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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1969
Page
2
Eldora Rainbow Assembly received its charter and will hold a formal ceremony this Saturday. The event is expected to recognize new officers and mark the group’s official standing in the community.
Miss Geerdes received bridal courtesy in a village event. Mrs Web and Mrs Ge Wintmer hosted guests including Mr and Mrs ROE Elster and Mrs Elster, with May celebrations and Mother’s Day noted at the Home Gritces venue.
The FB Women feature honors mothers with a program led by Mrs Emnora and Mrs Vern Fuller. Mrs Waller sang The Mother of Mine while Mrs Clin item Trampe and Mrs Gey Clin item Trampe performed. A dessert was served by hostess Clingerman. Announcement of forthcoming plans was noted.
George Maurer receives farewell honors as he departs Ames. The article notes upcoming changes and mentions Mrs. Maurer amid remarks of gratitude and transition.
Mothers and daughters or guests of United Christ Congregation were served breakfast at $9. Mrs. Paul Pii led readings titled Eloise and a parody on Cinderella. Arrangements were made by Mrs. Mike Creiser and Mrs Wrimer. Maurice Cakerice oversaw the serving committee.
Ruetmans entertained the Saturday Bridge Group on May 1 after a tea at Blanche and Exmel's. The event at Mrs Miel Recan’s home featured prizes won by Mr and Mrs Simons, Lee Lacey, and Mrs Gles Kurtz.
Mrs Sumer King was honored at a shower with speeches readings by Harvey Hinshaw and others. Attendees included neighbors and key organizers Mrs Schwarck and Miss King’s family as the community noted the pending marriage to Melvin Bart on May 17. The United Church of Christ hosted a separate May gathering with bandages, gowns, and light refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Bill Henricks hosted a dinner in Hubbard on Sunday May 4 honoring Albert Wehmeier who marked his 90th birthday on May 9. Attendees included Dale Henricks Sonja Story City Gus Wehmeier Harold Herricks Dean Herricks Kathy Becky David Scott and Minnie vranrow. May baskets were given as favors and two tables of 300 were played at the Double 20 Club event.
Miss Connie Stump acted as hostess at a No Name Bridge Club gathering held in May at Blanche and Fidel's Tea Room. Guests included Mrs David Belursen and Mrs Hebert Mann. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Dean Sanford and Mrs Mann. Jack Baker was announced as mistress for May.
Carl Hunts led the Eldora Community Theatre group gathering joined by Mes Carl Hunt and Mrs Ward Thayer, with Powid Robinson and Krusich as guests. Preben Heidemann acted as vice president in Dail Porter’s absence. a financial report from TRS Meesetrap was read. A summer theater trip to Minneapolis or the Lakes Region was discussed. Officers were slated by Fred Leon, Mrs dint Hoy, Mrs Ralph Tard, and Gary Karr. A farewell for the Thavers was given. The June 4 meeting will be at Mr and Mrs Roger Deuthoh’s home, with the Porters co hosting.
Hawthorne Club members and husbands enjoyed an aloha themed dinner at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room May 2. Guests heard travel slides from Linus and Glen Doughty and Kurtz, highlighting Hawaii trips. The event marked the club year end. Mrs Elsie Beattie was honored for Mother's Day at the Marion Beat tie home with Harald Beattie and family.
A list of birth notices includes Brian Paul born May at Eldora Community Hospital to De and Mrs JL Ringgenberg. Mevea Jane born April to Mr and Mrs Ronald Bardal of Minneapolis. Karna Robyn born March to Mr and Mrs Kerwin Strasser in Rochester. and April Ann born to Mr and Mrs David Danielson of Boone. Grandparents and relatives are named for each family.
Locals including Mr and Mrs Gene Haltpep and family of Hubbard were Mother's Day guests at Mrs Lois Kix’s home. Weekend visitors at Joe Dole’s included Fred Dole of Cambridge IU and Miss Jean Benhart of Genesee Ill. Mothers Day guests at Dole’s home included Mr and Mrs Harold Dole and family. Mr and Mrs Richard Dole and family from Grundy Center joined Jens Falls visitors Mr and Mrs Bill Dole families, Hubbard visitors Mr and Mrs Larry Arnold, Whitten residents, and Mr and Mrs Glen Donner and family aboard Steam boat Rock.
Mother's Day guests included Mr and Mrs Elmer Anderson and Mr and Mrs David Anderson of Rochester, with a group at Vern Dobbrun's home in Ostrander. The Marshalltown concert featured NeNM Gethmar of Eliora as violinist, while other diners and bridge gatherings involved Jens Jensen, Mrs Porter, and Mrs Wanner. Several families from Mevinbesy Rogk and Kansas were mentioned in social notices. weeklong gatherings and local visits were noted in various households.
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