Bride and Groom Unite in Eldora Church Ceremony
Graea Prother and Miss Jean Van Tiger married at First Congregational Church in Eldora on Friday evening January 14. The bride, daughter of Mrs Harmon Van Tiger of Idora, and Clarence Paterni, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Paterni of Tolland, plan a Florida wedding trip and will reside in Grundy Center after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Paterni
Cong
Jean van Tiger
First Congregational Church
Eldora
Harmon van Tiger
Idora
Paterni
John Paterni
Tolland
Florida
Grundy Center
American Home Division Meeting Names Calendar Committee
The American Home Division met Tuesday at Mrs. James Cameron's home with 21 members present for a dessert lunch. The calendar committee was appointed: Mrs. Lloyd Berg, Mrs. John Essig, Mrs. James Cameron, and Mrs. Marvin Schwebke. E. W. Burke will represent the division on the Elder Woman's Club nominating committee. Paul Simons led the program on Rhapsody in Blue with a Gershwin music history. Eldon McVeety will host the next meeting on February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Division
James Cameron
Howard Harris
W. M. Miller
Marvin Mueller
Lloyd Berg
John Essig
Marvin Schwebke
E. W. Burke
American Home’ 71 Club
Paul Simons
George Gershwin
Mrs. Cooper Hostess To Piano Students
On Saturday January 15 Mrs. Arthur Cooper entertained her piano students at home. Each pupil performed a piece of their choice, and games and refreshments followed. Attendees from the vicinity included Phyllis Saint Judy Sharon Ronnie Pierson Beverly Geo Luiken Joan Eloise Gast Beverly Havens Sandra Williams Ramona Melores Luiken Imogene Carole Lou Reiter and Margaret Eckhoff was ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Cooper
Phyllis Saint
Judy
Sharon
Ronnie Pierson
Beverly
Geo. Luiken
Joan
Eloise Gast
Beverly Havens
Sandra Williams
Ramona
Melores Luiken
Imogene
Carole Lou Reiter
Margaret. . Eckhoff
Carla Dee Heffelmeier
Bahr couple celebrate 49th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Otto Bahr observed their 49th wedding anniversary in Point Pleasant. Their children and families attended, including Wm Kulow and Martin Keissmeier with Janet of Hubbard, Harley Bahr and Mo, Morris Dreier and daughters, plus son Floyd of Denver, who had visited during 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 Shadie’s Home
Mrs Dale Shadie hosted a Girl Scout leaders’ meeting at her home Monday night. Eight leaders and Mrs Harold Shortley from the program committee attended. Plans were made for the Juliette Low bites party to be held in March. Mrs Leohard Mason will host the next meeting on February 21. Knot tying and lashing were to be covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Shadie
Harold Shortley
Juliette Lowbites
Leohard Mason
Knot Tleing
Lashing
P.E. O. Met Tuesday With Mrs. C. DeCook
Chapter PA of P. E. O. met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Clarence DeCook with co-hostess Mrs. L. F. Wolcott. A founders day playlet by several members was presented and refreshments served by the hostesses, with Mrs. Aymer Davis listed as next hostess for February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence DeCook
L. F. Wolcott
John Butler
John Bekemeier
L. W. Flick- Inger
Robert Meader
D. W. Dickinson
J. K., Moore
Lester Ose
Aymer Davis
Coming Events Week of January 21 27 in the area
A dense list of community meetings and socials for January including potluck dinners at Mrs. Dick Herberts home and Jane Griffel’s, Bridge Groups at various locations, Library and Rural Teachers events in Iowa Falls, and multiple clubs led by Mrs. Shafer Lockwood Mossman and others with dates January 21 through 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorne Club
Ralph Dickson
20Th Century Division
Rural Teachers Club
Iowa Falls
Caroline Hall
Henry van Engen
I. 8
Donna Rooks
Barbara Putnam
Jane Griffel
Pleasant Peppy Teens Hold Regular Meeting
The Pleasant Peppy Teens met at Susan Schwebke’s home on Saturday January 15 with 12 members and two guests present. They planned to continue coffee strip projects, assist Pleas ant Plugger 4-H with an ice cream social on January 26 at Roughwoods Community Hall to raise funds for a new youth building, and organized posters with Lucille Ziesman as chairman of the girls food committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Schwebke
Nancy Wehrman
Roughwoods
Lucille Ziesman
Girls Food
JoAnne Cox
Kay Blair
Barbara O'Bryan
Karen Engel
Susan
American Home members host book review evening
The American Home group met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Marvin Catlin s home with co hosts Mrs. Val Hilsabeck and Mrs. Charles Svendsen Jr. A dessert lunch followed at 730. Roll call answered with A Book I Enjoyed. Guests included Mrs. Harley Waller and others. Next meeting February 15 at Mrs. Claude Ptander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Catlin
Val Hilsabeck
Charles A. Svendsen, Jr
Jerry Donner
Eldora Woman's Club
Charles Svendsen
John K. Moore
Harley Waller
Harold Shortley
Don Wilkinson
Claude Ptander
MATION WALTTS HOSTS AT 500 PARTY FRIDAY
Mrs Martha Klaffke hosted twenty N T T club members Tuesday afternoon. The group voted a donation to the March of Dimes. A social time followed with refreshments. Next meeting guest host is Mrs W L Rigel. February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klaffke
N.T.T. Club
Martha Klaffke
N. T. T. Club
March of Dimes
W. L. Rigel
Mation Waltts
Johnson Gossen Wedding Read In Waco Texas
Miss Mildred A. Johnson of Waco Texas and Pie C James Gossen of Waco were married at Central Baptist church Waco on January eighteenth in a candlelight double ring ceremony officiated by Rev Louis R Johnson. The bride wore ivory slipper satin with seed pearl accents and a fingertip veil. Matron of honor and bridesmaid wore maroon and light pink satin gowns with matching accessories. Best man was Vernon Gossen, groomsmen included Harry Johnson, ushers from Waco. A reception for 200 followed at the Roosevelt Hotel Garden Room. After a wedding trip along the Texas coast the couple will live in Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred A. Johnson
Waco
Tex
Sn. G. Johnson
Steamboat Rock
Pie. C. James Gossen
Oaklawn
Louise Gossen
Mr. Gossen
Central Baptist
L. G. Johnson
Bernard McMullen
Cresco
Jim
Niederer
Tax
Vernon Gossen
Harry Johnson
Elgin
Herbert
Stobbe
John Kittlite
Jey
Jim Niederer
Milton
Lippert
Herbert Stobbe
John Kittlitz, Jr
Johnson
Louis R. Johnson
H. Engelmann
Wagner
Mendelssohn
Donald Patet
Randolph, Minn
Steamboat Rock High School
Gates Business College
Waterinn
Philips Petroleum Company
McGregor
North High School
Robert Cox Jeweler
Texas
Gulf
Brownsville
Houston
Harry L. Johnson
Marjorie
Patricia
I. G. Johnson
Charles Mattlage
Crawford, Tex
Edwin Hoeffner
Dallas
Bapt ist Fellowship Marks 55th Birthday Observance
Baptist Youth Fellowship celebrated its 55th anniversary with former and current members sharing experiences. Speakers recalled eras from 1900 to 1950, a candlelight cake, a social time, and a youth activity at Gordon Hess's home. Harry S. Hammond plans a California visit the following Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Youth Fellowship
L. L. Roberts
Milo Butler
Vail’ Hegs
Dean Felkerts
Celia Perkins
Judy Sheldon
Barbara O'Bryan
Pleasant Women Meeting at Two Hall
The Pleasant Township Rural Women met on Tuesday at the township hall. Hostesses were Mrs Louise Gran 2on, Mrs Eileen Rogers, Mrs Edna Dobbrunz and Mrs Viola Panthen. Fourteen members and one guest attended. The lesson “Clothing Construction” was presented by Mrs Opal Campbell and Mrs Goldina Hollingworth. The next meeting will be Pebennyy 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Township
Louise Gran
Eileen Rogers
Edna Dobbrunz
Viola Panthen
Opal Campbell
Goldina Hollingworth
Balcony Boosters Hold Potluck Dinner
The Balcony Boosters met Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dickson with assistance from Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Pettigrew and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Paul. Nineteen members attended the 6:30 dinner. Afterward the group played games and watched TV. The next meeting is set for February 21 at Miss Leota Hardy’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balcony Boosters
Ralph Dickson
Leslie Pettigrew
Glenn Paul
Leota Hardy
Mother Cabrini Study Club Meets At Mrs Watters
The Mother Cabrini Study Club met Monday evening in the home of Mrs Frances Watters with good attendance. The lesson was The Angels and a general discussion followed. The next meeting will be February 7 at the home of Mrs L F Stlelow, with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin ‘Walters
Don McAllister
Marvin Walters
Ernest Bara
Bob Walters
Don M Allister
Mother Cabrini Study Club
Frances Watters
the Angels
L. F. Stlelow
Mrs Darzes Hostess to D A R Chapter Meeting
D A R Open Fire Chapter met at Mrs Louis Darzes home with two members present. Regent Leota Hardy presided as reports were given and plans made for a food sale. Mrs R Ibach spoke on National Defense and reviewed a book by Joseph Kamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Darzes
Leota Hardy
R. 2. Ibach
United States
Joseph T. Kamp
Margaret’ Berg
Washington Birthday
Parly
Congs Family Night Potluck Recalls 60 Attendees
The Congregational Family pot luck dinner took place in the church dining room with 60 members present. A social evening was enjoyed. The organizing committee 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. The next meeting is scheduled for February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Emmert
George Janssen
Aage Jensen
H.riemenschneider
George W. Haynes
Family Reunion at Frank Sheldon Home in Eldora
Mr and Mrs Frank Sheldon Jr hosted a family gathering at their home last Friday for a potluck dinner. Attendees included Clyde Sheldon Judy Frank Sheldon Sr and several listed relatives from Cedar Rapids. The Gray and Rosenberger families visited Eldora for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sheldon Jr
Clyde Sheldon
Judy
Frank Sheldon Sr
Marvin Walters
Vicki
Diane
Kirk, Jr
Harry Marks
Tani, Blackmun
Marvin Catlin
Becky
Tommy
Jennie Hayes
Harold Gray
A. Rosenberger
Tom
Bob and
Terry
Cedar Rapids
Gray's
Rosenberger
Eldora
Mrs. Rieks Honored At Shower Thursday
Mrs. Rieks, a recent bride, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted Thursday evening by Mrs. Larry Snow and Mrs. Ray Loewen. Nineteen guests attended as games and prizes entertained them, with gifts arranged beneath a green and yellow umbrella. Mrs. John Jacobson helped the guest of honor display her gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Snow
Ray Loewen
Wayne Rieks
John Jacobson
Mrs Stuart celebrates 30th birthday at Lawn Hill
Mrs Delphia Stuart of Lawn Hill marked her 30th birthday Friday at home with neighbors and relatives including Elzie Eskridge Floyd Winters Everette Lyman Barbara Anjean Evan Lyman Dick Billy Gregory Edd Starn David Manship Tommy Rita Paul Hornung Johnny Stephen Linda Jimmie Lyman Ricky Melvin Toomsen Mike Franklin Lyman Jerry Lyman and Shir ley Alt. Refreshments and a pink white cake highlighted the evening. A class birthday dinner was held Thursday at New Providence Friends church with two decorated cakes and a gift from the Sunday School lad. George Mackie of Ely Minnesota visited Eldora last week at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy W Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elzie Eskridge
Floyd Winters
Joanne
Everette Lyman
Barbara
Anjean
Evan Lyman
Billy
Gregory
Edd Starn
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
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Amer
Mrs. Cameron
Mrs. Cooper
Mrs
Girl Scout
P.E. O
C. DeCook
Burmel Valentine Bankies
Burmel
MUTZ
Modern Fashion
Clay
Dick Herberts
George Shafer
Harry Lockwood
Farm Bureau
Mike Mossman
Christian Missionary Cristian Church
Disel
W. HH. Bailey
Lyle Hubbard
Blue Star Mothers
Riggert's
Blanche
Ethel
Cecil Pickering
Junior Legion Auxiliary
Mathers Club
C. F. Way
Yarkson Two
Homemakers
Ackley
Alpha Club
Cecil Books
Vv. Flw
Ws.c
Beecher Crosley
Ernest Lee
Claude Pfanders
Cemetery Society
Ethel Cox
Agnus del
Jim Roll
Breakfast Club
Frank Petty
St. Anne's Study Club
Richard Lawler
Young Homemakers Club
Velda Freed
Bridge Group
L. L. Scott
M. Catlin
Troy Studios
Johnson-Gossen
Baptist Fellowship
H. C. Short
Harold Perkins
Herb
Elizabeth, Doud
Bonnie Jones
Sheryl Hall
Jane Perkins
Gordon Hess
Ray Taylor
Harry S. Hammond
Corona
Calif
Frank, Hammond
Pasadena
Mother Cabrini
Mrs. Watters
Frank Sheldon
Mrs. Rieks
Riggert’s
Cates Matin
Freym Popcorn
Wilde DeCarte
Wayne
Susan Hayward
Goldwyns
Danny Kaye
Farley Granger
Jean Marie
Hans Christian Andersen
Maureen O'Hara
Wayne Hayward
Demilles
Thur
FBI
Martin & Lewis Circus
Dean Serey
Ring Circus
Vistavision
ENN
Vista-Vision
Norway
Mrs. Stuart
Delphia Stuart
Lawn Hill
George Mackie
Ely
Minn
Guy W. Jones
THE
Christian Science Monitor
International
Newepepess
Monitor
Christian Science Mumis
Norway Street
Boston
Man
Usal
Curates Science Monitor
Mama
Reese
Eldora Bakery
Chavoy
Cecil
Ericea
Mrs. Tucker
van Camp
Tan
Chiropractic
DR. LR. Sou
Eldora, Iowa
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