Pat Dralle Feted at Sunday Bridal Shower
Miss Patricia Dralle was guest of honor at a miscellaneous bridal shower Sunday afternoon at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Hostesses were Mrs. Sandra Dralle and Mrs. Karen Dralle. Thirty five guests from Waterloo, Allison, Bristow, Clarksville, Charles City, Nashua and Greene attended. Jer ry Wagner of Waterloo will marry February 18. Debra Hauser celebrated her fifth birthday February 8 with a party at home, guests from Nashua and Charles City, and gifts opened after games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Dralle
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Sandra Dralle
Karen Dralle
Miss Dralle
Arlene Fisher
Patsy Pimlott
Waterloo
Allison
Bristow
Clarksville
Charles City
Nashua
Greene
Jerry Wagner
Debra Hauser
Paul Hauser
Julie
Nancy Bierschenk
Roy Bierschenk
Donna Bast
Don Bast
Sharon Stille
Paul Stille
Connie Stirm
Methodist Circles Hold Meetings on Thursday
The Esther Circle met at Mrs. Dean Davis’s country home February 9 at 2:00 PM with Mrs. Richard Menken leading a brief business session in the chairman's absence. Members named biblical cities by roll call and discussed James and Peter for February and March missions school. Lunch was served by Mrs. William Daub and Mrs. Kenneth Stewart. The Martha Circle gathered at Mrs. Margaret Stuntz’s home with fourteen members and one guest. Mrs. James McLennan chaired the meeting. Mrs. Gale Barth led the lesson on James and Peter, with Mrs. Maude Marsh and Mrs. Sadie Davis assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Davis
Esther
Methodist
W.8.c
Richard Menken
Clarence Shultz
Marian Hardman
James
Peter
School of Missions
Davis
William Daub
Kenneth Stewart
Martha Circle
Margaret Stuntz
James McLennan
Gale Barth
Maude Marsh
Sadie Davis
Engagement announced for Ann Pfeiffer and Daryl Fischer
Des Moines couple Dr. and Mrs. Eric P. Pfeiffer announce the engagement of their daughter Ann Elizabeth Pfeiffer to Daryl R. Fischer of Greene. Ann Pfeiffer is a Drake University junior in Des Moines and Daryl Fischer is a senior at Iowa State University in Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric P. Pfeiffer
Des Moines
Ann Elizabeth
Daryl R. Fischer
Robert V. Fischer
Greene
Miss Pfeiffer
Drake University
Mr. Fischer
Towa State University
Ames
Mary Osier to observe Birthday
Mrs. Mary Osier, resident of Clark Rest Home, will mark her 91st birthday on Monday February 20. Born February 20, 1876 near Oakwood, she lived there most of her life. She married George Edward Osier on November 12, 1902 at St Marys Church Roseville. Their children span Monrovia, Mason City, Rockford, Charles City, and Greene with 63 grandchildren, 103 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Osier
Clark Rest Home
Oakwood
John Katcher
George Edward Osier
St. Mary’s Church
Roseville
Clea
Catherine) Rex
Monrovia
California
Dan
Mabel) Koengsfeld
Mason City
Edgar
Margaret) Gabel
Rockford
John
Mildred) Koengsfeld
Gilbert Osier
Charles City
Bernard
Elizabeth) Frascht
Leo
Laura) Frascht
Magdalene Popes
Donald Osier
Greene
Osier
May Day Chapter Met Monday Night
May Day Chapter No 287 Order of the Eastern Star met in regular session at 8 pm Monday evening in the Masonic Hall. Worthy matron Mrs James Schroeder presided and read a poem suitable for Valentine's Day The Little Things by Margaret Lindsey. Plans were discussed for the School of Instruction for May Day Chapter to be held Tuesday March 7. Following the meeting Mrs William Andrews and her social committee served refreshments. The refreshment table was decorated in the Valentine theme featuring a red cloth and white lace valentines with a pink rose centerpiece flanked by lighted red tapers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
James Schroeder
Margaret Lindsey
William Andrews
Electa
Darrell Davis
School of Instruction
Woman’s Club
Tapers
Zoa Miller
Arthur Martzahn
W. H. Cheney
Harold Allison
William Stabenow
Wilford Griner
Don McGee
Warren Woodley
Max Weyand
David Markle
Patriotic Party
George Menken
Gust Johnson
Cross and Crown Bible
Helen Lucas
Coldwater Country Cousins
Sheri Johnson
Butler County Legion and Auxiliary
Dumont
Luther League Meeting at St. Peter's Church
The Luther League of St. Peter's Lutheran Church met Sunday evening February 5 in the church basement. Margaret Senne led scripture and prayer, and the movie The Church in the World was shown. Twenty two members and sponsor Larry Voigts attended. The meeting closed with the secretary's report and the Lord's Prayer. Lunch was served by Mr and Mrs Martin Senne and the February committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League of
4-H Trust Fund Members Held Dinner in Allison
Butler County 4-H Trust Fund members gathered at the Farm Bureau Auditorium in Allison for their annual dinner and meeting. Paul Gerdes Lavern Cuvelier and Gene Severson were elected as 1967 trustees. The fund funds the Chicago Awards trip and trophies for outstanding 4-H members and the Leader Recognition Banquet. 1966 members are being contacted to renew for 1967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
4-H Trust Fund
Farm Bureau
Allison
Paul Gerdes
Lavern Cuvelier
Gene Severson
Chicago
Trust Fund
Poys
County Extension Office
Roberta Reckler
4-H
Sally Frey
Jane Sherman
Wendell Harms
Church and Parish Activities Schedule
Wayne Gjerde leads Bible studies and choir rehearsals at FIRST METHODIST CHURCH with a packed February calendar including Confirmation Class Worship School of Missions and Union Lenten Services. ST PETER S LUTHERAN adds Lent services adult classes and potluck followed by weekly events led by George Knutson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Wayne Gjerde
James
I Peter
School of Missions
Lois Circle
Unday
Jack Porter
Dubuque Theological Seminary
Methodist Church
Clarence Skillens Feted on Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Clarence Skillen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 5 with an open house at First Presbyterian Church from 2 to 4 pm. Guests came from Mechanicsville Waterloo Denver Plainfield Nashua Clarksville Charles City Marble Rock and Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Skillens
Clarence Skillen
First Presbyterian Church
Mechanicsville
Waterloo
Denver
Plainfield
Nashua
Clarksville
Charles City
Marble Rock
Greene
Virgil Diesburg
Merlyn Sebaugh
Galen Gates
Marcia
Janet Krull
Dorothy Scott
Jessie Hansen
Lois
Evergreen Park
Illinois
Busy Gophers Met Monday Evening 4-H Club
The Dayton Busy Gophers 4-H club met at Craig Cheney's home on Monday evening February 18. Twenty members and two leaders answered roll with favorite dog names. Demonstrations covered how a three way switch works, bolt and nut rack, and building an electric motor. Discussions focused on ladder safety and measuring pork carcasses plus braces and fasteners on farm buildings. Lunch was served by Mrs. Cheney. Reporter Steven Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Needham
Craig Cheney
Cheney
Bennedette Bobcats 4-H Club Meets in February
The Bennedette Bobcats 4-H Club held a Monday evening meeting February 13 at 7:30 at the Warren Ebling home. Steve Ebling presided with 17 members and 2 leaders present. Discussions covered reflector sales with a deadline before the next meeting, 4-H County Basketball Tournament practice, a Steam Engines demo by Ricky Ebling, and talks on Keeping Motors Healthy and Livestock Nutrition by leaders Robert Folkerts and Duane Miller. Mrs. Ebling served lunch. Reporter Dick Lindell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobcats
Bennedette Bobcats
Warren Ebling
Steve Ebling
Ricky Ebling
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Francis Brinkman
Butler County Mutual
Auto Box
Ph. Greene
Ann Pfeiffer
Luther League
Ipsen Electric Service
Harry Ipsen
Tommy
United Telephone Co
Iowa
Levi Ackart
Greene Marble Rock
Paul Metzger
ALL. C. M
Brotherhood) Institute
Wartburg College
Waverly
Calvary Baptist Church
George S. Knutson
Steven Meyer
G.E
G.M. Ressler Butler Co. Mutual Ins
Graven & Graven Attorneys of
Low Ist
Buchholz
Greene, IA
J. P. Hoben
Galen E. Miller
Bristow Greene
Ralph M. Marsh
Chas. Hay
Srlesmem
C. Curtis
Frudden Building
Cliff Burroughs
Eevemution Pranwing, Inc
PUNCH
OWA
Ibs
Uly Ranald
Aoma
Blue Lake
Campbell's Soups
del Monte Catsup
Morey
Morey's
Ned Tier Barant
Lord Jesus Christ
God
Abraham
Greene, Iowa
George
Knutson
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