Officers Elected at Presbyterian Church Meeting
Presbyterian Church members held an election on Sunday morning. Paul Cheney and Glen Shaffer were elected Elders for three years to replace William Johnson and Valeris Taylor. Hold-over Elders are Harold Tack, Dr. H. G. MacLeod, Graydon Anderson, and Harold Kingery. Walter Wilhelm and John Van Eschen elected Trustees for three years to succeed Darrell Kingery and M. M. Johnson. remaining trustees are Louis Litterer, John Hamilton, Dale Willey, and Maynard Bruce. Ushers named for one year terms include Darrell Barth, Frank Knight, Vivian Kingery, Harold Kingery, and Donovan Ruffridge. John Van Eschen also elected Sunday School Superintendent with Harold Tack as assistant. Other officers include Sally Townsley secretary, Esther Hollingsworth treasurer, Barbara Taylor pianist, Mrs. Floyd Fiddick downstairs superintendent, Diane Cheney and Janet Fiddick assistants, Mrs. Emery Neumeyer pianist. John Hamilton chosen sponsor for Westminster Fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Paul Cheney
Glen Shaffer
Wiliam Johnson
Valeris Taylor
Harold Tack
H. G. MacLeod
Graydon Anderson
Harold Kingery
Walter Wilhelm
John van Eschen
Darrell Kingery
M. M. Johnson
Louis Litterer
John Hamilton
Dale Willey
Maynard Bruce
Darrell Barth
Frank Knight
Vivian Kingery
Donovan Ruffridge
Sally Townsley
Esther Hollingsworth
Barbara Taylor
Floyd Fiddick
Diane Cheney
Janet Fiddick
Emery Neumeyer
Westminster Fellowship
John Meeks Honored Sunday Anniversary Celebration
The Meek family gathered Sunday afternoon to honor John Meeks on the 45th wedding anniversary, celebrated Thursday January 12. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Meek Jr and families, Wayne Meek and family, Ed Heitland of Greene, James Reams of Charles City, Jerry Bamker of Floyd, Harold Schlinger and sons of Lime Springs, and Donald Meek and daughters of Colwell. The family presented the couple with a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Meek
John Meek Jr
Wayne Meek
Ed Heitland
Greene
James Reams
Charles City
Jerry Bamker
Floyd
Harold Schlanger
Lime Springs
Donald Meek
Colwell
Lutherans Hold Annual Congregational Meeting
Members of St. Peter's Lutheran Church held their annual meeting on Thursday evening. Harold Nielsen was elected to a three year term as Deacon succeeding Dale Hildebrand. Walter Kemming Lowell Allen remain as Deacons. Walter Wunsch re elected as trustee for three years. Robert Kock John Backer Leonard Litterer retain roles, with Litterer as chairman for one more year. Albert Steere elected delegate to the convention with Jim Drakle as alternate. Mrs. George Beninga and Walter Wunsch re elected financial secretary and treasurer respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Harold Nielsen
Dale Hildebrand
Walter Kemming
Lowell Allen
Walter Wunsch
Arustee
Robert Kock
John Backer
Leonard Litterer
Albert Steere
Jim Drakle
George Beninga
Dick Van Horns Honored At Greene Housewarming
Mr. and Mrs. Dick Van Horn were honored at a Greene housewarming on Wednesday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Jepsen, Mr. and Mrs. Ted DeBerg, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stevenson and family, Mrs. Walter Wilke, Mrs. Evelyn Wells and Roger, Mr. and Mrs. August Heeren, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Boyd, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray A. Johnson and daughters. The group played 500 and shared a cooperative lunch after the gift presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick van Horns
Dick van Horn
Greene
Lawrence Jepsen
Ted DeBerg
Ralph Stevenson
Walter Wilke
Evelyn Wells
Roger
August Heeren
Bert Boyd
Ray A. Johnson
Brownie Troop 264 Elects January Officers
Brownie Troop No. 264 met at Mrs. Ralph Litterer’s home Tuesday January 10 after school. Officers elected for January are Carlene Edeker president Jo lene Litterer secretary and Becky Bellows treasurer. The Brownies aim to meet requirements to advance to the Girl Scout troop in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Litterer
Carlene Edeker
Jolene Litterer
Becky Bellows
Apollo Club Meeting at Mrs Hoben's Home
The Apollo Club met at Mrs J P Hoben's home last Wednesday evening. Mrs Ralph Litterer reviewed Verdi's opera Aida. Litterer and Mrs Richard Wagoner sang Glory to Egypt with accompanist Mrs Don Lester. Refreshments were provided by assisting hostesses Mrs Kenneth Jackson and Mrs Don Lester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollo Club
J. P. Hoben
Ralph Litterer
Verdi
Mary Wagner and Loy Conn United In Marriage
Miss Mary Jane Wagner and Loy F. Conn were united in marriage Saturday January 14 at 7 00 p m in the Methodist church in Dumont. The double wedding ceremony was performed by Rev E G Steinman and included a reception for about 150 guests. The couple will reside on the Conn farm east of Aredale after a honeymoon. Notable towns represented spanned multiple Iowa communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Wagner
Ollie Wagner
Dumont
Loy F. Conn
Bristow
Cecil Conn
E. G. Steinman
Floyd
J. R. Britcher
Lois Wagner
Cullen Wagner
Lloyd Tindall
Schaller
Donn E. Tindall
Aredale
Lois Steinman
Jon Jr. Trousdale
Dale Eisentrager
Bertha Noelting
H. H. Dill
Cedar Rapids
L. C. Springer
Cedar Falls
Oneta Trousdale
Grace Benesegerdes
Allison
Dean Vorhes
Greene
Doris Pfaltzgraff
Vernon Rindels
Dumont High School
Farm Bureau Insurance Services
Greene High School
Conn Farm
Waterloo
Hampton
Clear Lake
Des Moines
Monona
Hansell
Aplington
Kesley
Osage
Clarksville
Albert Lea
Minnesota
Bennedette 4-H Club Meets at Mary Wells Home
The Bennedette Farmers Daughters 4-H Club met at Mary Wells home on January 9. Roll call was answered by seven members, with discussions likely covering club activities and plans for the coming period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Daughters
Mary Wells
Bennedette Farmers Daughters 4-H Club
Lois Menken and Everett Babcock United In Marriage
Lois Louise Menken and Everett Daniel Babcock exchanged vows at St. Joseph's Church New Hampton at 10:00 a.m. Saturday January 7 in front of 250 guests. The bride, a Greene native, wore chantilly lace and taffeta with a chapel train. bridesmaids wore red lace. reception followed at St. Joseph's School Rose Room. The couple plans residence in New Hampton. bride a 1958 Greene High and 1959 La James Beauty graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Louise Menken
George Menken
Menken
Greene
Everett
Jim
Daniel Babcock
Everett Babcock
New Hampton
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
J. Schmitz
Frank Becker
Charlotte King
Panis Angelicus
Steve Adams Jr
North Washington
Gordon
Freesman
Debra Rae McFarland
Tom Babcock
Galen Menken
Mike Fairweather
Mike McFarland
Ervin Loomis
Floyd Babcock
Fred Roses
St. Joseph’s School
Janice Chapman
Sharon Nosbisch
Jean Heffarnan
Jeneen Austad
Leo Lahr
Shell Rock
O. J. Menken
5. Nieman
Donald Shultz
Dougherty
Robert Schafer
Kenny Shaffer
Iowa City
Tom Zurcher
Dale Majewski
John Pyatt
The
Greene High School
la James College of Beauty Culture
Meeting Notes On Plans For Roller Dance And Toasts
Members including two leaders and a mother discussed a roller skating party to be held in late March after the last meeting. New business covered the officer training school at Allison on January 21 and exchanging valentines at the next meeting. Ruth Jepsen spoke on kitchen safety and Dianne DeBerg on the importance of a good breakfast. Marge Brass demonstrated white sauce and Mary Wells demonstrated cake baking. Afterward the group sang and the hostess served lunch.
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Allison
Ruth Jepsen
Dianne DeBerg
Marge Brass
Mary Wells
New Hampton Bride, Evansdale Groom Tie Knot
In Mason City a ceremony united a New Hampton beautician and a Waterloo machinist. The bride, a former Homemaker of Tomorrow, and the groom, 1956 New Hampton High School graduate and U S Navy veteran, now live at River Forest Trailer Court Evansdale.
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Mason City
Leona's Tomorrow
New Hampton
U. S. Navy
John Deere Tractor Works
Waterloo
River Forest Trailer Court
Evansdale
Church Circles Mert Last Week
The Corcus and Naomi Circles at Peter's Lutheran Church held sessions on Wednesday and Thursday with twenty one members attending Thursday. Mrs Arnold Biekert led devotions on Does Prayer Matter and Purpose of prayer assisted by Mrs Hoton and Mrs Schroeder. Mrs Beth Drakle sang The Lord's Prayer. Lunch was served by several hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corcus
Naomi
Peter’s Lutheran Church
Senty
Arnold Biekert
Hotone Vs
Herman Schroeder
Beth Drakle
Old Bliss
Otto Lancers Irs
Donald Shultz
Ardeans
Greene High select Donna Reed 1961 Homemaker of Tomorrow
Greene High School names Donna Reed the 1961 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow for her top score on the homemaking exam and attitude assessment. She becomes a state candidate with a Jostens award pin bearing the slogan Home is Where the Heart Is. Examination papers from all school Homemakers of Tomorrow enter regional competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene High School
Betty Crocker
Donna Reed
Jostens
Homemakers of Tomorrow
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John Meeks
F. M. Root
Optometrist
Main ST
Iowa
Ken Eyers
Optician
Brownie Troop
March OF Dimes
Veterans Club
Glen Riggins
School House NO. 6
Highway 14
Farmers Union
Kenneth Schuman
Richard Slatum
Mary Wagner
Loy Conn
Lois Menken
Everett Babcock United
Marrige
Greene Farm Equip. & Agriculture Co
Butler County Mutual Insurance Association
REA
ED Dekker
Dale H. Brinkmann
Sec
Litterer Window CO
15Th Avenue
Clarence Litterer
Dial
Willia Greene
Sanday
Blue Lake
Wilson
KRAFT
Neweeta
Velveeta
Florida
VEGIE
Morey's West Side Grocery
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