Bakers Observe Golden Wedding in Sarasota
Mr and Mrs Phillip T Baker mark their 50th anniversary on October 7 with a tea at 1988 Clematis Street in Sarasota Florida. Daughters Lavena Eastman Nuckolls and Joyce Baker plus cousin attendees join as J H Dunlap and Myrtle K Martin return to help celebrate their long marriage begun October 7 1906 in Cromwell Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip T. Baker
Eldora
Sarasota
Fla
Clematis St
Eastman Nuckolls
Joe Leverton
Palmetto
Baker
J. H. Dunlap
Daytona Beach
Myrtle G. Kemp
Cromwell
Adams
Union
Iowa
Lavena
Joyce
Myrtle K. Martin
Zearing
Young Homemakers Host Guest Night at Ivester Church
The Young Homemakers Club met Thursday at Ivester Church for a guest night with 12 members and 17 guests. President Mrs. Dale Schwarck welcomed attendees as Mr. and Mrs. John Murdock shared African photos from their trip. A brown decorated buffet lunch followed, with yellow mums as centerpieces and music by Mrs. Betty Haywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Homemakers Club
Ivester Church
Dale Schwarck
John Murdock
Betty Haywood
Whitten
Lillian Hickman
Bernard Reents
William Lewis
Mrs Smith Hosts Fortnightly Club Meeting
Mrs O E Smith entertained the Fortnightly Club Thursday with a dessert lunch. Bridge was played and prizes were won by Mrs Harry DeBaggio and Mrs L F Wolcott. The October 15 meeting will be with Mrs Geo Starr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Smith
Harry DeBaggio
L. F. Wolcott
Geo. Starr
Dinner Hosts and Prizes at Breakfast Club Event
Mrs. Adeline Miller hosted the Breakfast Club at 6:30 p.m. Thursday with couples in attendance. Canasta yielded high prizes to Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Cakerice, and Mrs. Cakerice was named hostess for the next regular breakfast on Oct. 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Miller
I. L. Cakerice
Cakerice
Bridge Group Meets at Mrs Stilley’s For Dessert Bridge
Mrs M D Stilley hosted her bridge group Thursday afternoon at a dessert bridge. Prizes went to Mrs Lyle Hubbard and Mrs Tom Monteith. Mrs L W Flickinger will host the next meeting on Oct 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Stilley
Lyle Hubbard
Tom Monteith
L. W. Flickinger
Agnus Dei Club Meets at Mrs Oppold Home
The Agnus Dei Study Club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Melvin Oppold's home with eight members present. They studied the first chapter Clearing the Way from Understanding The Catholic Faith. Refreshments were served during the hour, and Mrs. Marvin Schwebke will host the October 25 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnus Dei
Melvin Oppold
Marvin Schwebke
Tanis Randall Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party
Judy McAllister and Debbie Lawless accompanied Tanis Randall home from morning kindergarten for a noon luncheon on Tuesday Sept 25 to honor her fifth birthday. Jaine Hauser of Whitten attended. Afternoon games followed. Tanis received several gifts. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Randall of Eldora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy McAllister
Debbie Lawless
Tanis Randall
Tanis
Jaine Hauser
Whitten
Chas. Randal
Eldora
Girl Scout Troop IX Holds Cook Out at Eldora Park
Girl Scout Troop IX and leader Mrs Paul Simons hosted a cook out at Eldora city park on Wednesday evening. Committee in charge included Eleanor Draper Marjorie Miller and Jane Schumacher. Guests were Sue Brown Jane Griffel and Pat Hibbs. Next meeting set for Oct 3 at the Scout room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Simons
Eldora City Park
Eleanor Draper
Marjorie Miller
Jane Schumacher
Sue Brown
Jane Griffel
Pat Hibbs
Mrs Elsie Howard Celebrates 75th Birthday
Mrs Elsie Howard marked her 75th birthday on September 28 at Schneiders Nursing Home where she resides. She received gifts and many cards, with a decorated cake as friends dropped by throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Howard
Schneiders Nursing Home
Brownie Troop II Studies Scouting After School
Brownie Troop II met in the Scout room after school on Sept 27 to study scouting. They played games about the Girl Scout laws and promise and discussed the history of the Girl Scouts. Darlene Stein greeted each Scout at the door with a Girl Scout handshake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie Scout
Darlene Steinhaver
Luncheon Honors Mrs. Robert Smith on Golden Anniversary
Mrs. O. E. Smith hosted a luncheon Wednesday honoring Mrs. Robert E. Smith for her 50th wedding anniversary. The table featured yellow roses and gold candles, with twelve guests presenting gifts. Afternoon prizes were awarded to Mrs. L. K. Welsh and Mrs. J. L. Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Smith
Robert E. Smith
L. K. Welsh
J. L. Cameron
Birthday Party for Charles McMillen Eight Years Old
Charles McMillen celebrated his eighth birthday last Saturday with seven guests. The group attended a theatre matinee before gathering at his home for cake and ice cream. Attendees included David Reagan, Larry Hoelscher, Steven Halstead, Johnny LaMasters, Bruce Rinehart, Chuckie Bowman and Curtis Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McMillen
David Reagan
Larry Hoelscher
Steven Halstead
Johnny LaMasters
Bruce Rinehart
Chuckie Bowman
Curtis Smith
V F W Auxiliary Inspects Members at Charles City Post
The V F W Auxiliary held its regular meeting at the post home on Wednesday evening with Mrs. Gerald Miller, third district president, conducting inspection. Visitors included Miss Ardith Godderg of Charles City and Mrs. Dale Rodgers of Phoenix. One new member, Mrs. Donald Harless, was accepted. Lunch concluded the gathering and sewing night is set for Monday Oct. 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W
Post
Gerald Miller
Third District
Charles City
Ardith Godderg
Dale Rodgers
Phoenix
Ariz
Donald Harless
Miss Hardy Hosts Luncheon for Mrs Huston
Miss Leota Hardy acted as hostess at a luncheon on Wednesday for Mrs. Mabel Huston of San Francisco California. The small gathering enjoyed an afternoon of card playing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hardy
Leota Hardy
Mabel Huston
San Francisco
Calif
W S C S Group Meetings Reported Across Groups
W S C S Group I met Wednesday at Mrs. Van Tiger’s home with 20 members present and guest Mrs. Noah Walde. Devotions by Mrs. Draper and Mrs. Frey. plans for the October 31 annual dinner and booths. Christmas gifts for Cincinnati Friendship Home discussed. Friday study course starts October 5. Group II met with 17 members. leadership change noted. lunch for Oct 10 and booths planned for Oct 31 dinner. refreshments served. Group III met at Mrs. Petty’s home with 12 members. secretary absent. devotions by Mrs. Brown. annual dinner booths planned. luncheon Oct 10. gatherings Oct 24. Group IV met Wednesday evening with 20 members. guest Mrs. Schaa. lesson by Mrs. Eckelbarger. annual dinner and booths planned for Oct 31. Oct 24 hostess noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
W. H. van Tiger
Linus Doughty
Wyatt Johnson
Noah Walde
Ernest Draper
Howard Frey
Friendship Home For
Cincinnati
Ohio
Kermith Huehn
J. L. Butler
H. C. Marks
Chester Modfin
Vern Mueller
W.S.C.S. Group II
Lee Lundy
Omer Hubbard
Floyd Gaede
Group IL
Glen Whorrall
Frank Petty
Fred Vinton
Claude Goodson
Herbert Lynn
Howard Harris
James Brown
Glenn Kurtz
Paul Clark
Jurgen Tjaden
Richard Koch
Kenneth Reisinger
Robert Jackson
Don Schaa
Robert Eckelbarger
Marvin Catlin
Progress Club Holds First Meeting of Year
Steamboat Rock Progress Club opened the new year on Thursday Sept 27 at 1 30 pm at Mrs Ben Jaspers home with Mrs John Jaspers presiding in the president and vice president absence The calendar committee led the program an inspection service studying The Heart A brief business session followed with lunch The club plans to attend the Oct 1 district meeting at Charles City and Oct 18 Fine Arts Festival at Ames The towel project supports the blind women of Iowa for 29 years The next meeting is Oct 25 at Blanche and Ethels Tea Room Eldora with a tour of local points of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steamboat Rock
Steamboat Rock Progress Club
Ben Jaspers
John Jaspers
Alfred Janssen
Arthur Cooper
Charles City
Ames
Progress Club
Blanche and
Ethel
Eldora
Bangor - Liberty Sharpshooters
Raymond
Dennis Duffy
Jack Holveck
Raymond Duffy
Francis Dunn
William Norman
Billy Collins
Bob Holveck
Denny Duffy
Darrell Veren
Carroll Snider
Kenneth Dunn
Donald Cockerham
Ricky Waters
Earl Willits
Sidney Hotopp
Mrs. Duffy
Open House To Honor Martins
Open house will be held Sunday afternoon and evening October 7 in the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Martin for their 25th wedding anniversary. Afternoon hours 2 to 4 and evening 8 to 9. Mrs Bess Jones of Iowa Falls visited in the home of Mrs Robert E Smith and with friends. Miss Beverly Petty of Arlington Virginia, on vacation in Spokane and Coeur dAlene, Idaho, visited Eldora with her aunt and uncle and parents in their home. Miss Petty recently received a two year Capital Airlines pin for flying time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Jones
Iowa Falls
Robert E. Smith
Beverly Petty
Arlington
Spokane
Wash
Doughtys Married at St Marys Church
Mr and Mrs Leon K Doughty wed Sunday at St Mary's Catholic Church in a double ring ceremony led by Rev Father Geo A Ma honey The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Krause The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Linus Doughty They plan a Florida honeymoon and will reside in Eldora until April when they move to a farm east of Eldora
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon K. Doughty
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Geo. A. Mahoney
Doughty
A. J. Krause
Mr. Doughty
Linus Doughty
Florida
Elddora
Eldora
May-Porter Vows In Church Ceremony
Miss Dorothy Jane May and Edgar Porter were married at Eldora Congregational Church in a Sept. 28 ceremony. Rev. Ralph B. Imes officiated as family and relatives attended. The couple plans a brief wedding trip to Minnesota and will reside in Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Jane May
George May
Eldora
Edgar Porter
George Porter
Marshalltown
Eldora Congregational Church
Ralph B. Imes
James Westerhausen
Francis Porter
Minnesota
Coming Events Schedule Busy Oct in Eldora
Community groups list weekly meetings from Oct 2 to Oct 8 at venues like Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room, St Mary's rummage sale, library and various clubs. Notable items include Bridge Club, Ladies Country Club, Senior Citizens gatherings, and a potluck Lutheran couples dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Bridge
Addie Archer
Lloyd Miller
Elmer Roder
Armand Ruppel
Elva Orgell
P. E. QC
Blanche
Ethel
Ladies Country Club
Robert Walters
Leone Ziesman
Christian Church (Disciples
Lillie Schwarck
Lulu North
Eastern Star
Cemetery Society
Bridge Club
E. B. Crosey
Girl Scout
Legion Auxiliary
D. W. Peisen
St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies Aid
St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society
Bridge Group
Birney Jackson
Eldora Herald- Ledger
Caroline Rebschull
St. Mary’s
Davzes
Anna Roll
Lodge
Addie Burgess
D. V. Hicks
Kramer Family Attends Christening in Ottumwa
Mr and Mrs Joe Kramer JoAnn and Jody joined by Miss Katherine Megan and John Megan of Albion spent Sunday in Ottumwa with the W D Kramer family. They attended the christening dinner and baptism of Cheryl Ann Kramer at Sacred Heart church where Mrs Joe Kramer and John Megan served as sponsors. Mrs Nelle Kramer, visiting Ottumwa, returned to Eldora with them Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kramer
JoAnn
Jody
Ottumwa
Katherine Megan
John Megan
Albion
W. D. Kramer
Cheryl Ann Kramer
Sacred Heart Church
Nelle Kramer
Eldora
Social news and visits across Eldora area events
Mrs Edward Ziesmann and Lynnette Sue visit near Alden with Lyle Smiths. Amos Hively of Mesa, Arizona visits Eldora friends. Dean Vietor returns from air force discharge and vacations with Vietors in Ackley. Several relatives travel for family visits and fishing trips in Canada. D.A.R. meeting held at Cedar Falls church with Eldora Open Fire chapter members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ziesmann
Lynnette Sue
Paul Wallis
Lyle Smith
Alden
Amos Hively
Mesa, Ariz
Eldora
Dean Vietor
Rena Vietor
Service
Air Force
District D.A.R
New Presbyterian Church
Rainbow Drive
Cedar Falls
Clifford J. Clemons
Leota Hardy
R. R. Ibach
Local Social Roundup From Steamboat Rock to Eldora
Steamboat Rock residents visited Marshalltown and Eldora while others traveled to Des Moines for business. Mason City and Alden affiliations appear in weekend and weekday trips. A delayed birthday supper honored Marvin Veld’s ninth birthday with family present. Funeral attendance and family visits saturate the local scene with Johnson, Veld, and Robinson connections.
Bangor Homemakers Tea and Club Elections at Bangor
The Bangor Homemaker's tea hosted by Mrs. Levi Willits featured talks, cake decorating, and party service with officers elected for next year led by chairwoman Mrs. Kermit Hotopp. Nearby 4-H and Busy Bees clubs held September meetings with new officers, reports, demonstrations, and hosted lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Levi Willits
Julius Bryant
Richard Sommerlot
Burdette Randall
Kermit Hotopp
Carroll Walton
Dale Clapsaddle
Wilbur McDonald
Cleon Hotopp
Neil Martin
Eloise Galloway
Louise Davis
Fiscus
Harriet Stanfield
Cora Shaw
David Glenn
Ivan Harkin
Aplington
John Martin
Willard Martin
New Providence
Neil Marlin
Calvin Macy
Three Childdren
James Mabie
Bangor Busy Bees
Joan Reese
Alene Norman
Linda Felper
Dorothy Channel
Janice Norman
Colleen Kaisand
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Smith
Stilley
Agnus Dei Club
Girl Scout Troop IX
Robert Smith
V. F. W. Auxiliary
Blind Women of
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Leon Doughty
St Marys
Porter
Eldora High School
Eldora Ideal Laundry
Marshalltown School
Mrs
Milo Myers
Senior Citizens, Library
Lutheran
Hi-Y
Sans Souci Clile
Lillie Sheldon
Hawthorne Club
W. C. Schumacher
20Th Century Club
Library
Friendly 14
Lois Balvanz
St. Mary’s Study Club
Robert Dornsbach
P.T.A
John B. Wood
Baptist Guild Girls
Oldig Bunger
Davzel
Homer Runkel
Ottawa
Kan
Co. W. Southard
Ray Engel
Morrill
George Stauffacher
Cedar Rapids
Janet Sue
Donald Humphrey
St. Ansgar
Humphrey
St. Ansgar School
Wayne Humphrey
George Martin
Gerald Crandall
Points
Canada
Viola Brownell
Moses Lake
Duncombe
W. C. Broe
Broe
Grace Protheroe
Davies Candy & Lunches
Wendell Martin
Gifford
Mrs. C. T. Schimmele
Wendy
Carole Ann
Dick Protheroe
Carl Anderson
Martinsburg
Raymond Lister
Rena Frerichs
Joe Trittien
Jerry
Jane
Leata Robinson
Tony Luiken
Vern Tholen
Des Moines
Gratus Nederhoff
Jake Weld
H. A. Eckhoff
H. J. Boyenga
Fort Dodge
John Cramer
Mason City
John Veld
Marvin
John Niehaus
Jake Veld
Eldon
S. A. Luiken
Carl
Herman Freese
Troy
Dora
Eldora Hmerald-Ledger
Grand -Eldora
Toniie & Wed
Scott Brady
Joan Vohs
Afi
Bette Davis
Ernest" Borgnine
Debbie Reynolds
Barry Fitzgerald
Amar
Herald - Ledger
Sylvia Wene
Philadelphia
Penn
Eldora Bowl
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