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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1956
Page
2
Miss Arlene Oberhokamp daughter of Radcliffe parents and Philip Brinkmeyer son of Hubbard were married Saturday at Our Savior's Lutheran church Radcliffe The double ring ceremony featured organ music and vows witnessed by families friends and a 175 guest reception in the church parlor The couple will reside on a Hubbard area farm after a wedding trip through the eastern states.
Mrs Iku Kubojiri of Mt View Hawaii announces the engagement of her daughter Clara to Dallas Jelsma son of Mr and Mrs Herman Jelsma of Union. The wedding will be at Bethel Baptist church in Greeley Colorado on December 16. Jelsma earned a BA from Colorado State Teachers College in August. Clara holds a BA from University of Hawaii and will earn a MA in elementary education from Colorado College in December.
The Friday Nighters gathered Friday night at Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wood’s home. Prizes were won by Mrs. Charles Randall Mrs. Roy Ryan Roger Peters and Dale Petty with refreshments provided by the hosts. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Petty will host the next meeting on December 7.
Mrs Walter Harmon hosted the N T T Club Tuesday afternoon for its regular meeting with guest Mrs Tom Foughty. Officers were elected: President Mrs Ed Stebe Vice-President Mrs Carl Willig Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Henry Wheeler. Next gathering includes 6 30 p.m. dinner December 4 at the hostess home with a gift exchange and cards afterward.
The Rebekah Bridge Club met Tuesday evening at Miss Julia Mulford’s home with co host Mrs. Nina Lockwood. Twelve members attended for a dessert bridge session. Prizes went to Mrs. Mildred Frazer and Mrs. Lillian Putnam. Mrs. Lillian Scott assisted by Mrs. Grace Allbee will host the Christmas party on December 18 to reveal secret pals.
The wedding of Miss Myra Dean Folkerts daughter of Mr and Mrs William Folkerts of Plymouth North Carolina to Harvey lea Deal Jr son of Mr and Mrs H L Deal Sr of Carmel Valley California was solemnized Friday evening Nov 2 at the Christian church in Jamesville North Carolina with Rev William S Davenport officiating Miss Betty Davenport of Plymouth provided the music Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a steel blue street length dress with black accessories and a white orchid corsage The bride's attendant was Miss Delois Bateman and the groom's attendant was the bride's brother A2/C Harlan Folkerts both attendants were from Plymouth Mrs Deal was born south of Steamboat Rock and has many relatives there After school is out in May of 57 Mr and Mrs Deal will make their home in Carmel Valley California.
The Methodist Bible class met Wednesday for a 12 30 p.m. pot luck dinner at Mrs. S. S. Byerly home with officers re elected: president Mrs. Byerly vice president Mrs. Brown secretary Mrs. Huehn treasurer Mrs. Emmert teacher Mr. Eller substitute teachers Mrs. Martin Mrs. Miller Mrs. Byerly cards flowers Mrs. Eckel gave the devotions During social hour three members shared travelogues Kimmel on South Carolina Ford on the Ozarks Eckel on Nebraska The next meeting will be Christmas party Dec 19 at Mrs. Ruth Lewis home with Miss Stebe as co host and a gift exchange planned.
Warren H. Hutchens, D. E. coordinator at St. Cloud Vocational Technical School, discusses methods in distribution training in the October issue of the American Vocational Journal. Hutchens is the son of Mrs. B. R. Eagan of Lawn Hill.
Mrs. Howard Harris led the American Home I group with hostess helpers Mrs. Dale Shadle and Mrs. Lee Lundy. A dessert luncheon preceded a musical program by Mrs. Paul Simons featuring modern selections from classical music. Roll call was answered with My Favorite Type of Music. The next meeting, a Christmas party, is set for Dec. 18 with hostesses Mrs. Gienn Kurtz, Mrs. Lyman Lundy and Mrs. Marvin Schwebke, including a handmade gift exchange.
American Home II met Tuesday evening at Anway Flower Shop for a floral display and arrangement demonstration led by Mr. and Mrs. Anway. Announcements included a $5 donation to the Community Chest and plans for a Christmas party at Mrs. Daryl Cobb’s home.
The FA O Regular Meeting of Chapter FA of P E O was hosted Tuesday afternoon by Mrs H D Wolcott with co hostess Mrs Keith Van Patter. Twenty two members attended. The program featured Thanksgiving poems presented by Mrs D W Dickinson under the theme Love of Poetry.
Thanksgiving visits reported across Northwood Liscomb Steamboat Rock Eldora Radcliffe and surrounding areas. Families listed include Willig Hagan Clark Rodd Meyer Luiken Trout Hollingworth DeLawyer Ingledue and others visiting relatives in Iowa during the holiday period.
A long Thanksgiving weekend roll of visitors fills homes across Elgin Burlington Montezuma Eldora and surrounding towns. Names include Mr. and Mrs Edwin Anderson Glen Cole Emma Kewatt Dean Reece W L Beasley C Feldhus Armond Ruppel J Kessler Melvin Foremaster Ruth Lewis S S Byerly Betty Whitney Lyle Wayne, plus Mr. and Mrs. Chris Madson George Pool and sons Jim and David Epworth, and many others visiting relatives in Des Moines Mason City Callendar Scar ville Rowan and Torrance California.
Owasa Mrs Helen Curtis and Mr and Mrs Jesse Reece with children of New Providence visited Sunday afternoon at the Will Harms home. Waterloo guests Mr and Mrs Richmond Brown joined Sunday supper with the Harms. Mrs Will Harms hosted the Thursday Nighters with guests Mrs Ralph Aikes and daughter Marlys, Mrs Wiard Aikes, and Mrs Melvin Freesman.
Mrs Obbie Harms and others from Cleves attended embroidery evening with husbands joining for lunch. Marshalltown hosts welcomed Mr and Mrs Willard Hartman and William for Thanksgiving. Emma Freeman hosted the Freemans and Harry Thayer of Iowa Falls for Thanksgiving. Freely Raab accompanied by Billy Raab family plus relatives from Iowa Falls traveled to Newton for Thanksgiving at Bill Raab’s parents. Kinney family joined Ray Duncan’s Marshalltown Thanksgiving dinner. Chauncey Cross er entertained with a birthday supper for sons Larry and Stanley. Meredith Monteith and Karan Cross attended. E E Green family spent Thanksgiving weekend in Sigourney. Ladies hosted bridal shower for Miss Jane Ward at Owasa school. Otto Filbrandt led entertainment. Owasa high school girls sextet performed two songs. Kathleen Baker played two piano pieces. Miss Ward received a corsage and gifts wrapping with family members assisting Joyce Ward and Nancy Lettow among others.
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