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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1958
Page
1
The column humorously recalls last July's heat and Christmas bills. It jokes about New Year resolutions broken in 1957, a Christmas overindulgence moment, and the failed Santa letter for Walter Kemming. It invites readers to see a bowling plaque and ends with a New Year wish for the 1958 as a lively year ahead.
The Adult Farmer Class will meet Monday evening January 6 at 8:00 in the Greene Community School. A discussion on insulation and ventilation of farm buildings will be held. Coffee and doughnuts will be served after the meeting. All area farmers are invited.
The December Pack meeting of the Cub Scouts at Greene Community School featured the Wolf Den led by Mrs Donavan Ruf fridge. Ronald Stewart and Wayne Busma earned Bear Badges while Gary Ross and Marty Bramer received Silver Arrows. A new member received his neckerchief as plans for a winter hike on December 28 at Bruce Glass farm were announced.
Janelle Kay daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Shook of Iowa City Brenda Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald McGee and Joel J son of Mr and Mrs Richard Witwer were baptized during the morning worship service at the First Presbyterian Church on Sunday.
Mr Robert C Wilson district director of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service Omaha Nebraska says aliens must report their address during January with limited exceptions Forms will be available at all post offices and INS offices during the month He warns willful failure to report may lead to serious consequences
John O'Brien stationed at Corry Field Florida takes a two week furlough visiting his parents Mr and Mrs George O'Brien. He will report back for duty January 8.
Butter County farmers will meet at the Extension Office in Allison at 1 30 p m on January 8 to learn about the Agronomy Research Farm Fund Drive and proposed plans. Dr Hughes of Iowa State College agronomy will assist, according to co chairs Harold Folkerts and Warren Sévers.
In the Monday Night Big Ten League Wunsch Plumbing led with 3 points while Hamilton Furniture, Curtis Insurance, Albrecht Hatchery, and Al's Lanes posted wins and losses. High scorers included R. Nordmeyer 477, R. Curtis 515, and R.rg 537 among others.
A belated Christmas dinner was held at the Hildebrand home with Mr and Mrs Walter Hildebrand and Ed Hildebrand hosting. Guests included Mr and Mrs Marvin Harrah and Brad of La Porte City, Mr and Mrs Herman Rover, Dale and Irene, Lloyd Majewski, Mr and Mrs Quentin Hildebrand, Mr and Mrs Donald Bliss, Mr and Mrs Henry Bliss and Joyce.
Cecil Starkweather underwent surgery at Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City on Friday, December 27.
Representatives from the Social Security Administration Waterloo district office will be in Allison at the Court House on January 8 and 22, 1958 from 10:00 a m to 12:00 noon. They will assist requests to file applications for old age and survivors insurance benefits and to obtain original or duplicate social security account numbers and employer identification numbers.
The January Parent Teachers Association meeting will be held next Wednesday evening January 8 at Greene Community School. The Boy Scouts will open with ceremony. Ray Holtz leads music and Mrs. Robert Tornowske directs the program. Guest speaker planned on topic Healthy Children are Happy Children. Refreshments served by J T Truitt Charles Teeple Francis Beguelin Darrell Barth Ivan Clikeman and Robert Curtis.
Mr and Mrs R A Bathke return to their home from Inglewood California where they spent Christmas with daughter in law Mrs Lester C Johnson and Leslie Margaret On Saturday December 21 Leslie was christened with grandparents Mr and Mrs R IA Bathke as sponsors
Twenty two Cub Scouts joined a Saturday hike and cookout on Bruce Glass's farm. Led by Bruce Glass and assistants Bob Shultz Joe Allison and Robert Tornowske the group traveled at 10 00 am and returned to Greene in mid afternoon. Participants included Craig Allison Greg Dolan Gord on Sneed Tony Tornowske Tim Dolan Mike Majewski Billy Walker John Mead Wayne Busma Gary Ross Bobby Ross Darwin Bamker Ronnie Stewart Jim Drake John McRoberts Terry Thomason Tickie Fischer Bruce Fischer Alan Trees Steven Barnett Mike Marzan and Douglas Glass.
Mrs Sam Crooks underwent major surgery at St Marys hospital in Rochester Minnesota on Tuesday morning December 31. Sam Crooks and children Ronald and Barbara, and Mr and Mrs Allan Jacobson with Kent and Mr and Mrs Harold Meyer are in Rochester with her.
The Greene girls and boys basketball teams travel to Manly this Friday evening January 3 for their first game after the holidays. The girls game starts at 7 00 p m local time.
Christmas Day visitors to the Hagarty home included Mr and Mrs T A Hagarty and Mr and Mrs M K Huffman of Evansdale Mr and Mrs Al Lambert and children of Waterloo Mr and Mrs Dean Rivers and family of Floyd and Mr and Mrs Burr Hagarty and Patsy of Charles City.
Third Class Erwin Oltmann, stationed in Iceland, spent two weeks at home with his wife Betty Feldman and his parents Mr and Mrs John Oltmann of Allison. He departed for Iceland on Monday.
By request of Butler County farmers a poultry meeting is set for January 7 at 7 30 pm in the Extension Office in Aluson. Leonard Eggleton extension poultryman from Iowa State College will discuss poultry problems and probable solutions. Interested farmers, produce men, hatcherymen and others in the poultry industry are invited.
Aviation technician trainee Terry Kaiser will leave January 4 to attend Electronics School in Memphis Tennessee. He will spend 15 days visiting his parents Mr and Mrs C S Kaiser during the trip.
The Story Hour at Greene Public Library will resume on Saturday January 4 from 1 15 to 2 00 pm. Children are asked to use the side entrance and Mrs. Robert Fischer is the story lady.
Mrs Ed Cordes of Osage died suddenly December 19 at a local Osage hospital. Funeral services were conducted in Osage on December 23 with burial in the Osage cemetery. She was a former Greene resident and mother of Robert Knox.
Larry Blum son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Blum suffered a left hand injury from a power saw and was hospitalized at Cedar Valley hospital from Friday to Sunday for treatment.
Mr and Mrs Berton Shultz Jr of Massoula Montana and Mrs Berton Shultz Sr hosted Christmas visitors from Des Moines Charles City Greene and Greene relatives. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jerry Starkweather Jim Starkweather and Jim Watson Doug and David and Max Heidenwirth Tim and Tom.
Mr and Mrs C Kaiser Narcy and Vikki Kaiser returned home Friday from Springfield Illinois where they visited their son and daughter in law Airman 2nd Class and Mrs Dale Kaiser and children
Mr and Mrs Eugene Steere welcome daughter Jean Ann born December 22 at Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces. Kenneth Miller and Packard celebrate son Mark Kenneth born December 26 at Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City weighing 10 pounds 6.5 ounces. Vincent Van Benschoten Marble Rock greet daughter Snown Veanne born December 30 at Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City weighing 6 pounds 12.1 ounces. John Denes Portland Oregon and spouse welcome son Dana Charles born December 23 weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces. Grandparents include Rev I J and Mrs Deiies Dr and Mrs William Andrews. Duane Martin St Louis Missouri and Mary Elizabeth born December 6 with grandparents Wilson Clark and Mrs Genera Martin. Quentin Hildebrand and spouse announce son Scott Edward born December 31 at Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City weighing 10 pounds 4.1 ounces.
The Youth Center was open last Friday evening and will be open New Years Eve from 9 to 1. Sponsored by Mr and Mrs Donald Hagarty and Mr and Mrs Raymond Kramer, the event drew community participation.
Mr and Mrs Emil Edler spent the Christmas holiday in Rockford Illinois with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Joe Korinke and family.
Kes and Mrs I J Deines honored the baptism of their grandson Gregory Joe, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Deines of Algora, at a Christmas dinner at their home. He was baptized at morning worship at St Peter's Taitheran Church by Rev Deines. Dinner guests included Joe Deines family Algona, Lucile McAllister Clinton, Carol Deines Luther College Decorah, Russ Freda Maass.
Mrs Nelson Hartgraves hosted a Monday morning coffee for a group of ladies in honor of Mrs DeLone Wood. Mr and Mrs Wood relocated the previous weekend to LeRoy Minnesota.
The Butler District Court of Honor of the Boy Scouts of America was held in the Greene High School gymnasium Monday evening December 30. Master of ceremonies C. E. Burroughs of Greene opened with Troop 26. Awards were presented to Tenderfoot Tim Bramer and others, Second Class to Dennis Viers and more, First Class to Larry Blum and others, Star to Larry Blum and Steven Rottler, Life to Bruce Mead, Eagle to Robert Shultz. The event honored Greene Boy Scouts with details on awardees, dates, and council connections.
Christmas day supper at the Will Landers home included Mr and Mrs Wilbur Landers and family. Guests were Billy Deborah Gregory Dawn Russell Myrna Arlene Ardean Landers, Rhonda, Leo Landers, Clenna Steven Wagner Elde Meyne Fred Greene, and Chuck Barrick Blairsburg.
Christmas Day guests of Mr and Mrs Herbert Barnett were Mr and Mrs Gene Reser and family of Aredale Mr and Mrs Taught Barnett and sons of Osage Mr and Mrs Harold Barnett and daughters of Clarksville Mr and Mrs Albert Ellerman of Britt Mr and Mrs Billy Ellerman and family of Plainfield Mrs Vera Barnett and Calvin of Rockford and Janice Hermar of Waverly.
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