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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1957
Page
3
Graveside rites for Patrick Stephen Staudt, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Roussel Staudt, were conducted at 11:00 a m on Saturday by Reverend P W Kirchoff in Roseville Cemetery. The baby was born Friday at 10:60 am and died that same afternoon at 5:30.
Faith Baptist Missionary Circle gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Lee Lambs home. Mrs. Charles McElroy read the missionary article and Mrs. Dale Duryee led devotions. A regular business meeting was held and Mrs. Lamb served an afternoon lunch.
Mrs Will Barth entertained the Wednesday bridge club with a one o’clock luncheon at her home. Scores crowned Mrs Marcus Staudt first and Mrs Paul Buckland second in the afternoon session.
The Bethel Baptist Missionary Society gathered Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Leo Wood hosting. Deovtions were read by Mrs. Pearl Knoop, and Mrs. John Falconer presented an Easter lesson. Pearl Knoop led the Love Gift service. Refreshments were served to conclude the gathering.
The Father and Son Banquet sponsored by Bethel Baptist Church ladies was held last Wednesday in the church basement. Thirty seven men and boys sat at tables as group singing led by Cleland Maxson and a vocal solo by Sammy Logsdon with Ruth Adams. Earl Nicewarner spoke for the Dads and Earl Ross Nuicewarner spoke for the Lads. Reverend Hugh M. Wright, pastor of Osage First Baptist, gave the main address.
The Auxiliary of the American Legion met Tuesday afternoon at Pearl Knoop home with Mrs Rudy Swartz assisting. The Floyd county Auxiliary meeting is set for Marble Rock April 30 and plans were finalized. The Fourth District meeting will be May 6 in Manchester. Hostess provided afternoon refreshments.
Mrs Bill Fluhrer of Charles City formerly Pat Marsh of the Marble Rock vicinity was honored at a Pink and Blue Shower Saturday afternoon at the Patton home hosted by Edi Patton and Polly Grace. Sixteen guests attended and the honoree received many lovely gifts. an afternoon lunch was served.
Wayne L. Johnson outlines arguments for the new district uniting Rudd Rockford and Marble Rock. He stresses that the small high school can endure ten years, education can improve with a larger system, and community leadership is crucial. He concludes with support for the proposal.
Construction of a new bridge southwest of town over Ackley Creek is progressing. The grade and bridge will straighten the road and eliminate the dangerous curve at the south end of the old bridge.
Marble Rock residents share Easter weekend gatherings and dinners with relatives from Waterloo Des Moines Des Moines Mason City Charles City and Chicago. Families include the Frashton Taylor Barr Hart Hartard Merrick O’Connell Kingery Line s Patton and many more as they travel for holidays and celebrations.
Mr and Mrs Paul Erb and their son James visited the Floyd residence at noon.
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