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Newspaper

Greene Recorder

Location

Greene, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1957

Page

3

Auxiliary Held November Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Edward Merfeld's home on Tuesday afternoon November 12. They voted donations for the Boy Scouts Care and the Christmas Seal Drive. Plans for December include a pot luck dinner at noon and a request for members to bring a child’s gift for an orphanage. Members are asked to turn in butternut coffee strips promptly. Lunch followed.

The American Legion Auxiliary Edward Merfeld Boy Scouts

Three Players Hurt in Local Girls Basketball Games

Three girls suffered injuries during consecutive games this week. Don Wagner was injured’s arm in Hansell game, Valeri Eaton tore knee ligaments in Plainfield clash, and Ruth Adams sustained a nose injury.

Hansell Plainfield Donis Wagner Valeri Eaton Ruth Adams

M Y F Met Sunday Evening at Dennis Neilson Home

The Junior Methodist Youth Fellowship met Sunday evening at Dennis Neilson's northwest of town home. Eight members attended with leaders Mrs Darrel Hillman and Mrs Arlie Wedeking. Dennis Neilson led the lesson and supervised games and refreshments.

Dennis Neilson Darrel Hillman Arlie Wedeking

Mrs Merfeld Feted At Shower in Clarksville

Mrs Richard Merfeld was honored at a pink and blue shower Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Lyle Barnett in Clarksville. Fifteen ladies attended, games were played, gifts given, and refreshments served by the hostess.

Richard Merfeld Lyle Barnett Clarksville

Lutheran Chicken Supper and Bazaar Rescheduled

The Lutheran chicken supper and bazaar, postponed due to the flu epidemic, will be held on the evening of November 23 in the church basement.

Scott Hustlers 4-H Club Holds November Meeting

The Scott Hustlers 4-H club met November 6 at 8 30 p.m. at Dennis Marsh’s home. Secretary and treasurer reports were given. Eight members answered roll call with plans for next year’s projects. Members voted to sell candy for the holidays. Record books were graded and handed back. Materials and programs for this year’s records were distributed. Names were drawn for Christmas gifts and the party was planned. Dennis Marsh adjourned the meeting. Paul Maryen seconded.

Scott Hustlers Dennis Marsh Paul Maryen

Bridge Club Social at Mrs Marcus Staudt Home

The Wednesday Bridge Club met at Mrs Marcus Staudt’s country home. A 1 PM luncheon was served by hostesses Mrs Maude Vorhes Mrs Edward Merfeld and Mrs Jim Stone. High score went to Mrs Cecil Swant with second to Mrs Paul Bucklen.

Marcus Staudt Maude Vorhes Edward Merfeld Jim Stone Cecil Swant Paul Bucklen

Plan Thanksgiving Service on Sunday Evening

Union Thanksgiving service will be held next Sunday evening November 24 at 7 30 at the Methodist church with Reverend John Falconer pastor of Bethel Baptist Church delivering the sermon.

Union Methodist Church John Falconer Bethel Baptist Church

Lutheran Aid Society Meeting Hosts Lunch

Mrs Roy Keith and Mrs I J Devies hosted the Lutheran Aid Society meeting on Friday at the church. Mrs Vern Tessee led a lesson from the Women of the New Testament series. The hostesses served an afternoon lunch.

Roy Keith I. J. Devies Lutheran Aid Vern Tessee

Marble Rock Personal News Roundup

Marble Rock residents share weekend visits and travel. Katherine Staudt traveled from Rochester to spend the weekend at home. Janice Kreger Jolene Johnson arrived from Waterloo for a family weekend. Several local families hosted visitors and attended events including a funeral and hospital visits.

Katherine Staudt Rochester Minnesota Janice Kreger Jolene Johnson Waterloo Gould Campbell Adde Hillman Roger Reinhart Marvin Plagge Latimer Plagge Mary Campbell Marble Rock Rich Frascht Lowell Lines Mervin Hendrickson Ted Kenyon Greene Don Krambeer Mason City Don Standard Oil Hotel Hanford Arle Wedeking Lorene and Beak Rockwell Theodore Eddy Jum McNeilus Marvin Bruns George Newell Alden Louis Staudt Minneapolis Tom Cousins

M Y F Met With Diane Marsh at Nov meeting

The Junior M Y F met November 10 at Diane Marsh home with seven members and two leaders present. They voted to sell candy at the Turkey supper and to pay M Y F funds now. Sides were chosen for a contest. losers will treat winners at year end.

Diane Marsh Hullman Wedeking Lorene Wedeking Sandra Smith

Natalla Club Meets for Bake Sale and Tea

The Natalla Club gathered at Mrs. Gould Campbell's home on Wednesday afternoon for a regular meeting co hosted by Mrs Clyde Therman. Mrs Howard Walton of Rockford attended as a guest. The group enjoyed a food and bake sale with Mrs Campbell acting as auctioneer. There was no program and an afternoon lunch was served.

Natalla Club Gould Campbell Clyde Therman Howard Walton Rockford Campbell Haller Marcia Fuller Ewald

Women’s Society of Christian Service Meeting Notes

The Womens Society of Christian Service gathered Thursday afternoon at the Methodist Church with Mrs Ed Enabnit and Mrs Ross Enabnit as hostesses. Mrs John Qosler led the afternoon lesson reading a sermon by Peter Marshall from a book titled Mrs Jones meet the Master. A lunch was served after the meeting.

Womens Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Ed Enabnit Ross Enabnit John Qosler Peter Marshall

Iowa Minnesota clash noted in brief summary

Iowa and Minnesota faced off last Saturday in a game noted in local sports briefs. Mr and Mrs Charles Gates and family of Nashua were guests of Mrs Bird Keith Saturday. Andy Turner returned home last Saturday from Fort Collins Colorado where he worked on a construction project. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Clay of Mason City and Pearl Knoop were guests of Mr and Mrs Clare Knoop Sunday.

Minnesota Charles Gates Nashua Bird Keith Andy Turner Fort Collins Colorado Lloyd Clay Mason City Pearl Knoop Clare Knoop

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Mrs. Merfeld Associated Funeral Directors Service Hamiltons Funeral Chapel Iowa Collect Roor Ambulance Service Vance Music Company Ronald Ronald Sweetz Vance Music Co, Inc Mason City, Iowa Steinway Leverett Haddorff E Cable Nelson Wurlitzer Organs Bridge Club Lutheran Aid Society Merrill D. Winfield Marble Rock Personals Keith Killinger and His Orchestra Farmers Dude Ranchers Buddy Holly and the Crickets Jules Herman and His Orchestra Ridge Riders Jack Cole and Orchestra Pillsbury Capons Emperior Angel Food Florida Polar Pac Lucan G&preser Ma Cys Ce Tas Seetka Tsa Dallas Hearn Dorothy Munshower
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