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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1958

Page

2

Birthday Honor for 87th Mrs Strother at Rest Home

Mrs. Nellie Strother celebrated her 87th birthday Friday at Schneiders Rest Home with friends and ten residents. Three decorated cakes by Martha Struck and Bruce McAfee, punch coffee and ice cream were served along with cards and gifts. Attendees included Mrs. Frank Gohner, Sharon McAfee, Karen Struck, Connie Struck, and many others, with visitors from Oat rumwa. An Eldora Walther League outdoor breakfast followed at Pine Lake State Park with breakfast provided and a matins service led by Sharon Kussscrow and Tim Zimmermann.

Nellie Strother Schneiders Rest Martha Struck Bruce McAfee Alice Bouck Clara Williamson Bessie Moore Albert Lynk Cora Wiley Elsie Howard Mayme Elsham Hattie Cavana Ora. Gast Eldora Walther League Pine Lake State Park Walther League Sharon Kusscrow Tim Zimmermann Ann Zimmermann

Coming Events Listings for August

Community notices list events from Aug 19 to Aug 28. Includes N T T Clue picnic Assembly of God Women’s Missionary Council. Mary’s Mission Circle. Masonic Craftsman School. Tuesday Bridge Club. Child Study Club led by Marvin Catlin. Mary’s Martha’s Baptist Church. V F W Auxiliary. Young Homemakers Club. Cemetery Society. Priscilla Guild. Lutheran group. and a 6:30 p.m picnic with Mrs. Stanley Granner.

N.T.T. Clue Assembly of God Women's Missionary Council Mary's Mission Circle of Lutheran Church Marvin Hagen Marvin Catlin Chrm Young Homemakers Club Roy Ryan Cemetery Society Alice Cakerice Priscilla Guild Lutheran Stanley Granner

W C T U Elect Officers Thursday

Mrs John Frisbie hosted a postponed Thursday meeting of the W C T U with devotions by Mrs George O Bryan. Members voted to continue support for the Bill Board county project on the highway north of Iowa Falls and elected officers: Frisbie president Albers vice president Laughlin secretary Whiting treasurer. Directors filed annual reports, refreshments followed. Next meeting Sept 12 with host Mrs F L Watson.

John Frisbie W.C.T.U George O'Bryan Bill Board Iowa Falls M. Z. Albers Melvin Laughlin Martha Whiting F. L. Watson

Young Homemakers Meet for Regular Gathering

The Young Homemakers met Thursday evening at Mrs. Bob Balvant's home with co-hostess Mrs. Glen Gates. Seven members attended a brief business session followed by refreshments and a social hour. The August 28 meeting is planned for 6:45 p.m. at Mrs. Harriett Ryan's home.

Bob Balvant Glen Gates Harriett Ryan

Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society Picnic

The Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society held a Thursday noon picnic with 25 attendees. Guests included Mrs. Hazel Wasson Debbie Schroeder Keith Thorpe and Susan Willig. Ice cream was provided by Mrs. Bill Monroe and Mrs. Bernard Trout. Committee reports were given and plans discussed for the September 11 meeting hosted by Mrs. Sylvester Swart Mrs. Edgar Van Patter and Mrs. Keith Van Patter.

Pleasant Chapel Cemetery

Mrs Scott Hosts Royal Neighbors August Meeting

The Royal Neighbors held their regular August meeting at Mrs Lillian Scott's home with one member present. Plans were made for future meetings and social hour plans noted. Mrs Alice Fallerby will host the September 11 gathering.

The Royal Neighbors Lillian Scott Scott Alice Fallerby

Cemetery Society With Mrs Edwards Hosts Eldora Meeting

The Cemetery Society with Mrs Edwards hosted Eldora Cemetery Society for a Thursday meeting. Fourteen attended including guest Miss Julia Mulford. Committees reported, urns and benches were painted by members, and refreshments were served. Mrs Alice Calefice will host the Aug 28 gathering. Mr and Mrs Bud Lewis and children and Mr and Mrs Keith Van Patter and children left Sunday for a vacation in Minnesota.

George Edwards L. L. Roberts Eldora Cemetery Society Julia Mulford Alice Calefice Bud Lewis Keith van Patter Points Minnesota

Williams Announcement Bride to Wed Beach

Bride elect Shirley Williams of Iowa Falls to marry Donald Beach of New Providence. The wedding is set for September 20 at the First Methodist Church in Iowa Falls.

Harry J. Williams Iowa Falls Shirley Donald Beach Paul Beach New Providence First Methodist Church

United Circle Hosts Guest Speaker at August Meeting

The United Circle of the Baptist Church met at 2 pm for its regular August gathering. President Mrs. Louis Darzes led devotions, with scripture from 1 Corinthians 1:31 to 13 and prayers. Guest speaker Mrs. W A Pals, a missionary from Munich Germany, spoke on The Human Side of Missions. A tray lunch with gladioli centerpiece followed, hosted by Mrs J L Starr and others.

United Circle of the Baptist Church Louis Darzes Jesus Dr. L. Barton Germany W. A. Pals Muneich J. L. Starr Lillie Sheldon Henry Ruth

Carnival Dance at Pine Lake Country Club Thur

Pine Lake Country Club invites members to a carnival dance hosted by Marshall Dillon and Chester to see Wyatt Earpppppp in Dodge City Thursday August 21. Dancing starts at 9 p.m. Lunch at midnight. Committee in charge includes Dr and Mrs W G Tietz and others.

Pine Lake Country Club Marshall Dillon Chester Wyatt Ed Wiesner Richard Murphy Ed Potgeter Jim Potgeter

Mrs Marion Chenette breaks hip in Oregon fall

Mrs Marion R Chenette of Ackley and well known in Edora fractured her hip during a Pacific Northwest vacation walk at Multnomah Falls Oregon. The accident occurred Sunday August 3 and she underwent hip surgery at Emanuel Hospital in Portland. She resides at 2801 NE Gantenbein Portland Oregon.

Marion R. Chenette Ackley Edora Pacific Northwest Canadian Rockies Multnomah Falls Ore Emanuel Hospital Portland Gantenbein

Mrs Schimmele Feted At Farewell Party

Mrs Audrey Schimmele was guest of honor at a farewell party hosted by Mrs L W Throssel. Eleven guests attended as she and her daughters move to Santa Monica California. Co host Mrs Harold Little and gifts were given including a travel present.

Audrey Schimmele L. W. Throssel

Mary Martha Circle Meets at H Ninneman Home

The Mary Martha Circle gathered at Mrs. Herman Ninneman’s home Friday evening August 15 at 8 p.m. The meeting opened with prayer and devotions, followed by sewing. Lunch was served and a closing prayer offered. Miss Hazel Grimes of Des Moines visited Eldora over the weekend with her mother, Mrs. D. E. Grimes, at Mrs. Sibyl Hoyt’s home.

Mary Martha Herman Ninneman Hazel Grimes Des Moines Eldora D. E. Grimes Sibyl Hoyt

Nothee of Appointment Nothee of the Appointment of Ad minister

Public notice of appointment of Lester B. Ossk as administrator of the estate of Predrick Closeh Wise in Hardin County. Creditors and claimants must present timely, duly verified claims for allowance to Carteron, Deickinson & O815, Attorneys, by August 1958. court clerk J. Miller, Hinruth County, Kentucky.

Nothee Statis Powa Thardin County Tardin County

Visitors and familiar faces fill Eldora area

Local residents and relatives from Sacramento to Hackensack travel through Eldora visiting family and attending events. Jane Patterson returns home with her father from California after five weeks visiting grandparents Louis and Barbara Darzes. Several others from La Grange Newton Cedar Rapids and Janesville join Eldora gatherings and weddings.

Jane Patterson Sacramento Calif Eldora Louis Darzes Darzes Barbara Darzes Sturm Lake Jane John Patterson

Steamboat Rock Notes and Community Gatherings

Numerous visits and travel details outline social ties in Steamboat Rock and neighboring towns. Residents visit Ackley Cedar Falls Marshalltown Iowa Falls Clear Lake Hubbard State Center Des Moines Chicago and more. A large family reunion at Clear Lake plus church and club meetings are noted.

Dinner Guests and Visits Across Gifford to Zearing

Lawn Hill and surrounding families held a sequence of social visits Sunday and Tuesday. Guests at the Bernard Trout home in Gifford enjoyed a picnic dinner. Betty Cockerham of Waterloo stayed overnight at the Hoffman home. Ray Trout and Leonard Blair visits occurred at Hoffman and Clatterbuck households, with additional calls on Otis Waldo and the Lynch home in Green Mountain. Patty Bogue from Marshalltown vacationed with the Bogue family, while Bud Svendsen and Charlotte of Iowa Falls dined with the Svendsen home.

W. S. Barnard R. J. Pitz Minneapolis River View Park Mrs. Pitt Herman Hoffman Paul Hoffman Erlo Hoffman Bernard Trout Gifford Betty Cockerham Waterloo Ray Trout Leonard Blair Guy Clatterbuck Zearing Bob Howard Otis Waldo Don Perkins Linda la Donna Charles Lynch Green Mountain Patty Bogue Marshalltown John Bogue Bud Svendsen Charolette Iowa Falls Charles Svendsen

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Society Grace Protheroe Mrs. Strother W. D. Kramer Denise Mark Cheryl Ottumwa Kramer Nelle Kramer Spirit Lake Iowa Athletic Association Mrs. McAfee Hanna TOT and Teen Shop Masonic Craftsman School Mary's & Martha's Baptist Church Henry Nederhart Ray Taylor V.F.W Pleasant Chapel Society Mrs. Scott Cemetery ‘Society Mrs. Edwards Shirley Williams United Circle Country Club Thur Marion Chenette Mary Martha Circle H. Ninneman Home Lester BE Carteron Decikinson Aueunt Ere J. Miller Hinruhi Loge Uy Sharot Vaiaghn H-Le Fred J. Schmitt la Grange Hattie Schmitt L. K. Reece Warren Reese Newton Vernon Dillman David Diane Sue Mr. Dillman David Dillman Elmhurst Dillman Cedar Falls J. L. Cameron Conomowoc Wisc Robert Greef Kathy Warrensburg Mr. Greef C. E. Greef Cedar Rapids Alta Clark Anna Clark Liscomb Kankakee S. D. Noble E. B. Fuller Omaha Nebr W. R. Protheroe Pam Peg Tom Jerry Glenn Davenport Lew W. Throssel Miami Fla Joe C. Mark Barbara Steven Robert Sifrit James Bales Bales George Bartles Janesville Isle of Pines Lake Vermillion Minn Bartles C. E. Diron Hackensack, Minn W. A. Brown Ray Willcox Dick Trittien Steamboat Rock Rena Frerichs Beverly Kruse John Siems Ernest Luiken Vern Tholen Sartori Hospital Billy Rainsbarger M. A. Wilson Woodrow Wanda Rainsbarger John M. van Loh Wellsburg Ernest Maronn Union Tillie Rutgers Ella, Daleske Sarah Jo Ball Club Anna Powers Chicago Ella Daleske George Moore Earl Moore Parkersburg Carl Luiken Fred Klunder Emery, S. Dak Martin Kruse Anton Luiken Smoky Mountains Ozarks Eugene Rainsbarger Folkerts and Tholen Clear Lake Brewster Britt Garner Kanawha Elgin Hampton Buffalo Center Baptist Ladies Missionary Society Minnie Luiken Dena Schwitters Kurt Marquardt Carl Ruppelt Melvin, Ky Karen Kruse John Seims Bill Broer Merle Lindsey Brenda Janet Philip Sayer Bob Smith Jackie Smith Dean Smith Dewey Lamprecht Loyd Sievert Martin Winters Henry Winters Sr Hubbard Martin Struck Connie Oscar Jeske August Fredrickson Pat Mathews Janet and Jeffery Iowa City Barbara Mathews Wilmer Broer Wilmer Don New Hampton Carl Edler State Center Inez Broer Luke Kasischke Eroy Studios Dora Bravily Lawn Hill Mrs. Floyd Beasley Stauffer Beverly Clemons Edgington Ave Eldora, Iowa Eldora Herald-Ledger Joanne Woodward Spencer Tracy- Robt Wagner Jean Peters Broken Lance SUN. Mon Erenn Ford Suirtey Mac Laine Essie Nielsen Mickey Shaughnessy ANG Metrocolor Sunkist Miracle
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