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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1952
Page
2
Miss Clara Mae Risius and Delbert E. Mitterer were married at the First Methodist Church in Iowa Falls with Rev. John Kilmer officiating. The ceremony featured yellow and white decorations, multiple musical selections, and a reception for 140 guests. The couple plan to live near Iowa Falls after November 1.
Miss Mary Lou McDonald daughter of Mr and Mrs John McDonald of Dysart married Pvt Gerald Risius son of Mr and Mrs Claus Risius of Ackley in a Thursday evening ceremony at Edgewood Iowa Falls. Rev George A Wolfe officiated before 100 guests with music by Mrs George Wolfe. The couple received a reception and a pink and white wedding cake. Out-of-town guests came from several Iowa communities and Minnesota. Mrs Effie J Reese spent days in Winnebago Minnesota visiting Nelle Reese.
The V F W Auxiliary Sewing group met Monday evening at the Post home with thirteen present. They sewed carpet rags and prepared ten pounds of finished hospital to be sent to the Schick ing by veterans. Nine bibs and diddy bags for men’s toilet articles were completed for Des Moines veterans hospital. Gifts for Veterans hospitals must be in by November 1. Next meeting planned for November 3 with refreshments provided by Mrs. Clarence Struck and Mrs. Olin Swain.
Pine Lake Ladies elected their 1952 53 officers on Wednesday October 1 with Lucile Brown as president Ann Weisner as vice president Lois Strother as secretary treasurer The board includes Lillian Butler Ruth Clark Betty Tietz and Marlys Marks A program titled Crazy Hot Day is planned for Wednesday October 15.
The St Marys Altar and Rosary Society met in Parisa hall on Wednesday with large attendance. New president Mrs Rupert Wornsbach opened the meeting. Yearly Committee calendars were distributed. Mrs Catherine Ibach gave a library report about a book donated to Eldora Library. The book Faith in Action was presented along with Cathredals in the Wilderness. Lunch was served by the October committee.
The Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service met Wednesday at 1 15 for lunch after which Group 3 served 56 members. Hostesses were Mrs W C Vigars and Mrs H C Marks. Rev John D Kilmer spoke on the Hillcrest Baby Fold with slides, then a business meeting led by Mrs Fred Wehrman. Visitors Dick Landis with his parents noted.
Friday October 10 Beta Sigma Phi holds a 7 pm dinner at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room. October 13 Hawthorne Club Mrs Paul Clark 20th Century Club Monday Club Home School Association. Tuesday Bridge club with guest speaker Lester Ose at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room on Civil Defense. N T T club Mrs Anna Roll Rebekahs San Souci club Mrez W H Longenecker Mothers' club Mrs Arlene Fagg Young Mothers club. October 15 Methodist Bible class potluck at 12 30 hostess Miss Jessie Wilson at Miss Mryde Follett home. Bridge club Mrs M D Suilley Cemetery Society Mrs Robi Burns Mrs Ida Clark Young Homemakers Club Mrs Dale Schwarck. Friday October 17 Public Welfare Dept Mrs C E Greer Eldora Township Farm Bureau ladies covered dish dinner at noon W C T U co op luncheon Mrs Louis Davzes Needlecraft Club Mrs Walter Wehrman.
The Newcomers Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. A. F. Langehough home with thirty members and guests present. Assistants included Mrs. Geo. W. Hodgson Mrs. Kenneth Harrington and Mrs. Lloyd Miller. Mrs. C. H. Shannon and Mrs. Ralph Imes led the program and get acquainted games. Eldora newcomers Mrs. Rose Thorson Mrs. Cal Voogh Mrs. Ruth Midgette Miss Audrey Kinne Miss Patricia Auble and Miss Louis Lannier attended. Refreshments were served. Next meeting set for November 4 at Mrs. John Moore’s home.
The Jackson Township Houndé group began its 1952 53 year with a tea at Mrs Walter Granner's home. Officers were elected with Mrs E Gunn as chairman and Mrs Balcom as secretary reporter. Workshops featured winter bouquets and autumn table arrangements. A next meeting October 27 will cover Desserts with Eye Appeal.
The St Marys Study Club gathered Monday evening at Mrs Dan Callahans home with eight members attending. Mrs Robert Dornsbach led as Chapter 3 on Growth of Church in Jerusalem was continued. Hostess served refreshments.
The Mother Cabrini Study Club met Monday evening in Mrs Frances Watters home with six members present. The 3rd lesson on Growth of Church in Jerusalem was taken up covering The Miracles The Arrest of the Apostles and The Deacons. The next meeting is scheduled for October 20 at Mrs F Reigles home.
Miss Barbara Carson observed her 10th birthday on Sunday inviting 10 boys and girls for refreshments before an afternoon skating party. On Friday she brought taffy apples to all her schoolmates in her classroom.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Howe of Clemons welcomed a son Richard Ralph born Sunday October 5 at St Thomas Mercy hospital in Marshalltown. The family also has a daughter Constance Cecilia. Pvt LeRoy Mitchell recently returned from Newfoundland for furlough in Eldora before reporting to Camp Carson Colorado. Numerous relatives and friends visited or traveled from nearby towns including Marshalltown Britt Sheffield and Cedar Rapids for family events and deaths.
Mrs Omer Hubbard was honored at a 1:30 luncheon hosted by Misses Blanche and Ethel Cox Mrs Gee Ibach and Mrs Orville Vigors on Saturday twenty four guests attended rooms and tables decorated with Fall flowers group gift presented to the guest of honor Out of town guests included Mrs Wallace Drury Mrs Walter Trapp Mrs LaMont Moore Mrs Everett Castor and others
The Eldora Woman's Club held its first meeting of the new club year in the Methodist Church with seventy five members present. President Mrs Davies opened the session as Miss Dixie Crosley performed three piano pieces. Mrs W T Weems of Waterloo spoke on Operation Humanity, noting that many in small towns think clearly and that the world is not “Going to Pot.” Guest speaker Mrs C O Griffith of St Louis, a former club president, discussed church and club activities. Public Welfare department hosted a tea with a decorated serving table by Mrs C E Greef and Mrs Robert Quick.
The Wesleyan Service Guild met at Mrs. May B Cobb to share a 6:30 potluck supper. Thirteen members and two guests attended as officers were elected: President Mrs May B Cobb Vice President Miss Leota Hardy Secretary Miss Lena Colyn. Blanche Cox led worship on Every Good and Every Perfect Gift and the Home Missions lesson was by Mrs Omer Hubbard. Gifts were given to Helen Dunn and two recent brides.
The Young Homemakers Club held a Thursday meeting at Mrs Ward Miller home with ten members and eight children present. Members chose the most useful household appliance for roll call and approved a Halloween party for October 24 at Don Schwarck home. Entertainment committee includes Mrs Harvey Pence Mrs Roy Ryan and Mrs Bud Lewis plus a shower for Mrs Pence next meeting. Coffee at Ben Elliots Tuesday morning followed by a tray lunch. Next meeting at Mrs Dale Schwarck on October 16.
The Cum 13 Club met Tuesday evening with Miss Doris Kaas as hostess. A donation of $10 was given to the city ambulance fund. Prizes were won by Amy Alverson and Norma Tietz. The next meeting will be with Miss Ruth Eilers on November 4.
Peggy Ann Knox daughter of Mr and Mrs C Knox was six years old Monday. She hosted friends from 4 30 to 6 30 at her home. After a weiner roast the group enjoyed decorated birthday cake and ice cream. Attendees included Carol Sue Vinton Eileen Butler Jenni fer Young Ann Miller Myrna Lou Cakerbce Kelfie Knox Linn Knox and Becky Knox.
The Jowa Epsilon Beta Sigma Phi chapter met at Mrs. Helen Webster’s home Tuesday evening October 7 with all members and two pledges present. Plans were set for pledge installation on October 10. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be October 21 at Miss Audrey Adamson’s home.
P E O members met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Leslie Pettigrew's home for a one o'clock luncheon. Thirty eight members attended with Mrs Dean Peisen leading the lesson on Do Advertisements Affect Us. Guest Mrs Burlin Hamer attended.
The Christian Church Disciples and Assembly of God present service under Pastor W L Beasley guidance with church activities announced for the week.
Susan Schwebke entertained 10 schoolmates at a birthday party on Sunday afternoon. Skating at the roller rink followed by refreshments served by her mother at her grandmother’s home. Halloween decorations matched the theme. Susan turned nine the following day, October 6, and received gifts.
Hospital notes list patients at Eldora New Providence Iowa Falls Steamboat Rock and Zearing including Mrs Ed win Anderson Mrs Myrtle Follett Mrs Myrtle fartley Mrs Wendell Sayer and baby girl Roy Wilson Mrs Walter Hensch ie and baby pay Mrs Robert Osboe Risks 1 halle er Ba Rishard and Mrs Harold Smith and yy bo Eldon Chanze Mrs Harlow McBride and baby boy Eldora Mrs Harold Shephard girl Oct 7 Mrs Ivan Huen boy Oct 6 Adrian Berg land girl Oct 6 Iowa Falls
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