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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1955

Page

2

Kebschull Kingdon Wedding Celebrated in Eldora Church

Aletha Kebschull and Roderick Kingdon wed at 2:30 PM Sunday in Eldora First Methodist Church with Rev. John K. Moore officiating. The ceremony featured white gladioli, a Chantilly lace gown, and a music program including Love Thee and The Lord's Prayer. Guests from Tama, Traer, Iowa Falls, Ottumwa, Alden, Williams, Aurora, Duluth, Minneapolis, Omaha, Bellevue, Waukegan attended a 200-guest reception following the ceremony.

Merlin Reid LaVonne Carstens Carol Neuenfeld Betty Karrys Eldera Ellsworth Junior College Wellsburg Iowa Falls Ellsworth College University of Wichita Ozarks Tama Traer Ottumwa Alden Williams Aurora Duluth Minneapolis Minn Omaha Bellevue Neb Wauke Gan, Ill

Bridge Group Hosts Dessert Lunch at Schafer Home

Mrs Charles Schafer hosted her bridge group Thursday afternoon with dessert lunch. Guests included Mrs J L Butler and Mrs Karl Daughhetee. Prizes went to Mrs W A Vilmont Mars W Tl Longer feeker and Mrs L R Soli. Guest prize went to Mrs Daughhetee. Next meeting set for Oct 6 with Mrs Birney Jackson at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room.

Charles Schafer J. L. Butler Karl Daughhetee W. A. Vilmont Mars. W. Tl. Longer Feeker L. R. Soli Daughhetee Birney Jackson Blanche and Ethel

W S C S Open New Year With Luncheon

The Women's Society of Christian Service at the Methodist Church opened the fall with a 0.15 luncheon served by Group 9, hosting 46 attendees. A 15 candle birthday cake marked the society's 15th anniversary, with Mrs. Robert Brown recounting its history and Miss Lucille Brown singing, followed by a business meeting led by Mrs. Kermith Huehn.

W. S.C Methodist Church Howell Boyd, Jry Bill Cobb Robert Brown Lucille Brown J.D. Leonard Kermith Huehn E. J. Wehrman Omer Hubbard Fred Winston Jurgen Tjaden

Baptist Women Met In Regular Meeting

In Mulford room at the church the Baptist Women United Circle held a regular meeting. Mrs. W C Wieman gave the opening prayer with devotions led by Mrs. Carl Cordes. The program Stewards of Faith was directed by Mrs. Harry Pagel and included singing and Bible readings.

Baptist Womens’ United Circle Mulford W. C. Wieman Carl Cordes Jesus God Jack Huffman Eldora Church Louis Davies Calvin Johnson Ray Taylor Allen Arthur Allen Wyoming Wieman Billy Graham England Cecil Pickering Harold Folkerts Herb Whiting Arthur Bright Jesse

Pleasant Plugger 4 H Elect Officers

Pleasant Plugger 4 H Club held its regular meeting at 8 30 in Gary Bates home presided by Glen Grantow. Fourteen members answered roll call bringing total to 168 with Homer Cox as new member. Officers elected Merle Cox president Glen Granzow reporter David Wehrman music chairman Milton Schwinger leader Marvin Cox assistant leader. Merle Cox spoke on Guarding Against Diseases. Refreshments were served by Mrs Bates and Gary.

Pleasant Plugger 4-H Club Gary Bates Glen Grantow Homer Cox Merle Cox Glen Granzow David Wehrman Milton Schwinger Marvin Cox Bates Gary

Brabender Rudolph Vows Solemnized In Illinois

Miss Dolores Brabender daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Brabender of North Chicago and Dalvis D Rudolph son of Mr and Mrs No J Rudolph of Eldora were married Saturday Sept 1 at the Hal y Family church in North Chicago Illinois The ceremony was officiated by Father Cameron The bride wore Chantilly lace and net over taffeta with a pearl crown veil and carried white carnations with an orchid A maid of honor and bridesmaids wore yellow lace and net over taffeta with crimson carnations Their reception followed for 60 guests at the bride’s home The couple plan to reside at 410 Center Waukegan Ill After a short trip they will live in Waukegan Illinois The wedding drew attendees from Ohio Iowa and Illinois.

Aletha Kebschull Louis C. Kebschull Eldora Roderick Kingdon Floyd Kingdon Iowa Falls First Methodist Church John K. Moore J. D. Leonard Leona Froning Robert Peglow Myrna Bird Aurora Stella Karrys Yowa Falls Becky Heddens Frankie Cable Tawa Falls Jerry Hodgson Eldara Frank Heflin Alden Keith Helvig Iowa Fails Dean Kebschull Waterloo Kebs Arthur Helvig Marl Schumacher Phyllis Bausman Wellsburg Mount Bakker Mary Butler Sue Brown Kay Griffel Patty McNerney Hubert Jackson Dolores Brabender Walter — A. Brabender North Chicago Til Dalvis D. Radolph No J. Radolph Haly Family North Chicago Cameron Noreen Brabender Donna Rudolph Doris Brabender Ann Zezula Mary Pacenti Waukegan Township Rite-Move Storage and van Co Worth Chicago Ill Radolph

Community Event Schedule and Local Socials Summary

Local notes list upcoming events across Eldora and Marshalltown including Legion Auxiliary district conference registrations on September 20 at Helle Plaine, Rebekah Bridge Club contact Mrs Ad die Archer, and Harold Frazer. Ladies Country Club and Methodist Bible class on September 21. Pine Lake Country Club barbecue and Cemetery Society gatherings on September 22. Young Homemakers Club activity on September 23 at Eldora Community House with hosts. Beulah Club meeting September 25. Monday September 26 activities at Pine Lake Lodge and Hawthorne Club. social visits include Tomb of Eureka returning home with son John Tomb and a farewell charivari for Mr and Mrs Hansen with hosts George Granzow and guests.

Legion Auxiliary Helle Plaine Rebekah Bridge Club Addie Archer Harold Frazer Ladies Country Club Mayhard Cobb Methodist Novalla Creson A. E. Kimmel Pine Lake Country Club Cemetery Society Nora Mitchell Belle Hall Friendly 14 Fern Balyant Agnes Dei Melvin Oppold Young Homemakers Club Eldora Community House Victor Schwarck Don McAllister Beulah Club Beulah Buckward Marshalltown Pine Lake Lodge 20Th Century Club Hawthorne Club W. c. Schumacher Congregational Harold. Tomb Eureka Eldora John Tomb George Grantow Fred Hansen Granzow

Miss Judy Riekena Feted At Bridal Shower

Mrs Alma Nehring led hostesses with Mrs Arnold Ziesman Mrs Herb Ruhnke and Mrs Frank C Barr at a misc shower for Miss Judy Riekena of Wellsburg who will wed Martin Kasischke tonight at St Pauls Lutheran church. Contests and a tray lunch followed the gift opening assisted by Mrs Edward Ziesman.

Alma Nehring Arnold Ziesman Herb Ruhnke Frank C. Barr Judy Riekena Wellsburg Martin Kasischke St. Paul's Lutheran Church Edward Ziesman

Bonnie Jones Feted On Birthday Wed

Miss Bonnie Jones was guest of honor at a dinner and slumber party hosted by her mother Mrs Don Jones to celebrate her 18th birthday. Guests included Shirley Travis and Lola Mae Schultz. The Junior Legion Auxiliary met in the Legion Club rooms after school with five members and leader Mrs Clifford Rinehart. The next meeting set for September 27 in Legion Club rooms with Halloween favors to be made during the session.

Bonnie Jones Don Jones Shirley Travis Lola Mae Schultz Junior Legion Auk Junior Legion Auxiliary Legion Club Clifford Rinehart

Father-Son Banquet Held At St. Mary's

The fifth annual father and son banquet at St. Mary's Catholic church was held Monday evening Sept. 12. One hundred guests attended with Jack Dempsey as master of ceremonies. Dale Lawless and Ronald Rudolph gave tributes to fathers and sons. Attendee speaker was Attorney J. Whitesell of Town Falls, with Father George Mahoney also addressing the groups. Visiting priests from Tama Helmond Cedar Rapids and Fairfax attended. The banquet was served by the St. Mary's Society.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Jack Dempsey Dale Lawless Ronald Rudolph J. Whitesell Town Falls George Mahoney Tama Helmond Cedar Rapids Fairfax St. Mary's

St Marys Society Elects Officers in September Meeting

The St Marys Atlas and Rosary Society met for its regular September session. Elections elected Mrs Lawrence McNertney as president and other officers including Mrs I F Stielow, Mrs Raymond Rudolph, and Mrs Harry Lawless. The group voted to hold a bake sale September 24 at Andrle and Creps furniture store and a rummage sale September 30 and October 1 at Eldora Motor Co. Refreshments were served by committee members.

St. Mary's Atlas and Ros‘ary Society Lawrence McNertney I. F. Stielow Raymond Rudolph Harry Lawless Virgil Schmidt Andrle and Creps Furniture Eldora Motor Co Elmer Drury Anna Rogers Glen Donner Irene Shafer Robert Dornsbach Ray Lawler Tony Gimzo Mea Jerald Lawler

American Legion Aux School of Instruction Held

The American Legion Auxiliary school of instruction met Wednesday at 8 p m in the Legion club rooms. President Mrs Dorothy Davis and secretary Mrs A Van Potter led the session. Ten members attended with guest speaker Mrs Jack Bauma of Pocahontas, Child Welfare committee member, who toured the State Training School for Boys.

American Legion Auxiliary School of Legion Club Dorothy Davis Mra. Co A. van Potter Jack Bauma Pocahontas The American Legion State Training School For

Two Showers Honor Arlene Kirkdorffer

Two showers were held for Arlene Kirkdorffer soon to wed Lloyd Draper on Sept 23. Guests enjoyed a playlet The Night Before The Wedding and a tray lunch as gifts were displayed and opened with green and yellow decor.

Arlene Kirkdorffer Lins Doughty Norbert Kirkdorffer Lloyd Draper Wanda Kirkdorffer Barbara Mairs Ward Miller Eleanor Draper Marlin Kirkdorffer Mary Ken Krause Wallace Albright Jean Burton

Fortnightly Club Meets at Mrs O E Smith Home

The Fortnightly Club gathered Thursday for a dessert bridge in Mrs O E Smith’s home marking the first meeting of the new club year. Guest Mrs C F Stauffer attended. prizes went to Mrs Robert Smith, Mrs J G Bales, and Mrs L K Welsh. Hostess for the next meeting is Mrs George Starr on Sept 19.

O. E. Smith C. F. Stauffer Robert Smith J. G. Bales L. K. Welsh George Starr

Eldora Two Ladies Elect New Officers

The Eldora township Farm Bureau ladies met Friday for tea and officer elections. Elected were Mrs. Lee Hand Vinton as chairman, Mrs. Bob Walters as secretary and treasurer. Thirty-five members attended. next meeting is a potluck luncheon on Oct. 21.

Eldora Township Farm Bureau Lee Hand Vinton Bob Walters Frank Petty Etta Putnant Fred Vinton E. V. Reece W. H. Longenetker Beulah Gray Tuck

Double 4-500 Club honors Sunday bride

The Double 4-500 Club met Friday evening at Mrs. Clara Raske’s home with seven members and guest Mrs. Louie Ziesman. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Anna Roll high, Mrs. W.L. Rigel sow, Mrs. Herman Roll rover, Mrs. John Davis draw, and guest prize to Mrs. Ziesman. Refreshments closed the event. next meeting set for Sept 30. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Elliott and Darrell Jo hosted a 630 dinner for Miss Aletha Kebschull’s Sunday wedding to Roderick Kingdon, with gifts discovered by an alarm clock. A social night followed. Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Bridges and family of Pulaski visited the Raymond Lister home over the weekend.

Clara Raske Louie Ziesman Anna Roll W.L. Rigel Herman Roll Rover John Davis Ziesman Sam Elliott Darrell Jo Aletha Kebschull Roderick Kingdon Miss Kebschull Mr. Kingdon Louis Kebschull Shirley Bridges Pulaski Raymond Lister

Lindabak 40th Wedding Anniversary Open House

An open house honoring Mr and Mrs Harold Lindabak for their 40th anniversary will be held Sunday September 25 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Radcliffe from 2 to 5 PM.

Harold Lindabak Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Radcliffe

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Kebschull-Kingdon DR. L. A. Sol Styles James L Southside Square Brown C. S Baptist Illinois St. Mary’s St. Mary’s Society American Legion Aux School OF Instruction Prunes Morrell G. W. Albright Milos Schwarck Howard Sheller Ivester Brethren Church Linus Doughty Marlene Kirkdorffer Dene C. E. Smith Vistavisionn Ces Tonite Titurs Fai Kenneth Tobey Faith Domergue Curtis Siar Wiese Man Emmi Inh Angola Stavent SUI Football IOWA Betty Grable Marilyn Monroe Raske Radcliffe Church Troy Studios Ward REA Victor Compton RCA Victor Conteget Eldorva Radio & TV
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