05 Jul 1961
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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1961
Page
1
A local column urges tolerance and steady values as families balance work, recreation, and study. It notes the American Legion not sponsoring magazine sales and praises practical parenting through sports like boxing golf and fishing, highlighting Ken Jackson and Gus Heidenwirth as examples.
Greene holds first place after an 11 to 3 win over Rudd while Babe Ruthers drop to second with a 3 to 2 loss in seven innings. Hagarty debuts as Greene pitchers Gabe Nettleton and Hagarty limit Rudd’s hitters. Behnke and Behnke homers fuel the victory. Rudd counters with Squer’s fourth inning homer and triples by Carlson Schweger. final seventh inning walk and error give Rudd the win. Greene hosts Floyd then Rockford next week as standings tighten.
Funeral services for Rev Frederick A. Munneke 88 were held at Westminster Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids. A retired pastor he served Greene from February 1 1932 to March 27 1939 and also served at Cag on and Cedar Rapids. He is survived by his wife three sons one sister and two brothers.
The Womans Club recreation program enters its third week with July 4th causing a skip on Tuesday. Friday will host activities themed around foreign countries. Crafts include hot pads pin dishes and pot holders. Helpers Mrs Herman Stubbe and Mrs Vern Rottler assist. Children enjoy softball as usual. Next week features circus themes with costumes on July 13. Appreciation note to helpers and material donors.
The first round matches of the Men s City Golf Tournament are done. Neil Horn beat Paul Lewison, Don Bachman defeated Richard Wagoner, Vern Rattler beat Jim Drake Jr, Clyde Stuntz beat Mike Brunsma, Robert Curtis over Larry Finnell, Jim Mead over Francis Knapp, Dennis Mair over Greg Dralle, Chuck Teeple over Jim Knapp, R Brekke over Charley Nichol, Keith Dralle over Dean Ott, Dr Wentworth over Robert Fischer, George Sneed over George Koons, Martin Senne over Gary Rattler, Jim Dralle over Gerald Stephenson. All second round matches must be finished by Sunday evening.
Harold Nielsen was injured on Tuesday June 27 at Marion Gibson farm when a hay rack tossed eight bales and struck him. He suffered a broken right collar bone and several broken ribs and is recuperating at home.
Local golfer Gus Heidenwirth known as Hole In One Max aced the No 7 hole at dusk last Thursday while teaching his two young sons and a neighborhood boy the finer points of golf.
Greene Scouts along with thirty five girls from Greene and Clarksville completed a three unit day camp. The program featured songs, ceremonies, cooking over an open fire, crafts, folk dances, knot tying, nature study and a closing ceremony with mothers. Notable contributors included Mrs Eldred Mather and Miss Joan Valen tine with various demonstrations and lessons.
Elene Reinhart of Waverly won the 18 hole championship with an 86 at the Round Grove Golf and Country Club in Greene. Judy Spain of Parkersburg was runner up with 88 as over 80 women from thirteen towns competed plus local prizes awarded for 9 and 18 holes and a luncheon crowd of 130 attended.
Funeral services for William D. Price 70 a former Greene resident were held Friday afternoon at Wistner Funeral Home Waterloo. He died Tuesday July 27 after a July 22 illness. Survivors include wife one daughter Mrs William Floyd Hemet California one step daughter Mrs H M Beckwith Waterloo four grandchildren a sister Mrs Gus Haber Rockford Illinois two brothers Charles Price Greene and Thomas Price Rockford Illinois. Greene attendees listed Mr Mrs Charles Price Mr Mrs Walter Hildebrand Mr Mrs Herman Rover and Bale Mr Mrs Henry Bliss and Joyce Mr Mrs Jon Downing Walter Kyle Merle Heckman.
Steven Lee, son of Mr and Mrs Stainles Shook of Superior Wisconsin, was baptized during Sunday morning worship on July 2 at the First Presbyterian Church. During the service a pair of oak flower stands was dedicated as a memorial to Mr Jacob Tack.
Eight people were admitted to Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City after a two car crash at a rural intersection NW of the city. Among the injured are LaVonne Schultz and her daughter Virginia Brown from near Rockford, with Virginia's brother Virgil treated and released. The other vehicle carried Harold F. Kock and his children Marilyn and Dean, plus Bristow residents Diana and Dennis Weiland. All are listed in satisfactory condition with connections noted to Rudd Rockford Greene Bristow and Greene areas.
Greene's Junior Legion base ball squad won 5 4 against Sheffield and 3 1 over East Waterloo to reach the district finals at State Center. Doug Marsh fanned 15 Sheffield batters and 13 East Waterloo, with key hits by Cabe Barth and Schindelar, leaving Greene to face the winner of State Center Tama County Stars for a spot in the state meet.
Paul Burroughs of Greene is among 61 high school students attending an eight week summer science study program at St Olaf College Northfield Minnesota June 12 to August 4 funded by a 24105 grant from the National Science Foundation The program aims to identify and accelerate talented high school science students college credit is available in biology mathematics and physics Dr Thomas Rossing director and associate professor of physics says the program helps small high schools students do college level work while still in high school
Greene Farm Equipment and Agriculture Company has been awarded the contract to provide plumbing heating and air conditioning for the new Greene Post Office building.
Former resident Milton Pringle died Friday morning at a Burt nursing home at age 86. Born December 5, 1874 in Greene, he was an auctioneer for years. Survived by a daughter and a granddaughter in South America. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Buffalo Center with burial in Lakota.
Mrs W C Nixt is back at her home after receiving treatment at Cedar Valley Hospital.
Fines listed for several defendants including Robert James Kelme of Dumont for disturbing the peace with a motor vehicle a $30 fine with $10 suspended and $4 costs Robert C Woodford of New Hampton for speeding a $10 fine plus $4 costs Bruce Kenneth Roeder of Greene for disturbing the peace with a motor vehicle a $30 fine with $100 suspended and $4 costs Keith Harris of Greene for speeding a $10 fine and $4 costs William Enos Berlingmar of Waterloo for making an illegal U turn a $5 fine and $4 costs Wayne Kenneth Miller of Allison for speeding a $10 fine and $4 costs
Charlan Mudderman 25 of Sumner faced false drawing and uttering two no account checks. Arraigned in Allison Justice of Peace court June 27 and pled guilty. 45 days in county jail. Fay Willey 74 of Shell Rock charged with intoxication. pled guilty and fined 10 dollars plus 4 dollars costs. released after payment. Wilfred Olmstead 35 of Shell Rock charged with two counts intoxication on a public highway and LIC violation. pled guilty. total 200.60 dollars fine. released. Clarence E Stanbrough 26 of Areedale charged with petty larceny. pleaded guilty. sentenced to 15 days in county jail.
The Iowa High School summer Sectional Baseball Tournament starts Monday July 10 at the Thornton diamond. Greene faces Hampton at 1:00 PM with a bus leaving promptly at SE 30 AM. Other teams listed include Nora Springs Osage Sheffield Thorpton Rockford Rockwell and St Ansgar.
Mrs Gi Butler returned Saturday night after attending the National United Presbyterian Women's Meeting at Purdue University campus from June 26 to July 1. Over 3,000 women participated including attendees from all 50 states and 29 foreign countries.
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