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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1952

Page

2

Johnson Groves Marriage Vows Exchanged Sunday

Miss Mary Louise Johnson and Ronald A. Groves exchanged wedding vows Sunday afternoon at 2:30 in Lawn Hill Church. The couple, with parents from Eldora Tama and Marshalltown, planned a reception and will reside in Marshalltown after the ceremony.

Mary Louise Johnson Ronald A. Groves Clint Johnson Eldora Olson Groves Tama Howard Blandeau Lawn Hill Gary Lettow Jerry Dooley G. L. Dooley Emil Lettow Mary DeLawyer Marshalltown Doris LaMasters Rose Clark

Ackley Couple Announce Engagement of Ruth Kruse

Mr and Mrs Tom Kruse of Ackley announce their daughter Ruth Vivian Kruse to Darrell Edward Bleeker son of Mr and Mrs John Bleeker of Ackley. Ruth Kruse is a junior nursing student at Evangelical School of Nursing in Marshalltown. Bleeker is in the armed forces. No wedding date has been set.

Tom Kruse Ackley Ruth ‘Vivian Darrell Edward Bleeker John Bleeker Miss Kruse Evangelical School’ of Nursing Marshalltown Bleeker

Bible Class Meets With Miss Wilson

The Methodist Bible class met on Wednesday at 12 30 for a covered dish dinner hosted by Miss Jessie Wilson at the home of Miss Myrtle Follett. Twenty three members and guests attended with Mrs J L Brownlee leading a program. The article title addressed physical handicaps. The afternoon included social time. The next meeting is set for November 19 at Mrs Ona Brown's home.

Jessie Wilson Myrtle Follett J. L. Brownlee Ona Brown

Mrs burns hosts cemetery society meeting notes

The Cemetery Society met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Robert Burns with Mrs. Ida Clark assisting. After the business session, refreshments were served. The October 20 meeting place will be announced at the next gathering.

Cemetery Society Robert Burns Ida Clark

Young Homemakers Entertained Thurs

The Young Homemakers Club met Thursday with Mrs. Dale Schwarck eight members and eight children were present a baby shower was held for Mrs Harvey Pence and baby son Steven prizes went to the Pence for best bonnet and to Mrs Bud Lewis for cutest baby refreshments were served next meeting set with Mrs Vic Schwarck November 6 Jesus Halloween party October 28 Carl Cordes and wife report their daughter Mrs Carl Christoferson ill in Seattle after minor operation she is recovering well

Young Homemakers Club Dale Schwarck Harvey Pence Steven Thie Pence Bud Lewis Jesus Hallowe'en Vic Schwarck Carl Cordes Carl Christoferson Seattle Wash Christoferson

Dennis Owings Birthday Party Celebrated

Dennis Owings, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Owings, turned four on Tuesday October 14. Neighbors and five mothers joined the celebration with games and gifts followed by refreshments. Present were Mrs. Bob Henning and son Jeffrey, Mrs. Arthur Rosine and daughters Donna and Margie, Mrs. Bud Lewis, Mrs. M. E. Lewis, Mrs. Jim Stewart and sons Richard and Billy, Ticki Hamm, Anita Rosine, Denny and Ronnie Owings.

Dennis Owings M. L. Owings Dennis Bob Henning Jeffrey Arthur Rosine Donna Margie Bud Lewis M. E. Lewis Jim Stewart Richard Billy Ticki Hamm Anita Rosine Denny Ronnie Owings

Mrs Fagg Hosts Dessert Bridge Gathering

Mrs. Fagg was hostess on Thursday afternoon for a dessert bridge. Prizes went to Edna Way for high, Tom Montieth for second, and Beecher Crosley for the draw prize. The next meeting is set for November 6 with Mrs. Kenneth Reisinger.

Ned Fagg Edna Way Tom Montieth Beecher Crosley Kenneth Reisinger

Christening Dinner Honoring Charles John Shorts

Dr and Mrs John Shorts hosted a 3 pm Sunday dinner at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room following the 2 pm christening at St Marys Catholic Church for their son Charles John. Godmother Mrs Robert Dornsbach and godfather Joe Kramer attended with many relatives and friends from Eldora Oska loosa were represented by C Y Shurts C M Shurts and families including Vata Catherine JoAnn Jade Ann Lynn David Shorts and Father L V McMonough.

John Shorts Blanche and Ethel Charles John St. Mary's Catholic Church Robert Dornsbach Joe Kramer C. Y. Shurts C. M. Shurts Vata Catherine Oskaloosa JoAnn Jade Ann Lynn David Shorts D. M. “Inquist L. V. McMonough Eldora

Mrs Price Honored At Coffee Friday

Mrs Price was guest of honor Friday afternoon at 4 o clock in the auditor's offices as courthouse personnel gathered for a farewell courtesy before she leaves next week for California. She received a feather purse from the group and coffee and cake were served.

Bea Price Percenunel Price California

Junior Auxiliary Meets Thursday

The Junior Legion Auxiliary met in Legion Club rooms at 4 PM on Thursday with Mrs. C. A. VanPatter, Mrs. Don Rosine, Mrs. Wm. Lewis, and Mrs. Dale Bittner in charge. Thirteen girls attended and worked on scrap books and spool dolls amid plans to meet again October 30 at 4 PM.

Junior Legion Auxiliary Legion Club C. A. VanPatter Don Rosine Wm. Lewis Dale Bittner

Wallace Engagement Announced in Scotland

Bride elect Alice Catherine Wallace of 3 Ailsa Road Hoon Preswick Scotland will wed A 3/c Wallace 1D. Schwinger Jr son of Mr and Mrs Wallace Schwinger Sr of Hubbard Iowa Currently assigned to the U.S. Air Force at Preswick Scotland Miss Wallace works as an accountant at Preswick airport

H. H. Wallace Ailsa Road Hoon Preswick Scotland Alice Catherine Wallace Schwinger, Jr Wallace Schwinger Hubbard Iowa Preswick

Father McDonough Honored at Potluck

Seventy three guests attended the VFW and VFW Auxiliary potluck supper at the post home on Wednesday evening. The event honored Father L V McDonough for his transfer from St Mary’s parish to All Saints Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids and recognized Mr and Mrs Troy Jones, who lost most of their furniture in a recent fire. The group presented the couple with a radio end table and lamp, and cards were later played.

Post Home L. V. McDonough St. Mary’s All Saints Catholic Church Cedar Rapids Troy Jones

Smiths Honor Daughter And Houseguest At Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs J L Smith entertained at Sunday dinner in honor of their daughter Mrs Robert Freed and as a courtesy to their house guest Mrs J D Kauffman of Long Beach California sister of Mr Smith. Other guests included Robert Freed Jud son Freed Carolyn Charlene Howard Sheller Dern Nancy Donald Ivester Mr and Mrs Robert Todd Eldora and Dr and Mrs E D Osborne Gladbrook.

Robert Freed J. D. Kauffman Long Beach Calif Mr. Smith Judson Freed Carolyn Charlene Howard Sheller Dern Nancy Donald Ivester Robert Todd Eldora E. D. Osborne Gladbrook I. D. Kauffman Madeira Minn J. L. Smith

Pleedlecraft Club Plans Dinner

Walter Wehrman attended the Needlecraft Club at her home for a dinner and gift exchange with sewing and visits. The hostess Mrs Otilla Smith hosted. The next meeting will be November 7 with Mrs Ed Kebschull.

Pleedlecraft Club Walter Wehrman Miolary Otilla Smith Ed Kebschull

New Officers Installed By Providence 4-H Club

Providence Pearls 4 H club installed officers at the school meeting on October 15 with Lois Mitchell singing Dreaming and candy making demos by Mitchell and Copeland. Aud rey Copeland spoke on Being a 4 H Member as eleven members and three leaders attended along with visitors. Next meeting set for November 19. Rev and Mrs W R Ehlert and Charlene visited Eldora and ehlert called on ill Rev Warren Feller in Iowa Falls.

Providence Pearls 4-H Club Lois Mitchell Miss Mitchell Carolyn Copeland Audrey Copeland Dar Rapids Eldora Ehlert Iowa Falls Warren Feller

Community club events and meetings announced for late October to early November

A dense schedule lists Rebekah Bridge Club gatherings at the lodge hall, potluck luncheons, and numerous group meetings across various organizations including American Home I and II, Beta Sigma Phi, D A R bake sale, Young Mothers Circle, Hawthorne and 20th Century clubs, plus Halloween parties at Carl Cordes home and Pine Lake Country Club dances. Other groups include W. V. FLW. Auxiliary, St. Anne’s Study Club, Eastern Star, Girl Scout Executive Board, and Legion Auxiliary with dates spanning October 21 through November 7.

Rebekah Bridge Club Lodge Hall Beta Sigma Phi Audrey Adamson H. J. Schmitz American Home I Joe Kramer, Jr American Home II R. FB. Smith N. T. T. Family Carl Cordes W.s.c Group and Schaa D. Huntley W. H. van Tiger Cecil Rooks W. Vv. Flw Riggert's Child's Study Club Dale Johnson Alpha Club Glen Whorra Nts Alice Stebe Sans Souci Gee, Edwards Dean Persen Young Homemakers Cemetery Society Pine Lake Junior Legion Auxiliary Legion Club Woman's Club M. E. Church Mother Cabrini St. Mary’s Wesleyan Service Guild Omer Hubbard Newcomers Club John Moore Ruth Eilers

Desserts Feature Eldora Township Co-Op Dinner

Mrs Harvey Freed and Mrs Charles Randell demonstrated eye catching quick desserts at the Eldora Township Co Op Dinner attended by 35 members. The meal was served by Mesdames Chester Modlin Fred Vinton and Lillian Putnam. The next meeting will be November 21.

Harvey Freed Charles Randell Eldora Township F. B Mesdames Chester Modlin Fred Vinton Lillian Putnam

Luncheon Precedes WCTU Meeting

A 13 member WCTU gathering met Friday afternoon with Mrs Louis Darzes. Mrs R E Gray led devotions and the pledge to the three flags was given. A Light Line certificate and an efficiency ribbon were awarded. Mrs Frisbie reported on the state convention, with November plans noting Mrs Sarah Kirkhofer and Mrs Gray as program leader.

Louis Darzes R. E. Gray John Frisbie Oskaloo

Gower Judges and Voxman Stay With Runyons

William Gower Sr and Jr and Himie Voxman of the State University of Iowa served as instrumental judges at the All-State Music Tryouts held here last Saturday and were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs J K Runyon Voxman was once a pupil of Mr Runyon in Centerville Gower Sr was a band director during the visit

William Gower Himie Voxman State University of Iowa J. K. Runyon Voxman Runyon Centerville Mr. Gower

Playground Talk At Public Welfare Meeting

The Woman's Club Public Welfare department met with Mrs. Co. E. Greef Thursday night. Mrs. Sherrill Smith reviewed playground activities of past years and the just closed season. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Greef. Miss Kate Hill attended as a guest.

Public Welfare Department the Woman's Club Co. E. Greef Sherrill Smith Greef Kate Hill

Eldora residents host and visit relatives nationwide

Local residents and visitors travel among Eldora Ames Clarion Marshalltown Whitten State Center and other towns. Families including Halstead Davis Kauffman Petty Hutzel Hudson Wilson Williams Clary and Bachman share trips from Texas to New York and California and spend time with kin or at cottages, visiting relatives and hosting guests across several days.

Eldora visitors stay with relatives after hospital visit

Mrs. Marie Worland of Aurora Indiana arrived Thursday to stay with her sister Mrs. Harry Harrison as she recovers from surgery at Eldora Memorial hospital. Weekend guests included Mrs. Amy Farrel of Davenport and Miss Ann Clary of Waterloo visiting J. H. Clary and other relatives.

Marie Worland Aurora Inl Harry Harrison Harrison Eldora Memorial Hospital Amy Farrel Davenport Ann Clary Waterloo Eldora J. H. Clary

Local Hospital Patients List Names and Homes

A hospital roster lists patients from multiple towns and households. Eldora Priske, Mrs John Lawless, Miss Myrtle Follett, Mrs Myrtle Hartley, Betty Crosser, Carol Gaede, Leland Vinton, Mrs Harry Harrison. New Providence Roy Wilson, Leland Chamness. Hubbard Charlotta Walters, Clarence Brandt. Garden City Mike Michelson. Iowa Falls Robert Stockdale. Union Mrs Lawrence Whin. Steamboat Rock Henrietta Hall. Ackley Mrs Alice Boylan.

Eldora Tom Priske John Lawless Myrtle Follett Myrtle Hartley Betty Mae Crosser Carol Ann Gaede Leland Vinton Harry Harrison New Providence Roy W.wilson Leland L. Chamness Hubbard Charlotta Walters Clarence Brandt Garden City Mike Michelson Iowa Falls Robert Lee Stockdale Union Lawrence Whinery Steamboat Rock Henrietta Hall Ackley Alice Boylan

Pleasant Pluggers Elect New State Officers

Loren Jeske was elected president of the 4 H Pleasant Pluggers at Rough Woods Church meeting Thursday evening. Other new officers include Tom Campbell as vice president Larry Jeske secretary-treasurer Irvin Norman reporter Melvin Jeske and David Grantow flag chairmen Larry Jeske presided. next meeting set for November 11 with Marvin Jeske.

Loren Jeske 4-H Pleasant Pluggers Rough Woods Church Tom Campbell Larry Jeske Irvin Norman Melvin Jeske David Grantow

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Johnson-Groves Room Jane Betty, Dorothy Donna Groves Alson Groves Jerry Renwick Benjamin Vierkant Mason City Lester Johnson S. E Johnson Rockford John DeLawyer Paul Mahnke Ellen Shaver Gilbert Anderson Robert Shaver Charles Blair Dale Mott Alden Hubert Zacharias Paul Williams H. E. Rankin Rhea Wood Ray Harless Qwasa Frank Fackel Reinbeck Bernard Trout Gifford Boyd Rose Des Moines Orla Groves Toledo Walter Johnson Floyd Beasley Frederick Marsh Jake Clingerman Herman Huffman Roy Shaw Fort Dodge Miss Kuam Vivian Nittusé Wilson Mrs. Burns Cemetery Mrs. Fagg Mrs. Price Laurice Beecher Alhambra Alice Catherine Wallace Father McDonough Potluck Donald Dean Hauser Delores Houghton Mrs. Hauser Mtaret Mrs. Smith Sun Providence Farm Bureau W. R. Ehlert Bridge Group L. Flickinger St. Anne’s Young Mothers Circle Congregational Church Hawthorne Club W. C. Vigars 20Th Century Club Eldora Township W.C.T.U J. H. Cakerice Lauren Maltby Linda Ames Miles Albright Harry Hutzel Callif Bert Beecher Thurs Fri John Wayne Roy Rogers Mary Walter Pidgeon Claire Trevor Porter Hall Gabby Hayes Kansas Alata A Lois Collier Fred Brady Paul Kelly Noah Beery, JR E. D. Halstead Kenneth and Electra Texas W. J. Miller Louis Davies E. R. Protheroe Robert Brittell Jerri Lynn Bobby New York City A. K. Vasalopolous Marshall, Missouri Frank Petty Conrad Harold Stevens Bradley Eugene Stevens Barbara Petty John Bradley Dayton Ohio Ella Ford Howard Hudson Vesta Beecher Harry Holmes Mary Lou South Claude Wilson and Sons Joe Hudson Webster City Virgil Williams Ed Clary Johnny Hilda Bachman Okoboji Kid Broken Gun Marshall Thompson Vera Miles Richard Rober Natalie Wood Keith Larsen Tom Harmon James Dobson Dim Backus Nancy Thorne Roan Cesen Monogram Walt Disney Seat Island Beaver Valley Technicolor RKO Radio Kenneth Robert Haiti Lydia Bailey Cripple Creek Loretta Young Paula Eldora Harald-Ledger Bhontala Zbirins Lawrence Stubbe Richard Bushman Zearing Pleasant New State Marvin Jeske Novemer 11 Trom Studios Aei Star Clothing &"Shoe Co
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