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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1961

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Priske Hopkins Wedding in Des Moines Sun

Miss Patricia Ann Priske and Milwaukee native Dallas W. Hopkins were married Sunday May 28 at First Methodist Church Des Moines in a double ring ceremony. Attendants included maid of honor Shirley Thake and best man Daryl Thake. guests from multiple Iowa towns and Chicago attended. The couple plans to live in Milwaukee at 2711 W Courtland.

Patricia Ann Priske Leo Priske Eldora Dallas W. Hopkins Milwaukee, Wise Genille. Hopkins Fred’ Hopkins Milwaukee Wisc First Methodist Church Des Moines Bruce Barrabee Daryl Thake State Center Jerry Booth Ames Gary "Mallo Skokie Ill

Mrs Stilley Hosts Bridge Group Dessert Night

Mrs M D Stilley was hostess Thursday to her Bridge Group for a Dessert Bridge. Guests included Mrs Nelle Riemenschneider Mrs Ruth Crosley and Mrs Ned Fagg. Mrs C W Cote won the prize. Mrs J H Kramer to host June 8 for next meeting.

M. D. Stilley Nelle Riemenschneider Ruth Crosley Ned Fagg C. W. Cote J. H. Kramer

Engagement Notice for Sharon Faber to Michael Crosser

Mr and Mrs Herman Faber of Parkersburg announce the engagement of their daughter Sharon to Michael L Crosser son of Mr and Mrs Clifton Crosser of Eldora The bride elect teaches in Eldora elementary school and her fiancé works for Risse Miller The wedding is planned for August 12 at Calvary Baptist Church Parkersburg

Herman Faber Parkersburg Sharon Michael L. Crosser Clifton Crosser Eldora Risse-Miller Calvary Baptist Church

Honor Kenneth Roberts After Graduation Tuesday

Kenneth Roberts was honored Tuesday evening after his Eldora High School graduation. His grandmother Mrs Myrtle Dickenson hosted relatives and friends, with a large group including Mr and Mrs Guy Stockdale and others from Iowa Falls New Providence Union Wellsburg and Wellsburg area. A tray lunch was served. helpers included Mrs Jim Schultz and Mrs Basil Dickenson.

Kenneth Roberts Eldora High School Myrtle Dickenson Guy Stockdale M. Tordoff Russell Roberts John Dickenson Iowa Falls Earl Guiles New Providence Basil Dickenson Union Gratus Nederhoff Wellsburg Dewey Lamp

Coming Events Calendar for June Weekend Activities

Friday June 2 events include Needlecraft Club and WWII veterans group at Cottage Community Hall plus an open house at St Paul Lutheran Church 5 30 PM. Saturday June 3 bake sale at Rig gerts starting 9 AM. Sunday June 4 includes Girl Scout Court of Awards and several clubs with gatherings. Monday June 5 features Masonic Craftmans School TOPS Hawthorne Club potluck and service guild picnic at Youth Building with guests.

Harry Pagel Cottage Community Hall Marvin Jeske St. Paul Lutheran Church Riggerts Girl Scout Court of Awards W.am.l. Club Ralph Allbee Lutheran Married Couples Club The Fishing Gang Marvin Catlin Masonic Craftmans School C's T.O.P.S Hawthorne Club Groves Service Guild

Fortnightly Club Des ert Lunch and Bridge Prizes

The Fortnightly Club met Thursday at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room for a dessert lunch hosted by Mrs R A Scott. Tables featured lilies of the valley and prizes were awarded to Mrs O E Smith Mrs Harry De Baggio and Mrs H H Nazett. Mrs Van Derveer received a guest prize. Next host is Mrs G A Starr June 8. A Bachelor party honored Dallas W Hopkins Saturday night at the home of Mr and Mrs E H Mallo with Theta Chi Fraternity brothers as guests. Hopkins was married Sunday to Miss Patricia Priske.

Blanche and Ethel R. A. Scott Liles of the C. F. van Derveer O. E. Smith Harry de Baggio H. H. Nazett van Derveer G. A. Starr Dallas W. Hopkins Ames E. H. Mallo Gueests Theta Chi Fraternity Mr. Hopkins Patricia Priske

Locals Visit During Memorial Day in Worthington

Mrs Merlin Lindquist and children Carmel and Mark of Worthington Minnesota arrived Saturday to visit over Memorial Day in the home of her mother Mrs Roxy Dunn. Mrs Dunn will accompany her home for a two weeks visit. On Sunday other guests from out of town were her son and family Mr and Mrs Jay Dunn and children, Mrs Verla Cook, Mrs Polly Mitchell and Robert Mitchell went to Renwick Wednesday evening to spend the evening with relatives. Miss Alice Templeton accompanied them as far as Goldfield where she attended graduation exercises. Her grand niece Patricia Templeton was a member of the graduating class.

Merlin Lindquist Carmel Mark Worthington Minn Roxy Dunn Dunn Verla Cook Polly Mitchell Robert Mitchell Renwick Alice Templeton Goldfield Patricia Templeton Jake Weld Rena Frerichs Larry Meints S. A. Luiken C. J. Doolard Tony R. L. Lamb Bradford Douglas Frerichs M. A. Wilson Eldora Will Harms Earl Thoms Wiard Aikes Cleves John Harms Norman Thoms Melvin Kosanke Myron Kosanke Harold Fistler John Harris Charlie Harris Marshalltown Baptist Beads Lake Hampton Harry Luiken Marqua Riger Heldt Ella Daleske Emil Daleske Providence Ky Sara Jo Perryville Robert Koening Jake Koop Reginal B. J. Dohlman Robert Donald Ackley C. J. Doolard Jr Korpral Sumner Iowa

W S C S Group I Holds Regular Meeting

Miss Alice Stebe led W S C S Group I with 20 members present. Guests included Mrs Dora Meisenbach and Mrs Verne Mueller. Mrs Don Wilson reviewed The Listeners by Taylor Caldwell and read He Leadeth Me. A July 11 Waterloo District Officers Training Day was noted and a June 14 tea was set for 2 pm at the church.

Alice Stebe Ernest Draper Jerome Beach W.S.C.S Dora Meisenbach Verne Mueller Addie Burgess Don Wilson Taylor Caldwell Waterloo Eldora

May Meeting of Group II W.S.C.S. Held at Brown Home

The May gathering of Group II W.S.C.S. met Wednesday at Mrs. Robert R. Brown's home with co-hostesses Mrs. Robert Jackson and Mrs. W. K. Bramwell. Mrs. Longenecker led devotions and lesson, reading 1 Peter 3 and reviewing Eugenia Price's Woman to Woman. May birthdays included Mrs. Linus Doughty and Mrs. Charles Harvey, with refreshments served after.

W.S.C.S Robert R. Brown Robert Jackson W. K. Bramwell Robert Longenecker Eugenia Price Linus .Doughty Charles Harvey

Group III W.S.C.S. Held Meeting With Pot Luck Luncheon

The regular Group III W.S.C.S. meeting met Wednesday at Mrs. Lee Lundy’s home for a one o’clock pot luck luncheon. Co-hostess was Mrs. Wayne Welch. Vice president Mrs. Harry Huntley presided, devotions from Psalms led, and the meeting closed with The Lord’s Prayer. Mrs. J. E. Tull spoke about her recent Latin America trip.

W.S.C.S Lee Lundy Wayne Welch Harry Huntley J. E. Tull Latin America

Group IV WCSS Hosts Meet at Stonebrook Home

Group IV WCSS met Wednesday evening at Mrs. Tom Stonebrook’s house with hostesses Mrs. Dean Davison and Mrs. James Hauser assisting. Thirteen members and three guests attended. Devotions were led by Mrs. William Vigars and the lesson was given by Mrs. Kenneth Norman.

W.S.C.S Tom Stonebrook Dean Davison James Hauser Phillip, Prosser Carl Ehrhart Howell Boyd Jr William Vigars Kenneth Norman

Marlyn McCormick Commencement Party Held in Eldora

Mr and Mrs Lowell McCormick hosted a gathering Tuesday after graduation for their son Marlyn a class member. Relatives from Eldora St Anthony Marshalltown West Union and other towns attended with gifts noted and a buffet lunch served. Several local residents and relatives were mentioned including Jim Berg and the Thayer family planning short visits or travels.

Lowell McCormick Marlyn Max Barr Earl Henning Robert Henning Harry Pagel Warren McCormick Frank Neubauer Pat Mathews Mike Voy Gary Seggerman Eldora Robert Gaunt Diane St. Anthony Mike Buchan Suzanne Marshalltown

Oboe Recital Pair Performs at Iowa State University

James Irwin of Eldora assisted Peter Perret of Iowa City in an oboe recital at the University, staged Saturday, showcasing collaborative performers from local towns and the campus music program.

James Irwin Eldora Peter Perret Iowa City State University of Iowa

Eldora Cub Scouts Wrap Up Season With Badges

Cub Scout Pack 398 held its final meeting at the Hardin County Youth Building. Den One, led by Mrs. Gerald Balvant and Mrs. Merle Bolar, presented a skit and awards. May's theme Indian Country saw crafts and dances as Gary Lamasters and Gene Morrison earned Bear badges while others received Bobcat pins and Service Stars.

Hardin County Gary Lamasters Gene Morrison Alex Pence Robin Hurst Richard Steinfeldt Stanley Pfander

Den Three Den’s indoor picnic and pack meeting pins

Den Three enjoyed outdoors earlier in the month with two hikes and an indoor picnic due to rain. At the Pack Meeting several scouts earned pins: John Walley one year, Donnie Kinder one year, Gary Reisinger one year, Harry Athas two years, Timmie Tjaden two years, Kraig Emick two years. Mrs Jurgen Tjaden serves as their Den Mother.

John Walley Donnie Kinder Gary Reisinger Harry Athas Timmie Tjaden Kraig Emick Jurgen Tjaden

May Cub Scout Den Five Indians Theme Activities

Den Five met weekly led by Mrs. Bill Cobb and crafted Indian Shakers for the Pack meeting. They made kites with parental help at the first May gathering, enjoyed a Hobo Hike on May 12 with sack lunches, and held a May 19 picnic at City Park. Awards went to Billy Tietz Bear Badge Freddie Zimmermann silver arrow and Denner stripe Jay Wasson Denner Stripe.

Den Bill Cobb Billy Tietz Freddie Zimmermann Denner Jay Wasson

Cub Scouts Den Six May Indian Country Activities

During May Den Six followed the Indian Country theme with costumes and craft items including shields crepe feather trim corn necklaces yarn fringe ankle-bands peace pipes and tin can maracas. They hiked to Wild Cat cave and plan another hike to Upper Pine Lake. Awards were given to Jim Clary Mike Lewis Ron Small Denner Dale Williams John Vinton Mike Kelly and leaders Mrs. C. H. Shannon and Mrs. R. Sens. Den Seven met after school with Den Mother Mrs. Gene Steelman and Scott Steelman as Denner. Activities included a wiener roast Mother's day cards and a bookmark, shaker sticks, and Indian games such as Double Ball Game and Antelope Race. Awards went to Mickey Meader Bruce Dunn Mathew Clarke. Den Eight followed Indian Country with hand printed breech clothes head dresses and dance rattles, practicing the Indian Dance Antelope Race and preparing for the Flag ceremony. One year pins went to Charles Shorts Steve Allen Paul Piper Harrison Smith and two year pins to Jim Wilson Dean Barnard Dennis Van Patter and Carl Dimmlich.

Cub Scouts of den One Den Gerald Balvant Merle Bolar Denner David Bolar Denner Terry Monroe Wild Cat Cave Upper Pine Lake Jim Clary Mike Lewis Ron Small Dale Williams John Vinton Mike Kelly C. H. Shannon R. Sens Mickey Meader Bruce Dunn Mathew Clarke Cub Scouts den Eight Charles Shorts Steve Allen Paul Piper Harrison Smith Jim Wilson Dean Barnard Dennis van Patter Carl Dimmlich

Scouts Explore Indian Country Theme Activities

Scouts Dennine embraced the month’s Indian Country theme with enthusiasm. They crafted dance rattles Indian head dresses and dance bells, discussed Indian costumes, and engaged in related activities reflecting the topic.

Dennine

Community mingles in area visits and events

Steamboat Eilert Millers from Reinbeck visited in the Weld Danjiels and Harrs homes. Marjorie and Eugene Ackley visited Gertrude Harrs. Imogene’s birthday party hosted by Mrs. Carl Rieter included Beverly Luiken Kruse McDonald Williams Reed. Alfred Lau spoke at the Baptist Church with two Mexican boys giving testimony. Various residents attended graduation at Eldora. The Baptist Senior Youth Group fished and picnicked at Beads Lake with chaperones. A series of dinners, calls, and travels connected families in Eldora Ackley Bradford Wellsburg and nearby towns.

Raymond Danjiels Harris Ralph Harrs Marjorie Eugene Ackley Gertrude Harrs Carl Rieter Imogene Beverly Luiken Beverly Kruse Peggy McDonald Sandra Williams Pamela Reed Dick Hazelwood Ricky Eldora Elmer Finger Alfred B. Lau Mexican Indian Training Center Baptist Church Lau John Wilts Grace Hickens Wellsburg

Priscilla Guild Meets With Mrs Kallem on Thursday

Luther an Priscilla Guild held a Thursday evening meeting with Mrs E J Kallem as hostess. President Mrs Clarence Lange opened with prayer and a Pentecost lesson titled Have You Received Christ. Members participated in Testing Your Religious Vocabulary and The Seven. roll call included guest Mrs Ernest Daleske.

E. J. Kallem Lutheran Priscilla Guild Clarence Lange Ernest Daleske

Ladies Country Club Family Potluck Sunday

The Ladies Country Club held a 12:30 potluck family dinner Sunday with eleven members and 34 people total. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. La Verne Haywood and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haywood and family, Mr. and Mrs. Merril Cobb, and Mrs. Lillian Martin from Corpus Christi, Texas. Activities included visiting, children playing ball, and men playing horseshoes. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday September 6.

Ladies Country Club Laverne Haywood Charles Haywood Merril Cobb Lillian Martin Corpus Christi Tex

Eldora Township Ladies Craft Display Opens Summer Session

The Eldora Two Farm Bureau Ladies met last Friday at the Hardin County Youth Building with 20 members present for a Dessert Luncheon. Spring flowers decorated the room. Hostesses were Mrs. George Ibach Mrs. Orville Vigars Mrs. C. J. Modlin and Mrs. Aurelia Halasey. A craft display of members projects was shown. Mrs. Harold Balvant gave a Citizenship lesson. This was the final meeting of the summer. The Annual Tea is set for Sept 15 to begin the new club year with officer elections.

Eldora Farm Bureau Hardin County George Ibach Orville Vigars C. J. ‘Modlin Aurelia Halasey Harold Balvant

Eldora Rebekah Lodge Holds Regular Meeting

The Rebekah Lodge 144 met Tuesday evening at I.O.O.F. Home for its regular session. Mrs Alfred Uhlken reported on the District meeting at Hampton. A silent auction occurred and plans were made to honor members with midyear birthdays at the June 13 gathering. Members brought sack lunches. Mrs Uhlken led lunch exchange.

Rebekah Lodge I.0.0 Alfred Uhlken Hampton Uhiken

VFW Auxiliary Meed Regular Meeting Reports

The V F W Auxiliary met Wednesday evening for a regular session. A memorial service honored six deceased members: Mrs Lucille Harmon Mrs Ethel Smith Mrs Mary Smith Mrs Maude Green Mrs Sadie Rogers and Mrs Minnie Hodge. Reports covered the Cresco district meeting. plans were set for a bake sale June 3 at Riggett Store. The state encampment is June 23 to 25 at Mason City with delegates Mrs Troy Jones and Mrs Richard Lewis. Ruby Hundersmark received a May 23 birthday cake. Jackie Smith won the door prize. Lunch followed.

YY. F. W V. F W. Auxilian Lucille Harmon Ethel Smith Mary ‘Smith Maude Green Sadie Rogers Minnie Hodge Cresco Riggetts Mason Troy Jones Richard Lewis Ruby Hundersmark Jackie Smith V. F. W. Post

Eldora Cemetery Society meets with Cox sisters hosts

The Eldora Cemetery Society met Thursday afternoon with Miss Blanche Cox and Miss Ethel Coxx as hostesses at the Tea Room for their regular meeting. Twenty eight members were present and R. R. Ibach was welcomed as a new member. A social afternoon with refreshments followed. Mrs. George Ibach and Mrs. C. J. Modlin will host June 8 at the Tea Room for the next meeting.

Eldora Cemetery‘ Society Blanche Cox Ethel Coxx Ee R. R. Ibach George Ibach C. J. Modlin

Luncheon Guests After Commencement Honoring Barbara Jean Rierson

Guests gathered at Wayne Rierson residence after the ceremony to honor Barbara Jean Rierson. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Stanley Granner and family, Mr and Mrs Basil Bachman and family, Mr and Mrs Adrian Bachman and family, Mr and Mrs Keith Bachman and Edna Granner of Hubbard. Also present were Mr and Mrs George King of Knoxville, Mr and Mrs Dale Rierson and family and Ethel Rierson of Radcliffe, Mr and Mrs Glen Carr of Town Falls, Mr and Mrs James Carr of Owasa, Delwoddy Shriver of Lake View, and Gerald Iverson of Jewell.

Wayne Rierson Barbara Jean Stanley. Granner

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