Birthday Tribute for Ray Hahn Draws Family Gathering
Ray Hahn was honored on his birthday Friday evening at his home with about 35 relatives attending. Present were Mrs. Hahn, the Kielmans, the Hansons of Clarksville, the DeBergs of Bremer, the Hahns of Jadlison, the Halls of Shell Rock, the Weilands, the Berdine Hahn family, and the Brocka Sidmore families. He received gifts and a luncheon was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Hahn
Hahn
Henry Kielman
Lee Hahn
Clarksville
DeWayne DeBerg
Bremer
John Hahn
Jadlison
A. J. Hall
Shell Rock
Paul Weiland
Berdine Hahn
Earnest Brocka
Darold Sidmore
Mrs. June Bell Celebrated At Family Tea
Mrs. June Bell was feted Saturday at a tea hosted by her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harold Folkerts for her 7th birthday. Attending were Vernon Rogers of Hampton, Mr and Mrs Lester Rogers, and Mrs C L Yost Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Bell
Harold Folkerts
Vernon Rogers
Hampton
Lester Rogers
C. L. Yost
Birthday Gathering Honors Mrs Harold Seeger
About 11 neighbor ladies gathered Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Harold Seeger to observe her birthday. Attendees included Mrs. E. P. Berryman and her son Eric of Waterloo, Mrs. Merle Hearn and Lynn, Mrs. Glenn Hearn, Mrs. Claire Hearn, Mrs. Howard Davis, Mrs. John Hovenga, Mrs. Harm Ubben and Mrs. David Peterson with Danny Dennis and Dean present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Seeger
E. P. Berryman
Eric
Waterloo
Merle Hearn
Lynn
Glenn Hearn
Claire Hearn
Howard Davis
John Hovenga
Harm Ubben
David Peterson
Danny
Dennis and
Dean
Birthdays Celebrated at Merle Truax Home
A pot luck dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Merle Truax near Sheffield Sunday honoring Obe Truax Mrs. Wendell Noah and Merle Truax, all having March birthdays. Guests included the Kriens family from Alburn and other Truax relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Truax
Sheffield
Obe Truax
Wendell Noah
Junior Kriens
Alburn
Delose Truax
Waterloo
Clarence Johnson
Local visits and house guests noted across area towns
NK Mrs Harley Duffield and Anita hosted Thursday guests Mrs Harold Sherman Jane and Friday visitors included Mr and Mrs Bob Ressler with the Harms family. Clair Hearn visited Gladys Pagel at Allison while Glenn Hearn joined Freddie Siems at Ackley. Lester Rogers dined with Struthoffs at Dumont. Al Wendt stayed with Van Dyke near Ackley. Anita Duffield from Cedar Falls spent the weekend with her parents. Ben Van Dyke hosted guests Tuesday. Harry Card family from Sheffield and Orville Stewart family also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Duffield
Anita
Tom Aries
Clarksville
Harold Sherman
Jane
Bob Ressler
Ressler
John Harms
Clair Hearn
Gladys Pagel
Allison
Glenn Hearn
Freddie Siems
Ackley
Lester Rogers
Dick and
Henry Struthoff
Dumont
al Wendt
Henry van Dyke
M. F. Boylan
Joe Merrill
Frank McKean
Anita Duffield
Cedar Falls
Ben van Dyke
Harry Card
Sheffield
Orville Stewart
Greene
George Stewart
Robert Ressler
Hubert Ressler
James Miller
Gordon Merrill
Mason City
Henry Wubbena
Duane Wubbena
E. P. Berryman and Son
Waterloo
Merle
Hearn
Lynn
Fred Wiegmann
Mann Mennen
Francis Winkowitsch
Kesley
Claire Hearn
Dallas Hearn
Marble Rock
Chris Brocka
Gail
Earnest Brocka
Wm. Kruse
John Henning
Waverly
Fred Sherman
L. A. McKinney
Loren Murphey
Aredale
Lutien Beenken
Morrison
Gerald Jackson
Lewis McKinney
Neil
Henry Wabbena
Elmer Sherburne
Wayne Abben
Harm Abben
Karen
Bobbie
Lyle Hearn
John Korthouse, Jr
Peres Merrill, Jr
Donald Jackson
Hampton
Clara Jackson
Wilbur Elliott
Dennis Hearn
Frank Merrill
Vern Elliott
Dows
Everett
Merrill
Allan Davis
Hansell
Gilbert Kuhn
Rachelle
Charles City
Sandra
Linda
Percy Merrill
Lee Hahn
J. W. Petersen
Ralph Weiland
Social rounds through Greene area families Saturday and Sunday
Greene residents hosted and visited many relatives and friends across Allison Dumont Ackley and neighboring towns. The weekend included dinners with the Stewarts Hearn and Merrill households, plus numerous Sunday calls at Greene, Dumont and Waverly homes.
Public bids invited for county culvert and school work
Butler County Board of Supervisors invites sealed proposals for culvert pipe and treated concrete, with details at the County Auditor’s office. Greene Community School Board seeks summer labor bids including window glass block installation and interior painting with deadlines in April through August 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Butler County
W. O. Larsen
Greene Community School Board
Marjorie Wolters
86th Birthday Honor for Mrs Della Brown at Starr Home
Mrs Della Brown was surprised Sunday at her Charles City home by relatives including Mr and Mrs Andrew Carney and Mr and Mrs Robert Carney and children Mrs Gerald Adams. Ice cream and cake were provided by guests and the Mark home staff hosted the refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Brown
Starr
Charles City
Andrew Carney
Robert Carney
Gerald Adams
Mark
Richard Merfeld Honored At House Warming Saturday
A company of about 30 surprised Richard Merfeld and his spouse with a house warming on Saturday evening. Cards provided entertainment with high score to Lyle Lewis pair and low to Don Marsh pair. traveling award went to Lester Smith. Guests brought refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Merfeld
Lyle Lewis
Don Marsh
Lester Smith
Fellowship Supper at Bethel Baptist Church
Bethel Baptist Church hosted a fellowship supper and meeting on Monday evening. The Missionary Society led devotions and games, followed by a pot luck feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship
Bethel Baptist Fellowship
the Missionary Society
Barbara Keifer Feted On Birthday Parties
Barbara Keifer was honored with two surprise birthday parties in the past week. Friends and relatives gathered on Thursday and Friday evenings to celebrate her 11th birthday with gifts and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Keifer
Mrs. Keifer
Marble Rock Locals Card Party at Fiddick Home
Relatives and friends gathered for a card party at Floyd Fiddick's home near Greene on Wednesday evening. A cooperative supper followed the games. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ewald, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lines, Mrs. Bird Keith, and Leon Hillman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Fiddick
Greene
Henry Ewald
Elmer Lines
Bird Keith
Leon Hillman
Social roundup from Greene dinner and visits
Mrs Addie Hillman and guests hosted a dinner with Roger Hart Maude Vorhes Richard Merfeld and others. Numerous couples visited, shopped, or dined across Mason City Charles City Rockford and Greene. Attendees included Bill Harold John Bouchonville Lyle Rodman Vern Losee Vern Vorhes and families. Community events featured a Women’s Society meeting March 28 and hospital and nursing home calls in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Hillman
Roger Hart
Maude] Vorhes
Richard Merfeld
William Stabenow
Evelyn
Bonnie Lou Harris
Barbara Keifer
Maynard Reed
Hollis Merrick
Charles City
Harry Merfeld
Art Parker
George Keifer
Bill Harold
Clarksville
Ronald Innes
Marble Rock
Harold Taylor
Mervin. Hinrichsen
Mason City
George Schmitt
Palatine
Chicago
John Bouchonville
Lester Blum
Don Blum
David
Rockford
Jack Parcher
Willard Marsh
Henry Ewald
Leo Goetzinger
Lyle Rodman
Hudson
Vern Castle Junior
Waterloo
Vivian Patton
Womans Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Vern Vorhes
Lawrence Dows
Osage
Glen Ressler
Greene
Ross Enaball
R. B. Bullemer
Ann Logeman
Mercy Hospital
George Wedeking
Max
Will Mace
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Bristow News
SRO Agn
Alex Wunsch & Son
Marble Rock Society
Mrs. Della Brown
the Greene Recorder
Walter Bohl
Marvin Farmer
Des Moines
Donovan O’hara
Kansas City
Vern Losee
Ross Enabait
Baby
William Freesman
Claude Ewalds
Vern Culbertson
Amna Rouse
Paton
Mary Jands
Rahe
Bancroft
Louis Staudt
Lyle Pringle
Irving van Raden
Typewriter
Listo
India
DIA
MOORE
Corona
Hercules
COLE
Fuller
Lowa
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