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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1953
Page
3
Grace Protheroe Heslop Lucas wed Eugene M Lucas in a 4:00 pm Eldora Congregational ceremony officiated by Rev Halph Imes. Bridesmaids wore white organdy. reception followed with 250 guests in the church basement. Guests traveled from Madrid Alden Ames Iowa Falls Osceola Traer Hudson Perry What Cheer Grundy Center Des Moines Winterset Kenosha Wis San Diego Calif.
Lat in the home of the bride's parents Saturday evening as Avis Gross and Donald Eckhoff united in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev. Short. The event featured palms, yellow and white gladioli, and a three tier cake. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. Milford Pierce and best man Henry Eckhoff. Out-of-town guests arrived from Cedar Falls, Grundy Center, Waterloo, and Cedar Falls.
Elizabeth Vinette Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul C Clark of Eldora married Sunday afternoon to Robert G Wilson son of Mrs Frank Wilson and the late Mr Wilson of Cherokee at the Little Brown Church Nashua. The ceremony was performed by Rev Glenn L Utterback at three oclock. The bride wore a light blue suit with navy accessories, corsage of pink roses. Matron of honor Mrs Robert Way wore pink suit with navy accessories, red rose corsage. Best man Embert Martin of South Bend Indiana. ushers Jerry Davis Hampton and Raymond Brees Peterson. Altar banked with white gladioli. Music by Mrs Peterson organist and Mrs Barbara Nissan-Marlowe sang Through The Years and The Lord's Prayer. Reception for 60 relatives and friends at The Cedars Nashua. Three-tier cake, pink and white decorations. Bride to teach in Ottumwa schools. groom an Industrial Arts instructor in Ottumwa. After trip to Minnesota, will live in Ottumwa. Attendees from Cherokee, Dubuque, Hampton, Rockford, Nevada, Ames, Jefferson, Gladbrook, Waterloo, Nora Springs, Chicago, Eldora and South Bend.
Betty Clark became Mrs Robert G Wilson after Sunday nuptials. Friday two showers hosted by Mrs Lauren Maltby and Mrs W M Muller featured a 9:36 breakfast with about 20 guests, yellow cloths, garden flowers, games and prize forfeits. Gifts were displayed and shared with Clark and her mother Mrs Paul Clark. A second shower, hosted by Mrs Glenn Kurtz, drew 24 guests for an evening of visiting and gift opening with assistance from Mrs Wm McCall and Mrs Dick Protheroe, followed by refreshments.
The Baptist Circle Women’s United met in Mullard Room Wednesday at 2 for the regular August gathering. President Mrs. Milo Butler led devotions, hymn, and prayer. letters from Arthur Allen family and Mrs. W F Deschamp were read. committee reports noted personal calls and clothing for a nursing home. plans were announced for a shower for Miss Beulah Eckhoff and a gift for Don Eckhoff’s upcoming marriage. Mrs. A Huffman gave devotions with “Blessed Quietness” and scripture. Mrs. Cecil Egeleston led the lesson “Behind the Bamboo Curtain” on China Formosa and Japan. Miss Dixon’s missionary note from Formosa was read. tray lunch followed by committee hosts.
The Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society met Thursday at noon for a picnic dinner at the Chapel. The regular business meeting followed. Plans were made for an upcoming bazaar to be held at the Chapel. The next meeting is scheduled for May 19 with Mrs. M. E. Wasson, Mrs. Chuck Svendsen, and Mrs. Wenage Bayon.
The Blue Star Mothers of America met Thursday afternoon at Mrs John Davis home with seven teen members present. They sewed bed slippers sending six pairs to Knoxville Veterans Hospital and planned bedhead covers and carpet rags for veterans. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting is Tuesday September when a potluck dinner will be held at Mrs Harry Huntley s home.
Mrs. John A. Wood and daughter Jane hosted a 6:30 dinner Wednesday at the Country Club in Eldora to honor Mrs. C. A. Boeke and daughter Cynthia of Middletown Ohio visiting Eldora friends. Friday morning Mrs BR Bateson Mrs L F Wolcott and Mrs Fred Wehrman hosted a ten o'clock lawn buffet breakfast for twenty guests to honor Mrs. C. A. Boeke.
A sequence of local club meetings and social visits across Eldora notes events from August 18 to 25. Activities include N T T Club picnic, Methodist Bible Class, Breakfast Club and Young Homemakers, Saturday Bridge Club, Rebekah Lodge, and Tuesday Bridge Club with members named. Neighbors and visitors mentioned include the Clay family of Kirksville and Novinger, the Hofer family of Garwin, E B Krominga family, and Dr. and Mrs. Hubbard accompanied by Mary Lou, plus the Banning reunion at Clear Lake and a two week Lake Okoboji vacation.
W H McCarthy and wife host an open house at their Eldora home on 20th Ave to celebrate their platinum 60th wedding anniversary. Many family members attend including eight children and multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren. The event featured a three tier wedding cake, gladioli and roses, and a lawn picnic for relatives and friends.
A list of attendees for the funeral of Mrs Joe Law includes relatives from Nevada Des Moines Dallas St Louis Waterloo Belmont and other towns. Also noted are residents of Ames Dayton Ohio Oskaloosa Cedar Falls and Marshalltown plus visitors from Chicago and Fort Dodge attending Buick dealers events.
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