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Newspaper

Greene Recorder

Location

Greene, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1959

Page

8

Music Mothers Meet in Greene Church Basement

Music Mothers of the Greene Community Schools met in the Presbyterian Church basement on Monday afternoon with thirty members. Mr Holtz presented thirty two grade school pupils who will perform solos at the Grade School Music Festival in Mason City on February 14. Refreshments were served by committee members L Litterer Litterer Mose McWilliams Mead Bone and Merfela.

Music Mothers of Greene Community Schools Presbyterian Church Orval Kimgery

Jane Witwer celebrated twelfth birthday with family party

Jane Witwer was honored with a surprise party Saturday afternoon for her twelfth birthday. She and eleven guests attended a movie at Charles City then had a birthday lunch at the Witwer home. The honoree received many gifts. On Sunday Mrs Helen Witwer hosted a family gathering to honor Jane with guests including Mana Mrs Gerald Stalin Town City and Mr and Mrs Dick Witwer and their sons.

Jane Witwer Jane Charles City Witwer Helen Witwer Mana Gerald Stalin Town City Dick Witwer and

Farmers Daughters Hold Recent Meeting

The Gennezette Farmers Daughters held their regular meeting at the home of Judith and Char<!>let Stubbe on February 2. The meeting began with a pledge and roll call. Minutes and treasurer’s report were read and approved. A skating party was planned for the last Friday night of February and the group voted to invite the Jolly Mixers and Sunshine Gals. They discussed choosing a judge for the Better Grooming contest. A study of the picture St Francis and the Birds was presented by Charlotte Stubbe, followed by a demonstration on Making Table Mats and a Mosaic Tile demonstration by Charlotte Stubbe. Lunch was served by the hostess.

Gennezette Farmers Daughters Judith Charolet Stubbe Jean

Greene High School Graduation and Engagement Notice

Engaged couple Mr and Mrs Verley Barth announce the engagement of their daughter Diane Lucille to James E Osier, son of Mr and Mrs Donald Osier. Diane plans to graduate in May from Greene High School. James is employed at the Davis Texaco Station.

Verley Barth Diane Lucille James E Osier Donald Osier Barth Greene High School Davis Texaco

Floyd County Calendar of Events February 17

Iowa crop improvement day memorial union Iowa State College February 19 planter box survey meeting.

Floyd County Iowa Crop Improvement Day Memorial Union Iowa State College Smvey

Social club meetings announced for February evenings

The Apollo Club meets tonight February 11 at 8 00 at Mrs Robert Mead s home. Chat-A-White Club gathers February 19 at 2 00 in the Lutheran Church basement. American Legion Auxiliary meets February 18 at 8 00 at Mrs Glenn Truex s home. Womans Club meets February 16 at 7 30 in the High School gym for the public with a High School English class play. Lend-A-Hand Club meets February 11 at 2 00 at Mrs Ida Henline s home.

Apollo Club Robert Mead Lutheran Church American Legion Auxiliairy Glenn Truex Womans Club Ida Henline

Bridge Club Meets at Albrecht Home with Valentine Decor

Mrs S Albrecht entertained the Contract Bridge Club at her home last Wednesday afternoon. A dessert luncheon was served with Valentine motifs. Guests included Mrs William Andrews and Mrs Clarence Barnett. Club prizes went to Mrs Clarence Shultz and Mrs Faber Miller, with Mrs Barnett receiving the guest prize.

S. Albrecht Contract Bridge Club Hm Home William Andrews Clarence Barnett Clarence Shultz Faber Miller Barnett

Brinkmann Birthday Surprise Lunch at Charles City

Henry Brinkmann celebrated his birthday with a cooperative luncheon surprise organized by Mr and Mrs Glen Brinkmann of Charles City and joined by Vern Brinkmann Pam and Betty Jean Mr and Mrs Harry Brinkmann and Mr and Mrs Francis Brinkmann and families.

Henry Brinkmann Glen Brinkmann Charles City Vern Brinkmann Pam Betty Jean Harry Brinkmann Francis Brinklmann

Kay Worley and Robert Schafer United In Marriage

Kay Worley daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Worley of Greene united in marriage to Robert Schafer son of Mrs Harold Trible of Waterley and the late Charles Schafer on Sunday February 8 at St Peters Lutheran Church. Rev J Deines officiated at the double ring ceremony before the altar decorated with pink and white snapdragons. The bride wore a silk overnet lace gown with fingertip veil. maid of honor Liie Leavenhagen wore pink lace. flower girl Lorie Leavenhagen carried petals. ring bearer Mark Muller. best man Roger Spratt. Reception for 150 guests in church parlors.

Kay Worley Clarence Worley Greene Robert Schafer Harold Trible Waterley Charles Schafer St Peter’s Lutheran Church J Deines I J Deimes Jeanette Wirth Harold Worl Carnaton Outenmieres Navn Ciurch

Greene High School couple wed in Dougherty farm wedding

Immediately after the ceremony Mrs Dale Crosby hosted. Mrs Arlen Paulus sister of the bride cut the cake. Mrs Roger Schafer poured punch and Mrs George H Schafer aunt of the groom poured coffee. Waitresses were Janice Brinkman and Janet Teeple. The bride’s sister Mrs Loren Leavenagen led the guest book and gifts were managed by Mrs Bull Worley, Mrs LeRoy Miller, and Mrs Robert Paulus of Rockford. The bride, class of 1958, worked in Mason City two months. The groom, class of 1956, farms. Her going away dress was a black linen sheath with black accessories. Sage has white feathered carnations and pink rosebuds. The couple will reside on a farm near Dougherty after their wedding trip.

Dale Crosby Arlen Paulus Roger Schafer George H Schafer Janice Brinkman Janet Teeple Loren Leavennagen Bull Worley LeRoy Miller Robert Paulus Rockford Greene High School Mason City Greene High Schools Pride Sage Dougherty

Niehaus Couple to Observe Silver Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Carl Niehaus will observe their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday February 15 at St John Lutheran Church parlors in Clarksville from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. They were married February 20 1934 at Butler Center and have lived on a farm southeast of Greene. They are the parents of six sons Dean of Waverly Darwin Ronald Charles Marlin and Dennis and one granddaughter.

Carl Niehaus St John Lutheran Church Clarksville Grace Hoodier Mr Niehaus Butler Center Greene Dean of

Birthday Party At Butler Home For Lorene’s Eighteenth

Rev and Mrs F Butler hosted a theatre party and supper Sunday honoring daughter Lorene Butler on her eighteenth birthday anniversary. Guests included Janice Kingery Rut Moser Darlyl Smith Jeannette Wirth Jann Fletcher Priscilla Pooley and Mary Dichen.

Rev Mrs . F. Butler Lorene Janice Kingery Rut; Moser Darlyl Smith Jeanette Wirth Jann Fletcher Priscilla Pooley Mary Ditchen

Clair Nettleton Feted At Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs Clair Nettleton planned a surprise party for her husband Clair on his February birthday. Guests included Wayne Hartman of Allison Mr and Mrs Ewald Poppe and Diane from Nashua Mr and Mrs Dale Poppe and Dale Jr Dean and Sharon Mr and Mrs Harry Brinkman.

Clair Nettleton Clair Wayne Hartman Allison Ewald Poppe Diane Af Nashua Dale Poppe Dale Jr Dean Sharon Harry Brinkman

Local Card Party Winners Debut at Ton 500 Event

Mr and Mrs Louis Neth hosted the ton 500 game with Dale Poppe Jr and Ewal Poppe sharing high and low prize honors. Ladies high and low went to Mrs Harry Brinkman and Mrs Dale Poppe respectively.

Louis Neth Met Hign Dale Poppe, Jr Ewal Poppe Harry Brinkman Dale Poppe

Butler County Farm Bureau February Event Calendar

Butler County Farm Bureau schedules a series of events. February 18 Young Married Group meeting. February 24 Legislative Committee to Des Moines. February 13 Extension Your Committee Planning Meeting. February 15 Butler County Cattle Feeders Banquet at Farr Bureau Auditorium. February 17 Crops Improvement Day at Ames.

Farm Bureau Farm Burea Young Legislative Committee Des Moines Butler Farr Bureau Auditorum Ames

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