Marti Drost and Bruce NettletonWed in Iowa near Breda
Marti Drost daughter of Mr and Mrs William Drost Sr of Wall Lake and Ensign Bruce A Nettleton son of Mr and Mrs J Clair Nettleton of Greene wed December 29 1973 at 1 pm in Wheatland Presbyterian Church near Breda The ceremony was conducted by Rev Roger Williams with a double ring rite and festooned altar decor of evergreen holly and bows The wedding party wore formal velvet gowns and military dress blues with ivory and gold accents. guests included numerous relatives and friends from Ames Wall Lake Albany and Greene Following a reception at the Wall Lake Community Building the couple departed for a honeymoon in Niagara Falls and the Adirondacks They plan to reside in New London Connecticut while Bruce serves in the U S Navy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marti Drost
M&m
William Drost
Wall Lake
Ensign Bruce A. Nettleton
J. Clair Nettleton
Greene
Wheatland Presbyterian Church
Breda
Roger Williams
Marilyn Hylton
Carol Pitt
Glenda Bielema
Cindy Kane
Ames
Brenda Bielema
Albany
Minn
DiAnn Riedell
Lake View
Amy Hebert
Cindy
Amy
Bill Flyetland
Wahoo
Neb
Lee Johnson
Rich Hoyt
Chicago
Steven Riedell
Dave
Bill Crost Jr
Jerome Riedell
Kelly Maver
Joey Nettleton
Brian Allen
Brian Nettleton
Mabel Drost
Vi Tack
Wayne Hartman
Becky Fyetland
Teddy Drost
Matt Drost
Nellie Budde
Bade & Broom
Niagara Falls
Adirondacks
New London
Conn
Bruce
U.S. Navy
U.S
Thomas Jefferson
Marti
Jim Merfeld
Bob Cole
Leland Wilken
Morris Staudt
Jerry Meek
Dennis Majewski
Mike McRoberts
Linda Meek
Lynette Wall
Mentor
Ohio
Michael Lauber
Kendall Klar
Terri Starkweather
Sandi Astor
Tom Heidenwirth
Donovan Ruffridge
Donald Wilken
Clarksville
Ronald Lauber
Lynte Wall
Marlin Klar
Grundy Center
Darrell Wilken
Cedar Falls
Wilken Merfeld double ring wedding at St Marys Greene
LeAnn Wilken daughter of Mr and Mrs Dale Wilken united in marriage with Tom Merfeld son of Mr and Mrs Vern Merfeld on Friday February 15 at 7 30 pm at St Marys Catholic Church in Greene. Rev E L Cooney officiated before an altar of mist green and white carnations and gladiolas with candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeAnn Wilken
M&m
Dale Wilken
Tom Merfeld
Vern Merfeld
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Greene
E. L. Cooney
Bernita Stanton
Bonnie Loomis
Barb Brinkman
Jan Osier
Deb Behrends
Local visits noted around Bristow and nearby towns
Bristow locals and visiting relatives are listed with social calls. Highlights include Melville Eberline visiting his mother at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton on Sunday evening, Mrs. Lee Hahn at Al Wendt’s home Tuesday evening, and Bernice Wilder with Pam and Stacy DeBerg visiting Waverly on business and sharing coffee with Joe Drakle near Clarksville on the return trip. Additional visits include Al Wendt as Sun dinner guest near Du mont, Jake Van Dyke of Parkersburg, and Don Wiegmann and Gus Siefken visiting area homes. Harley Cuveller of Du mont and Bill Koenen and family of Hampton are noted among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M&m
Melville Eberline
Lester Eberline
Franklin General Hospital
Hampton Sun
Lee Hahn
Tues
al Wendt
Bernice Wilder
Pam
Stacy DeBerg
Waverly Mon
Joe Drakle
Clarksville
Sun
Hen van Dyke
Dumont & Sun
van Dyke
Jake van Dyke
Parkersburg
Don Wiegmann
Thurs
Russell Hansen
Gus Siefken
Fred Sherman
Harley Cuveller
Dumont
Bill Koenen & Family
Hampton & M&m
Don Sokolik
LeMars
H. E. Cuvelier
Howard Clapham
Greene
Albert Drakle
Waverly
P. K. Miller
George Stewart
Dorothy Gibson
Lowell Bruns
Randy
Harold Harms
Keith
Dale Eisentrager
Percy Merrill Sr
Bill Kriens
H. EL Cuvelier
Calvin Folkerts
Mason City
Sat
Minno Folkerts
Turing
Ray Hahn
Russell Hahn
Wierd Smidt
Cedar Falls
Mary Eilers
Ollie Long
Aredale
Dewayne de Berg
Lester Rogers
P. KE. Miller
Red Cross Disaster Aid Class Set For Butler County
American Red Cross Immediate Assistance training will be held in Allison Community Room on Tuesday March 12 at 1 30 pm. The two hour session aims to train volunteers to interview disaster victims and determine aid such as food clothing and housing. Mrs Harry Hampel will lead with Wayne Gauger assisting. Participants may contact Mrs Hampel by card or phone. future night classes possible if interest grows.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross
Allison
Tues
Mar
Butler County
Harry Hampel
National American Red Cross Disaster Reserve
Wayne Gauger
Charles City
Hampel
Butler Co
Pork Producers schedule Spring Market Hog Show
The annual Spring Market Hog Show is set for Saturday March 16 at Interstate Producers Livestock Association in Allison. Dale Edeker Butler County Pork Producers president confirms the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pork Producers
Interstate Producers Livestock Association
Allison
Dale Edeker
Butler Co. Pork Producers
Hog Show Weigh In Sets Classes and Prizes
Edeker announced weights for hog judging on April 16 starting at 8 30 am with novice class for first time exhibitors. Hogs sorted at weigh in into lightweight 90 220 lbs heavyweight 221 240 lbs or novice 190 240 lbs. Ribbons to 10th place for each class. Grand and Reserve Champion named with ribbons. Carcass contest by Bath Packing Co Waterloo with cash awards and banquet photos on April 1. Exhibitors may enter two hogs with a 1 entry fee per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edeker
Bath Packing Company of
Waterloo
Pork Producers
William Harms 75 rites Thurs at St James Lutheran Allison
Services for William H Harms 75 of Allison were held Thursday February 21 at St James Lutheran Church Allison with burial in Allison Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Mattie R two daughters Mrs Ralph McCready Waterloo and Mrs Carl Heyenga Allison a son a brother and four sisters eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Vogel Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H Harms
Allison
Allison Manor Nursing Home
St. James Lutheran Church
Allison Cemetery
Mrr
Harms
Mattie R
Ralph McCready
Waterloo
Carl Heyenga
Rolin
Justin Winkey
Shell Rock
Martha Kay Harris
Dan Jerolaman
Waverly
Don Roe
Cincinnati
Ohio
Walter
New Hartford
John
James
Albert
Allison & Paul
Winterset
Vogel Funeral Home
Bristow Ledger Highlights Community Socials
Local notices record a flurry of Sunday visits and dinners at multiple homes in Bristow and nearby towns. The piece notes weddings anniversary celebrations, church fellowship events, and club meetings, with lists of attendees including Folkerts, Cuvelier, and Merrill families, plus church groups traveling to Moberly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Visit College
Gordon Merrill
Clarksville & Bristow
BS Degree to Deborah Landers at State University
Deborah Landers graduates from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. The ceremony Saturday February 23 highlighted her achievement among the university’s science program graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah Landers
Towa State University
Sat
Aredale Church Meeting Highlights Russia Worship Talk
A Sunday evening gathering at the United Methodist Church featured Tom Exggum fresh from Russia, discussing worship by the Russian people. The event reflected religious outreach and cross cultural perspectives within the community. Existing social notes include birthday observances and family announcements from Aredale and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Church
Tom Exggum
Russia
Community Notices From Minnesota and Surrounding Areas
A stream of local visits and household movements reports M and M family groups visiting Sebeka and New Ulm, with several moving to Minnesota and settling into new homes. Local names such as Mrs Ruth Dummer Mr Durty Kruckenberz and Mrs Walter Rucards are noted, along with social events at the Milton Dye and Ward Mason homes. Family gatherings include dinners in Mason City and Cedar Falls, and visitors from Bloomington, with illnesses mentioned for a few residents and RAF Club activities hosted by Milton Dye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M&m
Manon White
Jim White
Menahga
Roger Bajumppa
Family
Marion White Jr
New York
Dena Bo
Nemaan
Ward Mason
Walter Rucards
Jack Richard Tome
Hampton
Roxanne Mittlestout Birthday Observed at Home
The weekend closed with Roxanne Mittlestout's birthday observed at her parents' home attended by Mr and Mrs Paul Mittlestout and Mr and Mrs Dean Jackson. Dar ren attended. Mrs Maude Burkmaster dined with sister Neita Duncan at Dumont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M&m
Beryl Richard
Sun
Roxanne
Paul Mittlestout
Dean Jackson
Darren
Maude Burkmaster
Neita Duncan
Dumont
Greene shoppers seek quality goods at fair prices
A local appeal invites Greene residents to visit shops offering quality merchandise at fair prices. Merchants highlight value, variety, and dependable service as key draws for buyers in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Keifer family thanks for support and memorials
The Keifer family expresses gratitude to all who sent flowers cards and memorials and aided at the house. Special thanks go to Dr Lanning and Floyd Memorial nursing staff and to Father Brank Mrs Albert Keifer M M Dean Keifer and Mike. The committee also thanks Drake's Dept Store Flowers & Things Commer Dress Shop Walker Hardware BAW and the Candle Shop for prizes donated to the Benefit Card Party hosted by 6 Flags Music Parents Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake's Dept Store
Flowers & Things
Commer Dress Shop
Walker Hardware
BAW
6 Flags Music Parents Committee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bruce Nettleton
Wheatland Presby
Janet Bullock
Delores Adelmund
Ann
Veronica Merfeld
Nettie Merfeld
Judi Wihlm
Joann Nixt
Joan Adams
Judi Kielman
Donna Wilken
Bonnie Wilken
Greene Community School
Paula Dane Hess
Andy Etzen
Paul Hess
James Borger
Fred Borger
Paula
Greene Comm. High School
Capri Cosmetology College
Armour & Co
Bristow
William Harms
Rites
the Bristow News
Mrs. Percy Merrill
Minne Folkerts
Comner
Clair Merfeld
Walter Wunsch
Greene & M&m
Wayne Hewitt
Church of Christ
Amvet Hall
WSCS
Methodist Church
Floyd Drake
John Harrs
AMVET
Rawalpindi
Christian Science Monitor
Moscow
Nairobi
Beirut
London
Tokyo
San Francisco
Washington
Chasnan Snence Monitor
Monitor
Fnday
Apt
The
Astor Station
Boston
Massachusetts
Aredale News
Wood Stevens
Harold Wendt
Arthur Wirtz
Kenneth Stevens
Julie
Linda & Crag
Kanawha
Mem Clevjie Stevens
Carr & Ricky
WC Stevens
Hello World
New York Mills
Little Miss
Lars Ann
Dena Borneman
Marion White
Minnesota
Mabel White
August Lickweg
Raymond Inekweg
Sheffield
Preston White
Winnesota
Peter Helt
Milton Die
RAF Club
Michelle Dana
Stacy Flege
Mem “Wilton Dre
Charles Zimmerman
Milton Dye
Janice
Jay Prause
Edward Prause
Melanie & Roxanne Richard
Bloomington
the Greene
Dean Keifer
Mike
Clover Farm
Snoboy
Palmolive
Wilson
Morey’s Food Market
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