Bowman Couple Mark 49th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Jas Bowman celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary with a November 12 dinner for 27 hosted by their daughter Mrs Ralph Corr ell at her Eldora home. The couple married November 12 1903 at Lawn Hill and have four children, 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A large cake, cards and gifts accompanied the supper reception attended by relatives from St Anthony Rockford Hubbard Union Eldora and Marshalltown with a social hour following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Bowman
Ralph Correll
Ethel Lundy
Lawn Hill
Eldora
Bowman
Ralph Carrell
Mike Bowman
St. Anthony
Carroll Bowman
Rockford
Ill
Elmer Mehlick
Wally Russell
Harold Weaves
Gus Prussiner
Hubbard
Cecil Williams
Starla
Union
L. F. Stielow
Herman Burke
Palmer Johnston
Marshalltown
Etna Homemakers Hold November Meeting
The Etna Homemakers gathered with Mrs Maurice Lawton for their November meeting, 21 members attending. Mrs Marcus Johns read The First Thanksgiving, an International Relations lesson followed, Scotland was discussed by Mrs Albert Enslin, and UN nations were named with flags displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etna
Maurice Lawton
Marcus Johns
Bob Schotanus
Scotland
Albert Enslin
United Nations
Irvin Flessner
Chas. Ryken
Woodrow Homan
Mrs Brightwell Honored at 78th Birthday Luncheon
Mrs John G Bleeker of Ackley hosted a one o’clock luncheon at Blanche and Ethels Tea Room in a courtesy to Mrs W E Brightwell for her upcoming 78th birthday. A social afternoon followed with guests including Mabel Stemm Lillian Blerding Ella Ford Ida Fouts Nellie Kimmel Ralph Dickson and Louis Bleeker of Steamboat Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Brightwell
John G. ‘Bleeker
Ackley
Blanche and
Ethel
Mabel Stemm
Lillian Blerding
Ella Ford
Ida, Fouts
Nellie Kimmel
Ralph Dickson
Louis Bleeker
Steamboat Rock
St Marys Altar Society Plans One Day Rummage Sale
The St Marys Altar and Rosary Society met at the church for a regular gathering. They scheduled a one day rummage sale for December 6 and discussed a parish dinner. Father Geo Ma honey spoke, several new members joined, and refreshments were provided by a committee including Mrs Richard Lawler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
Geo. Mahoney
Richard Lawler
Raymond Lawler
Anna Lawler
R. A. Dale
Chas. Schafer
John
Mrs Way Hosts Bridge Group in Dessert Session
Mrs. Cecil Way was hostess on Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock to her bridge group at a dessert bridge. Cards were enjoyed with a high prize awarded to Mrs. Bob Dornsbach and second high to Mrs M D Stilley. The next meeting will be in the home of Mrs. Bob Dornsbach on December 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Way
Bob Dornsbach
M. D. Stilley
Tipton Township Ladies Meet in November Session
The Tipton Township Ladies gathered at Mrs Earl Ricks home for the November meeting led by Mrs Howard Sisam. Thirty two leaders and three children attended as friendship pennies totaled 198 cents. Mrs Earl Ricks and Mrs Howard McBride presented the lesson Eat to Grow Healthy not Fat. The next gathering is set for December 2 at Hubbard Legion hall with a potluck dinner at noon. Members are to bring a covered dish and their own table service. Refreshments were served by hostesses at close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton Township
Earl Ricks
Howard Sisam
Howard McBride
Legion Hall
Hubbard
Mra
John Miller
Walter Engelking
St Annes Group Plans December Potluck Dinner
The St Annes Study Club met at Mrs. Carroll Shafer's home and continued Jesson on Prayer and Obedience in the Home. They planned a family Christmas potluck dinner set for December 14 in the church dining room. The next meeting will be January 8 at Mrs. Anna Lawler's home in New Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Annes
Carroll Shafer
Jesson
Anna Lawler
New Providence
Courtesy Extended The Don Colemans
Mr and Mrs Don Coleman hosted a Wednesday social time with friends calling in for cake and ice cream. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jesse Clinton Mr and Mrs Wendell Willcox Miss Marjorie Peshia and Mrs Ann Grant of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Coleman
Jesse Clinton
Wendell Willcox
Marjorie Peshia
Ann Grant
Des Moines
Thursday Club Feted At Colonial Dinner
Mrs Dean Peisen and Mrs C J Warthow hosted the Thursday Club at the Peisen home with dinner served later at the Congregational Church New England dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Peisen
C. J. Warthow
Mrs. Moser Hosts Dinner Bridge for Twelve Guests
Mrs. Chas. Moser entertained twelve guests Thursday evening at the Colonial Church dining room. After dinner the group played bridge at her home with prizes awarded to Mrs. Fred Wehrman and Mrs. Carl Piper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Moser
Mayflower Descendants Compact Day Meeting Observed
The Society of Mayflower Descendants holds its twenty fourth semi annual Compact Day on November 22 at Hotel Fort Des Moines to mark the 332nd anniversary of the Pilgrims arrival and the Mayflower Compact. Mrs W Hoyt Bonham Iowa Governor presides with Miss Floy Cook as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Society of
Mayflower Descendants
Fort Des Moines
Henry Wheeler
Eldora
Piligrims
W. Hoyt Bonham
Iowa Society
Floy Cook
Fifth District
Charles M. Houser
Mrs Wasson Hosts Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society
Mrs. M. E. Wasson served as hostess to the Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society for their November pot luck dinner. Twenty five members attended as plans were finalized for the bazaar held Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Mary St George on December 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Wasson
Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society
Mary St. George
Band Boosters Club Meeting Recaps Social Time
The Band Boosters Club met Wednesday evening in regular session with Mrs L Flickinger presiding. After the business meeting a social time was enjoyed and refreshments were served by a volunteer committee including Mr and Mrs Ale Shadle, Mr and Mrs Lyle Hubbard, Mr and Mrs Frank Steinfeldt, Mr and Mrs Lowell Mossman and Mr and Mrs Merle Sherbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Boosters Club
L. Flickinger
Ale Shadle
Lyle Hubbard
Frank Steinfeldt
Lowell Mossman
Merle Sherbon
Community club and church events schedule
A list of meetings and activities from November 18 to November 26 includes P E O and Rebekah bridge groups, Cub Scout and Methodist Bible class, Eldora events at Congregational Church, Wildlife and Young Homemakers clubs, bake sale, Family Night, and multiple bridge and study clubs with names of organizing hosts and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.E.O
Clella Finster
Rebekah
Claude Goodson
T. E. Montieth
Dale Rodgers
Ed Lackey
Ona Brown
Eldora
Congregational Church
Robi, Johnson
Glenn Kurtz
Bridge Club
E. B. Crosey
Bridge
Chas. Schafer
Young Homemakers Club
Don McAllister
Wildlife Club
Public Welfare Dept
Nora Emmert
Alice Stebe
Eldora Township Farm Bureau
W. Fpf, W
Firestone
Young Mothers Circle
Hawthorne Club
Mary Ziesman
20Th Century Club
H. J. Schmitz
H. W. Stonebrook
Sans Souci
V. H. Vilmont
N. T. T. Club
T. H. Schaa
J. Tjaden
Beta Sigma Phi
Georgena Callahan
J. C. Pierson
John Moore
Wyatt Johnson
Irvin Cakerice
Fellowship Banquet at First Baptist Church
One hundred members and visitors attended a Friday fellowship banquet at the First Baptist Church at 6 30 pm. Hostesses and kitchen committee named, with fall decor and group singing. Rev A D Mohr from Grundy Center spoke on The Hidden Place Down Here. Benediction by Harold Perkins closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Mesdames
Dow Jones
Geo. O’bryan
Dean Folkerts
Geo. Edwards
Chester Wieman
Milo Butler
Wm. Griffith
John McBride
Harold Perkins
Nettie Reece
Howard McCall
Howard Clingerman
August Oehlert
Harry Fagel
Clyne Sheldon
Allie Starr
Ardis Starr
United Circle
H. C. Short
Mesdames Allen
Butler
Dillavou
Barton
Beth Dillavou
Mary June Starn
Audrey Nassen
Georgena Wolfe
A. D. Mohr
Grundy Center
Eldora Congregational Women Hold Regular Meeting
Eldora Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women met in church parlors on Wednesday November 12 with Mrs J C Boyd presenting Local Church History tracing the group's formation 85 years ago from six members. Hostesses for the tea following were Mrs C Cote Mrs Lester Perkins Mrs Hibbard Moore and Mrs H H Nazett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women
J. C. Boyd
First Congregational Church
Eldora
C. Cote
Lester Perkins
Hibbard Moore
H. H. Nazett
Blue Star Mothers Report And Plans For Activities
The Blue Star Mothers group met at Mrs. W. R. Foster’s home. Members finished the bed slipper quota and planned sewing carpet rags. A $6 gift to Des Moines Veterans Hospital funded Halloween entertainment. Voted Big Dipper member Mrs. T. H. Schan. They will pack overseas boxes Tuesday at Nora Emmert’s home with cookies and articles. A December 11 potluck Christmas dinner will be at Mrs. Carl Cordes’s home. State president Leona Jones and state historian Bessie Jackson were guests. Jackson spoke after attending the Long Beach National Convention in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Star
W. R. Foster
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
T. H. Schan
Nora Emmert
Carl Cordes
Leona Jones
Blue Star Mothers of
Marshalltown
Bessie Jackson
Jackson
Long Beach
Calif
Eldora student joins Lindenwood athletic and poetry groups
Miss Donna Luglan, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Luglan of Eldora, becomes a freshman member of Lindenwood College athletic association and poetry society. She qualified in three sports basketball table tennis and swimming. She is among ten new poetry society initiates chosen for original verse in a student-faculty competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Luglan
Arthur L. Luglan
Eldora
Athletic Association
Poetry Society
Lindenwood College
Miss Luglan
Merle Stevens Feted At Surprise Party
A surprise party at the home of Mr and Mrs Howard Wood honored Merle Stevens on his birthday anniversary. Dinner featured a large birthday cake and a gift was presented to the honoree. Attendees included the Stevens family, Dorothy Hawke, Robert Krejci, the Mansells, and the Wood family with their children Janice and Bud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Wood
Merle Stevens
Stevens
Dee Ann
Bruce
Dorothy Hawke
Robert Krejci
Bob Mansell
Wood
Janice
Bud
Mrs Betty Wiese Honored at Omaha Visit Coffee
Mrs J E Thackrey hosted a Friday afternoon neighborhood coffee at 2 o clock honoring Mrs Betty Wiese of Omaha Nebraska who is visiting in the home of her daughter and family Ma and Mrs Curtis Harmon during her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Thackrey
Betty Wiese
Omaha
Neb
Curtis Harmon
Cemetery Society Fintertained By Mrs Mitchell
The Cemetery Society met at Mrs Nora Mitchell with Mrs O Hall assisting. Twenty members and one guest attended. Plans were made for the Christmas party on December 18 at Mrs Lauren Maltby’s home. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is December 5 at Mrs Robert Todd’s home. Robert D Peck of Cedar Rapids visited Eldora for the weekend. Mrs Peck and daughter Sarah traveled back with him. Mr and Mrs E B Krominga learned their daughter Mrs George Means and children arrived in Oxford England to join Lt Means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemetery Society
Nora, Mitchell
O. ©. Hall
Lauren Maltby
Robert D. Peck
Cedar Rapids
Eldora
E. B. Krominga
George Means
Oxford
England
Means
Baptist United Circle Elects New Officers Wednesday For The Year
The Women's United Circle of the Baptist Church met on November 12 to elect new officers for January. Officers include President Mrs Milo Butler and Vice President Mrs H C Short, withSeveral other posts filled. Deaconess and missions topics were discussed and a social time followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Dedrick
Oehlert
Jesus
Short
Davies
Fellowship of Baptists
Mid
Africa
China
South America
Europe
Netherlands
West Indies
Home Land
Chester Wieman
Linda Luick Hosts Birthday Party At Six
Linda Luick, six years old, celebrated a birthday with a Saturday party for 14 schoolmates. After a movie outing they returned to her home for refreshments. Themed cakes with green and yellow icing and lit candles centered the tables, favors were lanterns of candy, and she brought treats to school on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Luick
Linda
Senska Party Visits Eldora for Herrald Kin
Dr. and Mrs. F. R. Senska of Brandon spent Wednesday in Eldora in honor of Mrs. Senska’s brother and sisters Charles Herrald and the Misses Maude Dora and Josephine Herrald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Senska
Brandon
Eldora
Neubauer couple attends chapel bazaar Friday night
Mr and Mrs Frank Neubauer attended the chapel bazaar Friday night. The event drew local parishioners and featured seasonal goods, snacks, and a bake sale to support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Neubauer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Etna Homemakers
W. Brightwell
St. Mary's Altar and Rosary Society
Mrs. Way
Tipton
Don Colemans
Mrs. Moser
Mrs. Wasson
Pleasant Chapel Cemetery
Baptist Church
Cong
Athletic Ass’n
Mitchell
Robert Todd
Trom Studias
Andrle & Creps
Finest Loo
Ecole
Lowa
Sun
Tonite & Wed
Columba
Presenta A
Stanlay Kramer Company
Millard
Gilbert John Marghall
Wre Mitchell
Roland
Beal
Thompson
Ewes
Uae
Urea
Triestes
Sa PO
Paris
WS EN Neal
Boe L Th
McNally
Ein Hildegarde A
Fearless Fagan
Tame Lion
Gene Kelly
Devil
Gary Cooper
Robson
O'Brien
Curwood
Blondie
Corinne Calvet
Dan Dailey
William Demarest
James Gleasom
Baptist United Circle
Methodist Church
Whitten
Nobility Club
Viola Slatten
Iowa Falls
River Blvd
Turkeys
Steamboat Rock Locker
Eldora Herald-Ledger
Dad
Sis & Brother
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