Editor weighs 1972 presidential race contenders
The piece assesses potential Democratic frontrunners including Edward Kennedy Edmund Muskie and Hubert Humphrey while noting Harold Hughes and David Stanley in Senate contests. It also cites Richard Nixon pursuing fiscal sanity and unity as both parties seek strong White House leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Muskie
Harold Hughes
David Stanley
U. S. Senate
Bourkee B. Hickenlooper
Ae ” S
Richard Nixon
White House
Home From Hospital Emil Ruzicka Returns
Emil Ruzicka is back home from St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital Mason City after a two week stay for observation and treatment ending on Thanksgiving evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Ruzicka
St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital
Mason City
Christmas Postal Hours and Mail Guidelines at The Post Office
The Post Office will close Saturday afternoons during December. Mail early in the month and at morning hours. Greeting cards require at least 6c postage. Undeliverable mail will be returned if a return address is on the envelope. Use the ZIP code on the address and return.
St Peter's Advent Vespers Set At Lutheran Church
St Peter's Lutheran Church will host the first of three midweek Advent Vespers on Thursday at 7 30 PM. The service invites reflection on why Christ came and aims to help parishioners prepare to receive Him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Christ
America
Advent
St. Peter's
Teen Dance At Farm Bureau Hall In Allison
A Teen Dance will be held at the Farm Bureau Hall in Allison on Saturday December 7 from 830 pm to midnight with Salem Square providing the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Hall
Allison
Salem Square
Iowa shotgun and muzzleloader deer season opens December 7
Iowa’s deer season runs December 7 to 9 with shooting hours from 8 am to 4 30 pm. Hunters may use 10 to 20 gauge shotguns with rifle slugs or flintlock percussion cap muskets in .45 to .175 caliber. Bag limit is one deer, open statewide, any age or sex, must wear blaze orange in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Towa
Turkey Drawings Begin as Greene shoppers win 25
Twenty five Greene residents won fresh dressed turkeys Saturday night. With 75 turkeys remaining, residents are urged to register at participating Greene businesses. Drawings will run three Saturdays December 7, 14 and 21 at 8:30 pm at Mel's TV Greene. Winners announced last Saturday include Clarence Kretzschmar Ellis Bammann Mrs Henry Van Dyke Ronnie Lauber George Beninga Ralph Behnke Wayne Feldman Carol Fraschi Leola Ekwall Orville Stewart Oscar Bartels Helen Halley Maxine Marsh Harold Wiebke George Franke Shirley Luchtenburg Marvin Albrecht Fannie Schultz Lyle Schafer August Heeren Marie Heeren C G Starkweather Frieda Wiegman Richard Frascht Lowell McGee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Mel's T. V
Clarence Kretzschmar
Ellis Bammann
Henry van Dyke
Ronnie Lauber
George Benin
Death of Former Local Doctor Roy Mayne M D
Roy Malone Mayne M D of St Paul Minnesota died May 28. He practiced medicine in Greene for years before selling to H G MacLeod in 1927 and moving to Duluth Minnesota where he continued practice until 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Hanley
Roy Malone Mayne
St. Paul
Minnesota
Mayne
Greene
H. G. MacLeod
Duluth
Election results roll in for Butler County Extension Council
Gary Frahm county extension director reports all eight township extension elections for Butler County Extension Council are complete. Fourteen members serve two year terms, with Albion Bennedette Parkersburg. Coldwater Leonard Dowing Greene. Fremont Leonard Hauser Clarksville. Jefferson Ronald Henning Clarksville. Monroe Eugene Lindaman Aplington. Ripley Richard Folkerts Allison. Washington Donald Janssen Ackley. The 16 member council governs the Extension District and oversees county educational programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Frahm
Butler County Extension Council
Albion Township
Ronald Brocka
Parkersburg
Bennedette
Ben Stubbe
Aredale
Ted DeBerg
Coldwater Township
Louis Downing
Greene
Aaron Jewell
Fremont Township
Leonard Hauser
Clarksville
Reed Weinberg
Jefferson Township
Ronald Henning
Harry Miller
Monroe Township
F. Eugene Lindaman
Aplington
Ripley Township
Richard Folkerts
Allison
Washington Township
Donald Janssen
Ackley
LeRoy Meyer
Extension Council
Rockford Edges Greene in Tight Wrestling Meet
Rockford defeated Greene 24 to 21 with pins by Dennis Katcher and Dre. Ratcher plus key decisions by Larry Albrecht Doug Trees and Bob Ascher. Greene won the B squad 38 to 12 aided by forfeits and wins from Paul Leavens Randy Knight and David Waterman. Greene next hosts Tripoli and reshuffles schedule includes a Nora Springs date in Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Dennis Ratcher
Doug King
Greene
Larry Albrecht
Doug Trees
Bob Ascher
Duane Kingery
Doug Rieman
Randy Knight
Merlin Schwiezer
Bryan Trees
Randy Bushbaum
Ron Larson
Dick Stuntz
Mark Shultz
Bob Raisty
Bill Vorhes
Paul Backer
Brian Winters
Dennis Katcher
Jim Meek
Bob Siemens
al Fisher
Dave Hayiings
Dan Osier
Dave Schuknecht
Randy Dev
Virgil Hay
Larry Wright
Robert Kraft
Jim Schafer
Ronald Goings
Dennis McRoberts
Alan Tinderholt
Steve van Dyke
Clear Lake
Tripoli
Nora Springs
Navy family welcomes infant in Imperial Beach
Mr and Mrs William Hoest of Imperial Beach California announce the birth of their son Joseph William weighing 6 pounds 8 ounces Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Walter Kyle Mr Hoest is stationed with the navy at Imperial Beach in California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hoest
Imperial Beach
California
Joseph William
Walter Kyle
Hoest
Navy
NIACC Student Senate picks 1968-69 reps
Diane Stauffer of Greene and Dale Sidmore of Dumont will represent District 6 on NIACC’s Student Senate for 1968-69. The nine districts send two students, plus two out-of-area and two vocational representatives, totaling 22. The senate handles student activity funds, campus events, hosts for visitors, and other duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Stauffer
Greene
Dale Sidmore
Dumont
North Iowa Area Community College
Diane
Lyle Stauffer
Greene Community School
Senate
NIACC
Christmas Lights Decorate Streets in Greene
Greene adds seven strings of Christmas lights in the business district funded by the Greene Commercial Club which bought ten strings from Sumner for 1000 dollars. Future years will have lights hung by the Catholic Church on West Tracr with intervals to the Presbyterian and Lutheran Churches on East Tracr. Old decorations will adorn the bridge. Summer work will enable hanging, and donations to the Christmas Light Fund to Mrs. Marvin Nelson are tax deductible and publicly reported unless stated otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Greene Commercial Club
Sumner
West Tracr
East Tracr
Commercial Club
Marvin Nelson
Children Can See Movies With Santa at High School
Free Christmas screenings for children run on Saturdays December 14 and 21 at 1 30 p m featuring cartoons at the high school. Santa appears both Saturdays at 3 p m with treats. Sponsored by Greene Jaycees and Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Greene Jaycess and Chamber of Commerce
Farmers to Discuss Agriculture Policies Workshop in Hanford Hotel
Wallace Ogg ISU extension economist will lead an all day workshop December 10 at the Hanford Hotel starting 9 30 a m open to NIAD area farmers and agriculture business leaders. Eber Eldridge will join to discuss farming structural changes and policy implications with time for ideas proposals and questions. Reservations through Floyd County Extension Office 615 Beck St Charles City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Ogg
ISU
Hanford
Robert P. McCrackin
Floyd County
NIAD
Ogg
Eber Eldridge
ISU Extension
Eldridge
Robert McCrackin
Floyd County Extension Office
Beck St
Charles City
Story Hour Canceled at Greene Library in December
Mrs. Bob Fischer the Greene Library story-lady announced no story hour will be held in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Fischer
Greene Library
Savings Bonds Sales Rise in Iowa October Report
Savings bonds sales for October show a statewide rise with Series EZ and H bonds and Freedom Shares in Iowa totaling $6,702,167 for the month. Russell J. Perry of Aplington notes the ten month state total of $72,095,812 reaching 65 percent of the 1968 goal, with Butler County at $29,006 for ten months and 49 percent of its quota. Scott County leads at 124 percent, followed by Van Buren 102, Des Moines and Linn 99, and Black Hawk 95 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freedom
Iowa
Russell J. Perry
Aplington
Volunteer County Savings Bonds
Butler County
Scott County
van Buren
Des Moines
Linn
Black Hawk
Frosh-Soph Ramblers Top Nashua 35 to 27 in Slow Start
Greeneagers freshman-sophomore team hosted Nashua Bulldogs and captured a 35 to 27 victory. Jerry Shultz led with 13 points while Dan Eimers added 8 and Warren Johnson 6. Nashua’s D Schilling scored 14 as G Demro and Greg Peterson had 4 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua Bulldogs
Ramblers
Greeneagers
Jerry Shultz
Dan Eimers
Greene
Warren Johnson
Larry Lester
Greg Stewart
Bruce Litterer
Nashua
D. Schilling
Jack Gdemro
Greg Peterson
Steve Firman
Gary Goodner
Medicare Claims Deadline Approaches For 1967 Services
Vernon S. Meyer of the Waterloo Social Security Office warns that December 31, 1968 is the last day to file claims for Part B services incurred from October 1, 1966 to September 30, 1967. Claims after this date will be denied. Medicare covers doctor bills, outpatient hospital services, home health, ambulance, and durable medical equipment. submit to Iowa Medical Service in Des Moines or seek help at the Waterloo office. Meyer also notes 1968 changes allow payment even if the bill is not paid, with itemized bills required. Medicare reimburses 80 percent after a $50 annual deductible, with three months of the year counting toward next year’s deductible. For details call 234-1554 or visit 8:30–4:30, Monday through Friday, with Monday evenings until 6:30 added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicare
Vernon S. Meyer
Waterloo
Social Security Office
Meyer
Iowa Medical Service
Liberty Bldg
Des Moines
Towa
Social Security District
5Th St
Minnie Reinking Is Hospitalized at Floyd County Memorial
Minnie Reinking has been taken to Floyd County Memorial Hospital for observation and treatment. She is admitted to room 256 and visitors are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Reinking
Floyd County Memorial Hospital
New Address Listing for Charles W Bochmann
Charles W Bochmann is listed with a new address: CYN3 1199495 U. S. Arlington AGMR-2 CR Division F. P. O. San Francisco California 96601.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Bochmann
U. 8. S. Arlington
San Francisco
California
UNI Students Begin Teaching Assignment
About 250 University of Northern Iowa students started nine week teaching assignments in 12 centers across Iowa including Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids and Des Moines as part of teacher certification. A second group of about 260 off campus students has returned to campus for nine week courses. Babbette Christiansen and Dennis Tack are among those assigned to Newton and New Hampton high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Northern Iowa
UNI
Cedar Falls
Cedar Rapids
Charles City
New Hampton
Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Mason City
Marshalltown
Newton
Waterloo
Iowa Braille
Vinton
Malcolm Price Laboratory
Babbette Christiansen
Dennis Tack
Greene
Babbette
Dennis
Ramblers Open Conference Play With Wins At Nashua
The Ramblers and Ramplerettes won at Nashua 62 to 38 and 56 to 50 to start Corn Bowl Conference play. Mary Stauffer and Mary Rattler sparked the girls attack while Jane McRoberts led on defense. Nashua’s Susie Tyre and Barb Hicks kept the score close. Greene, Siemens, and Johnson led rebounding and scoring for Nashua, with coach Jerry Eimers noting overall play as disappointing. Both teams host Nora Springs Friday to begin next games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramblers
Ramblerettes
Nashua
Mary Rattler
Mary Stauffer
Jane McRoberts
Ten
Melinda Dralley
Susie Tyre
Barb Hicks
Greene Fischer
Rottler
Stauffer Majewski Dralle
McRoberts Weichers
Wright
Tyre
Edson
Mary
Naeve
Jensen
Greene
Jerry Eimers
Rambler
Bulldogs
Siemens
Johnson
Stuntz
Wendel Stuntz
Shultz
Dan Wegand
Steve Hildebrand
Brunsma
Jim
Hildebrand
Wegand
Needham
Turner
Bloom
Tracy
Hinch
Dan
Schloemen
McRoberts Wins All-Expense Puerto Rico Trip
Loren J. McRoberts of McRoberts Implement Inc Greene is honored as winner of an all-expense trip to Puerto Rico for successful participation in the Grow and Go farm equipment sales campaign by International Harvester Company. Mr and Mrs McRoberts will fly to San Juan as guests of IH at the Americana hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren J. McRoberts
McRoberts Implement Inc
Greene
Puerto Rico
Internation Harvester Company
International Harvester Company
McRoberts
International Harvester
Americana
San Juan
Butler County Home Economics program to start in January
The 1968-69 Butler County Home Economics Extension program was reviewed by the Extension Home Economics Committee. Highlights include a Housing Short course, interior design, nutrition for the Young Family, and Art Appreciation. Registration is required for some events. brochures and schedules list dates through March with venues in Allison Cedar Falls and Plainfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
Extension Home Economics Committee
Roberta.Wiegmann
Extension Home Economist
Allison
Farm Bureau
Cedar Falls
Plainfield
D. D. Needham
Greene
Vern Reiher
Paul Haan
Parkersburg
Donald Maifeld
Dumont
Leonard Deike
Clarksville
Clarence Meyer
Aplington
Ione Allan
Henry J
Teeple opens Parkersburg barber shop in new venture
Tom Teeple son of Mr and Mrs Charles Teeple of Greene has purchased and now operates the barber shop formerly known as the Reints Barber Shop in Parkersburg. He and wife Sue moved to an apartment above Schucks Sport Shop on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Teeple
Charles Teeple
Greene
Reints
Parkersburg
Tom
Sue
Main Street
Schuck
Infant born to Mr and Mrs Osier in Lemon Grove
An infant son was born December 2 to Mr. and Mrs. David Osier of Lemon Grove California. The newborn weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Donald Osier of Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Osier
Lemon Grove
California
Donald Osier
Greene
Area Saddle Club Dance in Riveria Ballroom
The Dougherty Saddle Club hosts its annual dance at the Riveria Ballroom in Janesville on Friday night December 13 with Floyd Warren providing the music. Cash prizes will be awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougherty Saddle Club
Riveria
Janesville
Floyd Warren
aIlan
Thanksgiving Guests Reach Across States
Visiting from Minnesota Colorado and Iowa, Mr and Mrs Frank Nikolas Anthony and Arlin Park Rapids. Mr and Mrs Craig Smeins Broomfield. Mr and Mrs Dennis Smeins Marshalltown came to stay with their parents Mr and Mrs Henry Smeins for Thanksgiving weekend. Mrs Ed Woogh and Dorenda Freeseman Cedar Falls visited Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nikolas
Anthony and
Arlin
Park Rapids
Minnesota
Craig Smeins
Broomfield
Colorado
Dennis Smeins
Marshalltown
Henry Smeins
Ed Woogh
Dorenda Freeseman
Cedar Falls
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Edward Kennedy
Hubert Humphrey
X-mas
Turkey
Santa Claus
Frosh-Soph Ramblers
Cagers
T. Teeple
Area Saddle Club
Weg
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