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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1967
Page
3
Mrs June Bell, longtime Butler county resident, will mark her 87th birthday Thursday March 23. She resides with her son-in-law and daughter Harold Folkerts and has three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
The Evangelical United Brethren church group met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Al Wendt with 23 members present. Mrs Clara Jackson assisted the hostess and Mrs John Harms led the lesson.
Mr and Mrs Ray Hahn attended a birthday dinner Sunday honoring Kreth and Cindy Kielman. The event took place at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Kielman in Clarksville. Other guests included Mrs George Kielman, Mr and Mrs Allan Spinler, and Jodi of Greene.
Bristow residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Lawrence True and son Scott dined with his mother Mrs Lloyd True on Sunday. Harold Sherman and daughter Jane of Dumont and Mrs Fred Sherman visited Osage residents Hugo Brown. George Conger’s grandmother Mrs George Conger hosted Robert and Cindy Conger from Mason City. Williard Dennis of Dumont joined Lester Rogers for Tuesday evening tea. Wayne Kramer and Ann Allen wed in Greene with attendance from Lester Rogers and Wayne Hewitt families.
A long list of Sunday and weekday visits includes Mrs Al Wendt hosting Al and the Van Dyke families in Ackley, plus social calls at Hampton, Dumont, Greene, Allison, Parkersburg, Cedar Falls, Waterloo, and Charles City. Numerous diners and suppers feature extended family and neighbors, with visits to the homes of Jackson, Hearn, Hershey, and Sherman among others.
The Butler County Red Cross reports a rise in cases in its service to military families since July 1 1966. Forty two contacts include 15 emergency leaves verified, eight counseling or limited aid cases, four referrals, and two loans totaling 120 dollars. The program emphasizes Red Cross verification only and follow procedures for emergency leave requests. End quote from Congressman Gross supports proper handling.
Mrs Karl Zimmerman is discharged after an eight day stay at Mercy Hospital Mason City following surgery. Her return marks a smooth recovery as she resumes home life.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church met Thursday afternoon. The next meeting is Thursday evening, April 13, with a tumble table and cake sale planned for the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Lickweg spent the weekend in New Ulm Minnesota visiting Mrs Ruth Dummer and sister Doris During the visit Doris was honored on her birthday with a party attended by ten guests.
Aredale residents report Jack Davis improving after a two week stay at Mercy Hospital Mason City. Jay Bailey and family spent the weekend at Al Bailey’s parental home. Amos Allen joined the Sunday afternoon visitors. Percy Morehouse with Bert Huisman and Syvella Myers visited Paul Middlestedt in Williams on Sunday. Emrose Bachmann is recovering well after major surgery at Franklin General Hospital Hampton.
The article stresses service to disaster sufferers in times of natural disasters, highlighting organized aid efforts and community response to urgent needs. It notes coordinated actions by local groups and agencies to provide relief and support.
Mrs Fern Snow of Clear Lake and Mrs Vera Murray of Mason City joined Mr and Mrs Oscar White for a Saturday visit and attended the Pow Wow Nutrilite Convention at the Conrad Hilton in Chicago where Mrs White won a trophy. Calls to Mrs Ward Mason included several local neighbors. The American Legion Auxiliary held its March meeting at Ben Stubbe's home with a pot luck supper.
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