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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1963
Page
1
The column laments low turnout with less than half of eligible voters casting ballots and notes Lyndon B. Johnson's warning about government waste. It contrasts public apathy with the world’s urgency, then shifts to weather and a light remark about “coo-coo” blades and honeymoon ending as idle musings.
Rev Lavern Seth missionary to the Mesquakie Indians at Tama was the guest speaker at Sunday morning worship at the Presbyterian Church. He and his sons Floyd Danny and Tim were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Rev and Mrs G F Butler.
The Peace Corps announces that Saturday December 7 is the last chance this year to take the Placement Test for spring training programs. Tests start at 8 30 a m at about 860 locations nationwide, with Mason City Post Office Room 16 as the nearest site. The test lasts about 90 minutes for most applicants, with a one hour language test for those claiming Spanish or French. To volunteer, applicants must also submit a Peace Corps Questionnaire and may be asked to complete it after testing. No retake without Peace Corps authority.
Laurie Lynn Folkers, daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Folkers of Cedar Falls, was baptized at St John s American Lutheran Church on Sunday December 1. Sponsors were Miss Marilyn Lindeil and Russell Folkerts. Laurie's grandfather Frank Folkers also celebrated his birthday that day.
The Holstein-Friesian Association of America reports that the jointly owned Holstein cow Flossie Burke Fobes Sovereign 3866338 has surpassed 100000 pounds of lifetime milk. On official test it produced 109737 pounds of milk and 4293 pounds of butterfat in 2594 days.
Edward A. Reagan aged 58 of Aredale and Hans Jensen aged 66 of Sioux City appeared before Justice of Peace Dean Wiegmann in Al'son on intoxication charges. Reagan received fifteen days in county jail while Jensen paid a 35 dollar fine plus four dollar costs. Both were arrested by the Sheriff's office, Reagan in Aredale and Jensen in Allison.
A big turnout filled the high school auditorium for a public wrestling clinic and inter squad meet led by Nora Springs High School coach Frank Altman and two varsity wrestlers. Greene beat Black 38-8 in the intrasquad, with multiple weight class results listed. The Ramblers host Ackley tonight with a 6:30 reserve and about 8:00 varsity start.
Sunday baptism at the Wor ship Service in the First Presbyterian Church included Sandra Sue Miller Thomas William Tlarks Lee Orrin Stardy Jr and Laura Evelyn Harvey. Elder Vivian Kingery assisted at the Baptismal service.
A junior high dance is planned in the high school cafe teria on Saturday evening December 7 from 7 30 to 10 00. Sponsors listed include Mrs Kay W Nordmeyer Mrs Janet Barnhart Norman Mielke Jerry Eimers and Pete Timer.
The State Conservation Commission warns that the mink trapping season ends at midnight December 8 statewide. Poor fur quality this year due to late warm weather reduced prime fur numbers. Other trapping seasons for muskrat beaver badger skunk opossum civet cat and raccoon run until midnight February 28 1964.
Greene Ramblers girls bounce back with 67 to 46 at Nora Springs and 45 to 34 at Nashua, Marsh scoring 31 and Ott leading Nora Springs 14 points in the loss as Nora Springs outshoots Greene 36.5 to 27.2 percent and grabs 44 rebounds to Greene’s 34.
Iowa State Tax Commission reports Butler County towns totaled 79367.45 in sales tax for the quarter ended June 30 1963 with Greene leading at 16422.22 followed by Allison 14714.24 Parkersburg 12872.29 Clarksville 9469.85 Shell Rock 5476.91 Dumont 5399.17 New Hartford 3330.19 plus rural and under 500 population figures. Total tax receipts include 1006.21 use tax and 10026.15 vehicle registrations.
Several students return to college for Thanksgiving break with names including Larry Gabe Philip Mead Linda Jackson Betty Wirth Sherri Ott from State College of Town at Cedar Falls to Iowa State University at Ames travel roster also lists Philip Pool ey Daryl Fischer Lyle Prunty Gary Rottler Steven Rottler Bruce Mead Steven Mead and Jerry Knight.
Mr and Mrs William Garrison of Casper Wyoming welcome a son William Eugene born November 1 weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces. Greta their daughter is 2. Gloria Mason is the mother in law.
Mrs Grace Junker of Cedar Falls was taken ill on Sunday evening November 24 and rushed to Sartori Hospital where her condition is listed as fair. She is a former resident of the Greene Community.
Joseph John Squires of Greene charged with disturbing the peace with a car. fined 1060 dollars plus 400 dollars costs. Jerry Thomason of Greene charged with failing to stop for a school bus signal. fined 15 dollars and 4 dollars costs.
Esther Landers was discharged to return home Monday after undergoing surgery at Cedar Valley Hospital on Slonday November 24.
Readable results from weekly bowling leagues listing team matchups scores and top players. Don Arends 206 and 579, Jim McLennan 202 and 958, Elmer Stock 569, Sam Sneed 560, Warren Ebling 204, others noted. multiple leagues show team records and high game scores.
Greene County archer C Dexter Alexander downed an 8 point buck weighing 275 pounds with one arrow. He observed the deer before taking a clean shot in West Fork Parkersburg on Tuesday November 26. The Shaft Plan for reapportioning the Iowa Legislature was defeated 3 to 2 with large counties voting firmly against it.
Vesper services at the EF U B Church Aredale Sunday afternoon December 3 at 3 00 feature Christmas music led by choir director Mrs Carl Worley and pastor Ian Winter invites all to attend.
New cars and trucks registered in Butler County include Berton N or Louise D Shultz of Greene Pontiac Kyhl Rental Service of Parkersburg Chevrolet Clanton F Pfaltzgraff of Allison Chevrolet J Floyd or Margaret Needham of Aredale Chevrolet Kenneth or Mildred Redman of Clarksville Chevrolet Darrell Stanbrough of Aredale Chevrolet truck Darvin or Sharon Niehaus of Clarksville Ford Donald T Faint of Aplington Chevrolet truck and Hilrich or Bertha Janssen of Parkersburg Ford.
The Greene Public Library will not offer Story Hour during December. Library officials cite holiday schedules and staffing as the reason for the cancellation and advise patrons to check for updates in January.
December meals list assorted with errors shows Creamed turkey, tomato soup, ham salad, chili, meat loaf, macaroni and cheese, goulash, scalloped potatoes, vegetable soup, scalloped turkey and other dishes. Milk and bread accompany most days. Local note mentions Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nikolas of Park Rapids visiting relatives over Thanksgiving.
Members of the Butler County Unit of the North Central Heart Division met at Allison City Hall on November 21. Dr. Frank F. McKean presided as chairman. A film on common heart disorders was shown and reports were given by Vern Gard and Merle Hoodier. Ruth Milter was introduced as the new secretary, and Rev. Emmet Busch attended. Community chairmen were announced for Greene and nearby areas, with campaign and educational planning discussed.
Janet Lynn infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Arnold Siekert baptized at St John’s Lutheran in Charles City. Godparents listed as Mr and Mrs Beckert of Nashua. The group later were dinner guests at the home of Mrs Line.
The State Conservation Commission reports heavy trapping activity across Iowa, with overseas demand lifting fur prices. Muskrat and civet fetch around 1.10 dollars. mink averages rise to 14 dollars for males and 5 to 6 for females, raccoon at 2.50, beaver 10 to 12 dollars for good blankets, with wider swings by grade and market conditions.
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