William Steere Sr 60th Wedding Anniversary Observed
Mr and Mrs William Steere Sr will observe their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday November 19 They married November 19 1907 at St John s Lutheran Church Wilmar They farm south of Greene their entire marriage Their nine children all reside in Greene area with 31 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren One son John is deceased No open house planned.
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William Steeres
William Steere Sr
Steere
Sophia Drogemuller
Greene
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Wilmar
William Jr
Leo
Vera
Eugene
Henry
Alvin
Dorothy) Klunder
Lela
Leona
Sophia
John
Connie Leavens Feted at Shower
Miss Connie Leavens was feted at a miscellaneous bridal shower in St Marys Church parlors Sunday afternoon. Hostesses were Mrs Richard Leavens of Nashua Mrs Donald Kellogg and Mrs Wayne Ritter of Charles City. About fifty relatives and friends attended and prizes were awarded to the honoree. Red and white colors appeared in decorations and a poinsettia plant with red candles adorned the refreshment table. Aunt Kellogg and Aunt Leavens poured and sisters Pam and Emelie helped open gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Leavens
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Richard Leavens
Nashua
Donald Kellogg
Wayne Ritter
Charles City
Connie
Mrs Kellogg
Mrs. Leavens
Miss Leavens
Pam
Emelie
Student Teacher Dennis Eckhoff In Sioux Center School
Dennis Eckhoff son of Mr and Mrs John Eckhoff Greene is student teaching in the Sioux Center public school system this semester, instructing industrial arts. Eckhoff attends Westmar College at Le Mars a four year liberal arts institution founded 77 years ago. Westmar is affiliated with the Evangelical United Brethren Church and will join the United Methodist Church in the church merger planned for April 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Eckhoff
John Eckhoff
Greene
Sioux Center
Eckhoff
Westmar College
le Mars
Westmar
Evangelical United Brethren Church
United Methodist Church
NIACC Students To Exhibit Art At Mason City Library
North Iowa Area Community College students will exhibit two dimensional artwork at the Mason City Public Library through December 1. The pieces, produced in oil painting, basic design, and essentials of art courses, explore exploratory themes. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.
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Greene Area
North
Music Mothers Met on Monday
The Music Mothers held their regular meeting Monday afternoon with 19 members present. The Ways and Means Committee reported on the football banquet. A music program featured student teacher Mr. Blosser, solos by Marsha Kelly and Larry Tack from South Pacific, and performances by the stage band. Lunch was served by Mrs. Ray Brinkman and her committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Mothers
Ways and Means
Blosser
Marsha Kelly
Larry Tack
Holtz
Ray Brinkman
Lutheran Women Met Thursday Night at St Peter's
The Women of the Church at St. Peter's Lutheran Church held a general meeting Thursday evening in the church parlors. The Rebekah and Lydia Circles led the Thank Offering Service with prayers a special song Now Thank We All Our God performed by Mrs. Arvid Lindell, Mrs James Drake and Mrs Martin Senne, and a skit The Missing Treasure Chest by Mrs. James Menken and Mrs. Arlee Brunsvold. Hymns All Creatures of Our God and King This is My Father's World and Saviour Like a Shepherd Lead Us were sung by all. Mrs. Harold Wiebke delivered the lesson He is King and Lord from John’s last chapters. Lydia Circle arranged refreshments.
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Church of St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Rebekah
Lydia
Dale Crosby
Gordon Schafer
Arvid Lindell
James Drake
Martin Senne
James Menken
Arlee Brunsvold
Harold Wiebke
John
Lydia Circle
Kock Parcher Vows Spoken at Rockford
Miss Marilyn Jean Kock and Nicholas J. Parcher wed at Zion Lutheran Church Rockford on Friday October 27. Rev Stephen Engelsad officiated with Lucy Parcher singing The Wedding Prayer. Attendants included Mrs Roger Hrubes and Bonnie Parcher. The couple plans to live two miles south of Rockford after a wedding trip.
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Marilyn Jean Kock
Nicholas J. Parcher
Zion Lutheran Church
Rockford
Lester Kock
Donald Parcher
Stephen Engelsad
Doug Kutschat
Bonnie Parcher
Roger Hrubes
Crystal Lake
Larry Parcher
Harold Kock
Steven Parcher
Dean
Steven Kock
James O'Rourke
Bernice Bowen
Alvin Maars
Lester Blum
Wayne Parcher
Mary Tumilson
Janice Beard
Sherry Roalfs
Sandra Rekow
Jack Taylor
Merlyn Byington
Janet
Progressive Supper Hosted by Couples Club of St. John’s Lutheran
The Couples Club of St. John’s Lutheran Church Wiimar held a progressive supper Sunday Nov 12 with 13 couples attending. Appetizers at the Parsonage, salads at Bud Schueler home, baked potatoes at James Wubbena Bristow, ham at Dean Westendorf home, beans at Floyd Senne home, dessert at Bill Senne home. Serving help from multiple members. Committee in charge included Martin DeBower Jr and Dean Westendorf with December hosts Floyd Senne and Bud Schueler.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
Wiimar
Hohensee
Kenneth Debner
Bud Schueler
Roy Wiebke
James Wubbena
Bristow
Bill Senne
Ron Taylor
Bill Debner
Martin DeBower Jr
Dean Westendorf
Floyd Senne
Potluck Dinner at Church of Christ Activities
A potluck dinner followed Sunday services at the Church of Christ with Brother Glenn Bandel and twenty church members present. A social hour followed. On Monday afternoon the women of the Church of Christ met at Mrs C D Alexander's home to pack boxes for service men overseas.
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Church of Christ
Glenn Bandel
C. D. Alexander
Happy Homemakers Meet at Kingerys
The Pleasant Grove Happy Homemakers met on November 4 at Barb Judy and Kim Kingerys home. Roll call asked about a Food Fad or Fallacy to be cautious of. New officers were installed and plans for a community service project caroling and the Christmas party were discussed. Dianne Stauffer and Kathy Moeller were named to the Christmas gift committee. Mary Stauffer spoke on Cooking Cues for Vegetables. Demonstrations included A Main Meal Salad by Judy Kinsery and Fruit Salad by Nancy Shultz. Next meeting is December 2.
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Pleasant Grove
Barb
Judy
Kim Kingery
Dianne Stauffer
Kathy Moeller
Mary Stauffer
Judy Kinsery
Nancy Shultz
Judy Moeller
Social announcements for Coldwater groups and clubs
The Coldwater Country Cousins meet Saturday November 18 at 1 30 p m at Shari Johnsons home. Coldwater Community Club plans supper for husbands November 19 at Gold Key Stampton meeting 6 30 p m replacing this months regular gathering. Chat A While Club meets November 16 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Dale Hildebrands home and asks members bring Christmas decoration ideas. Cross and Crown Bible Class gathers November 17 at 2 00 p m at Mrs Helen Meyers home.
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Coldwater Country
Shari Johnson
Coldwater Community Club
Gold Key
Stampton
Dale Hildebrand
Local Church Schedules Show Thanksgiving Services and Classes
Wayne Gierde and Calvary Baptist Church publish detailed weekly schedules including worship times Sunday School and youth events. Activities span church services, choir practices, communicants class, and community Thanksgiving service with pastor sermons and youth gatherings.
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Church OF the Brethren
Wayne Gierde
United Youth
St. Peter's Lutheran Church Service and Classes
Rev Paul Metzger leads services at 8 00 am and 10 15 am with adult choir worship and Bible class at 9 10 am on Thursday November 16. Lois Circle meets at 2 00 pm and Senior Hi Fellowship at 7 30 pm.
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Dorcas
Galen Lindell
Commission On Education
Calvary Baptist Church
George S. Knutson
United Youth
the Brethren Church
Paul Metzger
Donald Welsh
Lois Circle
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NIACC
Virgil Ard
Dorothy Hites
Couples Club
Kingerys
Donavon Worley
Aredale
Winter Skert Sale Special Group
Greene, Iowa
First Methodist Church
Church of Brethren
Glen Bandel
Bethel Baptist Church
Paul
Christ
God
George, Knutson
ST. Peter’s Lutheran Church
First Presbyterian Church
Jer
Otatoes
Turkeys
Morey
Morey’s
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