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Newspaper

Greene Recorder

Location

Greene, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1957

Page

11

Baccalaureate and Commencement Planned for Clarksville High

Clarksville High School schedules a baccalaureate service Sunday at 8:00 pm in the new auditorium with Rev. Robert Rushing delivering He Went Forth. Commencement exercises Thursday evening May 33 feature Herbert Engelbrecht of Wartburg Seminary as speaker. class members include Dixie Brown Betty Bruns Sandra Buchholz Sharon Crowley Evelyn Fenneman and many others.

Clarksville High School Robert Rushing Community Church Herbert Engelbrecht Wartburg Seminary Waverly Dixie Brown Betty Bruns Sandra Buchholz Sharon Crowley Evelyn Fenneman Malene Fenneman Dale Edeker Donna Fenneman Glenda Harris Linda Jenison LeRoy Katcher Maryjorne Klunder Joyce Laube Carole Mayer Darwin Nichaus Robert Nordman Delores Reints William Rents Jo Annn Schmidt Mailys Shaffer Linda Smith Pete Tummer Elaine Vance Jeris Voss Allice Wifil

New Daughter for Airman Second Class and Mis Cy League

A daughter named Cynthia Rae was born Sunday May 12 at the Charles Civ 4al to Verda Davis of Clarksville and an Airman second class stationed at Raelare in Waverly. The parents, New Daughter Airman second class and Mis Cy League, are listed in the announcement.

Airman Cynthia Rae Charles

Herman Koester Rites Held Monday

Herman Koester 76 a farmer north of Clarksville died Thursday night from heart trouble at his home He is survived by his wife Caroline Voights two sons Lawrence of Allison and Harold at home two daughters Mrs Leonard Litterer near Greene and Mrs Herman Schei Decker Clarksville Funeral services were held Monday at St John Lutheran Church Rev R C Matthias officiating Burial was in Wilmar Cemetery

Herman Koester Clarksville Caroline Voights Lawrence Allison Harold Leonard Litterer Near , Greene Herman Scheidecker St. John Lutheran Church R. C Matthias Wilmar

Social Circle Club Elects Officers At Thursday Meeting

The Social Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. John Martin. Officers elected were Mrs. Melusine Vass as president, Mrs. Fred Benning as vice president, Mrs. Charles Shepard as secretary, and Mrs. Melusine Nordmann as treasurer. A tray lunch followed for nine members and one guest, Mrs. P. L. Raisiy.

John Martin Melusine Vass Fred Benning Charles Shepard Melusine Nordmann P. L. Raisiy

Appendectomy for Everett Stille Performed Friday

Everett Stille underwent an appendectomy on Friday at Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City. The minor operation proceeded without complications and the patient is reported in good condition with expected postoperative recovery.

Mig Everett Stille Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City

Elaine Kratchmer Shower Honored Before Wedding

A pre nuptial shower for Elaine Kratchmer of Charles City formerly of Clarksville was hosted Saturday evening with nineteen guests from Charles City Waverly Shell Rock and Clarksville. Miss Kratchmer will wed Charles Hirschler a medical student of Iowa City on June 8.

Elaine Kratchmer John Kartchmer Martin Kratchmer Charles City Clarksville Waverly Shell Rock Kratchmer Charles Hirschler Iowa City

Tractors Still In Stock For Trade And Sale

Local dealer advertises available tractors for purchase or trade. Stop in to inspect models and negotiate options with staff.

Mrs Malinda Stoxen Hospital Observation Report

In hospital Mrs Malinda Stoxen is a patient in the Waverly hospital for observation and treatment.

Malinda Stoxen Waverly Hospital

Clarksville Locals Close 1956 57 Symphony Season

A Clarksville notice item highlights the University of Dubuque Symphony season finale from last Monday. Betty Boyd, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Boyd, plays flute with the group. The column also lists local Mother's Day visits, funeral attendances, and community updates including school faculty changes and social gatherings among Clarksville residents and nearby towns.

University of Dubuque Symphony Betty Boyd Robert Boyd Clarksville Edwin Schilling Ruth Ann Marjorie Near Plainfield Harry Drake Christine Frank Rohlwing R. J. Topp Evangelical and Reformed Church Ernest Klunder Hotel Savory Des Moines O ' Severs Lloyd Post Randalia Post Lavern Schmidtke Beverly of Greene Arnold Wedeking Mervin Wedeking E. H Wedeking W. E. Day Willam Day Compton Californa Arnold Wedek Ervin Wedeking Waverly Martin Ruth JoAnn Shell Rock Vern Wedeking Lew Hoodier Leo Wedeking Rhynonda Vern Jacobs John Kratechmer Art Segebarth Fredericksburg Reid Rhoads Waterloo Alice Rhoads Dick Poland Hansell Paul Harris Victor Nordman Meservey D. M. Shepard Carol Ann Charles Eggleston Charles Shepard Merle Stevenson Greene Rose Carter Ralph Wilcox l Henry Savage Vern Troupe Lu Ann Foeske Janesville Mary Fowler Maxine Hoodier Regina Muller Atlantic Paul Kries Marengo H. A. Busching Fred Ulrich Ela Wedeking Julius Buchhola Elsie Heine Pauline Heine Woman's Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed Church Genca

Missionary Society Meeting at St Peter’s Lutheran

The St Peter's Lutheran Women's Missionary Society met in the church parlors on Tuesday May 7 at 8 00 pm with 22 members and 1 visitor present. Mrs I J Devies led prayers and devotions. A playlet Lighted to Lighten on India mission work was performed and Miss Vena Brandenburg led Bible Story on Tabitha. Mrs Henry Graven received a life membership pin. Meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer as hostesses served refreshments.

Martin Senne Russell Poole

Fourth Grade Honored Mothers Tea at Greene School

Fourth grade pupils at Greene Community School honored their mothers with a Mother’s Day Tea on May 10. Twenty two mothers and seven guests from Greene, Rhce vile, Cresco and Flina attended in Miss Joan Norman’s division. A TV program titled Hamber Talent Scouts was dedicated to the mothers. Bruce Fischer served as master of ceremonies. Refreshments followed. Forty five guests were present in Esther Haverkamp’s division for a short program and to plan a May 27 picnic.

Greene Community School Greene Rhcevile Cresco Flina Joan Norman Enhammer Bruce Fischer Wiss Esther Haverkamp

Woman's Club Meets at Club Iowa for Last Luncheon

The Woman's Club will hold a 1:00 p.m. luncheon at Club Iowa on Tuesday May 21 the season’s final meeting. Those needing a ride should call Mrs Sperry by Thursday noon. Officers to be installed include vice president Mrs Will Cheney secretary Miss Vena Brandenburg and Mrs Mayme Drew treasurer with the executive committee of past presidents guiding duties.

Club Iowa Sperry Clyde Weyand H. G. MacLeod C. G. Starkweather M. K. Sperry Will Cheney Vena Brandenburg Mayme Drew

Local social announcements May gatherings and changes

The Greene Rebekah Lodge No 381 plans a May 18 meeting at 8 00 pm in Union Lodge Rooms followed by a pot luck mother daughter banquet. American Legion Auxiliary meets May 15 at 8 00 pm at the Veterans Club. Cross and Crown Bible Class gathers May 17 at 2 00 pm at Mrs W C Thrasher in Allison. Lend a Hand Club meets May 22 at Mrs Kenneth Hen l ines home with article donations requested.

Greene Rebekah Lodge No. 381 Union Lodge American Legion Auxiliary Veterans Club Cross and Crown Bible W. C. Thrasher Allison Kenneth Henline

Butler County Board Minutes Apr 29 1957 Appraiser Named

Beginning at the southeast corner of section 27 township 3 north range 17 west and following a set of calculated lines the board delineates a 2.40 acre tract excluding highway, directs notice to interested parties for a hearing and appraisers, and appoints Fred R. Knoche as appraiser. The meeting adjourns to May 6, 1957. Minutes confirm the adjourned meeting minutes of the Butler County Board of Supervisors.

Fred R. Knoche Schoeneman Schaeffer Board of Supervisors Butler County Iowa A. C. Tackman

Church Services and Schedules in Marble Rock Area

Local churches list weekly service times and programs. St Pauls American Lutheran and Church of Christ provide Sunday worship, Sunday School, and midweek classes. Evangelical United Brethren and Faith Baptist share morning services and Bible school. Additional notes include Vacation Bible School times and junior cadet activities.

Evangelical-Reformed Church Sermon and Rally Notice

Nashua Iowa churches advertise a sermon on Evil of Rehoboam's character by Pastor J Weidler. Youth Fellowship Rally at Pleasant Valley church Sunday 1 to 5 pm with St Johns church youths taking part. Chancel furniture dedicatory service May 26 prep choir practice Thursday. St Johns Lutheran Wilmar Pastor Floy leads Sunday School 9 15 am Divine Worship 10 30 am.

Rehoboem Pleasant Valley Church St. John’s Church St. John’s Lutheran Church Wilmar Robert Floy Bennedette Wesleyan Methodist Richard D. Stoneberg Wesleyan

Bethel Baptist Church Services Schedule

Marble Rack John M. Falconer, Pastor. Church School at 9 30 a m. Children's Church at 10 25 a m. Morning Worship at 10 35 a m. Sr. and Jr. B Y F at 7 p m. Evening Worship at 8 00 p m. Brotherhood at 8 00 p m.

Bethel Baptist Church John M. Falconer

Kaiser son of Greene couple named Navy recruit guide

Terry P. Kaiser of Route 1 Greene Iowa has been appointed second night guide of his recruit company at Great Lakes Naval Training Center. He earns a miniature rating badge during boot camp and is expected to graduate May 18. Also listed are Private Merlyn Schafer heading to Fort Chaffee Arkansas and Private Galen Menken returning from furlough to Fort Chaffee with new unit assignments.

Terry P. Kaiser C. S. Kaiser Greene Iowa Great Lakes Naval Training Center Merlyn. C. Schafer Fort Chaffee Arkansas Pvt Merlyn Schafer Stu Bn. Sp. Sch Fort Chaffee, Ark Galen G. Menken George Menken Galen Menken C. Btry Stu. Bn Sp. Sch Fort Chaffee, Arkansas

Found tire and rim 6 ply near dump road

A 6 ply tire and rim were found near a dump road and left for owner to claim at the Recorder Office. The notice instructs the owner to stop in to recover the item.

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Baccalaureate Greene Rendering CO Towa Social Circle Club Irving van Raden First State Bank Gabe & Hamilton John Deere Dealer Greene, Iowa Frudden D. A. Kinney Larsen Butler County Auditor Albert Keifer Lowa Church OF Christ John J. Jones Aredale Evangelical United Brethren Church H. E. Buss Faith Baptist Church Marble Rock Vern Prugh Methodist Church Max E. Paige Evangelical-Reformed Church C. J. Weidler Nashua, Iowa Pride Oy Gs Bikey PSG Pooley Lumber Company Jowa Uncle Sam’s Nephews & Nieces Ilowa Dairy Industry Commission OWA Dairy Promotion Association Inturence Iudianos Bidg AV A1 Brands Pasco I Coffe Mars U.S Cliffs Food Market
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