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Newspaper

Greene Recorder

Location

Greene, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1966

Page

2

Jerlyn Weiland Feted on Birthday in Bristow

Jerlyn Weiland celebrated her birthday Thursday at her parents home, joined by relatives including Ray Hahn, Ralph Weiland, John Weiland, and Burdine Hahn families. The social notes list numerous dinner and visit guests across Bristow and nearby towns with several away milestones and gatherings.

Jerlyn Weiland Jerlyn Weilands Paul Weiland Ray Hahn Ralph Weiland John Weiland Burdine Hahn

Grandchildren Visit Kruger Grandparents in Minnesota

Visited by Larry Schwennen Jerry Schwennen and Donnie Schwennen of Plainfield and Val Kruger of Morristown Minnesota spent the past week in the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Kruger.

Larry Jerry Donnie Schwennen Plainfield Val Kruger Morristown Minnesota Henry Kruger

Mrs Kenneth Todd Returns Home From Visit

Mrs Kenneth Todd and her children left Sunday for Leadville Colorado after spending several weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Clayton Hershey at their home.

Kenneth Todd Clayton Hershey Leadville Colorado

Hemming Visit To Pleasant Valley Relatives

Mr and Mrs Earl Hemming and their son, visiting from Pleasant Valley, spent Tuesday and Wednesday in the home of Mrs Roy Merfeld and with other relatives. Mrs Merfeld accompanied the Hemming sons back for a few weeks visit.

Earl Hemmingson Pleasant Valley Roy Merfeld Merfeld Hemmingsons

Hazelton residents visit kin and friends in weeklong stay

Bristow locals Shannon Jolee Mitchel Kirt Jey and Lindsey Hershey of Hazelton spent the week with Mrs. Clayton Hershey. Eric Berryman visited his grandmother Mrs. Glen Hearn from Wednesday to Sunday. Lee Berryman joined for several days at his grandmother's home. Marcia Eckhoff of Alexander stayed with her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Kramer in Allison from Wednesday to Saturday and then with her grandmother Mrs. Clara Jackson. Morrie Wash of Charles City attended a Thursday luncheon. Leo Flynn of Waverly visited the Ernest Brocka home on Monday afternoon. Jackie Beadle spent a Friday afternoon and supper at Pat Merrill's house.

Stoffer van Dyke Ackley al Wendt Ben van Dyke Jim Clemens Cleveland Ohio Emmett Hutchison Dumont Henry Kielman Atho Kielman Clarksville Ray Hahn John Snow Minneapolis Minnesota Iowa Falls Riverside California Leonard Sherman Cedar Falls Fred Sherman Chris Brocka Allison Marcee Sidmore Ernest Brocka Henry van Dyke Warren Greene Waverly Hattie Hutchison Donald Jackson Hampton Darline Jackson Ames Robert Alison Clara Jackson Joe Merrill Frank Merrill Santa Clara Marlys Hood Mason City Gilbert Kuhn Bill Eckwall Paul Weiland Jerlyn Dewayne DeBerg Clarence John Henning Pat Kaye Merrill Tom Harms Irving Trindel G. W. Beadle Malinda Rickle Shannon, Jolee, Mitchel Kirt Jey Lindsey Hershey Hazelton Clayton Hershey Eric Berryman Glen Hearn Lee Berryman Marcia Eckhoff Alexander Vincent Kramer Morrie Wash Charles City Leo Flynn Jackie Beadle Pat Merrill

Hughes pardons Amish fathers in northeast Iowa

Governor Harold Hughes remitted fines totaling 4360 against 14 Old Order Amish fathers for son schooling with noncertified teachers. Costs of 2945 remain unpaid. Orville Freeman toured southwest Iowa praising the 1965 farm bill and the Johnson administration, urging support for the World Food Program and a surplus removal in Food for Freedom.

Harold Hughes Iowa Hughes W. W. Sindlinger Cedar Falls Sindlinger Orvile Freeman Harlan Fairgrounds Johnson Freeman Senate Agriculture Secretary

Jefferson Prepares for 1966 National Plowing Matches

Jefferson gears up to host the 1966 National Plowing Matches and Soil Conservation Field Days on September 8 and 9. A dedicated Chamber of Commerce and a broad committee mobilize hundreds from Greene County, with food concessions from twelve churches and logistics across a 1100 acre tract. Over 100 farmers act as engineers for hayrack transports while National Guardsmen plan to manage about 50,000 parked cars. State Rep. Elroy Maule is named business administrator of the Iowa Conservation Commission, resigning from the legislature to serve in the new post earning roughly 13,000 annually.

Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Greene County National Guardsmen Elroy Maule Onawa Iowa Conservation Commission Maule House Senate

Welk to headline 1966 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines

Lawrence Welk and his orchestra, with the Lennon Sisters and cast, will be the feature attraction at the 1966 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. Six performances are scheduled August 23 to 27 with a matinee on August 26, featuring listed entertainers and groups.

Des Moines Lawrence Welk Barbara Boylan Bobby Burgess Arthur Duncan The Blenders Champagne Music Makers

Dutch elm disease spreads through Iowa and state actions

Officials from Iowa State University report Dutch elm disease reaching epidemic levels in Des Moines and central Iowa this summer. A Des Moines August conference will discuss a coordinated government attack led by Governor Hughes. The governor notes trees costing Towans millions have fallen, with 20 to 30 elms removed from capitol grounds and six from the governor's mansion. The state boards of regents and public instruction approve standards for area community colleges.

Iowa State University Des Moines Iowa Hughes Towans Capitol State Board of Regents State Board of Public Instruction Doyle O. Carpenter

Allen Harlan reunion notes long ancestral roots

The AredaleNews reports the annual Allen Harlan reunion held Sunday July 24 at Harriman Park Hamp ton with seventy four attendees. Oldest present was 98 year old Minnetta Bishop of Nora Springs. youngest was Darrin Carr. Officers elected include president Francis Stock of Dumont and secretary treasurer J B Waters of Nora Springs. The 1967 reunion will be in Nora Springs Park.

David Allen John Harlan Harriman Park Hampton Ingham Franklin County Butler County Minnetta Bishop Nora Springs Reme Bishop Oscar White Aredale Darrin Carr Brook Carr Marvin Harlan Edna Davis Rowan Montana Jake van dePohl Mitchell South Dakota Francis Stock Dumont Earl Milvice J. B. Waters Nora Springs Park Wayne Allen Allison Earl Miller Harold Maifield Lula Harlan Allen-Harlan J. K. Harlan Osceola Wisconsin

Shows Improvement and Tax Increases Highlight State News

Mrs W J Spurbeck shows improvement after five weeks in Storm Lake Hospital following major emergency surgery. State finances rise with motor fuel taxes up 17.2 million, aided by a new one cent per gallon tax since July 1 1965, plus gains in cigarette and corporate taxes and a large surge from 41 000 new taxpayers due to withholding.

Paul Franzenburg 61St General Assembly Iowa Franzenburg W. J. Spurbeck Vivian Chapman Oscar Chapmans Storm Lake Hospital

Helping Hand Club Meets at Mrs Morehouse Home

The Helping Hand Club met on Thursday July 28 at Mrs Percy Morehouse home with 16 members present Visitors included Mrs Lauretta Davis Mrs Leslie Wick wire and Mrs Fred Zimmerman Mrs Edgar Davis led the entertainment The next meeting will be at Mrs Paul Masons home.

Percy Morehouse Lauretta Davis Leslie Wickwire Fred Zimmerman Edgar Davis Paul Mason

Family Reunion Held at Parkersburg

The Williamson-Petheram reunion was held at Parkersburg Sunday with an attendance of 48. This was the third year for the gathering. The president is Cecil Conn of Aredale and the secretary is Amy Godfrey of Chapin. Towns represented were Bristow, Aredale, Chapin, Des Moines, Melbourne, Shell Rock, Dumont, Osage and Parkersburg, and Lyle and Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Williamson-Petheram Parkersburg Cecil Conn Aredale Amy Godfrey Chapin Bristow Des Moines Melbourne Shell Rock Dumont Osage Lyle Minneapolis Minnesota

Auxiliary Met as Ritter home hosts July session

The July American Legion Auxiliary meeting was held at Mrs. Ronald Ritter s home. After the business meeting the new president Mrs Carl Corp oran was installed. The annual picnic is set for Han dorf Park on August 14 at 12 noon with all members urged to attend.

American Legion Auxiliary Ronald Ritter Carl Corporan Handorf Park

Aredale Locals Observe Birthdays at Parkersburg Park

A group of relatives gathered at Parkersburg Park Sunday to honor the birthdays of Denton Davis of Aredale Michael Davis and John Stevens of Waterloo. Mason City was also represented. Mr and Mrs Dallas Mason and Stevens of Hubbard visited the paternal Paul Mason. Mr and Mrs Robert Minnier of Hampton called in the Al Abben home Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Carl Boeckmeier of Dumont were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Carl Corporan.

Parkersburg Park Denton Davis Aredale Michael Davis John Stevens Waterloo Mason City Dallas Mason Stevens Hubbard Paul Mason Robert Minnier Hampton al Abben Carl Boeckmeier Dumont Carl Corporan

Local Social Notes From Hampton and Surrounding Areas

Mrs. Lee Cutler convalesces after Rochester surgery and stays in Des Moines with daughters. Attendees include Dean Glenns, Carol Cobbs, A. C. Dohrman and family. Sunday dinners feature Arthur Stock, Paul Middlestedt, and others. Events cover visits, a W S C S shower for Sally Manver, and a Riverside Inn dinner for Thomas Thorensen's departure to San Francisco.

Lee Cutler Rochester Des Moines Dean Glenns Carol Cobbs A. C. Dohrman Hampton al Ubban Beryl Richard Arthur Stock Dumont Paul Middlestedt Williams Marion Scarrow Mason City Russell Melissa Scarrow Darwin Neelings Esther Noelting Sally Manver Darwin Taylor Gene Brass John Etzen al Bailey Mary Mero Lane Allen Coon Rapids Minnesota Amos Allen Dilman Stock Harold Mason Ward Mason Riverside Inn Forrest City Thomas Thorensen San Francisco California W. C. Stevens Harold Wendt Arthur Wirtz Patterson Ohio

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