01 Dec 1976
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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1976
Page
1
Postmaster Curtis announces earlier deadlines for domestic parcels by December 3 and letter mail by December 10 to ensure Christmas delivery amid high mail volume from the 15 state United Parcel Service strike. International air cards by December 14, air parcels by December 9, surface mail now.
A brief note expresses holiday wishes from Joey McDonald for a guitar and toys and Shellie Litterer hopes for a doll that says Hush little baby. The message reads like a personal Christmas request.
Greene shoppers can win over 2400 in cash and merchandise as the First Christmas Drawing commences this Saturday December 4. Registration runs this week at Commercial Club member stores with tickets used for entry. Drawings take place Saturdays December 4 11 and 18 at 3 30 p m in front of Tom's Stereo with winners selecting prizes.
Floyd County Memorial Hospital announced open house style clinics for Swine Flu shots across Floyd County with free vaccine for general public adults over 18. Clinics run Dec 4 5 at Cedar Mall North Wing and Dec 6 7 8 9 at Rockford Marble Rock Colwell Rudd Nora Springs with registration and consent forms required.
First State Bank Greene begins daily drawings for $25 savings accounts totaling $575 for the holiday season. To enter, sign up at the bank. Also listed are weekly winners at Dralles and B and W Fine Foods, plus the Community Chorus Christmas program December 5 at St Peter’s Lutheran Church with soloists, narrators, and refreshments by the Woman's Club.
A local drive mobilizes Greene and nearby trades to raise pledges for a new clinic. Funds support securing doctors and constructing the facility, contingent on commitments from medical staff. Citizens are urged to participate, with Martin Senne guiding outreach and arranging contact if not reached.
The Greene business observes its 35th anniversary serving local International Harvester customers with parts and service. The third generation, Loren and John L. McRoberts, join John W. in running the operation begun in 1941, expanding from a rationed WWII era start to a modern display lot and larger facilities by 1969.
Iowa Department of Public Safety provides non toll road condition numbers for cities Ames Atlantic Belmond Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Davenport Denison Des Moines Fairfield Ft. Dodge Maquoketa Mason City Storm Lake. Call each city to hear current roadway status and closures.
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