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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1952
Page
4
Mrs. Fred J. Draper announces the engagement of Helen Irene to Don L. Price son of LeRoy Price Weldon and Helen Price Marshalltown.
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Frisbie were honored by their children at a December 24 open house marking their 45th wedding anniversary. Relatives from Eldora Iowa Falls and Fort Dodge attended a noon buffet and afternoon reception with cake, ice cream, and a Christmas centerpiece. The couple still farm in Hardin County and have long been active in church and community work.
A calendar of local club activities for early January lists Eastern Star installation of officers on Wednesday January 2 and various meetings and luncheons including Needlecraft club and Girl Scout Executive board at Country Club, with multiple named hosts and members across Beta Sigma Phi Hawthorne 2 Sans Souci Rebekah and other clubs.
Fmmajean Miller and LaVerry B R Goettsch unite in marriage at First Presbyterian Church Winterset under holiday decor. The ceremony features candlelight and mixed white flowers. Bridal party includes Mrs. Robert Hall and Gilbert Goettsch with reception for 150 guests.
Thursday evening gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Piper drew about 22 attendees. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Dick Rubew, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Protheroe, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Trampe, Mr. and Mrs. Mayo Willig, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ryan, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Broer of Cedar Falls, Peggy Schlampp, Lou Smith, Mary Lou Holmes, Bill Hughes of Detroit, Arvonne Clark, Bill Megan, Betty Willig, and David Piper.
The Rebekah lodge held a special meeting Friday evening as elective officers delivered their charge. The next meeting is planned for January, with details pending.
Mr and Mrs John Callaway were toasted at a family gathering last Thursday evening to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary. An Oyster stew with trimmings a bride s cake and ice cream were served.
The Eldora Township Farm Bureau meeting scheduled for January 1 has been postponed to January 8. The gathering will be held at the Eldora Township Community House.
Mr and Mrs Arthur C Manncet of Hubbard announce the engagement of their daughter Ina Mae of LeMars to Ronald Lee Smith son of Mr and Mrs Ray Smith of LeMars The notice confirms both families and the couple to be wed in coming months.
Descendants of Elias and Cora Long met at Odd Fellows hall in Union on Sunday Dec 30 for a turkey dinner and short program. Officers elected at a business meeting included President Mrs Fred L Miller Eldora and Secretary Treasurer Mrs Earl Montz Whitten.
Firemen and families held a potluck supper at the fire station on Friday evening with 57 attendees. The program included table tennis and bingo for entertainment.
Mr and Mrs R T Johnsons entertained the county engineer s office force and families at dinner Sunday evening Invited guests included Mr and Mrs Jack Reigles Lucille Brown Mrs Ona Brown Mr and Mrs James Heslop and Jamie Beep Anderson Jerry Hodgson and Mr and Mrs C H Riley.
The Service class of the Baptist church held a turkey dinner Friday noon at Mrs. Louis Davzes home with 15 members attending. Mrs. B L Barton led devotions and Mrs. L L Roberts taught the lesson Joseph and Mary.
Hospital notes record patients including Vidtora Fred Baker Hugo Sticlow and Mrs Lea Priske with several others. It lists births in Dec including Eldora and a girl in New Providence and a few boys named with dates Dec 25 to Dec 28.
St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid hosted a Christmas party Friday evening with families, a potluck supper, games, a cartoon, comedy and a travelogue movie. A gift exchange occurred and a grocery shower was oriented to Pastor and Mrs Zimmermann.
First Lt. Robert L. Weatherly and his wife Nina of Union announce his completion of the Far East Command Chemical School at Camp Gifu Japan. He received a certificate of completion from Col. Edwin Van Keuren, Commanding.
Montague Lodge A F and A M conferred the Master Mason degree Wednesday evening on Richard Clemons of New Providence. A lunch followed the lodge. The annual installation of officers is set for the next regular meeting on January 9.
Mrs Ruby Wundertmark returned last Thursday from Marathon Florida where she had stayed the past six weeks with Mr and Mrs EF H Lundy. Mr and Mrs Louie Teske and family Mr and Mrs Edward Teske and son of Ackley and Mr and Mrs Raymond Teske and daughter of Owasa were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and
A holiday round of dinners and visits fills the Eldora area with family gatherings. Friends and relatives travel from Cincinnati, Iowa Falls, Reinbeck, Oskaloosa, Marshalltown, Clinton, Whittier, Des Moines, and beyond to celebrate Christmas and New Year with local households.
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