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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1958
Page
2
The piece contrasts farming life with urban progress, praising the farmer’s rewards like outdoor work, weather wisdom, and simplicity. It also notes local improvements including remodeling of First State Bank, hardware and grocery stores, a power expansion, school reorganization, new enterprises, and church renovations signaling a bright community future.
Marble Rock notes report the Contract Bridge Club met at Mrs Hershel Handley’s home for a regular gathering. High score earned by Mrs Talmer Dahlen, second high by Mrs Wayne Johnson. Hostess served a 7 o’clock luncheon dessert.
Karen Goetzinger underwent an emergency appendectomy at Cedar Valley Hospital recently. The procedure followed acute abdominal pain, with surgery conducted to remove the appendix and relieve symptoms. No complications reported, patient to recover in the hospital.
Mr and Mrs Lester Blum were feted at an evening dinner at Club Town on Thursday. The event, hosted by the Don Blum and Gerald Kingery families, celebrated their twenty first wedding anniversary.
Mr and Mrs William Frank sold their home acreage on north main street known as the Just in Haynes property Saturday to Laurence Kriste. He will take possession in 30 days. The Franks are moving to Northwood to join their children. The Kriste family lives southeast of Roseville. Mr Kriste is a member of Herman Nikolas carpenter crew.
M R Druggist Clinton L Marble Rock Receives honorary 50 year certificate from Iowa pharmacy examiners for fifty years of service. Governor Loveless sends personal congratulations noting the profession’s value to the public and wishing continued health and happiness.
Mr and Mrs Leo Staudt spent several days in Des Moines last week attending the Iowa Po Improvement Association meeting.
A gathering at Legion Hall honored Mr. and Mrs. Leon Marshs on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Relatives and friends attended a purse gift presentation and a cooperative lunch, with social time following the celebration.
The first regular meeting of the Union Leaders was held on September 24 at the school house with fourteen members present. Charlene Hildebrand, Patty Wussner, Janet Krogstad, Joan Truex and Mary Ewald joined the cub, Marilyn Kolarich was IShor. See business meeting was held and plans were made for installation of officers. The newly elected officers are president Margaret Shultz, vice president Jane Balkenende, secretary Ruth Adams, Treasurer Judy Hildebrand, historian Judith Johnson and reporter Marcie Haller. Committees were chosen for installation of officers. Committees are Decoration Terry Grahhman, Judith Johnson, Judy Adams and Marcia Haller, Food Committee Ruth Adams, Bonita Neal, Bonnie Harris, and Jane Feltus, Program Jane Balkenende and Jerry Grahlman, and Irritations Judy and Sharlene Hildebrand and Judy Mertela. The leaders Connie Ewald and Donna Neal served refreshments. Reporter Marcia Haller.
The Rebekah Circle entertained on Wednesday afternoon at their hall. The game 500 was played with high score by Mrs Conrad Blum, traveling to Mrs Mary Hines and low to Mrs Vern Losee.
The Women's Society of Christian Service met in the Methodist Church basement with Mrs. Charles Hall and Mrs. Galen Lines as hostesses. Mrs. Max Handley led worship, Mrs. Cunningham spoke as district secretary of promotion, and Mrs. Rudy Schwartz showed United Nations films. Hostesses served lunch after.
The Cub Scouts will collect bags for Goodwill Industries next Saturday October 4. Please have them filled and placed on your doorstep.
The Lutheran Aid Society met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Talmer Dahlen and Mrs Wm Barth as hostesses. Mrs Walter Bohl gave the devotions and Mrs Vern Losee presented the lesson. Final plans for the annual chicken supper on October 4 were completed. Hostesses served refreshments.
Marble Rock residents and relatives conducted weekend visits and travel to nearby towns. Jim Overby and family visited Dubuque. airman Andy Turner returned to Shepard AFB after furlough in Texas. Families from Charles City, Mason City, and Rockford attended gatherings, picnics, and cattle congress events.
A long list of Sunday and weekend visits features Mr and Mrs Ernest Bird of Rockford in the Hildebrand home, Mary Lucille Price of Excelsior Springs, and many others from Ellsworth, Mason City, Charles City, Rockwell, Marble Rock, and Ames. Various families share dinners, calls, and host guests including Rev Phillip Schmitt of Cresco, the Don Boone family, and Mrs Anna Hart visiting Round Lake Illinois. Long Beach and Shreveport locales appear as visitors, with enrollment plans for Josephine McEwen at Iowa City and Wartburg College students returning home briefly.
Twenty years ago Vera Fink of Waterloo and Glenn Lindell of this community announced their upcoming wedding. The date is set for Thursday, September 22. Irene C. Downs and Ethel Kungery enrolled at Hamilton School of Commerce in Mason City. Mrs Martha Palmatier of Northfield and her daughter Mrs Wm. Erickson of Minneapolis visit Mrs Alsce eKster and Mrs Jesse Joeft and family. Mrs William Andrews and daughters visit Marshalltown relatives. An Iowa City student plans to enroll again at Iowa University Tuesday.
25 Years Ago item notes Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Klunder of Dayton township as proud parents of a baby girl born on Thursday, September 14. Miss Marjorie Newcomer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy V. Newcomer, enrolled as a freshman at Upper Iowa University in Fayette. Robert Dolan departed Sunday for Dubuque to begin his sophomore year at Columbia College.
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