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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1953
Page
2
The Girl Scout executive board met in the scout room Thursday afternoon for their regular meeting. National Girl Scout Week runs October 25 to 31. A new Brownie troop for 3rd grade girls formed with Mrs Val Hilsabeck as leader.
Zion Women’s Guild hosted 160 guests at Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church for a prenuptial shower honoring Evelyn Kruetzmann who will wed Mervin Reifschneider on October 16. Pastel decor and garden flowers framed a program of vocal music and readings led by mistress of ceremonies Mrs. Bern Kuhlman. Gifts were opened and a luncheon followed.
The Women’s Christian Service of the Church of Christ met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Herb Swaggert’s home with nine teen members present. President Mrs. Lawrence Balvanz led the session while Mrs. Ruth Skartveldt gave devotions and Mrs. Charles Schueller delivered the lesson. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs. Ernest Balvanz will host on November 4.
The Mid Country Club of Grundy Center met at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Rooms in Eldora Thursday afternoon with thirteen members and one guest present. Mrs Robi Katzer shared pictures from her California trip before refreshments. The next meeting will be a Halloween masquerade party.
Mrs. Harry Huntley hosted seventeen Blue Star Mothers after noon. They sent twenty two pounds of clothing and one case of canned milk to Korea relief. A project collects old Christmas cards and stamps for Veterans hospitals. One box was packed for Knoxville Veterans hospital. Four new members joined. The meeting installed officers with Mrs. W R Foster as president and Mrs. Nora Emmert as chaplain. Next meeting November 12 will be with Mrs. Lester Farmer.
The Pine Lake Country Club held a Thursday night event with dinner and bridge and canasta. Fall colors adorned the decorations as six tables hosted games. prizes went to Mrs. L. R. Welsh for bridge and Dr. L. R. Soli for canasta.
The Pleasant Chapel Cemetery society met at the Chapel Thursday for a regular meeting. A chicken dinner was served at noon to twenty five people. They tied a comforter and made plans for their fall bazaar set for October 23 with a chili supper from 5 to 7 p.m. The bazaar will follow. Guests included Mrs. Mary St George, Mrs. Mike Voy and Miss Doris Van Patter. Committee in charge were Mrs. Clark Norman, Mrs. Cecil Rogers, Mrs. Minnie Steering and Mrs. Allie Palmer.
Mr and Mrs Guy W Jones announce the engagement of their daughter Nancy Joann to Raymond Nance son of Mr and Mrs Luther Nance of Union Miss Jones is a senior in the State University school of nursing at Iowa City Mr Nance serves in the United States air force No wedding date has been set.
The W C T U met Friday at 2 PM in Mrs Melvin Laughlin's home with nine members present. President Mrs John Frisbie led, read selections, and devotions were by Mrs K E Gray. Mrs Dow Jones gave the lesson on total abstinence in the churches. next meeting Nov 13 with Mrs George Shafer.
Mrs Roll was hostess Friday evening to the Double 4-500 Club with Mrs Louis Ziesman as guest. Prizes went to Mrs Clara Raske high low, Mrs Ernest Orgell draw, Mrs Emma Kewatt rover, and Mrs John Davis. Mrs Kewatt will host the club October 23.
The Roughwood Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Dale Campbell's home in Gifford with nine members and two guests. After a business meeting, the afternoon was for visiting and refreshments. The next gathering will be November 12 at Mrs. Guy Campbell's home in Gifford. visitors from Ottawa NL included Mr. and Mrs. P W Meagher and daughter Mrs H Kant hak and children Chris and Vince. Mrs Meagher is sister of Mrs Vigars. They will visit Eldora and Clarion before returning home.
A list of local group meetings and open houses from Tuesday October 13 to Monday October 19, including Rebekah lodge Sans Souci Club Mothers' Club luncheon at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room and multiple bridge and youth events. Highlights include golden wedding open house by Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Schiitters and various church and 4-H activities.
Mr and Mrs H M Schwitters of Steamboat Rock invite friends and family to an open house celebrating their golden wedding anniversary on October 14. The event runs 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm with a program at 2 pm. Guests include numerous Schwitters relatives across several states and cities.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schwitters celebrating their golden wedding Oct. 14 were honored by the Ladies Missionary Society of First Baptist Steamboat Rock. Mrs. L G Johnson gave devotions, Rev. and Mrs Lower sang duets, Mr. Lower spoke on Abiding Companion ship, Mrs. Jake Cramer presented a golden broach. Eighteen ladies attended at Mrs. Max Klatt’s home with a poem and refreshments.
The District Methodist men's rally meets Tuesday in Dysart for a dinner. Dr. Marcus Bach of the State University of Iowa will discuss interview with Albert Schweitzer in Africa. Don LaVelle and Doyle Felton organize transport. On Wednesday the District Methodist women meet in Marshalltown at 10 AM with lunch at noon. Mrs. W. B. Landrum of Little Rock, Ark speaks on Widening Fellowship.
The El Dora Cemetery Society met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Fred Vinton’s home with Mrs. Frank Petty assisting. Sixteen members and three guests attended. after business a social hour followed. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. The next meeting, October 22, will be with Mrs. Het Todd.
The Ascension Chapter of Eastern Star met with 50 members in regular session on Wednesday evening. The chapter approved a $15 donation to the Cancer committee for a walker. Eldon McVeety sang two selections, and the fall theme decorated the tables. Refreshments were served by the Stilley, Cleveland, Myers, and Rogers families.
Beatrice Ann McManus of Des Moines and Charles M. Schafer of Eldora announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage set for late November. Beatrice is Roosevelt high school graduate who studied at Iowa and Drake. Charles attended Notre Dame and Iowa and works in Meredith Publishing Company advertising and sales.
Mrs. Doyle Felton entertained fifteen girls for Pamela Felton’s tenth birthday with a luncheon on Saturday. A heart shaped cake was cut by the guest of honor and favors of hats filled with nuts and candy were given. The group played games, opened gifts, and later joined the parade.
Mrs J A Weeks of Cleveland visited her mother Mrs Chas Moser last week. Mr and Mrs Ralph Allbee traveled to Corpus Christi to see their son and family and meet the new grandson James R Whitwood, son of Ira and [unreadable] Whitwood, who is in his second year at L A C C in Los Angeles. Whitwood recently acted in the technicolor film French Line with Jane Russell and Gilbert Roland.
Eldora residents hosted visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Carl Anderson from Martinsburg and Forester Bagee of Washington. Ray Nance returns from Wheelers Field Tripoli on furlough and will report to Hamilton Field November 1. Mrs. Wartchow’s daughter Susie and Mrs. Helen Huntley return home after stays in Eldora. Various other relatives visited the Wartchow and Anderson households for weekend gatherings.
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