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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1958
Page
2
Donald Zielske announces the marriage of his daughter Lar to James E. Rash son of Dr and Mrs E E Rash of Town Falls. The ceremony took place in Mason City on Monday June 9.
Miss Janet Hanson of Rosane will wed Norman Luiken. A Steamboat Rock Baptist church shower honored her with readings by Mrs. Leo Knight and a solo by Pat Luiken. Guests included out of town visitors from Roland Ackley Aplington Dumont Fidora and Iowa Falls. Hostesses were Mrs. Harry Luiken Mrs. Leo Knight and others.
The United Circle of the Baptist Church met Wednesday afternoon for their regular meeting. Plans were made for Woman's Day at Clear Lake on June 27 with a noon banquet and afternoon program. The group sang and prayed, with reports from committees and a program led by Mrs. Milo Butler. Next meeting will be a picnic July 9 at City Park. Roger H. Leuthold has returned to California after Navy training. new address listed in Treasure Island, San Francisco.
Word from Mrs Mabel Wallace Huston of Daytona Beach Fla says after seventy four months in hospitals and nursing homes she is now home at Daytona Plaza Hotel 600 No Atlantic Ave Daytona Beach Florida without a nurse.
June calendar lists numerous club meetings and social events across churches and community groups. Highlights include Assembly of God missionary council events, Lake County Club gathering, Masonics centennial dinner, Cemetery Society potluck, Rebekah Circle, Needlecraft and Homemakers meetings, and a Family Steak Fry at City Park. County residents invited to attend through June 23.
The W S C S of the Methodist Church met on Wednesday for a 1 13 p m potluck luncheon. President Mrs Howard Frey presented Mrs T H Sehan with a lifetime membership pin. Devotions and services were led by Mrs Walter Dimmilich. Youth Fellowship girls led devotions, Judy Rogers sang, and Mrs Leana Froning accompanied. Mrs Frey will be Eldora candidate to the School of Missions at Cornell College June 23 to 27.
Mrs Dean Booth and Lt Dean Booth married Sunday evening June 8 at St Paul Lutheran Church Eldora in front of 200 guests Rev John Zimmerman officiated. Mrs Booth is daughter of Ella Smith and the late Lee Smith of Eldora. Lt Booth son of Leo and Mrs Harvey of Redfield. They will reside at Quantico Va where Booth will be stationed with the Marines.
Mrs. Charles Ziesman hosted the Roughwoods Cemetery Society for a regular meeting Thursday afternoon with 14 members present and guest Mrs. Lillie Ruhnke. They voted to vacation in August and spent the afternoon embroidering a baby quilt. refreshments were served. Hostesses for the July 10 meeting will be Mrs. Alfred Mesch and Mrs. Martin Ricks.
Mrs. Geo George Teske entertained on Sunday at a family dinner in honor of her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moss, Douglas, Dennis and James of Burlington. Others present included Mr. and Mrs. Balvant and Alana, Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman and Susan, Steven and Gregory, Miss Kusserow, Arnold Klaffke, and Mr. and Mrs. Stotser, with James and Deatin. The Moss family left Monday to return home.
More than 3800 Iowa high school juniors enrolled at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls for Hawkeye Girls State running through June 21 at Campbell Hall. The event by the American Legion Auxiliary teaches democratic processes with Gov. Loveless to inaugurate the 1958 Girls State governor. Twenty-five Auxiliary staff and former Girls State citizens assist as counselors. Celia Perkins, sponsor by Eldarw American Auxiliary, attends the session.
The Vilmonts Bowling team traveled to Marshalltown Thursday evening for a dinner at Lloyds Restaurant and a movie at the Orpheum. Attendees included captain Maxine Schultz and teammates Leone Crandall Sherrill Steinfeldt Lola Schultz Marlene Petersen Mildred Knutson and Barbara Maas. The dinner concluded the team’s activities until fall.
Mrs Murray Parker and Sherry hosted a Thursday birthday supper at their Lake home for Mr Parker. The table featured a birthday cake as part of the decorations. Guests included Blanche Maytag Hazel Parker Reva Meredith Gertrude Beard all from Newton plus Mrs Gary Parker Connie and Mike. A social evening followed.
The Congregational Women's Fellowship met for their annual pot luck luncheon at the church. Officers installed by Mrs. Wesley Fmmft include president Mrs James Mibstory ERB Braate secretary Mrs Max Wiegason and treasurer Mrs Etta Putnam. Harris Stafford Mayflower home director spoke on Pilgrim Heights camp at Grinnell. Next meeting set for September 10 with July and August as vacation months.
Mrs W H Longenecker hosted the Breakfast Club Thursday at 9 am with all members present. Garden flowers centered the table and a social morning followed. Mrs J K Runyon will host the June 26 meeting.
Mrs R R Bateson and guests hosted a seaside themed bridge luncheon at Pine Lake Country Club on Wednesday. Tables featured Trawailan motifs with shells and ti leaves. prizes went to Mrs Howard Caffee Mrs I L Scott and Mrs Win N Dimi for the afternoon games.
The Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society gathered Thursday at noon for a potluck in Mrs. Roe Thompson’s home with 33 attendees. Guests included Mrs. Lar Cope and Mrs. A. K. Forbis of Iowa Falls. The next meeting on July 10 will be a picnic at Eldora City Park hosted by Mrs. W. R. Monroe and Mrs. Bernard Trout.
Mrs Dunn served as hostess to the Royal Neighbors Thursday evening for their regular gathering. Ten members attended the business session followed by social time. The July 10 meeting will be a porch picnic at Miss Leata Hardy's home.
Billie Mueller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Mueller, turned 11 on Wednesday, June 11. Nearby friends joined the celebration with cake and ice cream while sister Sandy Mueller oversaw games in the afternoon. Billie received several nice gifts.
Hardin County Department of Social Welfare announced dates for the June through July surplus food distribution. From June 17 to June 21 surplus foods will be distributed in Hardin County. Recipients should bring their own containers and avoid calling for foods all at once. Butter, cheese, milk, cornmeal, and flour are among items available.
Lon Holecomb spent last week visiting relatives in Des Moines and returned home with family updates and photos.
This brief lists numerous relatives and friends visiting Eldora and surrounding towns. It notes Mrs. Harold Mathews returning from a University of Iowa checkup and many families from Des Moines Ames Mason City Hollywood Spokane and Chicago visiting or staying with local residents and attending graduations.
Three officials of the Iowa Training School for Boys attended the Board of Control quarterly conference in Des Moines on June 12 and 13. The meeting reviewed state institution problems, management, and progress. Attendees from the Training School were H. L. Miles superintendent J. J. DeRyke assistant superintendent and Herbert V. Meer business manager.
The Hardin County Farm Bureau board voted to sponsor a county wide Farmer- Merchant Banquet at the Youth outing in Eldora on October with Kathleen Knipe of the Chicago Board of Trade as speaker explaining commodity markets. They also planned a July member picnic and discussed a United Fund Campaign.
Ruth VrMeer formerly of Des Moines has been hired as a bookkeeper in the business office of the Iowa Training School for Boys at Eldora. She previously spent 13 years with Fairplay Manufacturing Co of Des Moines and now resides on the school campus with her husband, the school's business manager.
June 22 entries include a family reunion at the wing and kitchen starting at noon and a wedding reception at the kitchen area at 3:00 p.m. The note outlines two gatherings with times and locations for a local family event.
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