Schwitters Observe Golden Wedding at Steamboat Rock
Mr and Mrs H M Schwitters celebrated their golden wedding with open house in Steamboat Rock. A noon meal and evening refreshments were provided by local helpers as more than 300 guests attended from Cedar Rapids Seattle Waco McGill and Nevada among other places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
H.M. Schwitters
Steamboat Rock
H. M. Schwitters
Fred Lower
Dee Ann Schwitters
Cedar Rapids
Louis Johnson
Waco
Texas
Max Klatt
Pat Hogan
McGill
Nev
Schwitters
Pete Pistoco
McGill, Nev
al Schwitters
Auburn
Wash
Dan Schwitters
Dee Ann
Mary
Susan
Sally Jane
Dave Schwitters
Nancy
Steven
Jimmy
Paul
Seattle
Faye Schwitters
New York City
Hic H. Folkerts
Dick Harberts
Carl DeVries
Harberts
Christy Voss
Sibley
Carl de Vries
Tony Luiken
Russell Holmes
Ruth Eilers
Marie Eilers
Hattie Tholen
Phyllis Ruppelt
Harry Blosch
Dan Jansen
Elk River
Minn
L. G. Johnson
Arthur Ratz
Jamestown
N. D
R. E. Gray
Eldora
Ellerd Eckhoff
Ben Johnson
Clella Finster
Harry Ammerman
Clara City
Albert Kilmer
Minneapolis
John Jansen
Madeira
Harold Hampen
Aplington
Otto Brocka
New Hartford
Clarence Emmert
Les Armstrong
Spirit Lake
Bill Ammerman
Elmer Schwitters
Storm Lake
Carl Heller
Bill Zielske
Waldo Lepper
Radcliffe
Roy Farmer
Nevada
Miss Ruth Eilers Honored At Showers
A mixed shower event at the Legion hall Steamboat Rock honored Miss Ruth Eilers. Hostesses included Mrs T J Eilers and others. ninety five guests attended with games a social hour and a lunch. Gift receipts noted for a forthcoming marriage to Robert Ziesman of Des Moines. A separate shower at Mrs Potgeter home drew twenty five ladies with similar festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steamboat Rock
Ruth Eilers
Legion Hall
T. J. Eilers
Harry Luiken
C. E. Sentman
L. S. Bear
Warold Luiken
F. D. de Vries
Hie H. Folkerts
A. E. Luiken
Miss Eilers
Robert Ziesman
Des Moines
George Potgeter
Robert Ruppelt
Baptist Circle Regular Meeting Held in Church Basement
The Baptist Women's United Circle met in the church basement for an October gathering. Mrs. Milo Butler presided as president with singing, prayer, and devotions led by group members. A missionary letter from Mildred Pixler in Japan was read, reports were shared on calls to the Rains Barger home and to shut-ins, and Christmas boxes were planned for church service members. Luncheon followed prepared by a group of named members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Women's United Circle
Milo Butler
Wm. Allen
E. A. Cross
Mildred Pixler
Japan
Rainsbarger
H. C. Short
Clarence Emmett
Oldig Bunger
Ora Gast
Helena Luhman
C. A. Pickering
Grace Templeton
Howard McCall
Ernest Buthman
Young Homemakers Club Annual Guest Night
The Young Homemakers club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Bernard Reents home for guest night. Ten members and nine guests attended as Mrs. Dorothy Thomas of Thomas Art Shop Marshalltown demonstrated figurine painting. Plans were made for a Halloween family party October 30 at Ivester Community hall. next meeting November 5 with Mrs. Harvey Pence hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Homemakers’ Club
Bernard Reents
Dorothy Thomas
Thomas Art Shop
Marshalltown
Ivester
Harvey Pence
Community clubs and events calendar for October week
October events list includes Rural Teachers' club and several card and study groups across Oct 20 26. Notable items: Rebekah Bridge Club led by Mrs Glenn Archer. American Home Division luncheons with Mrs E W Burke and Mrs Kenneth Harrington. Methodist Bible class with Mrs Bruce McAfee. Agnes Dei Study club. Junior Legion Aux. Cemetery Society. Joiners Class. Public Welfare Dept. Double 4500 Club. Band Boosters Bake Sale. St Mary's Altar and Rosary chicken dinner. Congregational Family Night and Harvest Party. Hi Y Beulah Club led by Mrs Beulah Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Teachers’ Club
Rebekah Bridge Club
Glenn Archer
L. F. Wolcott
E. W. Burke
Kenneth Harrington
Agnes Dei
Albert Rudolph
Junior Legion Aux
Frank Petty
Cemetery Society
Gertrude Hutzel
Public Welfare Dept
C. E. Greer
Church of Christ
Emma Kewatt
Jack Gorman
Congregational Family
Young Mothers’ Club
Congregational Church
Hawthorne Club
Louis Davies
Hi-Y. Beulah Club
Beulah Wheeler
St Marys Altar and Rosary Society Regular Meeting
The St Marys Altar and Rosary Society met Wednesday at 7 30 pm with 26 members present. Plans were made for a chicken dinner on Oct 25 in the church dining room serving 4 to 7 pm. November meeting moved to Nov 4 due to Armistice. members to bring sewing supplies for children’s pajamas for St Marys Home at Dubuque. tea towels for the church kitchen requested. refreshments were provided by the October committee listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
Rosary
Church
St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society
Dubuque
L. F. Stielow
Robt. Dornsbach
Harry Holmes
Glen Dole
Richard Lawler
Everett Lawler
Murray Landon
Everett Myers
Marie Garles
Tony Gimzo
Mary Ellen Cox
Band Boosters Club Potluck Dinner Plans Bake Sale
Band Boosters met Wednesday at 6 30 PM in the school cafe. Committee chaired by Mr and Mrs Lowell Moss man Mr and Mrs Kermith Huehn Mr and Mrs Frank Steinfeldt Mr and Mrs Ed Rebschull Charles Mahaffey presented a woodwind trio and a cornet trio with Mrs Mahaffey on piano. They planned a bake sale Oct 24 at Pine Lake Motor starting 9 30 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Mossman
Kermith Huehn
Frank Steinfeldt
Ed Rebschull
Charles Mahaffey
Sharon Kusserow
Betty Meader
Bethel Dillavou
Louis Ziesman
Fred Broer
Larry LaVelle
Eldora Farm Bureau ladies plan oyster supper
The Ladies of the Eldora Township Farm Bureau met at the Community House for a pot luck dinner led by President Mrs Walters. Plans were made for a public oyster supper on November 3 at the Community House with lessons on Different Cuts of Meats by Mrs Marvin Walters and Mrs Dale Petty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Township Farm Bureau
Bob Walters
Uo Radolph
Walters
Marvin Walters
Dale Petty
Circle Eight Square Dance Club Hosts Guest Night
The Circle Eight Square Dance Club welcomed fifty teenage guests at their Thursday square dance event at the Fox rink. In total about one hundred fifty people attended. Dick Benton and his orchestra provided the calling and music with refreshments offered during the evening. The next dance is scheduled for October 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Eight Square Dance Club
Fox Rink
Dick Benton
Legion Auxiliary Fall Conference at Union
Fifty eight members registered for the Hardin county American Legion Auxiliary Fall Conference at the Union Legion hall. The meeting opened with President Mrs. Guy Burton of Iowa Falls. colors by Iowa Falls and Union units. pledge by Mrs. Fred Tjarks. singing led by Mrs. Chester Pearson. invocation by Minnie Eddy. preamble by Mrs. Victor Cronk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County American Legion Auxiliary
Union
Legion Hall
Guy Burton
Iowa Falls
Fred Tjarks
Hubbard
Chester Pearson
Radcliffe
Minnie Eddy
Alden
Victor Cronk
Cedar Falls
Marilyn Dole
Patricia Elliot
Jeraldine Olson
Gail Primus
Steamboat Rock
Steamboat’ Rock
Union School
Corrine Martin
Fortnightly Club With Mrs DeBaggio Hosts Dessert Bridge
Mrs Harry DeBaggio hosted the Fortnightly club on Thursday at one o clock for a dessert bridge. Five guests attended Mrs George Haynes Mrs Dean Persen Mrs Jas L Cameron Mrs Ona Brown and Mrs C F Stauffer. Prizes were awarded to Mrs George Haynes Mrs Geo A Starr and Mrs Dean Peisen. Next meeting set for Oct 29 with Mrs Robert Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry DeBaggio
George Haynes
Dean Persen
Jas. L. Cameron
Ona Brown
C. F. Stauffer
Geo. A. Starr
Dean Peisen
Robert Johnson
M. O. H. Club Meets at Mrs Kirkdorffer Home
The M O H club met Friday at Mrs Delbert Kirkdorffer with 17 members and one guest Mrs Ward Miller present Plans were made to pack boxes for the boys in service at the next meeting The hostess and the next meeting will be with Mrs Alfred Kruschwitz on Oct 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. H. Club
Delbert Kirkdorffer
Ward Miller
Alfred Kruschwitz
Mrs. Correll Hosts Needlecraft Club Meeting
The Needlecraft club met Friday evening at Mrs. Ralph Correll’s home with fifteen members. A social hour followed, and refreshments were served by the hostess. The next gathering will be a Halloween costume party at Mrs. Walter Wehrman’s home on October 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needlecraft Club
Ralph Correll
Hallowe’en
Walter Wehrman
Mrs Darzes Hostess To Baptist Class
The Service Class of the Baptist Church met Friday at 2 30 in Mrs Louis Darzes home with co hostress Mrs Lillie Sheldon Fifteen members attended Mrs Ethel Allen led devotions and presented Quotations From the Bible and read The Marvels of Prayer The hostesses closed the meeting The next gathering is set for November 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Louis Darzes
Lillie Sheldon
Ethel Allen
Radcliffe Woman's Society chicken supper raises funds
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met in the Methodist church parlor at 2 pm. Mrs Kenneth Cammack led devotions and prayer. Members heard on Home Missions and Spiritual Life. Treasurer B G Prescott reported 225 dollars raised from the Oct 7 supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radcliffe
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Kenneth Cammack
H. L. Moeller
Ben Topp
Arthur Thorson
B. G. Prescott
Mr. Rabbit
Harvey Ferguson
Sycle
Wayne Reirson
Jingle
Merle Madden
Narthus
C, E, Warman
C, E, Anderson
Grubb
Hawke Family Visits Granzow Home In Minnesota
Mr and Mrs Leo Hawke of Minneapolis visited their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs John Granzow Sunday afternoon. Also present were Mr and Mrs Carl Granzow and their children and Lorena Polley in the Granzow home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Hawke
Minneapolis
Minn
John Granzow
Granzow
Carl Granzow
Lorena Polley
Bridge Group Meets For First Fall Dessert Games
Mrs. Eldon McVeety hosted a dessert bridge Thursday for the group first fall meeting. Players included Mrs. Howard Caffee Mrs. L R Soli and Mrs. W H Longenecker who won prizes. The next gathering will be November 5 with Mrs. Chas Schafer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon McVeety
Howard Caffee
L. R. Soli
W. H. Longenecker
Chas. Schafer
Pleasant Peppy Teens October Meeting Highlights
The Pleasant Peppy Teens met on Saturday October 17 with Barbara O Bryan as a new president Kathleen Wehrman chaired new business A banquet committee was formed including Sandra Schwebke Nancy Wehrman Barbara O Bryan and Karen Engle as alternates A hayride was planned for October 21 New members Janice Marske and Susan Schwebke joined The group received new record books and a wish book and discussed desk accessory articles Next meeting set for November 21 at Sandra Schwebkes Kathryn Grulich photographed the group Lunch featured Halloween themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara O’bryan
Kathleen Wehrman
Lucille Ziesman
Sandra Schwebke
Nancy Wehrman
Barbara O'Bryan
Karen Engle
Janice Marske
Susan Schwebke
Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Bazaar Friday Oct 23 at chapel basement
Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society hosts its annual bazaar Friday night October 23 in the chapel basement. A chili supper runs 5 to 7 p m, with sale of handmade quilts large and small comforters pillow slips aprons hand towels tea towels hankies and various foods. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Chapel Cemetery Society
Chapel Basement
Bearcats 4-H Club Welcomes New Members at Meeting
The Bearcats 4-H club met Thursday evening with Byram Vigars. Twelve boys attended including new members Jimmie Lamer and Stan Priske. Roll call was My Favorite Radio or TV Show. A skit by boys and girls clubs is set for the county 4-H banquet in Iowa Falls on November 14. Dale Petty led a quiz. Mrs. Williams provided lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bearcats
Byram Vigars
Jimmie Lamer
Stan Priske
Iowa Falls
Dale Petty
Williams
Weekend visitors and events in Eldora area
A string of weekend visits and local activities in Eldora and nearby towns. Families from Independence Grafton Cedar Rapids Redding and Grinnell noted as guests in Eldora homes. A Hal lowe'en party is planned at Hardin No. 3 school with teacher Mrs. Lorena Polley. Further travels include trips to Oshaha and San Antonio with relatives from Cedar Falls and Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Miller
Independence
Eldora
Glen Miller, Sr
Hardin No. 3
Iowa Falls
Lorena Polley
Local Dwellers Take Trips And Visits In October
Mr and Mrs Leo Megan spent Monday and Tuesday in Denver on business. Mr and Mrs L E Butler returned from Wilmette Illinois after visiting their daughter and family. Mr and Mrs Dale Mitterer visited Tama and Marshalltown on Wednesday. The Jones family hosted and hosted relatives during Sundays and Thursdays in the Mitterer home. Mrs Megan visited Des Moines for a short time with cousin Miriam Reddick followed by family visits. Mrs Catherine Johnson, mother of Mrs Megan, returned home with her after a Des Moines visit. Mr and Mrs August Marske planned a Friday trip to Freeport Illinois to visit their son. Herbert Jones and other relatives spent Sunday in Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Mulford
M. M. Mulford
Rena Victor
Mike Mulford
Cedar Falls
Oshaha
Nebr
Carroll Mulford
Herbert Ford
Minneapolis
Minn
Grinnell
Eldora
W. D. Edson
Leo Megan
Denver, Colo
Mrs. L .E. Butler
Wilmette
C. E. Cliftons
Dale Mitterer
Evansdale
Garetd Clemons
Des Moines
Miriam Reddick
Megan
Catherine Johnson
August Marske
Freeport
Bill Marske
Mary Cooper
James Long
Charles E. Williams
Susan
Mary Jean
Live Oak
Calif
Mabel Norman
University Hospital
Iowa City
Koy Caster
Eldora Memorial Hospital
Roy Michael
Edwin S. Woolhert
Pleasantville
N. J
Woolherts
J. D. Choplin
Choplin
Woolhert
Arthur Reece
Reece
Perry Miller
Russel Campbell
Campbell
Waynesville
Ohio
Wendell
Fred Pierce
Omaha
Neb
Charles Haywood
Miller
Bruce Barnes
Ray Wirth
Don Hammer
Max Shearer
Everett Seward
Wade Williams
Cecil Willams
C. N. Brace
Union
Near Clemons
Obbo Mennenga
Rykus Rykena
Ackley
Dan Schwitters
Cedar Rapids
H. M. Schwitters
Louis Johnson
Waco
Texas
Helen Eckhoff
J. W. Grienes
Waterloo
Martin Kruse
John Seims
Harry Luiken
Vern Tholen
Aplington
Tholen
Bert Behrends
David Schwitters
Seattle
Wash
Albert Kruse
Harm Kruse
Names listed for marriage or social notices in Iowa issue
Eldora and Union sections show a sequence of women and men with spouses or partners. Individuals include Mrs. Pluma Montz, Mrs. Charles Warthow, Mrs. Victor Schwarck and baby, Melvin Stull, Joe Mitchell, Mrs. Raymond Katzer, Mrs. Mathilda Hamre, Aksel Larson, Robert Buerckley, Mrs. Glenn Taylor, Mrs. August Boeke, Mrs. Charlotta Walters, Mrs. Nora Beaupain, Walter Mannetter, Emil Oestreich, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Pluma Montz
Charles Warthow
Victor Schwarck
Baby Boy
Union
Melvin Stull
Joe Mitchell
Conrad
Raymond Katzer
Alden
Mathilda Hamre
Zearing
Aksel Larson
Radcliffe
Robert Buerckley
Steamboat Rock
Glenn Taylor
Hubbard
August Boeke
Charlotta Walters
Nora Beaupain
Walter Mannetter
Emil Oestreich
Union by Mrs Grellet Dillon
Community Ladies Aid Society discussed a project to sew comforters for the Dessie Scott children's home in Kentucky and appointed members to prepare quilt pieces. Separate items note hospital visits, new births, and social activities including a Kum Bac class Guest Day and a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Brace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Ladies Aid Society
Dessie Scott Childrens
F. L. Schuler
Louise Lee
Edward Packer
Louise Lanat
M. W. Dickenson
Mrs Schuler
Grace Sarvin
Mary Cooper
Treasury
Nettie Cobb
Effie Drake
W. H. Lepley
P. H. Hamm
Steamboat Rock Residents Attend Many Social Calls
Mrs Will Frerichs and others from New Providence, Waterloo, Marshalltown, Wellsburg and Grundy Center visited Clayton Prescott, Ross Killison, Arend Eckhoff and Eckhoff family. Attendees celebrated a 50th wedding anniversary and birthdays at various homes, with trips to Ackley Waterloo and Seattle mentioned. The article lists numerous individuals and families visiting or traveling for celebrations and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Foltz
New Providence
Clayton Prescott
J. W. Warren
Waterloo
Ross Killison
Ennis Eggabroad
Marshalltown
Earl Eggabroad
Wellsburg
Conrad Toban
Clara City
Minn
Bill Koolman
Jake Duffert
Grundy Center
Arend
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Troy Studios
Gifford Church
Baptist Circle
J. H. Clary
North Wash St
Davenport
Westinghouse Refrigerator
Electrolux
FORD
E. J. Clary
Joe Kramer
Bridge Club
Leone Ziesman
Tipton Two
Saciph
A. Hornung
Methodist Bible
Bruce McAfee
Pine Lake Motor
Bridge Group
Norman Kilrath
St. Mary’s Society
Band Boosters Club
Eldora Township
Circle Fight Dance Club
Legion Auxiliary
C. A. van Patter
St. Louis
R. M. Hunt
Luther Creson
Lewis Cochran
F. R. Price
Mattie Protheroe
Geisen
Prec
Mrs. DeBaggio
D. Kirkdorffer
Mrs. Correll
Mrs. Darzes
Kathryn Grulich
David Runyon
Debra
Grafton
Mr. Runyon
Karl Runyons
Robert Beck
Sara and
Bobby
Karl Runyon
Redding
Eldord
Runyon
Benton
Irv Cakerice
Lauren Maltby
Adeline Miller
Winterset
Pammel State Park
Trena Readout
Harold
Bessie
Stat
Gulf Mexico
Clifford Readout
Randolph Airforce Base
San Antonio
George Bakker
Harry Moser
Los Angeles
J. J. Mossman
Raleigh .W. King
Harry Garrett
Bill
Clinton
Raleigh King, Jr
R. W. King
Eldora Herald-Ledger Toesisy
Tama
Don Jones and Son
Don Jones
Marie Yashke
Atlantic
Brother
Herbert Jones
Mee
Robert Bauge
UME LN
Mr Ceca
Aitee LeeLee
Tonite
Clifton Webb
BOY Scouts
Foghorn
Winslow
Walter Wanger
Yvonne Rob A Decarlo Cameron David Bruce Walter Stezry
Albert Dee, Wariorie Pampegy
J. Edward Bromberg
Aoner Bittrmay
Shimon
Global Productions
United Artists
Mickey
Rooney
N Sun. Mon
Robert Taylor
Ava Gardner
Howard Keel
the Outlaw
Lili”Cannos
Martin & Lewis
Marciano
Steamboat Rock News
Will Frerichs
Lodge Hall
Austin Graves
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