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Newspaper

Greene Recorder

Location

Greene, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1959

Page

5

Lou Frankes Honored On 44th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Lou Franke of Greene were surprised at home Sunday for their 44th wedding anniversary A noon pot luck dinner followed with gifts presented The couple have three children fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ed Marten and others from Greene Charles City and relatives.

Lou Franke Greene Ed Marten Sue Dixie Darlys Mike Audrey Jerome John James Otto James Tami Ray Franke Larry Charles Joyce Robert Franke Douglas and Vickie Charles City

Bruce Sneed Feted on Birthday

Bruce Sneed son of Mr and Mrs Sam Sneed celebrated his eighth birthday with a Monday party after school because rain delayed the date. Attending were Tim Heidenwirth Dan Weyand Teddy Scheidecker Paul Backer Randy Majewski Pat Wilson Ricky Stewart Jim Shultz Gary Bachman Bobby Raisty and Gordon and Karl Sneed. Party centered around a March theme with refreshments and many gifts.

Bruce Sneed Sam Sneed Bruce Tim Heidenwirth Dan Weyand Teddy Scheidecker Paul Backer Randy Majewski Pat Wilson Ricky Stewart Jim Shultz Gary Bachman Bobby Raisty Gordon Karl Sneed

Coldwater Clippers Hold 4-H Club Meeting at Kingery Home

Coldwater Clippers Boys 4-H Club met at Jim Kingerys home on Monday March 2 with 10 members present. President Doug Marsh led the gathering as Jim Kingery gave a Wiring Plug In demonstration and Darrell Kingery led a talk on Efficient and Safe Electrical Wiring. Mrs Kingery provided lunch. Steve Clapham reported.

Coldwater Clippers Boys 4-H Club Jim Kingery Doug Marsh Darrell Kingery Kingery Steve Clapham

Chat-A-While Club Hosts Surprise Housewarming

Sixteen members of the Chat-A-While Club held a surprise housewarming Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. I. J. Devies. The group enjoyed games and a social afternoon with refreshments served at the close.

Devies I. J. Devies

George Folkerts Celebrates 36th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. George Folkerts were guests of honor at a family dinner Sunday at Club Iowa in Charles City observing their 36th anniversary. Attending were Calvin Folkerts of Mason City, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Folkerts of Bristow, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Happel of Latimer, and Mr. and Mrs. Bil Lindvall of Griswold.

George Folkerts Club Iowa Charles City Calvin Folkerts Mason City Robert Folkerts Bristow Paul Happel Latimer Bil Lindvall Af

Bridge Club at Mrs Neal’s St Patrick Luncheon

Mrs Joe Neal hosted Monday night Bridge with decor in St Patrick green and a dessert luncheon. Guests included Mrs Lillian Suit of Marble Rock and Mrs Lyle Shultz. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Robert Steere Mrs Don Jewell and Mrs Sult.

Bridge Club Neal Joe Neal Lillian Suit Marble Rock Lyle Shultz Robert Steere Don Jewell Sult

Thank you for the kind notes and visits

Mrs. Dean Ott and Carla Lynne express gratitude for the cards gifts flowers and visits received during hospitalization and after returning home. They thank everyone for the support and kindness shown during this time.

Dean Ott Carla Lynne

Butler County Farm Bureau and 4-H Calendar of Events

Butler County hosts a series of meetings and activities from March 13 to 25 including Farm Bureau gatherings for township, married group, and women's committees. 4-H parties, leaders recognition, girls and boys 4-H meetings, basketball tournaments in Parkersburg and Allison, plus the district extension conference at Farm Bureau Auditorium and AmVet Hall.

Farm Bureau Butler Township AmVet Hall Parkersburg Allison

Contract Club Met Wednesday at Mrs Russell Duncan

Mrs Russell Duncan hosted the Contract Bridge Club last Wednesday afternoon at her home with St Patrick theme decor. Guests included Mrs Clarence Barnett and Mrs Darrell Davis. Prizes were won by Mrs T S Albrecht Mrs Davis and Mrs Clarence Shultz.

Russell Duncan Contract Bridge Club St. Patrick’s Clarence Barnett Darrell Davis T. S. Albrecht Davis Clarence Shultz

Floyd County Calendar of Events

Floyd County listings for March include Cattle Feeders Day at Ames on March 10, Family Living Salads Lesson at the Farm Bureau Assembly Room at 1 30 p.m. March 12 features the Soil District Annual Dinner and Election at Moose Club at 6 30 p.m. March 17 announces a new Farm and Home Development Meeting at the Farm Bureau Assembly Room.

Ames Farm Bureau Assembly Room Soil District Moose Club

Social Club Meetings Update and Venue Change

The Apollo club will meet this evening March 11 at 8:00 at the home of Mrs. George Hamilton. note change of place. The Woman's Club will gather in Room 10 at Greene Community School on Tuesday evening March 17 for its business session.

Apollo Club George Hamilton Woman's Club Greene Community School

Neighbors Unite for County Mutual Insurance

Local community insures farms through County Mutual Association philosophy of cooperation. Provides blanket personal farm property coverage for buildings machinery stock dwellings and household goods at low rates. Secretary or agents available to explain coverages and rates at no obligation.

Mutual Insurance Association

Church Activities Schedule at First Presbyterian

G F Butler pastor announces Thursday choir practice at 7 00 pm Westminster Fellowship at 8 06 pm Saturday membership class at 2 00 pm Sunday Sunday School at 16 00 am Worship Service at 11 60 am Union Lenten Service with Church of the Brethren at 7 30 pm

First Presbyterian Church G. F. Butler Westminster Fellowship Church of the Brethren ST. Peter’s Lutheran Church J. Devies Ladies Aid Society George Rausch ST. Paul’s American Lutheran Church Marble Neck I. J. Devies Luther League Church Council Brotherhood

Lutheran Church Activities and Services Schedule

Church notices list pastors and programs for St John and St Peter Lutheran, Calvary Baptist, and St Paul American Lutheran. Include midweek prayers, Sunday schools, confirmations, youth bands, and upcoming Wednesday Lenten services with times and dates.

Community meet times and guest speaker scheduled

Meeting at 7 30 with program at 8 00 features guest speaker Mr Robert Killem of Manchester member of the state conservation committee. Three Link Circle to meet at Mrs George Koons home on March 19 with change of place. Chat A While Club at Mrs Kenneth Shreve home on Thursday March 19 at 2 00. Lend A Hand Club at Mrs Jean Montgomery home on Tuesday March 17 at 2 00.

Robert Killem Manchester State Conservation Committee George Koons Kenneth Shreve Jean Montgomery

Bowling Results Continued From Page One

Local leagues report high scores and three game series records led by Hamilton Shields Bantam with 2714 total. Jim Klooster 503 and Jess Lindley 604 highlighted the Tuesday Night Rollers and Alley Cat leagues, with multiple bowlers posting solid scores for team standings.

Hamilton Shield Bantam Ressler Grocery Powersville Curtis Insurance Bailey Real Estate Wildman’s Cafe Klassi Motors Klassi Wildman’s Jim Klooster Darwin Wagoner Delvin Koeff Jack L. Shultz Jess Lindley Bob Shanan-iaquet Harold Allan B & W Fine Foods Nettleton’s Ins Brandt's Dorothy’s Big Shop Alison Impl Dralles Brandts Allison Nettleton’s Insurance Dorothy's Dawn Cheney Joan Adams Barbara Stock Margaret Shultz Rita Hoodier Harriett Oppermann Dorothy Fischer Faith Beat Lois Jacobs Kay Brandt Joyce Heyenga Myrt Shorman

Powersville church events announce morning service

The St Paul Bible College group will minister in the morning service with song and spoken word. Sunday School starts at 10:00 am. Junior Jets meet at 7:30 pm. Alliance Youth Fellowship gospel service at 8:00 pm. Monday March 16 leadership training at 8:00 pm. Wednesday March 18 midweek prayer and Bible study at 8:00 pm.

St. Paul Bible College Alliance Youth Fellowship Paul Muii

Sunday church schedule and play I made Christ's Cross

The church lists a busy Sunday with junior choir at 4:00 p.m senior choir at 7:00 p.m M Y F at 8:00 p.m Sunday School at 9:45 a.m Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m Union Lenten services at 7:30 p.m and the Lord's Supper and preaching service at 10:30 a.m The play I made Christ's Cross is also noted.

Church of the Brethren Christ's Cross

Wesleyan Methodist Church Service Schedule

Bennedette Wesleyan Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Youth activity and choir practice at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Richard Stoneberg. (continued on page 8).

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