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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1958
Page
1
A humorous note on domestic hints about kitchen cupboards and bowling form, with remarks about zoom tech and playful jests at Santa Claus, fireworks, and a town supper plan featuring Ellis Bammatn and Wilbur Eblassi's oyster stew.
The Adult Farmer Class met Monday evening at Greene Community School. They discussed Leptospirosis in cattle and hogs, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Next Monday’s topic will be Fertilizers that Give Best Results.
The Butler County Tuberculosis and Health Association contributed 500 dollars to support the Yourans Parlett research project a simple blood test to detect active tuberculosis being conducted at Northwestern University under a National Tuberculosis Association grant and funded by Christmas Seals. The Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association provided 15000 dollars last spring with a provision that county associations be offered financial participation.
Mrs J J Chukker of Worthington Minnesota Mrs Elmer Bruns and daughter Jolyn of Fargo North Dakota and Mrs Dora Felts of Richland Missouri visited last week in the D C Marsh home and with other relatives They also called on the baby s great great grandmother Mrs Ella Farnum at Sumner
Mrs Milton Tumke has returned home from Cedar Valley hospital in Charles City after surgery on Friday December 5. Mr Edward Shultz was brought home to Cedar Valley hospital in Charles City.
Ben Broadston, age 64, died Monday morning in Des Moines Veterans Hospital after surgery. He lived in Greene for eight years with his wife and daughter Ardis and son Gerald. A World War I veteran, he belonged to the LO.O.F. Funeral services were held this afternoon in Panora with burial there.
A 630 p.m. chop suey dinner was served to 65 attendees at the Veterans Club by A. B. Mahnke, chair of the Butler County Democratic Central Committee. Out of town guests included Mrs. James Dunbar and James Dunbar of Cedar Falls, Vernon Plummer, Alyce Bravard, and Travis C. Moffitt. Short talks followed by remarks wrapped up the event honoring the fund raising dinner committee.
Interstate Power Co announces options to buy over 400 acres by Lower Lake Albert Lea for a potential future power plant. The site near the center of IPCs three state service area is seen as logical for long range planning, with water from the lake and proximity to natural gas lines and rail for coal transport. No construction plans are set.
Mrs. Emil Ruzicka presents a Madison Greene Library display of Madonnas on Saturday December 13 from 2 to 6 pm. The exhibit features reproductions in natural colors from her collection and includes extensive correspondence with religious leaders to obtain the pieces and their history.
Mrs Sam Ritter returned home Thursday after a five week stay in Town City hospital.
Readable fragments detail Wednesday Night Rollers and other leagues with team matchups, partial scores, and listed high scorers such as John Hamilton 431 Gerald Kingery 485 Walter Gableman 497 Harald Allan 469 Kenneth Miller 456 Robert Kock 471. Also reports high singles and doubles amid mixed league results and standings through Friday events.
The Greene County Schools music program presents its annual Winter and Christmas Concert in the High School auditorium next Wednesday evening at 8:00. The Vocal Department includes Junior High Chorus 105, Girls Glee Club 38, and High School Mixed Chorus 50 under Glenda Landsgaard. The Instrumental Dept features a 50 piece Cadet Band and the 52 piece High School Concert Band under Ray Hoitz. A small admission is charged at the door.
George Jurgens aged 74 died Tuesday morning December 2 at Clark Rest Home Greene after a lingering illness. He farmed near Clarksville most of his life. Surviving are two sons Jerry Plainfield and Joe La Forte City and three daughters Mrs Finger Charles City Mrs Pagel Plainfield and Mrs Stock Greene.
Charles City welcomes Mr and Mrs Charles Thomas as parents of a daughter born December 6 at Cedar Valley Hospital weighing 5 pounds 10 ounces. Ensign C A Raney and Donna Schrock have a daughter named Lisa Anne born November 29 at the Naval hospital, Newport RI weighing 7 pounds 3.14 ounces. Dougherty couple Mr and Mrs Henry Grimm welcome a daughter born December 2 at Cedar Valley Hospital weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces named Tami Jane. John Kellner and Lorraine Rogers announce a daughter born December 8 at Cedar Valley Hospital. Dee Ann joins the Garrison family born December 10 at Cedar Valley Hospital weighing 4 pounds 10 ounces.
Roy's Repair set new kicks with 1031 for a single game and 2701 for a three game eles. Pa OAT Harrisons 3ls 20's continued ten pase 14)
The American Legion Auxiliary hosts its annual Christmas Party at the Veterans Club. Members are asked to bring two dozen cookies and a gift for a child. those with children bring cookies and gifts for each child. Extra gifts aid an orphanage or veterans hospital. The event includes a 7:30 business meeting and an 8:00 program, with hostesses listed.
Gregory Willey, twenty month old son of Mr and Mrs Dale Willey, fell at the grade entrance door at their home Monday morning. He struck the metal threshold and suffered a deep gash in his left cheek requiring several stitches.
A reader writes asking Santa how Mrs Santa Claus is and if it is cold at the North Pole. The letter lists wishes including a farm set bee bee gun and ammo army truck horse truck and canteen for Jerome, age 7. Jerome Marzen is named.
Three Greene Community High School students broadcast a quarter hour on KWVY on Tuesday December 9 at 10 00 a m. The program tied to the 25th Annual High School Radio Speaking Program by the Butler Tuberculosis Association and the Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association. Sally Bartels spoke on Tuberculosis A Research Story Jann Fletcher presented The Christmas Seal Story The Inside Story was read by Mary Gersema. Students wrote their own scripts after classroom study of tuberculosis. Mrs Helen Boller and Mrs Luanne Wager directed. The trio was chosen from 15 script writers for the program. This marks Iowa high schools 25th year in the Radio Speaking Program with participation from over a hundred schools statewide.
Jason Glenn infant son of Mr and Mrs Merlin Austen of Charles City died at Cedar Valley Hospital. Graveside services were held at New Hampton cemetery with Hamilton Funeral Chapel in charge. Survived by parents two brothers James and John one sister Jill paternal grandparents Glenn Austin Greene and maternal grandmother Emma Schnidt Waterloo.
Mrs Dale Hildebrand underwent surgery Friday at the Ceir Valley Hospital in Charles City.
Local Ramblers and Ramblettes were edged by Allison-Bristow last Friday 51 to 44 as Nuss led the victors with 30 points. Junior High girls posted a 24 to 17 win over the same foe. Ramblers split squads with St. Ansgar, Saints winning 87 to 47. Upcoming games against Nashus and Manly are noted.
Local Post Office officials announced extended hours to stay open all day on Saturday December 13 and December 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to help residents mail Christmas packages and cards.
Mr. Joel F. Steinmetz of the State Department of Social Welfare is conducting a routine financial records examination of the Butler County Department of Social Welfare. The county handles Old Age Assistance Aid to Blind and Aid to Dependent Children and Child Welfare services with total benefits of 269,965.70 for the last fiscal year ending June 30 1958. He is based in the Allison office during the review and community cooperation is requested.
Mr and Mrs Fred Brinkman with Mr and Mrs Theodore Brinkman and Vae visited the community in Wayzata Minnesota over Sunday They joined Mr and Mrs Richard Ritchie and family for the afternoon open house at the new Oakwood Elementary School local residents reported the event.
Mrs. Clare Scott reports $240.83 collected toward the TS Christmas Seal Drive as of Monday. Last year $274.85 was collected by December 10. Mrs. Vernon Weinberg in Dayton township reports over $59 collected, and Mrs. Erik Anderson in Coldwater township reports $36 turned in as of Monday.
Mr and Mrs Irh Mn spend the winter in Texas at McAton offering their home at 808 Redwood Street as their residence.
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