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Newspaper

Greene Recorder

Location

Greene, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1959

Page

5

Robert Kocks Feted At Farewell

Mr and Mrs Robert Kock and family were honored at a farewell party in Pleasant Grove No 8 School Friday evening Planning the event were Mr and Mrs John Beckhoff and Mr and Mrs George Krull A pot luck supper followed with 500 played Mr and Mrs Richard Bruns received low and high score prizes The children played games Attending were Richard Bruns and Evelyn Fred Wirth and family Lawrence Silvey Ian Schafer and family Harry Eliason and family Guentin Hildebrand Walter Hildebrand George Shultz and family Orville Stewart Vernon Reints and family Nashua Leslie Smith John Eckhoff and family George Krull and family and Robert Kock A gift was presented to Mr and Mrs Kock by the group.

Robert Kock Pleasant Grove No. 8 John Beckhoff George Krull Richard Bruns Messieurs Evelyn Fred Wirth Lawrence Silvey Ivan Schafer Harry Eliason Guentin Hildebrand Walter Hildebrand George Shultz Orville Stewart Vernon Reints Nashua Leslie Smith John Eckhoff Mrs. Kock

Ballet Attendance At Wartburg Event Draws Area Group

A Wartburg ballet evening drew many local attendees including Mrs. Herman Stubbe Mrs. Clinton Marsh Mr and Mrs Vern Gard Clif Burroughs and Linda Mrs H G MacLeod and Emily Mrs Henry Graven Vena Branden burg Mrs August Grendler Du Wayne Starkweather Mr and Mrs Russell Meyers Mr and Mrs Vern Rottler Steven and Gary Mrs Norman Wolters and Mr and Mrs Paul Wunsch.

Knight's Gymnasium Waverly Herman Stubbe Clinton Marsh Vern Gard Clif Burroughs Linda H. G. MacLeod Emily Henry Graven Vena Brandenburg August Grendler du- Wayne Starkweather Russell Meyers Vern Rottler Steven and Gary Norman Wolters Paul Wunsch

Sunshine Gals 4H Meet Discuss Lake Trip and Projects

The Sunshine Gals 4H Club met February 17 at Jo Ann Voigts home with twelve members two leaders and one guest present. They planned a Clear Lake trip next summer and heard talks on Good Looks are Yours for Good Grooming and Curtains. Mosaic tile hot plates were started to finish at the March meeting.

Sunshine Gals 4H Club Jo Ann Voigts Clear Lake Jane Voigts Ruby Woodley Evan Hariman

Cross And Crown Elected Officers

The Cross and Crown Bible Class met at Mrs. Hulda Starkweather’s home on Friday afternoon February 20. Mrs. John Pyatt read the scripture portion and Mrs. Lois Pringle gave the quiz. Mrs. Geo. Knutson presented the lesson titled Christ, Our Head.

Hulda. Starkweather John Pyatt Lois Pringle Geo. Knutson Christ

Local club officers elected at March meeting

Mrs. John Pyatt chaired the session as officers were announced. Co-presidents are Mrs. Josie Eikenberry and Mrs. Chris Stewart, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Pearl Hammel, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Lois Pringle, publicity chairman Ardith Broadstone. Next meeting is March 6 at 2:00 p.m. at Mrs. Frank Lockwood's home.

John Pyatt Josie Eikenberry Chris Stewart Pearl Hammel Lois Pringle Ardith Broadstone Frank Lockwood

Oyster stew event elects Sportsman's Club officers

The Sportsman's Club held its annual oyster stew and officer election at the Veterans Club last Tuesday. About 120 attended. New three year board members are Lowell Maxson Henry Smeins Francis Knapp Dayton Marther and Ott Menken. New officers are Lyle Shultz president Robert Mead vice president and Claire Curtis secretary treasurer. Frank Katcher fills two year term of Robert Mead as Mead moves to vice president. 1959 membership tickets on sale from members or Curtis Insurance.

Sportsman’s Club Veteran's Club Lowell Maxson Henry Smeins Francis Knapp Dayton Marther Ott Menken Lyle Shultz Robert Mead Claire Curtis Frank Katcher Curtis Insurance

Open House for Emma Starkweather 100th Birthday

Mrs Emma Starkweather will be honored on her 100th birthday with an Open House Sunday March 1 from 2 to 4 pm at the Methodist Church in Rockford. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.

Emma’.Starkweather Rockford

Girl Scout Banquet Held Last Evening

The Girl Scouts hosted a Dad Daughter dinner at 6 30 pm in the Lutheran Church basement The event featured colors by Becky Clikeman and Pency Scott and singing of the Wiessing Peggy Willey served as master of ceremonies Barbara Allison welcomed the group Bile Willey delivered the dads response Pam Drakle led the Kana in three selections The troop includes Sally Hammel Dis Barn Mary Ellen Wor Ferrol ine Janet Jewell Maureen Allison Vicki Brunsma Carolyn Shultz with Sara J Green at piano Sara Jane Green Allison sang Swing Low Chariot with Brunsma Linda Bart flute solo and a reading Was a Boy The chorus included Linda Burroughs Di Bonita Neal Sue W nic Merfeld and Ba The dinner was arranged by Mrs Martin Si Galen Shultz Jr and Neal

Lutheran Church Becky Clikeman Pency Scott Peggy Willey Barbara Allison Bile Willey Pam Drakle Sally Hammel Ing Vern Ro Martin Si Galen Shultz, Jr Neal Airs

Lynn Johnson Named To Societies

Lynn Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Johnson has been named to Phi Upsilon Omicron national professional home economics honorary and has also been initiated into Omicron Nu national home economics honor society at Iowa State College in Ames Omicron Nu promotes scholarship leadership and research in home economics Members are selected from juniors and seniors with high scholarship and future potential.

Lynn Johnson W. 5 Johnson Phi Upsilon Omicron Omicron Nu Iowa State College Ames

Engaged Vera Davis Announces Daughter Carla Scharpff Fiancé

Engaged Mrs Vera M Davis of Greene and A H Scharpff of Cedar Falls announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Carla Gail to Michael D Phalen of Mason City. Carla is a graduate of St Joseph Mercy School of Nursing in Mason City and is a surgical nurse at Cedar Valley Hospital. Michael attended Loras College in Dubuque and plans to continue his schooling. he is employed at Sears Roebuck Co in Mason City.

Vera M. Davis Greene A. H. Scharpff Cedar Falls Carla Gail Michael D. Phalen Mason City Miss Scharpff St. Joseph Mercy School of Nursing Cedar Valley Hospital Loras College Dubuque Sears Roebuck Co

Brownies Name This Months Officers

Brownie troop No 264 elected February officers with Wendy Martzahn as President Marcia Kelly as Vice President Pamela Hamilton as Secretary and Terrie Rutz as Treasurer The unit reports tote bags for meetings and bird feeders fashioned from milk cartons A valentines party was held and parents are reminded that missing three consecutive meetings may cost a Brownie pin eligibility to regain requires four attended meetings It is hoped all members attend weekly meetings regularly.

Brownie Troop No. 264 Wendy Martzahn Marcia Kelly Pamela Hamilton Terrie Rutz

Baptist Society Meeting At Jim Klines Home

The Women’s Missionary Society of Calvary Baptist Church met recently at the home of Mrs. Jim Kline. Mrs. Dan Busse was secretary and assistant treasurer, with Paul Butler and Garth in attendance. An afternoon lunch was served.

Women’s Missionary Society of Calvary Baptist Churena Alrs Jim Klines Paul Butler Garth Dan Busse Clarstent Assi

Contract Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Mead Home

Mrs Robert Mead entertained the Contract Bridge Club at her home last Wednesday afternoon with a patriotic theme. Guests included Mrs Harold Albin and others. prizes were won by Mrs Albin and by Mrs Clarence Schultz. Members are to bring their favorite recipe. The Jackson Dayton Homemakers Club meets at Mrs Paul Rosenwinkle’s Clarksville home on Tuesday March 3 for a pot luck dinner.

Contract Club Jackson-Dayton Homemakers Club Paul Rosenwinkle Clarksville

Social Announcements by The Helping Hand Club

The Helping Hand Club holds a gathering at Mrs. Fred Hardy home on Tuesday March 3 with Mrs. Grace Sebaugh assisting.

Socia Fred Hardy Grace Sebaugh

Club Entertained Thursday Evening by Mrs Klassi and Guests

A Thursday evening gathering featured entertainment by M Wilbur Klassi. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Allison, Mrs Merle Heck, and Mrs Lyle Maxson amid patriotic decorations and festive adornment.

M Wilbur Klassi Allison Merle Heck Lyle Maxson

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Robert Kocks Wartburg Sunshine Gals Ipsen Harry Ipsen Ralph Skillen Charles City Sandra Kay Daniel J. Dugan Charles Dugan National Tea Store Dugan East Side National Tea Store Waterloo Immaculate Conception Church Cross and Crown Ranger Tomers MENT E. N. McQueen Pooley’s Maytag Coronado Philco Coronado Supreme Washing Machines Pooley Lumber CO Greene, Iowa Girl Scout Carla Gail Scharpff John Deere Galen Schuknecht Greene Oregon Omark Industries, Inc Portland 22 Baptist Society Smorgasborg Veterans’ Club Rea Mall Elsheimers Sun Girl Oleo Blue Lake Paul Bunyan Roy Minneapolis Minnesota Morey's West Side Grocery
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