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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1958
Page
1
A fragmentary collage shows local bowling fans puzzled by a patched Kemming team beating Ross and Miller, while a broader critique laments parents shaping children’s views. A Florida aside notes cold weather and a call for UN law restricting interplanetary litterbugs. Congressman Gross backs limits on Pay-TV.
The Iowa State Commerce Commission approves the Rock Island line plan to end passenger trains Nos. 63 and 64 from Cedar Rapids to Manly and Nos. 932 and 933 from Cedar Rapids to Burlington. Effective February 16 1958 the changes include new highway post office service between Iowa City Cedar Rapids and towns north of Cedar Rapids, with Rocket trains 61 and 62 making additional stops.
Homer Hardman died February 6 at Clark Nursing Home after a long illness. Born April 20, 1897 near Greene, he spent his early years in Fairbault, Minnesota and later lived in Clarksville Greene. Survived by sister Helen Witwer and several nieces and nephews. preceded by parents and brother Glenn. Funeral held Sunday at Williams Mortuary with Rev. Clayton Becker officiating. burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Several local residents observed Sputnik No II shortly after dawn with the object traveling from southwest to northeast. The sighting occurred around 6 15 a m and described the craft as brilliant as the evening star, taking about 3 to 4 minutes to traverse the sky from horizon to horizon.
Thirty three Greene Community School students from grades four through eight will attend the Grade School Festival in Mason City on Saturday February 16. The event at St Johns Episcopal Church from 1:00 PM to 3:15 PM is not a contest but offers contest experience for the young participants. Attending soloists include flutist Martha niz and clarinetists Janet Jewell Witwer Jyl Brinkman sonny Stock Diane Matinyuk Jlyn Lindell Ethel Starkather Ferrol Senn e Vae Brinkman and many more with accompanists Larene Butler and Barbara Taylor.
In Hospital Jill, the small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Austin of Charles City is a patient in Cedar Valley hospital recovering from flu complications. Minehart Joe Johansen was brought to Cedar Valley hospital last Saturday for treatment following a flu attack.
Petitions circulate across Butler County urging the Board of Supervisors to call another election on the courthouse project. An election in June 1957 defeated the proposal 951 to 935 with four townships in favor. Residents say annual upkeep of the old building at 10,000 dollars is insufficient and a new structure may save money long term.
Butler County farmers organize a countywide drive under an Iowa Legislature backed area plan. Extension Council Farm Bureau and 4-H leaders back the effort. Workers recruit neighbors to sign petitions, with township plans varying. A brucellosis meeting is set for Allison on February 26 at 8 p.m. inviting all beef and dairy farmers.
The Greene Women's City Bowling Tournament concluded Sunday with Dorothy's Beauty Shop winning the top team event and Raith Beal and Irene Rover first in doubles. Barbara Stock won the singles and all events, with multiple players earning high scratch scores and top placing across team, doubles, and individual events.
The Preliminary Speech Contest at Thornton on Wednesday February 5 awarded six division I ratings. Winners include Sandi Marsh Jann Fletcher and Sally Bartels in dramatic readings Myrna Litterer in interpretive readings Wilma Litterer in radio speaking and the Antic Spring one act play with cast Keith Harris Wendell Debner Fabher Miller Joanne Wildman Kay Worley and Linda Jackson Also noted were entrants Jemonard Arthena Bobs humorous readings and a debate team with Vick Burroughs Maxson Debner and Fabher Muller The district meet moves to Mason City the week of March 3 4 and the Waterloo site on February 26 at West High School The debate topic is For Aid Should or Should Not Substantially Increase Mrs Richard Wagoner directs the program
The Greene Commercial Club will meet at Greene High School Cafeteria next Wednesday evening February 19 at 6 30. Following the ham dinner election of officers will be held. Harold Allison John Hamilton and Mrs Audrey Starkweather are in charge of the supper. All Commercial Club members are urged to attend.
New titles across genres populate the Public Library shelves. Adult fiction lists Isabel the Fair by Barnes When the Bough Breaks by Carney The Edge of Darkness by Chase The Mask by Cloete Professor Preston at Home by Corbett.
Carol Deines daughter of Rev and Mrs I J Temes joined the Luther College Nordic Choir in Decorah on a tour through Wisconsin Michigan Illinois and Ohio. They will return and give their home concert on February 16 at 8:00 p m Weston Noble directs the choir with Carol as accompanist.
The Greene Independent basketball team, now playing as VF.W., overwhelmed the Rudd squad 88 to 58 on the Rudd floor last Thursday. Bob Shultz and Roger Schuench each scored 19 to lead Greene, while Melcher topped Rudd with 16. This Saturday Salsbury Laboratories of Charles City will host the Greene Will. Team.
New residents Mr and Mrs Orville Brunner of Arble Rock welcome a daughter born Saturday weighing 8 ounces named Jolene Ann The infant weighs 6 ounces and is named Carin Rae The infant family names Donna Varai and Wayne welcomed a baby boy born this morning at Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City weighing pounds 14 ounces named Kim Blaine.
Nashua defeated the Ramblers 73 to 57 in the Friday boys game, with Nashua’s Hahn held to ten points. The Ramblers’ second team fell 58 to 39 as Grendier scored 18 and grabbed 16 rebounds. The Nashua girls routed the Ramblers in a separate clash, while the Ramblerettes lost to Aplington in a non conference tilt.
Jack Caughron 30 of Waterloo sentenced by District Judge Blair Wood to up to eight years in Burt Madison Penitentiary. Aron was sentenced on a manslaughter charge connected to an accident September 13 when his car and a Greene driver’s car collided head on south of New Hartford.
The Rambleretts finish 5-11 for the season after a 51-47 loss to Plainfield in the sectional tournament opener Monday night. Greene’s guards Litterer Fletcher and Tatum fouled out in the final quarter as Plainfield led 12-11 at the first, 22-18 at halftime, and 28-? entering the final frame before clinching the win.
The March 1958 term of the District Court of Butler County will convene March 6 1958 with Hon Tom Boynton of Forest City presiding. Grand jurors for the year and trial jurors for the March Term are announced including listed names from Albion Beaver Butler Coldwater Dayton Jackson Jefferson Madison Monroe and other townships with numerous residents named for service.
Greene Community Parent Teachers Association met on Wednesday evening February 3 in the school auditorium. The Junior High Boys Chorus opened the program and past presidents, led by James Graven, staged a playlet Ice in Founders Day featuring fashion models through the years. A Silent Auction raised 91.41 including a cake by Ivan Clikeman donated to the Founders Day Fund. The next meeting is March 3.
Mrs. Erwin Folkers of Allison will chair the 1858 Butler County Heart Fund campaign. Dr. Herman J. Emith of Des Moines, president of the Iowa Heart Association, announced the annual drive to be held in February with a Heart Sunday peak on February 23. This marks the second year Iowans can contribute directly to the Heart Fund, previously supported by the Christmas Seal Campaign.
Mr and Mrs Varner and their children from San Fernando return home after visiting relatives.
A Holstein cow named Gertrude Burke Fobes Sovereign, owned by Smith of Greene, produced 17 078 pounds of milk and 606 pounds of butterfat as a two year old, milking twice daily for 328 days in the record run. The Holstein-Friesian Association of America noted the high production figures.
Last week’s bowling results show Bristow Elevator leading the Hot Shot League with high series 495 by C Jensen and 524 by P Cheney across teams Bristow Elevator Nettleton’s Insurance and Willey’s Clothing. John Deere Implement tops the Wednesday Night Roller with high series 483 by W Gableman and R Behnke posts 234 game. Monday Night Big Ten sees Wunsch Phlimb leading with 62 30 record and stock hardware setting a high team single game 1 003. R Henline hits 605 in series and 251 in a game. Tuesday Rollers tally Butler County Abstract 64 24.
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