Mrs Bertha Thomas Celebrated On 81st Birthday
Mrs Bertha Thomas was honored on Sunday February 5 as family gathered at her home to mark her 81st birthday. A noon pot luck dinner preceded a mid afternoon birthday cake baked by granddaughter Mrs Ralph Behnke. Attendees included Lloyd Thomas and grandchildren Kathy and Terry Cedar Falls Kenneth Rodman Clarksville Mel Johnson and children Allison Eugene Ewald and family Marble Rock Maynard Ewald Rockford Elaine Ewald Charles City Maynard Kingery Diane and Jimmy Krantz Mason City Mrs Ralph Behnke Michael Marcia Ira Thomas Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Thomas
Ralph Behnke
Lloyd Thomas
Kathy
Terry
Cedar Falls
Kenneth Rodman
Clarksville
Mel Johnson
Allison
Eugene Ewald
Marble Rock
Maynard Ewald
Rockford
Elaine Ewald
Charles City
Maynard Kingery
Diane
Jimmy Krantz
Mason City
Michael
Marcia
Ira Thomas
Greene
Augusta Martzahn Celebrates 85th Birthday Friday
Augusta Martzahn marked her 85th birthday with two gatherings last Friday. Afternoon guests included Mrs. Harvey Vahlsing and various neighbors while evening callers included Esther Hollingsworth and several couples. Three birthday cakes and chrysanthemums adorned the refreshment table as lunch was served at both events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Martzahn
Harvey Vahlsing
Wellsburg
Freda Maass
Herman Schroeer
Abel Schrage
I. J. Deines
Augusta Steere
Dale Schroeder and Son
Helen Kock
Alyce Kanter
Esther Hollingsworth
John Groothuis
Melvin Kollman
Carol
John Johnson
Bruce
Herman Schroeder
Robert Schroeder
Don Johnson
Glen Kellys to Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Glen Kelly of Plainfield celebrate 50 years of marriage with an open house at Plainfield Methodist Church from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday February 12. They wed February 14 1911 in Wadena Minnesota, have four sons and seven grandchildren, and invite the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Kelly
Plainfield
Alice Gilliland
Mr. Kelly
Wadena
Minnesota
Boyd
Calvin
Greene
Wayne
Emery
Pony Racers Hold First Meeting at Bruns
The shetland Pony Racing Association held its first meeting of the year at Dale Bruns home west of Greene. New officers were elected: President John Rich Fredericksburg, Vice President Dale Luitjen Waterloo, Secretary Dick Bohmback Fredericksburg, and Treasurer Blanche Moberly Waterloo. Directors include Otho Knight Waterloo Edward Merfeld Marble Rock Cecil Harris Greene and Dexter Moberly Waterloo. Chariot races were adopted with rules requiring Roman capes. Rich reported Fair Boards contracts for the coming season. plans for a Fun Race and picnic were discussed. Anyone may join by contacting an officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shetlangd Pony Racing Association
Dale Bruns
Greene
John Rich
Fredericksburg
Dale Luitjen
Waterloo
Dick Bohmback
Fredricksburg
Blanche Moberly
Otho Knight
Edward Merfeld
Marble Rock
Cecil Harris
Dexter Moberly
Rich
Mrs Neal Hosts Bridge Club At Valentine Meeting
The Monday Evening Bridge Club met at Mrs. Joe Neal's home. Guests included Mrs. Lewis Majewski Mrs. Paul Cheney and Mrs. Helen Witwer. Valen tine decorations adorned the room. Prizes went to Mrs. Clarence Shultz Mrs. William Nordmeyer and Marquette Neal, while guest prize went to Mrs. Majewski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal
Joe Neal
Lewis Majewski
Paul Cheney
Helen Witwer
Clarence Shultz
William Nordmeyer
Marquette Neal
Majewski
Sneed Earns Spot in Lutheran Mutual Executive's Club
George A. Sam Sneed of Greene district agent for Lutheran Mutual Life Insurance Co. has earned a place in the company's Executive's Club, announced by President Walter G. Voecks. Membership honors superior production during 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sneed
George A
Sam) Sneed
Greene
Lutheran Mutual Life Insurance Company
Lutheran Mutual
Walter G. Voecks
Orchids Sent to Presbyterians by Hawaii Visitors
Mr and Mrs M K Sperry recently vacationing in Hawaii mailed a large box of orchids to the Presbyterian Church. Orchids were pinned on all the ladies and most of the men at Sunday morning services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Sperry
Hawaii
Presbyterian Church
Barbara Jo Taylor to wed Robert Siemons in April
Miss Barbara Jo Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Valeris Taylor, and Robert Siemons, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Siemons, announce their upcoming marriage. Both graduates of Greene High School. Miss Taylor works for United Telephone in Greene, Mr. Siemons is a carpenter. An April 2 wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valeris Taylor
Barbara Jo
Robert Siemons
Jerry Siemons
Miss Taylor
Greene High School
United Telephone Company
Greene
Siemons
Bennedette Farmers Daughters Hold February Meeting
The Bennedette Farmers Daughters met at Denice Noelting’s home on Monday evening February 6 at 7:00. Members voted to send a contribution to I FY E and to pay half of Jean Brass’ winter camp expenses. Demonstrations covered broiler use, salads, rel ish trays, and a cheese in the menu talk. Grace Benjegerdes presented film strips. Valentines were shared and lunch served before song. Reporter Mary Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Daughters
Bennedette Farmers Daughters
Denice Noelting
Jean Brass
Marjorie Brass
Mary Wells
Ruth Jepsen
Dianne DeBerg
Grace Benjegerdes
Floyd County Calendar of Events
Floyd County lists February gatherings including Farm and Home Development sessions, Farm Bureau Assembly, Agronomy Short Course, 4-H Leader trips, and music workshops. Events run at Extension Office and fairgrounds with times from morning to afternoon across February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Group
Farm Bureau Assembly
Fairgrounds
Minneapolis
Old Group
Tri- County Music Workshop
Bassett
Cross and Crown Bible Class Meeting at Calvary Baptist
The Cross and Crown Bible Class met at Calvary Baptist Church on Friday afternoon February 3. Mrs. John Pyatt presided as 11 members and 9 visitors attended. Evangelist Chelsea J. Stockwell gave the lesson. The next meeting will be February 17 at 2:00 pm at Mrs. Lois Pringle's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
John Pyatt
Chelsea J. Stockwell
Lois Pringle
Community club notices for February 15 gatherings
The American Legion and Auxiliary meet at the Veteran's Club on Wednesday February 15 at 8:00 p.m. The Chat-A-While Club convenes at Mrs J H Peterson's home at 1 30 p.m. The Greene Rebekah Lodge No 381 meets at Union Lodge Hall at 7 30 p.m. The three Link Circle gathers at Mrs Harrison's home on the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Veteran’s Club
American Legion Auxiliary
Veteran's Club
J. H. Peterson
Greene Rebekah Lodge No. 381
Union Lodge
Calvary Baptist Church Midweek and Sunday Services
George S. Knutson pastor announces Thursday service at 2 00 pm. Midweek service at 7 30 pm. Sunday School at 10 00 am. Morning worship 11 00 am with a message The Effective Word. Evening service 7 30 pm with a message The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Community club and group meetings follow in February and midmonth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
George S. Knutson
Jesus Christ
Bridge Club hosted by Mrs Heckman With Valentine decor
Mrs Merle Heckman entertained the Contract Bridge Club at her home last Wednesday evening. Prizes were awarded with Mrs C G Starkweather high, Mrs Helen Witwer second, Mrs Harold Allison floating, and Mrs Clarence Shultz receiving the guest prize amid Valentine decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
Heckman
Merle Heckman
Contract Bridge Club
Valentine
C. G. Starkweather
Helen Witwer
Harold Allison
Clarence Shultz
First Presbyterian Church Schedule and Activities
Westminster Fellowship Thursday at 7 00 p.m Women's Practice 7 30 p.m Choir 8 00 p.m Saturday Membership Class 2 00 p.m Sunday School 9 30 Worship 10 30 a.m Good Cheer Circle Tuesday 6 30 p.m World Day of Prayer February 17 Morning Worship 10 30 Christian Endeavor 6 30 Prayer meeting 7 30 p.m Continued on page 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Fellowship
Good Cheer Circle
Christian Endeavor
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Ford Farm Machinery
Glen Kellys
Pony Racers
Bruns
Barbara Taylor
I Greene
Gabe and
Hamilton
Floyd County
Professional Directory
Dr. Wm. Andrews
Bank
Nenarsa
Bone
Music Mothers
Order of Eastern Star
Catholic Daughters of America
Julia Creen
Doris Kehoe
Packard Community Club
Harold Schoenfeld
Better Way Club
Phyllis Noelting
Claudia Boyd
First Presbyterian Church
G. F. Butler
Church of Christ
John J. Jones
Calf Greene
Elsheimer
Duncan Hines
Crisco
J and Pe Aia
Solid Heads
New Texas
Morey’s
West Side
Gene Nettleton
C. Curtis
Frodden
Iowa
James H. Graven
Buchholz
J. P. Hoben
D. T. Drees
Greene Tow
J.T. Truitt
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