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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1955

Page

2

Eller McCartney Marriage Vows In Church Ceremony

Miss Marilyn Eller and Willard McCartney wed in a six o clock Thursday service at Evergreen Evangelical United Brethren Church. The bride wore chantilly lace over taffeta with a pearl crown and carried red happiness roses and white carnations. Attendants included Miss Sally McCartney and Miss Arlan Eller. A 275 guest reception followed at Radcliffe Leclon hall. The couple plans to reside in Boxholm after July 1 as the groom operates a service station.

Marilyn Eller Rudolph Eller Hubbard Willard McCartney Willard McCartney Jr Boone Evergreen Evangelical United Brethren Church Lloyd Musser Evangelical United Brethren Church Boxholm Robert Shrutz Broadview Mont Robert Taber Marshalltown Sally McCartney Arlan Eller Marlys Streyieler Rebecca Strutz Montneire Kenneth Peterson Boxholm, Jr Eldon Peterson Timmy Mclntire Johnny McIntyre Gaylen Eller

Memorial Services After Potluck Dinner by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs

The Odd Fellows and Rebekah's plan memorial services at LO OF hall on Monday evening June 27 at 7:30 p.m. A potluck dinner will be served followed by a short business meeting and the joint memorial service.

Odd Fellows Rebekah's LO OF Hall Potuck

Coming Events Calendar for June Weekend Activities

Friday June 24 Double 4600 Club and Mrs Heisman Roll. Saturday June 28 Fine Lake Country Club dance by Bobby Andrews orchestra. Sunday June 26 St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid family picnic at Quaker Heights and Felix No 1 school picnic at Lyle Olmstead home four miles north of Felix school. North bridge out, use south approach. Monday June 27 Jackson Township Homemakers tour. Tuesday June 28 Rebekah Lodge and Bridge Club events. Thursday June 30 Cemetery Society led by Mrs Chester Modlin.

Fine Lake Country Club Bobby Andrews St. Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid Quaker Heights Lyle Olmstead Felix School North Bridge

Family Party Fetes Glenn Starns' Son

Mr and Mrs Glenn Starn of Marshalltown attended a surprise 25th wedding anniversary party hosted by Mr and Mrs Sam Rindels. The Starns were married June 16 1930 in Marshalltown and have three children and one grandchild. Guests included Mrs Elizabeth Mason Mr and Mrs Ray Ridpath Karla and Caral Mr and Mrs Paul Mason and the honored couple.

Glenn Starn Marshalltown Sam Rindels Starn Elizabeth Mason Ray Ridpath Karla Caral Paul Mason

Cong Family Night Picnic at Church

The Congregational Family Night picnic was held in the church basement with about 50 attending. Showers prevented plans for a park gathering. A social time followed the dinner. Committee in charge: Mr. and Mrs Julius Wilts, Mr. and Mrs Lester Barth, and Rev Ralph Imes. This was the last meeting of the group.

Julius Wilts Lester] Barth Ralph Imes Rap Beptibes 19

Happy Hustlers 4-H Holds Regular Meeting

The Eldora Happy Hustlers 4-H club met Tuesday at 2:00 PM at the Community house. Hostesses were Joan and Loretta Hess. A member answered a record book question. Avis Jeske gave a talk. Demonstrations were by Norma Jeske, Ann Zimmermann, and Celia Perkins. Projects for the fair were discussed. Lunch was served by the Hess family.

Eldora Happy Hustlers Joan Loretta Hess Rolcal Avis Jeske Norma Jeske Ann Zimmermann Celia Perkins Loretta Mrs. Hess

Saturday Nite Dance at Pine Lake Country Club

The Pine Lake Country Club hosts a Saturday nite dance on June 25 with Bobby Andrews Orchestra playing from 10:00 p m to 2:00 a m A midnite buffet lunch will be served The event is organized by Mr and Mrs Robert Segger man Mr and Mrs C W Cote Mr and Mrs Keith Strather Mr and Mrs Dick Rubew Mr and Mrs Wm Megan and Mr and Mrs Dick Protherov

Pine Lake Country Club Bobby Andrews Robert Seggerman C. W. Cote Keith Strather Dick Rubew Wm. Megan And Dick Protherov

Father's Day Breakfast At Pine Lake Club

The Father's Day breakfast at Pine Lake Country Club Sunday morning drew 82 attendees with service from 4 to 10:30. The hosting committee included Miss Lucille Brown, Mrs. Paul Simons, Mrs. Dale DeVault, Mrs. Guy Jones, and Mrs. Helen Hunt. In the evening 66 dinners were served from 6 to 9 o'clock.

Pine Lake Country Club Lucille Brown Paul Simons Dale DeVault Guy Jones Helen Hunt

Barz 35th Anniversary Observed by Kin and Friends

Mr and Mrs Otto Barz marked their 35th wedding anniversary on June 15 with about 50 relatives and friends. The evening featured visiting and card games as well as a buffet lunch beside a three tier coral rose decorated cake baked by their daughter. Guests hailed from Geneseo Illinois Radcliffe Williams Peter Rete and Eldora.

Otto Barz Hermann Teske Iowa Falls Dora Barz Herman Barz Paul Daleske Robert Balvant Herman Teske Geneseo, Ill Radcliffe Willams Peter Rete Eldora

Mrs Walter Hostess At D A R Luncheon

Mrs Walter Hostess at a D A R luncheon on Monday at 2 a m one o'clock. Thirteen members and four guests attended. Mrs W H Longenecker gave a program on The American Flag. Elections named J C Clemons vice regent, R Ibach treasurer, and Clelia Finster flag chairman. Next meeting set for September 19 at Blanche and Ethels Tea Room. Pvt Merrill D Mitchell Fort Knox Kentucky listed.

Paul Walter John Brindle Chester Viermman W. H. Bailey Homer Runkel L. K. Roberts W. H. Longenecker J. C. Clemons

Mrs Raske Hosts NTT Club Meeting At Home

Mrs Clara Haske hosted 18 members of the N I T Club at their regular Tuesday session. Mrs Anna Roll attended as guest and Roll call was answered with My Most Embarrassing Moment. A business meeting followed by social time and refreshments. Next gathering will be a family picnic on July 6.

Clara Haske N.I. T. Club Anna Roll

Luncheon Held by Chapter FA PEO Members

Chapter FA PEO met Tuesday at Mrs. Norman Kunath’s home for a one o’clock luncheon. Group I chaired by Mrs. D W Dickinson oversaw the program. After lunch and business, Miss Jane Davis demonstrated a salad recipe with Mrs. Carl DeBaggia of Arlington Virginia in attendance. The meeting adjourned until October 4.

F. A Norman Kunath D. W. Dickinson Jane Davis Carl DeBaggia Arlington

Mrs Howell Boyd Sr Burns In Paraffin Fire

Mrs Howell Boyd senior suffered second degree burns Tuesday evening when paraffin overheated and ignited. In attempting to move the burning pan outdoors, the left side of her face and her left hand and arm received severe burns.

Howell Boyd Sr

Mrs McBride hosts tea for Eldora houseguest

Mrs Maurice Orpin and her children Burnie Brian and Tamara Jo were guests in Eldora at the home of Mr and Mrs John McBride from Sunday to Wednesday. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs McBride hosted a tea for Mrs Orpin's friends. Mrs Orpin is the former Margaret Hoyt and attended school in the area.

Maurice Orpin Burnie Brian Tamara Jo Eldora John Mc.Bride McBride John Conroy Flushing Carroll Rubew

Mrs Myers Hosts Friendly 14 Club Birthday Meeting

Mrs Clara Myers hosted the Friendly 14 Club Tuesday honoring Mrs Tnis Balvanz on her birthday. The group planned a July 15 family picnic and voted $6 for the County Emergency Squad car fund.

Clara Myers Tnis Balvanz Mahil Rose North Shelter Bob Balvanz Pauline Rosburg Lois Balvanz Louis Schultz

Engagement Announced in Eldora for Dorothy Johnson

Announcement from Eldora states Miss Dorothy Johnson of Wilmington Delaware to Gerhart Muhlena of Union New Jersey with families listed. Muhlena formerly Eldora resident now works at a Wilmington dry cleaning firm. Jackson Township Homemakers plan a tour of Earl Ferris nursery Monday June 27 with gathering at Estes Park Town Falls at 11 am and a covered dish dinner to follow.

Eldora Dorothy. Johnson W. E. Johnson Wilmington Del Gerhart’ Muhlena Henry Muhlena Union Muhtena Jackson Township Earl Ferris Estes Park Town Falls

Balcony Boosters Potluck Dinner Sees New Officers for 1955 56

Balcony Boosters hosts 27 members for a potluck supper at 7 pm before summer break. New officers for 1955 56 named: president Mrs W Biller, vice president Mrs Arnold McAllister, secretary treasurer Miss Blanche Hudson. Next meeting slated for October 17. The group enjoyed social singing and picture showings.

Arnold McAllister Will Eller Balcony W. Biller Blanche Hudson

Taber Barnes Vows Solemnized at Des Moines First Methodist

The marriage of Miss Jeanne Marie Taber of Hubbard and Miss Mare L Barnes of Des Moines was solemnized June 18 at 2 00 p m at First Methodist Church Des Moines with Rev Wilbur Wilcox and Rev Robert Taber officiating The bride wore Chantilly lace with a tulle veil and carried a Johanna Hill rose bouquet The couple will reside at 677 41st Street Des Moines The wedding party included Matron of honor Mrs Robert S Addy of Fayette and bridesmaid Miss Mary Jeane Thompson of Des Moines The best man was Eugene Jared of Des Moines ushers were Donald D Herwehe George W Booth and Jack I Holt The reception served to 160 guests in the church parlors The couple planned a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and will live in Des Moines

Jeanne Marie Tober Desa Moines C. L. Taber Hubbard Mare L. Barnes Des Moines C.F. Barnes Mr. Barnes First Methodist Church of Wilbur Wilcox Robert 8. Taber Marshalltown Lenore Stull Lohengrin Mendelssohm Phillip Michaelson D! Hardelot Chantilly Johanna Hill Robert S. Addy Fayette Mary Jeane Thompson Eugene Jared Donald D. Herwehe George W. Booth Jack I. Holt Cedar Rapids Esther Lorenz Wm. Benoit Virginia Patterson Phyllis’ Lett Richard Andre Robert Dusenberry Lyle Hoffman Robert Taber Roseanne Barnes Robert Love Niagara Falls 41St Street

Class of 1909 Holds Reunion Saturday in Eldora

The Eldora class of 1909 met at Mrs. Mabel Johnson’s home at 6 pm then moved to Pine Lake Country Club for a 6:30 banquet with daisies carnations and white boutonnieres. Nineteen graduates attended along with severalAbsent members sending letters. The evening featured photos from trips, notes to Vivian Prothero, and a finale of Mario Lanza’s The Lord’s Prayer. Additional gatherings followed Sunday breakfast lunch and dinners hosted by members, with plans for the 1956 reunion coordinated by Leslie Roupe and others.

Eldora 1909 Mabel Johnson Pine Lake Country Club Ruth Brickman W. C. Vigars Chester Russell Roupe Helen Martin Mabel Sheldon- Johnson Eldora Tom Protheroce Vivian Strickler Cedar Falls Paul Rudisill Mayme Schultz Hampton LaVere Smith Council Bluffs Harold Yort Helen Moser Greenville South Carolina Charlotte Rogers Kent Hardin Ebert Follett Jim Hall John Hart Chester Vigars Milo Beman Theix México South Nasty Glass Vivian Protheros Johnson Mario Lanza van Tiger Leslie Mrs. Berman Blanche Ethel W. H. van Tiger Lesle

Wedding of Miss Jean Munson and Dr. Robert Clemann

Independence events include the marriage at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 2:30 PM with reception to follow. The couple will reside in Cincinnati, Ohio where Dr. Clemann will begin his internship.

Shelby Clemons Independence

Pleasant chapel to hold Sunday services at 7 30 p m

Rev Dewey Lamprecht to lead services at Pleasant chapel Sunday evening at 7 30. Mentioned attendees include Mr and Mrs John Hazen of Des Moines Mrs Robert Anderson of Marshalltown and others visiting local families over the weekend with hospital notes and a new baby girl named Debra born to Mrs Adolph Balvant and family.

Pleasant Chapel Dewey Lamprecht John Hazen Des Moines Robert Anderson Marshalltown A. M. Walker Adolph Balvant Joe Hubbard Eldora Memorial Hospital Hubbard Debra Neale Barbara Trout W. R. Monroe Eldora Bill Minnesota Sam Good Sandra Zearing Shirley Kolbe

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Eller-McCartney Groon Miriam Faust Chas, van Dyke Olliver McIntyre Ralph Streyffeler Ray Shaeffer E. E. Peters Merrill Iowa Evergreen Art Grantow Ruth Fergeson Laurel Beckey Strutz Breadview Sally Me Cartney Elston Imsland Lola Himmel George Murty Phyllis Peters Mountain Lake Minn Emily Duffield Laurice Streyffeler Jim Grantow Paul Himmel Ralph Bright Mesdames Dewey Eller Lloyd Walter Eller Joyce Clark Marlys Kosanke Karen Bright Beth Sharon Wykle Janey Hansen Nancy Topp Marteen Davis Black Hills Radcliffe High School Westmar College Boone High School Navy Air Corps Mobile Oil Station Center Point Rockwell Popejoy DR. L. R. Sol Eldora, Towa Heisman Rebekah Lodge L. E. Butler Irvin Cakerice, Jr Cemetery Society Chester Modlin Glenn Starns Cong Happy Hustlers Pine Lake Couuntry Club Country Club Mrs. Walter Merrill D. Mitchell R. A Hy. Hq. Co A. O. B. and Arm. Div Fort Knox, Kentucky Mrs. Raske N.T.T. Club P. E.O Mrs. McBride Mrs. Myers Friendly 14 Club OK Jackson Homemakers E. W. Burke Chica Leota Hardy R. i. Tbach Eldon MecVeety Deb Moines Savery Hotel Eldos McVeety Mavis Jamie J. 5. Pritchard Robert Dornsbach Ann Lynn Jackson, Mich Taber-Barnes Evelyn Paul Denvnis Floyd Hills Paulette Joyce Conrad Clear Lake Darrell Donald Paul Charles Smith Barbara Choate Robert Pierce Jessie Bonnie and Lester Mason City Roberts Earl Hadley Mr. Hadley Florance Northrup Gladys Mackenzie George Wolfe Robertson Mrs. Runkel Mrs. Mackenzie Mrs. Wolfe Mrs. Northrup Homer Runkels F. D. Binder and Sons Mark and Paul Elsie Robertson Ray Teeter Nashville Tenn Jack Piper Childen Paul and William Fowles Patricia Ann Fowels Beryl Short Seattle Wash Florence Northrup Sioux Rapids Davenport N. 5. Marriott O. A. Huffman Mr. Huffman John Croni Genevieve Hudson Sheffield G. S. Clark Hubbard High School Coe Color Charles Probasco Legen Clearwater, Fla Elsf Bankers Life Company Des 'E Eldora i Moines Barnes Union High School State University of Iowa Bankers Life Company Marshaltown Masonic Lodge Glen Whitney Floyd Price George Morrison Vickie Gene Opa Locka, Fla Morrison Clint Johnson Ernest Frisble Lee Hayden Lois Gunn Allen Langston Allen Jr Sarah Raleigh, North Carolina J. C. Boyd Ruth White Osscade Emma Burke Albert Kennedy Denver Colo Bob Kennedy Colorado Springs Sare River Thero Mary Murphy Hells Island Roy Rogers Dale Evans Gabby Hayes Texas Mrs. Maude Knowles Harold Freese Steamboat Rock Walkers Evangelical Church Hearing Mr. Freese Mr. Walker Arthur Bloome Arthur Knowles Bernard Trout Troy Studios Holmes & Edwards Bride's Yaospoona Holman & Edwards Cleveland Pia
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