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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1953

Page

2

Huffman Crosser Vows Read In Eldora Monday Evening

Wedding vows were exchanged at 7 15 pm in Eldora as Miss Sherry Huffman daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Huffman Owasa and Richard Crosser son of Mr and Mrs Fred Crosser Eldora united in a single ring ceremony The Rev Howserd Blandeau officiated organist David Lloyd George played nuptial music The bride wore a fingertip white gown and carried Rubrum lilies pompoms and asters The wedding party included Ruth Smith Linda Lange Edward Huffman and Laura Rae Taylor The groom was attended by Robert Crosser Harald Linyed and candlelighters were Mrs Jack Crosser and Dolores Crosser A reception for 150 guests followed at the Owasa Consolidated school and the couple will reside at 510 North Washington Eldora

Sherry Huffman Russell O. Huffman Owasa Richard Crosser Fred Crosser Eldora Howserd Blandeau Hardin County Ruth Smith Linda Lange Edward Huffman Laura Rae Taylor Robert Crosser Harald Linyed Jack Crosser Dolores Crosser Huffman South Side Cities North Washington Street Qwasa Consolidated School

Birthday Observed for 75th Anna Balvanz in Eldora

Mrs. Anna Balvanz was surprised with a 75th birthday gathering at her Eldora home Thursday evening. Relatives and friends from Eldora Northfield Doughty Alden Steubenville and nearby areas attended, sharing cards gifts and refreshments.

Anna Balvanz Ella Orgel Martha Klaffke Marie Kusserow Herb Kusserow Adolph Balvanz Russell Balvanz Marvin Balvanz Eldora Hildegarde Stielow Northfield Minn Ed Granzow Doughty Relph Balvant Alden

Ladies' Aid County Fair Theme Meeting Recap

The Lutheran Ladies Aid met in the church basement led by Rev. John Zimmermann with Verla Jean Dobrunz performing a saxophone solo for Pamela Zimmermann. Attendance contest shows Barz group ahead by 100 points. 49 members and a guest attended lunch.

Lutheran Ladies Aid John Zimmermann Verla Jean Dobrunz Pamela Zimmermann Max Barz Marvin Jeske Herb Balvanz Richard Rosine Martha Struck William Dobbrunz Arnold Ziesman Ed Stebe

Herrald-Reisner Wedding In Calif

Word arrives that Mrs Ruth Herrald of Eldora will wed Walter A Reisner of Los Angeles on July 10. Reisner works with a Los Angeles firm. Rev J K Moore and family plan a Kalamazoo vacation visiting Dr and Mrs Caldwell. Moore to preach there August 18.

Eldora Ruth Herrald Walter A. Reisner Los Angeles Calif Reisner American Mote! Managers Corp J. K. Moore Martha Kalamazoo Mich C. T. Caldwell Moore Rev. Moore First Methodist Church

Mrs. R. W. King Named President of Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary meeting named Mrs. R. W. King Jr. first vice president to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Helen Blum as president. Mrs. Blum resigns. Mrs. Louise Cochran appointed to vacancy. Reports on Cedar Rapids convention given. rummage sale planned for Oct 2-3. dues due before Sept 30 for district meeting at Tama.

American Legion Auxiliary R. W. King, Jr Helen Blum Tama Louise Cochran Chrm Luther Creson Kenneth Anway Bud Lewis Ackley Jurg Tjaden Paul Schaa Fed Americanism Apt Lorena Vilmont V. H Community Service Grace VanPatter C. A Ruth Harris Howard Irena DeVault Dale Aliee Whorrall Glen Alpha Soli L. A Eva Nazor Ray Gretchen Bittner Gerry Rinehart Clifford Bette Felton Doyle Mabel Cochran Louis Floy Creson Luther Jan Anway Kenneth Doris Lewis Bud Lucille Brown National Security May Poppy Evelyn Clary E. J Addie Archer Glenn Grace Protheroe E. BR Dee Vanessa Babcock M. M Cards & Players May B. Cobb Eugenia Orgel Carl Marian Tjaden

Roselle Edicks Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Roselle Edick longtime Eldara and Hubbard residents now in Santa Monica California observed their 60th wedding anniversary July 28 at their home. The event also marked Mrs Edick’s 8th birthday with sixty four relatives present including Mrs Edick’s only living brother and wife Mr and Mrs George Devendorf and their family of New York City.

Roselle Edick Eldara Hubbard Santa Monica Cali Edick George Devendorf New York City

Mrs Davis Hosts Family Dinners for Williamsport Guests

Mrs P S Davis hosted a 6 o clock family dinner Tuesday to honor house guests Mrs G E Wendle and daughter Miriam Wendle of Williamsport Pennsylvania with eleven guests. Wednesday Mrs J Boyd entertained a coffee for Mrs Wendle and Miriam. Thursday evening Mrs W H Van Tiger hosted a 6 30 dinner in honor of the Davis guests.

P. S. Davis G. E. Wendle Miriam Wendle Williamsport J. €. Boyd

August event calendar with clubs and reunions

August events listed include Rebekah Lodge Tuesday and Young Mothers Club with Mrs. Clark Akers, United Circle at Baptist Church Wednesday, Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society picnic Thursday, Blue Star Mothers with Mrs. John Davie, G.G.G. Bridge Club with Mrs. Harold Guiles and W.C.T.U. with Mrs. John Frisble Friday, Bridge Group with Mr. and Mrs. H. Caffee Saturday, Lettow family reunion at Wildlife club Sunday, W.E.W. Family picnic at north city park, Urban Club at north shelter park.

Rebekah Lodge Bridge Club D. W. Peisen Young Mothers Club Clark Akers Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society Chapel Church Blue Star Mothers John Davie G.G.G. Bridge Club Harold Guiles W.C.T.U John Frisble Lettow The Wildlife Club W.E.W North Side City Park Urban Club North Shelter City " Park

Girl Scout Executive Board Plans Camp Activities

The Girl Scout executive board met with 11 members present and elected Mrs. R. R. Griffel to the community chest board. They will buy archery equipment for the Scout camp August 24 to 28, establish a permanent archery practice area, and offer archery badges. Plans for camp committees and a council training period at the Wildlife Club August 17 were discussed, with a 5 to 7 pm meeting and sack lunches.

Girl Scout Executive Board R. R. Griffel Community Chest Board The Wildlife Club

Young Homemakers Plan Family Picnic At Eldora Park

The Young Homemakers club met at Mrs. Don McAllister home with nine members present. They planned a family picnic for August 28 at the Eldora city park north shelter and set the next meeting for August 20 at Mrs. Dale Schwarck's home.

Young Homemakers Club Don McAllister Eldora City Park Dale Schwarck

Breakfast Club Meeting at Mrs Miller’s Home

The Breakfast Club gathered Thursday morning at Mrs W M Miller's home for a 9 o'clock breakfast with all members present. The event featured needlework and social visiting. The next gathering is scheduled for August 20 hosted by Mrs Irvin Cakerice.

W. M. Miller

Jackson Family Holds Sunday Reunion at Eldora Home

Mr and Mrs Leonard E Hartman hosted a Jackson family reunion Sunday with 49 members attending at their Eldora home. A noon cooperative dinner followed by slide show of California trip and past gatherings. Guests included Mrs L E Sanders of Pasadena and numerous Jackson relatives from Des Moines Des Moines and Iowa Falls.

Leonard E. Hartman Shirley Gary Jean Jackson JL. Be, Sanders Pasadena Calif Sanders Eldora Iowa Falls California Hoffman L. E. Sanders Chas. H. Brownell San Clemente Roland D. Lambertsen Dows Gareld Jackson Des Moines

Misc Shower Honors Recent Bride Tues

A misc shower honored Mrs. Gretchen Hough Anderson, a recent bride, Tuesday at Miss Phyllis Broer’s home with co-hostesses. Thirty four guests attended as “This Is Your Life” was presented, with two wedding songs sung and the bride doll display. Gifts, blue and yellow decor, and refreshments followed, with mothers Mrs Carrie Anderson and Mrs Harold Hough pouring. Guests came from Eldora, New Providence, and Iowa Falls.

Gretchen Hough-Anderson Phyllis Broer John Bartholow Audrey Copeland Phyllis Broer Carrie Anderson Town Falls Harold Hough Eldora Beverly Anderson

Local Happenings in Eldora and Surrounding Areas

Mrs. Walter B Foster returned from Des Moines after two weeks with her son Dean Foster’s family. Susan Lynne Foster, born July 26, adds to the Eldora household as the family moved into a new home. Visitors include Mrs Bud Smith and Gordon Smith of Minneapolis. James Roupe and Mary Lee Roupe join grandparents in Eldora. John Roupe, poli o patient in Des Moines. Des Moines visitors Mrs Richard Lee and newborn daughter born Aug 5, with paternal grandparents Ernest and Mrs Lee. Roland K Stonebrook and Lorraine Warthow, now in Chicago, announced their theatre work including a July 30 Cinerama showing in the midwest with no dimension glasses needed.

Walter RB. Foster Des Moines Dean Foster Steven Foster Eldora Susan Lynne Bud Smith Minneapolis Minn Mary Lee Dennis John Roupe R. C. Roupe John Roupe Veterans Hospital Richard Lee Des Moines Methodist Hospital Ernest Lee Lee Diana Roland K. Stonebrook

Local Social Notices From Towns Include Several Marriages and Names

Community notices list individuals from Eldora Steamboat Rock Ackley Whitten Hubbard Town Falls and New Providence. Names include Marie Church Helen Burling Jessie Balcom Walter Tomman Don LaVelle and baby, Peter DeCook Gratus Bakker LaVern Maywood Charlotta Walters Nora Beaupain Harold Sheldon Bert Burdick Louis Kasischke and Ellis Mitchell.

Eldora Marie Church Helen Burling Jessie Balcom Walter Tomman Don LaVelle

Lippert Family Visit Ends After Two Weeks in Eldora

Mr and Mrs Hazel Lippert and three sons of Kenosha Wisconsin visited Eldora for two weeks staying with Mrs Lippert’s parents Mr and Mrs W H McCarthy The group travelled from Wisconsin to Iowa and spent time with relatives in Eldora during the stay

Hazel Lippert Kenosha, Wis Eldora

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Huffman -Crosser Troy StuDios Whitten Methodist Church Ladies’ Aid Modam Attraty Vive Designs Aibsert Wattry R. W. King Helen M. Blum Mardell King Lulu Sehan Theo Mark Matheson Norma Speers Ralph Geraldine Rinehart Jacki VanDerveer L. M Roselle Edicks United Circle, Baptist Church Bridge Group Mrs. H. Caffee Girl Scout Mrs. Cakerice Alliance TENNA Ward's Radio & TV People Tenna Rotors Ward Eldora, New Providence Gordon Smith H. Flickinger Jack Baldwin Kansas Dr. Flickinger Les Flickinger Eedora Canada Ray Nazor Jennie Quick 12Th Street Mrs. Lyle Hubbard Mrs. C. F. Way Clear Lake Mrs. M. 2. Stilley Ways Nelle Kramer Albion Katherine Megan John Megan W. I. van Tiger James Hauser Andrew Catherine Lake Okoboji Ronnie H. Reece E. Reece Camp Stoneman Far East Barry Reece Camp McCoy Wis National Guard Myron Mason Charles Henninger Cedar Rapids George Shafer Clarion Steamboat Rock Albert Zimmerman Gratus Bakker, _ Whitten LaVern Maywood Birihs Earl Yantis Conrad Claude Aiken Herald-Index Iowa Rita Hayworth Victor Mature Gal Sal Pier Vittorio Hodiak-Derck Tomahawk Gap Sun Mon Shirley Booth AE Magazine Tling Burt Lancaster Uae Pisa Sheba Vittoria Gassman Mars Abboty & Costello June Haver Eldora Herald-Ledger Herald - Index Howell Cameron Alto
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