Steamboat Rock Couple Announce Engagement of Marlene Snapp
Engaged couple involves Marlene Snapp daughter of Mr and Mrs John Snapp Steamboat Rock and Duane Hanig son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hanig Ackley No wedding date set Miss Snapp a Steamboat High School 1952 graduate plans nurses training at Deacon ness hospital Marshalltown this fall Mr Hanig Ackley High School 1950 graduate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Snapp
Steamboat Rock
Marlene
Duane Hanig
Joseph Hanig
Ackley
Miss Snapp
Steamboat High School
Deaconness Hospital
Marshalltown
Hanig
Ackley High School
Barz Hosts Picnic For Klim Bim Klan Guests
Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Barz entertained Sunday with a picnic at noon and a social afternoon. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Smith and family, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Knutson of Radcliffe, Mr. and Mrs. Don Paulson of Story City, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Dannenburg of Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Lawson of Marshalltown, Mr. and Mrs. Lée Smith, Herbert Daleske, and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Teske of Owasa, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Barr, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Balvanz, Marvin Barz and Ruby Barz of Eldora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Barz
George Smith
Irvin Knutson
Radcliffe
Don Paulson
Story City
Emil Dannenburg
Williams
Gerald, Lawson
Lée Smith
Herbert Daleske
Herman Teske
Owasa
Ernest Barr
Bob Balvanz
Marvin Barz
Ruby Barz
Eldora
Mrs Boyd Hosts Guests In Eldora Dinner
Mrs J C Boyd entertained friends at supper Tuesday evening as a courtesy to her house guest Mrs Allen Langston of Raleigh North Carolina and to Mrs Frank Hammond of Pasadena California visiting in Eldora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Boyd
Allen Langston
Raleigh
N. C
Frank Hammond
Pasadena
Calif
Eldora
Jean Perkins Feted On Eighth Birthday
Jean Perkins of Ackley celebrated her eighth birthday Saturday afternoon at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Perkins of Steamboat Rock. Attending were Jean's mother Orpha Perkins, her sister Janet, and brothers Terry and Robert, along with Lydia Asher, Donna Luiken, Ramona Luiken, Sandra Williams, Beverly Havens, Carla Heffelmeier, and Vickie Wickham. Jean received many gifts. The afternoon included games followed by refreshments and a birthday cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Perkins
Ackley
Howard Perkins
Steamboat Rock
Jean
Orpha Perkins
Janet
Terry
Robert
Lydia Asher
Donna Luiken
Ramona Luiken
Sandra Williams
Beverly Havens
Carla Heffelmeier
Vickie Wickham
Bartz Reunion Draws Eighty One at Eldora Fairgrounds
The annual Bartz reunion held last Sunday at Eldora fair grounds drew 81 attendees from Allison Lattimer Dows Popejoy Ft. Dodge Ackley Iowa Falls Hubbard Whitten and Eldora. Carl Granzow led the meeting with officers elected: Bert Hong president Herb Bartz vice president Margaret Peeper secretary Walter Steinfeldt treasurer and Leo Bartz and Herb Bartz on the refreshment committee Ice cream was served by Henry Steinfeldt and Ray Teske. Next year the reunion will be held in August at Hampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartz
Eldora
Carl Granzow
Bert Hong
Herb Bartz
Margaret Peeper
Walter Steinfeldt
Leo
Henry Steinfeldt
Ray Teske
Allison, Lattimer
Dows
Popejoy
Ft. Dodge
Ackley
Iowa Falls
Hubbard
Whitten
Hampton
Rebekah Lodge To Work On Honor Roll
Mrs. Cecil Walker of Iowa Falls will meet with the Eldora Rebekah Lodge at their regular meeting on Tuesday evening to help get the Lodge on the honor roll. Members are urged to attend and assist with the unwritten work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Walker
Iowa Falls
Eldora Rebekah Lodge
Eldora August gatherings and reunions announced
A series of local events are listed for August in Eldora. The Kasischke and Lettow family reunions occur at the north shelter house and Wildlife Club respectively. Other gatherings include church circles, bridge clubs, and farm bureau activities through August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettow
Wildlife Club
Eldora
Holks Shower for Mrs. Nuckolls in Eldora
Mrs. Hattie Schmitt and Mrs. Henrik Fallerby hosted a Tuesday evening courtesy for departing Eldora Public Welfare Department chair Mrs. Eastman Nuckolls. Seventeen members attended and presented a handkerchief shower while recounting department history and United Service Women's Club wartime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Schmitt
Henrik Fallerby
Public Welfare Department
Eldora Woman's Club
Eastman Nuckolls
Eldora
Sarasota
Fla
United Service Women's Club
Hockett Dorrance Wedding Announced
Mrs Grace Hockett matron of a boys dormitory at the Childrens Home in Council Bluffs married W H Dorrance of North English on July 9 according to word received here. Mrs Dorrance formerly lived in Eldora Union New Providence and Liberty neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hockett
Childrens Home
Council Bluffs
W. H. Dorrance
Dorrance
Eldora
Union
New Providence
Liberty
Mrs. Ella Cummings Honored on Birthday
Mrs. Ella Cummings mother of Mrs. Dale Peshia was pleasantly surprised at a six o clock dinner on Sunday evening in honor of her 88th birthday. Mrs. Sarah Diehl and daughter Loraine were guests and they brought a decorated birthday cake. Mrs. Cummings received some nice gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Cummings
Dale Peshia
Sarah Diehl
Loraine
Scott Hootman Birthday Fete At City Park
Mrs. Max VanDerveer entertained on Saturday afternoon in honor of her son Scott Hootman who turned five. Ten playmates joined the celebration at the city park with games and refreshments including a birthday cake. Mrs. VanDerveer was assisted by Mrs. Roscoe Hunt as Scott received many nice gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max VanDerveer
Scott Hootman
City Park
Family Dinner Shared by Clemens Family Members
Mr and Mrs Gordon Clemens hosted a Sunday family dinner at their home gathering Howard Clemens Jo Ann Mrs Charlie Clemens Elvin Adams of Union Robert Foster and Terry Lee of Parkersburg Stanley Clemens David Douglas and Dennis of Marshalltown in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Clemens
Howard Clemens
Jo Ann
Charlie Clemens
Elvin Adams
Union
Robert Foster
Terry Lee
Parkersburg
Stanley Clemens
David, Douglas and
Dennis
Marshalltown
Dennis Paul Birthday Party Held For Seventh Birthday
Mrs. Dale Paul hosted a Saturday party for her son Dennis turning seven. Ten children attended at the city park with skating at the roller rink. Refreshments included a yellow birthday cake served by Mrs. Paul and Miss Evelyn Freese. Dennis received several gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Paul
Dennis
Paul
Evelyn Freese
O E Shives Honored On 78th Birthday Dinner
Mr and Mrs O E Shives joined their daughter and son in law to celebrate O E Shives turning 78 with a birthday dinner at Harold Rash home. Also present were the Clemons and Woodrow Shives families from Clemons and New Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Shives
O. E. Clemons
New Proidence
Harold Rash
Woodrow Shives
Clemons
Legion Auxiliary To Begin New Year In August
The American Legion Auxiliary starts a new year during August with national conventions in New York City August 24 to 28. Mrs. Gertrude Warthow Iowa Falls will represent the district at the convention and Eisenhower and Stevenson are expected to address the joint session. The Auxiliary reports 400000 children of war veterans aided this year and 10000 volunteers in veterans hospitals. They logged about one million hours of service serving over 500000 veterans visiting hospitals. Memorial poppies will soon be made by disabled veterans for Poppy Day next May, with 25000000 flowers produced last year and about 7000 veterans employed earning 350000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Organization of the American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion and Auxiliary
New York City
Aly
Legion and Auxiliary
Gertrude Warthow
Iowa Falls
Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
American Legion Auxiliary
Louis Cochran
Eldora
Auxiliary
Floyd Price
America
Joe Kramer
Veterans Administration
Honor Harms Family Of Washington DC At Picnic
Mr and Mrs John Harms and children of Washington DC were guests of honor at a Wildlife Club picnic dinner on Sunday. Attending were numerous Harms families and friends from Steamboat Rock Eldora and Milwaukee with departure for Washington DC on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honor Harms
Washington, D.C
John Harms
Washington, D. C
The
Wildlife Club
Will Harms
John
Earl Thoms
Norman
Ward Rikers
John Hoffman
Joe Trittien
Jerry Jo
B. Harms
Eric Harms
Lena Harms
H. G. Folkerts
Dean F. Folkerts
David
H. Folkerts
Connie
Steamboat Rock
Bill Trampe
Tea Honoring Mrs. E. W. Nuckolls Seeks New Home
Mrs. L. E. Butler hosted a Thursday afternoon tea from three to five in honor of Mrs. Eastman w Nuckolls who will move to parasuta xa. Pink and white decor dominated the serving area as guests enjoyed remarks and pours by Mrs. Joe Kramer, Mrs. M. D. Stilley, Mrs. Jim Hauser, and Mrs. George Janssen. Forty guests attended including out of town guest Mrs. Paul Kunath of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Butler
Eastman W Nuckolls
Parasuta
Joe Kramer
M. D. Stilley
Jim Hauser
George Janssen
Paul Kunath
Chicago
Norman Kunath
Mr. Kunath
Drew and
Polley
Eldora
Mrs. Kunath
Monay
Mrs C C Crellin Honored at Prairie Dinner
Mrs May B Cobb hosted a Tuesday potluck at her home in honor of her cousin Mrs C C Crellin of Minneapolis Minn a house guest Twenty relatives attended the gathering On Wednesday noon Mrs Crellin was a luncheon guest of Mrs Margaret Berg in the pattern of a cordial family visit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May B. Cobb
C. C. Crellin
Minneapolis, Minn
Crellin
Margaret Berg
Eldora
Miss Nancy Jones Honored by Eldora Friends After Vacation
Miss Mary Lou Heslop and Beverly Bauer hosted Tuesday evening in Eldora to honor Miss Nancy Jones who returns to Iowa City college Wednesday after a month’s vacation. Nine Eldora classmates attended and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Heslop
Beverly Bauer
Nancy Jones
Iowa Cit
Eldora
Local Happenings Around Hubbard Eldora and Nearby
Community flash from Hubbard Eldora and surrounding towns recounts gatherings, visits and trips. Families including VanPatter Alverson and Brown-Worrall clan join inpark picnics and birthdays while relatives travel to Des Moines Minneapolis and Chicago for visits vacations and hospital care.
Mrs Roth and daughter visit Eldora from Enterprise
Mrs John Roth and daughter Alice Soci of Enterprise Oregon spent Friday afternoon in Eldora visiting friends. Mrs Roth, formerly Lucy Neasham, came to Eldora in 1937 as a Home Economics teacher. They have been visiting her mother Mrs C R Neasham in Nevada and taking a tailoring course at Ames. Her husband serves in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schmitt
David
Jane
la Grange
Ill
Minnesota
Schmitt
L. K. Reese
Des Moines
Mrs. Schmitt
Reese
LaGrange
John Roth
Alice Soci
Enterprise
Oregon
Eldora
Roth
Lucy Neasham
C. R. Neasham
Nevada
Ames
Armed Service
Dagg Family Attends Layhe Wagner Reunion in Norwalk
Mr and Mrs Curtis E Dagg and son Stephen spent Sunday in Norwalk for a Layhe and Wagner family reunion held in the Legion Hall More than 50 members attended Mrs Donald Spurlin and daughters Carol Patsy and last week visited Harold Spurlin at Union and shared time with relatives in Elora
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis E. Dagg
Stephen
Sunda
Norwalk
Layhe and Wagner
Legion Hall
Donald Spurlin
Carol
Patsy
Harold Spurlins
Union
Elora
Local families visit through Baldwinsville and Eldora
Mr and Mrs Elston Herrald and children Dennis Judith and Paul of Baldwinsville New York visited Webster City and State Center then spent Saturday with Charles W Herrald and relatives in his home. In Eldora Mrs Nora Emmert hosted Mrs Gene Haskins and her newborn in Marshalltown. The Gilchrist family from Evansville Indiana visited Lloyd Palmitier and Frank Crippen, planned OsKaloosa and Mt Pleasant races. Wayne Perkins families were guests in Alden and Iowa Falls before a Providence visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra ‘Crandall
Chanin
Gerald Crandall
Lloyd Hofer
Garwin
Eldora
Lyle Conrad
Claudia
Carla
Des Moines
Conard
Harald Hough
Ralph Dickson
Minneapolis
Minn
Our Own
Minnesota
Henry Wheeler
Peter DeCook
Yellowstone National Park
Bill McCall
J. B. McCall
Terry McGill
Weldon McCall
Iowa City
Arthur McCall
Aso
Elston Herrald
Dennis
Judith
Paul
Baldwinsville
New York
Webster City
State Center
Chas. W
J. T. Moore
Marshalltown
Nora Emmert
A. L. Davison
Gene Haskins
Conrad
Deaconess Hospital
Wm. Gilchrist
Betty Anne
Roger
Barbara Jean
Evansville
Ind
Lloyd Palmitier
Frank Crippen
Wayne Perkins
Alden
Harold LaVelle
Bert Beecher
Iowa Falls
Ernest Beecher
Mrs. Perkins
Don Perkins
New Providence
Social visits link families across small-town Iowa
Mrs Brightwell and granddaughter visited near Ackley while others from Houston joined Dreier and Skyvarn families in Hampton. Ziesman and Skyvara dined with Lettows near Alden, and multiple locals hosted guests in Buckeye Clarion Eldora Owasa and Alden areas. Attending church near Ackley, Omaha connections appear in daylong visits across several households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Brightwell
Marlene McMillen
John G. Bleeker
Ackley
F. C. Dreier
Jeff Skyvarn
Houston
Texas
Kermit Dreier
Dee Ann
Hampton
Paul Schwitters
W. F. Zies
Mary’ Ziesman
Eldora
Marilyn Eggleston
Donna Paine
Clarion
Tuesany
Dartell
Fred Feikes
Owasa
Brightwell
Bleeker
Otto Bahr
Tillie Tresmer
Y Groups Lead Teen Craft Projects At Eldora Ball Park
Mid-summer Y activities keep teenagers busy with crafts and service. The ball park concession stand, chaired by Jean Van Tiger and Jerry Hodgson, funds the treasury as Dixie Crosley and Roger Harrington assist. Numerous clubs meet weekly at the Y, including stamp, metal, picture, and wood crafts, with steady parent and staff support and an end-of-summer picnic planned for Aug 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Ark
Jean van Tiger
Jerry Hodgson
Marylin Mitchell
Charles Crandall
Dixie Crosley
Roger Harrington
Kory Inn Cafe
Young Adult Council
Jr. Hi
Stamp Collection Club
Dale Rodgers
Merlin Reid
Wilford Brady
Norell Smith
Truman Ramsell
Werner Tresemer
Verla Jean Dobbrunz
Pam Zimmermann
Jeske Implement Co
Walter Jeske
Clarence ‘S
Oscar Jeske
Dorothy
Beverly Bauer
Mfg. Co
Aage Jensen
Lew Thrasse
North Side
Hobby Clubs
C. Q. Short
Rolfe Karlson
Knoxville
Eldora
Norma Burns
First Baptist Church H. GC Short Service Notes
The church schedules a 10 a.m. Sunday school with all classes studying the Bible. An 11 a.m. morning service features a sermon by the pastor titled God s Last Word to Man. An afternoon program includes Junior and Senior activities at 3 p.m. The evening service centers on Spiritual Forest. Thursday at 8 p.m. midweek church service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
H. GC. Short
Congregational Church Service Plans and Trustee Meeting
The Rev Ralph B Imes leads Devine worship at 800 and a sermon The Prodigal Parents by Mr Paul Miller Sunday school at 1000 with Adult class Divine worship at 1100 sermon by the Ri E Pritchard Trustees name the 14th
Jehovah's Witnesses Schedule at Town Falls Hall
Kingdom Hall at 211 Carson Avenue Town Falls hosts Watch Tower Bible study Freedom With Security on Thursday at 7 30 p m and a service meeting at 8 30 p m weekly. Kept to schedule with ministry school noted in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall
Carson Aven
Town Falls
Watchtower Bible Study
Freedom
Church of Christ Service Schedule
Rev James R McMarrow pastor leads Sunday School at 10:00 am and Morning Worship at 11:00 am with Evangelistic Service at 7:30 pm Everybody welcome to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
James R. McMarrow
Assembly of God Church Service Schedule
W L Beasley pastor announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. for all ages and morning worship at 11 a.m. Junior choir practice at 4 p.m. daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly OF God
W. L. Beasley
St Mary’s Catholic Services Listed
Father L V McDonough pastor at St Marys Catholic parish announces Sunday Masses at 8 00 and 10 00 a m and daily Mass at 7 30 a m for the congregation in the parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary’s Catholic
L. V. McDonough
Sunday Church Schedule Night Prayer Meeting
Sunday program listings show August 10 with Bible school at 10:00 a.m. led by Harry Luiken, worship at 11:00 a.m. featuring music by Fred Folkerts and the message Half Baked. Evening service at 7:00 p.m. with Karen Luiken as intermediate leader and Darrold Frerichs and Margaret Zimmerman providing music, followed by 7:45 p.m. evening service with mixed quartet and the message Auction of Souls. Thursday, August 14 at 7:45 p.m. Hour of Prayer led by Deacons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Bible School
Ae Harry Luiken
Fred Folkerts
Karen Luiken
Darrold Frerichs
Margaret Zimmerman
Jo Anne Johnson
Dick Rose
Don Schuneman
Meets I. O. F. Hall Services and Sunday School
The notice lists a 9:00 sermon with communion and a 10:00 Sunday school at I O F Hall. All are welcome to both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Hall
Sixteen New Cars And Trucks Licensed This Week
Sixteen new cars and trucks were licensed during the first six days in August at the county treasurer’s office. The list includes makes and purchasers such as Pine Lake Motor Co at Eldora for a Pontiac, Will Rainsbarger, Glenn Kurtz, Mrs. Gladys Birkestrand, Howard Kiemme, Maurice Cook, Donald and Lulu Perkins for Dodge, Fuller Implement Co for a Chevrolet truck, L. M. Blair, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Henry, L. E. Starr, Mathias Hansen for Plymouth, M. J. Wooten for a Chrysler, and A. C. Bervan for a Pontiac among others in towns like Eldora, Falls, Union, Ackley, and Garden City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Lepley
Eldora
Pine Lake Motor Co
Pontiac
Will Rainsbarger
Dodge
Glenn Kurtz
G. M. Cy
Gladys Birkestrand
Plymouth
New Providence
Howard Kiemme
Chevrolet
Maurice Cook
Donald
Or Lulu Perkins
Iowa
Falls
Fuller Implement Co
L. M
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marlene Snapp
Mr. and
Mrs. Barz
Mrs. Boyd
Rebekah Lodge
V.E.W
V.F.W. Aux
V. F.W
V.F. W
Eldora City
Troy Studios
R. E. Gray
Kasischke
North Shelter House
Eldora Wildlife Club
N. T. T. Club
Rebekah
Young Mothers Club
Tuesday Bridge Club
L. K. Welsh
St. Mary’s
United Circle
Baptist Church
Blue Star Mothers of America
Ladies of
Eldora Township
E. W. Nuckolls
G. C. Clemens Sun
Dennis Paul
Legion Auxiliary
Cum 13 Club
Eldora City Park
Grundy Center
Elva Orgell
Nancy.Jones
Eve
Edgar VanPatter
C. A. VanPatter
Chuck
Glen Whorrall
Hubbard Park
R. R. VanPatter
Amy Alverson
Laura Alverson
St. Paul
Les Pieters
Bert Davis
Everett Clingernistilett
Ardis -Clemons
Newton
Lloyd Seville
L. G. Ward
Iva Denison
Wellman
Washington County
Robert Ferguson
Bruce
Peter
Fort Dodge
A. J. Cox
Ferguson
Ben Ford
Belleftower
Mrs. Ford
Mrs. Myrle Bockes
Don W. Nicholson
Quincy, Ill
Rita Jacobs
Leota “Hardy
Waco, Texas
Pinkv Ale
Melvin Hoffman
Chicago, Il
Duane Burke
Bertha Vaughn
Jim Bowman
Hazel Newby
California
Luella Jones
Mabel Jones
Los Angeles
Bowman
Don Lundy
E. J. Matheson
Battle Creek
Bonnie Pence
Clarence Emmert
Sandra and
Diane Emmert
E. J. Foster
University Hospital
George Platts
Cedar Falls
M. J. Pierce
Wisconsin Dells
Wise
Ernest Wright
Wright
George Plattsy
Dorothy R. White
Griffel Apartments
Glen
Dole
Starr Building
Doles
Willig
Washington ‘Street
R. C. Rogers
Annette
Mary
Rogers
Lenore Harrell
Round Lake
Garrison
Harold Wittman
Kenneth L. Plummer
Mich
Walter Bowen
Kalamazoo
Frank Steinfeldt
Ruth
Everett Foster
Phyllis
Richard
Denver
Colo
John Graig
Lee King
Duane Creson
Donald Creson
Topeka, Kan
Robert Brink
Gary
Nancy
Cleveland
Ohio
M. Dale Rodgers
Brink
Correctionville
Emil Briel
Mrs. Rodgers
Russell Pierson
Tommy and
Jerry
Gertrude Hutzel
Sonia Vandi
A. Johnson
Lehigh
Vandi
Bonnie Johnson
George Downing
Chas. Downing
Collins
Wilbur Davis
Alfred Ball
Fred Laing
Fred Luing
Charlene
Pamela Luing
Frerichs
Edith Crecelius
Iowa ‘Falls
Tom Foughty
J. L. Drury
Robert Ball
Jimmie
JoAnn
Traer
Don Hepburn
San Antonio
D. D. Lewis
Reinbeck
D. P. Correll
Greencastle
Ralph,Correll
Phil
Baker
Harry
Martin
Herald-Index
Klavenburch
Kenneth Klavenburch
First Methodist Church
Point Pleasant
F. Y. Lower
Christian Church
Disciples
Cecil
Crisco
Salerno
Batwell Tuna
Hillcrest
Jack Sprat
Lush
Folger’s
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