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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1949

Page

2

Corinne Benbow and William Robertson wed at Union church

Corinne Benbow daughter of Mr and Mrs Klee Benbow of Union and William Robertson son of Mrs Elsie Robertson of Eldora were married Thursday evening at the Community church by Rev B H Harris in the presence of immediate families. The bride wore a blue crepe street length dress with grey accessories and red rose corsage. Mrs Albert Johnson was matron of honor in a grey suit and red rose corsage. Best man was Mr Johnson. They will live in Clarion where Robertson farms.

Corinne Benbow Klee Benbow Union William Robertson Elsie Robertson Eldora B. H. Harris Albert Johnson Mr. Johnson Clarion Mr. Robertson

Mrs Snovel Celebrates 89th Birthday Among Friends

Friends sent flowers cards gifts and calls to honor Mrs Nelson Snovel who arrived in Ivester from Canada in youth. Her pioneer hardships and generous acts have earned her affection from a large circle of friends who wished her many happy returns.

Nelson Snovel Snovel Ivester Canada

Barbara Nissen Is Married

Announcement of the marriage of Barbara Joyce Nissen daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Nissen of Rockford formerly Eldora and Allan Bruce Marlowe son of Mr and Mrs Frank Marlowe. They wed at the Little Brown church in Nashua with Rev Roscoe B Sires officiating. The couple reside with his parents on a farm west of Rockford.

Barbara Joyce Nissen W. J. Nissen Rockford Eldora Allan Bruce Marlowe Frank Marlowe Little Brown Nashua Roscoe B. Sires First Methodist

Roller Skating Party For El Dora Youths Promised

A youth roller skating party is set for Monday evening at 7 30 p m Dec 19 at the Highway skating rink north of Iowa Fails. Sponsored by Hi-Yi Tri-Hi-Y Band Boosters Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Transportation available through Mrs Eastman Nuckolls.

Eldora Highway Iowa Hi-Yi Tri-Hi-Y Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Eastman Nuckolls

Mrs Piper Hosts Past Matrons Christmas Party

Mrs C J Piper hosted the Past Matrons club Friday evening at a Christmas party with Mrs John A Wood, Mrs Milo Myers and Mrs D W Dick inson helping. Guest Mrs Edith Mohr attended. Bridge was played and prizes awarded to Mrs J Lee Lundy and Mrs George Haynes.

C. J. Piper John A. Wood Milo Myers D. W. Dickinson Edith Mohr J Lee Lundy George Haynes

Trout Monroe Vows Spoken at Steamboat Rock Parsonage

Trout daughter Betty Lou Trout and Eugene Monroe spoke marriage vows Saturday evening at the Baptist parsonage in Steamboat Rock with Rev. L. G. Johnson presiding. Families attended as the couple plans to live in Steamboat Rock. Monroe works as a trucker for Ben Langland.

Eldora Girl Scouts Begin Overseas Schoolmates Overseas Project

Eldora Girl Scout troops start work on the Schoolmates Overseas project to pack cloth bags with school learning supplies and small gifts for distribution to children in bombed or needy areas abroad. Bags will be collected March 12 during the 38th birthday celebration, with shipments sent via American Aid to France and other relief agencies.

Girl Scout Eldora R. BR. Bateson National Girl Scout Organization Eldora Scout Council American Relief For Poland Church World Service Greek War Relief Association National Catholic Welfare Conference

Christmas Party Held by Home Department

The American Home Department met at Mrs. G. W. Kurtz's home with Mrs. W. S. Barnard, Mrs. James Watts and Mrs. Ward Harmon assisting. After a brief business meeting, Mrs. Kermit Heulin read the Christmas story, group singing led by Mrs. F. K. Schmidt, and a gift exchange were enjoyed.

Local residents and visitors share holiday gatherings

Local residents and guests visited for holidays, attending church and social events. Folks from Eldora, Marshalltown, Postville and beyond joined in gatherings, cantatas, and funerals while travelers toured Monticello and Des Moines for meetings and visits.

Pajama Set in Pink Blue or Yellow for Men 34 to 38

Pajama set with elastic waist and short sleeves marketed in pastel colors. Available in pink blue or yellow sizes 34 to 38 for 3.95.

Jace Peter Pancellay

Tailored or lace trimmed styles in colors

An assortment of tailored or lace trimmed garments offered in white and colors. Sizes range from 82 to 50 with prices from $1.95 to $3.95.

Social notes from Grundy Center and neighboring towns

Mrs Lloyd Freed of Grundy Center visits Mrs Nelson Snovel Monday afternoon. Mrs M F Baker of Steamboat Rock visits daughter Mrs Glen Willig and family. Mr and Mrs Fred Miller travel to Grinnell for Messiah performance with daughter Mrs Howard Lawrence as organist and Lawrence as tenor soloist at 4 pm at the Methodist church. Mr and Mrs Lester Perkins and Patricia spend Friday at Blue Earth with Alya Radohl and Bob Rummell families. Robert Krejci and A N leave for Seattle after a 30 day leave with mother Mrs Louis Krejci and sister Mary. Mrs C E Greef and Miss Kate A Hill go to Warrensburg Mo to winter in an apartment. Dr Robert Greer heads English at Central Missouri State college in Warrensburg. Mrs Warris Johnson and two Denver children visit her mother Mrs Esther Jackson.

W. H. Hollingworth D. G. Hollingworth Seattle Wash Ansley Hudelson Kent Owen Kangley Marshalltown Eldora Legion Louis Datzes Postville Angeline Shope Warren Davison Coulter Ray Johnston Ralph Dennis Wellsburg Nelson Ray Snovel Clara Lloyd Freed Grundy Center Nelson Snovel M. F. Baker Steamboat Rock Glen Willig Fred Miller Grinnell Howard Lawrence Lawrence Methodist Church Lester Perkins Patricia Blue Earth Minn Alya Radohl Bob Rummell Robert Krejci A. N Louis Krejci Mary C. E. Greef Kate A. Hill Warrensburg Robert Greer Central Missouri State College Warris Johnson Denver, Colo Esther Jackson

Community events and church meetings announce December

Coming events list shows Young Mathers club with Mrs Paul Barnard and Mrs J A Bekemeier, San Souci potluck at W S C 8, and a church luncheon with White elephant exchange. On Wednesday St Marys Altar Rosary Society meets at 2 pm, Baptist Women's United Circle at the church hall. Thursday Cemetery Society with Mrs Mayme St George meets, CT library club rooms at 2 30 pm.

Young Mathers’ Club Paul Barnard Mathers’ Club J. A. Bekemeier San Souci W. H. Vilmont W.S.C White Elephant St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society Baptist Women’s United Circle Cemetery Society Mayme St. George Lbrary Club

Hospital Notes Births and Patient List Include Several Names

Hospital notes list patients Katie Cassel Martha Nehring James Hoffman Henry Winters Hubbard Mary O Rieley Freda Padget Mary Lawless Wilbur Mathews Fred Edgar Eldora Fred Eder Christine Herzog Cedar Falls and Steamboat Rock. Birth announcements report Mrs Donald Olmann a girl Dec 9 Mrs Kenneth Jones a girl Dec 10 Mrs Gilbert Mannetter a girl Dec 9 and Mrs Myron Gildersleeve twins a boy and a girl Dec 4.

Katie ‘Cassel Martha Nehring James Hoffman Henry Winters Hubbard Mary O'Rieley Freda Padget Mary Lawless Wilbur Mathews Fred Edgar Eldora Fred Eder Steamboat Rock Christine Herzog Cedar Falls Donald Olmann Kenneth Jones Gilbert Mannetter Myron. Gildersleeve

Vets Farmerettes Meet at New Providence School

The Vets Farmerettes gathered last Wednesday with 17 members present at New Providence school. They made stuffed dolls and animals and plaster Paris plaques. June Deviney and Violet Dolls provided refreshments to members and the agriculture class, with names drawn from the Christmas grab bag.

Vets New Providence June Deviney Violet

Farm Bureau Women Hear Talk At Hubbard Training School

Forty eight Hardin county Farm Bureau women met last Tuesday at Zion Evangelical church Hubbard for a leaders training session. Mrs Eldon Rosene Madrid fifth district committeewoman spoke on duties and committee responsibilities with county chairman Mrs Ray Lake Iowa Falls and others contributing.

Farm Bureau Hardin County Zion Evangelical Church Hubbard Eldon Rosene Madrid Ray Lake Iowa Falls

State convention highlights with county women guests

About 40 women from the county attended the state convention and lunch was provided by Tipton township women. Mrs. R. R. Bateson of Eldota joins as the third instructor in the adult night school home economics division. Beginning Jan 1 she will teach the advanced sewing unit while Nell Neill handles beginners and Eni Whade interior decorating.

Tipton Township R. R. Bateson Eldota Bategon Nell Neill Eni Whade

Also Mentioned on This Page

Corinne Benbow Wm. Robertson Barbara Nissen Mrs. Piper Grand Theatre Tonite & Web Furnace Creek Victor Mature Golden Gray Langan Reginald Gardiner Thura Insane Asylum Patiyl F Olivia de Havilland the Cs i Amano Tarba Based Monte Hale Sun Mon Tethe Oa Canadian Pacific Peggy Northside Belvedere Etter Forsythen Amber Iieegie Margaret Trout W. R. Trout Eugene Monroe B. J. Monroe Baptist Parsonage Steamboat L. G. Johnsson Betty Lou Trout Neil Bittner Monroe Steamboat Rack Mr. Monroe Ben Langland W. K. Bramwell Monday Club W. S. Norton Edna Norton Hampton M. F. Tschirgi Reinbeck Orgilie Peterson Emma Wasson Vets Farmerettes County Sport News Herald-Index ODD Fellows Hall Flying Red Horse Glenn W. Kurtz Mobilgas Woodward's S Dupont Stoth Qight American Institute of Laundering Good Housekeeping Magasine Bryles
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