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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1955

Page

6

Packer Braga Wedding Vows Read in Eldora

The marriage of Miss Martha E B Packer and Alan C Braga was solemnized Saturday at 2 30 pm at First Baptist church Eldora. Rev H C Short officiated. Attendees from Denver Joliet Des Moines Union Eldora and nearby towns.

Martha EB. Packer Edward Packer Union Alan C. Braga Jesse Braga First Baptist Church Eldora H. C. Short Ray Taylor Bertha Packer Elinor Packer Bestman Neil Hopkins Roland Westcott Stanley Jelsma Glenn Burke Alice Hadley Marge Bowen Richard Maas Carroll Dickenson Jerry Rogers Reba Brown Katy Hadley Ethel Maas Edward Lunly Union Consolidated School Bankers Life Company Des Moines Union School International Harvester Company Braga Ingersol Denver Colo Joliet Aplington Reinbeck Marshaldown

Mitchells Welcome 10 Pound 11 Ounce Baby Boy

Mr and Mrs Orlan Mitchell of Grinnell announce birth of son Stephen Merrill born Thursday June 9 weighing 10 pounds 11 ounces. The couple has a two year old daughter Jolene visiting Eldora with maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Ker mit Huehn.

Orlan Mitchell Grinnell Stephen Merrill Mitchell's Jolene Eldora Kermith Huehn

Cong’s Fellowship Potluck Luncheon

The Congregational Women’s Fellowship held a Wednesday potluck in the church dining room. Hostesses were Mrs. Juchems, Mrs. Jensen, Mrs. Shadle, and Mrs. Barr. They approved sending a donation to Franklin at Bricks school in Brick, North Carolina. The program, What Is My Denomination, was presented by Mrs. Shadle, Mrs. Strother, and Mrs. Riemenschneider. This was the last meeting until September.

Congregational Women’s Fellowship Ben Juchems Aage Jensen Dale Shadle Robert Barr Franklin At Bricks Brick North Carolina Keith Strother Harley Riemenschneider

St Marys Society Plans Bake Sale For June 18

The St Marys Altar and Rosary Society met in the Parish Hall with 25 members. A bake sale was planned for Saturday June 18. The evening was devoted to making hospital bandages and refreshments were served by several members.

St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society Helen Megan Earl Miller Dan Callahan Anna Lawler Glen Saylor Irma Page Gwen Lawler John Shurts

Mrs Lackey Hosts B-8 Bridge Club Evening

Mrs Ed Lackey was hostess to the B-8 Bridge Club Thursday evening. Prizes were won by Mrs Bud Svendsen Mrs Claude Winters and Mrs Le Roy Gourley. The hostess at the close of the evening. Mrs Harold Williams will entertain the club at the next meeting June 22.

Ed Lackey Bud Svendsen Claude Winters LeRoy Gourley Harold Williams

Coming Events and Club Gatherings Schedule

A list of community activities from June 14 to June 20 includes the Tuesday Bridge Club Rebekah Lodge Sans Souci Club picnic at Logs don Park 12:30 p m B P W Dinner Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room Young Mothers Club Mrs Robert Jackson and more Also planned are N T T Club Methodist Bible Class United Circle Eldora Cemetery Society Needlecraft Club Womans Christian Missionary Society and a 1909 class reunion at Pine Lake Country Club plus D A R and Balcony Boosters gatherings.

W. K. Bramwell Rebekah Lodge Sans Souci Club Logsdon Park Blanche and Ethel Young Mothers Club Robert Jackson Pine Lake Country Club Mabel Johnson Bridge Group Norman Kunath

W.S.C. S. Conclude Year With Luncheon

Thirty members of the W.S.C. S. met in church dining rooms for a 1 15 potluck luncheon. Mrs. Frey presided in the president's absence. New officers were installed by Mrs. John K. Moore. The bazaar was eliminated this year. a public dinner will be held in October and possibly another in January. Mrs. Fred Wehrman spoke on her United Nations visit. The meeting marked the end of W.S.C.S. activities until September 14. Rev. Moore attended and gave the benediction. New officers include Group 1 chair Will Eller, vice-chair Chris Schaa, Sec./Treasure Linus Doughty. Group 2 chair Floyd Gaede, vice-chair Lee Lundy, Sec./Treasure Raleigh King Jr.. Group 3 chair Howard Caffee, vice-chair Theo Schan, Howard Harris. Group 4 chair Don LaVelle, vice-chair Bob Davison, Sec./Treasure Jim Hauser.

W.S. Cc. S&s Frey John K. Moore Fred Wehrman United Nations New York City Moore Group 1 Will Eller Chris Schaa Linus Doughty Group II Floyd Gaede Lee Lundy Raleigh King Jr Group III Howard Caffee Theo. Schan Howard Harris Don LaVelle Bob Davison Jim Hauser

Baptist Circle Met In Regular Meeting

The Women’s United Circle of the First Baptist church met in the Mulford room for their regular June meeting on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Jack Huffman presiding. Mrs. Harold Perkins read missionary letters from Europe and Mrs. Milo Butler gave a devotional on Lifes Vinegar. Miss Mary Jane Starr sang He Died of a Broken Heart. Guests included Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Nederhoff. babysitters were Linda Lang and JoAnn Griffitt.

Women’s United Circle of the First Baptist Church Mulford Jack Huffman Harold Perkins Europe Milo Butler Mary Jane Starr Wright Nederhoff Linda Lang JoAnn Griffitt

Mrs Rigel Hosts Double 4 500 Club Meeting

Mrs W L Rigel hosted the Double 4-500 Club with guest Mrs Hazel Newby. After a brief business session, cards were played with prizes awarded to Mrs Mike Mossman high, Mrs John Davis sow, Mrs Clara Raske rover, and Mrs Emma Kewatt draw prize. Next hostess is Mrs Herman Roll on June 24. The Blue Star Mothers state convention met June 9 in Charles City with Eli Eldora members present.

W. L. Rigel Hazel Newby Mike Mossman John Davis Clara Raske Rover Emma Kewatt Herman Roll Blue Star Mothers State Convention

Lutheran Aid Honor Rev Zimmermanns Meeting Notes

The St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid met in the church basement on Thursday June 9 with 58 members present and guests including Mrs Ralph Eller Mrs Lorena Polley Mrs Elvin Harms Mrs Harold Wehrman Jr and Mrs Stanley Granner. Rev John Zimmermann led a question box and new member Mrs Harold Wehrman Jr was welcomed. Reports covered Walther League Rally supper and a family picnic planned for June 26 at Quaker Heights. An invitation was extended to Wellsburg Ladies Aid for guest night July 14. Registration for Camp Wapsie opens June 15 for Aug 29–31. An anniversary shower for Rev and Mrs Zimmermann closed the meeting with poems and songs. Lunch followed hosted by several members.

St. Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid Ralph Eller Lorena Polley Elvin Harms Harold Wehrman Jr Stanley Gran~ner John Zimmermann Lutheran Ladies Aid Walter Granner Ladies Aid Quaker Heights Wellsburg Ladies Aid Camp Wapsie Walter

Brownie Troop VII Invests Seven Girls in June Meeting

Seven girls of Brownie Troop VII were invested with their Brownie pins by their leader Mrs. Lloyd Coonradt. The meeting took place at the leader's home on Friday June 10 with refreshments served at the close.

Lloyd Coonradt

Centennial Tea Held at Kruse Home by Hostesses

Mrs. Martin Kruse and Mrs. Ray Allison hosted a Centennial Tea for 27 guests Thursday afternoon from two to four oclock at the Kruse home. Guests wore centennial gowns, enjoyed homemade sugar cookies and zwieback with butter, and discussed future activities. Afterward, attendees distributed invitations for the centennial celebration June 24 and 25 and planned to attend a Steamboat Rock band concert and ice cream social on June 18 in centennial attire.

Martin Kruse Ray Allison Kruse Wellsburg

Mrs Fauerby Hosts Royal Neighbors Meeting

Alice Fauerby hosted the Royal Neighbors at the June meeting held Thursday. The June convention in Dows on the 14th was discussed. Attending will be Mrs. Tom Rose Mrs Day Cretin Mrs Lillian Scott Mrs Hattie Schmitt and Mrs Stella Neubauer. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be a July 14 picnic at Mrs Lillian Scott's home.

Alice Fauerby Dows Tom Rose Day Cretin Lillian Scott Hattie Schmitt Stella Neubauer Fallerby

Bridge Group Meets at Mrs. L. L. Scott’s Home

Mrs. L. L. Scott hosted a Thursday afternoon bridge group with a dessert luncheon. Guests included Mrs. H. Riemenschneider Mrs. Rei singer and Mrs. Tom Monteith. prizes went to Mrs. C. F. Way and Mrs. K. Reisinger. Next gathering is July 12 in Clear Lake at Mrs Way’s summer cottage.

L. L. Scott H. Riemenschneider K. Reisinger Tom Monteith C. F. Way Clear Lake Way

Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society June Dinner Meeting

Mrs. W R Monroe Mrs Herb Nehring and Mrs Bernard Trout hosted the Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society in the chapel dining room for the June dinner meeting. Forty five members attended with guests Miss Doris Van Patter Mrs Wayne St Charge and Karen Manatt. After dinner the afternoon included comforter making and needlework. Plans were made to engage W H Sanders to reset and repair cemetery monuments. A meeting is planned July 14 at the Eldora city park shelter house. Mr and Mrs J R Bahne left for Banff Alberta Canada by special train from Minneapolis to attend the 79th annual National Editorial convention. Bahne a former publisher of the Eldora Herald Ledger was asked to represent local newspapers at the convention. The Bahnes will be joined by Mr and Mrs Paul C Smith of Rock Rapids Iowa in Minneapolis.

W. R. Monroe Herb Nehring Bernard Trout Pleasant Chapel J. R. Bahne Banff Alberta Canada Minneapolis Bahne Eldora Herald-Ledger Bahne’s Paul C. Smith Rock Rapids Towa

Eldora Social News Highlights Many Travel and Family Events

Mr and Mrs Raymond Lister attended Ruth Parker's wedding in Oskaloosa. Eldora hosted many visitors including Fleming, Hijelle, Bashem and Boysen families. Discharge pending for Lt Paul Langehough from Ft Carson with homecoming next Saturday. Several relatives visited from Des Moines, Marshalltown, Creston, and Indiana, plus trips to Canada and Florida. Community members attended weddings, receptions, and scholarship events as state educators met at Okoboji.

Mrs. Raymond Lister Mr. Lister Miss Ruth Parker Oskaloosa Paul N. Langehough A. I. Langehough Eldora Ft. Carson Colo

Notice of Appointment of Gladys M Kosanke Administratrix

State of Iowa Hardin County notice declares Gladys M Kosanke appointed and qualified as Administratrix of Lucy Nassen Kosanke deceased. Creditors urged to settle and all claims presented for allowance in the Hardin County District Court clerk's office. dated June 11 1965. Attorneys Bateson and Ryan, clerk Fred L Miller.

Gladyar M. Kosanke Iowa Hardin County Lucy Nassen Kosanke Gladys M. Kosanke Bateson & Ryan Fred L. Miller H-L

Community Guests and Family Visits Noted Across Area

Local residents hosted and visited relatives and friends over the weekend and midweek. Events centered on dinners and social calls among families in New Hampton Cole Albia Hubbard and Eldora with numerous households hosting and being hosted for meals, picnics, and outings.

Quote on food and soil from Jonathan Forman MD

A physician emphasizes nourishing food grown in good soil as a foundation for longer, healthier life, arguing that proper preparation of such food surpasses medicines in improving citizens' well being. Dr Forman underscores soil health as essential to public health.

Jonathan Forman, M

Ada Waud Illness and Community Notes From New Providence

Ada Lay Waud suffered a stroke and is seriously ill with husband Tom Waud also in poor health. The New Providence community reports on local events including Honey Creek United Women meeting on June 14, 2 PM, F F A officers elected June 7, 1955 led by Edward Dunham and others, Chester United Women hosting June meeting, Durwood Busse ordained pastor at First Presbyterian in Conrad, and social updates from University Park camp meeting attendees and a birthday dinner for Lawrence C. Reece.

Ada Lay Waud Tom Waud Mrs. Waud Ada Ley New Providence Ley Lewis Hutchens Lloyd Godfrey Waud Sherman Oaks Los Angeles Calif New Providence F. F. A Edward Dunham Larry Balvant Vernon Hockett Lyle Broer Keith Reece Sentinel Larry Winters Donald Johnston Willard Meeker Clyde Smitherman Chester United Women’s Group Jesus Brad Smitherman Archie Runner Church United Durwood Busse First Presbyterian Church Conrad W. A. Spring University Park Town Holiness Association Spring Lawrence C. Reece Earl Reece Mary Whitehead Everette Clingerman Lavern Hubbard

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Packer Orlin Mitchell St. Mary’s Soc Mrs. Lackey Ang Supermix Supermixn Wester Dakotas And Moniens Dickson Hardware Challenger N. T. T. Club City Park Theodore Hazen United Circle Baptist Church Eldora Cemetery Society Ziesman M. M. Mulord Needlecraft Club J. A. Wiesner Womens Christian Missionary Society Christian Church (Disciples Peter DeCook H. Ruthman Congregational Paul Walter W.S.C .S Baptist Circle Mrs. Rigel Blue Star Mothers Charles City W. R. Foster Nora Emmert Vic Radolph Martha Dostart Leona Jones Marshalltown Michich American Legion Auxiliary Navy Mothers Women's Relief Corps Gladys Groff Waterloo Bessie Jackson Uo Kndolph Cliff Lauritson Cedar Falls Carl Cordes Troy Studios Lutheran Aid Honor Rev. Zimmermanns Brownie Troop Kruse Home Mrs. Fauerby Chapel Society W. H. Sanders Eldora City Park Charles DeVere Harry Berrier Robert Burns Ruth Clark Ramey Palisade Nebr Mr. Burn Josie Burns Ruby Hundertmark Ft. Wort Tex Alvin Hundertmark Clint Johnson Calvin Johnson Susan Allen Emil Lettow Gary Kenneth Johnson G. L. Dooley Jerry Renwick Ronald Graves Lester Johnson Patricia and Jackie Eglin Air Base Fla Patricia Niceville Kuki Mowa Mickie Johnny Hutchinson, Kans Robert Sifrit Bob Sifrit Ilowa Samoa McPherson College Fredericksburg Walter Harmon Earl Harmon Creston International Falls Earl Runyon Redding Runyon Harriet Simons Drake University Paul Simons Leland Burkett Larry, Gary Dana Glenn Kurtz Womans Club President Hotel Howard Frey Iowa Falls Congregational Church Richard Wakefield D.V. Dickinson Diane Indianapolis Ind Fort Benjamin Harrison Gordon Dickinson Gordon Fort Ord Harry Nardini Karen and Heide Beverly Tills C. C. Jensen C. W. Cote Suzanne Mankato Amboy Minn Janaan Joyrene West Lake Okoboji State Department of Public Instruction Legals Lawn Hill Floyd Beasley Lyle Mathews Wilmer Breer New Hampton Kenneth Schelling Paul Meade Cole Alva Flanagan Joan Art Stealy Gene Eagen Adrian Bachman Frank Ross Estel Lathrop Albia Ross Mr. Ross Wilmer Broer Wilmer Don Jim Dougan Henry Broer L. H. Broer Martin Pape Pat Mathews W. B. McDonald Clemons Jess Broer Lawrence Tatuma Glen McCullough New Providence Church Ray Flett Noah Orvel Pippin Ray Trout Mrs Herman Hoffman Lyle Davis Paul Hoffman Will Broer Will Dreier Leonard Blair Paul Waterville, Minn Bob Christiansen Bobby Fort Dodge Noah Flett Bud Reagen David F.daf mRioe Percoas Douglas-Darin-Roland-Romero-Cobb Jurado Sterling Hayden Sidarling SUN. Mon Esther Williams M-G-M Esther Sanders Mary Murphy Vistavision Hell’s Island White Mrs. Ross Reece Honey Creek United Elduora Herald-Ledger Free World THE Christian Monitor Newranaport Wes Christian Science Monitor Norway U.S Sone Stove FORD Fairlane Soden Wood Auto Co. Union Ford Rotunda Auto Dearborn, Mich
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