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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1957

Page

3

Moats Neher Marriage Solemnized at Ivester Church

Miss Marlene Marie Moats daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Moats Eldora became the bride of Lyle Neher son of Mr and Mrs Roy Neher Oswego Kan Wednesday Dec 26 1956 at 2 pm in the double ring ceremony at the Ivester Church of the Brethren with Rev Charles Albin officiating assisted by Dean Neher brother of the groom from Lawrence Kan. The altar featured white carnations with blue bows and candelabra. The bride wore a lace and tulle gown with a high neck and Peter Pan collar and a silk illusion veil edged with lace. She carried white carnations and wore a strand of pearls a gift of the groom. Jean Button served as maid of honor and Mrs Glendon Button as bridesmaid wearing light blue taffeta brocade dresses with blue velvet bonnets. Ushers included Glendon Button Gary Button and Doyle Neher best man with Dean Moats as groomsman. The reception followed in the church parlor. After a short wedding trip they will reside in McPherson Kansas and plan to farm.

Marlene Marie Moats Edgar Moats Eldora Lyle Neher Roy Neher Oswego Kan Ivester Church of Kenneth Cakerice LeRoy Cakerice Jean Button Glendon Butt Marvin Vernon Moats Glendon Button Gary Button Doyle Neher Dean Moats

News in Brief Travelers visit Eldora families over holidays

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Brittell and kin left for Homestead Park Pa after holiday stops in Waterloo Dixon and Eldora. They were joined by relatives from Visalia Fort Bragg and Colorado Springs. Numerous other guests visited Eldora families over Christmas and stayed until New Year.

Robert Brittell Dixon, Ill Malcom Ludy Mrs. Ludy J. J. Brittell

Engagement of Corrine Saint to Eldon Miller Announced

Eldora couple Mr and Mrs Erwyn Saint announce the engagement of their daughter Corrine to Eldon Miller son of Mr and Mrs Ben Miller of Steamboat Rock. No wedding date set. Sunday visitors at Ralph Dickson’s home included George Stemm and Brian Stemm of Menlo, Wesley Moffet, Anna Davis, William McCall, and Mabel Stemm.

Erwyn Saint Eldora Corrine Eldon Miller Ben Miller Steamboat Rock Ralph Dickson George Stemm Brian Wesley Moffet Anna Davis Menlo William McCall Mabel Stemm

Ibachs Attend Funeral for Uncle in Marshalltown

Mr and Mrs R R Ibach were in Marshalltown Monday for the funeral of Geo L Brink erhoff Mrs Ibachs uncle who died after injuries and burns from a earlier Kansas City fire.

R. R. Ibach Marshalltown

Family Guests From Wichita Visit Eldora Area

Mr and Mrs Carroll Arnold with son Gordon and baby Virginia Lea visited in Eldora Whit ten Beaman and Marshalltown with Mrs Tara A Cole mother of Mr Arnold returning home Dec 28 Guests at Noah Valde home for Christmas included Arling Peterson Susan Paul Valde Mike Alan and A1C Franklin Valde on leave from Newburg NY until Jan 7 Stanley and Richard Valde from Iowa State College Ames and Miss Bette Trout plus Miss Shirley Travis of Eldora stayed for the holiday dinner and visits.

Fauests A. Pelsen Ralph J. Reed Portland Ore C. J. Peisen Robt. Reed Des Moines Rachel Peisen Ames George Peisen New Providence Ella Polley Spank Peisen Eldora John Yourd Lorelee Billy Iowa City Carroll Arnold Gordon Virginia Lea Wichita, Kan Mr. Arnold Tara A. Cole Eldora, Whitten, Beaman Marshalltown Noah Valde Arling Peterson Susan Paul Valde Mike Alan Ellsworth Franklin Valde Newburg N. Y Stanley Richard Valde Iowa State College Bette Trout Shirley Travis Eldera Paul Langehough The Minois College of Optometry Chicago A. I. Langehough

Community Club and Church Groups Schedule

A compiled list of meetings and gatherings for P E O Chapter F A Mrs L K Welsh Eastern Star Bridge Club Christian Church Star class Bridge Group St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid Legion Auxiliary Needlecraft Urban Family potluck Youth building Lutheran Married Couples Club Cecetians St Marys Study Club Monday Nighters Cum 18 Club V F W Auxiliary sewing committee Band Boosters Club 4Cs TOPS Club with dates in January and related organizers.

P.E.O F.A L.K. Welsh Eastern Star Bridge Club Bud Lewis Christian Church (Disciples Bridge Group W. M. Miller St. Paul's Lutheran Ladies Aid Legion Auxiliary Needlecraft Club H. F. Ziesman Urban Club Mnday Cecetians John B. Wood St. Mary’s Harry Holmes Merlin Reid Don Schaa Ann Schultz V.F.W

Double 4-500 Christmas Party At Blanche and Ethel's

The Double 4-500 Club held a Christmas dinner Friday at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room with eight members present and guest Bob Rigels. Afterward, they moved to Mrs Anna Roll's home to play 500. prizes went to Mrs Clara Raske high, Mrs J L Davis sow, Mrs Minnie Granzow rover, and Mrs Robert Burns draw. Mrs Roll served coffee and Christmas cookies. Mrs Granzow will host Jan 11.

Blanche Ethel Bob Rigels Anna Roll Clara Raske J. L. Davis Minnie Granzow Rover Robert Burns Roll

Bride-Elect Ruth Guenther to Marry Paul Langehough

Bride elect Ruth Guenther of Eldora has announced her upcoming wedding to Paul Langehough of Eldora. Sixteen guests attended a dinner at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room where miniature bell cards revealed a June 12 wedding date. Guenther, an R N, is pursuing postgraduate work at Chicago Lying In hospital. Langehough studies at Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago.

Walter Guenther Eldora Ruth Paul Langehough Langehough Illinois College of Optometry Chicago

4C's Tops Club Has Christmas Party

The TOPS Club met at Mrs. Werner Tresemer's home for a Christmas party with 18 members present. A gift exchange, Humorous reading, panto mime by Mrs. Dora Barnes, and Christmas games followed. Prizes went to Mrs. Faith Steinfeldt, Mrs. Harriet Ryan, and Mrs. Dee Huehn. A Christmas diet lunch was served. The group meets Mondays in the Farm Bureau building.

Tops Club Werner Tresemer Dora Barnes Barnes Inez Eller Iola Bright Gladys Daleske Faith Steinfeldt Harriet Ryan Dee Huehn Farm Bureau

Eldora Holiday Visits Highlight Local Social Roundup

Paul Langehough and Norma Burns returned or visited Eldora during Christmas. Families hosted extended gatherings with many relatives including Emmert, Meek, Davison, Pence, and Kramer households. Ethel Ryan traveled from Mt. Vernon after spending Christmas with Dee Ryan and Elvin Ryan in Eldora.

Ethel Ryan Mt. Vernon Eldora Dee Ryan Elvin Ryan

Steckler Dwyer wedding at St Marys in Humboldt

Miss Sylva Kathryn Steckler daughter of Dr and Mrs J F Steckler wed Thomas Richard Dwyer son of Mrs M Kenneth Dwyer and the late Mr Dwyer in a 10 am Friday ceremony at St Marys Catholic Church Humboldt Rev Father George A Mahoney officiated. The i church decorated with poinsettias and white mums. The organist Mrs Harry Harrison and tenor Calvin Hedegaard performed. Bridal gown white silk taffeta with lace, mandarin collar and chapel train. Bouquets of white pompons and red roses. Reception for 250 at Pine Lake Country Club with poinsettias and white pompous decor. Bride to house at 926 N Marsalis Apt E Dallas Texas. Out‑of‑town guests listed from multiple cities.

Sylva Kathryn Steckler J. F. Steckler Thomas Richard Dwyer M. Kenneth Dwyer Mr. Dwyer Humboldt George A. Mahoney St. Mary's Catholic Church Harry Harrison Calvin Hedegaard Knoxville Panis Angelicus Leon Doughty Eldora Peggy McNertney Iowa City Mary Kirby Stockton Doris Blaine Callahan Robert Garrison Iowa City David Callahan Cedar Rapids Neal Christiansen George Herring Des Moines Kenneth Lovrien Ames William Allen Pine Lake Country Club H. C. Marcusen Adel A. L. Luglan Jean Guenther P. P. Steckler St. Louis Genevieve Berkhimer Kay Griffel Linda Bekemeier Mary Butler Pat McNertney Butler McNertney Dixie Crosley Dwyer Eldora High School State University of Iowa St. Paul's Hospital Dallas Tex Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Humboldt School Dallas Institute Phi Kappa N. Marsalis Apt. E

Rip and Stitch Club Christmas Meeting At Arlene Fuller Home

The Rip and Stitch Club held its annual family Christmas dinner on December 20 at Arlene Fuller’s home. Officers were reconfirmed for another year and mystery sisters were drawn for the upcoming year. The next meeting is January 17 at Faye Daleske’s home. The gathering ended with a gift exchange revealing past mystery sisters.

Rip and Stitch Club Arlene Fuller Mystery Sisters Faye Daleske

Greenhouse Family Holiday Party Reported

The Greenhouse family held their annual Christmas gathering at 9 p.m. Christmas Eve at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Steinfeldt. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Norell Smith and daughter Debra, Mr and Mrs Howard Clingerman with Alan and Brenda, Brian Mueller, Mr and Mrs Wayne Neuman and Terry Bine, and Harry Neuman of Iowa Falls.

Greenhouse Henry Steinfeldt Norell Smith Debra Howard Clingerman Alan Brenda Brian Mueller Wayne Neuman Terry Bine Harry Neuman Iowa Falls

Christmas Dinner Hosted by Mrs Tara A Cole

Mrs Tara A Cole hosted a Christmas dinner at her home for 32 guests on Christmas day. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Raymond Mitchell and their children Dale and Nancy, Mr and Mrs Gerald Evans and three daughters of Eldora, Miss Mary Jacobson and Miss C Jacobson of Iowa Falls, Mr and Mrs Carroll Arnold and family from Wichita Kansas, Mr and Mrs Clifford Arnold and two sons of Beaman, Mr and Mrs Clair Arnold with Marilyn and Ronny Hanson of Marshalltown, Mr and Mrs Charles Darling and family from Cedar Rapids. Afternoon callers were Miss Bette Trout of Eldora and A C Walde on holiday leave from New York.

Tara A. Cole Raymond Mitchell Dale Nancy Gerald Evans Harold Trout Dean Hornung Eldora Mary Jacobson C. Jacobson Iowa Falls Carroll Arnold Wichita, Kan Clifford Arnold Clair Arnold Marilyn Ronny Hanson Marshall Town Charles Darling Cedar Rapids Bette Trout Franklin Walde New York

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Meets for December Session

The Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars held its regular December meeting Wednesday evening with President Mrs. A. Kasemeier presiding. Reports on Christmas baskets and all committees were given, followed by a joint social hour with refreshments. Committee members were Mrs. Clarence Struck Mrs. Charles Shore and Mrs. Richard Rosine.

Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars A. Kasemeier Clarence Struck Charles Shore Richard Rosine

Callaway Golden Wedding Observed At Eldora

Mr and Mrs John Callaway of Eldora celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house attended by 125 relatives and friends. Gifts included 150 cards and flowers, with a tele phone greeting from Mrs Lester Bang of Los Angeles. Hosts were Glen Callaway Steamboat Rock and Dale Callaway Eldora. Guest book help from Mrs Clara Fink Conrad. Attendees came from Jefferson Conrad Eldora Whitten Dike Reinbeck Union Waterloo and Michigan.

John Callaway Eldora Lester Bang Los Angeles Calif Steamboat Rock Dale Callaway Glen Callaway Clara Fink Conrad Elmer Drury Ralph Slifer Bobby Eugene Callaway Jefferson Whitten Dike Reinbeck Union Waterloo Michigan

Rehearsal Dinner At Tea Room For Steckler Wedding

Dr and Mrs J F Steckler hosted a Thursday rehearsal dinner at Blanche and Ethel s Tea Room after the Steckler Dwyer wedding rehearsal. Twenty six guests attended with a white bridal centerpiece and red sweet heart roses flanking white candles. The Maley family from Stanley and Indiana guest Wayne Maley visited the couple, returning home Friday after spending time with Wayne Halstead and family.

J. F. Steckler Blanche and Ethel Steckler-Dwyer

Engaged Couple From Hubbard Announces Wedding Plans

Mr. and Mrs. William Uschkrat of Hubbard announce their daughter Carma Uschkrat engaged to George E. Faust son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Faust of Hubbard. Miss Uschkrat is a sophomore at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Mr. Faust attended Iowa State College Ames and is now with the armed forces at Ft. ChaffeeArk. No wedding date set.

Harold Frazer Eldora Kay Frazer Marshalltown Walter Tintjer Will Tintjer Hubbard Miss Frazer Marshall Manufacturing Company William Uschkrat Carma George E. Faust Harold Faust Miss Uschkrat Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Mr. Faust Iowa State College Ames Armed Forces Ft. Chaffee Ark

Holiday Guests Theme Reacts in Ames and Iowa Falls

Holiday guests visited Mr and Mrs Warren Bushman over Christmas with extended families from Ames and Iowa Falls. Families traveled from Eldora to Tucson and Pasadena for the Rose Bowl. San Francisco visitors Dr Harry Kanphoesner and sons joined the Roupe family.

Loy Smith Eldora Joe Smith J. W. Schlampp Tucson Ariz Mr. Smith Jay Smith Pasadena Calif Harry Kanphoesner Kenny Bill San Francisco Russell Roupe Dr. Kanphoesner

Christmas Dinner Hosts Across Counties

Mr and Mrs Will Broer entertained their children at Christmas dinner Friday with Garth Lindsey and family from Trenton Missouri Martin Winters Arnold Broer and family Iowa Falls Murl Lindsey Eldora Melvin Powers and family New Providence Ewald Rieks family Waterloo Roger and Dick Rieks home for holidays Roger leaves Friday for Fort Knox Ky and Dick January 4 for Fort Chaffee Ark en route to Europe Leonard Blair Paul with Mr and Mrs Warren Bushman Eldora guests Bobby Christiansen Marsh lingering with Phyllis Christiansen and family

Will Broer Garth Lindsey Trenton Martin Winters Arnold Broer Iowa Falls Murl Lindsey Eldora Melvin Powers New Providence Ewald Rieks Willard Glate Waterloo Roger Dick Rieks Ewald Ricks Ft. Knox Fort Chaffee Ark Europe Leonard Blair Paul Warren Bushman Kenneth Blair Phyllis Christiansen Bobby Bobby Christiansen Marsh Alltown Will Koer Arnold Oer Vicki Trento Aidan Blair Kay Ralph Schumann Cedar Falls John Blue Job Runyon South Bend Lena Runyon Colfax Dick Pirthridge Kanas City Joh Bogue Narshalltown Floyd Beasley Franklos Harold Marske Marvin Jeske Oscar Jeste Lawrence Struck Jeske Roughwoods Hall Walter Jeske Lyle Pearl Meints Lois and Dennis George Meints John Chirlier William Miller Melbourne Mike Voy Ant Eva Voy Richard Bair Ed Nissen Dean Smith Becky Lester Perkins Owas Hubbard Kenneth Schelling Dalé Eldridge Owasa Ed Nassen William Sievert Grundy Center Bob Fuller Bob Cowell Ray Flett Iowa City Hospital Iowa City Eldora Hospital Plett Floyd Beasley Leo Hutchang Marshalltown Tuesay John Schelling Lincoln Kenneth Panelling Chris Mrs Alva Flanagan Charles Svendsen Harry Svendsen Green Mountain Chester Wieman Inez Broer Wadell Sayer Iva Clay Bud Svendsen Vincent Chorne Pat Mathews Will Otto Richard Blair Wilmer Broer Wilmer Don New Hampton Lewie Broer, Jr Lawn Hill Leo Hutchens Marshalltown Adrian Bachman Herb Nehring Joan Art Stealy Gene Eagan Franklin Hutchens Ellsworth Robert Eskridge Illinois Robert Elzie Hskridge Noah Reece Lloyd Dooley

Christmas Dinner Guests and Family Visits Across Town

Numerous families hosted and visited relatives during Christmas week across Hubbard Eldora and surrounding towns. Guests included the Blair, Lindsey, Broer, Jeske, Runyon, Schumann, Meints, Chirlier, Schelling, and Svendsen households with many travels from Jefferson County to New Providence and Marshalltown, plus plans for Rose Bowl travel and local church services.

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Moats-Neher Ivester Clara Moats Edna Neher McPherson Dave Flory Oxford Junction Glen Button Eldon Ferguson D. L. Nuckolls Stratford Martin Schwarck Glen Moats Vera Mahler Loretta Moats Lois Moats Barbara Moats Phyllis Marilyn Saint Charles Ryan Colorado Springs Cole Myr. Ryan Johnnie H. Davis Ft. Bragg N. C Glen Bailey Wewton L. P. Dowda Memphis Tenn Lutheran Married Couples Club 4C’s Tops Club Norma Burns Dixon, IL Pearl Burns Nora Emmert H. W. Emmert H. Unran W. A. Haskins Wesley Emmert Kathy Tommy Mina Meek A. L. Davison Charlotte Jack Judy Howard Pence Jane Bonnie Jimmie Clarence Thompson Noah Walde William D. Kramer Denise Billy Mark Cheryl Ann Ottumwa Ind V. F. W. Auxiliary Mrs. Callaway Tea Room N. G. Maley Wayne Maley LaFayette Wayne Halstead Carma Uschkrat Mr. Bushman Felix Wood John Edwards Ervin Bushman Pamela Jim Marlin Humphrey Wilbur Baker John Baker Russell Finster Eldon SRALD Ith Taceley Anita Lojos Alan Young Scott Rosset Jeanne Rain Fri Jan Deborah Kerr John Kerr Onnpasasove Wen CMORE Daniel Boone Gettysburg Allyson Jess Broer Rose Reece Wyatt Johnson Mary Jean Eldora and Lewie Broer Murl Sayer Wendell Sayer Bob Sayer Bernard Trout Gifford Herman Hoffman E. E. Reece Warren Mossman Radcliffe Lowell Broer Dick Broer Mmr Ross Pemberton Herman Hoff Andrs Erio Hoffman Paul Hoffman Martyn Mossman Spirit Uke Dale Sheldon Irren Mossman E. Reece Janet Hoffman Mary Jey Willia Junior Overham Eldora, H John Bogue Troy Studios Tople
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