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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1956

Page

2

Muhlenbruch-Klemme Vows Read Sunday at Dows Church

Miss Shirley Muhlenbruch daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Muhlenbruch of Dows became the bride of Arnold Klemme son of Mrs Carl Klemme of New Providence Sunday evening Sept 23 at 8 pm in the First Methodist church at Dows. The ceremony was performed by Rev Robert Williams with a double ring rite. The bridal party wore orchid and white gladiola decor in the sanctuary. The gowns featured lace and satin, long sleeves, and a pearl necklace. A crescent bouquet of red roses and white carnations complemented the bride’s gown. The reception followed in the church parlors with 230 guests from many area towns. The couple plan a home on a farm southeast of Hubbard after a short wedding trip.

Shirley Muhlenbruch Arthur Muhlenbruch Dows Arnold Klemme Carl Klemme New Providence Robert Williams Herbert Muhlenbruch Chantilly Delbert Muhlenbruch Latimer Gilbert Muhlenbruch Ames Doris Klemme Des Moines Howard Klemme Dwayne Muhlenbruch Donovan Hultman Red Oak Max Banwell Alexander Robert Rutten Hubbard Neil Muhlenbruch Gary Bruns Patty Weber John Heard Boat Rock Garner Goodell Bowen Williams Alden Clarion Iowa Falls Kesley Aplington Garwin Primghar Steamboat Rack Sheffield Coulter Sioux City Swaledale Zearing Eldora Hampton Willie Westaby Fred Klemme Klemme Dows High School Ellsworth College Hubbard School Iowa State College Adelante Fraternity United States Army

Trittien Wedding Solemnized at First Methodist Eldora

Mr and Mrs Dick Trittien were married in a single ring ceremony at 8 pm Saturday at the First Methodist church Eldora Rev Moore officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs M H Harper Story City Bride wore turquoise blue taffeta with yellow rosebuds and yellow mums Her corsage was a turquoise necklace and earrings Attendant wore rose tan crepe The bride’s mother wore rust satin with white carnations and yellow rosebuds Mrs Lloyd Crippen sister of the bride played the wedding march and nuptial music Little Miss Phyliss Crippen wore a white mylar dress with pale blue streamers Gary Crippen wore a dark corduroy suit The couple will reside in Eldora.

First Methodist Eldora Dick Trittient Moore M. H. Harper Story City Lloyd Crippen Miss Phyliss Crippen

Bridge Club Meets With Miss Ziesman for Dessert Lunch

Miss Leone Ziesman hosted the bridge club on Thursday evening for a dessert lunch. Prizes were awarded to Miss Helen Gethman and Mrs. L. L. Scott. Miss Leota Hardy will host the October 17 meeting.

American Legion Auxiliary Conference Set in Steamboat Rock

The American Legion Auxiliary County Fall Conference will be held in Steamboat Rock on Thursday October 18 at 1 30 p m in the Legion hall.

American Legion Auxiliary County Steamboat Rock Legion Hall

Vilmont Feted On Birthday Sunday At Tea Room

Mrs V H Vilmont was hosted Sunday at Blanche and Ethels Tea Room to honor her husband M r Vilmont on his birthday. Garden flowers decorated tables and many relatives and friends attended from Waverly Waterloo Nevada Indianola Ames Stockton El Dora Hamp ton and Boone. The gathering continued at the Vilmont home after dinner.

V. H. Vilmont Blanche and Ethel Vilmont Maurice Vilmont Waverly Marjorie Herme Waterloo George Allen Dorothy Nevada Jim Allen Gwen Indianola Mayo Willig Janet Stockton, IL Homer Vilmont Ames Delbert Drew Beth Blum Hampton Richard Koch Richard Diane Eldora

Legion Auxiliary Held Regular Meeting Activities Highlight

The Legion Auxiliary met Thursday evening with President Mrs. Alice Faller presiding. Delegates were named for the County Fall Conference October 18 in Steamboat Rock and the district conference October 8 in Greene. Poppy salutes were reported with 3,000 poppies ordered for Memorial Day weekend. A Republican dinner is set for October 22 at Hardin County Youth Building. A film on Child Welfare aired, and prizes were awarded in bridge and 500 events.

American Legion Auxiliary Alice Fallerby Steamboat Rock Luther Creson Dorothy Davis C. A. van Patter Bob Emich Marvin Mueller Addie Archer Sheridan Simons Hardin County Greene van Patter California K. Anway Esther Ayres Allen Slater Bob Emick

Mr and Mrs Vigars Host Buffet Dinner and Bridge

Mr and Mrs W C Vigars hosted a Wednesday 6 30 buffet dinner with an autumn theme carried in the flower arrangements and rooms. After dining, three tables of bridge were played.

W. C. Vigars

Eastern Star Holds October Meeting

Ascension Chapter of OES conducted its regular meeting on October 3 with pro tem officers Mrs. C. R. Johnson Mrs. Lewis Cochran and Mrs. Russell Roupe. Reports were given by Worthy Matron Mrs. K Reisinger and Lewis Cochran. Fifty members attended and a friendship night box social was planned for November 13 inviting neighboring chapters. Lunch was provided by the Shadle Roupe and Palmitier families.

Ascension Chapter O.es C. R. Johnson Lewis Cochran Russell Roupe K. Reisinger Dale Shadle Lloyd Palmitier

Community groups schedule events for Oct 9 to 14

Local clubs and organizations announce meetings and activities across Eldora includingComing Everts Tuesday events with Joe N. a T. Club and Mrs. Arlie Wil am, Tuesday Bridge Club, Rebekah Lodge, Eldora Woman's Club doll show, Young Mothers Club dinner at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room, Kountry Klub Waterloo tour, and many church, cemetery society, and youth group gatherings.

Joe N. A T. Club Arlie Wilam L. K. Welsh Rebekah Lodge Eldora Woman’s Club Young Mothers Club Sally Gould P. W Blanche and Ethel Young Homemakers Club Bernard Reents Enfaney Club George Starr Breakfast Club I. L. Cakerice Bridge Group L. W. Flickinger Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society Alice Palmer Elsie Blair Minnie Spearing Roughwoods Cemetery Society E. H. Hollingworth A. Grulch Royal Neighbors W. H. Longenecker Blue Star Mothers Lillian Putnam

Lutheran Ladies In Regular Meeting At St Pauls Church

The St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid held its regular meeting in the church basement on Thursday afternoon Oct 4 with 64 members and two guests present. Guests from Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid Town Falls attended. a playlet The One Thing Needful was performed and a choral group sang.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies Aid Immanuel Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Town Falls Adolph Balvant Harold Marske Ed Stebe Clarence Orgel Home Finding Society Ft. Dodge Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Grant Center Walter Steinfeldt St. Paul’s Fred Struck Albert Doss Marvin Jeske Otto Rosine Clarence Struck Leo Steinfeldt Lawrence Kusserow Elmer Roeder

Girl Scout Board Holds Thursday Meeting

The Girl Scout executive board met in the Scout rooms for their regular meeting Thursday morning. A report covered the Community Chest meeting. Two hours training were given to three leaders and twelve leaders completed craft training. Senior Scouts join hospitality for April events in Des Moines. Brownie troops VI and VII re registered.

Girl Scout Community Chest Des Moines

Mrs Peisen Hosts Thursday Club Luncheon at Home

Mrs D W Peisen was hostess to the Thursday Club at a luncheon at her home. The afternoon hours were spent visiting. The next meeting in November will be with Mrs P S Davis. Mr and Mrs Bill Howe of Presho South Dakota visited Eldora Wednesday with Mrs Howe's uncle Pete Petrick en route home from Cedar Rapids.

D. W. Peisen P. S. Davis Bill Howe Presho S. Dak Eldora Harley Hall Winnebago, Minn D. W. Dickinson Winnebago Mrs. Dickinson

Daleske Freese Wedding Held in Eldora Church Parsonage

Dorothy Rae Daleske and Ordean M. Freese were married at 4 p.m. Sunday October 7 at the Eldora Lutheran parsonage with Rev. John Zimmermann officiating. The bride wore a blue dress with white angora trim. matron of honor was Mrs. Glen E. Plum and best man Alynn Freese. After a short trip west the couple will live on a farm north of Ackley. a reception is planned October 14 at Cottage community hall.

Dorothy Rae Daleske Frieda Daleske Werner Daleske Eldora Ordean M. Freese Adolph Freese Coulter John Zimmermann Glen E. Plum Kellogg Alynn Freese Daleske Far East Japan Korea Ackley Cottage Community Hall

Bridal Shower Wednesday for Miss Daleske

Miss Dorothy Daleske was guest of honor at a miscellaneous bridal shower held at Cottage community hall Wednesday evening. Eighteen guests attended as Owasa 1956 senior girls hosted with games and gift opening led by Miss Joan Kitzmas. Blue and white decor and refreshments matched the color theme.

Dorothy Daleske Cottage Owasa Joan Kitzmas

Dad's Day at Teachers College Draws Cedar Falls Crowd

Mr and Mrs Tom Monteith Mr and Mrs John L Butler and Mr and Mrs C E Crosley with Polly attended Dad's Day in Cedar Falls on Saturday. Activities included the T C ball game against NE Missouri, an after game coffee, dinner at 6 p m and a dance at 8 p m Hostesses were Meredith Monteith Mary Butler Dixie Crosley and Tamma Crosley.

Tom Monteith John L. Butler C. E. Crosley Polly Cedar Falls T.C N.E. Missouri Meredith Monteith Mary Butler Dixie Crosley Tamma Crosley

Bridge Club Sees Winners At Crosley Dessert Meeting

Mrs. E. B. Crosley hosted her bridge club with dessert on Thursday. Guests included Mrs. L. W. Flickinger and Mrs. M. D. Stilley. Winners were Mrs. Ned Fagg and Mrs. L. L. Scott. Next meeting to be hosted by Mrs. Ned Fagg on Oct. 18.

E. B. Crosley L. W. Flickinger M. D. Stilley Ned Fagg L. L. Scott

Frette Peterson Vows In Radcliffe

Miss Geraldine Frette of Radcliffe and John N. Peterson of Alden wed at Our Savior's Lutheran church Radcliffe in a double ring ceremony Saturday Sept 29 at 7 p.m. Rev H E Jacobson of Elmore Minn officiated and had baptized both as infants.

Geraldine Frette Roy Frette Radcliffe John N. Peterson Clarence Peterson Alden Our Savior’s Lutheran Church H. E. Jacobson Elmore Minn

Bridge Group Meets With Mrs Jackson At Tea Room

Mrs Birney Jackson entertained her bridge group at a dessert luncheon on Thursday afternoon at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room. Fall flowers adorned the tables. Prizes went to Mrs Linus Doughty Mrs Lee Lundy and Mrs L R Soli. Mrs Glenn Kutrz to host the Oct 18 meeting.

Birney Jackson Blanche and Ethel Linus Doughty Lee Lundy L. R. Soli Glenn Kutrz

Saylor Family On Furlough Before German Post

Sergeant First Class Maurice Saylor and wife Mrs Saylor and daughters Trene and Karen visited relatives in Eldora on furlough from Ft Sill Oklahoma. They will report to Ft Hamilton New York October 31 before heading to Camp Schweln ger Heidelberg Germany for a three year Engineers Division assignment. Mrs Saylor will be near her Luhiem hometown and plans to visit relatives in Germany after four years in the United States.

Maurice Saylor Trene Karen Ft. Sill Okla

Weekend visitors and travels bless Iowa area families

Mr and Mrs James G Heslop visited in Iowa City with daughter and family Don Bekemeier welcomed them. Mrs Aymer D Davis left for Casselton North Dakota on business visiting Royalton Minnesota en route. The Stilley and Gould families hosted and attended concerts at Wartburg college in Waverly. The SAC Offutt Band from Omaha performed. Readers include travels of A D Davis, the Frerichs family in Ackley and Branson trip of Jones Fultz and Kessler relatives.

James G. Heslop Iowa City Don Bekemeier M. D. Stilley Waverly Wartburg College SAC Offutt Air Force Band Omaha Terry Stilley Don _ Jones Johnny Donna Dick Foltz Branson Jone Herbert Kessler

Union Women Bible Class Reports Missionary News

At the Church of Christ Sunday school the women’s Bible class heard missionary updates from Mrs. Fiona Chamness including South Africa Torch articles and plans of Mr. and Mrs. Max Randall. Guests Lillie Reece and Ethel Hoelscher attended. $5 was voted for minister rally dinner. Births and engagements noted follow with local families.

Church of Christ Sunday School Fiona Chamness Mathews and Mark South Africa Max Randall Frank Rena Smith Ekwak Alaska Josh Huffman Ross Hauser John West Lyle Deane Vest Jeanette Nelson San Diego Calif

Cheester United Society Women plan October events

Providence area notes show the Cheester United Society of Friends Women met at the church with 20 members. Guests included Mrs. Carroll Lee Herndon and her baby. An upcoming November 2 annual dinner and bazaar was announced and a handkerchief shower honored Mrs. Nance who is moving away. Silent auction proceeds added 10.76 to the treasury. Homecoming at Honey Creek is set for Sunday October 14 with Virgil Briggs speaking and a cooperative noon dinner. A future reading of letters and a program with old friends and guests was planned.

Cheester United Society of Friends Carroll Lee Herndon Baby Dale Nance Dallas Williams Mervyn Wooten Treasury Arthur Wooten Clyde Smitherman Honey Creek Clara Reece Virgil Briggs Hampton New Providence Otis Whitehead Earl Marsh Susan B. Anthony Carrie Chapman Catt Jill Cook Earl Reece J. L. Burns Lawrence Tatum Clarence Beach Omar Coffman Lyle Davis Leona Hadley Leslie Wood Harry Ruddick Lyle Ruddick Hurley S. D Malana Bagley Sac City

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Muhlenbruch-Klemme Bridge Club Ziesman OF Legion Auxiliary Howard Horris Boone Mr. Harris Merle Harris Legion Aux James Tull Guy Jones F. C. van Derveer J. B. Wood Vigars Eastern Star S. C United Circle Baptist Church Congregational Women’s Fellowship Sit. Mary’s A. L. Davison Christian Church (Disciples Lillie Schwarck Lulu North B.P.W W.C.T.U John Frisbie Ernest Coffee Henry Wehrman Mother Cabrini Study Club Byron Spear Tri-Hi-Y Congregational Family D.A.R Leota Hardy Balcony Boosters W. E. Eller Elva Morey Lutheran Ladies Girl Scout Board Mrs. Peisen Daleske-Freese Miss Daleske Teachers College Frette-Peterson Jackson Germany Robert Ferguson Jefferson Howard Harris Lillian Elerding McGregor Dells Prairie du Chien Wisc Duluth North Shore Ely Aitkin Virgil Marion Tarr Anna Rathburn Vern Wardman B. R. Wetrich Clinton Mr. Wetrich Howard Calfee W. O. Longstaff Pittsburg Kan Colin Gould A. D. Davis Arlington, Va Carl DeBaggio Elmhurst, Jr A. Dean Davis H. A. Frerichs Marilyn and Jimmie of Frerichs Eldora Herald-Ledger Mrs. Grellet Dillon Vern Vest Evansdale John Vest Robert Vest Marshalltown Grace Lawin Floy Hall Glen Burke Newton Eldora Merchants Midwest Guy Madison Felicia Farr Kathryn. Grant FBI Jeff Hunter Debra Paget Popular Demand Lloyd C. Douglas Wedi 20Th Century-Fox Presenta Technicolor Richard Burton Jean Simmons Victor Mature Michael Rennie Eddy Duchin Providence News Troy Studios The Shell Oil Company Vilmont Furniture Marks Our O'Bryon Chevrolet Paul Simons Eldora Public School W. F. Baddely Union-Whitten Public School W. D. Murray O’bryon Chevrolet
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