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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1953

Page

3

Chamberlain Kennedy Vows Read In Des Moines

The Knox Presbyterian Church in Des Moines hosted the December wedding of Miss Mary Elizabeth Chamberlain and Kenneth Harold Kennedy. The double ring ceremony featured organ music by Miss Lesh Loren and vocal by Fred Nelson.

Knox Presbyterian Church Des Moines Mary Elizabeth Chamberlain Charles W. Chamberlain Chariton Kenneth Harold Kennedy H. W. Kennedy Harold Scott Poinsettias Lesh Loren

King Caster Vows Given Saturday in Williams

Miss Ann King and Roy Caster exchanged wedding vows Saturday at St. Mary’s Church Williams officiated by Rev Father Fredrick McKinley. The ceremony featured pom pom decor roses and family attendants with a reception for 50 afterward in Union. The bride is a kindergarten teacher. the groom a Union school custodian. They reside in Union after the wedding.

Ann King Edward F. King Alden Roy Caster Everett Caster Union Fredrick McKinley St. Mary's Church Williams L. Athe "Wiliams Joo Ag Yen Doris Thurber Gladys Sawtell Francis Oppold Clayton’ Brightwell Bill Zeigerhirt James Caster Wendell Caster Hubbard High School Ottumwa Heights College Union Consolidated School

Robt. Broer's Hosts At Potluck Dinner

Mr and Mrs Robert Broer hosted the second annual Christmas dinner for a group of young married couples on Monday evening. A potluck buffet and games followed. Dr and Mrs B Linder attended along with 12 other couples including Mr and Mrs Jack Piper Mr and Mrs Mayo Willig and Mr and Mrs Harrison Wolcott.

Robert Broer B. Linder Bob Broer Jack Piper Mayo Willig Harrison Wolcott Bill Trampe Dick Pratheroo Roy Ryan Loy Smith Bill Megan Bob Hall Howard Schaa

Krause Annual Dinner Held At Vestal Home

Mr and Mrs Clarence Vestal hosted the Krause family Christmas dinner Sunday at their home west of Union The guest list included Roy Desa John Carter Judy Nancy Connie and David of Waterloo Carl Krause and Keith of Des Moines Bob Johns Annette Nicky and Shelley Anne of Colo Barbara Brockway Jim Krause Lowry AFB Denver Hilmer Krause Kent Tane Arnie Krause Bill Mary Ellen Leon Doughty Marvin Krause of Ridora and Gene Modlin of Caksloine.

Clarence Vestal Krause Union Roy Desa John Carter Judy Nancy Connie Davida Waterloo Carl Krause Keith Des Moines Bob Johns Annette Nicky Shelley Anne Colo Barbara Brockway Colorado Springs Jim Krause Lowry A.F.B Denyer Hilmer Krause Kent and Tane Arnie Krause Bill Mary Ellen Leon Doughty Marvin Krause Ridora Gene Modlin Caksloine

Providence Pearls Christmas Party Held Dec 23

The Providence Pearls annual Christmas party drew fifteen members two leaders and a visitor. Caroling opened the evening at chut-Ins before moving to Rosemary Faris home. Barbara Yount read a story while Rosemary Faris and Karen Wooten demonstrated how to make cheeseburgers which were served with cocoa.

Providence Pearls Rosemary Faris Barbara Yount Karen Wooten

Wesleyan Service Guild and Club Activities Row

Monslay and surrounding dates list multiple civic groups meeting at churches and community houses. Names include Ruth Ziesman Mrs Ida Clark Mrs Aymer Davis and Mrs Hattie Lehmailt with events from sewing and bridge to farm bureau supper and dances.

Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y Formal Dance Impresses Over Hundred Attendees

The Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y held their first formal dance at Pine Lake Country Club Monday evening with more than a hundred attendees. Herb Masons Orchestra from Des Moines provided music, and refreshments followed at intermission. Chaperones for the evening were Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. Beecher Crosley, and Mr. and Mrs. Linus Doughty.

Hi-Y Pine Lake Country Club Herb Masons Orchestra Des Moines H. L. Cleveland Beecher Crosley Linus Doughty

Nevily Weds Donna Saylor and Ives Allbee

Miss Donna Saylor and Ives Allbee wed Saturday at St. Marys Catholic Church. They will reside in San Diego California where Mr Allbee is stationed at the U S Naval Training Center Youmnan in Class A duties.

Donna Saylor Ives Allbee St. Mary's Catholic Church San Diego Calif Mr. Allbee U.S. Naval Training Center

Eldora Christmas Visits and Local Family News

Eldora area residents and relatives share holiday visits and gatherings with extended family. The list spans Ferguson of Marengo, Schumacher, Hubbard, Landis, Crosser, Jensen, Lister, Marsh, and Hermann families, with travel from Cedar Rapids, Tulsa, Albany, and Stillwater to Eldora and surrounding towns.

Ragsdales mark 50th anniversary in Eldora

Rev Alva Ragsdale and Pearl Robertson observed their 50th wedding anniversary with open house in Eldora on December 24 1902. The couple married in Bloomington and raised four children while he served as pastor and later chaplain. Several relatives visited from Kentucky Iowa Wisconsin and Texas as friends sent cards gifts and a television set.

Pearl Robertson Alva L. Ragsdale Bloomington Ragsdale Geo. D. Robertson Lexington Karen Ackley Hn Balvant David Near Eldora Vie Wans Judith Ted Balvanz Marlyn Barbara John Balvanz Near Eldora Vic Firyne Waterloo Clem Crosser Albert Rowley Albion Clark Rowley Union Blaine Crosser Denise Diane Corpus Christi Catholic Church E. L. McEvoy Joe Kremer Linda Watson South Bend Ind Kramer Don Wilson Jimmy Iowa City Noel Campbell Des Moines Campbells Jean Hedlund Manhattan Kans Leslie Griggs Pricilla Cedar Rauids R. R. Bateson Pricilla Griggs St. Paw Minn R. L. Snyder Peru Nebr W, D, Edson Mra KF. Kasischke Lowell Kosischke Camp Pendleton Calif Mise Share Clay May Robt. Clay Clark Field Philippines Tone Beach Araars Howard Caffee Glenn Kurtz Arg. A Aleta Jane Atho Ragsdale Nev Northwoods Wisconsin Rev

First Baptist Church Steamboat Rock Sunday Services

The First Baptist Church in Steamboat Rock hosts a full day starting Sunday January 4 1953 with 10:00 am Bible School led by Harry Luiken followed by 11:00 am Morning Worship including an anthem and the sermon New Lives for Old. An offering for the Carl Rupperts is planned and a 7:00 pm missionary address by C B and Miss Shirley Kruse leads into Evening Service at 7:45 pm with A Valley of Decision. Beginning Monday January 5 a Week of Prayer runs daily through Friday and Thursday January 8 features the Annual Business Meeting.

First Baptist Church Steamboat Rock Lower the Bible School Harry Luiken Rupperts C. B Shirley Kruse

St Paul Lutheran Friday Announcements

J Zimmermann pastor notes Holy Communion Friday. Saturday Confirmation class at 9 15. Sunday January 4 Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10. Divine Service with Holy Communion at 11. Lutheran Couples Club meets 7 30 p.m. Tuesday Adnt Membership Class 8 p.m. Wednesday Sunday School teachers meet 7 30. Thursday Ladies Aid 1 30 p.m. with hostesses listed. Choir rehearsal 7 p.m. Walther League meeting 8 p.m.

ST. Paul Lutheran J. Zimmermann Munion Lutheran Couples Club Adnt Ladies’ Aid Fred Daleske Walter Granmer Geo. Martinson Homer Munson Herb Steinfeldt Frank Balvanz Walther League

First Congregational Sunday Schedule and Choir Notes

The First Congregational Church lists Sunday activities including Sunday School at 10:00, Divine Worship at 11:00 with a sermon titled The Story of A King His Temptation, Holy Communion, Nursery service, United Youth Fellowship at 5:30, and a Dine-a-mite lunch at the Methodist Church. General notes mention the Meeting House Faith of Our Fathers Hour Forum hymn sing at 7:30 Sundays, senior choir practice Thursdays at 7:30, junior choir to be announced, and Trustees meet January 8 at 8:00.

United Youth Fellowship The Methodist Church Faith of Our Fathers

Providence Social News Notes From Eldora Area

Carroll Lee Herndon on leave from Fort Francis E. Warren called on Honey Creek friends. The Ryersons moved to a northeast Eldora home after months in Lawler’s southeast corner. Paul Perisho family visited from Oskaloosa and stayed at Ted Cutler’s. Christmas dinner guests at the New Providence parsonage included Edward Jones and Leonard White families.

Carroll Lee Herndon Fort Francis E. Warren Cheyenne Wyo Honey Creek Robert Ryerson Eldora Lawler Four Corners New Providence Ryerson Lawn Hill

Christmas family gatherings across Eldora and surrounding towns

Numerous families from Eldora, Waterloo, Des Moines, and nearby towns celebrated Christmas at various homes. Gatherings included the Laughlin, Meader, Wooten, Hinshaw, Cook, Rash, Reece, and Prochaska families, with relatives visiting in Eldora, Paton, Marshalltown, Nevada, and Des Moines. The piece notes many extended family events and invites future contributions of holiday activity details.

Fannie Rogers Wilff Rogers Donald Perkins Wilbur Wooten Karen Lynn Lawrence Beach Beverly Larry Lawrence Rogers Davenport Howard Wilson Rockford, Il Lawrence R. Reece James Wilson Arylyen Art Gummert Harry Rud Lyle Maurice Ruddick Sreenin Nea Leonard Anderson Harry Ruddick Andean

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