrel Brown home in Marshalltown. Mrs R B Gray and Margaret Berg return from DAR national meeting in Washington DC. Weekend guests at G W Kurtz home Mary Katherine and Kathy Frei. Audrey Avery Delapeth weekend guest of F C Van Der Veer.

Lydia Poole Jennie Holland Toledo Ohio John Holland Eldora Holland Hamilton Poole Theodore Poole Raymond Smith Belle Poole R. B. Smith Leo Knight Fort Dodge Rotary Carroll Strader Creston Mr. Strader United Food Market 16Th Avenue P. E. Stone Don Jones Max Doss Waterloo Bonnie Pitcher Cedar Falls Robert Knutson Emmetsburg P. EB. Stones Ona Brown Luelle Darrel Brown Marshalltown RB. E. Gray Margaret Berg Washington,d. C the Daughters of the American Revolution G. W. Kurtz Mary Katherine Kathy Frei Audrey Avery Delpweth F.C. VanDerveer

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