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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1963
Page
2
Marble Rock announces November 23 hours change for the public library with doors opening at 11 30. The library will be open from 2 to 5 p m for Friday hours to accommodate schoolchildren and readers in town.
A garbled note reports a new resident and a person named Margaret, referencing related names and a visit or spend. The fragmentary text hints at a household entry and a family figure, with unclear relationships and actions. No clear date or place emerges.
The Rudd Rockford Marble Rock football team opened with a 28 to 6 victory over Osage on Friday. The game, played on Rockford’s new athletic field, saw Rockford score one touchdown in each quarter.
Marble Rock and Greene fire crews responded Monday to a blaze on Raymond Shultz’s truck driven by David Wienh? near Highway 14, a half mile south of the blacktop. The vehicle was destroyed by the fire.
Bridge club met at Cecil Swan residence with guests from the Wednesday go club. One Tuncheen was served by Mrs. da second and then by Mrs. Bruce Goss.
The general W S C S meeting convened at the Methodist Church Thursday afternoon with an executive session beforehand. Mrs Haruki Taylor gave devotions and the lesson on what it means to help the Woman's Society. Mrs Lester Blum led the business portion and officers organized the November schedule and projects for each Circle One.
Marilyn McNamara celebrated her sixth birthday with a party hosted by her family. Gerald MM and a group of friends honored the day with classmates attending. Ice cream and a cake were served while games and crafts kept the children engaged. Mrs McNamara was assisted by Mrs Rox Tegtmete in organizing the event.
Mrs. Charlotte Kingery and Mrs. Roy Keith hosted the Natalla Club on Wednesday afternoon at the Kingery residence in Greene. Mrs. Ruby Johnson and Mrs. Clyde Thie man served on the program committee, and after the program the ladies spent the rest of the afternoon visiting. The hostesses closed the event with a luncheon.
Church rites were held for Rev. George Foster 65 longtime pastor of the 1st Church, who served 17 years. Survivors include his wife, and numerous relatives. The funeral drew many friends and local clergy from Marble Rock and nearby towns.
Visiting relatives discuss travel plans as Mr and Mrs Arnices expect relatives from Spain. A staff member named Hee receives honors and the family anticipates visiting Mr and Mrs with hopes of work support.
The article notes several students resuming or beginning studies at colleges and universities. David and Xon enter Long Luce College in Ames as sophomores. Don Hart, a second-year student at St John’s University Collegeville Minnesota. Edward and Judy Keith return to Wartburg College in Waverly Iowa. Mr Bureham teaches vocal music at Epworth Iowa. Lynne Greham enrolls in final semester at the City of Iowa in Iowa City. Marsh, Arline Bohl pursuing graduate work in Iowa. Jean Var nes of the 1963 class will enter nursing school at St Luke’s Cedar Rapids.
Junior Methodist Youth Fellowship at the Methodist Church held a Thursday session with 23 members and leaders present. Rev George Baker installed new officers for the coming year LaRay Lines president Alan Chambers vice president Steven Harms secretary Loraine treasurer Linda Batton reporter Mrs Marvin Busn will be secretary next year replacing Mrs Cecil leader Mrs Swant was thanked by the president The closing reception was provided by Cindy LaRay Lines Linda Batton and LaRas Li
Mrs Willard Feltus hosted a Friday birthday party for her daughter Mary Lou with 15 fourth grade guests. The girls brought gifts and played games before birthday cake and ice cream. Earlier Mary Lou received a courtesy visit from Mr and Mrs Clayton Meyer and family at the Feltus home.
The Cedar Falls Waterloo area Baptist Youth Chorale directed by Mrs. Quentin Sewell will perform at Bethel Baptist Church Marble Rock next Sunday after noon September 22 at 3 00. The group organized in 1961 has toured three times and sung for Iowa Baptist Convention and Cedar Falls Bible Conference. A ten day Easter 1964 mission tour to Mexico is planned with support from parents youth and concert offerings. The church invites the public to attend.
Mrs Walter Marsh hosted the American Legion Auxiliary gathering Tuesday with 15 members present. Dues for 1964 were collected, and 13 members paid. Mrs Ma served lunch to close the afternoon.
The Methodist Family Fellow sip group held its season opener in Marble Rock Park with 42 attendees. Hosts Mr and Mrs Max Handley led a picnic dinner then a nature scavenger hunt and relay contests. Prizes went to winners. October meeting planned at the church hosted by Mr and Mrs Don Harms.
Mrs John Byers was honored at a Pink and Blue Shower hosted by Mrs Clarence Barr and Mrs Willard Feltus in the Barr apartment. Guests played games and enjoyed lunch after gifts were presented to the guest of honor.
Marble Rock residents and relatives from Geneva Hampton Ackley and Nashua join Pete Lauterbach at his home to honor Brian on his birthday. Charles Gates family and Andrea Gates along with Mrs Keith celebrate Andrea eighth birthday and Mrs Keith her eightieth. Rex family visits Minneapolis for weekend with Gordon and Jim Rex. Gladys Nash joins Pete Lauterbach for Sunday dinner.
A string of visitors and travels fills a page item. Mrs Bernice Colvin and Mrs Nash visit and care for relatives in Rockford. Nora Springs guests the Gratias family. Dan Carney and friends from Long Beach visit Andrew Carney and other families, plan Dubuque and Joplin trips, with Ruffridges joining later for California return. Paine of Cedar Falls hosts weekend guests. A Dekalb Seed Corn Company field trip includes Walter Willard Dixon Marsh and Edgar Gabel from Rockford.
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