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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1969
Page
1
The piece notes that temporary taxes persist past their term and laments farm fertilizer and topsoil losses due to flooding. It recalls a flood surge that prompted northern residents to close a rain top as farmers joke about “changing the water on his frons” amid high water flooding Greene parks. Entertainment follows with races swimming diving and a fireworks display Friday.
Orval Kingery was admitted to Floyd County Memorial Hospital on Monday evening, June 30, for observation.
Sgt. Scott Frascht and crew of the 55th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Wethersfield Air Force Base England have earned the right to represent the 20th Tactical Fighter Wing in the US AFC Loadeo contest at Wethersfield on August 4. They won the Loadeo in competition against the 77th and 79th TFL at the base. Frascht, son of Mr and Mrs Russell Frascht, has been stationed in England since October 1966. His address: S/Sgt Scott C Frascht AF 16886719 CMR Box 1033 55th TFS APO New York 09120.
The class of 1959 from Greene High School gathered Saturday June 21 for supper at Bishops Club Iowa in Charles City. Thirty seven of fifty five classmates attended plus out of state members from El Monte California Hillsboro Mokena Illinois Lake Mills Wisconsin and St Paul Minnesota. A brief program with emcee Jeanette Wirth Tobiason included reading the class will and prophesy. Families met Sunday at the Elementary School cafeteria for a potluck and social afternoon. The group plans another reunion in five years.
Ray Holtz Band plays Friday July 3 from 9 30 p m to 1 39 a m for members and guests. Fourth of July events include Men’s Shotgun Tourney at 9 00 a m, potluck at 12 30 p m, mixed couples golf at 2 00 p m, fireworks at 9 30 p m. July 6 qualifiers for City Tournament, July 8 Ladies District Team Meet, July 9 Ladies Day. July 12 13 hosts 2nd Annual Husband and Wife State Ec-Lec-Tic Tournament with steak fry 6 00–9 00 p m and a 9 00 p m–1 00 a m dance with Cal Meyers.
The Commercial Club sponsors kid races at the practice football field at 9:00 a.m. on the Fourth of July under Greene Jaycees supervision. Races include foot events for ages 3 to 12 and bicycle events for 5 to 12 with separate girls and boys divisions and cash prizes for top three. Swimming events for 7 to 16 start at 2:00 p.m with free swimming after. Diving begins at 7:30 p.m. Ribbons awarded for swimming and diving winners. Fireworks show starts at 9:30 p.m. at the Veterans Club sponsored by the Country Club and Commercial Club.
The Des Moines SBA office will send a Loan Officer and a Management Specialist to Waterloo on Wednesday July 9 to meet local business people. Visit in the Chamber of Commerce Office at 229 West 5th Street Waterloo 50701. call 319-233-8431 to book an appointment.
Craig Kemming has been accepted for admission to Augustana College in Sioux Falls South Dakota for next year. He is a Greene Community High School graduate and the son of Mrs. Lois Kemming of Greene.
The university awarded merit scholarships to 718 high school seniors entering the U of I in June or September. Recipients include Wendy Martzahn and Wendell Stuntz. Scholarships cover part to full tuition for those who rank in the top 25 percent and score highly on the ACT.
Floyd County Mutual representatives joined the Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company 61st annual meeting in Charles City on June 25 26 27. Attendees listed include Mr and Mrs B E Shankland Mr and Mrs Bruce Menken Mr and Mrs Robert Staudt Mr and Mrs Roger Ponto Mr H W Merrick Mr Earl Kiess Mr and Mrs Duane Shanks Mr and Mrs Harry Endres and Ray Usher. About 700 expected for the fair on Grinnell College campus with educational business sessions recreation and social events planned including activities for wives. Grinnell Mutual claims to be the world’s largest reinsurer of farm property serving 221 member farm mutual organizations across eight states.
The Greene Iowa Post Office will be closed all day Friday July 4 with no counter service or rural delivery. Mail will be received distributed and dispatched as on other holidays.
Four local students were elected to the National Honor Society by unanimous faculty vote for scholarship, character, leadership and service. Diane Debner Gary Debner Carol Riggins and Greg Stewart were named, each meeting GPA requirements of a 3.0 cumulative and 3.2 last semester.
Kathy Paulsen eighteen of Clarksville won the 1969 Butler County Dairy Princess title at Dairy Day in Allison and will compete in the state Dairy Princess contest. Runner-up was Linda Folkerts of Allison. The event honored eighteen candidates with a parade, dairy smorgasbord, bingo, train rides, and an evening coronation by 1968 princess Jacque Roose.
Dr. Perry Clemmer Peck 76 died at home after ill health following retirement. Born April 25 1893 Cresco he studied at Iowa University of Dentistry and practiced 4 years before 21 years in Greene. Survived by twin daughters Mary Chase Dubuque and Helen Peck Tempe four grandchildren. preceded in death by wife Clarissa Chandler Peck. Funeral Tuesday 2 PM Reid's Chapel burial Rosehill Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Duane Tiemens of Manchester are the parents of Kevin Jon born June 25 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. The infant weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces. Brothers Timothy and Gregory welcomed him home. Grandparents are Mrs Genevieve Tiemens and Mr and Mrs John Doran of Tama.
One fourth of Luther College students, 497, named to the Dean's List for the second semester for achieving at least a 3.25 GPA while full time. Previous year honorees include Cheryl Brinkman and Jerry Fischer, both juniors.
Butler County residents may enter the Cookout Contest on July 24 during the Allison fair. Six divisions beef pork lamb poultry turkey and novelty with prizes. Open to Iowa male residents 12 and older. Farm Bureau employees are ineligible. Winners enter State Contest Aug 20 at Des Moines. Grand winner wins Las Vegas trip valued at about 550. Entries due by July 20 and obtainable from the Farm Bureau office or contest committee members.
The Greene Jaycees honored Wendy Martzahn with a charm bracelet for winning Miss North Iowa 1969. Duane Bremer, State Vice-president, attended the June 18 meeting as plans were set for July 4 children’s races and the August 3 horse show and barbecue.
Caterine Teeple head cook at Greene Elementary School returned from a week long school food course at Iowa State University Ames guiding topics on menu planning communication and work schedules plus storage practices equipment and school community relations 118 school food service personnel attended from across the state The program is the second of three in a series sponsored by the University Institution of Management and the Iowa Department of Public Instruction School Food Service Section.
Harold Nielsen is back home Friday after a lengthy hospital stay in Charles City.
The Woodley property was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold De Vries of Kesley. Charles R. Ray Real Estate handled the sale.
Greene Little Leaguers went 3-0 last week to improve to 6-1. They beat Rockford 4-1 with Jim McLennan dominant on the mound. Key hits came from Bob Wegand, McLennan, Albercht, and a bases loaded homer by Kevin Jewell in an 8-6 win over Rudd.
Heavy rains sent the Shell Rock River above flood stage with a crest near six feet, flooding streams and businesses. Parks in Greene were submerged and basements flooded as pumps battled seepage, while residents on South First Street faced possible evacuation. Cedar Falls and Waterloo communities endured sandbagging and evacuations as floodwaters closed highways and low-lying homes were affected.
The Deans' List for the spring quarter at Iowa State University lists 1 077 students with a 3 5 GPA or higher after completing at least 15 credit hours Theresa A Rutz daughter of Mr and Mrs F R Rutz is named among the honorees reflecting strong scholastic achievement at the university system.
Sr James M. Keith of Charles City announces a Church World Service clothing truck will stop at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Charles City on July 14. Donors should bring usable clothing to their own church by July 11 for sorting and packing. packed cartons are due at St. John’s by July 12. Heavyweight and lightweight items needed, with emphasis on light weight and infant and children’s clothing for Biafra Nigeria the Middle East and South America.
Greene league games last week saw the Giants beat the Yankees 6 to 0 with Jim Van Eschen collecting a double and a single for the Giants. Steve Stock doubled and Tom Leavens added two singles as the Giants triumphed. Bob Wesand pitched for the Yankees, but poor support and control issues hushed the offense. The Indians and Orioles finished 7 7 after a late rally, Scott Holway delivering a two run homer and four walks fueling four runs in the final inning. Keven Jewell and Billy Astor led the Indians pitching with Holway also doubling. The Orioles got doubles from Randy Smith, Ryan Smith, Rick Allison and Steve Nordmeyer, with Jewell, Ronnie Smith and Denny Miller adding singles. The Dodgers defeated the Braves 11 2 as Mark Miller struck out eight and yielded just one hit, a Mike Constein homer, while Joe Viers started for the Braves and Jeff Eimers, Leland Wilken and Mark Nelson doubled or singled for the winners.
A representative from the Social Security Administration District Office in Waterloo will be in Allison at the Sheriffs Building on July 2 16 and 30 from 9 00 to 11 00 a m Vernon S Meyer district manager said People can contact the Waterloo office at 525 W 5th Street 234 1554 The Waterloo office hours are Mondays 8 30 am to 6 39 pm and Tuesday through Friday 8 20 am to 4 30 pm
Gary Frahm, county extension director, reminds 4 H and FFA members that livestock entries for the Butler County Fair are due in the Extension office at Allison by 12 00 noon on Saturday, July 12. Stall rent must accompany the entry. The office will be open until 12:00 noon on July 12 to accept entries. If you did not receive an entry, contact the extension office immediately.
Dale E. Schroeder of Greene reports May sales of Series E and H bonds and Freedom Shares in Butler County reached 331,852 dollars, about 43 percent of its 1,569, five month goal. Greene leads Iowa at 61 percent with Emmet 56, Montgomery 53, Ringgold 32, Calhoun Union and Van Buren lower. statewide May sales total 5,601,822 dollars, five month 335,042 for 40 percent of 1969 quota. Five percent Freedom Shares sales rise. share purchases allowed at banks with equal Series E bonds. County results include Black Hawk 1,452,735 (37%), Floyd 415,215 (41%), Cerro Gordo 184,313 (43%), Franklin 121,662 (34%).
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