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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1950

Page

3

Balvanz Horlener Couple Wed At Oconomowoc Church

Miss Dorothy Horlener daughter of Rev. and Mrs I K Horlener of Oconomowoc Wisconsin and Carl Herman Balvanz son of Mrs Lydia Balvanz of Eldora were married Wednesday evening December 27 at the Dre Martin Lutheran church in Oconomowoc. The ceremony featured candlelight readings by the bride’s father Rev Horbenor and a reception for nearly 100 guests from several states. The bride wore a white slipper satin gown with bouffant skirt and carried a white Bible with a white orchid, while attendants wore pastel blue gowns. The groom's party included best man Arthur Balvanz and attendant Gerald Balvanz. Both families received a cordial postnuptial gathering, and the couple will reside at Wartburg College where Balvanz is a senior. A separate note mentions Zola Barton returning to Des Moines to resume duties as Maple Grove schoolteacher after vacation.

Misa Dorothy Horlener I. K. Horener Oconomowoc Wis Carl Herman Balvang Lydia Balvang Ildora Wera Martin ‘Luther Horbenor Bertha Eollay Charles Schneider Amtation of Honor Piyer Kenneth Olsen Arthur Balvanz Gerald Balvanz Charles Schnaider George Herbener Mach Iowa Minnesota Ilinois North Dakota Wisconsin Balvanz Oconomowoc High School Wartburg College Waverly American Lutheran Insurance Office Eldora High School

Bowman Johnston Vows Exchange in Marshalltown Ceremony

Miss Mary Elizabeth Bowman daughter of Mr and Mrs M Bowman of St Anthony married Palmer Johnston son of Mrs Mable Johnston in a double ring ceremony at St Marys church Marshalltown Rev Msgr A P Meyer officiating Attendants Loretta OBrien and Lawrence Lyons Jr Ushers included Robert Bowman Jackie Bowman Bill McCormack and others Guests came from St Anthony Eldora Colo Dubuque Lemorte Davenport and Aurora

Mary Elizabeth Bowsnahs M Bowman St. Anthony St. Mary's Church Marshalltown Palmer Johnston Mable Johnston A. P. Meyer Loretta O’brien Decorah Lawrence Lyons, Jr Robert Bowman St Anthony Jackie Bowman Qwasa Bill McCormack Carleton Karns Junior Johnston Buford Johnston Muaunt Mercy Marshall County

Eastern Star Installation at Masonic Hall

Tenite ceremony to install new officers of the Eastern Star at the Masonic hall. Event open to the public.

QU. E The Eastern Star Masonic Hall

Nyquist to Show Films After Legion Auxiliary Meeting

Dr. D. M. Nyquist will present his films on South America after the Legion Auxiliary meeting at the club rooms Thursday evening. Routine business will be transacted and the Toys contributed to Tide of Toys will be wrapped.

D. M. Nyquist South America Legion Auxiliary

New Year's Eve Dance at Pine Lake Club

Members of the Pine Lake Country Club and their guests enjoyed a New Year’s Eve dance with music by A Wayne Olson and his orchestra from Waterloo. A buffet line served 100 couples in attendance.

Pine Lake Country Club A. Wayne Olson Waterloo

Postnuptial Shower Honors Mrs. Monroe

Mrs Marg Margaret Monroe received a bridal shower at Willard Trout and Ray Loewen's home on Thursday with 17 ladies attending. Guests played games wrote recipes for the bride and shared a luncheon, as gifts were presented to the honoree.

Monroe Mes Ray Loewen Willard Trout Margaret Monroe

Richard L Pool Weds Doris Bright in Des Moines Church

Richard L Pool son of Mrs Lydia J Pool Eldora and Doris Bright Lineville Iowa were married Friday December 30 at 8 30 pm in the Chapel of the First Methodist Church Des Moines Rev DeLosa Marken officiated The ceremony included singing by George Pool and attendance of Eva Mae Barclay and Ted Livengood A reception followed and a honeymoon to Chicago with home to 1324 th Street Des Moines

Richard L. Pool Lydia J. Pool Eldora Doris Bright Lineville Iowa First Methodist Church Des Moines DeLosa Marken Marken Pool 84Th George Pool

Upcoming Meetings From Local Groups

On Wednesday January 4 QO and E S install new officers. Thursday January 5 Legion Auxiliary meets. Friday January 6 Needlecraft with Mrs H F Ziesman. Monday January Hawthorne Club with Mrs James Brown. 20th Century Club meets Tuesday January 19 with Mrs E W Burke for Young Mathews Club. Mothers Club and Business and Professional Women schedule events. W S C 8 Fellowship Tea. Congregational Ladies meet group one with Mrs George Starr and group two with Mrs Robert Ferguson.

Hawthorne Club James Brown 20Th Century Club Young Mathers Club W. S.C George Starr Robert Ferguson

Hackbarth Brightwell marry in Morgan church ceremony

Eldora couple Phyllis Hackbarth and Ralph Brightwell, both of Eldora, wed at Morgan Methodist near Dows in a double ring service. Sister as matron of honor and bridegroom's attendants noted. A reception for 150 followed. They will reside in Eldora and Phyllis teaches in the local school.

Phyllis Hackbarth Eldora, l Ralph Brightwell Eldora Morgan Methodist Church Dows C. L. Liming Betty Wesenberg Marion Rankin Basil Gray State Center Glen Gilbert Merle Chaplin Iowa Falls Maxilbert

Local residents share holiday visits and travels

Humboldt and nearby towns kept busy with Christmas and New Year hospitality. Residents, including Baumann, the Collinses, Fosters, Watters, Burke, Gagnon, and many others, hosted relatives and friends from Des Moines to Annapolis, Md. and from Tucson to Fort Pierre, with Chicago, Chicago, and Marshalltown among visit locales.

Classified Ad: Sell Your Unwanted Items Today

Local notice invites readers to place a classified ad offering items for sale. The brief urges quick listing of goods no longer needed and highlights simple steps to publish the notice in the H-L Classified Ads section.

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