Sampson Hanson Vows Spoken in Candlelight Service
Esther Hanson and Willard Hanson wed at Zion Lutheran church Radcliffe in a candlelit double ring ceremony. Rev Bakke officiated. Bride wore chantilly lace gown with illusion veil. groom in formal suit. Attendants included Mrs. Arnold Anderson and Lois Sampson. Reception for 200 followed. The couple plans residence in Ellsworth after a wedding trip. He is a WWII veteran now partnered with Co Op Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Jones
Esther Hanson
Cerne
Sampson
Radcliffe
Willard Hanson
Mabel Hanson
Ellsworth
Zion Lutheran Church
ST. N. Bakke
Truman Nelson
Anita Wegner
Douglas Knapp
Mendelssohn
Arnold Anderson
Dean Erbes
Froom
Lois Sampson
Mervin Hanson
Donald Sampson
Milo Knutson
Carl Wegner
Leonard Sampson
Carroll Sampson
Donald Anderson
Eldora
Charlotte Sampson
Clarence Osking
Kenneth Tweet
Tillet Haaland
Radcliffe High School
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Simpson and
Ellsworth High School
Co- Op Service
Hanson
Houghton Hauser Vows Spoken In Marshalltown Ceremony
Betty Jane Houghton and Robert Revelle Hauser wed in a Sunday double ring ceremony at Central Christian Church Marshalltown. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clement T. Houghton, wore Chantilly lace over satin with a nylon net veil. attendants included maid of honor Delores Houghton and bridesmaids Marcelle Baxter Marilyn Brown and Patricia Marsolek. A reception followed with local and visiting guests from multiple towns and states as the couple plans to make their home in Iowa City after his Navy service and state auditor career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jane Houghton
Clement T. Houghton
Marshalltown
Robert Revelle Hauser
Howard R. Hauser
Whitten
O. E. Walker
Central Christian Church
Delores Houghton
Marcelle Baxter
Niota
Marilyn Brown
Patricia Marsolek
Pamela Putnam
Eldora
Vicki ,Valgora
Omaha
Nebr
Michael Moore
Fort Dodge
Suzanne Shaw
Winifred Otnam
Fidora
Aet Pre
Clifford Hauser
Putnam
Robert Bavender
Sylvia Moore
Vida Conlon
Barbara Putnam
Denny Putnam
Lelani Houghton
State Center
5. J. Houghton
Colorado
University of Colorado
University of Iowa
Garwin
Whitten High School
Capital City Commercial College
Des Moines
Iowa City
Bridal Shower for Ella Hoyt at First Baptist Church
Miss Ella Hoyt was honored with a bridal shower Tuesday evening June 17 in church parlors. About 50 guests attended. hostesses included Mrs. Louis Davzes and Miss Lottie Stage. Gifts were opened with help from Ruth Clingerman and Eileen Perkins. refreshments were served. Hoyt will marry Jack Crosser at the church on June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the First Baptist
Ella Hoyt
Louis Davzes
Gail Bachman
Ethel Allen
D. L. Barton
Anna Brock
Ernest Buthman
Henry Buthman
Milo Butler
Frances Butler
Iva Clay
Lillie Sheldon
Carl Cordes
Herman Dalldorf
Willard Deschamp
Thelma Dillavou
Herb Whiting
Eileen Perkins
Miss Hoyt
Ruth Clingerman
Jack Crosser
First Baptist Church
Eldora and Seattle visitors pause in Des Moines visit
Bob Schneider of Eldora and Kenneth Schneider of Seattle, Wash., visiting Eldora, spent Wednesday evening in Des Moines at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Schneider. Paul Schneider and two daughters of Mineral Wells, Texas, had visited Eldora Sunday and plan further visits in Des Moines before Paul and family depart for Texas on Thursday after Paul’s discharge from the service. A Sunday gathering in LaPorte City included Paul Davison Jr. and others. Mrs. L. F. Wolcott left Wednesday to visit her mother, Mrs. W. H. Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Schneider
Eldora
Kenneth Schneider
Seattle
Wash
Des Moines
J. Schneider
Paul Schneider
Mineral Wells
Texas
Paul
Paul Davison
A. L. Davison
Dean Davison
LaPorte City
Paul Davison, Jr
L. F. Wolcott
W. H. Harrison
Leslie Hess
Ronson Hess
Salt Lake City
Utah
H. Clapp
Gerald Hess
Cedar Rapids
Morton Hanson
Vicki
Forest City
Hanson
H. E. Dawson
L. L. Scott
Indianola
Scott
Patricia Scott
Leon
James Fetter
Gerald Gregg
Racine
Wisc
Winifred Putnam
Houghton-Hauser
Marshalltown
Fredrick Marsh
Julia
New Providence
Raymond Lister
Bloomfield
Martin
Beverly Cochran
Ralph Cochran
Adel
Kate Hill
Detroit
Mich
Women’s General Missionary Society
Miss Hill
Chicago
India
Earl van Duyn
Buffalo
van Duyn
Hampton
al Kramer
Gordon Archer
Glenn Archer
Susie Shope
Iowa City
Louis Davzes
Walter Dahlquist
Minneapolis
Bob Booth
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Hazel Noah
Nancy Jones
Guy W. Jones
Barbara Winey
Denison
Joan Raymond
Dysart
School of Nursing
W. H. Vilmont
Waverly
Maurice Vilmont
Nevada
Geo. Allen
J. E. Tull
Lew Gillham
Dewey Lamprecht
Claudia
Linda Lamprecht
Eva Reed
Ogden
Lamprecht
Keith Hunter
Bob Lamprecht
Catherine
Elmhurst
Ill
Dew Lamprecht
Lin Lamprecht
Howard Fauerby
Gladbrook
Jack Reed
Solon
Henry Fallerby
Pa Reed
Monay
Bob Hall
Barbara
Decorah
Esther Jackson
Leo Megan
R. D. Miller
Harry
Dennis
San Jose
Calif
L. Luglan
J. F. Steckler
Sylva
Donna Luglan
J. L. Davis
J. C. Heidle
Daugh
Ruth
R. R. Reisinger
John Stohope
State Center
Tseidlebaugh
Reba Wise
Walter Wehrman
Z. . Schaa
W. R. Foster
Carl Bales
Hattie Schmitt
Blue Star Mothers
Waterloo
Dean Foster
San Francisco
Paul Chestnut
Winterset
H. H. Nazett
D. Chestnut
Marion Munsinger
527Th Engineers Company
Webster City
Fort Leonard Wood
Dale Peshia
W. R. Ehlert
Charlene
Will
Terry Way
Cecil Way
Robt. Williamson
Charles City
John Williamson
Carl
Robert
U. S.army
Charlesity
W. L. Herrald
Steven
Mark
Boone
C. W. Herrald
Glenn Kurtz
W. R. Protheroe
Maulsby
Riverview Park
Benjaman
Rhoda Maulsby
W. P. Maulsby
Smethport
Penn
Earl Harmon
Creston
Canada
Curtis Harmon
Nancy
Don
Ed Elling
Mrs. Elling
Paul Barnard
Houghton- Hauser
Frances Senska
Bozeman
Mont
Chas. W. Herrald
Brandon
F. R. Senska
Roger Peters
Grundy County
Peters
Shirley Barnard
Randy
Louis Bauer
Alton
McCallsburg
Edwin Anderson
Bauer
C. A. van Patter
Wood ‘Auto Co
Ford - Accounting
Mason City
A. E. Anderson
Pine Lake Ladies Invitational Held June 25
The Pine Lake Country Club hosts the Pine Lake Ladies Invitational on Wednesday June 25. Morning golf followed by a luncheon at 10 o clock and bridge in the afternoon. Local ladies urged to make reservations if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Lake Country Club
D. A. Ru Conclude Meetings on Monday
The D. A. As met Monday at Mrs. Eldon McVeety’s home for a one o’clock luncheon with twenty five members and four guests. Flag Day was observed. Mrs. Colin Gould sang Your Flag and My Flag with Mrs. Jas. Cameron accompanying. Next meeting planned for September at Mrs. Lloyd Berg’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. As
Eldon McVeety
Robert Johnson
Kenneth Greenwald
Cecil Rooks
C. C. Pickering
Colin Gould
Jas. Cameron
Lloyd Berg
Cong's Family Night Picnic Held Monday
The Congregational Church held a family night picnic Monday on the city park’s south side with 50 attendees. A short meeting followed by a collection to support Bible School expenses. Officers elected for the new year included President Dr. R. C. Rogers and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. L. V. Putnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Bible School
R. C. Rogers
L. V. Putnam
Bob Ferguson
L. L Scott
Ralph Imes
Truman Ramsell
Martha Whiting
Balcony Boosters Picnic and Officer Elections
The Balcony Boosters held a Monday picnic in the city park with thirty four members present. Officers for the new year were elected: President Susie Lepley, Vice President Ralph Dickson, Secretary-Treasurer Glenn Kurtz, Calendar Committee Ralph Dickson, Leota Hardy, and Howard Caffee. This was the last meeting until September. Picnic committee members included Glen Whorrall, Will Elier, Blanch Rudolph, E. J. Foster, and J. K. Runyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Lepley
Ralph Dickson
Glenn Kurtz
Leota Hardy
Howard Caffee
Glen Whorrall
Will Elier
Blanch Rudolph
E. J. Foster
J. K. Runyon
Family Reunion At Steckler Home Sun
A Sunday family reunion was hosted by Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Steckler and Sylva. Attendees included Mrs. R. D. Miller, Larry, Dennis, Donald Jr., Danny Madole of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Jacobson of New Providence, Orville Jacobson and Ronald of Eagle Grove, Mrs. C. W. Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Sutton and three children of Iowa Falls, H. C. Marcusen and King Cole of Adel, and A. L. Luglan with Donna and Beep Anderson of Eldora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylva
R. D. Miller
Larry
Dennis
San Jose
Calif
Donald, Jr
Danny Madole
Des Moines
Lloyd Jacobson
New Providence
Orville Jacobson
Ronald
Eagle Grove
C. W. Sutton
R. V. Sutton
Ben Juchems Honored at Neighborhood Potluck Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. John Harms and others entertained Tuesday on the Harms lawn to honor newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Ben Juchems. Twenty nine neighbors attended a potluck, sharing a social evening. The couple received many thoughtful gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harms
Ray Nazor
Leslie Pettigrew
Harms Lawn
Ben Juchems
Washington
Mrs L F Wolcott Hosts PEO Luncheon Report Decodes Cedar Falls Trip
Mrs L F Wolcott hosted a PEO luncheon at her home with thirty two members present. Mrs Keith Van Patter, fresh from the Cedar Falls convention, reported on the meeting and the club’s plans through September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Wolcott
Keith van Patter
P.E. O
Cedar Falls
Girl Scouts Bake Sale Planned at Riggetts Store
Troop six senior Girl Scouts met for a regular meeting and planned a bake sale Saturday starting at 9 a.m. at Riggetts store. They will offer cakes cookies beans potato salad and chicken and noodles while a committee works on their spring flower garden project. The next meeting will be at Carol Harringtons home. Guests Mrs Geo W Starr and two daughters from Arcadia California visited this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riggetts Store
Carol Harrington
Rotarians to Host Ladies Dinner at Eldora High School
The Rotarians and Ladies of Rotary invite members to a 6:45 p.m. dinner in Eldora High School Home Makers room on Monday June 23. Guest speaker will be G. S. Nichols of Mes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotarians
Rotary
Eldora High School
G. S. Nichols
Mes
Felix School Reunion at City Park
The 35th Felix No 1 school reunion will be held Sunday June 29 at the north shelter house in Eldora City Park. It is an all day event with a picnic dinner after noon. All teachers, former pupils and families are invited. the school operated from 1870 to 1920 and Nora Emmert is acting secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Shelter House
Eldora City Park
Nora Emmert
Groom's Luncheon Held at Tea Room
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Smith and Loy hosted a Saturday noon luncheon at Blanche and Ethels tea room for wedding party members ahead of the Schlampp Smith ceremony in the afternoon. Red roses and baby’s breath adorned the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Smith
Loy
Blanche and
Ethels
Schlampp-Smith
Breakfast Honors Miss Sunny Clemons
Mrs. Lauren Maltby and Mrs. Paul Clark hosted a Tuesday morning 9 30 breakfast shower for Miss Sunny Clemons, who will wed Robert Jindrich of Swaledale on June 21. Twenty guests attended. Mrs. J C Jindrich of Swaledale was an out of town guest. Linda Maltby helped open gifts under a green umbrella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauren Maltby
Paul Clark
Sunny Clemons
Robert Jindrich
Swaledale
Betty Clark
J. C. Jindrich
Miss Clemons
Linda Maltby
Van Patter Family Reunion Held Sunday
The Van Patter reunion was held Sunday June 15 at Logsdon State Park. Sixty four family members attended and officers for the new year were elected. Chairman Claude Niss of Wells Minnesota. vice chairman Keith Van Patter of Eldora. secretary Verna Whitney of Towa Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Patter
Logsdon State Park
Claude Niss
Wells, Minn
Keith van Patter
Eldora
Verna Whitney
Towa Falls
Miss Eileen Perkins Honored at Two Showers
Miss Eileen Perkins, to wed James H. McClellan of Jamaica on June 29, was feted at two showers last week. On June 10 at the Wayne Perkins home, twenty guests enjoyed tea and gifts as Mrs. Harry Hutzel and Mrs. Howard Hudson hosted. On June 16 in Jamaica, thirty guests gathered at Mrs. Bill McNeil’s home, with aqua pink and white gifts displayed in a basket as Mrs. Wallace and Mrs. Bowens assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Perkins
James H. McClellan
Jamaica
Harry Hutzel
Howard Hudson
Wayne Perkins
Miss.Perkins
Miss Perkins
Hileen
Bill McNeil
Robert Wallace
K. Bowens
Mrs Luick Hosts Young Mothers Club Meeting
The Young Mother's Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Wm Luick's home with Mrs. Wm Tietz and Mrs. John Starr assisting. Seventeen members and one guest attended. two new members were added, Mrs. Clark Bramwell and Mrs. Clark Akers. The lesson covered Ten mistakes of parents, with a paper on the topic read in Mrs. Barnard's absence. The next meeting will be a picnic on July 8 at Mrs. Wayne Fisher's near Radcliffe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Mother's Club
Wm. Luick
Wm. Tietz
John Starr
Bud Regan
Clark Bramwell
Clark Akers
Paul Barnard
Wayne Fisher
Radcliffe
Fischer Reunion At Eldora City Park
Family members of the Alvin Fischer clan gathered at Eldora city park on Father’s Day for a reunion honoring their father. Attendees included Ed and Roy Fischer families of Iowa Falls, Frank Wikert and Barney Wikert families of Ackley, Weaver Wheeler of Iowa Falls, Cecil Mennen family of Jewell, Clarence Wright and sons with Alvin Fischer of Dumont, Albert Daleske family of Eldora, Ellen and Dennis Greenwold of Wellsburg, and others. After dinner the group visited and enjoyed pitching horseshoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Fischer
Eldora City Park
Fischer
Ed Fischer
Iowa Falls
Roy Fischer
Frank Wikert
Barney Wikert
Kay
Ackley
Weaver Wheeler
Cecil Mennen
Jewell
Clarence Wright
Dumont
Albert Daleske
Ellen
Eldora
Dennis
Greenwold
Wellsburg
Horge
Birthday party for N. T. T. Club hosts in afternoon
Miss Alice Stebe and Mrs. Ed Stebe hosted a birthday party for the N. T. T. Club on Tuesday afternoon. Seventeen members and one visitor, Mrs. Darwin Davis of Colorado, attended. After 500 was played, refreshments were served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Stebe
Ed Stebe
N. T. T. Club
Darwin Davis
Colorado
Union Couple Weds Pattefa Ann Butler to Glen McIntyre
Union Girl Pattefa Ann Butler becomes bride of Glen Melvin McIntyre of Newton in a June 14 ceremony at St Joseph Missouri. The couple will travel to the Ozarks then Canada and plan to return in about three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Butler
Union
Pattefa Ann
Glen Melvin McIntyre
Newton
St. Joseph, Mo
Ozarks
Canada
1949 Class Reunion Enjoyed at Eldora City Park
The Eldora high school class of 1949 held a Sunday reunion at Eldora City Park with a noon potluck. Attendees included Dee Schilader Beverly Petty Margaret Lundy Mrs Glen Dole Mrs Bob Hall Decorah Janet Schmidt Kansas City Mo Dean Ruby Jamie Heslop Paul Langehough Dean May Robert Perkins and Glen Cole. the class has met annually since graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora High School
Eldora City Park
Dee Schilader
Beverly Petty
Margaret Lundy
Glen Dole
Eldora
Bob Hall
Decorah
Janet Schmidt
Kansas City
Dean Ruby
Jamie Heslop
Paul Langehough
Dean May
Robert Perkins
Glen Cole
Bridal Dinner at Pine Lake Country Club
Dr and Mrs J W Schlampp entertained at a bridal dinner Friday evening at Pine Lake Country Club. Sixteen guests attended as white candles pink and white roses and baby breath decorated the table setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Schlampp
Pine Lake Country Club
Vigars Host Bridal Dinner At Blanche and Ethel's
Mr and Mrs Orville Vigars entertained twenty guests at a bridal party dinner Saturday evening at Blanche and Ethel s tea room. Pink and white rose decorations graced the tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Orville Vigars
Blanche and
Ethel
Marie Vigars Weds John K Scott In Eldora Ceremony
Marie Evelyne Vigars daughter of Mr and Mrs Orville D Vigars became the bride of John K Scott son of Mr and Mrs A J Scott of Sioux Rapids Sunday June 15 at Eldora Methodist Church. The Rev John Moore officiated the 3 oclock double ring ceremony with 175 guests at a reception in the church parlors.
Peggy Schlampp and Loy Smith Wed in June Church Ceremony
Peggy Schlampp and Loy Delvin Smith wed Saturday afternoon June 14 at 4 in Congregational Church before about 250 guests. Rev. Ralph Imes officiated the double ring ceremony, with floral altars and music by Mrs. Leonard and Mrs. Leonard. The bride wore nylon tulle and chantilly lace, carried daisies and stephanotis, and wore a Julie cap veil. Matron of honor was Mrs. Kenneth Schneider of Seattle. flower girl Jane Schneider also of Seattle. Best man was Peter Van Oost er hout of Orange City. ushers Norman Plender and Donald Challed. A reception followed in the church parlors. The couple, both Eldora natives, will reside in Iowa City after short travels. Out-of-town guests included Schneider family from Seattle and numerous Iowa or Des Moines residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Evelyne Vigars
Orville D. Vigars
John K. Scott
A. J. Scott
Sioux Rapids
Eldora Methodist Church
John Moore
D. Leonard
Wade Reardon
Carroll
Hamblen
Murray
Sioux City
Ted Huser
Sac City
Patricia Scott
Bob Barnes
Letts
Bill Orman
Ottumwa
Hart Williamson
Aew New York
Ivan Hillt
Ellsworth
Johnt*Sheldon
Council Bluffs
Nan McClanahan
Elizabeth Stone
Omaha
Eldora High School
Iowa State College
Ames
Delta Zeta
Brandeis
Neb
Town State College
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Ira- Seay
Army Air Corps Reserve
Omaha Nebr
Des Moines
Malcom
Osage
Mallard
Waterloo
Clear Lake
Fort Dodge
Hawarden
Fort Madison
Storm Lake
Knoxville
Mechanicsville
Spencer
Linn Grove
San Diego
Calif
Congregational Church
Margaret Schlampp
J. W. Schlampp
Loy Delvin Smith
J. B. Smith
Ralph Imes
J. D. Leonard
Kenneth L. Schneider
Seattle
Wash
Jane Schneider
Schlampp
Smith
Peter van Oosterhout
Orange City
Norman Plender
Donald Challed
Reed Hartsook
Winfield Schlampp
Ackley
Martin Schwarck
Minnesota
North Shore
Duluth
Kenneth
Schneider
Jag
Mary Beth
B. E. Bush
J. J. Moggsman
Cedar Rapids
H. D. Wilson
Donnie
Cedar Falls
A. F. Haupert
Glidden
Lester Schlampp
Donna
Robert
Tarana Schlampp
Merle F. Schlampp
John
Howard Nichols
Ward Phillips
Gracelemme
Marilyn
Eileen
Richard Larson
Marilyn Duckett
Barbara Boys
Carole Brainerd
F. D
Dunn Megan wedding vows set for June 26
Invitations issued for the wedding of Misa Nellie Dunn of St. Anthony to Joseph H Megan of Albion. The ceremony will be at Sacred Heart Church in St. Anthony at 8 30 a m on June 26. Warren Davison and family returned to Ames after visiting Eldora relatives and friends, Warren to attend summer school at Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Nellie Dunn
Warren Davison
Sherry
Patty
Ames
Eldora
Warren
Eldora Local Visitors and Weddings Highlight Weekend
Numerous visitors arrived in Eldora for weekends and holidays, joining local families for weddings and reunions. Notable events included Patricia Scott’s Leon wedding to James Fetter, a Maulsby family reunion with 110 descendants in Marshalltown, and a World War II engineers gathering in Webster City.
Community Events Brief for Eldora Area
Readable list of local events for June including Needlecraft Club meetings, Township Farm Bureau gathering, Rebekah and Bridge Club activities, golf luncheon at Pine Lake Country Club, Delta Decka Cards, and Cemetery Society. Also notes Felix No. 1 school reunion planned at a shelter house in Eldora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con Needlecraft ‘Club
J. A. Wiesner
Eldora’ “Township Farm Bureau
Rebekah
Bridge Club
Dean _Peisen
W. 1x
Cemetery Society
Leota Hardy
Ralph Correll
Joe Bowman
Eldora City
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Houghton - Hauser
Conrad
Hubbard
Clemens
Decatur
Gifford
Traer
Liscomb
Peoria
Niota, Il
Wauconda, Ill
Wis
Washington, D. C
Denmark
Miss Ella Hoyt
Troy Studios
Pine Lake
D. A. Ru
Cong’s
Steckler Home Sun
Girl Scouts
Geo. W. Starr
Arcadia
Felix
City Park
Groom
Sun
Mrs. Luick
Vigars
Marie Vigars
Mrs
Peggy Schlampp
Loy Smith
Mrs. Loy D. Smith
Dunn-Megan
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