02 Jun 1965
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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1965
Page
1
The Greene High School Stage Band under director Ray Holtz received high praise after Lee Kline featured them on the WHO Farmorama program. Kline presented the band's history and played Ruby from their album, signaling Greene’s growing musical prestige under Holtz.
The Royal Neighbors of America will hold their annual district convention on Tuesday June 8 at Greene Community School with Powersville hosting. The district includes Floyd Howard Mitchell Winneshiek Allamakee and Chickasaw counties. Registration 1230 to 1300 p m. Banquet 530 p m Presbyterian Church. Evening session 700 p m with initiation and officers presentation by Rochford. Local officers listed.
In Round Grove Golf and Country Club’s two ball foursome, 29 couples competed Monday afternoon. First place went to Ann Rottler and Douglas Walker with 47. Ties for second included Sam Sneed and Mary May Huber and Bob Curtis and Lucy Curtis at 51. A four way tie for eighth involved Edna Bachmann and Keith Dralle Erma Bartels and Bud Marsh Sadie Davis and Jimmy Dralle and June Hirsh and Lewis Majewski with 52. Erma Bartels and Bud Marsh won the flag hole. Beverly Heidenwirth and Darrell Davis posted the high score. A potluck supper and hamburger fry followed.
Mr and Mrs Dan Barth announce the birth of a daughter at Floyd County Memorial Hospital Charles City on May 27 weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces. The baby has been named Mary Bridget.
Arlene Hemmerich 25 died from injuries in a one car crash four and three quarter miles north of Greene. Her husband Walter and two daughters Mary and Bonnie survived. Funeral services were held May 31 at St John’s Lutheran Wilmar with Rev Emmett T Busch. Burial Rose Hill Greene Williams Mortuary handled arrangements.
Robert Shultz son of Mrs. Joe Woods of Greene will receive his Master of Arts degree at the University of Omaha on Monday June 7. He earned a teaching fellowship for doctorate work at Wayne State University Detroit Michigan worth 2600 dollars for the first year and is renewable up to four years. He aims to teach college after his PhD, having graduated with honors in history from the State University of Iowa and been a straight A student at Omaha University.
On furlough at home, Electrician Third Class David Osier returns to Miramar Naval Base, California, after spending 25 days with his parents Mr and Mrs Donald Osier. He is scheduled to resume duties at the base in June.
The Butler County Chapter of the Democratic Women's Club met Monday evening May 24 to elect new officers. Mrs Herb Harken of Aplington resigned as president. Mrs James Spain of Parkersburg elected president. Mrs Spain had been treasurer and Mrs Al Smram of Clarksville was chosen treasurer. Mrs Ben DeBerg of Kesley retained secretary, Mrs Martin Rose of Clarksville named board member, and Mrs Harold Hempen elected auditor. Next meeting at Allison Park June 28 potluck. AL members and families urged to attend.
A one week Bible School will be held at Calvary Baptist Church from June 7 through June 11 with local help. Sessions run 9 00 to 11 45 a.m. daily and a closing program is planned for Sunday evening, June 13.
Visiting sister Mrs. W. M. Simmons of Los Angeles arrives Saturday to stay with Mrs. Percy Lucas and relatives in Iowa, marking a family reunion visit across the state.
In Bangkok, Thailand, Machinist's Mate Fireman David P. Ipsen USN son of Mr and Mrs Harry J Ipsen of Greene is aboard the ASW carrier USS Bennington after 11 days at sea. The Seahorse exercise began May 12 near Manila Bay and involves over 30 ships from Australia Britain Thailand and the United States.
The Little League and Babe Ruth teams begin league play Thursday with Greene hosting Rudd. The Little League game starts at 6 00 p m and the Babe Ruth contest at 7 30 p m. Greene travels to Nora Springs next Monday June 7. Coach Jerry Eimers has 40 Babe Ruth players and 34 Little League players from the 5th and 6th grades. The Little League seeks its seventh straight league title and the Babe Ruth squad defends last year’s championship after a 17 game win streak. Both teams feature many new faces after losing most of last year’s regulars.
Sister Paul Mary and Sister Mary Dolores of Villanova Pennsylvania visited the Albrecht home Thursday. Sister Paul Mary is a cousin of Mrs Albrecht.
Rosena Folkerts born April 28 1893 in Springfield Illinois died May 26 at her Greene home. She taught school in Bristow area and married George Folkerts on March 8 1923 in Nashua Little Brown Church. Surviving husband two sons Dan Mason City and Robert Bristow two daughters Kathryn Happel Latimer Fern Lindvall Griswold sister Celia Folkerts Bristow brothers Henry Jepsen Cedar Falls Lawrence Jepsen Greene. Funeral May 29 at First Presbyterian Greene with Rev G F B er officiating burial Rose Hill Cemetery. Reverent Funeral Chapel arranged services and auxiliary member.
State Conservation Commission officials remind about the renewal deadline for boat registrations. About 110 members have not renewed, and the renewal must include a $4 fee and be submitted with a renewal form to the Commission's office in Des Moines. Boats are registered for 0 years under the new 1963 1985 registration system.
Duane Christen of New Hampton charged with night speeding. paid 2 fines of 10 dollars plus 4 dollars costs. Dan Van Races of Greene charged with operating a motor vehicle upon the streets without proper license. paid 2000 dollars in costs. Arlen Janssen of Greene charged with operating a motor vehicle without a valid license. paid 20 dollars fine and 4 dollars costs.
This summer a new beginning band program for fourth graders offers free lessons on instruments chosen by students. The aim is to recruit at least 35, with aptitude tests already completed. Parents may visit the high school band room Saturday between 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-5:00 to discuss instruction and instrument acquisition.
Faber Miller son of Mrs. Gladys Miller of Greene will work in production management for George A Hormel and Company in Austin Minnesota. He earned cum laude honors from Wartburg College with a 3.25 grade point average on Friday.
Merle Heckman was discharged to his Des Moines home Friday following a six week stay at the Veteran's Hospital for treatment.
A breakfast will be served for members at Round Grove Golf and Country Club on Sunday June 6 from 8 to 10 am. Committee members include Dr. and Mrs. William Andrews Dr. J T Truitt Mes sieurs John Back Keith Drakle Leonard Nichol Lowell McWilliams Charles Ray Burton Shultz Vern Gard Herman Stubbe Robert Curtis Lyle Shultz Clarence Barnett and William Nordmeyer.
Bible School starts Monday June 7 at St Peters Lutheran Church in Greene running through June 11 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Lunches and supplies provided. Superintendent Mrs Quentin Hilde. Gard is the teacher. Teaching staff includes Ann Allen Erica Ennen helpers. Brenda Landers Sally Chkeman Anita Meyer Susan Cike man helpers. grades staff across kindergarten to seventh with named aides and teachers.
A stag supper is planned at the Country Club on Thursday June 3. The organizing committee includes J Backer Dr Wentworth D Willey F Brinkman C Moser R Meyers G Maxwell L Kingery G Maewski R Fischer C Frudden and D Downing.
Greene officials set July 4 as the target date to finish Greene’s new swimming pool a gift from the late Mrs. W. H. Buchholz Work has lagged due to weather and material delays C M Shafer Construction Company Winterset leads the project The council will not rent swimsuits to keep costs down and may offer family season tickets
The summer playground program, sponsored by the Women's Club, starts Monday at 1:30 pm with registration at Perrin Park. In case of rain the activities move to the Community Center. Runs six weeks, Monday through Thursday, 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Supervisor Sraron urges saving ribbons and various recyclable items for a community project. call Miss for items.
A one year old child, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Klunder, sustained a foot injury when entangled in a riding lawn mower operated by the father. The infant was taken to Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City for treatment.
Charles City Iowa Job Corps program opens via Iowa State Employment Service with Charles City office screening applicants. About 45 youths in four-county area shown interest. all asked to visit office to complete applications, though some have not yet appeared.
The Butler County Board of Supervisors will open bids on Thursday June 10 at 10:00 am for 10989 miles of county road grading work. Seven projects are combined into one contract with various excavating tasks and installation of roadway pipe and 1.799 feet of metal pipe 18 to 30 inches in size.
In Japan Douglas Marsh son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Marsh is assigned to the U S Navy for two years. His address lists him as CT3-596-46-35 Navy 830-Box 23 CO F P O San Francisco California 96868 times and post details reflect a standard overseas assignment.
The Ramblers beat Rockford 9 to 0 on Tuesday night at Rochford. Mark Ott and Jerry Fischer drove in Camell Esnth, Jeff Dretle stole home, and Qu pitched a six hit shutout with seven strikeouts. Kellse finished the game after four innings, allowing seven hits and six strikeouts. Both teams committed three errors. The Ramblers host St Ansgar Friday at 7:00 and travel to Riceville Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs James H Graven returned home on Sunday May 23 from a three week vacation in Europe. On May 22 they were dinner guests in Paris with Mr and Mrs Andre Besancon and children Thierry Catherine and Philippe. Mrs Besancon is a daughter of Mrs Genevieve du Jonchay of Greene. They also saw Mr and Mrs Fred Van Dyke of Cedar Rapids at the Swiss Border. the Van Dykes were touring with the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
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