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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1952

Page

2

Miller Wagner Wedding Solemnized at Nashua

The Little Brown Church at Nashua hosted the July 4 wedding of Ruby Belle Miller and Henry J. Wagner at 3 PM. The ceremony, by Rev. F L Hanscom, featured a blue and white nylon gown for the bride and a lime green voile travel outfit for Mrs. Wagner. The couple will reside at 1614 West 12th Avenue Eldora after a short honeymoon.

Little Brown Nashua Ruby Belle Miller Carl Miller Waterloo Henry J. Wagner Pearl E. Wagner Eldora F. L. Hanscom Wallace John Miller Miller Eldora High School E. R. Protheroe Mr. Protheroe Eldoraotor Company Eldora Motor Company West 12Th Avenue

Larsen Priske Marriage Vows Exchanged Saturday

Two hundred guests witnessed the marriage ceremony Saturday July 5 at 8 oclock in the evening in Nazareth Lutheran Church Coulter Iowa uniting Miss June Larsen daughter of Mr and Mrs Benton Larsen Latimer and Bernard J Priske son of Mr and Mrs Tom Priske Eldora The Rev H N Hansen performed the double ring ceremony. Daisies gladioli and ferns decorated the church. The bride wore white satin with chantilly lace a long train and a satin cap veil. Bridesmaids wore yellow and orchid formal gowns. A reception followed in the church parlors with candles and garden flowers and a four tiered cake. Out of town guests came from several nearby towns.

Nazareth Lutheran Church Coulter Iowa June Larsen Benton Larsen Latimer Bernard J. Priske Tom Priske Eldora H. N. Hansen Kenneth Hobson Hampton Marilyn Sorensen Margie Larsen Marvyl Priske Elaine Larsen Bruce Larsen Deborah Priske Robert Perkins Don Priske Harvey Price Myron Larsen Everett Christianson G. Hansen Alvin Riis Rosalynn Coburn Vadonna Hansen Janell Borcherding Beverly White Myron Stock Lorena Kreimeyer Verdell Hubbell Leona Larsen Colleen Price Joyce Borcherding Joanne Ladegaard Norma Priske Conrad Cedar Falls Hubbard Marshalltown

Girl Scout Camp Planned by Executive Board in August

The executive board of the El Dora Girl Scout council met Thursday afternoon in the scout room and planned a camp beginning August 11. Each girl and parent will receive a letter about camp. Two Ames troops will join at Quaker Heights sleeping in tents and taking part in all activities.

Eldora Girl Scout Council Ames Quaker Heights

The Scotts Celebrate Eighth Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Cleveland hosted four couples for a dessert bridge in honor of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Scott who were observing their eighth wedding anniversary. A wedding cake decorated with postscripts was served and a group gift was presented to the honored guests.

Laud Modlin wedding read in Kentucky church

In Mayfield Kentucky at Christ Methodist Church a quiet 4 PM ceremony united Patricia Ann Laud and Harry Eugene Modlin in a single ring rite officiated by Rev. Adams. The couple will reside in Waterloo Iowa after a wedding trip through eastern Kentucky Indiana Illinois and Waterloo.

Christ Methodist Church Mayfield Patricia Ann Laud Harold Laud Beacon Iowa Harry Eugene Modlin Roy Dean Waterloo

Felix No 1 School Reunion Shifts to Eldora Park

The thirty fifth Felix number one school reunion was held Sunday at Eldora city park with 29 attendees. A noon dinner followed by performances from the Freed trio on electric instruments. Officers were reelected, and a next year reunion set for the last Sunday in June at the City Park. Local attendees listed include Buckman and Crary of Charles City, and many from Eldora and nearby towns. A July 4 lawn picnic at W. C. Vigars home featured local guests and families.

Felix Eldora City Park Freed Trio Judson Dale Lynn Lyle Olmstead Geo. Buckman Lucy Crary Charles City Ada Miller-Essig Mable Kauffman- Olmstead Amanda Meyer-Callaway Walter Haskin City Park Charles. City Susie Burnley Dike Elvin Gould Marcella Davies Marshalltown Leslie Eggleston

July club notices and civic events listing

Tuesday July 8 includes Rebekah Tuesday Bridge Club Mrs C F Stauffer Young Mothers Club Mrs Wayne Fisher. Wednesday July 9 features United Circle Baptist Church St Mary's Altar and Rosary. Thursday July 10 lists Cemetery Society Mrs Martha Struck Mrs Frank Nehring. Also Blue Star Mothers picnic at city park and Friday July 11 Pine Lake Country Club Ladies Bis Co T U Mrs Wilbur Davis.

Rebekah Bridge Club C F. Stauffer Young Mothers Club Wayne Fisher United Circle Baptist Church St. Mary’s Cemetery Society Martha Struck Frank Nehring Blue Star Mothers City Park Pine Lake Country Club Lades, Bis Co T. U Wilbur Davis

Piper Reunion at Hudson Park Brings Piper Clan Together

One hundred Piper family members gathered Sunday at Hudson Park for the reunion. The group, active for over fifteen years and meeting annually, enjoyed a program with Mrs. Carl Piper reading items from Piper Pen Points. Ten weeks old Paul Piper received his first haircut as out of town visitors toured Carl and Jack Piper homes. Attendees came from Minnesota Illinois South Dakota and many Iowa locations.

Hudson Park Carl Piper Piper Paul Piper Jack Minnesota Ilinois South Dakota Iowa

Cum 13 Club Holds Picnic At City Park Shelter

The Cum 13 Club met Tuesday evening at 6 30 in the south side shelter of the city park. All members were present and Miss Alice Lauritzen was admitted as a new member. After a picnic dinner the group attended a picture show. The next meeting is set for August 5 with a picnic planned.

Cum 13 Alice Lauritzen

Girl Scout Troop 6 Met Tuesday Evening

Doris Stewart hosted Girl Scout Troop 6 Tuesday evening at 6 30. Leaders Mrs Dick Protheroe and Miss Bernice Frerichs planned a cookie event for July 7 at the Wildlife Club. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Mr and Mrs Robert Greef and family of Chicago visited Mrs C E Greef for the Fourth of July.

Doris Stewart Dick Protheroe Bernice Frerichs Wildlife Club Robert Greef Chicago C. E. Greef

Radcliffe Couple Celebrate Silver Wedding June 29

Mr and Mrs Swen Imsland celebrated their 25th anniversary on Sunday afternoon June 29 at Salem Lutheran Church. About 135 guests attended with S R Christenson of Des Moines as master of ceremonies and Rev C J Navlestad giving a talk.

Swen Imsland Salem Lutheran Church S. R Christenson Des Moines C. J. Navlestad Atlee Reisetter Elston Imsland Jerry Lee Harless Sharon Kay Christenson

Beulah Club Dines At 6 30 With Beulah Gray Hosts

Mrs Beulah Gray hosted the Beulah Club at a 6 30 dinner on Tuesday with co host Mrs Beulah Hossler. Eight ladies attended a three course meal with a red white and blue holiday color scheme. Decorations included flowers nut cups and candy sticks tied with blue ribbons. The regular meeting covered plans for the coming year and a picnic was planned for the next gathering. Games and social time closed the evening.

Beulah Gray Beulah Club Beulah Hossler

Whitwood Family Reunion Set for July 13 at Pine Lake

The Whitwood family reunion will be held at the lodge at Pine Lake next Sunday, July 13. A 35 year tradition, the gathering invites all members to attend.

Whitwood Pine Lake

Summer holiday visits span three states and several families

Simon Fisher of Buffalo Center spent the Fourth with his mother Mrs A W Fisher while John Sheldon and Ames summer students joined in. Nearby relatives include Mr and Mrs Jas J Cameron in Eldora, with extended trips to Wisconsin for fishing. Several families from Waterloo, Bellville and Grinnell visited Eldora and Iowa Falls, with Korea returnee Fred Dinnes honored at a Whitwood home dinner.

Simon Fisher Buffalo Center A. W. Fisher John Sheldon Ames Orville Vigars A. A. Anderson Jane Cameron Columbus Ohio Stanley Brocky Steven Mary Ann Bellville Eldora Brocky Frank Fibranat Eino Kainlauri John Ann Arbor Mich Herman Last Kainlauri Helsinki Finland Last Fredrick Leonard Iowa City Jack Leonard Howard Lawrence Mark Grinnell Fred Miller Lawrence Keokuk Gene Modlin Waterloo Bud Evans Chicago Ill Barbara Sheldon Cedar Rapids George Morrison el Poro Santa Anna Calif Louis Davies Bill Shope Susier Anthony Darzés Centerville Tommy Darzes Milwaukee Wise Evelyn Brown Colorad Springs Colo Day. Follett Dane Sharsdale New York H. H. Nazett

Eldora Social News Chronicles Wide Family Travel and Visits

Will Robinson of Gary Indiana visited his brother Ace Robinson on Thursday. Mrs Lawrence Oldenburg returned from Biloxi Mississippi, her father John I Lewis remains ill. Moose Lodge dinner in Iowa Falls involved Dale Paul a candidate. Numerous local visits span Eldora and nearby towns with travels to Buffalo Grand Rapids and Ottawa. Phi Mu convention links to Wesleyan College.

Lawrence Oldenburg Biloxi Miss John I. Lewis Alfred Cordey Dale Paul Moose Lodge Iowa Falls Siloam Springs Irvin Cakerice Homer Diehl Paul Schan Roy Ryan Marvin’ Catlin Clear Lake Eldora Ray Boygena Kirk and Kris St. Louis Eldora With Mrs. Boygena’s Twin Brother and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Catlin Alden C. Marks Cedar Falls Harry Rks Frank Norris Donnie Geerdes H. C. Marks Joe Kramer Ethel Satchell Easman Nuckolls Nuckolls Joyce Sarasota Florida Macon Phil Mu Wesleyan College Ray Dale Chicago Ill Herman Diehl Anna Vinegar George Troutman

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