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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1958
Page
1
The piece urges giving to local churches schools and community projects noting a congressional probe shows large charities misuse funds. It endorses supporting advertisers for fresh dependable goods and credits Coach Himers for developing the hbeys basketball squad with improvements continuing this season.
Floyd County Extension plans a February start for the Challenge to Iowa program with discussion groups in Marble Rock Rockford Nora Springs Rudd Floyd and Charles City High Schools. The Adult Education Series at Charles City Public Schools begins February 11 with six topics and a February 1 TV presentation on Century of Change by Iowa State College specialists. Viewers and discussion members will compare past and present life and institutions to gauge the Iowa way of life over time. For more information contact the Floyd County Extension Office in Charles City.
At the Round Grove Golf and Country Club annual meeting held last Wednesday evening, Paul Hamilton was elected president, Darrell Davis vice president, and new directors were Harold Allison and Paul Cheney. Existing directors include Galen Martzahn James Mead Oscar Bartels and Francis Knapp.
Roger M. Lamoureux of the Navy Recruiting Station Waterloo said the Navy is forming a special Iowa company named the Seahawks. The group will depart Des Moines February 28 1958 by air for San Diego California to train at the Naval Recruit Training Station. Qualified young men may choose their training field before enlisting and may enlist with a buddy to train together and return home on leave together.
Donald Bachman reports second quarter and semester honor rolls for high school students across grades. The list names many juniors seniors and freshmen with several names repeated across grade levels and notes all A students.
The Hoof Beats officers met and drew up plans for the coming year at a meeting held last week. Plans include practice drills local fair displays three trail rides and the annual horse show. Open invitation to all interested youths to join. contact Greg Boom Dennis Ott Mary Lou Squires or drill master Aaron Jewell. Practices begin soon after school ends.
Mrs Henry Nixt is a patient at Cedar Valley hospital in Charles City after a fall at home. She sustained two cracked vertebrae in the incident.
The Butler County Board sponsors a new special school for trainable handicapped children, opening January 27, 1958, one mile north of Allison on Highway 14. Mrs. Walter Wieland will teach, with Lee Courtnage assisting. funds and supplies welcome from clubs and organizations.
Greene and Dumont battled in the Butler County Curis Basketball Tourney with Dumont beating Greene 60 to 47. Key players for Greene were Joan Lockwood and Jann Fletcher, while Raisch and D Jamison led Dumont scoring with 28 and 22 respectively.
Alfred Koynes Jr announces the sale of Al's Lanes bowling alley to Don Gersma of Bremerton. Gersma will take possession March 1 and plans to move to Greene with his wife and three daughters once housing is available.
Butler County Court House was broken into early Friday with entry through a rear window. Sheriff and two state agents pursue the case as damage is assessed and $4.25 cash was left behind. A man jailed in Eldora is being questioned. debate grows over funding a modern courthouse vs continuing repairs.
The independents face Salisbury in a February tilt as part of the season. Tre Greene leads the squad with focus on improving offense and defense against the opponent.
Myrna Litterer tops a written homemaking exam for senior girls. She earns a Trifari pin at a pep meeting and advances toward being named state candidate for American Homemaker of Tomorrow with a $1,500 scholarship and an educational trip to Washington DC, Williamsburg, and New York City. The state winner’s school gets Britannica set. national scholarships rise to $9,000 for the top award.
Mr and Mrs B G Brunsma and children went to Wichita Kansas Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs Brunsmas father Nelson Cornell 68 who died suddenly of a heart attack Thursday They had moved to Wichita recently from Altus Oklahoma Burial services were held at Altus.
Butler County School Board will meet Tuesday evening February 4 1958 at the high school in Allison A program is planned with R F Van Dyke Building and Reorganization Consultant from Des Moines as guest. The event is hosted by Mr K R Rowley Butler County Superintendent of Schools.
Wayne Ballhagen of New Hartford declares candidacy for state representative from Butler County in the June primary. He cites business and farm experience, knowledge of local needs, and a plan for better schools and roads. Ballhagen has run a general store in New Hartford 20 years, lives on a city lot, and supports a family of five.
The Adult Farmer Class met at Greene Community School and planned a tour to the beef and sheen farm at Iowa State College in Ames next Tuesday February 4. Transportation will be by cars. For those interested contact Richard Wagoner vocational agricultural instructor at the Monday February 3 class which will cover Using Liquid Fertilizers.
Greene Ramblers beat Rockford 47 to 34 as Jack Hagarty sparked a third quarter rally, with Bobby Barth strong on both ends. The Ramblers had earlier toppled Rudd and climbed to four wins in five, while Ramblersettes and reserves dropped their contests.
The event runs Sunday through February with top 25 percent earning prize money. Doubles and singles pace the afternoon sessions on February 2. Two-woman teams combine scores for three games. individual scores are tallied per bowler. Team event slated February 9 with both afternoon and evening sessions.
The 3 Co-operative Creamery will hold its annual meeting on Saturday February 1 at Greene High School Auditorium. A free lunch will be served at noon, followed by business meetings and officer elections. Guest speaker will be Frank Barker head of the Dairy Industries Commission Des Moines. Entertainment and door prizes planned.
Fay Goodsell arrived back home from the Veteran's hospital in Des Moines after undergoing surgery three times. Homer Hardman, formerly at the University hospital in Iowa City, is reported to have returned home on Monday and is now staying at the Clark Rest Home.
Wednesday Night Rollers league report lists teams Bristow Elevator Willey’s Clothing Miller Real Estate and Ross and Miller. High series includes Bristow Elevator J Klooster 462 Willey’s Clothing C Kretzschmar 487 Nettle Miller's Real Estate G Majewski 532 Kemming's Sinclair W Meek 477 and Ross and Muller K Jackson 504. Gene Majewski rolled a 221 game. other teams include John Deere Implement Lutheran Brotherhood.
Rites are being held this Wednesday at Eureka for T J Schermerhorn son of Fred Knapp. The Schermerhorns were formerly residents in the Greene vicinity.
Miss Eleine Barnhart daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Barnhart completed two years of elementary teaching study at the University of Dubuque and has accepted a 5th grade teaching position for the second semester at Buffalo Center Community School.
New residents Mr and Mrs Arthur Stark weather welcomed a son named Howard Lerey born Wednesday January 22 at Cedar Valley hospital Charles City weighing 11 1 4 ounces. He is the first grandchild of Mr and Mrs Claire Starkweather. Mr and Mrs Melbert Johnson of Allison welcomed a son named Jay James born Saturday January 25 at Cedar Valley hospital Charles City weighing 8 pounds 9 1 ounces. Mother Leona Mae Rodman of Greene is the grandmother. he is the first grandchild of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rodman of Hudson formerly of Greene.
The organizations of St. Peter's Lutheran Church sponsor a young and developing program presented by the American Lutheran Church. The program will be held in the church parlors on Thursday evening, January 30.
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