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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1963

Page

8

Orgells Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Family Dinner

Mr and Mrs Leonard Orgel observed their 25th wedding anniversary Saturday with a family dinner at Blanche and Ethel s Tea Room. Guests included many Hubbard area couples and relatives, with evening gatherings at the Strathe home, carding and refreshments provided by the hosts and Winter family. The event also noted Miss Whiting s 18th birthday celebrated at Clarence Steinfeldt s.

Leonard Orgell Blanche and Ethel Herman Orgel Herman Strathe Clarence Hoelscher Laura Munson Everett Strathe Sterling Jeanne James Winter Frank Wiesburg Alden Margaret Whiting Clarence Steinfeldt Larry Miss Whiting

Stanbrough Klingberg Vows In Marshalltown Church

Miss Mary Jo Stanbrough daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Stanbrough Marshalltown wed Nicholas Paul Klingberg son of Mr and Mrs Paul Klingberg Kansas City Missouri in a double ring ceremony at First Methodist Church Marshalltown Reverend Dr James K Delahooke officiated with an altar of iris pompous and gladioli. The bride wore a white taffeta gown with lace and tulle veil, carried iris greens. Maid of honor Jerrie Stanbrough wore pale blue taffeta and blue iris. Best man Rudy Hall with guests seated by Ronnie Brown and Gene Lafferty of Kansas City. Reception help included Mrs Leslie Ralston Linda and Kathy Klingberg Beverly Woodley Janet Ralston and Mrs Larry Whitten. The couple will reside at 3621 Wyoming Kansas City Missouri after a short wedding trip. Klingberg attends Kansas City University and Mrs Klingberg works at Waddell and Reed Inc.

Mary Jo Stanbrough Jerry Stanbrough Marshalltown Nicholas Paul Klingberg Paul Klingberg Kansas City First Methodist Church James K. Delahooke Rule Sargent Clifford Sweeney Jerrie Stanbrough Rudy Hall Ronnie Brown Gene Lafferty Hotel Talleorn Leslie Ralston Conrad Linda Kathy Klingberg Beverly Woodley Janet Ralston Larry Reed Whitten Klingberg

Beach Chitty engagement announced in New Providence

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Beach announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Karen Joan Beach to Galen Roy Chitty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Chitty of Zearing. Karen is a New Providence Community High School graduate.

Clarence Beach New Providence Karen Joan Gilen Roy Chitty Roy Chitty Zearing Miss Beach

Birthday celebration for Craig Boomgarden at home

The first birthday of Craig Boomgarden was celebrated Saturday evening at his parents home Mr and Mrs Ralph Boomgarden. Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Wayne Hutzel of Marshalltown Mr and Mrs Lawrence Balvant and family and Jane Krause. Other guests were Mr and Mrs Lee Boomgarden of Grundy Center.

Craig Boomgarden Ralph Boomgarden Ayne Hutzel Marshalltown Lawrence Balvant Jane Krause Lee Boomgarden Grundy Center

Rebekah Lodge 144 Holds Meeting at Masonic Building

Members met Tuesday evening for their regular session. They will take the traveling emblem to Pink Rebekah Lodge in Ackley on March 9. During the social hour Mrs. Warmisweiser’s birthday was celebrated. Mrs. Nina Lockwood will supply cake for the April 23 meeting.

Rebekah Lodge 144 Masonic Building Pink Rebekah Lodge Ackley Warmisweiser Nina Lockwood

Birthday Surprise Honors Miss Whiting

The Providence Pearls 4-H Junior Group held a regular meeting with demonstrations matting a picture by Cynthia Williams and Patricia Sparks and refinishing a picture frame by Kathy Faris and Dianne Tidman. The senior group discussed room problems ideas led by Mary Wil Na and Nancy Tatum. Refreshments were served by Margaret Lawler and Jane and Linda Lehmeier. A surprise party honored Miss Margaret Whiting Sunday at the home of Clarence Steinfeldt and Larry with guests Herb Whiting, Delmar Krueger, Laurel, Grover Reece, Minnie Reece, Gloria Lange, and Dwight Doud.

Providence Pearls 4-H Club Cynthia Williams Patricia Sparks Kathy Faris Dianne Tidman Mary Wil Na Nancy Tatum Margaret Lawler Jane Linda Lehmeier Margaret Whiting Clarence Steinfeldt Larry Herb Whiting Town Falls Delmar Krueger Laurel Hampton Grover Reece Minnie Reece Gloria Lange Dwight Doud

Miss Maddy Discusses Nigeria At Child Study Club

Miss Barbara Maddy spoke on Nigeria to the Child Study Club, recounting family trips and life there including education and living conditions. The next meeting is set for April 23 at Mrs Lowell Grant's home. Mr and Mrs Robert Hinkley have moved to Newburgh Indiana where he will be State Editor of the Evansville Courier.

Barbara Maddy Nigeria Child Study Club Don LaVelle Maddy Lowell Grant Robert Hinkley Newburgh Ind Hinkley Evansville

Coming Events Calendar for Eldora and vicinity

A series of social and club gatherings lists dates from Friday March 29 to Thursday April 4. Includes Friday Nighters and Library Club Room events at the Eldora Woman's Club, Saturday Bridge Group, 25th wedding anniversary open house at Whitten Methodist Church, Cecilians and various women's groups, auxiliary sewing, hospitality and bridge clubs, and church women events across Eldora Township.

William Lewis Ekdora Library Club Lee Lundy The Cecilians James Hauser Wesleyan Service Guild Noah Walde Eldora Woman's Club John Wasson V. Flow Ladies Country Club Orville Vigars Whitten Jr

Mitchells Entertain W A M L C Club Members

Mr and Mrs Frank Mitchell hosted a potluck supper for the W A M L C Club members Sunday evening Guests included Mr and Mrs Rolland Nehring from Qwasi Prizes went to Mrs Ethel Leggett Mrs Ralph Allbee Ed Waldo and Mr Nehring The club will meet May 5 at the Crosser home

Bridge Club Hostesses and Winners Reported

Mrs Boyd Reese attended the Tuesday Bridge Club meeting hosted by Mrs John Wied on March 28 after a luncheon at Blanche Godfthel’s Tea Room. Mrs D M Nyvequist won a prize and Mrs C F Wolcott will host the April 9 gathering.

Boyd Reese Tuesday Bridge Club John Wied Blanche Godfthel D. M. Nyvequist C. F. Wolcott

Birthday honors for Mrs Harris Leier at Mrs Nina Lock’s home

Fifteen friends gathered Saturday evening to honor Mrs Harris Leier at the home of Mrs Nina Lock. Court Wint was played with prizes won by all, and the honoree received many cards and gifts. Refreshments included a birthday cake and were served at Mrs Harold Bal vane’s home on April 8.

Harris Leier Nina Lockwooe Harold Balvane

Mrs Schwarck Hosts Ruth and Naomi Circle

Mrs Dale Schwarck hosted the Ruth and Naomi Circle on Thursday March 21 with fourteen members present. Devo tions were given from The Day Christ Died and The Legend of the Dogwood. Mrs Bob Walters led the lesson On The Cross of Jesus and readings were shared by Mrs Glen Grantow.

Dale Schwarck Ruth Naomi Glen Grantow Jesus Christ Jim Bishop Bob Walters

Fortieth Year Observed By Mr Mrs Tucker

Mr and Mrs Dave Tucker of Clemons celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a reception at St John Boscos Hall in St Anthony on Sunday March 24 Hostesses were Mrs Curtis Womeldorff Mrs Albert Hendrick Mrs Kent Boom and Mrs Ed Faris daughters of the couple Attending were numerous relatives and friends from Des Moines Mingo Marshalltown Hubbard Iowa Falls Union Eldora New Providence Nevada Clemons St Anthony and Cedar Falls with about 160 guests at the reception

Dave Tucker Clemons St. John Bosco’s Hall St. Anthony Curtis Womeldorff McCallsburg Albert Hendrick Nevada Kent Boom Cedar Falls Ed Faris New Providence Bernard Lyons Marshalltown Hazel Cory Amy Woods Kathryn Hiatt Nelle John Lyons J.cyd Steelman Zearing Ethel Jay Des Moines Mingo Hubbard Iowa Falls Union Eldora Clemens, St. Anthony

Bridge Group Meets In Longenecker Home

Mr and Mrs W H Longenecker hosted the Saturday Bridge Group for a March 9 dinner at Blanche and Ethel s Tea Room. Snapdragon centerpiece graced the table as cards were played and prizes claimed by Mr and Mrs W H Vilmont Mr and Mrs Wilson Hadley and Mr and Mrs H J Schmitz. The group will meet again on April 8.

W. H. Longenecker Blanche and Ethel W. H. Vilmont Wilson Hadley H. J. Schmitz

Local social visits list weekend guests and callers

Locals and visitors are noted for weekend and Sunday calls. Ralph Boom gardened with Walter Reinert, Bill Mathews visited Lizzie King and Mable Leis, L A Day of Mason City called on Earl Daughhetee, Wendell Clark and family visited Leo Schmitz in Waterloo, Paul Martinson stayed with Aunt and Uncle Lester and Mrs Anderson in Waterloo, Gregson and John Matusch were guests of Mrs Howard Peterson in Grundy Center. John Mitchell Den attended a separate visit in Pole.

Ralph Boomgarden Walter Reinert Bill Mathews Lizzie King Mable Leis L. A Mason City Earl Daughhetee Wendell Clark Leo Schmitz Waterloo Paul Martinson Lester Anderson Mya BL. Gregson John Matusch Howard Peterson Grundy John Mitchell den Pole

60th Wedding Anniversary Open House for Mr and Mrs Meyer

The 60th anniversary of Mr and Mrs Siebe H Meyer will be celebrated Monday April 1 with an open house at the Wellsburg Legion Hall from 2 to 4 pm. The Meyers married April 1 1903 in Wellsburg. They have nine children and 15 grandchildren plus 14 great grandchildren with all children expected to attend. They live on a farm east of Steamboat Rock on the Hardin County line and Mrs Meyer was born on that farm.

Siebe H. Meyer Wellsburg David Minnie) Taffinder Fred Eva) Widmann Clarence Waterloo Joe Freda) Boelman Ackley Edward Washington, Mo Robert Clareen) Bachr Kansas City Harley Phoenix Ariz Donna Meyer Arlington Mrs. Meyer Hardin County Steamboat Rock

Drurys Observe 64th Anniversary and Various Visits

The 64th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Drury of Union plus the birthday of Oren Cooper of Garwin were observed at the Collins home in Marshalltown. Numerous relatives and friends visited, including Mr. and Mrs. John Bradwell, Mr. and Mrs. William Daleske Jr., and many others from Fort Dodge Des Moines Cedar Falls Iowa City and surrounding towns. Several birthday celebrations and dinners were noted as guests visited in homes across the region.

Wallace Drury Union Oren Cooper Garwin Phil Collins Marshalltown Drury Cooper Marlyn Drury Earl Lawin Anon Clark Cedar Falls

Harrison Wolcott Joins National Theatre Board Meeting

Harrison Wolcott attends the National Theatre Board meeting in Baltimore Maryland this week to discuss governance and program directions with board members and theater leaders.

Harrison Wolcott National Theatre Board Baltimore

Mr and Mrs Freese to mark silver anniversary

The 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Freese of Steamboat Rock will be celebrated Friday evening April 5 with an open house in the church parlors of the First Christian Reformed Church near Wellsburg. A short program is planned at 7:30 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited.

Dick Freesy Steamboat Rock First Christian Reformed Church Wellsburg

Winter Couple Holds Silver Anniversary Open House

The Franz Winter and family in Hubbard hosted a 25th wedding anniversary open house at St. John’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall with 150 guests from nearby towns. Attendants and hosts included Floyd Bauer and Richard Winter, with a pink white decor theme. The couple married March 23, 1938, at St. John’s Lutheran Hubbard. Sunday evening visitors at the Winter home included Rev. Walter Lehlie and John, plus many relatives and friends from Union, Webster City, Alden, Radcliffe and more.

Franz Winter Hubbard St. John’s Lutheran Church Floyd Bauer Union Richard David Dennis Winter Wubbard Fred Zoske James Granzow Wilbert Reinert, Jr James Winter Arnold Penning Oreo Dreier Dean Schoormeier Larry Genzen Arlo Ziebell Eldaera Lowa Falls Boone Webster City Radcliffe Wellsburg Hampton Alden and Stibbare Walter Lehlie John Henry Winter Henry Winter Jr Mary Roger Eugene Paul Herb Neubauer Diane Joel Martin Winter Michael Marland Gil Lettow Dennise

Mrs Paul Simons Elected President of Alpha Club

Mrs Paul Simons was elected president of the Alpha Club for the coming year at a Tuesday evening officers’ election held at Mrs William Dunn’s home. Other officers include Mrs Charles Harvey as vice president and Mrs Mel Kramer as secretary-treasurer.

Piatt Simons Alpha Club William Dunn Charles Harvey Mel Kramer C. FB. Greer Kenneth Coffman Bill Megan Mel Erickean Joseph Hudson Ange Jensen Tom Irwin Cecil Books

Ackley Couple Celebrate 40th Anniversary

The 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Graham of Ackley was celebrated at the home of their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Fisher of Wellsburg, Sunday, March 24. Attendees included multiple relatives from Ackley Des Moines Union Fort Dodge Boone Parkerburg and Marshalltown along with local clergy.

Ernest Graham Ackley Fredrick Pfisher Wellsburg Graham Amanda Lepley Union George Graham Robert Lepley Des Moines Kenneth Lepley Fort Dodge Fred Cummins Elda Cummins Julius Fisher Boone Brian Garrington Marshalltown Michael DeVries Parkersburg Houts Tlouise Abben Anky Nooredman Simon Snittier

Fingers Observe 56th Wedding Anniversary at Steamboat Rock

In observance of their 56th anniversary Mr and Mrs. Lions Finser and a circle of guests from Steamboat Rock and Grundy Center gathered Saturday at the Finger home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs. Mike Finser Mrs. Dick Hazelwood and children Mrs. Elmer Finger and others.

Auwgust Finger Mike Finser Dick Hazelwood Elmer Finger Russell Pierson John Pierson John Gast Tillie Rodgers Rena Hoffman Roc. Harms Dan Lahm Steamboat Rock Luitjon Zings Henry Grundy Center

Mrs Lyon to Speak at Pine Lake TOPS Open House

Mrs Evelyn Lyon county nurse will be guest speaker at the Pine Lake Pearls TOPS Club open house Monday at 7 30 p m in the Farm Bureau Building She will discuss the hazards of being overweight. Anyone interested may attend.

Lyon Tops Club Evelyn Lyon Pine Lake Pearls Farm Bureau

Also Mentioned on This Page

BY Beulah Zielske Orgell Orgel Stra Ernest Ricks Vern Brunemeier Robert Klemme Vernon Deltbarn Robert Dreier Earl Ricks Meryl Faust Faye Ruhfus Marshalltown Methodist Church Cary Grant Doris Day Sat - Sun Anthony Quinn Mickey Rooney Jackie Gleason Julie. Harris Iversal James Stewart Walter Brennanr Roman Corinne Calvet Yukon Paris Ross Hunter Nancy Kwan Miyoshi Umeki Rock Hudson Dan Duryea Martha Hyer Korea Sun-Mon Fabian CinemaScore Karen J. Beach Galen Chitty American Institute of Business Fisher Governor Company United States Air Force Rebekah Lodge Providence 4-H Marvin Walker Edgington Ve Miss Maddy Indiana Russell Amundson Whitten Methodist Church N. T. T. Chub Hazel Newby E. O Clarence DeCook Thursday Bridge Club Vch. Vilmont Progress Club George Potgeter Merle Johns Rebekah Bridge Grace Allpes St. Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid Fogion Mrs. Reese Mrs. Leiser Mrs. Schwarck Ruth and Mothers Club Cecil Rooks Kenneth Reisinger Tom Montieth Jowell Tucker Longenecker Mrs. Meyer Mark Drurys John Bradwell William Daleske, Jr Lyle Babcock L. M. Tarvestad Pir Lee Albright Louie Mathews Cindy Richard Lainson Charles Dewey Richard Kjermoe Edward Bear A. L. Davison Gene Haskin James Richismeier A. J. Schafer Wesley Emmert Mr.Emmert Wayne Hutzel H. B. Hutzel Henry Kluver George Martinson Anna Martinson Myron Martinson Forest City Clyde Sheldon Marvin Walters Mr. Sheldon Keith Norris Norman Hickman Fred Perry Steam Boat Rock Guy Norris Alvin Lewis William Maisel Lavern Maisel Hugh Walton St. Paul, Minn Albert J. Mace Huntington Pars Mass MTG Freese Mrs. Winter Olin Farley 20Th Century Club Tom Priske W. H. Bailey Paula McCrea McCrea Howard Toers James McCrea State College of Iowa Duane Swanson Terry Mutienburg Paul Simons Sun Meader Carls Carl Vanity Beauty Shop Edgington Ave
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