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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1958
Page
1
The piece includes a complete description of methods used to land a paddlefish and even a photo of Clif Burroughs preparing one for the pan. It comments on a new Iowa driver point system, warns against magazine subscription sales at doors, and advises readers to say no to unsolicited solicitors.
Mrs. Lyle Maxson, chairman for Greene, reports $511.55 raised from residential and business districts in the Red Cross drive. Twenty six local residents assisted. Contributions still welcome via Mrs. Maxson.
Co chairmen Mr and Mrs Horace G Daggett announce the Butler County Cancer Crusade for 1958 opened April 1. County quota is 4065 dollars with plans for an extensive educational program and township and town chairmen urged to finish by April 30. Presidents Eisenhower and Gov Loveless proclaimed April as Cancer Crusade month in the nation and Iowa, with Sunday April 13 designated Cancer Sunday for church cooperation and special bulletins.
Butler County Federation of Woman's Clubs held a spring conference at the Methodist Church. Reports on club projects followed with plans for a roadside park near the Y on Highway 3, scout support, Christmas scenes, playgrounds, swimming, crafts, and a municipal pool effort. Morning elected poet laureate Gladys Pagel. guests included Mrs Max Goldman. afternoon oriental tea concluded the event.
Joyce Fiddick daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Fiddick Greene Iowa is touring with the Dubuque Choir the college vocal group of the University of Dubuque where she is a freshman student The Dubuque Choir is presenting all 1958 concerts in nine states and Canada with an itinerary including Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Rochester N Y Milwaukee and Cincinnati as well as Kitchener Ontario
Debra Jo Myers daughter of Harold Meyers Richard Wayne Rague son of Donald Rague Howard Le Roy Starkweather son of Arthur Starkweather Ellen Mae Whitehead daughter of John M Whitehead Debra Jean Oberdiear daughter of Eloise Rague Oberdiear Curtis Edwin infant son of Don Townsley were baptized during morning services at the First Methodist Church in Charles City on Sunday March 29.
The board of Investors Mutual Inc declared a quarterly dividend of 9 cents per share payable April 10 1958 to shareholders of record March 27 1958. The payout comes from undistributed net investment income, and marks the fund’s 70th consecutive dividend.
Greene Public Library adds 125 books to circulation in the last three months. Featured titles include Tell Me! A Story by Charles Laughton Return to the Islands by Grimble My Little Church Around the Corner by Ray Complete Guide for Clubwomen by McElroy and Haughton Cornflake Crusade by Carson Antarctic Night by Bursey and Deadline Every Minute recounts 50 years of United Press with stories from Ruth Snyder Judd Hungary uprising.
Butler county quota for the April induction call is 2 men reporting for induction today April 2 Roy H Edeker Allison and Russell L Borneman of Dumont. The May induction call is for 3 men.
More than 350 women from 43 Methodist churches in 11 north central Iowa counties will attend the Waterloo District Women's Society of Christian Service annual meeting April 11 at the First Methodist Church in Hampton. The gathering begins at 9:00 am and ends about 3:30 pm with reports and addresses and election of officers. Principal speaker will be Mrs. Frank Argelander of Evanston Illinois, a missionary in 17 countries. Another speaker will be Mrs. B I Carey of Northwood reporting on a trip to the United Nations. Counties represented include Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Cerro Gordo Chickasaw Floyd Franklin Howard Mitchell and Worth.
The Church of Christ marks its Easter observance with a Friday 7 30 pm study Jesus the Pascal Lamb replacing the regular Bible class in charge of music Helen Thompson and Mary Alexander Ellen Thomas leads the lesson Sunday sunrise service at 6 30 am program by Mrs John Jones and Youth Sunday School class a scripture reading dialogue reflects the Easter Dawn Sunday Bible Classes at 9 30 am Morning Worship and Lord's Supper at 10 30 am followed by a 7 30 pm program by Sunday School children directed by Mary Alexander recapping the Resurrection through dialogue recitations and songs everyone is invited to attend any service
A Republican caucus will be held at the Greene Cafe in Coldwater township on Monday evening April 7 at 8 00. All Republicans in Coldwater township are invited. Delegates and junior delegates will be chosen for the Butler County convention to be held at Allison in June.
Bruce Fischer ten, and Terry Thomason, after school excursion at the city dump, stepped on hot ashes and burned Bruce’s right foot. Eldo Fick and Clarence Kretzschmar took him home. a local physician treated him. Bruce will miss days of school and the Easter parade.
Mrs. Maude Wheeler known as Mrs. Arthur Curtis died March 15 in Eastsound Washington after a three year illness. Born September 5 1873 in Pleasant Grove Township she married Arthur M Curtis March 21 1893. She had three sons Donald Vernon and Dell. Dell died in infancy. Surviving relatives include two sons two grandsons three granddaughters eleven great grandchildren two half brothers. Funeral and burial were held March 19 in Eastsound.
Butler County farmers are urged to attend two pruning demonstrations this spring to improve apple crops. The sessions run Tuesday April 8 with one at 10:30 am on the T. S. Albrecht farm south of Greene, and another at 1:30 pm on the William Bollin farm south of Diment. Extension horticulturist A B Cott and County Extension Director William Patton will conduct and assist.
The first annual Seratch Men's Bowling Tournament was held at Don's Lanes on Sunday March. Sam Sneed won the trophy with a six game total of 1,118. Wayne Feldman and Roy Henline were runners up with 1,105 and 1,100. Rev Henline rolled a 235 game. Timer Stock oversaw the ornament.
The women's and men's sectional rally of the Church of the Brethren will meet at the Waterloo church from 10:09 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16. Those planning to attend should contact Mrs. Fred Hardy by noon on Friday, April 4.
Mrs G E Hamilton presented a recital at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon at 3 00 pm. The performers included John Mead Gordon Hansen Jerry Fischer Craig Cheney Jim Truitt Bill Schwartz Minor Dix Paul Hamilton Jr Bruce Cheney Bernard Hildebrand with Carol Tatum Lorene Butler Annette Green in contest numbers and a vocal duet by Mrs James Drakle and Mr Paul G Hamilton Sr Don Hamilton a Wartburg College student performed several numbers including an original composition.
The Greene Community School senior class will hold a bake sale at Kiassi Hardware on Saturday April 5 beginning at 10:00 AM. Proceeds support student activities as volunteers outline treats and prices.
The Girl Scout Court of Honor honored scouts who earned advancement and merit badges at the High School Auditorium Monday evening March 31. The program included a color guard, pledges, campfire songs, duets and skits, with awards to many scouts for Second Class and proficiency badges in First Aid Minstrel Ceramics Swimming and Life Saving.
The Greene Community Schools board chose Chapman and Cutler of Chicago as bonding attorneys for an elementary bond issue. School attorney James Graven handles arrangements as the district prepares to present the bond vote at the earliest legal date. The district, approved in the Sept 4 1957 election, becomes effective July 1. no action before that date. Easter vacation will skip Good Friday and the following Monday.
Dayton Township will hold a Republican caucus at Dayton No. 4 School on Thursday evening April 3 at 8:00. All Republicans in Dayton Township are invited to attend. Five delegates will be chosen for the county convention.
Left for Camp Richard Pooley departed last week for Fort Bliss in El Paso Texas to begin guided missile training after a 12 day furlough at home with his parents Mr and Mrs Dwight Pooley.
Last week’s bowling results show multiple leagues with strong scores. Notable totals include high series by J. Backer, R. Henline, D. McRoberts, and G. Majewski, with several players posting 200 games such as Behnke, Dolan, Staudt, and Henline. Continue on page 2.
The Ine m Holstein Iriesian Association of America announces a completed production record by a Holstein cow owned by Ells and Smith. Dew Crest Nellie Ormsby milked twice daily for 365 days, yielding 14,368 pounds of milk and 567 pounds of butterfat in two years.
Mr and Mrs Owen Adams announce the birth of a daughter Patti Jo at Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City on March 27. The newborn weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces.
In Rest Home Guy Clikeman, who had been at Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City for two weeks, was transferred to the Clark Rest Home.
Butler County boards study a revised two high school district plan with central high schools for grades 10 to 12. Greene Community area weighs long term needs, transportation, offerings, and costs, urging informed participation before deciding on future reorganization.
Aly and Mrsell Curtis returned Saturday from a five weeks vacation to California. They visited their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Benny Weyand, at Chula Vista and Curtis and family, Al and Mrs. Howard Bowman at Oakland. They also visited San Diego, Hollywood, Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Parents of Private First Class Donavon Knapp announce the birth of their son at Militia Hospital in Stuttgart Germany on March 20. The baby weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce and has been named Fred M. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fred Knapp and Mr and Mrs Merlin Schrock.
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