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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1959
Page
2
Richard Peret from Washington DC is visiting Mr and Mrs Robert Neal as a house guest. He is on leave from the State Department with a former posting at the American Embassy on Formosa. Mr Peret and Mr Neal served together in the Flying Tigers during World War I.
The Women's Society of Christian Service held its regular Thursday meeting at the Methodist Church. Mrs Floyd Wilson led the devotion and lesson, Mrs Robert Carney reported on the calendar project, and hostesses Mrs Delia Wilson with Josh Keith provided refreshments.
The Scott Hustlerettes met January 19 at the Winfield home of Sandra, Susan and Selma Winfield with nine members and two leaders present. Officers led opening exercises and talks covered proportion and shape, balance, rhythm, emphasis, harmony, plus demonstrations on furniture and mounting small pictures. Members discussed personality sheets, distributed picture study materials, sang 4-H songs, and recited the 4-H pledge and Pledge of Allegiance before a hosted lunch.
Edith B Smith 86 died January 14 in San Bernardino California Hospital after a long residence in San Bernardino 53 years. A Marble Rock native she belonged to First Christian Church for 50 years and sang in the church choir. Survived by son Bea Smith two brothers Roy Crabtree Rockford G W Crabtree Long Beach sister Mrs Russell Smith Marble Rock granddaughter and two great grandchildren. Services January 17 at Stevens and Bobbitt Funeral Home with Rev Gilford Olmsted officiating. Burial in Mount View Cemetery San Bernardino California.
The Lutheran Aid Society gathered at the church on Thursday afternoon with Mrs Arnold Haller as hostess. Mrs Walter Bohl led devotions and opened a lesson on Pauls epistles to the Ephesians. Officers were reelected including Mrs Den Wood as president and Mrs B L Hamilton as vice president. Mrs Arnold Kaller secretary treasurer. Mrs James Ott has recently joined the society.
Mr and Mrs Art Asmussen Mr and Mrs Harold Taylor Mr and Mrs Joe Staudt Mr and Mrs Ade Dolan Lowell Carney and Russell Parker traveled to Des Moines on Sunday for a three day Grain Deal Association meeting.
The Marble Rock personal column lists numerous dinner visits and weekend guests across nearby towns. Families such as Harms, Reinhart, Hendrickson, Schmitt, Keith, Gates, and Logan share hospitality with friends in Mason City Nora Springs Greene and beyond.
The Scott Better Way Club gathered last Tuesday with Mrs Randall hosting a 2:00 dessert luncheon. Guests included Mrs Fluther of Charles City Mrs Merfeld Mrs Staudt and Mrs Kingery. High score was won by Mrs Marsh low by Mrs Roh wedder and traveling to Mrs Waiter Marsh.
Lorraine Nielsen invited 13 little girls to her home last Saturday for her sixth birthday. Games were played and she received many gifts. Ice cream, cake and cool aid were served by Mrs. Nielsen assisted by Mrs. Willard Feltus and Mrs. Herbert Dannen of Clear Lake.
The Wednesday Bridge Club met at Mrs. William Barth's home for a pot luck dinner last week. Bridge high score went to Mrs. Art Asmussen with second high to Mrs. Paul Bucklen.
The Lions Club met in the basement of the Methodist Church on Thursday evening with 29 members present. A 6:15 dinner was served by church ladies and guest Jim Stone attended as a guest. With no program, the evening was spent in social activity.
Conrad Blum was 81 Saturday with guests at his home Saturday evening including Mr and Mrs Lester Blum and Mr and Mrs Phillip Blum of Rockford. Ice cream cake and coffee were served. Sunday afternoon callers included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Blum and their son of Greene.
Mr and Mrs Art Asmussen hosted a Sunday card party with four tables. Prizes went to Mrs Carl Gerhard for ladies high, Mrs Glen Krogsted for ladies low, Carl Gerhard for men high, Marcus Herman for men low, with Ade Dolan as traveling. An evening lunch was served.
A group of five Scouts from Scout Post 28 and leader James Overby spent Saturday cleaning up brush on Scout Island and burning debris. The volunteers were David Overby, Donnie Schwartz, Tom Ewald, Tommie Johnson, and Donald Barth.
The Bethel Baptist Missionary Society met at Mrs. Hattie Maxson home on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Maxson led devotions, Mrs. Van Benschoten gave the lesson with Mrs. Maynard Reed assisting, and Mrs. Vincent Van Benschoten and Mrs. John Falconer presented a playlet. An afternoon lunch was served.
Florence Wilson stays several weeks at the James Moore home in Whitten. The Farl and Melvin McCauley families of Rockford and Don Kleinschmit of Clarksville were guests of Mrs. Maude McCauley for dinner and supper Sunday. Marvin Schmitt of Cedar Rapids visited his parents. Greene couple Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Skillen hosted dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Guy Sebaugh. George Schmitt and Delores spent last Monday with the John Bouchonville family in Chicago.
The Greene Recorder is the official paper of Butler County and Greene city. Wayne C. Fischer is editor and publisher with Jaycee Bliss as society editor. Subscriptions vary by zone with rates listed. single copies 10 cents. Mail subscriptions priced by zones, with first to fourth zones included.
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