Greene social notices span weddings reunions and visits
Local and personal notes detail weddings such as Kathleen Aldrich and Robert Tully, and John Skillen with Sharon Klunder. Numerous Greene residents attend reunions, dinners, and birthday gatherings across Alden Dunkerton Plainfield and other towns. Families from Greene, Clarksville, Nashua, Charles City, and surrounding areas host or attend picnics and overnight visits. Girl Scouts and campers are noted at Camp Gaywood Clear Lake with multiple attendees and sessions.
Thompson family 29th reunion held at Marble Rock park
The Greene society recalls the Thompson family 29th reunion at Marble Rock city park on Sunday July 17 with a noon picnic. Claude Kanter presided as president. Alvira Chambers read minutes. Wayne Ritter elected president for 1963 with Clarence Adams and Verne Thompson as officers. Numerous members from Marble Rock, Charles City, Alta Vista, Nora Springs, Mason City and Greene attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Marble Rock
Claude Kanter
Alvira Chambers
Wayne Ritter
Clarence Adams
Verne Thompson
Shirley Wood
Frank Shook
Kenneth
Steven
Sandra Chambers
Herb Shook
Jan
Steve
Wancy
Russell Sedgwich
Paul
Charles City
June Johnson
Ed Hentges
Alta Vista
Don Ritter
Jim
Charles
Donnella
Mike
WaNita
Nora Springs
Elvira Chambers
Mason City
Greene
Paul Flora
Norma
Barbara
Gary
Steven Reed
Dennis
Nancy
Bill
Chuck
Jill
Roy Thompson
Bob
Jane
Charles Ackerman
Gregory Senne Celebrates 2nd Birthday at Family Picnic
A cooperative picnic supper was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Senne on Tuesday evening June 19 in honor of their son Gregory who turned two. Guests included Mrs. Dora Senne Minnie Kleinschmidt Roy and Dorothy Senne and several relatives from nearby families. A birthday cake and ice cream were served and Gregory received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Senne
Gregory
Dora Senne
Minnie Kleinschmidt
Roy
Dorothy Senne
George Luchtenberg
Marvin DeGroote
Verle Barth
John Dale
Rick Menken
Tom
Kathy
James Osier
Jule
Charles City
Joni Salsbury
Carroll
Camp News Highlights Local Girls and Visitors
Pamela Drake Sally Hammel and Mary Ellen Worley complete training on July 11. Linda Jackson Barbara Allis and Ferrol Senne return to Camp Gaywood as counselors. Ronald and Randy Smith visit relatives in Charles City and Nashua. Mrs. Glenn E Ressler travels to Davenport to visit cousin Mrs. Margaret Smith in Helena Montana then hospitalizes. Dinner guests include Rev and Mrs Harold Buenting Barbara and David from Richmond Michigan and Mr and Mrs Eugene Kreger and sons from Rockford. Mrs Paul E Katcher and Angela of Waterloo visit Francis Wilson’s home and Pat returns home for a short vacation. They call on Mrs Phoebe Lind at Dumont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Herbert
Milan
Tlinois
Gene Shatzer
Patricia
Chambersburg
Pennsylvania
Thelma Mandrell
David
Tisa
Oklahoma
Mandrell
Downing
Perrin’s Park
Greene and
Clarksville
Bill Heine
Jack L. Shultz
Clarence Shultz
Larry Dovey
Banning
California
Roy Franke
Rockford
Earle Hyers
Chicago
Hyers
New Jersey
Greene
Albert Mahnke
Lawrence Mahnke
Waterloo
Chester Wright
Alan Wright
Jesup
Henry Drake
H. F. Mercer
Cedar Rapids
Percy Lucas
Fred van Dyke
Harry Downs
B. L. Lambert
Charles City
Mike Ramker
Misses Marie
Gladys
Ann Dougherty
Dougherty
Ray Gerhard
Marble Rock
Tom Grimm
Wil Ramker
Zula Ramker
Harley McMeen
Peoria
Illinois
L. L. Vander- Walker
Riceville
Ranae Barth
Mason City
Verle Barth
Jon Salsbury
Carroll
Camp Gaywood
Clear Lake
Linda Wunsch
Katie Astor
Jane McRoberts
Mary Rottler
Vicki Brunsma
Pamela Drake
Sally Hammel
Mary Ellen Worley
Linda Jackson
Barbara Allison
Ferrol Senne
Ronald Smith
Floyd Biden
Randy Smith
John Kruse
Nashua
Ronald
Randy
Bob Smith
Glenn E. Ressler
Davenport
Margaret Smith
Helena
Montana
Phoebe Lind
Dumont
Kiefer Cunningham Tie The Knot In Greene Church Ceremony
Sharon Lee Kiefer and Gordon Paul Cunningham united in marriage at Greene Methodist Church with Rev. Jones officiating. The double ceremony featured baskets of white gladioli and blue mums, bridesmaids in blue dacron dresses, a reception for 125 at the bride’s home, and plans to reside in West Concord Minnesota where the groom runs a trucking business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Kiefer
Gordon Cunningham
Sharon Lee Kiefer
Gordon Paul Cunningham
Greene
John Junior Jones
Leo Kiefer
Fred Cunningham
Kenneen
Minnesota
Gale Wartzahn
J. T. Truitt
Linda Cunningham
Kenyon
Connie Pitt
Charles City
Patria Brown
Zumbro Falls
Patty Cunningham
Merle Cunningham
Richard Florer
West Concord
Gerald Kiefer
James Kiefer
Dennis Cunningham
Basil Johnson
Louis Kiefer
Leo Fraschi
Art Pagles
Kenneth Reams
Bonnie
Nancy Schafer
John Whitehead
Traer
Robert Cunningham
Harold Schafer
Barbara Gowland
Mildred Hettkamp
Rochester
Mary Je Florer
Betty Schmitt
County Charter Proposal Sparks Iowa County Government Change
The Iowa County Officers Association backs county charters to consolidate offices and create a county manager. Paul T. Eastland tours six districts promoting home rule and local legislation grants for boards of supervisors. Former President Hoover to attend the dedication of the Hoover Birthplace Foundation Park library museum on August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Iowa County Officers Association
Clinton
Paul T. Eastland
County Officers Association
Boards of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
Eastland
Herbert Hoover
Hoover Birthplace Foundation Park
West Branch
Hoover
Wolf opens bid for lieutenant governor in blistering Erbe attack
Democratic candidate State Senator Melvin Wolf of Waterloo declares incumbent Governor Erbe a captive of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. Wolf accuses the Farm Bureau as a powerful insurer and mercantile influence shaping state policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Wolf
Towa
Iowa Farm Bureau
Norman Erbe
Melvin Wolf
Waterloo
Erbe
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Star Pat O'Brien Joins Parson's Fairfield Summer Playcast
The noted theater figure Pat O'Brien is added to the roster for Parson's College at Fairfield to star in a series of major productions this summer. He is signed for the leading role in "Our" and will headline the summer theater lineup alongside other prominent performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat O’brien
Parsons College
Fairfield
O’brien
Parsons Plans September Town Production With Star Cast
The article notes plans for a September Town production and lists leading artists for the season including Joe E. Brown in Father of the Bride and Patricia Morison with Anthony Dexter in The King and I, detailing expectations for summer appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Joe E. Brown
Patricia Morison
Anthony Dexter
Highways to Run Five State Routes Near Red Rock Dam
The Iowa Highway Commission approved a $12 million agreement with the U S Army Corps of Engineers to raise five state highways near Red Rock Dam. The commission will perform the work and be reimbursed by the Corps. Also approved were large blue and white interstate signs directing travelers to services, with size 5 by 9 feet, no ads, placed only on rural interstate segments and banned inside city limits. Signs new conditionally erected only if service stations, restaurants, and motels meet distance and hours criteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Highway Commission
Red Rock Dam
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers
Des Moines
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maureen Allison
Lansing
Kathleen Aldrich
Robert Tully
Foster-Dunning
Alden
Lowell Foster
Lloyd
Harold Foster
Delmar Foster
Rex Townsley
Wilford Griner
Norman Clubine
Dunk~ertor
Hobby Club
Lion's Field
Shell Rock
Francis Knapp
Birthday Club
Dell Curtis
Russell Barry
John Skillen
Martin Skillen
Horton
Sharon Klunder
Henry Klunder
Plainfield
James McLennan
McLennan
Ray Williams
Waukon
Jimmy McLennan
Mervin Johnson
Superior
Wisconsin
Waller Gabe and
Verle Townsley
Orley Alden
Noel Mizell
Tammie
Gordon Schafer
Peter
Et ‘Furnace Sales and
Thermoflo, Williamson and Moncrift Furnaces
Wunsch Plumbing & Heating Greene
SESS
Greene Farm Equipment and Agriculture Co
Greene, Iowa
Jume Sale
Greene Society
Gregory Senne
M.K. Spearhy
Professional Directory
Gene Nettleton
J.T. Truitt Chiropractor
C. Curtis
Fradden
Dr. Wm. Andrews
James H. Graven
Buchholz
J. P. Hoben
D. T. Drees
Veterinarians
Greene —_ ie
Capitol News
Pooley Lumber Company
Greene Iowa
Mens & Boys
Buchholz & Dralle
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!