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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1957
Page
9
The trading stamp boom spreads nationwide but faces skepticism and potential bans. Some states discuss outlawing stamps and questions of constitutionality arise while dealers push back, with oil fuel promotions dropping stamps. The trend may fade as the public learns nothing is given for nothing.
A family dinner at Mrs. LA McKinney home Sunday drew many relatives. Attending were Loren Murphy and family from Rapes Falls, Lutien Benken and family from Morison, Jim McKinney and son from Allison, Raymond Schadt from Waterloo, Towis McKinney and son, Gerald Jackson and family, plus afternoon guests Kort Freese and spouse from Avington.
Mrs Rex Frisby underwent major surgery at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo on Thursday. She is reported to be getting along as well as can be expected. Visitors on Sunday included Mr and Mrs Percy Merril Jr of Cedar Falls, Rev and Mrs James Miller, Mr and Mrs Harley Duffield and Minam, Rey, G KE Mac Canon, Ray and Roy Frisby, Donald Ufford, and Le land Griner.
A pot luck dinner was served Sunday at Mrs. Joe Merril's home honoring Mr and Mrs Joseph Merrill Jr and their Cleveland Illinois family who weekended with Merrills. Other guests included Kinkead Hansell Davis Merrillson and Davis families Elliott families Heard Kuhn Merrill State Center and local residents.
The 5th and 6th graders from Bristow toured Waverly and Waterloo last Friday in school buses, accompanied by instructors Walter Weiland and Mrs. Dale Kollman and mothers Mrs. Ernest De Bower and Mrs Berdine. On Mondays the Junior High visited Eldora by bus, guided by instructor Mrs Meifeld and mothers Mrs Reymond Prance and Mrs Vern Fox.
Ten neighbors gathered at Mrs Anna McKinney home Thursday afternoon to help her celebrate. Attendees included Mrs E O Griner Mrs HC Schrage Mrs C L Yost Mrs Lee Fraisher Mrs Martha Truex Mrs Obb Truex Mrs Pete Muller Mrs Clayton Hers Mrs Gerald Jackson Wes Jim McKinney and Allison A Huncheon. A serving of cake salad sandwiches and coffee was provided.
Plans completed for Memorial Day observances in Bristow. Services begin at 10:00 AM at Bristow Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev. G F Mac Canon as speaker, followed by ceremonies at Oaks Hill Cemetery with Rev. James Muller. Legion and Amvets conduct driveside services and firing squad decorates graves.
Mr and Mrs Bob Ressler hosted a family gathering Thursday evening at their Allison home for daughter Ann Ressler to mark her third birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Fred Wiegmann Mr and Mrs James Wiegmann Mrs Robert Ressler and Mrs Leland Harms.
Residents hosted family and friends in Dumont Ackley Cedar Falls Mason City Greene Wagner and surrounding areas. Guests included Mrs Lawrence True Mrs August Borneman Glenn Hearn Wilbur Elliott Marn Mennen Don Miller Mengel Kruger G W Beadle Orville Stewart Bernice Wilder and others. Multiple dinners and Sunday gatherings noted with regional names Fox Brian Jensen Bruce Merfeld and Douglas Finke mentioned.
Five year old Harold Seeger son of Mr and Mrs Harold Seeger was taken Sunday to Alan Memorial Hospital in Waterloo for observation and treatment He is suffering from a kidney infection.
For spring, group all bills into one account and pay off with a single monthly payment. This reduces multiple due dates and frees income for other uses. Special seasonal payment plan available for farmers to ease cash flow.
The Greene Recorder reports a flurry of visits and gatherings across Hampton Ackley Aredale and surrounding areas. Residents hosted and visited friends and relatives including Mrs Marvin Anderson Mrs Al Wendt Mr Henry War Dyke and Rev James Miller among others while community events feature a Mother Daughter Banquet at the Evangelical United Brethren Church and a graduation visit to Sumner. Royal guests include Janice Hencken’s graduation in Sumner and a gold wedding anniversary in Chicago for Fred and Mrs Smith. A coin shower honored Miss Betty Abben at the Legion Home and the Morford family planned a Denver visit with relatives.
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