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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1961
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Lamer wed at 7:30 p.m. Friday September 15 in Eldora at the First Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of the late Rollin Simpson and wife of Eldora native James B. Lamer. Rev Walter Dimmlich officiated. They reside at 1107 12th Ave Eldora.
Mrs W H Vilmont and Mrs Glenn W Kutrz entertained Thursday afternoon at one o clock for a bridge luncheon. Mums and esters decorated the rooms with each table centered by yellow and white mums. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Howard Caffee and Mrs R R Brown after bridge games.
Mrs Richard Roll was hostess Thursday evening to the Ruth and Naomi Circle with 13 members present. The record My Task by Ernie Ford opened the meeting. The scripture was Proverbs 15 31 3 23. Mrs Bob Walters gave the article Secret of Happiness. The group sang Blest Be The Tie That Binds. The lesson What I Want My Children to Believe was presented by Mrs William Ruhnke. The Circle will assist in serving the Leadership supper at the church October 2. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Some time was spent sewing on tea towels and pillow slips. Mrs Ernest Barr will be hostess October 19 for the next meeting.
The Progress Club of Steam boat Rock met at Mrs. John Jaspers home on September 20 with 28 members present. Mrs. Dean Johns co hosted. New program books were passed out and explained by Mrs. Jim Potgeter. Mrs. John Gast shared a personal France trip story with slides. A lunch was served.
Local clubs announce a week of gatherings led by N T T Chile Miss Alice Stebe Alpha Club Mrs Cecil Rooks Tuesday Bridge Club Rebekah Lodge 144 Young Homemakers Club and more. September 27 28 30 and October 1 2 list groups and hostesses across Eldora with open houses and potlucks.
Irene M. Sandholm and Manly D. Draper wed in Dayton Methodist Church with 100 guests. The ceremony featured blue and white decor, a tiered cake with bell toppers, and a white orchid bouquet. The bride taught in Newton. the groom works for System Development Corporation in Omaha. They will reside at 4207 South Gist Avenue, Omaha after a southeastern states honeymoon.
The marriage of Mary Ellen Snyder and Dale Lewis Jefferson was solemnized at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Friends Church in Marshalltown with Rev. Philip Drake officiating. The ceremony featured organ music and vows exchanged over a white Bible, followed by a reception in the church parlor. The couple, from Marshalltown and Iowa Falls, plan to reside on Route 1, Marshalltown after a wedding trip to Colorado. The groom works at Lennox Industries. Also noted is a report on WCTU state convention attendees from Marshalltown.
In Eldora, teams Watkins Products Eldora Pip and Htg and Haapala Seeds led with top game scores. Watkins Products posted 835 for high team game, Eldora Pip and Htg 2318 for high team series, D Zeltman 208 for high individual game, and D Zeltman 871 for high individual series. Other notable totals include Foster's Super Valu 2593, Reisinger Trucking 2508, and Brock 568 in the ind series.
Mrs J L Davis hosted the Rebekah Bridge Club on Thursday for a dessert lunch with bridge play and prizes awarded to Miss Julia Mulford and Mrs Alice Fallerby. Next meeting tentatively set for October. The Rebekah Circle, led by Miss Mulford, gathered with guests Mrs Wogen and Mrs Hat tie Brenner. afternoon included sewing carpet rags. Mrs Claude Goodson presided at the business meeting. Nearby travelers include Mr and Mrs George McCormick of Yadkinville NC leaving Eldora after visits with their sons and families. Several residents visited kin in Latimer and Radcliffe, with others hosting guests in Eldora.
The Eldora Herald Ledger reports Julie Jane Myers daughter of Milo and Mrs Myers of Eldora engaged to James Norman Shadle son of Dale and Mrs Shadle of Iowa City both ISU students. A June wedding is planned.
Clemons Creson tied the knot at the Lilue Brown Church in Nashua on Saturday at 5 p.m. The bride, Jalene Kae Clemons, wore mulberry with mulberry accessories, attended by her sister Joan Clemons from Iaowa City. Donald E. Creson was escorted by Lester Mathews of Eldora. The couple plans to reside in Eldora.
Mrs Reta Vietor hosted the Bridge Club on Wednesday evening for their first dessert meeting of the fall. Guests included Mrs W L Van Patter of Sterling UK and Mrs Hattie Brenner of Lusk Wyoming. Prizes were won by Mrs C A Van Patter and Miss Pearl Nelson. Nelson will host the next meeting.
Mr and Mrs Robert Smith of New Providence will hold an open house on Sunday October 1 to mark their 40th wedding anniversary. Guests are invited to attend two sessions from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm.
Mrs L F Stielow hosted the first fall meeting of the Mother Cabrini Study Club on Wednesday evening. Members outlined the year’s work and study course while coffee was served. Frances Watters will host the next meeting on October 25.
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