294 Beeves Eligible For The County Fair
A total of 294 baby beeves for 4 H and FFA members have been ear tagged and are eligible for the county fair, reports C Dean Johnson County Extension Associate. This is an increase of 28 over last year s 266 ear tagged. By townships West Point 43 Dayton 42 Coldwater 13 and Bennedette 11. By breeds 120 Angus 114 Hereford 58 Shorthorn and 2 Charolais.
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FFA
C. Dean Johnson
West Point
Dayton
Coldwater
Bennedette
Country Club Elects Officers in Greene Meeting
Graydon Anderson of Greene was elected president of the Round Grove Golf and Country Club. Douglas Walker chosen as vice president. Directors named are Jim Schroeder, Dean Ott, Max Weyand, John Hardman, and Jim Drakle. Mrs Elmer Stock is secretary treasurer and Elmer Stock heads the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graydon Anderson
Greene
Round Grove Golf and Country Club
Douglas Walker
Jim Schroeder
Dean Ott
Max Weyand
John Hardman
Jim Drakle
Elmer Stock
Floyd County Pork Producers Annual Meeting Set
Duane Boyd reports the Floyd County Pork Producers Association will hold its annual meeting and banquet on February 8 at the Moose home in Charles City. A pork menu will be served and Dr. D. Sours of Nora Springs will present slides from a recent overseas trip. Directors will be elected and tickets are sold by George Shultz and Leroy Kingery in Greene and Marble Rock areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Boyd
Floyd County Pork Producers Association
Pork Producers
Moose
Charles City
D. Sours
Nora Springs
Greene-Marble Rock
George Shultz
Leroy Kingery
Luther League Holds January Meeting at St. Peter’s
The Luther League of St. Peter's Lutheran Church met January 9. Supper was prepared by Claude and Mrs Kanter Edward and Mrs Meyer and helpers. Vern Gard spoke on the teenage Christian responsibilities. Plans for a sliding party were discussed. Ways and means committee to meet soon. Members enjoyed games after adjournment.
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Luther League of
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Claude Kanter
Edward Meyer
Vern Gard
Ways and Means
Willing Workers Met Monday Evening 4 H Club
The Dayton Willing Workers 4 H Club met Monday evening January 17 at 7 at the Community Center. Twenty nine members one visitor and one leader attended. Pins were awarded for 5 6 and 7 year milestones. Talks and demonstrations covered talks finishing seams dyes fit of shoes and sewing tasks. Lunch was served by Mrs Hogue and Mrs Hagarty. Reporters Anita and Diana Meyer.
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Dayton
Sue
Sally Clikeman
Francine Holzschuh
Marcelo Murphy
Kathy Weinberg
Christine Smith
Judy Holzschuh
Susan
Kathy Smith
Connie Herman
Rosemary Meyer
Betty Gersemna
Janice Landers
Debra Brinkman
Hogue
Leon Packards Feted on Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Leon J. Packard of Albia celebrated their golden wedding with open house at the Veteran's Club in Greene. More than 200 guests from across Iowa and the United States attended. Their five children hosted the event, with grandchildren and city residents assisting, as family members and friends marked the milestone. An infant baptism occurred at a nearby Lutheran church the same day.
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Leon J. Packard
Albia
Veteran's Club
Greene
Tacoma
Washington
Los Angeles
California
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Rockwell City
Thornton
Ankeny
Waukee
Waterloo
Dallas Center
Clarksville
Blue Grass
Fredericksburg
St. Ansgar
New Hartford
Gail Packard
Robert Packard
Lawton
Leon Packard Jr
Cedar Falls
N. C. McCauley
Cedar Rapids
Minor Dix
Gary Couch
Neil Sells
Steamboat Rock
Howard Burroughs
Lowell Foster
Glenn Packard
Polk City
Vera Bailey
Des Moines
Argela Roose Miller
Faber Miller
Austin
Lutheran Church
Staniey Roose Sr
Bristow
Glades Miller
H. C. Seeedy
James Harms
Allison
Jim Speeling
Iowans Enter Poetry Contest for 1966 Association
Residents of Iowa may submit poems to the Iowa Poetry Association contest. Entries must be mailed by February 15 to the adult Ruth DeLong Peterson New London. college Mildred Bensmiller at Towa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant. and elementary high school Oneita Fisher West Chester. Include name and address. teachers and grades for school entries. include self addressed stamped envelope. Details from Gloria Dean Dugan, 405 E South Marshalltown.
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Gloria Dean Dugan
Iowa Poetry Association
E. South
Marshalltown
Iowa
Barbara Katcher’s Iowa 4-H Home Improvement Trip to Chicago
Barbara Katcher of Greene was among 33 Iowa 4-H girls on a January study trip to Chicago sponsored by the Sears Roebuck Foundation. They toured the Chicago Art Institute Thorne Rooms Prudential Building City Library Carson Pirie Scott stores and Merchandise Mart focusing on art, architecture, and contemporary furniture with daily study sessions led by Emelda Kunan.
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Barbara Katcher
Greene
Iowa 4
Thorne
Prudential
Carson Pirie Scott Import
Middle
Far East
Scandinavia
Merchandise Mart
Hargri, Inc
National Design Center
Chicago Lighting Institute
Emelda Kunan
Country Cousins Met on Saturday
The Coldwater Country Cousins met at Shari Johnson home on Saturday January 15. President Marsha Kelly called the meeting to order. Ellen Downing spoke on planning a wardrobe and Shari Johnson demonstrated wardrobe planning. A sliding party was planned for Sunday January 23. Mrs Ben Stubbe spoke on camp and awards, then members worked on rag dolls. Lunch was served by Shaun Johnson. Reporter Darlene Downing.
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Shari Johnson
Marsha Kelly
Bell
Ellen Downing
Ben Stubbe
Shaun Johnson
Community meetings and events listed for January
Butler County American Legion and Auxiliary meet January 26 in Shell Rock at 7 p.m. The Woman's Club Handicraft Department gathers January 26 at 2 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church parlors with film America the Beautiful and Gifts for the Rest Home program led by Mrs. August Grendler and Mrs. Helen Meyers. Embroidery Club joins. Northeast Town County American Cancer Society chapters plan April crusade in New Hampton January 25 at 9:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church. Cross and Crown Bible Class meets January 21 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Fannie Shultz home.
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Butler County American Legion and Auxiliary
Shell Rock
Janary
Woman’s Club
First Presbyterian Church
August Grendler
Helen Meyers
Embroidery Club
Northeast Town
American Cancer Society
New Hampton
Trinity Lutheran Church
Cross and Crown
Fannie Shultz
4 Hers Attend Citizenship Program in Butler County
The International Citizenship program held January 15 was attended by 180 Butler County 4-H members and their parents. Roberta Becker noted details. speakers included Maridee Hunter from ILFY E and Jerry Mark of Brazil with slides. Mistress Joan Tilderts served as mistress of ceremonies.
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Butler County
4-H
Roberta Becker
Maridee Hunter
International Foreign Youth Exchange
Sweden
Jerry Mark
Peace Corps
Joan Tilderts
Aplington
Sally Clikeman
Greene
Susan Clikeman
Doug Severs
Clarksville
Iowa
Busy Gophers Hold Meeting With Talks and Demos
The Dayton Busy Gophers held a dad and lad night with an oyster stew and monthly meeting. Nineteen members and two leaders attended as Clark Allen and Mike Herman led discussions on Denmark and moths versus butterflies. Sally Frey and Jill DeNeuf spoke on pest control and cattle lice while Stuart Marsh demonstrated v belts. Supper was served by Mrs. Jim Stuntz, Mrs. Art Herman, and Mrs. Clark Alen.
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Den
France
Latin America
Clark Allen
Denmark
Sally Frey
Michael
Allison
Jill DeNeuf
Behnke
Mike Herman
Stuart Marsh
Dayton
Jim Stuntz
Art Herman
Clark Alen
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Country Club
Floyd County Pork Producers
Motorola TV
Mel’s TV Service
Luther League
Ardean Landers
First Pee Mutual Ins
Fire + Windvere Liability
Greene, Ia
Methodist
Rockford
Leon Packards
Darlene Downing
Mae
J.T. Truitt
J. P. Hoben
Galen E. Miller
Bristow Greene
Graven & Graven Attorneys of Law
Buchhelz
Jesus Christ
Mount of Olives
Prince of Peace
Calvary Baptist Church
George S. Knutson
Parée Granul
Royal Hawaiian Tuna
Sno-Boy
Pas
del Monte
B. Bag
Chuck Roast
Gus Glaser
Wilson
HAM
Morey’s
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