Dralle's Department Store plans rustic remodeling in Greene
James and Keith Dralle announce a major interior update at Dralle's Department Store Greene. Plan includes new rustic decor and fixtures on main floor and balcony from July 30 to August 30 with minimal preconstruction moves and continued business. 5600 square feet affected. Contractors Nordmeyer Construction Co McGee Electric and Streator Industries cited. Family ownership details traced to 1910 with Dralle lineage continuing through 1960s and into present day.
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James
Keith Dralle
Dralle’s
Greene
Dralles
Nordmeyer Con
Keith
Jim
Dralle
Scouts Trim Christmas Trees In Greene County Project
Heavy rainfall benefits crops and supports a Boy Scout Troop 26 Christmas Tree project on the north edge of Greene. About 5,000 trees are mowed and shaped. 750 seedlings added annually to replace losses from wind, disease, and heat. Scotch and Norway pines expected for market next December with a second crop ready in a few years.
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Greene
Scouts
Leonard Nichol
Swimming lessons set for June to July at Greene pool
Greene pool offers swimming lessons June 25 to July 28 for 6 year olds and up on Mon Wed Fri and ages 3 4 5 begin June 26 at 9 am Testing for swimming ability June 25 at 9 am Each child must have a signed registration card on file before lessons Registers for Beginners 1 2 Advance Beginners Intermediates Swimmers and Advanced Swimmers also list of plays at West High School Auditorium in Waterloo and season ticket prices to Broadway Theatre League events with mail in requests.
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Greene
London
Maureen O'Sullivan
Tony Tanner
Twigs
Vivian Blaine
West High School
Waterloo
Broadway Theatre League
Broadway Theatre League of
Northeast Iowa
P. O
Box
Broadway Theatre League Plans Three 1973-74 Productions
The Broadway Theatre League of Northeast Iowa will present three nationally touring Broadway hits in the 1973 74 season. Scheduled productions include No Sex Please Were British. The lineup aims to bring current Broadway shows to the region for local audiences.
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Broadway Theatre League of
Northeast Iowa
Grassley reports on compromises
Grassley highlights compromises in the Legislative Session, stressing the need to balance public interest with practical governance. Key examples include a $30 million transfer proposal split between highway funding and the general fund, with conditions on revenue and a future cap after 1975. The Board of Regent funding is another focal point with tuition implications.
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Highway Fund
General Fund
Board of Regent
Legislative Progress Report
Rites Held for Ella Mae Glaspie in Greene Funeral
Ella Mae Glaspie 34 of Greene died Sunday at Mathers Nursing Home born September 3 1878 Riley Center Michigan to George and Margaret Dingman nee Dwinel. Survived by two sons Robert Greene Howard Lubbock Texas two daughters Helen Johnson Forest Virginia Hazel Clark Emmetsburg 16 grandchildren 33 great grandchildren 5 great great grandchildren. Funeral today at Reid's Funeral Chapel burial Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev Howard Dukelow officiating.
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Ella Mae Glaspie
Filia Mae Glaspie
Greene
Sun
Mathers Nursing Home
Riley Center
Mich
George and
Margaret Nee Dwinel Dingman
Rites in Illinois for David Darby 75
David Edwin Darby born February 28 1898 died June 8 at his Freeport home He worked at Micro Switch Co in Freeport and was active in the Methodist Church Services were at Walker Mortuary Freeport June 11 1 30 pm Rev David Tracy officiating Interment Chapel Hill Cemetery Survivors include wife Edith two daughters three brothers five sisters six grandchildren nine great grandchildren two step daughters and five step grandchildren He was predeceased by parents two sisters and one great grandson.
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David Edwin Darby
L. E. Darby
Amy (Scott) Darby
Freeport
Darby
Harry Downs Ford
Greene
Illinois
Micro Switch Co
Methodist Church of
Walker Mortuary
Man
Lucille) Freberg
Rockford
Clarence
Marie) White
Seattle
Wash
John Spedding
Lowes Park
John Owen
Charleston
S. C
Greene Cemetery Board hires new sexton Francis Constien
The Greene Cemetery Board selected Francis Constien as the new cemetery sexton. He will begin duties on July 1, assuming responsibility for maintenance, records, and grounds at the cemetery.
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New Cemetery
Sexton
Francis Constien
Greene Cemetery Board
Mystery of the Church Bible Schedule Card
June 17 Luke 15 11 32 June 18 Matthew 13 1 23 June 19 Romans 11 25 33 16 27 June 20 Matthew 13 24 30 and 36 43 June 21 Matthew 13 31 35 and 44 52 June 22 Ephesians 3 1 11 June 23 Colossians 1 24 29 Watch next week for riv ee days and katchup pages.
Legislature totals this session show increases over 1971
Charles E. Grassley reports House bills at 780 versus 732 in 1971, Senate 587 versus 570, total passed by one House 371 versus 359, both houses 150 versus 201, and governor signings 54 versus 107 in 1971.
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House
Senate
Charles E. Grassley
Mental Health Institute to Mark 100th Anniversary Event
The Mental Health Institute at Independence In will host an open house on Sunday June 17 1973 to celebrate its centennial. Tours run 10 am to noon with additional weekday access through June 22. An auditorium display shows equipment from earlier custodial care days.
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Mental Health Institute
Independence
River Days queen candidates named for Greene festival
Judges for the Those Good Old River Days queen contest to be held June 22 to 24 in Greene include Betty Shutter Iowa Mother of the Year Dale Falkon KRIB Mason City and Pam Meredith Iowa Jayceettes president. Community groups may sponsor candidates. Banquet at 7 30 p m June 22 at Greene high school. winner receives a 100 dollar savings bond. Queen crowned June 23 before regional drum corps contest.
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Greene
Betty Shutter
Algona
Iowa
Dale Falkon
Station
KRIB
Mason City
Pam Meredith
The
Iowa Jayceeettes
Greene Jaycees
Box 30
Pepsi Cola
Shell Rock River
Ron’s Bait Shop
Bathtub Races Added to River Days Sunday Events
Greene's Those Good Old River Days adds bathtub races to Sunday schedule after hydro plane races on Sun June 24. Three classes set by the Greene Recorder include Cast Iron and Open, with boats defined as objects that float but are not water craft per common definitions.
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Greene
Greene Recorder
River Days bathtub race invites entries and details
The notice outlines a tub and stock tank race with paddlers and powered crafts, running from the west river bank to the park. Tubs must be secured to a 20 foot rope with a buoy for recovery, and more entrants are welcome by contacting Jeff Drake, River Days water events chairman, Greene, Iowa 50636.
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Jeff Drake
River Days Water Events
Greene, Towa
Good Old River Days Souvenir Pins Sold by Girl Scouts
Greene Girl Scouts sell exclusive Good Old River Days souvenir pins for 50 cents each. Limited supply available, customers urged to purchase now. Pins can be picked up from Mrs. Andy Reid as the Scouts promote support for local youth groups.
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Greene Girl Scouts
Jaycees
Andy Reid
River Days to Host World First Dive by Segue
Segue plans a world first during Greene's Good Old River Days hydroplane races on Sun June 24. He will jump from the Shell Rock River bridge in Greene, perform a 1/2 forward dive in chains with 14 feet of chain and 8 padlocks, then plunge into the river. Greene Jaycees sponsor the three day festival June 22 to 24 featuring Camporee, parade, River Days Queen crowning, drum and bugle corps, canoe and hydroplane races, Segue, and bath tub races.
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Segue
Greene
Sun
Shell Rock River
Greene Jaycees
Gates Bridge
Hawkeye Stock Outboard Association, Inc
Those Good Old River Days Hydroplane Races
The second annual Those Good Old River Days, sponsored by Greene Jaycees and Greene Commercial Club, features hydroplane racing on the Shell Rock River June 24 starting at 1 p.m. sanctioned by Hawkeye Power Boat Assn. and American Power Boat Assn. A bath tub race follows for comic relief. entries may contact River Activities Chairman Jeff Dralle at Dralle's Dept. Store in Greene.
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Greene Jaycees
Greene Commercial Club
Shell Rock River
Hawkeye Power Boat Assn
American Power Boat Assn
Iowa
Wisconsin
Illinois
River Activities
Jeff Dralle
The
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