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Newspaper

Greene Recorder

Location

Greene, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1966

Page

2

Funeral Held for Lewis F. Berger at St John Lutheran

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at St John Lutheran Church in Clarksville for Lewis F. Berger 64 who died Saturday noon at a hospital in Waverly Rev P C Matthias officiated Burial was in Harlan Cemetery near Dumont He is survived by his wife three sons Marvin of Waukee Dallas of Waterloo and Keith of Clarksville one daughter Mrs Galen Phyllis Miller of Clarksville two brothers Clarence of Waterloo and Fred of Waverly and three sisters Mrs Emilie Hein of San Antonio Texas Mrs Fred Koschmeder of Readlyn and Mrs Walter Boedecker of Fort Walton Reach Florida

St. John Lutheran Church Clarksville Lewis F. Berger Waverly P. C. Matthias Harlan Dumont Marvin Waukee Dallas Waterloo Keith Galen Phyllis) Miller Clarence Fred Emilie Hein San Antonio Texas Fred Koschmeder Readlyn Walter Boedecker Fort Walton Reach Florida

Patient In Hospital Sem Dreath At Des Moines

In Hospital Sem Dreath is a patient at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines after surgery Thursday morning.

Des Moines

Graveside Service for Oltman Infant in Lynwood Cemetery

Graveside services were held Friday in Lynwood Cemetery for John Lewis Oltman the stillborn son of Mr and Mrs Dennis Oltman. Born Thursday at the hospital in Waverly he is survived by his parents a brother Kurt the maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Lewis Fleshner of Waverly and the paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs John Oltman of Allison. Martin Funeral Home conducted arrangements.

Lynwood John Lewis Oltman Dennis Oltman Waverly Kurt Lewis Fleshner John Oltman Allison Martin Funeral Home

Fractured Wrist Injury In Waverly Area

Mrs. Loretta Barnes, 99, visiting her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs M G Waugh, fractured wrist and bruises after a fall Friday evening. She was transported by ambulance to a Waverly hospital for treatment.

Loretta Barnes M. G. Waugh Waverly

Banquet Honors Mother of the Year in Grundy Center

Mrs Earl Persinger was honored as Mother of the Year at the Methodist Church banquet in Grundy Center on Thursday evening. Attendees included Mrs Carl Ressler and Mrs Dave Clark of Clarksville, Mrs Larry Ressler and children of Cedar Falls, Mrs Leslie Green and Nancy Sue of Conrad, and Mrs Francis Persinger and Coleen of Grundy Center.

Grundy Center Carl Ressler Dave Clark Clarksville Larry Ressler Cedar Falls Leslie Green Nancy Sue Conrad Francis Persinger Coleen Methodist Church Earl Persinger Persinger

Firemen Elected Officers Recently

Newly elected officers of the Clarksville Fire Department include August Bud Aries as chief and Jim Smith as assistant chief. Earl Garrison is foreman with Fred Whitaker as assistant foreman, Harvey Miller as secretary, Ron Méilius as treasurer, and Chris Hoodier Harold Hardy and Carl Watt named to the standing committee.

Clarksville Fire Department August Bud) Aries Jim Smith Earl Garrison Fred Whitaker Harvey Miller Ron Méilius Chris Hoodier Harold Hardy Carl Watt

Clarksville Relatives Celebrate Lena Wilken Birthday

A surprise party for Mrs. Lena Wilken drew eighteen guests from Charles City Plainfield Clarksville and Belleville Illinois Wednesday evening. Nearby residents and relatives visited with locals at open house and during Sunday dinners as news of a stroke affecting former Clarksville resident Mrs Ed Randolph reached relatives.

Lena Wilken Charles City Plainfield Clarksville Belleville Llinois Leslie Lowe Robert Tilford Kimberlee Karmella Cedar Falls Lulu Caveland Dale Copeland Cecil Lowe Raymond Tailjer Cora Bolin Edwin Wedeking Ann Evans Gomer Evans Cottey College Nevada Missouri Beaney Coan Delila Amick Allison Ethel McNeilus Bristow Susie Flanagan Dumont New Reiner George Richards Roger Richards Nashua Beaney Coon Ed Randolph Woodland Hills California Frank Woodland Fills Ora Coonradt Lee Coonradt Frank Raisty

Soil Conservation Speech Contest Winners Named

Robert Kluiter of Parkersburg won the Butler County Soil Conservation Speech Contest held April 13 in Allison. He earned a $25 savings bond. Second place went to Dwayne Sessler of Clarksville for $10 and Jane Lovrien of Clarksville for $5. All contestants spoke on Water Conservation Vital to All. Kluiter advances to the regional contest in July for a chance at $2500 and region representation. Second and third regional prizes are $1500 and $1000.

Robert Kluiter Parkersburg Butler County REC Allison Robert Butler Soil Conservation District Dwayne Sessler Clarksville Jane Lovrien Harold Poppen Willis Vander Kooi Robert Swartz Waverly

Church Notes First Presbyterian Church Schedule

G F Butler pastor gives activities for Lois Circle Thursday at 2 pm Junior High Fellowship at 7 pm Senior Choir at 7 30 pm Sunday School at 9 30 am Morning worship at 10 30 am

First Presbyterian Church G. F. Butler Lois Circle

New Members Elected to County 4-H Council

At the County 4-H Convention in Charles City 373 attendees chose eight 4-H'ers for the Flord County 4-H Council from 17 candidates. Elected were Bob Huxsal Diane Elfers Dean Mitchell Karen Tibbitts David Shholi enbarter Nancy Katcher Alan Schallock and Linda Ram ker. Susan Zimmer and others performed music during the event. Welcoming remarks came from Douglas Brown and Mrs Arlie Wedeking.

Flord Charles City Bob Huxsal Diane Elfers Dean Mitchell Karen Tibbitts David Shholienbarter Nancy Katcher Greene Alan Schallock Linda Ramker Floyd Susan Zimmer David Kuhn Duane Tack Mary Stauffer Dixie Houser Barbara Kahl Linda Mary Diegel Harley Frankenfield Douglas Brown Charles City Chamber of Commerce Arlie Wedeking Extension Council

Bobcats Meet With the Ebling Brothers on Farm Safety

The Bennedette Bobcats gathered at Steve Ebling’s home on April 11 with Richard Lindell presiding. Fourteen members attended the 4-H meeting focusing on safety reflectors. Richard Ebling led a soil sampling talk while Steve Ebling demonstrated iron shots for baby figs. Enrollment forms due May 1 and state conference delegate applications due May 1 were announced. Lunch was provided by Mrs. Ebling and Cynthia, with Sherrie Debner assisting. Reporter Mark Peyton.

Bennedette Bobcats Steve Richard Randall Ebling Richard Lindell Dean Debner Robert Folkerts Richard Ebling Steve Ebling

1966 Soil Conservation Speech Contest Sponsored

Test will be furnished by Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co. The 1966 Soil Conservation Speech contest is sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Iowa Association of Soil Conservation District Commissioners and Gunnell Mutual Reinsurance Co.

Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co Iowa Association of Soil Conservation District Commissioners Gunnell Mutual Reinsurance Co

Bowling results roundup from several leagues on page 1

Various league standings and high scores from Presbytery bowling night to Friday and Monday leagues. Notable results include Jin Knapp 242 for 604 and Gene Robbins 541 in mixed play, Macy Variety setting a series record 2547, and top scores by Betty Steere and Elmer Stock across Friday and Monday sessions.

Nevada First State Bank Farmer’s Co-op Gary's Sinclair Dodge Miller Real Estate First State Bank Jim's Standard Gary’s Sinclair van Dyke Limestone Jin Knapp Jim McLennan Elmer Stock Mike Wiegmann Gene Robbins Wayne Meek Galen Miller Duane Miller Woodmen T & Life John Deere Curtis Insurance Macy Variety O’brien Standard Sperry-Ray Ins Macy Sperry-Ray Insurance Woodmen Accident and Life O’brien Betty Steere Janice Metz Faith Beal Charmayne Sneed Irene Gabe Helen Latch Dorothy Stottler Mary May Huber Edna Maxwell Viola Keith Fearless Blum Stanton Livestock Chevelle Kiros Blum’s Clay Pipe Inn Bob Barth Carrol Schroeder Darrel Barth L. Brown Lloyd Blum Thermogas Wunsch Plumbing Wubbena Produce G.M.C Walter Gabe Harold Lindeman Glen Shaffer Pob Curtis D. Rohwedder Marvin Nelson D. Larsen

St Peter's Lutheran Church Activities Schedule

St Peter's Lutheran Church announces Martha Circle meets in church parlors Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Mary Circle meets Thursday in church parlors. Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 9:00 am, Morning Worship at 10:00 am. Reception for Confirmation Class by Luther League at 6 30 pm with speaker Pastor E A Biedermann. Waterloo Conference ALCW Spring Convention at St Paul Lutheran Waverly from 10:00 am to 3 60 pm on Tuesday April 26 Finance Board meeting at 7 30 pm.

I. J. Devies Martha Circle Mary Circle Luther League E. A. Biedermann Grundy Center Waterloo A.L.C.W St. Paul Lutheran Church Waverly Finance Board

First Methodist and Calvary Baptist Church Schedule

Wayne Gjerde leads the First Methodist Church with a 7:00 p m senior chair and 8:00 p m 4th Quarterly Conference. Sunday School at 9:45 a m Worship at 10:45 a m WSCS at Clark Rest Home. Calvary Baptist led by George Knutson with mid week 7:30 p m and Sunday School 10:00 a m Morning Service 11:00 a m Youth 7:00 p m Evening 7:45 p m Sermon Crossing The Jordan River.

WSCS Clark Rest Home Calvary Baptist Church George Knutson Jordon River

Marble Rock man fined for failed vehicle registration display

Walter Marsh of Marble Rock faced a state court charge for failing to display proper vehicle registration. He paid a $10.00 fine and $4.00 costs to settle the case.

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Clarksville News Lewis Berger Oltman Infant Bos S-G Merlyn Richard Greene Marble Rock Soil Conservation Speech Divio Knoxweed Stanton Livestock Greene Iowa Greene Society Bobcats Eblina Brothers Peacy Eee Galen E. Miller Bristow Greene Curtis Frudden Building Cliff Burroughs Greens Invlstuent Planning, Inc Durlqul JOWA Graven & Graven Attorneys At Law Ist Buchholz Greene, IA J. T. Truitt Jim Morris Dick Redwedder Fern Clark Barbara Stock Murphy Maxson-Frodden Hites’ Beauty Salon Jim’s Standard Greene Cafe Weber's Cycle Center Murphy Transportation Evelyn Behnke Joyce Bliss Bert Scott Gertie Marsh Marian Starkweather Mable Blum Allison B & W Blum Grinderettes Drale’s Greene B & W Dorothy Fischer Lorraine Gabe Alice Harms Gen Ott Erma Marten Betty Markle ST. Peter’s Lutheran Church First Methodist Church Wayne Gjerde Emitht Presents Zenith Space Command S. D. Pooley Lumber CO Greene, Iowa J. P. Hoben Austin
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