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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1957

Page

2

May events fill week at Eldora area clubs and groups

A string of community gatherings runs May 17 23 across Eldora churches clubs and households. Women missionary talk at Baptist Church features Mrs Mary Zlesran. Various canasta bridge and social club meetings are listed with hosts and times, plus Father George Mahoney marks 25th silver jubilee at St Marys Church.

Women's Christian Missionary Sofety Mary Zlesran N. T. T. Club Pine Lake

B P W Club Install New State Tuesday

The May dinner meeting of the Business and Professional Women's club gathered 30 members and two guests at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room. Officers were installed by Miss Meta Balvant. new officers include Mrs. Mark Matheson president and John Whitesell guest speaker on Juvenile Delinquency.

P.E W. K. Bramwell Glenn Kurtz Blanche Ethel Curtis Harmon Business and Professional Women's Club Blanche and Ethel’s John Whitesell Grundy Center Meta Balvant Mark Matheson Carol Stonebrook Juanita Jones Lois Edson Betty Whitney Thelma Paul Annette Brown Iowa Falls Grundy Center Club

Kountry Klub Hosts Meal With Mrs Luiken and Guests

The Kountry Klub met Tuesday at Mrs Ernest Luiken home for a pot luck dinner. Mrs Henry Rose attended as a guest. Fourteen members answered roll call with spring flower names. Dishtowels aprons and dresser scarves project completed and turned in. Afternoon spent making lap robes. A family picnic is planned for June 11 at 6 32 p m at Mrs Cornelius Juehems home.

Kountry Klub Ernest Luiken Hen=ry Rose Spring Flower Cornelius Juehems

Mrs Simons to Present Piano Students Recital

Mrs Paul J Simons will present her piano pupils in a recital at the Congregational Church this Sunday May 19 at 2 00 p m Special numbers on two pianos with two and four pianists will be featured at the event.

Paul J. Simons Congregational Church

Pine Lake Club Announces Spring Dance Night

The Pine Lake Country Club schedules its spring dinner dance on Thursday May at the lodge. Dinner runs from 6 to 8 30 p m followed by dancing from 9 to 11 30 p m. Music by Keith Kilinger and his band.

Pine Lake Club Pine Lake Country Clubs Keith Killinger

Change of Address for Theodore H Tietz

Theodore H Pic changes address to U S 55542841 Co A Special Service Company A Special Troops Baseball Board A P O 24 San Francisco in care of Alg.

Theodore H. Tietz U.S A.P.O San Francisco

Marjorie Fuller Weds John Krause in Fort Dodge

Mrs. Paul W. Fuller of near Eldora announces the marriage of her daughter Marjorie EK. Fuller to John Krause son of Mrs. Edna Krause and the late Wmn. Krause of Alden. The ceremony was on Saturday May 11 in Fort Dodge. The bride teaches in Webster City and the groom farms near Alden. They will live in Alden after June 1.

Paul W. Fuller Eldora Marjorie EK. Fuller John Krause Edna Krause Wmn. Krause Alden Fort Dodge Webster City

Lutheran Ladies Banquet Highlights Mother Daughter Event

The Lutheran Ladies Ald of Town Falls held a Tuesday May 14 banquet at 6:30 pm with 149 members and guests. A spring themed program featured prayers, toasts to mothers and daughters, musical numbers, hat fashion, and a skit, with planning by multiple committees and a toasted benediction.

Lutheran Ladies Ald Town Falls Elvin Harms John Zimmermann Walter Foster Ladies Aid Betty Willig Carl Willig Pam Zimmermann Connie Travis Sharon Kusierow Verla Jean Dobbrunz Orville Asher Linda Claudia Schwarck Joyce Klettke Nancy Wehrman Alvern Hake Linda Travis Russell Balvanz Marvin Balvanz Wendell Clark Arthur Klettke Zimmermann Ernest Barr Dale Campbell Harold Wehrman, Jr George Goschke Earl Travis Chris Riggert Eugene Panthen Clarence Lange Carl Grantow Fred Jaleske Noa Reece Richard Pulse Walter Daleske

Regular Rebekah Lodge Meeting elects vice grand

The Rebekah lodge met Tuesday with 25 members present. Esther Williams was elected chair of vice grand. The charter was draped for former officer Alta Woodside of Cedar Rapids. A donation was made to the Foreign Student fund. An invitation from Electric Rebekah lodge in Marshalltown for Good Neighbor Night was accepted. Refreshments were served after the meeting by Mrs. Wilbur Barnard, Mrs. Joe Beach, Mrs. Harold Clark, and Mrs. Bill Collins.

Rebekah Lodge Esther Williams Alta Woodside Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Wilbur Barnard Joe Beach Harold Clark Bill Collins

Mrs Schaa Hosts N T T Club Meeting May 14

Mrs T H Schaa hosted the N T T club on Tuesday afternoon May 14. Eighteen members and one guest, Mrs Jurgen Tjaden, attended. May 23 breakfast date set at 8 am at B. The gathering featured needle work and refreshments by the hostess with help from Mrs Tjaden and Mrs Annie Williams. Mrs Clara Raske to host May 28. Mothers Bay visitors at the Wayne Perkins home included Mr and Mrs Jim McClellan, David and Mark, and Mrs Bert Beecher. David Mex Clellan stayed for the week with grandparents.

T. H. Schaa N. T. T. Club Jurgen Tjaden Tjaden Annie Williams Clara Raske Wayne Perkins Jim McClellan David Mark Bert Beecher David Mex Clellan

Eldora News Briefs Highlight Family Gatherings and Visits

A flurry of weekend and Mothers Day happenings fills Eldora as Mr and Mrs Charles Knox host guests from Torrance California and Hedilia Cal' visit relatives. Numerous family dinners, visitors from Toledo Des Moines and Marshalltown, graduation and funeral attendance mark the community's social calendar with ties to Grinnell Pekin and Osceola among others.

Edward Zlesman Lynnette Sue Cynthia Louise Paul Wallis Sandra Ann C. BE. Wiley Jerry Larry Jimmie Torrance Calif Lehigh Charles Knox Wiley Jack Reed Cherry Point N. C Eldora Mrs Reed Alice Fauerby Mrs. Fauerby Cedar Rapids Howard Fauerby Capt Mrs. Reed Salon Capt. Reed Roy Reed Fallerby

Miss Cross Feted At Bridal Showers

Miss Karen Cross, bride to be of Larry Cross er, was honored at mixed bridal showers hosted by Mrs. Clifton Crosser and the Owasa Methodist church, with 125 guests. Lavender and green decorations, songs by Mildred Palmer, accordion solos by Delmaine Anderson, and readings by Mrs. Paul Fuller and Mrs. Tom Paswalk framed the event.

Clifton Crosser Karen Cross Larry Crosser Patricia Curtis Owasa Methodist Church Mildred Palmer Delmaine Anderson Paul Fuller Tom Paswalk Katherine Gruclich Donna Campbell Charlene Frisbie Judy Ward

Young Mothers Had Handicraft Meeting

The Young Mothers club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Keith Strother home with committee members Mrs. Harl Travis and Mrs. E Daggs. Mrs. Robert Jackson directed the handicraft program as wooden plates trays and other items were painted by the committee. The next meeting is set for June 11 with a dinner at Stones Restaurant in Marshalltown and a movie afterward with Mrs Curtis Harmon and Mrs Harold Creps in charge.

Young Mothers Club Keith Strother Harl Travis E. Daggs Robert Jackson Stone's Restaurant Marshalltown Curtis Harmon Harold Creps

Sans Souci Club Hosts Mrs Roupe for Dessert Meet

Mrs. Russell Roupe hosted the Sans Souci club Tuesday afternoon at a 1:46 dessert meeting. Fourteen members attended after a brief business session. Mrs. W. M. Miller will host the May 28 gathering.

Russell Roupe Sans Souci Club W. M. Miller

Bridge Group Meets at Mrs Harmon Dessert Bridge

Mrs. Curtis Harmon hosted a dessert bridge Tuesday afternoon for her bridge group. Guest Mrs. L. K. Miller attended and prizes went to Mrs. Bill Cobb and Mrs. Aage Jensen. The hostess will be Mrs. Don LaVelle for the May 28 meeting.

Curtis Harmon L. K. Miller Bill Cobb Aage Jensen Don, LaVelle

Eldora PTA Music Program Highlights Monday Meeting

Eldora PTA held a Monday evening session featuring the Cecilians led by Mrs Sam Romberg performing two pieces. High school selections included cornet and piano solos and several vocal numbers with multiple soloists. Supt Paul J Simons spoke on Your School before a coffee open house and exhibits. New officers named: Dr R C Rogers president, Mrs Eldon McVeety vice president, Mrs Milton Schwinger secretary, Mrs Robert Seggerman treasurer.

P.T. A Cornet Peg Durian R. C. Rogers Eldon McVeety Milton Schwinger Robert Seggerman

Mrs Wood Hosts Tuesday Bridge Luncheon at Tea Room

Mrs J A Wood hosted the Tuesday bridge club with a luncheon at Blanche and Ethels Tea Room. Guest Mrs D M Nyquist attended. Lily of the valley and tulips adorned the table. Bridge games followed at Mrs Wood’s home with prizes won by Mrs J L Tull and Mrs W H Van Tiger.

J. A. Wood Blanche and Ethel D. M. Nyquist Wood J. £. Tull W. H. van Tiger Nyquist Tull

Mrs Boyd Hosts 20th Century Club Meeting

The 20th Century club met at Mrs Howell Boyd's home with co host Mrs Aurelia Halasey. Fifteen members attended as the evening featured Eyeing Iowa topics and a piano selection by Celia Perkins. A September flower show exhibit was approved with Alma McCormick and others on the committee. The next meeting May 27 plans a picnic chaired by Mrs Ernest Draper.

20Th Century Club Howell Boyd Aureiia Halasey Iowa Olin Farley Celia Perkins Alma McCormick W. H. Bailey Cecil Pickering W. H. Longenecker Howard Harris L. L. Roberts Halasey Omer Hubbard L. V. Putnam Towans Etta Putnam Ernest Draper

Hawthorne Club Holds Meeting Hosts Drive Plans

Mrs Ralph Dickson hosted 17 Hawthorne club members Monday evening with roll call Towns Spring Flowers. Mrs Glenn Kurtz directed the program as refreshments were served. Mrs V C Muta assisted. The annual dinner is set for June 5 with Mrs Harry Marks and Mrs Wyatt Johnson in charge.

Ralph Dickson Hawthorne Club Glenn Kurtz V. C. Muta Harry Marks Wyatt Johnson

Mothers' Day Observed at Pine Lake Country Club

Mothers' Day events at Pine Lake Country Club drew 39 guests for breakfast and 87 guests for a noon to 3 PM dinner. Tables featured honeysuckles and lilacs, with a garden flower arrangement on the mantle and a dozen-variant bouquet given by Albert Kruse of Steamboat Rock. He also provided carnation corsages for staff.

Pine Lake Country Club Albert Kruse Steamboat Rock

Homemakers Club Dinner at Stones Restaurant

The Young Homemakers club hosted a Mothers Day banquet at Stone's Restaurant in Marshalltown at 6 30 p m on Friday evening. Fourteen members and 14 guests attended with Mrs Glen Gates giving the prayer and each member introducing their guest. A potted plant marked each guest's place and a movie followed dinner. Mrs Ward Milter, assisted by Mrs Harvey Pence, will entertain the club May 23.

Young Homemakers Club Stone's Marshalltown Glen Gates

Beams Of Faith Broadcast and Church Vacation Bible School Schedule

Church events listed include 10 am Bible study for all ages, 11 am worship, 2 pm shut-in visits by seniors, 7 pm youth meetings, 2:45 pm evening service, and daily Vacation Bible School from 9 am to noon July 20 to 31. Special children’s prayer time Saturday 11:16 am. KNWS Waterloo 1080 radio broadcast.

KNWS Waterloo

Schedule Boxed: St. Martin’s Catholic Church and Union Town events

Daily Mass at St. Martin’s 7:00 a m Sunday Masses 8:00 and 10:09 Confessions Saturday 4 6 and 7 9 Vigils 4 6 First Fridays 4 5 7 8 Choir practice Thursday 7 a m Children and high school divisions set private instruction available Baptisms 2 30 on Sundays At Union Town Sunday School 9 45 Worship 10 45 Young People 6 45 Evening Service 7 45 Bible study Thursday 7 45 p m Children’s class 2 30 pm Saturday 16 am Sunday School Lesson Paul and Barnabas revival meetings evangelist Lolita Thompson nightly services Christ’s Ambassadors Youth 5 7 pm TASpan evangelistic service 7 45 revival Monday through Friday Miss Thompson illustrated messages nightly

Young Peoples Paul and Barnabas Lolita Thompson Christ's Ambassadors Taspan Miss Thompson

Fist Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Events

The Fist Baptist Church led by Pastor HW C Short lists a Bible study session at 9 a.m. Sunday School and Bible classes, Divine Services at 10 a.m. on May 19. A high school baccalaureate service is planned for Thursday evening and a church weeknight Bible study and prayer meeting is scheduled. The Walther League sponsors a confirmation roll call and reunion service.

The Walther League

Chester Friends Church Weekend Schedule and Vacation Bible School

Pauline Comly presides over Chester Friends Church with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11. No evening service May 19 due to baccalaureate events. Vacation Bible School runs May 29 to June 7. Memorial Day has no school.

Chester Merning

G G G Bridge Club Meets At Mrs Vaux Home

The G G G Bridge Club met Friday at the home of Mrs Harold Vaux for the regular May session. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Harold Williams, Mrs Gene Steelman and Mrs Floyd Maas. Hostess Mrs Maas will entertain the club at the June 14 meeting.

G. G. G. Bridge Club Harold Vaux Harold Williams Gene Steelman Floyd Maas

Hansen Pettigrew Vows Read at Eldora Methodist Church

Marela Hansen daughter of Kay and Setchell Eldora residents married Richard G. Pettigrew son of Leslie G. Pettigrew Eldora in a 7 30 p m double ring ceremony at the Eldora Methodist Church officiated by Rev John K Moore Attendants were Eugene Setchell and wife Bride wore dark blue dress with white trim and red rose corsage Guests included Debra Kay Setchell and families with Ben Setchell present Pettigrews plan home at 1743 14th Ave Eldora Pettigrews attending Ellsworth Iowa Falls college reception held at the bride’s parents home after the ceremony.

Marela Hansen Kay Setchell Eldora Richard G. Pettigrew Leslie G. Pettigrew John K. Moore Eldora Methodist Church Eugene Setchell Debra Kay Mike Ben Setchell Mr. Pettigrew Ellsworth Iowa Falls 14Th Ave

Brownie Troop Six Tea Held After School Meeting

Brownie Troop No 6 led by Miss Ruth Chrisman and Miss Helen Hoare held a Mother-Daughter Tea after school in the Scout room. Fourteen members and fifteen mothers and visitors attended. Girls sang, introduced their guests, played games, and each gave a hand hemmed finger-tip towel to their mother. Refreshments were served with Mrs. Irvi Cakerlce Jr. and Mrs. Eri W. Burke in charge.

Ruth Chrisman Helen Hoare Irvi Cakerlce, Jr Eri. W. Burke

Radcliffe Residents Attend Evangelical United Brethren Conference

Radcliffe and nearby communities share news of gatherings and visits. Mr and Mrs Ralph Eller attended the Evangelical United Brethren conference in Dysart. Mrs D W Church hosted a birthday and farewell party with twenty guests. Families from Evergreen Des Moines and Garden City mark Mothers Day with dinners and visits while hospital patient Lewis M Larson receives eye treatment at Town City University Hospital.

George Feldhus Mason City Marvin DeLawyer Liscomb Sharon Quirk Marshalltown W. A. Hollingworth Ora DeLawyer Fldora Memorial Hospital Feldhus Hollingworths Hollingworth Baby Des Moines Martha Newhall al King Lizzie Ruxton Emory Lake Iowa Falls Marie Berve Ella Hovelsrud Josie Frankenberger Radcliffa Pella Keith Berve Roy Berve Ela Hobelsrud Radcliffe Town Falls Harold Baldwin Burchinal Morris Shindale Lena Hinderaker al Klug Wallace Mason Here Colton A. I. Skrovig Harvey Hinderaker Ronald Hinderaker Donald Larson Olaf Olson del Rina Leon Tjarks Hubbard Martin Skrovig Everette Severson Ralph Eller Dysart Mathers Warren Mossman Town City D. W. Church

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