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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1954

Page

2

Van Have Smith Marriage Solemnized at St Marys

The ceremony at St Marys featured Clara de Van Have daughter of Claus Van Have and Donald Smith son of Ilgene Smith. Father George Mallenay officiated the Latine double ring service with Ave Maria. Bridesmaids wore pink, groom’s party included Gerald Smith of Ottumwa. reception for 100 followed at the bride’s home. The couple will live in Eldora after a trip to Minnesota.

Clara de | van Have Claus van Have Steamboat | Rock Donaldd Smith Ilgene Smith St. Macys' Catholic Church George Mallenay Vikas Harrison Peter Jan Peter Luabenthal Eldora Dauhter Vin Hove Gerald Smith Ottumwa &Ved John van Hove Clyde Callahan Alfred Uhlken John Janssen Phyllis Bell Marjorie Uhlken Marylin Uhlken Jeanice Janssen Smith Steamboat Rock High School Waverly Mildred McCarroll Gerald Paton C. W. Manse Gerald Modlin Mellin Minneapolis Minn Colupse Mike Priske T4th Mel Putman Landy, Butler and Lundy

Pipers Host Family Dinner After Open House

Mr and Mrs C J Piper hosted a Sunday evening supper for 14 family members at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room after an afternoon Open House at their new home. The group then returned to the Pipers' residence for the evening hours.

Mes C. J. Piper Blanche and Ethels

Mrs Willig Hosts Cemetery Society Meeting

The Cemetery Society met Thursday afternoon at Mrs Co G Willig's home with Mrs J L Davis as co host. Ten members attended for the regular business meeting. A social hour followed and refreshments were served. The next meeting is September 9 at Mrs Ray Lew is home.

The Cemetery Society Co. G. Willig J. L. Davis Tet Ray Lewis

Joe Soper announces birth of Donna Marie in Houston

Announcements received from Mr and Mrs Joe Soper of Houston Texas announce the birth of a six pound baby girl on August 16. The infant has been named Donna Marie. The Sopers also have another daughter, Debbie.

Joe Soper Houston Tex Donna Marie Sopers Debbie

Beulah Club Met With Mrs Murdock

Beulah Club met at Mrs John Murdock's home for a 6 30 dinner as nine members gathered. A yellow rose pouquet adorned the table, followed by a regular business meeting and games. Coffee and brownies were served. next meeting set for October 25 with Mrs Beulah Gray hosting.

John Murdock Beulah Club Beulah Gray

Community events and club notices for September

Coming Events list for Wednesday through Monday features Christ and Worgen services, Ascension Chapter O honoring Robert Morris, an Eastern Star meal at Boone, St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid, Girl Scout Executive Board, Legion Auxiliary, Needlecraft Club, various church and club meetings, a Pine Take Country Club luncheon, a Barnard family reunion at Quaker Heights, and Mother Cabrini and St Marys Study Club gatherings.

Choice of Christ Worgen’s Christian Service John Frisbe Ascension Robert Morris Day At & Velock Boone A Ladies Country Club Charles Haywood St. Paul Lutheran Ladies” Aid Mineting R. F. Tilackman Legion Ausiiary Julia Mulford Chan Church C. Db, Mitchell Urban Club Harry Iiintler Pine Take Norman Kunath Glenn Kurta Kerton Potluck Barnard Quaker Heights

Wayne Perkins Silver Wedding Open House Near Eldora

Mr and Mrs Wayne Perkins celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary with an Open House at their home east of Eldara. About 130 guests attended as Elaine McClellan and David James McClellan hosted, with decorations of gladioli and carnations and a cake as the centerpiece.

Wayne Perkins ofEldara Perkins Eldora Eldwa Elaine Jim McClellan Jamaica David James McClellan McClellan Howard Hudson Cleon Vieman George Edwards Harry Hutzel Don Perkins Harold Perkins Erwin Saylor

Eldora Hosts Hardin County WCTU Convention

The Hardin County Women’s Christian Temperance Union met Thursday at Eldora Methodist Parish Hall with representatives from Ackroyd, Iowa Falls and Eldora. Morning business and officer elections preceded a cooperative lunch. Afternoon events included a round table, Youth Temperance Council songs, a Missionary Guild playlet, memorial service, White Ribbon Service, and an address by M. Z. Albers on Temperance Education and Christian Citizenship. Next year Iowa Falls will host the convention.

Hardin County The Women's Christian Temperance Union Eldora Methodist Church Ackrey Iowa Falls Eldora Youth Temperance Council Girls of Missionary Guild, Eldora John Frisble Ellora Ralph Janssen L. V. Cropt M. 2. Albers Towa Falls

Ruppelts Honored On 50th Anniversary

The children of Thomas and Elizabeth Ruppelt hosted an open house at their Steamboat Rock home on Tuesday August 24 to honor the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on September 7. About 300 guests attended as Rev. A C Kruse led a devotional and many gifts and flowers were exchanged.

Thomas Ruppelt Steamboat Rock A.C. Kruse A. C. Johnson Ogden,Wiah Paul R. Greene Detroit, Mich Robert. i. Ruppelt Robert Meeker Fort Dodge Lauretta Ruppelt Springfield Dixie Greene Marilynn Johnson Raseue M. Hunt Otto Filbrandt Elizabeth Ogden Utah Robert Ruppelt Virginia Detroit Mich

Double 4-500 Club Meets With Mrs Raske

Mrs Clara Raske hosted the Rouble 4-500 Club for the new year with a potluck dinner at 6 30. Two guests attended Miss Bonnie Knowles and Mrs Louis Ziesman. After dinner Canasta and 600 were played with Knowles winning canasta prize in 500 Roll winning high Ziesman low Roll rover and Orgel draw prize. A brief business meeting set next gathering September 10 at Mrs J Ia Davis home.

Clara Raske Bonnie Knowles Louis Ziesman Anna Roll Low Herman Roll Rover Ernest Orgel J. Ia Davis

John Luiken Feted On 80th Birthday

Steamboat Rock honors John Luiken on his 80th birthday with a Thursday afternoon gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Ern Tholen. Relatives and friends from Steamboat Rock Eldora Aplington Freeport New Providence and nearby areas attended after a lunch of ice cream cake cookies and coffee.

Steamboat Rock Ern Tholen Tholen John Luiken Anton Luiken Swear Luiken Bert Behrends Aplington Henry Luiken Leonady Sheffield Kate Luiken Will Sanders Eldora

Breakfast Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Miller

Mrs W. M. Miner hosted the Breakfast club Thursday at 8 o'clock with six members present. The next meeting is planned for September 9 with Mrs Irv Cakerice.

W. M. Miner Irv

Mrs Victor Hosts Bridge Club at Dessert Evening

Mrs Rena Victor entertained her bridge club Wednesday evening with a dessert bridge. Guests included Mrs Max Van Derveer and Mrs Harry Holmes. Prizes went to Miss Leone Ziesman and Mrs Victor. The next meeting is set for Sept 8 with a dinner at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room. Sgt. Bob Larson, on furlough in Eldora with his mother Mrs Helen Mogan, will report back to Ellsworth Airbase Rapid City South Dakota on Sept 2.

Victor Rena Victor Max van Derveer Harry Holmes Leone Ziesman Blanche Ethel Bob Larson Eldora Helen Mogan Ellsworth Airbase Rapid City S. Dak

Many Eldora residents listed in social notes

Mra Lillian Brown travels to Stockton to supervise vocal music. Miss Tia Larson from Iowa City is vacationing in Eldora with relatives. Harold Marshman and family move to Sacramento for jobs. Bob Erickson to Hubbard apartment. Mrs Kenneth Sapp relocates to Tucson. Family updates include Cpl. Ronny H. Reece arriving at Camp Carson from Japan, Naomi Reese visiting from Kankakee, and several other peers and relatives visiting Eldora or traveling, with addresses and moves noted.

Lillian Brown A. Stewart Honeyman Red Oak Stockton Tia Larson University Hospital Iowa City Eldora Helen Megan St. Louis Harold Marshman Sacramento Guilb Marshman Bob Erickson Fldora Hubbard Kenneth Sapp Hardin County Bank Tuscon, Ariz United States Service B. E. Bellevue E. V. Reece Cpl Ronny H. Reece Camp Carson Colo Japan Town Falls Satunrday Naomi Reese Ruth Qeasch Kankakee, ML Elnor Lanette Carstens Blairsburg Sharon Carstens MaryIn Gayle Red Pas Ft. Madison Cecil Eggleston Steamboat Rock Eggleston Sarasota Fla B. G. Crecelius Robert Stapp Beryl K. Crecelius Jacksonville FP. E. Stone Tokyo Scotts Airforce Base Belleville San Francisco Richard A. Stone A. F Cen A. P.O San Franccisco Calif Jack Veline Carla Sandra Jimmie York Nebr Velin Harold Wehrman Kathleen Adeline Maronn R. E. Gray Cynthia Bohstedt Grinnell Gray Bohstedt R. L. Harbour Rupert Idaho Lee Lundy Harbour Lundy Chicago Betty Bills Eldora Memorial Hospital Ricki A. Stuart Moneyman L. W. Martin Rochester Minn Martin Marion Clark West Lake Ore Clark Dewey Estes Marry Harrison Beverly Barbara Davenport Amy Farrell Won. Williston Bob Jim Chatham Ontario Candadi

WY FLW Auxiliary And Post Met Wed

The VFW Post and PF W Auxiliary held a joint meeting at the Post Home on Wednesday evening The Auxiliary voted to send 10 10 to the Schick hospital for Clinton Field Day an annual Labor Day event A social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs Ralph Albee and Mrs Grace Allbee

V. FW. Post PF. W Post Schick Hospital Clinton Field Ralph Albee Grace Allbee

Distaff Side on Sewing Materials and Fabrics Concepts

This piece explains natural and synthetic fibers, how yarn is made, and weaving knitting and felting effects. It discusses why firmly woven fabrics resist raveling, dyeing and fading factors, care in selecting material based on garment design, and how fabric weight, weave, and transparency affect fit and appearance.

New Mexico Arizona Quebec

Many EHS Graduates Off To College and Careers

Thirty six Eldora high school graduates last spring span paths to college and varied careers. Those entering college include Sandra Bailey at Iowa, Jerry Balvant at Simpson Indianola, Ruby Barr at Concordia Seward, Edwin Brown at Simpson Indianola, and others such as Ed Butler McPherson, Bill Cleveland Simpson Indianola, Julia Clingerman Iowa State Teachers Cedar Falls, and Tom Irwin at Iowa University Iowa City. Many others take jobs or serve in the armed forces while awaiting further plans.

Eldora High School United States Armed Service Entaring College Sandra Bailey University of Iowa Jerry Balvant Simpson College Indianola Ruby Barr Concordia Teachers College Seward Nebr Edwin Brown Ed Butler McPherson College McPherson Kan Bill Cleveland Julia Clingerman Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Shirley Fallett Carnell College Mt. Vernon Barbara Grantow College of Nursing Iowa Lutheran Hospital Des Moines Tom Irwin

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van Have-Smith St. Mary’s MecCarroll - Putnam Pipers Mrs. Willig Cemetery Murdock LEVIS America Nobles Shoe Service Eldora, Iowa Mother Cabrini St. Mary's Eldora Entertained County W.C.T.U Cora Perkins Ray Taylor Mary Jo Short Celia Perkins George Shafer Lora Rae Taylor M. Z. Albers Robin Lynn DE Pue Union Joseph de Pue Adel Robin Lynn Hugh Wiliam Ghormley Hugh Wm. Ghormley Iowa de Pue Iowa Packing Company Ghormley Drake University Methodist Church Troy Studios Maprjorie Ane Pesta Dale Pesbia Marjorie William Jtintjer Ruppelts Raske Distaff Side Jane Davis Forest Park Marshalltown WNAX Yankton South Dakota Tuntte & Wed Farley Granger Archie the Dog Shelley Winters John Wayne Claudette Cofbery - DeFore Rogue River Sun Mitchum-Darnell-Palance Farzan Devils Canyon EHS Krause Iowa State Training School Morris Martin Margaret Martin Gifford Dorothy May Ideal Laundry Marilyn Mitchell- Cakerice Marks Drug Store Irvin Norman la Donna Teckenburg-Frerichs Jean van Tiger Hardin County Savings Bank Sharon Vaughn Farm Bureau Ione Wallis-Ziesman Green Marian Stewart Eldora Cash Way Mary Lou Brown Peggy Estes-Bittner Jerry Foster Navy Rallin Lightfield Air Force Dick Smith Beverly Long Victor Reist Bob Risse Risse Miller Mig. Co Kenny Collins HN St Cleveland Herald - Index
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