Life has no secrets for a teen reader in Greene
The article lauds youth activities and community projects while critiquing door to door magazine solicitations. It praises Coach Jerry Eimers and greets readers to attend local basketball games as a family outing. It urges donations to the remodeled Youth Center, notes city budget limits, and warns that the American Legion does not endorse current magazine solicitation door to door campaigns.
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Jerry Eimers
The
American Legion
Christmas Party At Methodist Church
The Methodist Church School will hold a Christmas Party next Sunday afternoon from 2 30 to 4 00 for the Nursery through 6th grades. The Junior Group will carol. A Family Worship Service with Carol Singing and Candle Light will be held Christmas Eve at 7 30 for the entire congregation.
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Methodist Church
Cub Scouts to Meet This Evening Christmas Party at Greene School
The Cub Scouts will hold their Christmas party this evening at 7 30 in the Greene Community School cafeteria. All Cubs and their parents are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene Community School
County Stamp Club Holds Second Meeting in Allison
The Allison Stamp Club, formed recently, held its second meeting Saturday in City Hall with 21 attendees. Wm F Steuben read proposed by laws, charter membership offered to members joining by April 1. C E Burroughs and Vern Gard led a program on biographies of six men on commemoratives. Next meeting set for January 9, 1960 at 7 30 PM in Allison City Hall.
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Stamp Club
Allison
Allison Stamp Club
Wm. F. Steuben
Rockford
C. E. Burroughs
Vern Gard
Greene
Kent
Clarence Kretzschmar
Dale Schroeder
Community Rooms Above Library Near Completion
The City Planning Board announces the Community Rooms above Greene Library will be ready soon. Located on the north end of the second floor, the space was remodeled from Youth Center use with City Council funds. Furnishings and a folding door are needed, with Youth Center nights given preference during the school year. Contact Mrs. B. V. Andersen for scheduling. donations may be directed to Planning Board members led by Dr. Wm. Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Planning Board
Greene Library
B. V. Andersen
Planning Board
Wm. Andrews
T. 8. Albrecht
James Parks
Dell Curtis
Kenneth Jackson
Douglas Becker On 25 Day Leave With Parents
On leave T. D. 3 Douglas Becker spends 25 days with his parents Rev. and Mrs. Clayton Becker. A few days after Christmas he will return to his duties in Newfoundland.
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T. D
Douglas Becker
Clayton Becker
Douglas
Newfoundland
Fines in Mayor's Court List
Alice Albrecht of Greene pays a $10.00 fine and $3.50 costs for a stop sign violation. John Whitehead Sr pays the same. Vernon Hudson faces $10.00 fine and $3.50 costs for a stop sign violation. Steven Rottler of Greene pays a $25.00 fine with $10.00 suspended and $3.50 costs for disturbing the peace by squealing tires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Albrecht
Greene
John Whitehead, Sr
Vernon Hudson
Steven Rottler
Lorene Butler Debuts as Dubuque Wind Ensemble Flutist
Lorene J. Butler a University of Dubuque freshman and Greene native plays flute in the new University Symphonic Wind Ensemble directed by Dr. Roy Baker. The group debuted December 10 at Peters Commons with Butler joining the ensemble’s first performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene Butler
Dubuque
Lorene J. Butler
University of Dubuque
George F. Butler
Greene
University Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Roy Baker
Division of Fine Arts
Peters Commons
Lorene
Greene Community School
Sno Ball Dance Planned At Greene High School
The Greene high school Student Council will sponsor the first annual Sno Ball on December 29 in the high school auditorium. The Blue Dominoes band from Coulter will provide music. Doors open 8:00 PM and close at 12:00 AM, with attendance limited to high school students alumni and guests of students or alumni. guests must register with Mr Bachman in advance. High school rules will apply to all attendees.
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Greene High School
Blue Dominoes
Coulter
Aluni
Bachman
Chethvas Church Christmas Program Set for Sunday Evening
The Church of Christ presents a Christmas program at 7 30 p m Sunday featuring readings by Sherry Nash Billy Walker Michael Jones and Lyle Williamson among others. It includes nine carols and hymns, a tableau titled A Christian Christmas and a benediction.
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Church of Christ
Folws
Sherry Nash
John J. Jones
Billy Walker
Michael Jones
Jesus
Marvin Alexander
Mace Bammann
Lyle Williamson
Christ
Loel
Kenny
Spencer Walker
Kay
Paul Alexander
Michael Alexander
Helen Thompson
Patty Walker
Larry Williamson
Dennis Walker
Christ Child
Mary
Helen Esther Thomas
Joseph
Manger
Babe
Spence Walker
Kay Alexander
Lyle
Loel Williamson
Leora Williamson
Christmas Program At Calvary Baptist Is Sunday Evening
Calvary Baptist Church hosts its annual Sunday School Christmas Program on Sunday at 8:00 p.m. The junior department led by Mrs. Paul Butler performs songs drills and recitations. The pageant The Meaning of Christmas involves cast members in the audience who speak and sing via taped recordings. It will also be presented Christmas Eve at 8:00 p.m. mid week service.
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Calvary Baptist Church
Paul Butler
Junior High Concert At School Next Friday Evening
Junior High and Elementary grades present their annual concert this Friday December 18 at 8 00 PM in the high school auditorium. The 6th grade chorus along with junior high choirs and Cadet Band perform Christmas numbers including The Bell Song We Three Kings and Deck The Halls with various solos and duets. Admission will be charged at the door and junior high tickets are valid for the high school concert next Tuesday.
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Ine
Peggy Willey
Ann Rottler
Earl Wiegmann
John Mead
Alan Marsh
Bethlehem
Gloria Arends
Lana Cheney
Martha Stuntz
Paul
Hamilton
Dianne Wolf
Vincent
Ostling
Weber
Aredale Man Undergoes Elbow Skin Graft Surgery
Homer Hurd underwent skin grafting on his left elbow at Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City on Monday morning and returned home on Tuesday. Francis Constein had surgery at Cedar Valley Hospital last week in Charles City and came home Monday afternoon.
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Homer Hurd
Aredale
Cedar Valley Hospital
Charles City
Francis Constein
Letter from Ann Wegand to Santa Claus
A child’s handwritten letter asks Santa for gifts including a play piano, dolls, a wash ing machine, cosmetics, a Lassie story, and various items for her brothers Bobby and the big brother. She mentions leaving cookies and pop and thanks Santa for his busy season.
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Santa
Ann Wegand
Bobby
Offenses Reported Across Butler County Iowa
A roundup from Butler County details arrests for driving with a suspended license and liquor violations involving a minor, along with alcohol related driving charges. Petit vandalism incidents damaged several local sites including Fre ment No 4 School and area sand/gravel yards, with multiple vehicles harmed by pellets and rifles.
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Keith Gene Onnen
Parkersburg
Roy Hauser
Iowa Highway Patrol
Onnen
J. P
Allison
Harold Johnson
Marvin Barth
Johnson
Bennie Stickley
J.P
Aplington
Thomas Homer
Dumont
Homer
Highway Patrol
Harold Cecil Hoizschuh
Greene
Arthur Weiss
Holzschuh
Austinville
Butler County
Fremont No. 4
Clarksville
Brook’s
Palmatier’s
Shell Rock
Palmatier's
Mrs H L Stantz Rites Tomorrow At Marshalltown
Mrs H L Stantz 88 died Monday in a Chicago rest home after long illness. Her daughter Mrs Harold Stantz reports the death of the Marshalltown area resident formerly of Marshalltown. Survived by husband five children and three stepchildren. Services set in Chicago Wednesday and in Marshalltown Thursday with burial in Marshalltown cemetery.
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Harold Stantz
H. L. Stantz
Chicago
Marshalltown
Stuntz
Adult Farmers to Discuss Rodents and Farm Outlook
Mr. Martin Fabracius of the National Bank spoke to the Adult Farmers on Monday about Farm Outlook for 1960. Next Monday evening December 21 the adult class will discuss Rodent Control Methods and a film Rural Rat Control will be shown.
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Martin Fabracius
the National Bank
Newborns in Charles City Area Celebrate Three Births
New residents Mr and Mrs Melbert Johnson of Allison are parents to Ja mie Jean born Monday December 14 at Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces. Mrs Johnson formerly Leona Mae Rodman of Greene is mother to Rebecca Sue born December 15 at Cedar Valley Hospital weighing 8 pounds 15 ounces. Mr and Mrs Herman Krusel of Clarksville welcome Rae Jean Faye born December 16 at Cedar Valley Hospital weighing 6 pounds.
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Melbert Johnson
Allison
Cedar Valley Hospital
Charles City
Jamie Jean
Johnson
Leona Mae Rodman
Greene
Glenn Siefken
Bristow
Rebecca Sue
Herman Krusel
Clarksville
Rae Jean Faye
Kruse
Faith Trebkes
Ramblers B squad fall to Bulldogs in Nashua contest
In Nashua last Friday the Ramblers B team lost 53 to 46 while the varsity edged the Bulldogs 57 to 54. Larry Gabe sparked the comeback scoring 11 of his 16 in the final period including the tying and go ahead free throws as Nashua nearly erased a nine point third quarter deficit. The varsity out rebounded 52 total boards led by Gabe with 20 and a strong fourth quarter.
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Ramblers
Bull
Nashua
Kingery
Usher
Schmidt
Baldwin
Rambler
Bulldogs
Halfe
Greene
Burroughs
Batthaseesensus
Rottler
Mersa
Boo
Brunsma
White
Clark
Leteucas Wit
Larry Gabe
State Board of Public Instruction Established Recently
The Fifty fifth General Assembly enacted a statute creating a Department of Public Instruction under a State Board. Eight elected members from eight districts plus one governor appointee form the board, with six year terms. A State Superintendent directs the department with two assistant superintendents overseeing administration and instruction. The board plans leadership, service, and regulatory functions including free consultative services for school administrators and the public.
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Tne
Department of Public Instruction
Fiftyfifth
General Assembly
Senate
State Board of Public Instruction
Iowa
County Board of Education
Board of Education
Tew
Iowa State Department of Public Instruction
Greene High School Winter Concert Next Tuesday
The Greene High School music departments stage their annual winter concert next Tuesday at 8:00 pm. The program features the high school mixed chorus, glee club, and concert band with soloists including Barbara Crooks and Kenny Parks. Tickets from the junior high concert Friday grant admission. others pay at the door.
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Greene High School
Girls Glee Club
Barbara Crooks
Kenny
Ronald Crooks
Kathy Parks
Linda Jackson
Ellis Busse
Sandra Edwards
Kenny Parks
Adam
Rameau
Frangkiser
Morrissey
Eymann
Heverie
Cacavas
Totem Pole
Osterling
Good Neighbor Deed At Hurd's Farm Near Greene
Forty four neighbors and friends gathered at Homer Hurd's farm eight miles west of Greene to build cribs and finish harvesting the corn crop. Hurd was injured in a corn picker accident on November 16. Neighbors and helpers named include Clarence Barnett Ben Stubbe Gene Reser Garry Smith Walter Wilhelm Milton Dye Cecil Conn Lou Conn Raymond Barnett Ray Tindall Victor Bochman Ted De Berg Lawrence Jepsen Joe Kyle Darwin Wroelting Duane Johnson Larry Jepsen Paul Jepsen Bert Boyd Clyde Skillen Graydon Anderson Glen Skilon Berle Needham Francis Beguelin Leo Wilson Oscar Chapman Robert Junker Alvin Landers Roger Landers Hubert Worley Harry Peyton Earl Landers Warren coun Roger Schafer Merlin Schafer Maurice Mead Galen Shultz Sr Galen Shultz Jr Robe rt Schafer Donald Shultz Floyd Needham Galen Miller Walter Wilke. Many neighbors brought food for lunches and dinner. Ten women assisted with serving and others offered. These helpers included Berotrece Kyle Susan Conn Margaret Needham Mrs A Landers Berniece Dye Ava Reser Hazel DeBerg Esther Shultz Vera Conn Lola Worley.
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Homer Hurd
Greene
Buld
Mr.Hurd
Clarence Barnett
Ben Stubbe
Gene Reser
Garry Smith
Walter Wilhelm
Milton Dye
Cecil Conn
Lou Conn
Raymond Barnett
Ray Tindall
Victor Bochman
Ted de~ Berg
Lawrence Jepsen
Joe Kyle
Darwin Wroelting
Duane Johnson
Larry Jepsen
Paul Jepsen
Bert Boyd
Clyde Skillen
Graydon Anderson
Glen Skilon
Berle Needham
Francis Beguelin
Leo Wilson
Oscar Chapman
Robert Junker
Alvin Landers
Roger Landers
Hubert Worley
Harry Peyton
Earl Landers
Warren Coun
Roger Schafer
Merlin Schafer
Maurice Mead
Galen Shultz, Sr
Galen Shultz, Jr
Robert Sc
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County Stamp Club
Mos
Chethvas
Calvary Baptist
Santa Claus
Dralles
Grendler
Wunsch
Green
Gabe
Mead Tate
Green Brinkman
eHeteetese
Nashu
FG FT F TP
Eckenrod Pease
Baldwin Me Bonwell
Green Ten
Scoles Waidelick
Oleson i
Pee
Clark Nee
Hurd
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