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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1967
Page
1
The editor muses that Santa Claus may switch to a Mustang or Corvette if snow does not arrive. The piece notes Sunday events and the birthday celebration guiding thoughts for readers to pause and reflect on personal meaning during the Christmas season.
Mr and Mrs Duane Schlitter of Alexandria Virginia announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday December 10. The baby weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Richard Spratt of Greene and Mr and Mrs Carlton Schlitter of Monona.
Miss Jolene Mehmen daughter of Mr and Mrs Jake Mehmen has been accepted as a temporary member of the Hamilton College Honor Society at Mason City. She holds a grade point average of 3.750 meeting the required 3.200 or above from the previous quarter for membership eligibility.
Bill Garner's Rambler wrestlers placed third in the Calmar invitational on Saturday. Riceville won with 89 points, Turkey Valley second with 63, Greene and South Winneshiek tied for third with 49, Tripoli fourth with 48, MFL and Postville 38 each, Central six. First round results included Steffen over Majewski 4 0 and Weinberg over Ball 2 0. Final rounds saw Weinberg eliminated, Trees and Leavens earning championships, and Schafer, Ascher, Thompson, Meek, and Van Dyke posting various placings.
High School to host tests on January 9 10 11 15 16 and 17 inviting area residents to join through the Economic Opportunity office in the Sperry Ray Building near the Post Office. Applicants must attend five of six sessions to qualify.
Inez Mae Millard Teeters died December 15 at Floyd County Veterans Memorial Hospital Charles City after a lingering illness. Born August 20 1912 Chester to Reid and Frances Millard. Married Harold Teeters July 20 1935 Northwood. Survivors include husband two brothers Reed Millard Minneapolis James Milard Osage two sisters Mrs Matt Kramer and Mrs Jeanne Schuhmaker Minneapolis. Requiem Mass December 18 at St Marys Greene. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery Osage. Champion Funeral Home Osage directed.
The Church of the Brethren hosts a Christmas program and candlelight service on Saturday December 23 at 8 00 p m The kindergarten class performs Our Christmas Story with Bryan Smith Ryan Smith Johnny Anthony and Scott Smith The primary class presents No Room at the Inn with Ronnie Smith and Deborah Smith The junior class Gifts for the King features David Smith Randy Smith Roger Fish and Bruce Aswegan Cathy Smith Wayne Schuknecht and Allan Aswegan sing His Name The high school class will sing What Child is This after the program and the candlelight service follows.
Maurice O'Brien of Greene has completed the Farm Mechanics School program under the Manpower Training Program of the Office of Economic Opportunity. He graduated December 15 with highest honors at Sioux City after five months study and now begins eight weeks of on the job training at Peck and Shultz John Deere Tractor Co in Waverly to finish the course.
Airman First Class Scott Frascht, stationed in England for 14 months, arrived home Sunday for a short leave with parents Mr and Mrs Russell Frascht in Greene. He will stay until January 13 and then return to Weatherfield Air Base in England for about 20 more months. He was met at Des Moines Airport by Mr and Mrs Mark Backer.
The Greene Volunteer Fire Department’s annual oyster stew was held Monday evening December 11 at the Veterans Club. Thirty guests attended including Greene City Council members, the mayor, city clerk and township trustees. Wilbur Klass prepared the stew for all attendees. Fire chief Lowell Maxson, assistant chief Francis Teeple, and secretary treasurer Don Ovan Ruffridge were re elected. Other members include Clarence Teeple Jim McLennan Gary Smith Ronald Lauber Fredrick Nordmeyer Jim Menken Levi Ackhart Clifford Ross Gene Ross Andrew Reid Donald McGee and Melvin Yerkes.
Father Philip E. Smith of Marquette High School Bellevue will celebrate the Midnight Mass Christmas Eve at St Marys Church Greene. He will also celebrate 8 and 10 oclock masses on Christmas Day December 25. The adult choir will sing at the Midnight Mass and the children at the Christmas morning masses.
Albert Mahnke, long time Greene resident, is pictured receiving his 50 year Mason certificate from Lawrence Prunty during ceremonies Thursday at Clark Nursing Home where Albert lives. A lapel button was awarded and attendees included Henry Drake, Keith and James Drake, and Charles Ray. Mrs. Keith Drake gave a red rose.
Sergeant Jim Anthony arrived home on Tuesday evening December 12 for a three week furlough with his mother Mrs. Mable Anthony. He has served nineteen months in Viet Nam, including months at Phu Bai with radio communications. He reports January 6 to the Marine Missile Base at Yuma Arizona, and will complete four years with the Marines in May 1968.
Army Pfc Paul George Hamilton Jr 21 son of Mr and Mrs Paul Hamilton of 485 N W Sixtieth Ave Des Moines was killed December 13 in Viet Nam during a Viet Cong mortar attack on his base He enlisted nine months ago and was in Viet Nam nearly three weeks Born August 30 1946 in California survivor list includes parents a sister Pamela and grandparents Funeral services pending arrangements by Arnolds Funeral Home Des Moines to be held at Ankeny Methodist Church
Christine Smith, a University of Missouri student in Columbia, arrived home Tuesday morning to spend the Christmas holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Smith.
The Greene High School vocal and instrumental students present their winter concert at the high school auditorium this evening. The program starts at 8:00 p.m. with Christmas carols at 7:30 p.m. performed by woodwind and brass choirs. Directed by Harold Blosser and Raymond Holtz. Public is invited.
The NIACAO Advisory Committee of Butler County met December 12 at 7 30 p m in the REC basement Allison with 10 members and 4 visitors present. Albert Maines Nashua and Bill Eaton Mason City spoke on the Neighborhood Youth Corp and the need to engage more school dropouts. Discussion covered Head Start Job Corp Manpower Development Training and Senior Citizens Lunch served by Genevieve Tiemens outreach rep of Butler County Contact Office of Economic Opportunity in Sperry Ray Building or call 823 5571 Greene.
The final drawing for fresh dressed turkeys occurred Saturday evening naming numerous winners including Martin Majewski Gary Beck Mrs Donald Wag oner Mrs John Stock Ruth Haug enbury Mrs Franklin Schnk necht and others A merchandise drawing follows Saturday afternoon December 23 at 3 00 on Main Street Tickets from the turkey drawings are saved for the final draw and may be registered at local business places Prizes are displayed in the Wunsch Plumbing window.
The Greene Commercial Club elected officers at a meeting last Wednesday evening. Marvin Nelson will be president in 1968 with M. K. Barnes as vice president, Douglas Walker as second vice president and Mrs. Marvin Nelson as secretary treasurer.
Mr and Mrs Clayton Behnke of Omaha Nebraska announce the birth of a son on December 13 weighing 5 pounds 13 ounces. He is named John Christopher and is the first grandchild for Ralph Behnke of Greene and Richard Smith of Omaha.
Theodore Ted Hammel 61 died Friday December 15 at the Veteran's Hospital in Des Moines after a five day stay He was born July 11 1906 in Greene son of Gustav and Caroline Hammel Survivors include daughter Sally Greene two sisters Margaret Merfeld Davenport and Elnora Ames Davenport three brothers August Greene Charles City Albert Greene and Lloyd Hammel Rachelle Ulingis Funeral services were held Monday December 18 at 2:00 pm at Reid's Funeral Chapel with Rev Wayne Gjerde officiating Burial Rose Hul Cemetery Reid's Funeral Chapel
Peoples Natural Gas Division of Northern Natural Gas Company will mail refund checks totaling 461 dollars to Greene Iowa gas customers this December. The 220000 dollar refund arises from tax-related benefits due to liberalized depreciation for 1966 and 1967. Excluded are customers who received initial service in 1967. the proposal was filed with the Iowa Commerce Commission October 3. Gordon Severn of Omaha, VP and GM, stated the company’s aim to provide modern gas service at reasonable cost.
The Greene Ramblers crushed Riceville 96 to 41 last Friday with reserves pouring in 28 points in 4th quarter as Gary Johnson led with 16 in the first half and Rich Siemens 22 overall. Greene also beat Allison Bristow Trojans 72 to 51 then lost a tight 49 45 Ramblerette game before gearing up for a January 5 trip to St Ansgar.
The Rambler matmen defeated Newman of Mason City 30 to 13 last evening with wins across weight classes. Reserves surged 43 to 9 as Woodley Schuknecht Ascher Raisty Ebling Marten pinned opponents and Backer won by decision. next meet vs St Ansgar on January 5.
Last week’s boating results show Nordmeyer Construction and El Bar Lanes leading entries with high scores. Riverside Cafe and Clay Pipe Inn posted solid finishes as Hamm’s and Chevy II trailed, with standings indicating close competition across the league.
Mr and Mrs Paul Ruzicka of Dubuque announce the birth of a son on December Sth named Matthew Paul. He has a brother Anthony. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Emil Ruzicka of Greene and Mr and Mrs John Inhoff of Dubuque.
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