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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1958
Page
3
Bethel Baptist Missionary Society gathered at Mrs Cleland Maxson's home north of town. Mrs Hattie Maxson led devotions and Mrs Ben Van Schoten Sr gave the lesson before an afternoon lunch hosted by the hostess.
The Rebekah Circle held its regular Wednesday afternoon meeting at the hall with Mrs. Susie Bohl as hostess. A 500 card game determined the high score to Mrs. Mary Hienz and the low score to Mrs. Nina Palmer, with Mrs. Maude Vorhes receiving the traveling prize.
Faith Baptist Church will show the film Zambezi Valley during the evening service next Sunday detailing the valley traversed by David Livingstone a century ago. The presentation notes mission outreach and honors Eunice Ott of Marble Rock Ia. A free will offering will be collected. The morning sermon is titled The Place Called Hell.
The Faith Baptist Missionary society met Tuesday afternoon at the church. Mrs. Carl Friedrich gave devotions, Mrs. Lloyd Reed presented the Missionary Article, and Mrs. Charles MacElroy hosted and served lunch. A postnuptial shower for Mrs. Jensen, formerly Mrs. Opal Duryee, accompanied the meeting with gifts for the honoree. Her daughter and daughter in law, both of Austin, Minnesota, attended.
Eva F. Jenison born June 23 1899 in Stanton Minnesota died January 14 1958 at Belmond Community Hospital age 58 6 14 widow of Leslie Suit later married Ralph H Jenison Belmond postmaster 3 years and editor of local clubs and auxiliaries. Survived by husband four sons eight grandchildren and extended family. Funeral services held Belmond Methodist Church and Marble Rock Methodist Church with burial at Hillside Cemetery Marble Rock.
Marble Rock residents and neighbors share visits, travel, and events from January including trips to Arkansas Texas Florida and Minnesota. Families host guests attend church events attend card parties and note hospital stays and birthdays among Cedar Valley and nearby towns.
The Contract Bridge Club was entertained Wednesday evening by Mrs. Rudy Schwartz. Guests were Mrs. Art Asmussen, Mrs. Bird Keith and Mrs. Maude Vorhes. After a 7:00 dessert lunch the ladies played bridge with high score to Mrs. Will Stabenow, second dish to Mrs. Hershall Handley, traveling to Mrs. Walter Marsh and guest prize to Mrs. Maude Vorhes.
The Girls Guild of Bethel Baptist Church conducted the Sunday evening service and presented the play Descards with Love. A film trip about the Baptist Negro school at Beaufort, South Carolina followed, then refreshments were served in the church basement.
Mr and Mrs C G Swant and Mr and Mrs Raymond Shultz of Marble Rock toured Clermont Florida last Monday visiting the Citrus Tower on Highway 27 a mile north of Cross State Gardens Other stops included Daytona Beach St Augustine Cypress Gardens Cuba Tampa and St Petersburg
A Sunday evening gathering at the Leander Merfeld home honored Mrs. Richard Merfeld for her birthday. Present were the Merfeld families H Staberow and daughter Evelyn Mark Merfeld Roger Merfeld Merna Thompson of Mason City. Home made ice cream and birthday cake were served.
The Lions Club held its regular meeting Thursday evening in the basement of the Lutheran Church. A 6 15 o'clock dinner was served by the Lutheran Ladies. Superintendent Wayne Johnson spoke on Politics and Education. The club sponsored a trip to Rochester Minnesota January 18 to witness a hockey game. The group left Marble Rock at 4 30 a m.
Mr. H. A. Lyons, long hard of hearing, has perfected a transistor Featherlite Hearing Aid that is cordless and buttonless. It promises to let users hear voices, radio, and clock ticks. Also advertised are hearing glasses. Write D. W. Egeland at 1108 Lake Street Evansdale Waterloo Iowa for information with no obligation.
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