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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1960
Page
1
A Navy doctor links pain to papers in hip pockets and credit cards. He humorously doubts pocketbooks press on nerves. Plan vacations early to notify your paper lad to avoid extra copy charges. Eating is a matter of taste, sometimes cash. Groundhog has no job here. Five below zero spoils early spring.
Christy Jeanne Wegand, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Wegand, was baptized Sunday morning by Rev P J Boyle of St Marys Catholic Church. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs William Moulton of Bedford, brother-in-law and sister of Mrs Wegand.
The second annual windup basketball games for fun are set for Tuesday evening March 8 at 7:00 in the school gymnasium. Underclass girls face alumni, while letter winners not in basketball play the men’s faculty. A small door fee funds improvements to the physical education department.
J P Knight's Court Marvin Chapman of Aredale cited for speeding exceeding the lawful limit. Fined $12 plus $4 costs. Mayor Kelly's Court Richard Carrol Doolittle of Charles City also penalized for speeding, with a $10 fine and $4 costs.
Mr and Mrs Will Anderson of New Westminster British Columbia Canada are spending a few weeks in Greene with his brothers Fred Oscar and Eric Anderson and their families in a visiting stay during the PEist season.
A Butler County crime roundup lists incidents from February 22 to 27. A 1956 Chevrolet driven by Larry Charles Oltman struck cattle on Highway 14 near Allison, $500 damage, three cattle destroyed, no injuries. Lloyd Crooks, 18, of Dougherty jailed for petty larceny, plus juveniles charged with gas theft from Lester Sinram farm. Crooks pled guilty, fined $25, can't pay, eight days in county jail. juveniles to Juvenile Court later. Two juveniles also tied to a Dougherty tavern break‑in. beer and cigarettes stolen. Clear View Inn break‑in yielded three Panda Bears and $125 in cash. home over by back door glass. Gordon Robert Woods, 22, of Waterloo, intoxication, $100 fine. Donald Richard Allen, 30, of Greenville, Ohio, pleaded guilty to false drawing and uttering a check. one year jail term. Michael Allison, 18, of Parkersburg, guilty of larceny in the night time. ten years at State Reforma to Anamosa, parole for two years. theft of a fifty‑cent change machine from Parkersburg Launderama in November 1959.
James H. Barth, USN airman apprentice and son of Mr and Mrs Gale H Barth of Greene, graduated from the Aviation Familiarization School at the Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis Tennessee. The two week course covered aircraft familiarization designations types handling fire fighting and first aid.
New residents Mr and Mrs Mel Renken of Manson welcome a daughter Tascha Le born February 13 weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce. Marian Peterson is the maternal grandmother. Edward Hennings birth is a daughter Diana Lynn born February 23 at Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces. Lawrence Ashleck and wife greet Carolyn born March 1 at Cedar Valley Hospital weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces.
The Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet was held last Wednesday evening at 6:30 in St. Peter's Lutheran Church basement. Over two hundred attendees included parents, Cub Scouts, and guests. Rev. I J Devies gave the invocation and Cliff Bourroughs led ceremonies and introduced district and council leaders, officials, and local dignitaries. Awards covered Bobcat pins, wolf and bear badges, lion badges, Webelos, and numerous gold and silver arrows, with Den Mothers listed for each den.
A union service for World Day of Prayer will be held in the First Presbyterian Church on Friday March 4 at 8 00 p m The program comes from the Women s Inter Church Council of Canada and will be led by a committee from the Presbyterian Methodist and Brethren churches This marks the seventy fourth observance dating to 1887 Thousands of Christians worldwide will join in prayer in 60 languages and 1000 dialects with services in 145 countries The day underlines praying for all peoples and supporting Christian missions at home and abroad The United States observance is sponsored by the General Department of United Church Women of the National Council of Churches Thousands of communities have World Day of Prayer committees The offering will fund leadership training at home and abroad.
A Social Security Administration representative will visit Allison at the Court House on March 7 and 21 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon to assist with applications for retirement survivors and disability benefits, social security numbers, and employer identification numbers. Call the Waterloo district office in room 702 of the Black Hawk Building at Adams 4 1554 for details.
Sales of United States savings bonds to Iowans in January topped 18 million dollars, up more than 4 million from December. Butler County reached 13 percent of its 1960 quota as John McWhirter of Allison, the volunteer chairman, reported January sales in Butler County at 149,969 dollars toward a county goal of 1,130,841.
Supt. Tatum outlines expanded summer school benefits citing extended learning options for preparation for advanced careers. The Butler County Democratic Committee plans a March 9 meeting at Stunner's Cafe Clarksville with candidates Gallagher and McManus in attendance to discuss educational program expansion and community support.
Greene Ramblers finish 1959 60 with an 8 4 Cornbowl conference record and 10 7 overall. Clare Grendler led scoring at 19.9 points per game over 15 games, while Dean Brinkman played 16 of 17. Returning players include Tom Greene, Larry Gabe, Battler, Dennis Wunsch, and Gary Kernery, with sophomores Doug Marsh and Ken Barth vying for starting roles as spring practice focuses on fundamentals and offense.
The Wartburg Community Symphony led by Robert E. Lee performed its second concert of the season in McKnight's gymnasium, Waverly. Sara Jane Green, 14, daughter of Harry and Mrs. Green of Greene, played violin under Myrna Lewis at Wartburg College, marking her second concert appearance.
Farmers with grain stored on the farm and under price support loan should inspect the grain soon. Theo J Bauman, chairman of the County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, warns warmer weather will boost insect activity and moisture leaks. He urges inspecting insect activity moisture leaks caking moisture birds or rodents access and fire hazards, especially in wooden buildings, and drainage around storage structures as snowmelt affects drainage.
A civil case settlement details damages to a truck after a collision with the Creamery. The jury awarded Urban Kelly $64.09 plus court costs, resolving the dispute.
Butler County Chapter of the American Red Cross held its annual kick-off at Allison City Hall. Lester Schrage announced a 4300 fund goal with detailed local allocations including Home Service, Disaster Services, Nursing Services and First Aid. Glenn Sterk urged disaster preparedness and noted the national program support. Drive runs March 1 to March 20 with Greene Bristow and township chairmen named.
Charles Grassley announced he has secured nominating papers to seek reelection as State Representative from Butler County on the Republican ticket. Grassley stated his intent to continue serving residents as a member of the state legislature.
Mrs Tilla Hall 73 of Charles City died Sunday at Cedar Valley Hospital after a long illness born Cedar Falls January 7 1887 Survivors include sons Leo Paul Donald daughters Mrs Howard Stonecypher Mrs Russell Fisher Mrs John Scott two dozen grandchildren seven great grandchildren four sisters and many relatives Funeral services held today at 2 00 pm at Hamiltons Funeral Chapel Rev G F Butler officiating burial in Parkersburg cemetery
Girl Scout Sunday is observed next Sunday March 6. All Brownies and intermediate and senior Girl Scouts are asked to attend church in uniform if possible.
Mr Frank Berbohm underwent surgery Friday at the Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City.
Lent services are held each Sunday with the theme Days of Passion Week. March 6 at First Presbyterian led by Rev Clayton Becker, March 13 at Church of the Brethren with Rev Fred Butler, March 20 at First Methodist with Rev James Parks, March 27 at Church of the Brethren with Rev Becker, April 3 at Methodist Church with Rev Butler, and April 10 at Presbyterian Church with Rev Parks.
Lyle O'Brien has finished a two week course in Automobile Techniques and product knowledge at Standard Oil Company in Waterloo.
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