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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1957
Page
1
The passage reflects a column of humorous observations on work culture, government budgeting, and social commentary. It notes tensions over bowling, public inquiries about Napoleon’s name, and comments on cash, fast talk, and effort. Sonia’s gift to the Midwest in 1957 is mentioned as agricultural profit.
Economists Earl Heady Frank Orazem and R V Baumann use a 160 acre northeast Town dairy hog farm to show how improved management can offset lower prices. With milk down 20 percent, cows drop to 12 and hogs rise to 153, lifting net income to 4996 dollars.
Mrs Walter Barnhart 57 of Waterloo died January 1 after a stroke in a Waterloo hospital. Born LaVonne May Fleck May 1 1899 on a Greene farm she taught and married Walter P Barnhart February 24 1923 at Greene. Surviving husband three children two daughters in Waterloo one in Minnesota a sister and brother seven grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral Thursday at First Methodist Church Greene with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery Greene.
Merle Majewski of Greene was sworn in as street commissioner and deputy marshall for the town of Greene by Mayor Cecil Stark this morning. Majewski replaces Mirvin Barth who becomes Butler County deputy sheriff. His term runs January 2 1957 through January 1 1958. Jean Montgomery remains marshal and night cop and will be sworn in January 7 at the next council meeting.
Harry I. Sebert a Greene High School graduate of 1918 and former Greene resident will be installed master of his Masonic lodge Saturday evening in Glen Ellyn Illinois a suburb of Chicago where he has lived since 1940 Sebert came from West Liberty Iowa and stayed with the late Mrs Frank Kessler while working at the Kessler hotel He later studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Chicago and is now a mechanical illustrator for patents and applications
A Hungarian Relief Offering will be received at the Methodist Church next Sunday January 6. The Methodist Committee on Overseas Relief will see the funds translate into food and supplies for those in stricken lands.
Vernon O. Larsen announces the Butler County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting Monday December 31 to nominate five residents for the new Conserva tion Board. Voters chose the board in the November election. Members include Cline Shipman Shell Rock 1 year term Iver Bloomfield Parkersburg 2 year term Herman Faber Parkersburg 3 year term Wayne Weinberg Clarksville 4 year term Tom Albrecht Greene 5 year term. terms begin January 1 1937.
The eighth adult farmer meeting will discuss vacations for farmers. It will be held Monday January 7 at 8 00 p m. Films show vacations farmers have taken in recent years. All adult farmers are welcome to attend.
Word was received of the death of Mr. Otto Charmholm of Roth North Dakota, uncle of Mrs Harry Green, which occurred on Christmas Day. Mrs. Charmholm is the former Louise Stager of Greene, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Stager. Also surviving are two sons Gale of Roth and Lawrence of Battineau, North Dakota, and six grandchildren.
Iowa State agronomist Harvey Thompson says every farmer can profitably seed legumes for green manure on each acre of oats in 1957 in addition to hay or pasture rotations. He notes legume crops boost next season corn yields and reduce nitrogen fertilizer needs, outlining two mixtures for well and poorly drained soils and praising biennial sweetclover with weevil control.
Emmett Hanley learned that Louis Grady of Ruthven passed away at his home. He was one of the triplets born August 21, 1888, to Thomas and Mrs Grady on the farm 41 miles south of Greene on highway 14. Survivors include his triplet brothers Joe and Leo of Ruthven and an older brother Will of Ruthven.
E R Johnny Lange of the AAA Motor Club of Iowa says mid block crossings are deadly for pedestrians and cause many deaths. The January safety poster scheme titled Cross Only at Corners is being distributed nationwide by AAA affiliated motor clubs.
Story hour will be held at the library on Saturday afternoons starting January 5 from 1 15 to 2 00 PM. Children are asked to use the side entrance. Mrs Robert Fischer is the story lady.
Mrs E Folkerts Allison will chair the 1957 Heart Campaign in Butler County announced by Dr J W Culbertson of Iowa City president of the Iowa Heart Association. The drive runs February 1 to 28 with Heart Sunday February 24 featuring door to door fundraising by volunteers. Funds support local programs in Butler County and state efforts including cardiovascular research labs at the State University of Iowa and a rheumatic fever prevention program with the State Service for Crippled Children.
Mrs Harold Holrschuh local March of Dimes chairman hosted a 12 14 oclock luncheon Friday at the Ho cl Allison in Allison for county chairmen. The drive for funds begins today January 2 with envelopes for contributions in mail. Containers will be placed in stores and coffee cars will be held in connection with the drive. January 19 will be Blue Crutch Day with plastic blue crutches sold on the streets. A survey will be made of polio cases and booster shots. Vaccine is on hand and those desiring shots should contact local doctors.
The Powersville Alliance Church announces a special Bible meeting series starting January 8 1956 led by Evangelist Rev G W Busse from Minneapolis MN. Meetings begin 730 pm with Bible class on soul winning then Deeper Life as the evening service starts 800. A Young People rally is planned for January 14 730 pm with music from local churches including Calvary Baptist Greene Weslayan Methodist Charles City Mission Covenant Charles City Bible Center Nashua Faith Baptist Marble Rock Alliance Osage Powersville. Everyone is welcome.
Joe Hartwig chair of the County ASC announced required corn acreage allotments for 1957. Farms with no corn acreage in 1954 55 or 56 must apply to participate in the Soil Bank Program. App forms are at the County ASC Office, with January 31 1957 as the filing deadline.
Herbert Sarnett is a patient at Cedar Valley Hospital after major surgery on Christmas Day. George Johnson was also taken to Cedar Valley Hospital and underwent surgery last Friday morning.
Pvt. William F. Nordmeyer of Fort Knox Kentucky returns home for a short furlough on Saturday January 22 before leaving January 2 for Fort Lewis Washington and deployment to Korea for 16 months. He has served in the infantry since August. His wife Kay Shultz Nordmeyer is the daughter of Lyle Shultz. Electronics Third Class and Mrs. Richard Tyarks of San Diego arrived December 22 for a visit with Mrs Tyarks parents at Iowa Falls before returning to San Diego to be sent overseas. Mrs Scott accompanied them to Greene after visiting California.
The Agricultural Marketing Service reports that prices of several dairy products may average higher in 1957 than 1956 as consumer incomes rise. Milk and butterfat prices fell in 1953 and 1954 but have since edged up. Cash receipts from dairy products reached over 4.5 billion dollars in 1956 with a new record likely in 1957. Net income from dairy enterprises has improved over the last two years.
Greene Indies defeated Allison 64 to 60 in a tightly contested basketball game at the local gym. Don Hamilton and Charles Nichol stood out for Greene while B Hoodjer and Klingbeil starred for Allison as the game swung to overtime before Greene pulled ahead.
A joint meeting of Meeting Tonight aA and the Woman's Club is planned for this evening January 2 at the high school gymnasium starting at 8:00. The business meetings are at 8:30.
Mrs Arthur Lindell suffered a severe stroke Monday evening and is confined to her bed in critical condition.
Leslie Miller son of H. H. Miller of Greene is listed in fair condition at Cedar Valley hospital Charles City after a one car accident Saturday afternoon between 1 15 and 1 30. He drove north of Greene on highway 14 struck the east side of the bridge near Vala Lumber Company. He suffered severe head injuries chin lacerations and a broken right hip. His 1951 Oldsmobile was completely demolished.
Last weeks bowling results show Willey's Clothing 42 26 Ackley Grinders 39 29 McRoberts Imps 34 34 White's Tavern 31 37 Mels & Billy 29 39 Greene Meter Co 29 39 High scores include L Shultz 201 for single and 548 for series. Shultz also 548 and Kretzschmar 487. Ackley Grinders G Kingery 457 A Dolan 453. McRoberts 425 J Meek 403. White's Tavern R White 457 H D Staudt 441. Mess and Bills L Kingery 453 M Bruggeman 436. Greene Mo?
The page lists mixed league results with team rosters and high scores. Notable marks include Sneed 234 and 584 for Bristow Elevator and D Hansen 497 for Bristow Elevator, plus G Miller 471 and B Marsh 419 for Miller Real Estate. Individual handicaps totals are given for Alfred Rognes and Parker Schmitz, among others, with Friday night continued results on page 8.
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