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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1957
Page
3
Merrick Ward was recognized on his 94th birthday on June 17 at the Methodist Sunday School. During opening exercises each class presented him a birthday card and the Sunday school sang Happy Birthday. He thanked attendees for years of Sunday School attendance and shared memories.
Mrs Maud Vorhes and relatives traveled from Roc hester Illinois to Tama to attend the funeral of Earl Kasson a cousin of the late Ross Vorhes. Mr Kasson died after being stricken with a diabetic coma near Tama while en route to Nebraska and was taken to a motel and then a hospital.
The Women s Christian Service Society met at the Methodist Church Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Robert Carney and Mrs. Kenneth as hostesses. Mrs. Clarence Barr presented the Philippines lesson. Outgoing President Mrs. Lester Blum received a gift. New President Mrs. Henry Ewald assumed duties for the coming year. An afternoon lunch was served.
Busy Bees gathered at Beverly Chambers home on Thursday June 1 with nine members present and two leaders. President Connie Staudt led the meeting while officer reports were read and demonstrations on sewing and pressing boards were shared. Members planned to bring handmade articles next time as they enjoyed music and a lunch hosted by the hostess and her mother.
Janice Goetzinger was honored at a prenuptial linen shower Saturday evening hosted by Edith Shultz Rosalie Kinder and Mary Merfeld at the Shultz home. Attending besides the honoree were Mrs Raymond Shultz Mrs Leander Merfeld Mrs Clarence Barr Mrs Ed Goetzinger Nancy Goetzinger Marjorie Staudt Kay Meek Pat Heft Connie Grahiman Karen Goetzinger and Marlene Moser. The honoree received many gifts and a dessert lunch was served.
The Natalla Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Roy Keith’s home with Mrs Andy Frascht as co host. Guests included Mrs Allen Miller and Mrs Allan Keith. Program committee was Mrs Harold Taylor and Mrs Henry Johnson. Refreshments were served and the gathering was social after the program.
Marble Rock notes list many visits and gatherings among residents. Mary Staudt of Algona visits relatives. Pearl Knoop stays with Mason City and Clear Lake friends. numerous outings include Greene Flood Creek Schmidt family reunion with 88 attendees, and first wedding anniversary for Bill and Mrs Flurher. Attendees travel to Dubuque, Waterloo, Chicago, and Monticello. Local church events, hospital affairs, teaching staff changes, and Summer School start at Iowa State Teachers College are mentioned along with library budget planning and Father’s Day gatherings.
Marilyn and Arline Bohl spend three weeks at a conservation camp in Spring Brook State Park near Guthry Center. They take an extension course issued by Iowa State Teachers College society and use a twenty five dollar scholarship provided by Chickasaw County conservation office where they taught the prior year.
Mrs Talmer Dahlen is a patient at Cedar Valley Hospital with a contested lung condition. The report notes her hospitalization status and ongoing medical care.
The Union Feeders 4-H Club met in the Marble Rock Gymnasium on June 12. Fifteen members attended as roll call was taken and the pledge to the flag recited. Minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. Plans were discussed for demonstrations and softball for the year. The meeting adjourned with reporter Leslie Chambers.
A large crowd attended the pony sale Saturday evening June 15 at the East edge of Marble Rock. Despite threatening weather and rain forcing early closing, only four of the fifty ponies remained unsold. The top price was seven hundred dollars for a sorrel yearling filly bought by James Kelsey of Rudd.
Several members of Boy Scout Troop No. 28 with their leader James Overby went to Camp Roosevelt at Clear Lake for a week of camping. Scouts on the trip included Donald Barth Tommy Ewald Donnie Schwartz Tommy Johnson and David Overby.
Mrs. Clarence Adams entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club with a 1 pm luncheon at her home. Guest Mrs. Wayne Johnson. High score went to Mrs. Walter Bohl, second high to Mrs. Wayne Johnson.
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