Activities at Greene Community Center Schedule
The Greene Community Center hosts Dayton Willing Workers on the third Monday 7 to 10 p.m. Brownie Scouts Tuesdays 3:30 to 5 p.m. T O P S Tuesdays 7 to 10 p.m. Jaycees first and third Wednesdays 7 to 10 p.m. Cadet Scouts second and fourth Wednesdays 7 to 9 p.m. Adult Scouts fourth Thursdays 7 to 10 p.m. The center stays open after home games and offers dancing, ping pong, and cards. High school and college students attend. 120 to 140 teens join when open. The Youth Center is run by student committees led by Mrs. Martyn Wunsch with parent sponsorship each session. Contributions welcome to Mrs. B. V. Andersen for furnishings and to City Clerk Claire Curtis for maintenance.
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Greene Community Center
Dayton
Jaycees
Martyn Wunsch
B. V. Andersen
Claire Curtis
Farmers Daughters 4-H Club Meeting Report
The Bennedette Farmers Daughters 4-H Club met at Aredale Methodist Church basement on October 22 with 17 members 2 leaders and 1 visitor present. They collected 30.24 for tricks or treats for UNICO. An chili supper was served by Mrs Duane Johnson. Debra Dye Carol Riggins Sherry Debner and Lynn Miller planned a scavenger hunt and bobbing for apples. Next meeting is November 14 at the church basement for extension council meeting. Bennezeth Township invited. Members bring sandwiches or cookies. Cynthia Ebling reporter.
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Bennedette Farmers Daughters
Aredale Methodist Church
Duane Johnson
Debra Dye
Carol Riggins
Sherry Debner
Lynn Miller
Bennezeth Township
4-H
Cynthia Ebling
Greene couple announce engagement of Sheryl Ott to Thomas Nixt
Engaged couple Sheryl Jean Ott and Thomas L. Nixt announced by Mr and Mrs Harry Ott of Greene. Miss Ott, a State College of Iowa graduate and Ames Public Schools kindergarten teacher, will wed in December. Nixt, a Loras College alumnus, studies for a master's degree at Iowa State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ott
Greene
Sheryl Jean
Thomas L. Nixt
Henry Nixt
Mr. Nixt
Miss Ott
State College of Iowa
Cedar Falls
Ames
Nixt
Loras College
Dubuque
Iowa State University
Hazel Cass Feted On Birthday Wednesday
Hazel M. Cass was celebrated for her birthday with a 1:00 lunch at Miss Lucy Steere's country home, a surprise party in her North 2nd Street apartment, and a family dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Harris's home. Out of town guests included granddaughter and family, Clair Arhart and Clair Jr., of Clarksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel M. Cass
Lucy Steere
North 2Nd Street
Cecil Harris
Clair Arhart and
Clair, Jr
Clarksville
Ryan Smith Feted On His Fifth Birthday
Ryan Smith son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Smith celebrated his 5th birthday with a Friday party for friends and mothers, ice cream and cupcakes, and a Sunday dinner at his grandparents’ Nashua home. Attendees included family members from Greene Waverly Charles City and surrounding towns, with Ryan receiving many gifts.
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Ryan Smith
Bob Smith
Ryan
Mirs
John Kruse
Nashua
Leslie Smith
Greene
Denise
Michael
Waverly
Floyd Biden
Gary
Ronnie Staudt
Charles City
Roy Henlines Feted on 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Roy Henline were surprised at their Eureka Illinois home on October 19 1941 marking their silver wedding anniversary. They married at the Christian Church in Eureka and have lived in Greene since 1944. Friends and neighbors attended including Frederik Nordmeyer Lee Payne Robert Nordmeyer Jr Wayne Meek Ronald Schukencht Clar Scott David Markle C S Kaiser Magdalene Feyerdsen Faith Beal. Ice cream and anniversary cake were served and many cards and a money tree were given.
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Roy Henlines
Roy Henline
Ollie Grasy
Mr. Henline
Christian Church
Eureka
Ilinois
Greene
Medsieurs
Frederick Nordmeyer
Lee Payne
Robert Nordmeyer Jr
Wayne Meek
Ronald Schuknecht
Clar Scott
David Markle
C. S. Kaiser
Vikki
Magdalene Feyerdsen
Faith Beal
Mrs. Henline
Girl Scout Troop 278 Meets Tuesdays After School
Junior Girl Scout Troop 278 with co leaders Mrs John Geesman and Mrs Kieth Drakle meets every Tuesday after school. October activities include a Perrin Park hike a Conservation Park cookout water front Flag Ceremony and a visit to Duane Smith farm to observe milking. Two patrols formed with Lois Geesman Thelma Bouillon as Trolls Patrol leaders Paula Hess Sandy Astor Road Runners Patrol leader Tracy Ray is chairman Jan Schroeder scribe Jayne Geesman treasurer.
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John Geesman
Kieth Drakle
Perrin Park
Conservation Park
Duane Smith
Lois Geesman
Thelma Bouillon
Trolls
Paula Hess
Sandy Astor
Tracy Ray
Jan Schroeder
Jayne Geesman
Social Announcements From Local Clubs
The Jackson Dayton Home makers club schedules a meeting with Mrs. John Gersema on Monday November 7 noting a date change. The Handicraft Department of the Woman's Club meets at Mrs. Henry Drake's home this afternoon October 26 at 2.00 pm with a program titled Holiday Ideas led by Mrs. Merlyn Parks. The Packard Community Club gathers at Mrs. Harry Backer's home on Thursday November 3 at 2:00 pm. The Coldwater Community Club meets at Mrs. Zula Ramker's home on Thursday October 27 at 2:00 pm for a hobo party. Boxes for the boys in service will be packed.
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Jackson-Dayton
John Gersema
Woman’s Club
Henry Drake
Merlyn Parks
Packard Community Club
Harry Backer
Coldwater Community Club
Zula Ramker
Silver Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Ray C Franke of Charles City
Mr and Mrs Ray C Franke of Charles City celebrate 25th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 00 to 4 30 Sunday October 30th at the Fellowship Hall of Central Methodist Church. They were married October 30 1941 by Rev Clarence James. They have four children Larry Sonia James Charles and Joyce with one granddaughter Kimberly Kay Franke. Their children host the event and no invitations are sent. all relatives and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray C. Franke
Charles City
Fellowship Hall
Central Methodist Church
Edna Litterer
Mr. Franke
Clarence James
Larry
Sonia
James
Joyce
Charles
Kimberly Kay Franke
Woman's Club Tours Rehabilitation Center in Charles City
Members of the Woman's Club toured the Rehabilitation Center housed in Floyd County Hospital in Charles City. The facility has dormitory space for 20 girls and 15 bodys beyond staff. 4 Iowa evaluation centers test handicapped adults 16 and up. Training covers grooming, woodworking, upholstering, sewing, cooking, and on the job work, with recreation and on site employment. The Ford Motor Co donated equipment but an instructor is needed. Thirty four club members attended the tour.
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Woman’s Club
Charles City
Floyd County Hospital
Iowa
Ford Company
Bible Class Meets at Mrs Zurcher's Home
The Cross and Crown Bible Class gathered Friday afternoon October 21 at Mrs. Tom Zurcher's home with 14 members. Mrs Zurcher read the scripture and the lesson was led by the class teacher.
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Tom Zurcher
Bowling results from various leagues and high scorers
Last weeks bowling results show Wednesday night Hot Shot League at First State Bank and Jim's Standard, Gary's Sinclair, Farmer's Co-op, Van Dyke Limestone, Miller Real Estate standings, with high games by San Sneed and Elmer Stock. November 4th meeting hosted by Mrs. John Gerseman includes scores for Charles Starkweather, Gene Robbins and Verle Earth. El-Bar Lanes and Greene Cafe results listed with high games by Jim McLennan and Sam Sneed, plus Friday Town and Country League standings and continued note on page 10.
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First State Bank
Gary’s Sinclair
Jim’s Standard
Farmer’s Co-op
van Dyke Limestone
Miller Real Estate
San Sneed
Elmer
Charles Starkweather
Gene Robbins
Verle Earth
Wednesday Night Rollers League
El-Bar Lanes
Greene Cafe
Chevy II Rollers
Clay Pipe Inn
Hamm's
Enet Lh
Riverside Cafe
Hamm’s
Jim McLennan
Sam Sneed
Elmer Stock
Warren Ebling
Bob Curtis
Ralph Litterer
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Dranle’s Dept. Store
Sheryl Ott
Hazel Cass
Iowa Chiropractic Society
American Legion Auxiliary
Veteran’s Club
John Groothuis
Neal O’brien
James McLennan
Gene Curtis
Woman’‘s Club
Center For Rehabilitation
Ardean Landers
Maxfield Metcalins
Gittela
George Knutson
John Gerseman
House of Prayer
Lord Jesus of
Calvary Baptist Church
Greene, Iowa
George 5. Knutson
Sunkist
del Monte
Vegie - Cello
Wilson
Morey
Morey’s
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