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Newspaper

Greene Recorder

Location

Greene, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1957

Page

5

Auxiliary Lists Years Activities

The American Legion Auxiliary details a year of activity ending June 30 with district and county conferences, fundraising drives, donations to multiple charities, and service events. Members organized a Christmas party for children of veterans, sent holiday gifts to veterans homes, and sponsored Girls State participation plus a poppy drive. Scouts aided poppy sales with top sellers noted.

American Legion Auxiliary Veterans Hospital Des Moines Christine Hampell Veterans Hopital Clinton Marshalltown Knoxville Red Cross Salvation Army Heart T. B T. V Eldora Sara Jane Green Sylvia Maxwell Monica Emmons Patti Walker Carolyn Shultz Ferrol Senne Vicki Brunsma Barbara Allison

Marvin Lambs Fetcd At Shower

Mr and Mrs Marvin Lamb were guests of honor at a misc shower at the Church of the Brethren on Thursday evening Miss Betty Jeanne Kingery decorated the gift and lunch tables with blue and white crepe paper Mrs Duane Smith organized entertainment and assisted Mrs John Aswegan Jr and Miss Bertha Kingery in serving lunch to 22 guests from Charles City Marble Rock Allison and Greene The honorees received many gifts.

Marvin, Lamb Church of the Brethren Betty Jeanne Kingery Duane Smith John Aswegan, Jr Bertha Kingery Charles City Marble Rock Allison and Greene

Jackson and Dayton Farm Bureaus Picnic Supper

The Jackson and Dayton Township Farm Bureaus held a combined picnic supper Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the side shelter house in Henry Woods State Park Clarksville. Conservation officer Jim Gregory spoke on conservation and Mr Johnson displayed colored pictures. The Frey daughters sang duets and Vae Brinkman played clarinet solos. Attendees included the Wygles Freys Severs and Thomp son families plus relatives and friends.

Jackson Dayton Henry Woods State Park Clarksville Jim Gregory Hampton Johnson Chauncey Frey Vae Brinkman Art Wygle Brian Wygle Bernard Wygle Gregory Florida Truman Wamsley Paul Rosenwinkle Mavis Cookie Warren Severs Roy Thompson Howard Calease Ted Brinkman Vac Harry Brinkmann Mary Ann Jacobs Sisters

Ver Plank Engagement Plans July Wedding

Mr and Mrs Dale Ver Plank announce the engagement of their daughter Carol Lea to Donald Pete Jones son of Mr and Mrs Dee Jones of Hampton. The wedding is set for July 7 at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene. Carol Lea is a Greene Public School alumna and Donald Pete Jones is a Hampton High School graduate employed at B and W Fine Food Store in Greene.

Dale Ver Plank Carol Lea Donald Pete Jones Dee Jones Hampton First Presbyterian Church Greene Miss Ver Plank Greene Public School Hampton High School B & W Fine Food

Surprised Anniversary Dinner For Dralles

Mr and Mrs H W Dralle were surprised at a 6:00 PM dinner at A B Mahnke home marking their 35th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Miss Vae Lowse Dralle, James Dralle and James II, Jeffrey, Keith Drake and Melinda Gregory, Warren Turner and Stevie, Patricia plus Greg ory, and Mason City guests.

H. W. Dralle A. B. Mahnke Vae Lowse Dralle James Dralle James II Jeffrey Keith Drake Melinda Gregory Warren Turner Stevie and Patricia Mason City

Engagement Announced For Audrey Hudson And Arnold Myers

Audrey Hudson daughter of Mrs Dallas Hawke and Vernon Hudson of Aredale will wed Arnold Myers son of Mr and Mrs Allen Myers of Aredale. The ceremony is planned for July 14 at the Evangelical Church in Aredale.

Audrey Hudson Dallas Hawke Aredale Vernon Hudson Arnold Myers Allen Myers Evangelical Church

Esther Haverkamp and Mervyn Meier Married in Tripoli

Miss Esther Haverkamp daughter of Mr J C Haverkamp and the late Mrs Haverkamp of Waverly wed Mervyn Meier of Cedar Falls son of Mrs Don Shuler and the late Richard Meier of Waterloo at Grace Lutheran Church Tripoli. Rev William F Goetz officiated the 3 pm ceremony. Maid of honor Elaine Haverkamp of Waverly bridesmaid Mrs Ed Harris of Davenport best man Don Meier, groomsman Harold Haverkamp ushers Paul Meier and Richard Haverkamp. They will reside at 1824 Gilbert St Cedar Falls. The bride taught at Greene Community School. the groom works in maintenance at Iowa State Teachers College.

Esther Haverkamp J. C. Haverkamp Haverkamp Waverly Mervyn Meier Cedar Falls Don Shuler Richard Meier Waterloo Grace Lutheran Ed Harris Davenport Don Meier Harold Haverkamp Paul Meier Richard Haverkamp

Country Cousins Hold June Meeting

The Coldwater Country Cousins held their June gathering at Mary Lou Squires home with 11 members present and two leaders plus one guest. They voted to cover half of members camp and convention expenses and set July 22 at 2:00 p.m. for achievement day with committees named for refreshment program guest book ushers and more. Kay Weigman spoke on undergarment care and Mary Lou Squires demonstrated round buttonholes. Next meeting set for July 20 at Kay Weigman’s home.

Coldwater Country Mary Lou Squires Sue Clapham Sheryl Ott Carol Kollman Jackie Marsh Carol Tatum Kay Weigman Carol Crosby Marjorie Marsh Joyce Crosby Melinda Andrews

Greene Future Farmers of America Holds Thursday Tour

The Greene Future Farmers of America Chapter conducted a project tour on Thursday, June 20, visiting 20 members’ farms. Members brought sack lunches and ate dinner at the farm site, with Chuck Litterer reporting.

Greene Future Farmers of America Nark

Neighbors Cultivated Corn on Wiegmann Farm Friday

A group of neighbors tended the Wilbur Wiegmann corn on Friday afternoon. Ferrol Senne was honored on her 12th birthday with a party at her parents Mr and Mrs Martin Senne. Eleven girls attended. Mr Wiegmann died May 27 in an auto accident. Attendees included Daniel Downing Donald Bliss Bruce Marsh Earl Herman and William Wiegmann. Mrs Jerry Starkweather and her son Jimmy from Des Moines were also present.

Wilbur Wiegmann Mr. Wiegmann Daniel Downing Donald Bliss Bruce Marsh Earl Herman William Wiegmann Ferrol Senne Martin Senne Jerry Starkweather Jimmy Des Moines

Local Golphers In Waverly Tourney

Golfers Robert Curtis Jim Mead Jim Drake Paul Hamilton Dale Wiley Norman Wolters Martin Senne Clyde Stuntz entered a Waverly tournament on Sunday. Norman Wolters won first prize in the 7th flight with 136. Senne tied for 3rd in the 4th flight with 127 and Hamilton tied for first in the 5th flight with 129. In the evening wives joined the golfers for dinner at Carver's restaurant.

Robert Curtis Jim Mead Jim Drake Paul Hamilton Dale Willey Norman Wolters Martin Senne Clyde Stuntz Waverly Galen Martzahn Clair Weiss Carver’s

Esther Greene to Visit Here in New Rochelle

Miss Esther Greene of New Rochelle New York will arrive Friday June 28 to visit Mr Charles Williams. On Saturday June 29 from 230 to 400 p m Mrs Bruce Andersen hosts a tea in her honor and invites Esther s friends to visit.

Esther Greene New Rochelle New York Charles Williams Bruce Andersen Esther

Kingery Reunion Set in Perrin Park at Noon Sunday

Annual Kingery reunion planned for Perrin Park at noon on Sunday June 30 with a rain backup in the Presbyterian Church basement. Pot luck dinner to be served. Ritter family also to gather at Marble Rock park at noon that day. Coldwater Community Club moves meeting to May Ver Plank’s home on June 27. Woman's Society of Christian Service will skip July meeting.

Kingery Perrin Park Presbyterian Church Ritter Marble Rock Coldwater Community Club May Ver Plank Minnie Keifer Woman's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church

Rural school reorganization sparks space and class concerns

In a lengthy note Supt V J Tatum argues rural schools face equipment and scheduling limits as enrollment rises. He cites sixth and elementary percentile changes, urges adding classrooms, and favors enlarging central facilities or reopening rural schools to sustain sound education.

Supt V. J. Tatum

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