Earl Ruffridges Feted On 40th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Earl Ruffridge were honored on their 40th wedding anniversary with a surprise pot luck dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Donovan Ruffridge in Douglas. They wed at the Lutheran Church in Charles City on November 25 1925 and are parents of five children across Iowa and New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Ruffridge
Donovan Ruffridge
Douglas
Yvonne
Ruffridge
Clara Rohwedder
Charles City
Earl Jr
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Donovan
Greene
Wayne
Helen) Greene
Robert
Waterloo
Gerald
Sharon) Lorenzon
Webster City
Ruby and White
Wayne Greene
Greg
Steve
Kim
Robert Ruffridge
Shelley
Gerald Lorenzon
Bret
Visit to Denver Ends for Maxson Family
Mr and Mrs Lowell Maxson returned Friday from Denver Colorado where they spent a week visiting their daughter Sandy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Maxson
Denver
Colorado
Sandy
Mrs Robert Lee Feted at Shower in Saratoga
Mrs Robert Lee was honored at a Monday evening bridal shower at the Presbyterian Church parlors in Saratoga. Royal blue and white decorations and instrumental music framed the event. Miss Barbara Crooks and Robert Lee wed November 20 at Greene Methodist Church. Greene attendees included the bride’s mother Mrs Sam Crooks and sisters Mrs Harold Meyer and Mrs Allan Jacobson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee
Presbyterian Church
Saratoga
Barbara Crooks
Methodist Church
Greene
Sam Crooks
Harold Meyer
Allan Jacobson
Floyd County 4-H Leaders Plan 1966 Year
The Floyd County 4 H club leaders met November 29 at the Exter-107 Office to review 4 H rules and the 1966 Achievement Show. Major changes include no tattooing or ear tagging for beef and lambs, swine ear marking, and beef project start moved to January 15 1966. Members number 15 clubs and 36 leaders. county committee and instructor will check beef projects after January 15. Also note a December 1 1915 marriage anniversary for Mr and Mrs Joan Stauffer with open house at Methodist Church parlors. The Stauffers’ children Dale and Ly Stouffer reside in Charles City and Greene respectively. seven grandchildren. Invited attendance and no formal invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd County
Noveber
Commettes
Free Courtry
Breire
Joan Stauffer
Stauffer
Miss Gesinatenken
Methodist Parsonage
Greene
Weer of
W. Southtrest
Wwethofer Churen
Mes Struffe
Martha Cirl
W S.C S. Ther
Dale Stouffer
Charles City
Ly’ Stouffer
Thanksgiving Dinner at D Barth Home Hosts Relatives
Mr and Mrs Darrell Barth honored relatives at Thanksgiving dinner with a large group. Guests included Everett and Robert Merrill and Joyce Hansell from Han s ll, Olaf Elliott of Mason City, Otto Kielman of Clarksville, Gary Kielman of Cedar Rapids, Howard Wagner Linda and Dean Bristow, Harry Barth Clarence, Kenneth Barth Clarion, Jerry Barth Waterloo, Lewis Keifer and Robert Barth, and Boyd and Brenda Greene of Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Barth
Everett Merrill
Robert Merrill
Joyce
Hansell
Olaf Elliott
Mason City
Otto Kielman
Clarksville
Gary Kielman
Cedar Rapids
Howard Wagner
Linda and
Dean
Bristow
Harry Barth
Clarence
Kenneth Barth
Clarion
Jerry Barth
Waterloo
Lewis Keifer
Robert Barth
Boyd
Brenda
Greene
Lunch Menu Listed December 1 2 3 and 6 7 8
School lunch plan shows daily meals from December 1 to December 8 with items such as creamed chicken on whipped potatoes goulash tuna salad sandwich and chicken with noodles. Menus include vegetables fruit milk and assorted desserts.
Senior 4 H Club Meets in Allison for Annual Start
The Butler County Senior 4 H Club opened its first meeting at the Farm Bureau Auditorium in Allison on November 22 at 7 30 p m. Jill DeNeuf presided. Minutes were approved and old business reviewed. New business set monthly meetings from November 65 to May 66 with assigned program and lunch chairs. An exchange trip was approved to continue next summer and the meeting adjourned after a closing film.
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Butler County
Lou Franke Birthday Celebration Noted At Home
A birthday dinner was held at Lou Franke's home with many grandchildren and great grandchildren attending. Guests included Mr and Mrs Pay Franke, Mr and Mrs Robert Franke, and several others, while Mrs Gerry Kru and Allison’s daughter were absent. The honoree received many gifts.
Local Girls to Receive Awards
The Dubuque Archdiocesan Council sponsors the annual Awards Ceremonies for Youth on December 8 at St. Raphael's Cathedral. Ninety five Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Girls will receive Marian Medals and 14 4-H youths will receive God Home Country Medals. Notable honorees include Barbara Ann Katcher, Nancy Marie Katcher, and Marcelo Murphy of Greene.
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Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Barbara Ann Katcher
Nancy Marie Katcher
Marcelo Murphy
Greene
Display Cabinet Dedicated at First Presbyterian Church
A display cabinet given by family and friends of the late Donald Kins was dedicated during Sunday worship at the First Presbyterian Church. Walter Wilhelm, elder, presented for the family, and Blair Moffett, trustee, accepted on behalf of the trustees. The oak cabinet was placed in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Kins
First Presbyterian Church
Walter Wilhelm
Blair Moffett
Glazed showcase built by Dale McRoberts
A glass front display case constructed by craftsman Dale McRoberts. The item emphasizes fine workmanship and a clean modern appearance suitable for shop interiors. McRoberts is noted for precise joinery and a smooth finish, enhancing the display’s visual appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale McRoberts
Daileys mark 62 years of marriage with family
Mr and Mrs Charles Dailey celebrated their sixty second wedding anniversary on Sunday with their immediate family present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dailey
Housewarming at Wilhelm Home in Allison
A housewarming was held for Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wilhelm and family at their Allison residence Sunday evening. A buffet supper was served. Attending were elders of the First Presbyterian Church in Greene and their wives, including Mr. and Mrs Russell Meyers, Mr. and Mrs Floyd Needham, Mr. and Mrs Charles Pyatt, Mr. and Mrs Erik Anderson, Mr. and Mrs Valers Taylor, and Rev. and Mrs G F Butler. The Wilhelms received a gift from the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wilhelm
Allison
First Presbyteran Church
Greene
Russell Meyers
Floyd Needham
Charles Pyatt
Erik Anderson
Valers Taylor
G. F. Butler
Wilhelms
4-H Officers Plan Training School on Saturday
The 4-H Officers For Action short course training is set for Saturday December 1 at 9 30 A M in the Farm Bureau Auditorium Allison A general meeting opens the day with the Waverly Shell Rock F F A Chapter demonstrating parliamentary procedure Jane Sherman delivers an inspirational Talk Speak Up Young People Group sessions for officers follow the meeting All 4 H club officers and leaders are urged to attend with books and records brought to the session
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Alison
Waverly Shell Rock F. F
Jane Sherman
Thainine School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Earl Ruffridges
Tom
Albrecht Hatchery
Greene, Iowa
D. Barth
Lou Franke
Graven & Graven
Attorneys At Law Ist
Buchhelz
Greene, IA
J. T. Truitt
J. P. Hoben
Iowa
Galen E. Miller
Bristow Greene
C. Curtis
Frudden Building
Buick
Starkweather Garage
Owa
Wilhelm Home
Paul
Calvary Baptist Church
George S. Knutson
del Monte
Sather
Thompson
Sno-Boy
Longhorn
SnoBay
California
Elsheimer
Wilson
Morey
Morey's
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