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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1967
Page
1
The piece blends a satirical editor's note with sports news about Ken Sutton's Ramblers facing New Hampton in the Sumner sectional finals at 7 30. Allison led in hits while Greene outscored, and pitchers Lynn Gabe and Bill Heyenga delivered strong performances for their towns.
Dennis Edwards son of Mr and Mrs Dean Edwards underwent major surgery Tuesday morning July 18 at Floyd County Veterans Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
The Iowa State Tax Commission reported Butler County retail sales and use tax for the quarter ending December 31, 1966, with Greene leading at $24 567.16 and Allison $22 183.49. Other towns listed include Parkersburg, Clarksville, Aplington, Dumont, Shell Rock, New Hartford, and rural areas, totaling $117 388.75. Consumer's Use Tax reports from Butler County totaled $585.48, with 278 new motor vehicles and trailers purchased in the quarter generating use tax of $15 993.97.
Butler County Enrichment Summer School invites the public to an Open House from 7 to 9 p.m. on July 21 at the Allison REC auditorium. Biology, Art, and English projects will be on display with refreshments served.
Mrs Herbert Hoeker and her son Charles from San Francisco Calif arrived last week to spend until July 30 with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs David Markle and their children They also visit her parents Mr and Mrs Carl A Knuts on at New Hampton
Judge and Mrs Henry Graven left Friday for Honolulu Hawaii to attend a meeting of the American Bar Association. They expect to be away about a month.
Ken Suttons Ramblers won the sectional semifinal 1 to 0 over Allison at Allison. Greene Ramblers advanced by beating Waverly Shell Rock and Nashua, with Barth leading hitters. Greene and Allison each had strong pitching. Greene faces New Hampton in Sumner for the sectional final at 7:30.
Dora O'Brien traveled to Elgin Illinois on Sunday to attend the committal of her infant granddaughter born to John and Mrs. O'Brien on Saturday July 15. The newborn died within hours from a respiratory illness. Survivors include the parents a sister Lorena two paternal grandmother and maternal grandparents in Louisiana. Services were held at Elgin.
Interstate Power Company plans a mail survey of all customers to gauge views on service, employees, and value. It marks the tenth such survey in 25 years, aims to uncover issues, and asks customers to return the forms in prepaid envelopes to the district office for tabulation by town.
The Greene Merchants meet Nashua in the district softball tournament at Mason City Saturday evening at 9 15. The winner faces Sheffield Monday night at 8 15. They host Waterloo Merchants Sunday evening July 23 at 7 30 p m.
Plan Sing Along at the Manse hosted by Rev and Mrs Donald Welsh shifts from July 30 to Sunday July 28 at 7 00 p m. Attendees may bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating and dress is informal.
Four people were hurt in a two car crash at the junction of Highway 218 and County Road A east of Clarksville on Sunday evening. Edward Deeg, 77, and Emma Montgomery, 78, both Greene residents, and Harland G. Caswell, 21, with son Mark G. Caswell, 16, of Nashua were treated at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Waverly. Deeg and Caswell drivers had minor injuries. Montgomery suffered a fractured wrist, broken ribs, and lacerations. Mark Caswell had broken ribs and a laceration. Deeg’s Chevrolet was a total loss. Caswell car about $1500 damage. Bliss car minor damage.
The Iowa Woman's Bowling Association schedules three workshops July 25 26 27 starting at 7 p.m. in Waterloo Sac City and Osceola with presidents secretaries bowlers proprietors and managers invited. League rule changes effective August 1 1967 and the American Junior Bowling Congress program will be explained.
S. T. will arrive July 28 at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Naumann for a week's visit. She then returns to Niles Illinois to resume teaching duties at St. John Brebeuf School.
Charles Naumann won the Round Grove Golf and Country Club annual men's tournament on Sunday by defeating Bob Curtis on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff. He shot 2 under par for the final nine holes and will represent the club at the Atlantic Iowa tournament of champions in August.
Mrs. Charles Shepard of Clarksville underwent emergency surgery Thursday evening at St Joseph Mercy Hospital in Waverly and expects to return home early next week. Shepard is the news correspondent for The Greene Recorder.
Luther College senior Bill Thompson of Greene has been elected president of the Luther College Choir. This marks the second Greene native to lead the choir following Don Devies who is now in Clinton. Thompson plans to enter the Lutheran ministry after graduation and may serve as a chaplain in the military.
Sergeant Leon Williamson and his wife Mrs. Williamson arrived in Greene to spend a week with his brothers Leon and Lyle Williamson and their families. The couple recently returned from Scoffield Barracks Hawaii where they lived a year. Leon will depart from San Francisco on July 27 for duty with the 15th Armored Cavalry Division near Xuan Bien Viet Nam. Mrs Williamson stays in Greene during his service. He has seven years of Army service.
Entries keep rolling in for the Butler County Fair cookout contest with competitors from Parkersburg Clarksville and Allison. Herman Faber competes in the Turkey division sponsored by Parkersburg Jaycees while Chuck Hardy enters the pork division backed by Pork Producers Bill Ingle may enter beef or novelty for Butler Grundy FS Bruce Marsh competes in beef sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance Lester Schrage joins the chicken division with others urging more entrants before the deadline. The first prize is a portable television and anyone over 12 may enter via the Farm Bureau Office.
Miss Loretta Ann Litterer daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Litterer recently completed training at Patricia Stevens Career College and Finishing School in Milwaukee Wisconsin as an executive secretary and licensed model. She is employed in the University of Minnesota geology and geophysics department.
Visiting parent Sandy Maxson of Denver Colorado arrived Saturday for a two week vacation at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Lowell Maxson.
The Greene Recorder will close from July 24 to July 29 for staff vacation. Two issues will print this week with a regular issue on July 19 and a second on July 21, mailed July 26. Advertisers and news contributors must submit copy by July 21 morning.
A Red Cross lifesaving and water safety program runs July 24 through 29 at the Greene Community Swimming Pool. Junior students ages 12 to 15 must swim 220 yards and tread, while seniors 16 and older swim 440 yards and dive. Classes meet 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. with exams, quizzes, and a $1.25 textbook required for seniors. Registration begins 8:30 a.m. July 24 at the pool.
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Bathke returned home Thursday from a four day trip to New York City with their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Johnson of Newton. Mr. Johnson attended a Public Prosecutor's School for a week.
The 111th Butler County Fair runs five days at Allison fair grounds from Thursday July 27 to Monday July 31. Entries start 9 00 p m 9 06 p m for most divisions with junior livestock closing at noon Floral hall entries close 6 00 p m unless flowers and plants may arrive until 9 00 p m Thursday features Jose Chitwood Thrill Show Horse show Friday 1 30 p m Little Britches Rodeo Friday 6 30 p m with events for ages 8 17 Junior senior bull and bronc riding barrel racing and other events. Public events include Saturday and Sunday horse races baseball games and more racing from 1 30 p m. A 1967 Chevrolet Bel Air will be given away Monday night July 31 with free tickets available countywide. (continued on page 6).
The Little League and Babe Ruth squads beat Marble Rock on Thursday and Rockford on Monday to keep Shell Rock Valley League title hopes alive. The Little League nipped Marble Rock 1 0 as Ken Wunsch tripled with Ron Schafer scoring on base. Dave Eimers tossed a one hitter with 11 strikeouts. The Babe Ruth squad fell behind Marble Rock 1 0 but roared back to 13 runs over two innings. Greene led with Eimers and Shultz key hits. Stuntz pitched a three hitter. The Little League improved to 12 2 while Rockford Cubs fell 11 0. Eimers and Van Eschen combined on a one hitter for the win. The Babe Ruth won 9 3 behind pitching by Shultz and Stuntz and hits by Eimers, Johnson, and Shultz. Nashua visits Thursday. the Little League clings to a share of first with Nashua and a Babe Ruth win would secure solo lead. Babe Ruth tourney opens Monday at Rockford.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Brown and the Brown family returned home Wednesday after a month in Imperial Beach California visiting their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Arnold Miller and Nickee and with Lesters sister and family at San Diego They visited Disneyland Knott s Berry Farm Hollywood and the Wax Museum Mrs Brown and family visited Duarte California with Mr and Mrs Jim Osier and family for a few days
Mr and Mrs Cecil Cole spent a weekend in Genesea Tama County about 16 miles south of Waterloo. The Genesea Methodist Church marked its 100th anniversary and the local consolidated school had merged with Dysart a year ago. They met many old schoolmates and friends some after over 35 years. Mrs Coles ancestors helped found the church which has been remodeled recently.
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