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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1963
Page
8
An obituary notes the death of Toran Corse Wne at age 92 following influenza. He was the great grandson of Mr and Mrs ate Dickerson and the third child in the family. The passing occurred after a brief illness lasting seven days at home.
Relatives gathered Thursday evening to honor Mrs J Wedeking on an anniversary observance. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Er Wedeking and families, Mrs Vern Wedekire and family, Mr Vern Jacobs and family, Mr and Mrs Leo Wedeking and family, Mr and Mrs Alvin Sonssea and Mar Ann, with a social gathering and coopers lunch served afterward.
The Top Woman's Club will meet next Thursday afternoon at the Tome of Mrs. Fern Barnett. Note the date change.
In hospital L Setling is seriously ill at Ceagar Valley Hospital with reports of a severe condition. Family and staff await updates as physicians monitor vital signs and provide treatment during the admission.
Clarksville locals Mr and Mrs Erwin Hilmer of Waterloo visited the Rohlwing home Sunday afternoon. Edwin Wedeking and Bill Hirsch visited Walter Wedeking at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo Friday. The Ho Weneskir and Rev J Topp checked on Walter Wingert at the hospital Thursday. Neighbors gathered Friday to celebrate Mrs James Wedeking’s birthday anniversary. Visitors from Waverly joined families at Cedar Falls for the 49th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs George Ray. Alice Rhoads hosted guests from Mason City Davenport and Davenport. Leo WeaKing accompanied Mrs and Mrs Jane.
St Peters Lutheran Church outlines weekly schedules with choir practice Sunday School and worship times. References to confirmation classes and ALCW events appear alongside meetings at various locations and Ash Wednesday service times. Nearby notes mention Saint Pauls American Lutheran Church and personal moving notices.
The notice lists services at Church of the Brethren led by pastor Darrell Fryman and various speakers. George Knutson presides at Cathars Baptist Church with midweek worship and youth programs. Dates include February 20 to 28 with Ash Wednesday and a congregational dinner, plus nursery care for small children.
The Greene Society meeting adjourned for the Pledge of Allegiance then heard Carolyn Kehoe discuss Daily Beauty Care Susan Shultz spoke on Care of Hair Yvonne Ruf Fridge presented on Deodorant an Antiperspirant a sewing box planning demonstration and a 4-H membership ID was issued Games were played and lunch served by Sheryl Brinkmen reporter Marc Kells
Buyers registering new cars and trucks in Butler County include multiple residents and dealers across Allison, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Anplington, Nashua, Greene, and Grundy. Makes noted are Chevrolet, Ford, Plymouth, Pontiac, Mercury, and Buick with individuals such as Walter Wilken, Donald Fecker, Will B. Lahr, Paul Voss, Emmet Wint, Norbert Gilbert, George Green Jr. and others.
Capitol News reports after four years of dispute between rural and urban lawmakers the Shaff plan for a constitutional amendment to reapportionment moves toward a statewide election on December 3 1963. The plan creates a 99 member house and a 58 member senate by population while AFL CIO leader Vern Davis signals potential court challenges.
Multiple church service times and events listed for Sunday through Thursday across Marble Rock and nearby towns. Faith Baptist Church and St John’s Lutheran Church details include Sunday School morning worship youth services and midweek activities with pastors named Sheral Gregory and Wilma Emmett T. Busch.
The labor federation vows to oppose the December 3 election amid a pending federal suit against the Shaff plan. If needed, the federation will mount a full campaign to defeat the measure at the special election, stressing its importance to labor and linking it to the upcoming presidential vote. Governor Hare notes city turnout could swing the outcome, while Iowa Farm Bureau pledges funds for rural mobilization. Republican leaders praise Shaff plan passage, citing party platform pledges and a setback for Gov. Harold's defeat.
Iowa state representative Charles E Grassley argues rural Butler County municipal problems deserve attention. He backs League of Municipalities proposals including home rule for cities and a state public utilities commission. He cites repeal of 1961 street fund record keeping for towns under 5000 population and reports consultations with about half the county towns.
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