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Newspaper

Greene Recorder

Location

Greene, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1957

Page

8

Harry Edekers Feted On Wedding Anniversary Sunday

Harry and Laura Edeker celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a Sunday supper at Skinner's Cafe. Guests included Edmund and Fennemar families, Wm Edeker, Emma Fenneman, and R. J. Topper. The couple wed December 15, 1932 at Pleasant Valley Church and farmed in Wilmar before moving to a Clarksville area farm.

Harry Edeker Skinner's Cafe Edmund Fenneman Clarence Fennemar Wm Edeker Emma Fenneman R. J Topper Edeker Laura Fenneman Pleasant Valley Ewald Hardt Wilmar Clarksville

Iowa Public Service Held Party Friday

The Clarksville Town Public Service Company hosted its annual Christmas party Friday evening at the Allison Amvet Hall with a turkey dinner and festive table decorations. Attendees included F. G Kocher, and many Clarksville residents with spouses.

Iowa Public Service Clarksville

Thomason, Burt A. Died Following Surgery at Cedar Valley

Burt A Thomason born December 28 1885 in Kansas died Friday morning at Cedar Valley hospital Charles City after surgery. Survived by wife and two sons Galen Waterloo Wayne Greene. Funeral services Monday at Clarksville Community Church with Rev Kay Mills. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery Nashua.

Burt A. Thomason Kansas Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City Galen Waterloo Wayne Greene Clarksville Community Church Kay Mills Oak Hill Cemetery Nashua

Nativity Scene Erected on Charles Thompson Lot

A nativity scene was set up near the Christmas tree on the Charles Thompson lot on Main Street. The Clarksville Women's Club sponsored the project with funds and labor from other organizations and individuals. The Iowa Public Company provided wiring. The club plans to add to the scene each year.

Charles Thompson Main Street Clarksville Womans Club Iowa Publi Company

Rites Held for Dorothy Hanson

Dorothy Van Slyke Hanson daughter of Joel and May Van Slyke born February 1903 in Clarksville died early Friday at her sister’s home in Waverly after a year of illness. She married Alfred Hanson of Minneapolis in 1939 who preceded her in death. Survived by her mother May Van Slyke three brothers Vern Mark Dale two sisters Cad Jasper and Charles Leeper. Funeral services were at Hammel Martin Funeral Home and burial followed in Lynwood Cemetery.

Dorothy van Slyke Hanson Joel May van Silke Clarksille Dad Jaspers Waverly Alfred Hanson Minneapolis Minnesota May van Slyke Clarksville Vern Long Beach California Mark Cedar Falls Dale Clarksile Cad Jaspers Charles Leeper Paul Gien Grapp First Christian Church of Hammel-Martin Funeral Lynwood Cemetery

Pre-Christmas Dinner Hosted by O B Severs Family

A pre Christmas dinner was hosted at O B Severs home with immediate family in attendance. Guests included Warren Severs and family, Lester Severs and family, and James Hurd and family. On Tuesday morning the Severs departed for Zephyr Hills Florida to spend the rest of the winter.

O. B. Severs Warren Severs Lester Severs James Hurd Severs Zephyr Hills Florida

Mrs Della Ramsey Fractures Hip in Fall

Mrs Della Ramsey fractured the large bone in her left hip after a Monday forenoon fall at her home. She was taken to Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City for X rays and treatment.

Della Ramsey Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City

Clarksville Locals Visit at Matt Franzen Home

Clarksville residents Mr and Mrs Arnold Wedeking visited Sunday afternoon in the Plain community at the Matt Franzen home.

Mrs Arnold Wedeking Matt Franzen Plain

Be a Highway Builder Pastor Leads_Mixed Christmas Plans

The Fowersville C. and MM A Church hosts a Christmas season with Pastor Rueben Strucker. Sunday services include Sunday School at 10:00 and worship at 11:00, themed Be a Highway Builder. Evening singspiration at 7:40, midweek Bible study at a parish home.

Fowersville C. & MM. A Rueben Strucker Marvin Vieters Carol Siy Osage

Local Socials and Christmas Service Planned

A string of Sunday visits and gatherings at various homes across New Hampton and nearby towns include Otto Wedeking and guests, the 30th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Arnold Wilken with a turkey supper, and visits from Des Moines and Chicago residents. The Immanuel United Church of Christ will host a candle light Christmas Carol service on Sunday evening with Mrs Giles Cord delivering the sermonette.

Dale Wilken Marlin Klar Grundy Center Donald Wilken Darrell Perry Severs Des Moines O. E. Severs Walter Perkins Gene Tennick Pearl Erickson Chicago Illinois Wallace Perkins Palo John Uhlenhopp Kesley Mary Reitz Larry Neuhauser Madison Wisconsin Virgil Hoard Buffalo New York Mel Kubicek Waterloo Beverly Uhlenhopp Clarksville F. H Schmadeke Immanuel United Church of Christ (Evangelical and Reformed Giles Cord Presbyterian Seminary of Dubuque

Christmas church activities and schedule across denominations

Page eight lists Christmas and weekly church events from multiple churches in Marble Rock and surrounding areas. Activities include services, Sunday School, Confirmation class, adult classes, choir practice, Christmas program, caroling, and Bible study with times ranging from morning to evening. Offerings support Children Homes of the Synod.

St Pauls American Lutheran Church Marble Rock

Marble Rock church notes Sunday services at 9 00 am Sunday school at 10 00 am Christmas program by Sunday school at 7 30 pm Christmas Day services at 9 00 am Wednesdays Christmas Day services at 9 00 am

ST. Paul’s American Lutheran Church Marble Rock I. J. Devies

Christmas Programs and Services At Local Churches

Bennedette Wesleyan and Bethel Baptist announce morning worship at 10:35 and 11:00, with Sunday school at 9:30 and 10:25, and evening activities. Wesleyan hosts youth events and a Christmas program, while Faith Baptist lists prayer fellowship, Jet Cadets, evangelistic service, and Sunday worship. Church events run through December 22 to December 31 with community invitation.

Bethel Baptist Church Marble Rock John M. Falconer Children’s Church Sr. B.Y.F Wesleyan Wendell Ebling Alice Barnett Faith Baptist Church Iowa Vern Prugi

Sacrament to Be Administered at St Johns Church

The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered Sunday morning at ten o'clock. The children will practice on.

St. John’s Evangelical-Reformed Church G. J. Weidler Joshua Iowa

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Harry Edekers F. G Kocher Don Kramer G. W Crowley H H. Carlson Clarence Gisler Harry Cook Bill Cram Dean Oldag Charles Henning Dale Long Frank Fick Norman. Satory Uhlenhopp Sales Aplington, Iowa Cke Greene Recorder Burt Thomason Dorothy Hanson O. Severs St. John's Lutheran Church Robert Floy Ladies Aid and Brotherhood Children Homes of Our Synod Church of Christ John J. Jones Aredale Evangelical United Brethren Church H. E. Buss Methodist Church E. G. Steinman Castron Ghiding Preach Ae Cemanel Ta Hawkeye Steel Products, Inc Waterboorey Peoria Council Bluffs Lower Sioux Fallss Dakota Ooley Lumber CO the Friendly Store Rath Swift Libby del Monte Kraft Gift Assortment Smucker’s Gift Box Cliff's Food Market
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