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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1941

Page

2

Nyquist Shurts wedding in St Marys church in December

Ann Nyquist daughter of Dr and Mrs David Nyquist married John Shurts son of Mr and Mrs Charles Shurts of Oskaloosa in a 10 am ceremony at St Marys church. Rev Father Connell presided with Lawrence McDonald M C and two vocalists. The reception followed at the Winchester hotel. The couple will live in San Francisco after July 1 for Shurts internship.

Ann Nyquist David M. Nyquist John Shurts Charles Y. Shurts Oskaloosa St. Mary’s Church J. P. Connell Lawrence McDonald Eagle Grove Charles Shurts Shubert Gilman Wisner Joseph Kramer

Community Notes Reflect Winter Visits and Gatherings

A long string of social visits, family stays, and church events is recorded from Des Moines to Nashua. Descriptions mention WHITTEN and June Lamer visiting relatives, marimba solos at the Christian church, and numerous guests at local homes including the Hauser, Mitchell, and Lewis families. Also noted are cemetery society plans, training camp visits, and a flurry of kinship between Ames, Eldora, Marshalltown, and Grundy Center residents during the week.

June Lamer Des Moines Elmer Lamer Margaret Ann Clarke Christian Church Ruth Ann Hauser Moline Frank Hauser Omer Mitchell Norman Aman Virgil Mitchell Melvin Mitchell Jane, Quigley Walter Wilcox James White Paul Winters Bud Cripps James Wilcox Clyde Mitchem Marshalltown Anne Weaver Miss Horn Prairie City Enos Fouts Lawrence Tietz Ames William Pickett Lawn Hill J. E. Lewis Iowa Falls K. L. Hartman Waterloo Bertram Smith Eva Lewis Virgil Lewis Gene Hopkins Mt. Vernon Walter Hauser Clarence Reece Colleen la Donna Ochevedan Harold Reece New Providence Ross Hauser Union Charles. Stanbrough Gerald Stanbrough Nashua Mabel Olmstead Walter Haskins Ada Essig Thornton Otto Wagner Asa Rodd Lyle Carl Barnard Keith Town Falls Irvin Peterson Stanley and Kenneth Rockford C. A. Mackie Shirley Barnard Grundy Center Lyle Saint Harry Saint Delbert Shirk Frank Thompson Ralph Day Ida Rolls Eldora Kenneth St. Clair Cedar Rapids Fred Long James Clarke John Clarke Dudley Gray Glen Gray C. T. Hopkins Harold Cantore Oak Park Harold Conklin Lansing Mich Lorna Conklin Crown Point Ind Ann Arbor Frank Long Sioux Falls S. D Minnie Long H. R. Hauser D. J. Dickenson Marion Dickenson Willie Dickenson John Abel Dickenson Adrien Dickenson Addie Shaw John Dickenson Dorothy Dickenson Roy Criswell Malcolm

Evelyn Landau Becomes Bride of Orville Gilbert

Evelyn Landau daughter of Mr and Mrs Everett Landau married Orville Gilbert son of Mr and Mrs Austin Gilbert on Christmas day. Rev David Davids officiated at the parsonage. The aqua blue dress and black accessories were worn by the bride with Alice Emmert as attendant in soldier blue. Best man Max Gilbert. A wedding dinner followed at Helyn's cafe with pink and white decor and a three tier cake topped by a miniature couple. The couple will live in Radcliffe where Gilbert is employed by the REA. The bride attended Waterloo schools and worked at Helyn's cafe. A City Federation meeting and Walther League social are noted with events and talks listed.

Evelyn Landau Everett Landau Orville Gilbert Austin Gilbert David Davids Alice Emmert Max Gilbert Helyn’s Gilbert Waterloo Whitten REA Radcliffe

Mrs Rierson Honored At Owasa Church Shower

Mrs Wayne Rierson was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower Friday evening at the Owasa church. Hosts included Mrs John Dickenson Mrs Basil Bachman Mrs Andrew Bachman Mrs Vincent Platts Mrs Ord Ridout and Mrs Frank Conklin. The room featured pink and white decorations and guests played games and presented gifts. Refreshments were served.

Andrea Bear Tola Davzes Harold Trickey Iowa Falls Ruth Jensen Wayne Rierson Owasa Church John Dickenson Basil Bachman Andrew Bachman Vincent Platts Ord Ridout Frank Conklin

Brandt and Taber Bride Wed in Hubbard-Eldora Nuptials

Elnora Brandt of New Providence wed Paul Taber son of Mr and Mrs Charles Taber of Eldora in a ceremony held Wednesday January 1. The event united two families from Hubbard and Eldora with the couple sharing vows and commencing married life.

Frederick Alvin Martin Legal Wichita Kan Pargaret L. Dennis Cedar John J. Shorts Oskaloosa Ann M. Nyquist Eldora Paul Eugene Taber Eldora Brandt New Providence Merle John Sayer Avonelle Lucille Hubbard Zldora Elnora Brandt Paul Taber S. H. Brandt Hubbard Charles Taber

Calendar of local ladies groups and club meetings

Lutheran Ladies Aid meets in church basement hosted by Mrs Balvanz Jeske and Teske. American Legion Auxiliary gathers in 10.0.F. hall. Cemetery Auxiliary to meet at Ona Brown home with Do ra Morris as assisting hostess. Friday Needlecraft at Minnie Mulford’s. W W W of Methodist Church to meet with Mrs Glen Kurtz. Monday D A R meeting with Mrs N R Van Avery as hostess. City Federation Meeting in library clubroom at 3 pm. Tuesday N T T club joins Mrs C E Mall. P E O meets at Mrs J W Schlarmpp’s home. Eastern Star in Masonic Hall. B P W dinner at Winchester hotel. Wednesday St Mary’s Aid Society at 2:30 at Mrs Charles Schafer’s. Thursday Bridge Club hosted by Mrs Edward White. Fortnightly Club hosted by Mrs Harry DeBaggio.

Lutheran Ladies Aid Frank Balvanz Emil Jeske Ray Teske American Legion Auxiliary Cemetery Auxiliary Ona Brown Dora Morris Minnie Mulford The Methodist Church Glen Kurtz N. T. T. Club C. E. Mall J. W. Schlarmpp Eastern Star Masonic Hall B. P.W Winchester Hotel St. Mary's Aid Society Charles Schafer

Churches and churches plan Sunday services in Owasa areas

The notice lists multiple churches under Jan 5 and nearby days with service times. It includes Bible school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. at The Churches Christian Church and Owasa Methodist, Bible study hours at 10, welcome messages, and additional services at Cottage Community, Point Pleasant, Assembly of God, and First Congregational Church. Paul Long leads the latter with Last Supper themes and the Second Mile Living offering.

Christian Church Bible School J. J. Frisbie Women’s Trio Frazier Thomason Owasa Cottage Community Lyle Doty Point Pleasant Assembly of God Paul Long First Congregational Church Worsh Ip

Christmas party for bride group at Shirley Rudolph home

Sixteen guests gathered December 26 for a Christmas party at Shirley Rudolphs home. Chinese checkers, a choice game, and a ping pong tournament entertained attendees with Bob Allen winning the tournament and receiving a prize. Refreshments were provided by Bernice Reece, Darlene Hutzel, and Shirley Rudolph. Attendees included Mary Allen, Ruth Allen, Darlene Hutzel, Shirley Rudolph, Geraldine Kewatt, Joan Pagel, Bernice Reece, Bob Allen, Bill Doud, Rex Heard, Bill Hollingsworth, Merle Randolph, Jerry Laughlin, Red Shaver, and Gordon Smith.

Shirley Rudolph Bob Allen Bernice Reece Darlene Hutzel Shirley Radolph Mary Allen Ruth Allen Geraldine Kewatt Joan Pagel

Shower Honors Miss Northrup Before January 1 Wedding

Mrs Mark Norman Mrs Lois Gunn and Miss Mildred Northrup hosted a miscellaneous shower Friday in Berlin church parlors for Marlene Northrup with 75 relatives and friends attending. The room featured pink and white decor a large white wedding bell centerpiece and a lace gift table. Guests wrote advice and favorite recipes while prizes were awarded in a dress the bride contest. Miss Northrup received gifts and trays announced a January 1 wedding to William M Bjorenson of Davenport.

Mark Norman Lois Gunn Mildred Northrup Marlene Northrup Berlin Lee Sanders Town Falls Otha Hensely Clemons Joe Schneider Eldora Miss Northrup William M. Bjorenson Davenport

Methodist Ward Meetings Friday

The 1st Ward of the Methodist church met at Mrs. Glen Kurtz home for a business session planning the late January old glass exhibit. Devotions were led by Mrs. Roy Collins and Mrs. Rathbone supervised the study with guest Mrs. Norman Kunath. Refreshments were served. The 3rd Ward gathering at Mrs. S. S. Byerly’s home featured devotions by Mrs. Alfred Cordes and study led by Mrs. Charles Reisinger on "Youth on the Highway."

Methodist Church Glen Kurtz D. W. Dickinson Roy Collins W. E. Rathbone Norman Kunath Kurtz S. S. Byerly Fred Jess Alfred Cordes Charles Reisinger

Medal for Union Girl

Freida Haywood of Union receives a gold medal for the highest county rating in the twelfth national 4-H canning contest. The award, funded by Kerr Glass Corporation, will be presented January 17 at a 4-H leaders training school. Haywood earned over 1000 quarts of meats fruits and vegetables and served on two demonstration teams. she also serves as historian for both the county and local club.

Freida Haywood Union Farm Bureau Extension Service Kerr Glass Corporation Haywood Kenneth Wooten

Rebekahs to Install Monday In Odd Fellows Hall

A joint installation of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs is announced for Monday evening at the lodge hall. Lye Orville Lamb district deputy grand master will install the officers for the Odd Fellows led by Harry Lockwood and James Heslop and others, followed by Rebekah officers headed by Mrs. Bertha Hutzel and Mrs. Robert Lon genecker with names of officers listed.

Odd Fellows Rebekahs F. Hall Lye Orville Lamb Harry Lockwood Noble Grand James Heslop Robert Longenecker Orville Lamb Frank Jackson Walter Roblin R.S.N.G Clam ‘Ence Mitchell L.S.N.G Richard ‘Juhl R.S.C.G Leo Chinburgy Lowell Walker Eastman Nuckolls Howard Bowman Cat. Cordes James Campbell Harry Reeth L.S.S Raymond Smith Rebekah Bertha Hutzel J. L. Fortney Leo Chinburg Howard Modlin H. E. Dawson Clara Moore R.S.V.G John Ralls L.S.V.G Savilla Wooten Virginia McCall Henrik Fallerby Ben _ Allbee Julian Mulford

Dale Knowles Ordained Sunday in Webster City

Dale Knowles son of Mr and Mrs W V Knowles of Hubbard was ordained into the ministry of the Church of Christ at Webster City services. The Free Man notes he graduates from Cincinnati Bible Institute and will pastor in India. Mrs Dow Crewdson sang the ordination song Take My Life and Let It Be and Rev Crewdson preached the ordination sermon.

Dale Knowles W. V. Knowles Hubbard Church of Christ Webster City Dow Crewdson Crewdson

Mother Eldora Lady Dies in Kansas City

Mrs W K Bramwell received a message announcing the unexpected death of her mother Mrs David Frank Clark of 765 Kansas City Mo from a heart attack. She retired at 8:30 then fell ill and died shortly after. Services and burial are set for Corydon at one o clock Thursday with Mr and Mrs Bramwell attending.

W. K. Bramwell David Frank Clark Kansas City

Three New Teachers Assigned Across Local Schools

Leona Price takes over as teacher in Eldora district No. 5 succeeding Mary Hackett who resigned. Jennie Quick becomes English teacher at Union school succeeding Gert Hargreaves of Chicago who resigned. Wendell LeRoy Collins from Marshalltown will teach at Whitten high school succeeding mathematics instructor Robert McCaffrie who resigned earlier.

Leona Price Eldora Mary Hackett Jennie Quick Union School Gertrude Hargreaves Chicago Quick Sheldon High School Wendell LeRoy Collins Marshalltown Whitten High School Robert McCaffrie

Eldora Schools Reopen After Two-Week Vacation

Eldora schools will reopen Monday January 6 following a two week vacation.

Eldora

Rough Woods by Mrs. J. A. Holt event notes

A fragmented society column lists visits and entertainments including Mr and Mrs Edgar Moa and Ivester children, Neil Wehrman hosts for evening supper, Mr and Mrs Arnie with Conkin and daughter Paul Cross, Kenneth Camp and family for Christmas, Mrs George Tordoff and Alyce with Herb Struck, Marala visiting callers Monday.

Edgar Moa Ivester Neil Wehrman Arnié Conkin Paul Cross Kenneth George Tordoff Alyce Herb Struck Marala

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