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Newspaper

Greene Recorder

Location

Greene, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1973

Page

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Diane Miller N Iowa Band Festival Queen Candidate

Diane Miller daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Miller was Greene High School 1973 graduate active in music and athletics at the North Iowa Band Festival in Mason City. She received the Danforth award during commencement exercises with listed classmates and seniors from Greene High School on the program.

Diane Miller Duane Miller Greene Mason City Greene High School Kathy Alexander Mary Lou Downing Beth Metzger Susan Miller Karla Nordmeyer Keith Ponto Steve Reed Debra Schrage Janis Shultz Steve Stanton Mark Stephenson Ken Stock Bruce Wolf Carol Worley Shell Wust Eliie Ziegler

Rites Held for Charles Schmidtke

Funeral services were held May 29 at St Peter Lutheran Church Greene for Charles Schmidtke 88. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery Charles City. He died May 26 at Mather Nursing Home Greene where he lived since 1970. He was born May 13 1885 near Augusta and baptized July 26 1885 and confirmed March 26 1899. He married Martha Klingbeil August 18 1915 and had two sons LaVerne and Lyle. Survivors include LaVerne Lyle a granddaughter Beverly Lubben and Henry brother of Mason City plus nieces and nephews. His wife and three sisters and two brothers preceded him.

Charles Schmidtke St Peter’s Lutheran Church Greene Metzger Riverside Cemetery Charles City Reid Charles Conrad Schmidtke Mathers Nursing Home Augusta Kumm St. John’s Lutheran Church Schmidtke Floyd Co National Guard Martha Lena Klingbeil LaVerne Lyle Stanley Beverly) Lubben Henry Mason City

Junior High Honor Roll Names Listed

The article lists eighth grade and junior high students achieving honor roll. Named students include Diana Beck Mark Brinkman Dennis Delp John Geesman Jane Hardy Aliene Jensen Rae Jean Lauber Dan Metzger David Needham Kathy Nordmeyer Mike O'Brien Jo Ellen Pitcher Connie Schroedermeier Sandra Stanton Lisa Bigler Doug Ebling Mardy Eimers Kay Lynch Bruce M arkie Roxann Marshall Patti McGee Veronica Merfeld Steve Nordmeyer Carla Ott Mark Ponto Debra Schroeder Julia Shultz Peggy Steere Patti Van Raden Becky Wust and Paul Yerkes.

Diana Beck Mark Brinkman Dennis Delp John Geesman Jane Hardy Aliene Jensen Rae Jean Lauber Dan Metzger David Needham Kathy Nordmeyer Mike O'Brien Jo Ellen Pitcher Connie Schroedermeier Sandra Stanton Lisa Bigler Doug Ebling Mardy Eimers Kay Lynch Bruce Markie Roxann Marshall Patti McGee Veronica Merfeld Steve Nordmeyer Carla Ott Mark Ponto Debra Schroeder Julia Shultz Peggy Steere Patti van Raden Becky Wust Paul Yerkes

Lifesaving Program for Juniors and Seniors At Pool

Local youths aged 11 to 14 may join junior lifesaving and those 15 and older may enter senior lifesaving. Registration starts Monday June 11 at 9 30 am at the pool. Bring swimwear and be ready to participate in the week long session running through June 18.

Swimming Lessons Scheduled June 25 to July 27

Regular swimming lessons are scheduled for June 25 to July 27. More information will be provided in next week's Recorder.

Centennial plans for Church of the Brethren celebration

Plans move ahead for the Church of the Brethren Centennial Celebration on July 15. Morning worship at 11, dinner at noon, an informal worship at 2 with singing and reminiscing, followed by lunch. All are welcome.

Church of the Brethren

Hog Markets Courtesy of Stanton Livestock

Wednesday, June 6, 1973 hog markets report from Stanton Livestock shows Batchers at 37.66 and Packers at 33.90 per hundredweight. The bulletin lists closing price levels and market terms for hog sales, reflecting regional livestock trading activity for that midweek.

Stanton Livestock

Rites held for Mrs. Florence Nervig of Eagle Grove

Mrs. Florence Nervig of Eagle Grove died May 30 at Bethesda General Hospital Ft Dodge after illness. Survived by four daughters Margy Jo Klassi Greene, Lawrence Ellwanger Corydon, Eugene Coler Ogden, Gerald Clause Jefferson. services June 2 at Evangelical Lutheran Church Eagle Grove with Pastor H. W. Schiller presiding. Casket bearers included six grandsons Jason Klassi Greene and Jon Klassi St Louis among them.

Florence Nervig Eagle Grove Bethesda General Hospital Ft Dodge Nervig Wilbur Margy Jo) Klassi Greene Lawrence Ellwanger Corydon Eugene Coler Ogden Gerald Clause Jefferson Evangelical Lutheran Church H. W. Schiller Jason Klassi Jon Klassi St Louis

Rites Friday for Mrs A Frevert 73

Mrs. August Frevert 73 of Rudd Ia mother of Greene pastor died Monday night in Floyd County Memorial Hospital after sudden illness. Services set Friday June 8 at 2 pm at United Methodist Church of Rudd. Survived by husband three sons and two daughters including Rev Maurice Frevert of Greene.

August Cora) Frevert Rudd Greene Floyd County Memorial County Hospital United Methodist Church Maurice Frevert

Scout Troop 26 Plans Park Meeting and Camporee

Scout Troop 26 will meet in Perrin Park tonight at 7 pm to plan a camporee for the weekend, assign new scouts to patrols, and distribute Good Old River Days tickets. They will discuss summer camp at Camp Winneba go in Marble Rock, with a Greene departure on July 1 and return July 7. Cost is 23 dollars per Scout and fireworks are planned for July 4.

Perrin Park Winnebago Marble Rock Greene

Greene Community Schools invites youths to join new band

Eager boys and girls join a start up band effort in Greene Community Schools with a testing and tryout program for 4th graders. A poster contest spotlighted instrument drawings and slogans, awarding first prizes to Lynette Wunsch, Brenda Schaffer, Laurie Steere, Brad Uhlenhop, Margaret Debner, Loren Jensen, and Mark Ubben, with Jeff Drakle winning best overall poster. Free trial lessons begin this week to gauge interest for fall band enrollment.

Greene Lynette Wunsch Brenda Schafer Laurie Steere Brad Uhlenhopp Margaret Debner Loren Jensen Mark Ubben Jeff Drakle

Rites Thursday for Alice Dolan 92 Greene resident

Mrs. Alice Dolan aged 92 of Greene died Tuesday June 5 at Mathers Nursing Home. Born September 29 1881 in Greene to Peter W Hardman and Jane Higgins Hardman she is survived by two sons James Dolan Davenport and Dr Robert Dolan Decorah a daughter Mrs Margaret Hesalroad Fort Myers Florida twelve grandchildren and a sister Miss Faythe Hardman Charles City. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Thursday June 7 at St Marys Catholic Church with burial at St Marys Cemetery Rev Edmund Cooney officiating. Reid's Funeral Chapel in charge

Alice Dolan Greene Mathers Nursing Home Peter W Jane Nee Higgins Hardman James Dolan Davenport Robert Dolan Decorah Margaret Hesalroad Fort Myers Fla Faythe Hardman Charles Vity Dolan St. Mary’s Catholic Church St. Mary’s Cemetery Edmund Cooney Reid

Soldier Home on Leave From Germany

Kenneth Weaverling son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Weaverling is on a 30 day leave with his parents He arrived home May 12 from Germany and will return there for 15 months

Kenneth Weaverling Clarence Weaverling Germany

New monument at Coldwater cemetery dedication

The Holy Name men of St. Marys Parish raise a monument at the Coldwater cemetery marking the site of the original St. Marys Church dating to 1972. It notes the church as the first in Butler County.

Coldwater Cemetery Holy Name Men St. Mary’s Butler Co

Greene High School Class of 73 Holds Commencement

Dr Paul Grendler addressed Greene High School 64 graduates as they received diplomas for the class of 19. The ceremony featured the class motto Going Places and a reception of awards including American Legion history awards to Ray Lynch and Joe Needham. Ellie Ziegler, Youth for Understanding student from Germany, spoke and thanked Greene host families.

Paul Grendler GHS Greene High School University of Toronto Lois Geesman Brian Grice Robbin Helm Susan Holtz Jason Kiassi Kathryn Larson Diane Miller Rosanne Needham Steven Wagner American Legion Ray Lynch Joe Needham Danforth Foundation Steve Brinkman P.E.O Woman’s Club Michael Katcher Bert Pooley Warren Johnson Joe Brinkman Margaret Amy Pooley Gary Johnson Greg Landers Recorder Eliie Ziegler Youth For Understanding Germany Greene Keith Dralle Marvin Ackerman Urban Langer Eliie

Girl Scout Court of Awards Held May 22 at Greene Center

The annual Girl Scout Court of Awards Brownie Fly-up and Scout Investiture occurred May 22 at Greene Community Center. Scouts from Brownies to Seniors received pins, badges, and rings, with speeches, songs, and a bridging ceremony concluding after Taps.

Girl Scout Court of Awards Greene Community Center Jan Majewski Debra Ray Vanda Heitland Kathi Larson Lois Geesman Susan Holtz Andy Reid Heery’s Woods Clarksville

Jaycee River Days Meeting Tonight Teems with Plans

Jaycee River Days organizers meet at Jaycee Hall at 7 30 p m to unveil a full schedule for Good Old River Days. Activities include a Hawaiian Luau on Saturday a regional Drum and Bugle Corps contest Saturday afternoon and an escape artist during boat races on Sunday. Queen contest entries remain open and information is available from Jai Seecharran. New Jaycee officers are John Backer president Marvin Ackerman internal vice president Dennis Mc Williams external vice president Jeff Drakle secretary Tim Heidenwirth treasurer Jim Richards Jerry Meek Bill Christensen directors and John Osier chaplain.

Jaycee Hall Jai Seecharran New Jaycee John Backer Marvin Ackerman Dennis McWilliams Jeff Drakle Tim Heidenwirth Treas Jim Richards Jerry Meek Bill Christensen John Osier

Scout Leaders Named for Brownie to Senior Groups

and refreshments were served by Scout mothers. Brownie leaders are Donna Wunsch, Sally Foster, Thelma Tind erholt, and Pat Weyand, Junior leaders are Rose Klunder, Beverly Moser, Kay Schafer, Joyce Johnson, and Sally Sorenson, Cadette leaders are Carolyn Menken, Roma Marshall, and Marlene Lauber, and Senior Advisors are Marge Barth, Virginia Feldman, and Phyilis Rottler.

Donna Wunsch Sally Foster Thelma Tinderholt Pat Weyand Rose Klunder Beverly Moser Kay Schafer Joyce Johnson Sally Sorenson Carolyn Menken Roma Marshall Marlene Lauber Marge Barth Virginia Feldman Phyilis Rottler

Country Club Calendar: Board Meeting and Member Events

The Country Club posts a summer schedule including a Board Meeting on Thursday at 3 p.m. A Men’s Night is planned for Tuesday evening, followed by a Ladies Stagette on Wednesday.

Household Auction Saturday June 16

Mrs Grace Earphart announces a household auction to be held on Saturday June 16. Watch for details in next week's Recorder.

Grace Earphart Heting

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Denise Brinkman Barry Delp Jolene Drakle Rob Holtz Dawn Landers Jayne Meek Debra Meyer Shelli Moser Sherri Nuhlenbruck Tim O'Brien Diane Ritter Byron Schipper Randy Smith Danita Soldwisch Diane Stanton Jean Steere Jill Thompson John van Eschen Velda Albrecht Rich Allison Sheila Barnes Debra Barnhart Lisa Behrends Lori Bigler Dallas Brinkman Byron Davis Carolyn Drakle Linda Eggena DeLaine Freeseman Brian Frevert Jayne Geesman Rhonda Helm Julie Johnson Elaine Jorgensen Denise Landers Rhonda Landers Pam Larson Barbara Warkle Mark Miller Cindy Muhlenbruck Mark O'Brien Mary O’brien Liz Reid Chris Rutz Charles Schafer Don Schroeder Jan Schroeder Joanne Senne Steve Stark Richard Tack Jayne Tinderholt Joe Viers Leland Wilken Randy Wunsch N. Iowa Bob Cole Brad Davis Becky Dye Allan Freese Delores Hedges Dianne Henricks Mike Katcher Jason Kilassi Janice Lewis Cathy Marten Tom Merfeld Calvin Schafer Christy Shultz Nancy Tack Steve Wagner Ken Wunseh Mary Zimmerman Way Station IPA Mrs. A. Frevert Scout Troop Howard Dukelow Dr. Grendler Italy Sance Grendler Ers America Marilyn Schroeder Kim Marshall Elizabeth Jones Jaycee River Niewepaper Rhh
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