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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1960
Page
1
The piece reflects on the steel strike settlement aiding Nixon's political position and recalls editor James Graven’s support for 1960 tribulations. It mourns Dan Ryan of Parkersburg, notes park skating rink flood risks, and offers general reflections on kindness and year-end optimism for 1959 and beyond.
Homer Hurd who had surgery at Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City after a corn picker accident on November 16 will return for physical therapy on his left arm.
Carl Laverne Sidmore of Are dale pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle second offense. He was fined 560 dollars plus cost, which was paid after arrest on March 10, 1959 by Sheriff Pete Boomgården near Iumont. Jerry Lee DeVries of Parkersburg pleaded guilty to larceny in the nighttime and received a suspended 90 day jail term with probation for one year. He was arrested December 12th in Parkersburg after admitting he and two juveniles broke into Moorman's Feed Store and stole two electric heaters.
The adult farmer class will meet Monday evening January 11 at Greene High School to discuss Concrete On The Farm. Last week the class explored Hybrid Inbred and Crossbred Hogs and analyzed hog breeds, crossing advantages, and selective breeding to improve traits in crossbred hogs.
Bob Ruffridge left last Tuesday for Gunter Air Force Base Alabama to attend a nine week course in Dental Technology. He spent several days on leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Earl Ruffridge before reporting.
Butler County 4-H officers gather Saturday January 9 at 1 15 pm in the Farm Bureau auditorium Allison to hear International Farm Youth Exchange delegate Virginia Rothfus recount four months in India in 1957 and receive training. Eight officers will lead a discussion followed by a film on a well run high school club and LFYE sharing details.
Two sailors, sons of Mr and Mrs Gale Barth and Mr and Mrs Rick Menken, left Saturday noon for Memphis Tennessee to attend Navy Electronics School after spending two weeks leave with their families.
Bill Boyd of Aredale Ronald Ray son of Wilson Ray and Bruce Marsh son of Ralph Marsh left Monday for Des Moines where they enlisted in the Navy.
Greene county dealers Klassi Motors and Greene Motor Company join 453 franchised Iowa dealers in a state wide Guaranteed Warranty for used cars. The program offers 15 percent repair discounts for one year after purchase at any member garage. It began January 4 and covers 180 town communities across 90 counties.
Miss Persis Pooley returns to Corpus Christi after a two week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Bert Pooley and her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Vern Rottler. The Pooleys accompany her to spend the winter in the Texas port city.
Keith Uaring departed Tuesday morning for Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis New Mexico after a 15 day furlough spent with his parents Mr and Mrs Keith Harvis.
Mr and Mrs Howard Allison and their son Michael return to Des Moines after visiting both sets of parents in the area. Mrs Allison spent the past week here while Mr Allison celebrated Christmas and New Year’s Holidays with relatives.
The March of Dimes drive starts with envelopes mailed soon and is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary led by Mrs. P. C. Peek. Coin cards go to students, a blanket collection at a basketball game, and house to house canvassing. Funds support polio research birth defects and arthritis, with medical surveys noting one in sixteen American babies born defective and 50,000 needing March of Dimes care.
The Parent Teachers Association will meet this evening January 6 at 8 00 in the High School auditorium. Superintendent V J Tatum will speak on the Summer School Program for the Greene Community School. Second grade parents chaired by Mr and Mrs Keith Drakle will serve refreshments.
Specialist and Mrs Jerry B Caldwell and children Ricky Vic ky Mickey and Nickey Jill arrived Sunday from Fort De vens Massachusetts Jerry returned this morning and will attend officers training school for six months Mrs Caldwell and the children stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Claire Curtis in Greene
The Public Library adds titles spanning politics, human interest, faith and travel. Elegant's The Dragon's Seed probes Chinese communities in Southeastern Asia, Bartholomew's My Heart Has Seventeen Rooms shares hospital work in India, and Mamas Way narrates a daughter's faith. Also adds First Book of National Parks and Tet Pilot Overseas for youths and aviation readers.
Father Lowell Shekleton of Fayette spent New Year's Day at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs FE T Shekleton.
Dan J. P. Ryan 50 56 of Parkersburg died Wednesday at 12 30 AM at St. Francis Hospital Waterloo after a December 23 heart attack. Editor and publisher of the Parkersburg Eclipse since 1935 he was known in newspaper and political circles having run for representative twice as a Democrat. Funeral arrangements are pending and tentatively set for Friday morning.
Ed Shultz has been a patient at Clark Rest Home where he was admitted last Wednesday.
The American Legion Auxiliary collected 1,882 But ter-Nut Coffee strips in a yearly drive led by chairman Mrs. Howard Rasty. A small cash credit is allowed per strip to buy toys for orphaned veteran children next Christmas.
Dean Uhlenhopp returned to his Hampton home Tuesday afternoon following surgery at Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City. He was hospitalized after the operation and is now recuperating at home with family.
Jerry Frey Greene improper turning fined 5.00 with 3.50 costs. Darel Durvee MelIntire stop sign 10.00 fine (5.00 suspended) and 3.40 costs. Thomas Stratton Des Moines pended and 3.50 casts. William Lewis Burge Charles City speeding 15.00 fine (10.00 suspended) and 3.50 costs. Terry Lee Smith Des Moines speeding 10.00 fine and 3.50 costs. Hillis E Hudson Aplington speeding 20.00 fine and 3.50 costs. Lonnie James Johnson Pickford illegal turning and speeding 5.00 turning and 20.00 speeding with 3.50 costs.
Jane Allison left Sunday by plane for Berkeley California to spend time with her parents Mrs Wareld Allison and others. Allison teaches at Jefferson Elementary School in Berkeley.
The board of Investors Mutual Inc the largest mutual fund affiliate of Investors Diversified Services has declared a quarterly dividend of 9 cents per share payable January 14 1960 to shareholders of record December 30 1959. This is the 77th consecutive dividend and the fund has about 140 800 000 shares outstanding.
Hugh Mosher, Clerk of Court for Butler County, releases a year in review. Inheritance Tax from 41 estates paid $84,277.73 to the State Tax Commission. Also tallies issued licenses 100 eignicen. 14 divorces granted. 2 births. 205 deaths. 158 probate cases. 34 criminal cases. 142 civil cases. Office and county fee totals cited with trust funds received and disbursed.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Skillen with Mrs Guy Sebaugh of Marble Rock departed yesterday for McAllen Texas where they will spend several weeks.
Irving R. Levine NBC correspondent and author will speak at Wartburg College Artist Series at 8:00 pm in Knights Gasi Waverly on January 17. He will discuss America- Soviet relations in 1960 and is noted for reported coverage from the Kremlin and his book Main Street USSR.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thompson depart Monday for Punta Gorda Florida to spend the winter season, with Miller Real Estate noted in the listing.
Calvin Kelly was sworn in as Mayor of Greene and six councilmen were installed at a Monday night meeting. Claire Curtis swore in the Mayor and Kelly later swore in each councilman. In sports, the Ramblers beat Tripoli 55 53 while Rambleretts lost 30 to 47. Ambrose scored 20 for the winners and Boler 16 for Rambleretts.
Mrs Howard Wells of Bristow underwent surgery Monday morning at Cedar Valley Hospital in Cherles City.
Transportation Aid Warrants are in the County Superintendent’s office for district distribution. Statewide eligible claims total 5,491,663.63 with 3,000,000.0 available. 1,241 districts receive a pro rata payment of 54,6282 547 per cent. Butler County total claims 39,861.63 listing Allison Bristow 6,882.68 Aplington 5,909.28 Clarksville 3,883.141 Dumont 4,499.53 Greene New Hartford 3,285.42 Shell Rock 4,148.09 Parkerburg 7,702.57.
New residents and area families welcome newborns across Greene, Charles City, and surrounding communities. AnNet te Marie Clabough was born December 30 to Mr. and Mrs. Loren Clabough of Cedar Falls, weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce. Doyle LaVerne, son of Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Brocka, arrived January 3 at Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City, first Greene Community birth of 1960 weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces. Brian Scott Rosenwinkel, to Mr. and Mrs. Dale Rosenwinkel of Clarksville, born December 31 at Cedar Valley Hospital, weighing 7 pounds 23 ounces. A son named Brian Scott joins five sisters and one brother. Leroy Kingery and wife in Marble Rock welcomed a son January 6 at Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City, weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces. Rebecca Lyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Snyder of Iowa City, born December 28 at University Hospital Iowa City, with grandmother Kay Clark of Greene listed as a relative.
The Wednesday NightRollers and Nestleton Insurance groups report scores and standings. High scorers include Walter Gabe 504 and G Shaffer 550, with Don Lester 519 and R Henline 565 among top totals. Other entries involve Greene Motor Company, John Deere Implement, Ackley Grinders and Gambles in a busy session.
Paul G. Hamilton states he has not sold Hamilton's Funeral Chapel and will continue operation. The Furniture Store alone was sold to Larry Kramer, who will take over February 1.
Floyd County farmers and fertilizer dealers are invited to two January 13 meetings with Extension and the Farmers Night School. ISU agronomist will speak at Rockford Legion Hall at 1:30 PM on fertilizer use results from past experiments. Dinner meeting at 6:30 PM in Charles City will cover statewide findings for Floyd County farmers.
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