Freda Maass Feted on Birthday at Naomi Circle Social
A group of ladies honored Miss Freda Maass at her home after the Naomi Circle meeting at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Hostesses Mrs. Robert Bathke Mrs. Henry Dralle and Mrs. Keith Dralle organized the surprise event with orange sherbet bricks birthday cake and a long stem rose. Sterling Koester of Austin Texas called later that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Maass
Naomi Circle
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Miss Maass
Robert Bathke
Henry Dralle
Keith Dralle
Bathke
Farewell Party For Mr and Mrs Oscar Chapman
Mr and Mrs Oscar Chapman were honored at a surprise farewell party at their home Thursday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Floyd Needham Mr and Mrs Homer Hurd Mr and Mrs Dean Debner and Lynn Mr and Mrs Robert Moore and Larry Mr and Mrs Glen Riggins Mrs Augusta Riggins Mr and Mrs Marvin Chapman and daughters Mr and Mrs Francis Beguelin and Joan and Mr Melvin Chapman and sons. A cooperative lunch was served and the couple received a group gift. They are moving to Aredale soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Chapman
Floyd Needham
Homer Hurd
Dean Debner
Lynn
Robert Moore
Larry
Glen Riggins
Augusta Riggins
Marvin Chapman
Francis Beguelin
Joan
Melvin Chapman
Birthday Party Held For Kevin Shoemaker
Ten neighborhood children attended a birthday party for Kevin Shoemaker on Saturday afternoon October 19th. Given by his mother Mrs James Shoemaker the party celebrated Kevin's third birthday. After games the children ate cake and ice cream the cake consisted of several small cakes decorated like railroad cars on a track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Shoemaker
James Shoemaker
Kevin
December Wedding for Linda Jackson and Jerry Beatty
Greene residents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter Linda to Jerry E Beatty son of Mr and Mrs Everett Beatty of Shellsburg A December 21 wedding is planned Linda Jackson is a University of Northern Iowa graduate and works for Interstate 35 School System Beatty holds a BA from Cornell College an MA from Northern Illinois University and is pursuing a PhD in Political Science at the University of Iowa He has an internship in state politics with the American Political Science Association and will work in the Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Jackson
Greene
Linda
Jerry E. Beatty
Everett E. Beatty
Shellsburg
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
Cornell College
Northern Iliinois University
University of Iowa
American Political Science Association
Iowa Supreme Court
Country Cousins Meet At Downing Home
The Coldwater Country Cousins held a regular meeting at the Downing home on Saturday October 19 with eight members two visitors and two leaders present New members Vanda Heitland and Diane Stanton were initiated New officers were installed Darlene Downing president Vanda Heitland vice president Barb Brinkman secretary Mary Lou Downing treasurer Mary OBrien and Ellen Downing historians Carla Downing reporter Nanette Foster photographer Lunch was served by Ellen and Darlene Downing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elen
Darlene Downing
Vanda Heitland
Diane Stanton
Barb Brinkman
Mary Lou Downing
Mary O’brien
Ellen Downing
Carla Downing
Nanette Foster
Ellen
Hazel Cass Feted on Birthday
Hazel Cass was feted at several coffees for her 79th birthday on Sunday October 20. Mrs Dale Grice and Mrs Clair Starkweather hosted a morning coffee at the Starkweather home. Saturday saw Cass at a luncheon hosted by Mrs Edmondo Maresco of Waterloo at Waterloo Airport with guests Claire Arhart Claire Lee and Mrs Cecil Harris. Monday morning brought a surprise neighborhood coffee at Mrs Cecil Harris. Afternoon events included a social at the Foster home hosted by Mrs Vernard Foster and Mrs Marvin Nelson. A surprise party was held Monday evening at the Cass home hosted by Miss Lucy Steere and Miss Sophia Steere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Cass
Dale Grice
Clair Starkweather
Starkweather
Cass
Edmondo Maresco
Waterloo
Claire Arhart
Claire Lee
Cecil Harris
Vernard Foster
Marvin Nelson
Foster
Lucy Steere
Sophia Steere
Brownie Scouts Invest Nine at Special Tuesday Meet
Brownie Scouts held an investiture for nine girls at Mrs Menken s home on October 22 1968. Rae Jean Lauber presided as president Kathy Nordmeyer served as treasurer Judy Shultz read the minutes. The ceremony featured a greens draped mirror and included Judy Shultz Linda Rutz Kim Wunsch Cathy Stephenson Terri Duffield Jane Barth Ellen Nixt Robin Feldman Tammy Menken taking the oath. Cathy Stephenson brought birthday treats and the group later played a game with Feel Sacks from a prior hike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathy Stephenson
Terri Duffield
Jane Barth
Ellen Nixt
Robin Feldman
Tammy Menken
Community meetings and events in Butler County
The Butler County American Legion and Auxiliary will meet tonight October 23 at 8:00 p.m. in the Aplington library. The Girl Scout Neighborhood gathers Wednesday October 30 at 9:00 a.m. in the youth center. leaders bring the girls’ record sheets. The 60-Plus Club hosts a masquerade party Tuesday October 29 at 7:00 p.m.
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Butler County American Legion and Auxiliry
Aplington
Patriotic Theme at Greene Woman's Club Meeting
The Greene Woman's Club met October 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Methodist Church to discuss a patriotic theme Get Out the Vote. Dell Curtis led the business meeting while John Van Eschen spoke on Get Out the Vote and Do's and Don'ts on Displaying the Flag. The Girl Scouts demonstrated flag folding and a closing flag poem followed. The club plans a November 16 smorgasbord for the Annual Fall Festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene Woman’s Club
Methodist Church
Dell Curtis
Wilbur Tindall
Paul Metzger
John van Eschen
Joyce Bliss Feted at Shower
Mrs Merlin Bliss of Waterloo and Mrs Harlan Bliss of Clarks ville hosted a prenuptial bridal shower for Joyce Bliss at the Bliss home in Clarks ville on Sunday afternoon. Twenty two guests came from Greene Allison Parkers burg Charles City Clarksville Waverly Cedar Falls and Sumner. Green and white were the chosen colors used on the gift and serving tables. Mrs Henry Bliss served punch and Mrs George Kampman of Allison poured coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin Bliss
Waterloo
Harlan Bliss
Clarksville
Joyce Bliss
Bliss
Greene, Allison
Parkersburg
Charles City
Waverly
Cedar Falls
Sumner
Henry Blss
George Kampman
Allison
May Day Chapter Honors Chaplains at Meeting
The May Day Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held its regular meeting on Monday evening October 14 honoring the year Chaplains Mrs Arvid Lindell and Mrs Edna Wegand and past chaplains. Mrs James Drake sang The Lords Prayer for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Arvid Lindell
Edna Wegand
James Drake
Tammy Steere Feted At Halloween Party
Tammy Steere celebrated her fourth birthday with a Halloween costume party hosted by her mother Mrs Jerry Steere. Thirty two cousins and nine mothers attended the event on Saturday October 19. Prizes for best costumes went to Timmy Laurie Brien Wihim Jeff Steere and Tracy Steere. Games prizes were won by Lisa Wunsch and Laurie Steere. Tammy received many gifts and lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammy Steere
Jerry Steere
Timmy Laurie
Brien Wihim
Jeff Steere
Tracy Steere
Rose Klunder
Joyce Klunder
Darlyl Steere
Jolene Steere
Lisa Wunsch
Laurie Steere
Tammy
Cross and Crown Bible Class Meeting Report
The Cross and Crown Bible Class met at Mrs Chris Stewart's home on Friday afternoon October 18 with 14 members present. Mrs Tom Zurcher presided, Mrs Chris Stewart read the scripture, and Mrs George Knutson taught. The next meeting is set for November 1 at Mrs Mary Taylor's home at 2:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross and Crown Bible
Chris Stewart
Tom Zurcher
George Knutson
Mary Taylor
Senior Girl Scouts Aid Hospital Nurses
Senior Girl Scout Troop 269, with twenty members in grades 10 through 12, serves as hospital aides at Floyd County Memorial Hospital on Saturdays. They hosted Troop 214 of Charles City on October 14 after a spaghetti supper, then camped overnight at Linn Grove Conservation Park with listed participants and advisors.
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Floyd County Memorial Hospital
Charles City
Linn Grove Conservation Park
Rockwell
Debbie Martzahn
Susan Maxson
Jane Mehlan
Kathy Kehoe
Paulette Shultz
Mary Kate McRob
Flood Creek 4-H Meeting Sees New Officers Elected
Flood Creek 4-H members met October 10 with eight youths and two leaders present. Steve Heinz spoke on Flag Customs and Duane Tack gave an illustrated talk on Citizenship and the 4-H Pledge. Jerry Tack led the Pledge of Allegiance. New officers named were Tom Ritter president Dennis Gabe vice president Stan Pyatt secretary Paul Neil treasurer Don Ritter reporter and Glenn Jobins historian. Ice cream and pop will be provided for family night hosted by D Ritters and Tacks with Pleasant Grove Happy Homemakers invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flood Creek
Steve Heinz
Duane Tack
Jerry Tack
Tom Ritter
Dennis Gabe
Stan Pyatt
Paul Neil
Don Ritter
Glenn Jobins
Pleasant Grove
Scott Pyatt
D. Ritters
Tacks
Glenn Johlas
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Downing
The
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Femnben
Voll
Kenneth $. Lacy
Butler County Rec
Lowa
Ken Lacy
Orren S. Olson
Bode
Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives
Cliff Burroughs
ENC
Dubuque
Graven & Graven Attorneys
Low Ist
Buchholz
Greene, JA
J. P. Hoben
Miller & Marsh
Greene, Iowa
Girl Scouts Aid Hospital
Erts
Patty
Val Rutz
Susan Astor
Melinda Dralle
Mary Rottler
Jane McRoberts
Mary Leigh Dralle
Phyllis Rottler
Wendy Martzahn
Tribe Scribe
Jolene Litterer
Janea Fischer
Ann Hansen
Becky Bellows
Jeanette Tefft
Jean Leven
Rhonda Sidmore
Dumont
Presbyterian
Bake Sale
Country Store
Burroughs Bldg
Eterna
Mes
U. S
Israel
Calvary Baptist Church
George 5. Knutson
Nestle’s
del Monte
Royal Hawaiian Tuna
Sol LI Reaisk
Jonathan
WiLson’s
Festival Rams
Morey
Longhorn
Morey’s
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