Rev and Mrs Imes Honored on Twentieth Wedding Anniversary
Rev and Mrs Ralph B Imes celebrated 20 years of marriage with a Sunday morning surprise potluck at the Congregational church dining room. About 200 guests attended including Rev Preston Hendricks and Rev John K Moore with Martha. A pink white decor theme highlighted a three tier cake topped with wedding rings and bells, with solos by Ruth Halasey and Robert Lamb, a mock wedding by the choir, and a social program after the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.B. Imes
Ralph B. Imes
Congregational Church
Preston Hendricks
Iowa Falls Congregational Church
John K. Moore
Martha
Moore
George Janssen
Imes
R. R. Bateson
James G. Heslop
Ruth Halasey
Robert Lamb
C. L. Lamb
Aage Jensen
Henry Wheeler
A. Keller
Wayne Halstead
Henry Steinfeldt
Robert Barr
Harvest Dance At Pine Lake Club
The Pine Lake Country Club hosted a Harvest Dance on Thursday with 72 couples in attendance. The hall featured corn decor and Big Ten pennants while Keith Killinger led the orchestra for the event and a buffet lunch was served late evening. A birthday party for Denise, two, followed at home with family guests from Eldora Union and K H Weaver of Union, including two birthday cakes and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Lake Country Club
Iowa
Keith Killinger
Ted Swasand
Paul Barnard
Hilmer Krause
Dick Murphy
Virgil Schmidt
Howard Hauser
Don Rhoads
J. J. Shorts
E. W. Burke
Dean Groeneveld
Sandra
Denise
John Groeneveld
Leslie Groeneveld
Eldora
K. H. Weaver
Union
Birthday Surprise for Carl Freese in Steamboat Rock
Friends and neighbors gathered Friday night at Carl Freese's home to celebrate his birthday with a surprise party. A prepared lunch followed the event, with attendees including Charles Harris and Marvin Jeske from Marshalltown and several Steamboat Rock residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steamboat Rock
Carl Freese
Mr. Freese
Charles Harris
Marshalltown
Marvin Jeske
Eldora
Jack Veld
John Veld
Marvin
Swear Luiken
Dick Freese
Darrell
Funeral Held for Mrs Schmidt in Eldora Area
Mr and Mrs L W Flickinger and Phillip returned from Kansas City Missouri after the sudden death of Mr Flickingers sister Mrs J B Schmidt Funeral services were held Saturday and burial took place there Immediate family includes her husband two children and Mrs J D Shannon of St Paul Minn joined them for the trip Mrs Shannon stayed at the Flickinger home upon return
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Flickinger
Phillip
Kansas City
Young Homemakers Club Christmas Trip to Des Moines
Nine members of the Young Homemakers Club met Wednesday for their annual Christmas trip to Des Moines. They had lunch at Bishops. The next meeting will be December 6 in the home of Mrs. Harvey Freed, with Mrs. Victor Schwarck as co host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Homemakers Club
Des Moines
Bishops
Harvey Freed
Victor Schwarck
Mr and Mrs James Short Married In Eldora
Mr and Mrs James Short were married November 24 at the First Baptist church in Eldora with Rev H C Short officiating. The bridegroom is the son of Madeline Hudson and the late Ray D Hudson of Derby NY. They reside at 1602 Edgington Ave Eldora. Mr Short serves as Christian education director at the Eldora Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Short
Eldora
First Baptist Church
H. C. Short
Madeline Hudson
Ray D. Hudson
Derby
N. Y
Edgington Ave
Mr. Short
Eldora Baptist Church
Coming Events December 4 10 10 A.M. Community Notes
A schedule of local club activities from December 4 to December 10 includes Junior Legion Auxiliary meetings at Eldora township Farm Bureau annual oyster supper, N.T.T. Club Christmas events, and multiple potlucks and bridge clubs at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room plus church and youth group gatherings led by listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Legion Auxiliary
Eldora Township
Farm Bureau
Hardin County
J. W. Schlampp
Cleda Finster
N.T.T
Annes and
Ethel's
Neva Doss
Armand Ruppel
Cliff Rinehart
Jack Gorman
Agnus Dei Study Meets at Mrs Shortley Home
The Agnus Dei Study Club gathered Thursday evening at Mrs Harold Shortleys home. Mrs Richard Lewis led the lesson with a discussion on the Baltimore Catechism. The next meeting will include a Christmas party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnus Dei
Harold Shortley
Richard Lewis
Baltimore
Girl Scout Troop I Elects Officers in Scout Room Meeting
Girl Scout Troop I met in the Scout room Wednesday Nov 28. Officers elected: Charlotte Davison president Connie Dagget secretary Susan King secretary. Patrol leaders named: patrol I Carol Hilders patrol II Lorene Pratt patrol III Linda Munsinger. Scouts began making Christmas presents for their parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Davison
Connie Dagget
Susan, King
Carol Hilders
Lorene Pratt
Linda Munsinger
Cemetery Society Meeting Held At Tea Room
The Cemetery Society met Thursday at 2 30 p.m. in the home of Miss Ethel Cox and Miss Blanche Cox with twenty two members present. A social hour followed the business meeting and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be a potluck Christmas party at Mrs Ruth Lewis's home on December 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemetery Society
Ethel Cox
Blanche Cox
Ruth Lewis
Legion and Auxiliary County Meeting in Radcliffe
H J Schmitz of Eldora was principal speaker at the joint Hardin County American Legion and Auxiliary meeting in Radcliffe. Loren McHaffey of Gladbrook described Youth Government Day setup and the groups voted to sponsor the event in Hardin County. All past county presidents were honored with gifts as lunch by the Radcliffe unit preceded dancing. attendees from Eldora include Mr and Mrs C A Van Patter Mrs Dorothy Davis and H J Schmitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Schmitz
Eldora
Hardin County American Legion and Auxiliary
Radcliffe
Loren McHaffey
Gladbrook
Hardin Couny
C. A. van Patter
Dorothy Davis
Miss Leota Hardy Hosts Bridge Luncheon Social
Miss Leota Hardy entertained a bridge group Thursday with a dessert luncheon. The dining room featured yellow and white chrysanthemum arrangements and yellow candles. Among guests were Mrs. Edith Mohr, Mrs. Howard Harris, and Mrs. Glen Walton. Prizes went to Mrs. Howard Caffee and Mrs. Linus Doughty. Hostess for the next meeting is Mrs. W. M. Miller, January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leota Hardy
Edith Mohr
Howard Harris
Glen Walton
Howard Caffee
Linus Doughty
W. M. Miller
Mrs Berg Hosts Bridge Group Meeting
Mrs. Lloyd Berg was hostess Thursday afternoon to her bridge group. Guests included Mrs. E. B. Crosley Mrs. Ed Wiesner and Mrs. Ned Fagg Prizes went to Mrs. Crosley and Mrs. L. L. Scott The next gathering is set for December 13 with Mrs. Robert Dorns ach participation tickets noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Berg
E. B. Crosley
Ed Wiesner
Ned Fagg
Crosley
L. L. Scott
Robert Dornsach
W S C S Group Meetings Across Three Groups
W S C S Group I met at Mrs W H Wilmont home with co hosts Mrs Glen Archer and Mrs Glenn Paul. Devotions led by Mrs Robert Brown featured Silent Night and Give. Lesson titled Christmas in the Jungles from The Guide Post. A Friendship Home box was sent. Group II and III met in turn with Bible readings, book reviews, and committee reports. Luncheon planned for Dec 12. next meetings set for Jan 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
W. H. Wilmont
Glen Archer
Glenn Paul
Robert Brown
D. W. Dickinson
Jungles
Guide Post
Friendship Home
Cincinnati
Ohio
WS. C.S
Oscar Ryan
St Annes Study Club Meets at Mrs Verle Lawlers
St Annes Study Club met on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Verle Lawler to discuss Resurrection and Life Everlasting. The group planned next meeting for December 13 with Mrs Eugene as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anne’s Study Club
Verle Lawler
Eugene
Fortnightly Club Hosts Dessert Bridge Gathering
Mrs. E. J. Andrie hosted the Fortnightly Club on Thursday for a dessert bridge. Prizes went to Mrs. R. A. Scott and Mrs. J. L. Cameron. The next meeting plans a Christmas luncheon on Dec 18 at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room with an afternoon at Mrs. Cameron's home for cards and a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Andrie
R. A. Scott
J. L. Cameron
Blanche and
Ethel
Mrs Burns Hosts Double 4-500 Club Meeting
Mrs Robert Burns entertained the Double 4-500 Club Friday evening with members present and guests Mrs Carl Willig and Mrs Anna Dornsbach. The event followed a Christmas motif with score based refreshments and a December 14 meeting planned for hostess Mrs W L Rigel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burns
Carl Willig
Anna Dornsbach
W. L. Rigel
V F W Aux Makes Christmas Plans
The V F W Auxiliary held a regular meeting at the Post Home on Wednesday November 28 outlining plans for the annual Christmas Party for children of members at the Post Home with date set by the committee. They approved three dollars for parties at Eldora Training School and Toledo Juvenile Home, fifteen dollars for gifts to Veterans Hospitals, and Christmas baskets for needy Eldora families. Lunch was served by Post members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W
Post Home
Eldora
Toledo
Veterans’ Hospitals
Bridge Club Immunizes Holiday Dessert Gatherings
Miss Helen Gethman hosted her bridge club on Wednesday evening for a dessert bridge. Guests included Mrs. W. H. Longenecker and Mrs. L. K. Welsh. Prizes went to Mrs. Welsh and Mrs. R. A. Scott. The club plans a Christmas dinner on Wednesday, December 65 at Blanche and Ethel's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Gethman
W. H. Longenecker
L. K. Welsh
R. A. Scott
Blanche and
Ethel
Mrs Vigars Hostess To Country Club
The Ladies Country Club met Wednesday at Mrs Orville Vigars home for the annual Thanksgiving dinner with 15 members and five children present. Guests included Mrs Harry Bowell of Chicago and Mrs Clara Marks. The meeting decided to omit the December 5 gathering. next meeting will be with Mrs George Ibach on December 19 with a Christmas gift exchange. Mrs Beulah Gray spoke on the First School Academy and College in Hardin County. The afternoon included social games with Pepper. high score to Mrs Walters and second to Mrs Clarence Hess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Country Club
Orville Vigars
Harry Bowell
Chicago
Clara Marks
George Ibach Dee
Beulah Gray
Hardin County
Pepper
Walters
Clarence Hess
Jackson Homemakers Holiday Lesson Highlighted
The Jackson Township Homemakers met at Berlin church parlors on November 26 with 13 ladies and one child. Faye Daleske presided as Janice Granner led singing and discussed the January county chorus. They planned Christmas greetings for a Greek family, collected 30 cents for Pennies for Friendship, and learned copper tooling for January. A December Christmas party at Janice Granner’s home featured a grab bag gift exchange under 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Berlin
Faye Daleske
Janice Granner
Ralph Bright
W. H. Granner
Herb Whiting
Service Class Met With Mrs Shafer At Baptist Church
Mrs George Shafer hosted the Baptist church service class Friday afternoon. Devotions were led by Mrs E B Johnston. New officers elected for the year include President Mrs A H Oehlert Vice President Mrs L L Roberts and Secretary Treasurer Mrs E B Johnston. Next meeting set for January 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shafer
The
Baptist Church
E. B. Johnston
A. H. Oehlert
L. L. Roberts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pine Lake Club
Denise Groenveld
Riggert’s
Ascension
Ter
Ethel’s
Christian Church (Disciples
T. H. McEvoy
Is Paul's Lutheran Ladies
Bridge Club
K. Reising
Royal 8500 Club
H. Hoelscher
Young Homemakers
Dale Petty
Urban Club
J. A. Wiesner
Bridge Group
Mrs. W. H. Vilmont
Mrs
Ed Fiedler
Hawthorne Club
Blanche and Ethel
20Th Century Club
H. C. Harris
P.T.A. Baptist Guild
R. R. Griffel
Mrs. Shortley
Girl Scout
Cemetery ‘Soc
Legion & Auxiliary County Meeting
Mrs. Berg
O. R. Julian
Springfield, Ore
J. A. Wood
Lee Lundy
Wilbur Barnard
I. L. Cakerlce
W.S.C.S. Group II
H. C. Marks
Raleigh King, Jr
Dean Persen
Marcus Bach
Harriet Ballou
Sioux City
Chris Larson
H.C. Marks
Guy Clingerman
Herbert Lynn
Edith Rex
Ray Snovel
J. L. Brown
Robert Longenecker
Christian Herald
Howell Boyd, Jr
Daryl Cobb
E. W. Morse
Howard Frey
Don Wilson
Jesus
Don LaVelle
St. Anne’s Club
V. Lawler
Mrs. Andrie
V. F. W. Aux
Miss Gethman
Mrs. Vigars
Jackson Homemakers
Inc
Tonite & Wed
Rce Ae
Mee
Dizzy Blond
Judy
Big Biz
Ean Herto
Girl Eee
Judy Holliday
Peotien Perise
Paul Douglas
Dale Robertson
Marilyn Monroe
Shafer
Troy Studios
Emma
Beauty Nook
S. Wash
Gifford
Steelman
Clary-Cote
Clary Concrete
Hackney Quarry
Bell & Sons Quarry
Barnes Shoe
Martin’s Grocery
North Pine Nursery Co
R. Barnes
Gifford Block & Tile
Adams
S-M-L
Grahams
Crorutteg
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