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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1949

Page

3

Honor Mother Sons at Y Banquet Induction

The Public Welfare department of the Eldora Woman's club hosted the annual Y banquet on March 2 at the Congregational church basement. Mothers and sons were honored with a toast by Jerry Jondahl and a response from Mrs. Lauren Maltby. Rev. Fred Jensen of Sioux City spoke on Inside Out, with a surprise skit by The Balmy Mr. Brown cast members.

Public Welfare Department Eldora Woman's Club Congregational Church Mothers and Sons Jerry Jondahl Lauren Maltby Fred Jensen Sioux City Mr. Brown Robert Meader

Community groups meet amid February notes and March plans

A cemetery society gathered Feb 24 at Mrs. Bob Quick’s home with 14 members and four guests. Mrs. Henry Terfehn joined. Next meeting March 10 hosts Edith Rex and Clara Snovel at Dan Moser home with coffee supplied by the committee. The Childs Study club sets March 8 at 8 p m with Mrs. Don LaVelle hosting. P. E. O. officers elected at a 1 pm luncheon hosted by Mrs. H Nazett. officers include President Mrs. Leo Wolcott and others. Newcomers met at Mrs. Longe necker’s with 24 members. school band provided music and upcoming host is Mrs. Les Flickinger.

Society Bob Quick Grace Reisinger Henry Terfehn Edith Rex Clara Snovel Dan Moser Childs Study Club Don LaVelle Longenecker Les Flickinger

Display of Tableware at Woman's Club Meeting

The Woman's club holds its monthly meeting Monday March 7 at 2:00 pm in Congregational church. High school students sing and play, Mrs. George Friedl explains the pottery and porcelain tableware exhibit. The display, assembled by the State Federation of Women’s Clubs, features All American ware first shown at Marshall Field’s last April. Hostesses are Mrs. Marcia Daggs and Mrs. Evelyn Flickinger. tea will be served by the social committee.

Woman’s Club Congregational Church George Friedl State Federation of Woman’s Clubs Marshal Field’s Marcia Daggs Evelyn Flickinger

Open House Honors Silver Anniversary In Radcliffe

The Haugland family hosted open house at their Radcliffe home last Sunday February 20 in honor of Mr. and Mrs Knute Hauglands 25th wedding anniversary About 150 relatives and friends attended Mrs Howard Haugland kept the guest book The couple was married in navy blue with dusty rose and orchid corsage Rev P L Mark led the program A three tier silver bead topped cake with a miniature bride and groom highlighted the event Lena Hinderaker poured Waitresses included LeAnna Bernella Barbara Hinderaker LaVonne Haugland Emma Hinderaker Mrs Walter Guard Mrs Orvie Britson and Mrs Chester Hinderaker The Hardin County Tuberculosis Association will meet March 10 at Mrs Carroll Millers Hubbard home A potluck luncheon at 1230 pm will precede a business meeting An officers election will be held Mrs Gayle Zedick new field worker will attend to offer professional help

Knute Haugland Radcliffe Lena Hinderaker Haugland LeAnna Bernella Barbara Hinderaker LaVonne Haugland Emma Hinderaker Walter Guard Orvie Britson Chester Hinderaker Hardin County Tuberculosis Association Carroll Miller Hubbard Gayle Zedick

Wehrmans mark 45th wedding anniversary open house

Mr and Mrs H J Wehrman celebrate 45 years with a Sunday open house from 2 to 5 at their home. About one hundred guests attend as blue and white decor, a three tier cake, and blue candle lighting are featured. Out of town guests include Orrie Olson Ruth Olson and Russell Clark from Ruthven Iowa. The day also notes new births and local church group meeting details.

H. J. Wehrman Orrie Olson Paul Ruhnke

Shower Last Week for Joan Doan

The Baptist church held a pre nuptial shower for Joan Doan of Eldora who will marry soon to No man Engebritson The February 19 gathering featured yellow and green decor a corsage of yellow jonquils and invitations issued to 100 friends and relatives A program was presented and gifts opened with a piano solo by the bride to be The wedding will follow once their Iowa Falls home is ready.

Siby] Hoyt R. E. Gray Elvin Adams Iowa Falls

Twentieth Century Club Hosts Colonial Party Night

The Twentieth Century Club entertained Hawthorne at a colonial gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Eldon McVeety’s home on Monday night February 28. About thirty guests attended. Mrs. George Poole showcased two student singers. Earl Dunn led a string quartet featuring Shirley Follett Darrold Scott Bobby Bateson and Dixie Lee Crosley. In wind instruments were Jim Maltby Betty Clark and Phyllis Nowasell. Mrs. Eastman Nuckolls wore colonial costume and read passages on Washington and Lincoln and presented a colonial themed playlet.

Twentieth Century Club Hawthorne Washington Lincoln

Legion Auxiliary Meeting for Eldora Services Election

The Legion Auxiliary will meet today in the club room. A candidate will be elected to represent Eldora's four outstanding services in the county service. Members are asked to attend.

Legion Auxiliary The Eldora

Golden wedding anniversary for Eldora couple

Mr and Mrs Fred Dobbrunz of Eldora will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on March 9. A noon dinner for relatives and friends will be in the Lutheran church parlors, followed by an open house from 2 30 to 4 30 p m, and an evening open house at their home from 7 to 9 p m.

Fred Dobbrunz Eldora

Community club calendar for early March events

CT listings show Lutheran Ladies Aid Bridge Club Girl Scout Executive Board and American Legion Auxiliary on Thursday March 3. Friday March 4 Needlecraft Club with Mrs. Irma Page. Monday March 7 Eldora Woman's Club Congregational church 2:30 p.m. Wesleyan Service Guild. Tuesday March 8 Chapter F A P EB O Newcomers' Club. Wednesday March 9 Women’s Council of Christian Churches Eastern Star Public Welfare Department.

Lutheran Ladies Aid Girl Scout Executive Board American Legion Auxiliary Irma Page Eldora Woman's Club Congregational Church Wesleyan Service Guild Chapter F. A. P. EB. O Newcomers’ Club Women’s Council of Christian Churches Eastern Star Public Welfare Department

Wedding of Evelyn Boekhoff and Leland Lentz on February 28

Evelyn Boekhoff daughter of Mr and Mrs John Boekhoff Wellsburg and Leland Lentz son of Mrs Clara Noble Eldora wed Monday evening February 28 at St Paul Lutheran church. Dou ble ring ceremony in presence of immediate families. Bride wore blue gabardine suit with pearl necklace gift from groom. Bridesmaid Alvera Lentz wore grey. corsage yellow jonquils and bronze snapdragons. Best man George Boekhoff. Couple honeymooned briefly then reception at groom’s parents home. They will farm northwest of Iowa Falls and plan a Wellsburg reception on return. Hospital list of local names follows.

Evelyn Boekhoff John Boekhoff Wellsburg Leland Lentz Clara Noble Eldora St Paul Lutheran Church Zimmerman Alvera Lentz George Boekhoff Mr. Lentz Harrys’ Grocery Iowa Falls

Alyce Akers and Gene Farmer Wed in Marshalltown Church

Alyce Akers daughter of L H Akers of Marshalltown wed Gene Farmer son of Lester Farmer of Eldora in the Baptist Temple Marshalltown on February 27 at 2 PM The ceremony featured Delos Dooley singing and a double ring service The bride wore a long white gown with Swiss lace The veil was fingertip length A reception for about one hundred followed in the church parlors The couple will reside in Eldora where Farmer works at Maltby Welding Shop

Alyce Akers Gene Farmer Marshalltown Church Marshalltown Pieter Smet L. H. Akers Lester Farmer Eldora Delos Dooley R. G. Friedricks Mary Farmer Barbara Akers Joyce Miller Robert Farmer Wade Perkins Robert Rosine

Silver Wedding Honor Mark Family at Radcliffe

The two eldest sons hosted open house on Sunday February 20 to honor Mr. and Mrs. P L Mark on their silver wedding anniversary. Rev H N Bakke led the program at Zion Lutheran church followed by lunch for more than 100 relatives and friends.

P. L. Mark Radcliffe H. N. Bakke Zion Lutheran Church Mark

Katherine's Corner Music and Banquet Notes

Earl Dunn offers music for club meetings as pupils seek performances for entertainment. Local groups from McVeety's venues impressed the author who enjoyed Stan Kenton's arrangement. The author attends a mother and son Hi Y banquet and shares a frozen tomato juice serving tip learned at a Sunday party.

Earl Dunn McVeety’s Mr. Dunn Stan Kenton Hi-Y Woman's Club

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