Winters-Wood Vows Read In Marshalltown Church
Kay Winters and Kenneth Wood of Marshalltown wed in a double ring ceremony at First Methodist Church in Marshalltown. The service featured organ music, vocal numbers, and yellow chrysanthemum decor. A reception followed in the church parlors with a four tier cake and a host of family and friends in attendance.
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Marshalltown
Kay’ Winters
Kenneth Wood
First
Methodist Chureh
Marshaltown
R. Park Anderson
Tom Haines
Hill Worsfold
Sheri
Larry Krueger
Town Falls
Kenneth Winters
Iowa Falls
Neil Fiscus
Wayne Lowry
Howard Stegman
T. F. Reynolds
Band Boosters Hold Regular October Meeting
Twenty four members attended the October Band Boosters gathering. Guests entertained with clarinet trio numbers. A bake sale is planned for Saturday October 22 at Rigggerts. Committees and November meeting details announced.
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Sharon Kusserow
Julie Myers
Gary Lettow
Providence Couple 63 Years Married
Mr and Mrs Isiah Fiscus will observe their 83rd wedding anniversary on Oct 13 They are the parents of Mrs Alice Fool New Providence Mrs Everette March Conrad Mrs Inez Delmear Nagles Ariz Miss Viola Fiscus Tucson Ariz and Clarence Fiscus Sacramento There are five grandchildren
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Isiah Fiscus
Alice Fool
New Providence
Everette March
Conrad
Inez Delmear
Nagles
Ariz
Viola Fiscus
Tucson
Clarence Fiscus
Sacramento
End
Blue Star Mothers Meet Discusses Hospital Aid
The Blue Star Mothers held a regular meeting at Mrs. Gene Richardson’s home with 21 members and one guest. Reports listed items sent to Veterans' hospitals in Knox ville and Iona ity, including slippers, carpet rags, nylon hoses, and comic books. Committees' reports were shared, and plans announced for November 10 hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Star
Gene Richardson
Clint Johnson
Richardson
Veterans’ Hospital
Knoxville
Carl Bales
Iona Ity
Lutheran Women's League Rally Held in Eldora Area
The Fall Rally of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League El Dora region convened at Buckeye on Wednesday October 12 with delegates from Marshall Town State Center Hubbard Hampton Iowa Falls Wellsburg Buckeye Alden Grant Center Latimer Eldora and others attending. Registration began at 9 p m and the 10 a m service featured Rev A F Lindner. A business meeting followed plus a report on the LWML Retreat by Mrs John Zimmermann. Afternoon devotions were led by Rev John Zimmermann and the LWML choir sang Lord of Glory who Host Bought Us. Keynote by Rev Remus C Rein addressed stewardship of Christian life. Attendees listed_INCLUDE Eldora members and many area families and clergy.
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Lutheran Womens Missionary League
Eldora
Buckeye
Marshalltown
State Center
Hubbard
Hampton
Iowa Falls
Wellsburg
Alden
Grant Center
Latimer
A. F. Lindner
John Zimmermann
Lord of Glory
Remus C. Rein
Ilinois
Christian Lifn
Eldora Wers
Mesdames
Walter Jogko
Louis Ziesman
Otto Barr
George Teske
Eugene Panthen
Marvin Jeske
John Follett
Minnie Granzow
Alfred Bates
Herb Maronn
Anne Ball
Chas
Dettbarn
Harold Marske
Louis Goschke
Walter Granner
Albert Doss
Carl Klaffe
H. B. Knutson
Frieda Daleske
Frank Balvanz
Russell Balvanz
Otis Orgell
Vern Dobbrunz
Ernest Orgel
Paul Ruhnke
Richard Zielske
August Merska
Lydia Harmon
Harold Wehrman
Arthur Klettke
Homer Munson
Marvin Marske
Ity Marvin’ Hagen
Noah Reece
Ella Orgell
Freddie
Chapel Society Met In All Day Meeting
The Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society held an all day October meeting at the chapel with twenty six members and five guests present. Plans were made for a bazaar linked to a public dinner on October 20 at the Lawn Hill sale barn and lunch room. Articles for the bazaar were completed. Hostesses included Mrs. Clark Norman Mrs. Cecil Rogers Mrs. Minnie Speering and Mrs. Alice Palmer. Next meeting hostesses will be Mrs. Lillian Elerding Mrs. Harold fleeing and Mrs. Everett Elerding.
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Pleasant Chapel
Lawn Hill Sale
Clark Norman
Cecil Rogers
Minnie Speering
Alice Palmer
Lillian Elerding
Harold Fleeing
Everett Elerding
Mrs. Mohr Hosts Canasta Party for Mrs. Schumacher
Edith Mohr hosted eight guests Friday afternoon for a canasta party honoring Mrs. W C Schumacher who leaves Eldora soon for a Florida winter home. The group also observed Mrs Schumacher's birthday with a handkerchief shower and refreshments followed.
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Edith Mohr
W. C. Schumacher
Eldora
Florida
Luncheon and meeting notes from WSCS group IV
The WSCS group IV luncheon was served at 1 15 p m in the church dining room with hostesses Mrs Ray Lewis and Miss Alice Stebe. The meeting opened with the Pledge Service led by Mrs Bruce McAfee. Mrs D W Dickinson sang Take My Life and Let It Be with accompanist Mrs L W Flickinger. Reports from committees were given. The Study Course is set for Friday 9 11 a m at Mrs W C Vigars home. The Fall Rummage sale is planned in the church basement November 4 5. The WSCS will host a public dinner on November 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Ray Lewis
Alice Stebe
Bruce McAfee
Spiritual Life
D. W. Dickinson
L. W. Flickinger
W. C. Vigars
W.S.C.S
Congs Fellowship Meeting Wednesday
Eldora Congregational Women gathered for the October meeting at the church. A Fall Rummage sale was announced for Oct. 21-22. Mrs. Ralph E. Imes reported on the Association meeting at Clarion and the Webster City Women’s meeting. Mrs. Dale Shadle spoke on Webster City. Mrs. L. L. Scott led the afternoon program on Friendly Service and showed the Berthold Indian Reservation film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Fellowship of Congregational Women
Ralph BE. Imes
Clarion
Webster City
Dale Shadle
L. L. Scott
Berthold Indian Reservation
St Marys Society Meets in Parish Hall
St Marys Altar and Rosary Society held a regular meeting Wednesday evening in the parish hall with 33 members present. Mrs Lawrence McNeriney led the business session. Plans were discussed for the October 31 auction at the Wildlife Club. Emma Burke and Mrs L F Stielow reported on the A C C W convention in Marshalltown. Committee members included Mrs Lawrence McNertney, Mrs LeRoy Stielow, Mrs Raymond Rudolph, Mrs Harry Lawless, Mrs Virgil Schmidt, Mrs Charles Schafer, Mrs Evelyn Paul, and Mrs Byron Spear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Altar and Rosary Society
Lawrence McNeriney
Wild Life Club
Emma Burke
L. F. Stielow
A.C.C.W
Marshalltown
Lawrence McNertney
LeRoy Stielow
Raymond Rudolph
Harry Lawless
Virgil Schmidt
Charles Schafer
Evelyn Paul
Byron Spear
Bob Davison Family Hosts Methodist Young Adult Class
The Young Adult Class of the Methodist church met Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Davison with twenty members present. After the business session a social time followed, hosted by the Davisons, and Mr. and Mrs. Jurgen Tjaden will host the next meeting on November 9.
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The
Methodist Church
Bob Davison
Jurgen Tjaden
Local club events and gatherings listed for October week
A community notice lists events from October 18 to 24 including mas rb and American Home meetings, potluck dinners, bridge groups, Ladies Country Club, Tipton Township Gables, Cemetery Society, Service Class, Farm Bureau, and a 40th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stielow with relatives invited.
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Ladies Country Club
Robt. Gray
Bridge Club
Alta Clark
Tipton Township Gables
Raymond Faust
Wm. Eclkol
Ies
Lawn
Negeldcraft Club
Walter Wehrman
Sibyl Hoyt
Eldora Township Farm Bureau
Pottuck
Women's Missionary Society
Disciples
W. H. Bailey
W. H. Vilmont
Henry Stielow
20Th Century Club
Hawthorne Club
Howard Calfer
Group Hosts Dessert Bridge for Faculty Ladies
Mrs. Margaret Durian Mrs. Don Cobb Mrs. Harald Hough and Miss Anne Bender were hostesses at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room for a dessert bridge at 7 30 Wednesday evening attended by faculty ladies and wives. A fall flower arrangement and candles decorated the table. Bridge was played at six tables with prizes awarded to Mrs. Mac Greene Miss Herberta Hug eins and Miss Agnes Ernwine.
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Margaret Durian
Don Cobb
Harald Hough
Anne Bender
Blanche
Ethel
Mac Greene
Herberta Hugs Eins
Agnes Ernwine
Baptist Women Held Christmas Party
The Baptist Women's United Circle met Wednesday afternoon in the church par- lors for their regular October meeting. Celia Perkins played carols, lessons on Bible reading, and readings accompanied by a trio. The group decorated a Christmas table with gifts for missionaries and their families. Refreshments were served by hostesses Louis Darzes Ed Nassen Carl Cordes Charles Taber Willard Deschamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Women’s United Circle
Jack Huffman
Vail Hess
Celia Perkins
Dean Folkerts
Potters House
O. A. Huffman
O. A. Huffman Gave A Talk On “How To Read Your Bible” and Mrs. Folkerts
Ray Taylor
Don Rabe
Cal Johnson
Louis Darzes
Ed Nassen
Carl Cordes
Charles Taber
Willard Deschamp
Brownie Troop II Plans Halloween Party
Brownie Scout Troop III met in the Girl Scout room Thursday Oct. 19 after school. The girls started making bracelets and discussed plans for a Halloween party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie Troop
Brownie Scout Troop III
Girl Scout
Bridge Group At Mrs Flickinger’s Afternoon
Mrs L W Flickinger hosted a Thursday bridge gathering with guest Mrs Tom Monteith. After dessert, prizes went to Mrs Robert Dornsbach and Mrs L L Hubbard. Mrs Hubert Dornsbach will host the next meeting in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Flickinger
Tom Monteith
Robert Dornsbach
L. L. Hubbard
Hubert Dornsbach
Star Class Meeting With Miss Schwarck Held at Lillie Schwarck Home
The Star class gathering at Miss Lillie Schwarck’s home featured devotional by Mrs. Lloyd Stevenson and a program led by Mrs. Lulu North on the legend of the dogwood. A poetry reading, a names quiz, a business session, and refreshments followed. Next meeting set for Friday with Mildred DeCook in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Schwarck
Mra
Lloyd Stevenson
Lulu North
Mildred DeCook
Edith Janssen
Double 4-500 Club With Mrs Mossman
The Double 4-500 Club met Friday at Mrs. Mike Mossman home with Mrs. Anna Dorns bach Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kewatt and children attending. A short business meeting preceded card games with prizes awarded to W L Rigel Clara Raske Anna Roll Anna Dornsbach and Lawrence Kewatt. Refreshments concluded the evening. Next host is Mrs Ernest Orgel on Oct 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Mossman
Anna Dornsbach
Lawrence Kewatt
Ae W. L. Rigel
Mo Clara Raske
Low
Anna Roll
Rover
Ernest Orgel
W C T U Meeting Led by Mrs Laughlin Hosts
Mrs Melvin Laughlin hosted the regular W C T U meeting Friday afternoon with seven members and three guests present. Mrs Laughlin led the education segment and Mrs John Frisbie presented the lesson. Refreshments followed the social hour. Mrs George Shafer to host next meeting in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Laughlin
Mrs Welsh Hosts Fortnightly Club Luncheon
Mrs L K Welsh was hostess to the Fortnightly Club at a desert luncheon on Thursday. Bridge followed and prizes were won by Mrs O E Smith Mrs Robert Smith Mrs Harry De Baggia and Mrs George A Starr. Mrs L F Wolcott to host next meeting on Oct 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Welsh
O. E. Smith
Robert Smith
Harry DeBaggia
George A. Starr
L. F. Wolcott
Travel and Visit Notes From Eldora and Beyond
Mrs Addie Henninger of Cedar Rapids visited Eldora at her sister Mrs George Shafer home. Thursday dinner honored guests included Albert Lynk Bessie Huffman Lillie Sheldon Darrell Jensen and spouse. The Jensons had been in Rochester Minnesota for Mrs Jensen treatment and returned. Mr and Mrs James L Cameron attended Iowa City Homecoming and then Columbus Ohio to visit daughter Mrs A A Anderson. Mr and Mrs Louis Davies and Mrs Elvina Wood planned a Ozarks weekend trip. Dr and Mrs C P Caldwell of Kalamazoo Michigan stayed with Rev and Mrs John K Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Henninger
Cedar Rapids
Eldora
George Shafer
Shafer
Albert Lynk
Bessie Huffman
Lillie Sheldon
Darrell Jensen
Rochester, Minch
James L. Cameron
Iowa City
Columbus
Ohio
A. A. Anderson
C. P. Caldwell
Kalamazoo, Mich
John K. Moore
Halloween Doughnuts Recipe Mixes Tomato Soup Twist
Festive prank and baking guide describe Halloween doughnuts made with condensed tomato soup for orange color. Steps cover dry mix, eggs and sugar, shortening, tomato soup, cinnamon and cloves, roll and cut doughnuts, fry until golden, drain, dust with sugar, yields about 10 doughnuts.
Roughwoods Ladies Aid Measured at Regular Meeting
The Roughwoods Ladies Aid met with Miss Blanche Rudolph in attendance. Ten members were present. After the regular business, the hostess served refreshments. The next meeting is planned for November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roughwoods Ladies Aid
Blanche Rudolph
Mrs Dunn Hosts Royal Neighbors Meeting
The Royal Neighbors gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. Roxy Dunn’s home with 100 members attending. A social evening and refreshments were provided by the hostess. Mrs. Mabel Rose to host next meeting on Nov 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxy Dunn
Mabel Rose
Young Homemakers Elect 1956 Officers
The Young Homemakers Club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Melvin Pence’s home with 14 members present. Officers elected for the year: president Mrs. Dale Schwarck, vice president Mrs. Melvin Pence, secretary treasurer Mrs. George Nederholts. The group approved sending a Christmas basket to a needy family. Next meeting set for Oct 27 with host Mrs. Roy Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Homemakers Club
Melvin Pence
Dale Schwarck
George Nederholts
Roy Ryan Willl
Mrs Bridgens visit spans cities and relatives abroad
Mrs Lona Bridgens and son derton Bridgens of Washington DC and Mrs Bridgens daughter Mrs R Rosternbach of Richland Washington visited Miss Leota Hardy in Eldora. They traveled to Minneapolis for a short visit, with Rosternbach returning home. The Bridgens then returned to Washington DC for a longer stay. Three sisters Mrs Agnes Kelly Des Moines Mrs Mary Davey Mason City and Mrs Dennis Collins Mason City visited Eldora with sister Mrs Bridget A Nehring. Kelly stayed longer.
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Lona Bridgens
Derton Bridgens
Washington
2. C
Agnes Kelly
Des Moines
Mary Davey
Dennis Collins
Mason City
Eldora
Bridget A. Nehring
Kelly
Lawn Hill events and social notices from Marshalltown area
Betty Jane Bunyan attended a Marshalltown wedding as bridesmaid for former roommate Rose Perry from Parkersburg. Lawn Hill Ladies Aid met with 17 members and one guest, planning to meet at the Jeske and Bates homes. Various social visits and gatherings described, including 4 H hay rides, birthday supper for Mrs. Mitterer, and multiple family visits across Eldora Hubbard Radcliffe Union Steamboat Rock and Des Moines areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jane Bunyan
Marshalltown
Rose Perry
Parkersburg
Lawn Hill
League Rally Recaps At Grant Center With Jeske Family
Community note records a League Rally at Grant Center Sunday with Mr and Mrs Marvin Jeske and family mentioned attending. Also notes birthday observances for Larry and Loren Jeske and visits by Don Perkins and family to Cora Perkins in Eldora. Additional gatherings list Marvin Jeske Lowell McCormick and Mrs Mike Voy at Oscar Jeske home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Center
Marvin Jeske
Oscar Jeske
Larry
Loren Jeske
Don Perkins
Cora Perkins
Eldora
Lowell McCormick
Mike Voy
Annual Bazaar at Queen Esther Church Tuesday Bazaar
The Queen Esther class of the community church Sunday school will aid its annual bazaar in the social room of the church on Wednesday October 19. Coffee hour starts at 9 p.m. and a program at 2 p.m. will be followed by a 25 cent tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
Community Church Sunday School
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Ellsworth
Merle Winters
Ogden
Barbara Winters
Ann Tietz
Jtdy Wood
Dysart
Delores Swanson
Ruth Blecker
Ackley
Wood
Evangelical School of Nursing
U. S. Air Force
South Sth Avenue
Riggerts
Lowell Mossman
E. Engel
Gwen Pierce
L. Kusserow
W. Emmert
M. Schwebke
E.travis
F. Steinfeldt
Howard McCall
Travis
Don LaVelle
Ralph B. Imes
Harold Priske
Troy Studios
Providence
Blue Star Mothers
Ilo Radolph
Waterloo
Floyd Groff
T.H. Schan
Herb Swaggart
Sheaffer’s Pens
Lutheran Women’s League Rally
Chapel Society
Mrs. Mohr
Schumacher
W. S.C
Group IV
Cong’s Fellowship
St. Mary’s Society
Bob Davisons
O. Rebekah Bridge
H. Lockwood
J. Mulford
American Home
Lee Lundy
Tea Room
Marvin Catlin
Cemetery Society
Gustav Huchn
Ella Ford
Bridge Group
L. R. Soll
Public Welfare Dept
Potluck
Werner Tresemer
Mrs. Flickinger
Miss Schwarck
Mrs Mossman
W. C.T.U
Mrs. Welsh
Roughwoods
Mrs. Dunn
Lawrence Kewatt J
Mr. Kewatt
Emma, Kewatt
Mrs. Floyd Beasley
John Bogue
Betty Jan Runyan
Bogue
Susan Runyan
Kay Blair
Mrs
Mike Vay
George Winslow
Familly
Jonn Follett
Whitten
Barbara
Lyle Mathews
Jim Dougan
Pat Mathews
Robert Christiansen
Bobby Lynn
Leonard Blair
Bobby Lynn Christiansen
Leon ‘Ard Blair
Warren Mossman
Radcliffe
Pleasant Township
Bobby
Lewie Powgras
Helen
Vera
Carl Steinfeldt
Adrian Bachman
Bob Hazelwood
Steamboat Rock
Mitterer
Wal
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Warner
Foster
WYRK
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TATA
Wna
Robinson
Chima
Marilyn Monroe
Rob't Francis
Bamboo
Wyoming Renegades
Color Sun
TUES
20Th Century-Fox
Prosercts
Betty Grable
Sheree North
Bob Cummings
Martin & Lewis
Eldora Herald-Ledger
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