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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1953
Page
4
A candlelight wedding at the First Baptist Church in Steamboat Rock united Miss Margaret Zimmerman and Donald Schuneman in a double ring ceremony. Attendants wore colored gowns and the reception followed with about 140 guests from nearby towns.
The Double 4 500 Club met Friday at Mrs Clara Raske’s home for a waffle supper. Guests Mrs Bertha Neubauer and Mrs Hazel Newby attended. Emma Kewatt won high, W L Rigel rover, John Davis low, with prizes for each member and guest. Next meeting set with Mrs John Davis on March 13.
The Hardin County Health Improvement Association board met in Iowa Falls to set the annual meeting for September 14. Speakers included Kenneth Thompson of Hansel, the association's agent for Hardin and Franklin counties, and Bob Powers of Waterloo, district representative of Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Attending members included Mrs. Ray Leke, Mrs. Fred Klein, Mrs. Clemons, Mrs. Sadie Pickett, Mrs. Leland Murphy, Mrs. Edwin Sanders, Mrs. Marvin Jeske, Mrs. Will Dreier, and Mrs. Lester Kaufman.
A dense listing of local clubs and hostess names for March 3 to March 10 includes Rebekah Bridge Club at Mrs. Mabel Roblin, Jackson Two Cemetery Society at Berlin Church, several M. Club and Newcomers events, Mother Cabrini Study Club, Eastern Star, Legion Auxiliary groups, Fortnightly Club, Girl Scout Executive Board, St. Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid, Needlecraft and Royal Neighbors, Saturday Bridge, Hawthorne Club, 20th Century Div, Tuesday Bridge, Beta Sigma Phi, Mothers Club, and Rebekah B.P.W. inner group with numerous hostesses and locations.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Ryan hosted a 6 30 dinner Thursday in observance of their 40th wedding anniversary which fell on Friday February 27 They formerly lived on a farm east of Eldora later moving to Eldora then to a new home on 17th Avenue Their son Roy and daughter in law Sharon Ann live on the home place Guests included Asa Rodd Roy Ryan and Sharon Ann Walter Haskins and many neighbors A cooperative lunch featured an angel food cake with a red rose and a treasure chest gift was presented to the Ryans by the group
Groups of the W S C S met in multiple homes with hostesses, devotions, and lessons. Topics included Africa mission fields and Okinawa garden. spring rummage sale dates were announced for April 17 and 18. next meetings set for March 25 in various hosts.
The VFW Auxiliary met in the 1.0.C.F. hall for their regular gathering. A bake sale is planned in March to benefit the cancer fund. After the meeting, VFW members joined for a dance in the Fast Home, with Nugent's orchestra providing music.
The Cemetery Society met at Mrs Nora Emmert home with co host Mrs Ida Fouts. Twenty four members attended the regular business session followed by a social afternoon. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is planned for March 12 at Mrs Ralph Corrells home.
The St Anne's Study Club met Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Richard Lawler. The lesson was The Elementary School Child's Psychological Approach. Everett Lawler attended.
Mrs Petty hosts the Breakfast Club at 9 am on a Thursday with nine members present. Guests include Mrs C O Griffith of St Louis and Mrs Edith Mohy. The morning features visiting and needlework after breakfast. Other local notices mention residents traveling, visiting relatives, and returning from Houston and Des Moines trips.
Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Martin host an open house at their New Providence home next Sunday from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in honor of their son Willard Martin and his wife, who wed in Des Moines on February 18.
The B-8 Bridge Club met at Mrs Hud Svendsen's home with Mrs gen Archer as guest. Prizes went to Mrs Glenn Archer high, Mrs Ed Lackey second, and Mrs Claude Winters low. Refreshments were served. Next meeting March 9 themed by Mrs Roy Lightfield. Flamingo Fable student musical slated March 4 at 8 p.m. at the Town State Teachers College auditorium. The ITC concert band plans a three day tour March 18 18 visiting Tama Oskaloosa and other towns.
Neighbors and families gathered at various homes in Eldora and nearby towns for birthdays and casual visits. Steven Wayne Huffman celebrated his 8th birthday with relatives including great grandmothers Mrs. Klaffke and Mrs. Trout. Dell Trout marked her 80th birthday with relatives in attendance. The Pleasant Township Farm Bureau met to discuss Corn Production on Rough Woods. Additional visits included the Huffman and Perkins households, and various callers from Marshalltown and Buckeye.
Miss Rose Mary Bleeker daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bleeker of Iowa Falls and Earl Wagner son of Mrs Pearl Wagner and the late Mr Wagner wed Tuesday February 24 at 8 pm in the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Sims of Iowa Falls The Rev Richard Anthews read a double ring ceremony in the presence of immediate families Only attendants were Mr and Mrs Carroll Evans The bride wore robin's blue gown and white accessories Attendant wore orchid gabardine Mr Wagner works in Eldora at Henry J Janssen and Son Implement Co The couple will live in Eldora A decorated tiered cake topped with a miniature bride and groom was served The reception for Mr and Mrs Wagner will be at Edgewood in Town Falls this evening Also weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Roht Kurtz Debby and Chris from Des Moines and Mr and Mrs William G Schneider and daughter Susan from Cedar Rapids.
The Owasa Methodist church held a covered dish dinner followed by a regular meeting led by Mrs. Ord Ridout. Owasa High girls basketball team traveled to Des Moines with chaperones to attend four State tournament quarterfinal games. Local residents hosted guests and celebrated Eddie Huffman’s fifth birthday. Mrs. Meta Raska and family moved to a new home formerly occupied by the Lloyd Tibbs family. Several couples visited Eldora and Iowa Falls. A postnuptial shower for Mrs. John Taylor was hosted by about twenty ladies in the Owasa church parlor with games, gifts, and color decor in powder blue and wine.
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