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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1957

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Trout-Valde Marriage Vows In Church Service

The marriage of Miss Bette Trout of Eldora to Tha’ Valde of Eldora was solemnized at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Congregational church in Eldora with Rev. Ralph B. Imes officiating before 200 guests. A four tier cake, blue carnations and white pompons decorated the altar as music was provided by Mrs. C. R. Johnson. The bride wore a lace gown with a sequined veil. she was given in marriage by her father. Joylyn Winters served as maid of honor with bridesmaids in electric blue gowns. best man was Stanley Valde with ushers Paul Valde and Richard Valde. The couple will reside at 1508 West 20th Ave, Eldora after a short wedding trip.

Bette, Trout H. E.rout Eldora Franklin D. Valde Nogh Valde Ralph B. Imes Joylyn Winters Clarence Paterni Sharon Vaughn Arnele Faille Maid of Honor Stanley Valde Grinnell Paul Valde Ellsworth Richard Valde Ames Trout Paul Walde Clifford Farm Bureau Pade Eldora Schools Air Force Hadley Grain Co Eldor

W S C 8 Group III Luncheon and Meeting Notes

The W S C S 8 Group III served a 1 pm luncheon for the Methodist church on Wednesday November 13. A general meeting followed with Mrs Howard Frey presiding and reports on the Philippines work and division goals. The group plans a public dinner and bazaar at the church on December 12 and will host the parsonage fundraiser December 5.

Ws.c.s Methodist Church Phore Eller W.S.C.S Philippines Omer Hubbard

Hobert Smalls Farewell Fete Hosted By Friends

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Small hosted a farewell party for Hobert Small and his wife as they relocate to Colorado Springs Colorado. Twenty two guests participated in 500 and Wahoo games with prizes to John MacBride John B Wood Bus Shepard and Doris Small. The group presented a gift to the departing couple and refreshments followed.

Ronald Small Hobert Small Colorado Springs Colo John MacBride John B Wood Bus Shepard Doris Small

Eldora Fellowship Women Meet in Church Parlors

The Eldora Fellowship of agr ecclesiastical Christian Women held its November meeting at 2:30 pm in the church parlors on Wednesday November 13. Mrs James Heslop presided in the absence of the president with prayers and a poem. The program Seek Ye The Glory of God was given by Mrs Aage Jensen and Mrs Paul Simons, a story Grant Us Wisdom by Mrs J R Bahne, and refreshments were served by several members.

Eldora Fellowship of Agregational Christian Women James Heslop God Aage Jensen Paul Simons Plana J. R. Bahne Ton Lew‘s Crosser Hat Ie -Schmitt Robert “Quick

Baptist Fellowship Dinner Brings Church Members Together

The Women's United Circle of the Baptist church hosted the annual fellowship dinner on Friday evening November 15. Devotions were given by Jack Hoffman and Mrs Don Rabe served as mistress of ceremonies. Mr and Mrs Ray Paylor sang a duet written by Mrs Chester. Rev H C Short introduced speakers and Rev Bob Banyning and family, Philippines missionaries, narrated with a recording. Table decorations featured chrysanthemums candles and horns of plenty arranged by Mr and Mrs G R Eklund. The committee in charge included Mrs L A Taylor Mrs Chester Wieman Mrs Harold Perkins Mrs Harry Axtell and Mrs Joe Dedrick.

Women's United Circle of the Baptist Church Jack Hoffman Don Rabe Ray ‘Paylor Chester Bob Banyning Philippines Yey G. R. Eklund L. A. Taylor Chester Wieman Harold Perkins Harry Axtell Joe Dedrick

Miss Petersen to Wed Tietz in Waterloo Lutheran Church

Bridal showers honored Miss Joan Petersen ahead of her November 24 wedding to Theodore H. Tietz at First Lutheran Church in Waterloo. Attendants included Mrs. David La Pole and Mrs. Irvin Niemeyer hosting showers October 18 and 27, a dinner November 4, a kitchen shower November 9, and a linen shower November 14 at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room. A final miscellaneous shower was held November 15 at the W. G. Tietz residence in Sidova.

Joan Petersen Theodore H. Tietz First Lutheran Church Waterloo David la Pole Miss Petersen Ishower Petersen Irvin Niemeyer Sycamore St Mary Kohn Darrell Gillett Clenroe St Blanche and Ethel Mesdames H. Bruns Roy Duke S.roy Gilfillan Edward Jovhamsen E. S

Cemetery Society to Meet in Eldora Court Room

The Eldora Cemetery Society annual meeting is set for 7 p.m. November 25 in the court room. All interested persons are urged to attend. W. B. Turk Van Derveer arrived in Eldora on furlough from the Air Force. He flew from France, left New York City, and will visit his parents and relatives before reporting to Ogden Utah after Thanksgiving.

Eldora Cemetery Society P.m S/Set W. B Turk” van Derveer Eldora Air Force France New York City F. C Chet) ‘van Derveer Ogden Utah States

Community Events Schedule for November Listings

A compact listing of club meetings and social events for November including PEO DAR and Rebekah activities, American Home Club, Thanksgiving meals, Methodist Bible class, Congre gational Smorgasbord, Portnightly and Golden Hour groups, and Homemakers circle. Notable host names include Mrs. Behne, Mrs. Harmon, Mrs. Berg, Mrs. Lockwood, Mrs. Roger, Mrs. Donner, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Oppold.

P.E J. R. Behne M.T. Club Walter Harmon DAR Margaret Berg Rebekah Bridge Harry Lockwood American Home I R. K Roger Jerry ‘Donner Warren Old Ridout Methodist Jas, L. Brown Ladies Country Club Herbert Roll Golden Hour Dept Werner Tresemer Agnus del Melvin Oppold Alice Clara Raske Baptist ‘Church Ethel Allen Bernice Brown Riggetts Hawthorne Glenn Wurtz 20Th Century Club Io.h Ethren Ernest Dnaper Keith Strother Jackson Two jMies Melvin Oppond

Mrs Myers Hosts Bridge Group At Local Tea Room

Mrs Milo Myers hosted her bridge group Friday evening at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room with a 7 p.m. dinner. A Thanksgiving centerpiece graced the table. Guest Mrs D W Dickinson attended as prizes were awarded to Miss Lucille Brown Mrs L F Molcort and Mrs D W Dickinson after the game in the Myers home.

Milo Myers Blanche and Ethel D. W. Dickinson Myers Lucille Brown L. F. Molcort D. W. Dicknsan

Attendants At Mrs Sayer Funeral From Towns Far Flung

Out of town relatives and friends attended the funeral of Mrs. Robert Sayer. List includes Martin Gabrielson Starbuck Mina Glen Gabrielson Algona Don ald Gabrielson Mason City George Clark Ames John Murray Greenfield Maggie Olson Randall Lester Olson Ellsworth Jeffry Carpenter Henry Gabrielson Harris Gabrielson Garvin Olson Oscar Gabrielson Arlen Gabrielson Clarence Schmidt Harlan Wilson Adel Gabrielson Albert Olson Deann Olson Deo? Olson Randall Jewell Ronald Larsson Don Folkerts Steamboat Rock Albert Olson Jr Alexandria Jon Valen Story City William Gabrielson Clayton Gabrielson W E O Hara Joe O Hara Allason Earl Johnson James Cronk Rolfe Thomas H Sayer Cedar Rapids George Speers State Center Ray Bigelow Clarion Lucile Meeker Webster City Richard Meredith Havelock Marion Staley Florence Marin Ruth Michaelson John Meeker Harold McElvamney Ronald Randall Waterloo Gus Stukenberg Rennie Stukenberg Fannie Schmertman Aplington Charles Meints Ackley Harry Svendsen Margaret Svendsen Jessie Svendsen Marshalltown William Henderson Jewell

Harris Gabrielson Garvin Olson Oscar Gabrielson Arlen Gabrielson Clarence Sehmid Harlan Wilson Adel Fabrielson Albert Olson Déan’. Olson Rasmus Stange Jewell Ronald Larsson Stanhope Don Folkerts Steamboat Rock Alex+andria Jon Valen Story City William Gabriel Clayton Gabrielson Randall W. E. O'Hara Joe O'Hara Allason Earl “Johnson Wid James Cronk Rolfe Thomas H. Sayer Tedar Rapids George Speers State Center Ray Bigelow Clarion Lucile Meeker Webster City Richard Meredith Havelock Marion Staley Florence Marin Ruth Michaelson John Meeker Mets Harold McElvamney Sure Ronald Randall Waterloo Gus Stukenberg Rennie Stukenberg Fannie Schmertman Aplington Charles Meints Ackley Harry Svendsen Margaret Svendwen Jessie Svendsen Mar Halliown William Henderson Ellsworth Clerponrangon

Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society Dinner Meeting

The Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society held a potluck dinner with 26 members present. Guests included Thomas Clifton and Mr and Mrs Jake Skiles and son from Council Bluffs, Miss Evarey of Ackley, and Miss Dorise Van Patter. Mrs Rose Clark joined as a new member. Hostesses were Mrs Lillian Elerding, Mrs Evarett Elerding, and Mrs Harold Elerding. Next meeting December 12 will be a potluck at the church with hostesses Mrs C B Jages, Mrs Cecil Rogers, and Mrs R Grant. A Christmas apron gift package will be prepared.

Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Harold Elerding C. BE. Jages Cecil Rogers R. Grant

Bridge Club With Mrs Flickinger Hostess At Dessert Meeting

Mrs T W Flickinger hosted her bridge club Thursday afternoon at dessert Ilyaghean. Guest Mrs Kenneth Ros singer attended. Prizes were won by Mrs L B Scoth and Mrs C W Cote. Mrs Scott will host the next meeting in Dee 12 at the sppxt.

Ilyaghean Kenneth ‘Rossinger L.«b. Scoth C. W. Cote Scott Dee

Young Homemakers Plan Christmas Trip and Party

The Young Homemakers Club met November 14 with 14 members present at Mrs. Glen Schwarck's home. Officers elected: President Mrs. George Nederhoff, Vice President Mrs. Glen Gates, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Robert... A Christmas shopping trip to Waterloo is planned for December 6. The Christmas party will be December 19 at Mrs. Harvey Freed's home with co-hostess Mrs. Roy Ryan. The Secret Sisters will be revealed at the party.

Young Homemakers Club Harvey Freed Roy Ryan

Roughwoods Cemetery Society Holds Regular Meeting

The Roughwoods Cemetery Society met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Milton Schwinger’s home with Mrs. Geo. Grantow assisting. Fifteen members attended as they completed scuffies for the Davenport orphanage and redirected their Christmas fund to new projects. Mrs. Ed Hollingworth will entertain in December with Mrs. Lowell Grantow assisting.

Roughwoods Cemetery Society Milton Schwinger Geo. Grantow Davenport Ed Hollingworth Lowell Grantow

Bridge Club Meets With Miss Clark For Christmas Exchange

Bridge club gathered with Miss Clark on a Wednesday evening for a business meeting and Christmas exchange. Prizes were won by Mrs. Co. A. Van Patter and Miss Julia Mulford. The group, led by Mrs. Rena Vietor, will meet a week early on November 20.

Alta Clark

Mrs Little Hosts Bridge Club Gathering

Mrs Harold Little entertained the bridge club Wednesday for the regular November meeting. Three guests attended: Mrs Jack Kesling Mrs Byron Spear and Mrs Robert Farmer. Prizes went to Mrs Jerry Danner and Mrs Joe Hubbard. Refreshments followed. December meeting to be with Mrs Jerry Danner.

Harold Little Ed Ther Bridge Club Jack ‘Kesling Byron Spear Robert, Farmer, I Jerry Danner Joe ‘Hubbard

Blue Star Mothers Meeting Plans Bake Sale and Donations

Blue Star Mothers met at Mrs. L. V. Putnam home with Mrs. Hattie Schmitt assisting. Eighteen members approved a bake sale at Rigcert's store on Saturday, Nov. 23. They will send four gifts for i boys and $1 in stamps to Knoxville Veterans Hospital for families. Hospital chair Gene Richardson reported 78 hours, slippers, a clock, nylon hose, bed covers, magazines, and carpet rags sent. Next meeting Dec. 12 will be potluck at Mrs. Frank Balvanz home with See gift exchange and hostesses Mrs. Pleas Hobson and Mrs. Minnie Grantow.

Blue Star L. V. Putnam Hattie Schmitt Ing Rigcert’s I Boys Knoxville Veterans’ Hospital Gene Richardson Nora Emmert Des Moines Emmert Emma Foster Mermory Henry J. Janssen Frank Balvanz Pleas Hobson Minnie Grantow

Girl Scout Board Meeting and Upcoming Troop Events

The Girl Scout executive board met Thursday morning in the scout room for reports and discussion on the upcoming troop leaders meeting set for Monday in the scout room. A new Brownie troop will meet after school on November 20 with Bonnie Van Wyk as leader assisted by Mrs Harold Little, while two troops meet in rooms at the Iowa Electric Light and Power basement due to after school overload.

Girl Scout Navy Miés Bonnie van Wyk Irs Harold Little Iowa

Royal Neighbors Meet With Mrs. Fauerby

Mrs Alice Fauerby hosted the Royal Neighbors meeting with 10 members present. Plans were made for a Christmas dinner on December 13 and a gift exchange will be held. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Brownie Scout Troop VII also met after school, working on their Good Brownie charts.

Alice Fauerby Royal Neighbors Brownie Troop VII

Clubertons welcome baby girl Beth Kay in Appleton

Mr and Mrs Roy F Cluberton of Appleton Wisconsin announce the birth of a daughter Beth Kay on November 8 weighing seven pounds one ounce Mrs Cluberton formerly Marion Schultz of Eldore is helping in Appleton Her mother Mrs A W Schultz is assisting at home The couple also has a seven year old son Craig

Roy ’F. Cluberton Appleton Wis Beth Kay Cluberton Marion Schultz Eldore A. W. Schultz Clubterton Craig

Cemetery Society Meets at Froning Cemetery

The Eldora Cemetery Society held a meeting at the Froning home with Mrs F Froning and Mrs Edith Rex as hostesses. Members were present, a brief business session preceded a social afternoon, refreshments were served, and the next gathering is planned as a Christmas party at Mrs Ruth Lewis's home.

Eldora Cemetery F. Froning Edith Rex Ruth ‘Lewis

Bridge Club Hosts Mrs Mahaffey for Evening

Mrs Charles Mahaffey hosted a bridge gathering on Thursday evening. Prizes went to Mrs Byron Speer. The next meeting is scheduled for December 5 at Mrs Paul Maddy’s home.

Charles Mahaffey Byron Speer Paul Maddy

St Anne's Study With Mrs Lawler Meets For Lesson

St Anne's Study Club met at Mrs Verle Lawler's home for the regular meeting. The lesson covered church commendments 3 4 5 and 6 followed by a discussion. The next meeting is scheduled for December. Beulah Gray visits Detroit relatives. Mrs Day Cretin underwent surgery at State University Hospital. L A Tyler and others visited Miss Margaret Lynk's home in Ackley.

Anne's Study Club Verle Lawler Roy Campbell Thomas Cilston Jake Skiles Council Bluffs Marie Rummingelee Beulah Gray Detroit Mich Day Cretin Town City State University Hospital Ts. L. A

Whitten Patricia Flick and church group notes

Mr and Mrs David Dicken hosted Eldora visitors Monday afternoon at Harold Moore's home. The Women's Missionary Society met at the Church of Christ on Wednesday with 18 members and one visitor. Activities included piecing quilt blocks and making a comforter. Mrs Elmer Lamer was admitted to Evangelical Hospital Marshalltown for observation, and Mrs W R Ravender stayed in Lincoln Nebraska with her daughter and son-in-law Captain during the week.

David Dickinson Eldora Harold Moore Wlnner Church of Christ Wednes Tom Moore Martin Chrisman Elmer Lamer Evangelical Hospital Marshalltown W. R. Ravender Lincoln Neb

Missionary Society Meets and Bazaar at West Grove

The Missionary Society met at Mrs. Tom Moore’s home with eight members present. Mrs. C. R. Rolf led the lesson. Rev. Leroy Whiteside and Wendy Whitside visited from Sunday through Thursday at West Grove Methodist. A bazaar and turkey supper on Nov 14 raised about 370 dollars, with departments for rummage grab bag food candy flowers plants and novelties. The W S C S held a card shower for Mr. and Mrs. Sheryl Messick in honor of their 46th wedding anniversary on Thursday.

R. C. Elliott Bavender The Missionary Society Tom Moore C. R. Rolf Leroy Whiteside Wendy West Grove Methodist Church Methodist Church W.S.C.S Sheryl Messick

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Trout-Valde Hobert Cong Baptist Fellowship Joan Petergen Mandy Pot Cleaners Meader Mrs. Myers Robert Sayer Chapel Soc Bridge Club Mrs. Flickinger Young Homemakers' Plan Roughwoods Soc Clark Mrs. Little Mrs. Putnam Girls Scout Board Royal Mrs. Fauerby Clubertons Mahaffey St. Anne’s Eldora Tonite Nat King" Cole China Gate OS Cremat Climex Both Century-Fox Presents Arts OF Rays Cinemas oFe Te Mitchum-Hayworth-Lemmon Troy Eldi I. Congregational America Anderson Rexall Drug Store Eidora Turkey Women's Children’s Shoes & House Men's & Boys James L. Brown Eldora, Iowa
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