Eldora Woman's Club Elects Officers and Enjoys Program
The Eldora Woman's Club met April 7 at the Congregational Church parlors. Officers were elected: president Mrs. Louis Daries, first vice-president Mrs. Howard Frey, second vice-president Mrs. Paul Clark, recording secretary Mrs. W. C. Wieman, treasurer Mrs. Jas. Bales, corresponding secretary Mrs. J. F. Steckler, director Miss Leota Hardy. The group expressed willingness to cooperate with the community club on a Community building project. Mrs. Howell Boyd read two poems, one by a friend. both earned honorable mention in the State Federation poetry division. Mrs. Sheets of Hampton sang, aided by Mrs. Leonard, and Mrs. Eastman Nuckolls read Leo Tolstoy's Love. Tea followed in the church basement, hosted by the American Home division, with Easter and spring decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Woman's Club
Congregational Church
Darzes
Louis Daries
Howard Frey
Paul Clark
W. C. Wieman
Jas. Bales
J. F. Steckler
Leota Hardy
Howell Boyd
State Federation Division
J. D. Leonard
Sheets
Hampton
Jesus
Leonard
Eastman Nuckolls
Wm. Esters
Marshalltown
Leo Tolstoy
April community club events and meetings schedule
A sequence of listed events with dates April 11 to April 18 across Eldora area groups. Include First Aid Classes postponed to April 18, Young Mother's Club dinner at Country Club, St Marys Easter bazaar Eldora Motor Co, Hawthorne Club and Home School Association gatherings, N T T Club and American Home divisions, Methodist Bible Class, Young Homemakers Club, Cemetery Society Agnes Dei Study Club, Eldora Ladies Farm Bureau NeedleCraft Public Welfare W C T U potluck events and other group meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Mother's Club
Country Club
St. Mary's
Eldora Motor Co
Young Homemakers Club
Janice Miller
Cemetery Society
Ona Brown
Agnes Dei
Eldora
Farm Bureau
Public Welfare Dept
NeedleCraft Club
Mayme St
Mother Cabrini Study Club Meets for The Life of Christ
The Mother Cabrini Study Club met at Mrs Frances Watters home to study The Life of Christ. Discussion centered on The scourging and crowning with thorns from the text with Father McDonough as guest. The next meeting is scheduled for April 21 at Mrs L F Stielow’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Cabrini
Frances Watters
Christ
Father McDonough
L. F. Stielow
Wolcotts to Attend Theater Convention in Omaha
The Allied Independent Theater owners from Iowa Nebraska southern South Dakota and Mid Central states meet at Fontanelle Hotel in Omaha Nebraska next week Monday through Thursday. L F Wolcott chairs the board and attends with Mrs L F Wolcott and Mrs Harrison Wolcott. About five hundred delegates are expected with film personalities Chill Wills Keenan Wynn Joyce Holden Palmer Lee and Casey Tibbs among attendees. Tommy Chambers will entertain at the banquet and stars provide informal entertainment throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied Independent Theater
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Mid Central States
Missouri
Illinois
Kentucky
Fontanelle
Omaha
L. F. Wolcott
Harrison Wolcott
Chill Wills
Keenan Wynn
Joyce Holden
Palmer Lee
Casey Tibbs
Tommy Chambers
Beta Sigma Phi Plans Founders Day Banquet
The Beta Sigma Phi sorority met at Bonnie Barnes home Tuesday with all present except Sunny Clemons. Audrey Adamson led the meeting. Plans were made to attend the Founders Day Banquet on April 30 in Marshalltown. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting is April 29 with Helen Webster as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Sunny Clemons
Bonnie Barnes
Audrey Adamson
Marshalltown
Helen Webster
Country Club Stag Golf Event Tuesday
The spring opening of golf is planned for the Stag party on Tuesday April 15 at Pine Lake Country Club. Pro Bob Schneider will oversee a special 9 hole event and fish will be on the dinner menu. Mr and Mrs Larry Snow visited Liscomb Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Marvin Nugent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Lake Country Club
Bob Schneider
Larry Snow
Liscomb
Marvin Nugent
Marjorie Peshia Feted at Canasta Party
Miss Marjorie Peshia was a supper guest Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Wendell Wilcox. Eight friends waited at her return at eight for a birthday celebration. The Easter centerpiece sugar cake and ca nasta were part of the evening. Sunday Jane Grantow joined for supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Peshia
Wendell Wilcox
Dale Pesia
Jane Grantow
VFW Sewing Group Enjoy Potluck
The VFW Hospital sewing committee met at the Post home for a 6:30 potluck dinner. Twenty four members attended as tables wore Easter decorations. Canasta was played with prizes won by Elsie Koesmelier Ruth Arkland and Veva Boike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. F. W. Hospital
Post
Elsie Koesmelier
Ruth Arkland
Veva Boike
Powers-Shafer Marriage Announcement Planned
Mr and Mrs Tom Powers of Duncombe announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Pauline Powers to Donald Shafer son of Mrs Irene Shafer of Eldora The couple plan to wed April 26 Powers is a registered nurse at Hamilton County Hospital Webster City and Shafer works at the Goodyear store in Fort Dodge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Powers
Duncombe
Pauline Powers
Donald Shafer
Irene Shafer
Eldora
Miss Powers
R. N
Hamilton County Hospital
Webster City
Mr. Shafer
Goodyear
Fort Dodge
Country Club Easter Dinner Set for Sunday
The Country Club hosts an Easter Sunday family dinner from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tables feature floral decorations and the menu includes spring leg of lamb with mint sauce baked ham with raisin sauce and chicken with cranberry. Reservations are urged early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Marie
St Marys Study Club Meets Monday Evening
The St Marys Study Club met Monday at Mrs Robert Dornsbachs home to continue Passions study from the gospels and read The Life of Christ by OBrien A going away gift was given to Mrs Verner Soballe who departs for California The next meeting will be April 21 a potluck at Mrs Leo Megans home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
Robert Dornsbach
Matthew
Luke
John
Christ
O'Brien
Verner Soballe
California
Leo Megan
Anniversary Dinner Honors Mr and Mrs Anderson
Mr and Mrs Jas Heslop entertained at dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Keith Strother Kay and Mr and Mrs A E Anderson. The occasion celebrated Mr and Mrs Andersons 22nd wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Heslop
Keith Strother
Kay
A. EB. Anderson
Mrs. Anderson
Multiflora Rose Available Now for Erosion Fences and Wildlife Plantings
Abundant year-old multiflora rose stock is offered by the state forest nursery at Ames for erosion control and wildlife plantings. Eighteen inch plants cost 17 dollars per thousand and may be obtained through county extension directors and state conservation officers. The plants cannot be used for landscaping but are suited for windbreaks, live fences, and wildlife cover, reaching up to eight feet high and eight feet wide in three to six years with no pruning needed. Orders are encouraged promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Pat Holcomb Chosen Spring I Queen at ISU College Meet
Miss Pat Holcomb a 1961 El Dora graduate and IS T C freshman was chosen Spring I Queen to reign over the relays on April 19. She was selected from 16 candidates and will have two attendants to present medals, having pledged the Tau Sigma Delta Sorority at ISTC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Holcomb
Eldora
Iowa State Teachers College
Holcomb
Miss Holcombe
Tau Sigma Delta
Junior Choir Receives New Robes For Palm Sunday
The Methodist Church junior choir appeared Palm Sunday in maroon gabardine robes with white poplin ascots. Under music chairwoman Mrs. D. W. Dickinson the robes were cut and made by W. S. C. S. ladies. The 16 robes were a longtime dream realized with pride by the choir and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
D. W. Dickinson
Diane Dickinson
Murray Hubbard
Jim Follett
Susan Brown
Mary Butler
Irene Hodgson
Betty Hobson
Kate Manatt
Betty Meader
Barber Putnam
Bill Hodgson
Beverly Bockes
Chuck van Patter
Darla Newell
Hardin County Rebekah Lodge Holds Union Convention
The Hardin County Convention of the Rebekah Lodge met in Union with 127 women registered. Officers elected: Mary Jane Harkin Ackley president, Linda Nassen Iowa Falls vice president, Lydia Bissell Ackley secretary, Judy Frantz Ackley treasurer. Mrs Hallie Fosnitker Des Moines served as guest state assembly president. A memorial for six departed Rebekahs was staged by eleven Eldora ladies. Attendees included Julia Mulford and many others. 1953 convention planned for Ackley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Rebekah Lodge
Union
Mary Jane Harkin
Ackley
Linda Nassen
Iowa Falls
Lydia Bissell
Judy Frantz
Hallie Fosnitker
Des Moines
T*he State
Rebekah Assembly
Eldora
Rebekahs
Rose Ellen Smith
Rose Keller
Augusta Brown
Julia Mulford
Mesdames Claude Goodson
Susie Lepley
May B. Cobb
Eva Collins
Gus Walton
Chester Modlin
Geo. Ibach
Wilbur Barnard
Grace Rutherford
John Davis
Guy Reid
John Bolar
Lillian Scott
Harry Lock
San Souci Club Holds Regular Session
The San Souci Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Howard Harris home with fourteen members present and Mrs. O E Geery invited. Members visited and sewed while Easter motif refreshments were served by the hostess at Mrs Ralph Dicksons residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Souci Club
Howard Harris
O. E. Geery
Ralph Dickson
Mothers Club Potluck Luncheon Meeting
The Mothers Club met Tuesday at Mrs. Robert Ferguson's home for a potluck luncheon. After the business session, bridge was played at three tables with prizes awarded to Mrs. L. W. Flickinger and Mrs. K. E. Reisinger. The next gathering will be May 13 at Mrs. Beecher Crosley's home for dinner and an evening event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers Club
Robert Ferguson
L. W. Flickinger
K. E. Reisinger
Beecher
Crosley
Thursday Club Hosts Theatre Party At Lone Star
Mrs Aymer Davis and Mrs Raymond Blackmunn hosted the Thursday Club Monday evening. Nine members enjoyed dessert at Davies Candy Shop before attending the theater to see the Lone Star film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aymer Davis
Raymond Blackmunn
Confirmation Day Observed At Shirley Travis Affair
Mr and Mrs Earl Travis hosted a Sunday dinner at their home to honor daughter Shirley on her confirmation at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Snider Joyce Mr and Mrs Will Rutten and Robert Hub bard Mrs Keith Snider Ames Miss Karen Hoegle Slater Mr and Mrs Lloyd Willig Mason City Mr and Mrs Glen Willig and daughters Grundy Center Mr and Mrs Mayo Willig Mr and Mrs Jack Piper and Mrs Carl Willig Elora
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Travis
Shirley
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Harry Snider
Joyce
Will Rutten
Robert
Hubbard
Keith Snider
Ames
Karen Hoegle
Slater
Lloyd Willig
Mason City
Glen Willig
Grundy Center
Irma Schwarck Hosts Cooperative Supper for Aunt
Irma Schwarck entertained eighteen relatives at a cooperative supper Tuesday evening in honor of her aunt Mrs. B J La Rue of Bisbee North Dakota visiting from Florida. The group shared games and visits. Mrs La Rue departed Wednesday for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Schwarck
B. J. la Rue Af
Congs Fellowship Met Wednesday at Parsonage
The Eldora Congregational Christian Women met at 2 30 Wednesday at the parsonage with Mrs. Imes. Thirty two members were present. The program was Dedication of Woman s Gift. Henry Wheeler led assisted by several members. A vocal solo was sung by Mrs. Paul Johns of Zearing. Refreshments were served by three members including Mrs. Wart chow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Fellowship
Congregational Christian Women
Imes
Henry Wheeler
Eastman Nucholls
H., H. Nazett
Lewis Crosser
Dale Peshia
Robert Barr
Wesley Emmert
Paul Johns
Eldora Farm Bureau Ladies Plan April Potluck
The Eldora township Farm Bureau ladies will meet on April 18 for an all day event. Morning activities include shrub planting with donations welcome. A covered dish lunch will be served at noon, followed by an afternoon program on Family Recreation by Jackie Dolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Township Farm Bureau
Jackie Dolph
Beach-Schaa Marriage to Be Held in New Providence
Mr and Mrs Clarence Beach of New Providence announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Nina Beach to Howard Schaa son of Mr and Mrs T H Schaa of Eldora The bride to be graduated from New Providence school in 1949 and works at Iowa Electric Light and Power The groom to be graduated from Eldora schools in 1944 spent 20 months in the service including time in the South Pacific and is now associated with Schaa Produce in Eldora The wedding is set for July 9 in New Providence and the couple will reside in Eldora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Beach
New Providence
Nina
Howard Schaa
T. H. Schaa
Eldora
Miss Beach
Iowa
Leslie Turkington Feted on Birthday
Mrs Don Turkington entertained ten friends of her daughter Leslie on Friday April 4 from 3 30 to 6 oclock in honor of her fifth birthday. The table was decorated with yellow and violet streamers Easter baskets were at each place. The cake was decorated with green coconut and green candles in yellow chicken candle holders. Balloons paper hats and noisemakers were given as favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Turkington
Leslie
Monteith Twins Birthday Supper Honored at Home
Mrs. Tom Montieth hosted a birthday supper on Tuesday evening April 8 for her twin sons Tommy and Dick, who turned 11. After supper, six boys attended the show and received numerous nice gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Montieth
Tommy
Rebekah Lodge Holds Regular Meeting Report Given
The Rebekah Lodge met Tuesday evening in regular session with Mrs May B Cohbb, delegate from the local lodge, delivering a report on the convention held at Union Monday. After the meeting, the etal Reacticad. the next gathering will be announced and dues will be paid. Sunday dinner guests were Mrs Glenn Kurtz and Mr and Mrs Dick Protharpe in Marshalltown at Mr and Mrs W P Maulsby’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
May B.’Cohbb
Union
al Ncpr
Pepe
Glenn Kurtz
Dick Protharpe
Marshalltown
W. P. Maulsby
Girl Scout Troop 7 Installs Officers
Girl Scouts, troop 7, led by Mrs. Warren Flath, held officer installations at the Methodist Church parlors. Officers elected were President Jane Griffel, Vice President Beverly Bockes, Secretary Karen Allbee, Treasurer Cornetts Evans. The troop completed the good grooming badge and begins work on miser bags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Flath
Methodist Church
Jane Griffel
Beverly Bockes
Karen Allbee
Cornetts Evans
Louis Ziesman’s Confirmation Dinner For Son Louis Jr
Mr and Mrs Louis Ziesman entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of their son Louis Jr who was confirmed at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Otto Bahr served as sponsor Sunday morning. Guests included Mr and Mrs Otto Bahr Mr and Mrs Arthur Ziesman Mr and Mrs Marvin Marske and sons of Eldora and Mr and Mrs Glenn Carr of Dows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Ziesman
Louis, Jr
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Otto Bahr
Arthur Ziesman
Marvin Marske
Eldora
Glenn Carr
Dows
Easter services and events at Bethany Lutheran Church
Easter Sunday events include Sunrise Service at 6:00 a.m. with Easter Breakfast by the Walther League, Sunday Schools and Bible Classes at 10:00, Worship at 11:00. Monday choir rehearsal at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday sacred concert by Bethany Choir of Bethany Lutheran College Minnesota at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Men’s Club at 7:30 p.m. hosts Otto Kasischke Alfred Bates Ed Stebe Lawrence Struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walther League
Bethany Choir
Bethany Lutheran College
Minnesota
Otto Kasischke
Alfred Bates
Ed Stebe
Lawrence Struck
Assembly of God Pastor Beasley Services Schedule
The Assembly of God church lists W L Beasley as pastor with Sunday school at 10 a.m. for all ages, morning worship at 11 a.m., Christ's Ambassadors at 6:45 p.m., evangelistic prayer at 7:45 p.m. Thursday junior choir practice at 4 p.m. Also Church of Christ led by Rev James R McMarrow with Sunday School at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m., and evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ’s Ambassadors
Church OF Christ
James R. McMarrow
B. Y
Northwestern Bible Institute
The
Church For Bible
Easter Services At St Marys And Area Churches
Catholic services led by Father J W McDonough include sunrise, morning, and Easter Masses with choir hymns and a sermon, plus Junior and Senior B Y services and midweek Bible study. Jehovahs Witnesses announce lectures and study meetings at Carson Ave Iowa Falls with weekly sessions. Disciples and Methodist churches list sermons, breakfast, Sunday school, and choir rehearsals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall
Carson Ave
Iowa Falls
Watchtower Bible Study
Loyd Sword’s
Lawnill
Theocratic Ministry School
Visit of the Bunny and Family Dinners Spark the Easter Vacation
Extensive list of Easter travelers and family gatherings centered in Eldora. Donald Holmes, Beep Anderson, Jamie Heslop, Mary Lou Heslop, Joan Shaw, William Rebschull, Aletha Rebschull, Mary Swasand, Orlan Mitchell, Supt. F. K. Schmidt, and many others plan to spend Easter with relatives across Iowa and nearby states. Families from Des Moines, Mt. Vernon, Drake, Simpson, Ellsworth College, Grinnell, Notre Dame, Milwaukee, Hampton, Winona, Ames, Cedar Falls, Marshalltown, and Eldora converge for the holiday meals and reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Holmes
Des Moines
Eldora
Harry Holmes
Beep” Anderson
Cornell
Mt. Vernon
A. J. Anderson
Jamie Heslop
Drake
Mary Lou ‘Heslop
Simpson
James Heslop
Joan Shaw
William Rebschull
Ellsworth College
Iowa Falls
Aletha Rebschull
Mary Swasand
St. Olaf’s
Northfield
Minn
Charles Frank
Theo Swasand
Orlan Mitchel
Grinnell
Frank Mitchell
F. K. Schmidt
LaFayette
Ind
Kathy
Jerry
Milwaukee
Wis
Nelle Kramer
Mrs A E Anderson Elected President of Eldora B P W
Mrs A E Anderson was elected president of Eldora Business Professional Women at a Tuesday dinner meeting with 29 attendees and three guests, including Barbara Row Doris LaMasters and guest speaker Mrs Erickson who discussed her Europe travels during Mr Erickson’s teaching in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Blanche
Ethel
Barbara Rowand
Doris LaMasters
Erickson
Bernadine Landon
Europe
Germany
the Education and Vocational Committee
Lenten Thought by Rev. Howard Blandau
Rev. Howard Blandau reflects on Lent linking sacrifice to Christian living. He cites Romans 12 1 and argues true discipleship requires daily sacrifice, even if it brings suffering or loss. He asks readers if Jesus sacrifice and suffering were for love and if they likewise love Him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Christ
St. Paul
Jerusalem
Word of God
Easter Birthday Party For Steven Daggs
Mrs. Curtis Daggs hosted a Wednesday dinner party in honor of her son Steven Daggs age five. The children played games before dinner and the table featured an Easter tree with eggs and candies. Each child had a birthday cake bearing their name and Steven received several gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Daggs
Steven
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eldora Woman’s Club
Hawthorne Club
Milo Myers
Home School Association
W. H. van Tiger
20Th’ Century Club
N. T. T. Club
Addie Jackson
Robi. Johnson
Norman Kunath
Methodist
V. A. Dunn
Wolecotts
Beta Sigma Phi
Stag
Jesus Christ
God
Canasta
VFW Sewing Group
Powers-Shafer
St. Mary's Study Club
Hoyt
Ee Eldora
William A. Cowell
Raymond Blackmun
Margaret Cable
Effie Shilves
W. O. Chaney, Jr
Lena Ames
Dean Davison
Ada V. Lewis
Noah Walde
Fred Bunte
Ralph C. Rodgers
Alden
George Gehrke
I. L. Johnson
Grace Pruisner
Fred Kannsgieter
Wellsburg
Bryan Bana Union
Ed. Schor
Erg
Cong
Beach-Schaa
Leslie Turkington
Monteith
Girl Scout Troop
Louis Ziesmans
St, Paul Lutheran
J. Zimmermann
Assembly OF God
W. L. Beasley
Laster
Inu
First Baptist Church
ST. Mary's Catholic
J.W. McDonough
Eastor
St.Mary's Choir
Uy Christian Church (Disciples
First Methodist Church
John K. Moore
Youth Fellowship
United
V. A
Julianale
Winona
Gordon Dickinson
Bob Broer
Cedar Falls
Jeff Broer
Michele
Tom Monteith
Mins
Frank Dornsbach
Newton
W. Burke
Anna Dornsbach
Bob Brittell
Bobby
Jeri Lynn
Marble Rock
E. R. Protheroe
Dick Protheroe
John Cakerice
Bastrr
I, Cakerice
Irvin Cakerice
Raymond Newell
Miles Albright
Chris Schan
Lorraine
Schaas
Lloyd
Kumrow
Bill Snapp
Iand
Walter Arnold
Whitten
Don Schaa
Jurgen Tjaden
Paul Schaa
Nina Beach
Duane’ Rock
Conrad
Bob Hall
Barbara
Decorah
Esther Jackson
Kermith Huehn
Berlene
Bill Megan
Tom Megan
Jimmie Dick
Megans
John Zatechka
Floy Glann
Curtis Harmon
Neb
Bob Carson
Laughter
Burlington
Mrs. Carson
Mrcs
L. F. Sandburg
Frank Petty
Hester
Harold Stevens
Dele Petty
Somite
Beverly Petty
M.mulford
Julia
Lyman Mulford
Beverly Bauer
Pat Erwin
Towa’ “Ste University
A. E. Anderson
Eldora Business Professional
Doris Kaas
Clara ‘Stielow
Harry Harrison
Helen Pickette
Ruby Miller
H. L .Cleveland
Beverly . Petty
C. A. ‘Walt Patter
Wat Large
Ruth Ann__. Strickler
Talorn
Howard Blandau
Iowa State
Steven Daggs
Alice Condom
Algona
Phureday
Emma Burke
Iss’. Condon
Ethel Ryan
C. O. Ryan
Elvin Ryan
Mari
Troy
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