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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1952

Page

2

Helen Draper and Don Price Wed at Ivester Church

The wedding of Helen Irene Draper daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Draper Eldora and Don LeRoy Price son of Mrs Helen Price Marshalltown and LeRoy Price Weldon was held in a double ring ceremony at the Ivester Church of the Brethren on Saturday June 7 at 3 30 p m The Rev Walter J Heisey officiated The altar featured white peonies daisies and ferns The bride wore white organdy and eyelet over taffeta with a Juliet cap and carried white roses with an orchid corsage The bridal party included Miss Mary Draper maid of honor and bridesmaids in aqua and yellow gowns with white carnations The groom was attended by Fritz Beckman Jr best man and Roger Hegel Keith Diehl Diehl as groomsmen A reception for 175 followed in the church parlors with music by Darlene and Priscilla Boren The reception colors were green and white A four tier cake with a miniature couple crowned the bride table Guests traveled from several cities including Waterloo Marshalltown Eldora State Center and Clinton.

Helen Irene Draper Fred Draper Eldora Don LeRoy Price Helen Price Marshalltown LeRoy Price Weldon Ivester Church Phyllis Hogle Marlene Moats Flower Girl Dickie Button Judy Ruppelt Carol Jarrad Fritz Beckman, Jr Roger Hegel Keith Diehl Diehl Darlene Priscilla Boren Verlee Reist Clarence Hogel Lawrence Hughes Harold Hogel Lawrence Pence Ernest Draper Marcus Emmons Marcia Mitchell Imojean DeNeuf Doris Flater Joan Haley Roberta Essig Virginia Reist Joyce Large Loreta Moats Jean Button Glen Shell Clinton Cedar Falls Iowa Falls Dows Green Mountain Estherville Dolliver Steamboat Rock Knoxville

Huehn-Mitchell Vows Exchanged in Simple Ceremony

Miss Veriene J Huehn daughter of Mr and Mrs K Huehn and Arlan Mitchell son of Mr and Mrs F Mitchell exchanged vows at 11 o clock Tuesday morning June 10 at the Little Brown Church Nashua Rev Hans comb read the double ring ceremony The bride wore a navy dress with white accessories Her flowers were carnations centered with an orchid Miss Marilyn Mitchell sister of the groom was bridesmaid Kempton Huehn brother of the bride attended The wedding dinner for immediate families was at Neelys Cup Hoard in Waterloo The bride is a Eldora high school graduate and attended Town State College at Ames The groom is an Eldora high school graduate and has been at Grinnell College The couple have gone to make their home He will be employed at the college this summer in the fall he will resume his studies

Veriene J. Huehn Kermith Huehn Arlan Mitchell Frank ,Mitchell Little Brown Church Nashua Hanscomb Marilyn Mitchell Copenhagen Kempton Huehn Neely's Grinnell

Marie Vigars Feted At Linen Shower

Mrs J A Wiesner and Mrs Robert Bortle of Sioux City hosted a linen shower Sunday afternoon for fourteen guests to honor Miss Marie Vigars who will wed John Scott of Sioux Rapids on June 15. Gifts rested under a pink silk umbrella as guests visited and opened presents. out of town guests included Mrs Duane Geesman of Marshalltown Mrs Gordon Johnson of Des Moines Mrs Parker Schmitz of Allison Mrs Otto Siem and Miss Anna Siem of Gifford.

J. A. Wiesner Robert Bortle Sioux City Marie Vigars John ‘Scott Sioux Rapids Duane Geesman Marshalltown Gordon Johnson Des Moines Parker Schmitz Allison Otto Siem Anna Siem Gifford

Tuesday Bridge Club Enjoys Tuncheon

Tuesday Bridge Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Dickinson hosting. A one o’clock luncheon was served and prizes awarded, with Mrs. Welsh taking the high prize and Mrs. Baeson the low. The club’s next meeting is June 24 with Mrs. Desh.

Tuncheon Guylet -Dickinson Ae Baeson Edeivedshigh T.k Fe Club Desh

June events notice list for local clubs

A sequence of meetings from June 13 to June 20 lists groups and hosts: W C T U Mrs Louis Davzes. Pine Lake Country Club breakfast and golf. Balcony Boosters. D A R Mrs Eldon McVeety luncheon and flag day program. Hv P BE Mrs L F Walcott luncheon. Methodist Bible Class Mrs S S Byerly. Young Homemakers Club Mrs Bud Lewis. Needlecraft Club Mrs J A Wiesner. Ladies of Eldora Township Farm Bureau afternoon meeting.

Eldon McVeety Needlecraft Club J. A. Wiesner Eldora Township

Arts Crafts Hobby Club leaders named by YMCA council

The Young Adult Council of the YMCA announces leaders for summer Arts and Crafts Hobby Clubs meeting Tuesday evenings 7:30 to 9:00. Leather Craft leaders are Mr and Mrs C Q Short Andreas Kasemeier Ross Brown with meetings at L L Scott residence 12th St and 8th Ave. Metal Craft leaders are Walter Jeske Clarence Struck Oscar Jeske with meetings at Jeske Implement. Picture Craft leaders are Dorothy Bauer with meeting at Bauer Paint Shop E Edgington Ave. Miscellaneous Crafts and Wood Carvings led by Aage Jensen and Lew Thrassel meeting at Eldora Woodmill and Mfg Co near Eldora Motor.

The YMCA C. Q. Short Andreas Kasemeier Ross Brown L. L. Scott 12Th St 8Th Ave Walter Jeske Clarence Struck Oscar Jeske Jeske Dorothy Bauer Bauer

Pine Lake Breakfast Golf Event At Pine Lake Club

Pine Lake Country Club plans a Sunday June 15 breakfast and golf event. The breakfast committee includes Dr and Mrs R Soli Mr and Mrs Glenn Kurtz Mr and Mrs Ned Fagg Mr and Mrs Beecher Crosley Mr and Mrs Jurgen Tjaden. Golf committee members include Dr and Mrs R Gritfel and John Jackson among others. Attendees will travel to various points in California on a separate trip.

Pine Lake Country Club R. Soli Glenn Kurtz and Wirs C.F. Way Y Ned Fagg R. van ‘ John Jackson Dornsbach

Engagement of Dee Schlader to Robert C Way

June bride to be Dee Schlader announces engagement to Robert C Way son of Cecil Way and Mrs. Way. Schlader, Eldora high school graduate, attended Ellsworth College, taught at Norway. Way, Eldora graduate, attended Iowa State Teachers College, Navy member at Camp Miramar San Diego. Wedding set for June 22 at parental home.

Mrs. Russell Morgan Dee Schlader Robert C. Way Cecil . Way Miss Schlader Eldora High School Ellsworth College Norway Mr. Way Eldora Iowa State Teachers College Navy Camp Miramar San Diego California

Twentieth Cable Reunion Held At Eldora Park

The 20th annual Cable Reunion gathered 43 attendees at Eldora City Park last Sunday for a picnic and business meeting led by president Mrs Artie Platts. Minutes from 1951 wereRead by secretary Helen Curtis, with several Cable family members sending letters. Re-elected officers include Mrs Platts president, Mrs Ella Heard vice president, and Helen Curtis secretary treasurer. Guests listed from multiple towns attended.

Eldora City Park Artie Platts Helen Curtis Fred Mounter Tracy Minnesota Florence Raleigh Pine Bluffs Wyoming Angie Gellhorn Steamboat Rock Irvin Keller Cape Girardeau Missouri H. R. Crippen Chaffee K. V. Quigley Ceres California Robert Foster Parkersburg Iowa Sam McDole Pinedale E. J. Cable Cedar Falls Canby John Frisbie Gifford Ilinois Olie Hostetter Lindsay Calif Thomas R. Skelly Elgin Ill Cable Platts Ella Heard William Heard Sandra Mason City Carl Jaspers Kensett Blanche Zacharias Connie Hampton R. G. Heard C. L. Crosser W. H. Platts Kenneth Curtis Owasa Ray Nazor Mattie Protheroe Leslie Pettigrew Harold Cable Harold Platts Rex Yeard Eldora Sapere Jo Whigham Alls

St Marys Altar and Rosary Society June Meeting

St Marys Altar and Rosary Society met Wednesday afternoon in the church parlor for their regular meeting. Devotions were given by Mrs Phillip OReilly. Her topic for the lesson was Peace in the Home. The committee included Mrs D Callahan, Mrs Albert Rudolph, Mrs Phillip OReilly, Mrs Ted Rolling, Mrs Howard Otto, Miss Agnes Donner and Mrs EB Krominga.

St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society Phillip O'Reilly D. Callahan Albert Rudolph Ted Rolling Howard. Otto Agnes Donner E. B, Krominga

Rebekahs Confer Degrees on Tuesday

The Rebekah Lodge met Tuesday evening in the I. O. hall. Two new members were initiated: Mrs. Ira Whitwood and Mrs. S. Myers. Officers for the new year include Noble Grand Mrs. W. H. Bailey and Vice Grand Mrs. George Ibach.

Rebekah Lodge I. O. Hall Ira Whitwood S. Myers Noble W. H. Bailey George Ibach Chester Modlin Martin Skillen Union Marshalltown Clapp Virgil Mitch Mats. Arlie Williams

B P W Dinner and Canasta Night Held at Blanche and Ethel's

The B P W group met Tuesday evening for a 6 15 dinner in a team room decorated with spring flowers. Members attended including Mrs L L Scott who won the high prize and Mrs M Froning who claimed second. Committee in charge listed Louis Kebschull and Ena Tr.

Blanche Ethel Tobias L. L. Scott Mrz M. Froning Dean Ric Louis Kebschull Enea

Shower honors bride to be Bet Betty Houghton

Mrs. Ruth Clarke and Margie Bavender hosted a shower for Miss Betty Houghton at Clarke home with forty two guests. The guest of honor sat beneath an arch of mock orange blossoms and pastel crepe paper. Gifts were given after a wheel of fortune. Attendees included relatives from Marshalltown Eldora Owasa and Hubbard. The bride to be is Betty Houghton, marrying Robert House of Whitten in Marshalltown on June 15.

Delores W. C. Doud Bess Ahrends Marshalltown R. C. Elliott Winifred Putnam Paul Barnard Eldora Robert Fuller Connie Owasa Robert Hornung Hubbard Robert House of Whitten

Eldora Carriers Take Vacation From Des Moines Papers

Eldora boys who deliver the Des Moines Register and Tribune are on a vacation at Camp Dodge near Des Moines. About thirty carriers per barrack with a counselor will be away until Sunday. Activities include swimming baseball softball horseback riding golf and wrestling with a rodeo and Riverside Park outing planned. Names listed include Arthur Berg Jimmie Berg Jimmie Flickinger Tom Flickinger Daniel Munson Howard Munson Roger Munson Larry Lavelle Gary Lettow Timmy Cote Jan DeCook Charles Van Patter Charles Crosser K Don Bemekeijer Murray Hubbard Robert Smith Darrel Mitchell David Row Mike Warren Pat Warren.

Eldora Des Moines Register Des Moines Tribune Camp Dodge Des Moines Riverside Park Arthur Berg Jimmie Berg Jimmie Flickinger Tom Flickinger Daniel Munson Howard Munson Roger Munson Larry LaVelle Gary Lettow Timmy Cote Jan DeCook Charles van Patter Charles Crosser K. Don Bekemeijer Murray Hubbard Robert Smith Darrel Mitchell David Row Mike Warren Pat Warren

Methodist Loyalty Meet Draws About 300 Attendees

About 300 people attended the Methodist Loyalty dinner and meeting on Monday evening. The event featured a meat loaf and potato meal with mixed sides, co chaired kitchen and dining room committees, spring floral tables, and a post dinner viewing of the film More than Words and related graphs. Beecher Crosley and John L. Butler led the meeting.

T. H. Schaa Paul Clark Fréd Vinton Chris Schaa Nora Emmert Paul Davison Harold Shaw Fred Wehrman A. L. Davison Lauren Maltby Lillian Scott Ralph Dickson Julia Mulford Blanche Hudson Helen Gethman Beecher Crosley John L. Butler

Eldora Girls Capped At Sunday Ceremony

The Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines held cap ceremonies at Grandview Lutheran Church. Rita Jacobs and Ruth Guenther of Eldora joined the Class of 39. Musician Marvin Johns, formerly of Eldora, served as organist. A tea followed in the church parlors for students and parents. Eldora attendees included Mr and Mrs Walter Guenther and several relatives.

Iowa Lutheran Hospital Des Moines Grandview Lutheran Church Rita Jacobs Ruth Guenther Eldora Marvin Johns Grandview Church Walter Guenther Jean Debra Herman Tietz Jamie Heslop Mary Lou Heslop Gene Lucas Madridy

San Souci Picnic Ends Club Meetings

The San Souci Club met Tuesday evening for a 6:30 picnic supper at the north shelter house in City Park. Fourteen members attended. After supper croquet was played and canasta followed at Mrs. Glenn Kurtz home.

San Souci Club Glenn Kurtz

Mrs. Raska Hosts N T T Club Meeting

The N T T Club met Tuesday at Mrs. Clara Raska’s home with nineteen members present. Refreshments were served by the hostess and the next meeting is scheduled for June 24 at Mrs. Ww Rigel’s home.

N. T.t-Club Clara Raska Ww. L. Rigel

Charlotte O'Neil-Gordon Krause Married At Madison Rectory

The marriage of Miss Charlotte O'Neill daughter of J O Neil of Minneapolis Minnesota and Gordon Krause son of Mr and Mrs Carl Krause of Des Moines formerly of Eldora was solemnized Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at the Catholic rectory in Madison Wisconsin The bride wore a street length dress and was attended by her sister Mrs Richard Clouse of near Madison Keith Krause of Des Moines served his brother as best man A wedding breakfast was served immediately following the ceremony at the Park Hotel The bride graduated from the University of Wisconsin and is employed as bookkeeper for a clothing firm there The groom attended the Eldora schools and Drake University He is in the army air corps and stationed at Madison where the couple plan to make their home Guests from Eldora Des Moines Waterloo and Madison attended A Sunday evening reception was held by the groom's grandparents Mr and Mrs A H Eckhoff Steamboat Rock Sixty relatives and friends were present.

Charlotte O'Neill J.o'neil Minneapolis Park Hotel University of Wisconsin Eldora Drake University Army Air Corps Madison Arney Krause Roy Dean Dallas Walters Waterloo Carl Krause Keith Des Moines H. E. Kasischke Hubbard Dean Foster Warren Kasischke Marshalltown Gene Foster Sandra W. R. Foster B. Mitzner Joyce Chicago E. H. Warren Roger D. R. Warren Michael Detroit Floyd Warren Ill A. L. Davison Raymond Newell Grundy County Guy Coyier Clear Lake Hazel Grimes Walter Johnston Wilmington Wendel Clampitt Francis Johnston Lester Schroeder Joy Jane Peotone Wendell Clampitt Charles Grimes Bernard Grimes Minn

Local Happenings in Eldora family and travel notes

Mrs. Glen Crippen learns of daughter in law Mrs Lloyd Crippen arriving at Camp Gordon Georgia for an indefinite visit with Pvt Lloyd Crippen at military school there. Numerous Eldora residents share social visits, trips to Chicago Bay City and Canada, and family gatherings with relatives in Cedar Falls Washington and Wyoming, with graduations and church camp plans noted.

Glen Crippen Lloyd Crippen Camp Gordon Georgia Pvt James Hauser Don Marks Dick Protheroe Chas. Marks John B. Wood Canada Grace Allbee Auburn Washington A. J. Schwitters Ethel Allen Arthur Allen Newcastle Wyoming Ralph Wilson Monticello Eldora Mr. Wilson Ed Wiesner

Robert A Broer Graduates With High Honors at I S T C

Robert A Broer of Eldora graduates with high honors from Iowa State Teachers College on Saturday June 7. He is among ten in a four year class and will enroll in the Medical College at Iowa City, beginning his studies in the fall.

Jamie Heslop Kansas City Marines Marine Corps Drake Robert ‘A. Broer Eldora Iowa State Teachers College Medical College Iowa City

Ila Larson Receives Her Nurse's Diploma

Ila Larson completes nurse training at Mercy hospital in Iowa City with graduation exercises and a post ceremony tea for graduates and relatives. Miss Na Larson among the class. Larson plans to continue nursing at Mercy hospital.

Ila Larson M. J. Stewart Helen Larson Bonnie Genevieve Iowa City Mercy Hospital Miss Na Larson Miss Larson

Eldora School Sealed Bids For Gym Floor Replacement

Eldora Consolidated Independent School District invites sealed bids for replacing the Eldora High School gymnasium floor. Bids due 2:00 p m June 26 1952 at the Superintendent of Schools Office, Eldora Iowa. Separate classified bids, forms of proposal, bid envelopes marked with bidder name and division. Documents available with Superintendent or Smith and Voorhees Des Moines Architects after June 13, 1962. State preference for Iowa grown products. Board may award to lowest responsible bidder or reject all bids. rights reserved. Dated Eldora Iowa June 10 1962.

Eldora High School Eldora Iowa Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent of Schools Bulldue Smith and Voorhees Des Moines Towa Board of Education

Churches FIRST CONGREGATIONAL Service and events

Divine Worship at 8:00 with Sunday School at 10:00 and additional Divine Worship at 11:00. Junior Choir anthem and sermon titled Excu ses. Family Night Picnic scheduled for June 16. Vacation Bible School collection and election of new officers announced.

First Congregational Ralph B. Imes

Church of Christ Services Schedule

Rev James R McMarrow presides with 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship and 7:30 Evangelistic Service. Welcomes all attendees at the church.

Church OF Christ James R. McMarrow

First Baptist Church H. Schedules a Sunday of Bible Study

The First Baptist Church H. presents a full day of services led by the pastor. At 10 am Sunday School for Bible study, 11 am Morning Service with a sermon on Attitudes Toward the Gospel, 7 pm Junior and Senior BY groups, 8 pm Evening Service on Standing in the Up, and Thursday 8 pm midweek Bible study and prayer meeting.

St Mary's Catholic Church Service Schedule

St Mary's Catholic Church led by Father L V McDonough offers Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a m and daily Mass at 7:30 a m. The parish notes Father McDonough as pastor and requests attendance.

ST. Mary's L. V. McDonough

Christian Church Services at I O O F Hall

The Christian Church Disciples holds a 9:00 sermon and communion and 10:00 Sunday school at I O O F Hall. All are welcome to both services.

Christian Church (Disciples I. O. O. F. Hall

St Paul Lutheran Vacation Bible School Ends Weekend

Pastor J Zimmermann announces Friday Vacation Bible School closing at 8:00 p.m. Sunday June 15 with Sunday School and Bible classes at 9:00 and Divine Services at 10:00. A Sunday School picnic will be held at the Fair grounds. Monday choir meets at 8:00 p.m.

ST. Paul Lutheran J. Zimmermann

Methodist Church Services and Events Notice

Rev John K Moore leads 10 am church school for all ages 1 am nursery for children sermon How Acquire Christian Experience Monday 8 pm official board meeting in parlors North Iowa conference opens Tuesday at St Johns Church Davenport

Methodist Church John K. Moore Chris North Iowa St. John's Church Davenport

Assembly of God service schedule announced

W. L. Beasley leads Assembly of God church with Sunday school at 10 a.m. for all ages, morning worship at 11 a.m. and junior choir practice at 4 p.m. on Thursday.

Assembly OF God W. L. Beasley

Hearing on gymnasium floor replacement plans Eldora Iowa

A budget hearing by the Board of Education of the Consolidated Independent School District of Eldora Iowa is set for 1 40 p m June 26 1952 in the Superintendents office at Eldora High School. Objections to plans and specifications for the gymnasium floor replacement may be filed by interested persons. Dorothy Monteith secretary. June 13 1952. June 17 1952.

In- Espandent Eldora Towa Dorothy Monteith Sec. Board of Education Board of Education Consolidated Independent School District Iowa Superintendent of Schools

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