Doris Polley and Floyd Sinning Wed in Berlin Church
Miss Doris Polley and Floyd Sinning were married at 7:30 p m Friday in Berlin Church with Rev. Dewey Lamprech t officiating the single ring ceremony. The couple will reside near Wellsburg where the groom farms after a reception in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Polley
C. W. Polley
Floyd Sinning
Wellsburg
Harry Sinning
Ackley
Berlin
Dewey Lamprecht
Donald Polley
Joni Ward
Carol Neuenfeldt
Joan Ward
Leola Paterni
Calvin Freese
John Granzow
Lester Kies
Beverly Granzow
Mrs Ed Anderson Heads B P W In 1950s Meeting
Mrs. Ed Anderson will head the B P W as officers were installed by Mrs. Jeanette Wickey after a 6:15 dinner at Blanche and Ethel's tea room. Twenty five members attended with three guests Delores Bright Donna Saylor and Mary Jo Cronk. Officers include A E Anderson president Ruby Miller first VP H L Cleveland second VP Beverly Petty recording secretary Doris Kaas corresponding secretary and C A Van Patter treasurer Ruth Ann Strickler delegate at large. Tulips and lilies of the valley graced the tables and the organizing committee was L L Scott Esther Jackson Emma Burke and Beulah Hossler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche and
Ethel
Delores Bright
Donna Saylor
Mary Jo Cronk
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Jeanette Wickey
Presi
May Community Club Events and Gatherings
A string of local notices lists events across May including Mothers Club activities, an Advanced First Aid class, Public Welfare Dept gatherings, Farm Bureau Needlecraft picnic, Newcomers picnic chaired by Mrs Lloyd Miller, St Marys Altar and Rosary, a Mother Daughter banquet by D A R led by Mrs P S Davis, Balcony Boosters May party, a May 21 Pine Lake potluck, Decka Cards Bridge Club with Mrs Gregory Webster, Methodist Bible class with Mrs Heni Wehrman, and other neighborhood meetings led by various organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
Beecher Crosley
Joiniog
Public Welfare Dept
Eldora
Farm Bureau Needlecraft Club
A. R
P. S. Davis
Weay
Deia Decka Cards Bridge Club
Regory Webster
Methodist Bible Class
Heni Wehrman
20th Century Div Plans May Picnic
The 20th Century club met in Library Club rooms Monday evening with 14 members present. Mrs J L Roberts led the program on archaeology, delivering an interesting paper on the science of archeology. Next meeting in charge will be Mrs A Kennedy and fellow organizers Mrs Theo Hazen Mrs Howard Harris Mrs C A Pickbring and Mrs J Halasey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Club
Library
Progr
J. L. ‘Roberts
Hania
A. Kennedy
Theo. Hazen
Howard Harris
C. A. Pickbring
J. Halasey
Methodist Women’s Society hosts May breakfast meeting
The Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service met at 9 30 Wednesday for a May breakfast with 84 members. Hostesses were Mrs Ruth Lewis and Mrs Bruce McAfee. The group voted to serve the February luncheon for the Eldora Woman's Club and outlined plans for vacation Bible school in June. Officiating next Sunday will be Rev Moore as new officers are installed led by president Mrs Fred Wehrman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service
Ruth Lewis
Bruce McAfee
Eldora Woman's Club
Moore
Fred Wehrman
Kermith Huehn
Howard C. Harris
Glen Whorrall
Lee Lundy
Howard Frey
Walter Ruhnke
Lois Maltby
A. L. Davison
Chris Schan
Peggy Schlampp Is Given Linen Shower
Miss Peggy Schlampp was honored with a linen shower hosted by Mrs. Glenn Kurtz Mrs. F K Schmidt Miss Janet Schmidt and Mrs W R Protheroe on Saturday evening. Twenty six guests attended as two dozen tea towels were hemmed for the bride to be. Roses inspired the theme and gifts were presented in a rose decorated basket. A tray lunch was served and artificial rose corsages were given as favors. Out of town guests included Mrs Maurice Orpin Mrs Bob Hall and Mrs Fredrick Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Kurtz
F. K. Schmidt
Janet Schmidt
W. R. Protheroe
Peggy Schlampp
Maurice Orpin
Alden
Bob Hall
Decorah
Fredrick Leonard
Iowa City
Co-Op Dinner Honors Rev Figg And Family
A group from the Church of Christ Disciples hosted a cooperative dinner Friday at Mrs. C. D. Mitchel’s home in Eldora to honor Rev. Everett Figgs and his Iowa Falls family. Rev Figgs, pastor there, has accepted a pastorate at Ft Morgan Colorado and will depart soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Disciples
C. D. Mitchel
Everett Figgs
Iowa Falls
Rev. Figgs
Young Homemakers Host Mothers at Mother's Day Dinner
The Young Homemakers Club hosted a Mother's Day dinner at Stone's Restaurant in Marshalltown. Ten members attended with their mothers, were welcomed, introduced, and seated with corsages. After dinner, they attended a movie together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Homemakers Club
Stone's Restaurant
Marshalltown
Harvey Freed
Monteiths Honored At House Warming
Mr and Mrs Tom Montieth were surprised on Sunday evening when eight friends gathered to celebrate a house warming. Cards provided entertainment and a lunch was brought by the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Montieth
Banquet Celebrates Eldora High Senior Class
Saturday evening Eldora High Senior class members were honored at the annual Junior-Senior banquet. Grinnell College Vendevilegians provided entertainment before a menu of tomato juice baked ham mashed potatoes pickled beets salad and strawberry shortcake. Dreamland themed gym decorations featured lighted water falls a money tree white clouds nut cups and candles while an instrumental ensemble played during the meal. Jerry Hodgson gave a welcome speech and George Fagg responded. Decorations and arrangements were by the Junior class with faculty in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora High
Grinnell College
Jerry Hodgson
George Fagg
Hawthorne Club Travel Talk Highlights Winter Trip
The Hawthorne Club met at Mrs. Paul Clark's home with seventeen members as Mrs. Chester Vigars presented a travel talk about her winter trip through the south and Mexico. Colored pictures and prints complemented the tale, and refreshments followed. Husbands of members will host a June 2 dinner with details to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorne Club
Paul Clark
Chester Vigars
South
Mexico
Cong's Fellowship Elects New Officers
The E F C C W met at 2 30 for the May business meeting and program electing Mrs Robert Ferguson president, Mrs Wesley Emmert 1st vice president, Mrs Robert Barr 2nd vice president, Mrs Earl Putnam treasurer, and Mrs Henry Wheeler key woman Thirty members attended the program The Ways Untiod a playlet on current trends toward Christian unity Participants included Mrs Claude Smith Mrs C E Greef and Mrs Robert Barr Mrs Greefs knowledge aided the program Refreshments were served afterwards by Mrs L E Butler Mrs J R Bahne and Mrs R 22 Griffel The next meeting is June 11
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ferguson
Wesley Emmert
Robert Barr
Earl Putnam
Henry Wheeler
Claude Smith
C. E. Greef
Steven Foster Burned In Bonfire Incident At Des Moines
Steven Dean Foster seven, son of Mr and Mrs Dean Foster of Des Moines, was critically burned when a varnish can exploded after nearby neighbors burned rubbish during a move. He was rushed to Blank Memorial hospital and is reportedly as well as can be expected. Grandson of Mr and Mrs W R Foster of Eldora, he has visited Eldora with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Dean Foster
Dean Foster
Des Moines
Fosters
Steven
Blank Memorial Hospital
W. R. Foster
Eldora
Young Mothers Club Met Tuesday Evening
The Young Mothers Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Dale Rodgers home with seven teen members. Hostesses Mrs. John Starr and Mrs. Wayne Fisher assisted. New president Mrs. Curtis Daggs led the meeting while Mrs. Merlin Reid spoke on The Use of Money. Refreshments were served. Next meeting set for June 10 with Mrs. Wm. Luick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Mothers Club
Dale Rodgers
John Starr
Wayne Fisher
Curtis Daggs
Merlin Reid
Wm. Luick
Music Groups Enjoy Potluck in School Gym
Two hundred students attended a pot luck dinner in the school gym arranged by the Senior band and vocal groups with Mrs Vern Doborunz as chair. Afterward the group were entertained at the Grand Theater and the junior senior banquet decorations provided a pleasing setting for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Doborunz
Miss Alice Stebe Honored at Shower
Mrs Ed Stebe hosted a small birthday shower Monday afternoon for Miss Alice Stebe. The afternoon included canasta with refreshments. Mrs Bing Jackson won high prize and Mrs W L Rigel was low. Miss Stebe received a handkerchief shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Stebe
Alice Stebe
Bing Jackson
W. L. Rigel
Stebe
San Souci Club Meeting With Mrs. Sheldon
The San Souci Club met in the house with Mrs. Lillie Sheldon presiding and ten members plus four guests present. After a brief business meeting the afternoon featured fancy work and refreshments served by the hostess. The next gathering is scheduled for May 27 with Mrs. Russell Roupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San, Souci
Lillie Sheldon
J. ‘W. Schlampp
Louis Davzes
H. J.‘Wehrman
L. L. Roberts
Russel Roupe
Beryl Jackson-Duane Geesaman Are Married May 10
Miss Beryl Jackson daughter of Mr and Mrs Birney Jackson Eldora became the bride of Duane Geesaman son of Mr and Mrs Frank Geesaman Alden at 8 p m in the Congregational Church Chapel Eldora Rev Ralph B Imes officiated The bride wore a brown and gold mylon suit with lilies of the valley and narcissus The groom's mother and bride's mother wore coordinated dresses A buffet supper followed at the Akers home for immediate families The couple will live at 210 North Center Marshalltown Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Geesaman Alden and Mr and Mrs Don Geesaman Cedar Falls
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beryl Jackson
Birney F. Jackson
Eldora
Duane Geesaman
Frank Gessaman
Alden
Congregational Church
Ralph B. Imes
Valley
Narcissus
Clark Akers
Eldora High School
Iowa State University
Eldora Memorial Hospital
Geesaman
Norvell Wehrman Vows Exchanged in Spokane Wedding
Miss Donna Norvell and A 3c Harold R Wehrman were married May 2 at Redeemer Lutheran Church Dishman Washington. Rev E E Hellwege officiated the double ring ceremony. The bride works in Spokane and the groom, enlisted January 1951, is stationed at Fairchild AFB. They honeymooned in Kalispell Montana and will live at 1018 West 11th Street Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Norvell
L. R. Norvell
Kalispel
Montana
Harold R. Wehrman
Harold F. Wehrman
Eldora
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Dishman
Wash
E. E. Hellwege
Spokane
Fairchild Air Force Base
Mont
Mrs. Scott Hosts Royal Neighbors Meeting
The Royal Neighbors met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Lillian Scott. The gathering was social with refreshments served by the hostess. The next meeting is scheduled for June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Scott
Rebekahs Hold Homecoming Meeting At I O O F Hall
The Rebekahs gathered Tuesday with over fifty members present and twenty three mothers as guests. They approved a $10 donation to the County Home TV fund, heard yo yo tricks, a vocal solo, and readings. Corsages honored the oldest and youngest mothers and largest family. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
County Home TV
Ellen Dettbarn
Wilbur Davis
Kate Uong
Whitten
Harris Leiser
Orrace Albee
George Ibach
Harry Huntley
Claude Goodson
Bertha Lytle
Belle Lytle
John Phelps
A. E. Kimmel
Glen Carsons Mark 45th Anniversary May 6
Mr and Mrs Marvin Schwebke hosted relatives for Mother’s Day at their home honoring Mrs Schwebke’s parents Mr and Mrs Glen Carson on their 45th wedding anniversary May 6. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dick Muller and children of Ackley and Mr and Mrs Robert Carson and daughter. Mrs Julia Edick Arthur of Hampton visited Eldora with Miss Tanta Hardy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Schwebke
Schwebke
Glen ‘Carson
Carson
Dick Muller
Ackley
Robert Carson
Julia Edick Arthur
Hampton
Eldora
Tanta Hardy
Eldorans to Attend Baptist Conference in Des Moines
The 21st Annual Conference of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches will convene in Des Moines May 19 to 22 at the Kant auditorium with daily missionary hours. Larry Ward of Regular Baptist Press will present new Sunday School literature and lead an open forum. Dr. Carl McIntire will discuss Our Place in the Christian World Today. Eldora delegates include Rev H Short Mrs Louis Davies and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Association of Regular Baptist Churches
Des Moines
KANT
Larry Ward
Regular Baptist Press
Hayward
California
Carl McIntire
Collingswood
N. J
International Council of Christian Churches
Harold Scholes
Ames
Eldora
H Short
Louis Davies
R. E. Gray
Will Alien
Cora Perkins
Irma Schwarck
Cemetery Society Bake Sale Saturday
The Eldora Cemetery Society will hold a bake sale at the Vil mont Furniture Store on Saturday May 17 beginning at 10 o clock. They will offer baked beans hot rolls cakes pies cookies and fresh eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Cemetery Society
Vilmont Furniture Store
N T T Club Holds May Meeting at Belle Hall Home
The N T T Club met Tuesday afternoon with thirteen members at Mrs. Belle Hall's home. They spent the session on needlework and refreshments were served. The next meeting is scheduled for May 27 at Mrs. Robertus's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. T. T. Club
Belle Hall
Robertus
Berlin Ladies Aid Meeting Hosts Mrs Northrup
Mrs Florence Northrup was hostess on Thursday afternoon to the Berlin Ladies Aid Society. Eight ladies attended and worked on rugs carpet rags and dressed down dolls. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Northrup
Berlin
American Home meeting at Pine Lake Lodge luncheon
The American Home will meet on Tuesday May 20 at 1 o clock for a potluck luncheon at Pine Lake Lodge. The organizing committee includes Mrs Stanley Collins Mrs Birney Jackson Mrs W M Miller and Mrs L L Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Cook
Wee. Conrad
Rcan
Pine Lake E
Pine Lake Lodge
Stanley Collins
Birney Jackson
W. M. Miller
L. L. Scott
Mother's Day dinners across Iowa communities
Mrs Reba Wise hosted a Mother's Day dinner with her relatives including Mr and Mrs J C Heidelbaugh Ruth and R R Reisinger from Marshalltown. Esther Jackson and Emma Bear also entertained with guests from Decorah Winterset State Center and others. Mrs Bear and family joined visits in Leslie Bear's home. Roy Ryan hosted a Sunday gathering for mothers. Hazel Dawson and her father were weekend guests in Forest City. Alberta Ibach visited Eldora. W H Bailey family spent Sunday in Iowa Falls with Mrs Ava Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reba Wise
J. C. Heidlebaugh
Ruth and
R. R. Reisinger
Marshalltown
Esther Jackson
Emma Bear
Robert Hall
Barbara
Decorah
John Miller
Winterset
Clara Green
James McDonald
Peggy
State Center
Roy Ryan
Oscar Ryan
Werner Tresemer
Matiia
Ervin Readout
Hazel .Dawson
H. E. Dawson
M. Hanson
Forest City
Alberta Ibach
Eldora
Bert Ibach
W. H. Bailey
Iowa Falls
Mr. Bailey
Ava Bailey
Stanley Collins
Harold Lawin
Des Moines
Jud L. Smith
James Turner
Don Jones
Loal Blunt
Shell Rock
Eldora News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Mother's Day
Mrs Florence Leaver former Eldora English teacher visited Eldora with Carl Piper family. Numerous guests attended Mother's Day events across Eldora and surrounding towns including Des Moines, Marshalltown, Pella, and Mason City. Families hosted relatives, friends and former students at home gatherings and church events over Mother’s Day weekend.
Eldora Social Roundup Sees Wide Family Visits
Eldora hosts a string of visits and celebrations with relatives in Des Moines, Chicago, Cedar Falls, Story City, and other towns. Notes include Mother's Day gatherings, a 50th wedding anniversary in Guthrie Center, and a baccalaureate at Aden, plus operatic outing in Des Moines and various family trips to see kin.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Polley
J. Thayer
Dean Perry
Owasa High School
Ackley High School
Mrs, Floyd Sinning
Ed Anderson
A. E. Anderson
Newcomers Picnic
Lloyd Miller
20Th Century
Troy Studios
Figg
Monteiths
Cong’s Fellowship
Steven Foster
Young Mothers’ Club
San Souci
Sheldon
AV Index
Congregational
U.S. Army
Security Acceptance Corporation
North Center Street
Frank Geesaman
Don Geesaman
Cedar Alls
Norvell-Wehrman
MR. and Mrs. Wehrman
Mrs. Scott
Glen Carsons
Eldorans
Baptist
Cemetery Society
N.T.T. Club
Mrs. Northrup
Florence Leaver
Carl Piper
Leaver
Jack Piper
Drake
Piper
Pipers
Paul John
Maulsby
Mr. Maulsby
Harry Hutzel
Shirley Scott
Jerry Crawford
Bert Beecher
Ernest Beecher
Donald Wilson
Jimmie
F. A. Lansing
Lansing
Wayne Perkins
Boone
Eileen Perkins
Jim McClellan
Jamaica
the Ledges State Park
Duane Scott
Shirley
Michigan City
Ind
Wesley Willig
Mason City
Edith Crosley
Lawn Hill
Glen Willig
Debra
Dianne
Grundy Center
Mayo Willig
C. G. Willig
Emmet
Pieters and Son
Mr. Monroe
Wm. Monroe
Gene Foster
Walter R. Foster
K. R. Schliepsick
Schliepsick
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
George Granzow
Carl Granzow
Harry Polley
Ralph Eller
Radcliffe
Tena Daleske
Lawrence
A. E. McCall
Earl McCall
A. F
Buzz” Lauritzen
Memphis
Tenn
Viggo F. Lauritzen
H. L. Miles
Miles
Ida B. Sterling
Larry Snow
Helen
Wain Hinshaw
New Providence
Wayne Reiks
Hubbard
Emmetsburg
Forest Hinshaw
M. L. Hoffman
Roger Gast
Steamboat Rock
John Gast
Maurice Gast
Chas. Gast and Son
Clem Crosser
Lester
Blaine Crosser
Zack Comstock
Union
Mrs. Elling
Pion
C. E. Fisher
Kenneth C. Harrington
Ed Bohstedt
Cynthia
Claudia
Ralph
Grinnell
Kenneth Diggens
Ed and
Larry
Stout
Mabel Roblin
Diggens
Earl Wiley
Sam Greenswerg
Chicago
Henry Salpeter
Spener
Raymond Lister
Bloomfield
L. W. Martin
Cochran
Martin
Guthrie Center
Frank Hanson
Aden
Redfield
Jim Cockhan
Ernest Coffee
Zwingle
Bell Lytle
George Teske
Ray Wilcox
Walter Arnold
Chris Schaa
T. H. Schaa
Paul Schaa
Jurg Tjaden
Howard Schaa
Nina Beach
Lloyd Kumrow
Will Snapp
Cedar Falls
Don Schaa
Stanley Colling
Story City
Harold Burdick
Carroll
Aiken
S. C
Wilfred Evans
Nevada
Richard Cramer
Don Cobb
Cannon Falls
Minn
Lawrence Wiesner
Mrs. Cobb
Jas. Dryden
Mrs. Dale
Spencer
Mrs. Cramer
Howard Farni
Zearing
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