Brownies Host Halloween Party by Troop 311
Brownie Troop 311, split into two groups of second and third graders, held a Halloween party planned and run entirely by the girls. Activities included games, refreshments, favors, a nature hike, and a story about Juliette Low. Officers for October were Joanne Senne president, Debbie Dougherty secretary, and Sheri Muhlenbruck treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Astor
Gordon Schafer
Martin Senne
James Schroeder
Brownsie B
Steven Nordmeyer Celebrates Seventh Birthday
Steven Nordmeyer son of Mr and Mrs Robert Nordmeyer Jr entertained eight friends at his home Saturday for his seventh birthday anniversary. The afternoon featured games and Steven received gifts.
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Steven Nordmeyer
Robert Nordmeyer Jr
Steven
Legion Entertained At Soldiers Home
The Butler County American Legion hosted a party Sunday at the Soldiers Home in Marshall town. Candy and cigars were given to patients as Mr and Mrs William Adams performed with accordion and guitar, including requests. Greene attendees included County Commander and Mrs John Groothuis, County Adjutant and Mrs Walter Kyle, and Mr. and Mrs Frank Mechmen. Dinner was served at the Soldiers Home cafeteria. The grounds feature 450 rose bushes, most in bloom.
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Butler County American Legion
Soldiers Home
Marshalltown
William Adams
Greene
John Groothuis
Walter Kyle
Frank Mechmen
Clarence Swabs to mark 50th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Clarence Swab of rural route 4 Charles City celebrate their 50th anniversary on Sunday November 7 from 2 00 to 5 00 pm at their home They were married November 9 1915 in Greene and lived on farms near Greene before retiring to Charles City They have three daughters Mrs Fred Samek Floyd Mrs LeRoy Grant Charles City and Miss Marguerite Swab Waverly and two sons Robert Swab and Max Swab Charles City Invitations not sent Everyone is invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Swab
Charles City
Elsie Kivell
Greene
Fred
Aileen) Samek
Floyd
LeRoy
Wilma) Grant
Marguerite Swab
Waverly
Robert Swab
Max Swab
Mrs. Fred Brinkman Feted on Birthday
A surprise card party honored Mrs. Fred Brinkman on her birthday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brinkman and family. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brinkman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Brinkman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brinkman of Clarksville, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brinkman and family of Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Brinkman
Fred Brinkman
Kenneth Brinkman
Darrel Brinkman
Clarksville
Ray Brinkman
Greene
Bible Class Met With Mrs Zurcher
The Cross and Crown Bible Class met at Mrs Tom Zurcher home with seventeen members and one visitor. Mrs Tom Zurcher presided and read the scripture portion. Mrs George Knutson taught the lesson. The next meeting is scheduled November 5 at 2:00 p.m. at Mrs Homer Hurd's home.
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Tom Zurcher
George Knutson
Homer Hurd
Ruth Donson and Bruce Lowell Wed in California
Ruth Donson and Bruce Lowell were married at Eastside Christian Church in Long Beach California on September 25 The bride daughter of John Donlon and grand daughter of Harry Ruffridge wore peau de soie with beacon lace and a pearl lace crown veil She studied at Wilson High School Long Beach City College and California State College at Long Beach The groom son of Dale Lowell attended Lakewood High School and Long Beach City College and is a baseball player in the Cincinnati Reds farm system
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Ruth Donlon
Bruce Lowell
Eastside Christian Church
Long Beach
California
John Donlon
Harry Ruffridge
Dale Lowell
Wilson High School
Long Beach City College
California State College
Gamma Phi Beta
Lowell
Lakewood High School
California State College At
Cincinnati Reds
Michael Merfeld Receives First Communion at St Marys
Michael Merfeld son of Mr and Mrs Richard Merfeld was among the class receiving first communion at St Marys Church Sunday morning. After services a breakfast followed at the home of grandparents Mr and Mrs Wiliam Stabenow and Evelyn. Attendants included his parents sister Teresa brother David and relatives Leander Merfeld of Rockford Rosie Merfeld of Mason City and Raymond Merfeld of Dubuque.
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Michael Merfeld
Richard Merfeld
St. Mary's Church
Michael
Wiliam Stabenow
Evelyn
Teresa
David
Leander Merfeld
Rockford
Rosie Merfeld
Mason City
Raymond Merfeld
Dubuque
Dexter couple visits Hurd hosts after Asia trip
Mr and Mrs Oliver Dee of Dexter Minnesota visited Mr and Mrs Homer Hurd in Brownsville, spending Tuesday and Wednesday last week. They toured Hong Kong the west coast and part of Canada, showing travel pictures at the Hurd home and plan to display more Africa and Asia photos when they meet again in Brownsville.
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Oliver Dee
Dexter
Minnesota
Brownsville
Texas
Homer Hurd
Dee
Hong Kong
West Coast
Canada
Hurd
Africa
Asia
Community group meetings and 4-H event schedule
The Women of the Church general meeting is set for Wednesday November 10 at 7 30 in the Lutheran Church parlors with a date change noted. Music Mothers meet Monday November 8 at 2 p m in the high school vocal room. May Day Chapter 287 Order of the Eastern Star gathers Monday November 8 at 8 p m in the Masonic Temple. Coldwater Country Cousins and Coldwater Clippers plan a joint 4-H meeting Monday November 8 at 7 45 p m at the Community Center with family invited to view Oklahoma 4-H exchange trip pictures.
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Music Mothers
Vocal Music Room
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Coldwater Country Cousins
Coldwater Clippers
Extension Council Elections for Eight Townships
Eight townships will elect representatives to the Butler County Extension Council for a two year term. Elections run over the next two weeks at varied locations including Beaver Paul Schoeman home and Dumont School. Meetings are at 800 pm and township presidents are invited.
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Butler County Extension Council
Kay A. Connelly
County Extension Extension Council
Connelly
Beaver
Paul Schoeman
Butler
Lloyd Miller
Amvet Hall
Clarksville
Dayton
Lloyd Lacey, Jr
Your Center
Greene
Jackson
Paul Rosenwinkle
Madison
Norman Brown
Noveber
Dumont School
P.d. Bert Morgan
Shell Rock
Harold Sutton
Pond
West Point
Tom Oltmann
Name Chairmen of 4 H Committees
Mrs. Ted DeBerz of Bristow and Abel Schrage of Shell Rock have been elected to serve as chairmen of the County 4 H Committees for the coming year with C Dean Johnson, County Extension Associate, as council member. Girls committee members include Mrs. Yeynard Willeke of Aplington Mrs. Roy Younghrz of New Hartford and Mr. Ben Stubbe of Aredale. Two members must still be elected to no committee. Boys committee members are Ted DeBers of Bristow Clarence Wabben of Allson George Willis of Aplington and Elmer Schrage of Parkersburg. One position on the boys committee is still vacant.
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Ted DeBerz
Bristow
Abel Schrage
Shell Rock
C. Dean Johnson
Yeynard Willeke
Aplington
Roy Younghrz
New Hartford
Ben Stubbe
Aredale
Clinton Lockwoods Observe 57th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Clinton Lockwood will observe their 57th wedding anniversary on November 11. They were married at Greene on November 11 1908 by Miss Jessie Kahnc. They farmed west of Greene, retired, moved to North 3rd Street in Greene. They have two daughters Franklyn Booth Story Cr and Leone at home. No open hour will be held.
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Clinton Lockwoods
Clinton Lockwood
Lockwood
Jessie Kahnc
Greene
North 3Rd Treet
Franklyn Booth
Story Cr
Leone
Youth Rally At Presbyterian Church Draws Teens From Four Churches
A Sunday noon youth rally at the Presbyterian Church drew seventy seven youths from four area churches. Rev Walter J Kalvesmake of First Presbyterian Mason Cisve delivered the address in the afternoon. A film on Korean Life and Medical Missions was shown. Supper was provided by junior high mothers.
Rambler rally falls short as Bulldogs win big
Nashua’s offense exploded with two long scoring runs and a 35 point third quarter as Greene’s Ramblers trailed 35 7 by the end of the period. Nashua’s defense forced key stops and a Rambler fumble, while Wolff added split uprights on multiple kicks. The Ramblers head to Ackley for a 7:30 pm season finale versus the Raiders, hoping to rebound.
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Rambler
Greene
Luhring
Wolff
Bulldogs
Nashua
Eckenred
Welff
Bulge
Fischer
Eckenrod
Jeff Drale
Ramblers
Bulldog
Ramker
Nekow
Jim Drake
Hagarty
Jim Drakle
Ackley
Raiders
Greene Jaycees Thank Local Supporters for Halloween Parade
The Greene Jaycees express gratitude to merchants and townspeople for contributions and assistance to the Halloween parade and window painting contest held on October 30. They appreciate the community support and participation.
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Greene Jaycees
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Ban Wllam Omewewany
Harrison's Greene
Ruth Donson and
Extension Council
Presbyterian Church
Teeple Mobil Station
O'Brien Standard
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Nashaa
Ftiene Ei
Spee Greene
Nashua Petes
Nora
Campbell
Arora Area
Blue Lake
SnoBoy
Washington
Red Delicious
Morey
Chuck Roast
Wilson
Oleo
Morey’s
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