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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1958

Page

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Uhiken-Lawler Marriage Solemnized At St Marys

Miss Mari lyn Uhiken and Lawrence F Lawler were married at St Marys Catholic Church with Rev Mahoney officiating. The bridal party wore formal gowns, bouquets featured white flowers, and a reception for 250 followed at the Hardin County Youth Building. The couple, graduates of local schools, planned a wedding trip to New Orleans and the south.

Marilynn Uhiken Alfred W. Uhiken Eldora Geawrence F. Lawler Anna E. Lawler New Providence St. Mary's Catholic Church Father Mahoney Harry Harrison Richard Walkup Ava Maria H C. Ricks Jr Linda Kruse Harriet Pixler Miss Pixler Dale Lawler Jerold Lawler Gordon Pixter H. C. Ricks, Jr Elmer Uhiken George Kayser Everett Lawler Merle Schmitz Dennis Lawler Hardin County Greville Wilts Carroll Mann Robert Scott William Cole Keith Loney Scott Jeanne Lehermer Punch Doe Lehmite May Walkup Harry Pixler Torold Lawler Katie Lawler Henry Clausen En Aid Fred Wellman Russell Kitzman Joseph Scolaro Tom Davis Steamboat Rock Ellsworth College Parsons College Fairfield Zearing Lawler United States Army Korea Lawn Hill Coop New Orleans

Friendly 14 Club Honors Mrs. Brown

The Friendly 14 Club met at Mrs. Pauline Rosburgs home on October 8 to honor Mrs. Bernice Brown on her birthday. Most members attended with guests Mrs. Robert Pies and Cinda Kolthoff of Ackley. Gifts were exchanged, secret sister names drawn for the November 20 meeting at Mrs. Clara Myers home, and Halloween decor plus a large pumpkin birthday cake by Mrs. Pies added festive flavor.

Friendly 14 Pauline Rosburg Bernice Brown Robert Pies Cinda Kolthoff Ackley Brown Clara Myers Kate Kolthoffs

Eldora Congregational Women Meet For October Tea

The Eldora Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women held its regular meeting at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday October 8 with 27 members present. Mrs. J G Heslop opened with prayer and Mrs C E Greer led the program. Autumn decor featured yellow and bronze mums at the tea table. Mrs Max Higgason poured. Next meeting is 2:30 p.m. November 12. Mr and Mrs Max Higgason and Denny visited in St Anthony Wednesday evening in the home of Mrs Higgason's parents Mr and Mrs Clyde Clark for Mr Clark's 70th birthday.

Eldora Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women J. G. Heslop C. E. Greer Max Higgason Dale Peshia Henry Wheeler W. . Rigel Robert Barr Man Higgason Denny St. Anthony

Bride-Elect Juanita Diamond Engaged to David Baker

Mrs Otis Diamond and Mr Otis Diamond of Whitten announce the engagement of their daughter Juanita to David Baker son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Baker of Whitten The bride elect works in the office of the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company The groom elect is employed with Eldora Plumbing and Heating The wedding is set for November 8th.

Otis Diamond Whitten Juanita David Baker Wilbur Baker Miss Diamond Lowa Electric Light and Power Company Mr. Baker Eldora Phumbing

Comina Area Club and Church Events Schedule

A list of community events and meetings from Oct 4 to mid October includes N T T Club at Blanche and Ethel's with a Chamber of Commerce guest, Tuesday Bridge and Young Mothers groups, Rebekah Lodge, Bane Boosters, and multiple church circles. Activities run across Civic, Lutheran, Baptist, Disciples, and Congregational groups with bake sales, bazaars, lectures, and study clubs noted.

N.T.T. Club Henry Wheeler Blanche & Ethel’s B.P.W Chamber of Commerce Bridge Club W. H. van Tiger Sans Souci Club George Edwards Bridge Group Claude Pflander Young Mothers Club C. BE. Dagas Merienda Club Elmer Roeder Rebekah Lodge

W.S.C.S Luncheon and Meeting At Methodist Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met Wednesday at 1:50 PM for a dessert luncheon in the church dining room with Group 4 serving. The afternoon program featured devotions, hymns led by Mrs. D Leonard and a lesson on Christian concerns presented as an interview. A Vienna Austria donation letter was read, and plans announced for a Fellowship Gift Day on Oct 22 and a rummage sale November 4 and 7 in the church basement.

Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church Chris Sehan Marvin Mueller Omer Hubbard J. D. Leonard Philippians Lucile Brown Jesus Leonard Howard Frey America Linus Doughty Howard Harris Raleigh King, Jr Walter Dimmiich W.S.C.S Vienna Austria

Ellison Meyeraan Wedding Planned for November

Bride Mrs. Gerald Ellison of Steamboat Rock announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Marilyn Kay Ellison to Vernon Meyeraan, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Meyeraan of Wellsburg. The wedding date is set for November 14.

Gerald Ellison Steamboat Rock Marilyn Kay Ellison Vernon Meyeraan Frank Meyeraan Wellsburg

Pleasant Chapel Bazaar Dinner Plans Set for Oct 16

Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society met for a noon October potluck dinner at Mrs. Leonard Blair's home with twenty members and eight guests. They discussed the October 16 Bazaar and chicken supper at Lawn Hill Sale Barn Restaurant. Next meeting November 13 will be hosted by Mrs. Lillian Elerding with Mrs. Everett Elerding and Mrs. Harold Elerding assisting.

Pleasant Chapel Lawn Hill Sale Barn R. D. Pulse Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society Leonard Blair Lillian Elerding Everett Elerding Harold Elerding

Cemetery Society Meeting At The Tea Room

The Eltora Cemetery Society met Thursday at the Tea Room hosted by Misses Blanche and Ethel Cox. Twenty nine members and one guest, Mrs. Harold Hauser, attended a business meeting and social hour with refreshments provided by the hostesses. Mrs. Anna Dornsbach and Mrs. Lillie Ruhnke will entertain at the October 23 gathering.

Blanche Ethel Cox Eltora

V H Vilmont Feted At Birthday Dinner

Mrs V H Vilmont hosted a 6 pm birthday dinner at Pine Lake Country Club honoring Mr Vilmont. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W W Vilmont of Waverly, Mr and Mrs George Allen of Nevada, Mr and Mrs James Allen and Gwen, and Dr Norman Kunath of Eldora. A social evening followed at the Vilmont home. Tom Moore of Whitten and Nora Emmert shared a prior dinner visit.

V. H. Vilmont Pine Lake Country Club Vilmont Ms W. Vilmont Waverly George Allen Nevada James Allen Gwen Norman Kunath Eldora Tom Moore Whitten Nora Emmert

Bridge Luncheon At Pine Lake Country Club Hosts

Mrs Keith Strother Mrs Lew Throssell Mrs Robert Seg german Mrs Richard Murphy and Mrs Edwin Potgeter hosted a 16 p m bridge luncheon at Pine Lake Country Club. Fall floral centerpieces decorated tables while a cornucopia and a turkey with leaves graced the room. Prizes went to Mrs Paul Barnard Mrs L W Flickinger Mrs R J Rubow and Mrs K E Reisinger.

Keith Strother Lew Throssell Robert Seggerman Richard Murphy Edwin Potgeter Pine Lake Country Club Paul Barnard L. W. Flickinger R. J. Rubow K E. Reisinger

Roughwoods Cemetery Society Elects New State Officers

The Roughwoods Cemetery Society met at Mrs. Arnie Gruelich’s home with co host Mrs. George Granzow. Fifteen members and three guests attended. Officers elected: president Mrs Milton Schwinger, vice president Mrs Lowell Granzow, secretary treasurer Mrs Clarence Lange, reporter Mrs George Granzow, historian Mrs Lowell Granzow. The Clown Doll project was completed and will be donated to Eldora Memorial hospital. The afternoon featured Swedish weaving on towels and social hour. Next meeting is Navy 13 at 1:30 p.m. at Mrs Harold Wehrman’s home with Mrs Anna Wehrman assisting. Christmas favors planned.

Roughwoods Cemetery Society Arnie Gruelich George Grantow David Tayior Ray Snovel Barbara Lange Milton Schwinger Lowell, Granzow Clarence Lange George Granzow Lowell Granzow Eldora Memorial Hospital Navy Harold Wehrman Anna Wehrman

W. M. C. Meets In Regular Meeting

The Assembly of God W M C met in the church basement on October 7 with thirteen ladies attending. Devotions opened by Mrs. Mark Lanning, followed by singing and a lesson on Praise. Scripture read by Mrs. Velda Hixson from Psalm 107. Prayers led by Mrs. Dale Zeltman and Mrs. Leroy Whiteman. Members sewed quilt blocks and prepared items for exhibit at guest night October 21 and voted to send Christmas packages to adopted missionaries. Next meeting is guest night October 21. all welcome.

Assembly of God W.M.C Mark Lanning Velda Hixson Dale Zeltman Leroy Whiteman

Fortnightly Club Hosts Dessert Bridge Meeting

Mrs. E. J. Andrie entertained the Fortnightly Club Thursday for dessert bridge with bronze and gold mums and fall decorations on the table. Guests included Mrs. C. F. Stauffer. Winners were Mrs. J. Bales and Mrs. J. L. Cameron. Mrs. Bales to host Oct 23. The Benson Cemetery Society met at the home of Mrs. Carl Callaway with 19 members present and refreshments served after the meeting. The Nov 14 meeting will be in Conrad with Mrs. Wilma Clark hosting.

E. J. Andrie C. F. Stauffer Pe Ee J. Bales J .L. Cameron Mie Bales Benson Cemetery Soc Nellie Thackery Frank St. John Nora Emmert Judy Davison Benson Cemetery Society Carl Callaway Harold Monorse Conrad Wilma Clark Emery Baker

Young Homemakers Club Meets at Schwarck Home

The Young Homemakers Club met Thursday evening in Mrs. Glen Schwarck's home with twelve members present and Mrs. Howard Pence as a guest. After the business portion, members exchanged casserole recipes and enjoyed refreshments served by Mrs. Dale Schwarck. The Oct 23 meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Glen Gates.

Young Homemakers Club Glen Schwarck Howard Pence Dale Schwarck Glen Gates

Royal Neighbors Hold Regular Meeting

Royal Neighbors Mrs Ruby Hundertmark hosted the group on Thursday for their regular meeting. Twelve members attended the business session led by Oracle Mrs Lillian Scott. A social hour followed with refreshments. Mrs Day Cretin to host the November 13 meeting.

Ruby Hundertmark Royal Neighbors Lillian Scott Day Cretin

Whinery Daughter Engaged to Schluter for Fall Wedding

Mrs. Maude Whinery announces the engagement of her daughter Elnora Jean Whinery to Albert Schluter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schluter of Belle Plaine. The wedding is planned for early fall.

Maude Whinery Elnora Jean Whinery Albert Schluter Henry Schluter Belle Plaine

Frisbies Feted On 25th Anniversary By First Church

Mr and Mrs John Frisbie were honored by members of the First Church of Christ and friends at a social following the evening service for their 25th wedding anniversary A decorated cake was cut by the couple Paul Williams sang Because with Miss Nancy Hurtt accompanying A church gift a silver cream and sugar set was given Also present were Mr and Mrs Ernest Frisbie and family Mrs Don Shafer and son Frank of Fort Dodge visited Eldora as Don Shafer repairs progress before lung surgery in January showing improvement and in Veterans Administration Hospital

John Frisbie First Church of Christ Paul Williams Nancy Hurtt Ernest Frisbie Don Shafer Frank Fort Dodge Anna Marie Shafer Madison Wisc Eldora Don Veterans Administration Hospital

Union Church honors 178 years of perfect Bible School attendance

The Church of Christ in Union recognized 178 years of perfect Bible School attendance with sickness as the only acceptable excuse. A Golden Gate service honored those who completed the year, Ed Dighton read each name, and attendees crossed a decorated gate to receive a star or award bar reflecting their years of attendance.

Church of Christ In Union Ed Dighton

Community Church Ladies Aid Holds October Meeting

The Ladies Aid Society of the Community Church met in the church Social Room for the October session with Mrs. F. S. Schuler leading devotions and a demonstration. Mrs. G. C. N. Brace provided the piano accompaniment as hymns opened the gathering. The September committee turned 31 dollars to the treasury and the work committee filed a report. Mrs. Preston Cockerham and Mrs. Floyd Speas secured Mrs. Paul Carter to share photographs from England and Germany, depicting her son M Sgt Robert Cast ern and family. Refreshments were served by Mrs. C. N. Brace. Committee members included Mrs. Paul Glenney, Mrs. C. T. Lang, Mrs. Jesse Biersborn, Mrs. L. L. Bates.

Everett Caster Bob Hauser Pete Bowen Ladies Aid Society F. S. Schuler GC. N. Brace Treasury Preston Cockerham Floyd Speas Paul Carter England Germany Robert Castern C. N. Brace Paul Glenney C. T. Lang Jesse Biersborn L. L. Bates

Altar Rosary Plans Fall Bake Sale at Riguer ts

The St Marys Altar and Rosary Society met October 8 in the church to plan a Fall Bake Sale set for October 18 at Riguer ts Candy prepared by members. A lunch followed hosted by local parish members. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Dayle Wilson and son Mike returned from a weekend in Eldora with Mrs Wilsons parents.

St. Mary's Altar and Rosary Society Bo P Riguerts Richard Lawler Don Priske John ‘Tomb Tom McCarty Earl, Miller Dayle Wilson Mike Cherokee Fldora

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