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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1960
Page
8
WoW Haseran of Indianola died July 14 and funeral services held in Indianola on July 1. Former principal of Clarksville High School and teacher in Chase, Ne School, Mellick of Marble Rock also noted in obituaries.
Jenice Cramer was transported by ambulance from Waters Hospital to a medical facility on Saturday for follow up care. Three other family members were involved in the transfer and planning for her recovery.
Former Clarksville resident Ma Well om Hisch died Sunday at Allen Memorial Hospital following illness. Survived by wife the former Heidenmeier of Clarksville, adopted children Mrs Rett Henke of Read ro, his mother Anna Hirsch of Clarksville, and five sisters and brothers.
The Cub Scout Jubilee was held Saturday afternoon and evening at Heery Woods State Pub Lodds. About 75 Cub Scouts, their families, and prospective Scouts joined contests with prizes for den winners. Craig Aries led with the most points, and patches and pins were awarded. The event closed with taps and a cooperative supper. Also noted is the engagement of Karen Favre, daughter of Mrs. Hans Voss, to Stunlo Baldwin, with both families listed and no wedding date set.
Donald Loomer, 54, died suddenly from a heart attack in Long Beach California. Survived by brothers Mark of Tucson Arizona and Morus of Bellwood Wisconsin. Funeral services were held in Tons Beach. Various local social notes follow including surgeries at Cedar Valley Hospital Charlies City and birthdays and visitors among neighbors in the area.
The Good Will Club will gather Tuesday afternoon August 2 with Opal Lee. The Lundt family reunion is set for Sunday July 31 at West Union Park.
A weekly Iowa release covers motorists yielding right of way, accounting for 7,227 accidents and 14 fatalities in 1959. The report notes 64,786 portable accidents and 31 deaths statewide. Rev Dr Hi man Siefkes elected president of the Northeast Iowa Lutheran district. State tax credits for agricultural land grants set near 24 million dollars, with pro ration to 43.99 cents on the dollar. Iowa corn in storage stands at 353 million bushels, up from 282 million. The Highway Commission begins edge marking at curves and bridges to improve safety, with speeds kept near advisory limits and a focus on aiding drivers and reducing one car crashes.
The U S Census Bureau released its preliminary 1960 population figures for Iowa. The report highlights county and city totals, signaling shifts in population distribution and growth patterns across the state compared with prior years.
Religious notices from several Iowa churches detail service times and events for Bethel Baptist Marble Rock St Pauls Lutheran Bennedette Wesleyan and Brethren Church with sermons Sunday School and youth activities listed plus a statewide population update and education funding figures noting Iowa population rising to 2,736,408 and state higher education funding requests for 1961-63 totaling more than 95 million.
A state department of public instruction report shows ongoing district reorganization. It notes total districts dropped from 2052 to 1575, including one room schools and high school districts, while high school districts declined from 819 in 1954 to 563 in 1960, reflecting significant consolidation.
Governor Loveless angrily rejects Drew Pearson’s column alleging pressure on Iowa’s Kennedy delegates. He says no pressure was exerted and calls Pearson’s piece the greatest misstatement of fact he has seen in print.
The Iowa State Fair adds “Super” modified stock car races to speed classics with 50 entry limit for Iowa cars. L. B. Cunningham notes big purses up to 6000 dollars and expects over 100 top drivers at the August 26 to September 4 fair.
The notice lists Sunday School at 10 30 a m and Junior Choir meeting from 5 00 to 7 00 o clock.
Faith Baptist Church in Marble Rock led by Pastor Vern Prugh offers morning worship at 11 00 a m and Jet Cadets program at 7 00 p m.
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