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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1967
Page
1
The editor argues there is no utopian government and cites Russia China and France. It urges U.S. policymakers to end handouts to distrustful allies and focus on watching friends more closely while reducing NATO force commitments in France.
Greene's invitational wrestling tournament will be held at the Greene Community School on Saturday January 21. Wrestlers from Dike Plainfield and Gladbrook will compete. First and second round matches start at 2:00 p m with semi finals and finals at 7:00 p m.
Mr and Mrs Allan Jacobson announce the birth of a son to his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Loren Jacobson of Milwaukee Wisconsin on Friday January 13. The baby is named Scott Allan and has a sister Kim age 5 and a brother Steven age 2.
Mr Lloyd Miller of Clarksville was elected chairman of the Butler County Extension Council at the organization meeting last week. Ted DeBerg of Bristow was named vice chairman with Aaron Jewell of Greene as secretary and Reed Weinberg of Clarksville re-elected treasurer. The officers join twelve other council members to guide the Extension educational program during 1967 in Butler County.
Mr. and Mrs. David Markle and children Barbara and Bruce returned home Saturday after a three week vacation. They rode the train from Omaha on Christmas Day to San Francisco for six days with Mrs. Markle's brother-in-law and sister, visited Los Angeles and Hollywood, saw Disneyland, then traveled to Tucson and Nogales, Mexico for six days with relatives before returning by train to Omaha.
The February 1967 term of the District Court of Butler County will convene February 8 with Judge C H Wild presiding. Trial jurors to report March 6 at 10:00 a.m. Grand Jury drawn will report February 9 at 10:00 a.m. Read lists name numerous townships, including Albion Beaver Bennedette Butler Coldwater Fremont Jackson Jefferson Madison Monroe Pittsford Shell Rock Washington West Point.
Mrs. LeRoy Dralle of Allison was named chairman of a two-pronged education and fundraising cancer crusade to begin in Butler county next April. Co chair is Mrs. Armin Bull of Allison. Announcement came from Mrs. Harry Miller, Butler county American Cancer Society chair, as plans to reach every adult with lifesaving cancer information proceed. Drake and Bull attended the Iowa Division meeting in Des Moines, November, with 450 volunteers from across Iowa.
Robert Curtis, local postmaster, urges universal zip code use on mailed parcels. Beginning January 15, parcel post zones will be calculated from zip codes on the packages.
Johnny Reysack 24 son of Mr and Mrs George Reysack of Aredale David Allison 18 son of Mr and Mrs Robert C Allison of Parkersburg and Raymond Barrett 18 son of Mr and Mrs Charles S Barrett of Parkersburg enlisted in the United States Marine Corps for four years They are assigned to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego for eight weeks basic training then Camp Pendleton California After six weeks of advanced training they will receive their first military leave All enlisted under the 120 Day Delay Program Allison and Barrett also joined the Aviation Guarantee Program A Marine Corps recruiter visits the Allison Selective Service Office each Thursday from 1230 to 300 pm or call 233-1717 in Waterloo for an appointment.
Mr and Mrs Noel Mizell of Ankeny announce the birth of a son on January 12 named Todd Lamone. The mother is Karen Belknap formerly of Greene.
The Rambler wrestlers captured the Tripoli Invitational with 76 points, followed by Turkey Valley 65, Janesville 63, and Wapsie Valley 49. Greene claimed four titles and earned high team points. Duane Leavens, Dennis Ascher, and Craig Cheney won 120, 138, and 165 pound titles respectively, with Allen 180 pounds.
Graveside services were held at Rose Hill cemetery for Cindy Sue Van Raden the stillborn daughter of Mr and Mrs Vern Van Raden. She was born January 12 at Floyd County Veterans Memorial Hospital in Charles City. Surviving are a brother Daniel a sister Barbara Kaminen and Patti and maternal grandparents Alfred and Mrs Folkers. Rev E T Busch conducted the services Reid’s Funeral Chapel in charge.
Butler County auditor's office lists 1966 tax levies in mills for Butler County towns payable in 1967. Greene totals 89.051 mills, up 3.977 from 1965, with 25.937 mills for town government unchanged. Greene Community School district levy 49.519 mills, up 1.768 from 1965. County government costs 9.460 mills, about level with 1965? added vocational school millage 0.731 for Greene.
Mrs Sam Chooks underwent surgery Wednesday January 11 at St Mary's Hospital in Rochester Minnesota. She will return home later this week. Address Room 284 5th floor
The 1967 Iowa general assembly opens in Des Moines with Vernon Kyhl of Parkersburg serving Butler Floyd and Mitchell counties in the senate and Charles Grassley of New Hartford representing Butler County in the house. Grassley, first elected in 1959, is appointed to Appropriations State Government Affairs and Tax Revision committees, while Kyhl joins Governmental Affairs Public Health and Welfare and Transportation committees.
Mr and Mrs Michael Phalen of Cedar Falls adopted an infant son John Michael with a 2 year old brother Patrick. Sponsors at the baptism were Mr and Mrs Richard Merfeld of Greene. Baptism occurred at St Patrick's Church in Cedar Falls on Sunday January 15. Mrs Phalen was formerly Carla Scharpff.
Taxpayers must fill a space on Iowa income tax forms naming their school district as part of the State Aid for School Programs debate. If unsure of the district, contact local superintendent Vv. T. Tatum at Greene Community School for guidance.
Relatives in Greene report the death in Vietnam of Roger Hites, son of Mrs. Minnie Hites of Clarksville. He is said to have been killed in a helicopter on Sunday. Surviving are his wife Lucille Barnett and a 3 month old daughter Ann Marie. Funeral services pending at St. Mary's Church in Greene.
A trial evening vocational and educational counseling program for NIAD area adults was announced by Clyde Yates and Charles Schultz of NIACC. It targets planning, testing, and guidance, runs 6:30 to 9:30 on twelve evenings from January 23 to February 9, with appointments via the Student Personnel Office or by visiting Room 207, 220 East State Street.
Nashua de feated Greene 35 to 18 on Friday night January 18 for their 9th win. Duane Leavens Ascher Ritter Cheney and Allen pinned opponents. Van Raden won by decision Behnke tied and Litterer won by forfeit. Multiple pins and forfeits fueled the Ramblers rally to a 18-7 midmatch deficit.
The Greene Commercial Club reports Cage squads defeated Nora Springs and Nashua in conference action. A meeting is set for Wednesday January 18 at 7 30 p m at City Hall to elect officers and urged attendance.
The State Conservation Commission announced open orders for nursery seedlings for spring reforestation erosion control and wildlife habitat planting. Available species include pines spruce red cedar and various hardwoods with wildlife packets of 250 seedlings. Seedlings ship or pickup from the Ames Forest Nursery between late March and early May.
The 1967 Soil Conservation Speech Contest centers on water conservation with co sponsorship by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Iowa Association of Soil Conservation District Commissioners and Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance. Entry is open to Iowa junior and senior high students. regional and state prizes total $25, $15, $10 and cash scholarships up to $250 plus $100.
The Ramblerettes beat Nora Springs 71 58 then edged Nashua 51 41 as they stretched their conference win streak to five. Marilyn Johnson led in rebounds with 10 and Greene added strong scoring while Nora Springs trailed 47 26 at halftime. References list guards and players including Ann Allison Margaret Senne and Dianne Stauffer.
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