Wed 50 Years, Club Members Have Fun

Did you know there is a North Iowa Golden Wedding Jubilee Club? It is for all North Iowans and southern Minnesotans married at least 50 years. It's a great group of people who get together and celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, new members, the oldest member, longest-married, etc. The club began in l938 and at that time there were usually somewhere under 200 members according to the club president. Members meet on the fourth Tuesday in April, July and October for lunch and entertainment. One couple 89 and 88 are members and really enjoy it. They say to fight and make up. Live every day as if it is your last. They attended the last dance at the Old Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake before it burned down in l947. They returned for the opening of the Surf again in l948.Lunch is served at noon and a program follows. The church members prepare the lunch where the meeting is held. It is $7 each. Annual dues are $1.50 for individuals and $3 per couple. If you are interested in joining, just email to hey@omnitel-com.com . Meetings are held in Mason City and Nora Springs, Iowa.