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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1957
Page
3
Mrs. Clarence Barr has accepted the position of assistant in the local branch bank effective at once. She succeeds Mrs. Alfred Grahlman, who assumed her duties as secretary of the new consolidated school district Monday.
Mrs. Vern Losee acted as hostess at the Rebekah Circle’s regular Wednesday afternoon gathering. High score in 500 was won by Mrs. Edward Reams, low by Mrs. Conrad Blum, with traveling prize going to Mrs. Will Barth.
Mrs Salt entertained the Contract Bridge Club at her home Wednesday evening. A seven o'clock luncheon was served. Guests included Mrs. Russel Smith and Mrs. Ralph Jennison of Belmond. High score went to Mrs. Will Barth, second to Mrs. Leo Schmitt, traveling to Mrs. Talmer.
The Faith Baptist Missionary Circle gathered in the church basement on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Opal Duryee as hostess. Mrs Carl Fredericks led the devotion and the lesson. The hostess served afternoon refreshments.
Ray Parcher also known as Jack died July 20 1957 after a life tied to farms near Marble Rock and Rockford Iowa. He married Stella Warner in 1904 and built a family farm legacy while serving as manager of the Rockford Livestock Shipping Association. He is survived by his wife four sons Gale Wayne Donald and Goldie Marrs a daughter Muriel Blum twenty grandchildren eight great grandchildren two sisters and many relatives. Funeral services were held July 23 at 2:30 pm at Weaver Funeral Home Rockford with Rev Lane presiding.
The City Public Library announces new acquisitions including The Promise by Esther Kellner The Turn of the Tide by Arthur Bryant Bar kis by Crockett Johnson Walt Disney Secrets of Life by Ruth erford Platt Angel Unaware by Dale E Rogers The World We Live In Life Special Edition For Young Readers.
Mrs James Overby entertained the Study Club at her home Friday evening. After an 8:00 P M lunch she presented a lesson on The Vienna Boys Choir and played records by the choir. Drawings from the Art for World Friendship project were shown. Mrs Ceci Swant was the guest.
Members of the Jr Youth Methodist Fellowship enjoyed camp at Clear Lake last week. David Overby Tommy Johnson Sandra Smith and Dianne Marsh participated with Leon Marsh providing transportation for the group.
Mary Campbell was honored at a pre-nuptial shower by former classmates and Scott Hustlerettes Girls 4-H Club members. Hosted by Mr and Mrs Willard Marsh with Mrs Bill Fluther of Charles City and Bonita Marsh assisting. Mint Green and white decorations, evening refreshments served, and gifts presented.
Mr and Mrs Robert Carney became new parents on Friday, welcoming an eight pound daughter named Donna Jean. The birth adds to the local community as a joyous family addition with the newborn's name, weight, and parental names noted.
The Bethel Baptist Missionary Society held a Thursday afternoon meeting in Mitchell Nursing Home Rockford with Mrs Margaret Lamb in the home yard. Devotions were by Mrs Gerald Adams sketches on Home and Foreign Missionaries by Mrs Cleland Maxson and Pearl Knoop. Pearl Knoop led the Love Gift service. Members served refreshments to 11 patients and 13 members.
The Lions Club met Thursday evening in the Methodist Church basement. Mrs Holl's division of the women's Society of Christian Service served the dinner with Mrs Rudy Schwartz as temporary chairman. A business meeting occurred and slides by Kenneth Bucklen were postponed due to heat. Plans for the next gathering include a family night potluck in the town park.
Sixteen Bethel Baptist Church members drove to Clear Lake State Park for a retreat and Lay development conference led by Mrs. Earl Nicewarner. The program opened with worship at 4:30 PM, followed by phase presentations, a 6 PM cooperative supper, recreation, and plans for fall workshops. Rev. and Mrs. John Falconer and several listed participants attended the daylong event.
A fragment listing individuals including Ter Marsh Ruth Adams Janice Ott Mrs Esther Ott Mrs Gene Bass Dennis Marsh Pearl Knoop Larry Ott and Dick. The text appears to be a social or community notice continuing on the next page.
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