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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1957
Page
2
The article argues weight loss comes from self-control and reduced food intake. It critiques reliance on pills and glandular theories, notes eyeing insurance charts showing life years lost, and suggests practical steps like using hard candy to curb hunger while stressing pride and posture as motivators.
Kathy Ressler celebrated her ninth birthday Saturday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Bob Ressler. Afternoon guests were Mrs Hubert Ressler Mrs Roger Shultz and Karen Allison. Evening guests were Mr and Mrs Fred Wiegman. Mr and Mrs James Wiegmann Mrs Hubert Resslee and Karen Shultz of Allison. Kathey received gifts and also was presented with two birthday cakes.
Mrs. Clara Jackson visited her son Donald Jackson at the Clarion hospital Sunday. Donald was taken there after an accident Thursday night during the storm.
Joe Needham was celebrated at his 81st birthday dinner at home on Sunday. Guests included Mrs Needham and the Needham families from Greene Waterloo Allison and Charles City along with relatives and friends visiting through the afternoon.
Minne Folkerts, who broke her hip about three weeks ago in Allison, was moved from Lutheran Hospital Hampton to Methodist Colonial Hospital Rochester Minnesota. She underwent bone surgery on Monday after earlier treatment.
Anita Duffield was honored at a birthday dinner Wednesday evening at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Harley Duffield. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Rosenwinkle of Waverly and Mr and Mrs Glenn Siciken and sons.
Mrs Irving Trincle, who underwent eye surgery at Mercy Hospital in Mason City last Monday, has returned home on Sunday.
Bristow residents hosted and visited neighbors across the week. Mrs George Stewart joined Mrs Harry Card in Shefield for Thursday dinner. Ralph Wubbena of Allison spent Thursday afternoon with Ralph Weiland. Glenn Hearn stayed with Freddie Siems near Ackley on Wednesday and Thursday. Glenn Siefken and sons visited Paul Weiland on Wednesday evening. Gilbert Kuhn and daughter Rachelle of Charles City spent the weekend with family.
A long list of local visits and social calls. Mrs. Joe Merrill remains on the sick list while families from Allison Dumont Allison and Waterloo plus centerville towns gathered in homes around Hampton to share meals, wave greetings, and discuss health and kinship. Various Harms and Hearn families visit relatives in and around Hubbard, Allison, Dumont, and Shell Rock.
A 1955 report recounts efforts to establish a Greene Youth Center, opening July 3, 1955, at library rooms. It details growth, vandalism, temporary closure, and recent re opening with decent attendance and staff hope. The Planning Board Committee urges student input via Stedert Council to improve facilities.
Sunday evening guests were daughters Sandy and Lindy Merrill, Mr and Mrs John Bowen, and Mr and Mrs John Dirks at the home of Mr and Mrs Al Wendt. The Amvet Auxiliary plans a Thursday meeting at the Amvet Home with Mrs Bob Ressler as hostess.
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