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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1972

Page

2

Local clubs list events from Nov. 10 to 16 in Hardin County

A sprawling community notices rundown lists meetings and activities across Hardin County organizations from Nov. 10 through Nov. 16. Details include Eldora Rainbow assembly, 4-H clubs, Woman's groups, and hospital auxiliary sessions, along with Kensington Club officer elections and the Kurtz guest at a bridge club.

Waal Kurtz Hoge Club Glenn Kurtz Boyd Reese Howard Caffee W. H. Longenecker V. H. Vilmont

Winter Vows Engaged Miss Debra Smith to Sidney A Bittel

Miss Debra Smith of Minneapolis and Sidney A Bittel of Ridgecrest announce their engagement. Her parents are Mr and Mrs William J Smith of Steamboat Rock and his parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Bittel of Ridgecrest. Debra is a Steamboat Rock High School and Humboldt Career Academy graduate now with Cargill Incorporated. Sidney is a Boroughs High School graduate with Central State Communications of Eldora. A January wedding is planned.

Debra Smith Minneapolis

Twin Iowa births and local family notices in 1972

Family births listed from Iowa communities including Eddyville Ottumwa Ames Hubbard Greenfield Greenfield Solon and New Providence with baby weights dates and hospital names. Notable children Shawn Dennis Kyle Joseph Jason Kyle with relatives Dennis McCabe Clinton Robertson Houghtaling Holveck and Hadley and spouses serving or living in Eddyville Ames Hubbard Solon and Denison.

Dennis McCabe Eddyville Ottumwa Hospital Shawn Dennis McCabes Steven Arel Brown Eldora Leonard McCabe Mabel, Minn Sam Volk Elizabeth McCanne Nora McCabe Cresco Jason Kyle Robert Holveck Solon Mercy Hospital Iowa City Robbie Bernard Hadley New Providence Kenneth Holveck Clevens

Robert Shavers to celebrate 70 years of marriage

Mr and Mrs Robert Shaver of Union mark seventy years of marriage on November 16 no observance is planned but they welcome messages from family and friends The couple wed at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs John Rouse They lived in Missouri until 1927 then moved to Hardin county Mr Shaver retired in 1950 Mrs Shaver is a patient at Westwood Nursing Home in Marshalltown They have 13 children 70 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren

Robert Shaver Union Shaver John Rouse Missouri Hardin County Westwood Nursing Home Marshalltown

Jean Faust Shower Honors Bride Elect at Hubbard

A bridal shower for Miss Jean Faust was held November 5 at the Gilbert Gelhaus home in Hubbard with 17 guests attending. Corsages were given to the honoree and her fiancé’s mothers. Rita Langhertz assisted with gifts while hosts served at a table centered by plum and silver arrangements.

Jean Faust Gilbert Gelhaus Hubbard Miss Faust Evelyn Bauer Janet Gelhaus Raymond Faust Rita Langhertz Faust

Pre-Nuptial Event Honors NP Girl

Miss Janie Williams was guest of honor at a pre-nuptial courtesy Nov 4 at New Providence Friends Church. Fifty registered. a corsage, music by a girls trio, readings and pantomime followed. Mrs Helen Williams and Mrs Gene Oxley presided at the serving table. Miss Williams to wed James Clark of Ames on December 2.

Janie Williams New Providence Pat Lacher Becky Toni Smith Miss Williams Helen Williams Gene Oxley Independence Maynard Chance Wilbur Perry Dean Smith Reece Jim Dix Moan James Clark Ames

Fellowship Club Elects 1978 Officers at Church

The Lutheran Fellowship Club held a Sunday Bible study led by Rev. John Zimmermann. Elected officers for 1978 include Mrs. Jack Crosser as president, Mrs. Walter Jeske as vice president, Mrs. Marvin Hagen as secretary, and Walter Jeske as treasurer. Firsts were Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Voll and Rev. and Mrs. Zimmermann. Tasks for Dec 3 will be handled by the Jack Crossers and Marold Dett barns.

Kensington Club Kensington Club of John Zimmermann Lutheran Fellowship Club Jack Crosser Walter Jeske Marvin Hagen Rudy Voll Zimmermann Jack Crossers Marold Dettbarns

Des Moines Event Honors Mrs Meimann at Des Moines Shower

Mrs Steve Meimahn of Des Moines was honored at a blue and white shower hosted Friday November 3 at the home of Mrs Richard Isaacson in Des Moines. Co hostesses included Mrs Gene Miller of Hubbard. Attendees included Mrs Raymond Stewert and Sami of Subbard, Mrs Earl Pieoe, Mrs Dean Reece and Mr Ronnie Reece of New Providence, with others from Zearing and Des Moines.

Steve Meimahn Des Moines Richard Isaacson Gene Miller Hubbard Raymond Stewert Sami Subbard Earl Pieoe Dean Reece Ronnie Reece New Providence Zearing

Athas Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary At Home

Over forty guests welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Marion Athas at their Oct 29 open house marking their 25th wedding anniversary. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Athas, with a fall floral centerpiece, cake served by Mrs. Robert Farmer, coffee poured by Mrs. Harold Shepherd, punch by Mrs. Marjorie Cross, and Mrs. Harry Athas in charge of the guest book.

Marion Athas Harry Athas Robert Farmer Harold Shepherd Marjorie Cross

Carle O Neill Hosts Saturday Dinner Bridge

Mr and Mrs Carle O Neill entertained the Saturday Evening Bridge Group at Blanche and Ethel s Tea Room on Nov 4. The group dined at 7 p m then moved to the O Neill home for bridge. Mrs Lee Lundy Lloyd Miller Mrs Mel Roetman and Beecher Crosley won for the evening. Mr and Mrs Lundy will host the group Nov 18.

Carle O'Neil Blanche and Ethel O'Neil Lee Lundy Lloyd Miller Mel Roetman Beecher Crosley Dickinsons D. W. Dickinson Eldora Firemen Linus Doughty Dickinson

Ruben Casserole Recipe From Pat Fun Column

This column recalls old Saturday night radio fun with a margarine mixing game and contrasts past home cooking with progress. It then provides a Ruben Casserole recipe using Betty Crocker Noodle Mix, corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and a 350 degree bake for 20 minutes, serving eight. The note closes with a funeral attendance for Axel Rasmussen in Cedar Falls.

Ruben Betty Crocker Pat

Peggy Brandt and James Spaid Repeat Vows at Hubbard

Peggy Brandt and James L Spaid renewed their vows at Zion United Church of Christ Hubbard on October 28 1972 in a candlelight ceremony officiated by Rev Robert Jacobs. The bride wore a white crepe radiance gown with Venise lace and carried a green white bouquet. The groom's sister Jackie Spaid sang We’ve Only Just Begun as part of the ceremony. A reception followed at the Jehorah parlors with guests from multiple Iowa towns.

Peggy Ann Brandt James L. Spaid Robert Jacobs Zion United Kenneth Meier Jackie Spaid Bens Brandt Kathy Brandt Mary Jo. Davis Steve Fruehling Stanley Spaid Kevin Nessa Scott Ward Jehorah Duane Nessa Bernice Brandt Edward Davis Bill Hapes Karen Nessa Jodi Hinderaker Linda Tintjer Maxwell Spaid Hubbard High School Donnellys Nevada the Broom Colo . High School Moline Ill Morning Sun Ringsted Belmond, Colo Swaledale Meservey Rockwell Ames Clarion Cedar Rapids Boone, Castana But

Let's Eat School Lunch Menu

Weekly lunch plan lists five days from November 13 to 17 with beef patties, burgers, fried chicken, barbequed pork, and fish squares served with sides, breads, milk, and desserts. Also notes social events: Dickinsons entertain Saturday Bridge Club and PEO program by Mrs Meader with hostesses and upcoming meeting reminders. Buy U.S. Savings Bonds.

Local Families Attend Weddings and Visits in Hubbard Area

Locals Mrs Floyd Beasley with her daughter and the Adrian Bachmans visited Milwaukee for the wedding of Mrs Beasley’s grandson Bruce Babcock to Donna Marie Dobogal. Dennis Bachman’s Eldora family attended the wedding and reception. Recent guests at D W Dickinson’s home included Joe Smith of Lake Florida Minnesota and Byron Hall of Winnebago Minnesota visiting for a few days.

Floyd Beasley Adrian‘’Bachmans Hubbard Milwaukee Wis Paul Daleske Bert Daleske H. G. Schwennen Steamboat Rock Martha Barr Wayne Perkins Max Roll

O ES To Honor Grand Chaplain Plans Event

Final plans for a reception honoring Wilma Jessen Grand Chaplain of Iowa were discussed at Ascension Chapter Order of Eastern Star in the Masonic Temple. Jessen will be honored Monday November 20 at St Marys parish with event at 7 p.m. Four members were admitted by affiliation and the evening included refreshments. Next chapter meeting set for 8 p.m.

Wilma Jessen Iowa Ascension Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Paul Callaway W. D. Murray

Beta Sigma Phi entertains rushees and club events noted

Beta Sigma Phi Theta Phi chapter hosted 15 rushees at a rush party October 25 at Mrs John Melheras home in Union. November 1 four prospective members attended a meeting at Mrs Lynn Johnsons. A Fashion show from the 70s by Kay Carlson of Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls. A come as you are party planned November 15 at Mrs Jack Dillons home. Urban Club, hosted by Mrs Robinson, met November 3 with 12 members plus Thanksgiving quizzes. next meeting December 1 at Mrs Lawrence Rudolph for a Christmas potluck. Senior Citizens to view nature pictures on Wednesday November 15 with Carl Kurtz presenting at South Hardin North Marshall Recreation Area Union. Keith Balvant of Wellsburg attended the Concordia Evangelism conference in Arlington Heights Illinois October 27 with over 600 youth. later attended Lutheran Youth Live In at Garrison with Jan Fink Latimer, Becki Kulow Eldora, and Julie Kramer Eldora.

Rth Century Club Don Bellawthorne Club Evelyn Brown Hardin Co. Assoc Ren Hardin Co. Historical Society Sans Souci Club Margaret Berg Women’s Missionary Council — ‘Church Eldora Busy Bees Kountry Klub Jochem Juphems John Janssen TV Bridge Club Mike Urnray B-P Blanche Ethel Eldora Community Hospital Harley Hoelscher Carole Catlin Béeta Sigma Phi Jack On W.S.C Ruth Jim Riggins C.S. Dorcas Phi Prosserval Loren Goodknight W.B.C Mary Lyle Diamond Wesley Room Martha Co. A. Reed Esther Aline Dreier Pleasant Township Bu- Ted Theta Phi Beta Sigma Phi John Melhera Union Annes Dandue Lynn Johnson Kay Carlson Ellsworth Colleege Iowa Falls Jack Dillon Urban Club Robinson Merle Robinson Jean Skinner Ivan Dewitt Elvin Adams Lawrence Rudolph Carl Kurtz St. Anthony South Hardin-North Marshall South Hardina Recreation Area Keith Balyant Wellsburg Arlington Heights Ill Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Ambassadors For Christ Keith Kathy Balvant Garrison Jan and Joyce Fink Latimer Becki Kulow Julie Kramer

Card Shower for 80th Birthday Observed in Township

Gil Herb Whiting of Tolwd Falls turns 80 with a planned card shower. A change of date was noted for the event. Union Township Home makers meet Friday at the library with a 1:30 p.m. session led by Mrs. Jerry Kleymann on the India School at Tama.

Gil Herb Whiting Tolwd Falls Ini Goth Union Township A Library Jerry Kleymann Tama lisRéd

Mrs Helen Cable Visit Returns Home From St Louis Trip

Mrs Helen Cable returned home Sunday afternoon from St tough Mo where she visited her sister and family Mr and Mrs Sun Ain and hims 1015 Buy US Savings Bonds

Helen Cable St. Tough Mo Sun Ain

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Sat Rick Clinton Kyle Joseph Mary Greeley Hospital Eric Clinton Charlene Robertson Charles Robertson U. S. Air Force Turkey Joe Clinton Denison Jervisha Rash Myrtle Robertson Amy Kristine Houghtaling Robert Houghtaling Greenfield Debbie Genie Maland Ralph Houghtaling Orient Freddie Klemme Robert Shavers Nancy Hook Glen Cole Jack Piper Steve Priske Aso Carol Fellowship Club Meimann Carle O’neill Bob Papenfusy Axel Rasmussen Cedar Falls Peggy Brandt James’ Stiaid James Spaid Brandt-Spaid Colo Meader Bob Meader Chapter FA P.E.O Walter Ruhnke John Bekemeier John Jaspers U.S Rushees TV An. Aurican Erees Columbia Pictures Prosene Cliff Salon Chevreux Eldora, “‘Lowa Grundy Center Horus
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