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Newspaper

Greene Recorder

Location

Greene, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1960

Page

5

Debra Meyer Celebrates 2nd Birthday at Home

Debra Jo Meyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Meyer marked her second birthday on February 12 with two gatherings at her parents home. Attendees included Sam Crooks Ronald Barbara Allan Jacobson Kent Edward J Meyer Harvey Schipper Irene Linda Verlyn Lee Ann from Aplington and many Meyer family relatives. Guests exchanged thanks and Debra Jo received numerous gifts.

Debra Jo Meyer Harold Meyer Sam Crooks Ronald Barbara Allan Jacobson Kent Edward J. Meyer Harvey Schipper Irene Linda Verlyn Lee Ann Aplington James Weigman Ernest Meyer Alan Susan Allison Debra Jo

A A U W Debates Federal Regulation Of Labor Unions

The A A U W met at Mrs. D T Drees home Monday evening. The high school debate team presented the program on the topic That the Federal Government Should Substantially Increase its Regulation of Labor Unions. Bruce Mead filed the Treasurer s Report. Affirmative speakers were Ronald Crooks and Jerry Backer with Kenny Parks and Jerry Knight on the negative side.

A.A.U.W D. T. Drees Bruce Mead Ronald Crooks Jerry Backer Kenny Parks Jerry Knight

Cross And Crown Bible Class Met With Mrs Meyers

The Cross and Crown Bible Class met at Mrs Russell Meyers home on Friday afternoon February 19. Mrs Chris Stewart presided while Mrs Laura Morey read scripture and Miss Carol Hammel posed quiz questions. Mrs George Knutson gave the lesson. officers elected were President Mrs Russell Meyers Vice President Mrs John Pyatt Secretary Mrs Lois Pringle Treasurer Mrs Pearl Hammel Publicity Chairman Ardis Broadston. Next meeting set for March 4 at 2:00 p.m. at Mrs Ben Broadston’s home.

Russell Meyers Chris Stewart Laura Morey Carol Hammel George Knutson John Pyatt Lois Pringle Pearl Hammel Ardis Broadston Ben Broadston

Karen Mizell Feted At Shower

Mrs. Karen Belknap Mizell was honored at a kitchen shower Friday at Mrs. Maude Marsh home. Hostesses were Mrs. D C Marsh and Mrs. Ralph Marsh. Fifteen guests attended as games were played and yellow and white refreshments served. The bride received many gifts.

Karen (Belknap) Mizell Maude Marsh D. C. Marsh Ralph Marsh

Janet Maxwell and Harm Schipper United In Marriage

Janet LaVonne Maxwell daughter of Mr and Mrs Galen Maxwell wed Harm Schipper son of Mrs George G Schipper of Aplington in the First Presbyterian Church Greene on Saturday February 20 at 7 30 Rev G F Butler officiated. The ceremony featured white gladioli blue carnations and a candle light double ring. The bride wore white nylon over satin with a seed pearl crown and carried red roses and white carnations on a white Bible. Marie Timmer was maid of honor and John Schipper was best man. A reception followed with many relatives assisting. The couple will reside on a farm west of Greene with guests from multiple nearby towns.

Janet LaVonne Maxwell Galen Maxwell Harm Schipper George G. Schipper Aplington First Presbyterian Greene G. F. Butler George Hamilton Marie Timmer John Schipper James Maxwell Charles City Andrew Schipper Bristow Clift Crane Mary Ditchen Sharon Boyd Mason City Wayne Reiher Allison Darrell Kingery Sam Crooks Dale Ver Plank Vern Wilkins Marble Rock Parkersburg Ackley Grundy Center Nashua Rudd and Joice

Country Cousins 4-H Club Met On Saturday

The Coldwater Country Cousins 4-H Club gathered at Patty Walker's home on Saturday afternoon with thirteen members present. Roll call asked what they plan to sew. Mildred Ellis spoke on First Step in Sewing and Cheryl Brinkman spoke on How to Hang Clothes and Why. Demonstrations by Janice Ritter on Making Measurements and Lynnette Shafer on Pressing a Garment. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Reporter Mildred Ellis.

Coldwater Country Cousins Patty Walker Mildred Ellis Cheryl’ Brinkman Janice Ritter Lynnette Shafer

Mrs Schmidt Honored At Shower For Infant Kari

Mrs. Robert Schmidt and infant daughter Kari were honored at a shower hosted by Mrs. Don Steere with assistance from Mrs. Harry Schmidt. Twenty five ladies and twelve children attended. The group played games and socialized before refreshments.

Robert Schmidt Kari Don Steere Harry Schmidt

Twenty eight at Greene Woman's Club meeting in Barnett residence

Twenty eight members of the Greene Woman's Club met at Mrs. Clarence Barnett home at 9 30 a m Tuesday February 16. Dr J T Truitt spoke on physical fitness urging exercise through unbleached flour and fresh vegetables and warning about colorings and sprays. He represented the Presidents Citizens Advisory Committee on Youth Fitness and urged Kraus Weber tests. Club officers announced seeking a director for Summer Playground with viewing by Mrs Harry Green or Mrs B V Andersen.

Greene Woman’s Club Clarence Barnett Mesdames van Eschen Clarence Shultz Clarence Starkweather, Jr Russell Duncan Vern Gard William Johnson J. T. Truitt Truitt

Behnkes Honored at 49th Wedding Anniversary

Albert and his wife were honored Sunday by the Packard Club at the Foster home. Five hundred was played at eight tables with Albert Behnke winning high men and Kenneth Miller low men. High ladies went to Mrs. John Groothuis and low ladies to Mrs. Minor Dix. A wedding cake baked by Mrs. Ralph Behnke and decorated by Mrs. Kenneth Miller was served as the couple received a gift from the group.

Albert Behnkes Albert Behnke Packard Club Lowell Foster Kenneth Mliller John Groothuis Minor Dix Ralph Behnke Kenneth Miller

Brownie Girls Elect Officers

Nine year old Brownie girls met after school in the Presbyterian Church dining room. Officers for the month were Ann Allison president Yvonne Ruf secretary and Marcia Kelly treasurer. Ann Allison to represent at a Mason City program committee meeting next Saturday. Meetings held each Tuesday 4 to 5 PM. Leaders are Mrs Donovan Ruffridge and Mrs Emery Neymeyer.

Presbyterian Church Ann Allison Yvonne Ruffridge Marcia Kelly Cedar Valley Mason City Donovan Ruffridge Emery Neymeyer

Francis Lubben 30th Wedding Anniversary Observed

Francis Lubben and his wife celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on Friday evening with relatives at their home. The gathering included games of progressive 500 and a gift of money, with a lunch provided by guests. Attendees named include Clarence Wubbena and family, Henry Jacobs and family, Floyd DeBower and Ed Lubben families, and others from Allison and Clarksville.

Francis Lubbens Francis Lubben Clarence Wubbena Beryl Barbara Henry Jacobs Joan Floyd DeBower Ed Lubben Sandra Stanley Allison Martin Lubben Mary John George Mayer Paul and Dale Edeker Clarksville

Dale Clarks Honored On 25th Anniversary At Albrecht Home

Mr and Mrs Dale Clark of Mason City were dinner guests yesterday of Mr and Mrs T S Albrecht honoring the Clarks 25th wedding anniversary The couple were entertained at a Coffee Hour at the Albrecht home in the afternoon A silver gift was presented to the honorees Mrs Clark was formerly Miss Irene Dailey before marriage

Dale Clark Mason City T. S. Albrecht Clarks Albrecht Greene Clark Irene Dailey

Floyd County Calendar of Events

A concise schedule of county activities listed by date. February 26 includes an Extension conference at Charles City and a district meeting for Family Living in Waverly. February 27 28 features the State Assembly for Young Adults in Ames. February 29 lists a Family Living meeting at 1 15 p.m. and an Extension Council supper at 6 30 p.m. March 3 10 17 cover livestock events.

Charles City Waverly State Assembly Ames Extension Council Farm Bureau

Nutrition Short Course by Club Iowa

Nutrition Short Course runs daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring sessions on healthy eating and dietary guidance hosted by Club Iowa. The event outlines practical tips, demonstrations, and expert talks for attendees seeking nutrition insights.

Club Iowa

Local women groups plan late February and early March meetings

Social announcements list several club gatherings: Dayton-Jackson Homemakers on Tuesday March 1 at Mrs. Butterbrodt’s home. Coldwater Community Club on Thursday February 25 at 2:00 at Mrs. Ott’s home with hostesses Ms Bamker and Mrs Kingery. program “we Elect Officers” led by Mrs. Ott, Mrs. Marsh, and Mrs. Clapham. Women's Society of Christian Service meets March 2 at 2:00 at the church. bring World Banks. OES Club hosts Mrs. Meyers February 25 at 2:30. Friendly Circle Club at Mrs. Beguelin’s on March 3 at 2:00 p.m. note change of place.

Dayton-Jackson Ernest Butterbrodt Coldwater Community Club Harry Ott Louis Bamker Harold Kingery Ott Ralph Marsh Howard Clapham Women’s Society of Christian Service O.E.S. Club Russell Meyers Friendly Circle Club Alfred Beguelin

First Methodist Church Weekly Activities

Clayton Becker is pastor. Wednesday features Youth Church membership class at 4:00 p.m. Junior Choir at 4:00 p.m. Senior choir at 7:00 p.m. M.Y.F. at 8:00 p.m. Adult membership class at 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening circle of the Women s Society of Christian Service meets with Edith Williams. Blanche Mathers assisting hostess. Margaret Ray and Beulah Schoenfeld on program. Sunday Church School at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship at 10:45 a.m. guest speaker Mr. Don Collinson. A family covered dish dinner at noon.

First Methodist Church Clayton Becker Women’s Society of Christian Service Edith Williams Blanche Mathers Margaret Ray Beulah Schoenfeld Don Collinson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Debra Meyer A.A.U.W. Met Cross and Crown Bible Meyers Karen Mizell Notigce - Iam Willey Building Roma Jean’s Clip Carl Roma Jean Marshall Greene Janet Maxwell America Greene Farm Equipment & Agriculture Co Greene, Iowa Woman’s Club Barnett Brownie Girls Professional Directory Frudden T. Albrecht Floyd County Rays Radio & TV RAY Brinkman Greene Emerson TV Longhorn Mortons Sun Girl Sno-Boy Folger’s Morey’s West Side D. A James H. Graven Buchholz J. P. Hoben Greene Tow J.T. Truitt Gene Nettleton Dr. Wm. Andrews Bank
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