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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1955

Page

2

Daleske Nolte Wedding Vows Read In Church Service

Miss Marjorie A Daleske and Margin H Nolte were wed in a March 25 ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church Steamboat Rock officiated by Rev Dick Harberts. Attendants included Maid of Honor Mary Jane Ward and bridesmaids, with Norman Brown as best man and Gordon Nolte among groomsmen. A reception followed in the church with green and yellow decor, four tier cake, and local family guests from Dumont Cedar Falls Ackley and Minneapolis. The couple will live near Ackley after a trip to Minneapolis.

Marjorie A. Daleske William F. Daleske Sr Steamboat Rock Margin H. Nolte Ackley E. H. Nolte First Presbyterian Church Dick Harberts Joan Cervetti Gordon E. Daleske Mary Jane Ward William F. Daleske, Jr Kay Lu Ann Daleske David Lee Reagan Gordon Nielsen Dumont Marlys Kinger Cedar Falls Norman Brown Wallace Nolte William F. Daleske, Jr Eldora Harley Nolte Charlaine Miller Iowa Falls Bud Heagan Harold Hahn Aplington Wilee Ward Town Falls Judy Ward Kay Wikert Mildred Wikert First National Bank Geneva High School Minneapolis Minn Nolte Cedar Rapids Owasa Alden Dunkerton Stillwater

Marvin Walters Hosts 500 Club Party Event

Mr and Mrs Marvin Walters hosted the 500 club gathering with 20 guestsFriday evening. Guests traveled to the Wild Life Club for a Fish Fry then returned for an evening of cards. Prizes went to John Graham Marvin Waiters and Mr and Mrs Ernest Barr. Lunch followed. The final club party of the season ends until fall.

Mrs Marvin Walters Walters Wild Life Club John Graham Marvin Waiters Ernest Barr

Mrs Putnam Hosts Eldora Cemetery Society Meeting

Eldora Cemetery Society members gathered at Mrs Etta Putnams home for a 1230 potluck dinner with thirty one attendees. After lunch the regular business session was held and a social afternoon followed. Mrs M E Wasson will host the next meeting in April.

Eldora Cemetery Society Etta Putnam M. E. Wasson

Mrs Cote Hosts Bridge Group Party Details

Mrs. C. W. Cote was hostess at a dessert bridge on Wednesday for her group with guest Mrs. H. Riemen Schneider. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. C. F. Way and Mrs. Robert Dornsbach. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Dornsbach's home.

C. W. Cote H. Riemenschneider C. F. Way Robert Dornsbach Dorns

Dr and Mia Eckberg Feted At Dinner At Pine Lake

Dr and Mrs Richard Eckberg were honored guests Friday at a 7 pm dinner at Pine Lake Country Club with about forty attendees. The event marked a farewell as the Eckbergs plan a trip to Maquoketa for 20 days while Mrs Eckberg and children visit family and Dr Eckberg attends a training camp in Alabama before joining them in Laredo Texas.

Richard Eckberg Pine Lake Country Club Eckberg Kathy Laurie Ricky Maquoketa

Hardin County Legion Auxiliary Spring Conference Held

The Hardin County Legion Auxiliary Spring Conference will be held at Hubbard on Wednesday March 30. The meeting opens at 2 o clock led by county president Mrs Adrian Bach man. Officers will be elected and principal speaker Mrs Orrin Harrison of Toledo district president.

Hardin County Legion Auxiliary Hubbard Adrian Bachman Orrin Harrison Toledo

Sans Souci Club Holds Regular Meeting

Mrs W H Longenecker hosted the Sans Souci club Tuesday afternoon with fourteen members and two guests Mrs P J Davis and Mrs Rosa Riley of Des Moines. A dessert lunch was served at 1 45 and the social afternoon with visiting and needlework was enjoyed. The next meeting, April it will be with Mrs W M Mil-

W. H. Longenecker P. 3. Davis Rosa Riley Des Moines Lillie Sheldon Harold Guiles G. G. G Bridge Club Ralph Volk Jesse Reece Gene Steelman David Larson Hubbard Dale Campbell

Helen Blum Elected Franklin County American Legion Auxiliary President

Mrs Helen Blum of Hampton formerly of Eldora was elected president of the Franklin County American Legion Auxiliary at its annual meeting held last Tuesday in Sheffield. The program opened with a noon luncheon and featured speakers Mrs C A Van Patter of Eldora department community service chairman and Mrs Orrin Seria of Toledo district president.

Helen Blum Hampton Eldora Franklin County American Legion Auxiliary Sheffield C. A. van Patter Department

V F W Auxiliary Elect New State Officers

The regular V F W Auxiliary meeting at the Post Home elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs Chas Pearce Sr led the group, with Sr vice president Mrs A Kasemeier Jr vice president Mrs Henry Grobe treasurer Mrs Clarence Struck conductress Mrs Howard Mairs chaplain Mrs C Lamb guard Mrs Roscoe Myers and trustee for 3 years Mrs Marton Munsinger. District delegates and alternates were chosen, department delegates and alternates named, and a $5 donation to Department Hospital work authorized. Refreshments followed.

Department Lawn Hill Chas, Pearce A. Kasemeier Henry Grobe Clarence Struck Howard Mairs C. Lamb Roscoe Myers Marton Munsinger Ralph Allbee Clayton Prescott A. Kase

Drive to fund world's largest cross atop Bald Knob

Federation of Women's Clubs joins a 5 million member drive to raise funds for a 600 foot cross on Bald Knob mountain in southern Illinois. The cross will include a central chapel and meditation rooms for all denominations with an observation tower, aiming to serve a four state area and foster religious unity. The Bald Knob Christifan Foundation oversees the project on 187 acres of forest service land in Shawnee National Forest.

General Federation of Wormen’s Ford Knob Mountain Ilinois Bald Knob Forestry Service Foundation U_ 8 Midwest Shawnee National Forest Howard Frey Eldora Woman's Club

Coming Events Diocese Busy Week Of Clubs And Meetings

Local calendar lists events from March 2 to April 3 across multiple groups. Puppets making by Junior Legion Auxiliary. moritee and Rebekah family carry in dinners. bridge clubs. ladies aid circles. sewing and study clubs. missionary program and youth classes at several churches. activities hosted by Pine Lake Country Club and Eldora organizations.

Junior Legion Auxiliary C. G. Wiig Moritee Club Leone Zies Odd Fellows Rebekah

W.S.C.S. group meetings reported across several homes

The W S C S held multiple group meetings at homes of Mrs. Ray Nazor Mrs. Mattle Protherse and others with devotions readings from Psalms and Mark and lessons from The Ideals and Easter poems Fifteen to seventeen members attended across groups I II III and IV Reminders included rummage sales Palm and Easter services pledges due and guest days scheduled through April May dates and luncheon plans

Ray Nazor Mattle Protherse Homer Diehl Group IV WS. C. S Group T Hubbard T. H. Shhaa W. S.C Town Falls C. W. Haase H. D. Lynn Walter Ruhnke Chris Schaap L. G. Pettigrew H. J. Wehrman W. EF. Eller J. C. Gilman Ames Guy Dingerman C. S.group IV James Riggins Marvin, Catlin Paul Schaa Ogal Sipp Bill Morse M. D. Stilley L. W. Fillekinger Robert Mearor Carroll Hobson Daryl Cobb Jurgen Tiaden J. K. Moore Howell Boyd Tark Piper James Riggins D. Cobb Wineceon Jenny 2 Wood

Bride Elect Char laine Miller Engaged to Gordon Daleshe

The engagement of Mis Char laine Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Axen Bunn of Iowa Falls to Gordon Daleshe son of Mr and Mrs William F Daleshe Sr of Steamboat Rock was announced at a party hosted by Miss Millers aunt Mrs Ernest Swaggert with Mrs Tom Reed assisting. The wedding is set for June 26 at the Baptist Church in Iowa Falls.

Mis Charlaine Miller Axen’ Bunn Iowa Falls Gordon Daleshe Steamboat Rock

Mrs Miller Hosts Breakfast Club with Canasta Prizes

Mrs W M Miller entertained the Breakfast Club and their husbands at a 6 30 dinner Wednesday with St Patrick decorations. Canasta followed the buffet and prizes went to Mrs Lauren Maltby and Irvin L Cakerice. The next meeting is April 14 with Mrs I L Cakerica as hostess.

W. M. Miller St. Patrick Lauren Maltby Irvin L. Cakerice I. L. Cakerica

John Granzow 62nd Anniversary Celebrated

Mr and Mrs John Granzow marked 62 years of marriage on March 22. Their family includes five children, 18 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. Guests from Eldora Radcliffe and a social oyster supper followed by visits from the Granzows’ son Carl and family. A daughter, Mrs Fred Froning of Mason City, is in Mercy Hospital Mason City.

John Granzow Lorena Polley Eldora Mryr Eller Radcliffe Carl Granzow Granzows Fred Froning Mason City Froning Mercy Hospital

Girl Scout Investiture Ceremony for Betty Whitney

The Girl Scout Troop VIIT held an investiture ceremony for Betty Whitney on Wednesday. Annette Rogers presided as president with Betty Whitney as vice president, Patty Wickey as treasurer, and Polly Crosley as secretary. Most scouts have earned their first class badge and are working toward the Curved Jar.

Betty Whitney RSW

Funeral Guests List From Mrs Minnie Sanford Notice

Names of many attendees listed for the funeral of Mrs Minnie Sanford including Mr and Mrs Chas Wick Dr and Mrs Dale Adams Webb Mr and Mrs Don Adams Rutland Mr and Mrs Dean Adams Lyle Valentine Terrill Mr and Mrs Kent Adams Ames Mrs Gladye Lavine Spencer James Valentine Kansas City Mo Mr and Mrs Teohard McDoneld and family Brooklyn Mr and Mrs Larry Nielsen Waterloo Mr and Mrs Ray Valentine Melvin son Mrs Nora Valentine Town Falls Mr and Mrs Forrest Crabtree Alden Mr and Mrs Tony Moreec Town Falls Mr A A Adams Sioux Rapids Mrs Charles Letcher Alexander SD Mrs C F Bagshaw Chicago IL and George Cordes Cedar Falls Mr and Mrs Vern Ward man Des Moines Eldora visitors W C Vigars home Ben Loats Bel mond James Rign s E Pond son Stanley Greene guest Mary Brown Eldora Merle Adams Margo Gifford birthday of Mary Lou Brown Lt Dale Chinburg A W Flying Training Wing Tynball AFB Florida

Minnie Sanford Chas Wick Dale Adams Webb Don Adams Rutland Dean Adams Lyle Valentine Terrill Kent’Adams Ames Gladye Lavine Spencer James Valentine Kansas City Teohard McDoneld Brooklyn Larry Nielsen

Butantan Institute Snake Farm Near Sao Paulo Produces Serum

The Butantan Institute near Sao Paulo operates as a snake farm where venom is collected to manufacture serum for snake bite treatment and antivenom production.

Butantan Institute Sao Paulo South America

New Providence Garden Club Meeting at Mrs Perkins Home

The New Providence Garden Club met at Mrs. Donald Perkins home with about 30 attendees including guests. Miss Fannie Beach read on The Etiquette of Flowers and two humorous skits were presented.

Garden Club Donald Perkins Mia Fannie Rogers Gene Steelman Jessie Tansey Sarah Reece Fannie Beach Spring Wayne Perkins Eldora

Special Services At Honey Creek at New Providence Friends

Honey Creek Quarterly Meeting to be held April 2 and 3 at New Providence Friends church with Rev. Robert McCannon or Hubbard pastor of Evangelical A. B. church to speak. Sunday morning Rev. Orval H. Cox of Oskaloosa to speak. Pre Easter services arranged at New Providence April 6 at 8 PM with Rev. Gessie McCargar. Thursday evening Dr W A Spring and Friday evening a recording of a play The Mother of the Thief by Glen McCullough.

Honey Creek Guilford Street Chester Otis Whitehead New Providence Friends Church Anne Karen Wooten Virginia Wood Crolyn Copeland Patty Beach Margaret Speas Judy Hopkins Anne Wooten Ick Moon Vernon Hackett Bill Hadley Larry Batranz Mra Jess Broer James McKenzie Corwin Hadley Willard Martin Fresno Jerome Robert McCannon Hubbard Evangelical A. B. Church W. A. Spring Mother of Glen McCullough

Notice of Will Construction in Hardin County Probate

In the District Court of Iowa, Hardin County, probate matter Estate of Harry de Pearce deceased. Notice to heirs and unknown claimants that George W. Pearce petitions for construction of the Will, seeking affirmation or annulment of a trust for Nell H. Pearce and related interests in the estate.

Harry de PeaRce FP. Pearce Llo F Pearce Tom, Pearce Harry 2 Guy W. Jones Nell H. Pearce Nell H. Pearce District Court State of Towan Hardin County George W. Pesrae Neil H. Pearce

Decree Sought for Life Tenant Rights in Iowa Farmland

Applicant seeks a decree to confirm life tenant Pearce's rights and interests in extensive Iowa Farmland parcels in Hardin County. The filing requests title in fee simple subject to Pearce's life interest, mortgage extension or substitution, and full relief on the estate matters. A hearing is set before the Hardin County District Court on May 2.

Pearce Rowhs Ri Hardin County Rownshin No Powashiy No M. & Bt. L. Railway Chicago & Northwestern District Court State of Town Hiders Ania Guerce Pharce, Lundy, BuTeen LUNDY Eldora Iowa H-L

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