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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1964
Page
2
Thirteen Iowa State University Army ROTC cadets qualified as Sharpshooters and 86 as Marksmen in trials at Iowa State University Ames on the 22 caliber ROTC rifle range during spring quarter. Qualifiers included Lyle D. Prunty son of Mr and Mrs L D Prunty in the marksmen group.
Mrs Lillian Downs was honored at her home on Wednesday May 13 for fifty years as a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was initiated on April 3, 1914, and has belonged to May Day Chapter continuously. Worthy Matron Helen Witwer, Mrs Leola Drakle and Mrs Edna Wegand presented the certificate and pin.
Mrs Downs and her daughters Mrs Zella Shook and Mrs Esther Needham attended the May Day Chapter event with her son and his wife Mr and Mrs Harry Downs. Also honored as fifty year members were Mrs Maude Stevens Mrs Marie Thompson Mrs Susie Van Eman and Alice McEwen.
The Cross and Crown Bible Class met at Mrs John Pyatts home on Friday afternoon May 15 with sixteen members and one visitor present. Mrs Tom Zurcher presided and Mrs John Pyatt read scripture. Mrs George Knutson taught the lesson. The next meeting is May 29 at Mrs Helen Jonnsons home at 2 00 p m.
The Girl Scouts of Greene plan a Brownie Fly-up and Rede dedication ceremony at Greene Elementary School on Wednesday May 27 at 4 00 pm. All Brownies Juniors Cadettes and Seniors may attend with parents relatives and interested people. A practice is set for Monday May 25 at 3 45 pm.
Mr. and Mrs. Augus announce the engagement of their daughter Jo-Ann Backer to Ronald Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Valeris Taylor of Greene. Jo-Ann is a student at the State College of Iowa in Cedar Falls and Ronald works at McRoberts Implement Company in Greene. No wedding date has been set.
Sacred Heart School eighth graders were honored at a luncheon hosted by their mothers with Father Joseph Murphy as guest. The event May 6 recognized graduates from the parish school who will join Greene Community High School next fall. Students Allison, Ann Curtis, Judy Huh, Duane Leavens, Cencrge Nixt, Barb Oner, Sharon Oster, Steve Stuntz, and David Whim received the Crusader badge after Mass and Eucharistic Crusader Club participation. Group photos were taken by Mrs. Cliff Fischer and Sister M. Colette.
The Women of the Church at St Peter's Lutheran met Thursday evening in the church basement. Martha and Mary Circles welcomed guests while Lydia Circle served as hostess. Junior Lutheran children presented a program directed by Mrs Brinkman Hildebrand Markle Litterer and Kanter, reviewing symbols church work and mission studies.
Nathan Jon Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Smith of Dumont, was baptized Sunday at the Ardale Methodist Church. Attending were Mrs. Dwight Barnett, Mike and Eddie of Osage, and Mrs. Herbert Barnett. Dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Reser were present afterward.
Mr and Mrs John Weiland and others attend a baptism dinner in Bristow and nearby towns. The Butler County Iowa Cancer Society chapter meets at Allison City Hall on Saturday May 23 at 9 am with officer elections and a preview of The Million Club film.
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