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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1966
Page
1
The editor notes a neighborly litter pickup along Greene river road and laments daylight saving time. He suggests clock changes at midnight and noon. He discusses private funding for new junior colleges as a potential solution to crowding and limited access, weighing possible economic benefits and drawbacks. Time will tell.
Florian Rutz, Greene depot agent, says the Rock Island Depot will be open 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. and 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. daylight time. He will be at Marble Rock 10:15 to 12:00 noon and Rockford 1:15 to 3:25 p.m. daylight time. The Rock Island Rocket will stop at Greene at 4:32 a.m. standard time and 7:54 p.m. standard time, with northbound service in the morning and southbound in the evening.
Butler County Extension Service outlines educational program for 1967 as Kay A. Connelly reports. Local committees reviewed county trends and areas of emphasis. Suggestions go to the County Extension Council for final approval. Residents may submit ideas via township representatives by May 6.
The junior and senior banquet is scheduled for Saturday evening at 6 30. The public is invited to the grand march at 9 00 p m.
Dr. John Wolfe president of Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Minneapolis announces that Dr. J. T. Truitt of Greene has earned a diploma after two years of study totaling 216 hours in Chiropractic Orthopedics. He completed classes in Mason City during the period.
The Greene High School band led by Ray Holtz earned a Division I rating at the Iowa High School Music Association large group contest in Greene on April 23. Several area schools also received top or II ratings in bands and choruses, with selections from Tschaikowsky's Pathetic Symphony performed by Greene.
More than 1,000 Town Junior Chamber of Commerce members will gather in Sioux City on April 29 30 and May 1 to honor local chapters and outstanding individuals, elect a new state president for 1966 1967, and review youth community state national projects. Greene chapter members plan to attend.
A Social Security Administration district representative will visit Allison at the Court House on May 4 11 and 25 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. District Manager Earl T. Johnson announced the events. Residents may also reach the Waterloo district office in room 702 Black Hawk Building W Fourth and Commercial Streets by calling 234 1554.
Mr and Mrs Urban Kelly and Paul with Mrs Jim Klunder of Nashua attended the wake for Leonard Kelly of Cedar Rapids at Mason City Monday morning. En route to St Patrick's Church Dougherty the Kelly car was rear ended by a Cedar Rapids driver David Caplan en route to the funeral. Mrs Kelly was treated for shock and released. Mrs Klunder suffered a bruised ankle.
David Graven and his children Mark and Kathryn have been discharged to their home at 417 Tarrymore Avenue Minneapolis. Kari with a fractured leg was moved by ambulance to Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis.Room 6235 and will remain there for several weeks. Mr and Mrs Henry Graven will stay with them for a time.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce erected a welcome sign one half mile north of Greene on highway 14. It stands on the west side of the highway facing traffic approaching Greene from the north, clearly visible to travelers.
A concert presented by junior high and elementary vocal and instrumental departments will be held on Wednesday evening May 4 at 7 45 in the high school auditorium. Featured groups include elementary chorus junior high chorus fifth grade beginners band sixth grade cadet band and the junior high concert band. Refreshments will be served by the Music Mothers. All are invited.
The Klunder family welcomes Cameron Dean born April 21 at Floyd County Veteran's Memorial Hospital Charles City weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces The newborn has a brother Brook and sister Kelly at home Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Alvin Klunder and Mr and Mrs Harry Merfeld
Mrs Lois Pringle fractured her left elbow and pelvic bone after a fall at the foot of basement steps on Monday morning. She was transported by ambulance to Floyd County Veteran's Memorial Hospital in Charles City where the fractures were set.
Dr. William Andrews 61 died April 20 at Floyd County Veteran's Memorial Hospital after a heart attack Born October 20 1904 in Marshall County he practiced veterinary medicine from Greene for 86 years Surviving wife four daughters eight grandchildren two brothers and four sisters Funeral held April ? at First Presbyterian Church burial in Rose Hill Cemetery arrangements by Reid's Funeral Chapel
The Rambler Golfers coached by 31. Dougherty posted two wins last week, beating Riceville by 42 strokes and St. Aosevar by OL strokes at the local Country Club. Joby McRoberts led with 38 and 40 for nine holes across the two meets, with teammates Gree Deane Karl Sneed Tim Heidenwirth Dick Fischer Jim Truitt Man Weyand and Mike Mojie close behind. The team hosts Rockford this afternoon, Wednesday, and on Saturday May 7 participates in the sectional tournament at Sumner starting 8:00 a.m., with contenders from Sumner Rockford Charles City and South Winneshick.
Bob Cooper, Clear Lake hatchery manager for the State Conservation Commission, hauled 3000 northern pike to Greene and helped local Sportsman's Club stock tributaries of the Shell Rock river south of town. He had previously furnished rotenone to kill out the Brinkman sandpit, which will be stocked with walleyes once hatchery work is finished. The stocking supports the Conservation Commission long range plan for better Shell Rock river fishing.
Two Greene teens James Steere and Robert Ross were critically injured when Ross’s car crossed to the wrong side of Highway 14 near Greene and struck Henry Schmidt’s parked car. Lyle Landers Lynn Hites and Billy Barth escaped serious harm. Steere remained unconscious after head surgery in Minnesota.
Graveside services for Dale Charles Hurd premature son of Mr and Mrs Charles Hurd were held Saturday at St Marys Cemetery Greene. The infant died shortly after birth at Floyd County Veterans Memorial Hospital. Survivors include the parents the maternal grandparents Dale Van Horn Charles City paternal grandparents Lester Aard Greene and maternal great grandparents Dick Van Horn Greene.
Postmaster Robert Curtis urged depositors to withdraw postal savings certificates as soon as possible or at anniversary dates. The Postal Savings System was abolished March 27, 1966, with public law 89-377 signed by President Johnson. As of April 28, 1966, no deposits or new accounts are accepted, and interest ends on each certificate’s anniversary.
The Ramblers won their eighth game in four starts defeating Sheffield 16 to 14 with Tom Hagarty hitting a two run homer and Jeff Drake a double. Greene also beat Immaculate Conception 3 to 1 as Lynn Gabe pitched all seven innings allowing one earned run. Memorial Day uniforms funding drive by Music Mothers targets May 9 with about 5,000 needed.
Mrs Jim Nettleton came home Thursday from Rochester Minnesota after a four day stay for clinic care. Jon Klass i son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Kelassi is convalescing at home after surgery at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City last Friday.
Machinist's Mate Fireman David P. Ipsen, USN, son of Mr and Mrs Harry J Tousen, is serving aboard the anti submarine carrier USS Bennington in waters off Southern California. The carrier has just completed sea trials in preparation for deployment to the Far East.
Kenneth Raymond went to University Hospital in Iowa City on Thursday for jaw surgery and returned home the same day.
Floyd County N. F. O. Ladies Auxiliary held its regular meeting in Marble Rock Town Hall on Tuesday April 19 at 8 00 p m A committee including Mrs Don Starbuck Rudd Mrs John Engels Rockford Mrs Eugene Meier and Mrs Don Shultz Charles City Mrs William Ernst Marble Rock and Mrs Charles Pratt Greene was named to plan a booth for the North Town Fair August 12 17 in Mason City Before adjournment 26 May baskets filled with fruit cookies and candy were taken to the Good Samaritan Home in Rockford.
The West Fork Boy Scouts plan the Spring Camporee over the weekend at the West Fork River site five miles north of New Hartford. Troop 26 Greene meets 8:00 am Saturday at Albrech Feed Mill to travel to the camping area with patrols arranging their own meals. Parents must provide rides. pickups for Scouts are between 11 am and 12 noon Sunday. dads are welcome to participate.
Miss Leone Lockwood attended Story City Thursday where she learned of the death of her former-in-law Pranklyn Booth. Funeral and burial services with Masonic Rites were held in Story City Saturday morning. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Runge and sons of Nora Springs, Mrs. Grace Barnhart, and Mr. and Mrs. Merton Parks of Greene.
Butler County reported March savings bond sales of 13 318 653 dollars up 30 percent from March 1965, with three month totals at 34 633 468 dollars for 31 percent of 1966 goal. County chairman John McWhirter announced March sales of 103 747 dollars, three month total 244 698 for 30 percent of quota. May 1 marks the 25th anniversary of Series E bonds as rates rise to 4.15 percent, urged residents to buy extra bonds in May.
John J Crowe 61 of Winthrop died suddenly Tuesday afternoon April 19 while at work on a farm near Winthrop born September 13 1904 in Buchanan County son of Patt and Anna Kelly Crowe spent most of his life in Winthrop area two nephews Tavis and Daniel Downing of Greene and three nieces Mildred Goodenbereer Town Falls Wayne Margaret Ritter Evelyn Downing Greene survive He served in World War II Army and Navy services services Friday April 22 at 10 00 a m at Monti burial in St Patrick s Cemetery
Visiting parents Mr and Mrs Ellis Bammann welcomed Mace D Baimmann home Sunday for a two week furlough from Fort Leonard Wood Missouri where he completed an engineering course. He will be sent to Hawaii and Viet Nam after his furlough.
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