12 Dec 1962
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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1962
Page
1
A note on Christmas weather hopes for more snow and less cold while warning about rushed shopping. A divorce suit filed by a wife cites her husband’s absence for nearly two years as a key factor in the breakup.
A Saviour is Born will be shown Sunday evening December 16 at 7 30 at the Church of Christ in Greene. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Live turkey winners announced include Kay Luxemberg Galen Landers Don Lester Pearl Marsh Gerald Hildebrand Wilbert Nielsen Vernon Johnson Donavon Worley Grace Majewski Lavonne Landers Thea Brocka Harlan Steere Louis Nettleton Roy Thompson Claude Kanter Pauline Schultz Henry Bliss Also Bernard Frascht Roger Stanton Karl Kleinschmidt Ardeayn Landers Harry Backer Al Rodenbeck Albert Dralle Gertie Marsh August Heeren Marge Kingery Homer Hurd Otto Schafer Elwin Schuknecht Don Feldman Vern Brinkman Thirty two turkeys to be given away on December 15 and 22 with prizes on December 22 Drawings start at 8 00 each evening.
A survey by the Butler County Superintendent details the post graduation status of the 1961 class. Of 1961 graduates, 30 percent work in the county or at home, 29 percent pursue education, and 13 percent of the boys serve. Many remain in county communities or return to family farms, with notable numbers working in garages and on retail or construction jobs.
James Louis Bartels, 19, of Grundy Center, was arrested December 6 by the New Hartford Marshal on operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He appeared in Justice Frank Knight's Court in Greene. bond set at $500 for the next term, bond furnished December 7, and he was released from the county jail.
Greene Community High School music departments present their annual winter concert next Tuesday December 18 at 7 45 p m in the auditorium. The Girls Glee Club of 32 members will sing Christmas songs including Song of the Holy Night with Sue Miller Gloria Arends and others soloing. The 75 member mixed chorus will perform Chorus in the Skies with soloists Gloria Day Vae Brinkman Bill Thompson and Leon Glaspie plus Sara Jane Green on bass viol. The Concert Band of 75 will feature a flute choir and pieces such as Beguine Festival Flutation Riffin the Blues Exodus and 650 East. Refreshments will follow in the vocal music room. Directors Glenda Landsgaard and Ray Holtz invite the public.
The Greene Post Office will stay open Saturday afternoons on December 15 and 22 to assist with Christmas mail handling.
Mrs Maude Stevens reports the death of David Plank age 14 at Bethesda National Research Institute after weeks of leukemia treatment. He was the son of Mr and Mrs David Plank of Wilmington Del with burial in the East. Survived by a sister Cindy and by their mother Peggy Oehmke, daughter of Mrs Frank Oehmke of Wilmington. The family formerly lived at Greene and Guttenberg.
Hire Supervisor Mrs. Bob Barth has been hired as Supervisor of the Greene Community Center by the Town Council at their meeting December 3rd. All persons or organizations wishing to use the Center should call Mrs. Carroll Schroeder at her residence or at the Curtis Insurance Office as she has the key and the list of opening dates.
Mr and Mrs Galen Menken plan to make their home on a farm southeast of Greene following their marriage on November 24. The bride was Carol Majewski daughter of Dale and Mrs Majewski, and the groom is son of George Menken and the late Mrs Menken.
The annual Firemans oyster stew was held Monday night at the Veterans Club. Thirty-two firemen, the mayor, councilmen and township trustees from surrounding townships attended. Fireman Wilbur Klassi prepared the stew and lunch. A business meeting followed with officers elected for the coming year: Lowell Maxson as chief, Francis Teeple as assistant chief, and Donovan Ruffridge as secretary-treasurer.
A candlelight Christmas vesper service will be held at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Aredale on Sunday December 16 from 3 30 to 5 00 p m Mrs Lowell McWilliams is organist and Mrs Carl Worley is choir director Special numbers will be presented by Sheffield Dumont and Greene High School Music Groups A social hour will follow Rev H E Buss pastor invites all to attend
The State College of Iowa women's chorus directed by Miss Jane Mauck presents a Christmas Concert written by Paul Csonka for harp and chorus at 7 15 p.m. Dec. 17 on KWWL TV Waterloo. Greene participant Linda Jackson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Jackson, joins the program.
First Lieutenant Lloyd Graven, after completing the US Air Force course for legal officers at Lackland AFB, is reassigned to Clinton Sherman AFB Oklahoma. He will join the Judge Advocate staff. Graven, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry N. Graven of Greene, held a Minnesota law degree and was with the Minnesota Attorney General office before enlisting. He is married to Virginia S. Fischer of Ellendale Minnesota.
Henry Wiebke died Tuesday night at Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City. Rites are pending at Reid's Funeral Chapel.
Roger yumi sonarman, son of Mr and Mrs Louie Juhl, stationed aboard the USS Lansing, took part in the 1962 Nuclear Tests in the Pacific as a member of the Navy Taskforce of Joint Taskforce 8.
Mrs. Galen Martzahn operator of Marge's Flowers announced the shop will relocate to the basement of the Martzahn home after January 1. The current building will be used entirely by McGee Furniture. Operation and the telephone number will remain unchanged.
In Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City George Teeple was admitted for observation and treatment. Will Glaser was admitted to Charles City for treatment. Mrs Louis Eebert is a Cedar Valley Hospital patient in Charles City undergoing examination and treatment.
In Germany Francis Belknap is stationed with the Army at Worms. His address lists Pvt. Francis M. Belknap 65720887 594 T.C. Co. M. Trk. Cargo APO 28 New York NY.
The area recorded a sharp drop to 10 below zero overnight, reversing the prior mild spell. Officials caution residents to bundle up and limit exposure as cold air lingers.
Readable bowling results from multiple leagues show weekly standings and high series. Key figures include Charles Stark 543, Bill Nordmeyer 566, John Stock 535, and Bob Teeple 588, with numerous team matchups and lane notes across Greene Lanes and nearby venues.
A Christmas candlelight service will be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church on Thursday evening December 13 at 7.20 presented by the Luther League and Martha Circle of the Women of the Church. The program includes scripture readings carols and a film Great is the Lord followed by refreshments and a social hour in the church basement. Family night invites all in the congregation.
New residents Mr and Mrs Ronald Dralle of Plainfield welcomed a son Jeffrey Gene born December 10 at Charles City weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces. Bill Adams and William Bartlett families also welcomed sons December 6 and December 8 at Cedar Valley and St Joseph Mercy Hospitals. In sports Greene Ramblers defeated Manly 62 58 with a fourth quarter rally while Ramblerettes beat North Central 38 36. Jesse Kingery and Harry Barth led the Ramblers with clutch minutes and Daryl Fischer blocked shots. Ramblerettes led by Martha Stuntz and Ruth Jepsen with 17 and 16 points.
Michael Jay Allison of Parkersburg was arrested December 6 by the highway patrol and charged with driving with a suspended license. He appeared in Paul Stewarts court in Parkersburg and pleaded guilty, receiving a 30 day sentence in the county jail.
Bernard McKigney of Dougherty and Don Hart of Marble Rock join the St Johns University Men's Chorus for the National Capitol Pageant of Peace opening. The 28 member group will perform at the National Christmas tree lighting December 17 as President Kennedy lights the tree. Directed by Gerhard Track the chorus will also sing portions of the live televised program. Bernard is a sophomore and Don a freshman at St Johns University Collegeville Minnesota both majors in music.
The Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative will return 132000 to members in early December 1962, adding to 107000 already returned in 1960. The total 239000 marks a 10 percent cut in electric service costs for those served, on top of a 2 percent reduction begun in 1961. Ken Lacy, manager, cites rising operating costs yet sustained lower rates through increased member usage and sound management, with the board pledging lowest feasible rates. An ad with operation statistics appears elsewhere in the issue.
A Cub Scout Pack meeting is held this evening at 7:30 PM in the elementary school gymnasium for the annual Christmas event. Cubs and younger siblings join a gift exchange and each family should bring cookies.
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