Tholen Family Christmas Party Reported
The Tholen family held their annual Christmas party on Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tristion. Attendees included numerous Luiken and Van Dornum families, Trittien and Frerichs groups, and other relatives. The evening featured games and a gift exchange followed by lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tholen
Dee
Henry Tristion
Pete Luiken
Doloras
Ramona
Harold Luiken
Wendell Luiken
David
Janet
Donna Tay Jor
John Elgar
Pauline
Russell van Dornum
Henry Trittien
Mrs Gray Hosts Baptist Class Meeting At Home
The Service Class of the Baptist church met Friday at Mrs R E Gray residence with 21 members present. Mrs Mary Taylor led devotion and the lesson with Christmas readings. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting is set for January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
R. E. Gray
Mary Taylor
V. F. W. Auxiliary Hosts Christmas Party for 40 Kids
The V. F. W. Auxiliary held a Christmas party Friday for 40 children. Mrs. Orville Lamb, Mrs. Ed Waldo and Mrs. Raymond Gilbert led the committee. Santa Claus gave gifts and treats while refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. F. W. Auxiliary
Orville Lamb
Ed Waldo
Raymond Gilbert
Santa Claus
Double 4-500 Club Elect New Slate
The Double 4-500 club met Friday evening at Mrs. Mike Mossman’s home for the regular meeting with all members present. Officers elected: president Mrs. Ernest Orgel, vice president Mrs. Emm Kewatt, secretary and treasurer Mrs. John Davis, reporter Mrs. Clara Raske. After business, 500 was played with prizes to Orgel high, Roll low, Raske rover, and Rigel draw. A dinner is planned December 29 at Mrs. Raske’s home and a gift exchange will follow. The next meeting will be January 8 with President Orgel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Mossman
Ernest Orgel
Emm Kewatt
John Davis
Clara Raske
Herman Roll
Rover
W. L. Rigel
Orgel
Legion Auxiliary Family Christmas Dinner and Skit
The Legion and Auxiliary hosted a Christmas dinner for about 60 guests with a potluck at 6:30. The Junior Auxiliary directed by Mrs. Dale Bittner and Mrs. C Rinehart presented a skit, followed by games and a gift exchange. Legion members closed with a short meeting and Santa treats, organized by Rex Bateson and John Bekemeier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Bittner
C. Rinehart
Legion
Rex Bateson
John Bekemeier
Community notices for December events at local clubs
Listings show Rebekah Lodge and various groups meeting December 22 to 31 at churches and clubs. Activities include bridge clubs, homemakers, Young Mothers, Fortnightly Club, and a golden wedding open house with afternoon and evening hours at Pine Lake Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. S. A. Luiken
Pine Lake Country Club
Putes
Christmas Party At Eldora Ideal Laundry
The Eldora Ideal Laundry hosted a Christmas party Thursday evening with a cooperative 6:30 dinner. Twenty six attendees, including employees and their families, enjoyed gifts from a decorated tree and a television lamp presented to Mr. and Mrs. R C Gilbert. The evening featured visiting and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Ideal
R. C. Gilbert
Eldora Girl Scouts Go Caroling Fun
The Eldora Girl Scouts accompanied by leaders went caroling at six o'clock Friday. They rode in trucks and sang at the hospital and convalescent homes as nurses opened windows for patients to hear. They also visited shut ins whose names were listed. The girls enjoyed the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Troop 8 Hosts Christmas Party for Brownies
Girl Scout Troop 8 entertained Brownies 1 at a Friday Christmas party from 3:30 to 5 at Congregational church. Ann Dornsbach read stories, and handmade ornaments decorated the tree. Troop 8 organized a chili supper and caroling, plus toy repairs and food donations for a needy family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Dornsbach
R. C. Rogers
Aage Jensen
Troop 8
Mrs Moore Hosts Alpha Club Christmas Meeting
Mrs John Moore hosted the Alpha club for its December gathering. The group replaced a gift exchange with a charity project donations for the UN, SC, and F2. Mrs Dy Wi Dickinson presented a Christmas reading The Black Madonna. Mrs John Bartholowe attended as a guest, with festive decor and refreshments closing the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moore
Alpha Club
Dy Wi Dickinson
John Bartholowe
Mrs Pence Hosts Young Homemakers Christmas Party
The Young Homemakers club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Howard Pence to celebrate Christmas. Twelve members attended, playing 500 and exchanging gifts with secret sisters. Refreshments closed the night, and the next meeting is scheduled for Jan. 14 at Mrs. Dale Schwarck’s home with members from David Piper to Roberta Essig all home for holidays from Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Homemakers Club
Howard Pence
Dale Schwarck
David Piper
Kempton Muehn
Charles Crandall
Roger Harrington
Gary Button
Jerry L. Crosser
Glen Gaede
Jane Wood
Ted Tietz
Roberta Essig
Iowa State College
Agnus Dei Club Hosts Meeting With Mrs Lawless
The Agnus Dei Study club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Harry Lawless residence. Eleven attended including guests Mrs Val Hilsabeck Mrs Harold Shortley and Mrs Gerald Kangley from Nevada Eldora. Melvin Oppold moderated the lesson with Mrs Bernard Kadolph and Mrs Dale Lawless handling entertainment. A gift exchange occurred with Christmas decor and hostess service. Next meeting slated with Mrs Bernard Kadolph on January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnus Dei Study Club
Harry Lawless
Val Hilsabeck
Harold Shortley
Eldora
Gerald Kangley
Nevada
Melvin Oppold
Bernard Kadolph
Dale Lawless
Reeces Celebrate Golden Wedding At Home Near New Providence
Mr and Mrs Ross G Reece observed their golden wedding with an open house at their home near New Providence Wednesday from two to five and seven to ten oclock. Sons daughters and grandsons served guests while a granddaughter cared for gifts. Notable out of town attendees came from Marsh Town Buckeye Iowa Falls and several other nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross G. Reece
New Providence
Leland C. Reece
Lawrence R. Reece
Kennerly
Phillip
Douglas Reece
Janet Reece
Annie Cobb
Clovis
Calf
J. W. Eilis
Ridgefarm
R. P. Hennig
Omaha
Nebr
Warren Johnson
Latimer
Orvaldi Cox
Roy Williams
Oskaloosa
George Lewis
J. Bailey
Anna Thornton
Charles
D. T. McDonald
Marshtown
Nora Craven
Stewart
Buckeye
Iowa Falls
Clemons
Eldora
Union
Albion
Hubbard, Whitten
St. Anthony
Pre-Christmas Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Catlin
Mr and Mrs Marvin Catlin entertained Wednesday evening at eight for a pre Christmas desert bridge party. Cards were played at three tables with prizes awarded to Mrs Keith Van Patten and Bill Cobb. Christmas decorations carried the theme throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Catlin
Keith van Patter
Bill Cobb
Jackson Two 4-H Meeting at Kathleen Baker Home
The Jackson Two 4-H club met at Kathleen Baker’s home on Monday December 14 with 14 members present. Marilyn King attended as a visitor along with leader Mrs Ralph Bright assistant leaders Mrs Vernon Culberson and Mrs Irene Mann. Patty Curtis spoke on arranging closets and Karen Bright demonstrated a dust mitt while Arletta Nehring and Lois Zielske led recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Kathleen Baker
Jeanine Zielske
Marilyn King
Jeader
Ralph Bright
Vernon Culberson
Irene Mann
Patty Curtis
Mrs. Bright
Karen Bright
Arletta Nehring
Lois Zielske
Methodist Bible Class Meeting Hosted by Mrs McAfee
Mrs Bruce McAfee hosted sixteen members of the Methodist Bible class on Wednesday afternoon. Devotions were given by Mrs Ida Fouts and Mrs J L Brown presented the Christmas Story. Christmas gifts were exchanged. The next meeting will be June 20 at Mrs Nora Emraert's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce McAfee
Ida Fouts
J. L. Brown
Nora Em
Raert
Mrs. Scott Hosts Royal Neighbors Christmas Party
The Royal Neighbors met Wednesday evening at Mrs. Lillian Scott's home for a 6:30 PM potluck dinner and Christmas party. Ten members attended after a brief business meeting. A gift exchange was conducted with Mrs. H. Fauerby among the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Scott
H. Fauerby
Luiken Golden Anniversary Invitation at Steamboat Rock
Mr and Mrs S A Luiken of Steamboat Rock invite friends and children to an open house honoring their golden wedding anniversary on December 41 at the Baptist church. Hours are two to five in the afternoon and seven to nine in the evening with programs at two o'clock and in the evening. Their children Roy Luiken and Otto Luiken, with grandchildren Betty Diane Ruth Faye Larry Lee and Donna Maa, plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Luiken
Steamboat Rock
Baptist Church
Roy Luiken
Betty Diane
Ruth Faye
Otto Luiken
Larry Lee
Donna Maa
Shepherd-Doering Wedding In St Joseph Michigan
Hubbard Miss Louise Shepherd of Lancaster Missouri married Robert Doering son of Mr and Mrs Henry Doering on December 11 at Firsh Methodist church in St Joseph Michigan The Rev Robert Gilham performed the double ring ceremony The bride a Lancaster High School graduate works at Reuben H Donnelley Corp in Nevada The groom a Hubbard High School graduate is a bookkeeper at Kuhlman garage in Hubbard They will reside in Mrs Olive Marshman apartment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
Louise Shepherd
W. R. Shepherd
Lancaster
Robert Doering
Henry Doering
Firsh Methodist Church
St. Joseph
Mich
Robert Gilham
Reuben H. Donnelley Corp
Nevada
Hubbard High
Cemetery Society Holds Christmas Potluck at Mrs Cakerice Home
The Cemetery Society met for its annual Christmas potluck at the home of Mrs. J. L. Cakerice with Mrs. Lois Maltby as co host. Twenty two members attended. Christmas games and a gift exchange were enjoyed. The next meeting is set for January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemetery Society
J. L. Cakerice
Lois Maltby
Fortnightly Club Luncheon and Holiday Activities
The Fortnightly club Christmas party occurred Thursday at Mrs. James Bales’s home with a 1 PM potluck lunch followed by bridge and prize awards to Mrs. Robert Smith and Mrs. G. A. Starr. A gift exchange completed the event as the next meeting was set for December 31. The Hardin County Rural Teachers club met at the rural school north of Iowa Falls with 11 members and eight visitors, a 6:30 PM potluck, retirement plan discussions, Cross letters, and a pist exchange. The January meeting is planned for January 19 at the courthouse under Mrs. Ruth Schuck with a refreshment committee named. Kay Frazer from AIB Des Moines will Christmas visit Eldora. George Fage and Jamie Heslop from Drake University are home for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bales
Robert Smith
G. A. Starr
Hardin County
Kay Frazer
A. I. B. Des Moines
Eldora
Harold Frazer
George Fage
Jamie Heslop
Drake University
Open House for Glen and Mrs Sheller on Christmas Day
Mr and Mrs Glen Sheller will hold an open house at their Ivester home on Christmas Day from 2 to 5 p m to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Sheller
Ivester
Holiday visitors and homecomings in Eldora and area
A list of local residents and visitors arriving for the Christmas holiday. Including Mr. and Mrs. John Cakerice and sons Maurice and Dwayne to Pomona California, Miss Nancy Jones in Iowa City, Miss Susie Cain from Clinton, and numerous students from State University of Iowa City and Cedar Falls visiting relatives in Eldora. Also noted are Dr. and Mrs. Norman Kunath in Chicago visiting son Paul Kunath, and visits from Tama and Brooklyn pairs joining Eldora households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cakerice
Maurice
Dwayne
Pomona
Calif
Dale Button
Nancy Jones
Iowa City School of Nursing
Guy Jones
Susie Cain
Our Lady of Angel's Academy
Clinton
Harry DeBaggio
Roger Cain
Johnnie
Jerry Hodgson
Bill Krause
Donna Laglan
Robert Bateson
Leon Doughty
James Foster
Sylva Steckler
Kenneth Wagner
The
State University
Iowa City
Eldora
Dixie Lee Crosley
Darrel Scott
Jaylyn Winters
Jim Maltby
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Norman Kunath
Chicago
Paul Kunath
John McCurdy
Tama
S. S. Byerly
A. B. Cummings
Katherine
Brooklyn
D. W. Dickinson
Gordon Dickinson
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
New York City
Eldora Hosts Family Dinner and Visits From Service Member
Mr and Mrs Ralph Ibach hosted a Sunday dinner with relatives including the Cobbs Don Cobb and Bill Cobb families in Eldora along with Gibson Barnard Ralph Rodgers and Gertrude E Detrick of Marshalltown. Gene Ruby recently returned from Fairbanks Alaska and is stationed at Seale Air Force Base California spending a 25 day holiday leave with his mother Mrs E L Ruby and other relatives. Mrs Leslie Vinton and Mrs Elvin Harms visited in Marshalltown on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Ibach
Maynard Cobb
Don Cobb
Bill Cobb
Eldora
Gibson Barnard
Ralph Rodgers
Gertrude E. Detrick
Marshalltown
Gene Ruby
Air Force
Fairbanks
Alaska
United States
3Eale
Calif
E. L. Ruby
Mrs August Oblert Travels to Minneapolis for Holidays
Mrs. August Oblert departed Monday for Minneapolis Minnesota to spend the holidays in the home of her niece Mrs. George Poole. Mrs. Myrtle Shoemaker left Sunday for Lawndale California for a several months visit with her sister Mrs. F B Manning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Oblert
Minneapolis
Minn
George Poole
Myrtle Shoemaker
Lawndale
Calif
F. B. Manning
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V. F. W. Aux
Legion - Aux
Merry Christmas
Eldora Greenhouses
Rebekah Lodge
Wv. KF
Jackson Two
Peter Williams
Young Mothers Circle
Cong's Church
Bridge Club
J. R. Bahne
Bridge Group
Eldora Girl Scouts
Eve
Girl Scouts Executive Board
R. R. Griffel
Mrs. Moore
Mrs. Pence
Agnus Dei Club
R. G. Reeces
T. N.T
Methodist Bible
McAfee
Mrs. Scott
Cakerice
Rural Teachers Club
Hardin County Rural Teachers Club
Mildred de Watts
Red Cross
John Mitchell
Ruth Schuck
Gertrude Lawler
Jeanette Harless
Esther Norman
Troy
Bidora
Eldora Motor
Eldora Herald-Ledger
Holden-Crain-Gwenn
Peggy
Carnival
John Hodiak
Stack
Joy Page
Conquest OF
Cochise
Boris Karloff
Ellen Drew
Joan Crawforn Technicolor
Crazylegs
Seattle
Alan Ladd
Botany Bay
Trader Horn
Leslie Vinton
Elvin Harms
Hillcrest
Sleve
Feeer NL
UTE
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