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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1967
Page
1
The editor muses on January downpours and sleet countering typical springlike rain. Yesterday's storm brought thunder and lightning, while warns to keep snow tires on and expect more snow and cold. He laments taxes and notes Iowa weather can swing from showers to ice skating in a day.
Carolyn Kehoe Margaret Senne Larry Tack and Janan Smith, vocal music students at Greene Community School, were chosen by Luther College De Corah to join the annual Dorian Vocal Music Festival. Festival chorus includes 500 voices directed by Robert Page.
In Service Fred Miller Jr., son of Mrs. Fred Miller, of Bristow, left for the armed forces January Tth. He is now stationed at Fort Lewis Washington. His address is: Pvt. Fredrick H. Miller NG 26826355 Co. D 5th Bn, 1st Bde (3rd PH) USATC (BCT) Fort Lewis, Washington 98433.
Richard Lawrence Flaherty of Charles City died Friday January 13 at Chau tauqua Guest Home after a stay since November 30 1966. Born January 18 1890 in Lake Elmo Minnesota he married Gertrude M. Smith on October 24 1924. Survived by his wife daughter Mary Jo Mullen two grandchildren sister Mary Ellencon two nieces. Funeral January 16 at Immaculate Conception Church Charles City with Msgr John J. Smith celebrant burial at Calvary Cemetery Charles City.
Returned to Camp P. F. C. Lawrence Wihlm son of Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Wihlm left Thursday by plane from Waterloo for Fort Bragg North Carolina following a two weeks furlough with his family He was accompanied as far as Chicago by Miss Jane Burroughs who returned to Waterloo by jet on Thursday afternoon.
Theresa Merfeld a six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Merfeld underwent a tonsillectomy on Monday at Floyd County Veterans Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
State Senator Vernon Kyhl discusses the Iowa Legislature budget aims for the next two years with a 105 million dollar annual increase and a joint committee hearing on Title 19 the Medical Assistance program. He warns against unchecked spending and urges fiscal responsibility to maximize each dollar for tax relief locally.
Butler County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a meeting at the REC building in Allison on Monday evening January 30 at eight o clock. The public is invited to attend.
Mrs Frank Lockwood 92 fell at her Greene home and spent three weeks in Albert Lea Minnesota hospital care. She has since moved to the Chautauqua Guest Home No 1 in Charles City to recuperate.
The Iowa State Highway Commission approves a floor repair project on the Greene Shell Rock river bridge on Highway 14. Contract letting is January 31 with work to start after materials arrival, likely February, and the bridge will be closed eight to ten weeks.
Private Thomas G. Roeder age 19, son of Mr and Mrs Herman Roeder of Greene, completed a seven week petroleum specialist course January 13 at the Army Quartermaster School Fort Lee Virginia. He trained in storing and shipping petroleum products used by the Army and received instruction in pipeline operations and aviation fuel handling.
Beginners typing class begins this evening at the Community School, continuing for ten weeks each Wednesday from 7 to 9 PM. Enrollment remains open via instructor Milo Muhlenbruck at the school.
Mrs. Orval Kingery returned home Thursday from Floyd County Veterans Memorial Hospital in Charles City after major surgery on January 6.
A Social Security Administration district office representative will visit Allison at the Court House on February 1 8 and 15 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. The Waterloo district office can be reached at 234 1554, located in room 702 of the Black Hawk Building at W 4th and Commercial Streets.
The Rambler squad captured six first places at the Greene Invitational on Saturday with Plainfield and Dike earning three wins each. Winners include Jay Dietz Plainfield 95 and Doug Trees Greene 103, with multiple events decided by narrow margins and a final bout where Clark Allen Greene pinned Roger Sheldon Plainfield in 43 seconds. Consolation results feature a mix of regionals, including Matt Franzen and Tim Caswell in later classes.
The Corn Bowl Conference wrestling tournament will be held at St Ansgar on Saturday. First round matches start at 1:00 p.m. Consolation and finals begin at 7:00 p.m.
The Local Jaycees chapter mailed 460 surveys to randomly listed Greene area households. Designed with help from the Commercial Club and Civic Officials, the questionnaire seeks opinions on employment development curriculum activities adult education and overall community evaluation. Respondents are asked to return surveys promptly.
Veron Johnson returned to Rochester Minnesota on Monday and is under observation at the Clinic. He resides at Christopherson Guest Home 503 2nd Ave S W Rochester Minnesota.
Sister Mary Patrice Ledwell a 4th 5th and 6th grade teacher at Sacred Heart Academy died at 945 AM Monday in St Josephs Mercy Hospital Mason City after an ambulance transport from Burlington. A native of St Johns Newfoundland she is survived by brothers and sisters in Newfoundland and Boston Funeral services were held at the Mother House Mt Saint Clare Clinton at 1000 AM today Wednesday.
In Rochester Minnesota Mrs Sam Crooks was readmitted to St Marys Hospital on Tuesday for treatment as she receives medical care and continues her recovery in the facility.
New residents Mrs and Mrs Arthur Krull welcomed a daughter Debra Lynn on Saturday January 21 at Floyd County Memorial Hospital weighing 6 pounds 5 ounces. She has a sister Dawn Marie aged 19 months. grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lee Ross of Charles City and Mr and Mrs George Krull of Greene. Mr and Mrs Robert Ilillegas welcomed a son Russell Allan born Friday January 20 at Floyd County Memorial Hospital weighing 10 pounds 13 1 4 ounces. He has brothers Robert age 3 and Ronald age 1. grandparents are Mr and Mrs Thole J Buttier of Charles City and Mr and Mrs Herbert Ilillegas of Greene.
Mrs C S Kaiser entered the city Tuesday morning for treatment and remained at a local facility for care.
Miss Esther Bishop daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Bishop of Greene will teach music in the Beloit Merrill and Cunningham elementary schools starting February 6 She is a North Fayette High School graduate and Upper Iowa College senior who did student teaching in West Fayette and will reside with her brother in law and sister both teachers in Beloit school system
The Jaycees of Greene will hold a benefit dance at the Reviera Ballroom in Janesville on Friday night January 27. Money derived from the dance will fund the shelter house at Perrin Park.
James O Connor is hospitalized at St Joseph Mercy Hospital in Mason City for treatment.
The Ramblerettes beat Manly 66 to 47 as Ken Sutton's squad pushed their conference win streak to 10 and season mark to 13 2. Cheryl Neumeyer led with 22 points, while Donna Weichers controlled the guard duties. Reserves outscored the Manly bench 12 12 in the final quarter. Greene led the Ramblers with 38 rebounds and 12 turnovers hampered the visitors. Parkersburg visits next, followed by St Ansgar on Feb. 3.
Marlys Shde, Butler County Dairy Princess, will open the Men’s Bowling Tournament at El-Bar Lanes on Monday and Wednesday nights. Miss Thole will serve free milk on both evenings, provided by Carnation Dairy.
The Greene Community School District bonds reflect a $414,436 property valuation capacity after existing debt with a proposed $388,000 issue. Money and credits are noted but not needed, leaving $124,669 for emergencies. estimated annual cost averages $3.40 per $1000 valuation with 2.4 to 4.2 mill rates in later years. Petitions to vote on the proposal will be circulated for reader consideration.
A benefit dance for the family of the late Dan Duffy Duffield of Greene will be at the Moose Home in Charles City on Friday January 27 at 7 30 PM Tickets are available at Dan's Tap Greene Rick's Station Wilmar and the Corner Cafe Clarksville.
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