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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1955

Page

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Campbell Gast Marriage Read In Owasa Fr. May Twentieth

Miss Iva Ann Campbell and Duane Gast wed at Owasa Methodist Church on May 20 at 8 pm Rev Dewey Lamprecht officiated. Ceremonial decor included garden flowers and candelabra with music by Mrs Irvin Gast and Jesse Knight. The couple will reside at New Providence after a wedding trip.

Iva Ann Campbell Duane Gast Ray Campbell Gast Alfred Gast Owasa Methodist Church Dewey Lamprecht Irvin Gast Jesse Knight Donna Campbell Kathleen Gast Sherril Crosser Ralph Gast Laverne Gast Carlton Campbell Kenneth Campbell Bernard Miller Darlene Daleske Bonnie Reed Owasa Eldora Steamboat Rock New Providence

Mrs Calfee Hosts Bridge Group Tea Party

Mrs. Howard Calfee hosted a Thursday afternoon dessert lunch for her bridge group. Guests included Mrs. Joe H. Kramer and Miss Leota Hardy. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Charles Schafer Mrs. Lee Lundy and Mrs. Eldon McVeety. Mrs. Glenn Kurtz will host the next meetings on June 2.

Howard Calfee Joe H. Kramer Leota Hardy Charles Schafer Lee Lundy Eldon McVeety Glenn Kurtz

Ward Couple Quietly Observe 59th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Harry Ward quietly observed their 59th wedding anniversary Friday. They have a daughter Mrs W M Miller a grandson and two great grandchildren all living in Eldora.

Harry Ward Mrs. Ward W. M. Miller Eldora

Rebekah Circle Meets With Mrs Foughty At Home

Mrs Tom Foughty hosted the Rebekah Circle on Thursday afternoon. A box of supplies was packed for the IOOF home in Mason City. A social afternoon was enjoyed with refreshments served. Jay Berfield of Iowa Falls drove Mr and Mrs Ray Dale to Iowa City for observation ahead of a leg amputation. Mr and Mrs E M Jones of Des Moines visited their son Don Jones and family.

Tom Foughty Rebekah Circle Mason City O— Jay Berfield Iowa Falls Ray Pinky) Dale Iowa City Dale E. M. Jones Des Moines Don Jones

Ladies Country Club Plans Family Picnic

Fifteen members of the Ladies Country Club met at Mrs. Chester Modlin’s home for the last regular meeting of the club year. Guests included Mrs. William Stark of Omaha Nebraska Mrs. Nick Hanig of Waterloo and Mrs. John Wehrman of Eldora. Plans were made for a club family picnic at the Hess home on June 12 with a social hour and summer themed refreshments. The next regular meeting is set for September 7 with Mrs. Maynard Cobb.

Ladies Country Club Chester Modlin William Stark Omaha Nebr Nick Hanig Waterloo John Wehrman Eldora Clarence Hess Maynard Cobb

Cemetery Society Landscape Corner Seeks Community Support

Eldora Cemetery Society held its regular meeting with twenty five members and six guests present. They reported landscaping the southeast corner with seven red rambler roses and an evergreen tree bought in memory of Mr. Hunt. A bake sale is planned for May 28 at Wilmonts furniture store. Next meeting is June 2 hosted by Mrs. Huehn. Sandra Jo Johnson graduates this year.

A. E. Lynk Lillie Sheldon Eldora Cemetery Society Ethel Hoelscher Lillie Reece Jim Jackson Louis Davies Minnie Eick Ed Hollingworth A. E. Kimmel Roscoe Hunt

Coming Events May 24 30 Club Meetings and Dances

Tuesday May 24 lists N T T Club and several bridge clubs led by Mrs Ed Stebe Mrs R R Bateson Sans Souci Club Mrs Lillie Sheldon and more The schedule extends to May 30 with Congregational Junior Work Service and Pine Lake Country Club dinner dance committee members.

N. T. T. Club Ed Stebe R. R. Bateson Sans Souci Club Lillie Sheldon Rebekah Lodge Raleigh King Jr Henry Bowers Jack Piper V. EF. W Carl Piper Young Homemakers Club George Nederhoff Rebekah Bridge V. Putnam Nellie Thackrey Pine Lake Country Club James Heine Bob Ralston R. H. Geise Gerald J. R. Mosely Ernest Orgel Milo Myers Congregational

Public Welfare Met For Annual Potluck Dinner

The Public Welfare Department held its annual 6 30 pot luck dinner at Mrs. C. L. Lamb’s home. A regular business meeting followed and the group voted to continue the club for another year. Officers elected were President Mrs. Werner Tresemer Vice President Mrs. C. L. Lamb and Secretary Mrs. R. Sherrill Smith. The meeting concluded the club’s work until September 16.

Public Welfare Department C. L. Lamb Werner Tresemer R. Sherrill Smith

Huehns Honored At Dinner On Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Gustav Huehn were guests of honor at Sunday dinner at their son Kermith Huehn's home celebrating their 53rd wedding anniversary on May 21. They have five children Kermith of Eldora daughters Selma Taylor Arlene Neubauer Licht and Irena Huehn all in Washington state.

Gustav Huehn Kermith Huehn

Mrs K Reisinger Hosts Bridge Tea for Members

Mrs Kenneth Reisinger acted as hostess Thursday afternoon to her Bridge Club with a dessert lunch. Guests included Mrs L W Flickinger and Mrs C F Way. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Reisinger and Mrs Way. Mrs H L Cleveland will host the next meeting on June 2.

Kenneth Reisinger L.W. Flickinger C. F. Way Reisinger Way H. L. Cleveland

Methodist Class Potluck Dinner on Wednesday

The Methodist Bible Class met at Mrs. A. E. Kimmel's home with Mrs. Wm. Eckel as co host. Nineteen members shared a noon potluck. Devotions by Mrs. Henry Wehrman and a program on Shortcuts in House Cleaning by Mrs. Nora Em mert. Poems and scriptures read by Mrs. S. S. Byerly. prayer by Mrs. Gustav Huehn. Next meeting June 15 at Mrs. Theodore Hazen's home.

Methodist A. E. Kimmel Wm. Eckel Henry Wehrman Nora Emmert S. S. Byerly Gustav Huehn Theodore Hazen

Oppolds Celebrate 40th Anniversary in Ackley

Mr and Mrs Robert S Oppold of Ackley observed their fortieth wedding anniversary on Thursday May 19 with High Mass at St Marys Catholic Church. An open house for about 100 relatives and friends followed from 2 to 4 PM. A 3 PM program featured a skit Life With The Oppolds a toastmistress Irene Coyle poems and songs by Joe O Reilly and Howard Christianson and a Your 40th poem by Joe Oppold. Out of town guests listed Town Falls residents were present.

Robert S. Oppold Ackley St. Mary's Catholic Church J. McCoy S. M Harry Lawless Irene Coyle Oppolds Joe O'Reilly Howard Christianson Joe Oppold Fr. Stiert Emma Arthur Mahoney Richard Warren Floyd Trickey Wilbur Warren Jack Hensing Bruce Kelsey Clarence Richtsmeier Town Falls

Brownie Troop I Holds Regular Meeting

Brownie Troop I met at the Girl Scout rooms Wednesday May 18 with twenty girls present. Julie Myers and Linda Bekemeier of troop 10 instructed on display of the flag. Treats were provided by Connie Maytag and Barbara Maddy.

Girl Scout Julie Myers Linda Bekemeier Connie Maytag Barbara Maddy

Baptist church service notes and meeting details

The Baptist church service met with Mrs. Louis Darzes on Friday May 20. Devo tions were given by Mrs. L A Taylor who read Psalm 27 and several poems in tribute to mothers. Sixteen members and one visitor were present. Lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be June 17 at Mrs Henry Buth man of Steamboat Rock.

The Baptist Church Louis Darzes L. A. Taylor Henry Buthman Steamboat Rock

News in Brief: Local to Minnesota and beyond

A compilation notes several travels and visits in progress. John A Wood Dr D M Nyquist James E Tull and Guy W Jones began a fishing trip in northern Minnesota and Canada. Thelma Nehring from Alberta Canada visited Eldora while awaiting delivery of a new North Washington Street home. Dale Peshin Wayne Tintter and families spent a Sunday at the Clarence Iverson home in Clarion. Eastern Star event in Stratford honored mothers with daughters, featuring a pot of African Violet gifts. L Cakerice heads west for a month including Enders Nebraska Las Vegas Nevada and Pomona California. Beulah Hossler announced the birth of Kimberly Ann Seney in San Diego.

John A. Wood D. M. Nyquist James E. Tull Guy W. Jones Minnesota Canada Thelma Nehring Alberta Eldora Frank Nehring Ernest Nehring Flint Mich Robert G. Seney San Diego Calif

Protheroe Family Visits Cedar Falls and Waverly Events

Local mentions include Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Protheroe and Mrs. Grace Protheroe visiting Cedar Falls and Waverly to see Mrs. Tom W. Protheroe in hospital. Other items note Alva Older’s birthday dinner hosted by Mrs. August Ohlert in Warba Minnesota and travels of the Mutz and Clemons families to events in Minnesota and Grundy Center.

W. R. Protheroe Grace Protheroe Cedar Falls Karl Markuson Tom W. Protheroe Waverly August Ohlert Alva Older Warba Minn Maurice Rasmussen Pen Bernice Sundberg Laurens Eastern Star of Town D. M. Nyquist Des Moines Miami, Fla M. G. Neal

Union Women Bible Class Hear Devotional and Alaska Mission notes

In a regular Loyal Womens Bible Class meeting at the Church of Christ Mrs. K Weaver led devotional with origin of songs It May Depend on You It Pays to Serve Jesus and Drifting Down The Lords Prayer was recited by all President Mrs Errol Dillon presided The gathering opened with My Desire and prayers followed by readings on Are You Willing Mrs Barnes spoke on Keteikan Alaska mission work A total of 21 65 was raised from sales donations and offering Refreshments were served by Mrs James Heryford and Mrs R L Bixby

Loyal Womens Bible Class Church of Christ K. Weaver Jesus Errol Dillon Bertha Barnes Will Franzenberg Dillon Barnes Keteikan Alaska James Heryford R. L. Bixby Kay Peirce Des Moines R. V. Hilsabeck Carolyn Albion Kenneth Madlin Virginia Marshalltown Ross Reece Leland Reece New Providence Ted Cutler Traer Betty Jean Wescott Jane Rhoades Marilyn Dickenson Marjorie Bowen Shirley Vernon Glen Tack Helen Marble Rock Leslie Craven Grundy Center Emma Terry Gallatine John Schaffer Ackley Clarence Richtsmeier Dick Burton Iowa Falls Floyd Steelman Zearing John Sheller Howard Sheller Charles Sheller Denny Glen Sheller Doris. Ivester Robert Lettow Buckeye Willard O. Fairchild

Commencement Day Highlights and Lunch Gatherings

A crowded program at Union high school featured 8th grade and 12th grade ceremonies. Seniors heard Dr. William Baddeley address the crowd. Marlene Meyers led processional and recessional as diplomas were handed by Ruth Hil sabeck. Valedictorians were Allyn Schaffer and Glen Moreland, with Merna Wescott honored as best all around student. Guests joined lunch at the E H Biersborn home with numerous local families in attendance.

Merwin Barnes O. W. Dillon Liscomb Harold Akers Erastus Akers Hampton Dorothy Akers Walter Akers Town Falls Maurice Lepley Marshalltown BE. P Mark Wescott Joan Allison Wescott Alice Grimsted Betty Jean Wescott Jane Roades Marilyn Dickenson Des Moines John Wooten Family Union Marlene Meyers Guilford Street W. W. Whittlesey Liberty David Kanellis Wesley Baddeley Audrey Aman Donna Aswegan Leslie Bradley Wayne Butler L Jay Cutler Delmar Garr Floyd Hammer Danny Haas Richard Lyman Beth Lyon Kathleen Norman Carol Rash Darrell Veren Amercan Legion Auxilary Legion Hall Cancer Fund National Child Welfare Project Star Spangled Banner Flag House Fund Union Whitten Gifford Dale Martin Duane Long Paul Enaball Union High School Church of Christ Hugh Ghormley David Ghormley William Baddeley Ayshire Allyn Schaffer Glen Moreland Merna Wescott E. H. Biersborn Paul Sievert Stanley Deier Adrian Boeke Hubbard Walter Bailey Ft. Dodge Alice Hitch Milton Faust New Providence N. T. Reed Jessie Biersborn Boyd Reese Paul Glenney Nelle Halden Lloyd Bates

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Campbell- Gast Mrs. Calfee Rebekah Troy Studios Ene Eldora Greenhouses Ladies’ Country Club Cemetery ‘Society J. D. Hossler Alexander Sandra Jo Johnson Gustav Huehns K. Reisinger Bridge Do— Mel Frerichs Teachers College August Frerichs Mrs. Oppold Baptist Darzes Ona Brown Lucille Brown Edward Brown Henry L. Browns Martin Grellet Dillon PINE Red Cross Lifeguards Inemascope Tonite Spencer Tracy One Century-Fox Pe Technicolor Fort Vengeance Marilyn Monroe Robi, Mitchum Rory Calhoun Gregory Peck Eldora Herald-Ledger Legals Mary Campbell Lowa Hardin County Neil H. Wehrman Mary L. Campbell Cameron & Dickinson Fred l L. Miller Iowa Sharon Vaughn Glenn Miller RCA Victor Records RCA Victor Eldo Ra’s Quality TV Cent Radio Ward Miller
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