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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1958

Page

2

Ames Church Welcomes Jeske Hesterman Nuptials

Miss Norma Clare de Kee and Victori Hes terman, daughter and son of prominent Iowa couples, were married at Memorial Lutheran Church in Ames. The ceremony featured organ music by Gordon Kulberg, with Rev. W. J. Fields officiating. The couple will reside at 738 Pommel Court, Ames, as both pursue degrees. out-of-town guests hailed from Grinnell, Waverly, Boone, Eldora, and more, with relatives from Ohio and Nebraska attending.

Norma Clare de Kee Otto Jeske Eldora Victori Hesterman M.herman Hesterman Architald Ohio Memorial Lutheran Church In Ans W. J. Fields Gordon Kulberg Beverly Mass Darwin Hoeft Ames Don Me Williams Vielinis Jesus Kulberg Donald DeNeuf Rockwell City Marjorie Hesterman Fort Wayne Ind Mariana Peterson Des Moines Avis Jeske Diane DeNeuf Walter EB Jesse Waverly Carl Brandt Defiance Obie Robert Jeske Larry Hesterman Fort Dortge Nebraska Norita Bolin Pommel Court Eldora High School Towatate College Valparaiso University Valparaiso Iowa State Grinnell Boone Stratford Calamus Nevada Habbard Steamboat Rock Town Falls Wilaiis Minnesota Kansas

Showers Honor Miss Marilyn Dole Bride to Be

Miss Marilyn Dole receives four wedding showers in Des Moines Pleasant township Whitten Eldora and her fiancé Larry Arnold of Eldora. Hosts include Mrs Walter Granner Mrs Dewey Lamprecht and many others with gifts lunches and yellow orchid decorations.

Marilyn Dole Larry Arnold Eldora Barbara Mill Juanita Gate We Miller Des Moines Walter Granner Dewey Lamprecht Clara Robinson Amond Rudolph Teo Rolihg Richard Dole Mac Warren Gladys Reece Irene Gibbs Doris Amundson Myrtle, Hilsabeck Lorraine Koch Clarice Clouch Mildred Weaver Lethi Fouts Thelma Martin Beth Vinton Alice Mabie Sandra Cakerbce Peggie Norman Beverly Freed Margaret Calloway Howard Schaa Paul Schaa Chris Schaa Jurg Tjaden Dole Patty Schaa Diane Tjaden Miss Patty Dole Miss Dole

Jaspers Host Father’s Day Family Picnic

Mr and Mrs Ivan Jaspers hosted a Father's Day picnic Sunday. Attending were Mrs Jaspers parents, Mr and Mrs Duane Gast, and Mr and Mrs FE Camps, all of Steamboat Rock, plus Mr and Mrs Carlton Campbell and Jeffrey, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Campbell, Judy and Frank of Towanda, and Mrs W W Saunders and Edward of San Antonio Texas.

Ivan Jaspers

Shower Honors Mrs Dick Wheat Guest of Honor

Mrs Dick Wheat was guest of honor at a Wednesday misceHaneous shower hosted by Miss Wanda Kirkdorffer and Miss Eleanor Draper at the Kirkdorffer home. Crest attendees came from Eldora Steamboat Rock Gruney Center and Conrad.

Dick Wheat Wanda Kirkdorffer Eleanor Draper Kirkdorffer

Blue Star Mothers Meet Led by Mrs Foster in Eldora

The Blue Star Mothers met at Mrs Lester Farmer's home with Mrs Lydia Harmon assisting Friday June 13. Sixteen members attended. Treasurer's report given in Mrs Lillian Cordes' absence. Daily sale proceeds totaled 141 dollars. Hospital items donated include nylon hose hats purses magazines slippers bibs and hours worked. Induction center in Des Moines to receive mailed cookies June 30. Picnic lunch planned for forty veterans at the Iowa City hospital June 25.

Blue Star Lester Farmer Lydia Harmon Emma Foster Nora Emmert Lillian Cordes Martha Barr Viola Lewis Des Moines Minnie Grantow Iva Richardson Veterans Administration Clinton Eldora Blue Star Veterans Hospital Iowa City

Eldora 4-H Club Holds Regular Meeting

The Eldora Kaser Beaver 4-H Club met at leader Mrs. Raymond McDowell's home on June 14 with 11 members present. Barbara Carson shared details of her trip to 4-H camp. Mrs. McDowell Mrs. Shadle and Julie Were formed the achievement day refreshment committee for July 30. Demonstrations were given by Blaine Balvant Julie Shadie and Barbara Carson. Miss Marlene Peterson offered tips for keeping record books.

Eldora Kaser Beaver 4-H Club Raymond McDowell Barbara Carson McDowel Dale Shadle Julie Blaine Balvant Julie Shadie Marlene Peterson

Community Club Events and Gatherings on June Dates

A list of local club meetings and social events for June including Needlecraft, Friendly 14, Women’s Missionary Society, and Senior Citizens. Activities span Friday to Thursday with brid ge clubs, picnics, reunions, choir performances, and a breakfast gathering. Community groups include Baptist and Congregational churches, 4 C's O.F.S., Trojanaires Choir, and various homemaker clubs.

Needlecraft Club Ed Stebe Friendly 14 Club Bernice Brown Women's Christian Missionary Society Christian Church (Disciples Peter de Cook Baptist Church R. E. Gray Bridge Club City Park Eldora Pine Lake Country Club St. John O.F.S Masontic Craftsman School Jackson Trojanaires Choir of Troy Ohio Congregational Church W. KK. Bramwell N.T.T. Club

Glenneys Celebrate Japan Wedding at Consulate

Union residents Glenney and Hamicko Morimato wed at the American Consulate in Fukouka Japan on March 24 1958 The bride and groom are listed with families from Union Muscatine and Des Moines The couple plan to live in Los Angeles where the groom will enter UCLA after his Marine Corps service A large open house followed with gifts and a post wedding shower highlighted by family and friends attending from multiple Iowa communities.

Lyon Glenney Paul Glenney Union Hamicko Morimato Jukichi Morimato Fukwoka Japan Glenney Himeiji High School Yaniwa Gaigo Osaka Union High School Iowa State College Ames U. S. Marine Corps Los Angeles Calif U.C.L.A

PEO FA Luncheon Led by Mrs Flickinger At Tea Room

Mrs L W Flickinger chaired the PEO Chapter FA luncheon at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room with guests afterward at Mrs James Mettlin's home. The day featured the "Big and Little Dipper" theme and a review of Robert Ruark's The Old Man and the Boy by Mrs George Janssen.

L. W. Flickinger P.E.O Blanche and Ethel James Mettlin Robert Ruark George Janssen

Felix School To Hold 41st Reunion At Olmstead Home

The 41st reunion of Felix No. 1 school is set for Sunday June 29 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Olmstead a half mile north of the old school site. A potluck dinner will be served.

Felix No. 1 Lyle Olmstead

Gray couple attend 40th 1918 medical class reunion

Dr and Mrs R E Gray were in Iowa City on a Friday for the College of Medicine 1918 class reunion. The event marked the 40th reunion and was held in the Cloud Room at the airport. Thirteen members of the class attended.

R. E. Gray Iowa Iowa City Dr. Grasy College of Medicine

Install Officers At D A R Meeting

Open Fire Chapter D A R held its closing meeting at Mrs. Margaret Berg home with 21 members and 2 guests. Installation of officers followed a luncheon and brief business session. State vice regent Mrs. Sherman Watson spoke about the Washington national meeting.

D.A.R Margaret Berg W. H. Bailey R. R. Ibach J. S. Cameron Eldon McVecety Theota Hardy W. H. Longenecker Howell Boyd, Sr Loyd Beecher Louis Davies Henry Wheeler Sherman Watson Cedar Rapids Washington, D. C Beth Beecher Flo Rolfsema Berg

Amundson Family Attends Iowa City Commencement

Mr and Mrs Alfred Amundson of Radcliffe traveled to Iowa City for the State University of Iowa graduation exercises. Their daughter Kathleen Amundson Stumme earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, son-in-law Luther Stumme earned MD, and son Alfred Amundson Jr. earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce. A picnic at Dr. and Mrs. Luther Stumme’s home followed, with Radcliffe attendees listed.

Alfred Amundson Radcliffe Iowa City State University of Iowa Luther Stumme Kathleen Amundson Eugene Hendrickson Joy and Jill Homer Hitchcock James Amundson Lois Jean

W C T U Meeting At Mrs Albers Home

The regular W C T U met Friday afternoon at Mrs M Z Albers’s home. Mrs Melvin Laughlin led the Flower Missions lesson. Sixteen bouquets were arranged and taken to nursing homes and hospitals. The next meeting on July 11 will be a picnic.

W. C.T.U M. Z. Albers Melvin Laughlin

Eldora Ladies Grill Lesson At Township Youth Building

Eldora Township Farm Bureau ladies met Friday afternoon at the youth building with 18 members. Mrs. Charles Nichols and Mrs. Ernest Barr demonstrated uses of the barbecue grill.

Eldora Township Farm Bureau Charles Nichols Ernest Barr

Double 4-500 Club With Mrs Granzow

Mrs Minnie Granzow hosted the Double 4-500 Club event on Friday evening with Mrs Clara Raska presiding over the business meeting and 500. Emma Kewatt will host the next gathering on June 27. Kay Griffel, Northeastern Evanston student, returned home for vacation before July 1 to attend the eight week Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara. Michele Stewart, Cleveland Heights alumna, joined Griffel for the weekend before returning to Evanston.

Minnie Granzow Clara Raska Emma Kewatt Kay Griffel Northeastern Evanston Ill Santa Barbara Calif Music Academy of the West Miss Griffel Michele Stewart Cleveland Heights Ohio Stewart

Sandra Wallis Visits with Jaycee Freese

Sandra Ann Wallis spent Monday and Tuesday visiting with Jaycee Freese, sharing time and conversation during the stay.

Sandra Ann Wallis Jaycee Freese

Alvin Fischer Feted on Fathers Day Picnic in Eldora Iowa

Alvin Fischer honored on Father's Day at a picnic in Eldora City Park. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Gronewold of Wellsburg, Ed Fischer and family, Weav er Wheeler and granddaughter Sue Clark, and many other Iowa Falls area relatives.

Alvin Fischer Eldora City Park Dennis Gronewold Wellsburg Ed Fischer Weaver Wheeler Sue Clark Iowa Falls Frank Wikert Roy Fischer Clarence Wright Larry Robert Ackley Jay Wickham Marion Clarence Smith Larry Steding Cleves Cecil Mennen Kamrar Albert Daleske Eldora

Maulsby Family Reunion Held Sunday at Hardin County

The annual Maulsby Williams line reunion gathered fifty members at the Hardin County Youth Building with a noon basket dinner. Attendees included 97 year old Mrs. W. P. Maulsby of Marshalltown, Louis Walters presiding, movies of past reunions shown, and W. L. Maulsby of South Haven Michigan spoke. Attendees traveled from Illinois California Michigan and several Iowa towns, with fourteen guests ${\color{red}{noted}}$ as supper guests at Glenn Kurtz home.

Benjamin and Rhoda Williams Maulsby Hardin County W. P. Maulsby Marshalltown Glenn Kurtz Eldora Louis Walters W. L. Maulsby South Haven Mich Maulsby C. F. Breeden Albany Ill Ruhl i Maulsby and Irvin Maulsby Dick Pierson Rockwell City Wayne Binford van Nuys Calif Pam Protheroe Davenport Conrad Albion Liscomb Melbourne

Royal 8-500 Club Hosts Potluck Dinner at City Park

The Royal 8-500 Club met Tuesday for a potluck family supper at City Park. At 8 p.m. the group moved to the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Riggins where prizes were awarded to W. D. Schnirring, the Riggons, and Mrs. Harley Hoelscher.

Royal 8-500 James Riggins W. D. Schnirring Riggins Harley Hoelscher

Four C's TOPS Club Holds Meeting With Attendees

The 4 C's T.O.P.S. Club met Monday evening with 13 members and one guest. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Wayne Perkins and Mrs. Melvin Lewis. Next meeting is scheduled for Monday June 23 at 8 p.m. A breakfast at City Park hosted by four members who attended the Milwaukee National convention included Mrs. Edward Stull Mrs. Wayne Perkins Mrs. Roy Ryan and Mrs. Ivan Huehn.

Wayne Perkins Melvin Lewis Milwaukee Edward Stull Roy Ryan Ivan Huehn City Park

Pleasant Pluggers 4-H Boys Tour and Potluck

The Pleasant Pluggers 4-H boys toured Monday starting at 1 p.m. visiting Milton Schwingers and the homes of hog and cattle project members before lunch at Noa Reece home. Mac Molison, Miss Marlene Petersen and several parents joined. A potluck supper followed at the Roughwoods. The club plans a July Ames college tour. Marvin Grantow was named reporter.

Pleasant Pluggers Milton Schwingers Noa Reece Mac ‘Molison Marlene Petersen Roughwoods All Ames College Marvin Grantow Paul Kosanke

Miss Uhlken Feted At Bridal Shower

A bridal shower for Miss Marjorie Uhlken was held Monday evening at Steamboat Rock Presbyterian Church. Hostesses were Miss Cheryll Thomas and Miss Norma Schermer. her sister Marilynn Uhlken and cousin Harriet Ann Pixler assisted with gifts. The luncheon for 40 guests featured pink heart roses and yellow and blue colors. Miss Uhlken will wed H. C. Ricks Jr. of Hubbard on June 28.

Marjorie Uhlken Steamboat Rock Presbyterian Church Cheryll Thomas Norma Schermer Marilynn Uhlken Harriet Ann Pixler H. C. Ricks Jr Hubbard

Curry-Crosser Bridal Party Fun

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis F. Crosser host an evening gathering at the Breeze House in Ankeny. Attendees include Janice Curry and Jerry Crosser with numerous Des Moines and central Iowa guests from Des Moines Perry Perry Oskaloosa Indianola Eldora Iowa City Washington and other cities.

Lewis F. Crosser Curry-Crosser Breeze House Ankeny Janice Curry Jerry Crosser Orville Curry Thomason Don Phillips Jo Ann Weir Jack McBride Des Moines Donna Stangland Perry Nevin Harmon David John Sayre Monroe Bob Curry Oskaloosa Bob Bateson Iowa City Dennis Crossett Washington Kenneth Ross Richard Vandervelde Lambert Neill Bud Edwards Indianola Ralph Imes Harrison Wolcott William Cleveland Eldora

Class of 4933 to Hold Reunion

The 1933 Eldora high school class will hold a class reunion Sunday June 22 with a 12 o clock dinner at Pine Lake Country Club. This will be the 25th year since the class graduated.

Eldora High School Pine Lake Country Club

Union News Family Gatherings Across Counties for Father's Day

Mrs Novella Shore spends week in Marshalltown with sister Mrs John Lang. Kenneth Adams and family visit Liscomb and Ivan Nelson’s home. Reece and Rash families host Father s Day meals across Union New Providence and Lepley Park. Arthur Reece honored at Lepley Park picnic with many relatives. Visitors also from Churdan Cedar Falls Waterloo and Clemens.

Novella Shore Marshalltown John Lang Kenneth Adams Liscomb Ivan Nelson David Reece Iowa Falls Lloyd Reece Orley Ellis Carol Floyd Ellis George Hammer Montour Howard Rash Duane Andrews New Providence James Woodward Dennis John Rash Joé Rash Dave Rash Union Arthur Reece Lepley Park Reece Gail Wilson Richard Welch Mike Teddy Joe Churdan Marion Reece Vincent Putz Jim Wilson Robert Wilson Waterloo Richard Morgensen Cedar Falls N. M. Settle Clemens Ray Johnson John Lane Harve Ferguson Jessie Bowen Howard Rowen Richard Matney Lori Ann

Community Church women host Bible class at Marshalltown home

The Women's Bible class of the Community Church Sunday School met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Nettie Pierce of Marshalltown. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Nell Halden Mrs. Jessie Biersborn Mrs. Daisy Johnson and Mrs. Charlie Clemons. Grace Lawin presided. Nell Halden led entertain ment and refreshments were served by Mrs. Burnell. Mr. and Mrs. John West visited their son Vern West and family in Evansdale. Steven Vest returned home after a stay with his grandparents. Al Johnson Ann and Ray dined with Mrs. Johnson's parents, E. C. Posegate, and Miss Eleanor Posegate joined them for a week-long visit.

Clyde Chamness Grundy Center Community Church Sunday School Nettie Pierce Marshalltown Nell Halden Jessie Biersborn Daisy Johnson Charlie Clemons Grace Lawin Burnell al Johnson Ann Ray Mrs. Johnson E. C. Posegate Eleanor Posegate

V F W Post and Auxiliary State Convention Held in Waterloo

The Department of Iowa Ladies Auxiliaries plan their annual convention June 20 to 22 with headquarters at Hotel President in Waterloo. Eldora Auxiliary members attending include Mrs Harold Lamasters Mrs Dale Bittner and Mrs Al Gillett. The State VFW Encampment runs the same dates in Waterloo.

Department of Iowa Veterans of Foreign Wars Waterloo Eldora Auxiliary Harold Lamasters Dale Bittner al Gillett V.F.W

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Jeske Hesterman Ames Church Showers Eager Beavers Aeree Mrs. Glenney RE. D, McClean Charles Barrett Vicki Charles Jr Charles Kiser, Jr Neil’ Glenney Teddy Bobby Wilton Idtinetion Arid Marie Glenney Linda Joan Gary Dwight Muscatine Bartlett George Kiser Neil Glenney Decal Merle Glenney Andx Clint Brace Dale Landt Marghalltown Comb Emora Lynn’ Glenney F. S. Schuler Edgar Guest Olivia Kenneth Hall Keith Newby Felix School U. S Robin Hood James L. Brown Southside Square Eldora, Iowa W.C.T.U Albers Mrs. Granzow Sun Royal C’s T.O.P.S C’s T.O.P.S. Club Miss Uhlken Union News Mrs. Grellet Dillon Marks Nardin N Heston Savage Eince Cowboy Technicolor Glean Ford Jack Lemmon Anna Kashfi Brian Donlevy Brothers Karamazov M.G M Karamazov Yul Brynner Maria Schell Claire Bloom Lee J. Cobb Albert Sali Se Samy Richard Basehart William Shathes Avon V.F.W. Post & Auxiliary State Convention Troy Studios Strickler's
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