Mother Daughter Banquet at Methodist Church
A Mother and Daughter banquet was held at the First Methodist Church with 130 attending. Toastmistress Mrs. Kenneth Jackson and invocation by Mrs. Clayton Becker opened the evening. Jane Witwer spoke A Tribute to Our Mothers, while her mother Mrs. Helen Witwer delivered The Mother's Response.
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First Methodist Church
Kenneth Jackson
Clayton Becker
Jane Witwer
Helen Witwer
Clyde Stuntz
Martha
Linda
S. W. Downs
Robert Ruffridge
Debra Meyer
Harold Meyer
Leon Hitzhusen
M. K. Sperry
Boys 4-H Workshop Is Next Wednesday
A demonstration workshop for all 4-H boys entering the county demonstration contest will be held at the Farm Bureau Auditorium on May 24 starting at 8:00 PM. Varlyn Fink, county extension assistant, says the session will teach what a demonstration should contain and will include explanation, a live demonstration, and group help for each team. Leaders, parents, and interested members are invited.
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Varlyn Fink
Farm Bureau
4-H
Girls Trio at The Baptist Church Seeks Attentive Start
The Oak Hills Bible Institute ministry presents a special musical service at The Baptist Church this Wednesday May 17 at 7 30 p m Miss Virginia Hart Dean of Women and a Girls Trio will attend The trio includes Sandra Hanson Judith Lawson and Sarah Page with accompanist Nancy Presher An invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Oak Hills Bible Institute
The
Baptist Church
Virginia Hart
Sandra Hanson
Judith Lawson
Sarah Page
Nancy Presher
Coming Girl Scout Activities Sequences
Girl Scout Troop 265 meets May 22 at the Community Center 7:30 p.m. Preparations for the Court of Awards on May 26 at 8:00 p.m. at Community Grade School. Troop 278 hosts a cook-out May 24 at the Youth Center 4:15 p.m. Bring own food and drink. Peachy pickups with Mrs. Martin Senne by May 18 after school. Court of Awards rehearsal May 25 after school at the new grade building.
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Martin Senne
Court of Awards
Demaris Davis Baptized at Presbyterian Church
Demaris Estelle infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Dean Davis was baptized during Sunday worship in the Presbyterian Church. A dinner followed at the home of Mr and Mrs W E Sellers with attendees including Mr and Mrs Charles Davis Cedar Falls Mr and Mrs Charles Miller Marilyn and Marvin Shell Rock Roger Clark Clarksville and the Davis family.
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Demaris Davis
Demaris Estelle
Dean Davis
W. E. Sellers
Charles Davis
Cedar Falls
Charles Miller
Marilyn
Marvin
Shell Rock
Roger Clark
Clarksville
Bowling Leagues Elect Officers For Several Groups
New officers were elected for the Tuesday night Rollers League with Marion Belknap as president and Margaret Shultz as vice president. The Alley Cat League also named officers headed by Marguerite Bloom as president and Kay Brandt as vice president. Florence Majewski serves as sergeant at arms for Town and Country League with Marjorie Kingery as vice president and Charmayne Sneed as secretary.
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Marion Belknap
Margaret Shultz
Dorothy Fischer
Wanda Johnson
Annette Smith
Marguerite Bloom
Kay Brandt
Irene Rover
Harriette Opperman
Lois Jacobs
Mabel Blum
Marjorie Kingery
Charmayne Sneed
Helen Latch
Florence Majewski
Butler County Historical Society Meets in Allison
The Butler County Historical Society held its annual meeting at Cilly Hall in Allison on Friday evening. A picnic dinner is planned at Shell Rock on Sunday, June 25 at 12 30 p.m. followed by a county tour with William Polderboer of Allison as guide. Officers elected include Bristow president Tindall, Riggert, Van Eman secretary Yost treasurer. Directors named from multiple towns.
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Butler County Historical Society
Cilly Hall
Allison
Shell Rock
William Polderboer
Ray
Tindall
Bristow
Louise Riggert
Dale van Eman
Parkersburg
Charles Yost
Ione Allen
George Feltus
Harold Folkerts
Paul Schaeffer
J. B. Weires
Ben Westendorf
Addie Shepard
Ray Tindall
R. H. Mulder
Cliff Fischer
Zoa Miller
Greene
Gomer Evans
Bertha Johnson
Clarksville
Ada Garner
Glen Thompson
Dirk Gerdes
Dumont
Robert Moore
New Hartford
Henry J Voigts Married 25 Years
Mr and Mrs Henry J Voigts of Greene were honored on their silver wedding anniversary at a dinner at the Oberheus Restaurant near Waverly on Sunday evening May 7. Thirty five friends and relatives attended. Henry Voigts and the former Hulda Miller were married May 3 1936 at St Peters Lutheran Church in Greene. They are the parents of three daughters Barbara Becker of Humboldt, Jane and Anne at home.
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Henry J. Voigts
Greene
Oberheus
Waverly
Henry Voigts
Hulda Miller
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Louis
Barbara) Becker
Humboldt
Jane
Anne
Bridge Club Meets At Mrs Truex May 15
Mrs. Glenn Truex entertained the Monday Evening Bridge Club at her home on May 15 with assisting hostesses Mrs. Margquette Neal of Clarksville and Mrs. William Nordmeyer. Guests included Mrs. James Schroeder Mrs. Cecil Rhoads Mrs. Helen Witwer Mrs. Maurice Merfeld Mrs. Lewis Majewski and Mrs. Galen Martzahn. Prizes were won by Mrs. Lyle Shultz Mrs. James Schroeder Mrs. Joe Neal and Mrs. Don Jewell. Spring flowers decorated and refreshments were served.
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Glenn Truex
Monday Evening Bridge Club
Margquette Neal
Clarksville
William Nordmeyer
James Schroeder
Cecil Rhoads
Helen Witwer
Maurice Merfeld
Lewis Majewski
Galen Martz
Ahn
Lyle Shultz
Joe Neal
Don Jewell
Brownie Fly-up and Girl Scout Investiture Held
The Brownie fly-up and Girl Scout investiture occurred Monday at the new parade school at 4:00. Hosts were Carlene Edeker Becky Bellows and Valerie Rutz. Presenters and leaders included Karen Barnhart Patty Bachman Pam Hamilton Carolyn Kehoe Terry Rutz and Marcia Kelly. Ten 4th grade Brownies received wings and 10 Girl Scouts took the Girl Scout Laws candle ceremony. Leaders include Mrs Ralph Litterer and others. Day Camp details announced for Old Round Grove June 19-23 with May 20 deadline.
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New Prade School
Carlene Edeker
Becky Bellows
Valerie Rutz
Karen Barnhart
Patty Bachman
Pam Hamilton
Carolyn Kehoe
Terry Rutz
Mary Rottler
Marcia Kelly
Jolene Litterer
Wendy Martzahn
Jane McRoberts
Diane Steere
Pam Leavens
Ralph Litterer
Vernon Rottler
Mary Astor
Ann Curtis
Linda Hauser
Karen Jewell
Linda Wunsch
Paula Wilkinson
Sue Williams
Martin Senne
Harold Allison
Old Round Grove
Claire Curtis
Howard Raisty
Clarence Starkweather Jr
Loren McRoberts
Laverne Kehoe
Vernon Roitler
Galen Martzahn
Hoton Bellows
Ann Allison
Snowden McBurney
Mother's Day Picnic at Will Duncan Home
A Mother's Day picnic dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Duncan in Charles City last Sunday. Attending were Kenneth Brinkman and Jimmy. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brinkman and family of Clarksville. Ray Brinkman and family. Darrell Brinkman and family. and Clarence Brinkman and family.
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Will Duncan
Charles City
Kenneth Brinkman
Jimmy
Fred Brinkman
Clarksville
Ray Brinkman
Darrell Brinkman
Clarence Brinkman
Woman's Club Luncheon Honors Graven at Round Grove
Forty eight members attended a 1:00 PM luncheon at Round Grove Golf and Country Club with spring flower centerpieces. Barbara Crooks and others sang, Gloria Day accompanied. Mrs. James H. Graven was named woman of the year and received a plant basket. Officer installations followed as B V Andersen became president and August Grendler. Calvin Kelly. Walter Kyle. Glenn Ressler named officers.
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Woman's Club
Woman’s Club
Round Grove Golf and Country Club
Barbara Crooks
Diane Cheney
Vae Brinkman
Jane Kretzschmar
Gloria Day
James H. Graven
Cliff Fischer
Federated Woman's Clubs
Floyd County May Events Highlights
May schedule lists a May 22 4-H Leader meeting at 8 p.m. at the Extension Office. May 23 and 24 feature the District Extension Conference in Mason City. May 26 presents 4-H Girls Better Grooming and Country Girl's Creed contests at the fairgrounds at 7 p.m.
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Mason City
Fairgrounds
Dorcas Circle Met In H Dralle Home
The Dorcas Circle of St. Peter's Lutheran Church met last Wednesday at Mrs Henry Dralle's home for a pot luck dinner with 15 members present. Mrs Quentin Hildebrand spoke on How Shall I Pray for My Family from First Samuel. They discussed supporting the Waverly Children's Home, planned a June project Shower of Love, and to donate cookies and butter on May 28. July and August meetings are set for the second Thursday of each month in the parsonage basement.
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Dorcas
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Henry Dralle
Quentin Hildebrand
Hannah
First Samuel
Waverly
Dorcas Circle
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