1947

EILTS REUNION HELD

The Eilts family reunion was held on Sunday, June 29th, at the Terrace Park, in Sioux Falls, S.D., with a picnic dinner being served at noon.

Those present were:  Eilt Eilts of Hawarden and son Lawrence and family of Ireton; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bultman and family of Hawarden; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Erikson and daughter, of Alcester, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Will Eilts of LeMars; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Borchers and family of Craig; Mr. and Mrs. Rina Eilts and son Cletus, of LeMars; Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Eilts and family of Ireton; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mueller and family of Craig; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Eilts and son, Vern, of Spencer, S.D. and daughter Viola and family of Mitchell, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Eilts and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ramhorst and family, all of Ireton; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brabander, Wallace and Marian, Nedra Wendt, and Olga Peters, all of LeMars; John Peters and sons, Robert and Victor, of Ireton; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Peters and family of LeMars;  Mr. and Mrs. Edward Peters and family of Webster, S.D.; and Mrs. Russell Peters and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Doland Peters and son and John Peters, jr., all of Sioux Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Art Mulder and family of Alton; and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gahnor of Hawarden.

Source: LeMars Globe-Post, July 7, 1947

1954

EILTS REUNION

Ninety-six members of the Eilts family were present at a family reunion Sunday, June 6, at the McKennon Park in Sioux Falls.  A delicious picnic dinner and visiting were enjoyed by all.

Those who had traveled farthest to attend the reunion were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Buctow, of Vancouver, Washington.  Others who were present:

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Eilts, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Eilts and Larry, Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Eilts, and Sharon, all of Spencer, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crelly and family, of Mitchell, S.D.

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Peters and Jolene, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Peters and Rolene, Mrs. John Peters, and Donald Peters, all of Sioux Falls, S. Dak.; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Peters, of Webster, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Erickson and Shirley, of Alcester, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mulder and Linda, of Alton, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Schuver, of Sanborn, Iowa.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bultman and Kelly of Hawarden, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eilts, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Vreeman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Eilts and Sherri, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Eilts, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mueller and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ramhorst and family, Audrey DeRaad, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Eilts, Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Eilts and family, Mr. and Mrs. Myron Borchers and David, all of Ireton; Billy Eilts and family and family, Louis Borchers and family, also of Ireton, Iowa.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lake and Barbara, of Merrill, Ia.; Mrs. Cletus Eilts, of Sioux City, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lancaster and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Eilts, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Eilts, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brabander, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Brabander, all of LeMars, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Pratt and Terry, of Kingsley.

Source:  LeMars Globe-Post, June 10, 1954

1956

Sioux Falls Eilts Picnic

With balmy breezes, fair weather
On Sunday, June the third
The 20th Anniversary
Of  “The Eilts Reunion” occurred.

Many, many were the cars
That lined McKennan Park
For sure it was more lucky
To those who got an early start.

Never need to wonder where—
No need to walk a lot.
For always there’s the “banner”
“Eilts Reunion” marks the spot.

Everyone brings goodies
The best that they can make
Mrs. Lawrence Eilts brought
A beautiful  Anniversary Cake.

Tho’ no one from a distant state
This time could make it here.
With the count one hundred thirty-six
It proved a record year.

The eldest one was Wm. Eilts
The youngest Carol Lake
Together twas a picture
Anyone would like to take.

The ladies like to sit and visit
The men may pitch horse-shoes
The younger set are up and gone
And the babies take a snooze.

The children romp about the park
Off the toddlers will roam
And just when they seem acquainted
It’s time to take them home.

And soon the afternoon is spent
You’ve heard a bit that’s news
Met the brides just new this year
Collected a recipe or two.

With cake and coffee for a luncheon
And the evening hours near
We say good-bye; so long for now
We’ll see you all again next year.

Those attending were:  Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Eilts, Mr. and Mrs. Reiner Eilts, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brabander, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Brabander, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Peters, from LeMars; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Schuyer, Steven, Barbara, Patricia and Marie, from Sanborn, Iowa; and,

Mr. and Mrs. George Eilts, Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Eilts and children, Sharon and Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Eilts, Peggy, Colleen and Larry, from Spencer, South Dakota; Mrs. Viola Crelly, Mary, Judy, Tommy and Timmy and Mr. and Mrs. Verne Eilts, from Mitchell, South Dakota; Mr. and Mrs. Roland Peters, Donnie and Rolene, and,

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Peters and Jolene, Mr. and Mrs. John Peters, Joan Hardy, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hardy and Pamela, from Sioux Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Leon DeRaad, Della Jean and Audrey, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eilts, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Vreeman, Pam, Valrie and Greg, and,

Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Van Den Berg, and Bruce; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Eilts, Sherri and Beverly, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Eilts, Belinda and Patti, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Eilts, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Eilts, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mueller, Lois and Allan, Gayle Ramhorst, Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Eilts, Sheryl, Jean and Marlin Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Walter Peters, Ronnie, David, Patty, Dennis and Bobby and Elizabeth Vander Hamm, from Ireton, Iowa; and,

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Eilts, Gloria, Bobby, Richard and Patsy, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bultman, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bultman, Kelly and Kristi and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bultman, from Hawarden, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Even and Joni, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mulder and Linda, from Alton, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gesink and Randy, Billy and Kenny Krieg and Ann Lang, from Orange City, Iowa; and,

Mr. and Mrs. Don Lake, Barbara and Carol, from Merrill, Iowa; Mrs. Phil Abbott, from Eagle Grove, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lancaster, Bruce, Stephen, and Barry Kent, from Westfield, Iowa; Mrs. Louis Ricklefts and Dennis, from Brookings, S. D.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ericson and Shirley and Judy Beculer, from Alcester, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Johnson and Kathleen, from Sioux City, Iowa; and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Pratt and Perry, from Kingsley, Iowa.

Source:  LeMars Globe-Post, June 7, 1956

1957

103 Attended Eilts Reunion At Worthington

The second day of June this year dawned as another beautiful Sunday for the Eilts Reunion of 1957.  The meeting place was City Park at Worthington, Minnesota, where we could enjoy the lake and many took advantage of the speed boat rides.

Scanning the family record it was noted that two sets of twin boys were born into the circle the past year,  Robert Lee and Richard Roy Mulder, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Mulder, of Alton, Ia.  Also Kent Ernest and Kurt Edward Bultman, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bultman, of Hawarden, Ia.  The latter five month old babies were present and were the center of interest while they unconcernedly slept and enjoyed their little play pen.

Also note worthy was a picture, recipes and write up of Mrs. Hollis Becker of Idaho Falls, Idaho.  She received recognition in a recent issue of the Des Moines Register with “New Ways to Cook Potatoes.”  So that we might all have a copy of one of Fern’s recipes, we are including one here.

POTATOE PUDDING
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup grated potatoes
1 cup raisins
1 cup sugar
2 eggs well beaten
2 cups flour (more if needed)
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp ground cloves
½ tsp allspice
2 Tblsp melted butter
Combine carrots, potatoes, raisins, and sugar.  Add eggs. Combine and stir in well the flour, soda, salt and spices.  Add more flour, if needed, to make the consistency of a cake batter.  Coat all sides of a 2 quart pudding mold (or coffee tin) with butter.  Pour in the batter.  Cover tightly. Place on a tack in a covered pan and steam for 3 hours.  Cool. Store in refrigerator or freeze.  When ready to serve, reheat in oven.  Serve this with old fashioned caramel sauce.  Yield 12 slices.

CARAMEL SAUCE
2 cups sugar
½ cup boiling water
½ cup heavy cream
In a heavy skillet over moderate heat, melt 1 cup sugar and cook until brown.  Gradually stir in water.  Cook, stirring until dissolved.  Stir in remaining sugar.  Blend in cream.  If sauce is too thin, thicken with a little corn starch made into paste with cream.  Yield 1 ½ cups sauce.

Following are the names of those attending the family reunion:

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bultman; Mr. and Mrs. Ken Bultman and Barbara; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bultman, Kelly, Kristie, and twin sons, Kent and Kurt, all of Hawarden; and,

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Erison and daughter, Shirley; Judy Beurler, all of Alcester; and,

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Eilts; Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Eilts; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Eilts, Belinda, Patti, and Glenda; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eilts; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Eilts, Sherri and Beverly; Mr. and Mrs. Bud Vreeman, Pamela, Valerie, Gregory and Patricia; and,

Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Van Den Berg and Bruce; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ramhorst, Norlene, Gayle and LuEva; Mr. and Mrs. Leon DeRaad, Audrey and Patty Peters; Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Eilts, Sheryl, Jean and Marlin, Jr.; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mueller, Lois and Allan, all of Ireton; and,

Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Eilts and Sharon; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Eilts and Peggy, of Spencer, South Dakota; and,

Mr. and Mrs. John Peters; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Peters and Jolene; Mr. and Mrs. Roland Peters, Rolene and Donnie, of Sioux Falls; and,

Mrs. Darwin Mulder and Candice, Michael and Allan; Mrs. Art Mulder and Linda; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Even and Joni Lee, of Alton; and,

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Schuver and Patricia, of Sanborn, Iowa; and,

Mrs. Joyce Abbott, of Eagle Grove, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Peters; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Eilts; Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Eilts, all of LeMars; and,

Mr. and Mrs. Don Lake, Barbara and Carol, of Merrill; and,

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lancaster, Stephan, Barry, Kent and Bruce, of Westfield; and,

George Mueller and Ruth Dumkrieger, of Sioux City; and Miss Janet Rothenberger.

Source:  LeMars Globe-Post, June 6, 1957