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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1963
Page
2
In Birmingham the editor John Millz of the Birmingham Post-Herald was arrested for violating a law that prohibits soliciting votes on election day. The case tests the heritage of press freedom as the editor is editorially supportive.
The piece defends a mayor council government against a commission plan and argues Mills faces punishment for editorial election day advocacy. It warns a guilty ruling could threaten press freedom as guaranteed by the U.S. and Alabama constitutions, insisting editors must be free to argue issues on election day.
A critique of modern advice pages in newspapers arguing they replace serious public service with entertainment. The piece favors old style columns for practical help and questions the sincerity of the clever female humorists who print letters they receive.
The Oak Hill preliminary meeting was held Friday at the home of Mrs. Verne with members present. Officers elected include Mrs. George Stewart president, Mrs. Roy Merfeld first vice president, Mrs. Susie Duffield second vice president, Mrs. Ethel McNeilus corresponding secretary, Mrs. Susie McNeilus secretary, and Mrs. Lyle Surfus treasurer.
Bonnie Kielman underwent an appendectomy at Waverly Friday night. A house fire damaged clothing and furniture, saving a dog whose singed hair and smoke inhalation prompted efforts to save its life. Numerous local residents and families are mentioned in a stream of social visits and travel that include funerals, visits, and gatherings across Dumont, Osage, Davenport, Sheffield, and Grundy Center.
Butler County Board of Supervisors met in December 1962 at the Butler County Auditor's office. Items included appointing John Barns to the Butler County Commission for a five year term and a full settlement of the State institutional account with Hyde Lord for 2980.77, plus approval of various medical and public assistance expenditures and road fund allocations. The minutes confirm adjournment to January 7.
Electors of the West Point Mutual Telephone Company met on Friday and elected officers: Gus Siefken as president Darwin Newbury as vice president and Glen Wiegmann as secretary and treasurer Directors are Burdine Hahn Ed Miller Melville Eberline and Folkert Kielman
The United Society of the F Evangelical United Brethren church met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Richard Rindels. Mrs. Everett Hewitt assisted the hostess and Rev. Glenn Holthaus led the lesson. Ten members attended and visitor Mrs. Henry Jepson from Cedar Falls joined.
Mrs. Clara Jackson came home Thursday afternoon after spending several days visiting in the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harold Eckhoff at Alexander.
In De Berge residence Mr and Mrs De Wasne De Berge hosted Wednesday evening visitors honoring the birthdays of Mrs Burdine Hahn Mrs Paul Weiland and Mrs De Berge. Also present were Mr and Mrs Ray Hahn and other family members.
Mrs. Louise Grubb was taken to Allan Memorial hospital in Waterloo on Monday for observation and treatment.
Mrs Marion Gibson and son of Greene spent Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs George Stewart. Mrs Robert Shreve and daughter visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Johanna Shreve. Mr and Mrs Harold Harms and family were Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs Ackiex and Mrs Eisentr, continuing a sequence of community social calls.
Mrs Merle Hearn returned home from Hampton Hospital after a short stay for observation and treatment. Mr and Mrs E P Berryman and sons of Waterloo visited the Heart family in Clarksville, while Mr and Mrs Ray Hahn spent a Tuesday afternoon with the Kielmans.
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