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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1957
Page
2
The Pine Lake Country Club hosts a duplicate bridge tournament with a planning session held Wednesday evening. The first session will occur Wednesday evening February 6, with scores kept to track progress. Organizers hope for a large turnout to ensure success.
Mrs C L Lamb hosted a Wednesday afternoon canasta party in honor of Mrs Dale Peshia who celebrated her birthday on January 12 Refreshments followed the game and Mrs Peshia received several nice gifts Guests included Mrs Werner Tresemer Mrs Addie Archer and Mrs Peshia
The Methodist Adult Bible class met Wednesday at Mrs Nora Emmert's home for a noon potluck. Seven members and one guest Rev J K Moore attended. Mrs Gustav Huehn led devotions from Psalms one and five ending with The Lord's Prayer. A social afternoon followed. Mrs Albert Lynk and Mrs H J Wehrman to host Feb 20 meeting.
Mrs C A Van Patter entertained her bridge club on Wednesday evening with a dessert bridge. Prizes went to Mrs Rena Vietor and Mrs R A Scott. Mrs Scott will host the January 30 meeting.
Brownie Scout Troop VI met after school with Miss Ruth Chrisman and Miss Helen Hoare. Twelve girls attended and elected Cheri Palmitier as president Janet McCrea as vice president Diana Rolph as secretary and Sharon Offineer as treasurer. Their project was making letter holders.
Mr and Mrs Gus Oberno Kamp of Radcliffe announce daughter Marjorie’s engagement to Thomas H Boeke son of Mr and Mrs A H Boeke of Hubbard No wedding date has been set.
The Ladies Country Club met Wednesday afternoon January 16 at the home of Mrs. Ray Roling. Ten members and four children attended. President Mrs. Herbert Rolls led the business meeting. Secretary Maynard Cobb resigned. Mrs. Robert Gray will serve as secretary treasurer for the rest of the year. A $2 March of Dimes contribution was voted. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next gathering is February 6 with Mrs. Gerald Modlin.
The W.S.C.S. study group met Friday morning from 9 to 11 at Mrs. D. W. Dickinson’s home for the second session of “The Church in Southeast Asia” with Mrs. Howard Frey sponsoring. Leaders were Mrs. Ernest Draper, Mrs. V. H. Vilmont, Mrs. Omer Hubbard, and Mrs. Kermit Huehn. Twelve attended. next meeting will be Jan 25 at Mrs. Linus Doughty’s home.
A sequence of club meetings and social gatherings is listed for Jan 22 through Jan 28. Groups include N T T Club, Junior Legion Auxiliary, Sans Souci Club, Mothers Club, Alpha Club, Child Study Club, W S C S groups, Masons Blue Lodge, Young Homemakers, Cemetery Society, Agnus Dei Study, G G G Bridge, Double 4500, Friday Nighters, Wellsburg church open house, and various bridge groups with hosts and locations. A 2nd degree Mason meeting is noted for Monday.
The Needlecraft Club met Friday evening at Mrs. Minnie Mulford's home with fourteen members and one guest. The group shared needlework and conversation, and refreshments were provided by the hostess. Miss Leone Ziesman will host the next meeting. John A. Arnold marked his 93rd birthday on Saturday, Jan. 19, receiving gifts from daughters Mrs. Lynn Doak Grundy Center, Mrs. Alta Miester Kingsley, and Mrs. Florence Sword near Eldora.
Anneus Koch of Conrad and his wife Mrs Koch marked their 65th wedding anniversary with an Open House at their home on January 15. Nine living children attended along with grandchildren and great grandchildren totaling 21 and 33 respectively. The couple received a 21 inch television set among many cards and gifts. Grace Koch poured the tray lunch as relatives and friends shared the occasion. They are believed to be Grundy County’s longest married couple.
The Golden Hour department of the Woman's Club met at Mrs. Werner Tresemer's home for the January meeting with guest Mrs. Leslie Eggleston. Committees reported progress on rug making totaling twenty five rugs to date, with four neighbors continuing work during summer break. Funds from rug sales will buy hospital equipment for Eldora hospital. special rug orders welcomed. Hosts planned for February 21 by Mrs. Clarence Struck and Mrs. W E Reiber.
The Women s Christian Missionary Society of the Christian church met Friday afternoon at Mrs W H Bailey s home. Mrs John Janssen led the lesson from The World Call with Thailand as the focus. Refreshments were served and Miss Lillie Schwarck will host the next meeting.
Funeral services for Mrs Augusta Daleske drew relatives from New Providence Steamboat Rock Cedaredge Eldora and nearby towns including Radcliffe Buckeye Iowa Falls Garden City Hubbard Wa terloo and Eldora with attendees listed by surname and townships.
Brownie Scout Troop Vil met Thursday after school in the Scout room for their regular meeting with 18 girls present. The time was spent making wallpaper beads.
Mrs Richard Pulse reports good follow up from the March of Dimes coffees held this territory. Hosts included Mrs Leo Hoegh, Mrs D W Dick inson, Mrs Wilson Hadley, Mrs W H Granner, Mrs Joe Kramer, Mrs E W Burke, Mrs Howard Harris, and Mrs Claude Pfander. Proceeds support the polio drive and two films are available from C J Hatch at Iowa Falls.
The Rip and Stitch Club met Thursday January 17 at Mrs. F Daleske's home. Members shared a pot luck lunch then spent the day ironing and tearing carpet rags. President Mrs Bernard Radolph led the business portion and refreshments were served. The next meeting is February 21 at Mrs Radolph's home.
Eldora High School graduates of 1932 plan a class reunion at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room in Eldora on June 23. Secretary Mildred Cakeriee-Newell asks all former classmates to contact her. address: Mrs. Raymond Newell Grundy Center.
Mr and Mrs Chuck Crandall recently moved into their new home on 15th street were surprised Wednesday evening at 6 00 p m by a potluck housewarming gathering. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gerald Crandall Mr and Mrs Henry Bowers Mr and Mrs George Martin and Mr and Mrs Louie Rebschull. The group spent the evening watching TV and visiting.
The Fortnightly Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Ona Brown as hostess for the regular dessert lunch. Bridge was played and prizes went to Mrs R A Scott and Mrs George Starr. The next regular meeting will be January 31.
Mrs L R Soli was hostess on Thursday afternoon at a dessert bridge for her group. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Eldon McVeety Mrs Howard Caffee and Mrs Adeline Miller. Mrs W H Vilmont will be hostess Feb 7 at the next meeting.
Mrs Tom Monteith entertained her bridge club Thursday afternoon with a dessert bridge. Guest Mrs M D Stilley attended. Prizes were awarded to Mrs C F Way and Mrs Kenneth Reisinger. Mrs Harry Harrison will host the next meeting on January 31.
Mrs Louis Davies hosted the Service Class of the Baptist church Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. for a potluck luncheon. Twelve members and two guests attended as Miss Lottie Dreier and Mrs Charlie Elzig joined. After lunch the president Mrs August Oehlert led devotions and a program featured members presenting New Year articles. Feb 15.
Mrs. Nora Emmett hosted guests including Mrs. Bessie Young and Harold Young. Dined at C A Rodd home were Denise and Debby Rodd of Brookyn, Missouri and Mrs. Fred Wilson of Gladbrook. Iva Clay's Sunday dinner included Charles Svendsen Jr and Charlotte Ann of Iowa Falls and Ace Robinson. Jim and Bettina visited Waverly for a family dinner honoring O S Berg of West Union on their golden anniversary. Paul Simons spent the weekend in Newell and Spearfish with relatives. Cleon Vieman left for Tucson for several months.
Mrs Grellet Dillon and Lowell Walker led the installation of Industry Lodge 225 and Daffodil Rebekah Lodge 193 officers. N G Marjorie Burke and many others were installed with 100 attendees enjoying refreshments. An offering of 7.86 was collected for the Mason City I.O.C.F. home as a trio performed two numbers.
At the annual Calvary Baptist church meeting held Thursday evening officers were elected. Deacons Leo Yantis and incumbents Tom Glenn and Gene Collins. trustees Forest Huston and Herman Jelsma. church clerk Hazel Huston. assistant Irene Rash. financial secretary May Jelsma. treasurer Arlene Yantis. missionary treasurer Rosemary Lloyd. Sunday school superintendent Jim Jelsma. assistant Duane Williams. secretary Jackie Thayer. treasurer Lucille Glenn. young peoples directors Leo and Arlene Yantis. pianist Rosemary Lloyd with Arlene Yantis and Bud Boeke as assistants. head usher Dave Rash. historian May Jelsma. primary superintendent Dorothy Giannetto. cradle roll superintendent Florence Rash. King’s children Arlene Yantis. Sunday school teachers and nursery class Hazel.
Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Hilsabeck and Charles ONeill returned from Denver where they spent the weekend visiting their daughter Delores and Carolyn. They saw former Union people Ralph Beecher Don Hammers and Bert Terry. Mrs. Hurley Maas returned from Dayton where she stayed with her daughter Deane Bourne her husband and newborn Tina Marie.
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