Cadet Steve Barnett and Mary Lynne Abdner wed at Air Force Academy
The ceremony in the Chapel of the Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs drew many locals, with Barnett, top aeronautical student and class standout, and Mary Lynne Abdner, recent University of Colorado Boulder graduate, celebrating a historic June 1969 union. The couple’s families and notable figures shared pride as Nixon appeared on TV congratulating Barnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Barnett
Mary Lynne Abdner
Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs
Steve
The
Academy
Nixon
Mary Lynne
University of Colorado At Boulder
Summer Recreation Program Begins on Monday June 16
The Greene Community six week summer recreation program starts the week of June 16 sponsored by the Woman's Club. Activities include horses, fishing, bowling, and archery directed by Mrs. Max Wezand Mrs. Florien Rutz Mrs. David Markle and Mrs. Loren Mec Roberts. Register by Saturday June 14 by calling the listed leaders. Girl Scouts supervise younger children at the park under Mrs. Don McBurney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Woman's Club
Max Wezand
Florien Rutz
David Markle
Loren Mec- Roberts
Don McBurney
Vietnam Pfc Alvin P Klink Assigned to 25th Infantry Division
In Vietnam Army Private First Class Alvin P Klink 20 son of Mr and Mrs Leonard L Klink Marble Rock was assigned May 7 to the 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam as a cable lineman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin P. Klink
Leonard L. Klink
Marble Rock
25Th Infantry Division
Vietnam
Poppy Sales Report Totals $123.89 in Greene
The American Legion Auxiliary reports Poppy sales in Greene totaling 123 dollars and 89 cents. This revenue supports veterans causes and local programs run by the auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Greene
Greene Public Library Sponsors Summer Reading Program
The Greene Public Library banners a summer reading program for local children with the theme Book Worm. Each participant receives a book worm card to track books read and a nominal entry fee applies to non cardholders. Children are urged to register at the library in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Greene Public Library
Mrs Bob Fischer Returns Home From Floyd County Hospital
Mrs Bob Fischer is discharged to return home today from Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City after recent surgery conducted last Tuesday June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Fischer
Floyd County Memorial Hospital
Charles City
Lifesaving Lessons Begin on Monday
Red Cross Senior Lifesaving lessons start Monday June 16 at 8 00 am for ages 15 and up or 10th graders. July 7 18 schedules split by last names and times. Participants need parental permission slips. under 6 require supervision. Adults 18 and up swim nights Wednesdays 6 30 to 9 30. July 4 races open to under 16 with pool signup by June 19 and potential diving contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Greene
Allison
Hospital transfer reports Homer Hurd to Floyd County Memorial
Homer Hurd was taken to Floyd County Memorial Hospital at Charles City last evening for observation and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Hurd
Floyd County Memorial Hospital
Charles City
Address for Navy Seaman Duane R Leavens
Duane R. Leavens son of Mr and Mrs Duane Leavens is serving in the U S Navy. His address is Duane R. Leavens FA B633401 R Division USS Durham LKA 114 FPO New York NY 08501
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Duane R. Leavens
Duane Leavens
U. S. Navy
USS
Durham
FPO
New York
Greene High selects Wendy Martzahn Band Queen for 1968 parade
Wendy Martzahn, senior at Greene High School, chosen by the marching band to represent Greene as the 1968 Band Queen at the North Iowa Band Festival in Mason City on June 12. She has been drum major, Ist chair alto sax, All-State selections, soloist ratings, Luther College Dorian Band member, and plans to study music at the University of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendy Martzahn
Greene High School
Galen Martzahn
Greene
North Iowa
Mason City
Wendy
University of Iowa
Luther League
Services Held For Herbert C Barnett
Herbert Cleveland Barnett 75 died Thursday June 5 after illness at Floyd County Memorial Hospital. Born September 18 1893 in Butler County to Walter and Florence Barnett he farmed area all his life. He married Harriett Esther Flora July 8 1923. Survived by wife one son Dwight Gale Barnett Chatsworth California two daughters Avis Keser Bristow Maxine Ellerman Rockwell ten grandchildren fourteen great grandchildren. Preceded by two sons Harold Marvin and Dean Walter two grandchildren one great grandchild. Funeral Saturday June 7 at 2 p m United Methodist Church with Rosehill Cemetery interment. Reid's Funeral Chapel in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Cleveland Barnett
Floyd County Memorial Hospital
Mr Barnett
Butler County
Walter
Florence Barnett
Herbert
Harriett Esther
Flora
Dwight Gale Barnett
Chatsworth
California
Gene
Avis) Keser
Bristow
Albert
Maxi
Greene Recorder Announces Staff Vacation Closure
The Greene Recorder will close from June 22 through June 28 for its annual vacation. Two papers will print next week, with issues scheduled for June 18 and June 20, and mailings on June 25. Advertisers and news contributors must send copy by June 20 to meet the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene Recorder
Recorder
Indio man Nelson Hartgraves improves after heart attack
Nelson Hartgraves of Indio California suffered a heart attack and was treated in intensive care for several days. Reports say he has shown signs of improvement and will be returning to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Hartgraves
Indio
California
Beginners Band Formed at Greene Elementary School
A new beginners band formed in the fourth grade at Greene Elementary during the last week of school. Free instrumental lessons offered this summer with a two month trial rental plan. About 29 students started, with named flutists clarinetists saxophonists brass and drums listed alongside comments from Band Director Ray Holtz.
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Greene
Ray Holtz
Roxanne Marshall
Valerie O’brien
Robert Stites
Lisa Bigler
Sally Bertram
Patti McGee
Carla Ott
Julie Shultz
Peggy Steere
Linda Constein
Debbie Clark
Jan Schroeder
Susan Ross
Karen Alexander
Doug Ebling
Kelly Ebling
Debra Schroeder
Scott Anderson
Steven Nordmeyer
Paul Yerkes
Raymond Lynes
Vernon Mull
Monty Heitland
Bradley Schrage
Amy Wesson
Bradley Foster
Bruce Markle
Stewart Pyatt
Ronnie Smith
Good Neighbor Deed At Hesalroad Farm
Neighbors helped Verle Hesalroad after a heart attack by chopping cornstalks disking and plowing 150 acres. Participants included Ivan Schuknecht Galen Schuknecht Orin Noel Don Feldman Eugene Steere and son Veron Johnson Raymond Johnson Ralph Behnke John Backer Cecil Cole Norman Kleinschmidt Paul Cheney Francis Belknap Eddie Hesalroad. Local aid also included Jim McLennan supplying gas and Mrs Hesalroad with meals assisted by Bea Schuknecht and Harbara Haws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verle Hesalroad
Ivan Schuknecht
Galen Schuknecht
Orin Noel
Don Feldman
Eugene Steere and Son
Veron Johnson
Raymond Johnson
Ralph Behnke
John Backer
Cecil Cole
Norman Kleinschmidt
Paul Cheney
Francis Belknap
Eddie Hesalroad
Jim McLennan
Mrs. Hesalroad
Bea Schuknecht
Harbara Haws
Twin Daughters for Mr and Mrs Prunty of Anamosa
Twin girls born at Anamosa Community Hospital on May 28 to Mr and Mrs Ralph Prunty. Angela Lea and Barbara Ann Prunty weigh 6 lb 6 oz and 6 lb 9 oz respectively. Grandparents are Ralph Prunty Sr and Elaine Teeple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Prunty
Anamosa
Anamosa Community Hospital
Angela Lea
Barbara Ann
Angela
Barbara
Ralph
Ralph Prunty Sr
Elaine
Francis Teeple
Day Camp Start for Girls at Perrin Park
All girls enrolled for Day Camp must meet at Perrin Park on Monday June 16 at 9 60 a.m. They will be returned to the park by 3 50 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrin Park
Joyce Miller Publishes Speech On Why Ice Floats
Joyce Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Fiddick gave a speech at the University of Town for a public speaking class. The subject Why Ice Floats was published in Monroe and Ebninger’s 6th Brief Edition of Principles of Speech Communication. She is a chemistry major studying at the University of Southern Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Miller
Fred Fiddick
University of Town
Monroe
Ebninger
Joyce
University of Southern Florida
Assisted With Farm Work at Kline's Farm
Neighbors brought spreaders and leaders to Bill Kline's farm to clean the yard and sheds on Monday June 9. Those involved were Walt Wilkie Milton Dye John Weiland Harold Heeren and Paul Weiland. Paul Schrage donated time and dragged 150 acres of corn planted the previous week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Kline
Walt Wilkie
Milton Dye
John Weiland
Harold Heeren
Paul Weiland
Paul Schrage
Ackart Promoted to District Manager in United Telephone Move
Levi D. Ackart promoted from local manager to district manager for United Telephone Company serving Grundy Center and five northeast Iowa communities including Greene and Marble Rock. Effective June 16, he will base in Grundy Center, with a history at United since 1953 and roles as lineman and installer repairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi D. Ackart
United Telephone Company
Grundy Center
Ackart
United
Greene
Marble Rock
Avoca
Greene Merchants to Host Allison Game and Dairy Princess Contest
The Greene Merchants baseball team meets Allison next Sunday evening June 15 at 7 00 p m. Seventeen candidates enter the Dairy Princess contest to be held June 21 in Allison. Joan Beguelin Darlene Johnson and 15 othersupported by local clubs and farms compete in judging tied to daily background public speaking and personality. Jacquelin Roose, 1968 Dairy Princess, will crown the new princess during the event sponsored by Allison Town Council and Butler County Dairy Promotion Committee.
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Greene Merchants
Allison
Kenneth Rodman
Dairy Promotion Committee
Joan Beguelin
Bristow
Butler-Bremer Dhia
Darlene Johnson
Clarksville
Farmers Coop Creamery Ass’n
Greene
Delores Hauser
Fremont Rainbow Gals
Joyce Kienemann
Fremont Ramblers
Margaret Johnson
Triple J Club
Jo Ann Palmer
Shell Rock
Shell Rock Rockettes
Linda Behrends
Ackley
Butler County Farmers Union
Marcia Schrage
Parkersburg
Butler-Grundy Farm Service Company
Laureen Meyer
Aplington
Hudson Cooperative
Corliss Duit
Dumont
Butler County Farm Bureau
Rhonda Wiegmann
Allison Amvet
Linda Folkerts
Interstate
Carlys Kielman
Allison Commercial Club
Paulette Rottink
Alllison Woman's Club
Mary
Allison Town Council
Butler County Dairy Promotion Committee
Mrs Roy Taylor Admitted for Surgery at Floyd County Hospital
Mrs Roy Taylor was admitted to Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City on Monday June 9 and is scheduled for surgery on Thursday June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Taylor
Floyd County Memorial Hospital
Charles City
Hamline University Athletes Receive Letters at Awards Dinner
Ward Mehblan, son of Dorothy Mehlan of Greene, was among Hamline University athletes honored at the St. Paul college's annual athletic awards dinner on campus, receiving letters and special awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Mehblan
Dorothy Mehlan
Greene
Hamline University
St. Paul College
Ritter Named to Charolais Association Membership
Donald P. Ritter of Greene has been accepted for membership in the American International Charolais Assn at Houston. The breed, originating in France over two years ago, is noted for greater weight for age feeding efficiency and improved carcass values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald P. Ritter
Greene
Houston
J. Scott Henderson
France
Little League and Babe Ruth Teams Victorious Again
The Little League and Babe Ruth squads won again with scores of 13 to 1 and 3 to 3. Mark Albrecht led the Little League with a home run and multiple hits, while Jim McLennan, Ron Shafer, Steve Stanton, and others added key hits. Stanton earned the win in a four inning 3 hitter, with Van Eschen finishing as reliever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little League
Babe Ruth
Nora Springs
Mark Albrecht
Jim McLennan
Ron Shafer
Steve Stanton
Bob Weyand
Warren van Dyke
Bill Astor
Mike Constien
Jim van Eschen
Steve
Mark Miller
Ramblers Split in Conference Games
The Ramblers split two high school conference baseball games. June 3 at Rockford failed 6 to 5, with Gary Johnson pitching well but poor Ramblers’ defense. Rockford took a 6-5 win after six errors. June 4 at Nashua won 8 to 1 as Jerry Shultz pitched a one hitter and Greene totaled eight hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ramblers
Rockford
Nashua
Greene
Ramblers
Steve Brunsma
Gary Johnson
Jerry Shultz
Dan Falmers
Warren Johnson
St. Ansgar
Riceville
Due Date For Tax Installment Reminders Sent
Town taxpayers receive June 15 reminders for the second installment of Estimated Tax. IRS Iowa District Director John F. Hanlon says to disregard the notice if not liable. Misplaced vouchers can be replaced by contacting the Des Moines district office or mailing payments to the Kansas City IRS center.
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John F. Hanlon
Internal Revenue
State of
Iowa
IRS Service Center
Kansas
Hanlon
Des Moines
Internal Revenue Service Center
Midwest Region
Kansas City
Missouri
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Rome
America
Marr Ott
James
Vraue
Iva Barnett
Vernard Foster
Marilyn Barnett
Rebecca Bellows
Dennis Cassmann
Wermer Ennen
Ann Hanson
Joyce Hauser
Elaine Ipsen
Ramona Johnson
Roger Johnson
Myrna Landers
Jolene Litterer
Jane Moe- Roberts
Jerry O’brien
Gary Reed
Mary Rottler
Val Rutz
Vicky Schroedermeier
Jean Shultz
Wendell Stuntz
Jerry Tack
Tom Truitt
Charles Bone
Diane Debner
Gary Debner
Melinda Draile
Barbara Hanson
Deborah Landers
Jack Majewski
Nancy Metzger
Tom Needham
Carol Riggins
Dennis Ross
Duane Schroeder
Kathy Shultz
Nancy Shultz
Val Starkweather
Mary Stauffer
Lyle Williamson
Joe Brinkman
Sherry Debner
Cynthia Ebling
Gary Folkerts
Janice Hauser
Randy Knight
Arlene Landers
Bruce Litterer
Rhonda Majewski
Jolene Murphy
Stanley Pyatt
Patti Rutz
Lonita Schafer
Greg Stewart
Dick Stuntz
Rodney Truitt
Larry Albrecht
Bruce Barnes
Nancy Bellows
Debra Brinkman
Darlene Downing
Richard Ebling
Jolene Johnson
James Kanter
Christa Kleinschmidt
Richard Landers
Mike McRoberts
Mary O'Brien
Dee Ann Ott
James Ponto
Teresa Shaffer
Merlette Steere
Duane Tack
Terry Ackart
Allan Freese
Brian Grice
Susan Holtz
Jason Klassi
Gregory Landers
Diane Miller
Roseanne Needham
Kenneth Wunsch
Kathy Alexander
Michael McGee
Susan Muller
Karla Wordmeyer
Debra O'Brien
Keith Ponto
Debra Schrage
Janis Shultz
Stephen Stanton
Mark Stephenson
Kenneth Stock
Douglas Wiebke
Mishelle Wust
Lucinda Dix
Werner Ennen
Steve Hildebrand
Rick Johnson
Jane McRoberts
Melinda Smith
Donna Weichers
Charles Bore
Dennis Katcher
Larry Lester
Debra Martzahn
Debra Pattschull
Mike McRobert
Tim Metzger
Rosanne Needham
Steve Wagner
Karla Nordmeyer
Steven Reed
Mishelie Wust
Public Library
Herbert C. Barnett
Hesalroad
Kline’s
Dairy Princess
Mehlan
Hamline
Ritter Is
Charolais Ass'n
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