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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1949

Page

2

Beasley to Marry Hutchens on Oct 2

Reba Mae Beasley daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Beasley of New Providence will wed Leo D Hutchens son of Mr and Mrs Earl Hutchens of Hampton on Sunday October 2 at the bride’s parents home. Mrs Myron Dake and three children of Belle Plaine were weekend guests in Merle Stevens home visiting Mr Dake who heads the meat department at United.

Reba Mae Beasley Floyd Beasley New Providence Leo D. Hutchens Earl Hutchens Hampton

VFW and Auxiliary Host Program at Marshalltown Soldiers Home

George Rubow, commander, and Marie Yashke, auxiliary president, led a joint program by the VFW post and auxiliary in the chapel of the Marshalltown Soldiers Home. About 20 locals attended, with participants including Mrs. Wilbur Davis, Mrs. Earl Dillavoy, Floyd Hurtt and his daughters, Dale Bittner, Al Richardson, and Delores McKibban. Treats were distributed at the close by the auxiliary.

George Rubow V. F. W. Post Marie Yashke Soldiers’ Home Marshalltown Wilbur Davis Earl Dillavoy Floyd Hurtt Nancy Barbara Dale Bittner al Richardson Delores McKibban

Ellen M Nehring and Thomas G Megan Wed in Hubbard

Ellen M Nehring daughter of Mr and Mrs A Nehring of Hubbard and Thomas G Megan son of Mr and Mrs William G Megan of Eldora were united in marriage at St Marys church in Hubbard. The bride wore a white satin gown with coronet veil and pink rose bouquet. Reception for 80 followed. The couple will honeymoon in Chicago then reside on a rented farm east of town after March 1.

Ellen Marie Nehring di A. Nehring Hubbard Thomas G. Megan William G. Megan Eldora St. Mary’s Church L. ¥. McDonough Harry Harrison Mary Lou Holmes Veronica Mc.Carty Kenneth Thorpe Kellogg Aus John McGuire Cedar Rapids Deborah Dreier Wm. Megan, Jr Dan Nehring Jerry Megan Sumner Oren Dreier Mrs. Nehring Megan Leo Perkins John Wasson Floy O'Leary Des Moines Pauline Zatechka Marshalltown Hubbard High School Ellsworth Junior College

County Legion Ajax to Meet at Ackley Wednesday

The County American Legion and Auxiliary will meet Wednesday evening September 21 at Ackley with Auxiliary at the Country Club and men at city hall. Elections will be held and the Third District meeting is set for Vinton on the following day, September 22.

County Legion Ajax Ackley County American Legion and Auxiliary Country Club Vinton

Tea Honors Patricia Ferris Before Her Wedding

Hampton hosted a Wednesday tea honoring Patricia Ferris who will marry Clark Bramwell with hostesses Mrs Dang Bramwell and Mrs Charles Harrison. Saturday afternoon five ladies attended a miscellaneous shower for Ferris organized by Mrs A Stewart and Mrs Delos Ott.

W. K. Bramwell J. R. Bahne D. M. Nyquist J. A. Wood Fred Wehrman Hampton Patricia Ferris Clark Bramwell Dang Bramwell Charles Harrison Miss Ferris A Stewart Delosott

Congs Ladies Hear Faith Triumphant Lecture

Mrs J L Cameron hosted Eldora Fellowship Congregational Christian Women group one with Mrs Chas Speers assisting. Mrs Leo Wolcott led the lesson Faith Triumphant for 19 members and a guest. Group two met with Mrs J R Bahne and assistants Mrs George Janssen and Mrs Henry Wheeler as they studied Faith Triumphant for 20 members with refreshments.

J. L. Cameron Eldora Fellowship Congregational Christian Women

Marriage Licenses and Masonic Meeting Notice

Everet Max Johnson age 29 and Virginia M. Graham age 26, both of Iowa Falls, plus Elizabeth Ann Blankenship age 23 of Iowa Falls, Donald ZL. Tlarks age 21 of Iowa Falls, and Margie Ann Jones age 28 of Alden, all listed for licenses. Eldora Masonic lodge schedules a special communication Wednesday at 8 o'clock with Entered Apprentice degree to be conferred.

Everet Max Johnson Virginia M. Graham Iowa Falls Elizabeth Ann_ Blankenship Donald ZL. Tlarks Margie Ann Jones Alden Eldora Masonic Lodge

Robertson Wed in Fergus Falls Minnesota

John F. Robertson and Gladys Haugen wed September 4 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Fergus Falls officiated by Rev H J Muus. Bride Ardys Haugen attended. Dean Robertson best man. Couple to reside in Loup City Nebraska where Robertson works as a civil engineer for the Bureau of Reclamation.

John F. Robertson Elsie Robertson Eldora Gladys Haugen Harold G. Haugen Fergus Falls Minn Bethlehem Lutheran Church H. J. Muus Ardys Haugen

Mi Y Tri Hi Y Officers Training Sessions Highlight

The Hi Y and Tri Hi Y held officer training sessions to orient officers before fall activities. Secretaries and treasurers met for a 30 minute session Wednesday, then all officers gathered Friday for instruction on membership, campaigns, and October induction.

Ives Allbee Nancy Jones Edwin Anderson Jerry Jondah David Wilson Jane Wood Ardis Clemons Pat Holcomb Congregational Church

W C T U Meeting at Mrs Frisbie Home

Mrs John Frisbie hosted the W C T U with guests Mrs L B R Schuler and Mrs H C Short. Mrs Frisbie led the flag salute, Mrs Sarah Kirkdorffer read devotions, and Martha Whiting reviewed Union Signal. Kirkdorffer named life patron. Louis Davies elected state convention delegate for Fairfield Oct 11 12 13.

John Frisbie L. BR. Schuler H.C Frisbie Sarah Kirkdorffer Martha Whiting Union Kirkdorffer Louis Davies Fairfield

D A R Picnic At Pine Lake Lodge Draws Community

A D A R picnic was held Monday evening at Pine Lake Lodge. Mrs Eastman Nucholls led the program with a walking rehearsal. Cast included Nowasell, Lucille Rosen berger, Joan Shaw, Nancy Jones, Orlan Mitchell, Gordon Lamb, Rita Jatobe, Joy Lee, E Reb schull, Miary Lu Heslop, George Fage, David Piper.

DA. R Pine Lake Lodge Eastman Nucholls Grouns Werenk Nowasell Lucille Rosenberger Joan Shaw Nancy Jones Orlan _ Mitchell Gordon Lamb Rita Jatobe Joy Lee E. Rebschull Miary Lu Heslop George Fage David Piper

Seven New Members Initiated by Local Business Women

The Business and Professional Women group held a 6:30 dinner Tuesday at the Blanche Cox residence. Committee members were Bernice Stilley Ruth Willig and Florence Scott. Seven new members were initiated: Betty Lou Hubbard Bernice Hall Bernice Frerichs Nancy Ney Mrs Charles Britach Ruby Miller and Ruth Ziesman.

Blanche Cox Bernice Stilley Ruth Willig Florence Scott Betty Lou Hubbard Bernice Hall Bernice Frerichs Nancy Ney Charles Britach Ruby Miller Ruth Ziesman

Welfare Group Held Luncheon Thursday

The Public Welfare group hosted a one o'clock luncheon at Mrs. Werner Tresemer's home Thursday afternoon with 10 members and one guest, Mary Annis of Chicago. Discussion covered relief work in the local welfare department and related efforts. A blood bank committee was formed with Mrs. Alice Fallerby as chair to update the bank file.

Werner Tresemer Mary Annis Chicago Alice Fallerby

Meeting Notes From W S and S C 8 at Church

The W. S. S. C. 8 met Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church. Mrs. D. W. Peisen led the Faith lesson, assisted by Mrs. E. O. Keeneman and Mrs. Bruce McAfee. Mrs. D. W. Dickinson and Mrs. Robert Meader joined in. Tea was served by group four with Mrs fb. W. Flickinger as tea chairman.

Methodist Church D. W. Peisen E. O. Keeneman Bruce McAfee D. W. Dickinson Gang Robert Meader Fb. W. Flickinger

Loyal Women Meet at Christian Church Teating

The Loyal Women's Bible class of the Christian church held their Thursday afternoon meeting at the church. President Mrs Bertha Barney led devotionals with assistance from Mrs Olive Tisdale and Mrs Mary Bixby. An article from the Christian Herald titled The One Talent People was read. The group voted to contribute 2.50 to the poll fund and enjoyed a social hour.

Loyal Women’s Bible Class The Christian Church Minnie Heryford Mia Carrie Reece Lillian Weaver Orpha Caster Clas Bertha Bar

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