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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1957

Page

2

Schultz Cretin Wedding Read At St Pauls Church Eldora

Mary Ann Schultz daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Schultz of Eldora and Harry Cretin son of Mr and Mrs Dave Cretin of Eldora were married at St Pauls Lutheran Church in Eldora with Rev John Zimmermann officiating. About 150 guests attended the 7 pm ceremony on Friday March 22. The bride wore white brocaded taffeta with matching jacket, illusion veil, and hoop bouquet of blue carnations and white pompons. Maid of honor Ruth Schultz wore powder blue and carried a matching bouquet. Lawrence Cretin was best man. ushers Kenneth Steinfeldt and Lyle Steingeldt. A church basement reception followed. decorations featured blue and yellow. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids after a wedding trip.

Mary Ann Schultz Carl Schultz Eldora Harry Cretin Dave Cretin Eeiday St. Paul's Lutheran Church John Zimmermann Moti Balvant Kenneth Barzag Rev. Zimmermann Ruth Schults Lawrence Cretin Kenneth Steinfeldt Lyle Steingeldt

Heidlebaugh Family Mark Sixth Anniversary Weekend

Mr and Mrs J C Heidlebaugh of Marshalltown mark their 65th wedding anniversary on Saturday March 30 with Mrs Reba Wise of Vicora planning to join. Their two daughters Ruth Weidlebaugh and Mrs Wise hosted a family dinner with guests including Etna Heidlebaugh and families from Spring Valley Minn. Pleasant Pluggers 4 H Club met with fourteen members as Merle Cox announced Family Fun Night March 30 at the Hardin County youth building Dennis Grantow was elected to serve that night Merle Cox named a typical 4 H boy David Grantow spoke on inoculating legume seed Mion Schwinger discussed nails Lunch was served Warren Crosser set the April 9 meeting.

J. C. Heidlenbaugh Marshalltown Reba Wise Vicora Whl Wise Miss EH Ruth Weidlebaugh Mr. Heidlebaugh Etna Heidlebaugh Lawrence Heidlebaugh Spring Valley Minn Eldora Pleasant Pluggers Merle Cox Hardin County Dennis Grantow David Grantow Mion Schwinger Warren Crosser

Indoor Seed Starter in a Cigar Box

An old cigar box or cut-down carton can become a miniature garden. Grow seeds indoors in vermiculite or sphagnum, with layered planting mix and a perforated box for drainage. Keep warmth, moisture, and light, transplant outside when ready, and thin crowded sprouts carefully.

Community Club Event Listings and Meetings

March social calendar lists Alpha Club Women s Extension and Rebekah Lodge meetings plus multiple bridge groups and study clubs. Activities include Masonic Lodge 2nd Degree, Young Homemakers, Palm Bureau lunch, bake sales, TOPS, band boosters, sewing circles, and church groups with members named.

Nlay Mess Livin Harm Sans Souci Club J. L. Cakerlee Rebekah Lodge No. 144 R. C. Rogers Mes la K. Welsh Mathers Club RR. H. Brown Jurgen Tjaden Masonic Lodge Young Homemakers Club Melvin Pence Floyd Robinson Bridge Club Leota Har Mother Cabrini A. Krause Masonic Blue Lodge Craftmans School Ion Auxiliary Sewing Circle

Finger Couple Mark Golden Wedding Open House

Mr and Mrs August Finger hosted an open house from 2 to 5 pm on Saturday March 23 observing their golden wedding anniversary Guest list included Elmer Finger and three grandchildren Larry David Finger and Mrs Richard Hazelwood all of Steamboat Rock Niece Amy Finger who wed Lauren Zingg of Grundy Center and their son Henry Also present were relatives and friends from Iowa Falls Steamboat Rock Marshalltown Eldora and Grundy Center A program featured Rev Kurt Marquardt prayer and songs by Ronney Pierson and Mrs Lucille Pierson with a German poem read by William Eckel

August Finger Mrs. Finger New Haven Conn Steamboat Rock Eldora Elmer Finger Larry David Finger Richard Hazelwood Amy Finger Lauren Zingg Grundy Center Henry Mike Finger William. Eckel Barbara Pierson Elvin Harms Beverly Steamboat Hock's Iowa Falls Marshalltown Eldora and

Mrs Huehn Hosts Methodist Adult Bible Class

The Methodist Adult Bible class met Wednesday at 12 20 PM for a potluck dinner at Mrs Gustav Huehns home. Sixteen members attended. After dinner the regular business meeting followed with Devotions by Mrs Ruth Lewis and a report on winter vacation by Mrs Ella Ford. Miss Sile Stebe led a Bible quiz. Mrs H J Wehrman will host the April 17 meeting.

Gustav Huehn Ruth Lewis Ella Ford Sile Stebe H. J. Wehrman

Cemetery Society Plans New Calendars for Year

Eldora Cemetery Society met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Tom Foughty with 24 members present. Mrs Walter Harmon joined as a new member. Miss Alice Stebe and Mrs J J Davis were appointed to create the calendars for the year, assisted by Mrs Oscar Ryan and Mrs Beulah Gray who will entertain at the April 4 meeting.

Eldora Cemetery Tom Foughty Nora Mitchell Walter Harmon Alice Stebe J. J. Davis Oscar Ryan Beulah Gray

Yan and Yang district BPW meeting at Eldora Youth Building

The Hardin county youth building in Eldora hosts the Yan and Yang district No. 3 BPW spring meeting on Sunday April 7. Registration and coffee begin at 1:30 am with lunch at 12:30 pm. Dr Lydia T Jorden of Davenport will speak in the afternoon on women s diseases and small business clinics. Jorden is an osteopathic physician with extensive leadership roles including past president of the Grand Chapter of Axis Sorority and trustee of the American Osteopathic Association. Other program participants include Orlean Schroeder Sally Schmidt Dottie Breedimus Ruth Fovall Agnes Blecker Mildred Nechanicky and local attendees from Davenport Marshalltown Cedar Rapids Waterloo and beyond.

Hardin County Eldora Yan and Yang Business and Professional Women’s Club Lydia T. Jorden Davenport Holcomb Jorden Davenport Osteopathic Hospital Axis Sorority Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery Iowa Federation of Business _ and “Professional Women’s Club American Osteopathic Association Naional United States Orlean Schroeder Miss Sc Marshalltown Ruth Fovall Cedar Rapids Agnes Blecker Mildred Nechanicky Waterloo

Doctor Kunath Sets Off on Several Week Vacation

Dr Norman Kunath leaves Saturday for a several week vacation visiting relatives in Des Moines and Council Bluffs before continuing to Scottsdale Arizona near Provo to stay with cousin Miss Cleo Kunath, then returns home.

Norman Kunath Forest Kunath Des Moines Council Bluffs J. J. Klundt Scottsdale Ariz Proc Cleo Kunath

Country Club Lake County Bridge Tournament Recap

At Country Club Lake County, six tables contested a Wednesday bridge session from 8:00 to 10:20 p.m. The Teater Flickinger team won the North South high prize and the Chick Bocke team took the East West high prize. Coffee was served. Next tournament is Thursday April 4 with play starting at 8 p.m.

Lake County Club Teater Flickinger Chick Bocke

Paul and Agnes Maronni Anniversary Celebration

Mr and Mrs Paul Maronni observed their 25th wedding anniversary on Saturday March 28 hosting relatives and friends. The couple married March 23 1932 in Hubbard and live on a nearby farm with children Shirley and Donald.

Aul Maronni Agnes Strauss Paul’ Maroni Hubbard Shirley Donald Carl Strauss Lawrence Strauss Clarence Strauss Harold ‘Towley Arthur Nehring Richard McWerter Fred Roeske Maronn Famly Rock Island

Bridge Group Meets With Mrs Jackson and Birney

A bridge gathering hosted by Mrs Jackson and Mrs Birney met Thursday at 2 p.m. at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room for a dessert lunch. Prizes were awarded to Mrs W H Longenecker, Mrs Eldon McVeety, and Mrs L R Soll. Mrs Glenn Kurtz will host the April 4 meeting.

Golden Hour Club Potluck and Officer Election Held

The Golden Hour Club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Nora Emmert's home for a 6:30 potluck dinner. Officers elected were chairman Mrs. Werner Tresemer vice chairman Mrs. Nora Ermmert and secretary treasurer Mrs. Alice Fallerby. A social evening followed and plans for the April 18 meeting were noted.

Nora Emmert Werner Tresemer Nora Ermmert Alice Fallerby Hasless Golden Hour Club

Mrs Scott Hosts Fortnightly Club Dessert Luncheon

Mrs. R. A. Scott hosted the Fortnightly Club at Blanche and Ethels Tea Room with guest Mrs. C. A. Van Patter. After dessert, cards were played and butes awarded to Ona Brown H. H. Nazett L. K. Welsh and C. A. Van Patter. Mrs. Robert Smith will host the April 11 meeting.

R. A. Scott Blanche Ethel C. A. van Patter Butes Ona Brown H. H. Nazett L. K. Welsh C. A. ‘van Patter Robert Smith Avist

Mrs K Reisinger Hosts Bridge For Dessert Luncheon

Mrs Kenneth Reisinger entertained her bridge club Thursday afternoon at a dessert bridge luncheon. Guest Mrs L W Flickinger attended. Prizes went to Mrs Tom Monteith and Mrs Hubert Cleveland. Mrs Beecher Cross will host the April 4 meeting.

Kenneth Reisinger Bridge Club L. W. Flickinger Tom Monteith Hubert Cleveland Beecher Crosssby

Country Club Ladies Meet at Mrs Barnard Home

The Ladies Country Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Wilbur Barnard’s home. Twelve members, six children and three guests attended. Mrs. Herbert Ross led the business session and a $3 Red Cross contribution was made. Talks covered the Iowa State Training School for Boys and The Hardin County Pair. April 3 host planned by Mrs. Harry Haywood. George Hoover of Marshalltown visited in the Russell Pierson home from Wednesday to Friday.

Ladies Country Club Wilbur Barnard William Mallett Roger Peters Susan iMrs Herbert Ross Red Cross Roll Iowa State Training School Chester Modlin Hardin County Harry Haywood Hosteas George Hoover Marshalltown Russell Pierson Will Harms Charles Nehring Art Grantan Hubbard Kenneth van Patter Owasa High School Robert Wallendorf Raye Teske Wayne Newby Des Moines Needlecraft Club Mary Williams Emma Steffen Iowa Falls

Brownie Troop 6 Conducts Nature Study Penny Hike

Brownie Troop 6 met after Friday with leader Ruth Chrisman and assistant Helen Hoare for a nature study hike. Fifteen members and three guests attended the nature study event.

Brownie Troop Ruth Chrisman Helen Hoare Penny Hiko

Rip and Stitch Club Potluck Meeting Recap

The Rip and Stitch Club held its regular meeting Thursday at Mrs. Jane Heard home with 18 present. A noon potluck lunch preceded a day of ironing and mending. President Mrs. Bernard Rudolph presided and a recipe for a favorite cookie was shared. Next gathering is April 18 hosted by Mrs. Betty Polley.

Rip and Stitch Club Jane Heard Bernard Rudolph Rall Betty Polley

New Providence Civic Club News Details March Meeting

The March meeting of the civic club featured the annual sports banquet with high school athletes and parents as guests. Supt. and Mrs. W. D. Murray led the dinner and program, Wayne Cooley spoke for the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, and music included a baritone horn solo by Dick Moon and a cornet piece by George Cummins. A gift was given to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cowell who are moving from the community. Also noted were a death in the Murray family, upcoming Garden Club session, and a Scout fund raising box social with Art Porter and local leaders receiving a trophy for highest December canvass percentage. Additional items covered birthday greetings, neighbor visits, and club programs on tuberculosis and art exchanges with foreign students.

Civic Club Dick Moon Patty Dooley Linda Murray Bill Hadley George Cummins Robert Cowell W. D. Murray Jinda Art Porter Marshalltown New Providence Ben Quaife Roger Horn Paul Williams Floyd Maas Union Heinie Boomgarden Steamboat Rock Marion Rains Will King Fred Cummins Leslie Wood Francis Kreuger Hubbard Oakdale Kreuger August Lehmeier Gerald Laughlin Ruth Cook

Local News Briefs From Eldora Area Almanac

Friday gymnasium visit and travels of residents including the Chance family from Thompson and Galt, heavy snow closures, Kirk family sighting at William Penn College, birth of Linda Louise Schnormeier at Eldora Memorial hospital, and community notes from Perisha Hubbard Hubbard Owasa and New Providence happenings with school enrollments, a Needlecraft club meeting, home economics class scenes, and a Des Moines trip for the boys basketball tournament.

T. B. Chance Thompson Wallace Chance Galt William Penn College Martin Schnormeier Linda Louise Eldora Memorial Hospital Billy Schnormeier Evelyn Bernard Hilda Bernard

Mrs Edson Visits St Paul Family This Week

Mrs. W. D. Edson went to St Paul Minnesota Sunday to visit until Wednesday in the home of her son and family Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Edson.

W. D. Edson St. Paul, Minn Herbert Edson

Owasa Athletic Banquet Slated At Community School

The annual athletic banquet will be held at Owasa community school dining room Friday night at 6 30 PM open to the public Attendees should bring their own table service and potluck supper Meat dishes and fried chicken are preferred There will be a program after which school team members will be presented to the basketball players Ben Trickey of Marshalltown will be the Engst speaker A musical program will also be offered

Owasa Community School Ben Trickey Marshalltown

Brisket cuts and methods for corned brisket meat

It comes from the brisket and includes the breast bone or part of it with rib sections. An outer fat covering is present. The cut is cured and sold as corned beef brisket. Fresh brisket is braised or cooked in liquid. corned brisket is simmered in liquid for 3 to 4 hours for 4 to 6 pounds.

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Schultz-Cretin St. Paul's Church Cryitle Akers Meia Balvant Harold Dettbarn George Harriman Elva Orgell Neva Doss Joy Morrison Dora Barr Maxine Schultz Sherry Axtell Lorenz Kusscrow Carl Granson Albert Dogs Vern Dobbrung Emil Daleske Elvern Hake Radcliffe Marvin Balvant Lola Schultz Widora Hardin County Extension Service Cretin Eldora High School M. Agd State Highway Commission Fot Ist Ave. NW Alpha Club Vern Mack U "V. P.W. Auxiliary W.5 H. Bowers Ethel Cox Omer Hubbard F. M. Cobb Beecher Crosley John B. Wood Lois Maltby St. Anne's Study Club Annex Lawler Agnus Dei Richard Lewis Eldora Two Palm Bureau Mike Mossman Senior Citizens Glenn Kurtz Pleasant Chapel Riggert’s Lutheran Married Couples Club Vidora Woman's Club The Cecetians James Hauser Papenday Nighters Robertall Wesleyn Service Guild Potluck Leota Hardy Lena Colyn Cemetery Society BPW Lydia Jordon Neek Paul Maronns Jackson Mrs. Scott K. Reisinger Bridge Country Club Rip & Stitch Club Ross Reece Gordon and Cora Eklund Eklund Faith and Norell Eldora Greenhouses CEE Tonite & Wed Kirk Douglas TOWA Tucker & 7 Fury GE “Wolf AERA Gary Cooper Demille Perisha Charles Prochaska Roy Owen New Emma Freeman Paul Freeman Mason City Floyd Trickey S. W. Mullany R. L. Brown Mrs. Brown Missouri Gerald Elson Chamber OF Commerce Troy Studios Bdora
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