Kirkdorffer-Draper Vows Read at Ivester Church
Miss Arlene Kirkdorffer and Lisyd Draper wed at Ivester Church of the Brethren on Friday September 23 at 7 30 p m The Rev Charles A Albin officiated The ceremony featured yellow and white mums and white bows The bridal party included Wanda Kirkdorffer Betty Clark and others The reception for 200 followed in the church parlors The couple will reside on a farm in Melrose township Grundy County after a wedding trip to the Ozarksure guests came from multiple Iowa towns and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Reist
Edward Butler
Marelin Kirkdorffer
Manly Draper
Marlin Kirkdorffer
Lee Hogle
Wallace Al‘bright
Ernest Hoffa ‘Nanred
Linus Doughty
Galen Albright
John Es Isig
Eldora High School
de. C. G. Gould
Draper
Melrose Township
Grundy County
Reinert Thor ton Wedding Solemnized in Hubbard
Miss Ruth Reinert daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbert Reinert of Hubbard and Dale R Thornton son of Mrs Emma Thornton and the late Guy Thornton were married at St Johns Lutheran Hubbard at 7 pm Saturday Sept 24 The double ring ceremony was officiated by Rev Martin E Pape with organist Mrs Martin E Pape and vocal by Anne Gerlach. The altar wore candelabra lavender mums and asters. The bride wore imported Chantilly lace with pleated tulle over taffeta and carried a crescent bouquet of purple and white asters. Attendants wore mint green and lavender gowns with matching headdresses. Reception followed for 150 with three tier cake and lavender mint green decor. Mr and Mrs Oren Dreier hosted. The couple will reside at Terrace Trailer Park Ames after he finishes studies at Iowa State. The wedding party and guests came from multiple Iowa towns and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Kirkdorffer
Merle Kirkdorffer
Lisyd Draper
Ernest
Draper
Ivester Church
Dean Button
Kay Griffel
Ruth Reinert
Wilbert Reinert
Hubbard
Dale R. Thornton
Emma Thornton
Guy Thornton
St. Johns Lutheran
Martin E.pape
Martin E. Pape
Anne Gerlach
Helen Reinert
Joan Winter
Keith DB. Thornton
San Antonio
Tex
Kenneth M. Thornton
Iowa Falls
Wilbert Reinert, Jr
Dean Luhman
Radcliffe
Ronald
Donald Thornton
Eldora Event Schedule Includes Clubs and Reunion
September events list activities for Eldora groups with dates from Tuesday September 27 to October 3. Clubs include Bridge groups led by Mrs. L K Welsh and Mrs. Paul, Child Study, Junior Legion Aux, WwW S C Group II, BL W Aux groups, Fortnightly, and the Double 4-500 Club. A 1940 Eldora high school reunion is set at Ely Park north shelter. Various study and women’s clubs feature leaders such as Mrs. Wendell Clark, Mrs. George Starr, and Miss Emma Burke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons Snud
George ‘Edwards
Alpha Chih
John Pierson
Wendell ‘Clark
Junior Legion Aux
Legion Clus
Jackson Township T N 4 H Club Meets Monday
The Jackson Township T N 4 H Club met at Karen Bright home on Monday night September 13 election of officers was held with Karen Bright as president Jeanine Zielske vice president Lois Zielske secretary treasurer Joyce Swaim historian Talks were given by Lois Swaim and Karen Clapp A demonstration on knitting socks by Jeanine Zielske Refreshments were served by the hostess at the close
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
T. N
Karen Bright
Jeanine Zielske
Lois Zielske
Torian
Joyce Swaim
Lois Swaim
Karen Clapp
Pine Lake Country Club Fall Kickoff Party Highlights College Days
The Pine Lake Country Club held a fall kickoff party Thursday evening with 75 couples attending. The event featured a nostalgic "College Days" theme including pre game highlights, a snake dance, bonfire, and a musical pep rally led by Keith Killinger and his orchestra. A buffet supper ran from 7 09 p.m. followed by dancing. Before midnight, "Old Man Galf" was burned at the stake. The organizing committee listed several members led by Mr and Mrs Jack Clark and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Lake Country Club
Betty
Keith Killinger
Galf
Jack Clark
John Eblets
J. H. Charlton
Harold Peterson
A. L. Kinney
Ervin Coffman
Chas, Goodman
Paul Tsehirgi
Leroy Moser
Breakfast Club at Mrs Longenecker hostess Thursday
Mrs W H L Longenecker hosted the Breakfast Club Thursday morning at 9 p m The session included a breakfast followed by needlework and visiting The group planned to meet again on October 13 continuing the social gathering in the community circle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. HL. Longenecker
Cemetery Society Meeting in Eldora Hosts and Guests
The Eldora Cemetery Society met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Nora Mitchell and Mrs. Belle Hall as hostesses. Twenty-one members and two guests attended. a social hour followed and refreshments were served. The next meeting on Oct 6 will be hosted by Mrs. Ida Clark and Mrs. Robert Burns at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room. Mrs. Johanna Bauer of Chicago is visiting Eldora in the home of her sister and family, with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Eckel hosting visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Cemetery Society
Nora Mitchell
Belle Hall
Ida Clark
Robert Burns
Blanche
Ethel
Johanna Bauer
Chicago
Eldora
Wm. Eckel
Hernard Trout
Paw Hoffman
Alvin Ruddick
Paul Hoffman
Herman Hoffman
Ray Trout
Morris Ruddick
Douglas
Pleasant Township
Roughwoods Hall
Elzie Eskridge
Murl Lindsey
Goldena ‘Hollingsworth
Cora Ta‘bor
Leonard Blair
Paul
Guy Clatterbuck
Hearing
Marshalltown
Ray Teske
Alfred Bates
Noah Reece
Ray Blair
Sharon Hagen
Recently Married Kasischke Couple Wed at St Paul Church
Recently married Mr and Mrs Martin D Kasischke tied the knot on Tuesday September 20 at St Paul Lutheran church. Mrs Kasischke is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John T Riekena of Wellsburg while Mr Kasischke is the son of Otio B Kasischke and the late Mrs Kasischke of Ida. They plan to reside in Eleora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin D. Kasischke
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Kasischke
John T. Riekena
Wellsburg
Mr. Kasischke
Otio B. Kasischke
Ldara
Eleora
Tipton Two Women Plan Yearly Program
The Tinton township women met at Mrs Art Grantow’s home with 12 members present. Mrs Howard Sisam chaired in Mrs Carroll Green’s absence. New officers were elected: chairman Mrs Glenn Faust, vice-chairman Mrs Meryl Faust, and secretary treasurer Mrs Walter Blome. A 2 potluck luncheon is planned for each meeting, next Oct 19 at 1 30 p m. The lesson titled Christmas Ideas will be given by Mrs Gerald Dreier. A flower slip exchange and refreshments followed. Minor farm safety incidents were to be reported to listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinton Township
Art Grantow
Tca
Howard Sisam
Carroll Green
Mery Faust
Wm, Dreier
Raymond Andrews
Walter Blome
Glenn Faust
Meryl Faust
Raymond Faust
Les Son
Gerald Dreier
Young Homemakers Hold Guest Night at Eldora Hall
The Young Homemakers Club hosted annual guest night at Eldora community hall with fourteen members and fourteen guests. Ho bo theme featured costumes and prizes awarded to Mrs. George Nederhalf and Mrs. Duane Fritzel. A social evening ended with a sack lunch on a Hobo Stick served by Mrs. Victor Schwarck and Mrs. Don McAllister. The next meeting is with Mrs. Melvin Pence on Oct. 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Homemakers Club
Eldora Community Hall
George Nederhalf
Duane Fritzel
Victor Schwarck
Don McAllister
Friendly 14 Club Met With Mrs Balvanz
The Friendly Fourteen Club met at Mrs Fern Balvanz home to honor Mrs Edna Doering on her birthday. Guest Mrs Martin Struck attended. Afternoon included social time games and gift opening. Lunch featured angel food cake baked by the hostess and decorated by Mrs Struck. Next meeting is Nov 7 at Mrs Kate Kolthoff’s for Mrs Bernice Brown’s birthday observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Fourteen Club
Fern Balvanz
Edna Doering
Martin Struck
Kate Kolthoff
Bernice Brown
Kirkdorffer-Draper Rehearsal Dinner at Ivester Brethren Church
Mr and Mrs Merle Kirkdorffer hosted a Friday noon buffet rehearsal dinner for the Kirkdorffer-Draper wedding at the Ivester Brethren church. Twenty two guests attended the event with snapdragon centerpieces and multiple ladies assisting in serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Kirkdorffer
Ivester Brethren Church
Kirkdorffer-Draper
Merrill Clark
Linus Doughty
Marlin Kirkdorfter
Ladies Country Club Meeting in Mrs Maynard Cobb Home
The Ladies Country Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Maynard Cobb's home with 14 members present. Vice-president Mrs Charles Haywood led the brief business, followed by a social hour and quilting for charity. Guests included Mrs Roger Peters and daughter Susan of Whitten, and Mrs Ralph Ibach of Eldora. refreshments were served. The next meeting is planned for Oct 6 with Mrs Chester Modlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Country Club
Maynard Cobb
Charles Haywood
Roger Peters J
Susan of
Whitten
Ralph Ibach
Eldora
Chester Modlin
Bridge Luncheon At Country Club Friday Fetes Guests
Mrs J A Wood Mrs Robert Brown Mrs Robert Jackson and Mrs J A Bekemeier hosted a bridge luncheon Friday at Pine Lake Country Club. About eighty guests attended with fall decor including talisman roses and baskets of autumn flowers. Prizes went to Mrs Tom Monteith Mrs George Stautfacher Mrs Dick Leverin Mrs Paul Barnard and Mrs Don Marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Wood
Robert ‘Brown
Robert Jackson
J. A. Bekemeier
Pina Lake Country Club
Tom Monteith
George Stautfacher
Dick Leverin
Paul Barnard
Don Marks
Girl Scout Troop UE Plans Farm Tour
Four teen girls attended after school in the Scout room for a regular meeting. The group discussed Conservation as their focus and planned a farm tour for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesson
Wendie Schimmele's 3rd Birthday Party
Mrs. C. T. Schimmele hosted a birthday party Wednesday afternoon for her daughter Wendie who turned three. Fifteen boys and girls with their mothers enjoyed games and opening gifts. Refreshments included individual birthday cakes and a family dinner with a decorated cake at 6:30, attended by Wendie's grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A. Schimmele, formerly of Atlantic, now El Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Schimmele
Wendie
A. Schimmele
Atlantic
Eldora
Bridge Club Meets at Miss Gethman Dessert Lunch
Miss Helen Gethman hosted her bridge club on Wednesday evening at a dessert lunch. Miss Leota Hardy attended as a guest. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Rena Victor and Miss Julia Mulford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Gethman
Leota Hardy
Rena Victor
Julia Mulford
Methodist Class With Mrs Kimmel Hosts Potluck Dinner
Mrs A E Kimmel and Mrs Novella Creson hosted the Methodist Bible class on Wednesday for a 12 o'clock potluck. Nineteen attended with guest Mrs Johanna Bauer of Chicago. Four members had September birthdays and were honored. Devotions by Mrs Rena Pierson. Alice Stebe led entertainment and a Bible quiz on Genesis followed by a discussion on The Evil In the World. Mrs William Eckel to host next meeting October 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Kimmel
Novella Creson
Johanna Bauer
Chicago
Addie Faris
Paul Davison
William Eekel
S Byerly
Rena Pierson
Alice Stebe
William Eckel
Wheeler Reunion at Eldora Park Sun
The Wheeler reunion of 1855 gathered at Eldora north shelter house in the city park. Forty seven attended with relatives coming from Minneapolis West Bend Algona Iowa Falls Reinbeck Waterloo Eldora and Steamboat Rock. James Norris screened a movie from his camera as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Eldora Jon
Oscar Wheeler
Minneapolis
Minn
Arthur Freisen
Betty
West Bend
James Norris
Phillip
Cheryl
Barry
Algona
Geo. Warrior
Lucille Pierson
Bonnie
Ronnie
Judy
Sharon
Lavonne
Gratus Geerdes
Donnie
Steamboat Rock
Eldora 1940 Class Will Hold Reunion
The Eldora high school class of 1940 will hold a reunion and family picnic at noon Oct. 2 at the north shelter house in Eldora city park. The committee includes Mrs. Clarence Price of Beaman Mrs. Hob Wood and Gene Foster of Eldora. The group plans a simple community gathering with former classmates and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora High School
North Shelter House
Ely Park
Clar—rence Price
Beaman
Bob Wood
Eldora
Gene Foster
Eldora City Park
Clarence , Price
Hob Wood
Frank Filbrandt
Brownie Troop VII Hosts Wiener Roast in Eldora Park
Brownie Troop VII held a wiener roast at Eldora city park on a Tuesday in September. Barbara Helder was welcomed as a new member, bringing the troop count to eight girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora City Park
Barbara Helder
Eldora News Brief Highlights Local Visits and Events
Mrs Art Ricks of Town Falls and relatives from Marshalltown and Ashland visited Eldora homes. Des Moines and Omaha travelers joined local gatherings. Birthday observances for Mrs Bess Hansen and Mrs James Heslop featured at Logsdon Park. Community members attended fairs, church events, and family visits across Eldora, Alden, Reinbeck, and surrounding towns with multiple trips to Iowa City and Ames noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Hansen
Lucia Morrill
Lee Heslop
Alden
George Hansen
Tawa Falls
James G. Heslop
Eugene Lucas
Eldora
Logsdon Park
Community ladies attend brush party at Teske home
Several ladies from Lawn Hill attended a brush party at Mrs. Marvin Teske's home Thursday morning. Pleasant Township Farm Bureau members gathered Friday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Marske's house to share opinions. Mr and Mrs. Glen McCullough returned from a two week trip to the Black Hills Yellow Stone National Park and other sites. Mr and Mrs. Harry Latch of Owasa visited the Blair home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andria White
Abner White
Mike Yoy
Richard Blair
Thomas Hagen
Vern Hates
Alfred Bates
Deaconess
Marshalltown
William Stark
Omaha
Neb
John Schilling
Lincoln
Kenneth Schilling
Ronnie
Schilling
Aiva Peenagan
Dale Eldridge
Owasa
Marvin Teske
Pleasant Township
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Wanda Kirkdorffer
Betty Clark
Maid of Honor
Steven Schwarck
Dee Senwarck
Barbara Mairs
Vivian Harms
Reinert-Thornton
Oren Dreier
George Heinzereth
W. C. Reinert
Nancy Winter
Denice
Debra Dreier
Virginia Risse
Karen Zoske
Kathy Wolf
R. C. Gerlach
Vern Dubberke
Louie Dubberke
Clara Dubberke
Forrest Dubberke
Des Moines
Doris Blome
Joyce Janssen
Hubbard High School
Chenowith and Dunn Law Office
Thorritan
Armed Service
Korea
Iowa State College
Terrace Trailer Park
Route 3
Ames
Manson
Webster City
Town Falls
Buckeye Hubbard
Miie
Brice McAfee
John Moore
Geneseco
Gilman
Toledo
J. Wehrman
Omer Hubbard
Fred Vinton
Jurgen Tjaden
Birney Jackson
Blanche and Ethel’s
George Starr
John Davis
Mother Cabrini
Arney Krause
St. Mary’s
Emma Burke
Eldora Junior Woman's Club
Ben Juchems
Meryl Jackson
Eldora Woman’s Club
American Home T
Wesleyan Service Guild
Blanche Buudtor
Country Club
Rs. Longenecker
Cemetery Society
Mitchell
Tipton
Bob Krejci
Maryin Walters
Glen Gates
Floyd Robinson
Irvin Cakerice
Roy’ Skarsvedt
Dale Lawless
Bob Davison
Maurice Schwarck
Duane Goodell
Dale Hauser
Carl Schwarck
Arthur Wnederhoff
Melvin Pence
Balvanz
Florida
Aps Barssote Beach
Bobby Jones
Jade Wimming Pook Stuffiehoard
Haute
Horn
Sarasota Terrace Hotel
Sarasota, Florida
Atlanta
New Orleans
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Philadelphia
Washington
NEW
Sarasota Terrace
Kirkdorffer
Ladies’ Country Club
Cobb
Wendie Schimmele
Bridge Club
Miss Gethman
Methodist
Mrs. Kimmel
Eldora Park Sun
Bath
Albert Filbrandt
Waterloo
Walter Filbrandt
Ackley
Ed Fiibrandi
Eidora
Robert Hall
Oskaloosa
Ben Leats
Belmond
George German
Grinnell
Frankie Cowell
Hugh Gereman
James Riggins
Girl Scout
Susan King
Barbara Maddy
Anne Longenecker
Charlotte Davison
Robert Farmer
Richard Smith
Ramona
Calif
Lena Smith
Boone
Brownie
Art Ricks
Carl Berninghausen
Ashland
Ore
Mra
Gustav Huehn
Mac Reynolds
Iice
Etty Putnam
Otto Kasischke
Robert Perkins
Nebraska
Duane Koch
Swhitten
Chris Schau
Reinbeck
Ray Malcomson
J. G. Heslop
Iowa City
Don Bekermeter
Mrs. Heslop
Lillian Stock
Marshallstown
Marshalltown Hospital
Bruce McAfee
Nellie Dale
Nelle Kramer
Helen Megan
Katherine Megan
Johnny Megan
Albion
Ralph B. Imes
Gilbert Bonecutter
Ind
Louder
Auburn
Roy Eilers
Ill
Congregational Church and
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Dean Reece
Caroll
Emma Kewatt
Flittsville
Wis
Kewatt
Earl Moeller
Howard Clingerman
Allan
Albert Lea
Walter Dingeman
Elmore
Mr. Clingerman
John Clingerman
Spencer
Don Priske
New York City
Sarah
Bobbie Peck
Betty Brown
Robert Peck
Cedar Rapids
Pittsburgh
Peck
Pittsburg University
College Hall of
Earl Travis
Robert Travis
Iowa State
Donald Winters
Bn Ae Amd
Div
Camp Chaffee
Lawn Hill
Floyd Beasley
Troy Studios
vistaVision
Gable-Hayward
Jack Lemmon
Myron McCormick
Coward Hope
Ceonarg Stern
Joan Crawford
Roy Rogers
Dale Evans - Trigger
Texas
SUN
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Tom Ewell
Ronit Tiood
Oxfords
Robin Hood Children’s Oxfords
James L. Brown
Southside Square
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