River Days Queen Suspects Change for Greene Community
Susan Holtz, River Days Queen and Greene High School graduate, writes an essay proposing culture as a path to interdependence, education, and growth. She urges Greene to embrace new ideas, broaden horizons, and work together to become all they are capable of being, reflecting the 60 percent essay-scored queen contest.
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Greene Jaycees
Marvin Ackerman
River Days
Susan Holtz
Greene
Greene High School
Greene Comm. Club
Hawaiian Luau Hostesses Entertained at Perrin Park
Continued from page 1 of M&M Marvin Ackerman they were questioned further and later attended a Drum and Bugle evening as hostesses at a Hawaiian Luau in Perrin Park. Dressed Hawaiian style they appeared in public within the event setting.
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M&m
Marvin Ackerman
Perrin Park
River Days Queen candidates honored at Greene High School
Seven River Days Queen hopefuls were feted at Greene High School cafeteria Friday with 70 attendees. Judges Mrs Betty Shutter Iowa Mother of the Year Mrs Pam Meredith Jayceeettes and Dale Falkon KRIB Ma son City presided.
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Greene High School
Betty Shutter
Algona
Iowa
Pam Meredith
Iowa Jayceeettes
Dale Falkon
Station Krib
Mason City
Marvin Ackerman
Commendation Letter Praises Greenes River Days Plan
Mrs John Schutter lauds Greene for Good Old River Days planning and hospitality. She praises the residential area, welcoming reception, and cooperation, credits Marvin Ackerman and his wife for queen candidates hospitality, and expresses pride in judging the contest. She also funds a souvenir issue and looks forward to receiving it.
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Greene
Marvin Ackerman
John Schutter
River Days Opens With Free Friday Street Dance
On the first evening of the three day River Days celebration Greene Jaycees sponsored a free street dance on Main Street with Rich's Ramblers providing the music. On Saturday night a youth dance followed featuring Water and The Boogie Woogie Rock Band.
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Main Street
Greene Jaycees
Rich’s Ramblers
Susan crowned River Days queen in Osage events
Susan reigned over River Days activities with guests greeted and leis placed for the coronation. She started events and presented trophies while attending high school programs with band, staff, golf, and various clubs. Her family includes father an instrumental music instructor, mother a 4th grade teacher, and siblings Robb, Liz, and Patti. She plans liberal arts at the University of Northern Iowa this fall.
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Susan
Greene
Rosina
Robb
Liz
Patti
National Honor Society
Health Careers Club
Sec
Treas
University of Northern Iowa
Osage Precisionnaires
Osage Corps
Prize winners listed for River Days fishing contest
About 129 participants fished the She Rock River during River Days and shared many prizes. Winners include Dwayne Augustus Greene for a % lb Walleye, Mike Nettleton Greene for a 3 lb 9 oz Northern, and Jody Barr Greene among others. prizes from Pepsi Cola Ron's Bait Shop Dralles Walkers Hardware Pooleys Lumber Sonny's Lounge Fezz's Lounge.
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She! Rock River
Dwayne Augustus
Greene
Ron’s Bait Shop
Mike Nettleton
Walker Hardware
Brian Nettleton
Ron's Bait Shop
Ken Carmen
Charles City
Pepsi
Mike Petty
Mason City
Fezz's Lounge
Monty Heltland
Pooley Hardware
Todd Ross
Darren Marsh
Jody Barr
David Ward
Jana Sirchard
Newton
Eon’s Bait Shop
Sandi Miller
Bristow
Monty Heitland
Dralle
Randy Trabring
Aplington
Dralle's
David Constein
Pepsi Cola
Dralles, Walkers Hardware
Pooleys Lumber
Sonny's Lounge
Kathy McIntyre
Reinbeck
Duane Pitcher
Lure
Rochalle Prunty
Waverly
Sonny’s Lounge
Pattie Smith
Todd Nelson
Lisa Ubben
Pat Nettleton
Danny Meyne
Mark Ubben
Scott Kern
Plainfield
Steven Lukes
Amana
Richard Macklin
John Roosa
Lori Schafer
Michael Lauber
Dan Barr
Steve Nordmeyer
Tammy Silvey
Ron Smith
Brent
Crowds Enjoy River Days Food Stands
Crowds lingered at the River Days midway enjoying a wide range of tastes. Greene Jaycees St Peter's Luther League and the Girl Scouts ran stands offering sloppy joes baked beans pink lemonade hot dogs ham sandwiches pop potato chips homemade pie candy and popcorn with cotton candy a popular draw.
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Greene Jaycees
St. Peter's Luther League
Girl Scouts
River Days carnival lights up North Second with midway fun
Kids of all ages enjoyed a river festival weekend as carnival rides lined North Second and East Ely. The midway featured kiddie rides, an octopus, space pillow, space buggies, skill games, and stuffed toys. A Greene Bay Scouts dunk booth named Dunk the Dude drew crowds with a red bullseye triggering a splash in a tank of water.
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North Second
East Ely
Greene Bay Scouts
Old Pioneer Canoe Race Opens River Days Action
Seventeen canoes started early Sunday in the Old Pioneer Canoe Race along the Shell Rock River under Gates Bridge. Jerome Marten and Gary Debner of Greene won the men’s division, with Tom Hamilton of Waterloo taking the kayak prize.
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Gates Bridge
Susan Holt
Shell Rock
Greene
Jerome Marten
Gary Debner
Tom Hamilton
Waterloo
Diane Barrhart
Brian Frevert
Debbie Oxenford
Ruke Norris
Shenendoch
Claude Barth
Marble Rock
Don Chkeman
Calvin Schafer
Steve Wagner
Ray Truit
Larry Truitt
Old Pioneers
Susan Holtz
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Max Adams
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Dale Jeffrey
Rockford Jaycees
Reuben Topp
Clarksville
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Allison Jaycees
Gene Pilcher
Ottumwa
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Bob Norris
Church
Greene Farm Equipment & Agriculture Co
Max Wegard
Davis Od Company
Farmers Incorporated
Society Barth Chevrolet
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Greene Limestone Company
Jai's
Miller & Marsh Real Estate
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Creamery
First State Bank
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