08 Feb 1961
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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1961
Page
1
The editor and Supt. Tatum urge Butler County voters to consider a countywide school system. They caution against sacrificing church, home, or school in pursuit of improvement and call for courage to publish ideas for evaluation.
The State Conservation Commission notes that the raccoon hunting and trapping season ends at midnight February 10, 1961. Beaver cannot be taken after midnight March 1. Weasel red fox gray fox ground hog and wolf coyotes have continuous open seasons statewide. Bass season ends February 15 north of highway 30 and for walleye sauger and northern pike. south of highway 30 these species remain open.
Mrs. George Koons and Mrs. Loren McRoberts will chair the Greene Heart Fund campaign in February, backed by Iowa and the American Heart Association. The effort funds the fight against heart disease, with a city-wide residential solicitation climaxing on Heart Sunday, February 26.
Corine Lindell one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Galen Lindell had an emergency operation Sunday night at Park hospital Mason City for laryngitis.
Miller Real Estate led last week with 57 points, followed by Nettleton's Insurance 54 and First State Bank 49. High scores included Harold Allan 574 and Charles Stark 531, with Duane Miller and Galen Miller posting 465 combined.
Lenten services start Ash Wednesday February 15 at 7 30 pm in St Peters Lutheran Church with weekly Thursday sessions at 7 30 pm The program includes colored sound films presenting the Passion of Our Lord Rev I J Deines urges families to attend The schedule lists Ash Wednesday February 15 Jesus Last Journey into Jerusalem February 23 Thirty Pieces of Silver March 2 The Upper Room March 9 Betrayal in Gethsemane March 16 Jesus Before the High Priest March 23 Trial before Pilate Good Friday March 31 The Crucifixion
The Greene Cub Scouts will hold their annual Blue and Gold banquet on Wednesday February 8 at 6:30 pm in St. Peter's Lutheran Church parlors. Len Roland Mason City Winnebago council executive and Scotty Thompson Charles City Butler district executive speak. C E Burroughs to preside. Mrs James Drake and Mrs Lewis Majewski arrange. After dinner awards, group singing and 1960 highlights.
In hospital notes Mrs. Duane Leavens was taken to Mercy Hospital in Waverly for treatment on Saturday. Leslie Barnhart was admitted to Mercy Hospital in Mason City on Saturday for treatment. No visitors will be allowed to see Mr. Barnhart for several days. Mrs. Paul Shafer was admitted to Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City on Tuesday for treatment of flu and complications.
J Francis Heinie Allan 58 of Allison died in a Waterloo hospital after a stroke at home. He ran an Allison automobile dealership and led local Republicans and county fair board. He served on Allison city council and held roles with State Bank of Allison Chamber Lions Club and Masonic Lodge. Funeral Thursday 1:30 Diehl Funeral Home 2:00 Associated Church.
New residents Mr and Mrs Walter Nagel of Dougherty welcomed a son named Lynn Ray born February 5 at Cedar Valley hospital in Charles City weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces. This is the first grandchild of Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson, formerly of Greene. Mr and Mrs Linus Schrage of Allison welcomed a daughter named Kimberly Dawn born February 6 at Cedar Valley hospital in Charles City weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces.
Mayor Calvin K. Kelly proclaims February 7 to 18 as Boy Scout Week in Greene Iowa honoring the Boy Scouts of America founded in 1910. The city urges recognition of volunteer leaders and support from religious bodies schools veterans groups and service clubs that sponsor local Cub Scout packs and Scout troops.
Edward Burke 45 and Vernon Lawrence 48 were arrested near Shell Rock Saturday afternoon by the Highway Patrol on intoxication charges. They appeared in Justice of Peace Court in Allison and pleaded guilty, each fined 16 dollars.
Karla Jean Steere daughter of Earl and Earl Steere and Joel Kent Backer son of John and Mrs. Backer were baptized during morning worship at St. Peter's Lutheran Church on Sunday. Karla's sponsors were Sophia Steere and Mrs. Stanley Buhrow of Tripoli and Joel's sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Becker.
The 1961 March Term of Butler County District Court will convene March 6 1961 with Judge C H Wild of Waverly presiding. Grand and Trial Jurors have been drawn and must report March 7 1961 at 10 AM and March 15 1961 at 10 AM respectively.
The Farmers Co operative Bees Association held its annual meeting in the high school auditorium drawing about 150 attendees for a noon free lunch. Leo Benson of Mason City spoke as guest. directors Lowell Allen Leonard Litterer Clair Johnson were re elected along with Charles Pyatt Duane Smith Harley Hansen. Creamery staff includes H P Geil manager Carroll Schroeder Charles Reams and others with Urban Kelly and team hauling milk. In 1960 the association purchased 20,000,000 pounds of milk and grossed 960000 dollars.
Dr C E Summers of Iowa State University will address the Butler County Cattle Feeders Banquet on February 22. He will discuss beef nutrition feed bag contents evaluation and high moisture corn pros and cons. Entertainment includes a swing band and Allison Bristow high school quartet.
Greene County Superintendent V J Tatum proposes a county wide educational master plan to unite districts and guide votes. The letter discusses rural Iowa trends, industrial growth near Butler County, and potential economic and tax benefits from attracting industry, plus required utilities and skilled labor to lure firms.
The Ramblers beat Nora Springs 80 to 57 on the road and travel plans note a game Friday in Manly. The 75th World Day of Prayer service will be at the Methodist Church on Friday February 17 at 7 30 p m. The union service includes Brethren Methodist and Presbyterian churches and invites all community members to join in the global day of prayer.
Greene High School announced second quarter and semester honor rolls with numerous seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen named. The Greene Ramblers beat Nora Springs 80 to 57 to stay in sole or shared lead. Arlyn Ristau top scored with 29 for Nora Springs as Greene shot 49.2 percent overall. Friday’s Manly game could decide undisputed champions or force a share of the title.
The Methodist Church hosts Sunday Fireside Fellowship Hour each Lent starting February 19 at 7 30 p m An informal adult gathering features Old-time Hymn singing and a study on Basic Christian Beliefs. Everyone is invited and welcome to join with questions encouraged.
Two farm sales are listed in Greene area over the next two weeks. Jake R. Mehmen holds a sale on Wednesday February 15 on his farm east of Greene. Mark Mertfeld holds a sale on Monday February 20 on his farm southwest of Marble Rock. Bryan and Smith of Plainfield are Mehmen auctioneers. C F Prange is Merfeld auctioneer for the February 15 sale in the Recorder.
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