New Providence Couple Mark 90th Wedding Anniversary
Edna Bunker and Burton Roy Wood celebrated their 90th wedding anniversary at home with open house. The couple married September 23, 1902 at Edna's parents' home. Nine of the original attendees survive, including Rev Viola Smith who officiated. Guests traveled from several states and Hawaii. The Woods have three children and six of ten grandchildren were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Bunker
Burton Roy Wood
Joseph
Teresa Wood
Oscar
Julia Bunker
Wood
Rev
Viola Smith
Muscatine
Oliver F. Wood
Parma
Idaho
H. Ross Wood
Berkley
Calif
Virgil Lancaster
Denali
Sidney Green
Los Angeles
Myra L. Carter
San Carlos
J. W. Bunker
Winterset
Ralph Clampitt
Ross G. Reece
New Providence
Reece
James McKenzie
Keogh Rash
Oscar B. Wood
Mrs Dickinson Hosts Tuesday Bridge Afternoon
The Tuesday Bridge Club met at Mrs D W Dickinson's home for a 1 o'clock luncheon. After lunch, prizes went to Mrs J R Bahne and Mrs H J Schmitz. Guest Mrs John A Wood attended. The next meeting is October 14 at Mrs Chas Moser's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Dickinson
J. R. Bahne
H. J. Schmitz
John A. Wood
Chas. Moser
Newlywed Alfred Last Edna Frahm wed at Waterloo Lutheran parsonage
A wedding and shower were held at the Garwin Legion hall Saturday for Mr and Mrs Alfred Last formerly Edna Frahm of Garwin who married in Waterloo. Relatives praised the couple as many gifts were received. Supper guests included the Hutzels of Marshalltown and the Wiles family of Whitten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Garwh
Alfred Last
Waterloo
Birthday Honors for Mrs Gohner at Home
Mrs. Frank Gohner celebrated her birthday with guests Sunday including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Snover and Miss Clara Snover of Eldora, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stover, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Moore, Mrs. Ann Kauffman of Whitten, Mr. and Mrs. John Essig and son of Ivester, and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Stover and daughter of Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gohner
Harry Robinson
Ray Snover
Clara Snover
Eldora
Ray Stover
Harold Moore
Ann Kauffman
Whitten
John Essig
Ivester
Stanley Stover
Brooklyn
P. E. O. Family Picnic Featured by Ninety Two Guests
The P E O club held a Monday family picnic at Pine Lake lodge with ninety two guests and an evening program titled Stars of Tomorrow. Mrs John Butler and Mrs Chas Marks led the event which included member family movies. Out of town guests were Wausau Wisconsin residents Mr and Mrs W R Schoefield and vacationing Mr and Mrs Burlin Hamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Lake Lodge
Stars of Tomorrow
John Butler
Chas. Marks
Leslie Pettigrew
W. R. Schoefield
Wausau
Wisc
Burlin Hamer
Iran
B P W Social Meeting At Mrs Vilmont Home
The Business and Professional Women's Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs Vilmonts home for the first fall social. A short business session was held and an invitation to a September 29 dinner in Mason City was noted with Vera Norman as speaker. Hazel Palmer will visit Waterloo October 7 for a dinner and reception at Blacks Tea Room. Eldora Club invited. The group donated $5 to the overseas clothing drive. A rummage sale is planned for Friday and Saturday at Eldora Motor Company showroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women's Club
V. H. Vilmont
M. D. Stilley
Jeannette Wickey
Mason City
Vera Norman
Hazel Palmer
Sedalia
Waterloo B. P. W
Blacks Tea Room
Eldora Club
Eldora Motor Company
Blanche and
Ethels Tea Room
Bride-Elect Announces Marriage Plans for Jeanean McCormick
A marriage is announced between Miss Jeanean McCormick of Marion and Don Coleman of Eldora Goodyear Service Store manager. The wedding is set for September 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanean McCormick
Marion
Don Coleman
Eldora
Goodyear Service
San Souci Club Potluck Luncheon in Eldora Park
The San Souci Club members enjoyed a potluck luncheon at the north Shelter house in Eldora city park Tuesday. Plans were discussed for a work project for the coming year. The next meeting will be at Mrs. W. H. Longenecker’s home on October 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Souci Club
North Shelter House
Eldora City Park
W. H. Longenecker
Pine Lake Country Club Ladies to Hold Election
The Pine Lake Country Club ladies will elect officers after dinner on October 1. A good attendance is urged. Dinner guests in the Carl Lacey home near Marshalltown included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hutzel and daughter, Mrs. Howard Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Perkins, Mrs. Vesta Beecher and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Beecher and family, honoring relatives from Nebraska and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Lake Country Club
Harry Hutzel
Howard Hudson
Wayne Perkins
Vesta Beecher
Ernest Beecher
Carl Lacey
Marshalltown
Nebraska
Indiana
Herrold Paul Marriage Vows Exchanged Saturday Afternoon
Miss Donna Herrold daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Herrold Granger and Rolland Paul son of Mr and Mrs Glenn S Paul Eldora were married at 2 o clock Saturday at United Brethren Church Granger Rev Baker officiating The bride wore white brocade taffeta with court train fingertip veil bouquet of roses and stephanotis Bridesmaid Miss Shirley Herrold wore gold lace gown and bronze pom pom bouquet Flower girl Mary Jo Paul cousin of groom Ring bearer Billy LeMaster Best man Jay Paul brother of groom Gene Herrold sang The altar decor featured garden flowers and candles A reception for 125 guests Gold and orchid colors A four tier cake centered serving table The mothers corsages bronze gladioli and orchid gladioli The bride worked at Bankers Life Des Moines and will join WOI TV Ames The groom worked in Hardin County Extension and studies Animal Husbandry at Iowa State College They plan to reside in Ames Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Herrold
William H. Herrold
Granger
Rolland Paul
Glenn S. Paul
Eldora
United Brethren Church
Baker
Shirley Herrold
Mary Jo Paul
Dallas Center
Billy LeMaster
Jay “Paul
Gene Herrold
Bankers Life
Des Moines
Woi-Tv
Ames
Hardin County Extension Office
Iowa State College
Town
Community notices from Eldora week of events and births
Local schedule lists events from September 26 to October 6 including women club activities, elections, and teas at Pine Lake Country Club. Mentions Rebekahs, Legion Auxiliary, Girl Scout board, Homecoming basket dinner October 5, and visits by Mrs. May B. Cobb and Mrs. Forrest Wehrman. Birth announced for baby boy born September 15 to Mrs. Dorothy Morrell Halasey lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needlecfrat Club
Russell Morgan
Pine Lake Country Club
Tom Montieth
R. R. Bateson
Royal Neighbors
Jennie Quick
Urban Club
Addie Burgess
Ivan DeWitt
Berlin Community Church
A. M. Morrell
Lancaster
Morrell
Dorothy Halasey
Eldora
James C. Halasey
Halsey
Manchester
Open House Mark Henry Claassen Fortieth Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Henry C Claassen will celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary with an open house at their home 1714 Twelfth Street Eldora on Saturday. Guests welcome 2 4 pm and 7 9 pm. Mrs Claassen the former Beulah Strickler of Grundy Center. Married September 27 1912 at Grundy Center. They moved to Eldora in 1923 and he has worked in real estate. They have two children Mrs V E Sellers of Marshalltown and George M Claassen of Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Claassen
Twelfth Street
Eldora
Claassen
Beulah Strickler
Grundy Center
Birthday Dinner Honors Bert Moore and Grandson Craig Buffington
The Moore home hosted a birthday dinner Sunday for Bert Moore’s 78th birthday and his grandson Craig Buffington’s 5th. Io Buffington and sons Craig and Kent attended from Marshalltown for the annual birthday party. A large decorated cake topped the table as gifts were exchanged. Bert shows marked improvement after a six week illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Moore
Congregational Sunday School Skating Party Plans
Marion Munsinger announces a Sunday School skating party at Fox Rink this Friday night at 8 30. All Sunday School members urged to attend with parents and friends. Skating will begin tonight at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Rink
Marion Munsinger
First Congregational Church
Beta Sigma Phi Rush Party Planned by Iowa Epsilon Mu
The Beta Sigma Phi Iowa Epsilon Mu Chapter met Friday night at Mrs Gregory Webster s home with Miss Bonnie Barnes as hostess. Guests Marcia Setchell and Ellen Dettbarn attended. Plans were finalized for a rush party set for September 23 at Mrs Helen Webster s home. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi
Iowa
Gregory Webster
Bonnie Barnes
Marcia Setchell
Ellen Dettbarn
Helen Webster
Shower On Saturday Honors Miss Seward
A miscellaneous bridal shower for Miss Margaret Ann Seward was given at Mrs. Fred Marsh’s home Saturday evening. Guests exchanged recipes and advice for the bride. Games and social hour followed, with a cake-decorated gift table and many gifts for the guest of honor. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Margaret Wooten. attendees included Mrs Powers, Mrs Williams, Mrs Stover, Mrs Schan, Mrs Barnard, Mrs Lister, and Mrs Seward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ann Seward
Fred Marsh
Margaret Wooten
Ha Powers
Darlene Williams
Marilyn Stover
Nina Mae Schan
Donna Mae Barnard
Raymond Lister
Everet Seward
20th Century Club Has Fall Meeting
The 20th Century Club met Monday evening in the Library Club rooms with fourteen members present. Roll call featured "Your Favorite Beauty Spot." Mrs. Theo Hazen led a lesson on "The Black Hills of South Dakota Then and Now" and Mrs. Glenn Paul followed with "The Beauty of Eldora From the Eyes of a Newcomer." The next meeting is set for October 13. Weekend guests in Boone were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Harris, in the home of Mr. Harris' brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Club
Library Club
Theo, Hazen
Black Hills
South Dakota
Glenn Paul
Eldora
Mrs
Howard Harris
Boone
Mr. Harris
Merle Harris
Alpha Club Extends Welcome to Teachers
The Alpha Club met Tuesday with 18 members and 15 guests, wives of Eldora faculty, as guests. Mrs. Ethel Ellsworth presented a program on Early Eldora, followed by hostess assistance from Mrs. Cecil Rooks, Mrs. Clifford Shannon, and Mrs. John Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Collins
Eldora School
Ethel Ellsworth
Eldora
Cecil Rooks
Clifford Shannon
John Moore
Glen Whorrall
Mrs. McVeety Hosts Bridge Luncheon at Home
Mrs Eldon McVeety hosted a one o clock bridge luncheon at her home on Tuesday. Lavender and white mums adorned the table. After the luncheon, prizes were won by Mrs Lyle Hubbard and Miss Leota Hardy.
Mrs Moser Hosts Family Dinner at Tea Room
Mrs Chas Moser was hostess Saturday evening at the Blanche and Ethel s tea room for a family dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harold Yort of Greenville SC Mrs Harry Moser Dan Moser Mr and Mrs Chas Wart how Mr and Mrs Ned Fagg and Mr and Mrs H J Schmitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Moser
Blanche and
Ethel
Harold Yort
Greenville
S. C
Harry Moser
Dan Moser
Chas. Warthow
Ned Fagg
H. J. Schmitz
Family Dinner Held In Frerichs Home
Mr and Mrs August Frerichs entertained on Sunday at a family dinner with Mr and Mrs C R Overturf Jr of Yankton SD and daughter Diane Melvin Frerichs home on furlough, Mr and Mrs H A Frerichs and family of Ackley and Mr and Mrs Jurn Frerichs and children of Steamboat Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Frerichs
C. R. Overturf
Yankton
South Dakota
Diane
Melvin Frerichs
H. A. Frerichs
Ackley
Jurn Frerichs
Steamboat Rock
C. R. Overturf, Jr
Yankton, S. Dak
Newcomers Honor Houseguests at Local Tea Room Dinner
Mr and Mrs Jay Newcomer entertained Tuesday evening with a 6:30 dinner at Blanche and Ethel's tea room in honor of their houseguests Mr and Mrs W R Scholfield of Wansan Wisconsin The after dinner hours were spent at the Newcomer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Jay Newcomer
Blanche and
Ethel
W. R. Scholfield
Wansan
Wisc
Newcomer
Wausan
Mrs Reese Hosts Luncheon for California Guests
Mrs. L. K. Reese hosted a 1 PM luncheon at Blanche and Ethel's tea room in honor of her house guests Miss Mary G. Chawner and Miss Alberta Chawner of Whittier California. Eight guests enjoyed the courtways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary G. Chawner
Alberta Chawner
Whittier
Calif
L. K. Reese
Cakerice Hosts Dinner for Houseguest Percy Sheller
Mr and Mrs I L Cakerice welcomed a houseguest Mrs Percy Sheller of Long Beach California former Eldora resident to a family dinner Sunday. Guests included Mrs Jesse Walters Mr and Mrs Raymond Newell and families Mr and Mrs Irvin Cakerice Jr and families Mr and Mrs Miles Allbright and daughter of Ames and Mrs Percy Sheller of Long Beach California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. L. Cakerice
Percy Sheller
Long Beach
Calif
Eldora
Jesse Walters
Raymond Newell
Irvin Cakerice
Miles Allbright
Ames
Needlecraft Club Meets at Miss Mulford Home
The Needlecraft Club gathered Friday evening at Miss Julia Mulford's home with 16 members and one guest. A social event noted, with plans highlighted for an autumn meeting at Mrs. Russell Morgan's house on October 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needlecraft Club
Julia Mulford
Russell Morgan
Methodist Church Service Announcement with Moore as Pastor
Rev John K Moore pastorates a Methodist Church note lists Sept 28 1952 at 10 am church school for all ages in sanctuary promotion at 41 am worship in sanctuary sermon on Christian Education. Tuesday Bible observance Wednesday group meetings and commission on education Thursday choir rehearsal placed in scheduled venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission On Education
Ben Juchems Hosts Dinner Saturday
Mr and Mrs Ben Juchems welcomed Saturday night guests Miss Marie Jacobs of Collins and Carl Driefke of Hubbard for a birthday dinner prepared and served by Mr Juchems. Mrs Juchems poured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Juchem
Marie Jacobs
Collins
Carl Driefke
Hubbard
Mr. Juchems
Mrs Miller Hosts Family Dinner With Twenty Six Guests
Mrs W M Miller was hostess Sunday evening at a 6 30 family dinner. Twenty six guests attended including out of town visitors Dale Mott from Iowa Falls Hubert Zacharias from Ackley Sam Shaver and Ellen Shaver from Iowa Falls and Cora Murphy of Charlotte North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Miller
Dale Mott
Iowa Falls
Hubert Zacharias
Ackley
Sam Shaver
Ellen Shaver
Cora Murphy
Charlotte
North Carolina
Eldora social news highlights numerous visits and travels
A long list of Eldora residents and relatives are described visiting or hosting relatives and friends. Notable stops include Cpl. Bob Larson in Weaver, S. Oak. and many crossings to Marshalltown, Ames, Fort Dodge, Newton, Cedar Falls, Granger, and Omaha. Several extended family gatherings mark the week.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Ross Reece
Roy Wood
Mrs. Wood
B. C. Dean
Grace Bunker
Bernice Stilwell
Honolulu
Hawaii
Frank Jasdofer
Webberville
Mich
Bloomington
Ind
R. F. Hennig
Canada
Neb
J. Warren Ellis
Ridgefarm
Grace Knight
Thomas
Anna Myers
James R. Howard
Clemens
Belle Pemberton
Charles Beane
le Grand
Ed Thompson
New Sharon
Earl R. Cope
R. J. Moore
Effie J. Reece
Howard Martin
Leo L. Knight
Bunker
Mrs. Meyers
Virginia Wood
Jas McKenzie
Oscar Wood
Bernyce Stilwell
Elwood White
Viola Morris
Esther Younquist
Mrs. Dickinson
Wayne Hutzel
Nova Wiles and Sons
Troy
P.E.O
Herrold-Paul
Mr. and
Mrs. Rolland
Paul
The
Young Homemakers Club
N. T. T. Club
Florence Northrup
Rebekahs
Eastern Star
C. S
Fred Wehrman
Theo Hazen
Paul Hodgson
Vv. F. W. Sewing Committee
Woman's Club
M. E. Church
St. Mary's Study Club
Dan Callahan
Mother Cabrini
Frances Watters
Wesleyan Service Guild
Pvt
Jack
May B. Cobb
Forrest Wehrman
Bob
Cleveland
Eldora Methodist Church
Mark Henry Claassens
Congregational SS
Mrs Duane Koch
Lorraine Schaa
Duane Koch
Alpha Club
Mrs. Moser
Frerichs Home
Mrs. Reese
Mrs. Cakerice
Needlecraft
Miss Mulford
Ben Juchems
Mrs. Miller
Bob Houghton
Winifred Putnam
Cpl
Bob Larson
Air Corps
Weaver
S. Oak
Helen Larson
Larson
Genevieve
M. Stewart
Richard
Billy
Iowa City
Eljean
Benny Larson
Floyd Beamsley
Pharr
Texas
Irene Shafer
Anna Marie
E. Rogers
Elmer Drury
Clem Crosser
Clarence Rowley
Albert Rowley
Albion
P. E. Stone
Donna
Emmetsburg
Mrs. Stone
Roscoe Kuhn
Fort Dodge
Cass Geer
Geer
Glen Carson
Geneva
H. S. Kersey
Galt
Mr. Kersey
C. D. Martin
Carolina
Wm. Cowart
Kathy
Beverly Petty
Cedar Falls
Dick Warren
Mr. Warren
Mr. Paul
Winnebago, Minn
Mr. Dickinson
R. C. Dickinson
Leora Lane
Vinton
Mavis McVeety
Eldon McVeety
Evelyn C. Brown
Butler ,Pa
Don Brown
Sam Greensweig
L. W. Martin
Greenfield
Lillie Prewitt
Alby Means
Fontanelle
Greenfield Municipal Hospital
Means
Joe Doyle
Clara
Cedar Rapids
FE. J. Keong
Frank Thompson
F. J. Reigles
A. E. Abendroth
Milwaukee
C. A. VanPatter
Henry ©. Schafer of
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