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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1960
Page
1
The issue introduces a new City Ordinance governing boats motors and skiing within town limits. It urges readers to study the restrictions to avoid enforcement as a few water enthusiasts have caused concerns. The piece notes a broader election year push behind wage increases for government workers and comments on travel habits.
Elizabeth Corbett's Hamilton Terrace portrays a 1900 Wisconsin town. John Bakless's Turncoats Traitors and Heroes surveys espionage in the Revolutionary War era. Ring the Night Bell follows an orthopedic surgeon from St Paul and his antibureaucracy campaigns. The Night They Burned the Mountain by Dr Dooley continues Lao work and Medico’s founding.
The Holstein-Friesian Association of America announced completion of outstanding records for registered Holstein cows. Lottie Burke Fobes Lass 3704-352 produced 16,764 lbs milk and 641 lbs butterfat in 329 days, and Christine Marke Fobes 3652-637 produced 14,825 lbs milk and 556 lbs butterfat in 356 days. Both cows are owned by Ellis & Smith of Greene.
Attending Synod Paul isurroughs wirs mw Ky Sperry and Rev and Mrs G F Butler travel to Ames for the Synodical Synod and Westminster Fellowship gathering of the Synod of Iowa on the Iowa State University campus.
In Greene residents Gerald Kingery is listed as a patient in Cedar Valley Hospital under observation.
The Woman's Club summer playground week two, supervised by Mrs. Pat Rutz, ran through Friday due to earlier rain. Highlights included Hobo Day with Marcelo Murphy first and Rodney Truitt second, free crafts tables, basket and bracelet making, figurine painting, a July 5th weiner roast supervised by Mr. Eimers and Father Miller, and a new ceramics craft led by Rita Kepple with original earrings and figurines to follow under Mrs. Galen Martzahn's direction the coming week after Friday July 8th due to Monday July 4th closure.
James Edward Osier of West Union fined 50 dollars and 10 dollars costs for reckless driving. Dean Kiefer of Greene pays 25 dollars and 9 dollars costs for disturbing the peace. Leon Williamson of Greene fined 10 dollars and 6 dollars costs for throwing fireworks from a car. Mayor Kelly's Court lists Roger Dean Welter of Nashua fined 5 dollars and 4 dollars costs for an illegal U turn. Roger Eugene Schuknecht of Greene cited for speeding with 8 dollars fine and incomplete costs.
The regular meeting of Butler County Barracks No 1405 will be held Tuesday July 12 at 8 00 p m at the Veterans Club in Greene. All World War 1 veterans and their wives are invited. A business meeting and program are planned.
Curtis Stuntz and Dell Curtis with Mrs Clyde Stuntz won the Mixed Two Ball Foursome at Round Grove Golf and Country Club on Monday with a nine hole score of 45. Second place tied at 46, third at 47, with prizes awarded to multiple teams and individuals including Louis Majewski and Mrs Sam Sneed for No 3 prize and Don Bachman for the flag hole.
The 104th Butler County Fair begins August 5 and runs through August 8. Premium lists are available at local banks. Residents may write Charles J. Miller Secretary of the Fair at Allison for entries. Open Class entries invited from Butler County residents. Officers include J. Francis Allan president Herman Faber vice president and Virgil E. Shepard treasurer.
Mr and Mrs William Sylvester and son John with granddaughter Nancy Weber of Stacyville left Tuesday for a trip to the Ozarks and into Arkansas to visit their daughter Mrs Nedra McGhree.
The board of directors of the Butler County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday July 12 1960. The meeting will be held in the City Hall in Allison at 8:00 p.m.
Mr and Mrs Alan F Steil of near Powersville announce the birth of their son Alan Ray born Sunday July 3 at Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City weighing 5 pounds 27 ounces.
The Pirates beat the Yankees 8 to 7 and the Indians topped the Braves 6 to 4 on Tuesday evening June 28. Doug Buffridge pitched a three hitter for the Pirates with Tom Johnson catching. Jim Drake and Jeff Drake teamed as pitcher and catcher for the Braves. Lynn Gabe pitched a one hitter for the Indians. Clark Allen caught. Next Tuesday July 12, Yankees face Braves at 6:45 and Pirates meet Indians at 8.
Last week's Challenge Board at Round Grove Golf and Country Club saw wins by Robert Mead over Herman Stubbe Don Bachman over Clyde Stuntz Oscar Bartels over James Drake Norman Walters over Dale Willey Paul Hamilton over Sam Sneed and Dell Curtis over Robert Mead Standings list Don Bachman Clyde Stuntz Keith Wraite Chuck Teeple Bud Burma Paul Hamilton Oscar Bartels Sam Sneed Mike Potter Norman Wolters James Drake Dell Curtis Vern Gard Dale Willey Dr D T Drees Robert Mead Larry Finnell Gene Nettleton Herman Stubbe
Former Iowans in the Long Beach area are invited to the 55th annual Town Picnic on Saturday July 9 at Recreation Park Long Beach. Miss Erma Ruffridge secretary of the Iowa Association. Gov Herschel Loveless will be the main speaker in the afternoon.
Herman Mason of Greene and Barney Parker of Swea City escaped injury when their cars collided Monday evening around 7:00 near Old Round Grove north of Greene. Parker’s 1960 Chevrolet rolled into a 15 foot ditch as both vehicles suffered extensive damage.
Mr and Mrs Harold Wegand departed for their California home in Chula Vista after a brief stay with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Ben Wegand and children and other relatives.
Russell Frascht and Fr. Greene will join about seven hundred private individuals for Aviation Day in Mason City next Sunday, July 10. The event opens with a flight breakfast and features the U S Navy Blue Angels as the main attraction, plus a display of military and civil aircraft including the latest models.
The Butler County Democratic Convention held at the Allison Court House elected delegates to the State Democratic Convention including John Van Eschen Emmett Hanley A B Mahnke Mike Bamker Louis Nettleton and several couples. Alternates named include Mrs Clyde Bravard Bob Feacock John Brandenburg and other couples. Judicial Convention selections named Mrs Carleton Boler Robin Boller Roy Meehan and others. Officers elected were John Van Eschen chairman Mrs Francis Moffett vice chairman Mrs Clyde Bravard treasurer and Mrs W C Newbern secretary.
Winners of Greene Bucks drawn Saturday evening include Mrs. L Sulvex Paul Drakle Mrs. George Shultz Zula Ram ker Mrs Basil Johnson Mrs Lester Smith Mrs G MI Ressler Mrs Clark Moser Mrs Veron Johnson Mrs Elvin Rover each winning five dollars and John Groothius ten dollars.
Week end visitors Mr and Mrs Merrill Sargeant and families from Toledo Columbus Wausau and New Hampton gathered at the Sperry home for a Fourth of July weekend. Relatives included Mrs Felic Mr and Mrs Paul Scholl Mr and Mrs Louis Sargeant and children Mr and Mrs Arthur Sargeant and children Mr and Mrs Alton Wagoner and Mr and Mrs Lloyd MacKenzie and children.
Robert Folkers son of Mr and Mrs Frank Folkers of Greene joined the Navy for four years on June 27. His address lists S R Robert Dale Folkers Service No 540-5393 Co al No 2 Center U S Naval Training San Diego California.
Qualifying rounds are in progress at Round Grove Golf and Country Club. The entry deadline is Sunday evening July 10. Members seeking entry should visit the Golf Shop for more information.
Herschel Opperman of Allison chosen as Republican candidate for Butler County Treasurer to fill the short term after Harvey De Bower's death. Nomination decided on third ballot at county convention. Delegates also elected to State and Judicial Conventions in Des Moines with leadership intact. The article notes a county wide chest x ray survey sponsored by health groups running July 20 to August 2.
Word has been received of the death of Wallace Robinson of Alta Vista on June 24. He is survived by his wife Matha and three children. The Robinsons were former residents of Greene where he worked as a mechanic for Joe Neal.
A Social Security Administration district representative will be at the Allison Court House on July 11 and 25 from 10 00 a m to 12 00 noon to assist filings for federal old age survivors or disability insurance benefits and to issue social security account number cards and employer identification numbers. Call Waterloo district office at Adams 4 1554 for details.
Everett M. Rogers, son-in-law of the Greene Needhams, is author of a college text titled Sacredal Change in Rural Society published by Appleton-Century-Crofts. He is an assistant professor of rural sociology at Ohio State University. The book surveys major rural changes, from 1800 self sufficient farms to modern farmers shaped by programs and foreign trade, and includes chapters on farm families schools churches agencies farms and rural communities as well as foreign agriculture and future rural life.
Veteran's Hospital in Des Moines treated Jack D. Shull after he was admitted last Wednesday. He underwent throat surgery on Friday and is listed as a patient at the facility.
Winners of merchandise certificates at the Buchholz and Dralles drawing on Saturday evening include Mrs. Cliff Burroughs receiving $25, Wayne Feldman $15, and Laverne Schmidtke $10.00.
Michael Teresa Joe and others, children of Mr and Mrs Joe Deines, spent last week with grandparents Rev and Mrs I J Deines. The Joe Deines family moved from Bede Iowa to Port Byron Illinois where he will serve as principal in the public school.
The Junior Legion split two games, losing 1 0 to Aplington and winning 10 3 at Charles City B. Marsh and Myers combined for limited hits against Aplington, while Marsh, Rotiler and Hingery led a 10 hit attack against Charles City with 7 runs coming in the second inning. Jim Blunder caught the final four innings. The team heads to a two game slate next week as Sheffield hosts the summer tournament opening on July 11.
Last week’s bowling results list teams and high scores. Players Ralph Marsh and Gertie Marsh achieved 476 combined points for Hits and Mrs. while Fire Balls posted 472 by Ralph Marsh and 178 by Gertie Marsh.
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