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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1975
Page
1
The County Bicentennial committee will meet on December 3 at 7 30 am in the Allison Community Room to review a grant funded project. Parents and residents are invited to participate as the county hall hosts events and a band class and adult education courses are announced.
The Butler County 4-H awards night occurred in the Allison red basement on Saturday November 22 at 7 30 p m with Pam Jensen welcoming guests and Dave Bolin leading the pledge. Special guests were mentioned and there were notes of funeral services for Mrs Kangs born January 33 1906 in Bristow Iowa and died November 24 at Floyd County Memorial Hospital with William of Greene and children Fred Darlene Lillie and more listed among survivors including siblings and grandchildren.
On Monday March 24 the Greene Sophomores defeated Rockford 49 to 47 after a tight game. Phil Wahlgren and Jim Andersen led Greene with 15 and 12 points respectively while Rockford’s top scorers were Phil Parker and Rob Robinson with 16 each. The wrestling clinic was canceled due to weather and will be rescheduled at a future meet with the next wrestling event set for Nashua on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Rockford beat Greene 37 to 19 as both teams fielded 11 wrestlers with no 112 pounder. Walt Brock defaulted at 98 pounds due to a leg injury, while Scott Cook defeated Ron Smith at 105 and Keith McElroy pinned Tom Leavens at 119. Mark Adams won at 126, Tim Seibert pinned Stew Pyatt at 132, and Rick Seaman beat Denny Delp at 145.
The Freshmen built a steady lead led by Randall Sanders on the defensive boards and front end press. Greene defeated Rockford 32 to 24 with Jeff Eimers scoring 11 and Randall Landers adding 8.
Greene defeated Tripoli 60 to 46 to notch their first win in two tries. The Rams trailed 36 to 35 with three minutes left in the third quarter before pressing to turn the game. Randy Smith and John Van Eschen each scored 15, Mardy Eimers 10, with other double figure contributions as Greene shot 48.1 percent.
Greene Ramblerettes improved to 2-1 after a 68-49 win over Tripoli, led by Laura Harris with 40 points and Jane Kanter’s lockdown defense. Harris surged in the second half as the team paired strong post play with steady rebounding. Ramblerettes prepare for Nashua and North Central while eyeing a Dec 6 clash with Hampton.
Postal guidance lists deadlines for contiguous 48 states Alaska Hawaii and international mail for December 1975. Christmas cards cost 10c for the first ounce and 9c for each additional ounce with two commemorative stamps now available. Mail early, bundle bundles, use ZIP codes, and include return addresses as plans to raise rates to 13c and 1 2c per ounce after December 28 are noted.
The Commercial Club continues annual Christmas drawings on Main Street at 3 30 p m with 500 in cash certificates across four Saturday drawings. Prizes include two 25 00, two 10 00, six 5 00 for adults and five 5 00 for youths. A separate draw Wednesday Dec 24 at 2 p m offers a portable TV for adults and two 10 speed bicycles plus two John Deere riding tractors for kids. Shoppers must be paid dues members to register with green stickers. registration slips available at Sneed Insurance. Greenebucks redeemable at Greene Commercial Club stores.
Santa Claus will be in Greene at the Community Center each Saturday in December on the 6th 13th and 20th from 1 to 2 pm visitors can meet him and take photos in a seasonal public event at the Greene Community Center.
Greene Community Chorus presents The Story of Christmas cantata by John W. Peterson on Sunday evening at 7:00 at St. Peter's.
Greene and Clarksville opened the season with a 57 to 55 Clarksville victory in the final minute. Greene trailed early 17 to 8, trailed 29 24 at halftime, and 41 40 after three quarters before taking a 48 47 lead with five minutes left. Greene scorers included Paul Anderson 19 John Van Eschen 14 Randy Smith 10 and Mardy Eimers 8. Clarksville forced 23 turnovers and cited guard court inexperience as a factor.
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