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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1975
Page
3
The list tracks a school lunch menu from August 27 to September 26 with daily offerings. Each entry includes main, sides, desserts, and milk, featuring pizzas, sandwiches, fish, turkey, beef, goulash, lasagna, chicken, meat loaf, and chili, with vegetables, fruits, and desserts.
Gerald Frank Carroll born June 8 1929 in Lisbon North Dakota. He moved with his family to Emmetsburg then Clarksville area and attended Butler County Schools. He married Lyla McKee August 13 1955 at Cedar Falls and they had five children. Carroll served in the Korean War era and worked as a trucker for Hygrade Creamery and later White Farm Equipment. He was a United Church of Christ member and AMVET Past No 30. He died of a heart attack August 18 at age 46. Survived by his wife four sons a daughter two stepsons a stepdaughter two grandsons a brother and two half brothers and a sister. Funeral August 21 at Immanuel United Church of Christ with burial at Lynwood Cemetery.
Ken Leiting becomes the new District Conservationist for the Soil Conservation Service in Butler County replacing Tom Struecker who moved to Denison. Leiting and wife Bonnie from Lake View previously served in Sac County and will work with Daryl Davis Bill Schneider man and Marlys Detra assisting landowners with soil conservation programs. Leiting holds a BS in Agronomy and Agricultural Business from Iowa State University. Mrs Leiting has a BA in Elementary Education from Concordia Teachers College River Forest Illinois. After Sept 3 the Lettings will reside in Allison. Food stamp reform announced by Dennis M Doyle regional administrator of the USDA FNS allows exchange of old stamps for new ones after Aug 31 with dollar for dollar exchange at designated offices.
The Food Stamp Program regulations are amended with new procedures and stamps. The amendment will be published in the Federal Register on Friday August 22 and becomes effective immediately upon publication.
The Republican Van, part of a two month Iowa tour visiting all 99 counties, will stop in Allison at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday September 3 for about 90 minutes. John C. McDonald, state chairman, invites Butler County residents to meet the van and engage with Republican officials.
The Century Farm program lists 21 Floyd County owners meeting the criteria by July 4 1976 with at least 80 acres and continuous ownership since before 1876. Recipients will receive a certificate from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and a farm market sign from the Iowa Farm Bureau during 1976. Deadline for 1976 designation was December 31 1975.
Commissioner Norman L. Pawlewski cautions Iowans to use cyanoacrylate glues carefully as near instant bonding can trap skin or fingers. He notes remote incidents in other states including a teen inhaling fumes and a case of eyelid adhesion requiring surgery. Parents urged to keep these glues away from children and to follow label directions.
Washington plans to introduce a bill to rescind the Congressional pay raise, targeting only lawmakers. He notes the original vote was close and claims many backed the increase to fund judges and officials, not their own salaries. The letter seeks support from colleagues who opposed the raise. He also discusses FCC French lessons costing 3500 dollars, and a view that tougher penalties for banks are needed, not for banks but robbers. Listening Posts outline in three district towns with dates and venues for Aug 28–Aug 30.
Floyd County 4-H members placed in the Iowa State Fair exhibits in home improvements, food and nutrition, clothing and science, mechanics and arts classes. More than 2,500 exhibits were judged before the fair opens. Placings listed include Deb Jacobs, Deb Ryan, Jill Handley, Rachel Neely, and Janella for various categories in the 4-H Exhibits Building.
An oddly phrased line reflects a rural outlook as the speaker jokes about preferring work as a scarecrow on a farm over ambitious pursuits. The remark highlights a humorous take on career aspirations in a farming community.
Local art clubs and designers from Rockford and surrounding areas are named in a catalog style listing. Included are Enabait Rhonda Voelker Nature Design Chris Grant Design Element Art Principal Sherrie Reeves and others with affiliations to C. C. or Red Blue color tags.
The American Cancer Society handed out eight books at its Butler County Fair display. Winners of The Truth About Cancer were Jo lene Sears Allison Kim Turner Ft. Dodge Linda Smith Waverly Mrs. Dalen Krull Greene. Winners of Early Detection were Mrs. A J Kluster Clarksville Carolyn Cooper Allison Mrs. Roy L Morgan Geneva Linda Truax Parkersburg.
Butler County authorities investigated a Thursday night burglary at the Cecil Meyers Jr. residence north of Greene. Stereo equipment and a shotgun valued at over 51000 were stolen.
Mrs Dick Aspen of Clarion hosts horticulturists and Garden Clubs delegates from across the United States to view a 12 inch Tea Rose in her yard. Eva Bright of Anamosa retires after 30 years with Anamosa Community Hospital with a staff party in her honor. Mrs Mattie Francis of Ackley celebrates 100th birthday at the Presbyterian Home.
A brief page item lists community happenings and notices from Greene County within the Wednesday edition. It highlights local events, obituaries and civic notices typical of a small town newspaper.
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