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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1952

Page

2

Klaver Donner Wedding In Iowa Falls

Miss Betty Ann Klaver and Jerry Donner were married Saturday August 16 at 9 am in St Marks Catholic Church Iowa Falls. The couple announced their plans at a reception held at Shady Rest Tearoom. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Klaver of Iowa Falls and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Dan Donner of Eldora. The wedding featured a double ring ceremony with organist Lois Hoffman and vocalists Joseph O Reilly. The couple will reside in Eldora where the bride will continue in her Farmers Co-Operative Elevator office until replacement is found and the groom works on a farm with his father.

Betty Ann Klaver Fred Klaver Iowa Falls Jerry Donner Dan Donner Eldora St. Marks Catholic Church Iowa Lois Hoffman Joseph O'Reilly JoAnn Lusson Glen Donner Harlan Frerichs Harold Lloyd Shady Rest

Joyce Nuckolls Honored at Picnic

Miss Joyce Nuckolls was guest of honor at a Saturday picnic arranged by Mary Ellen Dillavoy and Loretta McCarty. Fifteen schoolmates attended a 5:30 dinner at the city park before Joyce and her parents moved to Sarasota Florida.

Joyce Nuckolls Mary Ellen Dillavoy Loretta McCarty Joyce Sarasota Florida Dillavoy Dean Eggleston

Lettow Reunion Elects New Officers for Year

The Lettow family reunion at the Wildlife Club on Sunday August 17 drew 125 members. Elected for the new year were president Herman Lettow Iowa Falls vice president Herbert Blome Alden secretary and treasurer Betty Rosl Buckeye historian Grace Vierkandt Buckeye. John H Lettow Iowa Falls presented a pictorial album of generations and the group will continue the album annually. The reunion will be held again on the 8rd Sunday in August at the Wildlife Club.

Lettow Wildlife Club Herman Lettow Iowa Falls Herbert Blome Alden Betty Rosl Buckeye Grace Vierkandt John H. Lettow

Mrs Vilmont Hosts Mexican Bridge Night

Mrs W H Vimont hosted a six thirty dinner at Blanche and Ethel's tea room in honor of Mrs Bessie Monroe of St James Minnesota. After dinner bridge was played at three tables with travel prize won by Mrs C W Haase high by Mrs Beech er Crosley and second high by Mrs Howard Caffee. Mrs Guy Minard of Toledo stayed as an overnight guest in the Wayne Perkins home.

W. H. Vimont Blanche and Ethel Bessie Monroe St. James, Minn C. W. Haase Beecher Crosley Howard Caffee Guy Minard of Toledo Wayne Perkins

Margaret Ann Seward to wed Albert Hemphill in Union

Bride elect Mrs. Everet Seward of New Providence announces the engagement of her daughter Margaret Ann to Albert E. Hemphill of Marshalltown. The couple will marry September 28 at the Church of Christ in Union.

Everet Seward New Providence Margaret Ann Albert E. Hemphill A. Hemphill Marshalltown Church of Christ In Union

The Breakfast Club Takes Motor Trip

The Breakfast Club a morning sewing group, led by Mrs. Carl Piper, along with several couples, left Eldora and traveled through Spillville Decorah McGregor to Prairie du Chien Wisconsin for an overnight outing. They returned Monday via Strawberry Point enjoying various sights.

Carl Piper Frank Petty I. L. Cakerice Glenn Kurtz W. H. Longenecker J. K. Runyon Lauren Maltby Linda W. M. Miller Eldora Spillville Decorah McGregor Prairie du Chien Wisc Strawberry Point

Margery Pulse Hosts Theater Party for Ninth Birthday

Margery Pulse entertained six girls on Saturday afternoon at a theater party in honor of her ninth birthday. After the show, refreshments and a decorated birthday cake were served at her home by her mother, Mrs. Dick Pulse. Out-of-town guest Miss Kathy Hilsabeck of Milwaukee, Wisconsin attended.

Margery Pulse Dick Pulse Kathy Hilsabeck Milwaukee Wisc

Mrs Parker Davis Hosts Guests at Tea Room Dinner

Mrs Parker Davis was hostess Sunday evening at a 6 30 dinner in Blanche and Ethel's tea room for twelve guests honoring her visitors Mrs Gee Wendle and daughter Mirian of Williamsport Penn After dinner the group moved to Mrs Davis home for the evening hours

Burkes Entertain At Family Dinner

Dr and Mrs E W Burke hosted a family dinner Sunday with Perry Burke Ber nice King of Gladbrook Wayne Panstian and daughter Iowa City Anna Dornsbach Eldora and Cpl Carol King on furlough from recruiting duties in Portland Maine.

E. W. Burke Perry Burke Bernice King Gladbrook Wayne Panstian Iowa City Anna Dornsbach Eldora Carol King Portland

Kadolph Reunion Held Here Saturday

The 25th Kadolph family reunion gathered at Eldora city park on Saturday August 16 with about 80 attending. George Grantow presided. officers elected include Herman Halweg president Edward De Boer vice president Lorena Polley secretary treasurer. The 1953 reunion will be in LeMars on the third Wednesday in August.

Kadolph Eldora George Grantow Herman Halweg LeMars Edward de Boer Hospers Lorena Polley Sioux City Charlotte DeBoer Alton August DeBoer Orange City Carl Halweg Rudolph Harry Halweg Minnie Halweg Merrill Edward DeBoer Lawrence Radolph George Craig Geo Radolph Ovid Mich Jim VanGorp Iva Kramer Edward Kramer Dexter, Minn Fred Burk Sioux Falls South Dakota Ilo Granzo Beverly Iowa Falls John Eller Hubbard Dowie DeBoer Charlotte W. Reinert Ralph Hiller Radcliffe Edward Grantow Dougherty Herman Halwey Janice Luebben Tena Daleske Marion Lord Iowa Alls

Crossers Observe 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Jesse Crosser of Union were guests of honor at a 5 30 dinner Sunday evening at Pine Lake Country Club celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Also present were Mr and Mrs Lewis Crosser and son Jerry Mr and Mrs Harrison Wolcott and daughter Beth Ann and Mr and Mrs Leo F Wolcott

Jesse Crosser Union Pine Lake Country Club Lewis Crosser Jerry Harrison Wolcott Beth Ann Léo F. Wolcott

Community Club Picnic And Dinners Announced

Friday August 22 schedule for Young Homemakers family Monday August 25 extends to Hi Y and Tri Hi Y hobby classes picnic at city park 6:30 pm with a covered dish dinner at Ivester community hall honoring Rev and Mrs Heisey all invited bring own table service Tuesday features Rebekah Tuesday Bridge Club and Child Study Club dinner Wednesday lists BR OW V BLOW Auxiliary activities for the local community setting and dates highlighted for August events

Ivester Walter Heisey Rebekah J. R. Bahne

Good Freese Vows Read in Maryland

Patsy Good daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Good of Hearing and Pvt William C Freese son of Russell Freese of Hubbard were united in marriage July 27 in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Baltimore Maryland. The ceremony was performed by Dr Paul Weidly. They were attended by Mr and Mrs Dick Weidly of Dayton Ohio. The couple are living in Dundalk Maryland while the groom is attending C I C school in Balti more.

Patsy Good Sam Good Hearing William C. Freese Russell Freese Hubbard Evangelical Lutheran Church Baltimore Maryland Paul Weidly Dick Weidly Dayton Ohio Dundalk C. I. C. School

Fish Fry Honors Don Schaa Visiting Guest List

Mr and Mrs Sehea Large hosted a Saturday Fish Fry at their home for Don Schaa and Mrs Schaa who are visiting Eldora during Don’s furlough. Seventeen relatives attended including Mr and Mrs Bill Walters and their son from Waterloo, Mr and Mrs Earl Minner of Marshalltown, Mr and Mrs John Large and family, and Mrs Forest Kusserow and Mrs T H Schaa.

Carrol Don Schaa Forest Kusserow T. H. Schaa

Myre Strother Feted On Birthday Friday

Mrs. Nettie Strother celebrated her birthday on Friday August 15 with an open house arranged by Mrs. Keith Strother and Mrs. Eastman Nickolls. Neighbors and friends attended a birthday luncheon and cake was presented by Mrs. Nuckolls. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Strother hosted a dinner for guests including Mr. and Mrs. James Heslop and family.

Nettie Strother Keith Strother Eastman Nickolls James Heslop Jamie Mary Lou Nancy C. E. Jones

Eldora native to tour Europe with D A Stuart Oil

Fred J. Schmitt formerly of Eldora and now of LaGrange Illinois sails August 22 for a six week tour of Sweden Switzerland Belgium France and Italy. He will visit D A Stuart Oil agencies and seek new contacts for the metal working lubricants firm where he is director of sales. He is a Missouri graduate and ex Barnsdall Oil employee. He is married to Charlotte Reese and has two children.

Fred J. Schmitt Eldora Ana‘sén Hattie Schmitt LaGrange Til Europe Sweden Switzerland Belgium France Italy D. A. Stuart Oil Company U. S Canada Eldora High School Fred The Missouri University Barnsdall Oil Company Minneapolis Wisconsin Chicago Charlotte Reese New Providence David Jane

Local families share visits and travels around Eldora and area

Mrs Roy Engel and son Tom of Radcliffe and Mrs Florence Northrup hosted and visited in Marshalltown. Several relatives and friends from Clemons Radcliffe Eldora Ovid Merrill Iowa Falls New Hampton Pasadena California Wis consin Osage and Clear Lake spent weekends and weekdays with kin in Eldora and surrounding towns. Trips included Shell Lake Wisconsin Arlington Heights Illinois and the Black Hills.

Roy Engel Tommy of Radcliffe Florence Northrup Marshalltown

Eldora Socials and Visits Span Weekend Travels

Local residents and visitors mingle across Eldora and neighboring towns with multiple trips and stays. Notables include Wannetah Manly of Chicago leaving after a El Dora weekend visit, families from Raleigh and Williamsport vacationing in Eldora, and cross state trips to Des Moines and Omaha for relatives and friends.

Visits and Family News Roundup from Eldora Area

Mr and Mrs Elmer Burns and children of Marcella Minnesota visited Mr Burns mother Mrs Harry Burns. They left Sunday with Mrs Harry Burns and daughter Norma for a week’s vacation. Geraldine Rubew returns home after a visit in New York City. Mrs J L Blackstock and children Joan and John of Stanford Texas stayed two weeks with relatives Harold Hough and family. Blackstock is Gerry Hepburn of Eldora. Miss Nancy Jones spent the weekend with her parents in Eldora before returning to Iowa City. Jim Young of Oskaloosa spent several days in Eldora with Jim Larson at the C B Larson home.

Wannetah Manly Chicago Eldora Betty Hubbard Allen Langston Raleigh N.C J. C. Boyd George Wendle Mirian Williamsport Penn P. S .Davis B. F. Hudson Genevieve Hudson Sheffield Jennie Quick Stuart Moore Harvard Ill Lyle Akey Milwaukee Wisc Moore Bert Moore Hibbard Moore T. F. Weaver Sondra Falls Church Asa Rodd Don Schaa Norman Okla Oklahoma University Bill Snapp Cedar Falls T. H. Schaa Frank Schultz Muroc Calif Schultz Mary Schultz Ed Schultz Hampton Paul Rucisel Carroll G. Large New Sharon Elmer Burns Marcella Minn Harold Hough Blackstock Gerry” Hepburn Nancy Jones Guy W. Jones Iowa’ City Jim Young Oskaloosa Jim Larson C. B. Larson

Hardin County Social Notes Aug 22 1952

Mrs Bill Nissen of Rockford visited Eldora with Miss Leota Hardy and the Stricklers and returned home on Wednesday. Mrs Leland Meekins and children Linda and Ronny of Van Nuys California, who stayed three weeks with Thelma Dillow, left by plane Tuesday for California. Mrs J Davis of Onawa visited Eldora last week with her daughter Mrs Tommy Stonebrook. Stonebrook and children Tommy and LeAnn returned to Onawa with her mother who will join her husband overseas. Tommy is due home on furlough September 7 before overseas duty.

Bill Nissen Rockford Leland Meekins Linda and Ronny van Neys Calif Eldora Thelma Dillavoy J. Davis Onawa Tommy Stonebrook Stonebrook Tommy Leann

Also Mentioned on This Page

Klaver-Donner Sat Edith Elliott Rock Island, Ill Wilbur Davis L. W. Martin Enos Pemberton Mansel Collins Wilbu? Davis Troy Studios C. F. Hall Life Life Bros Margaret Ann Seward de Margery Pulse Mrs. Parker Davis Burkes Young Homemakers Family Vv. BR. OW. V. Blow Sehea Myre Eldora Boy Fred J, Schmitt Mark Norman Clemons Florence Northrup Shell Lake Minnie Granzow Albert John Granzow Harry Polley Minnie Halwey Harry Merril Wilma Polley Ed Radolph Helwig Grantow Dowle de Boer Harry E. Polley Harry Halwey Indiana Eudora Bank Larry Snow California Black Hills Points West Harry Huntley Arlington Heights Jon Lyle Huntley Pam Sandy Davideapd George Clear Lake Osage Rodin Thews America Sheraton Berkshire Cleveland James L. Brown
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