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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1958
Page
6
The Scott Hustlers regular meeting was held at Judy Keiths home on January 14 at 8 p.m. Judy Keith presided, reports from secretary and treasurer were given, and roll call noted each member's favorite Christmas gift.
Marjorie Staudt, the Marble Rock High School Betty, earned the top score on a December 3 homemaking written exam. Her paper will compete for the State All American Homemaker of Tomorrow title and a runnerup state award. She received a Trifari pin for her achievement.
Mrs Wallace Berry entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club at her home the past week guests included Mrs Thelma Carrott of Rockford and Mrs Maude Vorhes a 1 00 luncheon was served by the hostess Thelma Carrott won high bridge score with Paul Bucklin taking second
Mrs. Della Browne 86 resident of Charles City for five years died Wednesday at Cedar Valley hospital after two months of declining health. Funeral 10:00 a.m. Friday Hauser Funeral Home Charles City with Rev. E G Steineman. Burial Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale California. Born March 18 1871 in Ulster township Floyd County Iowa. Married William S. Brown November 21 1892. He died March 4 1952 in California. Survived by three daughters, five grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met Thursday afternoon at the Methodist Church with Mrs. Cecil Swant and Mrs. Lena Schaefer hosting. Mrs. Galen Lines led the lesson, presenting the 17th annual foreign missions report, assisted by Mrs. Charles Hall Mrs. Henry Ewald Mrs. Cliff Wilson Mrs. Max Handley and Mrs. Robert Carney. Refreshments followed.
Mrs. Vivian Patton mourns her brother Siebert Krull of Waverly, who died Sunday after being overcome by carbon monoxide fumes while working on his car in a closed garage.
The Scott Better Way Club met at Mrs. Bill Fluhrer’s home near Charles City Tuesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Don Fluhrer Mrs. Marian White and children Bonita Marsh Mrs. Richard Merfeld and baby. A 2 o'clock lunch was served and 500 was played with prizes awarded.
The Music mothers will hold a bake sale on February 1 from 9 30 AM to noon at the Bank. Proceeds support school activities and student programs.
Will Pierce of Scott township was rushed to Mercy hospital Wednesday night suffering a heart attack. His son Ira visited about 6 p.m. and returned after supper to find his father stricken. Pierce had not been in usual health for several weeks.
At the board meeting Saturday evening the local library reported 1957 circulation of 8149, the highest in its history, up from 7025 in 1956, indicating strong yearly growth.
The Good Will Truck will visit Nora Springs on February 10 1958 and collect items for the Sioux City Good Will Indus try. Donors should bring goods to the Marble Rock Methodist Church by February 7. Accepted items include clothing bedding furniture radios lamps books dishes kitchenware and other usable housewares.
Mrs Lyle Lewis of Isanti Minnesota a former Marble Rock resident reports the death of her father J W Fowler of Estherville. He died January 11 at University Hospital Iowa City after two days illness. He had been a patient at Holy Family Hospital Estherville for five weeks. Funeral was held January 14 at the Lutheran Church Estherville. Survived by his wife fourteen children forty four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The honor roll for the first semester includes Judy Arhart, Jane Balkenende, Donald Barth, Jimmie McNeilus and Marjorie Staudt with straight A's. Others listed are Tom Johnson, Judy Keith, Eddie Keith, Mabel Schmitt, Roger Borchard, Sam Logsdon, Margaret Shultz, Bernice Vorhes, Doris Wagner, Jerry Adams, Kay Meek, Marlene Moser, and Karen Reinhart. Perfect attendance honors go to Dennis Nielsen, Connie Rex, Jane Balkenende, Lynne Overby, Margaret Shultz, and Jerry Adams.
His At Home J B Losee was taken seriously ill Monday morning at his Marble Rock residence as neighbors and family responded with concern. The health issue prompted nearby care and potential transportation for medical evaluation.
Members of the Study club met Friday evening at Mrs. Henry Ewald's home. They planned the County Conventions of Federated Womens clubs to be held in Marble Rock on April 15. Mrs. Ewald served a 7:30 dessert lunch. Attending were Mrs. Cordes, county chairwoman, and Mrs. Burcham, county treasurer of Rudd.
Marble Rock social notes recount weekend visits and births in the area. Lila Baker of Clear Lake spent time with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Foutz. Mrs. Andrew Carney traveled to Glendale with her mother’s body. Community groups hosted lunches and church society activities, with many locals visiting relatives in Clarksville, Nashua, Greene, and Charles City. Several residents left for military service or travel to Rochester and other southern points.
The Junior Methodist Youth Fellowship held a toboggan party Sunday afternoon at the park. Refreshments were served at the church later in the day.
The Lutheran Aid Society met Thursday afternoon at the church with Mrs. Don Rover and Mrs. Victor Johns as hostesses. Mrs. B. Hamilton led the devotions and Mrs. Roy Keith presented the lesson on The Work of the Women's Society. The hostesses served an afternoon lunch.
Members of Bethel Baptist Church shared a fellowship supper at the church Monday evening followed by a work session.
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