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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1952

Page

2

Friestad-Wayne Wilson marry in Jewell Lutheran Church

Ella Marie Friestad-Wayne wed Wayne A. Wilson in Jewell Lutheran Church. The ceremony included vows by her father and music by M. Thompson. Bride wore white satin and lace with a fingertip veil, carrying red roses. Matron of honor Mrs Jerry Friestad and bridesmaids Crystal Thompson, Doris Harmon, and Helen Linquist wore chartreuse and purple gowns. Groom attended by brother Dale Wilson. groomsmen were Clifford Linquist, Richard Harmon, and Louis Friestad Jr.

Ella Marie Friestad Wayne A. Wilson Jewell Lutheran Church Mar Marie Fries Doughter &i Louis Frisstad Jes Florence Wileson Ridora Wils Lutheran Church Jewell Waous M. Thompson L Mills Jerry Friestad Crystal Thompson Lake Mills Doris Harmon Jewell Helen Linquist Carroll and Ther Dale Wilson Forest City Clifford Linquist Richard Harmon Louis Friestad, Jr

Wedding bells and community notices in Eldora week

A series of club events run from Tuesday to Friday with P E O and Young Mother and Homemakers groups hosting luncheons and bridge gatherings. A church wedding in Eldora drew 250 guests with details of attire, attendants, reception, and a Humboldt home reception follow up. Mr and Mrs Glen Carson returned from Geneva and visiting relatives Agnes Baruch joins Eldora visit.

Glen Carson Geneva Neb Eldora Raleigh King, Jr Clinton

Wellsburg Bride-Elect Leola Paterni Engaged to Walters

Bride elect Leola Paterni, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Paterni of Wellsburg, is engaged to Pfe Carroll L Walters son of Mrs Gail Bachman of Eldora. Walters serves with the 1st Marine division in Korea and expects a fall furlough when the wedding date will be announced. Paterni has worked as a nurses aide at Memorial hospital this past year.

Jewell High School Waldorf College Belmond Ackley United States Air Corps Florence Wilson Ape Herman Rose St. Joseph Humboldt George Paterni Wellsburg Leola Paterni Pfe Carroll L. Walters Gail Bachman Eldora Walters 1St Marine Division Korea Miss Paterni The Memorial Hospital

Cong's Fellowship Concludes Meetings

The Eldora Fellowship of Congregational Women held a Wednesday potluck luncheon with Mrs. Robert Johnson as hostess. President Mrs. Robert Ferguson led the business meeting and named Mrs. L L Scott as secretary. Devotions by Mrs. Paul Miller discussed the Mayflower Home project in Grinnell. next meeting slated for September.

Eldora Fellowship of Congregational Women Robert Johnson Robert Ferguson L. L. Scott Paul Miller Grinnell

Women’s Society of Christian Service Potluck Meeting

The Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service held a 1:15 luncheon on Wednesday with 40 members attending. Mrs. Don Cobb led devotion on Let the Little Ones Come, two hymns were sung, and awards were given to Mrs. A. L. Davison and Linda Maltby. A delegate will attend the Methodist Summer School June 23 to 27, with expenses covered by the group. The meeting ends until September.

Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service Lauren Maltby Ralph Dickson Don Cobb Jesus

Pleasant Pluggers Meet at Granzow Home

The Pleasant Pluggers 4-H club met Tuesday June 10 in the home of Carl Granzow with Larry Jeske presiding. Irvin Norman selected to attend the Ames short course. Plans include a John Deere plant tour at Waterloo this summer and a 12:30 picnic June 22 at Claude Norman home followed by an afternoon club tour. Next meeting set for July 8 at Larry Hollingsworth home. Cpl and Mrs Meryl Jackson of Fort Sill Oklahoma expected in Eldora for 14 days. Mr and Mrs Dale Wilson of Forest City visited Eldora with Mrs Wilson's parents, Mr and Mrs Earl Henning. Mrs May B Cobb Miss Leota Hardy Mrs Howard Harris and Mrs Howard Frey attended Quo Vadis in Marshalltown.

Pleasant Pluggers Carl Granzow Larry Jeske Irvin Norman Ames John Deere Waterloo Claude Norman Larry Hollingsworth Meryl Jackson Fort Sill Okla Eldora Dale Wilson Forest City Wilson Earl Henning May B. Cobb Leota Hardy Howard Harris Howard Frey Marshalltown

Baptist Women Gather for June Meeting at First Baptist

The Women's United Circle of the First Baptist Church met Wednesday afternoon in the church basement for their regular meeting. Hostesses were Mesdames Leonard Taylor Willard Deschamp Ora Gast Siby Hoyt Geo O Bryan Cecil Eggles ton and Joe Mann. Thirty members attended. Mrs Milo Butler led in the business portion. A program featured reports on the State G A R B conference and a talk titled Meet the Alaskans led by Mrs Chas Taber and Mrs Harry Pagel. Mrs Short sang Alaska My Alaska with Mrs O Bryan at the piano. Bridal shower plans were made for Ella Hoyt and Eileen Perkins. Bouquets of peonies and mock orange decorated the tables. refreshments were served, and the meeting closed with song and prayer.

Women’s United Circle of the First Baptist Church Leonard Taylor Willard Deschamp Ora Gast Siby Hoyt Geo, O’bryan Cecil Eggleston Joe Mann Milo Butler H. C. Short Chas. Taber Harry Pagel Short Cumberland Chas Taber

Delta Decka Cards Bridge Club Meeting Report

Delta Decka Cards bridge club met Wednesday evening in Mrs. Walter Wehrman home with Mrs. V. K. Radahl as host. High prize went to Mrs. Walter Wehrman, second high and novelty prizes to Mrs. Roy Lightfield, low to Mrs. Bud Svendson. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Next meeting set for June 18 at Mrs. Ralph Volk home with Mrs. Bud Svendson.

Delta Decka Cards Bridge Club Bud Svendson Ralph Volk Walter Wehrman V. K. Radahl Roy Lightfield

Mary Butler Hosts Afternoon Birthday Party

Miss Mary Butler was hostess on Friday afternoon at her home for nine girl friends in honor of her birthday. They enjoyed swimming at the Rocks pool, then returned home for birthday cake and refreshments.

Mary Butler Rocks

Blue Star Mothers Hold Regular Meeting

The Blue Star Mothers met Thursday at Mrs. Clint Johnson’s home with eleven members and one visitor. The state convention is set for June 20 in Waterloo. They spent the afternoon socially and served refreshments. The next gathering will be a picnic at City Park on July 10.

Blue Star Clint Johnson Waterloo

Cemetery Society Meeting Social Hour at Ziesman Home

The Cemetery Society met Thursday at Mrs. H F Ziesman home with Mrs M Mulford assisting. Ruth Lewis led the meeting and Mary Ziesman kept minutes. After business the afternoon was social and refreshments were served by the hostesses. Also notes of visits by Miss Leota Hardy and friends. John Wood D M Nyquist Ed McCarthy J E Tull returned from a ten day fishing trip at The Pas Manitoba Canada. Mr and Mrs Arthur Bockes of St Anthony stayed with Mr and Mrs Heiko Clapp.

The Cemetery Society H. F. Ziesman M. Mulford Ruth Lewis Mary Ziesman Leota Hardy Ralph Correll Jas. Bowman John A. Wood D. M. Nyquist Ed McCarthy J. E. Tull the Pas Manitoba Canada Arthur Bockes St. Anthony Heiko Clapp

Local Happenings in Eldora and Nearby Areas

Community dinner honors Willard Wehrman as he enters military service. Ames wedding of Miss Hall to Edward Rogers features former Iowa Falls residents. Updates on visits from and to relatives include the Young, Dedrick, Cobb, Pettus, Lundy, and Garrett families. Several residents travel to Chicago, Denver, and Clinton for family events and visits.

Harry Moser Ames Mary Elizabeth Hall New York H. B. Hall Edward Rogers Iowa Falls Eldora

Bleekers to Hold Open House for 25th Anniversary

John G Bleekers and spouse invite relatives friends and neighbors to an Open House at their home to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday June 22. Weather permitting guests may be received on the lawn from 2 PM for the remainder of the day. Gift giving is requested to be omitted.

John G. Bleeker

Community Social Notes From Eldora and Nearby Towns

Miss Claudia Bohstedt returns to Grinnell after visiting grandparents in Eldora. Sunday guests included Zack Comstock and Raymond of Union, plus Blaine Crosser and Betty Mae of near Eldora. Mrs Polley, Mrs Northrup and Miss Peshia head to Wisconsin to visit relatives and friends in River Falls Amery Turtle Lake and Monticello, with Peshia visiting Ed Peshia in Monticello on return.

Claudia Bohstedt Grinnell Eldora R. E. Gray Clem Crosser Zack Comstock Raymond Union Blaine Crosser Betty Mae Near Eldora Harry Polley Florence Northrup Marjorie Peshia Wisconsin Peshia Geo. Timmerman River Falls Wisc Polley

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