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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1955

Page

2

Rose-Heldt Marriage Vows Read In Church Ceremony

Miss Evelyn Rose and John Heldt united in a 8:00 p m Friday June 3 ceremony at First Baptist Steamboat Rock attended by 165 guests. Rev. Fred Lower officiated with organist Mrs Irvin Gast. reception followed with floral decor and a three tier cake. The couple, Steamboat Rock graduates, plan to live in Cameron Wise after a brief wedding trip. guests came from multiple Iowa towns and Cameron Wisconsin.

Evelyn Rose William Rose John Heldt Peter Heldt First Baptist Church Steamboat Rock Fred Lower Irvin Gast Richard Rose Eleanor Rose Don Smuck Roger Heldt Henry Rose Jr Don Wilson Keith Greve Keith DeVries Welby Dixon Jerry Engel Robert Trapp Steamboat Rock Schools Cameron Wise Eldora Ackley New Hartford Waterloo Marian Toledo Estherville Wellsburg Cedar Falls Muscatine Tipton Conrad Marshalltown Cedar Rapids Wisc

Mary Lou Bekemeier Feted At Shower

Mary Lou Bekemeier honored at a Saturday shower hosted by Mrs. Martyn Topp Mrs Wade Topp Miss Norma Topp and Mrs David Topp at the David Topp home Bride to be Mary Lou Bekemeier set for June 12 corrections note appeared in Hardin County Index May 27 Guests wore corsages and bouquets of peonies and roses brightened the decorations Bridesmaids Norma Topp and Nancy Topp helped with gifts as hostesses led games and contests

Martyn Topp Wade, Topp Norma Topp David Topp Mary Lou Bekemeier Bekemeier Ben Topp Nancy Topp

June Community Clubs and Church Events Schedule

A series of local gatherings from June 7 to June 13 lists meetings for N.T. Club Miss Alice Stebe. B-8 Bridge Club. Women's Faith group potluck. St Marys Altar and Rosary. Young Homemakers. St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid. Wingsaatt Chapel Cemetery society. Royal Neighbors. St Marys Holy Name Society. Pine Lake Wildlife Clubhouse. guest Rev John Gorman Granger. Canasta. Ladies Country Club picnic. Baptist Guild Girls gathering.

N.T Alice Stebe E. O Milo Myers Ed. Lackey St. Mary's Young Homemakers Club Harvey Freed St. Paul Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Wingsaatt Chapel Sorerety Bridge Group Scott Roughwoods Ladies’ Aid Mary Campbell Royal Neighbors Alice Fallerby St. Mary's Holy Name Society Pine Lake Wild ‘Life Club Joht, Gorman Granger

Mrs Huehn Hosts Girl Scout Executive Board Meeting

Mrs Kermith Huehn, vice president of the Girl Scout Council, hosted the Executive Board meeting Thursday morning at 9:30 with eleven members present. Plans were discussed for the August 8 9 10 11 camp at Quaker Heights and a Brownie day camp at the Wild Life club house June 27 28 29 30. Troops 2 5 8 9 10 donated to the youth building fund, led by Mrs Howard Frey Mrs Leonard Mason Mrs J F Steckler Mrs Paul Simons and Mrs Kermith Huehn.

Kermith Huehn Girl Scout Council Quaker Heights Wild Life Club Dune Leonard Mason Dale Shadle Youth Building Fund Howard Frey J. F. Steckler Paul Simons

Beverly Ann Borre Engaged to James Lingwall

Dr and Mrs H Borre of Hubbard announce the engagement of their daughter Beverly Ann to James B Lingwall, son of Rev and Mrs M Lingwall of Minneapolis. Both are students at Augustana College, Rock Island.

Beverly Ann Borre Hubbard H. Borre Beverly Ann James B. Lingwall M. B. Lingwall Minneapolis Minn Augustana College Rock Islands

Scoville Family Welcomes Baby Boy Scott Allen

Mr and Mrs Richard Scoville of El Paso Texas announce the birth of their son Scott Allen on June 1. Father Lt Richard Scoville serves in the U S Army radar lab at Fort Bliss while the Clemons family shares in the news.

Carl Clemons Richard Scoville el Paso Texas Scott Allen Scoville U. S Ft. Bliss

Jam Session With Blackberries Hewanauers Method

Instructions describe a short boil jam method for blackberries. It covers gathering two quarts ripe berries, pulping and sieving, cooking in a large pan, adding sugar and pectin, bringing to a rolling boil, then cooling and jarring. The piece emphasizes quickness, family activity, and summertime flavor preservation.

Golden Wedding to be Held at Owasa School

Mr and Mrs Charles Nehring celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday June 12 at Owasa school with open house from 2 to 6 pm neighbors and friends are invited to attend

Charles Nehring Owasa

Eastern Star Vacation Planned After June Meeting

Ascension Chapter E. 3 held its regular meeting on Wednesday evening June 1 with 40 members present. Committees reported and summer vacation through July and August was approved. A Worthy Patron report covered a picnic at the O. E. Home in Boone and the proficiency class presented by Mr. and Mrs. Homer Runkel, Miss June Shaver, and W. D. Murray.

Ascension Chapter E. 3 Shelby Clemons Boone Homer Runkel June Shaver W. D. Murray KK. E. Reisinger J. M. Essig RH. C. Rogers Rogers

Rebekah Bridge Club Holds Fall Picnic and Officer Elections

The Rebekah Bridge Club held its last meeting before fall on Thursday with a family picnic. Twenty attendees included officers elected: President Mrs Harold Frazer Vice President Mrs Lillian Putnam Secretary Treasurer Mrs Claude Goodson Reporter Mrs John Davis. Next meeting set for September 20.

Rebekah Bridge Club Harold Frazer Lillian Putnam Claude Goodson John Davis

Mrs. Bales Hosts Luncheon and Bridge Party

Mrs. James G. Bales and Mrs. G. B. Smith hosted a one o'clock luncheon Thursday at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room. Tables featured spring bouquets and guests later played bridge at the Bales home with prizes awarded to Mrs. B. J. Andrle, Mrs. J. K. Welsh, and Mrs. George W. Haynes.

James G. Bales G. B. Smith Blanche Ethel Bridge Bales B. J. Andrle J. K. Welsh George W. Haynes

Agnus Dei Study Club Men's Dinner Then Theater Visit

The Agnus Dei Study Club met Thursday evening for a seven o'clock dinner at Blanche and Ethels Tea Room. Garden flowers decorated tables and rooms. After dinner they attended a showing at the Grand Theater. Meetings pause until September 22 when Mrs Val Hilsa beck hosts again.

Agnus Dei Blanche and Ethels Grand Theater Val Hilsabeck

Thursday Club Meets At Mrs Newcomer Luncheon

The Thursday Club met with Mrs J S Newcomer for a one o'clock luncheon at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room. Afterward the afternoon was spent socially at the Newcomer home. Mrs Lulu Blackmun will host the next meeting on July 7.

J. S. Newcomer Blanche and Ethel Lulu | Blackmun

Legion Auxiliary Elect New Officers

The American Legion Auxiliary held its regular June meeting on Thursday to elect officers. New officers include President Jehnny Davis, 1st Vice President Bud Lewis, 2nd Vice President W. H. Vilmont, Secretary C. A. Van Potter, Treasurer Luther Creson, Chaplain Lewis Cochran, Historian Mildred Russell, Sergeant at Arms Cliff Rinehart. Board members are Addie Archer, Alice Finerby, and Carl Orgel. Patty Davis led junior activities and the Preamble of the Constitution was recited. Refreshments were served by Wm. McCall, Lucille Brown, and Don LaVelle.

American Legion Auxiliary Jehnny Davis Bud Lewis W. H. Vilmont Vicce C. A. van Potter Luther Creson Lewis Cochran Mildred Russell Cliff Rinehart Addie Archer Alice Finerby Carl Orgel Patty Davis The American Legion Wm. McCall Lucille Brown Don LaVelle

Star Class Met With Mrs. Bailey

The Star Class of the Christian Church Disciples met Friday at Mrs. W H Bailey's home. Devotions centered on Parth and closed with the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. Peter DeCook led the program on the Value of Relaxation focusing on Carl Sandburg. A headkerchief shower honored Mrs. DeCook's June birthday. Mrs. Lulu North will host the next meeting in July.

Star The Christian Church Disciples W.H. Bailey

Blue Star Mothers Report Details Annual Meeting

Blue Star Mothers met at Mrs. John Davis home with Mrs. Ilo Radolph assisting. Eighteen members attended as delegates were chosen for the state convention on June 9. Mrs. W. R. Foster installed three new members and sent greetings to the Waterloo D. V. meeting. The 18 months report showed 814 hours of service, hospital donations, and 15 pounds of carpet rags prepared for Knoxville, with July 14 set for the next gathering hosted by Mrs. Harry Huntley and Mrs. J. A. Wiesner.

Blue Star John Davis Ilo Radolph Hattie Schmitt W. R. Foster Mia Mary MacRae Day Cretin Herb Swaggart Foster D. V Waterloo Iowa City Knoxville Harry Huntley J. A. Wiesner

Kennedys Feted At Eldora Bakery Farewell Dinner

Eldora Bakery employees hosted a 7 PM farewell dinner at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room for Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kennedy on Tuesday May 31. Spearheaded games were led by Mrs. Lorena Polley after which the couple received a bouquet of 13 roses and corsages. Attendees included Mrs. Ella Steinfeldt Doris Collins Lois Westerhausen Audrey Tieser Phylis Lamb Edna Jensen Lorena Polley Larry McGill Kelvin Huehn and Searalt Huehn.

Eldora Bakery Blanche and Ethel Albert Kennedy Lorena Polley Mrs. Kennedy Eldora Kennedy Polley John Zimmermann Ella Steinfeldt Doris Collins Lois Westerhausen Audrey Tieser Phylis Lamb Edna Jensen Larry McGill Kelvin Huehn Searalt Huehn

Hostesses Lead Hidora Cemetery Society Meeting

Mrs Huehn Hostese and Mrs Gustav Huehn led 27 members of Hidora Cemetery Society through a Thursday afternoon meeting. Reports showed cemetery urns filled before Decoration Day and $40 turned over to the treasurer from the bake sale. Next gathering set for June 17 with Mrs H P Ziesman and Mrs M M Mulford as hostesses.

Gustav Huehn Addie Faris Hidora

Bridge Club Meets With Mrs Cleveland for Dessert Luncheon

Mrs H L Cleveland hosted her bridge club Thursday afternoon at dessert luncheon. Guest Mrs W G Tietz participated and prizes were awarded to Mrs Tietz and Mrs Colin Gould. The next meeting is planned for July 7 at the cottage of Mrs Cecil Way at Clear Lake. One nautical mile equals 6080 feet.

H. L. Cleveland W. G. Tietz Tietz Colin Gould Cecil Way Clear Lake

Mrs Rosburg Birthday Fete By Friendly 14 Club

Mrs Helen Risius hosted the Friendly 14 Club on Friday at her home honoring Mrs Pauling Rosburg for her birthday. After roll call and minutes, Mrs Rosburg shared her favorite recipe, then games and prizes followed. Roses framed the birthday gifts while a tray lunch with two decorated cakes was served by the hostess and assistants. Mrs Clara Myera will host the next meeting on June 21 to honor Mrs Lois Balvanz on her birthday.

Helen Risius Friendly 14 Club Pauling Rosburg Mire Hate Kolthoff Lola Schutte Clara Myera Lois Balvanz

Urban Club Opens Year End Meeting With Talks

Mrs Minnie Ayers and Mrs Guy Norris hosted 14 Urban Club members Friday afternoon at the year’s final meeting. Mrs Lewis Crosser opened the program with America's Place in the World Today while Mrs Lawrence Rudolph presented Club Day Fever and The Barrel on the Back Porch.

Minnie Ayers Guy Norris Urban Club Lewis Crosser America Lawrence Rudolph

Mrs Kurtz Hosts Bridge Group Friday Tea

Mrs Glen Kurtz was hostess Friday to her bridge group at a dessert luncheon. Bridge was played in the afternoon with prizes won by Mrs Birney Jackson and Mrs Eldon McVeety. Mrs W H Vilmont will host the next meeting on June 9.

Glen Kurtz Birney Jackson Eldon McVeety W. H. Vilmont

Emmett Family Reunion Featured In Eldora News

Eldora social page reports a large Emmett family reunion at a park picnic last Sunday with numerous relatives from Cedar Rapids Ackley Deep River Leighton and Eldora attending. Other items include Bob Rebschull recalled to Master Sergeant and relatives planning travel for visits to Chicago Ames and Omaha.

Merman Bolke Grace Baum Mra Leo Baum Cedar Rapids Joe Mann Ackley Doty Deep River Robert Baker Leighton Dallas Raab Eldora Glen Taylor

Smiths Visit Nevada and Eldora Friends

Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Smith spent last week in Nevada with son Gerald Kangley and his family, attending commencement. Janet Kangley, class member, plans Ottumwa Heights College in fall. Dr. Hugh Morrison of Tucson, Ariz. visited Eldora to see old friends, the family having lived there before. Miss Sylva Steckler and Miss Donna Luglan will visit Eldora from Wednesday for a week with Dr and Mrs J F Steckler and Mr and Mrs A L Luglan, then return to Iowa City June 14 for summer school.

C. B. Smith Nevada Hugh Morrison Tuscon, Ariz Eldora Eldora Christian Sylva Steckler Donna Luglan J. F. Steckler A. L. Luglan Iowa City

Radio School Enlists Pvt Carlton Nassen for 12 Week Course

Pvt Carlton E. Nassen returns from a 10 day furlough to Camp Chaffee Arkansas for a 12 week radio school course. Addresses and unit details provided. Local social notes record visits from Laurence and Lowell Pettit Bobby Willett of Dubuane and others amid reunions and a bridal shower. A funeral in Marshalltown for Wm McCanless is noted with family ties.

Carlton E. Nassen Camp Chaffee U. 5S 5Th Armd. Div Ark

Family Visitors Kick Off Summer Journey in Eldora

Mrs Ernest Samuels and daughters Susanna and Elizabeth of Evanston Illinois will arrive Thursday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs J B Newcomer Rev and Mrs Arthur Allen and son David of Powell Wyoming Mrs Ethel Allen and Mrs Calvin Johnson and son David spent several days last week in Milwaukee Wisconsin visiting cousin Mrs Effie Seggin Jesse Mason and Charles Mason of Wichita Kansas came Saturday for a weekend with their mother Mrs Elizabeth Mason in Eldora Charles returned to Wichita Monday Jesse went to Illinois for a few days, then back to Eldora Mr and Mrs Gayl Krause and Miss Sunny Clemons left Friday for Redlands California to attend summer school and teach in California in fall Mr and Mrs H Marcusen of Adel were weekend guests in Eldora at Dr and Mrs J F Stecklers home Delbert Williams of Whittier California visited Eldora at Mrs Williams parents Mr and Mrs F B Dedrick They plan to return home Wednesday Mr and Mrs H A Jacoba of Denison visited Eldora Friday and in the evening Mr and Mrs J G Heslop left with them for North Carolina to visit their daughter and son Jamie Heslop with Marines at Camp Lejeune They plan to be gone two weeks.

Ernest Samuels Susanna Elizabeth Evanston Newcomer Arthur Allen David Powell, Wyo Ethel Allen Calvin Johnson Milwaukee Wise Effie Seggin Jesse Mason Charles Mason Wichita Kans Eldora Elizabeth Mason Charles Jesse Illinioi Gayl Krause Mies Sunny Clemons Redlands Calif University California H. ©. Marcusen Adel Marcusen J. F. Steckler Delbert Williams Whittier

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W. L Gel G. G. G. Bridge Club Bob Wittenburg Dow Jones Canasta Val Hilsabeck Ladies Country Club Clarence Ess Baptist Guild Mrs. Huehn Girl Scout Board R. Scoville Blackberries Eastern Star Rebekah ‘Bridge Club iHeld Agnus Dei Club Legion Auxiliary Bailey Huehn Hostese Cemetery Society Bridge Club Cleveland Mrs. Rosburg Emmett Eldora Marald Mes Sally Bruce Ellen Coon Rapids Mr. Rinehart Lyle Rinehart Geneva Nebr Mrs. Rinehart Lloyd Hendry Bob Rebschull Armed Service Omaha Mrs. Kebschull Bobbie Chicago Carl Ness Steven Gregory Gretchen St. Joseph, Mo Ness O. C. Jansen John Essig John Ames Essig Dick Ford Ford State Center Nora Emmert John Bekemeier Linda Eugene Lucas L. T. Emmert Tulsa Okla Walter Haskens Don Beke BH. W. Emmert Meler Bob Reinbeck Mina Meek Wesley Emmert Kathy Tommy Bob Davizon Charlotte Jack Judy Howard Pence Jane Bonnie Jimmy Susan Laurence and Lowell Pettit Bobby Willett Dubuane Clyde Vinton Andrew Pettit L. W. Martin Martin Adel Park Ralph Cockran Toletta Licht Shirley Ann Patricia Spokane Wish Eldora Ino Glenn Kurtz W. R. Protheroe Dale Ball Fred Vinton Wm. McCanless San Francisco McCanless Vinton Wm. G. Leslie Fldora Hot Springs Tate Lido Bobby Jones Cour USA Hui Hieboard Wtners Wtayhound of National Or Capital Air~ Lines Tours, Inc Monroe St Chicco 46Th St New York N.Y Sarasota Terrace New Sarasota Sarasota, Florida Orlean Washington Troy Studios Ranite Ane Crcope & Color Cooper-Hayward-Widmark Gary Cooper Susan PO Curie Luau Evie Bowery Boys Clifton Webb-Dahl-Wilde Mer H. A. Jacoba Denison J. G. Heslop North Carolina Jamie Heslop Jamie Marines Camp Lejune Bougainville Drive Tarawa Terrace Jacoba and Heslons Ainy Paes Herald - Index Eldora’s Quality TV Center Ward's Radio & TV
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