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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1957
Page
3
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Bernice Vorhes and Margaret Shultz were delegates from Busy Bees and Union Feeders at the State Girl's 4-H convention in Ames from June 19 to 22. They were accompanied by 4-H leader Mrs. Claude Ewald.
The Jr M Y F met on June 23 with the president calling the meeting. Reports from treasurer roll and secretary were presented, a lesson and prayer by Mary Barr followed. Camp attendees for July at Clear Lake were Sandra Smith Diane Marsh Tommy Johnson and David Overby.
Reverend and Mrs John Falconer traveled to Iowa Falls Sunday afternoon to teach for two weeks at the Iowa Baptist Camp, continuing their ministry outreach and educational work in the region.
Plans for Marble Rock celebration on July 15 and 16 include baseball games a horse pulling contest dances free watermelon a children's parade athletic contests and a giant midway by the Grand American Shows. All youths under sixteen must register for the parade at the Marble Rock Locker or Schwartz Repair for cash prizes.
Attendees including Camp Lynn Overby Bernice Vorhes Edith Shultz Margaret Shultz Jo Hillman Linda Hillman and Gerry Hubbard travelled to Clear Lake on Sunday for a week at the St Methodist Youth Fellowship Camp.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service held its regular meeting in the church basement Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Clarence Barr and Mrs. Raymond Shultz as hostesses. Mrs. Rudy Schwartz led the lesson as ladies read sketches of missionary work in foreign fields. Guests included Mrs. Bill Bulamer of Wapello and Mrs. Robert Buttiger with three children from California. A dessert luncheon was served.
Mrs Walter Bohl entertained the Wednesday bridge club at her home with guests Mrs Maud Vorhes and Mrs Wayne Johnson. High score was achieved by Mrs Russell Smith and second by Mrs Clarence Adams. Hostess served a 1 o'clock luncheon.
Members of the North Town Saddle Club enjoyed a picnic dinner and a four mile trail ride with Mr and Mrs Edward as host and hostess on Sunday.
The Lutheran Aid Society met at the church Thursday afternoon with hostesses Mrs. William Franks and Mrs. Vern Losee. Guests included Mrs. Franks' daughter Mrs. Star ley and Mrs. Evens of Ken set, along with Mrs. Luindloff. Mrs. Rover led the lesson introducing a new study book titled Women in the Church. Refreshments followed.
The Union Leaders held a 4 H meeting on June 28 1957 at Marble Rock School with eight members answering roll call. The session opened with work on clothes for exhibition at the Achievement Show. Margaret Shultz reported on her trip to Ames. Lunch closed the meeting. The next meeting is set for July 5 at 7 30 at the School. Reporter Jane Balkenende.
Marble Rock High School Class of 1950 enjoyed a town park picnic Sunday. Attending were Delores Randal Miller Faith Adams Stille Beulah Nicholas Kramer Wilma Parker Kingery Rita Stabenow Merfeld Robert Staudt Andy Nixt Ronald Kramer Charles Meek.
Local notes record Lou Swant traveling to Webster South Dakota with Wesley Huxol and visiting brother Charles Swant. Various kinfolk and friends from Mason City Charles City Waterloo Kenosha and Des Moines share visits, schooling, and family events. A birth in the Shook family is noted along with several trips and gatherings at homes, churches, and lakes.
Mr and Mrs Harrison Ackley were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Leo Wood last Monday to honor the Ackleys forty third wedding anniversary dated June 24 and the woods fortyeighth or forty seventh wedding anniversary dated June 25.
The Friday election produced directors Mrs. L Wentworth Marble Rock for 3 years Robert Hoover Rudd for 2 years Harold Tietten Rockford for 2 years Coleman Rockford for 1 year Wilbur Brandau Rudd for 1 year and Edward Batty Rockford as Treasurer.
A series of brief social items report visits and gatherings in Mason City and nearby towns. Aret and Mrs Clarence Barr and Rosalie were Mason City shoppers Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Dick Ludwig of Laurens were dinner guests of Mrs Cora Wilson Sunday. Mr and Mrs Leo Wood visited Mrs Anne Mason in Reinbeck Sunday. Mr and Mrs Bob Jones and family from Mason City were guests Sunday in the Earl Staudt home. Karen returned with them for a few days stay in Mason City. Mrs J S Staudt returned from Mercy Hospital, Mason City Saturday afternoon. She is recovering nicely from recent surgery. Her sister, Mrs John Pins of Dubuque, is staying with her. Mrs Gertrude Moeller of Rudd visited Mrs Delia Wilson Sunday afternoon.
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