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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1958

Page

2

Society notices and events for Pridsay and Aug

Society calendar lists Aug events with names and groups: Mrs Atsin and Mrs Fern host gatherings. Aug 10 Couptey Chub Golf Lutheran Married, 7:30 pm. Aug 11 Baptist Gund Carlo with Hannah’s Tleipaagainis. Aug 12 Assembly Cot Grd Missionary Council and Bridge Club. Aug 14 Masonic Lodge United Circle Pleasant Chapel Deaconety Society picnic. Royal Neighbors Scott. Cemetery Society Gore Edwards. Aug 15 Service Class Baptist Church Frances Quitter and Beulah Club with Henry Chiutsoun.

Assembly Cot Grd Missionary Counci Bridge Club J. W. Dickineen Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church Frances Qutter Beulah Club Henry Chiutsoun

Rotarians Honor Farewell for Imes at Pine Lake

Ladies of Rotary hosted a dinner at Pine Lake Country Club in farewell to Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Imes departing the city. A musical skit The happen back was written and directed by Sheridan Simons with cast Rae Griffel Jane Griffel Joan Swasaad Sheridan Simons Loren Doughty Steve Simons Cerys Mitchel and Larry Lavelle. Kin Moore and Mrs Paul Simons accompanied. Jim Potgeter chaired the program and presented the entertainers with a parting gift.

Rotary Pine Lake Country Club Ralph Imes Sheridan Simons Rae Jane Griffel Joan Swasaad Loreen Doughty Steve Simons Cerys Mitchel Larry Lavelle Kin Moore Paul Simons Jim Potgeter Rev Mrs. Times

Boyd Family Reunion at Pine Lake Lodge

Forty nine members of James and Elizabeth Bueghly Boyd family gathered for their reunion at Pine Lake Lodge, Eldora, on Sunday August 3. James Boyd, an early Marshall county settler, helped lay out Lascomb town. Four of his five children and descendants attended, with relatives from Char­les City, Eldora, Winterset, Newville, Kanawha, Marshalltown and Albion. The 1959 reunion will be at Pine Lake Lodge on the first Sunday in August. Mrs. Hares Clary is historian and Miss Alga Clark secretary, both of Eldora.

James Elizabeth Bueghly Pine Lake Lode Evora James Boyd Marshall County Lascomb Firth Dave Norm Mary Hauser Ann Clark Liscomb Charles City Fideora Winterset Riewville Kan

Mrs Schnirring Honored At Handkerchief Shower Party

Mrs Elmer Roeder with helpers hosted Thursday evening for Mrs W O Schnirring prior to her move to Burlington on August 15. Bridge at three tables earned Mrs Wesley Willie a prize. five hundred at two tables earned Mrs Bill Hollingworth a prize. Mrs Schnirring received gifts and refreshments were served.

Elmer Roeder James Rigesins Glen Donner W. OD. Schnirring Burlington Wesley Willie Bill Hollingworth Sehniring

Royal 8-500 Fete Sends Off Eldora Couple

A farewell party was hosted Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harleys Hoelseher for Mr. and Mrs. WD Schnirrings who depart Eldora on August 15 for their new home in Barkington. Prizes in 500 and prizes were awarded to Mr. and Mrs. James Rigas, Mrs. Harley Hoelseher, and Hit Hollingworth, with refreshments served and a gift presented to the Schneirings.

Harleys Hoelseher WD. Schnirrins Eldora Burkington James Rigas Harley Hoolseher WW. C. Short Bonita Highland Shorts Joseph White Paxton Reldives Harvey James Short Tharvey James Baptist Church

Bailey Reunion at Hubbard August 3

The annual Bailey reunion was held at Hubbard on August 3 with a picnic dinner and group singing. Officers were re-elected: John Bailey of Marshalltown president, Dewey Bailey vice-president, Mrs. Fred Tjarks secretary treasurer. Three births, two weddings, and one death were reported. next reunion set for August in Marshalltown.

John Bailey Marshalltown Dewey Bailey Fred Tjarks

Mr and Mrs D Glen Honored At Shower

Post nuptial shower held at the home of Mr and Mrs Hagar View Potter Saturday eve for Mrs Deane Glen of Greenfield daughter of Mr and Mrs Hee Cutler of Aredale wife of a soil conservation district worker and former agricultural engineer candidate. The couple married June 29 in Aredale with Rev Dewey Lamprecht officiating. Guests include twelve friends in attendance as well as of fields and family, refreshments served by Mrs Va Patter and others.

Hagar View Potter Deane Glen Greenfield Glen Hee Cutler Aredale Yeakip Mer Dewey Lamprecht Uwchns Ciloa Gillen Idara Va Patter Mars Ss. RR

Wood Couple To Hold Open House In New Providence

Mr and Mrs Charles D Wood will celebrate a golden wedding with open house at the New Providence church from 2 to 4. Relatives and friends invited no gifts requested. Charles and Lucille Wood, graduates of Willian Penn College, started on a farm east of town, now reside west of town with four children and thirteen grandchildren.

Charles D. Wood Ethel Hibbs Stephen Rosa Thidley Hibbs Charles DD. Wood George Ella Moore Wood New Providence Charles Wood Ross Wood Lucille Rorsey Chiales Michel Wood Willian Peon College Charles Maurice Cool Cresence Hinshaw Floyd Hinshaw Spencer Lowell Wood Doris Dwight) Denny Minneapolis Minn Leslie Wood

Yarrington Family Reunion Reported At City Park

The Harrington family reunion was held Sunday at City Park with 49 members enjoying a picnic at noon. Games were played and attendees visited. Those present came from Mason City Ackley Marshalltown Eldora and Sycamore. Officers for 1989 include President Lloyd Thartington Ackley Secretary Treasurer Kenneth Harrington Sycamore Historian Mrs K Harrington Mason City.

Harrington Mason City Ackley Marshalltown Eldora Sycamore Lloyd Thartington Kenneth Harrington K. Harrington

Birthday Party Honors Grandson Byram Vigars

Mr and Mrs Artie Williams hosted a 6 PM dinner Saturday for their grandson Byram Vigars who would observe his 11th birthday August 12. He left for United States Air Corps duty in Waterloo Tuesday. Guests included Mia and Mira Vigars Bill Vigars and family. Later at 8 30 PM Mr and Mrs Bill Vigars and Jimmi hosted at City Park a birthday party for Beran with cake and ice cream. Present were the hosts grandparents and extended family.

Artie Williams Byram Vipars United States Air Corps Waterloo Mia Mira Bill Viggrs Pen Mar Bill Vigars Jimimie Ciy Park Beran Vigars Artie Wail- Wams Wo. OC Sarah Grantow Af Eldera Ben Boelman Aphington Byram

C's TOPS Club Holds Family Picnic at City Park

C's TOPS Club met Monday evening at the New South shelter in City Park for a family picnic and grilled supper. Twelve families attended and enjoyed a social evening. The club will hold its regular meeting next Monday.

C's To.p.s. Clubo New South

Mrs Kimmel Hosts Potluck Dinner Sunday

Mrs. A B Nimmet was hostess Sunday at noon for a family pot luck dinner. Thirty five guests attended from Manly Mason City Clear Lake Waterloo Town Falls Marshalltown and Des Moines. The afternoon and evening were spent visiting.

A.B. Nimmet Vhose Manly Mason City Clear Lake Waterloo Town Falls Marshalltown Des Moines Sper

Jackson T N T Plans Future Projects

At an Aug 4 meeting held at Judy Chaney's home with one leader three visitors present the group decided to start meetings at 8 o'clock. Joyce Ward led the session and roll call included a ment I Have Finished. Cheryl Kings demonstrated how to Tang Clothes on Hangers. Jovee Ward spoke on The Use of Colognes and Jovee King on Proper School Clothes. Adjournment followed with discussion of the Fair booth and a reception hosted by Margaret Whiting in September.

Judy Chaney Joyce Ward Cheryl Kings Jovee Ward Jovee King Margaret Whiting

Miss Lettow Feted At Bridal Shower

Miss Connie Lettow was guest of honor at a miscellaneous bridal shower Friday evening August 1 in the Batteleeye Luther Church parlors. Her aunts hosted about forty relatives and friends and corsages of white gladioli were presented to Miss Lettow and to her fiance's mother Mrs. Herbert Lettow and Mrs. Cave Roll Riley. The decorations featured green and white in the chosen colors. Refreshments were served from a table with white gladioli and bells of Prelate, poured by Mrs. Ernest Vierkandt and Mrs. Erwin Tetlow.

Connie Lettow Bateleeye Luther Church Miss Lettow Herbert Caveroll Riley Ernest

Rose Families Host Picnic and Dinner in Honor of Guests

Mir and Mrs Henry Rose hosted a family picnic and dinner at the Rose home Wednesday for visiting relatives from Dichton Mass Ozarks Ark and Town Pools Ma including John Rose Dan Ruth Rose Bill Rose and Ernest Luiken family members. Henry M Rose with guests planned another dinner gathering with same names and kin on Sunday at the home.

Mir Henrys Rose Thea Son John Rose Dan Dichton Mass Ruth Rose Ozarks Ark Henry Rose Bill Rose John Preriehs Ernest Luiken Steamboat Rock Henry M. Rose John Heldt Bob Trapp Eldora Arnie Ronnie Marvite

Lawrence family visiting in Eldora Iowa

Mr and Mrs Howard Lawrence and sons Mark and a Keokuk man visit Fred Miller home in Eldora. August 18 the Lawrences move via Kalamazoo Michigan where Mr Lawrence takes a teaching post at Western Michigan University as Assistant Professor of Social Studies at University High School. He previously taught at Grinnell Senior High and Keokuk Senior High. Mrs Lawrence is Lois Miller, daughter of Mr and Mrs Miller.

Howard Lawrence Mark Keokuk Fred Miller Twawreneces Kalamazoo Michigan Lawrence Western Michigan University University High School Grinnell Iowa Iowa State College State University of Iowa Lois Miller and Miller

Post Nuptial Shower Held For Mrs Wright

Mrs Mervin Wright formerly Anna Fivon of Steamboat Rock was honored at a nuptial shower Friday evening at Steamboat Rock First Baptist Church. Sara Daleske Judy Gast and Brenda Bear organized it. A tray lunch was served. The gift table featured a miniature bride and groom under a blue and white umbrella. Mrs Wright received several gifts.

Steamboat Rock Mervin Wright Anna Fivon Steamboat Rock First Baptist Church Sara Daleske Judy Gast Brenda Bear the James

Mrs Folkerts Honored At Shower In Steamboat Rock

A Monday evening shower at First Baptist church honored Mrs Nanes Folkerts an appointed missionary to the Cameroons. Nellie Finger led devotions Beverly Zimmerman directed the program a missionary skit salon by Violet Marquardt a duet by Eleanor and Alice Frerichs Nancy Folkerts spoke and a mission themed lunch was served. Folkerts received a purse of money.

Steamboat Rock First Baptist Church Nanes Folkerts Cameroons Nellie Finger Beverly Zimmerman Indies Violet Marquardt Eleanor Frerichs Alice Frerichs Nancy Folkerts

Weekend Visit From Mr and Mrs Mutz to Ponder Neb

Mr and Mrs B C Mutz were weekend guests in Ponder Nebraska at the home of their daughter and family Mr and Mrs D Me Quistan Their granddaughter Pamela Mc Quistan and Renee Larson accompanied them home Sunday evening to spend the week here.

B.C. Mutz Ponder Nebr D. Me Quistan Pamela Mc Quistan Renee Larson Florence Northrup Radcliffe Rey Eneel Temmsy Eberhardt Engel Uubbard Mark Norman Clemons Jas. G. Heslop Kathryn Harris Des Moines Heslop Madrid Qind Ma W Gene Areas Eldora Robert Mansell Paul Mansell John Spooler St. Louis Mr. Mansell Spooler

Wrights Married Friday At Eldora First Baptist Church

Mr and Mrs Mervin Wright were married Friday evening at the First Baptist Church in Eldora Mrs Wright is the daughter of Mrs Ruby Liven of Steamboat Rock and Mr Wright is the son of Mr and Mrs Denis Wright of Eldora The couple will live in Eldora where Mr Wright is employed

Mervin Wright Arge First Baptist Church Eldora Wright Ruby Liven Steamboat Rock Denis Wright Ildara Mr. Wright

Weekend visitors and social notices in Eldora area

Mrs Leona Sappo and Me and Mrs Dale Sappi and son Rote nie visited Keosauqua at Qual Sapp's home. Guests included Mattern McGaill family from Seymour and Wirs of Webster City. Funeral in Janesville Wis drew Alber and Altbee parties. Dozens shared picnics, church events, and family gatherings across Eldora Radcliffe Des Moines and other towns with many relatives and friends noted.

Leona Sappo Dale Sapp Rotenie Keosauqua Qual Sapp Mattern McGaill Cael Bes Panties Sroith Seymour and Wirs Webster City

Swiss Scout Leader Miss Regina Lutz Visits Eldora

Swiss girl guide leader from Zurich chats with Mrs. R.R. Bateson at the Bateson home in Eldora. Miss Lutz is on a three month visit to observe U S scouting activities and trains Swiss scouts 11 to 16. She serves as general secretary of the Swiss Girl Guides and is staying with the Bateson family during her stay.

Regina Lutz Zurich Switzerland R.R. Bateson Bateson Eldora Lutz

Breakfast honors Miss Mary Lou Holmes and fianc\u00e9 Kascht

A 9:30 Sunday breakfast at the Doughty home celebrated Miss Mary Lou Holmes and John Kascht of Milwaukee ahead of their August wedding at St Marys Catholic Church. Hosts included Leon Doughty and local families with guests traveling from Des Moines, Iowa City, and Eldora. Colors blue and white decorated tables, blue watering cans, and wedding-themed favors marked each seat.

Leon Doughty Arnie Krause Eldora Bob Johns Hudson Doughty Mary Lou Holmes John Kascht Milwaukee Wise St. Mary's Catholic Church Miss Holmes Bob Molson Donald Holmes Des Moines Dave Cahill Iowa City

Milroy Family Visits Relatives Across Minnesota and Kentucky

A lengthy family visit spans Louisville to Minneapolis and Elmore as Mr and Mrs Phil Milroy and relatives travel to see Mrs Milroy's mother Mrs J T Starr and other kin. Lynne Milroy joins later from White Lakes Minnesota. The Pagel 41st wedding anniversary is noted amid visits by Rev Garland and others to Fort Dodee Friendship Haven and Eldora homes as countryside relatives gather.

Phil Milroy Joan Peggy Barbara Louisville Bertha Milroy Kentucky Max Barrand Frank Neubauer Elmore Minn Frank Pagel Pagel Albert Tea Hospital Frank Pagels Linda Z@irske White Lakes

Bible School and Evening Service Schedule Notice

Bible school at 9 30 a m and morning service at 10 30 a m with a sermon titled Life or Death The vacation Bible School closing program follows in the evening at 8 pm Everyone is invited to attend.

Bible School

United Church Service and Meetings at First Congregational

The United Church of Christ First Congregational lists services by Pastor R. B. Ines with Divine Worship at 8 a m and 10 a m, Sunday School at 9 a m, sermon Love One Another, on August 17 Harris Stafford preaches, August 24 Rev Tom Rebentisch candidate. Trustees meet August 14 at 8 p m.

United Church OF Christ First Congregational R. B. Ines Harris Stafford Tom Rebentisch

Eldora Assembly of God Announces Umdated Week Schedule

Eldora Assembly of God lists a Sunday School at 10 a.m and Morning Worship at 10 a.m with a message by Jess Hammer. Youth service Christ's Ambassadors at 7 p.m followed by Evangelistic Service at 7:45 p.m led by Youth Evangelist Jess Hammer. Thursday 7:45 p.m Prayer and Praise Service features Mrs. Leroy Whiteman.

Jess Hammer Christ's Ambassadors Leroy Whiteman

First Baptist H. C. Short Pastor Service Schedule

The First Baptist Church presents a Bible teaching church school at 10 am followed by divine worship at 11 am with a sermon by Pastor Short titled Satanic Trinity. Youth groups meet at 7 pm and an evening gospel service at 8 pm with the sermon The Voice of Conscience. Thursday Bible study and prayer meet at 8 pm.

Methodist Church Service Invitation

Walter Dimmilich presides at 10 am Divine Worship with 8:45 Church School for all ages. Everyone is invited to attend.

Methodist Church Walter Dimmilich

St Marys Catholic Church Mass and confession schedule

Daily Mass at 7:00 a m Sunday Masses at 8:00 confessions Saturday 4 6 and 1 9 vigils of Holy Days 4 0 7 9 First Fridays 4 5 7 8 Confessions heard before Masses on Sundays and Holy Days for penitents convenience

Community Religious Instruction and Services Schedule

Public inquiries open for all. Baptisms Sundays at 2 30. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11. People's Meeting and Honey Creek Friends Church hold evening services. Children divisions meet Saturdays at 2 p.m. High schoolers 7 80 p.m. Thursdays. Adults may arrange private instructions with pastor Gerald Collier at Chester Friends Church.

Chester Friends Gerald Collier Honey Creek Friends

Chapel church activities and community social calendar

The column lists Sunday School at 9 60 a m and evening preaching at 7 30 p m led by Rev Dewey Lamprecht with visitors welcome. It notes a Chapel cemetery society picnic on Aug 11 in the church basement hosted by Mrs W R Monroe and Mrs Bernard Trout, plus a get together club serving dinners at Lawn Hill sale during August. It covers various visits, travels, and social events in the community including funeral attendance, birthdays, family gatherings, and a steak fry hosted by the Waldo and Ryerson families with extended visits from neighbors and relatives.

Dewey Lamprecht Chapel Cemetery Otis Waldo Arthur Belle Lytle Arthur Knowles John Tintter Salem

Farm Events Schedule Aug 9 13 14 4-H meetings

County Boys and Girls 4-H officers meet at 9 30 a m in the Youth Building on Aug 9. Aug 13 features a 4-H Girls Demonstration Contest at 9 30 a m in the Youth Building. Aug 14 offers a Dress Revue Cony test at 2 pm in the Youth Building.

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