Greene Jazz Band Wins Championship at UNI
Greene High School Jazz Band captures Class A state title at the University of Northern Iowa, earning Superior ratings from three judges including Art Sares and Leo Dixon. This marks their second title this year after winning the North Central District contest in Clarion in December.
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Greene High School
University of Northern Iowa
UNI
Greene
North Central
Iowa
Clarion
Art Sares
Chicago
Leo Dixon
Proclamation honors Boy Scouts 66th anniversary in 1976
Greene mayor Arthur Weiss proclaims the Boy Scouts of America 66th anniversary in February 1976, praising 9000 area youth, 5000 volunteers, 340 Cub packs and troops, and bicentennial service projects. notes community groups support and Scout activities in Winnebago area. Also mentions visiting Brazilian student Darwin Fonseca Jr with host families and jazz awards for Augustana College students.
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Boy Scouts of America
Congress
Arthur Weiss
City of Greene
Honor Roll Addition for GHS Student Jim Spratt
Jim Spratt, a senior at GHS, is slated to be added to the first semester honor roll. The update confirms his achievement and the inclusion of his name on the school’s official list.
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Jim Spratt
GHS
Commercial Club to Discuss River Days at Feb Meeting
Greene Iowa merchants invited to the Community Center at 7 30 PM on February 11 for the first Commercial Club meeting. The goals include gauge interest and manpower for a River Days celebration and other promotion ideas. Floyd Fiddick becomes associate member with a $25 gift. outstanding Greene Bucks will be redeemed. Vernechel Berger President Greene Commercial Club.
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Gail Schafer
Sam Sneeds
John Deere
Greene
Iowa
Floyd Fiddick
Floyd
Greene Bucks
Music Parents to Meet at GHS Vocal Room
Music Parents will meet Monday February 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the GHS vocal room. The vocal department will present the program. All members who have not paid their 3 dues are urged to send them to Mrs. Ed Smith.
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GHS
Ed Smith
State Scholar Brian Schafer Named for 1976 77
Rockford High School senior Brian Schafer has been chosen as a State of Iowa Scholar for 1976-77 based on class rank and ACT scores. He will receive a merit certificate from the Iowa Higher Education Facilities Commission and Governor Robert Ray.
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STATE OF IOWA
Brian Schafer
Rockford High School
Iowa Higher Education Facilities Commission
Robert Ray
Blooddrive Seeks Greene Donors At St James Lutheran
The American Red Cross calls for donors in Greene to attend the Bloodmobile at St James Lutheran Church Allison on Feb 17 from 1 to 6 pm. Contact Esther Backer or Sylvia Hawker to volunteer. Eligibility includes 18 to 66 years old, at least 110 pounds, in good health, no recent illness or major surgery, no medications, and no history of hepatitis jaundice malaria or cancer. Donors may give every eight weeks.
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The
American Red Cross
Greene
Allison
St. James Lutheran Church
Esther Backer
Sylvia Hawker
Permanent wind erosion controls urged for Butler County cropland
Wind erosion threatens Butler County farmland as exposed topsoil blows in winter. Soil Conservation Service official Ken Leiting notes much fall tillage was completed but lack of moisture and snow keeps soil unfrozen. At a Conservation Tillage meeting, 60 farmers reported 15 20 percent of cropland minimum tilled this fall, prompting calls for permanent measures such as disking or chiseling to shield topsoil.
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Butler County
Ken Leiting
Soil Conservation Service
Butler County Extension Service
Leiting
Public Hearing Set On Greene Budget 1976 77
City of Greene Iowa announces a public hearing on the proposed 1976 77 budget at City Hall February 9 1976 at 7 00 pm Copies of the Budget Estimate Summary and detailed budget are available from the mayor and clerk and at the city library Any resident or taxpayer may present objections or arguments at the hearing February 2 1976 Wayne C Fischer City Clerk Also notes on erosion and conservation practices from unrelated text.
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IOWA CITY
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Environment Administration
Bo ity
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TRUST AND AGENCY
FICA
I PERS
Pension—Fire
Police
bette
menahone
FIDLAR & CRAMIN ASCO
DAVENPORT
IOWA
City of
North 2nd Street
Weather and School Board Action in Greene IA
Snow was light with a trace in our area while a 54 degree day and strong winds occurred on the 29th. Temperatures for the prior 24 hours are listed. The Greene School Board met January 30 approving the master contract with Greene teachers and a coop purchasing contract with Area Education Agency 2. The next meeting is February 9 at 1 30 p.m.
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Greene School
Greene
Area Education Agency 2
Area 2
Hidden Heroine Madge Hoben Honored by Girl Scouts
Greene community celebrates Mrs. J. P. (Madge) Hoben as a Hidden Heroine for 15 years of service to Girl Scouting and community projects. She helped start house-number access, launched the Greene UNICEF Drive, led PEO activities, and supported WWI Red Cross bandage work.
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Girl Scouts of
U.S.A
J. P
Madge) Hoben
Greene
Mason City
David
Janet) Drees
Columbus
Ohio
Richard
Ellen) Winter
Omaha
Neb
Ann Winter
Jane Drees
UNICEF
PEO
Woman’s Club
Women’s Club
Red Cross
J.P
Madge
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GREENE JAZZ BAND
Brandon Landers
Greg Nordmeyer
Sherri Muhlenbruck
Brad Foster
Deb Meyer
Keith Johnson
Brian Landers
Jon McWilliams
BRAZIL
Darwin Fonseca Jr
Sao Paulo
M&M Vern
Don Jackson
Augustana College
Rock Island, Ill
National Association of Jazz Educators
oye
VERNECHELBERGER
Greene Commercial Club
Erik Anderson
WAYNE C FISCHER
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MRS. HOBEN
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