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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1957

Page

2

Plass Bramwell Vows Read In Davenport

The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Plass of Des Moines and Willis K. Bramwell Jr. of Marshalltown took place Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church in Davenport. Rev. Lowell S. Hindman presided. The bride, a University of Iowa sociology graduate and Pi Beta Phi, is daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. EB Plass of Iowa City. The groom, a Phillips Andover and University of Arizona alumnus, studied at the London School of Economics and earned a Master of Economics from Columbia. They will reside in Marshalltown where Bramwell is vice president of Commercial State Banks after a Caribbean cruise.

Elizabeth Plass Des Moines Willis K. Bramwell Marshalltown First Presbyterian Church Davenport Lowell S. Hindman Bramwell University of Iowa Pi Beta Phi EB. D. Plass Towa City Plass Medical W. K. Bramwell Eldora Phillips Andover Academy University of Arizona Sigma Alpha Epsilon London School of Economics London England Columbia University New York City Mr. Bramwell

American Home I Had Craft Meeting

The American Home I department met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. L. L. Scott's home. Hostesses were Mrs. Maurice Smith and Mrs. Lewis Crosser with a dessert lunch at 2:00. The program on Basket Weaving and Copper Jewelry was presented by Mrs. Dale Shadle, Mrs. John Essig, and Mrs. Dick Pulse. Officers will be elected at the April 16 meeting at Mrs. E. W. Burke's home.

American Home I Department L. L. Scott Maurice Smith Lewis Crosser Ion Dale Shadle John Essig Dick Pulse E. W. Burke

American Home II Hosts Guest Speaker at March Meeting

Mrs. Marvin Catlin Mrs. Paul Barnard and Mrs. Kenneth Greenwald hosted the American Home II CI Club with Supt Hollis L Miles from Town State Training School for Boys as guest speaker. Miles outlined school opportunities progress and answered members questions. Refreshments followed. Next meeting set for April 16 at Mrs Lew Throssel's home.

Marvin Catlin Paul Barnard Kenneth Greenwald American Home CI Club Hollis L. Miles Town State Training School For Lew Throssel

Book Review Chapter FA Met at Bahne Home

Chapter FA PLE O Hear Book Review met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Bahne's home with Mrs Flickinger assisting. The program featured a review of Olympia by Andre Maurios, a biography of Victor Hugo. Refreshments followed the social hour. Mrs Peisen to host April 2 meeting.

J. R. Bahne L. W. Flickinger Fen George Janssen Andre’ Maurios Victor Hugo D.W. Peisen

Glenn Paul Honored At Birthday Dinner

Glenn Paul was surprised Thursday evening at a family potluck dinner planned by his relatives. Mrs Paul attended as a guest while Mr Paul received a gift from the group.

Glenn Paul Mrs. Paul Mr. Paul

Rebekah Circle Meets At Mrs Foughty Home

The Rebekah Circle held its first spring regular meeting at Mrs. Tom Foughty’s home with eight members present. They plan a work session at the I O O F Home on West Edgington Ave. The next meeting on April 2 features a pat luck dinner at the I O O F Home, hosted by Mrs. Grace Allbee and Mrs. Bob Mansell.

Rebekah Circle Tom Foughty West Edgington Ave Grace Allbee Bob Mansell

St Patrick Dance at Pine Lake Country Club

The Pine Lake Country Club hosted a St Patrick dance on Saturday evening with forty couples attending. A floral display featured white pompons and green carnations topped by a green Irish hat and cane. A Wayne Olson and his orchestra from Waterloo provided music. Door prizes went to Paul Barnard and Bob Seggerman. A buffet lunch followed at 11:30 p.m. The organizing group included Mr and Mrs John Starr and others. Darrell Scott, an Iowa State Teachers College student, will join the annual Spring tour with the Iowa State Teachers College Concert Band. The band will tour from March.

Pine Lake Paul McCrea Roy Atherton Don Priske Darrell Scott Eldora Iowa State Teachers College

Dona Jane Dreier Engaged to Dennis Frey of Des Moines

Bride elect Dona Jane Dreier of Des Moines is engaged to Dennis G. Frey of Des Moines. Dona Jane is employed at John Deere while Frey, son of Harold and Mrs Frey of Colfax, attended AI B and now works at Dahls. A dune wedding is planned.

Gerald Dreier Hubbard Dona Jane Des Moines Dennis G. Frey Harold Frey Colfax Miss Dreier John Deere Frey Dahls

Mrs Walton Hosts N T T Club Meeting

Mrs Glen Walton hosted the N T T club on Tuesday March 19 with 14 members present. Vice president Mrs Carl Willig presided as a letter from club president Mrs Ed Stebe was read and noted the Stebes were vacationing at Caris Court San Benito Texas. After a social afternoon refreshments were served with an Eastern motif. Emma Kewatt will entertain April 2.

Glen Walton N.T. T Carl Willig Ed Stebe Stebe Caris Court San Benito Texas W. L. Rigel Henry E. Wheeler Emma Kewatt

Rebekah Bridge Club Hosts Easter Dessert Meeting

Mrs. Alice Fauerby and Mrs. Luther Creson hosted the Rebekah Bridge club on Tuesday evening with Easter decorations and refreshments. Three tables played, new member Mrs. Charles Mitchell joined, prizes went to Mrs. Grace Albet and Mrs. Frank Crippen, with L. W. Putnam and Tom Foughty planning April 16 entertainment.

Alice Fauerby Luther Creson Rebekah Bridge Club Charles Mitchell Grace Albet Frank Crippen L. W. Putnam Tom Foughty

Myers Hosts Bridge Dinner At Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room

Mr and Mrs Milo Myers hosted a Saturday evening bridge gathering at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room with a seven o'clock dinner. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs Lee Libdy Mrs Glenn Kurtz and Milo Myers. Mr and Mrs Kurtz will host the March 30 meeting.

Mrs. Myers Bridge Milo Myers Blanche and Ethel Myers Home Lee Libdy Glenn Kurtz Mrs. Kurtz

Family Night Dinner Honors Halsteads Before Move

The Congregational Family Night met Monday evening with about 80 attendees at a potluck dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Halstead who plan to move soon to Ida County. Committee organizers included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Primus and others.

Congregational Family Wayne Halstead Eldere Ida County Paul Primus Ben Juchems Aage Jensen Homer Runkel Lloyd Coonradt

Canasta 12 Meeting At Ray Roling Home

Mr and Mrs Ray Roting hosted a Canasta 12 gathering Sunday evening with St Patrick decorations. Prizes went to Mrs Don Coleman Dale Lawless and Melvin Oppold. Refreshments followed the game. Don Coleman hosts the April 2 meeting.

Ray Roting Don Coleman Dale Lawless Melvin Oppold

Coming Events List for March 22 23 25 28

Community calendar lists gatherings at Blanche and Ethels Tea Room and various clubs from March 22 to March 28. Groups include G G G Bridge Club W F W Auxiliary bake sale Hawthorne Club Masonic Lodge Legion and multiple study and homemaker circles with hostesses named for each event.

Masonic Lodge Craftsman School Hawthorne Club Louis Davzes 20Th Century Club Legion Cong Jackson Twp Berlin Paul Fuller Melvin Oppold

Mrs Speers Hosts D A R Chapter Meeting

Mrs Nellie Speers hosted Open Fire Chapter BD A R on Monday at 2 30 pm with 15 members. After pledge and national anthem readings, Chaplain Mrs James Cameron read Mathew, the secretary read minutes, and treasurer Mrs Ralph Ibach gave a report. Stella Finster presented a program on Our National Defense. April 15 meeting planned at Steamboat Rock with Miss Clelia Finster. Dennis Arkland, a fireman, returned on leave and will report to Seattle before Alaska service after a year in the Japan area aboard the Bennington.

Speers Nellie Speers A. R James Cameron St. Mathew W. H. Bailey Ralph Ibach Treasuer Stella Finster Paul Walter Clelia Finster Steamboat Rack Dennis Arkland Richard Arkland Seattle Wash Adak Alaska U.S Bennington Japan

Watkins Dealers Convention Honors Shortley Couple

Mr and Mrs Harold Shortley attended the Iowa State Dealers convention in Fort Dodge on March 15 16. Mr Shortley received a Rola lapel pin for 1966 sales achievement and was named to the Watkins All District Sales Team. Mrs Shortley joined a Spring Luncheon with Watkins Beauty staff.

Watkins Harold Shortley J. R. Watkins Co Fort Dodge Shortley Watkins Beauty Department

Vigars Honored At Dinner On 37th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Orville Vigars were Sunday guests in Ellsworth for a surprise 37th wedding anniversary gathering hosted at the home of their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hill. Additional attendees included Mrs. C. E. Marks, Mr. and Mrs. Miller Nelson of Titonka, Ronald Nelson of Ames, and Mr. and Mrs. John Scott and Mile of Bellevue Nebraska.

Glen G. Granzow Fort Newis Wash Jane Granzow St. Paul Minn Granzow Arthur Klettke Lowell Granazow Kenneth Barr Eldora Harold Wehrman, Jr John Eller Lloyd Sievert Hubbard Orville Vigars Ellsworth Ivan Hill Nelson Vigars Scott Ernest Beecher Bert Beecher Town Falls Wayne Perkins Mrs. Perkins Perkins Iowa Falls George Cordes Ed Feine Herman Hoffman H. P. Strack Lawn Hill Jerry Short Ralph Slifer Kingford Albright John Hellmich Kayne Ann Hellmich

Halsteads Feted At Farewell Party

About sixty people gathered at the Hardin County Youth Building on Friday night March 15 to honor Mr and Mrs Wayne Halstead. Wayne leaves Hardin County April 1 to become extension director of Ida County. Maurice Cook showed Florida slides from the American Farm Bureau Federation convention. John Jaspers presented gifts from the Hardin County Farm Bureau and county women's chairman Mrs Woodrow Heitland.

Hardin County Wayne Halstead Wayne Ida County Maurice Cook Florida American Farm Bureau Federation John Jaspers Halstead Hardin County Farm Bureau Woodrow Heitland

Longeneckers Host Bridge Group At Dinner

Mr and Mrs W H Longenecker hosted a Saturday bridge gathering at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room with a 7 pm dinner. Guests included Mrs L K Welsh and Dr Fred Horton. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs C W Haase and Mr and Mrs J L Cameron.

W. H. Longenecker Blanche Ethel L. K. Welsh Fred Horton Longenecker C. W. Haase J. _L. Cameron Haase

Mother Cabrini Study Club Meets With Mrs Zender

Mrs Joe Zender hosted the Mother Cabrini Study club at their regular Monday night meeting. The 2nd and 3rd Commandments were studied and a general discussion followed. Coffee was served. Mrs Atney Krause will host the April 1 meeting.

Joe Zender Mother Cabrini

Miss Janssen Honored at Pre Nuptial Shower

Mrs Daniel Wiechmann and Mrs Kermit Wiechmann hosted 15 guests at a shower in the Wiechmann home Saturday afternoon honoring Miss Joyce Janssen who will wed John A Speech. The event featured blue and white colors reflected in the menu and appointments as gifts were opened and lunch served.

Daniel Wiechmann Kermit Wiechmann Joyce Janssen John A Henry J. Janssen R. R. Griffel George Janssen Hubbard A. L. Luglin California Points South John A. Speach

Four Cs Tops Regular Meeting Report

The 4 C s of Tops club met Monday at 1 30 in the Farm Bureau building for a regular meeting with thirteen members present. They reported an 18 pound weight loss. Mrs George Brindie led the program with Sham Tock cookies and coffee served during the social hour. The April 1 meeting will be at 7 30 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building.

Tops Club Farm Bureau George Brindie

Mrs Earl Hadley Observed Birthday in Mason City

Mrs Earl Hadley celebrated her 78th birthday with her three grandsons and families visiting. Attendees included Robert and Theodore Pierce and families, Allen Pierce, and other relatives from Mason City. Also note Exeter student Imes will visit Eldora for a week with his parents after a Washington trip, and Florence Stevens of Muscatine visited Don Gruenwald’s home to meet the new granddaughter.

Robert Pierce Jeg~sie Bonnie Lester Theodore Pierce Theresa Sherry Richard “Pierce Allen Mason ‘Ity Bul Imes Phillips’ Exeter Academy Exeter N. H Eldora Rey R. B. Imes Washington, D.C Ned Burling Florence Stevens Muscatine Don Gruenwald A. 5. Burke of Clinton St. Mary’s Waterloo Emma Burke Frances Watters Gladys Worrell Guy Reid Mr. Reid Maggie Rhodes Rhodes Town City

Eldora Social Roundup Trails Through Weekend Visits

A long list of local residents and guests filled Eldora activities weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jackson and others traveled to Appleton Wisconsin to visit Mrs Schultz and family. Several families from Eldora hosted relatives visiting from Clinton Clinton County and Webster City. Church events and graduation plans for Roll Paul and son from Ames were noted along with hospital updates and travel to Des Moines and Dubuque.

Robert Jackson Doug Mark Mrs. Jackson A. W. Schultz Appleton Wis Schultz R. F. Claberton

Whitten News Items Honor and Family Gatherings

San Pedro resident Don Hilsabeck attended a supper at Walter Arnold's home. Visits from Montour and Ivester members occurred across multiple households as Elsie Brehmer's illness kept her nearby. Kayne Ann Hellmich's 13th birthday was celebrated at Enos Fouts and John Hellmich homes with related gatherings and a movie afterwards.

Don Hilsabeck San Pedro Walif Walter Arnold Lester Anderson Earl Earhart Montour Elsie Brehmer Lyle Callaway Irvin Cakerice Ivester Agnes Brehmer Carolyn Liscomb Lyle, Callaway Joel Chelsing Marilyn McCallsburg Enos Fouts John Hellmich Karen Callaway Marilyn Morland Carol Vinton Eldora Kaye Anne

Space-Kite 3D flyer offered by Hetco in New Haven

In New Haven Conn readers are told about a new kite called Space-Kite that climbs glides and zooms. The acetate cloth 38 inch kite comes with 250 feet of cord and a plastic case and is available by mail order from Hetco for two ninety eight.

New Haven Conn Hetco Company

Spading as Exercise for Gardeners in Spring

A guide to spading as a healthy spring workout for gardeners. It outlines efficient, safe methods, including how much area to spade daily, how deep to turn soil, and trenching techniques. The piece notes that proper spading aids seed growth by providing air and water to roots, with variations for roses and perennials.

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