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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1958
Page
2
A crowded McCormick residence hosted a family picnic with many attendees listed by name including Mr. Netroater Alvi, Mrs. Frank Bidera, Marilyn Mor, Joan Lev, Ernest Lee Shey, Mrs. Bert Pa Soto, and others. The gathering featured social greetings, shared meals, and various conversations among relatives and extended family members.
A shabby account describes a morning gathering hosted by Mrs Spear with guests including Mrs Curtis Harmon and Mrs Chole Michaliey. Byron plans to move to a new house on Saturday, with other attendees noted in brief, fragmentary lines.
Mrs Judy Ward and Gary Fuller were guests of honor at an engagement party held Saturday evening in the home of May and in Dean Johns. Other guests included Kas Alber, Kate Dinkber, Karen Green, Jim Widrwas, Tom Smith, Ronnie Rodolph, Jerry Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Wolee Ward, Joycee and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lee.
The St Pauls Lutheran Ladies met with 31 members and 2 guests in the church basement for an afternoon program. Rev John Zimmermann led scripture and prayer as color slides highlighted the Lutheran Women Missionary League projects over 11 years. delegates to Osage district convention on June 24 reported.
Mrs James Rash former Leif Zivlske was honored at a post nuptial shower in the Owaso School social room Tuesday night. Miss Barbara Zivlske led the guest book. Rita Rudolph and Dorothy Roeske handled the pins. Delmarie Anderson hosted and Pat Curtis sang Love Is a Many Splendored Thing and Wonderful One with Kay Albers at the piano. Readings were given by Bentie Roeske and Delmarie Anderson. The decor featured pink and white streamers, a miniature house at the bride’s table, pink and white roses, and pink and white corsages for the honoree and her mother. Refreshments served to about 60 guests by the committee led by Mrs. Lester Perkins et al.
The Assembly of God Missionary Council met Tuesday evening in the church basement with eight members present. Mrs. Chester Block and Jamee from Piqua Ohio attended as guests. Mrs. Leona Sapp presided, and the group planned programs for missionaries visiting nursing homes twice monthly on Sunday afternoons.
A July week of local club events is planned with picnics and gatherings. Tuesday features Bridge Club and Young Mothers events chaired by Mrs. Bateson and Mrs. Burke. Wednesday includes Masonic Lodge United Circle Baptist Church and a City Park picnic at 12:30 p.m. Thursday lists Breakfast Club Young Homemakers Royal Neighbors and cemetery society activities at Miss Leota Hardy’s home. Friday notes a WCTU dinner and Needlecraft Club with Blue Star Mothers. Saturday covers Senior Citizens activities and Sunday the annual Teske and Whitwood reunions at Pine Lake Lodge. Monday rounds out with Masonic Craftsman school Baptist Guild Girls and 4 Cs Tops Club.
American Legion Auxiliary met Thursday night July 3 with reports from chairmen and a report by Celia Perkins on Girls State Cedar Falls. Delegates named for Des Moines convention, officers installed by Alice Whorrall. numerous committees listed. Eldora reports twenty five junior members and Juniors transition to seniors noted.
A post nuptial shower at Whitten Methodist Church honored Mrs. Boyd Hamm on Friday June 27. Guests enjoyed a mock wedding, musical numbers by John O’Rheef and others, gifts, and refreshments for about 100 attendees.
A shower for Mrs James Johnson was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Norman with Miss Judy Norman and sister Joy assisting. Prize winners were Barbara Smith Donna Lancaster and Beverly Flick. Festive pink and white decor featured a bridal doll center piece pink roses and pink ribbon bows. Twenty two guests enjoyed refreshments poured by Mrs Glenn Nornan.
Mrs James Riggins hosted the weekly Bridge Club gathering on Wednesday evening. Prizes were won by Mrs Riggins and Mrs Elmer Koeder. Mrs Harold Little will host the July 16 meeting.
The 40's TOPS Chih unit met Monday evening for its regular meeting with eleven members present. After a brief business session, a social hour followed with light refreshments served by Mrs. Nettie Reece and Mrs. Lois Bradley.
The June 27 paper notes two corrections from the Lutheran Biennial convention. Women from eleven societies were represented, not eleven. Rev. E H Prange's India missionary report should state that Christians constitute about 2 percent of the population of 385 million.
Mr and Mrs Troy Jones of Eldora depart on a two week trip to Beecher City Illinois to visit Mrs Jones mother Mrs Jane Watson and enjoy a vacation away from home
A string of hometown visits and family gatherings marked July Fourth and nearby days in Eldora and area. Mr and Mrs Paul Wallis joined daughter and son in law at their home while Sandra Ann Wallis stayed with John Freese and Lawrence Ke watt families. Judy Lee departed to Schnectady for a sister’s visit, and multiple relatives from Webster City Des Moines and Hubbard spent time with kin in Eldora. Trips to Superior Duluth and other fishing locales were noted along with visits by the McCall and Worrell families and travels of residents from Lansing Michigan and Omaha Nebraska.
Bud and Mrs. Bud Lewis hosted a Bridge Club potluck picnic at their home on a Wednesday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Don Coleman of Grundy Center and Doris Van Potter B. J. Debbie and Billie Lawless. Prizes went to Keith Van Patter Don Schaa and Paul Schaa. Next meeting set for August 6 at the Schaa home.
Mrs L E Butler was hostess on July 4 at a picnic dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Bradbury and sons Henry and Roy Bradbury of Marshalltown, Mr and Mrs John Doak of Cedar Falls, and Mr and Mrs J L Butler of Eldora.
News brief lists numerous guests visiting Eldora and surrounding areas. FP Callahan and Wade of Fl Cerrito Calif visited Mr. and Mrs. Dan Callahan and family. The Knott family from Remsen joined. G W Julian of Eugene Oregon arrived for a two week visit with the Willigs and relatives. Neil Stroh and family from Hazel Run Minnesota came for the holiday weekend to stay with Mrs. Stroh’s parents. Leslie Pieters hosted, with visits from Michael J. Leis and Lizzie King of Iowa Falls. Ray Nance and family vacationing at Ely Minnesota, their son Stevie staying with grandparents Guy Jones.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Kurtz and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Calfee departed Friday for a weeks long northwest tour. They plan to visit Black Hills Spearfish Passion Play Yellowstone Glacier Lake Louise Vancouver Seattle Portland and Charlo in Montana. George Pool David and Jim Hanford Calif are visiting Eldora with Ruth Lewis. Miss Vici Hoffman, recently returned from Denver, Calif, spent four days with Harry and Eldora, then headed to Steamboat Rock to visit relatives.
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