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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1958
Page
1
The Hampton Chronicle recalls former publisher Tom W. Purcell as a master publisher with six decades in journalism. Friends remember his kindness to fellow publishers nationwide and his significant contributions to the field. The piece notes editor humor and cautions about gossip and advertising profits.
The Butler County American Red Cross held its annual Kick-Off meeting at Allison city hall on Wednesday night February 26 attended by town and township chairmen and solicitors. Phil Carroll Vernon Boyd presented a film A Woman Wrote a Letter and spoke on Red Cross funding and service allocations. Clifford Burroughs distributed supplies and stated the drive begins March 1 with a county goal of 5500 dollars. the chapter has met goals in prior years and hopes for success again.
Explorer Post 26 of Greene held a public induction ceremony at the Vet's Club last Friday night enrolling seven new members named Larry Blum Paul Burroughs Doh Clikeman Tom Green Jim Hoben Steven Rottler and Dennis Wunsch A science film Conquest No 1 was shown and Bruce Mead reported on the Boy Scout safety good turn for 1958 titled Live For Tomorrow Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting
The Greene Community School Parent-Teacher Association meets tonight March 5 at 8:00 in the auditorium. A panel discusses A Little Survey and Vern Gard presents Science Today with ginger counter and rocket material on display. Refreshment committee includes Vern Rattler Hoton Bellows Minor Dix Max Weyand Dale Hildebrand and Dale McRoberts.
Mrs Ed Shultz 77 died at home in Greene Sunday afternoon after illness since Christmas. Born March 6 1881 near Marble Rock, she married Ed Shultz September 14 1898 and farmed near Marble Rock before moving to Greene 51 years ago. Survivors include husband four daughters two sons and numerous grandchildren. Funeral services today at 2:00 PM at Hamiltons Funeral Chapel with Rev G F Butler officiating. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
The Woman's Club of Greene, with 106 members, was named among 16 plus Iowa clubs in the Community Achievement Contest. Two divisions exist by club size. state winners and top placers will be announced at the federation state council meeting. Greene was cited for sponsoring a summer recreation program, a permanent skating rink and tennis courts in Perrin Park, benches in Railroad Park, and a library story hour.
Mary Ann Brinkmann daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Brinkmann won the senior subscription contest sponsored by The Greene Recorder. She sold more than three times as many subscriptions as any senior classmate at Greene Community School and has been a band member for nine years.
The Farmers Cooperative Elevator will hold its annual meeting on Saturday March 8 in Greene Community School auditorium. Free lunch at 11:30 am in the cafeteria. The 1:00 pm business meeting will elect three directors and address stockholder matters. Ken Lowery FGDA public relations director will speak. Merrill Oster winner speaks. JoAnn Murphy shares livestock show experiences.
Archie Raymond underwent an emergency major operation at Cedar Valley hospital in Charles City on Thursday evening.
Voters head to the Greene Community School entrance Monday from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. for a single election to fill two temporary terms from March 17 to July 1. August Backer and Walter Gabe seek success as incumbents. Eligible voters must be 21, five months in state, 60 days in county, and 10 days in the precinct.
Butler County Cattle Feeders finalize plans for their annual banquet on March 17 at the Farm Bureau Auditorium Allison starting 6 45 p m William Patton county extension director says entertainment price guessing and two speakers will be on the program William Zmolek Iowa State College extension animal husbandman will discuss selling on the grade and yield pro s and cow s with trends in meat type cattle Francis Kutish economist also from Iowa State College will give a cattle industry outlook for the next year and long range Tickets available at the County Extension Office and from area farmers Cecil Conn Darwin Ebling Karl Zimmerman Charles Zimmerman Warren Severs Ralph Behnke Herman Stubbe Clinton Marsh Don Knapp Ralph Marsh and Harry Ott.
Mrs. Harry Green learned of the death of her aunt Mrs. Otto Charmholm of Roth North Dakota who passed away Saturday March 1 in a Bottineau hospital. She leaves two sons Gale of Roth and Lawrence of Souris six grandchildren and one brother Dr Walter Stager of Charles City The deceased formerly Louise Stager daughter of the late George Stager Greene She was long employed as a reporter for the Butler County Press Services and burial are pending.
The Easter Seal Drive begins Thursday March 6 and runs through April 6, marking 38 years of service to crippled children and adults. Treatment centers operate in Burlington Cedar Rapids Council Bluffs Decorah Des Moines Mason City Sioux City and Waterloo with plans for more communities.
Greene Community School debaters Wendell Debner Fabher Miller Vicki Burroughs and Sandra Maxson won three rounds in the district contest held Wednesday February 26 at West High School Waterloo They defeated Notre Dame Cresco Garaville and State Center The team emphasized hard work research and clear presentation of the topic American Foreign Aid Those interested may contact team members or Mrs Richard Wagoner for arrangements
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kingery of Marble Rock and Mr. and Mrs. Tigrold Kingery have returned from a vacation trip through western states and California. They visited Mrs. Genevieve Kuhn in Long Beach and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kingery at Ventura. The Harold Kingerys also visited Mrs. Kingery's brother in law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bumgardner at Van Nuys.
Steve Rutz of Little Falls Minnesota died Sunday afternoon after a lingering illness. He was survived by 14 children including Florian Rutz of Greene. Funeral services are planned for Thursday morning. Florian will travel this afternoon to attend services and return Friday.
Holiday era bowling results show Bristow Elevator and Miller Real Estate trading high series with 457 and 485. Nettletown's Clothing and Kemming's Sinclair post strong 496 and 472 series. Delaine Merrill, Neil Wygle, and Ralph Litterer post 200s in various games. John Deere Implement and Lutheran Brotherhood lead their leagues with notable series totals.
Frank C Noehl died February 28 at his Greene home after months of illness. Born June 16 1909 at North Washington Iowa he and his partner owned Greene Rendering Co after moving to Greene in 1944 from Mason City. Survived by wife Beulah three daughters Ruth Armstrong Mary Lou Albaugh and Marjorie Worley one grandson Franklin Noehl Armstrong four brothers and four sisters. Requiem High Mass was held March 3 at St Marys Catholic Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery. Williams Mortuary handled arrangements.
Representatives of Interstate Power Co met Greene City Council Monday to decide on a 20 year franchise to Greene residents. The measure would extend the existing franchise with a date set for April 1 and remain in effect until November 3, with a possible rate adjustment. The package includes new street lighting on main business streets under city council jurisdiction.
Word arrived here of the February 23 death of Mrs. Earnest Sherman formerly Grace Rigas of Cameron Missouri. Mr Sherman and Mrs Sherman were former Greene residents.
The Mason City High School hosts a district speech contest on Saturday with six centers within walking distance. Entries include interpretative reading by Myrna Litterer and several declamation and drama readings. Winners advance to the state contest at Grinnell College March 28–29. National 4-H Week notes 413 local 4-H enrollees, 211 boys and 202 girls, in 15 boy clubs and 13 girl groups, with 56 local leaders guiding activities. Enrollment remains open for current year with projects in swine, sheep, dairy, foods and nutrition, garden, poultry, and baby beef.
Galen Gates of Greene and E L Freese of Hutchinson Kansas finished fourth in the Texas State Shuffleboard Tournament held in McAllen recently, earning a notable placing for their teams.
Route 4 residents Mr and Mrs James Downing welcomed a son Michael Alan born Saturday March 1 at Cedar Valley hospital Charles City weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces. Paternal grandfather is Mr Joe Downing. Don Rague and wife welcomed son Richard Wayne born February 24 at Cedar Valley hospital Charles City weighing 8 pounds 13 ounces.
The Blue and Gold Cub Scout Dinner for Pack 26 of Cub Scouts of America took place in Greene Community School cafeteria on February 26. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs James H. Graven, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Albrecht, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Beottler, and out of town guests Mr. and Mrs. Clint Renning of Shell Rock. Awards were presented to many scouts including Wolf Badges for Duane Ott and others, Bear Badges for Craig Cheney and more, Lion Badges for Greg Dolan and others, and neckerchiefs to Jimmy Truit and Mike Alexander. Gold and silver achievement arrows were awarded to numerous Scouts, with den mothers receiving blue and gold remembrance. Toby Dolan served as cubmaster. Each den table showcased blue and gold decor and a mother received a corsage bar.
A garbled report outlines a community heart fund drive concluding this week. It mentions volunteers visiting homes to collect donations and workers coordinating house to house campaigns, though many details are unclear due to OCR damage.
Mrs Tens Junker of Aredale underwent surgery on Saturday at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.
The Holstein-Thesian Association of America notes Ellis and Smith of Greene completed testing 18 cows in their registered Holstein herd. The group averaged 16,610 pounds of milk and 508 pounds of butterfat.
Tom W. Purcell editor of the Hampton Chronicle for 60 years died Friday night in Portland Oregon when a car driven by his son Thomas of Gresham collided with a truck. The elder Purcell, born July 19 1873, had worked on Iowa papers including Anamosa Sac City and Ida Grove before buying the Chronicle in 1897. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Methodist Church in Hampton. Survivors include three sons and six daughters. his wife and one son had preceded him in death.
The Greene Independent basketball team defeated Clarksville 105 to 82 Friday night for their fifth win in seven games. Roger Spratt poured in 42 points, setting a gym scoring record. Booher led Clarksville with 36 points as teammates reached the tro ture. Yow set?
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