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Newspaper

Greene Recorder

Location

Greene, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1959

Page

5

Women’s Clubs Hold Annual Meeting at Shell Rock

The Thud District Iowa Federation of Women’s Club met in Shell Rock’s Bosd Memorial building on Thursday with 148 clubs represented. State President Mrs J L Lush and Mrs Chloe Hurd of Marshalltown spoke on Ideals for Creative Living. Greene Embroidery and Greene Woman’s Club arranged table decorations for 350 luncheon guests served across three churches.

Iowa Federation of Women’s Club Bosd Memorial Shell Rock J. L. Lush Iowa Federation Chloe Hurd Marshalltown Greene Embroidery Club Greene Woman’s Club Greene Fred Koerner James Graven M. K. Sperry Zoa Miller Ralph Sylvester Ed Tindall Clyde Weyand B. V. Andersen J.T. Timtt H. G. MacLeod Harry Green Walter Kyle

Family Picnic After Sunday Gathering at Presbyterian Church

A church noon gathering in the Presbyterian Parish concluded with a picnic lunch and social afternoon. Attendees included George H Schafer, George L Shafer, Paul E Shefer, Donald Kingery, Harold Kingery, Vivian Kingery, Darrell L Kingery and families, Donovan Ruffridge and family, Lois and Jayne Geesman of Greene, Lester Morey of Charles City, Ronald Lauber and daughter of Waterloo, and Mrs Dale Wilkin and daughter of Clarksville.

Presbyterian Church George H Schafer George L Shafer Paul E Shefer Donald Kingery Harold Kingery Vivian Kingery Darrell L Kingery Donovan Ruffridge Lois and Jayne Geesman Greene Lester Morey Charles City Ronald Lauber Waterloo Dale Wilkin Clarksvile

Presbyterian Men Host Pancake and Sausage Supper

The Presbyterian men held their annual pancake and sausage supper last Monday evening plus a Kick Off meeting for the Presbyterian Capital Funds Drive. Floyd Fiddick Dale Willey and Graydon Anderson cooked pancakes with Les Barnhart on sausages. Harold Kingery Paul Shafer Donald Kingery Harold Tack and others tended syrup coffee and pickles. Afterward a film outlined the funds drive and a discussion on procedures in the Greene community followed.

Presbyterian Fee Presbyterian Capital Funds Floyd Fiddick Dale Willey Graydon Anderson Les Barnhart Harold Kingery Paul Shafer Donald Kingery Harold Tack Greene

Woman's Association Elects Officers at October Meeting

The Woman's Association of Christian Service at First Presbyterian Church elected officers at their October 7 meeting. Officers to be installed in January include President Mrs M K Sperry, Vice President Mrs Rik Anderson, Secretary Mrs Roscoe Wharton, and Treasurer R J Pooley.

Woman's Association Christian Service of the First Presbterian Church M K Sperry Rik Anderson Roscoe Wharton R J Pooley

Ruby Moser Praises Mercy Belles Choir Member

Ruby Moser daughter of Mr and Mrs Clark Moser is a freshman in Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Mason City. She belongs to the Mercy Belles vocal group and in December the group will appear on KGLO TV in Mason City.

Ruby Moser Clark Moser Mercy Belles Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Mason City Ruby Kglo TV Maison City

Birthdays Feted Near Osage at Pioneer State Park

A family gathering at the Lodge in Pioneer State Park northeast of Osage honored birthday anniversaries of Mrs. Herbert Barnett and Mrs Albert Ellerman. Attendees included Albert Ellerman of Clear Lake Billy Ellerman and family John Fritcher of Plainfield Harold Barnett and daughter Gene Reser and families Dwight Barnett and sons Herbert Barnett and Greene residents.

Osage Pioneer State Park Herbert Barnett Albert Ellerman Noo Clear Lake Billy Ellerman Famly John Fritcher Plainfield Harold Barnett Clarksville Gene Reser Atedale Dwight Barnett Greene

Bridge Club Social At Mrs Duncan’s Home

Mrs Russell Duncan hosted the Contract Bridge Club last Wednesday afternoon at her home with guest Mrs William Andrews. A dessert luncheon was served and the fall motif appeared in decorations. Prizes went to Mrs Andrews, Mrs Clarence Barnett and Mrs Clarence Shultz.

Contract Bridge Club Russell Duncan William Andrews Andrews Clarence Barnett Clarence Shultz

Merrill Peters Feted At Farewell

Mr and Mrs John Peters hosted a farewell dinner Sunday for their son Merrill who departs for the Marines on Monday October 19. Attendees included George Peters, Mrs John Frerichs, and many relatives from Greene New Hartford Cedar Falls Charles City and surrounding areas, with families such as the Albrecht Barsty Starkweather Powell Wildelover and Peters represented.

John Peters Merrill Marines George Peters John Frerichs Allie Albrecht Howard Barsty Clarence Starkweather Greene George Powell New Hartford Harold Powell Ronnie Powell Duane Wildelover Cedar Falls Lawrence Peters Charles City

Entertained at Bridge Wednesday by Mrs Nordmeyer

Mrs William Nordmeyer hosted two tables of bridge on Wednesday evening. The fall motif decorated the tables. Mrs Norman Wolters won high score and Mrs Glenn Truex took the floating prize.

William Nordmeyer Norman Wolters Glenn Truex

Music Mothers Met On Monday at Greene School

The Music Mothers of the Greene Community School met Monday afternoon October 12 at the Presbyterian Church basement with thirty members present. Minutes and treasurer report approved. Six new uniforms and related items were ordered. Mrs Aaron Jewell spoke on Teacher Pupil and Parent Relationship. Miss Landsgaard led freshman sextet Betty Wuth Barbara Allison Diane Cheney Gloria Day Vae Brinkman Mary Glaspie. High school trio Kathy Parks Diane Cheney Barbara Crooks sang. Mrs Robert Glaspie and committee served lunch.

Music Mothers of the Greene Community School Presbyterian Church Repot Aaron Jewell Miss Landsgaard Betty Wuth Barbara Allison Diane Cheney Gloria Day Vae Brinkman Mary Glaspie Kathy Parks Barbara Crooks Robert Glaspie

Girl Scouts Met At City Hall Monday

The Greene Girl Scouts held their second meeting at City Hall on Monday night October 12 at 7 30. Patrols formed with 7 8 girls each. A swimming trip is planned for Wednesday evening October 21.

Girl Scouts of Greene Rattler City Hall

Family Dinner Attended by Twenty Six at Clarence Teeples

A Sunday family dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Teeple drew twenty six guests. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Roy Krambeer of Mason City and Mr and Mrs Lyle Witzel and daughter of Rockford, plus families from Floyd Clarksville Cedar Falls Greene and other relatives.

Clarence Teeple Roy Krambeer Mason City Lyle Witzel Rockford Max Teeple Floyd Neal Wedeking Clarksville Norman Pierce Cedar Falls Charlie Teeple Tom Francis Teeple Greene

Royal Neighbors Breakfast Held at Mrs Behnke Home

The Royal Neighbors of Powersville held their annual Come-As-You-Are breakfast on Tuesday morning October 13 at Mrs Walter Behnke’s home. Chicken pie was the main dish. Mrs Behnke was assisted by Mrs Willam Eliasen and Mrs Florence Majewski. Twenty members and three guests attended, including Mrs Emma Mather, Mrs Lola Pringle of Marble Rock, and Mrs Fern Leonard of Chanton.

Powersville Walter Behnke Behnke Willam Eliasen Florence Majewski Emma Mather Lola Pringle Marble Rock Fern Leonard Chanton

Presbyterial Holds Workshop in First Presbyterian Church

The Second District of the North Central Jaw Presbyterial held a Thursday Workshop at the First Presbyterian Church. Guest speaker Mrs Henry Jones, a Mission School teacher from Osaka Japan, addressed about 150 attendees from Mason City Lime Springs Saratoga Rudd Washburn Clarksville and Waterloo. Officers in charge were President Mrs Wayne Overholser and District Chairman Mrs Margaret Butts.

North Central Jaw First Presbyterian Church Henry Jones Osaka Japan Mason City Lime Springs Saratoga Rudd Washburn Clarksville Waterloo Wayne Overholser Murnailstown Margaret Butts

Youth Rally at Grundy Center Draws North Central Iowa Presbytery

Bruce Mead Paul Burrough Melinda Andrews and Janyce White joined sponsor Mr Cecil Rhoad at a Grundy Center rally Sunday afternoon in the Bethany Presbyterian Church. Over 400 Senior High students from the North Central Iowa Presbytery attended. John Mead and Jimmy Kingery attended the Junior High Workshop at the First Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center.

Grundy Center Bruce Mead Paul Burrough Melinda Andrews Janyce White Cecil Rhoad Bethany Presbyterian Church North Central Iowa Presbytery John Mead Jimmy Kingery First Presbyterian Church

Display Holiday Attractions Oct 23 at Farm Bureau Auditorium

A fall and winter gift and decoration show will be held Friday October 23 from 1 00 to 8 00 pm at the Holiday Attractions display in the Farm Bureau Auditorium Allison. It features Thanksgiving decorations dried arrangements and Christmas customs with a Christmas tea table serving tea and coffee. Women’s clubs and individuals in Butler County collaborate with the Family Living Committee Mrs B V Andersen is a committee member and Greene area participants join in. Interested displayers may drop items with Mrs Andersen on Thursday October 22.

Farm Bureau Allison Butler County Extension Family Living Committee B. V Andersen Women’s Club of Greene Lke Andersen

Ladies Aid Society Elects Officers at Church Meeting

The Ladies Aid Society of St Peter's Lutheran Church met in the church parlors last Thursday afternoon. Mrs Martin Senne led the topic. Executive officers for Women of the Church, effective January 1, were elected: Mrs Wayne Fischer president, Mrs Donald Bliss vice president, Mrs Ray Brinkman secretary.

Ladies Aid Society St Peter’s Lutheran Church Martin Senne Wayne Fischer Donald Bliss Ray Brinkman

Mrs Kenneth Shreve Treasures Refreshments Served After Noon

Mrs Kenneth Shreve served as treasurer as refreshments were offered at the close of the afternoon.

Kenneth Shreve

Meat Producers Hold Recent Meeting at Beguelin Home

The Bennezette Meat Producers gathered with six members present at Myron Beguelin’s home. Officers were elected: David Rotink president, Myron Beguelin vice president, Roger Wells secretary-treasurer, Ronald Litterer reporter, and Gary Litterer historian. The next meeting is planned at David Rotink’s home and Rotink was designated as reporter.

Bennezette Myron Beguelin Rotcall David Rottink Roger Wells Ronald Litterer Gary Litterer

Floyd County Events Calendar Brief

Floyd County presents events from October 19 to 22 featuring the Animal Industry Short Course at Ames. Also scheduled are Gurls 4-H Leader meeting October 20 and Boys 4-H Leader meeting October 26 with local 4-H activities and county notices.

Ames

Social Announcements From Lend A Hand Club

The Lend A Hand Club will meet at the home of Mrs D C Marsan on Tuesday October 27 with Mrs Maude Reynolds assisting.

D C Marsan Maude Reynolds

Local club notices outline October meetings and events

A compilation of fall season gatherings lists OES Club auction and bake sale on October 22 at Mrs Walter Detra home, Apollo Club on October 14 at 8 pm at Mrs Paul Cheney, American Legion Auxiliary at Veterans Club October 21 at 8 pm, Woman's Club tour October 20 at 1 pm to the Foxs Cedar River home with rain plan, Packard Community Club October 10 at 2 pm with a Halloween party at Mrs James Stuntz, Count-A-While Club October 15 at 2 pm, Rebekah Lodge October 17 7 30 pm Union Lodge Hall, Octoper division service, and Cross and Crown Bible Class October 16 at 2 pm with Mrs Paul Butler.

OES Club Walter Detra OES Apollo Club Paul Cheney American Legion Auxiliary Veterans Club Woman’s Club Wll Dayton Ma Palisades Andi Tne Vimes Dias Ellis Bert Pooley Henry Drakle Packard Community Club James Stuntz George Beninga Rebekah Lodge Union Lodge Paul Butler

Also Mentioned on This Page

Professional Directory D. A James H. Graven Buchholz Greene, Iowa J. P. Hoben D. T. Drees Greene Iow J.T. Truitt Dr. Wm. Andrews Gene Nettleton Woman’s Association Jules Herman & Orchestra Frank Buhr and His Ramblers Keith Killinger and His Orchestra Asphalt Paving Association OF Iowa Grand Avenue Das Moines, Iowa Merrill Peters Clarence Teeples St Paul Thar Pooley Lumber Company Fhones Floyd County C. Curtis Frodden Tlary Greene Wilsons Elsheimer’s Tura Legp Art Coane Morey’s West Side Wgial Greene Farm Equipment and Agriculture Co
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