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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1953

Page

6

Daleske Gronewold Vows Read at Lutheran Church

Miss Ellen Daleske Gronewold daughter of A F Daleske and Mrs Gronewold of Wellsburg exchanged wedding vows in a double ceremony at St Pauls Lutheran Church officiated by Rev John Zimmermann. The bride wore a pink suit with accessories. a sister served as attendant and a cousin as best man. Gronewold is employed in Eldora and the couple planned to reside on a farm northeast of Wellsburg with a reception at the church parlors on Tuesday March.

Ellen Daleskis Gronewold A. F Dleske Gronewold Wellsburg John Zimmermann St. Paul's Lutheran Church Richard Re Honor Duanekert Wells- Burs

Girl Scouts Host Denmark Guest Speakers at Party

Eldora Girl Scouts celebrate an anniversary with a Danish themed evening led by Inga and Eva Bak Jensen of Denmark. Guests compared customs, enjoyed Danish foods and slides, sang Danish songs, and contributed to the Juliette Low fund. Troops donated 19.15 and the council 16.35. Uniform exchange planned for March 27 at 2 PM.

Eidara High School Inga Eva Bak-Jensen Denmark Ellsworth College Iowa O. E. Jensen Eva Inga Bak-Jensen Jensen's Juliette Low Girl’ Scouts Eldora Scout Council Eldora Girl Scouts J. F. Steckler Brownie Mary Rogers Julie Ann Kelly Herald-Index Ihrerive

Kent Barnard Birthday Party Saturday Surprise

Kent Barnard, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Barnard, celebrated his sixth birthday with a party Saturday afternoon from two to four. Guests enjoyed a treasure hunt and a decorated cake, and he received many gifts. He was guest of honor at a birthday dinner Sunday at his grandparents home in Whit Ten.

Kent Barnard Paul Barnard Kent Walter Hauser Whitten Dale Hauser Paul Barnard and Sons

Miss Lehmeier Honored at Nuptial Shower

Wednesday evening a nuptial shower honored Miss Lehmeier in the home of Mr John Lehmeier. Forty three relatives and friends attended and enjoyed games. Refreshments were served as the guest of honor opened her many lovely gifts.

John Lehmeier

Needlecraft Club Hosts Mrs Dornsbach in April Visit

Mrs Anna Dornsbach hosted the Needlecraft club with fifteen members and two guests present. Bud Smith shared stories of a winter trip to Texas and Mexico. Refreshments were served and the next meeting is set for April 3 at Mrs Carl Willig's home.

Anna Dornsbach Bud Smith Texas Mexico Carl Willig

Mrs Daggs Hosts Young Mothers Club Meeting

The Young Mothers club met Friday evening at the home of Mrs. C. E. Daggs with seventeen members present. After the business meeting, refreshments were served by the hostess and co-hostesses Mrs. Lloyd Patric tier Mrs. Wm. Tietz and Mrs. Paul Barnard.

Young Mothers Club C. E. Daggs Lloyd Patrictier Wm. Tietz Paul Barnard

Mrs Stilley Hosts Bridge Club Meeting

Mrs. M. D. Stilley hosted a dessert bridge at Mrs. H. L. Cleveland’s home on Thursday. Prizes went to Beacher Crosley for high, Ned Fagg for second high, and Dale Rodgers for travel. The next meeting was announced for April.

M. D. Stilley H. L. Cleveland Beacher Crosley Ned Fagg Dale Rodgers

American Legion Marks 34th Birthday Celebrations

The American Legion and Auxiliary units nationwide observe the 34th anniversary of the Legion's founding. Originating from a Paris caucus in mid March 1919 by American forces, the organization celebrates decades of patriotic service as it marks this milestone.

American Legion Legion Paris France United

Mrs Huehn Hosts Methodist Class Meeting at Home

The Methodist Bible Class gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Gus Huehn's home with Miss Clara Keck and Mrs. Rosa Upton as co hosts. Devotions were by Mrs. Huehn and a paper read by Wm Eckel. After a brief business session the afternoon turned social with refreshments served by the hostesses and Mrs. Kermith Hudin. 15, in the home of Mrs. A B Kimmel.

Gus Huehn Clara Keck Rosa Upton Wm. Eckel Kermith Hudin A. B. Kimmel

Fortnightly Club Hosts Dessert Bridge Event

Mrs. Robert Smith hosted a Fortnightly Club dessert bridge on Thursday afternoon. Prizes were won by Mrs. Jas. G. Bales and Mrs. Bob Johnson.

Robert Smith Jas. G. Bales Bob Johnson

Junior Legion Auxiliary Makes Easter Baskets

The Junior Legion Auxiliary met after school in the Legion Club rooms and prepared 25 Easter baskets for children at the hospital and a Woodward school. Refreshments were served by Sharon Noble. The next meeting is scheduled for April 2.

Junior Legion Auxiliary Legion Club Woodward Sharon Noble

Maurine Schryver Plans April Wedding in Union

The engagement of Miss Maurine Schryver of Marshalltown to Eugene Goecke of Marshalltown is announced by the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Chas Schryver of Union. Miss Schryver works for Marshalltown Manufacturing and Goecke for Swift Packing. The marriage is set for April 25 in Union.

Maurine Schryver Marshalltown Eugene Goecke Emmett Goecke Union Miss Schryver Marshalltown Manufacturing Company Goecke Swift Packing Company

Pine Lake Country Club Dance Friday

The Pine Lake Country Club will host a dance Friday evening March 27. The organizing committee includes Mr and Mrs Theo Swasand Mr and Mrs Dave Reece Mr and Mrs Robt Ferguson and Mr and Mrs Maurice Smith.

Pine Lake Country Club Theo. Swasand Dave Reece Robt. Ferguson Maurice Smith

Spring Conference Of Co Legion Aux Will Meet March 28

The County Legion Auxiliary plans a Spring Conference on Saturday March 28 at Edgewood Iowa. County president Gladys Rodemeyer will chair the meeting with officers present. 3rd district president Mrs Ambie Effield will be guest speaker. C A Van Patter of Fidora is endorsed for county or district president and Mrs Rodemeyer seeks endorsement for another post.

Co. Legion Aux County Legion Auxiliary Edgewood Iowa Gladys Rodemeyer Ambie Effield 3Rd District C. A. van Patter Fidora Tocalavy Ard Vs Rodemeyer Town Iowa Falls

Harold Jacobs Feted On 25th Anniversary

Harold A Jacobs of Denison celebrated his and his wife’s 25th wedding anniversary with open house at Story City Lutheran Church hosted by Mrs Jacobs parents Mr and Mrs Jacobson and family. About one hundred relatives and friends attended. A program was held and refreshments served featuring a bridal motif. The couple, former Eldora residents, have a daughter Rita a student nurse in Des Moines. Eldora guests included Mr and Mrs Guy W Jones Mr and Mrs Jas G Heslop and Mr and Mrs Dale De Vault with their children. The couple received gifts and a purse of silver.

Harold A. Jacobs Denison Mrs. Jacobs Eldora Jacobs Rita Iowa Lutheran Hospital Des Moines Guy W. Jones Jas. G. Heslop Dale de Vault

Bridge Groups Meet With Mrs C Piper Dessert Lunch

Mrs Carl Piper entertained her bridge group at a dessert lunch and bridge Thursday afternoon. Cards were played at three tables with prizes going to Mrs Howard Caffee. Out of town guest Mrs Glen Necker and Mrs J J Rattray of Beaman visited. Two in the home of Mrs W H Longenecker.

Carl Piper Howard Caffee Glennecker J. J. Rattray Beaman W. H. Longenecker

J F F Canasta Club Meets With Mrs Crosser

The J F F Canasta Club met Thursday afternoon at 1 30 in the home of Mrs Lewis Crosser for a dessert lunch. The afternoon was spent playing canasta. Mrs J J Rattray of Beaman visited Eldora in the home of Mrs Carl Piper. Phosphorus deficiency ranks second to nitrogen deficiency for corn.

J. F. F. Canasta Lewis Crosser Canasta, A Ad J. J. Rattray of Beaman Eldora Carl Piper

Deviled Eggs and Simple Picnic Tips From A Busy Menu

A compact guide suggests halving hard boiled eggs and making yolk filling with mayonnaise mustard and vinegar. It recommends ring mold meat loaf with potato balls or peas, frequent curtain cleaning, shoe shining for pocket money, porch soup served from a pitcher, and a quick beauty routine followed by a 20 minute hot bath.

Birthday party attendees travel among Tama Eldora social circles

Mrs C A Van Patter accompanied by Mrs Ambie Barnes and Jim Carlson of Sheffield attended the 34th birthday party banquet and dance in Tama Tuesday evening. Other local social notes include Girl Scout Council Conference plans in Kansas City and variousVisits by Eldora residents, Des Moines trips, and family gatherings among Daleske, Willcox, and Tibbits families.

C. A. van Patter Ambie Barnes Jim Carlson Sheffield Tama Ralph Williams Marion Lowell Rasmussen Reinbeck R. R. Bateson J. F. Steckler W. H. Bailey Girl Scout Council Kansas City Eldora

Community club events and meetings schedule

March 24 to 28 lists social gatherings, bridge clubs, study groups, auxiliaries, and the County Legion Auxiliary Spring Conference. Groups include B P W social party Rebekah Lodge Alpha Club Sans Souci Child Study Club and more with locations Edgewood and Iowa Falls noted for the conference and officer election.

B.P.W H. L Clevela Tuesd Bridge Club Dean Peisen Rebekah Lodge Alpha Club Paul C. Miller Sans Souci May B. Cobb Wendell Clark

Soldiers on leave and new Air Force enlistments

Pvt. 2/E Robert Orgell spends a ten day leave from Camp Chaffee Arkansas at Hubbard home and will report to Kansas City Missouri. David M Thornton and Robert C Humphries of New Providence enlisted in the Air Force for four years on March 17 and will complete basic training at Lackland Air Force Base Texas.

Robert Orgell Camp Chaffee Arkansas Hubbard Kansas City AIR Force David M. Thornton Robert C. Humphries New Providence Lackland Air Force Base Texas

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Lutheran Church Eldora High Hardin County Savings Iigh Arhool i Mrs. D Lehmeier Neddlecraft Club Mrs. Dornsbach Mrs. Daggs Mothers Club Mrs. Stilley Donald Mc- Ten Leo Freed Iter Roy Ryan Reents Ward Miller JR. Legion Auxiliary Bramwells Aloha W. K. Bramwell Lurline Los Angeles Harbor Honolulu Harold Jacobs C. Piper J. F. F. Club Hwational Press Building Washington, D. C Ome Tenow George Edwards Richard Edwards Richard Dennis Gronewold Mrs Riley T. Tibbits Minneapolis Kansas Ray Willcox Osage Mr. Tibbits Fred Wehrman Macomb Dick Wehrman Business and Professional Women's Club Lola Strauss Lyman Lundy D. W. Dickinson L. W. Flickinger Ed Lackey W. Auxiliary Cemetery Society Irv. Cakerice Glenn Kurtz C. W. Cote St. Anne’s Harry Clary Girl Scout Girl Scout Room Beta Sigma Phi Jean Whinery Mike Mossman Arate Rass Peete van Shas Sat MSA Tonight Wea Crawford Hale Joe Sa Broderick Barbara Crawford-Hale Mckey Sey Anne Weisner Charles Bover Louis Sourdan the Pathfinder Sun. Mon Red Skelton Stars & Stripes Malaya Ivanhoe NAKED Melvin Troy Studios Herald - Index Hall God Hell Jesus Jesus Christ Christ First Baptist Church Eldora, Lowa Eldora Herald-Ledger Hixson Rest Haven Nursing Home WSPAY
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