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Newspaper

Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1958

Page

2

Halasey-Behm Marriage Solemnized At St. Mary's

Miss Ruth Elaine Halasey and Gary Wilson Behm were married at St. Marys with a 2:50 PM ceremony. Rev George Teepesotha officiated as organist Mrs Harry Harrison and singer Mrs Leona Froning supported the nuptials. The bride wore Chantilly lace and satin with a pearl necklace, carried sweet heart roses and gardenias, and was given in marriage by her brother Robert L Halasey. Maid of honor Sherdan Simons, best man Dennis Behm, and ushers Eugene Martin and Larry Linkin attended. Guests from Ames Cedar Rapids and Independence, Mo., among others, joined families for a reception in the parish hall. The couple will reside in Latimer after a trip to Estes Park Colo.

Ruth Elaine Halasey James C. Halasey Mr. Toisey Gary Wilson Leona Froning Robert L. Halasey Ames Sheridan Simons Dennis Behm Eugene Martin Eldora Larry Linkin Burlington Paul Behm John Halasey Cedar Rapids Clara Nicholls Independence Punch L. V. Putnam Jane Rae Griffel Eldora High School University of Iowa Behm Mason City Franklin Consolidated School Estes Park Colo Latimer Dennis Charles Fred Behm Missouri Valley Robert L., Halasey Oskaloosa Iowa City Des Moines Nora Springs Knoxville Jewell

Coming Events Calendar Roundup for Aug 25 28 1920s

Mon Aug 25 includes Masonic Craftsman School 4 Cs T P S Club. Tue Aug 26 features Tuesday Bridge Club Child Study Club chaired by Mrs Marvin Catlin. Wed Aug 27 lists Marys & Marthas Baptist Church Auxiliary and W W Auxiliary chaired by Mrs Nederhotrt and Mrs Ray Taylor. Thu Aug 28 covers Young Homemakers Club chaired by Mrs Roy ityan at 6 45 p m Cemetery Society chaired by Mrs Alice Cakerice Priscilla Gila Lutheran with Mrs Stanley Granuer at 680 p m.

Child Study Club Marvin Catlin Chrm Mary’s & Martha’s Baptist Chuten Henry Nederhotrt Ray Taylor W.W Young Homemakers Club Roy. Ityan Cemetery Society Alice Cakerice Priscilla Gila Stanley Granuer Riente

Friendly 14 Club Hosts Family Picnic

The Friendly 14 Club and families held a supper at Louder Pass Sunday evening with attendees including Linda and Rorede Nedither Judy Clemons Billie Dean Wits Yios Max Deleske Patsy Hosbury and Bobbie Pte Ame. Crats were served to all with Mrs Rate Kulthote as hostess for the next meeting on Sept 20.

Lousder Pass Hater Owentte Ies Rate Kulthote Wwe Reputu

Flower Show Set by Eldora Womans Club in September

The fifth annual flower show is sponsored by the Civic Improvement department of the Eldora Womans Club and will be held at the Eldora Congregational church on Friday September 12. Doors open 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Entries in various departments will be judged by value if only one entry exists. A homemade candy sale will aid expenses.

Civic Improvement Department Eldora Womans Club Eldora Congregational Church Woman's Club Howard Caltee John Essig A. D. Davis R. C. Roger C. L. Lamb

Hannah's Helping Hands Bible Study Meeting News

The Hannah's Helping Hands circle of the Lutheran Church met Tuesday evening to study Ruth. Mrs Adolph Balvanz led the Bible study and devotions. Members spent the evening sewing charity projects. Hostess was Mrs Martin Kasischke. The September meeting will be at Mrs Marvin Balvang's home with Mrs Kasischke leading.

Ruth Hannah Lutheran Church Adolph Balvanz Martin Kasischke Marvin Balvang

Poland Miller Wedding In Hampton Church Sat

Miss Dorothy Ann Poland and Dean F. Miller were wed at the First Christian church in Hampton on Saturday evening. The ceremony featured traditional nuptials, a coral and white floral altar display, and a three tier cake. The couple will live in Eldora after a Great Lakes trip. Attending guests came from Iowa Falls Owasa Eldora Ackley Independence Clarion Blairsburg La Crosse Wis Illinois.

Great Lakes Detroit Mich Eldora Iowa Falls Owasa Ackley Independence Clarion Blairsburg la Crosse Wise Points Ilinois

Hoare Risse Vows Read In Somers Church

Miss Helen Hoare daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer Hoare of Somers married Robert Risse son of Mr and Mrs John Risse of Eldora in Sliter Church of the Brethren Aug 20 at 8 PM. Rev Charles Nettleton officiated before 70 guests with nuptial music and vows followed by a reception. The bride wore white tulle and lace with a finger tip veil and pink roses and white gladioli. Best man Jerry Foster and maid of honor Herberta Huggins attended. The couple will reside in Midora after a brief honeymoon and both hold local teaching and sales positions.

Helen Hoare Homer Hoare Somers Robert Risse John Risse Eldora Sliter Herberta Huggins Radcliffe Jerry Foster West Des Moines Cecil Hoare Wayne Bleare Lewis Vandt J. William Nettleton Elaine Krogmer Zounn Ewing Charlotte Ervitt Mary Hoare Nancy Ervitt Vette Towa State Teachers College Midora Proom Risse and Miller Ine

Mr and Mrs Frazier Honored at Informal Parties

Mr and Mrs Russell Frazier of Aurora Illinois were house guests of Mrs Fraziers sister and husband Mr and Mrs Ed Stebe and were honored at several informal parties. The Stebes hosted gatherings with the Guenthers and Tietzes and the Fraziers joined Webster City and Theodore Guenther for a dinner. The Fraziers and Stebes planned further visits before returning home on Wednesday.

Russell Frazier Aurora Theodore Guenther Herman Tiets Vna Fraziers Stebe’s Walter Gueather Frazier Toovettunato

Royal 8-500 Club Hosts Birthday Event

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Tollingworth hosted the Royal 8-500 Club on Tuesday evening. Birthday guest of honor Mrs. Harley Hoelscher received a club pin. New member Mrs. Jerry Donner joined as the group played 500. Prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. Donner, Mrs. James Riggins, and Bill Hollingworth. Harley Truescher and partners will host the September meeting.

W. A. Tollingworth Harley Hoelscher Jerry Donner Donner James Riggins Bill Hollingworth

Pleasant Pluggers 4-H Hold Regular Meeting

The Pleasant Phioggers 4-H met Monday August 18 at Marvin Cox home. Members recited pledge and sang America. Nine members answered roll call. Ron Kosanke won first for dairying demonstration at Hardin County Fair and will advance to State Fair. Mabel Cox spoke on A Place for Everything. Refreshments served.

Pleasant Phioggers Marvin Cox America Myron Kosanke Hardin’ County Mabel Cox

Kadolphé family Reunion Held in Eldora

The Kadolph family reunion met Sunday in the MHar din County Youth Building Eldora with 74 members attending. A noon picnic followed by ice cream cake and coffee. Secretary Lorena Hansen reported 7 marriages 24 births and two deaths in the past year among 1010 members. Officers elected Otto Rowenhorst Orange City president Dowie De Boer Alton vice president Lorena Hansen secretary treasurer.

Kadolph Mhardin County Eldora Lorena Hansen Walter Reinert Otto Rowenhorst Orange City Dowie de Boer Alton Walt Reinert Walter Wallace Reinert John Eller Hubbard Donald Halwer Carl Halwer Sioux City Otto Ro Wwenhorst Foe Radolph Charles Radolph Chicago Fred Burke St. Cloud Minn Iva Kramer Ed Kramer Dexter Harry Hubwer Morril Earl Hutchens Hampton Betha Zwagerman Hospers Jake Kleinhesslink Minnie Sehoalten Boyden Albert Hazelwood Tawa Falls Leo Hutchens Marshalltown Herman Halweg le Mars Oar Minnie Halweg Rudolph Matilda Grantow

Miss Sanders Feted At Bridal Shower

Miss Shirley Sanders was honored Friday night at a bridal shower in the Owasa Methodist Church parlor. Blue and white decor highlighted the gift and refreshment tables as friends helped open gifts and hosted games. Corsages were given to the honoree, her mother, and the bridegroom's mother, with committee members named for organizing the event.

Shirley Sanders Owasa Methodist Church Gayle Paswalk Theone Hayden Peggy Sanders Sharon Harms Miss Sanders Charlene Frisbie Sherrill Swift Kay Santee Paul Cross Lester Trickey Lee Sanders John Harms Kenneth Frisbie Marion Hayden Ed Sanders Tom Paswalk Verne Fuller Will Harms Robert Fuller Harold Shephard

4 C's TOPS Club Recognition Night

The 4 C's TOPS Club met Monday evening with 17 members. Members who reached their weight goals received corsages KOPS pins and banners. Recognized were Nettie Reece Wayne Perkins Alvin Lewis and Martin Schwarck. Best losers received corsages Myrtle Hilsabeck and Ivans Huen. Gladstone Smith gave a reading and Joan MeAllister played piano pieces. Officers served refreshments.

T O.P.S K.O.P.S Nettie Reece Wayne Perkins Alvin Lewis Martin Schwarck Myrtle Hilsabeck Ivan’ S Huen Gladstone Smith

Beulah Club Met In Regular Meeting

Beulah Club gathered Friday evening Aug. 15 for a cooperative dinner at the Claassen home on Cherry Lane Drive Pine Lake. Members from Grundy Center Ivester and El A social evening featured hosts entertaining and giving each member a souvenir. Next Beulah Club meeting set with Miss Beulah Black Sept. 19 at Grundy Center.

Henry Claassen Beulah Club Pam Cherry Lane Drive Pine Lake Grundy Center Ivester Eldora Claassen Beulah ‘Club Beulah Black

Don F Shafer Admitted to Madison Veterans Hospital

Don F Shafer, son of Mrs. Irene Shafer of Eldora, after years with the Goodrich Store in Ford Dodge, has been admitted to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Madison Wisconsin for observation and treatment. Mrs Shafer and his young son Frank will remain in Fort Dodge. Address listed as Ward 6 B 2500 Overlook Terrace Madison 5 Wisconsin.

Don F. Shafer Irene Shafer Eldora Goodrich Ford Dodge Veterans Hospital Madison Wisc

McCarthys Celebrate 65 Years With Family Picnic

W H McCarthy and his wife marked their 65th wedding anniversary with a Saturday lawn picnic at their Eldora home. A three tier cake and gladioli plus mums adorned the table as relatives gathered from several states. Married in Lacon Illinois on August 16, 1916, they are parents of nine with five generations present including distant family members and friends.

W. H. McCarthy Mrs. McCarthy Lacon, i Eldora McCarthy Ann Shaw Ernie McCarthy Baltimore Edgar McCarthy Eldova la Vonne Herpig St. Ignatius Mont Crystal Newton Ralph Hornung Roy Oleman Rodney Kay Oleman Earnie McCarthy Homer McCarthy Homer Bayless Veteran Wyo Morris Bayless Linda Bruce Hay Spring Nebr Bud MccCarthy Debie McHenry Val Leppert Vernon Kenneth Bill Lyson Kenosha Wisc Iowa Falls Joy Walton John Jay Ken Albion Junior McCarthy Tommy Marsha Mike Omaha Paul Hornung H. McCarthy

Miss Thornburg Feted At Shower in Steamboat Rock

Sheryl Thornburg of Des Moines honored at a miscellaneous shower Friday evening August 15 at the Baptist church parlors in Steamboat Rock with about 80 relatives and friends attending. The event featured a short program with scripture and prayer, a solo, and group games led by local hosts and assistants. Favors of miniature umbrellas were given, gifts displayed on a lace table with gladiolas centerpiece, and a tray lunch served by the hostesses.

Sheryl Thornburg Des Moines Baptist Church Steamboat Rock A. E. Luiken Brenda Bear Patricia Luiken Sarah Jo Daieske Thornburg Frances Ites Karen Luiken Carl Dareske Cathryn Cramer Marie Hilers Harry Folkerts Henry Trittien Robert Ziesman Mike Daleske Hattie’ Tholen Marie Folkerts

Open House for Regina Lutz Swiss Scout Leader Visit

Miss Regina Lutz the Swiss Girl Scout leader on a three month U S tour was honored in Eldora with an open house from 2 to 4 pm. More than 60 guests met her as Mrs Bateson hosted assisted by local Golden Tassel officials and district leaders. The setting featured Swiss flags, red and white flowers, and girl scout cookies with punch.

Regina Lutz Eldora R. R. Bateson U. S Golden Tassel Norman Eige Marshalltown Verna Peterson Ellsworth Carrall Mitchell Grundy Center

Rehearsal Buffet For Halasey-Behm Wedding Party

James Co Halasey hosted a 6 p.m. buffet dinner Saturday for 25 members of the Halasey-Behm wedding party before the rehearsal. An arrangement of pink blue and white daisies asters and forget me nots decorated the serving table with other garden flowers throughout the rooms.

Switzerland Urs. S James Co Halasey Halasey-Behm

Dorcas Circle Meeting At Martinson Home

The Dorcas Circle of the Lutheran Church met Friday afternoon August 15 at Mrs. George Martinson’s home with 8 members present. Mrs. Frank Balvant led the Mary Magdalene discussion and the devotion "Love for God." The group embroidered and sewed. The September meeting will be at Mrs. Frank Balvanz’s home.

Dorcas Luetheran Church George Martinson Mary Magdalene Frank Balvant God

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St. Mary's Masonic Craftsman School C's T. O. P. S. Club Friendly 14 Hanna’s Tot & Teen Shop Mrs. Kalischke Andale & Creps Bldg 1.C.C. F. Hall Beverly Clemons Hampton Church Dorothy Ann Poland C. F. Poland Dean F. Miller Glen Miller First Christian Church Wayne E. Shoemaker Kay Keller Waren Keller Wayne Rich Robert Poland Glenn J. Miller Jo- Jene Keller Catherine Keller Mildred Poland Myles Miller Beth Poland Karen Poland Patsy Clark Miller Ellsworth College Town Falls United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service Hardin County Dean Miller R. Frazier Royal Hoelscher Harley Truesseher Kadolphé Family Reunion C’s T.O.P.S Madison, Wisc W. H. McCarthys Miss Thornburg Bill Cobb Lettow - Wagner Spencer Tragy Broken Lance” SA Boot Hill Sun-Mon-Tues Glenn Ford Shirley Maclaine Leslie Nielsen Mickey Shaughnessy Edgar Buchanan Hono Troy Studios Idora Frank Balvanz Anderson Drug Hutch’s Iowa Featuring
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