Fire destroys Greene Elevator at Farmers Inc
Fire destroyed the Greene elevator at Farmers Inc. in Greene last week causing an estimated 500000 dollars in losses. The automatic sprinkler system operated but could not contain the blaze. About 100000 bushels of grain, mostly corn, were inside the 150000 bushel capacity structure. The fire occurred after welding work near the area above the elevator, with firefighters assessing blast danger as gear moved grain and equipment to trucks.
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Farmers Inc
Greene
Minnesota
Greene Water System Loan Approved for City
The Farmers Home Administration of USDA approves a $500000 loan to the City of Greene for a new water system. Plan includes an elevated storage tank and additional distribution mains serving about 270 users. The 40 year loan carries 5 percent interest to improve water quality, pressure, and fire safety.
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Farmers Home Administration
the
United States Dept. of Agriculture
City of
Greene
Grassley
Speech and Language Screening at Greene Elementary
A speech and language screening will be conducted at Greene Elementary School by the Speech and Language Clinician on Friday August 27. All first grade children and new students in the district and all students previously enrolled in speech will be included in this brief assessment of each child's overall Speech and Language development. Following completion of the screening, you will be informed of the results.
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Greene
Drake University honors 273 graduates in summer session
Susan Rottler of Greene joined 272 other undergraduates and graduates at Drake University Des Moines as they completed summer session programs. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with emphasis on radio and television. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Verne Rottler.
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Susan Rottler
Greene
Drake University
Des Moines
Susan
M&M
Verne Rottler
Services for Gaylord F. McCarty in Mandan ND
Funeral services for Gaylord F. McCarty 71 of Mandan North Dakota follow a Rosary at Reid's Funeral Chapel and a visitation Wednesday evening. Mass will be Thursday at St Mary’s Catholic Church with burial in St Mary’s Cemetery. Surviving are wife Tillie daughter Mrs Norman Olzweski a brother three sisters and two grandchildren.
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Gaylord F. McCarty
Mandan
North Dakota
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
P. J. Evans
Reid’s
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Tillie
Norman Olzweski
Public Dance at Community Center Admits $2
A public dance will be held Friday August 27 at the Community Center from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Stack will be furnishing the music. Admission is two dollars.
Campaigning Steve Rapp Visits Butler County on County Tour
Third District candidate Steve Rapp campaigned across Butler County on August 16 and 17 as part of his plan to spend a week in each of 18 counties. He promoted extended county visits to gauge citizen opinions and was honored at the Butler County Democratic Gala in Allison. Activities included coffee in Shell Rock, cafe service, nursing home dinners, and plant tours with local supporters.
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STEVE RAPP
Butler County
Mon
Rapp
Allison
Beverly Moffitt
Shell Rock
Pete’s
Shorty
Clarksville
Greene
Allison Manor
Parkersburg
Limbury’s
Austinville
Aplington
New Hampton
Gene Nettleton
French girl Dom Mitualt visits Carroll Schroeders in Iowa
Dominique Mitualt from Louveciennes France visits the Carroll Schroeder family from Aug 1 to Aug 27 as part of an International Student exchange program endorsed by the Iowa Bicentennial Commission. She travels with Girl Scouts to Des Moines and describes her hosts and experiences in Greene and at local sites.
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Dominique Mitualt
Louveciennes
France
Carroll Schroeder
Dominique
International Student exchange of Black Hawk County, Inc
Iowa Bicentennial Commission
Des Moines
Capitol
Salsbury House
Adventureland
Dom
Girl Scout of America
Schroeders
Iowa
Pan Am
Omaha
Neb
will
Greene
Archie Weiss
3rd runner up Miss Butler County at Iowa State Fair
Gwenda Bauman, 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs Duane Bauman of Allison, placed as 3rd runner-up in the Iowa State Fair Queen contest in Des Moines August 17 and 18, among 52 contestants judged in bicentennial costume swim suit street dress and evening gown on beauty personality leadership and appearance.
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BUTLER COUNTY
Gwenda Bauman
Duane Bauman
Allison
Des Moines
Quarter horse qualifies for World Championship
Mary Lou Ott of Greene Louisiana has qualified her American Quarter Horse Miss Edred Glo for the 1976 World Championship Quarter Horse Show in Oklahoma City November 18–22 at Jim Norick State Fair Arena. About 1200 horses are expected with 45 events and over $100,000 in prize money. Exhibitor Dave Kunkle will show Miss Edred Glo in Senior Reining.
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Mary Lou Ott
Greene
Edred Glo
Oklahoma City
Ott
Jim Norick State Fair Arena
Mary Lou
Edred Gle
Oscar
Dave Kunkle
Oelwein
Rams Football Opens Season With Strong Returnees
Led by All Conference selections John Downing Kelly Ebling and Mark Ponto the Rams begin their season with a strong returning group aiming for their first winning record in seven years. The squad includes letter winners Brad Foster Doug Ebling Steve Nordmeyer Denny Delp John Geesman Phil Wahlgren Mark Brinkman and seniors Jim Brinkman Rich Simpson Jim Anderson and Mike Nettleton.
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John Downing
Kelly Ebling
Mark Ponto
Rams
Brad Foster
Doug Ebling
Steve Nordmeyer
Denny Delp
John Geesman
Phil Wahlgren
Mark Brinkman
Ray Lynch
Ron Smith
Andy Nelson
Bruce Markle
Jim Brinkman
Rich Simpson
Jim Anderson
Mike Nettleton
Greg Nordmeyer
Tom Pyatt
Scott Spratt
Jeff Conry
Joel Backer
Darrell Schroeder
Kevin Heitland
Matt Bigler
Duane Pitcher
Al Abben
Pat Nikolas
Doug Shultz
Dave Austinson
Dave Schipper
Joe Eggena
Farewell Reception for Eimers Family Planned
A farewell reception for the Jerry Eimers family will be hosted Sunday August 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lutheran Church. A short program is scheduled at 2:30 and the public is invited to attend.
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Lutheran Church
Jerry Eimers
Spring & Summer Sports Award Potluck Set for Aug 31
The Spring & Summer Sports award potluck will be held Tuesday Aug 31 at 6 30 p m in the High School cafeteria. Each family should bring two dishes a meat dish and a salad or dessert. Bring your own table service and drink will be furnished. Anyone who wishes to may attend.
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Gaylord McCarty
Lavonne Schroeder
Dominique Mitcalt
Marilyn Schroeder
Shawna Schroeder
map Estapee
Arthur Weiss
Weiss
Fred J. Hawker
Brian Nettleton
Herb Decker
Bruce Cassman
Mike Feldman
Ryan Smith
Mitch Nordmeyer
Troy Menken
Todd Steere
Todd Christensen
Al Zweck
Rick Martzahn
Rod Frascht
Jeff Steere
Devin Hawker
Jay Majewski
Dave Sturm
Larry Behnke
Rick Baker
Sheffield Chapin
Sheffield
EIMERS
OwUCK
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