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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1953

Page

2

Lundy Tod Marriage Vows Read in Church Ceremony

Miss Margaret Lundy and John A Tod were married in Eldora First Methodist Church with Rev. John K Moore officiating. Wedding party included matron of honor Mrs Carl Conrad and bridesmaids from Eldora Waterloo. reception followed with all white decor. Bride wore Chantilly lace gown. couple to reside in Burlington before service. Out-of-town guests came from Des Moines, Waterloo, and Tacoma.

Margaret Lundy Lyman H. Lundy Eldora John A. Tod John Tod Burlington First Methodist Church John K. Moore Carl Conrad Tacoma Wash Robert A. Hall Robert C. Finch Waterloo Joseph B. Ryan Des Moines Edmund Kelly Douglas Bennett Bernard Kurtz Douglas McKechneny Lundy Drake University Beta Theta Pi Armed Services Conrad, Whitten Steamboat Rock New Providence Union

Rubow-Conroy wedding rehearsal dinner hosts in Eldora

Mr and Mrs C G Rubow hosted a 630 bridal dinner buffet before the Rubow Conroy wedding rehearsal. Guests included Geraldine Rubow John P Conroy Pamela Huntley Misses Louw Holmes Joersndt Balerl Siegel Gaudian Lomen Moeller Utreich Judith Conroy and others. Urban Club activities featured a program All About Buttons Lace Aprons and Hats.

C. Rubow Urban Club Mrs. Creson Novella Creson Alvin Adams Harry Huntley Pamela Huntley Chicago Frank Sheldon

Eastern Star Holds Regular Meeting

The Ascension Coupier of the Eastern Star met Wednesday evening with 50 members present. The regular business session was held and Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Schimmele were initiated into the order. Refreshments followed, served by the committee chaired by Mrs. Dale Moon and including several members.

Ascension Coupier The Eastern Star C. T. Schimmele Dale Moon E. H. Moon A. Norman Dale Murray Cecil Rogers Carl Clemons Jessie Tansey Rosa Reece Otis Whithead Earl Marsh

Girl Scout Board Meeting Held In Scout Room

The wari Scout executive board held their regular meeting in the scout room Thursday afternoon. Reports on the scout camp were given. A Brownie play day is tentatively set for Sept. 19. The Girl Scouts seek leaders and assistant leaders.

Wari Scout

Luncheon at Pine Lake Country Club Chooses Bridge-Golf Theme

The Pine Lake Country Club hosted a Friday luncheon at one o'clock for 36 attendees. Hostesses Mrs. Chas Schafer Mrs. Birney Jackson and Mrs. L R Soli led the Q group. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. L W Flickinger Mrs. Paul Clark Mrs. Howard Caffee and others. Canasta prize was awarded to Mrs. Henry Wheeler.

Country Club Pine Lake Country Club Chas. Schafer Birney Jackson L. R. Soli Q Group L. W. Flickinger Paul Clark Howard Caffee

Needlecraft Club Meeting At Mrs St George Home

The Needlecraft Club met Friday evening at Mrs Mayme St George s home with thirteen members present for a social hour. The next meeting will be September 18 at the home of Miss Julia Milford.

Mayme St. George Julia Mulford

Thursday Club Hosts Luncheon at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room

Mrs L K Reece and Mrs Dean Peisen were hostesses to the Thursday Club at a one o clock luncheon at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room last week. Eight members and one guest Mrs R C Brown of Cane Girardeau Missouri attended. After the luncheon a social afternoon was enjoyed in the home of Mrs Reece.

L. K. Reece Dean Peisen Blanche and Ethel R. C. Brown Cane Girardeau, Mo Reece

Eldora Visitors Honored At Coffee

Mrs. D. W. Dickinson, Mrs. Hi. J. Schmitz and Mrs. John A. Wood hosted a 10:00 a.m. coffee in honor of Mrs. R. C. Brown of Cape Girardeau Missouri visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Stauffer and Mrs. Harold Beiber of Los Angeles visiting her mother Mrs. John D. Heed. The morning was spent visiting.

D. W. Dickinson Hi. J. Schmitz John A. Wood R. C. Brown Cape Girardeau, Mo C. F. Stauffer Harold Beiber Los Angeles John D. Heed

Cong's Women Meet for Luncheon Program in Church

The Eldort Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women will meet in the church dining room at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday September 9 for a luncheon. Mrs L E Fellows president of the Iowa Fellowship will present the program when We Know We are The business meeting follows at the conclusion.

Eldort Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women L. E. Fellows Iowa Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women

Lundy Tod Bridal Dinner Hosted By Lundys

Mr and Mrs Lee Lundy hosted a bridal dinner Saturday evening at 6 after the wedding rehearsal. Guests included Margaret Lundy and John Tod with a long list of relatives and friends from Eldora Waterloo Burlington and Des Moines.

Lee Lundy Lundy- Tod Margaret Lundy John Tod Lyman Lundy Eldora G. B. McDermott Blaine Bristol Warren Churchill M. &. Finch Edmund Kelley Douglas Bennett Burlington Carl Conrad Tacoma Wash Robert Finch Waterloo Bernard Kurtz Douglas McKechneny Joe Ryan Des Moines Bob Hall J. &. Butler

Legion Auxiliary Holds Regular Meeting With New President

The Legion Auxiliary met in regular session with new president Mrs. A. W. King Jr presiding. The membership committee reported on dues collection ahead of the District meeting at Tama on Sept. 30. County Legion and Auxiliary gathering slated for Ackley on Sept. 21. Committee members listed include Mrs. E. J. Matheson Mrs. W. R. Foster Mrs. M. M. Babcock and Mrs Addie Archer.

the Legion Auxiliary A. W. King, Jr Louis Cochran Kenneth Anway Bud Lewis Luther Creson Tama County Legion and Auxiliary Ackley E. J. Matheson W. R. Foster M. M. Babcock Addie Archer

Circle Eight Square Dance Club Holds Regular Dance

The Circle Eight Square Dance Club attracted 160 dancers for a Thursday evening event. Refreshments were organized by Mrs. Robt. Farmer, Mrs. Clifford Shannon, Mrs. Ogal Sapp, and Mrs. Wm. Hollingsworth. The next dance is planned for September 17 with a members' business meeting preceding.

Circle Eight Square Dance Club Robt. Farmer Clifford Shannon Ogal Sapp J Wm. Hollingsworth

Homemakers Club Meets at Mrs Bud Lewis Home

The Young Homemakers Club gathered Thursday evening at Mrs Bud Lewis home with nine members present. After the business session the group socialized and refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting is planned for September with Mrs Barnard Reents.

Homemaker Club Bud Lewis Young Homemakers Club Barnard Reents

Lutheran Ladies Ship Clothing To Europe and Asia Needy

The St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid Society met in the church basement with six guests. Mrs R England reported from the Lutheran Women's Mission League convention in Portland Oregon. Over 300 pounds of clothing were packed for Europe and Asia. Eight members sat at the birthday table themed School Days. Hostesses listed. next meeting planned for October. W G Leste, recently recovering, is convalescing at their lake home.

St. Paul Lutheran ‘Ladies Aid Society Es Mawbere Airs. R. England Grant Center Lutheran Women’s Mission League Portland Ore Europe Asia John Zimmerman Robert Granner Russell Balvanz Werner Tresemer August Marske Ella Steinfeldt Louis Goschke Harold Wehrman Carl Willig

Rubow-Conroy Marriage Solemnized Here Sunday

Geraldine Mae Rubow and John P. Conroy exchanged vows at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Eldora at 3 30 in the afternoon The ceremony was conducted by Rev John Zimmermann The bridal party included matron of honor Mrs Martin Gaudian Maid of honor Miss Mary Lou Holmes and bridesmaids Miss Judith Conroy Miss Alice Siegel The best man and ushers included Kenneth Ulreich Martin Gandian and Richard Rubow A 180 guest reception followed in church parlors The couple will reside in Flushing New York later this year

Geraldine Mae Rubow Rubow Eldora John P. Conroy John Conroy Flushing N.Y John Zimmermann St. Paul's Lutheran Church Martin Gaudian Waterloo Mary Lou Holmes Judith Conroy Alice Siegel Milwaukee Racine, Wise Robert Mueller Kenneth Ulreich Martin Gandian Richard Rubow W. ©. Guenther Don Lomen

Harms-Geiken Vows Read in Ackley Church Ceremony

Miss Gladys Harms, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harm C. Harms of Steamboat Rock, marries Sgt. Donald D. Geiken son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Geiken on Sunday at St. John's Evangelical Church Ackley. Rev Frank C. Kroll officiates. The double ring ceremony features nuptial music, floral decor, and a reception for 150. The bride, wearing a white marquisette gown, is attended by Matron of Honor Mrs. Harold Fistler and Maid of Honor Miss Darlene Miller. best man is Robert L. Geixen with groomsman Darrell Geiken. Guests include family members and church officials, with elaborately described attire and arrangements. The couple plans to reside after the groom’s Fort Riley Kansas posting.

Suzanne Cain Clinton Our Lady of Angels Academy Roger Cain Tara Jo Eldora Hubrecht Reiber Devils Lake N. Dak Mise National Guards William Bartell al Strutzenburg Knierim Bartell Jas G. Bales David Craig and Dana Radcliffe Bales Harold Bieber Los Angeles Calif John D. Reed Larry Scheel Waterloo W. G. Atzbaugh Hampton Scheel Atzbaugh Mayme St. George J. C. Jutting Ackley Gladys Harms Harm C. Harms Steamboat Rock Donald D. Geiken D. Geiken St. John’s Evangelical Church Frank C. Kroll Harry Ricksmeier Jeannine Knight Harold Fistler Darlene Miller Robert L. Geixen Darrell Geiken William Sar Dale DeVault Everett Munier Rudolph Kreimeyer Wm. Sauter Marilyn Marjorie Uhiken Clara van Hove Joann Munier Ralph Harris Darwin Munier Maxine Bartling Lore

Community Groups Schedule September Activities

On Wednesday September 9 St Marys Altar and Rosary Congregational Women's Fellowship W S C S combined groups host a 2 pm dessert lunch. Band Boosters United Circle Baptist Church meet Thursday September 10 with cemetery society hostess duties. Friday September 11 Royal Neighbors Church fellowship dinner at six W C T A Hi and Tri Hi will hold a canteen after the game at the IOOF hall. Monday September 14 Monday Club Hawthorne Club 6:30 pm potluck plus 20th Century Club Library Home School Association O

St. Mary's Congregational Women's Felowship W.S.C.S United Circle Baptist Church Fpleagant Chapel Cemetery Society M. E. Wasson Chuck Svendsen Wendell Sayer Eldora Cemetery Society John Davis Junior Legion Auxiliary Royal Neighbors 20Th Century Club Home School Association

Local Names Listed in Community Notices

The notice lists residents and figures from Grundy Center Union Hubbard Radcliffe and surrounding areas including Mrs Peter Pruisner Mrs Minna Dal eske Mrs Myrta Drury Karl Wilke Nora Beaupain Charlotta Walters and Brian Thompson among others. The fragmented entry names multiple individuals connected to small towns in the region.

Eldora Linas McDonald Jessie Balcom Alice Stebe George Mathews Willard A. Traut Grundy Center Peter Pruisner Town Falls Minna Daleske Union Myrta Drury Hubbard Karl Wilke Nora Beaupain Charlotta Walters Radcliffe Brian Thompson

Notable Visits and Travels Around Eldora This Weekend

Local residents and guests joined Mrs Ethel Satchell in Eldora for a family gathering at the Roll home. Numerous trips and visits were noted including Harry C Marks and spouse and son Jeff vacationing in Detroit and Cedar Falls family visits. Several couples and children from Cedar Falls, Yuma Arizona, Kansas City, Boone, Waterloo, Reinbeck, and Brandon spent weekends in Eldora with local families.

Ethel Satchell Iowa Hallé Eldora Herbert Roll Harry C. Marks Detroit Mich Harry Marks Jeff Cedar Falls H. C. Marks A. Rodd Elgin Darrell’ Rodd Rockford, IL Ft. Dodge F. K. Schmidt Frank Senska Brandon Francis Senska Boseman Mont Charlie Herrald Dora Maude Josephine Herrald Senska Montana State College

University of Iowa 1953 Sport Reel at New Grand

The University of Iowa presents the film reel Behind The Full back at the New Grand Theatre airing Wednesday through Friday September 8 9 10 11 with the FBI feature Pickup On South Street starring Rich.

University of Iowa FBI South Street Rich

College sports roundup highlights 1952 games and stars

A brief sports column spotlights Ard Widmark, Tean Peters, and Thelma Ritter amid 1952 football highlights. It notes the new film features action from basketball, baseball, golf, track, and various University sports.

Ard Widmark Tean Peters Teamnedienne Thelma Ritter U.S

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lundy-Tod S. John Tod John D. Leynard John L. Butler Lucille Brown Edward Lundy L. E. Butler Merle Froning Eldora High School State University of Iowa Delta Gamma C. G. Rubow Mason City Robert Moeller Kenneth Utreich New York Girl Scout Board Needlecraft Club Mrs. St. George Cong Lee Lundys Legion Auxiliary Square Dance Club Oon W. G. Leste Memorial Hospital Lake Rubow-Conroy Richard Rubew Jack Piper Audrey Joerndt Marion Baiers Audrey Adamson Robi. Broer Richard Protheroe Wilson Hadley Mayo Willig Richard Lawler William Megan, Jr Beverly Petty Valparaiso University Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing University of Dubuque Wisc Bayside High School Bayside N.Y Queens College New York City College United States Army Beta Phi Fraternity Canada East Wise Ames Clear Lake Osage Iowa Falls Harms-Geiken Raine Bornier Mary Joe Cronk Wm, Benning Louie Schultz Harry Sinning John van Eschen Chester Lynk Fred Heinz Ralph ©. Imes 0. L. Lamb Lenore Harrell Wesley Emmert Iowa Fellowship of Congregations Christian Women Donald Brackett Brackett Aage Jensen Charles Greet Amarillo Texas C. E. Greet Minneapolis Minn Greet Southwest Plains Robt Kathy Warrensburg West Black Hills Badlands Glazier National Park Jackson Hole Country Yellowstone National Park Points Idaho W. A. Blankenship Davenport Hans Buckeye Alfred Raska Tirl Fernald — Boy Ralph Corbin Mayo Skartvedt Carol Amundson L. A. Amundson Silas Skartvedt Garden City Eas Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Inc Aimee Richard Widmark Jean Peters Surs Zombie Tuc Sune Dennis Dailey Dick Haymes Scourie Troy “Studios Chane
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