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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1949
Page
3
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Public installation of officers of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs to be held Monday evening at the 1 0 0 F hall. The lodge from Union will conduct the installation.
Mrs. C. E. Greef and Mrs. W. D. Edson hosted a miscellaneous shower for Isabel Mac Rae at the Greef home on Tuesday evening. Kate A. Hill spoke on engagement and marriage customs in India, Virginia Haas performed a humorous musical reading, and quiz games were led by Mrs. William Longe necker. Readings by Mrs. Greef and Mrs. Eastman Nuckolls preceded gift opening and refreshments. about 20 guests enjoyed a tour of the home.
An early Sunday breakfast followed by a mixed golf tournament is set for Sunday morning at Pine Lake Country Club. Committee members include Mr. and Mrs. Hastman Nuckolls, Mr. and Mrs. C I Way, Mr. and Mrs. Ned Fage, Mr. and Mrs. E B Crosley, and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle T Hubbard.
The Eldora Woman's Club has raised 915 toward a 1000 goal to furnish two hospital rooms at the local hospital. Donations came from multiple members including Mrs. Lee Lundy and Miss Alice Dreier among others. A potluck picnic was held at the Eastman Nuckolls home for Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dessel of Maysville Missouri. The Business and Professional Women's club plans a park picnic Tuesday evening at 6:15.
Florence Erickson and Donald G. Fitzgerald married at the Bergen Lutheran Parish House in Roland with Rev. S T Nelson officiating. The bride wore a white suit and orchid, with Mrs Ray Sheets as matron of honor and Ray Sheets as best man. A reception for immediate families followed at the parish hall. couple plans a wedding trip and will reside in Union.
Mr and Mrs Ilo Granzow of Town Falls announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia Lee to Francis Carl Krueger son of Mr and Mrs Albert Krueper of Hubbard. The marriage is set for August.
A Pagel family reunion gathered Sunday at the Bert Pagel home in Melbourne. Attendees included Minnie Mulford and Julia, Max Barr and son, Pauline Doss, Walter Wehrman's family, Herb Ruhnke and Billy, Harold Wehrman’s family, George Grantow’s family, Anna Dorns bach, Harry Pagel, all Eldora. T Montieth and family from Marshalltown. Emil Pagel’s family from Webster City. Clarence Stober and son from Clarion. Paul Ruhnke. Lloyd Sievert’s family from Hubbard. Donald Zielske and family from Radcliffe.
The Blair family reunion was held Sunday at the city park with about 40 attendees. Members came from Eldora Zearing Toledo and Austin Minnesota to reunite and share memories.
Grandchildren of John and Mary Gerheart of Eldora Junction hosted a Saturday picnic at Vine Lake Lodge. Attending were Mrs Lona Bridzens of Washington DC, Mrs Claud Fahnestock of Laurel Nebr, Mrs Henry Kinzer of Bangor, with Mr Fahnestock and Mr Kinzer also present. Gertrude Cresllin of Minneapolis, cousin to the ladies, and others including Mrs Mac Gouln, Carl Barnard, Wilbur Barnard, Joe Newell, and Burton Bridget also attended.
The Chapel Cemetery Society will hold its annual picnic at noon on July 14 at the city park. Residents and members are invited to attend for a community gathering and socializing in a casual outdoor setting.
The Kountry Klub will hold its annual picnic at Eldora City Park on Monday July 10 at 12 noon. The event invites members to enjoy a midday gathering with community members and plans for family activities.
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