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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1956

Page

2

Callaways to Mark Golden Wedding on Dec 27

Mr and Mrs John Callaway of Eldora will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at their Ivester area home from 2 to 4 pm Thursday December 27. They wed December 27 1906 at the Musgrave home Ivester. the ceremony was by Rev E E Heltibridle. They reside on a Grundy county farm and are parents of two sons Glen and Dale and have two grandsons. Mrs Callaway wears her wedding dress.

John Callaway Eldora Ivester Callaway Callaways Grundy County Glen Steamboat Rock Dale

Carl Pipers Host Christmas Potluck in Eldora Home

Eldora newspaper staff and spouses gathered for a 7 p.m. Christmas potluck at Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Piper’s home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Stauffacher, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Don McMillen, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Davis, Jim Ruby, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Peshia, Gene Peshia, David Nehring, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Felton, and Mrs. Grace Protheroe. A gift exchange was held during the evening.

Eldora C. J. Piper George Stauffacher Paul Mason Don McMillen Bud Davis Jim Ruby Dale Peshia Gene Peshia David Nehring Ralph Parker Doyle Felton Grace Protheroe

Mrs Imes Hosts Christmas Coffee Party

Mrs Ralph B Imes entertained Friday afternoon at her home with neighbors for a Christmas coffee. The room featured holiday decorations and a central table arrangement with candles at either end. Mrs D W Peisen presided over the coffee service.

Ralph B. Imes D. W. Peisen

Baptist Ladies Met Wednesday Christmas Luncheon Program

The Women’s United Circle of the First Baptist church met at 12 30 p m in the church dining room for a covered dish luncheon. Mrs Dean Folkerts called the meeting to order at 2 pm with devotions led by Mrs L L Roberts. The program was prepared by Mrs Oldig Bunger and Mrs H C Short. Vail Hess gave a reading Christmas When I Was a Little Girl. A Christmas exercise Seek Ye The Christmas Child featured Mrs Bunger and others. Special music by Mary June Starn and Irene McCarty.

Women’s United Circle of the First Baptist Church Dean Folkerts L. L. Roberts Oldig Bunger H. C. Short Vail Hess Bunger Wayne Perkins William Griffitt George Shafer Harold Perkins Short Mary June Starn Irene McCarty

Day of Recollection Held at Ackley Church

Mrs Lawrence MacNertney Mrs Nelle Kramer Mrs L F Stielow and Mrs Frances Walters attended the A C C W Day of Recollection at St Marys Church Ackley last Friday. Father G W Steiert from Iowa Falls led the conferences and the exercises closed with High Mass at 4 18 p m.

Lawrence MacNertney Nelle Kramer L. F. Stielow Frances Walters Ackley St. Mary’s Church G. W. Steiert Iowa Falls

Vilmont Bridge Club Hosts Holiday Table Chaplet

Mr and Mrs W H Vilmont hosted their bridge club last Saturday at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room with a Christmas motif in table decor. Guests included Dr and Mrs W H Van Tiger. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs C W Haase and Mr and Mrs W H Longenecker.

W. H. Vilmont Blanche and Ethel W. H. van Tiger Vilmont C. W. Haase W. H. Longenecker

Hawthorne Club Christmas Party at Bianche and Ethel's

The Hawthorne club met Monday night at 6:30 at Bianche and Ethel's Tea Room for their annual Christmas party. Hostesses were Mrs. Linus Doughty Mrs. W C Vigars and Mrs. Edith Mohr. Mrs. Louis Davies presented a program with a descriptive talk on her trip abroad and W C Vigars showed travel pictures through the south. Myra and Mrs Howard Lawrence and Mark and Ranaanes of Keokuk will visit until after Christmas in the home of Mrs Lawrence's parents Mr and Mrs Fred Miller. Mrs Lawrence directed The Messiah at Keokuk Methodist church Sunday.

Hawthorne Club Bianche and Ethel’s Linus Doughty W. C. Vigars Edith Mohr Louis Davies South Myr Howard Lawrence Mark Raanaes Keokuk

Pantry Shower Honors Mrs Forrest Kusserow at Oehlert Home

Mrs Cora Oehlert and Mrs Maynard Kusserow hosted a pantry and kitchen shower Friday afternoon at the Oehlert home honoring the recently married Mrs Forrest Kusserow. The bride received many nice gifts and games were played before refreshments. Out-of-town guest Mrs Addie Nehring of Mason City attended.

Cora Oehlert Maynard Kusserow Oehlert Forrest Kusserow Addie Nehring Mason City

Congs Fellowship List New Projects

Eldora Congregational Christian Women met in church parlors on December 12. Mrs. C. L. Lamb opened with a poem and The Lord’s Prayer. They plan a luncheon March 16, 1957 for the Federated Women’s Club program planning board. The group voted to fund two projects for the year: Pilgrim Heights Camp at Montour and church basement improvements for Sunday school rooms. A winter reading project was approved to boost religious reading, with Mrs. Paul Simons presenting the Christmas program and a piano solo. Tea was served by committee members Wolcott, Walcott, Van Patter, Halstead, Reese, Langehough and Cameron. Wolcott poured.

Eldora Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women C. L. Lamb Third District Federated Women’s Club Pilgrim Heights Montour Paul Simons L. F. Walcott Keith van Patter Wayne Halstead L. K. Reese A. I. Langehough J. L. Cameron Wolcott

Eldora Ladies Celebrate Christmas Meeting and Gift Exchange

The Eldora Township Farm Bureau Ladies held their Friday Christmas meeting with a pot luck for 29 guests served noon by committee members Mrs. Chester Modlin Mrs. W C Vigars Mrs. George Ibach and Mrs. Orville Vigars. Clifford Hauser accompanied by Mrs Hauser sang White Christmas and Holy Night. Mr Hauser led in group singing. Reports covered Christmas customs abroad. The next gathering January 18 will focus on craft work painting wooden plates.

Eldora Township Farm Bureau Chester Modlin W. C. Vigars George Ibach Orville Vigars Clifford Hauser

Sans Souci Club Christmas Luncheon Recap

The Sans Souci Club held its Christmas luncheon on December 11 at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room. Afterward members visited Mrs. J. K. Runyon's home where cancellation hearts was played. prizes went to Adeline Miller and Russell Roupe, followed by a gift exchange.

Sans Souci Club Blanche and Ethel J. K. Runyon Adeline Miller Russell Roupe

Kountry Klub Holds Dec 11 Dinner Meeting at Home

The Kountry Klub met December 11 at Mrs Ray Taylor's home for an all day gathering. A noon potluck dinner followed as members spent the afternoon finishing aprons for county home patients for Christmas and collected gifts for service men’s Christmas boxes. A gift exchange, games, and a program led by Mrs Robert Hazelwood and Mrs Ray Campbell capped the day.

Kountry Klub Ray Taylor Robert Hazelwood Ray Campbell

Sell Your Dont Wants With A Classified Ad

A compact notice promotes using classified ads to clear unused items. It highlights quick turnaround, affordable rates, and targeted placement to reach local buyers. Readers are urged to list household goods, tools, and memorabilia to free space and earn cash.

Coming Events December 18 19 20 21 Local Groups

December calendar lists P E O Christmas Tea at American Home I and II with hosts Mrs. Bekemetler Glenn Kurtz and Daryl Cobb, a Christmas party and bridge. December 19 features Agnus Dei Study Club, Tea Room party, Ladies' Country Club host Mrs. Ibach, Bible class speakers Ruth Lewis and Alice Stebe. December 20 includes Young Homemakers potluck party hosted by Mrs. Schwarck. December 21 sees Young Adult Class led by Mr. and Mrs. LaVelle and the Women’s Christian Missionary Society at the Christian Church Disciples with Mrs. DeCook.

J. A .Bekemetler American Home I Glenn Kurtz American Home II Daryl Cobb Gacoanan Bridge Lillianco Agnus Dei Study Club Blanche and Ethel George Ibach Methodist Bible Class Ruth Lewis Alice Stebe Don LaVelle Women’s Christian Missionary Society, Christian Church (Disciples Peter DeCook

Fortnightly Club Christmas Bridge Luncheon

The Fortnightly Club held its Christmas luncheon at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room with a central Christmas arrangement. Afterward, members visited Mrs. J. L. Cameron for bridge. prizes went to Mrs. E. J. Andrie, Mrs. L. F. Wolcott, and Mrs. O. E. Smith. They exchanged gifts during the social hour with the next meeting set for January 17.

Blanche and Ethel J. L. Cameron E. J. Andrie L. F. Wolcott O. E. Smith

Kubojiri Jelsma Vows Read Sunday

Miss Clara Mitsuko Kubojiri and Dallas H Jelsma wed at Bethel Baptist Greely Colorado in a 2 pm ceremony with 175 guests. Orchids from Hawaii decorated the church as Spud Holden sang. The bride and groom, both graduates, plan to live in Manitou Springs Colorado.

Clara Mitsuko Kubojiri Iku Kubojiri Mt. View Hawaii Dallas H. Jelsma Herman Jelsma Union Bethel Baptist Church Greely Colo James Mason Spud” Holden Dallas Shroyer Jane Maeda Walter Shearer Arnold Quinan George Bennett Denver Edith Kuboski California

Mrs. Rigel Hostess- To Double 4-500 Club

The Double 4-500 Club met Friday at Mrs. W. L. Rigel to elect officers for the new year. Elected: President Anna Roll, Vice President W. L. Higel, Secretary Treasurer Mike Mossman, Flower Committee Emma Kewatt, Reporter Clara Raske. Prizes were awarded by score. Christmas dinner is set for Dec 28 at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room at 6:30 p.m. The next regular meeting is Jan 11.

W. L. Rigel Anna Roll W. L. Higel Mike Mossman Emma Kewatt Clara Raske Blanche and Ethel

Mrs Domsbach Hosts Dessert Bridge Group

Mrs. Domsbach hosted a dessert bridge gathering on December 13 with guest Mrs. George Stauffacher. Prizes went to Mrs. L. L. Scott and Mrs. C. F. Way. next meeting January 10 will be a luncheon.

Robert Domsbach George Stauffacher L. L. Scott C. F. Way

Cemetery Society Holiday Luncheon Hosts Named

Mrs Ruth Lewis and Miss Alice Stebe hosted the Eldora Cemetery Society holiday luncheon on Thursday, a potluck and Christmas party with decorated trees and a gift exchange. Edith Rex will host the January 10 meeting.

Ruth Lewis Alice Stebe Eldora Cemetery Society Edith Rex

Engagement of Marjorie Ann Uhlken to Verlin McAllister

Alfred Uhlken of Steamboat Rock announces the engagement of his daughter Marjorie Ann to Verlin R. McAllister of Eldora. Miss Uhlken is Ellsworth junior college graduate and a Kellogg fourth grade teacher. McAllister is Eldora High School graduate and works on his father’s farm. No wedding date set.

Alfred Uhlken Steamboat Rock Marjorie Ann Verlin R. McAllister Eldora Uhlken Mr. McAllister Ray McAllister Miss Uhlken Ellsworth Junior College Kellogg Eldora High School

W S C S Luncheon At Church Wednesday

The W S C S luncheon was shared Wednesday at 1 15 PM in the church dining room with group IV serving. Hostesses were Mrs Leslie Pettigrew and Mrs W S Barnard. The meeting featured a piano prelude of Christmas carols and group singing. The theme was For All Children Faith In God. Devotions were by Mrs Dean Persen with The Christmas Story from Luke IV. The next meeting on Jan 9 will be a joint event with the Wesleyan Service Guild at 7 30 PM.

W.S.C.S Leslie Pettigrew W. S. Barnard J. D. Leonard Dean Persen D. W. Dickinson Wesleyan Service Guild

Royal Neighbors Christmas Potluck

The Royal Neighbors held a Christmas potluck dinner at Mrs. Alice Faller’s home with twelve members present. A business meeting followed, officers were reelected: oracle Mrs. Day Cretin, vice-oracle Mrs. Tillian-Scott, recorder Mrs. Alice Fallerby, receiver Mrs. W. H. Longenecker, chancellor Mrs. Hattie Schmitt, marshal Mrs. Stella Neubauer, inner sentinel Miss Leota Hardy, outer sentinel Mrs. Nina Lockwood, managers Mrs. Mabel Rose, Mrs. A. J. Cordes, and Mrs. Grace Allbee. The January 10 meeting will be with Mrs. Hattie Schmitt.

Alice Faller Oracle Day Cretin Tillian - Scott Alice Fallerby W. H. Longenecker Hattie’ Schmitt Stella Neubauer Inner

J. F. F. Club Christmas Luncheon at Blanche and Ethel's

The J F F Club met Thursday for a Christmas luncheon at Blanche and Ethel's Tea. The afternoon was spent at Mrs. Lewis Crosser's home playing canasta. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Blanche and Ethel Lewis Crosser

Alpha Club Hosts At Christmas Party

The Alpha Club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Thomas Irwin's home for the Christmas family night with co hosts Mrs. Ralph Imes and Mrs. Armand Ruppel. Jim Irwin read a poem about Christmas as children sang carols with Mrs. Wayne Halstead at the piano. Colored slides on Christmas were shown. Punch and assorted Christmas cookies were served, with Mrs. Imes and Mrs. Irwin presiding at the serving table.

Alpha Club Thomas Irwin Ralph Imes Armand Ruppel Jim Irwin Wayne Halstead Imes Mrs. Irwin

Christmas Meeting of St Marys Altar and Rosary

St Marys Altar and Rosary Society held its regular meeting and Christmas party on Wednesday evening in the parish. After a brief business session, cards were played with prizes awarded to Mrs Lawrence McNertney Mrs Harry Lawless Mrs Dick Lewis and Mrs Harold Shortley. Refreshments followed served by a committee including Mrs Verle Lawler Mrs Richard Lawler and others.

St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society Lawrence McNertney Harry Lawless Dick ‘Lewis Harold Shortley Verle Lawler Richard Lawler Anna Lawler Everet Lawler Gwen Lawler Raymond Lawler

Needlecraft Club Christmas Dinner at Blanche and Ethel's

The Needlecraft Club met for a Christmas dinner with eighteen members present. Mrs. Anna Dornsbach and Mrs. Ralph Correll hosted at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room. Tables featured a Christmas arrangement, games and a gift exchange. Next meeting set for Jan. 4 at Mrs. H. F. Ziesman's home. Mrs. Lou Ward returned from a three week visit with relatives in Ottumwa and Washington, Ta., her old home.

Needlecraft Club Blanche and Ethel Anna Dornsbach Ralph Correll H. F. Ziesman Lou Ward Ottumwa Washington

Hauser Golden Wedding Celebrated in Whitten Home

Mr and Mrs L L Hauser of Whitten marked their golden wedding with an open house from 2 to 5 p m at their home. Mary Mabie Hauser born January 22 1886 in St Anthony and a Drake University attendee married Lloyd Hauser December 19 1906 in Marshalltown. They raised four children and nine grandchildren while supporting the Whitten Christian church.

L. L. Hauser Whitten Mary Mabie Lloyd Hauser Mabie W. A. Scott Central Christian Church Marshalltown St. Anthony Indiana Union Hauser Elmer Boeke Hubbard Virgil Miller W. R. Bavender Howard Hbugey

Blue Star Mothers Elect Officers at Thursday Meeting

The Blue Star Mothers held a potluck at Mrs. Otto Barrs home with 22 members. They voted to send 5 monthly to a Veterans hospital, approved 15 for New Providence school lunches, awarded prizes, reported 195 hospital hours, and elected officers to be installed by department president Evelyn Lauritson.

Blue Star Otto Barr Carl Cordes Walter Harmon Veterans’ Hospital New Providence Cecil Swain Mae Faint Phylis Saint Knoxville Otto Barz Henry Janssen Nora Emmert Hattie Schmitt Evelyn Lauritson Cedar Falls

Golden Hour Club Hosts Potluck Christmas Dinner

The Golden Hour Department met at Nora Emmert’s home for a potluck Christmas dinner. A brief business session followed with a rug project update. Members collected funds for Pan American Seals, Penny Art, and the scholarship fund. Hattie Schmitt will host the next meeting on January 17.

Golden Hour Nora Emmert Penny Art Fund Hattie Schmitt

Pleasant Pluggers Plan January Party

The Pleasant Pluggers 4-H met at the Grantow home with Merle Cox presiding and fourteen members present. They planned an ice skating and sledding party for December 28, appointed Mrs. Carl Granzow for Dad's Night in January, heard Melvin Jeske discuss eating habits, and Marvin Granzow present on splicing an electric drop card, then handed out record sheets, sang carols, played games, and enjoyed a gift exchange and lunch.

Pleasant Pluggers 4-H Marvin Stanley Grantow Merle Cox Carl Granzow Melvin Jeske Marvin Granzow

Chapel Society Christmas Meeting at Pleasant Chapel Cemetery

The Chapel Society met Thursday at the Chapel for a noon baked ham dinner with 25 members present. A Christmas motif filled the decor as the group voted to donate to the Tree of Lights and to aid a needy family for Christmas. Hostesses were Mrs. R. A. Glenn Mrs. Cecil Rogers and Mrs. Curtis Daggs. The January 10 committee is Mrs. Arthur Knowles Mrs. R. R. Ibach and Mrs. S. L. Campbell.

Pleasant Chapel R. R. Ibach S.L. Campbell

Roughwoods Society Hosts Christmas Party at Granzow Home

The Roughwoods Cemetery Society met Thursday at Mrs. Carl Granzow’s home with nine members present for a Christmas party. Mrs. M. Schwinger assisted. Decorations reflected the theme, a short business session preceded a social afternoon and gift exchange. The group voted to make Valentine favors for a hospital. Mrs. George Granzow and Mrs. Melvin Kosanke will host the January 10 meeting.

Roughwoods Cemetery Society Carl Granzow M. Schwinger Valentine George Grantow Melvin Kosanke

Lamers Host Christmas Coffee for Eldora Teachers

Mr and Mrs James Lamer hosted a Christmas coffee Thursday from 4 to 6 pm for Eldora school teachers and spouses. Holiday decorations and refreshments reflected the season.

James Lamer Eldora

Vigors returns to hospital for Christmas hope

Orville Vigors goes back to Scholtz hospital in Waterloo on Saturday for further treatment after a week at home. He hopes to be home for Christmas. Mr and Mrs Lou Smith of Seattle arrived Saturday to spend Christmas in Eldora with their families. Mrs Nina Lockwood and Miss Pearl White depart Monday for a three week visit in California.

Orville Vigors Scholtz Hospital Waterloo Lou Smith Seattle, Wash Eldora Joe B. Smith J W. Schlampp Nina Lockwood

Guenther Family Holiday Visit Spreads Abroad

Miss Jean Guenther, Mount San Antonio student from Pomona, Calif., arrives in Eldora to spend holiday vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Guenther and relatives. Ruth Guenther, R N at Chicago Lying In Hospital, plans to join in Eldora for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Russell depart for San Diego to spend weeks with Robert Russell and extended Russell family including Bill Wilson and Claire Russell group.

Jean Guenther Mount San Antonio College Pomona Calif Eldora Walter Guenther Ruth Guenther R.N Chicago Lying In Hospital Chicago Ill Wallace Russell San Diego Mr. Russell Robert Russell Bill Wilson Claire Russell Bernard Russell Kenneth Russell

Named to choir at Eldora training school

Five boys were chosen for the choir at the Iowa Training School for Boys in Eldora. Under James Green they will take music lessons and sing at Sunday School chapel services and special programs. The new members are Terry Barton Mason City Chester Jackson Ottumwa Gary Greathouse Clinton Thomas Kline Muscatine and Jack Gifford Davenport.

Iowa Training School For Eldora James Green Terry Barton Mason City Chester Jackson Ottumwa Gary Greathouse Clinton Thomas Kline Muscatine Jack Gifford Davenport

Vacation Starts Friday Classes Resume Jan 2 1957

Christmas vacation will end Eldora students at 2 30 p m Friday. Classes will resume on Wednesday January 2 1957.

Eldora

Wellsburg Honors Roll Lists Six-Week Achievers

Wellsburg announces its six week honor rolls with A students Mark Schantz Barbara Claassen and Jo Ohling leading the way. The B honor roll features freshmen juniors sophomores and seniors including Ascher Carol de Neuf Daryl de Neuf Leona Meyeraan Karol Wubbens LaVonne Aukes Joyce Bakker Karen Junker Marjorie Lindaman Barbara Barnes Karen de Neuf Janice Etjen Jo Ann Nederhoff Carla Newell Jean Button Ruth Haupt Kayleen Koch Sheryl Lutterm an Harlyn Riekena all earning B grades or higher in all subjects.

Wellsburg Community School Mark Schantz Barbara Claassen Jo Ohling Junior Ascher Carol de Neuf Daryl de Neuf Leona Meyeraan Karol Wubbens LaVonne Aukes Joyce Bakker Karen Junker Marjorie Lindaman Barbara Barnes Karen de Neuf Janice Etjen Jo Ann

Local guests visit Jefferson in Ferguson home

Mr and Mrs Guy W Jones were weekend guests in Jefferson staying at the home of Mr and Mrs Bob Ferguson. The visit highlighted social ties in the Jefferson area with hosted hospitality by local residents.

Guy W.jones Jefferson Mrs Bob Ferguson

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