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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1953

Page

3

Whitten Couple Observes 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Alfred Chrizmyan of Whitten celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on August 25. Guests included Mr and Mrs Henry Koch and daughter Dover, Mr and Mrs Embery Bumstead and family, Mr and Mrs Nelson Norman and family, Mr and Mrs James Moore, and Mr and Mrs Harold Moore. The Chrismans received a beautiful gift.

Whitten Alfred Chrizmyan Henry Koch Dover Sup- PE Bula Ake Gaeta Bors Embery Bumstead Iame Nelson Norman James, Moore Harold Moore

Miss Rubow Honored At Linen Shower

Miss Mary Lou Holmes hosted a linen shower Saturday evening in honor of Miss Geraldine Rubow who will wed John F Conroy of Flushing. Fifteen guests attended and presented a scrapbook and gifts. The color theme yellow white and turquoise was used for corsage and refreshments.

Mary Lou Holmes Geraldine Rubow John F Conroy Flushing

Leo Chinburgs Observe Silver Wedding In Eldora

Mr and Mrs Leo Chinburgs of Sheffield formerly Eldora plan a dance and open house at Eldora Odd Fellows Hall Saturday night to observe their 25th wedding anniversary. They extend an invitation for friends to be their guests.

Leo Chinburgs Eldora Leo Chinburg Sheffield Eldora Odd Needlecraft Club Mayme St. George Pine Lake Country Club Robi Brown Clark Akers Jim Hauser Odd Fellow Hall Methodist Raymond Newell Mother Cabrina F J. Reigles St. Mary's

Family Anniversary Dinner Highlights

Mr and Mrs Ralph Dickson and Mr Mabel Stemm hosted a family anniversary dinner Friday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs McCall and Wm McCall. The event noted anniversaries and birthdays in late August with references to the Dicksons birthday and an August anniversary date.

Ralph Dickson Mabel Stemm Wm McCall Mrs McCall

Honor Cramers On Anniversry

Mr and Mrs Henry Cramer celebrated their 1st wedding anniversary at the Jake Cramer home Steamboat Rock with both families in attendance including Henry Cramer Sr Loretta Ruppelt and Judy Ruppelt Phyllis Ruppelt Bob Ruppelt Tony Luiken Carl Daleske Tom Eulers Harold Luiken and Folkert DeVries. They received a dark green rocker and gifts from relatives and friends. Refreshments of ice cream sheet cake sandwiches and cake were served by the nieces.

Steamboat Rock Henry Cramer Haas Jake Cramer Henry Kate Luiken Carl John Cramer Atta Tom Ruppelt Loretta Ruppelt Springfield 111 Ernest Ruppelt Judy Grundy Center Phillis Ruppelt Bob Ruppelt Tony Luiken Harry Luiken Carl Daleske Sarah Jr Tom Eulers Harold Luiken Leslie Bear Folkert DeVries Aplington

Luncheon Held at Cox Tea Room Hosts Share Day

Mrs Albert Kennedy and Mrs Will Dreier hosted a Wednesday luncheon at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room. One o'clock start, twelve guests attended, and the afternoon was spent playing cards.

Cox Tea Room Albert Kennedy Will Dreier Blanche and Ethel

Cemetery Society Picnic At Eldora Park

The Cemetery Society held a picnic at Eldora city park on Thursday at 6 30 PM with twenty five attendees. After dinner a social evening followed. The next meeting is set for Thursday September 10 with Mrs John Davis as hostess.

Cemetery Society Eldora City Park John Davis

Gypsy Night at Pine Lake Country Club

The Pine Lake Country Club hosted Gypsy Night with a gypsy camp scene, violins, gunny sacks, and a chest of jewelry. A buffet ran 6:30 to 9:30 PM as Wayne Olson and his orchestra played for about sixty couples in gypsy attire.

Pine Lake Country Club A. Wayne Olson

W F W Aux Regular Meeting and Inspection

The VFE W Auxiliary met in the LOOF hall for their regular meeting and voted to donate 25 dollars to the department hospital fund. The third district meeting is set for September 20 at Alta Vista, with a poppy sale planned for September 26. District president Mrs. Gerald Rose of Charles City inspected the Eldora Auxiliary, after which members joined the VFW for a social. Refreshments were served.

Vfe.w Department Hospital Alta Vista Gerald Rose Charles City Eldora VFW

Camp Kiowa News from Eldora GirlScout Camp

Eldora Girl Scout Council aided by Community Chest sponsored the 6th Annual Camp at Meeker and Quaker Heights. 108 attendees include 27 Brownies, 54 Girl Scouts, and 27 adult counselors. Meals served in dining hall. nightly programs ranged from campfire singalongs to skits and archery notes.

Eldora Girl Scout Council Community Chest Meekera Quaker Heights K. P Troop 8 Karen Clapp Lillian Hickman Donna Barr Linda Bekemeier Rae Griffel Connie Travis Donna Woogh Georgia Rogers Sherry Sheldon Carol Catlin Ofir Council Tess Gumor Camp Kidna

Friendly Fellowship Class Meets at Riggins Home

The Friendly Fellowship Class of the Methodist Church met Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Riggins with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gorman as co hosts. Thirteen members and one guest, Mrs. Wm. Summa, attended. The group played Whats My Line and served home made ice cream and cookies.

Friendly Fellowship The Methodist Church James Riggins Jack Gorman Wm. Summa

Entertain Students At Steamboat Rock

Mrs Deane Luikens Sunday School class entertained Mrs Leatha DeVries class Wednesday evening at Mrs Deane Luiken home in honor of girls leaving for school. The evening featured games and a luncheon.

Steamboat Rock Deane Luikens Leatha DeVries Deane Luiken

Double 4 500 Club hosts Friday meeting

Mrs. Mike Mossman entertained the double 4 500 Club on Friday evening with prizes awarded to Mrs. Jack Rigel high, Mrs. Emma Ke watt sow, Mrs. Paul Davison rover, and Mrs. Clara Raska draw prize. Next gathering set for Sept 1 with Mrs. Ernest Orgel. Meanwhile David Petty celebrated his first birthday with a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Dale Petty. Guests included Frank Petty and Julia Mulford among others. Mrs. Gordon Smith of Minneapolis left hospital recuperation to visit Wisconsin then return home. Recent visitors to Mrs. Don Hoopes included Mrs. T. C. McCall and son Tom and Mrs. Horace Kress with Donna and John.

Mike Mossman Jack Rigel Emma Kewatt Paul Davison Rover Clara Raska Ernest Orgel David Petty Dale Petty David Frank Petty M. M. Mulford Rena Victor Julia Mulford Eldora Stanton Brandt Ackley Gordon Smith Minneapolis

Welch Family Returns Home From Pine Lake Cottage

Mrs Louis Welch of Los Angeles and grandson Michael Clock of Arcadia California returned to their home Friday with Mrs Don Hookes after spending time at Pine Lake cottage.

Louis Welch Los Angels Eldora Herald-Ledgeres Michael Clock Pe Arcadia Calif Don Hookes Pine Lake

September club events listed for Tipton community

Tuesday to September 8 schedule lists local groups meeting weekly. Notable items include Tipton Two and various clubs such as Eastern Star Girl Scout Executive Board and Circle Eight Square Dance with Dick Benton. The message notes a 25th wedding anniversary for Leo Chinburgs and upcoming events at churches and study clubs.

Tipton Two Raymond ‘Andrews Doris Kaas N.T.T C. G. Willig Olin Farley Eastern Star Church of Christ Women’s Christian Service St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies Aid Girl Scout Legion Auxiliary Young Homemakers Club Bud Lewis Dick Benton L. K. Reese Novella Creson

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