Dettbarn Balvanz Wedding At St Pauls Church Ava Missouri
A wedding took place at St Pauls Lutheran Ava Missouri uniting Miss Ellen M Dettbarn daughter of Mr and Mrs E C Dettbarn and Kenneth C Balvanz son of Mr and Mrs Frank A Balvanz Eldora Iowa The ceremony featured a white satin gown with nylon tulle veil and a crescent bouquet The maid of honor was Darlene Ann Peterson and best man Martin D Kasischke The reception followed at the church parlor for about 160 guests The couple will reside on a farm near Ava after a wedding trip through the Ozark Mountains
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Ellen M. Dettbarn
E. C. Dettbarn
Ava
Kenneth C. Balvanz
Prank A. Balvanz
Eldora
John Zimmermann
J . W. O. Guentter
Kenneth Barr
August C. Waechter
Chicago
Darlene
Ann Peterson
Madison, Wis
Bridge Club Hosts Dessert Lunch at Mrs Cleveland's Home
Mrs H L Cleveland hosted her Bridge Club Thursday afternoon with a dessert lunch. Prizes went to Mrs H L Cleveland and Mrs Kenneth Reisinger. Mrs Robert Seggerman will entertain the Mercer troop. Girl Scout Troop II met after school to study New Zealand and India with reports by Carolyn Morris and Nan Durian, who also provided treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Cleveland
Kenneth Reisinger
Robert Seggerman
Mercer
Carolyn Morris
Nan Durian
New Zealand
India
Peshia-Tintjer Vows Read In Eldora Sun
The marriage of Miss Marjoria Jane Peshia of Eldora and William L. Tintjer of Hubbard was solemnized Sunday evening Feb 20 at the Eldora Congregational church reve Ralph Ines officiated in a double ring ceremony. The altar held yellow and white mums and candles. The bride wore navy blue with pink accessories, pink roses for a corsage. Best man Wendell Willcox. Mrs Wendell Willcox was matron of honor in gray with red roses. The bride attended Eldora high school and worked at Eldora Ideal Laundry. the groom served in U S Army, Korea, and will farm near Hubbard. After a trip to Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa they will live on a farm near Hubbard. Aunt Mrs George Timmerman attended. The St Pauls Lutheran Choir hosted a rehearsal for the Iowa District East Choral Union, with 350 Lutherans from eastern towns, to be concertized in Carnegie Hall, New York. Rehearsals held Feb 20 at Cedar Rapids and De With. The program directed by Miss Meta Balvant and Rev. E L Stuempfig. A coffee was served by the Eldora Choir. GIVE NOW TO THE YOUTH BUILDING FUND.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smilax
Harold Dettbarn
Janet Balvant
Barbara Peterson
Neva Doss
Bette Steinfeldt
George Dettbarn
la Porte City
Idella Auld
Boone
Bernard .Bell
Iowa Falls
Eldora Public Schools
Cashway
Bekemeter Hardware
Chicago
Ill
The
Electric Parts Corp
Eldora
U.S. Army
Japan
Ozark Mountains
Ava
Balvant
Dayton
Marshalltown
Madison, Wise
Bakers Field
Calif
Marjoria Jane Peshia
Dole Peshia
William L. Tintjer
William F. Tintjer
Hubbard
Eldora Congregational Church
Ralph Ines
Wendell Willcox
Wendell
Willcox
Peshia
Eldora ‘High School
Eldora Ideal Laundry
Fisher School
St.Paul
Cedar Rapids
Meta Balvant
Rosemary Schultz
State Center
E. L. Stuempfig
Reinbeck
Eldora Choir
Lloyd ‘Crippen
Marjorie Peshla
Dale Peshia
Mr and Mrs Ohling Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Andrew Ohling of Kester marked their 26th wedding anniversary at the Weilsburg Reform Church parlors on Friday evening February 11. About seventy relatives friends and neighbors attended a short program led by Rev Poppen. The couple are parents of Anna JoAnn and Brdrves. Refreshments including a decorated wedding cake were served with duties by Mrs Merman Stahl Mrs Edward R Harme and Miss Betty June Helkens assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Ohling
Kester
Weilsburg Reformed
Poppen
Chur I
Sid
Ohling
Anna
JoAnn
Merman Stahl
Edward R. Harme
Betty June Helkens
Miss Peshia Fetes Bridal Showers In Home
Miss Marjorie Peshla was guest of honor at two miscellaneous showers for her upcoming marriage to William L. Tintjer. Hosted by Mrs. Werner Tresemer with co-hostesses Mrs. C. L. Lamb and Mrs. Glenn Archer, 24 guests received recipes and advice. gifts arranged in yellow and white adorned the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Pesiita
Werner Tresemer
C. L. Lamb
Glenn Archer
Anna Tintjer
Kher
Allis Chalmers Dealers Dinner Meeting Reported
C R Batten of Eldora and Dick Lewis of Grundy Center, field men for Allis-Chalmers, hosted a dealers dinner Wednesday at Pine Lake Country Club. Thirty two dealers from Hardin Hamilton Grundy Black Hawk Marshall counties attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Batten
Eldora
Dick Lewis
Grundy Center
Allis-Chalmers
Pine [Lake ‘Country Club
Hardin
Hamilton, Ster
Grundy
Black Hairk
Marshall
Bridge Club Hosts Evening At Mrs Ed Lackey Home
The B-8 Bridge Club met at Mrs. Ed Lackey's Thursday evening. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Gourley, Mrs Roy Lightfield, and Mrs Harold Williams. Mrs. Lightfield will host the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Lackey
Mrs Rigel Hostess Club Event At Double 4 600 Club
Mrs W Ls Ridel hosted a Friday evening at the Double 4 600 Club with guests Mrs Robert Burns and Mrs Hazel Newby. Cards were played, prizes awarded to Mrs Emma Kee Watt high, Mrs Hazel Newby low, Mrs Robert Burns rover, and Mrs Mike Mossman draw prize. Refreshments celebrated George Washington’s birthday. Hostess Mrs Herman Ball plans the next meeting for Maxed 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert ‘Burns
Hazel Newby
Emma
Watt
Robert Burns
Rover
Mike Mossman
George Washington
Herman ‘Ball
Coming Events for Local Study and Bridge Clubs
Chronicle of scheduled meetings for multiple clubs from Tuesday through Saturday including study and bridge sessions. Listings show names of hosts and group coordinators such as Mrs. Paul Chayr Mrs. D Inland Park, Mrs. Claude Pfan sans Soud Mrs. Howard Har Tay Junior Legion Auxiliary Rebekah Lodge Mothers Club L W Flickinger and others with dates February 23 to 26 and times like 8 o'clock for Breakfast Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulehaayr
D.ialpen
Claude Pfansans
Howard Har
Tay Junior Legion
Rebekah Lodge
Mothers’ Club
L. W. Flickinger
W.s
C. S
Howard Harris
Frank Petty
H. Vilmont
A. L. Davison
Lauren Maltby
Young Homemakers Club
Melvin Pence
Cemetery Society
Leota Hardy
M. D. Stilley
St. Anne’s Study Club
Clyde Walton
Agnus Dei
Tim. Roll
Vinton Hall 45th Anniversary Celebrated at Pine Lake Club
Mr and Mrs Vinton Hall marked their 45th wedding anniversary with a Wednesday 6:30 dinner at Pine Lake Country Club attended by sixteen close family members and friends. A pink and white cake bore the numeral 45 and floral decor. Mrs Vinton wore a camellia corsage. The event was planned by their children Mrs H W Stonebrook Darwin Vinton and Leland Vinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Vinton
Pine Lake Country Club
Mrs. Vintoh
Mrs Starr Hosts Fortnightly Club Meeting
Mrs. Starr hosted a one o clock luncheon for the Fortnightly Club where awards were presented to Mrs. L. F. Wolcott and Mrs. Robert Smith. Mrs. L. K. Welsh will host next on March 3 as Lavena Wood of Fariboulé, Minnesota arrives to spend two weeks with the Darzes and help with chocolate dipping at the Darzes Candy operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Starr
Deaser
L. F. Wolcott
Robert Smith
L. K. Welsh
Foy Mena
Lavena Wood
Fariboulé
Minn
Louis Darzes
O B S School Dinner Draws Many Visitors
Asclemont Chapter Op. B38 held a School of Instruction on Wednesday February 16 in the Mavonig hall. Mrs. Margaret Merrick district instructor led sessions with visitors from Conrad Hubbard Marshalltown Tama Falls Union and Rockford. A dinner followed with pink and purple decor. The evening meeting featured Grand Representatives and a talk by Mrs. Merrick outlining Worthy Grand Matron projects including funding for an addition to the Eastern Star Home at Boone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asclemont
Mavonig
Margaret Merrick
Chage
iBlinche
Ethel Cox
Tvere
Kenneth Reisinger
Paul Ciitk
Lola Maltby
Glenn Paul
Robert Barr
Lillian Weaver
Union
Lila Nott
Alden
Ella Haynes
Paul Clark
Lois Maltby
Merrick
Eastern Star
Boone
Wm. Nissen
Rockford
Ascension
Ackley
Iowa Falls
Conrad
Grundy Center
Collins
Hubbard
Feo
Jack Gorman
Pearl
White
H. J. Miles
Milo Myers
Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Mitchell Home
Mrs Nora Mitchell hosted the Women s Christian Missionary Society of the Christian Church Disciples on Friday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Belle Hall and Mrs McEvoy. Mrs John Janssen led the lesson titled Such Is Their Faith. The next meeting is planned for March 18 with Miss Lillie Schwarck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Mitchell
Women’s Christian Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Disciples
Belle Hall
McEvoy
John Janssen
Mitchell
Lillie Schwarck
Mrs. Smith Hosts Public Welfare Club Meeting
The Public Welfare Club met Friday evening with Mrs. Sherrill Smith as hostess. Regular business covered committee reports, followed by a social hour. The next meeting is scheduled for March 17 with Mrs. Ro Quick as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Welfare Club
Sherrill Smith
Needlecraft Club Meets With Mrs Mulford Hostess
Mrs M Mulford hosted the Needlecraft Club for a regular meeting and a social evening of needlework followed a brief business session. Refreshments were served by the hostess, with Mrs Robert Sifrit set to host the next gathering on March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M.mulford
Needlecraft Club
Robert Sifrit
Karla Bunger Birthday Party Held at Home
Mr. and Mrs. Oldig H. Bunger entertained Tuesday evening at their home with a birthday party for their daughter Karla who turned three. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Kramer Mr. and Mrs. Merle Kramer Randy Mark Diane Marvin Mr. and Mrs. Glen Taylor Gary Donna Terry Steamboat Rock Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Luiken David Jan et Pamela Eldora. Refreshments and birthday cake were served. Karla received gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldig H. Bunger
Karla
George. Kramer
Merle Kramer
Randy
Mark Diane
Marvin
Glen Taylor
Gary
Donna
Terry
Steamboat Rock
Wendell Luiken
David
Janet
Pamela
Eldora
New State Elected By Brownie Troop
Brownie Troop I held their regular meeting Wednesday evening in the Scout rooms. Officers elected include Connie Meeker as president Nancy Harmon as secretary Carole Bilders as treasurer Charlotte Davison as game leader Lorene Pratt as song leader Mary Rogers as reporter. The troop discussed Great Britain. Treats were provided by Mary Lee Roupet and Karen Steinfeldt. Games were played. Mr and Mrs Otto Rosine observed their 40th wedding anniversary Thursday Feb 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie Troop
Connie Meeker
Nancy ‘Harmon
Carole’ Bilders
Chars Lotte Davison
Lorene Pratt
Mary Rogers
Great Britain
Mary Lee Roupet
Karen Steinfeldt
Mrs Gray Hosts Ladies Country Club at Eldora home
Mrs Beulah Gray entertained 13 members of the Ladies Country Club at her Eldora area home on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included honorary member Mrs Oscay Hyanan and Mrs Gertrude Daldort. After business, a social time followed with a quiz on Abraham Lincoln. Refreshments carried a patriotic motif. next meeting planned for March 2 with Mrs Frank Petty as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Gray
Ladies Country Club
Fldora
Oscay. Hyan
Gertrude Daldort
Eldora
Abraham Lincolln
Frank
Petty
Mise Clark Hostess To Bridge Club Evening
Miss Alta Clark was hostess to her Bridge Club on Wednesday evening. Dessert bridge gave prizes to Mrs. C. A. Van Patter and Mrs. R. A. Scott. The next meeting on March 1 will be with Mrs. C. A. Van Patter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Clark
C. A. van Patter
R. A. Scott
van Patter
Methodist Adults Potluck Dinner Meeting Notes
The Methodist Adult Bible Class met Wednesday at 12:30 for a potluck dinner in the homes of Mrs WW Wehrman Mrs A BE Lynk and Mrs Fred Wieman as co hosts. Fifteen members attended. Mrs William Eckel led the devotional and Mrs Josh Brown taught the lesson. A social time followed. The next meeting will be in March at Mrs Gus Neh ae home with Mrs Rena Pierson assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
WW. J. Wehrman
A. BE
Lynk
Fred, Wieman
William Eckel
Josh, Brown
Gusneh Ae
Rena Pierson
Eldora and Des Moines Families Share News and Travel
Local notes recount Glenn Archer entering Veterans Hospital in Des Moines for medical care after a home stay. Ives Allbee and son Steve return on furlough from Corpus Christi to Eldora, with sea duty to follow in San Francisco. Mrs Anna Ross travels with family to Texas for vacation while others visit from Waterloo Ackley Marshalltown and Hampton for gatherings. Darrell Paulsen and Ann Janssen announce the arrival of a baby boy weighing 13 pounds 13 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Archer
Des Moines
Veterans Hospital
Ives Allbes
Steve
U. S. Naval Air Station
Corpus Christi
Tex
Eldora
Ralph Allbee
San Francisco
Allbee
Anna Ross
Wilson Hadley
Texas
Frank Balvanz
Meta ‘Balvanz
Victor Bruns
Judy
Rey
Wilbur Becker
J.martin
Seidel
Eugene Hadwiger
Waterloo
Ted ‘Balvanz
Barbara
Karen
Ackley
Myrna
Handorf
Marshalltown
Dallas Burmester
Hampton
Albert i
Jansgen
Darrell Paulsen
Atlantic
Paulson
Ann Janssen
Eldora visit highlights from local residents
Mrs Leslia Pieters and Mrs Bernice Brown spent Wednesday in Des Moines visiting Mr and Mrs Glen Likes. They called on Stacy Miller a patient at the Veterans hospital. Mr and Mrs Bull Lalck and Nanty of Webster City were weekend guests in Eldora at the home of Mrs G A Starr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslia Pieters
Bernice Brown
Deg. Moines
Glen Likes
Stacy Miller
Veterans Hospital
Bull Lalck
Nanty
Webster City
Eldora
Rural area round gathers for church and social events
A crowded week includes visits from Mrs Grellet Dillon and family to Ralph Rowen’s home, a Young Adult class meeting at Community church with 18 members, and plans to redecorate the social room. John Deere program at American Legion hall drew about 225. box supper charity and neighborly calls noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Church
Floyd Maas
Norman Henness
Fred Cummins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dettbarn-Balvanz
St Paul's Church
Martin D. Kasischke
United States Army
Fort Totten
Marvin Balvanz
Harold Balvanz
Candleghter
Robert Dettbarn
Richard Balvant
Troy Studios
Bridge Club
Cleveland
Eldora Sun
Lutheran Choir
Woodward
Coats
New
Orion
Mr. & Me, Ohling
Mra. Rigel
G. G. G. Bridge Club
Gene Steelman
Beulah Club
Henry Wheeler
Bridge Group
Mrs. L.B. Butler
Mrs. Starr
O.B.S
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Mulford
Karla Bunger
Otto Rosine
Hardin County Tax & Bookkeeping
Sherdon Barber Shop
Pn Sas
Cameron- Soanne
Dru-John Jrelan
Fes
Kidds
Dexter
ROBINSON _ CRUSOE
Athena
Mrs. Gray
Ladies’ Country Club
Mise Clark
Wed
A/le
Broer
A. F
P.M
Grellet Dillon
Mra
Nate Peterman
Wayne
Osh Gosh
Wis
Mildhad Beitland
Lars Ann
Bricelyn
Ralph Rowen
Peterman
Beitland
Virgil.Rowen
Rowen
Elva
Morey
Liscomb
Daisy Johnson
Jessie Blersbomn
Deane Amish
Hilsabeck
Daisy Lol
John Deere
American Legion
Sam ‘Soranson
Americary
Legion
Fred
Thorton
Ark
Nirgil
Chance
Manford Schuler
Gearing
Bess Edick
Helen
Martini’Nissen
Marshallent
Ular
Tegular
Enabnit
Barnes
Clarence Warman
Lloyd
Pie Clittora Jessup
Fidora
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