Eggert Irwin Marriage Solemnized in Marengo
Miss Linda Lea Eggert and James Irwin were married at the Marengo Methodist Church in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Paul McDade. The couple plans to reside in Iowa City as Mrs Irwin studies music at the State University of Iowa and Mr Irwin earns a Bachelor of Music in February 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Lea Eggert
Lee Eggert
Marengo
James §. Irwin
Thomas L. Irwin
Eldora
Marengo Methodist Church
Paul McDade
Anh Hereshman
Anamosa
Richard Scott
Gordon Hallberg
Moline
Gary Mitchell
Don Briceland
Mason City
George Howes
Arlynn Rugal
Iowa City
Milo Myers
Leo Hoover
Washington
Iowa
Ity
Irwin
State University of Iowa
Bridal Shower for Miss Winters Recalls June 16 Event
Miss Jaylyn Winters was honored Wednesday evening June 16 at the Congregational Christian Church with a miscellaneous shower. About eighty guests attended. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Roland Newby Mrs. Glen Donner Mrs. Henry Trittien Mrs. William Chaney Mrs. Edward Bear Mrs. Herman Last Mrs. John Dunn Mrs. Bob Rasmussen and Mrs. Lester Perkins Patty and Mrs. Frank Walde. The program featured readings by Judy Chaney and Ruth Trittien and a song by Patty Winters. Joylyn Winters, aunt of the bride, served as mistress of ceremonies. The lavender and white decor centered on a white umbrella with purple iris and white daisies. The couple’s engagement notes and gifts were displayed as the bride opened presents. Joylyn will marry Donald Brammer June 24 in Hamp ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaylyn Winters
Congregational Christian Church
Roland Newby
Glen Donner
Henry Trittien
William Chaney
Edward Bear
Herman Last
John Dunn
Bob Rasmussen
Lester Perkins
Patty
Frank Walde
Judy Chaney
Ruth Trittien
Patty Winters
Ralph Winters
Oscocolia Newby
Miss Winters
Frank VaMe
Linda Dudley
June Newby
Vicki Fitzgerald
Joylyn
Donald Brammer
Hampton
Hogle Lowe Vows Read At Ivester Church
Double ring marriage unites Carol Elaine Hogle and Philip W Lowe at Ivester Church of the Brethren in McPherson Kansas with 200 guests. The bride wore rosepaint Chantilly lace and illusion veil. the groom is an administration major at McPherson College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Elaine Hogle
Clarence Hogie
Conrad
Philip W. Lowe
Leonard Lowe
McPherson
Kan
Ivester Church
Shirley Simpson
Farsworth
Texas
Lee Hogle
Jerome Newton
Montgomery
Asa
Barbara Eggleston
Tom Ruhser
David Fluth
Quinter
Roger Hogle
la Porte City
Gerald Maxey
Sharon
Ramona Lowe
McPherson College Courts
Conrad High School
McPherson College
June Community Events and Club Activities Overview
A June calendar lists events at churches clubs and social groups across the area. Activities include concerts, dances, meetings, picnics, bridge clubs, and a Double 4 500 Club session hosted by Mrs. Minnie Granzow with seven members present and plans announced for a July 14 picnic.
Christian Church Disciples Hold Open House in New Room
About 75 people attended the open house at the Christian Church Disciples Sunday, June 19, from 3 to 5 pm, at 1320 Edge Ave. The event featured organ music by Mrs. Peter DeCook, floral decor, and serving stations attended by Mrs. Nora Mitchell, Mrs. Mary Ziesman, and Mrs. Florence McEvoy. Rev. William Gardner and congregation greeted guests, with several out of town visitors staying with parish families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church (Disciples
Edge Ave
Peter, DeCook
Nora Mitchell
Mary. Ziesman
Florence McEvoy
William Gardner
Ferne Smith
Hastings
Nebr
Peter de- Cook
R. R. Bogardus
Des Moines
Boyd Smiths
Vera Moore
Alburnett
Wendell Moore
W. Nelson, Jr
A. Rawson
Cedar Rapids
Cal Moore
Lyle Olmstead
Amanda Callaway
Conrad
M. Snapp
Gene Bates
Wilhelmina McAfee
Bertha Baber
Hampton
Barz Family Hosts 40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs O H Barz celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on June 16 with a Sunday gathering for 35 guests hosted by their children Mr and Mrs Ernest Barz Mr and Mrs Robert Balvanz and Miss Ruby Barz. The event featured garden flower decorations a white rayon cloth buffet table red and white floral centerpiece and candle accents. Elaine Balvant, granddaughter, signed the guest book. Ruby Barz assisted with coffee service. Vernon Nancy Balvanz and Melvin Lois Jean Barz helped with serving. Henrietta Doss and Frank Balvanz assisted in the kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Barz
Robert Balvanz
Ruby Barz
O. H. Barz
Elaine Balvant
Vernon
Nancy Balvanz
Melvin
Lois Jean Barz
Henrietta Doss
Frank Balvanz
Mrs Raske Hosts N T T Club Meeting
Mrs Clara Raske hosted the N T T Club meeting on Tuesday afternoon with fifteen members present. The social session featured needlework and a short business meeting, with refreshments served. Mrs Hazel Newby is scheduled to host the July 5 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Raske
N. T. T. Club
Hazel Newby
Hoelscher Couple to Mark 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Elmer Hoelscher will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday July 3 with an open house at Zion Fellowship Hall Hubard. A program is set for 7 30 p m and relatives and friends are invited. Mr and Mrs Curtis Boylan of Osceola arrived Saturday for a visit with relatives and friends in the County Mrs Boylan is a sister of C A Vin Patter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Hoelscher
Hubard
Curtis Boylan
Osceola
Jazas
Clifford Hough
Albert Lynk
Lillie Sheldon
Minnesota
Mrs. Hough
Sheldon
Mr. Lynk
Kasota
Kittle Fromm
Morland Couple Wed in Liberty Friends Church
Mr and Mrs Glenn Morland tied the knot Sunday June 12 at Liberty Friends Church with Rev Lee Whitesides and Rev Lester Figgins officiating. Mrs Morland is the daughter of Carl Norman of New Providence and Ora Morland’s son. The couple departed for a Minnesota honeymoon. Mr Morland is a student at Iowa State University in Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Morland
Liberty Friends Church
Lee Whitesides
Lester Figgins
Mrs. Morland
Carl
Norman
New Providence
Mr. Morland
Ora Morland
Union
Minnesota
Iowa State University
Ames
Chapter FA of P. E. O. Had Picnic Meeting
Chapter FA of P. E. O. met at the homes of Mrs. J. A. Bekemeier for a one o clock picnic with 28 members present. Hostesses were Mrs. Milo Myers and Mrs. James Mettlin. President Mrs. Janssen reported on the Mt. Pleasant State Convention. Linda Bekemeier spoke on Cottey College and its Spirit of 1884. The chapter will vacation July September October 4 luncheon at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bekemeier
Milo Myers
James Mettlin
George Janssen
Mt. Pleasant
Linda Bekemeier
Cottey College
Nevada
Blanche and
Ethel
J. D. Leonard
Van Patter Reunion at Wildlife Club
The Van Patter reunion was held Sunday June 19 at the Wildlife Club with 45 members present. Ellis Perry was elected chairman for the 1961 reunion and Verna Whitney of Iowa Falls was reelected secretary. Attendees from afar included Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hoyt Wells Minnesota Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Boylan Osceola and Mr. and Mrs. E J Messer Forest City. A cooperative dinner was enjoyed at noon and the afternoon was spent visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wildlife Club
Verle Nehring
Ellis Perry
Verna Whitney
Iowa Falls
Jim Hoyt
Wells, Minn
Curtis Boylan
Osceola
E. J. Messer
Forest City
Mitchells wed in Steamboat Rock Presbyterian Church
Mr and Mrs Larry E Mitchell were married Friday June 17 in the Presbyterian Church Steamboat Rock with Rev C F Siemsen officiating at the double ring ceremony Mrs Mitchell is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Blosch of Steamboat Rock and Mr Mitchell is the son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Mitchell of Whitten After a wedding trip the couple will reside in Conrad where Mr Mitchell works for Ritchie Manufacturing Company
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry E. Mitchell
Presbyterian Church
Steamboat Rock
C. F. Siemsen
Mitchell
Harry Blosch
Mr. Mitchell
Virgil Mitchell
Whitten
Conrad
Ritchie Manufacturing Company
Post-nuptial shower honors Eldora bride at Zion church
Honorees include Mrs Louis Ziesman Jr of Eldora with hostesses Mesdames Everett Severson Don Nelson Harvey Hinderacker A R Tlarks and Frank Dutton from Iowa Falls Radcliffe Ellsworth and Marshalltown. Blue and white decor featured a towel cake. Guests included Mrs Donald Kolke Connie Traks Rita Johnson Dickie Coffman James Severson. The program had readings and a vocal solo I Love You Truly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Everett Severson
Marshalltown
Don Nelson
Harvey Hinderacker
Radcliffe
A. R. Tlarks
Ellsworth
Frank Dutton
Iowa Falls
Zion Evangelical and Reformed Fellowship Hall
Louis Ziesman Jr
Eldora
Donald Kolke
Sioux City
Connie Trarks
Rita Johnson
Dickie Coffman
James Severson
Everett Severson
Ervin Kuhlman
Don Larson
Arvin Espe
Leon Tjarks
Louis Ziesman Sr
Dean Kussétow
Lutheran Dorcas Circle Meets at Granzow Home
The Lutheran Dorcas Circle met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Minnie Granzow's home with seven members present and three guests. The group opened with hymn and scripture Romans 10 21, studied Women of the New Testament, sewed carpet rags, prepared tea towels for a bazaar, and planned July topics. A July 15 meeting will be with Mrs. Lillie Ruhnke at 2 pm. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Cobb of Des Moines vacationed with their daughter Carolyn Jean after three weeks in the West and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Circle
Minnie Granzow
Anna Goetz
Otto Dettbarn
Minnie Voll
Jack Crosser
Carroll. Cobb
Des Moines
Maynard Cobb
West
Victoria
Nanaimo
B. C
Canada
Carolyn Jean
Maulsby Family Reunion At Eldora Har din County Youth Building
The Maulsby family reunion of Benjamin and Rhoda Williams Maulsby gathered 38 members at Eldora's Har din County Youth Building Sunday June 19. A noon picnic, a business meeting led by Orville Maulsby of Marshalltown, and an afternoon program followed with Maulsby films and visiting relatives from Kansas City Albany Louisville Rockwell City Marshalltown Clemens and Conrad. The Baptist Church Service Class met at Steamboat Rock hosted by Mrs. Henry Ruthman with 13 members and nine visitors sharing verses and anecdotes followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin
Rhoda Williams Maulsby
Hardin County
Eldora
Orville Maulsby
Marshalltown
Maulsby
A Maulsby
Kansas City
C. F. Breeden
Albany
The
Baptist Church
Henry Ruthman
Steamboat Rock
Ochlert
Henrietta Greenhoff
Vera
Iowa Falls
Adela Johnson
Julia Johnson
Ellen Crosser
Alice Palmer
al Terfehn
Lois Jingst
Claudia Bohstedt
Grinnell
R. E. Gray
Mrs Roy A Thayer and Children Fly to Newfoundland
Mrs Roy A Thayer and her daughters Joleen age 3 and Peggy Jo age 1 left Des Moines Sunday by plane for Stevensville Newfoundland to join S/Sgt Roy Thayer stationed with the weather group at Harmon Air Force Base. En route they stopped in Chicago and Montreal. Thayer phoned Monday evening that his family arrived at 9:35 Monday morning. They expect to be there two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy A. Thayer
Joleen
Peggy Jo
Des Moines
Stevensville
Newfoundland
Roy Thayer
Harmon Air Force Base
Chicago
Montreal
Thayer
Teddy Donner Honored At Communion Dinner
Teddy Donner, who took his first communion at St Marys Catholic Church eight o clock Mass Sunday morning, was honored at a picnic dinner at his parents home. Guests included his great grandmother Mrs Jennie Donner, godmother Miss Agnes Donner, grandmother Mrs Helen Donner, and others. The article notes travel by family members to Minnesota and Kasota for visits and business trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy Donner
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Jerry Donner
Jennie Donner
Agnes Donner
Helen Donner
Frank Walters
Needlecraft Club Plans Summer Picnic at City Park
The Needlecraft Club met Friday evening at Mrs Emma Willig with 14 members present and guest Mrs Jack Piper. They approved a club picnic for Wednesday June 22 at 6 pm at the city park shelter. The next meeting is July 1 at Mrs Henry Steinfeldt's home. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needlecraft Club
Emma Willig
Jack Piper
Henry Steinfeldt
Mrs Vilmont Hosts Missionary Society Meeting
Mrs V H Vilmont hosted the Women’s Christian Missionary Society of the Christian Church Disciples for their regular gathering. Mrs Mary Ziesman led the business meeting and Mrs Boyd Smith led devotions and the lesson. The summer session ended. Sept 16 hostess is Mrs John Jensen. new president is Mrs Cal Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. H. Vilmont
Women's Christian Missionary Society, Christian Church (Disciples
Mary Ziesman
Boyd Smith
John Jensen
Cal Moore
Melvin Oppolds Host Picnic Dinner For Family
Mr and Mrs Melvin Oppold hosted a Sunday 2 PM picnic in Eldora honoring daughter Kathy and Patrick Lawless who had their first communion at St Marys. Guests included Francis Oppold godparents and the Lawless and Crosser families with several traveling from Iowa Falls Ankeny Eldora and Ackley for the Raber Hauser wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Oppold
Kathy
Patrick Lawless
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Francis Oppold
Tommy
Patricia
Mary
Mark
Frank
Iowa Falls
Chrissie Sharpshair
Harry Lawless
John
Mary Beth
Maureen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eggert-Irwin
Julia Eggert
Rae Jean Jacoby
Mrs. Ose
Lutheran Altar Guild
Lester Ose
Ed Stebe
Eugene Panthen
Philippines
Yokohama
Japan
India
Altar Guild
James S. Irwin
Andre-Creps
Leslie Bryant
Jo Anns School of Dance
Jo Anns
Coleus
Suli
Mae
Troy Studios
Hogle-Lowe
Ivester
Philip Lowe
Bob Baker
VFW
Black Widows Club
Trojanaires
Methodist Church
Bridge Group
W. H. Longenecker
Pine Lake Club
Iowa Blacksmith & Welders Ass'n
John Weichers
Wellsburg
Lutheran Married Couples Club
Progressive Party
Masonic Craftsmans School
C's
T.O.P.S
Jackson
Ladies Farm Bureau
Peter Williams
Ethel's
John Zimmermann
W. Cc. T. U. County
Don la Velle
Burl Lehnus
Granzow
Minnie Grantow
Robi, Burns
J. L. Davis
Mrs
Raske
Club Tues
van Patter
L. E. Mitchell
Dorcas
Bethesda
Lillie Ruhnke
Marilyn Monroe
Tony Curtis
Jack Lemmon
Billy Wider
Newfoundland Sun
Willig Fri
Sun
Jerry Crosser
Lewis Crosser
Drake University
Elmer Burns
Raymond
Sonoma
Calif
Burns
Pearl Burns
Norma Burns
Dixon
E J, Messer
Janice
Earl Messer
Wade R. Hauser Jr
Casey
Eloise. Hauser
Audubon
Anken
Hoelscher’s
Floyd Allen
Allen
Oxford
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