Klemme Kelly marriage vows in Des Moines
The marriage of Miss Eileen Rae Klemme and Roger W. Kelly was solemnized Friday at Wakonda Christian church Des Moines with 175 guests. Bride wears ivory gown. groom is a Drake graduate and Colonial Refining employee. They reside at 1417 Boyd St Des Moines after a short honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Rae Klemme
Grace S. Klemme
Boyd St
Des Moines
Roy Klemme
Eldora
Roger W. Kelly
Thomas Kelly
Wakonda Christian Church
Frazer A. Thomason
Thomason
Eldora Christian Church
Melvin Youngauist
Maurine McNeiley
Kevin Youngquist
Walter Theide
Melvin Youngquist
Jack D. Johnson
Joe B. Smith
Freddie Kiemme
Hubbard
Max S. Bobenhouse
Newton
I. G. Sadler
Ross Grandanette
Gene Eittreoni
Linda Kelly
Gene Potter
Eldora High School
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Kelly
Drake University
Air Force
Colonial Refining Company
Boyd St. O
December Community Club Christmas Parties and Meetings
A dense list of local groups and events from December 11 to 17 includes Rebekah Lodge Tuesday Bridge, Sans Souci Club luncheon at Blanche & Ethel's, Young Mothers Club Christmas party, B P W dinner, Child Study Club Christmas events, United Circle Baptist church activities, Golden Hour Club and Congregational Women's Fellowship Christmas gatherings, Needlecraft Club, St Mary's Altar & Rosary, Fortnightly Club luncheon, Blue Star Mothers potlucks, Royal Neighbors and cemetery society activities, Eastern Star officers party at Blanche & Ethel's, Farm Bureau potlucks, Canasta and Canasta 12 dinners, and a 25th wedding anniversary open house for the Price family. Multiple venues include Blanche & Ethel's Tea Room, St. Anne's Study Club, Stones Restaurant, and various churches and clubs across the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
R. R. Bateson
Sans Souci Club
Blanche & Ethel’s
Harold Creps
Young Mothers Club
E. W. Burke
Kountry Klub
Ray Taylor
Marvin Catlin
Needlecraft Club
Blanche & Ethel’s Tea Room
United Circle
Baptist Church
Golden Hour Club
Nora Emmert
Congregational Women’s Fellowship
St. Mary's
Cemetery Society
Ruth Lewis
St.Anne’s Study Club
Eugene Miller
Walter Harmon
Carl Cordes
Royal Neighbors
Alice Fallerby
Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society
R. A. Glenn
Mel Rogers
Chapél Roughwoods Cemetery Society
Ladies’ Aid
Carl Grantow
Milton Schwinger
Eastern Star
Blanche and Ethel’s
Eldora Township Farm Bureau
Beulah Club
Henry Claassen
W. L. Rigel
G.G.G. Bridge Club
Jesse Reece
Clay Township
Henry Wubbens
W.C.T.U
Louis Davzes
Louie Price
Congregational
Work Circle
Stones
Girl Scout Leaders
St. Mary’s Study Club
Mother Cabrini Study Club
Emma Burke
Frances Watters
Jackson Township
Janice Granner
Tri-Hi-Y. D.A.R
Blanche
Ethel
Gregational
Legion Auxili ary Potluck Dinner and Meetings
The American Legion Auxiliary met Thursday at the Legion hall for a 6:30 pot luck, with Christmas motifs in decorations. Mrs. Alice Fallerby led the business meeting, gifts planned for the veterans gift shop in Des Moines, and $5 voted for the U.S.C. The group will aid a needy family at Christmas. Juniors reported 54 Thanksgiving favors sent to veterans hospitals. A Hungarian relief clothing drive runs Dec 11–18 with drop boxes in the hall, packaging on Dec 18. Gift exchange led by Mrs. Ray Nazor. Prizes awarded in bridge, canasta, and 500. Potluck committee listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Alice Fallerby
Veterans
Des Moines
U.S.C
Clifford Rinehart
Junior Legion Auxiliary
Legion Club
Ray Nazor
C. A. van Patter
Aurelia Halasey
Robert Emick
Marvin Mueller
C. A. van Potter
Lucile Brown
James G. Heslop
Ed Clary
Bridge Club Christmas Party Hosted by Miss Alta Clark
Miss Alta Clark hosted her bridge club after a Christmas dinner at Blanche and Ethel's in Ghentie. Prizes went to Mrs. Max Van Derveer and Miss Julia Mulford. A gift exchange was held. Orville Vigars returned home, two weeks as a hospital patient in Waterloo with an infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Clark
Blanche
Ethel
Reg Ank
Ghentie
Max van Derveer
Julia. .Mulford
C. A. van Paice
Orville Vigars
Scholtz Hospital
Waterloo
Mr. Vigars
Lutheran Ladies Elect Officers At Christmas Party
The St. Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid met December 6 in the church basement with 60 members and one guest. A Christmas program "Christmas Via Radio" featured F L Neebe, reader Vern Dobbrunz, and Rev and Mrs Zimmermann. Mrs Albert Doss accompanied carols on piano. New member Dale Schwarck joined. Officers elected: President Mrs Walter Foster, Vice President Mrs Marvin Marske, Secretary Mrs Stanley Granner, Treasurer Mrs Walter Harmon. Lay executive board members elected: Mrs Russell Balvant and Mrs John Follett. Hosts included Mrs Charles Dettbarn and others. lunch followed with evergreen table decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies Aid
F. L. Neebe
Vern Dobbrunz
John Zimmermann
Ladies Aid
Albert Doss
Dale Schwarck
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Walter; Foster
Marvin Marske
Stanley Granner
Harold Marske
Oscar Jeske
Emma Newhall
Eastern Star Elects New Officers at December Meeting
Ascension Chapter of Eastern Star held its regular meeting on Wednesday December 5. Officers were elected for the coming year including Worthy Matron Mrs Ben Juchems and Worthy Patron Ben Juchems with other appointed roles announced. Installation set for January 2 and an officers party planned for December 14 at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room with a gift exchange at the Rog ers home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascension Chapter
Eastern Star
Paul “Mc
Crea
Ben Juchems
Lloyd Coonradt
Russell Roupe
John Essig
Kenneth Reisinger
Joel Birkestrand
Dwayne Shaver
M. D. Stilley
Duane Kochs Announce Adopted Baby Girl Linda Diane
Mr and Mrs Duane Koch of Eldora announce the adoption of a baby girl born December 1 weighing seven pounds four ounces. The child has been named Linda Diane. Mrs Koch is the former Lorraine Schaa of Eldora. The family lives near Whitten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Koch
Eldora
Linda
Diane
Koch
Lorraine Schaa
Whitten
Girl Scout Board Plans Annual Meeting and Events
The executive board met in the Scout room at 9 30 a m for the December session. They set January 21 at 7 p m for the annual meeting at Mrs Robert Brown’s home for all committees and troop leaders. Senior Scouts Jane Schumacher and Eleanor Draper attended a December 1 Des Moines session preparing for an April 5 6 7 state meeting with Eldora Waverly and Marshalltown assisting. Helen Hoare becomes registration committee leader for Brownie Troop 6. The board also votes to redecorate the Scout rooms during Christmas vacation and add tables and chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout
Robert Brown
Jane Schumacher
Eleanor Draper
Des Moines
Eldora Girls
Waverly
Marshalltown
Helen Hoare
Brownie
Elect New Officers At Thursday Club
The Thursday Club met at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room for lunch hosted by Mrs. Aymer D Davis. Mrs. Margaret Berg showed colored Hawaii trip films at Mrs. Davis's home. Mrs. A C Bouck of Royalton was a guest as new officers were elected: president Mrs Nelle Speers and secretary treasurer Mrs Parker S Davis. The next meeting date is to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche and
Ethel
Aymer D Davis
Nelle Speers
Parker S. Davis
Witt
J.D. Leonard
Mrs Reisinger Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon
Mrs Kenneth Reisinger hosted a dessert luncheon for her bridge club on Thursday with guests Mrs R A Scott and Mrs L W Filckinger. Prizes were won by Mrs R A Scott and Mrs Kenneth Reisinger. The next meeting is planned for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Reisinger
R. A. Scott
L. W. Filckinger
Legion Auxiliary Potluck in Steamboat Rock
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a Christmas potluck supper on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Legion hall. Turkey and ice cream will be furnished with a 25 cent grab bag exchange for all the family.
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Steamboat Rock
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Hall
Young Homemakers Club December Christmas Party Planned
The Young Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Harvey Freed’s home with Mrs. Victor Schwarck assisting. Committees reported and plans were made for the December 20 potluck Christmas party at Mrs. Don Schwarck’s home featuring the revealing of the mystery sisters. Refreshments were served by hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Homemakers Club
Harvey Freed
Victor Schwarck
Don Schwarck
Royal 8-500 Club Christmas Party Held at Hoelschers
The Royal 8-500 Club gathered Thursday evening at Mr and Mrs Harley Hoelscher for a Christmas party. Prizes were won by Mrs James Riggins Bill Hollingworth Mrs Harley Hoelscher and Jack Gorman. Decorations and refreshments featured, a grab bag exchange was held. Next meeting planned at Mr and Mrs Bill Hollingworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal 8-500 Club
Harley Hoelscher
James Riggins
Bill Hollingworth
Jack Gorman
Wolcott Hosts Bridge Evening With Guests
Mr and Mrs H Wolcott hosted their bridge club on Wednesday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Carroll Large. Prizes went to Mrs Paul Schaa Mrs Morrison Wolcott Keith Van Patter and Don Schaa. Refreshments followed. Next meeting set for Jan 2 at the home of Mr and Mrs Bud Lewis. Mr and Mrs Carl Bales left Friday for Manhattan Beach California to stay with their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Floyd Ford and sons Larry and Ronny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Wolcott
Carroll Large
Paul Schaa
Morrison Wolcott
Keith van ‘Patter
Don.Schaa
Bud Lewis
Carl Bales
Manhattan Beach
Calif
Mrs
Floyd Ford
Larry and
Ronny
Browne Troop VI Meets for Christmas Party Prep
Brownie Troop VI met Friday after school in the Scout room with fifteen Brownie Scouts four visitors and leaders Mrs Lloyd Stevenson and Miss Ruth Chrisman present. After the business meeting the girls worked on Christmas presents and planned a December 21 party. Each girl should bring a twenty five cent grab bag gift and mothers are invited.
Star Class Sponsor Christmas Party at McEvoy Home
The Star class of the Christian church met Wednesday at Mrs. T. H. McEvoy’s home for a 12:30 potluck Christmas dinner. Afterward a program was led by Mrs. John Janssen with each member contributing. Mrs. Pete DeCook played two piano numbers. A gift exchange from a decorated tree closed the social hour. Next meeting is January 2.
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Star Class
The
Christian Church (Disciples
T. H. McEvoy
John Janssen
Pete de- Cook
Eldora mourns Wendell Maulsby funeral attendees
Eldora residents attend the funeral of Wendell P. Maulsby in Marshalltown on Saturday. Attendees include W H Wilmont, Howard Caffee, I L Cakerice, J K Runyon, Frank Petty, W C Vigars, Milo Myers, E R Protheroe, W H Longenecker, C J Piper, Edith Mohr, and Lawrence Kewatt and daughters June and Janice of Des Moines. Lawrence Kewatt hunted a deer during weekend visit to Eldora. Irma Page attended her brother John Van Houten’s funeral in Hampton after his Cedar Rapids death from a stroke. Services held Wednesday morning at the Hampton Catholic church. Van Houten survived by three daughters and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Wendell P. Maulsby
Marshalltown
W. H. Wilmont
Howard Caffee
I. L. Cakerice
J. K. Runyon
Frank Petty
W. C. Vigars
Milo Myers
E. R. Protheroe
W. H. Longenecker
John van Houten
Cedar Rapids
van Houten
Hampton Catholic Church
Local Visitors Stop By In Steamboat Rock
Steamboat Rock Saturday afternoon visitors in the P P Eckhoff home were Mr and Mrs Bert Siemens and Mr and Mrs Marion Siemens of Goldfield. Word has been received of the serious illness of O K Hartman in the Veterans hospital in Phoenix Arizona. Thursday evening visitors in the Menno Bakker home were Mr and Mrs Chris Christians and family and Miss Elizabeth Eckhoff. Program December 23 plans are being made for a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.P. Eckhoff
Bert Siemens
Marion Siemens
Goldfield
O. K. Hartman
Veterans’ Hospital
Phoenix
Ariz
Menno Bakker
Chris Christians
Elizabeth Eckhoff
Christmas program given by Presbyterian choir
A special Christmas program was presented by the Presbyterian choir on December 23 at 2 30 PM with public invitation. The Presbyterian Women s Organization hosted a follow up gathering at the church with a student quartet Brenda Bear Karen Beane Eddie Bear and Don Bartholomew, scripture read by David Asher, solos by Brenda Bear and Don Bartholomew, a duet by Brenda Bear and Karen Beane, with Dennis Holmes at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Finger
Russell van Dornum
Cheri
Hubbard
Arthur Frerichs
George Schreur
John Schreur
Kanawha
Edward Eckhoff
Pp .P. Eckhoff
Bob
Russell Karstens
Leo Steinfeldt
Jerry
Elaine
Richard
Iowa Falls
Walter Steinfeldt
George Knock
Grundy Center
Menno Bakker
Gerald Meester
Holland
Presbyterian Women’s Organization
Ray Allison
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Klemme-Kelly
Eldora Merchants
Everett
MEN & Boys’ Shoes
James L. Brown
Southside Square
Society
Grace Protheroe
Legion Aux
Bridge Club
Duane Kochs
Girl Scout Board
Troy “Studios
Grahams
Andereter
Holiday. Flair
Prospector
Ardine
Orion
Mrs. Reisinger
Bridge
O— Legion Aux. Potluck
Mrs. Freed
Royal
H. Hoelschers
H. Wolcott
Mrs. Rewa Prerichs
Pelle
Pier
Racer
United Artists
FBI
Marilyn & the Cowboy
Don Murray
Tonle Tere
Widmark
Jane Greer
Presbyterian
Baptist Ladies Aid
Edith DeVries
Lulu E. Folberts
L. G. Johnson
Marquardt
Peter
Roy Luiken
Near
Vern Tholen
Kenneth Siemens
Humboldt
Arnie Anderson
Hardy
P. P. Eckhoff
Ray Karsters
Russell Karsters
Tom Ruppelt
Harriet Meeker
Ft. Dodge
Russell ,van Dornum
Dean Folkerts
David
Ernest Luiken
Henry Rose
Harold Folkerts
George Finger
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