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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1952
Page
3
Marilyn Lee and E Duane Engleson were married in a candlelight ceremony at Zion Lutheran Church six miles south of Radcliffe. The couple, from Garden City, were joined by family and friends in a reception at the church parlors after the service.
Mrs. Roxy Johnston of Eldora and O. E. Smith of Spirit Lake were united in marriage at the First Congregational Church in Iowa Falls by Rev. P. G. Hendriks. The couple, now in Chicago and Tampa, will reside at Pierce Place, Eldora. Mr. Smith, a retired editor, had ties to The Beacon and other papers.
On Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs L Cakerice entertained their children and families at a turkey dinner. Those present included Mr and Mrs Irvin Cakerice Jr and family Mr and Mrs Raymond Newell and family Mr and Mrs John Cakerice and family and Mr and Mrs Miles Albright and family who were visiting from Ames.
Mr and Mrs Asa Rodd celebrated their fifty second wedding anniversary with a quiet dinner at Stones Cafe in Marshalltown on February 27 1900 near Eldora and the couple’s home region. They have two sons Darry of Elgin Iowa and Lyle of Maquoketa.
Mrs. M. D. Stilley entertained her bridge group Thursday afternoon at a desert bridge. Cards were played at two tables. Mrs. Leslie Flickinger won high prize and Mrs. Lloyd Berg second high. Mrs. E. J. Wiesner was a guest.
The St Anne's Study Club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Cletis Heffern with 5 members present. Mrs. Earl Miller led the lesson on Images. The next meeting will be March 13 with Mrs. Clyde Walton as hostess.
Miss Doris Olson daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Olson of Radcliffe wed Clarence Osking son of Mr and Mrs Ordin Osking of Alden in a candlelight service at Salem Lutheran Church near Radcliffe last Saturday. The ceremony featured pink and white flowers, lit tapers, and music by Thelmer Swenson and Mrs Jay Hadley. The bride wore satin with lace bodice and cap. attendants included Mrs Howard Quain and Mrs Donald Atkinson in pink gowns. Guests came from multiple area towns as the couple registered at the church parlors after a reception for about 250. The bride is a teacher with training at Simpson and Ellsworth Junior colleges. The groom, a World War II veteran, farms nearby.
The Agnes Dei Study Club met Thursday at Mrs. Dale Lawless home with 6 members present. Mrs. Harold Shortly led the Child Study lesson. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting is set for March 20 with Mrs. Marvin Schwebke.
Mrs. Joe Beach hosted a Thursday dinner at 7 with a two table bridge game. A two course meal featured African violets and candles, with Mrs. R. R. Bateson winning high, Mrs. Milo Myers second, and Mrs. J. A. Bekemeier low. Guests included Mrs. L. W. Flickinger, Mrs. A. L. Luglan, and Mrs. Lee Lundy.
Newcomers Club led by Mrs. Dick Pulse and Rebekah Bridge society hosts, with Julia Mulford assisting at Berlin Church Cemetery Society under Mrs. Ord Ridout and Mrs. E H Hollingsworth. N T T Club with Mrs. Emma Kewatt. events span March 5 Eastern Star to March 20th Century Club with Legion Auxiliary Girl Scouts and more notices.
Hardin County 4 H boys and girls, parents, leaders and extension personnel gathered at Hi Way Skating Rink near Iowa Falls on Thursday evening February 28. The event celebrated Lee Vandewater County Youth Assistant and his wife as they prepared to leave for Adair County. Betty Clark and George Butler the 4 H presidents presented a farewell gift from the county groups.
Miss Julia Mulford Miss Leota Hardy Miss Helen Gethman and Mrs. R A Scott entertained the losers of their bridge group on Wednesday evening at the Cox sisters tea room. Bridge was played at two tables with guests Mrs Dorothy White and Mrs J G Bales.
The Delta Decka Card Bridge club met Wednesday evening for a dessert bridge at the home of Mrs. Virgil Radoh. Cards were played at two tables. High prize went to Mrs. Roy Lightfield and low to Mrs. Bud Svendson. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Bud Svendson on March 12.
The Young Homemakers Club gathered Thursday at Mrs Velda Freed's home with eleven members. It was a social day featuring a wrapping packages demonstration by Mrs Freed. A March skating party was discussed and refreshments were served by hostesses. Dora Pence attended on March 6.
The International Harvester Co. district meeting and banquet was held Thursday evening at the Warden Hotel in Ft. Dodge. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hubbard and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Abbas of Ildora and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith of Hubbard attended the event. Dancing followed the banquet.
Three Eldorans born on February 29 Norell Smith Marguerite Harrison and Jas Heslop celebrated leap day birthdays with dinners at the Eldora Country Club Des Moines Radcliffe and Alden were among places visited in the festivities. Guests from Red Wing Cedar Falls Des Moines Ames Aldora and nearby towns attended meals dances and card games. Norell marked his sixth birthday while Jas Heslop anticipated his fourteenth. Marguerite Harrison’s party was delayed by illness but greetings poured in.
Mrs. Howard Clingerman returns from Des Moines to be near her hospitalized mother Mrs. Sybil Hoyt who is recovering. Various relatives from Gif ford Marshalltown Cedar Falls Winnebago and Des Moines visit Eldora homes. Birth announced for Keith Roy Jr son of Keith Klemme Savannah Ga. Many local dinners visits trips and travels among Monroe Lynk Ryan and other towns. Several residents travel to Des Moines Union and Mason City for events and care.
Eldora Herald Ledger lists patients Eldora Wil Eller Mrs Nelle Starr Max Smith John A Page and others. Birth announcements include Eldora Williams Steamboat Rock Elisentrager Radcliffe Wykle and New Providence Smitherman Ranger space.
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