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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1957

Page

2

Fosseen Ott Vows Read In Radcliffe Ceremony

Miss Rita Kay Fosseen and Wayne Arthur Ott were married at Our Saviour's Lutheran church Radcliffe at six Saturday evening June 1 The Rev Olaf Helen officiated as Kathleen Severson played the organ The bridal party wore pastel gowns with sashes and corsages A reception for 225 followed in the church social rooms with a four tier cake and engraved heart markers The couple will reside in Ellsworth after a short wedding trip

Rita Kay Fosseen Lloyd Fosseen Radcliffe Wayne Arthur Ott Arthur Ott Hubbard Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Olaf Helen Church of Ames Kathleen Severson Judy Hitchcock Jon Rorem Truy Joyce Ott DelRina Olson Patty Haverston Jeanie Rogers Broom Alden Terry Johnson Storm Lake Charles Larson Nevada Richard Hanson Edwin Shoafstall Marion Heisetter Bob Hansell Williams Thelmer Swenson Rita Wayne Rita Fosseen Wayne Ott Rita Fossean DeAnn Swenson Beverly Ferguson Venda Loutkwick Glen Oversten Clarence Blome William Melohn Boride Wayne Fisher Bucks Eye Robert Newhall Diane Eller Patti Ballard Leila Wicks Sharon Wykle Diane Ritland Radcliffe Community High School Ott Farmers Co- Operative Elevator Ellsworth Rapid City S. Dy Mountain Lake Minn Ames Jewell Des Moines Cedar Rapids Iotva Falls Ventura Story City Randall, Colo Cedar Falls Iowa City Eldora Spirit Lake Marshalltown Waterloo

Community events calendar for June activities and meetings

June schedules list Needlecraft Club and Urban Club meetings, Pine Lake Country Club events, 4H at Janet Freed home, Senior Citizens and Adult Fellowship classes, Ladies Country Club picnic at Lepley Park, Baptist Guild, Masonic crafts school, TOPS Club speaking, various lodge and club gatherings, W.S.C.S. Luncheon, United Circle and Altar society, Young Adult Class picnic, Pine Lake June Dance with Continental band, and cemetery committeeариes with multiple hosts and locations.

Needlecraft Club Harry Pagel Urban Club Minnieyres Pine Lake Country Club Kbager Beavers Janet and Elaine Freed Tom Stonebrook Ladies Country Club Lepley Park W.S.C.S. General Meeting United Circle (Baptist Church St. Mary's Fellowship of Congregational Women Plenio Myles Miller

Friendly 14 Club Honors Mrs Rosburg Birthday

Mrs Helen Risuis hosted the Friendly 14 Club honoring Mrs Pauline Rosburg for her June 3 birthday. Guests included Mrs Louise Schultz presiding in the absence of the president, with gifts exchanged and a birthday cake seen at refreshment time.

Helen Risuis Friendly 14 Pauline Rosburg Louise Schultz Fern Balvanz Lois Balyanz Pat Bloom Kate Kobbott Rosburg Grape Broer Clara Myer Loig Batvanz Hubert Pies Ackley Maxine Aehulte Mango Adams

Golf Invitational For Ladies July 10 at Pine Lake Club

The Pine Lake Country Club announces the Ladies Invitational Golf Day will take place on July 10 instead of June 26 as previously listed in the club calendar. A full list of invitational day chairmen will be published soon.

Pine Lake Country Clubs

Wesleyan Guild Potluck Dinner Held at Burgess Home

The Wesleyan Service Guild hosted a potluck dinner Monday at Mrs. Addie Burgess’s home with twelve members and two guests present. After the business meeting and reports, Rev. J K Moore spoke on Science vs Religion. A social evening followed. next meeting set for September.

Wesleyan Service Guild Addie Burgess J. K. Moore

Gary M Soly to Receive Degree at St Olaf College

Gary M Soly son of Dr and Mrs I R Soli is among about 300 graduates to receive degrees at St Olaf College Northfield Minnesota during the 62nd commencement Sunday General L Norstad supreme commander Allied Powers Europe will give the address Dr and Mrs Salt will attend both the baccalaureate service and commencement exercises.

Gary M. Sol I. R. Soli St. Olaf College Northfield Minn L. Norstad Allied Powers Europe

Class of 1922 Eldora reunion at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room

The class of 1922 from Eldora high school held a noon luncheon reunion on Sunday June 2 at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room with wives husbands and teachers in attendance. Five deceased members are listed among the class. Additional members from various states and cities were noted as attendees or responders by letter.

Eldora High School Blanche Ethel J. D. Leonard Eldora Will Pye Monroe D. Dale Davis Marshalltown Will Naden Webster City Frances Messer Dakota City Edith Wentworth DeKalb

Miss Ruth Guenther Honored At Party

Miss Ruth Guenther and Miss Virginia Asti of Chicago were honored at a dinner party in Chicago hosted by Miss Ann Kirchner director of nurses at University of Chicago Lying-in Hospital. Guests included nursing faculty and staff. Both honorees were presented with painted serving trays. Also, Mr and Mrs Emil Daleske and Mr and Mrs Dean Daleske were guests in State Center and Flyin Daleske homes.

Ruth Guenther Virginia Asts Chicago Ann Kirchner University of Chicago Miss Guenther Mmiss Asti Hospital Miss Asti Pratitlind Seine God Emil Daleske State Center Elvin Daleske Dean Daleske Flyin Daleske

Barbara Burke Celebrates 10th Birthday With Picnic

Barbara Burke, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Burke, turned ten on Monday. A bicnic supper in their yard honored the occasion with seven invited guests. A decorated cake sat center stage as the record player and games entertained the group before a movie outing. Barbara received several gifts.

Wass Margarad Burke E. W. Burke Barbara

Engagment and coming marriage of Mary Blien to Donald Gibbs

Miss Mary Blien, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mairs, of Eldora, and Donald Gibbs, son of Mr and Mrs Clinton Gibbs of Union, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Miss Blien is a Eldora High School graduate employed at Ralston Company in Iowa Falls. Gibbs is a New Providence graduate working with his father near Urnton. The ceremony is set for August 16 at the Church of Christ in Eldora.

Mis Mopert Mairs Mary Blien Donald Gibbs Clinton Gibbs Union Miss Mairs Eldora High School Ralston A Company Iowa Falls New Providence Urnton Church of Christ Eldora

4C s TOPS Club In Regular Meeting

The 4C s TOPS Club met on Monday evening at the Farm Bureau building with thirteen members present. Mrs. Ralph Bright reported on the Pella Tulip Festival and Mrs. Roy Ryan showed photos from Pella and a Colorado trip. A light lunch was served by Mrs. Edward Stull and Mrs Rex Heard. The next meeting will be at 8 p m June 10 with a guest speaker.

Tops Club Farm Bureau Ralph Bright Pella Roy Ryan Colorado Edward Stull Rex Heard

Moats Dressel Wedding Solemnized at Ivester

Loreta Mae Moats and Dale A Dressel were married at the Ivester Church of the Brethren on Friday May 21 Rev C A Albin officiated. The ceremony featured daisies carnations and lily of the valley with organ music and floral attire. The couple will reside in Lyons Kansas where the bride will teach and the groom farms.

Loreta Mae Moats Glen Moats Grundy Center Dale A. Joeson Jesse H. Dressel Lyons Kan Ivester Church of Lois Moats Jean Button Eldora Jit Wilms Dike Rowens Dressel Kans Flower Debbie and Rhonda Joyce Miller Elkhart Ind Gene Wenger Meyerstown Penn John Plank Coldwater Kahs Carl Moats Glen Button Norman Messer Denver Hollis Miller Edgar Moats Elders Isa Ruth Plank Curtis Leleht Ann Arbor Mich M €Es Lyle Nehr McPherson Betty Ann Wise Nevada McPherson College Kansas South Dakota Michigan Iowa Ivester

Dinner Honored Californians Guests of Bekemeiers

Mr and Mrs J A Bekemeier and Linda hosted a Monday night dinner in honor of Wilmer Bekemeier and Miss Alice Bekemeier from Santa Monica California. Other guests included Mrs Minnie Bekemeier, Mrs Alfred Blome, Mr and Mrs Gerle Roberts and son, Mr and Mrs EB White and Mr and Mrs Don Bekemeier.

J. A. Bekemeier Linda Bekemeier Wilmer Bekemeier Alice Bekemeier Santa Monica Calif Minnie Bekemeier Alfred Blome Gerle ‘Roberts EB. C. White Don Bekemeier

Lutheran Couples Club Dinner Party Progresses Across Homes

The Lutheran Couples Club met Sunday, June 2, at 6 p.m. for a progressive dinner starting at the church basement. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pulse, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Jeske, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Granzow. After cocktails at the Pulses, the main course at the Jeskes, then dessert at the Granzows. A business meeting led by John Follett followed minutes from the last meeting. Twenty two couples answered roll call and stamps were collected for the club’s project. Prizes went to Noa Reece and a low prize to John Follett and Charles Mohler. Next, a picnic supper is planned for July 7 at 6:30 p.m. with location to be announced. The committee includes Mr. and Mrs. Raye Teske, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Teske, Rey and Mrs. Jahn Zimmermann.

Lutheran Couples Club Richard Pulse Marvin Jeske Carl Granzow John Follett John Zimmermann Noa Reece Charles Mohler Raye Teske Oscar Teske Rey Jahn Zimmermann

Butler Hosts Bridge Group Dinner at Tea Room

Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Butler hosted a Saturday bridge evening starting at 7 p.m. at Blanche and Ethel’s Tea Room. The table featured mock orange blossoms and iris. prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. Co. W. Haase and Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Van Tiger. next meeting will be hosted by Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Van Tiger on June 15.

L. E. Butler Blanche and Ethel Butler Bridge Co. W. Haase W. H. van Tiger

Orgell-Anders Breakfast Club Reunion Held at Pine Lake

The Orgell-Anders Breakfast Club held a Sunday reunion hosted by Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Cakerjee with a May birthday potluck for Mrs. Glenn Kurtz and Mrs. Frank Petty. Fifteen members attended, canasta and prizes were shared, gifts exchanged, and 56 members and guests from New Providence, Ackley, Des Moines, Marshalltown, Gifford, Hubbard, Alden, Town Walls, and Eldora enjoyed a picnic and games. Next year’s reunion is planned for June 1 with the Talaiions.

Mitchell Eva Mitchell Lepley’s Park Union Elsia Urich Webster City Woodrow Talbert Blakesburg A. C. Tyndall Beaver Robert Tollakson Palmer Kenneth Miller Blairsburg Dewey Hunt Russell James Hunt Nathan Hunt Raymond Miller Alvin Hill Claus Miller Guy Baker Charlotte Alden Lester Mitterer Connie Sandra Schute Lowell Maine Town Falls Robert Bessman Buckeye Wallace Last Roger Ruth Ann Eldora, O Orgell - Anders I. JL. Cakerjee Glenn Kurtz Frank Petty Fifeen Lars Maltby W. H. Longeneck Frank.Petty Kurtz Petty Orgell-Aggers Pine Lake Wildlife Club New Frosidence Ackley Des Moines Marshalltown Gifford Hubbard Town Walls Eldora Talailons

W A M L C Club Holds Picnic at Eldora Park

The W A M L C Club met Sunday at 6 pm for a city park picnic in Eldora followed by social time at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Alsace. The next meeting planned for July will be another picnic.

W.am.l.c. Club Eldora City Park Ralph Alsace

Autumn Wedding in Texas Announcement

Announce. Autumn wedding plans in Texas as Dufford Rendout announce engagement of Deloris Elenora to L A Sells of McQueeney Texas. Deloris is granddaughter of Trena Readout El Dora. Miss Readout returning from Japan with family ties to the United States Army Forge in Nagoya.

Apt Dufford H. Rendout United States al. Forge Nagoya Japan Deloris Elenora L.A. Sells Albus Sella McQueeney Miss Readout Trena Readout Eldora

Mr and Mrs Dean celebrate golden wedding anniversary

Open house for Mr and Mrs B C Dean marked their 50 years of marriage, May 23 1907. About 140 guests from Des Moines Ames Eldora and Central City attended in New Providence Friends church social room. Hosts organized refreshments and florals, noting no gifts.

New Providence Friends Church B. C. Dean Benjamin Dean Della Winslow

LeRoy Cakerice Earns Simpson College Degree

LeRoy Cakerice son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cakerice was among the Simpson College class to receive a B A degree June 3 1957. He finished credits in August and waited for commencement with the 1957 class. He accepted a teaching post last fall in junior high in Indinola Conrad public schools and is rehired for 1957 58. Le Roy and his grandparents Mr and Mrs Hugo Fox were Sunday dinner guests in Indiana in the home of Mr and Mrs Carroll Davis.

LeRoy Cakerice Kenneth Cakerice Simpson College, Indignois LeRoy Conrad Hugo Fox Indianola Carroll Davis

Barz Graduates From Concordia Seminary In Springfield

Marvin L. Barz, member of Chapter FA, PEO, graduates May 31 at Concordia Theological Seminary in Springfield Tn. Attending include Mr. and Mrs. Otto Barz and Ruby, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Balvanz and family, and Mrs. Herman Teske. Rev Barz will begin his first pastorate in Locksley Ontario Canada. Luncheon meeting of Chapter FA followed by a business session at Miss Clella Finster's home. Mrs J A Bekemeier reported state convention. Mrs James Mettin to host next meeting.

Marvin L. Barz P. FE. O Illinois Seminary Otto Barz Ruby Robert Balvanz Herman Teske Concordia Theological Seminary Springfield Barz Locksley Ontario Canada Blanche and Ethel W. D. Edson Clella Finster J. A. Bekemeier James Mettin Sune

Radcliffe Shower for Recent Bride

A bridal shower for Miss Janice Rorem, bride of Karl Moe of West Union, was held Tuesday evening at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church parlors in Radcliffe. The program, themed As You Lived It, Janice Rorem, traced scenes from her life with music, readings, and poems.

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Radcliffe Janice Rorem Karl Moe West Union A. ©. Rorem A. Rorem Waiter Nelson Amos Rorem Lester Hanson Carrie Skrovig Robert Blome Janice Walter Nelson C. Rorem Edward Lindebak Orvin Espe Donald Maakestead Kathy Klein Robert Espe Glen Coffman Joe Rorem Erwin Boeke

Rebekah Circle Holds Evening Meeting at I C O F Home

The Rebekah Circle met Tuesday evening at the I C O F home on West Edgington. After a brief business session, members cleaned and arranged rooms. Refishments were served by Mrs Grace Allbee during the social hour. The Circle plans a July 2 potluck lunch at noon.

Rebekah West Edgington Grace Allbee

Miss Doss Honored By Cum 13 Club

The Cum 33 Club met Tuesday evening in Marshalltown at Stones Restaurant. Elyina Gildemeister of Marshalltown, a former member, attended as a guest. Neva Doss, soon to be married, received a going away gift as the meeting closed until September.

Cum 33 Marshalltown Stone’s Restaurant Elyina Gildemeister Neva Doss

Steamboat Rock Alumni Banquet Plans June 28

Steamboat Rock alumni banquet committee met at the Primus home to finalize plans for the alumni event on Saturday evening June 28 at the school with Edmund Grooms Iowa’s funniest farmer as guest speaker Reservations by mail or telephone are requested Kathleen Gast Hermmen secretary and several local residents named attended or mentioned in the report

Steamboat Rock Paul Primus Edmund Grooms Iowa Kathleen Gast Hermmen Alumni ‘Association

People Visit Eldora and Des Moines for Graduations and Gatherings

Mrs. Marjorie Herme returns to Waterloo from Eldora after weekend with W H Vilmonts and attends Simpson College graduation in Indianola with James Allen of Nevada, Drake University student. Numerous relatives and friends visit, host, or travel between Waterloo Eldora Des Moines Webster City Mason City and Iowa City for family events and birthdays.

Marjorie Herme Waterloo Eldora W. H. Vilmont Indianola Simpson College

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MR. and Mrs Baptist Guild Girls Nellie Dedrick Masonic Blue Lodge Craftsman's School Rebekah Lodge Sans Souci Club Margaret Berg V. IL Vilment J. E. Tull N.T.T. Club Paul Davis B.P.W Woodward Corner Kountry Klub Cornelius Juchems Abmon Stones Curtis Harmon Harald Creps Tom Ose Gerald Brinkmeyer Carol L. Drake Leo Hyland W. Hubert Johnson Clifford M. Skeie Duane Engelson Pleasant Chapel Cemetery W. R. Monroe Bernard Trout Herb Nehring Roughwoods Cemetery Society Mary Campbell Dorothy HaWerd Mrs. Risuis Bob ‘Brown Sue Jim Martin Clear Lake Brown Wesleyan Guild Gary M. Soly SMN Charles Bowman Iva Brown-Clapp Mason City Walter Guenther Margaret Hogle- Ballantyne Norva Hoover Kermith Huehn Herman Leverton Ackrey John Miller Winterset Morris Modlin Carroll Rubow Ila Schwarek- Kirkdorffer Thuie Smith-Freed Fern Tha Kenneth Boylan Madison Wis Betty Brown - Keeley Flint Audrey Burns-Hradley Lynn Calloway Moline Margaret Collins-Litz Davenport Floyd Crosley Fremont Nel Lawrence Fagg Caddo Tex Edith Grace John Moffett Minneapolis Dasa Rachel Minton Ruth Adkins Melinda Hadley Melinda Lee Hadley Bruce S. Hadley Department of Dental Hygiene College of Dentistry State University of Iowa Barbara Burke Atare Ellen Mates California L. E. Butlers W. A. M.L. C. Club Texas Mrs. Dean A. &E. Clampitt Harry Faris Worthy Spring Harold Reece Elwin Basquin Joanne Andrews Robert Faris Kenneth Bernard Dean Clyde R. Andrews Independence Joanne Iowa State College Edwin Basquin Lynne Laurie Charles Dean Emily Paris Clarence Dean Carroll Mann Floy-Bacon Lowell, Clemons; Mrs. Ethelyn Dean, Osceola Robert Dean Leo Knight Lloyd Reece Cecil Pickering Effie Shives Wyatt Johnson C. L. Geery Arthur Knowles Lillian Elerding Howard Harris Belle Lytle Clyde Andrews Simpson Clifton Wesb Dol Philip Sousa America Ash John Philip Sousa Robert Hagher SUN Wed Goldwyn Samuel Goldwyn Marlon Brando Jean Simmons Frank Sinatra Vivian Blaine Rebekah Circle Miss Doss Cum 13 Weekead' Gyupsta Ross Green J. D. Kindig Sioux City W. C. Vigars C. A. Rodd Mr. Rodd Vigars Harry Hutzel Howard Hudson Berty Beecher Charles Elzig Wayne Perkins Ernest Beecher Patty Greene A. C. Dickenson Bill Kramer Ottumwa Mr. Kramer Nelle Kramer Judy and Diane Harold Creps Charles John Shorts David George Mackle Ely Louise Coons Vernon Rock Myers Josie Johnston Dallas,Dre Ray Johnston Seattle, Wash Marvin Jones Miss Bouresaw Festus, Mo Eidora E. B. Johnston Earl Hadley E. Greet Kate Hill Creston United Presbyterian College Springs Page County Pon Bekemeler Nathan Kat J. A. Bekemeler Kath- Tym Towa City Anele Troy Studios
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