Life balance and weather shift mood in spring
A reflective note on balancing finances and life concerns. The writer cites the NFL as giving it the old college try, and notes relief when spring arrives after cold weather and recent floods.
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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1961
Page
1
Airman Apprentice Charles Litterer Completes Schooling
Charles R. Litterer son of Mr and Mrs Louis Litterer of Greene completed the Aviation Familiarization School at the Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis Tennessee. The two week course covered naval aviation history flight theory organization nomenclature designations safety and survival training guiding his assignment to a basic technical school at the center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Litterer
Charles R. Litterer
USN
Louis Litterer
Greene
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Memphis
Tennessee
P.T. A. Elects Officers After Wednesday Meeting
The Parent-Teacher Association met last Wednesday in the new elementary school auditorium. Miss Glenda Landsgaard led the musical program. Guest speaker Dr. Lloyd Bartholomew of Rochester Minnesota spoke on Mental Health of Children. Officers elected: Mrs. Carl Worley president, Mrs. Gerald Hildebrand vice president, Mrs. LaVerne Kehoe secretary, Glen Shaffer treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Glenda Landsgaard
Lloyd Bartholomew
Rochester
Minnesota
Carl Worley
Aredale
Gerald Hildebrand
LaVerne Kehoe
Glen Shaffer
Cribbage Tourney Set for Round Grove Club
The annual Cribbage Tournament will be held at Round Grove Golf and Country Club on Sunday April 16. The event begins at about 1 45 p.m. with players competing for top honors and bragging rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Grove Golf and Country Club
Price Support Increased For 1961 Soybeans
Butler County ASC reports USDA sets 1961 price supports for soybeans at 2.30 a bushel. Producers must maintain their 1959 60 average acreage of conserving and idle land to qualify. Officials say the change aims to prevent expanding soybean area at expense of conservation lands and other crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
ASC
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
George Shafers Returned Home After Travels
Mr and Mrs George L Shafer returned home Friday morning after several months in Chandler Arizona. En route they visited the Petrified Forest and Painted Desert and stayed with his sister Miss Maude Shafer in Kansas City and spent a night with the John Hidore family in Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Shafer
Chandler
Arizona
Petrified Forest
Painted Desert
Maude Shafer
Kansas City
John Hidore
Cedar Falls
Pooley Family Welcomes New Baby Daughter
New residents Mr and Mrs Alan Pooley of Minneapolis Minnesota welcomed a daughter born April 8 weighing seven pounds paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Dwight Pooley and great grandparents Mr and Mrs Roy Pooley of Greene
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Pooley
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Dwight Pooley
Roy Pooley
Greene
Thomas Jensen to Attend University of South Dakota
Forty five high school teachers were chosen from about 1000 applicants for the fourth annual University of South Dakota Academic Year Institute for science and mathematics teachers. Dr. Charles M. Vaughn heads the Zoology department and directs the program. Stipends total 3000 dollars with additional allowances for dependents books and travel for the nine month institute from September 1961 to May 1962 funded by a 302100 dollar National Science Foundation grant. An extra summer program is available for some teachers. Membership of the 1961 62 Institute includes Thomas E. Jensen of Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion
S. D
University of South Dakota
Charles M. Vaughn
Department of Zoology
National Science Foundation
USC
Thomas E. Jensen
Greene
Red Cross Drive Totals $542.65 In Greene
Greene town Red Cross drive totals $542.65 collected from residents and local businesses, Mrs Donovan Ruffridge reports. The figure tops 1960 by $2.65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Donovan Ruffridge
Red Cross Drive
Greene
Legion Auxiliary Conference Planned in Marshalltown
More than 400 members of the American Legion and Auxiliary are expected for the Third District Spring Conference in Marshalltown on Monday April 17. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Legion sessions meet at Memorial Coliseum and Auxiliary meetings at the Episcopal Church with district leaders presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Marshalltown
Benton
Blackhawk
Bremer
Butler
Franklin
Grundy
Hardin
Marshall
Tama
Wright
Ray Bryant
the Legion
Esther Bryant
Auxiliary
Orvil Maifield
Legion
E. C. Chamberlain
American Legion
Memorial Coliseum
Episcopal
P T A Members Invited To Woman's Club Meeting
Members of the Parent-teachers Association are invited to attend the Woman's Club meeting next Tuesday evening April 18 at the new elementary school. Principal Mr. George Koons will speak. Business meeting at 7 30. Program starts 8. Mrs. Harry Green leads music. Hosts are Mrs. Will Cheney and Mrs. Ray L. Holtz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Parent-teachers Association
Woman’s Club
George Koons
Harry Green
Will Cheney
Ray L. Holtz
Ethiopian student speaks at First Presbyterian Church
Mr Dagnachew Yilma of Ethiopia was the guest speaker at Sunday worship at First Presbyterian Church. A Dubuque University student, he discussed his homeland's population religion and problems. Assisting him were Bruce Cheney, Vicki Brunsma, Diane Cheney and Sally Townsley. organist Mary Glaspie led the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dagnachew Yilma
Ethiopia
First Presbyterian
Dubuque University
Bruce Cheney
Vicki Brunsma
Diane Cheney
Sally Townsley
Mary Glaspie
Fines in Various Courts for Speed and Stop Sign Violations
In J P Moffett's Court Bruce W Mitchell of Rockford pays 5.00 fine and 4.00 costs for stop sign violation. J P Knights Court Ronald Lee Hurd of Greene pays 20.00 fine and 9.00 costs for exceeding speed limit. David Allan Stitzer of Newton pays 20.00 fine and 4.00 costs for exceeding speed limit. Mayor Kelly's Court Jon William McCuskey of Mason City pays 12.00 fine and 4.00 costs for exceeding speed limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Moffett’s
Bruce W. Mitchell
Rockford
J. P. Knight's
Ronald Lee Hurd
Greene
David Allan Stitzer
Newton
Kelly
Jon William McCuskey
Ma‘son City
Senior Class Takes Tour Next Friday
Greene High School’s senior class will travel by Rock Island Rocket at 3 50 am Friday to Minneapolis Minnesota. They will tour the Star and Tribune Southdale Shopping Center the city see the Ice Follies and Cinerama then return on Saturday at 8 30 pm. Chaperones are Mr Mrs Gerald Stephenson Mr Mrs V J Tatum and Mr Mrs Vern Gard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene High School
Rock Island
V. J. Tatum
Vern Gard
Judge Henry N Graven to Retire After 17 Years on Bench
Federal Judge Henry N Graven 67 plans retirement after seventeen years on the Northern Iowa District Bench. He requests retirement August 31 while in good health and would accept a reduced workload, remaining available if needed. Appointed March 30 1944 by Franklin D Roosevelt after seven years as Towns 12th Judicial District judge. He earlier served as attorney general special assistant and Highway Commission attorney. He holds a BA from Minnesota 1921 and a Law Doctorate from Capital University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry N. Graven
Iowa
Graven
Kennedy
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Town
State Highway Commission
University of Minnesota
Capital University
Columbus
Ohio
Greene High Students Win In Poetry Contest
Four Greene High School students placed in a poetry contest sponsored by the Iowa Federation of Woman's Clubs. In the third district Daryl Fischer won first place, Carol Herman second, and Paul Burroughs with LaVon Johnson tied for third. Carol also earned second place in state, while LaVon received third and Paul earned a second honorable mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene High School
Iowa Federation of Woman's Clubs
Daryl Fischer
Carol Herman
Paul Burroughs
LaVon Johnson
Carol
LaVon
Paul
Garrison Couple Visiting Teep le Home as Husband Goes Overseas
Visiting radioman third class and Mrs. Robert Garrison of San Francisco are spending the week with Mrs. Garrison's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Teeple. Mrs. Garrison will stay in the Teeple home while her husband is sent overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Garrison
San Fransisteo
California
Garrison
Clarence Teeple
Teeple
Injured Knee Incident Near Home Injures Mrs Beguelin
Mrs Admired Beguelin fell outside her home last week injuring her left knee. The knee was placed in a cast and she recuperates at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admired Beguelin
Rites Held for James McRoberts
James McRoberts age 68 formerly of Greene died suddenly Saturday at his Nashua area home from a heart attack. Survived by wife, mother Mrs Mary McRoberts Greene, three daughters Mrs Gordon Broadwater Byron MN Mrs Joe Broers Wellsville KS and Mrs Delmar Hendrickson Chicago IL seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Also survived by brothers John Ira Greene and Harold Waterloo and sister Mrs Paul Shook Plainfield. Preceded in death by son J Burton in 1957. Funeral 2:00 p m Tuesday at the Nashua Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McRoberts
Greene
Nashua
Mary McRoberts
Gordon Broadwater
Byron
Minnesota
Joe Broers
Wellsville
Kkansas
Del-mar Hendrickson
Chicago
Illinois
John
Ira
Harold
Waterloo
Paul Shook
Plainfield
J. Burton
Methodist Church
High School Honor Roll Lists Revealed by Greene Principal
Greene High School principal Donald Bachman announced the third quarter honor roll. Senior listing includes Carol Crosby through Sally Townsley with multiple students named. juniors, sophomores, freshmen and a seventh grade group are also named with many identifiable students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Bachman
The
Greene High School
Seventh Grade OL to Host Party for Eighth Grade
The junior high seventh grade plans a party for the eighth grade on Saturday evening April 15 from 7 30 to 10 00. Chaperones are Jerry Eimers Mrs Dwight Barnhart and Paul Lewison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Eimers
Dwight Barnhart
Paul Lewison
Begin Drive for 1961 Cancer Funds
The 1961 Crusade of the American Cancer Society starts Monday April 10 as Butler County volunteers visit homes to distribute educational leaflets. Funds will boost education, patient services, and cancer research. More than 508 volunteers are ready, with Mrs. Henie Uhlenhopp as Crusade chairman and Mrs. Zoa Miller as area six chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Cancer Society
Butler County
Henie Uhlenhopp
Butler County Cancer Crusade
Uhlenhopp
Zoa Miller
Area Six
Three Aredale Men Arrested in Greene
Three Aredale men Ronald James Worley Ted Gordon Miller and Thomas Freeman Homer were arrested in Greene Saturday on intoxication charges. They appeared in Justice of Peace Court in Allison and pleaded guilty. Each paid a $10 fine plus $4 costs and were released from the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aredale
Greene
Marvin Barth
Virgil Hites
Ronald James Worley
Ted Gordon Miller
Thomas Freeman Homer
Justice of Peace Court
Allison
Pooleys Return From Mesa Wintering Trip
Mr and Mrs R J Pooley returned home Tuesday from Mesa Arizona where they spent the winter months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Pooley
Mesa
Arizona
F F A Members to Attend Iowa Convention
Roger Wells and Mike Jewell selected for F F A band and chorus at the Iowa F F A Convention in Council Bluffs on April 14 15 and 18. Harlan Martzahn attends as chapter delegate with Gary Stauffer as alternate and Dennis Schrage as chapter representative. WHO radio will broadcast Saturday noon featuring the F F A band and chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Wells
Mike Jewell
Future Farmers of America
Iowa
District Court May Term Convenes in Butler County
The May Term of the District Court in Butler County will convene on May Sth 1961 with Hon L E Plummer of Northwood presiding. Trial jurors have been drawn and announced by Clerk Hugh L Mosher and will report Monday May 15th at 10 00 a m. The juror list by township includes Albion Beaver Bennedette Butler Coldwater Dayton Fremont Monroe Pittsford Ripley Shell Rock Washington West Point and other townships with jurors named for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Jans
Paul Schwerdifeger
Wilma Viet
Beaver
Carol Maas
Marguerite Shipp
Maxine Yardho
Bennedette
Bernard Creeden
Vern Cutler
Homer Hurd
Butler Township
Luella Busching
Evelyn Chezik
Betty Endelman
Linda Kleinschmidt
Olive Ressler
Lloyd Sinram
Leo E. Wedeking
Norma Vae Sinram
Pearl Wilcox
Coldwater
Ellen Allison
Genevieve Duncan
Richard Frascht
Ed Heitland
Gene Nettleton
Robert Nordmeyer , Sr
Glen M. Ressler
Harley Uhlenhopp
Dayton
Cleo Johnson
Maintenance Garage Vote Urged by Butler County Supervisors
Butler County supervisors urge residents to support a county maintenance garage by approving a plan to forego three miles of pavement rather than issue bonds. The piece details equipment needs, road maintenance duties, and the goal of fast economical repair to keep roads open for farmers schools and commerce without increasing taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
Board of Supervisors
Fire Destroys Barn and Crib on Glaspie Farm Near Marble Rock
A fire of unknown origin destroyed a barn and a double corn crib on the Robert Glaspie farm four miles east of Marble Rock on Monday afternoon. Marble Rock Fire Department arrived at 12 30 pm and Greene Fire Department joined at 1 00 pm to control the blaze and protect surrounding buildings. Hay and straw, one calf, 3000 bushels of corn and 50 bushels of seed beans in an overhead bin were lost, with half the corn under government seal. A chicken house was nearly destroyed and insurance coverage was reported to cover most losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Glaspie
Marble Rock
Greene Fire Department
Plan 4-H Leaders Recognition Banquet in Butler County
Butler County 4-H leaders and committee members will gather April 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Farm Bureau Auditorium. Alvin T. Goettsch of Iowa State University speaks. Warren Severs will award five and ten year pins. Maurice Sutton acts as master of ceremonies. Vernelle Hassman gives a county 4-H clubs report. Dale Grapp welcomes attendees on behalf of the Extension Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
Farm Bureau
Melvin Brown
Alvin T. Goettsch
Iowa State University
Butler County Farm Bureau
Butler County Extension Service
Warren Severs
County Farm Bureau
Maurice Sutton
Shell Rock
Vernelle Hassman
Plainfield
Dale Grapp
Extension Council
Last Weeks Bowling Results
Bowling results from last week shown across pages, with scores and standings for teams and individuals. Details include top scorers and notable games from the earlier matches, reflecting local league action and individual performances.
Home from Hospital John Backer Sr Returns
John Backer Sr was brought home from University Hospitals in Iowa City after two weeks of examinations and treatment, returning home last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Backer Sr
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Iowa Senate Deliberates Road Tax and Budget Plans
J Kendall Lynes notes the House will drive final road tax distribution due to population figures, with a conference committee possible if Senate rejects House terms. The piece cites Governor Erbe opposing sales tax hikes while warning of small fund increases for property tax relief and limits on district tax increases. Senator George O Malley introduces schoolchildren to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
George O'Malley
Polk County
Des Moines
Capitol
Senate Chamber
Erbe
J. Kendall Lynes
Also Mentioned on This Page
P.T. A
George Shafers
Thomas Jensen
Legion-Auxiliary Plans
Woman's Club Meeting
Lan Atrip
Presbyterian Church
Carol Crosby
Sandra Curtis
Larry Gabe
Tom Green
Paulette Holzschuh
Rita Kepple
Diane Murphy
Tom Next
Donna Reed
John Roeder
Steve Rottler
Lila Santee
Judy Spratt
Mary Lou Squires
Dennis Wunsch
Larry Blum
Sandra Bruns
Katherine Bobst
Tim Bramer
Judy Bruns
Lana Cheney
Joyce Crosby
Beverly Herman
Sharon Nixt
Mary Schoenfeld
Martha Stuntz
Shenlsn Stuntz
Bill Thompson
Patty Walker
Mary Wells
Gloria Arends
Steve Barnett
Jim Curtis
James Eggena
Bruce Fischer
Sally Hammel
John Henning
Bruce Hites
Janice Johnson
Steven Johnson
Greg Kehoe
Linda Koons
Helen McBurney
John Mead
Don Schafer
John Stock
Dennis Tack
Jane Witwer
Carolyn Wolf
Charlene Young
Sandra Allen
Daryl Barnett
David Bone
Cheryl Brinkman
Carol Curtis
Linda Debner
Jerry Fischer
Sharlene Hildebrand
Mary Ipsen
Dame Landers
Loretta Litterer
John McRoberts
Carolyn Menken
Carol Shreve
Benny Siemens
Christine Smith
Gordon Sneed
Linda Stuntz
Plan Party
Fremont
Leonard Deike
Monroe
Ted Frerichs
Joe Schipper
Mildred Willeke
Pittsford
Earl Clemens
Ben Stafford
Ripley
John Hahn
Shell Bock
Blaire Baltzer
Ethel Kivell
Anna Negan
Faye Vossberg
Mildred Woods
Washington Township
Raymond Harken
Harry Abben
West Point
Velma QO. Green
Henry Miller
Anna Reisetter
Arlene Ringleb
P. E. Shultz
Alvin Goettsch
Nettleton
East
Miller Real Estate
First State Bank
Ross & Barnett Ie Si
Kemming’s Sinclair
Bristow Elevator Abele
Bristow Elevator
Buster
J. Kendall
Ilynes
Butler, Bremer
Franklin Counties
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