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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1957
Page
7
Bristow area residents gathered in Allison Tuesday for a show honoring Lavern Cuvelier and Charles Wheeler families. Numerous visits followed across nearby towns including Des Moines, Ackley, Austin, and Waverly as relatives and friends shared meals and anniversaries, with rheumatic fever recovery noted for Dennis Weiland.
Mrs. Glenn Hearn was honored at her home on a Monday afternoon with a surprise party. Neighbors and relatives attended, including Mrs. Claire Hearn Mrs. Howard Davis Mrs. Harm Abben Mrs. Harold Seeger Mrs. Dale Hearn and son Lynn. The guests furnished lunch and presented cards.
A Friday oyster supper gathering was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Merlyn Muller in Kesley with guests including Mr. anamirs, Jake Lindaman, Eilene and Virgel of Wellsburg, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schipper and Irwin and Mrs. Ayelt Krull of Aplington, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kruger.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Duffield receive a cablegram from their son-in-law and daughter and two grandsons Master Sergeant Elvin Nygaard Tim and Randy of Chester England congratulating them on their 38th wedding anniversary. They have two children Douglas who died in World War II and Joyce Nygaard, and one granddaughter Janelle Duffield of Madison Wisconsin.
Mrs Henry Miller was honored at a birthday dinner Friday evening hosted by Mr and Mrs Raymond Grapp. Guests included Mr Miller and family, Mr and Mrs Paul De Bower, and Mr and Mrs Bob Feltus and families of Allison.
William Surfus celebrated his 87th birthday Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs wm Surfus in Dumont. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lester Roger Rev and Mrs James Miller and evening guests were Mr and Mrs Walter Raisch and Maxine of Dumont and Mr and Mrs George Walsh and Fern.
Gordon Merrills were honored at their home on Sunday for their ninth wedding anniversary. Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Percy Merrill of Cedar Falls and afternoon tea guests were her grandfather C A Harken and her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Jack Meyer of Applington.
Mrs Earl Hemmingsen of Pleasant Valley visits her mother Mrs R H Stewart and other relatives. Mrs Theda Olthoff stays with sister Mrs Tena Olthoff in Des Moines. Thursday guests include Lawrence True with Mr and Mrs August Borneman and family from Dumont. Clarence Drake and Mr and Mrs Fred Wiegman from Allison join Mr and Mrs Bob Ressner. Monday dinner hosts Irving Trindle entertain Mrs Mahlon Woodley and son John.
Sunday guests included Mrs Clara Jackson and Mrs E O Griner visiting relatives. The Siefken couple celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary with Glen and Sharon Siefken hosting a cake and ice cream luncheon. Visitors also stopped by Mr and Mrs Chris Hencken, Rev and Mrs Mac Can on, Lyle Hearn, Henry Wabbena, Otto Steere, Russell Te Paske and families.
The Hill side Cemetery Association held its annual meeting at the Bank with officers elected: President Mrs Walter Maxson Vice President Mrs Jim Stone Secretary Mrs George Wedeking Treasurer Mrs Vern Vorhes Trustee for 3 years Mrs Paul Bucklen. Visitors and gatherings fill community life including bridge games and visits to relatives across nearby towns.
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