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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1962
Page
1
The editor jokes about possible Khruschev asylum in the U S before year end and applauds John Glenn for enduring countdown delays. He compares family Sunday trips to the tension of spaceflight delays and notes that spending comes easier than earning. He predicts electric cars could force patrols to carry revolvers and chargers.
About 445 students will receive degrees at the State University of Iowa mid winter commencement on February 3 at 10 00 a m in the University Fieldhouse. Don ald Rhoades registrar and director of convocations said area graduates include Francis Grendier and John Spratt sons of Mr and Mrs August Grendier and Mr and Mrs R T Spratt.
A county wide swine judging workout is set for Monday February 5 at 7 30 p m at the Allison Hog Marketing Center. C Dean Johnson Butler County Extension Assistant says market classes of five animals will be judged for grade back fat and weight. Ken Wangsness will discuss meat type hogs and estimating lean percent. Participants split into junior and senior divisions with instruction for beginners and advanced judges. Open to all 4 H and FFA members and interested parents.
The Farmers Co operative Creamery Association of Greene will hold its annual meeting on Saturday February 3 at the Greene High School auditorium. Lunch will be served at noon. Officers will be elected and other business transacted. Guest speaker will be Leo Benson general manager State Brand Creameries Mason City.
Larry Tindall son of Mr and Mrs Ray Tindall of Bristow has enlisted in the Navy and is in basic training at San Diego California His address is Larry Tindall 596 2774 Sr Co 617 USN T C San Diego 33 California
Cub Scouts meet in the new elementary auditorium this evening at 7 30 for planning. Event aims include the Blue and Gold recognition banquet set for February 13 at 6 30 in the same auditorium.
Marie Augusta Butzlaff 69 died Tuesday at her son Raymonds home. born September 10 1892 in Floyd County daughter of Herman and Augusta Schmidtke. She married Julius H Butzlaff March 14 1912. Survived by son Raymond one grandson two brothers Charles Schmidtke Greene Henry Schmidtke Marble Rock. Funeral Thursday February 1 at 2 pm in St Peters Lutheran Church with Rev Deines. Interment Rose Hill Cemetery. Reid Hamilton Funeral Chapel in charge.
Bernard Wygle of Clarksville, chairman of the Butler County Red Cross Chapter, announces a 1962 county goal of 3886 dollars. Mrs. B. G. Eckles of Aplington becomes fundraiser chair, with Mrs. Gertrude Stockdale as co chair. About 300 volunteers conducted last year’s drive. this year’s will be in March.
Mrs Henry Nixt sustained a fractured left arm near the shoulder and bruises from a fall on her porch last Friday afternoon.
Dan McCaffery 24 of Fort Dodge was arrested by the Parkersburg Marshal in Parkerburg early Sunday and charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated second offense and license suspension. He was arraigned in Allison Justice court, bond set at $1000 on each charge, and he remains jailed in Allison.
Butler County Extension Service and Iowa State University sponsor a three day agronomy short course in Allison from February 7, 14, and 21, 9 30 to 3 30. Speakers include ISU agronomists Joe Stritzel Frank Schaller Harvey Thompson Er R Duncan and others. A $5 registration covers noon meals coffee doughnuts and a handbook. Sign up at the County Extension Office by Friday or Saturday the 2nd or 3rd as space is limited.
Mr and Mrs Bert Hagarty announce their son Maurice of Cedar Falls has been promoted to acting Superintendent of Mails at the Cedar Falls Post Office effective December 23 He is a 24 year veteran who began as a substitute clerk in December 1937 and rose through roles as regular clerk in 1941 foreman of clerks in 1950 and foreman of mails in 1953 His promotion aligns with the office moving to a new building.
Keith Crosby Foltz of Mabel Minnesota charged with speeding receives a 10 dollar fine and 4 dollar costs. Donald Rague of Greene charged with improper parking in front of the fire station, fined 5 dollars plus 4 dollars costs.
The Saints beat the Ramblers 63 to 55 as Gary Rattler returns from a knee injury to boost scoring and rebounding. Marsh leads Saints with 24 points while Barth and Kingery add 12 and 10 as Greene Ramblerettes fall 50 to 42 to Reinbeck with Wharton and Jepson starring for the winners.
Floyd G. Todd 61 died Sunday at his farm home west of Nashua from a heart condition. Born February 6 1900 in Floyd County he married Nellie G Caswell June 29 1921. Survivors include his wife a brother Thomas and a sister Mrs Elsie Hanneman of Orchard. Services Wednesday at 1:30 p m at the Nashua Methodist Church conducted by Rev R E Hodgkins. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery Nashua.
Mrs Genevieve Tiemens received word that Clarence Hinders 52 died suddenly of a heart attack at his Floyd home Sunday Funeral services set for Thursday 2 p m at Wesley Methodist Church Rudd He leaves a wife three sons John Osage Lloyd Marble Rock Donald at home two daughters Mrs William Carter St Paul Minnesota Janice at home seven grandchildren and four sisters Mrs Al Groniga Waterloo Mrs Tievens Greene Mrs Haymond Schuler Rudd and Mrs Donald Stewart Waterloo
Supt V J Tatum outlines the Vocational Agriculture program begun in 1954 55 serving both high school and adult groups. Instructor Wagoner splits time between youth and farmers classes with farm visits and an advisory council of nine local farmers. State and federal funds cover roughly one third of costs and offset instructor salaries and mileage.
Cecil Starkweather of Greene announces candidacy for District No. 2 supervisor covering Dayton Coldwater Bennedette Pittsford and West Point Townships. Incumbent Paul C C Schaeffer retires after 1962 term. Starkweather, a Republican, will face Ernest DeBower of Bristow in the June primary. Nomination papers taken by both. affidavit of intent to run due by April 10 1962.
Greene Community Schools instrumental department reports 35 fourth graders completed a two month trial and joined the Beginning Band after last Tuesday's concert. Band director Ray Holtz notes this is among the largest and best classes in years with students across flute, clarinet, saxophone, cornet, trombone and drums.
In Reformatory Melfred Comer aged 18 from Aplington was taken to the Men's Reformatory at Anamosa on a parole violation by Sheriff Pete E. Boomgarden. Comer had a 1961 Kesley school breakin and gas battery theft near Aplington. He received a ten year sentence in 1961 but it was suspended and he was paroled to the State Board for three years. He was picked up January 8 for parole violation and the State Board revoked his parole.
Greene High School announces second quarter and semester honor rolls led by students across grades. Denotes straight A with a long list of juniors sophomores freshmen and eighth and seventh graders named for academic achievement led by many named individuals across multiple classes and years.
The Annual 4 county Institute at Dougherty on February 6 and 7 features Agricultural and Homemaking exhibits. Joel Eslinger of Franklin County will give a slide talk on My Experiences in Cambodia. The February 7 program includes a women’s session on The Right Colors and Clothing Accessories for You and a Rural Civil Defense panel with local officials. Committees have built a fall-out shelter display and the program ends with home talent Wednesday evening.
The Public Library adds titles on Jewish rescue in One Hundred Children by Lena Kuchler Silberman and The Horse America Made by Louis Taylor. Also featured is The Twenty-Seventh Wife by Irving Wallace about Ann Eliza Webb Brigham Young’s last wife and her Mormon-era marriage.
The Explorer Scouts elect Gary Rattler as president and Steven Mead as vice president Bruce Fischer as secretary and Steve Barnett as treasurer. Advisers are Leonard Nichol and Harold Allison.
A stag supper is planned at the Veterans Club for Thursday evening February 8th. Local members invited to attend and support the event. Proceeds to benefit club activities and community programs.
The Greene Women’s City Bowling tournament opened Sunday with Betty Markle and Dorothy Fischer winning the doubles and Marjorie Kingery the singles. Next week will announce team winners as team play finishes Friday. Singles results list top players by scratch scores and totals with high scorers including Kingery Markle Bliss Sherman Marsh Harms Beat.
GM presented its Previews of Progress science show to Greene High students on January 29 highlighting a sun powered miniature car, a capsule history of the jet engine, foam plastic crash pads, a new glass harder than steel for rocket noses, and gyroscopes for guiding future space ships and missiles.
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