Linda Jackson Honored at Showers and Tea
Linda Jackson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jackson, will wed Jerry Beatty on December 21 in Indianola Iowa. A Saturday shower at the Allison home and a linen shower at the Lowell McWilliams residence featured emerald green and white decorations. Guests from Charles City, Cedar Rapids and Mason City attended with gifts and Christmas themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golinvaux
Maurine Allison
Linda
Charles City
Cedar Rapids
Mason City
Lowell McWilliams
Linda Jackson
Wilbur Tindall
Charles Ray
Kimberly Ray
Jayne McWilliams
Kenneth Jackson
Everett Beatty
Shellsburg
Jerry Beatty
Indianola
Iowa
Rainbow Gals Meet At Sue Kiehn Home
Fremont Rainbow Gals held their regular meeting on November 13 at the home of Sue Kiehn. Fourteen members two visitors and three leaders attended. The secretary and treasurer reports were read. Members discussed Christmas name drawing and new material was distributed. A nature talk by Mary Benning and demonstrations by Dianne Benning and Sue Kiehn followed. Lunch was served by Sue and Mrs Kiehn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Rainbow Gals
Sue Kiehn
Mary Benning
Dianne Benning
Sue
Mrs. Kiehn
Sandy Lovien
Flood Creek 4-H Club Holds November Potluck Supper
The Flood Creek 4-H Club and Pleasant Grove Happy Homemakers shared a potluck supper at the Fairgrounds for the November meeting. Pop and ice cream were supplied by the boys. Mrs. Ray Johnson spoke on 4-H contributions. Ray Henry showed a film about his trip to Ireland. Reporter Glenn Johlas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flood Creek 4-H
Flood Creek
Pleasant Grove
Golden Anniversary Observed Open House for Litterers in Charles City
Golden anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. William F. Litterer will be held Sunday December 8 from 2 to 5 pm at Central United Methodist Church, Charles City. They married December 12, 1918, in a ceremony officiated by Rev Fredrich Thiel. The couple, long-time area residents, live in Charles City with five children, 21 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Hosts are Edna Franke, Alice Stauffer, Elmer Litterer, Gladys Stauffer, and Kenneth Litterer. Invitations not sent. no gifts requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Litterer
Central United Methodist Church
Charles City
Marie Scheidecker
Litterer
Fredrich Thiel
Ray
Edna) Franke
Dale
Alice) Stauffer
Elmer
Clarksville
Lyle
Gladys) Stauffer
Kenneth
Pheenix
Arizona
Coldwater Clippers Hold December Meeting at Freeseman Home
The Coldwater Clippers met Monday December 2 at the Butch Freeseman home with seven teen members and two leaders. President Howard Brinkman led. record books were returned and dues for the coming year were voted on. They scheduled Mom and Dads Nite for January and adjourned after a grab bag session and lunch hosted by Mrs. Freeseman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coldwater Clippers
Butch Freeseman
Howard Brinkman
Democratic Women's Club Elects Officers for 1969 at Allison
The Butler County Democratic Women's Club met on Monday evening November 25 at Miss Ann Rieken's home in Allison. Officers elected were Leona Hempen president Beverly Hempen vice president Ann Rieken secretary and Margaret Sinram treasurer. Board members chosen were Mrs. Jake Van Dyke Mrs. Harold Conn and Mrs. Lillian Roose. The next regular meeting is set for January 27 with Greene members hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Women’s Club
Butler County
Ann Rieken
Allison
Leona Hempen
Beverly Hempen
Margaret Sinram
Jake van Dyke
Harold Conn
Lillian Roose
Greene
Moore And Butler United in Marriage
Kathy Moore and Keith Butler wed in Cedar Rapids on November 20. Keith is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Fred Butler, former Presbyterian pastor in Greene. Greene area guests included Valeris Taylor family Roy Taylor Harold Tack Russell Meyers Gerald Stephenson family and Walter Wilhelm of Allison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Moore
Keith Butler
Cedar Rapids
Keith
Fred Butler
Presbyterian Church
Greene
Greene Area
Holiday Inn
Valeris Taylor
Roy Taylor
Harold Tack
Russell Meyers
Gerald Stephenson
Walter Wilhelm
Allison
Bridal Shower for Peggy Willey Before December 28
A bridal shower for Peggy Willey ahead of her December 28 wedding to Dennis Ritter at St Marys Catholic Church Greene drew 45 relatives and friends. Janice Ritter and Evelyn Downing hosted with gifts and games as guests from Dumont Ankeny Waterloo Cedar Falls Iowa Falls Clear Lake Waverly Charles City Greene attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Willey
Dennis Ritter
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Greene
St. Mary’s Church
Janice Ritter
Charles City
Evelyn Downing
Clear Lake
Earl Goodenburger
Iowa Falls
Daniel Downing
Louis Downing
Wartburg College to Present Messiah by Community Symphony
Wartburg College will stage Handel’s Messiah on December 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Knights Gymnasium. The Wartburg Community Symphony Orchestra joins more than 160 singers for the performance, with free admission and no reserved seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wartburg
Knights Gymnasium
Baby shower honors Mrs. John Golinvaux at Boller residence
Mrs. Carlton Boller and Mrs. Glenn Freeseman hosted a coffee and baby shower for Mrs. John Golinvaux, nee Maureen Allison, at the Boller home on Saturday November 29. Guests came from Allison, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque and Greene. Breakfast was served buffet style and gifts were opened. Mrs. Marlyn Wunsch won the door prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Boller
Glenn Freeseman
John Golinvaux
Maureen Allison
Boller
Allison
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Greene
Golinvaux
Marlyn Wunsch
Scouts Collect $60.24 During UNICEF Drive
The Cadette Scouts of Greene completed their UNICEF fundraiser after collecting 60.24 dollars. They began their drive on October 26 during Trick or Treat for UNICEF activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadette Scouts of
Greene
Unicef
P. E. O. Sisterhood Meeting Reported for December 2
The P. E. O Sisterhood met on Monday December 2 at Mrs Della Einen's home A program on the organizations Welfare projects was presented by Mrs Sadie Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.E.O
Della Einen
Sadie Davis
Social Announcements for December 10 Meetings
Cub Scout Pack meets at the elementary school Tuesday December 10 at 7 30 p m for a gift exchange with 50 cent presents. Sixty plus Club hosts a potluck at noon December 10 with a Christmas theme. Card playing for men only shifts to Thursdays at 1 30 p m. weekly meetings move from Tuesday and Friday to Thursday.
Cross and Crown Bible Class Meets at Home
The Cross And Crown Bible Class met at the home of Mrs. Helen Meyers on Friday afternoon November 29 with 12 members present. Mrs. Mary Taylor presided, Mrs. Helen Meyers read the scripture, and Mrs. George Knutson taught the lesson. The next meeting is set for December 6 at Mrs. Fannie Shultz’s home at 2:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Meyers
Mary Taylor
George Knutson
Fannie Shultz
U S Food World’s Best Food Bargain Delivers Holiday Value
Kenneth E Hart chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee argues the American farmer provides a great bargain at Christmas as food prices have fallen to about 17 cents of every dollar, yet consumer choices and preparation methods push costs up. The article also lists local community club meetings and events through December including music mothers, Packard Club, Catholic Daughters and Sheffield Community Chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth E. Hart
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
New Cars and Trucks Registered in Butler County
Butler County records list new registrations including Leon Dean Smoot of Allison with Plymouth, Richard or Erma Jielske of Parkersburg with Dodge, Clarence A. Anderson of Parkersburg with Ford, Paul or Marie Metzger of Greene with Ford, Helen L. Hart of Shell Rock with Oldsmobile, Herman H. Roeder of Greene with Ford, Greene Farm Equipment & Agriculture Co of Greene with Ford, Frank E. Loomer of Greene with Pontiac, Dennis R. Bronzem a of Parkersburg with Ford, Gaylan Hemp en of Clarksville with Oldsmobile, Harlan W. Garbes of Clarksville with Ford, Loren E. Capron of Aplington with Dodge truck, Gregory or Alton Elliott of Aplington with Toyota, Henry or Anna Johnson of Aplington with Chevrolet, Clarence or Hilda Schmadeke of Clarksville with Oldsmobile, and Harold E. Byram of Clarksville with Javelin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
Leon Dean Smoot
Alison
Plymouth
Richard Or
Erma Jielske
Parkersburg
Dodge
Clarence A. Anderson
Ford
Paul Or Marie Metzger
Greene
Helen L. Hart
Shell Rock
Oldsmobile
Herman H. Roeder
Greene Farm Equipment & Agriculture Company
Frank E. Loomer
Pontiac
Dennis R. Bronzema
Gay‘an Hempen
Clarksville
Harlan W. Garbes
Loren E. Capron
Aplington
Dodge Truck
Gregory Or Alton Elliott
Toyota
Henry Or
Anna Johnson
Chevrolet
Clarence Or
Hilda Schmadeke
Harold E. Byram
Javelin
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Harold Allison
Oscar Bartels
Rainbow Gals
Glenn Johlas
Ardean Landers
Maxfield Mutual
Tom
Greene, Iowa
RSA
Moore
Butler
Wartburg College
P. E. O. Sisterhood
Graven & Graven Attorneys At Law
Ist
Buchholz
Greene, IA
J. P. Hoben
Lowa
Miller & Marsh Real Estate
Cross and Crown Bible Class
Mutual Funds Bonds
Cliff Burroughs
Investment Planning, Inc
BOY Scouts
Henry Smeins
Leonard Nichol
Morey
Turkey
Pa. Sranu
Morey's
U.S. Food World
Packard Club
Gold Key
Hampton
Elmer Landers
Happy Hour Birthday Club
Herbert Barnett
Co. E. S
Masonic Hall
St. Mary’s Hall
Marvin Nelson
Greene Commercial Club
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