Bible Dedication in Presbyterian Church Honors Elder McRoberts
A pulpit Bible was dedicated in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday October 25 in memory of the late Elder William J McRoberts. The memorial was accepted for the congregation by Dr H G MacLeod with the family presenting the Bible through M K Sperry. Dr Fred Langenberg of Des Moines delivered the sermon as Associate Synod Executive of the Presbyterian Synod of Iowa. Mrs Langenberg attended with his wife, and numerous McRoberts relatives from Cedar Falls Rockford were present.
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Presbyterian Church
William ,J. McRoberts
M. K. Sperry
H. G. MacLeod
Fred Langenberg
Des Moines
Presbyterian Synod of Iowa
Langenberg
William J. McRoberts
Max Thompson
Cedar Falls
Irving McRoberts
Lester McRoberts
Rockford
Floyd County Calendar of Events October to November
Floyd County calendar lists events from October 29 through November 5. Highlights include Extension Report writing conference at the courthouse, Extension Office closures, 8:00 p.m. council meeting, Osage conference, 4-H Officers' Training School at Floyd Methodist Church, Girls 4-H County Committee meeting at Extension Office, Family Living Lesson Christmas Decorations at Farm Bureau Assembly Room, and Mastitis Control Training Program in Fayette.
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A. M
Osage
Floyd Methodist Church
Farm Bureau
Fayette
Four Attend State Student Convention from Ames
Greene High School sent four delegates Sally Bartels Dallas Foster Diane Cheney and Mike Jewell to the State Student Council Convention at Iowa State University campus in Ames. They were accompanied by sponsor Don Bachman. Over 1300 delegates from across the state attended the event with general sessions and district caucuses naming officers after a keynote by Rev. A. B. Patterson Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene High School
Ames
Sally Bartels
Dallas Foster
Diane Cheney
Mike Jewell
Don Bachman
Iowa State University
A. B. Patterson, Jr
Boulder
Colorado
Birthdays Celebrated Sunday At Lime Springs Home
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Cole hosted a family dinner in Lime Springs honoring their birthdays. Attendees included Lynn Coles Jack Barracks Mrs. Peterson Mason City Russell Schwertly Ames Gordon Keith Lenore Schwertly Traer Dean Cole and family Cecil Cole Roger Moser Shelli and Josephine Cole Greene and H. E. Cole, superintendent at Lime Springs schools, brother of the late Robert Cole of Greene.
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Cole
H. E. Cole
Lime Springs
Mr. Cole
Cecil Cole
Lynn Coles
Jack Barracks
Peterson
Mason City
Russell Schwertly
Ames
Gordon Keith
Lenore Schwertly
Traer
Dean Cole
Roger Moser
Shelli
Josephine Cole
Greene
Robert Cole
Hearing program in Butler County schools near completion
The Butler County Hearing Conservation program for the 1959 60 school year nears the end of its first stage. During the week of October 12, about 1200 third sixth and ninth grade students referred by teachers were given screening tests to detect possible hearing losses and guide necessary health and educational adjustments.
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Butler County
Beverly Wason
Paul Binney
Allen Vander Well
Sherman Arnold
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting at Veterans Club
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Veterans Club last Wednesday evening. Plans were made for the Veteran's Day dinner and efforts included sending clothing and money for a birthday and Christmas child. Balls of carpet rags were collected for physical therapy in veterans hospitals. Hostesses were Mrs Clarence Starkweather Jr Mrs Louis Bamker Mrs Howard Raisty and Mrs Wayne Meek as an industrial film was shown to Legion and Auxiliary members.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans Club
Veterans’ Hospitals
Clarence Starkweather, Jr
Louis Bamker
Howard Raisty
Wayne Meek
Legion
Floyd Isaacsons To Observe Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Floyd Isaacson of Northwood will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday November 1 at the Northwood Methodist Church from 2 to 4 pm A short program is planned for 2 30 Relatives and friends are invited The Isaacson couple are parents of three children Joan of Minneapolis Judy of Cedar Rapids and Jim at home The family once lived in Greene
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Floyd Isaacson
Northwood
Calvary Baptist Church Service Schedule
Calvary Baptist Church announces midweek service Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Sunday schedule includes Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Communion Service and Youth Service at 7:00 p.m. Evening Service at 8:00 p.m. Pastor George S. Knutson leads the congregation.
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Calvary Baptist Church
George S. Knutson
Holiday Attractions Draw 400 At Allison Farm Bureau
More than 400 homemakers and school girls visited the Holiday Attractions display at the Farm Bureau Auditorium in Allison on Friday. The Extension Family Living Committee organized the event with holiday gift and decoration ideas from Butler County. Recognition was given to several residents for original door decor and centerpiece arrangements.
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Allison
Farm Bureau
Butler County
John Burroughs
Theo
Truitt
Greene
Paul Huisinga
Parkersburg
Paul Rosenwinkle
Glen Kramer
Clarksville
Grundy County
B. V. Anderson
Warren Severs
W. A. Zimmerman
Aredale
Harm Eilderts
Aplington
Vern Toll
Rufus Epley
Waverly
George Buseh
Harry Hummel Sr
Reiner Oltmann
Carl Krull
Woman's Club Tour Visits Dr Fox Cottage North of Charles City
About fifty members of the Woman's Club met at the home of Mrs. Dayton Mather on Tuesday afternoon October 20. After the business meeting a conducted tour with the committee Mines Dias Ellis Bert Pool ey and Henry Drakle in charge visited the Dr Fox cottage. Mrs Fox served refreshments. Back at the Mather home a United Nations display was in charge by Miss Vena Brandenburg and an Indian Craft exhibit by Mrs B V Andersen. Social committee members were Mrs Harry Marsh Mrs Fred Knapp Mrs Floyd Bamker Mrs Mae Squires and Maude Reynolds.
Henry Rovers Honored At Dinner For 43rd Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Henry Rover were honored at a home dinner on Sunday with their children and families attending to celebrate their 43rd wedding anniversary It was also Lester Rovers birthday anniversary and the wedding anniversary of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harvey Uhlenhopp Those present included Mr and Mrs Lester Rover and sons Mr and Mrs A J Schrage and Kenneth and Mr and Mrs Harley Uhlenhopp and sons Mr and Mrs Harvey Uhlenhopp of Hampton were afternoon callers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rover
Lester
Harvey Uhlenhopp
Lester Rover
A. J. Schrage
Kenneth
Harley Uhlenhopp
Mrs. Harvey Uhlenhopp
Hampton
Ask for Mr Brandon at St Charles Hotel
A social notice announces a gathering at the St Charles Hotel in Charles City on Friday November 6 from 9 30 p m to 12 40 noon. The event invites attendees to ask for Mr Brandon at the reception and marks a brief, dated social interaction. The wording emphasizes timing and location within the local venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Brandon
St. Charles Hotel
Charles City
First Presbyterian Church Schedule and Charity Drive
G F Butler leads choir at 7 15 p m with Westminster Fellowship at 8 p m and Sunday School at 9 30 a m followed by Worship at 10 30 a m on Sunday. Women's Association meets Wednesday November 4 at 2 00 p m in church parlors led by Mrs G F Butler Mrs Roscoe Wharton and Mrs Frank Rais ty hostesses include Mrs Clarence Barnett Mrs Walter Detra and Mrs Dale Willey. The Thank Offering funds the year s Inter mountain School Utah for Christmas remembrance. cash gifts accepted at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
G. F. Butler
Westminster
Women's Association
Roscoe Wharton
Frank Raisty
Clarence Barnett
Walter Detra
Dale Willey
Intermountain
Utah
St Peters Lutheran Church Services and Reformation Event
St Peter's Lutheran Church led by Pastor J Devies announces choir times Sr Choir 7 30 pm Carol 7 pm Saturday confirmation instructions at 9 am Sunday School 9 am Reformation at Wartburg 6 pm admission adults 1.00 students 50c Tuesday WMF Society meeting 8 pm.
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Wartburg
W.M.F. Society
Wartburg” S
First Methodist Church Schedule and Meetings
Clayton Becker Pastor announces church activities including Thursday WCS Quiet Time at 2:00 p.m. Senior choir 7:00 p.m. MLYF 8:00 p.m. consecration for new officers. Waterloo District Missionary Institute at Charles City 6:15 p.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday WSC S meeting at Mrs Harald Stuntz home.
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Hursday
W.C.S
Waterloo District Missionary Institute
Charles City
W.S.C.S
Harald Stuntz
Wartburg Wartburg Wartburg Church Notices
2:00 pm Ruby Foster chairs a church committee at Saint Pauls American Lutheran Marble Rock. Reformation events and Wartburg activities include services 8:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am and Wartburg College gathering at 6:00 pm. Also Luther League skating party and choir practice at 7:30 pm. Morning worship 11:00 am Church School 10:00 am.
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Wartburg College
Waverly
Cedar Falls
Church OF the Brethren
James Parks
St Johns Lutheran Church Wilmar Services Schedule
Rev. Robert Floy presides at St. John’s Lutheran Church Wilmar with confirmation instruction at 9 a.m. Congregation study at 9 15 and worship at 10 30 a.m.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
Wilmar
Robert Floy
Wartburg
Powersville church announces services and youth fellowship
Rueben Strecker, pastor, leads Sunday School for all ages at 10:00 am. Junior Jets Alliance Youth Fellowship and Adult Fellowship meet at 7:30 pm. Continued on page 8.
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Powersville C. & M. A
Rueben Strecker
Junior Jets
Alliance Youth Fellowship
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Floyd County
The
Veteran's Club
Don Poe
Rhythm Kings
Jamesway
Pride of Farm
Pooley’s
S.D. Pooley Lumber CO
Greene, Iowa
Floyd Isaacsons
Oregon
Omark Industries, Inc
Portland
Church Et L Nee
Woman's Club
Henry Rovers
Northwestern
LEO & His Pioneers
AL Noxce & Orchestra
Lions Public
Bob White and Orchestra
G. M. Brandon
Lakeville, Minnesota
ST. Peter’s Lutheran Church
J. Devies
First Methodist Church
Clayton Becker
Iowa
Lennox Furnaces
Greene Farm Equip. & Agric. Company
Ruby Foster
ST. Paul’s
American Lutheran Church
Marble Rock
Wes
Folger’s
Snqboy
FsnoBoy
Morey’s
West Side
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