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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1959
Page
8
Clarksville report states Jim Green, son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Green, escaped injury after a Thursday afternoon incident while delivering groceries in the town west side. En route home near a railroad crossing a truck came into view and a collision was narrowly avoided. Local residents recalled the eerie moment and the quick action of bystanders helped avert a wreck.
The Woman's Club met Friday afternoon led by Mrs. Sievert Jennis. After the business meeting Mrs. Sam Drenth presented a program on Thanksgiving. A silent auction was held and a fray lunch was served to members including Mrs. Joe Bailey Mrs. A. O. Bolin Mr. Howard Clark and others.
Fifty star flags on display here are on display in town sponsored by the Clarks Peet No 80 of the AmVeis.
A daughter was born to Teo Wedeking in Waverly on November date. The newborn adds to a local family, with relatives noting the happy occasion and welcoming the newest member.
The Clarksville United Fund campaign exceeded its goal, raising 2457.45 dollars against a 2200 dollar target. Only a few contributions remain to come in as the drive closes.
Earl Whitaker is a patient at Mercy Hospital in Waverly where he underwent surgery for the removal of an infected kidney.
Rex Martin plans additions including a private living room two bedroom unit a two car garage and a full basement for his funeral home.
List of town officers elected recently with names including Busching, Keee G EB, Car Packman, and Paul Wilson. Details unclear due to fragmented text.
Mr and Mrs R A McKernan of Clarksville prepare to travel to Kissimmee Florida for the winter months. Miss Helen Nordman was taken to Charles City hospital on Sunday for observation and treatment.
Mrs Carliss McWilliams was honored Tuesday at the Evangelical Church parlor. The family plans to move soon to Dumont.
A farewell dinner was held at the Marion White home honoring Marion White Jr who has enlisted in the Army. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Alfred Rosenan of Hanover Germany and Mrs Emory Nie. Residents report visits and family activities amid community notices including property purchases and hospital news.
The Bretzuren church lists James Parks as pastor with Thursday youth meeting and junior chair at 7 40 pm, school at 10 00 am, morning worship at 9 00 am, sermon The Continued Re formation. St Peters Lutheran Church notes I J Devnes as pastor with Ladies Aid at 2 00 pm, Carol chair at 7 00 pm, choir at 7 30 pm, Brotherhood at 8 00 pm. Saturday confirms Jr Sr instruction at 9 00 am and Sunday school at 9 00 am. Induction for him on November 16. Guests: George Stubbe, Oscar White and families of Winterset, Preston White and son, Jack Richard of Hampton.
A series of Sunday and weekend gatherings linked families and friends. Corliss Williams and kin dined with Lindamen relatives. Mayor Van Horn won re election as treasurer and councilmen were chosen. Henry Junker and David joined the Swennen home for dinner while Bristow and Cedar Falls visitors stopped by. Multiple couples from Sumner Hansell Hampton and Chicago accompanied hosts to social visits at Etzen, Stevens, and Wallbaum homes.
The notice lists church activities across three congregations. Church of Christ with John J. Jones holds Sunday services at 10:50 am and Sunday School at 9:30 am. First Presbyterian under G. F. Butler shows Thursday choir practice and evening meetings, plus morning worship and a Sunday schedule. Calvary Baptist led by George S. Knutson reports midweek prayer at 8:00 pm and Sunday services, with a sermon titled A Perplexing Problem Solved and youth service at 7:00 pm.
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