27 Dec 1967
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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1967
Page
1
The editor notes doctors and dentists are not facing job shortages while Christmas brings gifts and thanks. He mentions a sleeping bag for overnight fishing trips and wishes for July warmth during cold weather. He observes heating bills rise with winter and hopes Christmas shopping bills arrive separately to ease finances.
Mrs Glenn Stockdale treasurer of the Butler County March of Dimes announces possible scholarships for senior students pursuing a degree in nursing or related medical fields. Eligibility includes need, character, and follow through with deadlines March 15. Graduate nursing students may qualify with applications reviewed by a committee.
Judge and Mrs Henry N Graven depart Friday for San Juan Puerto Rico where the judge will serve on a federal court assignment continuing a long career in the judiciary and public service.
Perry Hinrichsen 39 of Charles City died Monday evening at 6 30 at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines after an early morning admission. Survived by wife three children Ronnie Joane Marie and Steven one year old father John Hinrichsen two brothers Mervin in Marble Rock and Alden in Spice Minnesota and one sister Norma Ewald of Marble Rock. Funeral Thursday December 28 at 2 00 at Reid's Funeral Chapel Greene with Rev Byron Ayers officiating. Burial in West Side Cemetery Marble Rock. Reid's Funeral Chapel in charge.
Farmers earning two thirds of 1967 income from farming must file an estimated federal income tax for 1967 using Form 1040-ES by January 15, 1968. If they file the 1967 tax return and pay any tax due by February 15, 1968, they need not file an estimate. The Farmer's Tax Guide is available from the IRS Des Moines District or county farm agent.
Aviation Ordinanceman Third Class John J. Murphy, USN, son of Mr and Mrs James P Murphy of Dougherty, has returned to the United States after a seven month Seventh Fleet deployment in the Western Pacific aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Constellation. The carrier spent much of its time off Yankee Station near North Vietnam conducting 106 major air strikes on Hanoi Haiphong area targets, destroying petroleum storage, bridges, and shipyards. Constellation pilots flew 10,583 combat and support missions and made more than 71,700 arrested landings aboard the ship.
A long list of Greene residents and relatives from Illinois Iowa Minnesota and Colorado spent Christmas week end in Greene homes. Families from Naperville Savannah Ames Cedar Rapids Chicago Des Moines Osage Storm Lake Waterloo Town City and Greene hosted guests including service members and married couples during the holiday period.
Miss Gertrude Mary Marzen 70 died Friday December 22 at Chautauqua Guest Home Charles City Born February 24 1897 Marble Rock lifelong Marble Rock resident Survived by sister Anna Nixt and several nieces and nephews Funeral services today 11:00 at St Marys Catholic Church Roseville Rev Vincent Simon officiating Burial in Roseville Cemetery
The 7th 105MM Howitzer Battery United States Marine Corps Reserve at Waterloo announces enlistment quotas for the Marine Corps Reserve Six Month Program. Interested individuals may call 319 233 8731 or visit Reserve Recruiter at 200 Riverside Drive Waterloo between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday or 8:00 to 12:00 on Saturday.
Weekly bowling wrap for El-Bar Lanes and nearby leagues with final first half standings. Notable totals list high scorers Elmer Stock Dick Rohwedder Bob Barth and Sam Sneed across Wednesday and Friday sessions, plus top teams in Nordmeyer Construction Chevy II Rollers Hamm's Riverside Cafe Clay Pipe Inns First State Bank Miller Real Estate and Farmer's Co op.
The businesses of Greene will close on Saturday evening at 5 30 in observance of the New Year s holiday and will be closed all day Monday.
Mrs Donald Lester underwent major surgery on Saturday at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City, with hospital officials reporting a stable condition and plans for ongoing recovery.
Parents Rev and Mrs John G Butler of Detroit announce the birth of their son Stephen Paul born Tuesday December 19. He weighed 9 pounds 6 ounces and has a sister Elizabeth Anne and a brother David Mark. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wilburt Carter of Taylor Michigan and Mr and Mrs Garth Butler of Greene.
A Corn Soybean Clinic led by Dr. E. R. Duncan and Dale Studt of Iowa State University Extension is planned for Floyd and Mitchell County farmers on January 12 at the Moose Lodge. Sessions run 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lunch provided. reservations due by January 9 via the Floyd County Extension Office. Last year about 150 farmers attended and found the program valuable.
Vern Arthur of Marble Rock died Tuesday afternoon. Survivors include two nieces. Funeral services set for Thursday morning December 28 at 10:90 at Faith Baptist Church Marble Rock. Reid's Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
The North Iowa Health Council formed in 1967 to advise on health facility use across ten counties including all nine NIAD counties and Kossuth. It aims to avoid duplication, coordinate facility procurement, improve services, and plan a regional center with patient referrals via physicians while maintaining strong local facilities. The council, led by C. L. Helleque of Mason City, meets monthly with reps from all ten counties.
Butler County residents named to the 1968 Grand Jury and 50 called for possible District Court Jury duty. List includes Melville Eberline Bristow John McRoberts Greene Ercil McWilliams Dumont Jake Tuil Allison Beverly Roose Clarksville Milo Hartwig Parkersburg and others across Albion Bea ver Dayton Monroe and Shell Rock townships. Jurors report January 8 at 9 30 A M. district pool has no fixed date yet.
Mr. W R Wilson of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service announced that January will host the address reporting period. All aliens in the United States with few exceptions must report their addresses during that month and forms will be available at post offices and INS offices. Willful failure to report may lead to serious consequences.
A Social Security Administration district outreach visitation will be in Allison at the Court House on January 3, 10, and 24 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. The Waterloo district office, located in room 702 at 525 W. Fifth Street, can be contacted at 234 1554 for details.
Freshmen Ramblers beat Marble Rock 52 to 22 on December 20 with strong defense and rebounding. Sophomore Ramblers defeat Riceville 56 to 45 on December 18 led by Debner 19 and Shultz 14 while missing easy layups and committing turnovers. Junior High Ramblers split results at Bristow December 21 with 7th grade losing 60 to 12 and 8th grade falling 45 to 16 despite some early success.
Signups for the 1968 feed grain and wheat programs will run from February 5 through March 15. Kenneth E. Hart, Chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee, says applications show farmers’ program intentions. The feed grain program offers diversion payments, price support loans, and diversion payments for 1968, while the wheat program provides price-support loans and marketing certificates to reach full parity for domestic use, with no diversion payment for wheat.
Butler County records show new car registrations for Ernie Rewerts of Shell Rock with a Chevrolet, Floyd or Mildred Gunderson of Parkersburg with a Mercury, John J. Frey of Aplington with a Pontiac, and Farmers Co operative Co of New Dartford with a Chevrolet truck. Also listed are R. H. Mulder of Parkersburg with a Buick, Elvin or Charlene Kennedy of Clarksville with a Buick, W. Jerry Klingbeil of Allison with a Chevrolet, Russell or Genevieve Duncan of Greene with a Chevrolet, Archie W. McNeilus of Bristow with a Chevrolet, Martin T. Klinder of Greene with a Volkswagen, Mrs. George Reiners of Dumont with a Buick, Stanton Sneve of Aplington with a Ford, Gerrit Van Den Berg of Aplington with a Chrysler, and Henry B. Wendendorf of Aplington with a Plymouth.
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