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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1959
Page
3
Mrs Kathryn Miller slipped and fell on the sidewalk near her home Wednesday morning. A passerby found her and an ambulance admitted her to Cedar Valley Hospital where doctors reported a broken hip.
Mr and Mrs Carl Gerhard were surprised with a Silver Wedding Anniversary party by 24 friends and relatives. They received a card and money tree as gifts while the group played 500 with high scores claimed by Mrs John Merfeld and Leander Merfeld and low scores by Barbara Staudt and Aat Asmussen. Refreshments included ice cream cake and coffee as Mrs Gerhard cut a three tiered anniversary cake baked and decorated by Mrs Edward Merfeld.
Doug Truex who entered the William Hond Dunwoody Industrial Institute in Minneapolis in September has been awarded a scholarship at the Institute based on his scholastic rating.
Mrs Leon Marsh hosted a Wednesday evening contract bridge session with guest Mrs Lola Pringle. High score went to Mrs Rudolph Schwartz as a 7 o clock dessert luncheon was served at her home west of town.
The Methodist Men hosted a pot luck dinner at the church last Monday at seven in the evening. Low attendance due to other engagements led to a social, relaxed gathering.
A Fisher of Marble Rock item lists numerous visits and gatherings among local families. Mentions include Reed and Staudt households traveling to Mason City Des Moines and Charles City, birthday celebrations for Tommy Frascht and others, and dinners hosted by various residents with extended family from Allison Waverly Hampton and Minneapolis. Continued on page 7.
Mrs J S Staudts hosted relatives to celebrate the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of her son Al Staudt and his wife of Dougherty. Attendants included Arnold and Clarence Staudt with their wives. An 8:00 PM dinner followed at Club Iowa after corsages were presented by the couple’s children.
The Auxiliary of the American Legion met at Mrs. Al Marshalls home with Mrs. Bessie Lessee as co hostess. A brief business meeting voted to contribute to the March of Dimes. Hostesses served refreshments.
Mrs Gould Campbell hosted the Natalla Club midweek with co host Mrs Dale Winfield. Guests included Mrs Merrill Winfield Mrs Addie Hillman Miss Mata Lembken and Mrs Alvin Brown of Rockford. Program committee comprised Mrs Andy Frascht and Mrs Maynard. Afternoon lunch was served.
The Rebekah Circle held its regular gathering at the hall Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Nina Palmer as hostess. A 500 high score was won by Mrs. Kenneth Reams, traveling by Mrs. Elmer Lines, while low was Mrs. Bessie Lossee.
Mr and Mrs Bob Enabnit entertained 16 guests Sunday evening at home to play 500. The hostess served an evening lunch. Ladies high score at cards went to Mrs Nick McRoberts, ladies second high to Mrs Richard Fold, men's high score to Don, second high to Nick McRoberts and traveling to Ross Enabnit.
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