E H S Grads Head to College and Careers
Eighteen 1955 Eldora high school graduates enter colleges and universities this fall with many taking first year work at State University of Town Ions City Ellsworth junior college and others pursuing nursing beauty work and trades. Several remain in Eldora or move to Des Moines Waterloo Ames Cedar Falls and other locations for employment or further study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora High School
State University of Town
Ions City
Don Bekemeier
Art Berg
Eugene Martin
Jim Shaw
Ellsworth Junior College
Town Falls
Bruca Froning
Barbara Perkins
Dave Taylor
Sharon Shephard
Iowa State College
Ames
Kelvin Huehn
Frank Lyman
Bob Travis
Dick Walde
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Mary Head
Armed Service
Sharon Arkland
Eldora Memorial Hospital
Heidi Asu
Minneapolis
Minn
Elinor Brown
Red Oak
Jean Brown
Tru - Value
Marshalltown
Sherry Burnett
Highway Commission
State House
Pierre
South Dakota
Ann Cable
Motors
Neva Doss
Stonebrook
Melvin Wright
Eldora Plumbing and Heating
Lynn Freed
Clark’s
Hybrid Seed Company
Iowa Falls
Gary Walters
Joan Bockes
Waterloo
Jim Larson
Wood Auto Company
Jean Otto
Hardin County
Deloris Otto
Town Electric Light and Power Company
Dean Kusserow
Arlene Kirkdorffer
Lloyd Draper
Simpson College
Indianola
Gordon Lamb
Bill Cleveland
Jerry Crosser
Jane Wood
Roger Harrington
Kempton Huehn
Norma Jeske
Iowa City
Sandra Bailey
Donna Laglan-Herring
Jerry Hodgson
Bob Bateson
Gary Soli
Columbia Bible College
Columbia
N. C
Rush Rose
Wheaton College
Wheaton
Ill
Mary Jo Short
Mandy Bible Institute
Chicago
Barbara Goodell
James Short
Bob Risse
Gates College
Joe Saylor
Marquette University
Milwaukee
Wisc
Mary Lou Holmes
Young Homemakers Club Meeting Recap at Pence Home
Thirteen members attended the Young Homemakers Club meeting at Mrs. Howard Pence’s home on Thursday evening. Mrs. Don McAllister led a sewing lesson with demonstrations and time saving tips. A family potluck is planned for September 2 at Pine Lake Lodge, with refreshments served. The next meeting, hosted by Mrs. Virgil Higar, is set for September 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Homemakers Club
Howard Pence
Don McAllister
Pine Lake Lodge
Virgil Higar
Mr and Mrs Wright Vow In Radcliffe
Roland M Wright and his bride were married August 20 in Radcliffe. The bride is the daughter of K D Luhman of Radcliffe. The groom is son of Melvin Wright of Maquoketa. They will reside in Fort Wayne Indiana where he is employed by General Electric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland M. Wright
Radcliffe
Thorson-Mertens Vows In California
Miss Bette Thorson daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Thorson of Radcliffe and Paul William Mertens son of Edwin Mertens of Antwerp Belgium wed Sunday Aug 21 in Pasadena California The Rev Phillip Collin officiated at Holliston avenue Methodist church The bride a Radcliffe high graduate attended junior college and Pasadena City college The groom graduated from Royal Antwerp Belgium and Pasadena City college They will reside in Pasadena California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette Thorson
Arthur Thorson
Radcliffe
Paul William Mertens
Edmond Mertens
Antwerp
Belgium
Pasadena
Calif
Phillip Collin
Holliston Avenue Methodist Church
Radcliffe High School
Ccollege
Pasadena City College
Royal Anthenarum
Mrs Welch Hosts Cemetery Society and Double 4-500 Club
The Estess at the Hubbard cemetery society met in Hubbard at the Welch home with thirty members and a pot luck noon meal. The Double 4-500 Club gathered Friday evening at Mrs Emma Kewatts home with prize winners including Mrs Clara Raske high score and Mrs Mike Mossman low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Kewatt
Clara Raske
Mike Mossman
John Davis
Rover
Herman Roll
Anna Roll
Estess
Dora Cemetery Society
Hubbard
Wayne Welch
Carl Willig
Local Club Activities and Events Calendar into Sept
Coming events list includes N T T Club with Mrs Mike Mase man on Aug 30, St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid and Legion Auxiliary on Sept 1, Thursday Club with Mrs R TF Blackmun, and a family picnic for Young Homemakers Club at Pine Lake lodge on Sept 2. Christian Church Disciples Star Class led by Mrs Nora Mitchell, New Providence Music Art and Drama Club with Mrs Everett Seward, Double 4500 Club with Mrs Anna Oll, Needlecraft Club with Mrs Mayme St George on Sept 4. Mr and Mrs Charles Dettbarn celebrate golden wedding anniversary with open house at St Pauls Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Homemakers Club
Pine Lake Lodge
Christian Church
Nora Mitchell
New Providence Music
Everett Seward
Anna Oll
Mayme St. George
Charles Dettbarn
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Aletha Kebschull Honored At Shower
Miss Aletha Kebschull was honored Monday evening at a miscellaneous shower in Towa Falls hosted by Mrs. Robert Peglow with co hosts Miss Stella Kernys of Iowa Falls and Mrs. Harry Heddens of Wellsburg. Twelve guests attended as gifts were displayed under a pastel umbrella. Mrs. Arthur Helvig assisted in opening gifts and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aletha Kebschull
Towa Falls
Robert Peglow
Stella Kernys
Iowa Falls
Harry Heddens
Wellsburg
Seylind la
Arthur Helvig
Rebschull
V F W Auxiliary Holds August Meeting at Post Home
The August meeting of the V. F. W. Auxiliary convened at the Post Home with 25 members present. Reports covered the fair eating stand, kitchen remodeling progress, and packing nine dozen cookies for Veterans hospitals. A social hour followed with refreshments served by Ralph Allbee, Orville Lamb, and Ed Waldo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Home
Bob Mairs
Chas
Pearce
Hardin County Fair
Veterans Hospitals
V. PF. W
Ralph Allbee
Orville Lamb
Ed Waldo
Dinner Party Wed For Mrs Hilsabeck
Mrs Nelle Kramer hosted a 6 pm dinner in Eldora for her daughter Mrs Valerian Hilsabeck who will move to Anaheim California. After dinner bridge prizes went to Mrs Harold Shortley and Mrs Ed Wiesner. Mrs Hilsabeck received the guest prize. Guests included Mrs Curtis Harmon Mrs Wallace Reinert Mrs Harry Lawless Mrs Marvin Catlin and Mrs Larry Scheel with sons of Waterloo and Davenport visitors Mrs Weldon Scholey and sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelle Kramer
Valerian Hilsabeck
Eldora
Anaheim
Calif
Harold Shortley
Ed Wiesner
Hilsabeck
Curtis Harmon
Wallace Reinert
Harry Lawless
Marvin Catlin
Larry Scheel
Waterloo
Weldon Scholey
Davenport
Eldorain
Faith Smith
Beach-Prosser Marriage Vows in Methodist Church
Miss Mary S Beach daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerome Beach and Phillip R Prosser son of Mr and Mrs Robert Prosser were married at 4 pm Sunday August 28 in the First Methodist church Eldora with Rev John K Moora officiating. Bridesmaids gowns pale blue nylon maid of honor Patricia Brown and best man Larry Prosser with ushers James Rodberg and Robert Hobson. Reception for 60 featuring pink and white decor. Both graduates of Eldora high school 1955 and freshmen at Penn College Oskafoosa to be home September 6. Numerous relatives and friends from Fertile Des Moines New Providence Farnhamville Newton Clemons Grundy Center Rochester and LeRoy attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary S. Beach
Jerome Beach
Phillip R. Prosser
Robert. Prosser
First Methodist
Eldora
John K. Moora
Dixie Crosley
Larry Prosser
James Rodberg
Fertile
Robert Hobson
LeRoy
Minn
Mrs. Beach
Frank Beach
Max Purcell
Patricia Beach
R. T. Rotberg
Diane Prosser
Phyllis Saint
Madelyn Purcell
Prosser
Eldora” ‘High School
Penn College
Osklafoosa
Local Social Roundup From Marshalltown Area
Social and family notices from Marshalltown and surrounding towns. Birthdays birthday parties picnics and slumber parties at homes in San Bernardino Iowa Falls and Parkersburg. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Paul Boone Mr and Mrs Charles Svendsen and families along with Mr and Mrs Enla Hoffman Everett Thompson and others. Community activities include a Rural Women meeting and art class program hosted by Abbie Eagan's students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Boone
Patsy
San Bernardino
Calif
Charles Svendsen
John Chartier
Jimmy
Bob Geer
Don Perkins
LaDonna
Iowa Falls
Hubbard Park
Linds Murray
Nancy Harvey
Linda Dunham
Jean Cummins
Joyce Shaver
Barbara Mathews
Deanna Smith
Myrna Williams
Hoffman
Paul Hoffman
Enla Hoffman
Gregory Hoffman
Everett Thompson
Russ Kendall
van Nys
Charles Boyd
Marshalltown
Don Dickerson
Kendall
Dickerson
Pleasant Township
Roughwoods Hall
Abbie Eagan
Gene Eagan
Herb .Nehring
Richard Blair
Roger Whitney
Janesville
Donald Palmer
Grundy Center
Minnie Hersey
Henry
Parkersburg
Mike Way
Lewis Broer, Jr
Pat Mathews
Albert
Kenneth Schilling
John, Schilling
Lincoln
Breakfast Honors Mrs. Hilsabeck in Eldora Park
The Eldora Girl Scout council held a summer council meeting and a 9:30 breakfast at Eldora city park to honor Mrs Val Hilsabeck Brownie Troop leader who is moving to Anaheim California. She received a lounging robe as a gift from the group. A social followed the breakfast and meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Navy man transferred to Kodiak Alaska base
Donald R. Schan formerly of the navy at San Diego was reassigned to Kodiak Alaska and arrived at his base August 1. His mailing address is Donald R. Schan A. C. A. No. 324 28-66 Navy 127-Box 4 c/o Post master Seattle Wash. Local notices list several social visits and guests across Eldora and nearby towns including Creson Eskridge Holmes Tull and Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald RK. Schan
Navy
San Diego
Galif
Kodiak
Alaska
Donald R. Schan
Seattle
Wash
Community Notes From Eldora and Surroundings
Social and family updates from Eldora area residents including birthday tributes for Charlotte Svendsen and Marjorie Sayer. Names such as Leonard Blair Walter, Wilbur Davis, Enos Pemberton, and Madge Sayer appear among visits, farm bureau events, and local trips to White Fish Minnesota Britt Hobo Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Eldora
Charlotte Svendsen
Marjorie Sayer
Leonard Blair
Waterloo
Wilbur Davis
Mansell Davis
Enos Pemberton
Lawn Hill
Kenneth Blair
Jimmy
Marshalltown
Kenny work rehabilitates polio patients nationwide
Elizabeth Kenny Institute in Minneapolis coordinates a multi specialist team to build strength through targeted projects. Therapists and social workers guide patients, families, and employers toward employment within ability, with the Kenny Foundation expanding rehab to neurmuscular diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Sister Elizabeth Kenny Foundation
Kenny
Kenny Bi
Elizabeth Kenny Institute
Kenny Foundation
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E.H.S
Troy StuDios
Mrs. Wright
Thorson - Mertens
California
Mrs. Welch
Cemetery
Mrs. Kewatt
N. T. T. Club
Mike Maseman
St. Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid
Legion Auxiliary
R, Tf, Blackmun
Blanche & Ethel’s Tea
Edie
Robinette
Young America
James L. Brown
Southside Square
V.F. W. Aux
Beulah Gray
Schaller
Dean
Gray
Gary
Mark
Mrs. Gray
Emil Gustafson
William Tintjer, Jr
Mary Ellen Dillayou
Mary Ellen Mairs
Malvern
Ark
Ina Velvice
Amerit
Lillian V. Putnam
Elner Burns
Marcell
Pearl Burns
Norma Burns
George Fagg
Ft. Worth
Tex
Bill Davidson
H. D. Luglan
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Story City
Dr. Luglan
A. Luglan
Luglan
Don Brown
Toni
Jean
Joan Shaw
Harold Shaw
Cedar Rapids
Neuman
Wilbur Wooten
Pat Rogers
Fannie Rogers
New Providence
Jack Veline
York
Neb
Hidora
Mr. Veline
Lil-ian V. Putnam
Karla Veline
Lester Perkins
Wendell Sayer
Iva Claus
Bud Svend
Eldora Herald Ledger
Floyd Beasley
Duane Whitney
Mike Voy
Lewie Broer, Jr
Mrs. Hilsabeck
Wade Creson
Novella Creson
Ed Fiene
Elzie Eskridge
Ernest Chilton
Mrs Ryan
Osborn, Ohio
Eldorn
Mr. Ryan
Mrs
Oscar Ryan
Mary Beth Craddock
Kansas City
Wis
Harold Frazer
LeRoy Aswegan
Lillian. Scott
Faribault
George Day
Larry Pagel
Anna Dornsbach
M. Mulford
Julia Mulford
West Concord
Miz. Pagel
Martha Fredericks
Jim Tull
Stephen
Boulder, Colo
Fredrick Leonard
Peggee Ann
Gesdar Rapids
Mr. Leonard
J. D. Leonard
Oklahoma
Colorado
Pear Huggins
Elkader
visvaVision
THOR
FBI
John Wayne
Joanne Dru
Ford
Alan Ladd
Lester Barth
Sherrill
Jess Broer
Pleasant Township Farm Bureau
Ed Engel
Joan Nehring
Liscomb
Glen McCullough
Herald & Index
Cleveland
Ony
Samant Tow Prigs Wuring
Ct Cae
Chuel and 3
Elizabeth Kenny
Tae
Undation
Minnesota
Sister Kenny Foundation
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