Brock DeLawyer Wedding Solemnized at Nashua
A single ring ceremony was held Saturday at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Miss Mary Broth of Eldora and John De Lawyer exchanged vows in a simple 3 o'clock service performed by Rev. F. L. Hanstom. Bride wore a white nylon net gown with red rose bouquet. attendants were the bride’s sister and Harold Platts. Guests included both families and local friends. The couple will live in Marshalltown where both are employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Church
Hua
Eldora
John DeLawyer
F. L. ‘Hanstom
Harold Platts
Viola Brock
Kenneth and
Harold Brock
Shirley,Trout
Mary Lou Johnson
Matilda Tresmer
Ervin Readout
Doris LaMasterg
Van Houten Reunion Held at Eldora Park
The Van Houten family reunion, held Sunday at Eldora city park, honored Mrs. J. M. Van Houten of Hampton on her 82nd birthday with gifts and a decorated cake. Attendees came from Geneva Mason City Cedar Rapids and Eldora including James Van Houten Clement Van Houten and Mrs. J. A. Page. A potluck dinner and visiting followed the afternoon gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Houten
J. M
Hampton
J. A. Page
Eldora
Phillip O’brien
Geneva
Ed O’brien
Bernard, James
Julia
P. A. van Houten
James
Helen van Houten
F. J. Kuennen
Steven
Richard
Mason City
Virgle van Houten
Signe
Stephen
Lee Richard
Michael
B. C. Krabacher
Joy
John van Houte
Johnson Family Reunion in Ozarks at Camp Hahatonka
Mr and Mrs Wyatt Johnson and daughter Mary Jean returned from a week long Johnson family reunion at Camp Hahatonka in Candenton Missouri. Attending were Carl Johnson and Pamela Johnson of Denver Evelyn Johnson of Pueblo Esther Johnson Elmhurst Lyle Spencer and children Dean and Lynn of Parkersburg Edward Johnson and children Mike and Debra of Springfield Jerry Johnson and Arthur and Nelle Johnson of St Louis Ray Loewen and sons and Mrs W R Trout of Eldora George Dahl of Milwaukee Wisconsin also joined for the week long gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt Johnson
Mary Jean
Ozarks
Camp Hahatonka
Candenton
Johnson
Carl Johnson
Pamela Johnson
Denver
Colo
Evelyn Johnson
Pueblo
Esther Johnson
Elmhurst
Lyle Spencer
Dean and Lynn
Parkersburg
W. Va
Edward Johnson
Mike
Debra
Springfield
Jerry Johnson
Arthur
Nelle Johnson
St. Louis
Ray Loewen
W. R. Trout
Eldora
George Dah
Milwaukee
Wisc
Long Long
Eagle River
Wisconsin
Former Eldoran Goes To Houston Texas Auto Dealer
Dean Wartchow son of Mr and Mrs Chas Wartchow Eldora moves to Houston Texas to become general manager of the Dean Wartchow Kaiser Frazer dealership formerly with Kaliser Frazer Willow Run Michigan as central division sales manager covering seven states and after 12 years in General Motors sales and finance. Mrs Wartchow and their four children expect to join him soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Wartchow
Chas. Wartchow
Eldora
Houston
Texas
Kaliser-Frazer Company
Willow Run
Mich
General Motors Corporation
K-F Company
Kaiser-Frazer
Hockersmith Shore Marriage August 16
Miss Elva Hockersmith of Waterloo daughter of Mr and Mrs Lowell Hockersmith Weldon and Boyd Shore son of Mr and Mrs Marion Shore New Providence were married on Saturday August 16 at the Methodist Church in Leon. Miss Lyla Lou Willet and Eugene Mockersmith Weldon attended. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home in Weldon. Mr Shore served four years in the armed services and is now on medical leave. He works at Rath’s in Waterloo and the couple will reside there.
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Elva Hockersmith
Waterloo
Lowell Hockersmith
Weldon
Boyd Shore
Marion Shore
New Providence
Leon
Lyla Lou Willet
Eugene Mockersmith
Shore
Armed Services
Rath’s
Luing Reunion Held At Quaker Heights
The 23rd Luing reunion was held Sunday at Quaker Heights with 113 members attending a noon cooperative dinner. President Wilbur Davis led the business meeting. Next year’s reunion is set for the fourth Sunday in August in Worthington, Minnesota, with attendees from multiple Minnesota towns and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Heights
Wilbur’ Davis
Agust
Worthington
Minn
Camby, Porter, Barnum and
Sioux Falls
S. Dak
Elkhart
Monroe
DeWitt, Spencer
Webb
Collins
Cole
Ames
Melbourne
Baxter
Newton
Colfax
Eldora
Beulah Club Hosts Picnic at Orion Park Grundy Center
The Beulah Club met Monday evening for a 6:30 picnic at Orion Park in Grundy Center. Six members and four guests attended, including Mrs. Beulah Clausen of Gladbrook who heard of the club and joined the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Club
Orion Park
Grundy Center
Beulah Clausen
Gladbrook
Hubbard Couple Ferved On 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mrs. Jack Boeke and Mrs. Atlee Larson hosted a silver wedding anniversary dinner at the Elmer Boeke home in Hubbard on August 21. Guests included the Coleman and Reece families from Boston and Conrad, and many Boeke relatives. The group presented the couple with a silver coffee service and the table featured pink decorations and a cake with a 25 motif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
Jack Boeke
Atlee Larson
Martin Boeke
Elmer Boeke
Arthur Boeke
Glen Coleman
Boston
Maas
Delmar’ Reece
Jerry" Rae
Conrad
Edna Mag ‘Reece
Mare Biltown
Dikee
Cedar Rapias
Marts Boeke
Gary
Haburg
Ruth Cisse
Reece
An Boeke
Siinny
Ander H. S. Boeke
Elmer, Boeke
Stergie Atlee Larson
Jimmie and
Jayce Snider
Radcliffe Methodists Return Pastor and Wife Honored
The Radcliffe Methodist Church hosted a 6:30 pot luck for Rev. and Mrs. C. Emory Anderson and family as they return to the local charge for another year and celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. A. G. Terry led the program with readings, solos, duets, and a food shower in canned goods, with Mrs. H. A. Mason accompanying the vocal numbers. The crowd listened to brief talks of gratitude and closed with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
C. Emory Anderson
Homer Eller
F. M. Preston
I. E. Cammack
J. E. Swallum
Miss Mu
Party Fete For Barbara Hurtt Before Her Albion Move
Betty Meader and Sharon Kusserow hosted a going away party for Barbara Hurtt at the Bob Meader home on Saturday afternoon. Nine schoolmates attended, sharing games and conversation as a group gift was presented. Refreshments were provided by the hostesses with help from their mothers, Mrs. Meader and Mrs. Kusserow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Meader
Sharon Kusserow
Bob Meader
Barbara Hurtt
Albion
Meader
Kusserow
Community Groups Schedule Planned For Late August
A series of local events across August 26 to September 5 includes Rebekah Tuesday Bridge Club, Child Study Club dinner, Pine Lake Country Club Fall Roundup, Barnard reunion at Quaker Heights, Newcomers' club at Pine Lake lodge, St Marys and Mother Cabrina study clubs, Wesleyan Service Guild potluck, Young Homemakers Club, Cemetery Society gatherings, Girl Scouts board meeting, and Royal Neighbors and Needlecraft Club activities with hosts and locations listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
J. R. Bahne
Pine Lake Lodge
St. Mary’s
Katherine Ibach
Mother Cabrina
L. F. Stielow
Wesleyan Service Guild
May B. Cobb
Blanche Cox
Susie Lepley
N. T. T. Club
Carl Willig
the Young Homemakers Club
Bud Lewis
Cemetery Society
Frank Petty
Fred Vinton
Girl Scouts
Aan Paul's Lutheran Ladies, Legion Auxiliary
Royal Neighbors
Guy, Reid
Needlecrsft Club
Mayme
St. George
Pine Lake Country Club
C. ‘ Cote
E. W. Burke
Young Homemakers Entertain Families At August Meetings
The Young Homemakers Club met August 21 with Mrs. Don Schwarck. Nine members, 15 children and guest Lillian Hickman attended. A social afternoon and tray lunch followed. The next meeting with Mrs. Bud Lewis is set for September 4. A picnic supper August 22 at Eldora city park brought together nine families for chicken supper and homemade ice cream provided by the Schwarcks and Harvey Freed families. The evening was social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Homemakers Club
Don Schwarck
Lillian Hickman
Bud Lewis
Y.H. C
Eldora City Park
Vic Schwarck
Harvey Freed
Rebekah Lodge Meets Tuesday Evening in Regular Session
The Rebekah Lodge met Tuesday evening in regular session with 25 members present. After the meeting a lunch was served and the staff practiced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
McCarty Rites Held For Thomas McCarty
Relatives from across Iowa gathered for the funeral of Thomas McCarty born July 26 1924 Browning Missouri. He served seven years in the Navy in the Pacific and worked as an electrician on Guam before returning to the United States in 1951. He died August 17 following a Sunday night auto accident. Survived by parents T E and Pearl McCarty and three sisters Marguerite Miller Lorraine Dowda and Veronica Saylor. One brother Edwin died in 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McCarty
P. J. McCarty
Anna Moran
Chicago
Ill
Harry Wright
Edward Wright
Billy Wright
Geneseo
Paul Warren
Browning, Mo
L. P. Dowda
Memphis
Tenn
Radcliffe, Hubbard
Union
Liscomb
Marshalltown
Iowa Falls
T. E
Pearl McCarty
McCarty
Eldora
Thomas
Navy
South Pacific
Guam
United States
Lennox
T. E. McCarty
Marguerite Miller
Lorraine Dowda
Veronica Saylor
Edwin
Kathy Hilsabeck Celebrated on Eighth Birthday Party
Kathy Hilsabeck of Milwaukee Wisconsin visiting Eldora at grandmother Nelle Kramer's home was honored on Tuesday afternoon for her eighth birthday. Guests included Becky Catlin Tommy Catlin Larry Richard Susie Lewis Sharon Shortley Bobby Shortley Douglas Pulse Margie Pulse Larry Hilsebeck and Jerry Hilsebeck. Games at the city park preceded cake and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Hilsabeck
Milwwukee
Wisc
Eldora
Nelle Kramer
Kramer
Kathy
Becky
Tommy Catlin
Larry Richard
Susie Lewis
Sharon
Bobby Shortley
Douglas
Margie
Larry
Jerry Hilsaeck
Coffee Gang Hosts Eldora Newlyweds Welcome Home
Mr and Mrs Ted Swasand surprised Friday evening by Ted s coffee gang and seven couples wives visiting their apartment. Refreshments served as the group presented a bouquet and an electric toaster to greet them on their return home.
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Ted Swasand
Ted
Anita Marie Rosine Birthday Party Observed
Anita Marie Rosine celebrated her birthday with a party hosted by Mrs. Don Rosine on Friday August 22. Twenty two neighbors and twelve mothers attended as games with prizes went to Susan Willig and Ronnie Owings. Refreshments followed gift openings.
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Don Rosine
Anita Marie
Susan Willig
Ronnie Owings
Steven Daggs
Susan
Paul
Sam Mason
Jeffrey Henning
Ronnie
Bennis Owings
Bill
Richard Stewart
Linda Luick
Susan Ryerson
Sherry Axtell
Sharon Gibson
Susan O'Neil
Ricki Hodgson
Donna Jean
Margie Rosine
Larry
Cindy Farmer
Ronnie Small
O. H
Rosine
JL. Owings
Bud Lewis
Bob Henning
Jim Stewart
Bob Ryerson
Ted O'Neil
Melvin Lewis
Gene Farmer
Art Rosine
Ron Small
Child's Study Club Meets at Lloyds in Marshalltown
The Child's Study Club metTuesday for a social evening with ten members enjoying dinner at Lloyd's in Marshalltown followed by a movie. The next meeting is planned for September 23 at the home of Mrs. Robert Seggerman.
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Childs
Lloyd's
Marshalltown
Robert Seggerman
Dick Pettigrew Honored at Eldora Park Picnic
Dick Pettigrew of Selfridge Field Michigan was honored Sunday by 19 relatives and neighbors who arranged a picnic at Eldora city park north shelter. The afternoon was spent visiting as Pettigrew prepared to return to Selfridge Field Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Pettigew
Selfridge Field
Mt. Clemons
Mich
North Shelter
Eldora City Park
Church Services And Programs Summary
A dense church bulletin lists multiple denominations with service times. It includes morning worship at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:00 a.m., youth and junior groups, evening services around 7:30 p.m., and sermons on themes such as Life, Faith, and Hell. Pastors Rev Ralph B Imes and Rev James R McMarrow are named among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandryasys
B. Y
St Paul Utheran Church Service Schedule
St Paul Utheran Church invites to Sunday school and Bible class at 10:00 and Divine services at 11:00 led by Pastor J Zimmermann. Monday choir rehearsal at 8:00 p.m. Thursday Ladies Aid at 2:00 p.m. hosts include Mrs Arnie Grulch Mrs Harold Welrman Mrs Paul Ruhnke Mrs Geo Granzow Mrs Max Barz and Mrs Russel Balvahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies' Aid
Mrs Bahne Hostess To Tuesday Bridge Luncheon
Mrs Bahne hosted a Tuesday bridge luncheon at her home with a one o'clock start. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Fred Wehrman and Mrs H J Schmitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bahne
Bridge Club
TR . Bahne
Fred Wehrman
H. J. Schmitz
WCTU Convention Reelects Officers in Eldora
The Hardin county Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its annual convention Tuesday at the Eldora Baptist church. Officers were re-elected and a full slate of department directors announced, with reports on the Iowa Youth Temperance Council encampment and main speeches by Des Moines and Iowa Falls leaders. Solid attendance came from Ackley, Iowa Falls, New Providence, and nearby towns. special music and a memorial service honored members who died in the year.
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Hardin ‘County , Woman's , Christian. Temperance Union
Baptist
Eldora
Frogn Ackley
Lowa Yalay Naw
Fredence
Eld
H. EB. Dreier
Iowa Falls
E. Gray
Swith
Ralph Janssen
Iowa
Jai Thelma
Dillavoy
John Frisbie
L.V. Croot
Z. Albers
Lucille White
New Providence
R. E. Gray
Flower Mission
Rose Kreamer
Louis Davzes
Carrie Hadley
Davis
Frisbie
Dorothy
Broer
Mary
K. Protherd¢é
Rs. Dillayou
Donald Jones
Wilma Croot
Margaret White
Patty Bogue
Carolyn Brown
Mr. Lyon
Des Moines
Iowa Temperance League
Harry Lown
Iowa Highway Patrol
Betty Hodge
Hubbard
Whispering Hope
Dillavou
Local Eldora Happenings Highlight Visits and Travel
Cpl. Bill Dole returns to Fort Sheridan after time in Hubbard and Eldora with relatives. Many locals—Steckler Krause McNertney sisters—vacationed in Chicago. Guests include Dr H E Borgerson and family in Elmira, and labor day plans for the Soli household. Various trips to Sarasota Tucson Portland and Denver noted along with anniversaries and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Bill Dole
Hubbard
Joe Dole
Eldora
Fort Sheridan
Ill
H. E. Borgerson
Miss Youman
Flint, Mich
Dr. Borgerson
Mrs. L. R. Soli
Eldora and nearby towns residents visit and travel notes
The Hardin County Index notes numerous visits and travel details. Mrs Dean Reece and children Ronny and Carol Ann with Mrs Emma Kewatt return from New Providence after stays in Pittsville Wisconsin and Marshfield Wisconsin. Several others visit Eldora from Des Moines Minneapolis Chicago and Radcliffe. Local families attend Drake University and state fair races. toasters and kitchen appliances promoted by Dickson Hardware.
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Dean Reece
Ronny
Carol Ann
New Providence
Emma Kewatt
Eldora
Pittsville
Wisc
Hollance Aants
Nitts
Rt Moeller
Marshfield
Wisconsin
Mpolis
Minn
Ewa Cdm
End
Bud, Smith
Charley Marks
Dale, Milter
Tina Cote
Jimmie’ Berg
Des Moines
Lloyd
L. L
Cote
Frank ‘Crippent
Crippen
Mrr
Wendy Jo Monroe
Marshalstown
Wm. Monroe
Wendell
Monroe
Chicago
Dick Son Hardware
Adv
John King
Marcia
Joan Glassco
Rambault
Milo Beaman
Ill
Milo
Arlene
Lucille Kelley
Cedar Rapids
Glenorrall
Drake University
Dick Whorrall
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John DE Lawyer
Eldora Park
Troy Studios
Eldoran
Houston, Texas
Luing
Snagma Elgin
Belvidere
Fed
Maine
California
Elgin
Cleveland
Radcliffe Methodists
Wete
Miss Lulu Jones
John Starr
Keith Strothers
Dick Leverin
Clark Akers
Charles Marks
Howard Schan
John B. Wood
Bob Seggerman
Don Marks
Barnard
Eldora Newlyweds
Anita Marie Rosine
Child’s Study Club
Lloyds Tues
Dick Pettigrew
First Methodist Church
John K. Moore
Ee Schowi
Assembly. OF. God
W. L. Beasley
Church OF Christ
James R. McMarrow
ST. Mary's Catholic
L. V. McDonough
Christian Church
Disciples
I. C. C. F. Hall
First Baptist Church
H. C. Short
George Martinson
David
Medford
Bakke
Decorah
Mr. Martinson
Mrs. T. Martinson
Cresco
Martinson
G. Anderson
Forest City
Myron Martinson
Ethel Satchell
Yowa Falls
H. C. Roll
W. R. Foster
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Otto
Martin Kasischke
Cedar Falls
Baptist Assembly Grounds
Ann Bender
Keswick
Rozanna
Dorothy Chapey
Lester Taylor
Jim Farmer
St. Croix
Ted Chaney
Leonard Taylor
V. Seat
Grundy Cem
L. R. Soll
West
Parma
Idaho
Donald E.sol
Yellowstone National Park
Grand Teton National Park
Salt Lake City
Spears Chiropractic Sanatorium
Colorado
Sylva Steckler
Mary Ellen Krause
Peggy McNertney
Til
Paul Kunath
Drew and
Polly Kunath
W. C. Wieman
Sarasota, Fla
Dale Rolls
Muskogee
Okla
John Rolls
Dale Paul
Fort Huachuca
Ariz
Lowell Cretin
Phils
Ole. Paul
Retins
Tucson
Ed Doud
Wm. Doud
Ann Kellum
Phoenix
Judy Crecelius
Don Shafer
Fort Dodge
Cpeeey
Cps
Lee Robert Ole
Donna
Charlotte Dedrick
Raymond
Frank Dedrick
Edwin Kre
Straton, Corp
R. H. Coons
Flora Martney
Winifred
Spencer
Otto “Barz
Ernest Barz
Melvin
Lois Jean
Northwest States
Fort Orchard
Fort .Angeles
Wash
Portland
Salem
Oregon
Ted Doss
Bert Myers
S. Arizona
Clera Snovvel
Laura Alversoh
Amy
Phil Liebsohn
Nelson
Bess Bowers
Clana
Will ' Castevins
W. H. Perkins
Steamboat Rock
Melvin Perkins
Ackley
Paul Teske
Ben Skerbon
Kensett
Nelson Snovel
Clara
Bernard Hedges
Flint
J. D. Leonard
Alfred Nowasell
Kansas City
Mrs. I. Nowasell
Ray McDonough
Chicago, Ill
Mr. McDonough
Father L. V. McDonough
St. Mary's Rectory
Bill Nowasell
Homer Munson
I. Nowasell
Leonard Blair
John Baker
Whitten
Linda
Joy Baker
Wilbur Baker
Alice
Erla Mae Schueller
John S. Hart
Wieder Fashion Shop
Lulu Jones
Radcliffe
Herald-Index
Memorial Hospital
Harley Imsland
Gardena
Calif
John Imsland
Ted Balvant
H. B. Knutson
Harold Persons, Jr
Sheffield
Joanne Persons
Connie Persons
Bill Miller
Harold Persons
Harold,Persons
Bob Rosine
Boone
O. H. Rosine
C. W. Southard
Ottawa, Kans
Homer Runkel
Mrs
Curtis Harmon
Mrs. Harmon
P. V. Wiese
Nancy
Don Harmon
Ed Elling
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