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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1958
Page
3
A test engineer from New Jersey has been noted for frequent jumps or hopping during work, described in local coverage as an unusual display of agility or movement. The report highlights the individual's notable jumping behavior without detailing causes or outcomes.
Inventors Alexander Bohr Ray mond E Welch and Harry Burdette work on a rocket powered jump belt now under patent. Test engineers report it makes the wearer feel weightless and able to rise over obstacles, counteracting gravity with controlled thrust. Army unused. public curiosity grows.
Mrs Lsse Morford Mrs Theda Olthoff Mrs George Stewart Mrs Albert Vincent and Carol Cuvelier Mr and Mrs Il Huffman of Creston spent several days the past week in the home of her mother Mrs Joe Merril.
A long list of Thursday through Sunday social visits and drop ins is recorded, naming Mr and Mrs Lee Hahn near Clarksville with the Sidmore home, Rachelle Kuhn's stay in Charles City, and many others including Bert Squires, Homer Hurd, Mann Mennen, Kurt Kramer, and Gileon Hearn. Attendees hail from Allison, Parkersburg, Dumont, Greene, Waverly, Ackley, Shell Rock, and Greene, reflecting a flurry of neighborhood hospitality and weekend gatherings.
The Bristow AmVet Auxiliary gathered Thursday evening at the AmVet Home with hostess Mrs Lottie Drakle. Members present included Mrs John Harms and others. Fern Walsh, delegate to the State AmVet and Auxiliary convention in Cedar Rapids in June, reported on activities. A joint meeting of AmVets and Auxiliary was held Monday evening at the AmVet Home. Members plan an eating stand at the Butler County fair in August.
Mrs Earnest Bohn was honored Friday evening on her birthday at her home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Kuno Muenders and their son, Mr and Mrs Jim Siems and daughter of Aplington, Mr and Mrs Ben Hook and daughter of Kesley, and Mr and Mrs Lawrence True.
Mr and Mrs Johan Brinkmann have purchased the Rus sell Behrends property in the northeast end of town.
The North Side Birthday Club met at the home of Mrs H E Cuvelier Tuesday morning honoring her at a coffee. Others present were Mrs Siefken, Mrs Ralph Welland, Mrs Minno Folker ts, Mrs Richard Behrends, Mrs Jake Bruns, Mrs George Jungling, Mrs Fred Sherman.
A ledger of church activities lists Thursday chair practice at 7 pm, junior chairmacuee at 2 pm, and Sunday worship at 9 am with services at 10 am. Calvary Baptist, First Methodist and other churches note midweek and Sunday schedules, guest messages, and youth programs. Community members host and visit relatives in Cedar Falls, Greene, Maynard, and surrounding towns.
Powersville church notices list Rueben Strecker as pastor with morning worship at 11:00 am and a 7:45 pm youth meeting or 8:00 pm evening service. St John s Lutheran and Wilmar Parish announce education committee meetings and Sunday School sessions throughout the day.
Marble Rock church announces Ladies Aid Society meeting at 2 00 p.m. Services at 8 30 a.m. Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. Pastor J Devies leads the congregation with usual weekly schedule.
Faith Baptist Marble Rock led by Vern Prugh offers Sunday School at 10 00 am and worship at 11 00 am Daily activities include Cadets at 7 00 pm and evening service at 8 00 pm Ladies Aid picnic at City park at noon and prayer Bible study at 8 00 pm Vethel Bamlis Culech joins M Falconer Pastor with youth activities choir practice Sunday 9 30 am church school Thursday 10 30 am morning worship mid week Bible study and prayer service at 7 00 pm evening worship at 8 00 pm
Aredale Evangelical United Brethren Church pastor Rev. H. E. Buss leads morning worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School begins at 10:30 a.m. Junior Choir meets from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
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