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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1959
Page
1
Editor notes satire on personal conduct and work life. Farmers dislike last week's snow, corn unharvested. Suggests a forty hour week for the self employed and mentions hunting, pheasants, and skis. Calls readers to reflect on Christmas meaning and act timely.
Real estate dealer Dayton Mather announces the sale of the Melvin Dreier farm to Ralph Marsh and the Charles Slocum residence to Leon Williamson, detailing two property transfers completed.
A SSA district representative will be in Allison at the Court House on December 7 and 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon to help with applications for federal old age survivors and disability insurance benefits, social security numbers, and employer identification numbers. Call the Waterloo district office at Adams 4-1554 or visit room 702 in the Black Hawk Building for information.
The Greene Public Library will discontinue Story Hour through December due to multiple Saturday afternoon activities for children.
Wendell Debner of Greene and Wartburg College Castle Singers will perform in Carousel in Waverly on December 6 and 7 at 8:00 p.m. in Knights Gym. Directed by James Fritshel, the Castle Singers form part of Wartburg’s music program alongside the Band and Choir. The group plans a Midwest tour next spring with St Matthew’s Passion. Debner is an Arts Seminary major and son of Mr and Mrs Will H Debner of Greene.
Mrs Vera M Davis travels to Rochester Minnesota this Monday to undergo surgery. Her daughter Mrs Michael Phalen of Mason City will stay several days with her.
Mrs Ott and Mrs Bruce departed Minneapolis by plane for California to spend the winter. Mrs Ott will visit her brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs H R Reed in Burbank while Mrs Bruce visits her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs W H Tindall in Lakewood California.
Local Post Office officials urge efficient December mailing with 3c unsealed cards and 4c sealed cards. Buy stamps in advance, place them correctly, and include delivery zone numbers. Separate local from out of town mail, bundle with addresses facing same way, use labels 14 A/B or slips, and insure valuable packages. Post Office open all day Saturday December 12 and 19.
Paul Mather received a degree in Aeronautical Engineering at Iowa State University graduation in State Gymnasium on November 24. President Hilton conferred diplomas and spoke briefly. Mather, son of Eldred and Mrs. Mather, previously joined the U S Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant and will report to Lackland AFB in January. A reception followed in Memorial Union hosted by the Iowa State Alumni Association and the class of 1959.
Mr and Mrs Walter Gabelmann and daughter Ruth Ann relocate from Powersville to Riceville where he will manage the sale's barn. Mr and Mrs Harold Poe and family move from Powersville to Nashua where he works for Hauser Company.
Conservation biologists report no major pheasant shortage in Iowa. Northwest counts are about 15 percent below normal, southern regions steady, and northeast still lacking leg counts though hunters fare well. With corn fields and good weather, hunters pursue pheasants in cornfields and sloughs, improving ditch populations and overall success.
Augusta Fick aged 80 died at Harris Nursing Home Marble Rock after a heart ailment. Born October 14 1879 to Heinrich and Louisa Reinking. Married Henry Fick March 23 1899 near Wilmar. farmed there until 1932 then moved to Greene. Survived by son Eld a and daughter Mrs Emil Edler of Greene, sister Mrs Emma Kammeyer of Waverly, two grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Services today 1 30 at Williams Mortuary and 2 at St Peters Lutheran Church Rev I J Devies officiating. Burial Rose Hill Cemetery.
A dedication service at the Methodist Church honored three memorials last Sunday. Chancel carpeting in memory of Albert Foster, a pulpit lamp for Edwin Tindall, and chimes for Paul Ott were donated by their families and friends.
Thanksgiving day guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Detra included Stanley Mellinger of Biwabik Minnesota, Mrs. Marie Heidenwirth, Mr. and Mrs. Max Heidenwirth, Tim and Tom, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Lester and Larry.
The Public Library adds two Towe titles and two non fiction works this week. Mrs Daniel circles around the square with Iowa childhood scenes from Indianola. Ross presents Government and Administration of Iowa detailing laws departments and agencies. Bennet Cerf offers The Laughs On Me while Advice and Consent by Drury explores Washington politics as a vivid political novel.
Infant Elizabeth Ann Drees daughter of Dr and Mrs D T Drees was baptized by Rev P J Boyle at St Marys Catholic Church on Sunday morning. Sponsors were James Hoben and Mrs Charles Drees. Grandparents Dr and Mrs J P Hoben hosted the baptismal dinner.
Roger Juhl son of Mr and Mrs Louie Juhl is undergoing basic training in San Diego California His address lists USNTC San Diego 33 California and co 529 49 and SR 540 44 25 with his unit in San Diego California forming a brief hometown notice
The Apollo Club sponsors a community Christmas program at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday evening December 6 at 8.00. Meth dist, Lutheran and Presbyterian choirs join a violin solo by Sara Jane Green and a Church of the Brethren male quartet. Greene Community School madrigal group also performs with soloists Mrs. Duane Smith John Jones and Glenda Landsgaard. Congregation carol singing ends the program. the public is invited.
Mrs. Lee Payne returned home last Tuesday from Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City after undergoing surgery.
James Colbert Hogan, 25, of Town Falls, was sentenced to six days in Allison county jail for improper passing after a November 30 arrest by the highway patrol. Bennie Stickley, 19, of Parkersburg, arrested November 28 by the sheriff in Allison for assault with intent to do bodily injury, allegedly following a family argument during which he brandished a knife. Arraigned in McCready's court, bond set at 350 dollars. Stickley remains jailed as bond not furnished.
Mr and Mrs B G Brunsma and their family spent Wednesday through Saturday visiting Mr Brunsma's mother Mrs Hattie Brunsma and family in Grand Rapids Michigan.
Edward E. Manke aged 67 died at home Friday after a stroke while living southeast of Charles City. He formerly farmed near Greene. Survived by wife Anna and son William. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Cross Lutheran Church in Charles City.
Relatives and friends gathered at Archie Raymond's home including Mr and Mrs Duane Franklin and family of Waterloo Mr and Mrs Martin Skillen and boys of Nashua Mr and Mrs John Hayings and family of Rudd and Walter Raymond of Eldora for a social visit.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Stock of Rockford welcomed a daughter Brenda Arloween born November 18 weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces. She is the first girl in the Stock family. Mr and Mrs Darrell Needham welcomed a son David Eugene born Wednesday November 25 at Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City weighing eight pounds.
Last week standings show Gamble Store 22 3512 164 and Ackley Grinders 33 19. Greene Motor Co 24 28. John Deere Imple 21 3614. Greene Farm Equip 12 40. Individual scores include R Henline 191 for 503 and D Lester 221 for 571. Greene's traveling bowlers split wins at Hampton and in town league play, with several teams posting scores such as Bud Shultz 205 and Kemming's Sinclair 38.
The Adult Sectional Fellowship of the Church of the Brethren gathers at the local Brethren Church on December 5 from 9 30 a m to 3 00 p m Rev Clyde Weaver of Chicago Illinois co writer for a Family Council column in the Brethren Gospel Messenger will lead with emphasis on family life discussion
The Parent-Teachers Association will meet tonight Wednesday at 8:00 in the school auditorium. The program will discuss strengthening moral and spiritual values.
In Greene last night the Ramblerettes tied Tripoli 41 all in the fourth before an overtime loss 51 to 48. The Ramblers lost 45 to 36 while Tom Green led Greene with 13 points and Dennis Wunsch excelled in rebounds as fouls hampered Greene from the third quarter on.
Ronald Kingery lifelong Greene resident died in his sleep Friday November 27 at age 61. Born January 17 1898 to Amos and Jennie Kingery he left behind wife Lottie and six children plus fourteen grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. G F Butler. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery Williams Mortuary in charge.
Mrs. Delmar Foster and family hosted a Thanksgiving day gathering at their home. Guests included Harry Gibson and family, Lowell Foster and family, Harold Foster and family, Orley Alden, Don Townsley and family, Gordon Schafer and Sam Martin Gibson and family, Mrs Rex Townsley and Sally.
The Butler County American Legion and Auxiliary will meet at the Legion Hall in Dumont on Thursday December 10 at 8:00 p.m. State Commander, Department President and District Officer will be present.
Entertained guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Ritter and family, Joe Crowe of Iowa City, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Goodenberger and daughters of Iowa Falls, Mrs. Lydia Downing, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Downing and family, Daniel Downing, Evelyn Downing and Sam Ritter at Thanksgiving dinner.
The Butler County Democratic Women's Club will hold their Christmas party in the home of A. B. Mahnke Thursday afternoon December 3 at 1 15 o'clock. Guests from Floyd and Cerro Gordo counties will attend this meeting. All women are cordially invited.
John Eldon Seery of Charles City fined ten dollars and four dollars costs for following a vehicle too closely in Knight's Court. Lynn Smith of Rockford fined fifteen dollars and three dollars fifty cents costs for speeding in Mayor's Court.
Holiday visitors Mr and Mrs Howard Allison and Michael of Des Moines arrived Wednesday to spend the Thanksgiving weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Harold Allison and Mr and Mrs Henry Schmidt and other relatives.
An Adult Farmer class on Monday December 7 at 8 00 pm will feature a panel of beef cattle feeders. They will discuss programs and practices used in feeding cattle on farms.
Mrs Henry Nixt and family receive a message from Margaret Nixt in Wiesbaden Germany conveying Thanksgiving Day greetings. She and Syl report they are both fine and send love and prayers.
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