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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1957

Page

2

Uthe Tibbs Vows Read In Williams

Pauline Marie Uthe and Lauren Wayne Tibbs unite in a double ring ceremony at St Marys Catholic Church Williams at 10 on July 6. Rev F W McKinley officiated with acolytes Danny and Larry Holtkamp. Miss Patricia Baldus as maid of honor. best man Robert Tibbs. ushers Francis Uthe and Larry Mitchell. A reception for 125 followed. couple to reside in Iowa Falls after a wedding trip to Clear Lake.

Pauline Marie Uthe Lauren Wayne Tibbs St. Mary's Catholic Church Williams F. W. McKinley Danny Larry Holtkamp Fred Athe Alden Hazel Tibbs Lloyd Tibbs Eldora Patricia Baldus Eagle Grove Robert Tibbs Francis Uthe Larry Mitchell Jane O'Donnell Panis Angelicus Elaine Uthee A. R. Athe Robert Martin Jewell Patricia Uthe Waterloo Ray Uthe Ames Doris Stuart Iowa Falls Emmett Baldus Story City Jack Gowdy Francis Kreiger Daniel Keane Johanna Holtkamp Crete Keane Clarence Holdgrafer Marie Ricke Bernice Scallon Dorian Daggitt Linda Colleen Athe Amen Martha Ann Sullivan Boone Janet Baldus Williams High School Marycrest College Davenport Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Des Moines Ellsworth Hospital Owasa Armed Services Presett Bliss Blvd Tibbs Clear Lake

Appointment of Harold F Perkins estate administratrix

State of Iowa Hardin County notice of appointment of Ruth Parikins as administratrix of the Harold F Perkins estate deceased Hardin County. Creditors and claimants must present claims to the administratrix and file with the Clerk of the District Court. Hobson and Cady, Attorneys.

Iowa Hardin County Harold F. Perkins District Court Ruth Parikins Hobson and Cady

Mrs Orgell feted at post nuptial shower Friday

Mrs Arthur Kix, Mrs Gene Halfpop and Miss Janet Orgell hosted a 25 guest shower for Mrs Robert Orgell on Friday afternoon July 12 at the Kix home. Janet Orgell led games while Kathy Kix and Becky Halfpop handed gifts. Lunch was buffet style with Mrs Raymond Orgell pouring. Women Ervin Ziebell and Frederick Kix aided in the kitchen.

Arthur Kix Gene Halfpop Janet Orgell Robert Orgell Kathy Kix Becky Halfpop Raymond Orgell Ervin Ziebell Frederick Kix

Whitwood Reunion Held At Lodge At Pine Lake

Whitwood family reunion held Sunday July 14 at Pine Lake Lodge with 79 present. Harold Moore presided, secretary read 1956 report and letters. Oldest attendee James Moore of Whitten. Eight births, two marriages, three deaths reported. Nominating committee Bob Davison and Mrs. Horace Emmert. Officers Harold Moore president and Katherine Sheller secretary treasurer. 1958 reunion set for second Sunday in July at Pine Lake Lodge. Attendees from Eldora Gladbrook Whitten Waterloo Rockford Vinton Buckingham Conrad Reinbeck Belle Plaine Hubbard Cedar Falls Jered Clovis N M Dallas ex.

Whitwood Pine Lake Lodge Harold Moore James Moore Whitten Bob Davison Horace Emmert Hubbard Cedar Falls Jered Clovis N. M Dallas

N T T Club Family Picnic Held at City Park

The N T T Club held a family picnic at 6 30 p m Tuesday evening at the north shelter house in the city park. Twelve members and seven guests attended. After dinner the group socialized. The next meeting will be a club picnic on August 6 at Geepley Park.

N.T.T. Club North Shelter House City Park Geepley Park

Marriage Plans Announced for Martha Brandenburgh

Mr and Mrs W H Brandenburgh announce the engagement of their daughter Martha to Mark Mostellier, son of Mr and Mrs Leo Mosteller of Bangor, with marriage anticipated in the near future.

W. H. Brandenburgh Martha Mark Mostellier Leo Mosteller Bangor

Pakistan Friends Guests Insidera House Party Theme

Miss Kate A Hill and Mrs C C E Greer hosted a two day house party for missionary co workers from Pakistan. Guests included Dr Robert E Foster on furlough Rev and Mrs C Pickens and Rev E E Beattie. A luncheon at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room and an afternoon tea at the Greef home featured worship in the Indian fashion.

Kate A. Hill Cc. E. Greer Miss Hill Pakistan Robert E. Foster C. Pickens Pickens Winterset E. E. Beattie Grinnell Blanche Ethel Greef

Hubbard Class of 1947 Holds Reunion Sunday

The Hubbard High School class of 1947 and their families held a picnic at the Hubbard Legion Hall Sunday evening. After supper, Mr. Ellson led a tour of the schoolhouse. Out of town attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Wasson of Eldora, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hyland of Radcliffe, Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Anderson of Lowell Indiana, Rev. and Mrs. Paul Platzgraff, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anderson of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kruse of Spirit Lake, and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Snider of Cole. Two members could not attend due to hospital stay.

Hubbard High School Hubbard Legion Hall Ellson John Wasson Eldora Leo Hyland Radcliffe LaVerne Anderson Lowell, Ind Paul Plaltzgraff Robert Anderson Des Moines Ernest Kruse Steamboat Rock Keith Snider Cole Hubert Duncan Veterans’ Hospital Tom Megan Oakdale Sanitarium Berve Keith Joe Mason West Des Moines Lonnie Mason Mason Emma Wiemer Hubert Gaard Charolotte Severson Ethel Severson Josephine Howe Mason City Charlotte Radcliffe Community School Logsdon Park

Krominga Family Visit Ends With Homecoming

Mrs. Frances Krominga traveled with her son Frank and Mrs. Krominga and Nancy to San Fernando California to visit Mr. and Mrs. Everett Krominga. They returned home Sunday after visiting Omaha relatives en route. Carolyn Sheehan of Omaha accompanied them home for a visit.

Frances Krominga Frank Krominga Clyde Propst Omaha Neb Glen Carson Propst Roland C. Propst Eldora Carson

Community club notices and July events list

Coming Friday and weekend events include the Baptist Service class meeting with Emma Watson and Needlecraft Club led by Mrs. Henry Steinfeldt, a Glenn Pauls G I Farm Class alumni potluck at 6 30 p m in Hardin county youth building, and Senior Citizens gathering at 2 p m at the library with transport to the north shelter house in city park. Subsequent events cover TOPS Club 4 C s on July 22, Child Study ClubFamily picnic at Pine Lake Lodge on July 23, W F W Auxiliary and Methodist Adult Bible Class with Mrs Nora Emmert on July 24, Young Homemakers ClubFamily picnic and 7 30 p m Wellsburg Park and Bridge Club with Mrs Jack Piper on July 25 plus Pine Lake Country Club Golf Supper.

The Baptist Church Emma Watson Needlecraft Henry Steinfeldt Glenn Paul G. I Hardin County Library North Shelter House City Park 4C's Pine Lake Lodge W.F.W Nora Emmert Young Homemakers Club Wellsburg Park Jack Piper Pine Lake Country Club

Harrington Family Reunion Held in Eldora Park

The Harrington families met Sunday for a reunion at Eldora city park with 49 members in attendance. Kenneth Harrington of Eldora served as president and Floyd Harrington of Ackley acted as chairmen. The 1958 reunion is set for the second Sunday in August.

Harrington Eldora City Park Kenneth Harrington Eldora Floyd Harrington Ackley

4C's TOPS Club Hosts Guest Speaker on Diets

The 4C's TOPS Club met Monday with twenty members present. Mrs. R. C. Rogers spoke on "Diets for Overweights" and the July 22 program will be "Broiling Meat" Cookies and iced tea were served by Mrs. Ervin Readout and Mrs. Duane Koch.

T.O.P.S R. C. Rogers Ervin Readout Duane Koch

Jack Pipers Host Lawn Party for Six Couples

Mgr and Mrs Jack Piper hosted a Saturday lawn party for six couples. A potluck supper featured a roasted pig on a foil board with a blue ribbon and an apple in its mouth, surrounded by corn leaves and sunflowers for decor. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Mac Greene, Mr and Mrs William Trampe, Mr and Mrs Virgil Schmidt, Mr and Mrs H D Wolcott, Mr and Mrs Glen Cole, and Mr and Mrs Howard Schan.

Glen Cole Howard Schan

Bridge Gathering Hosted by Mr and Mrs Longenecker

Mr and Mrs W H Longenecker hosted a Saturday evening bridge group with a 7 p.m. dinner at Blanche and Ethel s Tea Room. Prizes were won by Mr and Mrs C W Haase and Mr and Mrs L E Butler. Next meeting date is August 10.

W. H. Longenecker Blanche and Ethel Longenecker C. W. Haase L. E. Butler

Baptist Guild Picnic Supper At City Park

The Baptist Guild met Monday evening at the city park for a picnic supper. About 18 people attended including two visiting girls from Dayton Ohio Miss Sally Jay and Miss Judy Speesicker. Three new members Joan Griffit Beverly Sears and Martha Short were initiated. Jane Perkins led devotions. Loretta McCarty and Trene McCarty will host the next meeting August 12.

Baptist Guild Sally Jay Judy Speesicker Dayton Ohio Guild Joan Griffit Beverly Sears Martha Short Jane Perkins Loretta McCarty Trene McCarty

Hawthorne Club Hosts Family Picnic at City Park

The Hawthorne Club held a Monday evening family picnic at the north shelter of the city park. Two tables with white cloths and flower bouquets set the scene. After dinner, men played croquet while women socialized. hostess committee included Mrs. Mary Ziesman and Mrs. H. L. Miles.

Hawthorne Club Mary Ziesman H. L. Miles

Jimmy Vigars Birthday Celebration Report

Jimmy Vigars was nine years old Saturday and was honored at 2 30 pm with a party at his home. Mrs Bill Vigars and Miss Helen Boelman of Applington supervised games. Refreshments included a birthday cake. A family picnic followed at Eldora city park with his grandparents and other relatives attending. He received several gifts.

Jimmy Vigars Bill Vigars Helen Boelman Aplington Eldora City Park Jimmy Arlie Williams W. C. Vigars

Camp attendees at Clear Lake junior high Baptist camp

Attendees include Roberta Pederson, Jane Eggleston, Kenneth Jackson, and Gordon Taylor. Miss Alice Kosanke accompanies as counselor and Rev. H. C. Short serves on the faculty.

Clear Lake Roberta Pederson Jane Eggleston Kenneth Jackson Gordon Taylor Alice Kosanke H. C. Short

Dwyers from Dallas Visit Iowa City for Careers

Mr. and Mrs. Tom R. Dwyer arrived from Dallas to visit Mrs. Dwyer’s parents in Iowa City. He graduated June 21 from the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science and will apprentice at McGovern Funeral Home on August 1. She completed medical technology studies July 10 and will receive a B.S. from the State University of Iowa. He will take state board exams in Des Moines July 16 to 19.

Tom R. Dwyer Dallas Tex Dwyer J. F. Steckler Dallas Institute- Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science St. Paul's Hospital A.S.C.P American Society of Certified Pathologists State University of Iowa Iowa City McGovern East College Des Moines

Clemens Mesloh Vows In California

Mr and Mrs Howard K E Clemens of Union announce the marriage of their daughter Shirley Jo Ann to William N Mesloh of Los Angeles California The wedding was on June 8 1957 at St Andrews Evangelical Lutheran church in West Los Angeles A reception followed at F C Feathers home in Santa Monica The groom is chief surveyor for Los Angeles and the bride works for Connecticut General Life Insurance Co at Westwood They reside at 228 S Tower Drive Beverly Hills California

Howard KE. Clemens Union Shirley Jo Ann William N. Mesloh Los Angeles Calif St. Andrews Evangelical Lutheran Church West Los Angeles F. C. Feathers Santa Monica Connecticut General Life Insurance Co Westwood S. Tower Drive Beverly Hills

Friendly 14 Club Family Picnic at Rough Woods Hall

The Friendly 14 Club held a Sunday evening family picnic at Rough woods Hall with long tables and Independence Day decor. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kolthoff and families, the Balvanz and Schultz families, Roscoe Myers, Berice Brown, and several Misses. Ice cream and baked desserts concluded the gathering, with next meeting at Mrs. Mabel Rose’s home to honor Mrs. Louise Schultz on August 7.

Friendly 14 Roughwoods Hall Lois Balvanz Louise Schultz Lola Schultz Fern Balvanz Elmer Kolthoff Claus Risuis Leslie Pieters Lawrence Balvanz Ernest Balvanz Herman Jim) Schultz Fred Doering Roscoe Myers Bernice Brown Mary Lou Brown Adaline Maronn Maxine Schultz Donald Bell Mabel Rose

Price Hutchins Nuptials In Nashua Iowa

Miss Beverly Price and John C. Hutchins wed in a single ring ceremony at the Little Brown church in Nashua on Saturday July 13. Attendants included Arlyn Vander Werff of Des Moines and Frank Hutchins of Des Moines. The couple plan a Des Moines home after a Wisconsin wedding trip. Hutchins works with Paul Manning Chevrolet. Price is with Braniff Air Lines.

Beverly Price Cleo B. Price Grundy Carter John C. Hutchins Ruth Hutchins West B. Hutchins West Des Moines Little Brown Church Nashua Glen Utterback Arlyn Vander Werff Des Moines Frank Hutchins Iowa Charles City Wisconsin

Mrs Robert Broer Honored At Coffee In Eldora

Mrs H D Wolcott hosted a Monday afternoon gathering for Mrs Robert Broer and her family who had stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs D W Dickin son in Eldora before moving to Coralville. Dr Broer serves on the University of Iowa Hospitals staff. Other travelers from Remsen and Eldora are noted along with visiting relatives.

H. D. Wolcott Robert Broer Eldora D. W. Dickinson Coralvile Dr. Broer University Hospital Iowa City William Doyle Keansburg, J Davenport William Doyle, Jr Joe Doyle F. J. Rergies

Eager Beaver 4-H Meeting Held Sat

Miss Sheila Sheldon hosted the Eager Beaver 4-H group on Saturday July 14. Janet Freed presided at the business meeting and each girl named an article for judging at Achievement Day to be held at the Hardin County Youth Building. Mrs Freed explained the record book preparation. Carol Sue Vinton spoke on making beds properly using the square fold. Sheila Sheldon and Barbara Carson demonstrated removing old finishes from picture frames and furniture. Janet Freed highlighted her stay at the 4-H convention.

Sheila Sheldon Janet Freed Hardin County Barbara Carson

Eldora social note roundup of visiting relatives and trips

Mr and Mrs Willis Gaines of Cedar Rapids visited in Eldora with Mrs Gaines sister and husband. Various relatives attended funerals in Knoxville. Several families traveled to California Oregon and Idaho for visits. Others stayed in Eldora including visits from Des Moines Ames and Waterloo residents with plans for Anaheim and Wisconsin Dells trips.

Willis Gaines Cedar Rapids Eldora

Vacation visitors roam Eldora and surrounding towns

A parade of relatives and friends visited Eldora and nearby towns over the weekend. Guests from Iowa, Ohio, Canada, and Oregon joined local families for meals, dinners, and outings at Hubbard Park and various homes, with multiple day trips to Des Moines, Fort Dodge, and Spirit Lake.

Radcliffe and Des Moines Visitors Highlight Local Notes

Radcliffe and Des Moines visitors were noted as Tuesday and Thursday guests in local homes. A July 3 Story City birth blessed Lawrence Severson and his wife with Allen Dean, the Severson children include two sons and a daughter. Several relatives joined families for meals and care, with Measles and hospital stays cited, and a joint Lutheran service led by the Rev. of Our Savior's Lutheran and Stavanger Lutheran churches.

Kenneth Cammack Glenda Des Moines Neil Mossman Hubbard Eldora Lawrence Severson Story City Hospital Allen Dean

Radcliffe area church groups hold Sunday service and picnic

Clair Jennings of Radcliffe and the Salem Lutheran church hosted a joint service with Rev Klingtvedt and a mixed choir from three churches. After worship, a joint picnic dinner was held at Riverside Bible Camp near Story City for three congregations with a large crowd in attendance.

Blanche and Blanche festival runs July 18 to 25

A brief community notice announces Blanche and Blanche events spanning July 18 through July 25. The readable text lists dates but no extra details on venues or activities are provided.

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Society Grace Protheroe Uthe - Tibbs Fred J. Miller Wardin County Towa Troy Studios Elidora Lodge Sun Insidera Sun 4C’s Tops Club Jack Pipers Pleasant Township Hall W. H. Longeneckers Clemens - Mesloh California Price - Hutchins W. C. Schumacher Remsen William Fromme Grothaus Schumacher Allan Hansen Mars Schumacher Caryn Dale Hansen Ray Kintz Caryn Hansen Mur! Schumacher Eager Beaver Carol Sue Vinton James Heslop Ralph Imes Lucille Brown Wilson Hadley Frank Bevans Knoxville Gene IL. Gettys Gettys Marie Johnson Robert T. Johnson Materia Elora K. E. Reisinger Gordon Gregg Gary Knotts Berry Farm Pomona Bellingham Wash Mr. Reisinger C. A. Reisinger Washington Coeuer d’ Alene Idaho Miles City Mont North Dakota Oklahoma John Furman Mr. Furman Ethel Leslie J. M. Keating Beloit Wis John Bekemeier James Brooks Barbara Loren Bentley Larry Leonard Lynnette Fresno Grundy Center Neta Mackie Ted Cripps Allen Albion Cripps Alvin Lewis Phyllis Marilyn Saint Springfield Ill Zola L. Barton Mrs D. L. Barton Dean M. Barton Joan Rockford, Ill Dean M. Bartons Anaheim Barton Beckmans Instruments George Heiring Vicki Heiring A. L. Luglan Charlie Lynk Margaret Lynk Kenneth Anway Emma Newhall Miss Marlys Newhall Wisconsin Dells Warren Hartman Dayton, Ohio Luan Putnam P. S. Davis Fort Dodge May Faint Frank Snyder Friendship Haven Lester Ose Vacation Village Spirit Lake Virgil Smith Kay Eloise Janet Pamela Pleasantville John Fouch Judy Beesicker Louis Darzes Darzes Ft. Dodge Anthony Darzes Storm Lake A. E. Anderson Vera Swaggart Jack Dickenson Sioux City Guy Reid Kenneth Whiting Debbie Diane Portland Ore Milo Butler Herb L. Whiting Frances Butler David Cahill Patricia McNertney Town City Lawrence McNertney A. J. Lee Thomas William Henry Hackett Dixon Springs Tenn Mr. Lee W. H. Bailey Gordon Barrows Robert and Anne Kostrovic Toronto Canada L. F. Wolcott Eldora, Colo Wolpe Marie Sargent Allen Farrington Colfax Louis Sorenson Nevada Elzie Eskridge New Providence Ed Fiene Hubbard Park Guy Fitzgerald Ira Whitwood Arthur Thorson Oelwe George Miller Thorson Miller Oelwein Kenneth Eittreim Marlyn and Gaynelle Roger Stensland W. C. Cooper Wilden Hospital Elmer Newgaard McCallsbury Warren Mossman Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Stavanger Lutheran Church Garden City Tonite Buffalo True Rory Calhoun Utah Blaine Audrey LIN Musicals Steinbeck Phillip Golf Pasadena Mr. Golf Ole Chicago Ole Golf Romaine Ranger Georgia Jalmer Stensland Patricia Webster City Oscar Swenson Ellsworth Kenneth K Eittreim Stensland Eittreim David MecCallsburg Mossman E. E. Reece Lawn Hill Ray Berve Raymond Lowe Ventura Lowe Marie A. O. Skrovig Carl Prescott Harold Lindeback Olson Clarence Barhite Harvey Hinderaker Roland Stanley Sampson Irvin E. Cammack County Conference Board Court House W. C. Guenther Clerk County Conference Board Nen Eree Ee Eldora Township Dorothy A. Monteith Neca Hess Ee Transportation Ye General Fund Lee Ee le Grundy Wnaneea Grundy Moneys
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