Brown-Deters Vows Read In Methodist Church
Miss Elinor Ann Brown and Ronald Thomas Deters were married at First Methodist church in Eldora on Friday Dec. 14. Rev. J. K. Moore officiated. organist Mrs. Sam Romberg accompanied. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. Harold Knutson Jr and best man Harold Knutson Jr. Guests from several towns attended a reception for 45 in the church parlors. Both families announced their careers and schooling as details of the couple and their backgrounds were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elinor Ann Brown
Lillian H. Brown
Pocahontas
Ronald Thomas Deters
William Deters
Wellsburg
First Methodist Church
Eldora
J. K. Moore
Sam Romberg
J. DeRyke
Harold Knutson, Jr
Gerald E. Balvant
Trickey Anniversary Celebrated at 25 Years
Mr and Mrs Lester Trickey marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday December 15 1956 at their Eldora home. Their sons Donald and Gary hosted with guests from Des Moines Indianola New Hartford Marshalltown Alden Iowa Falls Eldora Whitten Owasa and other Hardin county areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Trickey
Donald
Gary Trickey
Dewey Lamprecht
Charlene Frisbie
Des Moines
Indianola
New Hartford
Marshalltown
Alden
Iowa Falls
Eldora
Whitten
Owasa
Hardin County
Harold Shephard
Trickey
Edwin Palmer
Verne Fuller
Paul Cross
Ernest Reed
Walter Akers
Crosley Dinner Party Honors Crosley Farm Store Staff
Mr and Mrs Crosley hosted a Sunday Christmas dinner at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room for Crosley Farm Store employees and their spouses. Guests included Carl Clemons, Howard Harris, Harold Frazer, LeRoy Aswegan, Jack Piper, and Russell Finster. The event featured Christmas table décor and a post dinner gift exchange at the Crosley home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecher Crosley
Blanche and
Ethel
Crosley Farm
Carl Clemons
Howard Harris
Harold Frazer
LeRoy Aswegan
Jack Piper
Russell Finster
Crosley Home
Hostesses Monday at Christmas Coffee Service
Mrs. George Janssen and Mrs. Clarence DeCook hosted Monday from 3 to 5 pm at coffee. The central serving table featured red carnations and holly with white candles on each side. Mrs. Robert Dorns bach poured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Janssen
Clarence DeCook
Robert Dornsbach
Jackson Township Farm Bureau Ladies Christmas Party
The Jackson Township Farm Bureau Ladies Christmas party was held at the home of Mrs. Stanley E Granner. Sixteen members and one child attended. The group played flames and sang carols. Mrs. Harry Daleske won a prize for 102 correct words from Merry Christmas. Gifts were exchanged and a Cookie Swap was held. Mrs. Granner was assisted by Mrs. Bernard Randolph in serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township Farm Bureau
Stanley E. Granner
Harry Daleske
St Anne's Study Club Hosts Christmas Dinner
The St Anne's Study Club met Sunday at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room for a Christmas dinner party with fifteen members present. Mrs Lewis Lawler served as hostess, followed by bridge and 500. The next meeting is set for Jan 10 with Mrs Earl Miller. Mr and Mrs V C Mutz visited Des Moines Sunday to spend the afternoon with Mrs Nina Kidwell of Broadwater Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anne’s
Blanche and
Ethel
Lewis Lawler
Earl Miller
V. C. Mutz
Des Moines
Nina Kidwell
Broadwater, Neb
Coming Events at Berlin Church Highlights
Read of upcoming gatherings in Berlin church circles includes Mr and Mrs Don LaVelle and Mrs Peter DeCook with the Young Adult Class and Women's Christian Missionary Society. On Wednesday Dec 26 W F W Auxiliary meets then Friday Dec 28 a Double 4-500 Club Holiday dinner at Blanche and Ethels Tea Room at 6 30 p.m. On Sunday Dec 30 Mr and Mrs Ernest Frisbie host an Open House from 2 to 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don LaVelle
Women’s Christian Missionary Society, Christian Church (Disciples
Peter DeCook
Blanche
Ethel
Ernest Frisbie
Berlin
Breakfast Club Christmas Party Honors Runyon Couple
The Breakfast Club held its annual Christmas party from 6:30 p.m. for members and their husbands hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Runyon. Rudolph themed table decor, December birthdays for W. H. Longenecker and Mrs. Runyon acknowledged with gifts, and prizes awarded to several members including Mrs. Frank Petty and Mrs. I. L. Cakerice. A gift exchange topped the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Runyon
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph
Runyon
W. H. Longenecker
Frank Petty
I. L.cakerice
Carl Piper
Menno Bakkers Honored at Farewell Gathering
Neighbors and friends gathered at Steamboat Rock Legion hall Thursday evening to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Menno Bakker and LavVerne as they move to the Heye Buskhol farm north of Grundy Center. A blanket was presented as a group gift and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steamboat Rock Legion Hall
Menno Bakker
LavVerne
Heye Buskhol Farm
Grundy Center
George Primus
Henry Primus
Charley Meints
Dick Freese
Pearl Meints
George
Willie Meints
Henry Wubben
Bill Wubben
Raymond
Russell Luiken
Marlin Eilers
Edgar Ohling
Robert Frerichs
Gratus Geerdes
P. P. Eckhoff
Elizabeth Eckhoff
Edward Eckhoff
Bakkers
Study Clubs Have Christmas Dinner
The St. Mary's Study Club and the Mother Cabrini Study Club held a 6:30 pot luck dinner at the homes of Miss Emma Burke and Mrs. Frances Watters. Twenty-two members attended with Rev. Father George Mahoney and Mrs. Leone Connell as guests. After dinner, canasta and bridge determined prizes won by Mrs. Arnie Krause and Mrs. Harry Holmes. The next St. Mary's meeting is Jan 7 hosted by Mrs. Harry Holmes. Mother Cabrini hosts on Jan 21 hosted by Mrs. Al Wolfe. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Johnson depart Tuesday for six weeks in Tucson, Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Study Club
Mother Cabrini
Emma Burke
Frances Watters
George Mahoney
Leone Connell
Arnie Krause
Harry Holmes
al Wolfe
Mother Cabinni
Masonic Lodges Elect New State Officers 1957
Eldora Montague Lodge 117 AF AM elects officers for 1957 led by Worshipful Master Tom Monteith and Senior Warden Robert Jo Barr. Royal Arch Masons Every Green Chapter 56 chooses high priest Dwayne Shaver and other officers. Installations planned for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Montague Lodge
AF & AM
Tom Monteith
Robert Jo. Barr
Dwayne Shaver
Beecher Crosley
Clarence R. Johnson
Royal Arch Masons
Everygreen
Iking
Willard Martin
Richard Clemons
C. J. Piper
C. R. Johnson
Christmas Tea Hosts Gather for FA Chapter Social
Mrs John Bekemeier Mrs Paul Primus Mrs George Jans sen and Mrs J S Newcomer hosted a Christmas tea with 35 members present. A green and gold arrangement with candles centered the serving table. Mrs L K Reese poured. A gift exchange and a program of music readings were led by Mrs Robert Brown and Mrs L W Fucker. Love Everywhere hosted the meeting. next gathering is Jan 2 with Mrs L K Welsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bekemeier
Paul Primus
George Janssen
J. S. Newcomer
L. K. Reese
Robert Brown
L. W. Fuckinger
L .K. Welsh
Rebekah Bridge Club Meets for Dessert Lunch
Mrs Lillian Scott assisted by Mrs Grace Allbee hosted the Rebekah Bridge Club on Tuesday evening with nine members present and guest Mrs Don Gruenwald. A short business meeting, gift exchange revealing the secret sisters, and bridge prizes for Mrs Claude Goodson Mrs W H Longenecker and Mrs Tom Foughty accompanied the evening. Next meeting set for January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Scott
Grace Allbee
Rebekah Bridge Club
Don Gruenwald
Claude Goodson
W. H. Longenecker
Tom Foughty
Mrs Kurtz Hosts Christmas Potluck in Glenn Kurtz Home
Mrs Kurtz hosted a Christmas potluck luncheon Tues day at the home of Mrs Glenn Kurtz with assisting hostesses Mrs Marvin Schwebke and Mrs Lyman Lundy. Twelve members attended as rooms were decorated for the season. A short business meeting followed. Players awarded prizes to Mrs Howard Caffee and Mrs Lewis Crosser for bridge and canasta. A handmade gift exchange was enjoyed. Mrs Marvin Mueller will host the January 15 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Kurtz
Marvin Schwebke
Lyman Lundy
Howard Caffee
Lewis Crosser
Marvin Mueller
Mrs Cobb Hostess Christmas Party for American Home II
American Home II met Tuesday evening at Mrs Daryl Cobb's home for its annual Christmas party. Co hosts were Mrs C L Lamb Mrs Virgil Schmidt Mrs H B Knutson and Mrs Claude Pfander. Nineteen members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Cobb
O. E. S. Officers Annual Party Recaps Dec 14
Ascension Chapter OES held its annual officers party honoring retiring Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron Kenneth and Lola Reisinger with a 6:30 dinner at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room. After-dinner games followed at Dr. and Mrs. R C Rogers home. The Reisingers received a Lazy Susan as a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascension Chapter
O.es
Kenneth Reisinger
Blanche and
Ethel
R. C. Rogers
Reisinger
Reisingers
Susan
Lloyd Coonradt
Joel Birkestrand
John Essig
Claude Pfander
Richard Clemons
Betty Whitney
Paul Hodgson
Robert Barr
Ben Juchems
Harold Reece
Lee Lundy
Canasta 12 Club Hosts Christmas Dinner in Marshalltown
The Canasta 12 Club held a Christmas dinner at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Stone's Restaurant in Marshalltown. After dinner members exchanged gifts and spent the evening bowling. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Walton will host the January 20 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canasta 12 Club
Stone’s
Marshalltown
Clyde Walton
Brownie Troop V Holds Christmas Party
Brownie Troop V of 32 members met after school on Tuesday in the Scout room for a Christmas party. Leaders Miss Carmen Grimmins and Miss Elaine Kroemer presided with assistance from Mrs. Armand Ruppel and Mrs. Paul Schaa. A gift exchange and refreshments followed before they visited Eldora Memorial hospital to sing carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen Grimmins
Elaine Kroemer
Armand Ruppel
Paul Schaa
Eldora Memorial Hospital
Pine Lake Country Club Holiday Activities Planned
The Pine Lake Country Club announces a special Christmas dinner on Sunday December 23 from 12 noon to 3 pm featuring Roast Duck with Oyster Dressing Virginia Ham with Fruit Sauce Roast Beef Augus and sides. Reservations at 2993. A New Year’s Eve “Tournament of Roses” with music by Eva Wisner and her Cavaliers runs 10 pm to 12:30 am buffet lunch at 12:30 am. Ring Out the Old Ring In the New.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Lake Country Club
Call
Eva Wisner
Cavaliers
Cong’s Jr Circle Christmas Workshop at Congregational Church
The Congregational Junior Work Circle met Sunday afternoon at 3 for a Christmas workshop in the church basement. Participants decorated the church tree made door hangings and table centerpieces. A potluck dinner followed at 6 with devotions led by Mrs. Ralph Imes. Kitchen duties were handled by Mrs. Frank Morris and Mrs. Johnny Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
Ralph Imes
Frank Morris
Johnny Davis
Price Anniversary Observed At Open House
Mr and Mrs Louie Price hosted an open house Sunday December 11 celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary About eighty relatives and friends attended the event The table featured pink and white carnations and white candles with 25 in silver Miss Sharon Price presided at the coffee service Miss Phyllis Foster managed the guest book and Miss Ruth Steinfeldt handled the gifts Hostesses included Mrs Sam Elliott Mrs Otto Haren Mrs Everett Foster and Mrs Frank Steinfeldt Guests came from Waterloo Cedar Falls Beaman Conrad Grundy Center Buckeye and Eldora
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Price
Sharon Price
Phyllis Foster
Ruth Steinfeldt
Sam Elliott
Otto Haren
Everett Foster
Frank Steinfeldt
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Beaman
Conrad
Grundy Center
Buckeye
Eldora
G G G Bridge Club Hosts Christmas Party
The G G G Bridge Club met Friday at Mrs. Jesse Reece's home with prizes to Mrs. Robert Faris Mrs. Dale Campbell and Mrs. George Hallett Jr. A Christmas dinner followed at Bud's Cafe in Gladbrook. Gifts were exchanged and 500 was played at the Hallett home. Lunch closed the event. next meeting is Jan 11 hosted by Mrs. Gene Steelman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.G.G. Bridge Club
Jesse Reece
Robert Faris
Dale Campbell
George Hallett, Jr
Bud's
Gladbrook
D A R Entertain At Christmas Party
Sixteen members of Open Fire Chapter D A R hosted a 6:30 p.m. dinner at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room for their husbands and guests. A turkey dinner with Christmas decor set the scene. Linda Clemons performed two piano numbers while Mrs. Wie man read her version of The Night Before Christmas. Mrs. Clemons extended greetings and Mrs. Wheeler introduced Mrs. Louis Davies who spoke of Europe tour with her daughter and Bill Shope’s family in London. Slides by W C Vigars accompanied the talk. Social hour followed. next gathering set for Jan 21 with host Mrs. W H Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A.R
Blanche
Ethel
Henry Wheeler
Linda Clemons
W. C. Wieman
J. C. Clemons
Wheeler
Louis Davies
Europe
Bill Shope
London
England
W. C. Vigars
Ella Haynes
W.C. Vigars
W. H. Bailey
Carl Orgel Hosts Annual Potluck Dinner
Mr and Mrs Carl Orgel hosted a Saturday potluck turkey dinner with friends including Donald Jane Lori and many others. A gift exchange was enjoyed. Mr and Mrs Richard Klettke will host the 1957 party for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Orgel
Donald
Jane
Lori
Art Kletzke
Joyce
Shirley
Karen
Kenneth Barr
Duane
Lowell Grantow
Bonnie
Peggy
Jerry
Richard Klettke
Pam
Congs Family Night Christmas Dinner at Congregational
The Congregational Family Night dinner drew 140 attendees on Monday evening. Tables featured Christmas arrangements and candles with a decorated tree enhancing the mood. The organizing group included Mr. and Mrs. Armand Ruppel, Mr. and Mrs. Max Higgason, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Norris, Mrs. Gwen Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Cakerice, and Mr. and Mrs. James Mettlin. Santa distributed gifts to children after the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armand Ruppel
Max Higgason
Frank Norris
Gwen Pierce
Maurice Cakerice
James Mettlin
Santa Claus
Mrs Darzes Hosts WCTU Meeting with Abstinence Lesson
Mrs Louis Darzes hosted the regular Women's Christian Temperance Union gathering Friday afternoon. She gave the devotion, and Mrs George O'Bryan led the lesson titled The Christian Case for Abstinence Awake or We Perish. Refreshments followed the social hour. Miss Martha Whiting to host January 11 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Darzes
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Butleres Host Bridge Group at Pine Lake Country Club
Mr and Mrs J L Butler hosted a Saturday bridge evening at 7 p m with a dinner at Pine Lake Country Club. Guests included Mr and Mrs Beecher Crosley. Players noted were Lyle Hubbard Milo Myers Mrs Crosley and J L Butler. Mr and Mrs Milo Myers will host the December 29 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Butler
Pine Lake Country Club
Beecher Crosley
Butler
Lyle Hubbard
Milo Myers
Crosley
Beulah Club Christmas Party at Blanche and Ethel's
Beulah Club met Friday for a Christmas dinner at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room. Red green and gold decor featured a central arrangement and red candles. Mrs Henry Claassen hosted at her home, corsages were given to attendees and to ill members. Games and a gift exchange capped the evening, with a late snack served. Mr and Mrs Henry Wheeler will host February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Club
Blanche and
Ethel
Henry Claassen
Claassen
Henry Wheeler
Clay Homemakers Potluck Meeting Recap
The Clay Township Homemakers met Friday December 14 at Mrs Henry Wabben's home. Twelve members attended a potluck lunch at noon and a lesson on Copper Tooling was presented by Mrs Elvin Harms. Sewing lessons will be started soon. contact president Mrs Elvin Harms for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Township
Henry Wabben
Elvin Harms
Mr. Ibach Hosts Potluck Christmas Gatherings
A pre Christmas potluck dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs R R Ibach drew guests including Mr and Mrs Ralph Rodgers and families from Marshalltown and Whit ten. Another early Christmas dinner is planned with hosts Mr and Mrs Paul Barnard and sons, inviting relatives from New Providence Eldora and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Ibach
Ralph Rodgers
Gibson Barnard
Jean
Jan
Marshalltown
Maynard Cobb and
Carroll
Don Cobb
Diane
Nanette
Bill Cobb
John and
Murray
Christmas Dinner at Priske Tea Room Sun
Mr and Mrs Bud Priske and Mr and Mrs Tom Priske hosted a Christmas dinner Sunday at 1 p m for Buds nn employees. A candlelit arrangement decorated the table. Attending were Mr and Mrs Clarence Struck Mr and Mrs Charlie Pearce Mr and Mrs Otto Luiken and Miss Marvel Priske. The afternoon was spent at the Priske home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Priske
Tom Priske
Blanche and
Ethel’s
Bud'snn
Clarence Struck
Charlie Pearce
Otto Luiken
Miss Marvel Priske
Sunday Dinner Guests Across Eldora and Nearby Areas
Social rounds in Eldora and surrounding towns include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Robinson and Janet Trittien visiting the Gohners for Sunday dinner. Walter Harmon hosts an early Christmas dinner for his family, with Arthur, Carl and Gerry Harmon and kin. An extended group gathers as Arthur Balvanz and sons visit from Dallas for a Frey Manufacturing meeting and stay with Mrs. Balvanz’s parents, the Bassetts, in Eldora. The Balvanz family from Readland and Eldora join Mrs. Harmon and Mr. Harmon at various gatherings. Nazett plans a Winterset trip to visit daughter Dr. and Mrs. Paul Chesnut. Christmas Day plans include Clarence DeCook and family joining the group. O E Smith and family travel to St Louis to visit Hollister Smith and plan travel south after year’s start. J L Butler and Anna Dornsbach, with Tom Monteith, in Cedar Falls for The Messiah and Bach’s Christmas Oratorios at the college gym. Mary Butler and Meredith Monteith sing in the chorus. Russell Landis of Cedar Rapids visits Eldora. E J Reece and Charlie Warthow dine with Blanche and Herb Ricks as Betty Lou marks her 16th birthday with a Hubbard gathering. Iva Clay spends Sunday in Iowa Falls with daughter Bud Svendsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Harmon
Readland
Gerry Balvant
Rickie
Douglas
Eldora
Harmon
Mr. Harmon
H. H. Nazett
Winterset
Paul Chesnut
Clarence DeCook
Jan
Kathy
Tim
Tom
Famiy
O. E. Smith
St. Louis
Mr. Smith
Hollis
John Jacobson and Sons
Dick Mathews
Herbert, Jr
Leland Ricks
Hubbard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Werner Tresemer
Atlee Larson
Adrian Dickinson
Marvin Catlin
Jo Anne Hagen
Red Oak
Emerson
Steamboat Rock
Ackley
Gifford
Mrs. Trickey
Mrs. Crosley
Jackson Two
Ladies
St. Anne’s Study
W.F.W
Breakfast Club
Christmas Party
Menno
Tucson
Ariz
Mrs
Dale Johnson
Rebekah Bridge
Scott
Mrs. Kurtz
American Home II
Daryl Cobb
C. L. Lamb
Virgil Schmidt
H. B. Knutson
Robert Farmer
Kenneth Greenwald
Dale Shadle
Canasta
Brownie Troop V
Cong's Jr
L. Price
G. G. G. Bridge
Carl Orgels
Troy Studios
Cong
J. LD. Butlers
O— Clay Homemakers
Mrs. Ibach
Potluck
Paul Barnard and Sons
Gladys Hauser
Dale Hauser
Lynn
Elaine
Donald Hauser
Denise
Clarence Reece
LaDonna Engelberg
Tommy
New Providence
Lillie Reece
Tea Room Sun
Harry Robinson
Janet Trittien
Frank Gohner
Iva Clay
Bud Svendsen
Peace On
Blanche & Ethel’s
Eldora, Iowa
Eldora Electric
Don Jones
Eldora Fopcorn
FBI
Iowa
MacDonald Carey
Kenya
Congo
CinemaSch
Technicolor
Ae An
Mr. and
Mrs. W. H. Longenecker
Og Friend
Steelman Truck Lines
Geo
Martin
Elrora, Iowa
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