L. L. Cakerice Feted At Birthday Dinner
Irvin L. Cakerice was honored at a Sunday birthday dinner with family and friends. Guests included John and Mrs Cakerice, Maurice and Mrs Cakerice and daughter Teresa, I L Cakerice Sr and family, Myrna Lon and Kirk, Raymond Newell and daughters Darla and Donna, Gary Mennenga, and Jay Miller and daughters Ann and Kathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin L. Cakerice
John Cakerice
Maurice Cakerice
Teresa
I. L. Cakerice
Myrna
Lon and
Kirk
Raymond Newell
Darla
Donna
Gary Mennenga
Jay Miller
Ann
Kathy
Luncheons at Pine Lake Club Honor Bridge Winners
The Pine Lake Country Club hosted a Friday bridge luncheon at one PM with 34 guests, prizes awarded to Mrs. W. H. Van Tiger and a club member from Grundy Center. Mrs. H. H. Turner also entertained eight guests, with prizes to Mrs. W. H. Van Tiger Mrs. L. E. Butler and Mrs. Hid Janssen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Lake Country Club
W. H. van Tiger
Aest
Grundy Center
H. H. Turner
L. E. Butler
Hid. Janssen
Lawless Hosts Canasta 12 Club Meeting
Mr and Mrs Dale Lawless hosted the Canasta 12 Club's regular meeting on Sunday evening. Ganasta was played with prizes awarded to Ray Rolling, Mrs Don Coleman, and Mrs H B Shartley. Plans were made for the next gathering a dinner at Hannahs Tea Room near Alden on August 14. refreshments were served by the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Lawless
Canasta 12
Ray Rolling
Don Coleman
H. B. Shartley
Hannah
Alden
Lawless
Ruth Gibbs Honored At Eldora Park Picnic
Miss Ruth Gibbs of Los Angeles was honored Sunday at a picnic in Eldora City Park while visiting relatives and friends. Hosts at dinner Friday were Mr. and Mrs. Irv L. Cakerice with guests from Pennsylvania and others from Ames, including Myrna, Lon, Kirk, Teresa and Vicki Albright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Gibbs
Eldora Park
Los Angeles
Calif
Eldore City Park
Tvere
Leland Fiscus
Joe Norman
Clarence Norman
Steven
Don Nichols
Diana Jo
Donna
Beth
Charles Nichols
Clinton Gibbs
Don
Dale Gibbs
Evan Reece
Edward Fiene
Irv L. Cakerice
Jack Allott
Phoenixville
Phoebe Clay
Anna Shaner
Norristown
Alice White
Harvey, Hl
John Cakerlee
Maurice Cakerice
Teresa
I. L. Cakerice
Myrna
Lon and
Kirk
Raymond Newell
Darla
Miles Albright
Vicki
Ames
Melvin Hoffman
Ft. Dodge
Steamboat ‘Rock
Eldora
Mrs Eaton Speaks At Red Cross Luncheon
A one o clock luncheon was held Thursday at Fine Lake Country Club for nurses, sponsored by the South Hardin Red Cross chapter. Mrs R C Rodgers, nurse service chairman, led the event while Mrs Helen Eaton of the Red Cross Midwest area in St Louis explained the Television home nursing program to be offered this fall over Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fine Lake Country Club
South Hardin
Congs Church Camps In Session In July
Mrs. R C Rogers and Mrs Aage Jensen took Annette Rogers Donna Barr and Bonnie Barr to Okoboji Sunday for Congregational church camp at Lake Okoboji this week. Dick Pratt Bill Imes and Sylvia Simons will attend the Mentenr camp July 17 to 23. Linda Munsinger and Lorene Pratt will attend the Montour junior camp July 24 to 36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Rogers
Aage Jensen
Annette Rogers
Donna Barr
Bonnie Barr
Okoboji
Lake Okoboji
Dick Pratt
Bill Imes
Sylvia Simons
Linda Munsinger
Lorene Pratt
Montour
Modlin-Crouse Reunion and Nearby Events in Eldora
Sunday reunion for Modlin Crouse families at Pine Lake Lodge with a noon dinner. July 20 Bible class. July 21 bridge group and Navy club meet. Reece reunion at Hubbard Park July 17 includes basket dinner at noon. Also note marriage announcement of Mrs Jessie Reed and Fred Schuelter in Des Moines near Nashua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modlin-Crouse
Pine Lake Lodge
North Side
Eldora City Park
Needlecraft Club
Faith
Smith
Friendly 14
City Park
Baptist Church
Harry Pagel
Methodist Bible Class
Byerly
R. W. Heard
Bridge Group
Lee Lundy
Reece
South Shelter
Ns Hubbard Park
Jessie Reed
Fred Schuelter
Des Moines
Little Brown
Nashua
Schuelter
Hubsbard
Secor Birthday Club Holds Family Picnic at Riders Park
The Secor Birthday Club hosted its annual family picnic Sunday at Riders city park. Attendees included Clarance Gibbon and Dale, Harold Shortley, Sharon and Bobby, Clarence Steinfeldt and Larry, Herb Rall and Rich ard, Jerry Gray, Alfred Bail, Ilo Radolph, and Herb Steinfeldt plus numerous Mrs. and Mrs. couples. Late afternoon was spent visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secor Birthday Club
Riders City Park
Clarance Gibbon
Dale
Mia
Harold Shortley
Sharon
Bobby
Clarence Steinfeldt
Larry
Herb Rall
Richard
Jerry Gray
Alfred Bail
Fred Panthen
Ilo Radolph
Herb Steinfeldt
Barz Family Reunion At Pine Lake Wildlife Club
The Barz family reunion was held Sunday July 10 at the Pine Lake Wildlife Club. Sixty five guests enjoyed a plen tic dinner. A program under the entertainment committee was presented by younger members. Election of officers for 1956 was held with Willard Barz as president and Edward Ziesman as vice president. Attendees included many Barz relatives from Eldora Ottumwa Iowa Falls Williams Union Hubbard and other towns. Plans call for the reunion to be held yearly on the second Sunday in July at the Wildlife Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barz
Pine Lake Wildlife Club
Mhembers
Willard Barz
Edward Ziesman
Dora
Ralph Ansley
Ottumwa
Max Tietz
Herbert Barz
Frank C. Barz
Iowa Falls
Herman H. Harz
Millard Bars
Williams
Art Kilettke
Union
Lloyd Sievert
Hubbard
Lowell Grantow
Marvin L. Barz
Danny
H. Barz
Ruby
Ernest, Barz
Wm Goetz
Carl
Minnie Granzow
Albert Granzow
Albert Ziesman
Melvin Nehring
Vernon
Raye
Elaine
Nancy Balvanz
Kenneth Barz
Ida Barz
Dora Barz
Eldora
Sunsay
Wildlife
Judy and Lyle Rohlfsen Birthday Honor Dinner
A Sunday birthday dinner was held at the Rohlfsen home for Judy and Lyle Rohlfsen. Guests included Ervin Rohlfsen, Ida Zielske, Arnold and Shirley Daleske, Delmar Magnuson and family, Henry Bowers and others from Eldora and Roy Eggleston from Whitten. The couple received many gifts and lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy
Lyle Rohlfsen
Ervin Rohlfsen
Ida Zielske
Arnold Daleske
Charles
Shirley
Wayne Daleske
Delmar Magnuson
Henry Bowers
Eldora
Roy Eggleston
Whitten
Lyle
Rebekah Lodge Honors Past Noble Grands Fete
The Rebekah Lodge met Tuesday evening for a regular session. After the business portion a program honored the Past Noble Grands with performances by Lorene Pratt Kathy Hil sabeck Sharon Farmer and poetry read by Mrs. Robert Mansell. Mrs Mabel Roblin received a gift for longest membership as Past Noble Grand. The Eldard order will travel to Hampton July 19 with the Traveling Emblem. Refreshments were served by Mrs Jessie Bolar Mrs Dean Davison and Mrs Gerald Putnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Lorene Pratt
Kathy Hilsabeck
Sharon Farmer
Robert Mansell
Mabel Roblin
Eldarg Order
Hampton
Jessie Bolar
Dean Davison
Gerald Putnam
Jimmie Vigars Feted On Seventh Birthday
Mrs. W. C. Vigers and Mrs Annle Williams hosted a Wednesday birthday party for their grandson Jimmie Vigars turning seven. Fourteen children attended as games were played and refreshments served including a decorated cake. Jimmie received several nice gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Vigars
W. C. Vigers
Annle Williams
Dimmit Vigars
Jimmie
Ong
Young Mothers Club Plans September Dinner Hostesses
The Young Mothers Club met Tuesday at Logsdon Park for the last gathering until September. Seventeen members and their husbands attended the 6:30 steak dinner and enjoyed visiting. Mrs. E. W. Burke will host the next meeting on September 13 with a 6:30 potluck dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Mother’s Club
Logsdon Park
E. W. Burke
Eldora Happy Hustlers Regular Meeting Notes
Eldora Happy Hustlers 4-H club held a dinner at Pine Lake Cafe honoring Mr and Mrs D Rodgers before they move to Phoenix. Guests included many families and friends. program planning for achievement day and fair booth was discussed with committees named. Demonstrations and talks covered state convention and fair projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Dale Rodgers
Pine Lake Cafe
Risse and Milter, Inc
Rodgers
Stephen
Wendy Jo
Phoenix
Ariz
John Risse
Robert
Lloyd K. Miller
Marjorie
Ralph Abibee
Richard Kettke
Leona Froning and
Craig
Mra
Jerry Stanbrough
Jerrie Ann
Maryya
Dan Callahan
Frank Wall
Linda Morgan
Parker
Eldora Happy Hustlers
Lloyd Miler
Stanbrough
Air Avs
Eldora Social Roundup Sees Many Visitors and Trips
Numerous visitors and relatives travel to Eldora for weekend and summer stays. The Crosser and Grosser families host dinners while others visit relatives in Burlington, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Denver, Davenport, Aurora, and Chicago. Local outings include court house ice cream social and band concert. Planes, trains, and ships figure as travelers depart for California, New York, and the British Isles with Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth cruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clent Crosser
Lester Crosser
Blaine Crosser
Hetty Mae Grosser
Clem Crosser
Gertrude Priewert
Rochester
Wisc
Shor Vialt
George Edwards
Dickie
Carol Edwards
Eldora
Clyde Propst
Omaha
Nebr
Byron Adams
Sac City
Nelle Quick
Willams
J. Wamsley
Denver
Charles E. Schafer
Kansas City
Barbara Harrison
Amy Farrell
Davenport
Wm. Wortend
Aurora
Iinois
Greg Harrison
Dean Bunn
D. M. Nyquist
W. K. Bramwell
New York City
England
British Isles
Scandinavian Countries
France
C. E. Dages
Steve
Waldo Lepper
Lois
Radcliffe
Southwest
Max Kramer
Etel
Las Cruces
New Mexico
Juarez
Mexico
Carlsbad Caverns
White Sands National Monument
Ruidoso
Sacramento Mountains
Mescalesa
Albuquerque
Eldora Social Notes Highlight Far-Flung Visitors
Long list of summer visitors and relatives seen in Eldora Iowa with stops in Stratford Waterloo Des Moines and Rockford. Names include Mias Nena Snyder Kristie and David Jensen Bonnie Larson John Whelan Henry Janssen and Julie Benson among many others. Several trips to Clear Lake Amex and Mankato noted with family reunions and funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias Nena Snyder
Braoktieta
Ohn Snyder
Curtis Julian
Seattle
Wash
Eldora
Howard Schas
Kristie
David Jensen
Stratford
Erwin Naylor
Gary Neuman
Waterloo
Rockford TH
Jim Bowman
Ralph Correll
Helen Megan
Miss Larson
JuHn Larson
Roland
Pamela McQalstan
Julie Benson
Pender
Nebr
Earl Dean Hadley
Lee Rose
Becky
Marshalltown
Earl Hadley
Jesse Mason
Wichita
Kans
Henry J. Janssen
George Janssen
Wayne Janssen
Johnny
Hubbard
Forrest Dubberke
Des. Moines
Amex
Bode
Henry Janssen
Whitwood Family Reunion Held Sun
The 36th Whitwood family reunion met at Pine Lake lodge on Sunday July 10 with 96 attending. A basket dinner followed a business meeting. Longest distance travelers were Anna Hoffa erane and two sons from Dallas. Several members from Illinois Iowa and other towns attended. Three deaths four marriages and four births were reported in the past year. The same officers will lead next year’s event at Pine Lake lodge on the second Sunday in July. Letters were read from members including Fannie Whitwood and Dick Fullerton. Walter Haskins served as city president and Nora Emmert as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitwood
Pins Lake Judge
Anna Hoffa
Erané
Dallas
Texas
Prentist
Earl Miller
Mia
Wm. Oliver
Hazel Johnson
Rockford, Ill
Mona Jackson
Chicago
Ill
Clara Hoffa
Belle Plaine
J. M. Jackson
Mona
Jefferson
Dick Fullerton
Rockford
John Kruger
Vinton
Tom Dietz
Cedar Rapids
Lowell Moore
Paul Moore
Allen Nelson
Marshalltown
Don Haskins
Gene Haskins
Buckingham
W.A. Haskins
Reinbeck
Lester Brown
Lee Rey Clemons
Waterloo
Harold Moore
James Moore
Thomas Moore
J. H. Moore
Robert Freed
Whitten
Howard Sheller
Howard Pence
Melvin Lewis
William Lewis
Edd Waldo
Sharon
Ray Snovel
Asi Rodd
Jud Smith
A. L. Davison
Nora Emmert
Tommy Emmert
Minnie Snovel
Irene Reinert
Jerry Cleveland
Michael James Moore
Pine Lake Lodge
Fannie Whitwood
Long Beach
Calif
Clayton Atwood
Kings Hill
Idaho
Walter Haskins
Jeske Family Held Reunion Sunday
The Jeske family reunion was held Sunday at the Pleasant township hall with a noon dinner. Two four tiered birthday cakes, baked by Mrs. Martin Struck for Miss Roze Jeske of Tucson, were served with ice cream and coffee. Attendees included Mrs. Marie Jeske, Mrs. Martha Struck, Otto Jeske and family, Perry Wilson, Marvin Jeske and sons, Walter Jeske and son, Lawrence Struck and family, Clarence Struck and daughters, Russell Gast and family, Martin Struck and family, Oscar Jeske and son, Clayton Prescott and family, Herman Steinfeldt, Donald DeNeuf and daughter, Julian Foltz and family, John Anden, Arvin Blome and son, plus many others and afternoon guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeske
Pleasant Township
Martin Struck
Roze Jeske
Tucson
Ariz
Marie Jeske
Martha Struck
Otto Jeske
Perry Wilson
Marvin Jeske
Walter Jeske
Lawrence Struck
Clarence Struck
Eldora
Russell Gastang
Hubbard
Oscar Jeske
New Providence
Clayton Prescott
Steamboat Rock
Herman Steinfeldt
Iowa Falls
Donald DeNeuf
Floyd
Julian Foltz
Des Moines
John Anden
Hastings
Nebr
Arvin Blome
Gowrie
P J Simons Attends I A T C Public Relations Workshop
Supt Paul J Simons attends a four day Public Relations Workshop in Cedar Falls sponsored by Iowa State Education Association and Iowa State Teachers College. The conference gathers ISEA administrators and leaders from American Legion State Farm Bureau and National Congress of Parents and Teachers among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul J. Simons
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Education Association
Iowa State Teachers College
American Legion
State Farm Bureau
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Dinner honors M Dale Rodgers at farewell social
V F W dinner at the V F W Post Home honored M Dale Rodgers and spouse. After a social evening the couple received a going away gift. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Oliver and Mr and Mrs Earl Miller of Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Johnson
Rockford, Ill
Nora Emmert
Earl Miller
William Oliver
Rockford, Ti
Dick Fullerton
Rockford, In
Emmett
M. Dale Rodgers
V. F. W. Post
Mrs. Rodgers
Agen
Rockford, Fit
Tuesday Bridge Meeting With Mrs Dickinson Club
Mrs. D W Dickinson hosted the Tuesday Bridge Club at her home after a 1 PM luncheon at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room. Prizes went to Mrs. W H Van Tiger and Mrs. L E Butler. next meeting set for July 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Dickinson
Blanche
Ethel
Dickinson
W. FH. van Tiger
LE. Butler
W. H. van Tiger
Hasta
Notice of stray animal claim in Hardin County Iowa
L G Pettigrew posts a public notice in Eldora Township Hardin County Iowa June 30 1965 declaring a white faced yearling hereford goat or similar animal found on a farm near Eldora. The owner must pay damages to reclaim the animal and copies were posted at Eldora City Hall the county courthouse bulletin board and Eldora livestock barn. Notary public verified the sworn posting date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Reed
Hardin County
L. G. Portlurew
Hersby
Hie Farm
Hersford
Tila Bethany
Duns, Idb
Leslie G. Peithstow
Hardin
Pettigrew
Peink
Eldora Township
Iowa
Eldora
Leslie G. Pettigrew
Fiardin
County
Punta
Tawa
Pasadena visitors extend Midwest trip to Iowa relatives
Mr and Mrs Edward Wichman and daughters Nancy and Mary Jo of Pasadena, California, visited Birney Jackson’s family in Clarinda from Sunday to Tuesday. They planned to return to California after visiting cousins R. E. Gray and Dr. Gray, with Mrs. Geesaman Curt and Mrs. Akers and Mike of Marshalltown joining briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim George
Cheryl
Montezuma
Eldora
Duane Geesaman
Curt
Clark Akers
Mike
Marshalltown
Birney Jackson
Geesaman
Mrs. Akers
Local Residents Attend Visits and Celebrations in Area
A string of Sunday and weekend visits ties together Waterloo to Grundy Center and Ames. John Baker, a long time tuberculosis patient, shows improvement after 16 months in a Wisconsin sanitarium. The Luiken quartet performed in Ames for the Christian Inter-Varsity fellowship, with members Norman, Robert, Royce Luiken, and John Frerichs. Numerous families including the Eckhofts, Bakker, Potgeters, Ruppelts, and Craters gathered for church, anniversaries, and social visits. Two naval ROTC cadets, James Hartman and Donald Lutken, set off for summer training in Norfolk to sail the Caribbean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baker
Waterloo
Lyle Bonk
Grundy Trenier
Henry Baker
Wisconsin
Norman Luiken
Robert Luiken
Royce Luiken
John Frerichs
Shirley Kruse
Joyce DeVries
Karen Luiken
Pat Luiken
Ames
Christian Inter-Varsity Fellowship
Norman
Robert
James Hartman
Donald Lutken
Nor Falk
Naval Rotc
Lanna
Billy Cook
Sharon
Judy
LaVoenne Pierson
Leland Bittner
Gregory
Liscomb
Bill Eckel, Jr
Menno Sakker
LaVern
Melvin Frater
Halland
Bob Zlesman
Des Moines
Marie Eilers
Frank . Morris and Tarey
Eidera
L. G. Johnson
Village Socials and Visits Span Weekend Trips
Numerous local households hosted and visited relatives and friends during a festive weekend. Trips included Rock Rapids and Dubuque excursions, Back Bone State Park, and Cedar Falls Bible camp for Presbyterian youths. Visitors came from Grundy Center, Dike, Marshalltown, Manson, Des Moines, Garden City, and Alden with gatherings at Wellsburg, Donners Grove, Beads Lake, and Ivester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ailéradén Vistors
John Lulken
Dick Harberts
E. J. Jacobs
Rock Rapids
Back Bone State Park
Dubuque
Rena Frerichs
Arthur Frerichs
Douglas
Stevie Eckel
John M. van Loh
Wellsburg
George Thorne
Grundy Center
Harry Williams
Sandra Williams
Charles Harbers
Dike
Dick Harberta
Henry Wabben
Harvey Smith
Marshalltown
Claude Marks
Donners Grove
Chicago
The
Presbyterian Church
Cerlar Falls
Kathy
Nancy
Harry Blosef
Beverly Havens
Roger Gene Gast
Dick Herberts
Bill Eckel
Stevie
Randy
George Bakker
Ivester
Harty Wiliams
Larry
Sandra
Garden City
John Wilers
Waren Harris
Tom Eilers
Claus Harrenstein
L. S. Gsirem
Town Falls
Ralph Beane
Pine Lake
Louis Moen
Tulsa
Okla
George Cramer
Vern Tholen
George Werkman
Wilbur Toomsen
Dumont
Edward Kiein
Bradford
Beads Lake Sunny
Ardean Evans
Craig Warman
Alden
Harris Luiken
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. L. Cakerice
Pine Lake Club
D. Lawless
Canasta
Mrs. Eaton
Red Cross
Cong's
Tyes R. Allbee
Amphibius Sydn
U.S
George Clymer
San Francisco
Wild Life Club
Judy and
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Room
Westinghouse Lowa
Weatingouse Rao
Young Mothers Club
D. Rodgers
Fatra Bureau
Norma Jeske
Loretta Hess
Pam Zimmermann
Avis Jeske
Danny Kadopb
Danna Barr
Adelise Maroni
Celia Perkins
Donna Rooks
Donna Radolph
Atate
G. W. Shannon
Spooner
National Audubon Camp
Nerell Smith
Debra
Bob Frerichs
Noah Clay
Richard Teckenburg
Bess Bowers
Conrad
Clara Snovel
LeRoy Gourley
Cindy
Savanna
Mr. Gourley
Cliff Gourley
Mrs. Gourley
Mrs
Jim Maltby
Mr. Maltby
Lauren Maltby
Linda
Edgar Larson
Dennis
Sherbourn
Minn
Robert Seggerman
Gary Seggerman
Goldie Cody
Agnes Onnen
Emblark
Blue Earth
Clarence Seggerman
Mr. Seggerman
Mrs. Seggerman
Clear Lake
Kenneth Jones
Kenny, Ricki
Don Jones
Myrttie Farrington
Oren
Letha
Colfax
Mrs. Fiene
Mr. Firene
A. L. Callahan
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Sun
P. J. Simons
I. 8
T. C
F. W
Wees Syorton Natery
Towa
Ie Sion
Orie
Hansel & Gretel
Dave Crockett
Davy Crockett
Peter P. Eckhoft
Elizabeth
Menno Baker Home
George Werkmat
Dick Werk-man
Holland
George Potgeter
Everett Steichen
Portland
Ore
Steichens
Jim Potgeter
Europe
Ernest Ruppelt
Tom Ruppelt
Loretta
Bob Ruppelt
Henry Cramer
Jake Cramer
James Riggin
Janice
Tena Ruppelt
Phil Ruppelt
Phillip Ruppelt
Bert Lubbes
Shell Rock
Darzel
Troy Studios
Edison
Witt Ging AO Madicne
Thomas A. Eon
L. R. Sow
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