Progress In Small Towns
A reflection on how progress in America emerges from small towns where residents unite in patriotism and shared values, illustrating the role of local communities in national development.
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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1957
Page
2
Small Towns Shape American Progress and Character
The article argues that small towns foster community pride and healthier living, with psychologists noting more likable, balanced citizens. It notes corporate moves to smaller towns, executives seeking slower, wholesome life, and positions the town as America's backbone and source of genuine progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U. S
Weekend Visitors and Local Notices Highlight Aredale Page
The Aredale News notes weekend visitors Lois Etzen of Brighton and Beverly Wilson of Washington with John Etzen, plus a West Bend sightseeing trip. Attending Sunday were the Andy Etzen and Selfred Arends families. Thimble Club Ice Cream Supper hosted by Mrs. Sarah Kuhn ends with a good time. The Skinner Reunion drew many relatives in Wells Minnesota. Grandparents Mr and Mrs W C Stevens announce a newborn girl born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stevens at Mason City July 16. W K Junker returns from Hampton Hospital in poor condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Etzen
Brighton
Beverly Wilson
Washington
John Etzen
Berdean Etzen
Rene Brass
West Bend
Andy Etzen
Marble Rock
Arends
Aredale
Thimble Club
Sarah Kuhn
Skinner
Ed Skinner
Wells
Minnesota
W. C. Stevens
Kenneth Stevens
Mason City
Mrs. W. M. Buttier Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs. W. M. Buttier is released from Waverly Hospital and stays with her daughter Mrs. Fred Albers and family near Waverly. Friends extend well wishes as she recovers at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Buttier
Waverly Hospital
Fred Albers
Waverly
Local Visit Notes and Family News from Waterloo Area
Mrs Ed Murphy joined Mr and Mrs Lester Allen and family for a Waterloo visit at the Lester Richard home where Mrs Richard is ill with virus pneumonia. Eleanor Buttjer and a friend of Charles City called Sunday. Dr Nelson will be here Sunday morning August 4 during the Communion Service. Beryl Igenfritz of Denver Colorado is in Aredale Pat, who grew to manhood in our town. Lois Leese received a long distance call from grandson Raymond Leese of Scottsdale Arizona announcing a great grandson born Tuesday evening July 18. Rev and Mrs Harry Buss left for Church Camp at Cedar Falls Monday morning. Henry Jungling of Cedar Falls visited the Eizen home. Lowell McWill jams and Sennia were Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Murphy
Lester Allen
Waterloo
Lester Richard
Richard
Eleanor Buttjer
Charles City
Nelson
Beryl Lgenfritz
Denver
Colorado
Aredale
Pat
Lois Leese
Raymond Leese
Scottsdale
Arizona
Harry Buss
Cedar Falls
Henry Jungling
John Eizen
Lowell McWill
Jams
Sennia
Farmers Elevator Buys Wolf Feed Mill. August Start Planned
The Farmers Elevator has purchased the Wolf Feed Mill from Herman Wolf. His son Paul will manage the mill beginning in August. Irene Landers began clerking at Harrison's on Monday. Juanita Skillen of Waterloo spent the weekend in the Kenneth Henline home. Mrs. Ella Doore of Charles City was a weekend guest in the Ed Tindall home. Mrs. Gladys Ditchen and family arrived for a visit with Mrs. Ditchen's mother, Mrs. Charles Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Elevator
Herman Wolf
Paul
John Eggen
Cedar Valley Hospital
Verlin Kruse
Highway 14
Perrin Park
Olive Dailey
Chicago
Rudy Schwartz
Marble Rock
Clair Kepple
Bob
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Irene Landers
Harrison’s
Winner Spence
W. H. Buchholz
Palo Alto
California
Juanita Skillen
Waterloo
Kenneth Henline
Ella Doore
Charles City
Ed Tindall
Gladys Ditchen
Mary Joan
Kenneth
Salem
Oregon
Mrrs
Local notices from Fayette area residents
Dale Maxson named manager of the Fayette office for Central States Power and Light. Alan Gerhard joins Naval Reserve and leaves Monday for Des Moines. Mr and Mrs C L Funk of Waterloo visited their son-in-law and daughter Glenn and Mrs Lindell. Mr and Mrs George Cook and family moved to Dougherty. Mrs Herbert Beasley and Ferrol Doyle visiting the Beasley home. Wayne Mercer visiting relatives in Blairsburg. Mrs J H Bryant and Mary of Whippany and Mrs Will McRoberts visiting in Waverly. K V Ware and children of Kansas City Missouri visiting Alden and Jack Raker in Ackley. Ray Allen visited Oscar White last week. Lyle Bushbaum and Charles City visit the Bushbaum home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Maxson
Fayette
Central States Power and Light Company
Alan Gerhard
Elsie Gerhard
Naval Reserve
Des Moines
C. L. Funk
Waterloo
Glenn Lindell
George Cook
Dougherty
Herbert Beasley
Ferrol Doyle
James Beasley
Wayne Mercer
A. Clay
Blairsburg
J. H. Bryant
Mary
Whippany
New Jersey
Will McRoberts
Ruth
John Rohwedder
Waverly
K. V. Ware
Kansas City
Missouri
Chevrolet Sparks Excitement and Pride on the Road
A bold dealer pitch highlights Chevrolet's smoothness steadiness and nimbleness. The copy urges buyers to compare and see how much more a Chevrolet has to spark excitement and pride, inviting readers to visit their dealer.
Greene Recorder July 31 1957 social notes and visits
A roundup of local social news from Greene and nearby towns listing camping trips guests at homes, visits by relatives, and travel. Highlights include Rev. and Mrs. Mercer and family vacationing at Clear Lake, Dorothy Jones visiting Greene, Miss Leah Hesalroad’s Plain Montana trip, and multiple relatives from Charles City Mason City and Hampton staying with or visiting Greene residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
H. F. Mercer
John
Louise
Clear Lake
Earl Lynder
Charles City
O. C. Perrin
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The
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Hampton Hospital
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Pat’s
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Leah Hesalroad
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North Pole
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Joan
Troy Falls
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Beulah Norman
Rockford
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Andrew McRoberts
Ella Watham
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Canada
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Riceville
Ella McEvoy
Ruth Cadam
Clarksville
Cleo Detra
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Hazel Ray
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Bert Pooley
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Herman Deb
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Roy Hildebrand
Lennon
Lawrence Welk
Brenda Lee
Yes
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General Electric
Ero
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