Rainmaking,Boots Lost, Bowling Plans Mix in News Blurb
A quirky note reports a rainmaking method via sending the Gene Resers on fishing trips as cheaper than hiring a pro. The Greene Fire Department seeks a missing pair of black rubber hip boots left at the fire station. Rumor mentions Kenneth Jackson and Walter Kemming offering bowling lessons on main street during Crazy Day. The Berlin crisis looms as western powers and Reds push for action. The piece calls for nationwide physical fitness in emergencies.
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Greene
Kenneth Jackson
Walter Kemming
Main Street
Greene woman attends ASU summer science institute
Laverne J. Kehoe of Greene participates in a National Science Foundation funded summer institute for chemistry and physics teachers at Arizona State University Tempe. The program runs June 26 to August 19 with 57 instructors from 20 states, aiming to strengthen subject matter knowledge. Kehoe teaches physics at Greene Community School.
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Laverne J. Kehoe
Greene
Arizona State University
Tempe
National Science Foundation
Washington, D. C
Kehoe
Greene Community School
Interstate Conducting Mail Survey Of Customers
Interstate Power Company is conducting its eighth mail survey in 19 years to gauge customer opinions on electric service and company employees. Questions ask if service is satisfactory and if customers feel they get value for their money. Surveys are returned in prepaid envelopes and processed at district offices by town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Power Company
Initerstate
Mary Lou Squires Flew To Alabama
Mary Lou Squires flew to Dathan Alabama Thursday morning by plane where Lt Curtis Kyhl and Mrs Kyhl and sons Cary and Clinton of Fort Rucker Alabama met her that evening. She will spend 10 days at the Kyhl home and accompany them back to Greene by car for a two week visit with her parents and the Kyhl family in Parkersburg and Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Squires
Waterloo
Dathan
Alabama
Curtis Kyhl
Cary and
Clinton
Fort Rucker
Mary Lou
Kyhl
Greene
Vernon Kyhl
Parkersburg
Everett Squires
Recorder Staff Vacation Notice For August Dates
The Recorder staff plans annual vacation during the week of August 7. Two papers will print the week of July 31, with the regular issue on Wednesday August 2 and the next issue on Friday August 4. This issue mails on August 9. Copy due by Friday noon August 4.
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Recorder
Park Program Week Five Features Pets and Circus Day
The fifth week of the park program began Monday with a pet theme offering shell crafts potholder weaving and animal figurines painting and braiding activities. Helpers include Mrs Herman Stubbe Donna Reed Linda Koons and Shelia Koons. Last Thursday was circus day with costumes Susan Holtz won first prize and Vicki Heitland Wendy Martzahn won second. Cookies were served after stories and games. This Thursday July 20 pets will be brought for best pet prizes. Attendance averaged 30 due to vacations and camps. two weeks remain with Summer Fun next. A Hobo day is planned for July 27 with treats for children.
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Herman Stubbe
Donna Reed
Linda Koons
Shelia Koons
Susan Holtz
Vicki Heitland
Wendy Martzahn
Greene Farm Equipment awarded Butler County garage contract
The plumbing and heating contract for the new Butler County Maintenance Garage in Allison has been awarded to Greene Farm Equipment & Agriculture Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
Allison
Greene Farm Equipment & Agriculture Co
Annette Green Returns Home From Nassau Mission Teaching
Annette Green daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Green arrived home Thursday after a year teaching in Nassau Bahamas as one of eight lay teachers to serve in the Nassau Diocesan Mission schools from the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette Green
Harry Green
Nassau
Bahamas
Miss Green
United States
Canada
Nassau Diocisian
Indians And Braves Win Tuesday In Local League Action
In Tuesday games July 11, the Indians defeated the Yankees 16 to 38 and the Braves beat the Pirates 7 to 1. Key Indians hitters were Mike Behnke with 3, Bruce Nettleton 2, Stan Pyatt 1. Nettleton allowed 3 hits. Yankees leadoff Lynn Gabe 2 hits. Duane Leavens 1. Braves pitcher Larry Eimers. Pirates pitcher Gary Johnson. Braves players Larry Lester 1 hit, Tony Wilhelm 2, Jack Majewski 2. Gary Johnson 1 for Pirates. Standings show Indians 2 1, Yankees 2 1, Pirates 1 2, Braves 1 2.
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Indians
Yankees
Braves
Pirates
Mike Behnke
Bruce Nettleton
Stan Pyatt
Nettleton
Stuntz
Lynn Gabe
Duane Leavens
Larry Eimers
Gary Johnson
Coast Guard Ends Iowa Boat Registration System
Commander Sayer in Washington said federal boat number applications made since July 3 1961 will not be honored and Iowa boaters are told their applications and money will be returned. With the Iowa boat numbering system in effect July 4 1961 residents no longer need to register crafts to operate in Iowa boundary waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayer
U. S. Coast Guard
Washington, D.C
Iowa
Coast Guard
Boundary Waters
Explorer Scouts to Run Free Vehicle Safety Check Saturday
Explorer Scouts Post 26 will run a free 10 point vehicle safety check on Saturday July 22 from 1:00 to 6:00 PM on East Dow Street. Mayor pro tem Vivian Kingery urges motorists to have brakes lights steering tires exhaust glass wipers mirrors and horn checked to join the Circle of Safety and help prevent accidents. The Greene event aligns with the national Safety-Check program supported by Auto Industries Highway Safety Committee Look Magazine and safety coordinators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Kingery
Greene
East Dow Street
Explorer Scouts Post 26
Auto Industries Highway Safety Committee
Look Magazine
Association of State
Rites Held for Lester Ruffridge in Minneapolis
Lester C. Ruffridge, 62, of Christmas Lake Excelsior Minnesota, died suddenly July 12 in a Minneapolis hospital after years of emphysema and health issues. He retired last year from Ruffridge Johnson Equipment, led Shrine Mounted Patrol, and belonged to Masonic bodies. Surviving wife Mildred, brothers Earl and Harold, half brother Richard, and nine nephews and nieces. Funeral at St Luke's Episcopal Church and burial at Lakewood Cemetery.
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Lester C. Ruffridge
Christmas Lake
Excelsior
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Ruffridge
Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment Company
Cataract Masonic Lodge
Scottish Rite
Zuhrah Temple
Golden Valley Country Club
Shrine Mounted Patrol
Mildred
Earl of
Greene
Harold
Richard
Mabie
Floyd
St. Luke’s Episcopel Church
Lakewood
Women’s Club Flower Show to Run August First
The Woman’s Club invites the public to its annual Flower Show and workshop on Tuesday August 1 at the high school auditorium from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Entries accepted 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Registration closes then. Opal Wardinger of Cedar Falls will judge and lead a 2:30 p.m. floral arrangement workshop.
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Woman's Club
Opal Wardinger
Cedar Falls
Local Tavern Sold To Fred Jones
Mr and Mrs Fred Jones of Joice bought the Sportsman’s Inn of Al Berding in Mason City and took possession on Monday July 17. The Jones family moved into the apartment above the Inn with sons Walter and Steven. Also selling their building, Mr and Mrs William Kelling of Waverly sold to Mr and Mrs George Sherman of Greene who will lease the Inn. Mrs Sherman has leased since last October. The Sherman family plans to reside in Greene while Mrs Arhart and her three children, Charles Arhart’s family, remain while her husband serves in the Navy.
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Fred Jones
Joice
Sportsman's Inn
al Berding
Mason City
William Kelling
Waverly
George Sherman
Greene
Sherman Eae
Mrs Jones
Walter
Steven
Jones
Charles Arhart
Baptisms At St Peters Lutheran Church
Gregory Alan Nordmeyer infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert Nordmeyer was baptized during morning worship at St Peters Lutheran Church Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Galen Leranen Lori Jean Landers infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger Landers was baptized Wednesday by Rev I J Devies at St Peters Lutheran Church Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Larry Frericks.
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Gregory Alan
Robert Nordmeyer Idr
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Galen Leranen
Lori Jean
Roger Landers
I. J. Devies
Larry Frericks
To Re light the Athletic Field Upgrade Starts Next Week
Work begins Monday July 24 to completely re light the baseball diamond and football field. Project must finish before football season. donations of labor or cash sought from Little League Babe Ruth League and Junior Legion supporters. Contact Darryl Barth at Barth Chevrolet for schedules and help.
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Junior Legion
Darryl Barth
Barth Chevrolet, Inc
Test Livestock Fair Entries Now
Butler County livestock exhibitors must obtain veterinary clearance early for fair entry in Iowa. Extensions director urges vaccinations tests and certificates to meet brucellosis tuberculin and cholera requirements, plus quarantine precautions to avoid herd infection after shows.
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Butler County
Butler County Fair
Iowa
Kay Connelly
Connelly
Towa
New Residents Welcome Baby Wayne Robert in Charles City
Mr and Mrs Robert Junker of Greene welcomed a son born Wednesday July 12 at Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City weighing 7 pounds and named Wayne Robert. Mr and Mrs Harold Wiebke announced a son born Monday July 1 at Cedar Valley Hospital weighing 7 pounds. Mr and Mrs Ed Heitland welcomed a son born Tuesday July 18 at Cedar Valley Hospital weighing 6 pounds 15 1/2 ounces named Kevin John.
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Robert Junker
Greene
Cedar Valley Hospital
Charles City
Wayne Robert
Harold Wiebke
Ed Heitland
Kevin John
Butler County Fair to Feature Variety Program for Everyone
The Butler County Fair opens its 105th year in Allison with a three day program highlighted by the 19th Saddie Horse Show on opening night at 7 00 p m Entries run 9 00 a m to 9 00 p m except Floral Hall closes at 6 00 p m Saturday horses races feature 7500 in prizes each day with running pony sulky and pony chariot events Free acts appear Saturday and Sunday with daily changing programs Sunday is Children’s Day and a pony and bicycle give away at 9 15 P M Monday hosts 4 H Livestock Auction at 10 00 A M and Tournament of Thrills in afternoon and evening Baseball games run 2 00 P M weekend Regional Queen of Conservation crowned at 7 15 P M Monday Grandstand boundary.
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Floral Hall
3rd Round Golf Tournament Results at Round Grove Club
The third round at Round Grove Golf and Country Club produced these results: Vern Rattler beat Dan Bachman, Clyde Stuntz defeated Dr. Drees, Bob Curtis beat Oscar Bartels, Paul Hamilton defeated Bud Burma, Charles Teeple defeated Bob Mead, Keith Drakle beat Dell Curtis, George Sneed beat Dr. Paul Weires, and Martin Senne defeated Carl Heyenga. Consolation first-round results include Paul Lewison over Richard Wagoner, Pete Sinram over Mike Brunsma, Larry Finnell over Steve Rottler, Kim Knapp over Charles Nichols, Dean Ott over Bob Fischer, and Gerald Stephenson over Gary Rottler.
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Round Grove Golf and Country Club
Vern Rattler
Dan Bachman
Clyde Stuntz
Dr. D. Drees
Bob Curtis
Oscar Bartels
Paul Hamilton
Bud Burma
Charles Teeple
Bob Mead
Keith Drakle
Dell Curtis
George Sneed
Paul Weires
Martin Senne
Carl Heyenga
Paul Lewison
Richard Wagoner
Pete Sinram
Mike Brunsma
Larry Finnell
Steve Rottler
Kim Knapp
Charles Nichols
Dean Ott
Bob Fischer
Gerald Stephenson
Gary Rottler
Attendees Focus on Towa Noon Lunch Plans at ISU
About 150 women from Iowa elementary and secondary school lunch programs gathered on the Iowa State University campus to study nutrition, menu planning, and management for next year’s noon lunches. The two courses, basic and advanced, run under state and national guidance, continuing a 14 year joint program by Iowa State and the School Lunch Division. Attendees included Leola Potter and Freda Wiegman, cooks at Greene Community School.
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Towa
Iowa State University
Iowa State
Iowa State Department of Public Instruction
Leola Potter
Freda Wiegman
The
Greene Community School
Folkers Completes Naval Aviation Machinist Training
Robert D. Folkers, airman apprentice USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Folkers of Greene Iowa, completed a nine week Aviation Machinist's Mate School course at the Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis on June 29. He studied reciprocating power plants fuel systems propellers lubrication and ignition and then spent two weeks with his parents before heading to Charleston for a month and then overseas to the Azores.
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Naval Air Technical Training Center
Memphis
Tennessee
Robert D. Folkers
USN
F. Folkers
Greene
Iowa
Robert
Charleston
South Carolina
Azores Islands
Atlantic Ocean
County Fair Entries Due Sat for 4-H Show
County Extension Office by Saturday July 22 for junior livestock entries. Entries must be correctly filled out. Opening day for exhibits at Butler County Fair is August 4 with weigh-in beginning at 7:00 a.m. Livestock superintendents will direct entries as they arrive. A bigger 4-H show and exhibits are planned this year.
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Butler County Fairy
Butler County
Family Picnic Planned at Round Grove Golf Club
The July Family picnic will be held at Round Grove Golf and Country Club on Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Senne and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hamilton are in charge of arrangements.
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Round Grove Golf and Country Club
Martin Senne
Paul Hamilton
Local Youth Baseball Teams Dominate Marble Rock and Nora Springs
The Little League and Babe Ruth squads swept Marble Rock and Nora Springs in recent games. Marble Rock defeated Marble Rock 2 1 in extra innings, Little League remains 10 1 in league play. Babe Ruth rolled 15 0 with Ott throwing a no hit shutout. Gabe pitched well against Nora Springs, tripling twice and hitting a first inning homer. Ronny Stewart returned with 2 hits and 2 walks. Clapham and Ott combined for a no hitter against Nora Springs Babe Ruth, winning 23 1.
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Little League
Babe Ruth
Marble Rock
Nora Springs
Little League Baseball
Lynn Gabe
Tom Johnson
Ramblers
Neal
Clark Allan
Mike Behnke
Tom Hagarty
Dave Kock
Mike Beh~nke
Rhe
Greene
Mark Ott
Ronnie Stewart
Butch Spratt
Ott
Clapham
Steve Clapham
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Laverne Kehoe
Arizona State Univ
Interstate
Explorer
Lester Ruffridge
Woman’s Club
Robert Folkers
Babe Ruthers
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