Mrs John Henning Feted at Kitchen Shower
Mrs John J Henning was feted at a kitchen and bathroom shower at her home on Wednesday evening Hostesses were Mrs Karl Kleinschmidt and Mrs Raymond Butzlaff The mothers of the couple Mrs Ivan Clikeman and Mrs John H Henning and the bride were presented yellow coronas Twenty two guests from Waterloo Allison and Greene attended Bridal games were played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Henning
Karl Kleinschmidt
Raymond Butzlaff
Ivan Clikeman
John H. Henning
Waterloo
Allison
Greene
December Wedding for Sharylene Ruth Hildebrand
Mr and Mrs Gerald Hildebrand announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Sharylene Ruth to John Stock son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Stock A December 18 wedding is planned at St Peters Lutheran Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Hildebrand
Sharylene Ruth
John Stock
Elmer Stock
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Bobcats Meet at Aredale Church November Meeting
The Bennezette Bobcats held their regular gathering November 14 at the Aredale Methodist Church basement with the extension election and family night. A crowd attended as record books were assembled and premium fair checks handed out. Record book awards were given. a roller skating party is set for December 4 at 1 30 pm in Iowa Falls. The girls club was invited. Kay Connelly, county extension director, showed a wildlife film and a cooperative lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennezette Bobcats
Aredale Methodist Church
Iowa Falls
Kay Connelly
Folkerts mark silver wedding anniversary at St John’s
Mr and Mrs Henry Folkerts observe their silver wedding anniversary with an open house at St John Lutheran Church Clarksville from 2 to 5 pm on Sunday November 27. They wed November 25 1941 at the same church and have spent their married life on the Clarksville area farm. They are parents of five children Darrell Plainfield Donna Marvin and Richard at home and one grandson Todd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Folkerts
St. John Lutheran Church
Clarksville
Folkerts
Elsie Schilling
Darrell
Plainfield
Donna
Marvin
Richard
Todd
Auxiliary Plans Christmas Party for Children
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its annual Christmas party for children of veterans on Sunday afternoon December 4 at 2:00. Members are asked to furnish cookies for lunch and games are planned for entertainment.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Children of Veteran’s
Methodist Circle Met on Thursday at Dorcas Group
The Dorcas Circle of the Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service met Thursday evening November 17 at the home of Mrs. Richard Jaspers with 17 members attending. Hostesses were Mrs. Howard Clapham and Mrs. Harold Schoenfeld. Mrs. Galen Lindell led the business meeting and Dwight Barnhart presented the program Thanks giving Worship in the Home, followed by a silent reporter Richard Lindell auction to close the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas
Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service
Richard Jaspers
Howard Clapham
Harold Schoenfeld
Galen Lindell
Dwight Barnhart
Richard Lindell
4-H Rally Night Set For December 3
Butler County 4-H Rally Night will be held Saturday December 3 at 8 00 p m in the Farm Bureau Auditorium Alison. County 4-H officers for the coming year will be elected and 4-H members will present a short program. The annual business meeting will also be held. All 4-H members parents and leaders are urged to attend. Present county 4-H officers in charge Jill DeNeuf Sharon Dahn Susan Clikeman Linda Youngberg Jeff Seehusen Keith Lindaman Don Heuer.
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Butler County
Jill DeNeuf
Sharon Dahn
Susan Clikeman
Linda Youngberg
Jeff Seehusen
Keith Lindaman
Don Heuer
Nellie Curtis Celebrated at Surprise 95th Birthday Supper
Mrs. Nellie Curtis was feted at a surprise family potluck supper Tuesday evening November 15 honoring her 95th birthday. Attendees included her sons and wives Dell Curtis Robert Curtis Claire Curtis and Gene Curtis with their spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Curtis
Dell Curtis
Robert Curtis
Claire Curtis
Gene Curtis
Bennedette Farmer's Daughters 4-H Club Meeting
The Bennedette Farmers Daughters 4 H Club met at the Aredale Methodist Church basement on November 14 for the Extension Council election. It was a combined boys and girls meeting. Ted DeBerg was elected as council member. A sliding party for Christmas vacation was discussed. A committee was appointed for the December 5 Christmas party. Kay Connelly showed a film, lunch was served. Cynthia Ebling, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennedette Farmer’s Daughters
Aredale Methodist Church
Ted DeBerg
Kay Connelly
Bible Class Met At Baptist Church
The Cross and Crown Bible Class met at Calvary Baptist Church on Friday afternoon November 18. Fourteen members attended along with eight visitors and one child. Mrs Russell Meyers presided and Mrs Lucille Williamson gave an engaging talk with slides about missionary work in Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
Russell Meyers
Lucille Williamson
Africa
Woman's Club Harvest Fair At Albrecht's Hatchery
The Woman's Club held a Harvest Fair at Albrecht's Hatchery on Saturday with hostesses and waitresses in Pilgrim and Indian costumes. A teepee and a large cornucopia displayed vegetables fruits corn gourds and squash while tables offered food and handicrafts. Lunches served on small tables featured checkered cloths and centerpieces of straw flowers bittersweet and milo. About 200 people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Albrecht’s Hatchery
Music Mothers Monthly Meeting Highlights at High School
The Music Mothers met Monday afternoon November 14 at the high school cafeteria. Berdine Majewski presided as reports were read and it was announced extra choir robes would be purchased. Harold Blosser presented four vocal students who sang solos for the school musical. Mrs. Lowell Foster and her committee served coffee and cookies.
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Music Mothers
Berdine Majewski
Harold Blosser
Lowell Foster
Coldwater Clippers Hold 4-H Club Meeting
The Coldwater Clippers 4-H Club met at the Youth Center on November 14 with officers installed. Rodney Truitt spoke on feeding people, Brad Davis on saving more pigs, demonstrations by Howard Brinkman and Chris Jewell, and Bruce Marsh elected assistant leader. Ellen and Mary Lou Downing provided accordion music. lunch by Coldwater Country Cousins 4-H Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coldwater Clippers 4-H Club
Coldwater Township
Rodney Truitt
Brad Davis
Howard Brinkman
Chris Jewell
Bruce Marsh
Ellen
Mary Lou Downing
Coldwater Country Cousins
Social Announcements from Clarksville and Parkersburg
The Butler County American Legion and Auxiliary meet in Clarksville on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Foster homes for retarded children are sought through the KWWL-TV program Focal Point on Sunday November 27. For details contact Mrs. Wilbur Thomas in Parkersburg. The Friendly Circle hosts a family Christmas party at the Youth Center on Thursday December 1 at 7:30.
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Butler County American Legion and Auxiliary
Clarksville
Kwwl-Tv
Wilbur Thomas
Parkersburg
Friendly Circle
Youth Center
I J Deines Honored At Silver Pastor Anniversary
Rev I J Deines celebrated his silver anniversary as pastor of St Peter's Lutheran Church with an open house Sunday afternoon. About 400 attendees gathered as church board members and wives hosted. Wives served punch and coffee, and cake from a gold and white tea table. A gift and purse were presented to Rev Deines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Deines
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Deines
Willing Workers Met Monday Night 4-H Club
Dayton Willing Workers 4-H Club held its November 21 meeting at the Youth Center with 23 members. Awards honored long‑time 4‑H participants and record book ribbons were distributed. members delivered talks on topics from basic seven foods to packing food for mailing. Caroling plans were made for December. reporters were Janet Hagarty and Jolene Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Willing Workers
Lucinda Dix
Melinda Smith
Anita Meyer
Thanksgiving Eve and Sunday Services at Lutheran and Methodist Churches
St Peter's Lutheran Church invites worship with Thanksgiving Eve services at 7 30 p m and Sunday services at 10 a m with Christian education at 9 00 a m The Messiah and Luther College recital at 3 00 p m Finance Board meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m Benedette Wesleyan Methodist Church offers Sunday School 10 00 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m and Evening Service 7 00 p m Bible study and prayer hour occur Thursday at 8 00 p m Richard D Stoneberg is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Peter’s Lutheran Church
J. Denies
the Messiah” - Luther College
Finance Board
Bennedette Wesleyan Methodist Church
Richard D. Stoneberg
Calvary Baptist Church Special Thanksgiving Service
Calvary Baptist Church announces a special Thanksgiving Service at 7 45 p m with guest speaker Rev Darrel Smith of Charles ety The morning service is at 11 00 a m Youth Fellowship at 7 00 p m Evening Service at 7 45 p m on Thursday Dec 1 Annual Fellowship Supper at 6 30 p m Wayne Gjerde pastor Union Thanksgiving service Wednesday at 8 00 p m Rev Kenneth Byer ly will speak Saturday Confirmation at 9 00 a m Church School at 9 45 Worship Service at 10 45 continued on page 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George $. Knutson
Darrel Smith
Charles Ety
Union
Kenneth Byerly
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Bobcats
Aredale
Golden Grimes
Hawkeye Greening
Sharon
Harrison Lakeshore
Nashua
Iowa
Farmer’s Daughters
Cynthia Ebling
Baptist Church
Dad
Sis
Junior
United Telephone CO. OF
Levi Ackart
Marble Rock
Ponty
Ericofon
Coldwater Clippers
Slay
Graven & Graven Attorneys At Law Ist
Buchhelz
Greene, IA
G. E. Ressler Butler Co. Mutual Agent
J. P. Hoben
Galen E
Miller Lichvler
Bristow Greene
Ralph M. Marsh
Chas. Ray
C. Curtis
Frudden Building
Cliff Burroughs
Ing. Durtauk
Towa
Wilson
B. Hag
SnoBoy
Campbell’s Soups
van Camp
Sun Girl
Oleo
Gus Glaser
Morey
Weiners
Morey’s
First Methodist Church
Wayne Gjerde
Pastor
Jesus Christ
Greene, Iowa
George S. Knutson
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