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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1957
Page
3
Shirley Wildman a Greene, Iowa junior at Upper Iowa University was elected senior representative to the Student Council for fall 1957. She majors in business administration and is active in Alpha Psi Omega, the drama fraternity.
The O. E. S. Club meets at Ada Shultz home in Marble Rock on Thursday May 23 at 2 39 pm with Gayle Lamb Angeline Sperry and Daisy Stubbe assisting hostesses Nell Hairgraves in charge of the program
The Willing Workers 4 H Club met Monday May 20 at the Methodist Church basement with 2 leaders and 26 members present. Mothers and guests received gifts as Sharon Murphy led the meeting, minutes were read, and a donation to the International Farm Youth Exchange was approved.
Mrs Emma Mather hosted the F C Club Mother's Day gathering on Thursday May 16. A 1:00 PM dinner followed by a program presented by Mrs Eva Tindall on The Founding of Mothers Day included short histories of some of the nation’s presidents’ mothers, honoring Ursula Lucas as the club’s oldest member.
Butler County 4-H girls prepare for Annual Rally Day on Saturday June 1 at Farm Bureau Auditorium Allison at 1245 PM Betty Bruns 4 H girls president will oversee the business meeting County officers assisting are Mary Lou Heuer Sharon Murphy and Jackie Marsh Nominated officer candidates include Judith Stubbe Bennedette Farmers Daughters JoAnn Murphy Willing Workers Sandra Miller Jefferson Live wires Charlotte Thompson Cleve r Cloverettes Joan Bushbaum Jolly Mixers and Elaine Willis Peppy Pals Local clubs handle arrangements for registration invitations decorations programs refreshments and initiation of honorary members Music by Jefferson Livewires All 4 H members mothers and friends are invited to attend.
Mrs. G E Hamiltor presented a group of piano students in a Sunday afternoon recital at 3:00 in the First Presbyterian Church. Performers included Jane Witwer Carolyn Wolf Diane Wolf Mary Ellen Worley Margaret Senne Ferrol Senne Mykle Wolters Gloria Day Carol Tatum Karyl Tindall Linda Jackson Pamela Drakle Karen Johnson Annette Green and Carol Deines.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Veterans Club on May 18 with Mrs. R. Ludwig leading a book review and slideshow program honoring Gold Star Mothers. Hostesses included Mrs. Wayne Fischer and other ladies. a wreath-making session for Memorial Day is set for May 29 at 1:30 p.m. at Mrs. Max Weyand’s home.
A reunion gathered relatives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Sperry on Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Graves of Inglewood California Mr. and Mrs. Julian Koons of Elkader Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Butts of Charles City Mr. and Mrs Merrill Butts of Marshalltown and Dr and Mrs. Donald Butts of Nora Springs plus many Fayette families and related households.
Paul Dralle and Dean Dralle were honored on their birthdays Saturday evening as relatives gathered. Dean celebrated his 13th birthday with Mr and Mrs Ervin Dralle, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Dralle and family, Mr and Mrs Ronald Dralle, and Mr and Mrs Marvin Brums and family.
The Fremont Now rural school neighborhood held its closing picnic on Sunday May 19 at the school grounds. Games, ball and social visiting preceded a bountiful picnic dinner. Director Eldon Hauser presented Miss Elizabeth Hagarty with a wrist watch on behalf of 24 families for eighteen years of service.
A 4-H garden tour will be conducted in Butler County on May 24 27 and 31. Club members enrolled include Lois Busch Allison Jafice Heuer Bristow Dorothy Pauline Witte Dumont Paulette Holz chuh and Mary Gersema Greene. Extension Staff will visit members on scheduled days to assist with the garden record book answer questions and offer project guidance.
Miss Donna Caruth of Charles City hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower for Beverly Shreve at the Shreve home on Saturday evening. Guests enjoyed visiting and games with prizes won by Emily MacLeod and Miss Shreve. The gift table featured a green umbrella and white carnations. Out of town guests came from Shell Rock Waverly Charles City and Allison.
A compiled timetable from Marble Rock to Wilmar lists services, Sunday School, and midweek activities. Saint Pauls American Lutheran, Aredale Evangelical United Brethren, First Methodist Greene, Bennedette Wesleyan Methodist, St Johns Lutheran, Church of Christ and other area churches publish times for morning worship, Sunday School, prayer meetings, and choir practices this week.
Church notices list pastors and services for Church of the Brethren in Alvin Schuknecht home gathering Thursday evening. Morning worship at 10:00 with a sermon Give credit where credit is due. Sunday School at 10:45. Marble Rock Methodist at 9:30. Bethel Baptist at 9:30 with 10:25 Children's Church and 10:35 morning worship. Jr. and Sr. BYE at 7:00 p.m.
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