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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1958
Page
1
The speaker warns that tall Iowa corn can be deadly on blind country corners and urges slow driving to avoid tragedies. The note lists subscriber billing mixups during a vacation and promises corrections once staff return from Florida. It humorously mentions Canada, newsprint, a moon trip bid, Raven Lake Lodge, and a new tennis court in Perrin's Park with lights now installed.
A youth night is scheduled at Round Grove Golf and Country Club on Friday evening August 8. The organizing committee includes Dan Stubbe Jerry Knight Bruce Cheney Saundra Curtis Mary Boller and Mary Roose. Chaperons will be Mr and Mrs Clair Weiss and Mr and Mrs Daie Willey.
Greene High School Ramblers lost a heartbreaker to Charles City Legion 7 to 6 last Wednesday. After Greene led 3 2 entering the final inning, Marsh Stubbe Gabe Barth and Wharton produced a four run rally to move ahead before Charles City answered with four runs on 4 hits to win. John Wharton started on the mound with Barth finishing. Ramblers end season 3 3 and one.
Earl Manatt of Hampton and Mrs August Grendler of Greene were in a Saturday evening collision on Highway 3 three miles east of Allison. Manatt suffered a bruised left knee. his car $650 damage. Grendler, driving a 1957 Chevrolet, was bruised and the car was extensively damaged.
Mr and Mrs Leo Landers announce the birth of their son Brian Leo on Saturday August 2 at Cedar Valley Hospital. The baby weighs 8 pounds and joins the family as the newest member.
The Greene baseball nine dropped a 6 to 4 decision to Shell Rock in the Butler County Fair finals. Shell Rock scored 4 in the first inning and added 1 in the 3rd and 3 in the 7th to overcome Greene’s 4 runs on 4 hits. Nichols walked and Barth, Eimers produced Greene’s decisive hits. Knapp pitched for Greene with Knapp earning the win in relief for Shell Rock.
Veterans who served between June 27, 1950 and July 27, 1953 may apply for a Korea era bonus. Forms available Monday evening at the Veterans Club from 8 to 10. Bonus pays $10 per month for state side duty and $12.50 per month for overseas duty, up to $500. Send a certified discharge copy with the form. Obtain discharge cert from Roger DeBower’s office, Butler County Recorder, for $1.00.
The Greene Public Library adds titles in a summer reading push. A Northern Light by A J Cronin explores the newspaper world with tragic undertones and engaging storytelling. Thyra Bjorn's Papa's Daughter blends fact and fiction about life in Sweden and America for all ages.
Matt Kirsch 76 died Friday evening July 25 at the Clark Rest Home He was born February 10 1882 in Pleasant Grove township son of Mat hew and Johanna Kirsch He married Florence Rottler May 29 1948 They farmed then moved to Oakwood and Greene Survived by wife two sons Roger and Paul at home two sisters Mrs Charles Hurd Greene and Mrs Margaret Carey Charles City one brother John Charles City Preceded by parents four sisters and one brother Funeral Monday July 28 at 9 30 am in St Marys Catholic Church Rev P J Boyle officiating Burial in St Marys Cemetery Hamiltons Funeral Chapel in charge
Alfred Rognes, manager of Klassi Hardware, announced Guy Clikeman won last Saturday’s drawing for the store’s TV set prize.
Harold Stone of Waterloo captures the tournament at Round Grove Golf and Country Club with 112, earning medalist honors. 112 entries from Waterloo Cedar Falls Mason City Oelwein Waverly Charles City Traer and locals competed. flight winners listed from first to eighth with golfers from multiple Iowa towns.
The Yellow Jackets defeated the Blue Raiders 12 to 5 and now lead the league by one game. Mike Brunner and Mark Backer supplied the power with Brunner hitting two triples and Backer one. Coach Dan Stubbe used Meyers and Backer in the battery.
The Board of Education spent two years evaluating location options for a new school. A two-member board and three citizen members reviewed at several meetings, narrowing to two sites with ninety day options. Site No 1 Curtis Puhl area adjacent to current grounds offers easy track access but needs grading and concerns water drainage.
Galen Gates, formerly of Marble Rock and now residing in Traverse City Michigan, earned second high in the Men's closed division of the National shuffleboard tournament the meet's largest field. In the Traverse City singles event he took fourth place.
Polly Grace, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Grace, was among 150 graduates who received diplomas from the American Institute of Business in Des Moines. The annual exercises took place at Hotel Fort Des Moines on August 3 at 3 00 p.m.
Large crowds attend the Butler County Fair at Allison as the livestock purchasing office owned by Bert Pooley is sold to Rath Packing Company of Waterloo. New owners take over August 11. The fair opened with a saddle horse show and honors were awarded across 13 horse classes plus 4-H and FFA Baby Beef Sale proceeds totaled 34 480.09. Karen Bright of Eldora was crowned 1958 Iowa Dairy Princess.
The Greene Pee Wee team will finish its season Monday August 11 with a game against Marble Rock, the Shell Rock Valley League leader. Greene, atop the Butler County League, meets Marble Rock in a two game card with an 8 to 10 age preliminary and the lead league matchup as the feature.
New patients at Clark Rest Home include William Shreve of Aredale and Justus Angell of Marble Rock.
State conservation crews from the Biology Rough Fish Removal and Fishery Management sections will sample the Shell Rock River between Marble Rock and Greene using electric shockers nets and traps with night work and chemicals to test driving techniques. The effort, in cooperation with Greene Sportsmen Club and Interstate Power, aims to inform future fishery management. A barn fire near Charles Crouse farm destroyed two barns and sheds and significant feed and equipment, with damage estimated at 325000, largely uninsured.
The board weighs extreme rain flow and flood risk as a reason to test other east side sites. Site 2 McRoberts Wolf spans 17 acres with good land shape and minimal grading needs. Sewer and water hookups exist though sellers resist, asking price about 65 000, deemed high.
Mr and Mrs Harold Cole of Osaka Japan will speak at the Greene Town Church of Christ Sunday morning August 10 at 8 o'clock to discuss missionary work and life in Japan. They are on furlough and will also have a Clinton appointment Sunday evening. All interested are invited to attend.
Three graduate music students from University of Iowa will present vocal and piano recitals in North Music Hall this weekend. Eugene Nelson Vancouver Washington and George Amberson Portales New Mexico will perform Friday at 7 30 pm. Walter Cherchen West Union will present a Sunday 7 30 am vocal recital. All performances count toward master of arts degree requirements with Terence Shook Greene as piano accompanist for Cherchen and Nelson.
The August induction call lists three men: Claude A Padget of Waterloo, Donald T. Bauman of Alten, and Albert D. Bauman of Dumont. A September call expands to two additional inductees.
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