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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1964
Page
7
The Union Busy Bees 4-H Club gathered at Vicki and Pat Ewald’s home for a Christmas party and meeting. The meeting opened with new business discussed, gifts were exchanged after, and hosts served lunch. Members Carolled to shut ins in Marble Rock and the Rest Home.
Gouh Campbell, 72, died Monday morning in Mason City after a period of failing health. He and his wife moved to Mason City about two years ago from their farm west of Marble Rock in Scott Township.
Cub Scouts and families held their regular monthly pack meeting in the School Gym on Wednesday evening, combined with a Christmas Party. Cub Master Clair Willsher and assistant William Nitcher led the event. new cubs Jerry Haller, David Hamilton, Robert Nitcher, Harry Willsher and Duane Schrage received Bobcat pins. Mrs Arnold Haller will become den mother in January, replacing Mrs Clair Willsher who has resigned.
Mrs Walter Flesher hosted the Bethel Baptist Missionary Society gathering at the parsonage. Pearl Knoop led the Christmas lesson with others helping. Devotions were by Mrs Harold Ott. Cookies were packed for community shut ins and coffee and punch were served at the close.
The Union Feeders 4 H Club met December 17 at 7 30 p m at Neil Wedeking s home. Members suggested hosting Christmas at their own homes and arranged treats for shut ins. Dan Merfeld, reporter.
The Student Loan Association of the Rudd Rockford Marble Rock Community School system met in Marble Rock’s First Security Bank council room. Officers re-elected were Mrs. L S Wentworth president Grover Galvin vice president and Mrs Alfred Grahlman secretary treasurer. Budgeted figures show 2171.15 in contributions to date 125.44 in interest earned 2175.00 loaned and 100.59 on hand with 21.00 in expenses.
Mrs Walter Marsh hosted the Scott Better Way Club at her Marsh home Tuesday afternoon. Guest Mrs Grace Sebaugh attended. After a two o clock dessert luncheon, card results had Mrs Richard Merfeld first, Mrs Bill Stabenow second, and Mrs Lester Smith traveling. A Christmas gift exchange was held.
Miriam Circle of the Women s Society of Christian Service met Thursday afternoon at Mrs Carl Schwenneker s home with nine members present. Roll call answered with a Christmas poem or Bible verse. Mrs John Chambers led the lesson Building a Christmas Garland assisted by several members. Scripture read by Mrs Robert Carney and closing prayer by Mrs Chambers. Hostess served lunch.
Mrs. Jim Stone hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club at her home with Christmas decorations and a one o'clock luncheon. Genevieve Staudt attended as a guest. Afternoon high score at the tables went to Mrs. Ceril Swant with second to Mrs. Stina Dahlen.
The Scott Hustlerettes 4-H Club gathered at Kay Fullerton’s home on December 19 for a Christmas party. Members made candy and cookies, held a brief business meeting, received yearly programs, exchanged gifts and sang carols. Supper included pizza, hamburgers and potato chips. next meeting set for January 4 at Dixie Fullerton’s home with officer installations and a Mother’s Tea.
The Hi Neighbor Club held its Christmas meeting on Tuesday December 15 at Mrs. Bob Enabait’s home with Mrs. Bill Balkenende as co host. Emma Popham of Charles City attended as a guest. Secret pals were revealed with gift exchanges. Members voted to create a "pennies for the Marble Rock Library" fund for next year.
The Area Extension Books have been changed again with new shelves for all ages. Fiction and a wide variety of subjects are available.
Marble Rock locals record a Wednesday afternoon gathering of the Jolly Eight Club at Mrs Raymond Gerhard's house with a 1 pm luncheon and 5007 cards, high went to Mrs Clement Staudt and second to Mrs Verne Vorhes. Nearby visitors include Katie Holm from Milwaukee spending the holidays with Jim Stone family.
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