Henry Graven 40th Wedding Anniversary Dinner
Judge Henry N. Graven and Mrs. Graven were honored at a Sunday dinner hosted by Dr. and Mrs. H. G. MacLeod and Mr. and Mrs. James H. Graven at the MacLeod home. List of guests included Lloyd Graven and Paul and Sylvia Graven of Minneapolis, plus Mrs. D. H. Ellis and Kristin Graven. The couple have two other sons, David Graven and Stanley N. Graven, nine grandchildren. The anniversary dated March 20 marked forty years of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gravens
Henry N. Graven
H. G. MacLeod
James H. Graven
MacLeod
Lloyd Graven
Paul and
Sylvia
Minneapolis
Minnesota
D. H. Ellis
Kristin Graven
David Graven
University of Minnesota
Stanley N. Graven
Department of Pediatrics
Medical School
University of Wisconsin At Madison
Melinda Dralle Honored at Church Confirmation Dinner
Melinda Dralle was feted at a dinner hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Keith Dralle on Sunday in honor of her confirmation at St Peters Lutheran Church. Guests included the Turner family from Fort Dodge Uhlenhopp family Allison Larson family Muscatine and the Dralle and Haas families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melinda Dralle
Keith Dralle
Melinda
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
W. C. Turner
Fort Dodge
Dean Uhlenhopp
Allison
W. C. Larson
Muscatine
Jim Dralle
Henry Dralle
Mrs. Dralle
N. Carl Haas
St. Paul
Minnesota
Instrumental Solo Contest Held Here
Greene High School musicians competed in the third annual local instrumental solo contest held in the bandroom last Friday and Saturday. Judges Dick Staebler and Dean Torkelson awarded I State to several performers across woodwinds, brass, percussion and strings, detailing I State and Division I ratings for many students including Marilyn Walker and Jolene Litterer among flutes, clarinets, saxophones, brass, and percussion sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene High School
Dick Staebler
Dean Torkelson
Marilyn Walker
Marcellyn Curtis
Karen Jewell
Cheryl Brinkman
Tim Kline
Donna Weichers
Wendy Martzahn
Carolyn Kehoe
Linda Barth
Arlen Janssen
Wendell Stuntz
Russell Landers
Bill Bonzer
Linda Stuntz
Ann Rottler
Landa Rover
Duane Brinkman
Flora Stubbe
Terri Rutz
Bible Class Met With Mrs Pyatt
The Cross and Crown Bible Class met at the home of Mrs. John Pyatt on Friday afternoon April 1. Fifteen members and one visitor attended. Mrs. Tom Zurcher chaired the meeting with scripture read by Mrs. John Pyatt and quiz questions given by Mrs. Lois Pringle. The lesson was taught by Mrs. George Knutson. The next meeting is scheduled for April 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Mrs. John Gersema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pyatt
Tom Zurcher
Lois Pringle
George Knutson
John Gersema
May Day Chapter Holds School of Instruction
May Day Chapter Number 287 held a school of instruction on Tuesday March 29 directed by Leona Dosland grand conductress and district instructor. An 11 30 luncheon was served by Past Matrons. Over seventy members and guests attended the evening meeting with refereed honored guests including Alvin Flint Nashua Leona Dosland Grace Young Waverly Lea Davis Clarksville and Iva Fahlbusch Minnesota. Marylyn Lindell grand matron and Beth Dralle Mary Teich Dralle and Cleo Mead sang. Evelyn Butler spoke on Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership. Mariette Reid and committee served refreshments and a social hour followed. Chapter decorations reflected grand chapter colors and symbols by Mary Leight Dralle and Mary Schroeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Dosland
Alvin Flint
Nashua
Iowa
New Hampton
Grace Young
Waverly
Lea Davis
Clarksville
Mason City
Judy Vogel
Hampton
Warren Breakenridge
Reinbeck
Donald Davis
Marylyn Lindell
Trian Ennsishne
Beth Dralle
Mary Teich Dralle
Cleo Mead
Evelyn Butler
Mariette Reid
Mary Leight Dralle
Mary Schroeder
Cancer Crusade Coffees Across County Awakens Aid
The April Crusade for the American Cancer Society opens with countywide Crusade Coffees led by County Chairman Mrs. Cleve Wilson of Allison. Volunteers screen color films on cancer risks and seven danger signals while distributing materials to raise funds for research and public awareness. Remaining meetings include Allison April 12, Parkersburg April 13, and Greene April 14 at 9:30 a.m. in local venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Cancer Society
Cleve Wilson
Allison
Crusade
Magoo
Parkersburg Crusade
AHL
Confirms Dinner Honors Greene Area Parish Members
Confirmants Margaret Neal and Kathy Shultz, daughters of local families, were feted Friday at a confirmation dinner at Galen Shultz Jr. home in Greene. Guests included Carolyn Shultz of Waterloo, Joe Neal family of Marble Rock, Bonita from Terre Haute Indiana, Wilma Matsumura from Hawaii, and grandparents Galen Shultz Sr., Ray Neal, and Pearl Truex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Neal
Jne Neal
Kathy Shultz
Caten Shultz
St Peter's Fulseran Church
Galen Shultz Jr
Terre Haute
Indiana
Wilma Matsimura
Kauai Island
Hawaii
Galen Shultz Sr
Ray Neal
Pearl Truex
Greene
Carol Riggins Honored at Dinner for Confirmation
Carol Jean Riggins the daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Riggins was honored at a dinner at her home on Sunday following her confirmation at St Peter s Lutheran Church Attending were Mr and Mrs Ed Scheer Wychoff MN Christin McCaskey Castleton IL Albert Reiken Randy Susan Scheer Waverly Anton Reiken Parkersburg George Annie Reiken Allison Mr and Mrs Ben DeBerg Mr and Mrs Ronald Hempen Kathy Karen Kesley Mr and Mrs Melvin Riggins Randy Aredale Mrs Augusta Riggins Afternoon guests included Mr and Mrs Reike Reiken and Marietta Clarksville and Mr and Mrs August Heeren and Rev and Mrs I J Deines Greene
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Jean Riggins
Glenn Riggins
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Ed Scheer
Wychoff
Minnesota
Christin McCaskey
Castleton
Illinois
Albert Reiken
Randy
Susan Scheer
Waverly
Anton Reiken
Parkersburg
George
Annie Reiken
Allison
Ben DeBerg
Ronald Hempen
Kathy
Karen
Kesley
Melvin Riggins
Aredale
Augusta Riggins
Reike Reiken
Marietta
Clarksville
August Heeren
I. J. Deines
Greene
Gary Johnson Honored at Dinner Gathering
A dinner at Ruby Johnsons home honored Gary Johnson who was confirmed at St. Peters Lutheran Church. Attendees included Burdett Neals family from Independence Bill Dewey family from Waterloo Leon Steere family and Krueger daughters from Greene and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Johnson
Gary Johnson
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Burdett Neal
Independence
Bill Dewey
Waterloo
Leon Steere
Merle Krueger
Greene
Leona Dosland Feted at Greenwood Coffee
A morning reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Lindell honored Leona Dosland of Hampton. Eighteen Eastern Star officers and members attended the event on Wednesday March 30. Table decor featured Grand Chapter colors purple bronze yellow and white. Mrs. Lindell was assisted by her daughter Marilyn Folkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Dosland
Arvid Lindell
Hampton
Eastern Star
Grand Chapter
Who Me film shown at Butler County courthouse meeting
The American Cancer Society film Who Me? on smoking hazards was shown to Butler County courthouse and road maintenance staff after a group health insurance meeting. Pastor Chester Ham of Allison, a Butler Chapter board member, led the session for about fifty five attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Cancer Society
Butler County
Chester Ham
Allison
Butler
The
Social Announcements Change of Club Meeting Dates
The Happy Hour Birthday Club meeting is postponed until further notice. The O. E. S. Club will meet at Mrs. Russell Duncan’s home on Friday April 15 at 9 30 a m for coffee. it was moved from April 7. The Packard Club gathers at Mrs. Delmar Foster’s home on Thursday April 7 at 2 pm. Music Mothers convene April 18 at 2 pm in the vocal music room, replacing April 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Hour Birthday Club
O. E. S. Club
Russell Duncan
Packard Club
Delmar Foster
Music Mothers
Vocal Music Room
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Sperry-Ray Insurance
Grzene
Jolene Litterer
Marv Insen
Allen Hoene
Marilyn Johnson
Jim Truitt
Paul Backer
Shari Johnson
Candy Ray
Ronald Tinderholt
Dan van Raden
Larry Tack
Tom Dix
Craig Kemming
Margaret Senne
Tim Meidenwirth
Eere Eee
Thermoflo, Williamson and Moncrift Furnaces
Wunsch
Cancer Crusade
Chevrolet
Earth Chevrolet, Inc
Greene, Iowa
Carol Riggins
Vernon Battler
North Iowa
Southwest Center For Human Relations
University of Oklahoma
Norman
Oklahoma
John B. O’hara
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Wyoming
Texas
New Mexico
Jesus
Calvary Baptist Church
George S. Knutson
Eer
Scar
Vanilla
Tay
del Monte
Vegie - Cello
Morey
Morey’s
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