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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1957
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Ernest Hess of Conrad mark their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house on Saturday February 23 from 1 until 4 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs Vail Hess in Grundy Center. Friends relatives and neighbors are invited.
The St Marys Altar and Rosary Society held its regular meeting on Wednesday night. The Rosary was recited in church to open the session, then business proceeded in the parish hall with president Mrs Lewis Lawler presiding. Hospital bandages were rolled after adjournment. A valentines motif appeared in the tray luncheon prepared by Mrs Dale Lawless and others.
Roscoe Myers was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party on Wednesday evening February 13. Attending were Ervin Myers and family, Don Myers and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Myers. Grandson Michael J. Myers presented a small birthday cake with candles as gifts and grandchildren offered good wishes. The party featured valentine decorations and light refreshments as the gathering spent time visiting.
The Young Adult class gathered Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Wilson with co hosts Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schaa. Guests competed in bridge and 500 with prizes awarded to Mrs. Paul McCrea and Mrs. Jurgen Tjaden in bridge and John Moore and Mrs. Miles Miller in 500. Valentinae theme decorations and refreshments were provided by the hosts. Mr. and Mrs. Bill McCall will host the March 13 meeting.
Mrs. W H Lengenecker chaired a Thursday morning breakfast for the Breakfast Club with guest Mrs. Clifford Griffith of St. Louis a former member. The gathering featured visiting and needlework. The next meeting is planned for February 28.
Mrs Don Schwarck hosted 13 members at the Young Homemakers Club regular gathering with social time and refreshments. Valentine motif carried out. husbands invited to a card party February 28 at Mrs Dale Schwarck’s home. 6O Girl Scout Troop 7 met with nine scouts, led by Mrs Richard Pulse, planning badge work and cookie sales.
The W S C S luncheon was held Wednesday at 1 15 in the church dining room with IT serving. Mrs Nora Bramert gave the devotions and Miss Lucile Brown sang. The program by Mrs W H Van Tiger featured Clarence W Hall’s article The White Man Comes to Shangri la about Dutch New Guinea.
The Pine Lake Country Club hosted a Valentine dance on Thursday night with fifty-one couples. Room decorations featured white snapdragons and red carnations with a red heart centerpiece, plus a white styrofoam heart accented by red hearts and lace. Red streamers and cellophane bows created a festive atmosphere as dancing ran from 9 to 1, with a buffet at 11:50 p.m. The arranging committee included Dr. and Mrs. Stonebrook, Mr. and Mrs. Nance, Mr. and Mrs. Strother, Mr. and Mrs. Koch, Mr. and Mrs. Rubow, and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Smith.
Blue Star Mothers met at Mrs J L Davis home with Mrs IL Montgomery assisting. A note from Hattie Sechmitt recovering in Des Moines was read. Members listed to bake cookies for Kant Theater induction Feb 28. Reports on items sent to Knoxville hospital and Veterans Hospital Iowa. Meeting notes include fabric and craft totals and a quilt project. refreshments served. next meeting March 14 with Mrs C G Willig.
A reader notices list of community events from Tuesday February 20 through Saturday February 23 featuring PBO Chapter FA 40th Birthday tea and various clubs. Highlights include Junior Legion Auxiliary Rebekah Bridge Homemakers Berlin church events and Blue Lodge meetings with dates, hosts, and locations.
Beulah Club hosted by Mrs Henry Wheeler at Blanche and Ethels Tea Room honored Mrs Henry Claassen whose birthday is February 16 with a gift for organizing the club. The group enjoyed games and social time at the Wheeler home followed by a light lunch. Miss Beulah Black to host the April 18 meeting.
Mr and Mrs Charles Hizig announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth Charlene Elzig to Warner Davidson of Le Center Minnesota. Miss Elzig nurses at Mounds Hospital St Paul Minnesota. Davidson, Hamline University graduate, is studying at Drew Seminary New Jersey. A fall wedding is planned.
The Women's Christian Missionary Society of the Disciples met Friday afternoon at Miss Lillie Schwarck's home. Mrs. W. H. Bailey led devotions and the lesson titled The Light We Walk In, May It Never Grow Dim. Refreshments were served by the hostess, Mrs. John Janssen, who will host the March 15 meeting.
Mrs Nina Lockwood entertained the Needlecraft Club Friday evening with sixteen members and three guests present. The group enjoyed needlework and visiting, then refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Ralph Correll on March 1.
Mrs E B Johnston hosted a 12 30 potluck luncheon for the Baptist Service class with sixteen members and two guests present. Mrs George Shafer led devotions and presented poems and a Bible quiz. The next meeting is scheduled for March 15.
Mrs J A Bekemeier and Mrs D Wickinson hosted two bridge luncheons on Thursday and Friday afternoons at the Bekemeier home. Tables were decorated with red carnations and white mums. Thursday saw eight tables of play with prizes awarded to Mrs R B Bateson Mrs C W Cote Mrs B J Anfirle and Mrs J J Shorts. Friday featured eight tables and prizes to Mrs George Haynes Mrs Paul Simons Mrs V C Mulz and Mrs Lloyd Berg.
Engaged couple to wed in future, Lucille Yvonne Twito of Lake Mills is a sophomore at Iowa State Teachers College majoring in upper elementary education. Wilt Broer is the son of Mr and Mrs W E L Broer of New Providence. No wedding date set.
Bride elect Joan Shaw, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Shaw, to wed Donald Risdol, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Risdol of Atkins. The wedding is set for June 7.
The Roughwoods Cemetery Society and Ladies Aid held their annual potluck dinner at Roughwoods Community hall with sixteen members and families present. Plans were made to pack Valentine boxes for service members at the next meeting led by Mrs. Lowell Granzow and Mrs. Carl Granzow, noting 33 boxes of cookies were delivered to the county home. The next gathering is March 14 at Mrs. Clarence Orgel’s home with co-hostess Mrs. Charles Ziesman.
The Chapel Society held a Thursday noon roast goose dinner for 42 at the home of Mrs. Lowell McCormick with co hosts Mrs. Mike Voy and Mrs. Frank Neubauer. Guests from Eldora Hubbard and Ackley attended. After dinner a business meeting and needlework social followed. Next meeting on March 14 at Mrs. Adolph Balyant’s home with assistants.
The Methodist W S C S concluded its study on The Churches in Southeast Asia with nine members and two guests meeting at Mrs. Howard Harris’s home. The group aims to purchase equipment for a Christian high school in Medan Sumatra and will donate to the North Central Jurisdiction project. A copy of the textbook will be placed in the church library. Miss Kate Hill and Mrs. C E B Greer attended as guests and spoke on travels in the area.
Mrs Erma Kewatt was host to members of the Double 4500 Club Thursday evening at a 6:90 fish fry and potluck dinner at her home. Those present played canasta and visited. Cherry pie and coffee were served after the game.
The Friendly 14 Club met at Mrs. Edna Doering’s home on Tuesday to honor Mrs. Hele Risuis for her birthday and List wedding anniversary. Fern Balvanz presided, readings, games, prizes, and a meal followed with a Valentine themed centerpiece. Guests included Margo Adams and Cindy Kolth. cards were sent for Mrs. Louise Schultz. Amelia Pieters will host March 14 for Fern Balvanz’s birthday and 23rd anniversary.
Eldora Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women met Wednesday at 1 p.m. for a two course luncheon with 40 attendees. Mrs. James Heslop chaired the committee. reports covered World Day of Prayer and a program on racial prejudices titled Inclining Your Heart. World Day of Prayer is set for March 8 at Eldora Methodist Church, with TV and radio stations highlighting events starting February 24 on Lamp Unto My Feet and other CBS ABC NBC programs.
The United Circle of the Baptist church held a 12:30 p.m. luncheon meeting Wednesday with 47 members present. Mrs. Alva Lewis guest. Mrs. Don Jones chairing. The group planned to host World Day of Prayer on March 8 for Baptist ladies from Steamboat Rock, Grundy Center, Marshalltown and Ames.
The joint Masonic Blue Lodge and Eastern Star party on February 22 marks George Washington's birthday. Rev Ivan Maxson of Waterloo will speak. Two short films will air, Washington National Masonic Memorial and America the Beautiful, with high school choirs performing. Open meeting. non Masons may attend. lunch served by Eastern Star.
Mrs Elmer Hoelscher was guest of honor at a surprise gathering Wednesday evening hosted by Mr Hoelscher. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Dass, Mr and Mrs C White, Mr and Mrs Bob Hoelscher, Mrs John Hoelscher, Mr and Mrs Max Halfpop, Mr and Mrs C W Hoelscher, Mr and Mrs Will Dobbrunz, Mrs Fred Collins and Roy Collins. TheWSCS service is set for Mar 31 at Eldora First Methodist with speaker Miss Esther Armstrong, recent four year missionary in India, who will also address Methodist youth that evening.
Brownie Troop VII met after school Thursday to plan discussions about foreign countries and shared a game featuring foreign articles and items.
Mrs Kate Lawler hosted St Anne's Study Club Thursday afternoon as they studied "The 1st Commandment of God" and held a general discussion. Mrs Carrol Schafer to host Ec 28 meeting Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs J R Bahne travel to Reno to visit daughter and family returning Monday March 4.
The Methodist church sponsored a Valentine dinner Mrs. Wayne Callaway led the food committee with members including Mrs. Kaput and Mrs. Arnold. Senior Hearthstone met Feb 12 at Mrs. Hellmich's home with officers elected. Junior Hearthstone guests and copper jewelry work filled the rest of the meeting. Future plans include a potluck at the Dallas Raad home. Church Missionary Society met Feb 27 with Mrs. Crosser hosting. Mr. and Mrs. Waldo enjoyed Sunday dinner with Lott couple, and Christie West visited. Methodist W.S.C.S. will host a noon dinner Thursday. Junior Hearthstone to meet at Haywood's Thursday.
Local families gather for visits across nearby towns, with many dinners and social calls. The Hardin County A S C and extension service announce a February 20 meeting on Acreage Reserve and Conservation Reserve programs at Eldora courthouse, while Clay township plans a February 20 sewing lesson at Steamboat Rock High School.
Dr and Mrs J F Steckler left Saturday for Dallas Texas for a two week visit with their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs T R Dwyer.
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