Pauline Snapp Repeats Marriage Vows in California Ceremony
Pauline Snapp of Van Nuys and William F. Welpin of Los Angeles repeated vows on February 23 at the Wee Kirk of the Heather chapel. Pauline, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Snapp of Eldora, wore a grey suit with lavender accessories and orchid. She is a nurse educated in Steamboat Rock and Deaconess Hospital school of nursing Marshalltown and works at Valley Hospital in Van Nuys. Welpin, a Los Angeles school graduate, works with NBC television studio in Hollywood. They will reside at 15444 Wyandotte Street Van Nuys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Snapp
Eldora
Pauline
van Nuys
Calif
William F. Welpin
Los Angeles
Steamboat Rock
Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing
Marshalltown
Vana Nuys Valley Hospital
NBC
Hollywood
Wyandotte Street
Pleasant Pluggers Add New Member at Meeting
The Pleasant Pluggers met Tuesday in the Harold Hough homer with 16 members and one new member, Robert Hodge. Larry Jeske presided as S. L. Campbell reported on the meeting in Edgewood. Lunch was served by Mrs. Hough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Pluggers
Harold Hough
Homer
Robert Hodge
Larry Jeske
S. L. Campbell
Edgewood
Hough
Farewell Birthday Dinner for Marvin Broer Enlistee
Mr. and Mrs. William Broer hosted a Wednesday dinner for their son Marvin Broer who enlisted in the air force and left last Thursday along with Mrs Minnie Goebel whose birthday was Tuesday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Broer, their son and daughter Henry Goebel and Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Myers. The evening featured visiting and playing records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Broer
Marvin Broer
Air Force
Minnie Goebel
Wm. Broer
Henry Goebel
Roscoe Myers
March Event Notes Calendar In Eldora Community
The March calendar lists events across Eldora including Seven Home Division I activities on March 18, N T T Club meeting on March 19 led by Mrs. Martha Klaffke, and cemetery society hostesses on March 20. Also scheduled are Methodist Adult Bible Class with Mrs. Gustav Huehn, Young Homemakers Agnes Dei Study Club led by Mrs Marvin Schwebke, Blue Star Mothers with Mrs J H Schaa, Public Welfare Needlecraft Club and Eldora Township Farm Bureau Ladies on March 21 along with a First Aid class in the junior high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Gustav, Huehn
Young Homemakers Club
Agnes Dei Study Club
Anna ‘Dornsbach
Ladies of
Eldora Township
WCTU Meeting Highlights Mrs Shafer Home
The WCTU group met Friday afternoon at Mrs. George Shafer with ten members present. After prayer and roll call a scripture item, devotion by Mrs. Louis Davies with three articles, a memorial tribute to Mrs. Idi Wise Smith, and discussion of liquor in government and advertising followed. A book "Wet Science Invades the Schools" was purchased for library transfer, and the session ended with a poem and benediction. The next meeting is April 11 at Mrs. Wilbur Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shafer
Idi B. Wise Smith
Ernest Gordon
Wilbur Davis
Delta Decka Club Met Wednesday Evening
The Delta Decka Cards bridge club met Wednesday evening in Mrs. Bud Svendson’s home with Mrs. Walter Wehrman as guest. High prize went to Mrs. Roy Lightfield, low to Mrs. Ralph Volk and chair prize to Mrs. Harold Williams. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be March 26 with Mrs. Roy Lightfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Decka Cards Bridge Club
Bud Svendson
Walter Wehrman
Roy Lightfield
Low
Ralph Volk
Harold Williams
Birthday Dinner For Bob Dornsbach
Mr and Mrs Robert Dornsbach entertained at dinner Thursday evening at the country club in honor of Mr Dornsbachs birthday which had been on Monday Ten guests were present The birthday cake centered the table The group presented him with a birthday gift The evening later was spent at the home of Mr and Mrs George Stauffacher
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dornsbach
Mr. Dornsbach
George Stauffacher
Blue Star Mothers Plan Slippers For Knoxville Hospital
The Blue Star Mothers met Thursday at Mrs Burdette Randall’s home with twelve members present. After the regular meeting they cut out and arranged to sew bedroom slippers for the Knoxville veterans hospital. The group will meet again Thursday March 20 at Mrs Theo Schaa’s home to complete the slippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Star
Burdette Randall
Knoxville Veterans Hospital
Theo Schaa
Cemetery Society Meeting Held With Guests
Mrs Werner Tresmer hosted the Cemetery Society Thursday afternoon with 25 present. Mrs Howard Mairs attended as a guest. After the business, V F W scrapbooks were shown and refreshments served by assistant hostess Mrs Clarence Struck. Next gathering set for March 20 with Mrs Lillian Put man and Mrs Chester Modlin assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner Tresmer
Cemetery Society
Howard Mairs
Clarence Struck
Lillian Putman
Chester Modlin
Rough Woods Society Meeting Recalls TV and Sewing
The Rough Woods Cemetery society met at Mrs. Herb Roll’s home on Thursday March 13. Members spent the afternoon watching TV sewing and playing games. Lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Henry Holthious in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rough Woods Cemetery Society
Herb Roll
Henry Holthious
Strickler Silver Wedding Anniversary Hostess Dinner
Mrs Ruth Ann Strickler hosted 25 relatives and friends at a 6:30 dinner at the Country Club honoring her parents 25th wedding anniversary on March 18. The event featured a long table with a silver 25 centerpiece, green and white décor, and a wedding cake topped with a bride and groom and bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ann Strickkler
Country Club
Misse
Doris Kaas
Helen Carter
Gretchen Hough
Ruth Ann
Wm. Nissen
Rockford
Gene Kocher
LaPort City
Pink Blue Shower For Mrs Glen Dole Honors Guest
Jas Heslop and Mrs Strother hosted a pink and blue shower Thursday evening for Mrs Glen Dole. Fourteen guests attended. Baby bingo and contests provided entertainment while a bassinet held gifts. The guest of honor received many lovely presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Heslop
Keith Strother
Glen Dole
Concert Band Members From Eldora Attend Spring Tour
Two Iowa State Teachers College students from Eldora join the Teachers College concert band for the annual spring tour set for Sunday through Wednesday, March 16-19. Marilyn Eggleston, a freshman in the clarinet section, and Terry Stilley, a junior in the cornet and trumpet sections, are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Teachers College
Eldora
Teachers College
Marilyn Eggleston
Terry Stilley
J F F Group Dessert Luncheon At Mrs Crosser Home
The J F F group met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Lewis Crosser’s home for a 1 30 dessert luncheon. The gathering featured Canasta and each guest received a gift souvenir a keychain purchased by Mrs. Crosser during her winter trip to Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Crosser
Town discussion telecast seen at Cecil Rooks home
A large group of social service and civic club representatives gathered Thursday night at the Cecil Rooks residence to view the Toledo telecast and discuss The Whole Town's Talking on WOI-TV. Light refreshments were served by Mrs. Rooks with help from Mrs. Pfander and Mrs. J. K. Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Rook
Toledo
Woi-Tv
Rooks
Pfander
J. K. Moore
Household Hints Program by Amer. Home II
Mrs Curtis Harmon hosted the American Home II group with teen members and one guest Mrs Claude Pfanders. The program by Mrs K Greenwald on Household Hints featured gadgets to simplify home tasks with time saving tips. Members participated in discussion and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Harmon
Chris Riggert
W.S. Barnard
American Home II
Claude Pfanders
K. Greenwald
Harris Johnsons Are Feted Thursday
Mrs. Helen Blum and Mrs. Jack Reed hosted fourteen guests Thursday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Harris Johnson visiting Eldora from Denver. The gathering, with refreshments, included classmates from Eldora high school and guests Mrs. Wendell Monroe of Marshalltown, Mrs. Earl Ferris Jr of Hampton, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas A Edwards of Walker Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Blum
Jack Reed
Harris Johnson
Denver
Colo
Eldora High School
Wendell Monroe
Marshalltown
Earl Ferris, Jr
Hampton
Chas. A. Edwards
Walker, Minn
Valerie Starr Celebrates Fourth Birthday Party
Mrs. John Starr entertained Thursday afternoon March 1 for her daughter Valerie turning four. Seven children and their mothers attended from 3:30 to 5:30. Guests opened gifts, played, and Valerie received nice presents. A large cake sat at the center and cupcakes with green circus candles were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Starr
Valerie
St Anne's Study Club Meets With Ten Members Present
The St Anne's Study Club met at Mrs Clyde Walton with ten members present. Mrs Earl Miller led the lesson focusing on Sacramentals of Agriculture and Blessings of Persons. The next meeting is March 27 with Mrs Anna Lawler in New Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anne’s
Births in Ames and Eldora families report boys born
Union Mrs James Shaw welcomed a boy on March 13. Hubbard Mrs Elmer Farm welcomed a boy on March 12. Mr and Mrs A K Paul of Ames visited Eldora Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Dale DeVault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
James Shaw
Hubbard
Elmer Farm
A. K. Paul
Ames
Eldora
Dale DeVault
Surprise Celebration Honors Union Couple on 39th Wedding Anniversary
Mrs. Grellet Dillon honors Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schryver with a surprise 39th anniversary party at the Schryver home in Union last Wednesday evening. Relatives and friends attended, gifts were given, and refreshments were served around a wedding cake centerpiece. Attendees included the honorees’ relatives from Lisecomb, Gladbrook, Hampton, Conrad, St. Anthony, Marshalltown, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schryver
Maurine Schryver
Wsohn R. Mackin
Schryver
Union
Ning
Mr. Schryver
Lyman Schryver
W. E. Boyd
Wm. Boyd
Lisecomb
Mark Schryver
Gladbrook
W. S. Crouse
Conrad
Laura Carter
Hampton
John R. Mackin
St. Anthony
Gene
Goecke
Maurine Schyver
Marshalltown
Clemens Congregational Women Hold Lenten Devotional Workshop
A Clemens Congregational Women’s Fellowship gathering held a Lenten devotional workshop at a member’s home. They reviewed George Harkness’s Prayer and the Common Life, served a luncheon, and visited Eldora churches to observe altar designs. Ministers from local churches offered talks and prayers, with closing reflections and book selections from the state loan library. Mrs. L. Fellows of Grinnell leads the state women’s division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemens
Ymian
Irmay
John K.moore
Fe Congregational Christian Churches
Iowa
Local Happenings in Eldora and Surroundings
A flurry of weekend and recent travel visits fills Eldora and nearby towns. Residents from Marion Nevada and Cedar Rapids visited relatives in Eldora, with trips spanning Texas New Orleans the Ozarks and California. Many families including Smith Cote Shafer and Peters hosted or visited in Eldora while others faced illnesses and hospital care locally.
Eldora families plan travels and visits across Iowa
Eldora Herald Ledger reports Mr. and Mrs. Jas L Cameron leaving for Columbus Ohio to visit their daughter and family A A Anderson and Jane then plan a southern tour before returning home. Mrs. Bob Meader and Betty in Rochester for Bettys check up and to return early next week. Mrs. R E Gray visits Grinnell with daughter and husband Edward Bohstedt Claudia Bohstedt visits grandparents. Charlotte Dixon of Red Wing Minnesota visits Bud and Norell Smith. C D Herme of Mason City and family dine with W H Vilmont. they had been in Des Moines on the way home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Cote
Eldora
South
McAllen
Texas
New Orleans
Ozarks
Charles Henninger
Cedar Rapids
California
Eldors
George Shafer
Turk” van Derveer
Spring Valley
Minn
Audrey Avery
Oelwein
F. C. VanDerveer
Harry Sberrier
Des Moine
Bilk Berrier
Ray Dale
Clear Lake
Dwight
Ray
Pinkie) Dale
Stacy Miller
Marshalltown
Leslie Pieters
Emmett Pieters
Pieters
Harry Harrison
Iowa City
Harrison
University Hospital
Mil“ Albright
Vickie
Ames
I. L. Cakerlce
Robert Brittell
Bobby
Jeri Lynn
Marble Rock
Ed Shives
Eldora Memorial ‘Hospital
George Downing
Beowane
Nevada
Wilbur Davis
Alfred Ball
Ellsworth Downing
Downing
Fred Raab
Owasa
Beecher Crosley
Charles City
Hubert W. Knudtson
A. E. Anderson
Glen Cole
Hampton
V. K. Radah
Bob Brown
Florida
Betty Harmes
Des Moines
Mercy Hospital
Alta Clark
Amy Tower
Dave Reece
New Providence
South Pacific
Earl Ferris
Mabel Scholey
Davenport
Weldon H. Scholey
Scholey
Joe Dedrick
Arizona
Noel Mitchell
Helen Fowler
Houston
Cam
Charles
Chas. Schafer
Mes Moines
Edw. Messer
Earl Messer
Jesse Smith
Joetta Hensley
Leona Pierce
Ray Smith
Tama
Smith
Everett Krominga
Frank Krominga
Waterloo
E. B. Krominga
J.D
Marvin Broery
Marvin
Wm. Broer
Jas. L. Cameron
Columbus
Ohio
A. A. Anderson
Jane
Bob Meader
Betty
Rochester
R. E. Gray
Grinnell
Edward Bohstedt
Charlotte Dixon
Red Wing
Minr
Bud Smith
Norell
C. D. Herme
Mason City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pauline Snapp
Seven Home Div
Chas. Speers
N. T. T. Club
Martha Klaffke
Cemetery ‘Society
Riday
WCTU
G. Shafer
Delta Decka Club
Bob Dornsbach
Mrs. Randalls
Rough Woods Society
Guy Stricklers
Tonite
Wed
Monte Cristo
Columbia Pictures
John Derek
Eke
Techaolor
Anthony Quinn
Jody Lawrance
Arnold Moss
Eugene Iglesias
Jesse L. Lasky, JR
Hurt Stromberd
Yvonne Decarlo
Edmund O
Paramount Presents
O'Brien
Decarlo Fitzgerald
Gilver
Cr Richard Arlen
Gladys George
Laura Elliot
Testa
Grand Eldora
Durango & Smiley
Smokey Canyon
Corky
Gasoline Alley
Sun. Mon
Jeanne
Thelma
Eileen
Ocean Drive
Clark Gable
Ava Gardner
Lone Star
Belle OF
Ea A
USA
The
American Movie Theatre Theatre
J. F.F. Group
Amer
Home
Mrs. Curtis Harmon
Harris Johnsons
Valerie Starr
Mrs. Grellet Dillon
New
Alba
Avd
Merrill, Smith
Marion
Mr. Smith
Claude Smith
George Hodgson
Irene
Billie
Ricky
Kathy Jo
Mrs. Hodgson
Lloyd Dennis
W. A. Peters
Frank Dedrick
Nellie Mae
Jerry McConnell
Jean
Jimmie
Leslie McConnell
Albert Schafer
Iowa Falls
Eldora Herald-Ledger
Troy Studios
Yeeto Pfander
Jewelry
Jewel Elgins
Fed
Llane Ace
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