Paterni-Van Tiger Wed in Eldora Congo Church
Miss Jean Van Tiger and Clarence Paterni were married Friday evening January 14 at the First Congregational Church Eldora. The bride is daughter of Harmon Van Tiger of Eldora and the groom son of John and Mrs Paterni of Holland. After a Florida wedding trip they will reside in Grundy Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Paterni
Congo Church
Jean van Tiger
First Congregational Church
Harmon van Tiger
Eldora
Mr. Paterni
John Paterni
Holland
Florida
Grundy Center
American Home Division Meets for Dessert Lunch
The American Home Division met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. James Cameron's home with 21 members present. A calendar committee was appointed including Mrs. Lloyd Berg, Mrs. John Essig, Mrs. James Cameron, and Mrs. Marvin Schwebke. Mrs. BE. W. Burke will represent the club on the Eldora Woman's Club nominating committee. Paul Simons led the program on Rhapsody in Blue, tracing jazz history and Gershwin selections. Next meeting host will be Mrs. Eldon McVeety on February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Division
James Cameron
Howard Harris
W. M. Miller
Marvin Mueler
Lloyd Berg
John Essig
Marvin Schwebke
BE. W. Burke
American Home’ S Club
Eldora Woman's Club
Paul Simons
George Gershwin
Mrs Cooper Hosts Piano Students At Afternoon Party
On Saturday January 15 Mrs Arthur Cooper hosted an afternoon piano party at her Steamboat Rock home for her students. Each pupil played a chosen piece, games were played, and refreshments were served by Mrs Cooper with help from Mrs Will Primus. Attendees included Phyllis Saint Judy Sharon Ronnie Pierson Beverly Geo Luiken Joan Eloise Gast Beverly Havens Sandra Williams Ramona Delores Luiken Imogene Carole Lou Reiter Margaret Eckhoff and Carla Dee Heffelmeier was listed as sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Cooper
Phyllis Saint
Judy
Sharon
Ronnie Pierson
Beverly
Geo. Luiken
Joan
Eloise Gast
Beverly Havens
Sandra Williams
Ramona
Delores Luiken
Imogene
Carole Lou Reiter
Margaret Eckhoff
Carla Dee Heffelmeier
Mr and Mrs Otto Bahr Observe Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Otto Bahr celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary in Point Pleasant. Their children and families joined a evening gathering including Wm Kulow, Martin Keissmeier, Janet of Hubbard, Harley Bahr, Morris Dreier and daughters, with Floyd Bahr of Denver visiting over the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Otto Bahr
Wm. Kulow
Martin Keissmeier
Janet
Hubbard
Harley Bahr
Morris Dreier
Floyd
Denver
Colo
Girl Scout Leaders Meet at Mrs Shadle’s Home
Mrs Dale Shadle hosted the regular meeting Monday evening at 7 30 with eight leaders and Mrs Harold Shortley from the program committee present. They planned the Juliette Low birthday party for March 1 and set February 21 as the next meeting hosted by Mrs Leonard Mason. Knot tying and lashings to be covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Shadle
Harold Shortley
Juliette Low
P E O Chapter Meeting Held At Mrs DeCook Home
P E O Chapter FA held its regular meeting Tuesday at the home of Mrs Clarence DeCook with co host Mrs L F Wolcott. A founders day playlet was presented by several members and refreshments were served. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Aymer Davis on February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence DeCook
L. F. Wolcott
John Butler
John Bekemeier
L. W. Flickinger
Robert Meader
D. W. Dickinson
J. K. Moore
Lester Ose
Aymer Davis
Coming Events Week of January 21 Dinners clubs meetings listed
A sequence of local group activities includes potluck dinners and meetings from January 21 to January 27. Groups feature Womens Extension Needlecraft Club Ladies of Eldora Two Farm Bureau and more with dates, hosts and locations in Iowa Falls and surrounding areas.
Pleasant Peppy Teens Hold Regular Meeting
The Pleasant Peppy Teens met at Susan Schwebke’s home on Saturday January 15 with 13 members and two leaders present. They plan to save coffee strips, assist the Pleasant Pluggers 4-H with an Ice Cream Social on January 26 at Roughwoods Community hall to fund a youth building, and split into two-person groups to create posters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Schwebke
Nancy Wehrman
Roughwoods
Lucille Ziesman
JoAnne Cox
Kay Blair
Barbara O’bryan
Karen Engel
Susan
Sandra Sc
Amer. Home II Met With Mrs. Catlin For Book Review
The American Home II met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Marvin Catlin's home with co hosts Mrs. Val Hilsabeck and Mrs. Charles A Svendsen Jr A dessert lunch was served at 7 30 Roll call referenced A Book I Enjoyed Mrs Jerry Donner will represent the club on Eldora Woman s Club program committee and Mrs Svendsen on the nominating committee Mrs John K Moore led the program reviewing Forty Plus and Fancy Free Guests included Mrs Harley Waller Mrs Harold Shortley and Mrs Don Wilkinson The next meeting February 15 will be held at Mrs Claude Pfander s home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home II
Marvin Catlin
Val Hilsabeck
Charles A. Svendsen, Jr
Jerry Donner
Eldora Woman’s Club
Charles A. Svendsen
John K. Moore
Harley Waller
Harold Shortley
Don Wilkinson
Will Rin
Claude Pfander
Klaffke Hosts N.T.T. Club Meeting At Tea Time
Mrs Klaffke entertained 20 members of the N T T club at their regular Tuesday meeting. During the session the group voted to donate to the March of Dimes. A social hour followed with refreshments served by the hostess. Mrs W N Rigel is set for February 1.
Marvin Walters Hosts AY 500 Party Friday
Mr and Mrs Marvin Walters entertained 29 guests in their home Friday evening Five hundred was played with prizes coins to Mrs Don Allister Mrs Marvin Walters Ernest Parr and Bob Walters Refreshments were served at the close of the evening Mr and Mrs Don Allister will host the group Jan 28
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Walters
Don Mallister
Ernest Parr
Bob Walte
T Ho
Don M.allicter
Johnson-Gossen Wedding Vows Read In Texas
Miss Mildred A. Johnson of Waco and Pfc. C James Gossen were married January 18 at Central Baptist Church in Waco. The ceremony featured a seed pearl gown, lace veil, and a cascade bouquet. Attendants included Mrs. Bernard McMullen and Mrs. Jim Niederer, with Vernon Gossen as best man. A reception for 200 followed at the Roosevelt Hotel. The couple planned a Texas gulf coast honeymoon and will reside in Waco after his army service ends. Out-of-town guests listed from Iowa, Minnesota, and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred A. Johnson
Waco
Tex
L. G. Johnson
Steamboat Rock
Pfc
C. James Gossen
Oaklawn, NL
Louise Gossen
Mr. Gossen
Central Baptist Church
Bernard McMullen
Cresco
Jim Niederer
Vernon Gossen
Harry Johnson
Elgin
Broomsman
Herbert Stobbe
John Kittlitz, Jr
Milton Lippert
H. Engelmann
Wagner
Mendelssohn
Donald Patet
Randolph, Minn
Patet
Steamboat Rock High School
Gates Business College
Waterloo
Phillips Petroleum Company
McGregor
North High School
Robert Cox Jeweler
Texas
Gulf
Brownsville
Houston
Harry L. Johnson
Marjorie
Patricia
Bernard
Charles Mattlage
Crawford, Tex
Edwin Hoeffner
Dallas
Baptist Youth Fellowship Celebrates 55th Birthday
The Baptist Youth Fellowship marked its 55th anniversary with past and current members sharing experiences from 1900 through 1950. Former members L L Roberts Butler Hess Folkerts Perkins and others recalled the group history while Judy Sheldon and Barbara OBryan performed a duet. A 55 candle cake was presented by Rev H C Short with candles lit and blown out by former and current members. A brief social followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Youth Fellowship
L. L. Roberts
Milo Butler
Vail Hess
Dean Folkerts
Celia Perkins
Judy Sheldon
Barbara O’bryan
H. C. Short
Cecil Pickering
Harold Perkins
Herb Daleske
Don Bartholomew
Lauren McCall
Jim Eggleston
Youth Fellowship Hosts Games At Member’s Home
On Monday night the Youth Fellowship visited Gordon Hess’s home where games and a treasure hunt entertained members. Devotions were led by youth director Ray Taylor and a lunch followed the activities. Harry S. Hammond plans a Sunday departure for Corona California to visit his brother Frank Yammond and relatives in Pasadena and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Hess
Ray Taylor
Harry S. Hammond
Corona
Calif
Frank Yammond
Pasadena
Pleasant Women Meeting in Two Hall
The Pleasant Township Rural Women met on Tuesday at the township hall. Hostesses were Mrs. Louise Grantow, Mrs. Eileen Rogers, Mrs. Edna Dobbrunz and Mrs. Viola Panthen. Roll call answered by 1¢ members and one guest. Lesson "Clothing Construction" presented by Mrs. Opal Campbell and Mrs. Goldina Hollingworth. Next meeting February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Township
Louise Grantow
Eileen Rogers
Edna Dobbrunz
Viola Panthen
Opal Campbell
Goldina Hollingworth
Balcony Boosters Hold Potluck Dinner at Dickson Home
The Balcony Boosters met Monday night at Ralph Dickson’s home with Leslie Pettigrew and Glenn Paul assisting. Nineteen members attended the 6:30 dinner followed by games and TV. The next meeting is scheduled for February 21 at Miss Leota Hardy’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balcony Boosters
Ralph Dickson
Dirs
Leslie Pettigrew
Glenn Paul
Leota Hardy
Mother Cabrini Study Club meets at Watters home
The Mother Cabrini Study Club gathered Monday evening at Mrs. Frances Watters home with good attendance. The lesson titled The Angels sparked a general discussion. The next meeting is set for February 7 at Mrs. L. F. Stirlow’s home and refreshments were served by Mrs. Watters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Cabrini
Frances Watters
the Angels
L. F. Stirlow
Mrs Darzes Hostess To D A R Chapter
The D A R Open Fire Chapter met Monday afternoon at Mrs Louis Darzes home with 12 members. Regent Leota Hardy presided as reports from committees were shared and plans made for a food sale. Mrs R R Ibach led a program on National Defense reviewing We Must Polish the United States by Joseph T Kamp. A paper by Margaret Berg, unable to attend, was read. Hostess served candy. Next meeting set for February 21 Washington birthday party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Darzes
Leota Hardy
R. R. Ibach
United States
Joseph T. Kamp
Margaret Berg
Washington
Congregational Family Night Potluck in Church Dining Room
The Congregational Family pot luck dinner was held in the church dining room with 60 members present. A social evening was enjoyed. Committee in charge included Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Emmert, Mr. and Mrs. George Janssen, Mr. and Mrs. Aage Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. H. Riemenschneider and Mrs. George W. Haynes. Next meeting set for Feb 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
Wesley Emmert
George Janssen
Aage Jensen
H. Riemenschneider
George W. Haynes
Family Reunion at Frank Sheldon Home
Mr and Mrs Frank Sheldon Jr hosted a family reunion at their home on Friday evening with a potluck dinner. Guests included Clyde Sheldon Judy Frank Sheldon Sr Marvin Walters Vicki Diane Kirk Harry Marks Lulu Blackmun Marvin Catlin Becky Tommy Jennie Hayes Harold Gray E A Rosenberger Tom Bob Terry Cedar Rapids relatives spent the weekend in Eldora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sheldon Jr
Clyde Sheldon
Judy
Frank Sheldon Sr
Marvin Walters
Vicki
Diane
Kirk
Harry Marks
Lulu’ Blackmun
Marvin Catlin
Becky
Tommy
Jennie Hayes
Harold Gray
E. A. Rosenberger
Tom, Bob
Terry
Cedar Rapids
Gray’s
Rosenberger
Eldora
Mrs. Rieks Honored At Shower Thursday
Mrs. Rieks a recent bride was honored at a Thursday evening miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Larry Snow and Mrs. Ray Loewen. Nineteen guests attended and played games with prizes. Gifts were displayed beneath a green and yellow umbrella. Mrs. John Jacobson helped the guest of honor open them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Snow
Ray Loewen
Wayne Rieks
John Jacobson
Mrs Stuart’s 90th Birthday Observed at Lawn Hill
Mrs Delphia Stuart of Lawn Hill celebrated her 90th birthday Friday evening January 14 at her home. Guests included numerous relatives and friends from nearby families who helped mark the milestone with a large pink and white cake and gifts. Earlier in the week she was honored by her Sunday School class at New Providence Friends church with a birthday dinner and two decorated cakes. George Mackie of Ely Minnesota visited Eldora last week with his sister and brother-in-law, Mr and Mrs Guy W Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphia Stuart
Lawn Hill
Elzie Eskridge
Floyd Winters
Joanne
Everette Lyman
Barbara
Anjean
Myr
Evan Lyman
Billy
Gregory
Edd Stain
David
David Manship
Tommy
Rita
Paul Hornung
Johnny
Stephen
Linda
Jimmie Lyman
Ricky
Melvin Toomsen
Mike
Franklin Lyman
Jerry Lyman
Shirley Alt
Stuart
New Providence Friends Church
Walter Cook
George Mackie
Ely
Minn
Eldora
Guy W. Jones
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Eldon McVeety
Mrs. Cooper
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Leohard Mason
P.E. O
C. DeCook
Burmel
Modern Fashion
Clay Two
Dick Harberts
George Shafer
Harry Lockwood
Farm Bureau
Mike Mossman
Women’s Christian Missionary Society
Christian Church, Disciples
W. H. Bailey
Bridge Group
Lyle Hubbard
Blue Star Mothers
Riggert’s
Hawthorne Club
20Th Century Division
Rural Teachers Club
Iowa Falls
Caroline Hall
Henry van Engen
T. 8
T. C
Donna Rooks
Barbara Putnam
Jane Griffel
Blanche and
Ethel
Junior Legion Auxiliary
Mothers Club
C. F. Way
Jackson
Ackley
Alpha Club
Cecil Books
V. EF
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Beecher Crosley
Ernest Lee
Claude Pfanders
Cemetery Society
Blanche
Ethel Cox
Agnus Dei
Jim Roll
Frank Petty
St. Anne’s
Richard Lawler
Young Homemakers Club
Velda Freed
L. L. Scott
Amer. Home
M. Catlin
Troy Studios
Johnson-Gossen
Louis R. Johnson
March OF Dimes
Baptist Fellowship
Elizabeth Doud
Bonnie Jones
Sheryl Hall
Jane Perkins
Mrs. Watters
Cong
Man
Frank Sheldon
Mrs. Rieks
Blue Star Mothers Food Sale
Eldora Bakery
Greater Eye
Comal
Rabbi
Wd Spectacles
Wilfe DeCarlo
John Wayne
Susan Hayward
Sun. Mon
Goldwyns
Danny Kaye
Farley Granger
Hans Christian Andersen
Maureen O'Hara
Wayne Hayward
Demilles
Martin & Lewis Circus
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Vistavision
Dean
Tena
Baheri Technicolor
Vista-Vision
Norway
Mrs. Stuart
Christian Science Monitor
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Norway Street
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Chiropractic
DR. L. R. Sol
Eldora, Iowa
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