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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1969
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Thomas Bang of Iowa City announce the engagement of their daughter Brenda to Steve Harms son of Mr and Mrs Don Harms of Marble Rock. Both are students at the University of Iowa Iowa City. No wedding date has been set.
The Cross and Crown Bible Class met at Mrs. Herbert Barnett's home on Friday afternoon February 7 with 12 members present. Mrs. Tom Zurcher presided, Esther Barnett read scripture, and lesson was given by Mrs. John Pyatt. The next meeting is February 21 at Mrs. Helen Meyers' home at 2:00 p.m.
The Dayton Busy Gophers held a meeting at Bob Cole's home with 16 members present. Tom Dix called the meeting to order. John Steere led the pledge and roll call was read by Mark Dix. Demonstrations covered plug types and moisture testing of grain. Talks included cattle health, plant nitrogen effects, and tractor construction for highway travel. The meeting adjourned with Tom Needham presiding and Steven Meyers seconding. Mrs. Cole hosted lunch.
Ina Mae Berk and Leland Leach exchanged wedding vows in a double ring ceremony Saturday afternoon February 1 at the First Congregational Chapel in Charles City. The Rev. Leslie Chapman officiated. Attendants were Leona Sylvester and Jerry Trask. The couple, both employed at Floyd County Memorial Hospital, hosted a reception February 2 at their home with a blue and white two tiered cake.
Betty Kingery daughter of Mr and Mrs Vern Kingery of Marble Rock received her Masters Degree from the University of Northern Iowa at Cedar Falls on January 21 in school administration and supervision and elementary supervision She is a Greene High School and Iowa State Teachers College graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education and speech therapy She began teaching in the Waverly school in 1960 and in January assumed responsibility for teaching remedial reading.
Infant Twila Marie daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harald Kock was baptized at St. Peter's Lutheran Church on Sunday February 2. Sponsors were her parents and her aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Nick Parcher. A dinner followed at the parental home with many visitors listed including Mrs. Howard Wells and extended Kock and Wells families. Dinner later moved to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Van Horn who could not attend.
The Reverend Merlin A Dietrich will be installed as pastor of St John’s United Church of Christ in rural Nashua and First United Church of Christ in rural Clarksville. Installations take place Sunday February 16 at 7:36 PM at First United Church of rural Clarksville, with Rev L Chapman of Charles City delivering the sermon. The service also features Rev A Volle of Elkader and Rev W Sherman of Cedar Falls, a combined choir, and Women’s Fellowships hosting a social hour afterward.
The Greene Woman's Club will meet Tuesday February 18 at St Mary's Catholic Church at 10:00 a m. The theme is Reflecting the Past Our Heritage with a Lincoln skit. Program chairmen are Mrs Dwight Barnhart and Mrs Lavern Kehoe. Social committee members include Mrs Paul Nixt Mrs Glenn Ressler Mrs Frank Wiegmann Mrs Max Wegand and Mrs Leroy Taylor.
Butler County 4-H boys Brian Kruse Mark Schrage and Russel Stickley represented Butler County at the Illinois Hampshire Breeder's Association Bred Gilt Show and judging contest in Webster City. They led 32 teams with 573 of 600 points and Mark placed 3rd individually with 179 of 200.
The Kennedette Bobcats 4H Club met February 3 at Aredale Methodist Church basement. The pledge to the flag opened the session. Bruce Miller Gary Folkerts John Schwennen and David Ebling gave demonstrations with Doug Folkerts and Randy Ebling leading discussions. Lunch was served by Mrs Darwin Ebling.
Mr and Mrs James Stuntz announce the engagement of their daughter Sherilyn Stuntz to Richard Backer son of Mr and Mrs August Backer of Greene The couple plan a February 21 wedding Miss Stuntz works as a secretary in the Social Security office in Mason City and Backer is a trucker for Rath s Buying Station
Infant John Robert Teeple, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Teeple, was baptized Sunday February Sth at St Peter's Lutheran Church. Godparents were Mrs Fred Ennen and Mrs Francis Teeple. An afternoon coffee at the Teeple grandparents’ home followed with guests including Pastor Paul Metzger and extended family.
About two thousand people attended the Butler County Swine Producer's Banquet where Karl Zimmerman Charles Lee Jepson Jim Miller and Wayne Brouwer were elected to the board. Holdover directors include Darwin Niehaus Wayne Simkins Gary Huisman and Don Karstens. New officers are Charles Lee Jepsen president and Wayne Brouwer secretary treasurer.
May Day Chapter No 287 O E S held its regular meeting Monday February 10 at 8 00 pm with Worthy Matron Mrs Charles Ray presiding Installation of the remaining 1969 officers was conducted by Worthy Matron Mrs Charles Ray assisted by the Marshall Mrs Max Weyand Those officers installed were Mrs Lowell McWilliams treasurer Mrs Maynard Bruce organist Mrs Lenore Shultz Esther and Mrs Marge Andrews Electra A special honor was given to the 1969 secretary Mrs Jim Mead She was presented the flower of the year the red rose of love followed by a short poem given by the Worthy Matron and Patron A social hour followed the meeting with lunch served by Mr and Mrs Max Weyand and Mrs Marge Andrews.
The Coldwater 4H Club hosted parents with a chili and ice cream supper at the elementary school on Monday evening February 3. Officers assisted by Mrs. Ray Brinkman and Harold Wiebke served the meal. Fifteen members attended the meeting with talks on beef cattle management and market hog judging. Demonstrations covered firearm cleaning and using a propane torch.
Senior Girl Scout Troop 269 attended the Young Americans concert at Mason City High School Sunday at 7 30 p m. The show, sponsored by North Iowa Area Community College Student Senate, included a smorgasbord dinner at the Jolly Motel. The Los Angeles choir, ages 15 to 21, travels worldwide and will tour the Orient in March before a Ed Sullivan Show appearance in New York. Members present included Becky Bellows Jane McRoberts Valerie Rutz Jeannette Tefft Susan Astor Melinda Drakle Rose Ann McBurney Kathy Kehoe Debra Martzahn Susan Maxson Jane Mehblan Mary Kate McRoberts Paulette Shultz and Patty Rutz, accompanied by Mrs Vernon Rottler.
The Chat-a-White Club meets at Mrs. Dale Crosby's home on February 20 at 2 PM. St. Peter's Lutheran Church circles plan gatherings on February 12 and 13. Wednesday, February 12th, Re-
Several church circles meet February 13th at 2:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. in church basements or homes. Naomi and Mary Circles on February 13th. Ruth Circle meets February 13th at 2:08 p.m. at Mrs. Pearl Neumann home. Sixty-plus Club Valentine Party February 14th in regular rooms. Coldwater Country Cousins meet February 17th at 7:00 p.m. with Mary Teresa O’Brien. American Legion and Auxiliary meet February 19th at 8:00 p.m. at the Veteran's Club. lunch served. O E S Club meets February 14th at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and meeting.
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