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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1960
Page
5
The Greene Community School hosted a Mother's Day spring song festival for kindergarten through second grade last Thursday in the school auditorium. Pupils sang themed numbers such as Spring on the Farm At The Farmhouse and Spring in the Garden with an ensemble opening and closing. Mothers organized refreshments and decorated tables in a spring motif.
The Music Mothers met in the Presbyterian Church basement with 25 ladies present. Plaques were ordered for students in a contest. A gift of $10 was given to the Presbyterian Church and to janitor Warren Hollingsworth for use of the basement. Senior music students will be honored May 16 in the school cafeteria. Mrs. Jim Drake announced the year’s officers: President Clyde Stuntz, VP Theodore Brinkman, Secretary Harry Ott, Treasurer Walter Kemming. A rising vote of thanks was given to outgoing officers. Mrs. Robert Fischer led discussions on keeping a child interested in music during summer. Mr. Holtz presented the Division I ensemble Woodwind choir with Humoresque and Two Dances. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Glen Lindell and committee.
John and Lucille Weichers celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at their Greene area home on Sunday May 15 from 2:00 to 4:30 and 7:00 to 9:00. They were married May 12 1935 at St Peter's Lutheran Church in Greene. The couple have five children Carol Niehaus Gary Roger Larry and Donna and one granddaughter Julie Lynn Niehaus.
Mr and Mrs William Freeseman honored the latter s parents D G Arends of Ackley at a Mother's Day supper. Guests included Glenn Dale Evonita DeLaine Freeseman Gordon Freeseman Terri Lea Kevin D Greene Ruth Arends Donald Arends Bruce Brian Anita Ackley Arnold Arends Ronald Dee Ann Wellsburg Mary Boller Greene Leonard Buss Sheffield and others.
June wedding planned for Jeanne Marie Bartels daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Bartels and Walter Frank son of Mr and Mrs Walter Frank of Olin Iowa. The couple with Jeanne as secretary to the Davenport school superintendent and Walter set to graduate from Iowa State Teachers College in June.
Butler County Extension Assistant Varlyn Fink and two 4 H club leaders attended a three day camping workshop at the State 4 H Camp May 8 5. Accompanying Fink were Mrs Don Gersema and Mrs Ivan Clikeman, leaders of local clubs. The session trained camp leaders for the county 4 H camp for 12 to 14 year olds to be held July 3 6. Activities included arts and crafts entomology camp cook outs canoeing and campfire programs to be taught at the county camp.
The Dayton Busy Gophers 4-H Club met May 2 at Clark Allen home with 10 members and one leader. Charles Niehaus opened the session, Allen Marsh demonstrated artificial respiration, and Clark Allen led a table manners discussion. Lunch was served by Mrs. Allen. reporter Ricky Backer.
The Brownie Fly-up Girl Scout investiture program was held after school Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church. New Brownies entering the troop included Yvonne Ruffridge Marcia Kelly Ann Curtis Terry Bachman Karen Barnhart Paula Wilkinson Ann Allison Snow den McBurney Cheryl Neymeyer and Linda Wunsch.
C D A members elected officers at a Monday meeting. Mrs. August Grendler named grand regent and other officers listed including vice regent Mrs. Leo Schmitt treasurer Mrs. Richar Fraseht historian Mrs. Floria Rutz and prophetess Mrs. Ray Hoz.
Mrs Maurice Merfeld was honored at a pink and blue shower hosted in the home of Mrs Donald Lester last Wednesday evening. Assisting hostesses were Mrs Duane Enabait, Mrs Pili Nordmeyer and Mrs Cecil Rhoads. Five tables of court whist were played with high score prize going to Mrs Larrys Finnell and second high to Mrs Paul Lewison. The baby theme appeared in decorations and refreshments. The honoree received many gifts.
The Bennezette farmers daughters met at Diane DBeBerg's home Monday evening with 9 members 2 leaders and 4 visitors present Darlene Junker spoke on Seam Finishes helped Karen Junker demonstrate tying a 4 H Tie The Better Grooming contest crowned Patti Collings junior winner and Charlotte Stubbe senior winner The meeting closed with the 4 H pledge Next gathering set for June 13 at Margery Brass's home Reporter Donice Noelting
The Cross and Crown Bible Class met at the home of Mrs. Bessie Bammann on Friday afternoon May 6. Mrs. Russell Meyers presided. Mrs. Bammann read the scripture, Mrs. Fikenberry presented the quiz, and Mrs. Knutson taught. The next meeting is May 20 at Mrs. John Gersema’s home at 2:00 p.m.
Mrs Marion Belknap hosted a neighborhood event for Janet Stubbe with B N Needham and Mrs Maynard Bruce as hostesses. Guests included Miss Stubbe and her mother along with several friends. The table featured pink and white colors, refreshments were served, and games were played. A second branch gathering at Mrs C G Starkweather’s home featured May baskets and tulip bouquets in the honoree’s colors.
May 19 4 H Booster Central Committee trip to Ames leaves Extension Office at 7 30 am. May 23 Extension Council Visitation Day at Ames leaves Extension office at 7 30 am. May 24 25 District Extension Conference Northwood. May 26 Spring Garden Clinic and Garden Tour.
The Lend A Hand Club postpones a meeting to Tuesday May 24 at Mrs Lois Pringle’s home. Apollo Club hosts a 6 30 pm pot luck tonight May 11 at Mrs Richard Wagoner’s home. American Legion Auxiliary schedules Gold Star Mother's Day program May 18 at 8 00 pm at the Veterans Club with wreaths for Memorial Day. Woman's Club plans a Traveling Luncheon and Garden Party starting 1 15 pm.
Ruby Moser is to be capped at the School of Nursing ceremony this evening at St Joseph Hospital Chapel at 8 00. Frend Thomas J Currier will bless the caps and Sister Mary Rosellen will preside as director of the school.
Mrs. Sherwin Smith was guest of honor at a pink and blue themed baby shower hosted Friday by Mrs. Robert K. Smith with co hosts Mrs. Kenneth Miller and Mrs. John Aswegan Jr. Twenty two ladies attended. Games centered on babies. Gifts were given and refreshments matched the theme.
The capping ceremony and benediction of the Mos. Blessed Sacrament will feature Reverend William F. Powers delivering an address. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Clark Moser and family with a reception following in the auditorium.
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