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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1960
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Clarke Sidmore and their daughter from Des Moines spent the weekend with Vern Sidmore and his wife at their home, sharing time with the Sidmore family.
Rev Ancy Mrs James Miler and party are staying about a week at the home of her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Heck while in town.
Nancy Gibson was honored at a birthday dinner Tuesday evening hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Marion Gibson. Guests included her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Stewart and other family members.
Visitor to Silver City spent the week end at the home of his mother Mrs Nancy Johnson.
Mrs Andrew Brocka and granddaughter visit in New Hartford while Becky Rambo stays with Miriam Duffield in Clarksville. Families including Krugers in Buckeye, Ayers in Aredale, and Merrill in Waterloo host and visit relatives. Many residents travel to Waterloo, Chapin, Dumont, Sheffield, and Oklahoma for weekends and extended visits with relatives and friends.
The county announces 1960 crop soybeans will receive a $1.82 per bushel price support in Butler County, tied to the 1.85 base price. Support to be provided via loans on stored soybeans and purchase agreements, with eligibility based on 1960 crop rules and moisture limits. Loans mature May 31, 1961 with harvest through January 31, 1961 eligibility.
The 1959 crop corn under price support topped 530 million bushels nationwide, second only to 1948’s 520 million. Of this total, 447 million were farm-stored, 35 million warehouse-stored, and 48 million under purchase agreements. Loans totaling 33 million bushels were repaid by end of June. 1959 loans mature August 1 with delivery instructions after that date.
Official paper of Butler County and the City of Greene. Wayne C. Fischer is editor and publisher with Joyce Bliss as society editor. Publication is registered in Greene Iowa and circulated weekly each Wednesday.
Rates listed for Butler Floyd and Dougherty counties. First to fourth zones 3.50, beyond fourth zones 4.00. Single copies 4.50, mail 10 cents, 15 cents additional.
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