Greene sixth grader Richard Johnson earns second in Iowa essay
Richard Johnson a 12 year old son of M M Clair Johnson of rural Greene won second place in the Iowa Farm to Food essay contest sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Jaycees. At a Greene Elementary assembly Greene Jaycee president Bill Christensen presented the plaque to Richard and his teacher James Steck also received a plaque. The contest held with Iowa Agriculture Day on March 25 drew 051 entries from more than 125 towns and school systems statewide.
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Richard Johnson
M&m
Clair Johnson
Rural
Greene
Cedar Rapids Jaycees
Bill Christensen
Greene Jaycee
Richard
James Steck
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Press
Hal Walter
Food Industry
Senior Girl Scouts to Pick Up Papers Saturday Morning
The Senior Girl Scouts will collect newspapers for the paper drive on Saturday morning April 6 starting at 10 am. Please have them at the curb before this time. Rural residents should leave papers at the old Sinclair Station Saturday morning.
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Sinclair
Problems delay Recorder issue next week
The Recorder reports multiple technical failures delaying the issue. A Linotype metal casting broke, requiring replacement time. backup linotype mods failed. transfer of type was blocked by an uncooperative machine. editors apologize for reader inconvenience.
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The
Recorder
Titness
Linotype
Farmer His Prize Winning Paper From Greene Student
Richard Johnson a Greene 6th grader presents a poem about a farmer and his wife working from dawn to dusk to feed a family and livestock. The piece notes chores milking animals planting seeds harvesting crops and preserving food while questioning whether farming pays.
Cancer Society April Crusade volunteers named Greene
The American Cancer Society lists Greene volunteers for the April Crusade led by Mrs. L. F. Bachman with captains and a long list of Crusaders. Mrs. Lowell Maxson will canvass the business district. The appeal urges generous giving to wipe out cancer in our lifetime.
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Francis Teeple
Wilbur Tindall
Hubert Worley
H. W. Brinkman
Bill Potter
Keith Drakle
Clair Curtis
Glenn
Susan Kottler Named to Central Dean's List
Central College announces its second term Dean's List as James W. Graham reports Susan Kottler earned the distinction by maintaining at least a 3.33 GPA across a minimum of three full courses. The college notes campuses in Pellala and international branches in Austria France England Mexico and Spain under the Reformed Church in America affiliation.
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Central
Central College
James W. Graham
Susan Kottler
Pellala
Austria
France
England
Mexico
Spain
The
Reformed Church In
America
Nursery Rhyme Parade Added to Those Good Old River Days
Those Good Old River Days adds a Kiddies Parade on Friday June 21 with three groups preschool kindergarten and 1st 2nd grade and 4th 5th grade. Children may dress as nursery rhymes children's stores or popular song titles and may ride on a wagon tricycle or bike. Prizes 10 5 and 2.
Man Plants Potatoes Early After Snow Melt
Mann Mennen a senior citizen eagerly planted potatoes on February 28 1974 breaking through snow to plant two hills. By the following Wednesday March 27 he found them sprouting and plans to transplant later after a yielding harvest of uniform tubers from the early planting.
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Mann Mennen
Mann
Services Held for Mrs Gary Smith Greene IA
Mrs Gary Ruby Smith 33 of Greene died Saturday March 30 from injuries in an automobile accident north of Greene. Born Floyd County Iowa March 23 1941 to Norman Clark and Lucy Meek Moser. Survived by husband Gary two stepchildren Patricia Ann and Hud Allan parents two brothers Marvin and Roger two sisters Roma Marshall and Beverly Moser all of Greene. Funeral Tuesday April 2 at First Presbyterian Church Greene with burial Rose Hill Cemetery Rev Howard Dukelow officiating Reid's Funeral Chapel in charge.
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Gary
Ruby) Smith
Greene
Floyd Co
Norman Clark
Lucy Nee Meek Moser
First Presbyterian Church
Rose Hill Cemetery
Howard Dukelow
Reid
Rites Lat for Ernest C Landers
Funeral services for Ernest Conrad Landers 74 of Greene were held Saturday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Born February 7 1906 in Butler County to William and Louise Landers he died March 27 at home. Survived by wife Ella one son Glenn two brothers Carl and Alvin and a sister Mrs Harvey Dilly. Rev Donald Wahlgren officiated with Reid's Funeral Chapel handling arrangements.
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Ernest Conrad Landers
Greene
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Rose Hill
Mr. Landers
Butler Co
William & Louise Nee Gallmeyer Landers
Ella
Glenn
Carl
Alvin
Harvey Dilly
Allison
Donald Wahlgren
Reid
Thank You Notes From Kindergarten Visitors
Mrs Shook's and Mrs Larson's kindergarten classes express gratitude for a newspaper office visit. They enjoyed seeing pictures of friends, the big machines, the typewriter, and the large black sheet, and look forward to reading the Recorder at home.
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Mr. Hawker
Ross
Daddy
Anne
Chad
Larson
Rites Held for John Sours 63 in Roseville Church
Burial services were held at St Marys Catholic Cemetery in Roseville for John Sours 63 of Chippewa Wisconsin. He previously lived in Marble Rock and Waterloo before moving in 1930. He leaves two sons and two daughters, siblings Kathryn Sours Ruth Staudt Leo Jimmie, and was predeceased by parents and three siblings. Rev Thomas E Braak led the service.
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Roseville
John Sours
Chippewa
Wisc
Sours
Marble Rock
Waterloo
Kathryn Sours
Alfred
Ruth) Staudt
Leo
Jimmie
California
M&m
Phil Sours
Raymond
Phillip
Joe
Eileen) Ernster
Thomas E. Braak
St. Mary's Church
Heart Screenings Set By School System In Iowa
The Joint Co School System with the Iowa Heart Association will schedule a Heart Sound Screening Program for the week of April 18 for 3rd grade students. Linda Thoreson RN, coordinator, announced the use of a mini computer to detect previously unknown heart problems in young students. Abnormal readings will be re checked on the computer and, if needed, referred for further pediatric clinical assessment, with follow up at a convenient location.
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Iowa Heart Association
Linda Thoreson
R.N
Flagstrip Jazz Bands Dance at Greene Community Center
On Saturday night April 6 the Greene Community Center hosts a music and dance event featuring the Cadet Jazz Band Junior High Jazz Band High School Jazz Band 1 and High School Jazz Band 1. Admission is 1 for all ages with refreshments and proceeds aiding the Six Flags Band Trip to St Louis May 11. A car wash is planned for April 12 and 13 to raise funds. Details forthcoming in the Recorder.
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Greene Communty
Greene
Six Flags
St. Louis
Recorder
Rites held for Mrs. Fred Cramer
Services for Mrs. Fred Ad die Cramer 63 died at her daughter’s Dexter home March 23 were at 1 30 pm March 26 at St James Lutheran Allison with burial in Allison Cemetery Survived by husband Fred two daughters Mrs Louis Rogers Green and Mrs Duwaine Redfield Dexter a son LeRoy Heber Springs Ark two sisters Mrs Floyd Strong Monet Mo and Mrs John Logan San Fernando Calif and seven grandchildren
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Fred
Addie) Cramer
Dexter Sat
St. James Lutheran Church
Allison
Cramer
Louis Rogers
Green
Duwaine Redfield
Dexter
LeRoy
Heber Springs
Ark
Floyd Strong
Monet
John Logan
San Fernando
Calif
Local Greene Couple Opens Valley View Salon at Farm Home
Lois Eliasen and Howard Eliasen open Valley View Salon on their Greene farm east of town. Grand opening planned for Friday. Lois, a Nora Springs graduate, earned Capri Cosmetology College credentials this spring. Married in 1963, the couple moved to Greene eight years ago and farm 40 acres with two sons, Ken and Tony. Howard works at Oliver in Charles City.
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Lois Eliasen
Howard
Lois) Eliasen
Greene
Valley View Salon
Lois
Nora Springs - Rock Falls HS
Capri Cosmetology College
Mason City
Oliver
Charles City
Ken
Tony
Letterman's Club Benefit Night at High School
The Letterman's Club hosts a benefit night on Monday April 8 at $30 in both old and new gyms. Tickets sold by Little League basketball players for $1 adults and $25 students, with door sales. Contests include Pro League Stars 5 Pacers and Cougars vs Nets, various Little League and girls teams, volleyball games, and a dodgeball style lineup.
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Jaguars
Bobcats
Tettermen
Butler County runs heart sound screening program
A second screening of children may be needed but does not imply heart disease. The Heart Sound Screening Program is funded by contributions to the annual Heart Fund Campaign held each February in Butler County.
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People of
Butler Co
Heart Fund
Easier cantata Sunday An Faster Cantata No Greater Love
Greene Community Chorus presents No Greater Love by John W Peterson at St Peter's Lutheran Greene on Sunday Apr 7 with full orchestra and chamber group. Marvin Ackerman's theater cast offers a dramatization as part of Holy Week observances. More than 50 people are involved including 32 chorus and 15 orchestra players.
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John W. Peterson
Greene Community Chorus
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Greene
Jim Draile
Marvin Ackerman
Arvid Lindell
Duane Smith
Jim Drake
Bob Philips
Graydon Ander
Dean Schlennopp
Maurice Frevert
Paul Grumley
Martin Senne
Calvin Schafer
Roger Johnson
Merlin Schuknecht
Woman's Club of
Chamber Theatre
Dan Barth
David Larson
G E Stephenson
Chris Rutz
Jesus
Greene Music Parents Meet Set for April 8
The Greene Music Parents group will convene Monday April 8 at 2 00 PM in the high school vocal music room. The vocal music department leads the program. All parents of music students in elementary, junior high and high school must pay annual dues. Bring clues to the meeting or contact treasurer Mrs Maurice Frevert.
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Greene Music
Maurice Frevert
Bake Sale at Community Center by 6 Flags Over Mid America
The 6 Flags Over Mid America bake sale runs Saturday April 13 from 9 a.m. at the Community Center with refreshments served. Don Clark of Allison announced Friday his bid as a Democratic candidate for Iowa Senate District 19.
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Don Clark
Iowa
Allison
Fri
Greene Elementary Spring Concert on April 10
The Greene Elementary school hosts its annual Spring Concert on April 10 at 7 00 p.m. Under Robert Philips direction, kindergarten, second, fourth, sixth grades and the sixth grade chorus perform vocal pieces. Instrumental groups include sixth grade bands and the sixth grade jazz band under Ray Holtz. Admission is free.
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Greene Elementary School
Robert Philips
Ray Holtz
Sound of the Trumpets at Greene Way Station
A color 75 minute contemporary motion picture called Sound of the Trumpet will be shown at Greene Way Station at 7 30 p m Saturday. Presented by Ker Anderson Films the film follows a TV newsman confronting the role of Christ as he seeks hope in the world and offers a free will offering for admission.
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Christ
Greene Way
Ker Anderson
District Senatorial Candidate Clark Profiles Family Ties
Clark, 39, a former teacher and guidance counselor, now works for Don Bauman Trucking in Allison. He is married to Norma Metcalf of West Union, a first grade teacher at Clarksville Community School. They have two sons, Kevin 15 and Kendall 9.
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Clark
Don Bauman
Allison
Norma Metcalf
West Union
Clarksville
Kevin
Kendall
Natalia Club marks 46th anniversary Open House
Natalia Club held an Open House at Marble Rock City Hall to celebrate its 40th anniversary with all 14 members present and many husbands former members attending. Charter members Iva Boom Annie Threman Alton Wilson and Kathryn Wilson contributed an azalea plant and displayed club photos.
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Natalla Club
Marble Rock
Marble Rock City Hall
Verne Lines
Harold Ott
Roger Reinhart
Natalia Club
Pete Lauterbach
Arnold Litterer
Earl Arhart
M&m
Alton Wilson
Charles City
Fred Thiele
Walter Newton
Magon City
Alvina Wagner
Nora Springs
Ruth Keith
Toledo
Sadie Warner
Rockford
Bethel Ritter & Kim
Alfred Grahlman
Harrison Ackley
Pearl Knoop
Gene
Joel Ott
Iva Boom
Annie Threman
Alton
Kathryn) Wilson
Fred
Leone) Thiele
Boom
Theman
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Letterman
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Bake Sale
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Jim Ott
Roy Keith
Kenneth Parker
Maynard Reed
Ha Baum
Harry Imel
Florence Wilson
Chub
Harry Imes
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