27 Dec 1961
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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1961
Page
1
A lighthearted column laments Florida residents freezing in a cold wave while joking about Florida Chamber pamphlets for warmth. The writer shifts to personal resolutions for 1962, noting that counting new friendships marks a profitable year and offering best wishes for the new year.
A Social Security Administration representative will visit Allison at the Court House on January 11 and 25 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. The visit helps residents file applications for federal benefits, obtain social security account numbers and employer identification numbers. Call the Waterloo district office at ADams 4-1554 for details.
Christmas dinner guests included Mrs Phoebe Lind and Mr and Mrs Dale Hearn Jerry and Bill of Dumont Mr and Mrs Glen Wilhite Wendy and Debbie of Clear Lake Mrs Paul E Katcher and Angela of Waverly and Marvin Loveland of Janesville in attendance.
IDS reported six week earnings from Oct 30 to Dec 12 1961 totaling 181 442 020 exceeding prior records and beating the national goal by 44 442 000. The IDS force of 3300 sold mutual funds ISA certificates life policies worth millions with Isa and IDS assets surpassing 4 2 billion. Cliff Burroughs of Greene serves as local IDS salesman.
Mr and Mrs John McRoberts spend several weeks in California staying with their children. They visit Mr and Mrs Robert Gilholm and family at Hermosa Beach Mr and Mrs Richard McRoberts and family at Long Beach and Mr and Mrs Robert Burge and son at Los Angeles.
Supt Tatum reviews the current Junior High program noting it is under study with later recommendations. Seventh and eighth grades share home rooms and activities with some cross‑teaching by high school staff. The article discusses core subjects, electives, and proposed program refinements for grades 7–9 as part of a broader shift toward continuous education and preparation for college or technical school.
A New Year's Eve event will take place at the Veterans Club featuring music by the Les McKinley orchestra. The public dance invites community members to enjoy the celebration and live band entertainment.
Maude Thomason, 71, of Shell Rock died in a two car collision near Wheatland on Tuesday afternoon. Two Nashua women were injured, including Edith Robinson and Clara Thomas who was driving. Ice caused the car to slide into an oncoming vehicle. Survivors include sons Wayne Thomason of Greene and Galen Thomason of Cedar Falls and ten grandchildren. Funeral services are pending in Clarksville.
Winners of merchandise prizes at the Saturday evening drawing were Mrs. Ellis Bamman Clayton Brockway Eloise O Brien Earl Schrage Mrs William Bangs Roger Schafer Clayton Behnke Harry Eliason Paul Schafer Walter Hemmerich Pauline Ruffridge Hazel Kielman G E Stephenson Harold Schoenfeld Leonard Hauser Paul Cheney Ruth Wiers Paul Drakle Betty Wirth Mildred Ruzicka Gerald Hildebrann Genevieve Tiemens Galen Smith George Merfeld Floyd Fiddick Lester Hurd Jerry Loomer Richard Frascht Kenneth Shreve Lyman Steere Keith Landers Galen Schuknecht Harley Ascher Kathryn Duffield Henry Kielman Maurine Kanter Harry Backer
Four Greene stores publish a townwide shopping schedule effective January 1. Open 7:30 a.m. weekdays with 5:30 p.m. closings, except Saturday 9:00 p.m., closed all day Sunday. Schedule follows Greene Commercial Club recommendations to aid public planning.
Mr and Mrs Phillip Carroll reside at 1907 South Lyndale Minneapolis after their December 16 wedding at the Church of the Brethren in Greene The bride Donna Barth Greene and the groom who works at G E M in Minneapolis and Mrs Carroll with Prudential Insurance in Minneapolis share the new family role.
Here For Holidays Annette Green of Siena Heights College Adrian Michigan Tom Green of Loras College Dubuque Iowa Don Chvatal of St Johns University Collegeville Minnesota and Mrs Charles Stager of Waterloo spend the holidays with Mr and Mrs Harry Green and family at their home.
Joseph Murray born January 1 1883 in Moville Ireland died December 21 at his daughter’s home near Greene Survived by four daughters one son thirteen grandchildren five great grandchildren and a sister He came to the United States in 1912 worked as a farm hand and was a Rath Packing Company fireman Funeral services were held December 28 at St Johns Church Waterloo Rev Kuhn officiating Burial Calvary Cemetery Waterloo Reid Hamilton Funeral Chapel in charge
Butler County Extension Director Kay Connelly reports most 4-H baby beef members have started calves. Enrollment blanks are due in the County Extension Office before January 1. Calves will be tattooed around the start of the year with no weight limit, and participants should judge their starting weight for fair time. The Boys 4-H Committee is forming Junior Cattle Feeders project rules, with details to come. Contact the Extension Office in Allison with questions.
Mer rill Peters, a Marine stationed at Quantico Virginia, phoned his parents Mr and Mrs John Peters on Christmas Eve to wish them a merry Christmas.
Darrell Davis sold the East Side Texaco Station to Lewis Majewski who will take over January 1 1962 and lease the building. Majewski formerly ran the Greene Standard Station and earlier worked at Earth Chevrolet Inc. Davis will keep the tank wagon part and continue serving tank wagon customers as usual.
Mrs. Mary Carpenter returns to her home in Yelm Washington Saturday evening following the funeral of her father Joseph Murray.
Summary of last week bowling results across town leagues with teams Sperry Insurance John Deere Jewell Feed Sherman's Sport Shop Davis Texaco O'Brien Standard and Jewell Feed Service. High scores include Betty Steere 176 Barbara Stock 169 170 493 Jerry Johnson 174 439 Helen Latch 172 472 Charmayne Sneed 169 456 Carol Shultz 434 Loretta Miller 459.
More than 6,600 Korean Conflict veterans in Iowa with W type government insurance are to receive over 480000 in special dividend checks. The average payment is about 72, varying by policy amount and duration. RS insurance holders may qualify if they convert before Sept 14, 1963. WWI and WWII veterans are excluded from this distribution.
Mrs M M Johnson is back at home after five weeks as a patient at St Josephs Mercy Hospital in Waverly.
Law student Jim Stanton of the University of Iowa is spending the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Ambrose Stanton in Iowa City.
Dean Johnson of Oskaloosa will join Butler County Extension as County Extension Assistant starting January 1, 1962. He fills the vacancy from Varlyn Fink’s Army call up and will focus on 4-H club work. Johnson is a 1959 Iowa State graduate who taught vocational agriculture in Manila Iowa before attending the University of Minnesota for graduate work. He will relocate to Allison later this month.
Mrs Roger Stanton underwent surgery Sunday morning at Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City.
Gomer Evans, editor of the Clarksville Star, fractured his left arm Sunday afternoon after slipping from a ladder on cement steps while removing snow and ice from his home eaves.
A New Year’s Eve dance is planned at Round Grove Golf and Country Club featuring the Blue Dominoes Orchestra. Attendees will enjoy noise makers and lunch will be served.
Greene Public Library resumes Story Hour on Saturday afternoon January 6 from 1 15 to 2 00. Children are asked to use the side door for entry.
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