11 Aug 1965
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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1965
Page
1
The editor notes only those with free time can vacation, while 4-H and FFA youths invest weeks preparing exhibits. They learn to do a job right and how to work and enjoy it, making better farmers and homemakers. Those who saw county fair wrestling exhibitions gained firsthand knowledge.
Danny Jo Brinkman infant son of Mr and Mrs Galen Brinkman born August 5 at Floyd County Veterans Memorial Hospital Charles City and passed away August 7 at St Marys Hospital Rochester Minnesota Survivors include grandparents Mr and Mrs Lee Payne and Mr and Mrs Theodore Brinkman Greene
Max Dougherty announced a Thursday night meeting for all football players including freshmen at 7 30 in the high school gym. Players should bring a pencil and notebook paper. Equipment checkout is scheduled for Monday with exams set for August 17 at 7 30 p.m.
Gene Viers was admitted to Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City on Sunday and had surgery Monday morning. Fred Drake was admitted to Mercy Hospital in Mason City for treatment on Monday.
The 3rd District Teenage Republican Rally will be held August 21 at the Methodist Camp in Clear Lake with Senator Jack Miller as featured speaker. The event, sponsored by the Young Republicans of the district, includes registration lunch workshops swimming barbeque and adjournment with four discussions led by Iowa Republicans and former state leaders.
Elections to the Butler County Board of Education will be held Monday September 13 1965. Terms expire on the first Monday in October. Burton Sprole Allison area voters and Mrs James Graven Greene area voters seek re election. Nomination papers with 25 signatures due August 23 1965 at the Butler County Superintendent's Office. Six year terms. vacancies filled by appointment until next odd numbered year election.
One hundred seven Greene Little Leaguers rode three buses to Minneapolis Minnesota on Monday August 2 for a Twins Baltimore game that became a thriller. The Twins led 5 to 2 in the seventh before two singles and a homer tied it. Jim Hall batted for the pitcher in the Twins half and hit an opposite field homer to win.
The 1965 North Iowa Fair in Mason City announces grandstand attraction Chuck Wagon Races. Secretary Hans Henriksen says the events will be held Saturday August 14 at 6 00 p m and Sunday August 15 at 2 00 p m with strong public demand bringing them back after two years.
The Greene merchants plan a Sidewalk Day on Saturday August 28 from 8 30 am to 9 pm featuring rock bottom prices across stores. Free swimming at the new community pool will accompany the event with a registration booth on Main Street for cash drawings at 10 am 3 pm and 8 pm awarding $25 and $18 for adults and $10 for children.
Dale S. Ritter of Waterloo, formerly of Greene, is hospitalized at Schoitz Memorial after a dump truck left County Road H about 1 1/2 miles north of Dunkerton last Thursday night. He, 47, suffered a broken leg six broken ribs and multiple contusions.
Pvt. E. James Curtis leaves today for Fort Devens Massachusetts for four months of Cryptanartic Specialist training after eight weeks at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. He has been on furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Gene Curtis.
The annual 4 H and FFA auction at Allison fairgrounds sold 156 baby beeves for a gross of 40245.75 dollars. Average price 27.18 per cwt and an averaged weight around 949 pounds. Waverly Sales Barn bought 28 head, Haygrade Packing 15, and several banks and co-ops purchased multiple calves. Grand and reserve champions were not sold, with plans to show at Town State Fair.
The Floyd County Junior Achievement show featured Area 4-H winners across divisions such as animals and agronomy. Winners include Re Ponto and David Greene in blue ribbons for livestock, Tr birds Dennis Tack and Jean Shultz in Three Bullets, and multiple blue and red awards for crops and ornamentals. Local 4-H members from Greene, Marble Rock, and surrounding towns were recognized for projects in gardening, woodworking, entomology, and home economics, with displays advancing to the Iowa State Fair.
The Greene Ramblers erased a 2 run deficit to beat Nora Springs 3 to 2 in the Babe Ruth tournament at Rudd. Doug Trees Rick Stuntz Brunsma Shultz powered the offense in the final inning while Wendy Stuntz pitched seven innings for the win. Nora Springs took first place league trophy. Greene second. Marble Rock third with All Star picks named from Greene Nora Springs Marble Rock Rudd and Nashua.
Merlyn Brocka 17 son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Brocka Greene was seriously hurt in a 6 45 am Wednesday collision near Oelwein. He drove a 1938 Ford with passengers when it struck head on a West Union car driven by Harry Walton. Brocka suffered two hand injuries a broken left hip and internal injuries. He was taken to Oelwein Hospital and Saturday transferred to the University of Iowa City. Patrol cited improper passing.
A fragmented notice mentions a stag supper in Rockford with references to an evening gathering and local entertainment at a country club. Details like date and organizers are unclear from the readable text.
Courreriy, manager of the community Swimming Pool, announced that the program will begin Monday morning, August 16, with sessions on Wednesday nights continuing.
Linde won the reel and prize in a fishing contest sponsored by Walker Hardware. A 10 pound 3 ounce Northern fish topped the competition results.
Mothers of children entering kindergarten this fall are invited to a meeting on Thursday, August 19 at 2 30 p m in the elementary school lunchroom. Please bring your child’s medical record if completed and the birth certificate number if not on the registration form.
The 109th Butler County Fair drew over 16 000 attendees, with receipts surpassing 52 000 from last year. Highlights included horse show results with top riders from Allison and Greene, a calf scramble for boys aged 13 to 16, and numerous contests such as Western Pleasure and Amateur ponies. Local figures like Jacque Roose and Ricky Fox headlined the day’s activities.
Mary Gersema, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Gersema, and Jud Hildebrand, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald Hildebrand, received degrees at the summer commencement exercises Friday evening at the S C T. Mary earned a degree in home economics and Judith earned a B A in upper elementary education.
The Butler County American Cancer Society chapter reports a surplus of 4 684 78 from the County Crusade after expenses. Final tallies show many towns raising varied amounts, with a county goal of 4 305 00 and extensive door to door education and volunteer work highlighted by Mrs. Cleve Wilson, 1965 Crusade Chair.
A teen dance will be held at the Country Club Friday evening from 7 to 11 30. Roger Burke of KRWWHL will be the DJ and there will be door prizes. Youth Center rules will apply.
Lynette completed the English course at the Summers School held in Athwr, receiving a degree or certificate for her work.
The Women s City Bowling Association will meet on Tuesday evening August 24 at 7 30 p m at Greene Lanes. The Tuesday night Alleys Cat and Roller Leagues will also hold their meetings that night.
Marvin placed third in the second heat and eighth in the championship. Jim Marshall of Greene won the third heat at the Nashua auto races on Saturday evening.
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