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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1967
Page
5
Miss Peggy Willey daughter of Mr and Mrs Dale Willey of Ankeny recently graduated from the Mason City School of Practical Nursing. Former Greene residents she is a Greene High School alumna and now employed at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.
Twenty six members of the Van Horn and Wells families gathered at Mrs. Clark Wells home for a potluck dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wells on their silver anniversary. The couple wed August 8 1942 at Lancaster Missouri and are parents to Roger and Mary Kock with a grandson Ricardo Dean Wells. A 4 tier cake was baked by Helen Wiebke and Miss Peggy Clapp traveled from Milwaukee to entertain.
Mary Ellen Schoenfeld daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Schoenfeld married Merlin Whiteside son of Mr and Mrs Leland Whiteside in a Saturday ceremony at First Methodist Church Greene Rev Wayne Gjerde officiated Bride wore a white street length dress with seed pearls veil crown lily of the valley bouquet and was given away by her father A reception followed at the brides parents home The couple will reside at 522 Ohio St Apt B Fairborn Ohio 45324 Both graduates of Greene Community High School She has worked for Eastern Airlines in Chicago while he serves in the Air Force at Fairborn Ohio with plans to live there after duty
Mr. and Mrs Bruce E Glass of Greene announce the engagement of their daughter Genie to William L Walker son of Mr and Mrs Bill Walker of Hampton. No wedding date is set. Miss Glass is a dental assistant for Dr Morris of Charles City and will be a freshman at the University of Iowa. Her fiancé attended Ellsworth Junior College in Iowa Falls and will be serving with the U S Navy this fall.
The Downing family reunion gathered fifty relatives Sunday at Conservation Park in Greene. Attendees hailed from Excelsior Springs, Missouri, and nearby Greene and Charles Mbel Way. Lydia Downing of Greene was the eldest, Wendell Leavens, a month old, the youngest, son of Duane and Mrs. Leavens. Louis Downing and Duane Leavens were named to plan the 1968 reunion.
Mr and Mrs Dale Ritter of RR 3 Waterloo will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at Gates Club House East Donald Street Waterloo from 1 to 4 PM on Sunday August 13. They were married August 10, 1942 in Bessmer Michigan. The couple lived in Greene for years and he works for Northeastern Bell Telephone. Hosting the event are their three children Sam Ritter Frances Thomas Boman and Henry Ritter.
Brian Landers son of Mr and Mrs Leo Landers observed his ninth birthday with a western themed party for ten boys on Wednesday afternoon August 2. Refreshments were served and Brian received many gifts. Evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Ardean Landers and family Mr and Mrs Jerry Wagner and family Deborah Dawn Landers Irene Esther Landers.
The Cross and Crown Bible Class met at Mrs. Russell Meyers home on Friday afternoon August 4 with 15 members and one child present. Mrs. Tom Zurcher presided, Mrs. Helen Meyers read scripture, and Mrs. George Knutson taught. The next meeting is set for August 18 at Mrs. Tom Zurcher’s home.
Sally Hammel and Barbara Barth hosted a mixed bridal shower for Cynthia Ray on Sunday with fourteen classmates and friends. Aqua and white decorations featured a bridal doll centerpiece while gifts were presented at a tea cart. Earlier a Friday shower at Lowell McWilliams home included local guests from Center Point Cedar Rapids Waterloo and Greene with prizes and aqua and white accents.
Charles W. Bochmann USN son of Mr and Mrs Henry F Bochmann Jr Greene participated as a crew member aboard USS Chicago in the 18th annual Sea Fair events in Seattle. The Navy showcased its mission with ship tours and open houses over four days amid hydroplane races and a torchlight parade.
The annual Menken family picnic occurred Sunday at Perrin Park with 20 families totaling 70 people. Grace Weiland of Bristow was the oldest attendee, while 9 month old Lauri Blocker of Janesville was the youngest.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Kollman announce the marriage of their daughter Carole Ann Kollman to Robert L Hansen son of Mr and Mrs Lester Hansen both of Cedar Rapids Wartburg College graduate Carole Ann is an elementary teacher for Cedar Rapids School District Robert Hansen is a Wartburg graduate and a technical support administrator for Collins Radio Company in Cedar Rapids
The ladies of St Marys Guild met in church parlors on Tuesday afternoon August 1 presided by Mrs Joseph Downing to plan the coming year. The annual fall rummage sale country store and bake sale will be held September 8 and 9 in the church parlors. Elizabeth Hagerty historian gave a full account of church activities over the past year. A thanks was given to Mrs Harold Allison who completed a two year term as ACCW president. Sister Sean Marie guest spoke of past year teaching at Oak Park after a tornado struck destroying much of the school.
The American Legion and its Auxiliary announce their regular monthly meeting for Wednesday August 16 at 8:00 p.m. at the Veterans Club. Serving committee members are Mesdames Wayne Fischer Jack L Shultz and Clarence Starkweather Jr.
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