Fourth of July planned events in Greene
Bill Christensen announces Greene area closures for Friday July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The Greene Jaycees and Greene Commercial Club sponsor the Fourth of July Kids Races at 9 a.m. on the high school football field with age specific foot and sack races plus 3 legged and bicycle events for 5-12 year olds. Cash prizes go to top three in each race. Fireworks display planned Friday evening across the river from Perrin Park viewable from the park area.
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Bill Christensen
Greene Commercial Club
Greene Jaycees
Perrin Park
Greene Community School Board Nomination Window Set
Nomination petitions for Greene Community School Board of Directors must be filed July 6 through 5:00 p.m. on July 31. Petitions available at the school district secretary's office. This year two directors are to be elected, District 3 covering Greene city limits and District 5 covering Pleasant Grove and Union townships. Incumbents Martin Senne in District 3 and Leo Gabe in District 5 plan reelection.
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Greene Community School Board of Directors
Greene
Pleasant Grove
Union Townships
Martin Senne
Leo Gabe
Billy Astor Wins Men's City Golf Championship
On Sunday June 29 the Greene Men's City Tournament at Round Grove Golf & Country Club ended in a sudden death playoff. Billy Astor defeated Mike Dunn and Chuck Nauman after 27 holes tied at 111, with Nauman eliminated first and Dunn on the third extra hole to claim the title.
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Billy Astor
Round Grove Golf & Country Club
Billy
Mike Dunn
Chuck Nauman
Chuck
Mike
River Days Planning Requests Reader Ideas
The Greene Commercial Club invites input for next year’s River Days. Readers should propose events and programs to include, note dislikes, and offer other suggestions to improve the celebration. Responses should help shape future programming and enhancements.
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Greene Commercial Club
Flight 2nd John McRoberts Leads Fag Hole Winners
John McRoberts tops the 2nd flight with teammate Herman Stubbe and Dell Curtis, while Doug Marsh and Larry Lester win in the Fag Hole division.
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John McRoberts
Herman Stubbe
Dell Curtis
Doug Marsh
Larry Lester
Greene Community Swim Lessons Begin July 7 at Greene Pool
The Greene swimming program starts Monday July 7 with sessions for beginners advanced beginners and intermediates at 9:15 and 9:00 a.m. Jr Sr Lifesaving and overflow classes run 10:15 to 11:00 with possible swim team at 11:30. Adult lessons 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays through July 31 plus 1 dollar per lesson. Three to five year olds July 21-25 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Fees apply for off-site lessons. The Greene team posted a solid meet versus Rockwell on Saturday July 28 and next hosts a July 9 triangular at Charles City Y with Rockwell and Charles City.
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Diane Harris
Greene
Rockwell
Charles City
Charles City Y
Obituary and local sports amid Greene area notes
Obituary notices for Edward Henry Witt, 66, of Clarksville, with funeral details at Immanuel United Church of Christ and Lynwood Memorial Park, plus Greene Ramblerettes softball results and standings, M&M Thorson birth, and Air Force promotion of James Viers from Greene Iowa to airman first class at McChord AFB.
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Tacoma
Wash
U.S. Air Force
James Viers
James A. Viers
S. Second
Greene
Iowa
Viers
McChord Afb
Military Airlift Command
Greene Community High School
Joyce
William Rightsell
Hooker St
Denver
The Boss Is Away Vacation in Florida
M M Fred Hawker and children are vacationing in Florida and expect to return July 10.
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M&m
Fred Hawker
Florida
All Staters honor for Greene Community pair
Bran Frevert and Julie Harris were named all staters by the Iowa State Track Coach's Association. Greene Community School is the only small school with an all state performer in both boys and girls track, joining Burlington Davenport Central and Ames in this distinction. Both led their teams to conference titles this spring, marking Greene's first dual track championship. Brian Frevert will attend the University of Northern Iowa for track next year, while Julie Harris will play basketball and compete in track for Northwest Missouri State University.
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Bran Frevert
Julie Harris
Iowa State
Bran
Jule
Greene Community School
Greene
Burlington
Davenport Central
Ames
Green
Brian
University of Northern Iowa
Northwest Missouri State University
Josie Keith 84 Lifelong Marble Rock Resident Dies
Josie Maude Keith, born February 18, 1891 in Franklin County near Chapin, died June 18, 1975 at Mathers Nursing Home Greene after an extended illness. She married Claude Keith March 10, 1909 and lived on a Marble Rock area farm. Survived by two sons Roy and Lloyd and a daughter. She was active in United Methodist Church and a 66 year Royal Neighbors member.
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Josie Maude Keith
Edmund
Adanee Lines Garber
Franklin Co
Chapin
Marble Rock
Scott Township
Claude Keith
United Methodist Church of
WSCS
Royal Neighbors of America
Keith
Mathers Nursing Home
Greene
Claude
Alton
Guy
Roy
Marble Rock & Lloyd
Newhall
Day Camp Fun for Girl Scouts at Henry Woods Park
Girl Scout units from Greene Clarksville and Shell Rock attended a June 23 to 27 day camp at Henry Woods State Park in Clarksville. Junior Scouts, including Rose Adelmund Lisa Wunsch and Tina Marsh, pictured in Arts and Crafts, represent Greene. Also noted are Vern Kingery and Leander Merfeld families. Funeral services for a Marble Rock resident were held June 21 at United Methodist Church with interment at Hillside Cemetery. Reid's Funeral Chapel assisted. Greene Jaycees to meet July 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Jaycee Hall.
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Greene High School
Marge’s
Greene
Bernice [Smith] Fraser
Amy
Merfeld
Henry Woods State Park
Clarksville
Greene, Clarksville
Shell Rock
Rose Adelmund
Lisa Wunsch
Tina Marsh
Vern (Maude) Kingery
Marble Rock
Leander
Gila) Merfeld
Rockford
United Methodist Church of
Carroll E. Robinson
Hillside Cemetery
Reid
Open Steer Show At Butler County Fair July 17
The Butler County Fair Assn Allison hosts the annual Open Steer Show on Thursday July 17 at 2 p.m. in front of the grandstand. Grand Champion receives 250 dollars and Reserve Champion 100 dollars. If entries exceed 30 head the class will split by weight into light and heavy divisions. Entry fee is 15 dollars per head. steers must weigh 900 to 1200 pounds and will be weighed at entry.
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Butler County Fair Assn
Allison
Fair Board
Butler Co buses to ISU Cattleweek event sponsor
The Butler andCo Cattlemen's Association will sponsor buses from Butler County to Iowa State University for Animal Industry Week events July 8 and 9. Buses depart Allison at 6 45 a.m. each day with a 7 15 a.m. stop at the Aplington sale barn and return about 6 30 p.m. Contact the extension office at 267 2201 for details.
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Butler&Co. Cattlemen’s Association
Butler Co
Towa State University
Albert DeBower
Allison
Sale Barn
Aplington
Steer Show Entrants Open Yearlings and Heifer Event
Entries close at 12 00 noon the day of the show. After the steer event the open yearlings and All Breed Breeding heifer show follow with six placings and a $50 prize for first place. For more details contact Russell Hummel Burdette Johnson Bill Miller Koert Freese or J C Winkey.
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Russell Hummel
Burdette Johnson
Bill Miller
Koert Freese
J. C. Winkey
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GHS
Dave Tower
Ed Hesalroad
Stan Roose Sr
Louise Conry Greene
Echelberger Greene
Edward Witt Alles
Edward Henry Witt
Carl
Caroline Bickert Witt
Fremont Township
Butler County
St. John’s Evangelical Church
Nashua
Lucille Wefel
Plainfield
Carl Lucy Witt
Tom Witt
Los Angeles
Calif
Dale Carla Berst
Chad and
Jennifer Witt
Immanuel United Church of Christ
Reuben J. Topp
Lynwood Memorial Park Cemetery
Schwartz Funeral Home
Ramblerettes
Greene Ramblerettes
Nora Springs
Linda Grumley
Jenda McGee
RBI
Ramibleretts
Greene Girls
Bev Brinkman
Bulldogs
Janet Schafer
Julie
Laura Harris
Cornbow
Bristow
North Central
Manly
Dave Thorson
Mercy Hospital
Mason City
Don Thorson
Floyd & M&m
George Shultz
Che Greene Recorder
Brian Frevert
Altes
Josie Keith
Jaycee Hall
ISU
Jane Barth
Aid
Jodi Adelmund
Kristen Graven
Lisa Schafer
Tammy Steere
DeAnn Menken
Their
Conservatory
Ann Graven
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