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Newspaper

Greene Recorder

Location

Greene, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1960

Page

5

Candidates Tea Draws 150 At Greene County Country Club

About 150 people attended the Candidates Tea at the Greene community Country Club last Thursday afternoon. The Republican Women presided with J. Francis Allen introducing candidates including H. R. Gross, Charles Grassley, Herschel Opperman, and Roger DeBower. A fur style show featured models led by Mrs. Arvid Lindell and others.

Country Club Greene H. R. Gross J. Kendall Lynes Charles Grassley Herschel Opperman Vernon O Larsen Hugh Mosher Roger DeBower C. Fischel Allison Butler County Council of Republican Women J. Francis Allen Butler County Central Committee Marshall Swift Arvid Lindell T. S. Albrecht James Drake C. E. Burroughs

Mary Boller Feted at Shower

Mary Boller was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Maureen Allison on a Sunday afternoon. Barbara Taylor assisted as hostess. Fifteen friends attended and enjoyed a social hour with a miniature bride centerpiece and refreshments in the bride-to-be’s chosen colors.

Mary Boller Maureen Allison Barbara Taylor

Bridge Club Hosts Fall Night Attended By Mrs Allison

Mrs Harold Allison hosted the Contract Bridge Club on Thursday evening with guests Mrs Clarence Shultz and Mrs Glen Truex. Fall decorations set the scene and prizes were won by Mrs Merle Heckman Mrs Lowell Maxson Mrs Glenn Truex Mrs Clarence Shultz and Mrs Lyle Maxson.

Bridge Club Allison Harold Allison Contract Bridge Club Clarence Shultz Glen Truex Merle Heckman Lowell Maxson Glenn , Truex Lyle Maxson

Country Cousins Meet On Saturday Club Officers Installed

The regular Coldwater Country Cousins meeting was held Saturday at Mildred Ellis's home with nine old and seven new members and two leaders present. New officers installed were Joyce Crosby president Monica Ennen vice president Nancy Kauiser secretary Mildred Ellis treasurer Mary Lou Squires historian. The group plans officer installation and singing 4 H songs at the township meeting November 4 at the Youth Center. All 4 H girls and parents are urged to attend. Last year’s records were returned. Sue Brinkman named music chairman. New members to be initiated November 19 at Nancy and Vikki Kaiser’s home. Mildred Ellis demonstrated baked custard and Nancy Kaiser spoke on keeping a record book. Reporter Vikki Kaiser.

Coldwater Country Cousins Jhuld Mildred Ellis Joyce Crosby Monica Ennen Nancy Kauiser Mary Lou Squires Sue Brinkman Nancy Vikki Kaiser Mildred Elis Nancy Kaiser

Third District Meeting of Women’s Club Held Thursday

The Third District Annual Meeting of the Town Federation of Women’s Clubs met at Fredericksburg Thursday, October 13. Eleven local club members attended. Greene Woman’s Club earned a red ribbon award in this year’s program. Mrs. Cliff Fischer received a State Award for her prose Creative Writing. Mrs. J.B. Miller of Marshall town, the Third District Director, read the name of Mrs. James Graven to join the nominating committee. they were elected.

Town Federation of Women’s Clubs Fredericksburg Woman's Club of Greene Cliff Fischer J.B. Miller Marshalltown James Graven

Naomi Circle Meeting Focuses on Mark Study

The Naomi Circle of the Lutheran Church gathered Thursday afternoon in the church basement. Mrs Ardean Landers led devotions and closed the Mark gospel study. Mrs Caroline Ellis presented a Thank Offering skit with assistance from several members. Lunch was served by two Circle members.

Naomi Lutheran Church Ardean Landers Caroline Ellis George Beninga Paul Wunsch Walter Hildebrand Freda Maas Letha Groothuis Fred Wirth

Bridge Club Met In Shultz Home

Mrs Berton Shultz hosted the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club at her home with autumn decorations. Guests included Mrs Galen Hesal road and Mrs Walter Detra. Prizes were won by Mrs Robert Mead, Mrs Walter Detra, Mrs Clarence Shultz and Mrs Russell Duncan.

Berton Shultz Galen Hesalroad Walter Detra Robert Mead Clarence Shultz Russell Duncan

Mrs John Backer Honored at Stork Shower

Mrs John Backer was honored at a stork shower by Chat-A-While Club members and three guests at the home of Mrs Harry Backer last Thursday evening. Assisting was Mrs Quentin Hildebrand. Winners of games were Mrs I J Devies Mrs R Dreier and Mrs Dale Hildebrand, with prizes given to the guest of honor. Lunch featured pink and blue nut cups.

John Backer Harry Backer Quentin Hildebrand I. J. Devies R. Dreier Dale Hildebrand

Dorcas Circle Meets at Lutheran Church on Oct 12

The Dorcas Circle of the Lutheran Church met Wednesday afternoon October 12 with 22 members and 3 visitors plus Rev. Devies. Mrs James Graven and Mrs James Drake led the lesson. After the meeting the group toured the town to view autumn colors. Refreshments were served at Mrs. Martin Senne’s home. hostesses were Mrs John Backer Mrs Ray DeVries and Mrs Galen Shultz Jr.

Dorcas The Lutheran Church Devies James Graven James Drake Martin Senne John Backer Ray DeVries Galen Shultz Jr

Willing Workers 4-H Club Skating Party Plans

Dayton Willing Workers 4-H Club met at the Youth Center led by Diane Murphy and Colleen Foster with 26 members 10 mothers and 2 leaders present. They elected officers installed with corsages and planned a skating party at Charles City Roller Rink on November 10 from 7 30 to 10 30 p.m. Abbott Susan Schuknecht reporter chronicled the meeting.

Dayton Willing Workers 4-H Club Diane Murphy Colleen Foster Charles City Renee Hagarty Ann Allen Jane Burroughs Becky Clikeman Terri Rutz Marcelo Murphy Linda Stuntz Christine Smith Marilyn Herman Howard Burroughs Susan Schuknecht

Girl Scout Events and Training Notices

Girl Scout Troops 265 and 278 meet at the Youth Center at 4:00 p.m. on October 24 for a UNICEF drive with uniform wear or alternatives. Brownie Troop 264 visits KGLO TV in Mason City on October 25 at 4:30 p.m. for Bart's Clubhouse. Local leaders Mrs. Harold Allison Mrs. Martin Senne and Mrs. Loren McRoberts completed a 16 hour leadership course in Charles City and received certificates. Mrs. Howard Ruaisy attended some sessions. North Iowa Girl Scout Council dinner and meeting set for Hotel Hanford Mason City November 3 at 6:30 p.m. All leaders and committee members invited.

Unicef Kglo-Tvy Mason City Harold Allison Martin Senne Loren McRoberts Charles City Howard Ruaisty North Iowa Gurf Scout Council Hotel Hanford

Whiteside Family To Hold Open House On New Farm

Mr and Mrs Leland Whiteside and sons will host an open house at their new farm residence southeast of Greene on Sunday October 23 from 2 00 to 5 00 oclock pm The family lost their home and all possessions in a March 9 fire and have just completed the new structure They invite everyone to attend in appreciation for the assistance received.

Whiteside Leland Whiteside and Sons Greene Whitesides

August Hausers Honored on Fortieth Wedding Anniversary

August and his wife celebrated forty years of marriage with an open house at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Marble Rock. Barbara Logan managed the guest book, others assisted with cake, coffee, gifts, and kitchen duties. About 100 relatives attended, including three of their children and spouses from Greene Charles City and Mishawaka Indiana.

August Ray Hauser Greene L. R. Logan Charles City Donald Steil Mishawaka Indiana

Family Dinner At Raisty Home With Several Guests

A family dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Raisty and family with George Peters. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Don Brewer of Watertown SD, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Peters and children of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Peters and family of Charles City, Mrs. George Powell and her son-in-law and daughter of New Hartford, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Frericks, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Starkweather Jr. and daughters, and Mrs. Allie Albrecht.

Raisty Howard Raisty George Peters Don Brewer Watertown South Dakota Arthur Peters Des Moines Lawrence Peters Charles City George Powell New Hartford Bill Frericks Clarence Starkweather Jr Allie Albrecht

Mrs Lowell Maxson Hosts Back-to-Back Bridge Gatherings

Mrs Lowell Maxson entertained at bridge on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week with a fall motif. Prizes on Tuesday went to Mrs Bob Mead, Mrs Lyle Maxson, Mrs Russell Dunton, and Mrs Gerald Stephenson. table prizes to Mrs Lyle Maxson, Mrs Faber Miller, and Mrs Robert Mead. On Wednesday winners included Mrs Darrell Davis, Mrs Donald Lester, Mrs Jim Mead, and Mrs Lewis Majewski. table prizes went to Mrs Davis, Mrs Glenn Truex, and Mrs Gene Majewski.

Lowell Maxson Bridge Bob Mead Lyle Maxson Russell Duntan Gerald Stephenson Faber Miller Robert Mead Darrell Davis Donald Lester Jim Mead Lewis Majewski Davis Glenn Truex Gene Majewski

F.F. A. Boys Return From National FFA Convention Trip

Harlan Martzahn, Roger Wells, Dean Drake, David Rottink, Charles Steere and Richard Wagoner returned Saturday from Kansas City Missouri where they attended the National Future Farmers of America Convention. They toured Sheffield Steel and Wire Co and the Standard Oil Refinery and visited Tru man Library. The group also saw the American Royal Horse and Cattle Show Red Foley Show and the Firestone Show.

Harlan Martzahn Roger Wells Dean Drake David Rottink Charles Steere Richard Wagoner Kansas City Missouri Future Farmers of America Mr. Wagoner Sheffield Steel and Wire Co Standard Oil H. S. Truman Red Foley Firestone

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