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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1955

Page

2

Risting Baker Wedding Solemnized In Union

The marriage of Miss Helen Faye Risting and Mervin Baker was solemnized at the Church of Christ in Union. Attendants, gowns, corsages, and a four tier cake dominated a full reception for about 250 guests from Des Moines Davenport Cedar Rapids Minnesota and Illinois with family members from Whitten Osage and Marshalltown.

Helen Faye Risting Elmer Risting Whitten Mervin Baker Wilbur Baker Church of Christ In Union Paul J. Enabait Errol Johnson LeRoy Cakdtice Evelyn Norman Marilyn Vinton Jaylyn Baker Donald Risting Osage Alice Baker Risting Miss Baker Linda Sue Baker Johnny Moore E. P. Lepley Lester Trickey Darwin Vinton Roberta Parker Cedar Falls Hibbard Moore To Buffington Kathleen Norman Janice Moore Ray Wirth Cecil Williams Evert Seward

Bridge Club Meeting Under Mrs Lightfield Hostess

Mrs. Roy Lightfield hosted the B-8 Bridge Club on Thursday evening. Prizes were won by Mrs. Ralph Volk and Mrs. Walter Wehrman. Refreshments followed. the next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Ralph Volk.

Roy Lightfield Ralph Volk Walter Wehrman Navy

Miss Larson Feted at 4t Bridal Shower

Mrs. Lawrence McNertney and Mrs. J. B. Harris hosted a miscellaneous shower in Radcliffe for Miss Bonnie Larson who will wed John Whalen of Parnell on October 29. Twenty guests attended with games and contests. Gifts were displayed on a decorated table with attached questions for the honoree to answer. Sister Mrs. Roger Yordy assisted. Refreshments followed.

Lawrence McNertney J. B. Harris Radcliffe Bonnie Larson John Whalen Parnell Roger Yordy

Tipton Two Ladies Club Meeting Notes

The Tipton Two group met October 1 at Mrs. Raymond Faust's home with 22 tables and two children present. Mrs. Carroll Groen chaired. Minutes from the last meeting were read. A baby gift for Mrs. Green was given. Reports on international relations and safety were presented. They set December 1 meeting for December 14 and declined soil conservation this year. A card was signed for Mrs. Aronameier in hospital. Next lesson titled Crafts, craft training planned at Radcliffe November 2. Craft program and meeting time to be decided by leaders. Mrs. Wm. Dreler to host. workshop at Steamboat Rock October 26. All officers urged to attend. An lesson on Christmas Ideas by Mrs. Gerald Dreier. Friendship pennies totaling $1.72. A contributed lunch was served.

Tipton Raymond Faust Tabies Carroll Groen Green Henry Aronameier Radcliffe Wm. Dreler Steamboat Rock Gerald Dreier

Service Class Met Fri. With Mrs. Hoyt

The Baptist service class met Friday in the home of Mrs. Sibyl Hoyt with 18 present. Mrs. Henry Ruthman gave devotions and a lesson. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. August Oechlert. Mrs. E. B. Johnston will be hostess at the next meeting.

Sibyl Hoyt Henry Ruthman August Oechlert E. B. Johnston

Mrs Bailey Hosts Missionary Society Meeting

The Women s Missionary Society Disciples met Friday at Mrs W H Bailey s home with 12 present. They voted to send 50 to the Child Saving Institute in Omaha. The Great Spirit was the period theme with Mrs W H Vilmont leading and the October lesson The Creator of Mankind. Mrs Nora Mitchell will host next meeting and Miss Lillie Schwarck will be the leader.

Women’s Missionary Society Disciples W. H. Bailey Child Saving Institute Omaha Nebr W. H. Vilmont Nora Mitchell Lillie Schwarck

Needlecraft Club Meets With Mrs Wehrman Hostess

Mrs Walter Wehrman hosted the Needlecraft club on Friday evening with thirteen members and two guests present. The diverse program featured needle work and social visiting, with refreshments served by the hostess. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Ed Rebschull.

Walter Wehrman Ed Stebe Wm. Smith Ed Rebschull

Lutheran League Rally Attended by Local Women

Mrs. W. H. Granner and Mrs. Vern Dobbrunz attended the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Rally of the southeast region at Victor on Thursday October 20. Mrs. Lamont Wingert of State Center accompanied them.

W. H. Granner Vern Dobbrunz Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Victor Lamont Wingert State Center

Community groups announce events through October 31

The Steamboat Auxiliary meets October 25 at 7 30 PM at the Legion hall to sew and prepare items for the Veterans hospital. Various clubs host meetings and events October 25 through 31 including bridge groups potlucks and a Halloween party with plans at local venues.

Steamboat Auxiliary Legion Hall Veterans Hospital Junior Legion Auxiliary Legion’ Club John A. Wood N. T.T. Club Emma Kewatty J. J. Cakerice Rebekah Lodge Mothers’ Club K. Reising

District Hospital Group in Eldora Thursday

The Eldora Memorial hospital hosted the district hospital group for an all day meeting on Thursday Oct. 20. The gathering began at 9 30 a m at Blanche and Ethels Tea Room with coffee and rolls. About 30 attendees from Webster City Fort Dodge Hampton Mason City Charles City Iowa City Grundy Center Forest City Belmond Buffalo Center Des Moines and Eldora attended. Luncheon followed at noon prepared by Blanche and Ethel. Dr D M Nyuist spoke about his recent trip abroad and the group toured the Iowa State Training School for boys. Mrs Magrie Garles and Mrs Ella Reid served coffee and cookies before departures.

Eldora Memorial Hospital District Hospital Blanche and Ethel Webster City Fort Dodge Hampton Mason City Charles City Iowa City Grundy Center Forest City Belmond Buffalo Center Des Moines Eldora Blanche D. M. Nyquist Iowa State Magrie Garles Ella Reid Memorial Hospital

Methodist Class Potluck Held by Ada Bible Group

The Adult Bible class of the Methodist church met for a 12 pm potluck dinner at Mrs. Wm. Eckl's home. Sixteen members and four husbands attended. Devotions were by Mrs. Gustav Huehn who read John 5 and Readers Digest pieces on Modern Healing. Mrs. 3, 8. Byerly led the program with help reading collected articles. Mrs. Bruce McAfee to host next meeting November 14.

Tha Methodist Church Wm. Eckl Gustav Huehn John Byerly Bruce McAfee

Mise Clark Hosts Bridge Club Meeting

Miss Alta Clark hosted her bridge club Wednesday evening at a dessert lunch. Guest Misa Leota Hardy attended. prizes went to Miss Helen Gethman and Mrs. R. A. Scott. Mrs. Rena Vietor will host the next gathering on November 2.

Alta Clark Misa Leota Hardy Helen Gethman R._A, Scott Rena Vietor

Mrs Huehn Hosts Cemetery Society Meeting in Eldora

Mrs Gustav Huehn hosted the Eldora Cemetery Society regu lar meeting with assistance from Mrs Kermith Huehn. A regular business session was followed by a social hour and refreshments. Mrs I L Cakerice will be, nogreas at the next meeting in November.

Gustav Huehn Kermith Huehn Eldora Cemetery Society I. L. Cakerice Nogreas

Public Welfare Club Hosts Potluck Dinner

Mrs. Werner Tresemer hosted a 6 30 potluck dinner for the Public Welfare club’s first meeting. Two new members attended Mrs. Pearl Burns and Mrs. W H Bailey. The group planned favors for Halloween trays for Schneider Rest Haven Rainsbarger Convalescent Home and Collins Nursing Home as the year's main project. Mrs. Robert Quick to host next meeting on November 17.

Werner Tresemer Public Welfare Club Pearl Burns W. H. Bailey Schneider Rest Haven Rainsbarger Convalescent Home Collins Nursing Home Robert Quick

Mrs Glenn Honored At Tea In Eldora

Mrs D M Nyquist and Mrs J I Shorts hosted Thursday afternoon tea for Mrs David Glenn a recent Eldora newcomer. About sixty guests attended as candelabras lit the serving table. Pouring duties were handled by Mrs J R Bahne and Mrs W K Bramwell from 2 to 4 pm, with Mrs J H Kramer Jr and Mrs Clarence DeCook at the tea table from 4 to 5 pm.

D. M. Nyquist J. I. Shorts David Glenn Eldora J.R. Bahne W. K. Bramwell J. H. Kramer, Jr Clarence DeCook

Soli hosted bridge group and local visitors noted

Mrs Soli hosted her bridge group with a dessert bridge Thursday afternoon. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Eldon Mc Veety Mrs W M Miller and Mrs W H Longenecker. Other items mention Ms Lee Lundy hosting next meeting Nov 3. Des Moines trip for Mr and Mrs Glenn Kurtz included a 6 pm Socony Vacuum Oil Co banquet. Kurtz has 24 years with the company. Birth of Laura Lea Cary Oct 20 to Mr and Mrs L K Cary of Cedar Rapids. Linda and Michael Cary also noted. Howard Nanke of Waterloo visited with Dale Mitterer. Linda Cary returned to Cedar Rapids.

Ju. R. Soli Eldon McVeety W. H. Longenecker Lee Lundy Glenn Kurtz Des Moines Bob Kurtz A. J. Newhaus L. K. Cary Cedar Rapids Laura Lea

Community visitors extend weekend in Eldora area

Evansdale guests Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Clemons and family joined Mr. and Mrs. Dale Mitterer for a weekend gathering. Don Jones and family from Buckeye also visited. Several relatives traveled between Buckeye Ackley and Lake Mills for October 26 birthdays. Others arrived from Des Moines and Washington DC for visits with Eldora residents. Sifrit knee surgery latest update notes him using crutches after hospital care.

Mra Gerald Clemons Evansdale Dale Mitterer Don Jones Buckeye Mitterer Don Marks Florida August Frerichs Ackley H. A. Frerichs Jimmie Frerichs George Kessler Lake Mills Kessler Herb Kessler Branson Eldora Reece Willard Winters Rowan Yankton, M. D C. R. Overturt Lelia Haney Des Moines Falth Smith George Bittner Kansas City Freeport Bill Marske Lena Bridgens Burton Washington, D. C Leota Hardy Town City Sterling W. Il. van Patter Bob Travis Ames Charles Flatt Brooklyn Bob Earl Travis James Halasey Lancaster A. M. Morrell Bob Sifrit, Jr University Hospital Iowa City Robert Sifrit Sifrit Elmer Sifrit Veterans Hospital

Denair visitors attend Five Years Meeting in Richmond

New Providence residents from Denaii California and near hearing, including Mr and Mrs Oliver Chance and Mr and Mrs Harold Walton, travel to Richmond Indiana for Five Years Meeting October 20 to 26. They dine with Mrs Faris and Clarence Beach family. Stork shower honors Mrs Don Hayes with local faculty and guests. Funeral services for Will Andrew Cook 90 held at Spring Hill Methodist church near Indianola. he had suffered arthritis.

Oliver Chance Harold Walton Denaii Calif Ethel Faris Chance Walton Richmond Indiana Stephen Chance Faris Clarence Beach W. D. Murray Rosemary Faris Don Hayes Murray Owen Hopkins Viola Morris Lloyd Dooley S. Dale Moon W. A. Spring Charley Wood Guilford Street Ind Maurice Cook Ruth Cook Blanche Cook Spring Hill Methodist Church Indianola Will Andrew

Lawn Hill and Nearby Socials Highlight Week

Mrs Floyd Brassey and Mr and Mrs Frank Ross hosted visitors from Lawn Hill and Lincoln while the Chapel Aid Society held its annual supper and bazaar at Lawn Hill. Rural Women met to discuss Christmas ideas hosted by Mrs Albert Radalph with leaders including Mrs Marvin Jeske and several hostesses. Des Moines visitors, and local families, were guests at various homes including Bates, Davis, Hoffman and Johnson.

Frank Ross Fredrick Marsh E. E. Reece Marshalltown Kenneth Schellin John Schelling Lincoln Chapel Aid Society Sale Bamp Lawn Hill Pleasant Township Albert Radalph Marvin Jeske Albert Rudolph Arnie Gruch Ora Ridout Robert Geer Basil Gray Des Moines Alfred Bates Noah Flett Cole Ray Flett Paul Hoffman Lyle Davis Ray Trout Eldora Herman Hoffman Wyatt Johnson

Eldora Visitors Share Sunday Callers and Visits

D L Blair and family hosts and guests include Mary Jean of Eldora with Jess and Mrs Broer. Noah Clay and Bill Monroe of Eldora visit the Blair home. Mrs Blair visits Lillie Ethridge in Eldora. Bobby Rogers and Lowell McCormick host supper. Tommy Wooten stays with Keith McCormick. Pat and Roger Mathews visit Mrs Svendsen. Mrs Blair takes grandson Bobby Christiansen to Marshalltown.

Mary Jean Eldora Jess Broer Noah Clay Bill Monroe Leonard Blair Lillie Ethridge Bobby Rogers Lowell McCormick Tommy Wooten Keith McCormick Pat Roger Mathews Charles Svendsen Marshalltown Bobby Christiansen

Local Family Dinner Moments At Ackley Home

Mr and Mrs Mike Voy attend a family dinner at the Mr and Mrs Henry Mulder home in Ackley on Sunday. Mr and Mrs George McCormick of Sisparal were guests for Laney evening. details appear in local social notes of the community.

Mike Voy Henry Mulder Ackley George McCormick Sisparal Laney Mrs Lowe

Also Mentioned on This Page

Risting-Baker David Baker Roland Risting Joe Lepley Gary Trickey Troy Studios Bridge Club Lightfield Miss Larson Faust Mrs. Bailey Missionary Needlecraft Club Mrs. Wehrman Ler Alpha Club Tom Irwin Lloyd Coonradt James Mettlin Ethe R.R. Brown Jerome Beach MIT Robert Langenecker A. L. Davison VRW Bridge Group Robert Dornshach Fine Lake Country Club Hallowe'en Adrian Boeke Don Weichman F. D. Binhm Oren Decler Jack Boeke FP. Brinkmeyer Young Homemakers Club Roy Ryan Walcott Agnus Dej Richard Lewis American Legion Auxiliary Hardin County Ernest Orgel Beulah Club Beulah Black J. L. Butler Congregational Mons Westinghouse America Westinghouse Hee Rae Peter Mise Clark Huehn Mrs. Glenn Mrs. Soli Howard Nanke Waterloo B.J. Palmar Chiropractic Research Clinic Sabes DR. LA. Sol Eldora Nerald New Providence Floyd Brassey Fonte Ery Grable Sheree North M-G-M CO Cinemas Richard Pany Sean Jack Palance Randolph Scott Brey Relea Vistavision Benedict Arnold Scarle Bob Hope Whitten Christian Church Thur Tiny
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