Six Flags Auction for GHS concert trip support
A benefit auction to fund the GHS concert band's trip to Six Flags Over Mid-America is set for Saturday March 9 at 7 p.m. It is billed as a family event with lunches sold. Donations are welcome until sale time. items may be delivered to the community or picked up by contacting Aaron Jewell, auctioneer, with Schuknecht & Jewell conducting.
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GHS
Six Flags Over
Mid-America
Aaron Jewell
Schuknecht & Jewell
New Den Forming Training Set For Den Mothers
A training session for den mothers is planned for Monday March 11 at 9 30 am at the Community Center. Gene Ross cubmaster of Greene Pack 26 reports the meeting to outline what sons will do in Cub Scouts. Mothers of boys years or older are urged to attend and those unable to attend may call Gene Ross to join the new den.
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Mon
Gene Ross
Greene Pack
Commercial Club banquet tickets available
Tickets for the Greene Commercial Club banquet on April 1 are available at Pooley's Lumber B&W Greene Recorder Echelberger Implement or Sneed Insurance. Call the Recorder at 823-4525 to reserve. Price is $3.25 per person. Featured speaker is Jack Shelley of WHO Des Moines and Iowa State School of Journalism faculty.
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Greene Commercial Club
Pooley’s Lumber
B&w
Greene Recorder
Echelberger Implement
Recorder
Jack Shelley
WHO Des Moines
Iowa State School of Journalism
Eugene F DeLong Services in Colorado Springs
Funeral services were held at Evangelican Presbyterian Church for Eugene F DeLong of 4408 E San Miguel St Colorado Springs who died Feb 23 in a local hospital. Burial followed at Fort Logan National Cemetery. He served in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre 1943-45 and was a retired meat cutter after 12 years with the Air Force Academy. Survived by Lorraine DeLong his widow three sons Michael Randall David Roger DeLong of Colorado Springs Douglas DeLong of Greeley and his mother Edith DeLong of Greene Iowa.
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Evangelican Presbyterian Church
Eugene F. DeLong
E. Sani Miguel St
Colorado Springs
Colo
William Leonard
Ft. Logan National Cemetery
Mr. DeLong
Allison
Greene
Greene High School
Charles City
Air Force Academy
Denver
Iowa
DeLong
Knob Hill
Disabled American Veterans
Village Seven Presbyterian Church
Cole
Lorraine
Rams fall as shooting and boards slip in setback
In a tight game Allison-Bristow hit 60 of 100 attempts for 60 percent while Greene went 25 of 75 for 33 percent. Allison went 9 for 9 at the line and Greene 13 of 16. The Rams were outrebounded 41 to 29 as John Van Eschen and Steve Stark led with 10 and unknown points respectively. Keith Ponto and Jim Van Eschen each had 4 assists and Jim led in recoveries with 4.
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Allison-Bristow
Allison
Greene
Rams
John van Eschen
Steve Stark
Keith Ponto
Jim van Eschen
Jim
Parkersburg
Tao
Brian Frevert
Paul Anderson
Frevert
Rich Allison
Craig Kathwart
Rams Upset Parkersburg In Sectional Thriller
Greene rallies from early deficits to beat Parkersburg 68 to 67 in the sectional semifinal at Parkersburg. Jim Van Eschen leads Greene with 22 points, Paul Anderson adds 14, Craig Kathwart tops Parkersburg with 28. Final minute run sealsGreene’s second straight upset.
Allison-Bristow tops RAMS in sectional finals
Allison-Bristow defeated Greene 59 to 55 in the sectional final after Greene led 41 to 36 in the third. Steve Stark led RAMS with 16 points, followed by Rich Allison 14, Jum Van Eschen 13, while Heyenga 16 and Miller 14 paced Allison-Bristow. Both teams struggled from the field as Greene threatened late but fell short. Cattlemen’s dinner set for Mar 18 in Greene Community Center features Dr. John Hernck. tickets available via local board members.
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Greene
Allison-Bristow
Rams
Trojans
Allison
Steve Stark
Ram
Rich Allison
Jum van Eschen
Keith Ponton
Brian Frevert
Heyenga
Miller
Mount
Reicher
Opperman
Butler Co
Greene Community Center
John Hernck
Iowa State University Extension
Doug Marsh
Robert Wamsley
Don Feldman
Lee Folkerts
Dick Miller
Aplington
Dan Keiler
Don Mehmen
Parkersburg
John Angstman
Dumont
Winter awards night set for March 12
The Winter Awards Night is scheduled for March 12 at 6 30 p m in the high school cafeteria. A potluck banquet is planned and the public is invited to attend. Please bring a meat dish and one other dish.
Kindergarten Roundup Set For March fifteenth
Mindergarten roundup for the 1974 75 year will be held March 15 1974. Children must be five by Sept 15 to enroll. A through M register 9 to 12 N through Z 1 to 3. Bring birth certificate. Parents stay during registration as children undergo eye hearing speech and readiness tests.
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Mindergarten
Big 4 split captured at El-Bar Lanes by Larry Helmers
Larry Helmers picked up the Big 4 split, 467-10, the first time in 15 years the feat has been recorded in Greene. He will receive a patch from the American Bowling Association. This marks the first record at El-Bar Lanes.
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Larry Helmers
Greene
ABC
American Bowling Association
El-Bar Lanes
Promotion of Randall DeVries to Specialist Fourth Class
Randall DeVries has been promoted to SPEC 4th Class. His address is SPEC 4th Class Randall De Vries A Btry. 2 Bn. 18th FA Fort Sul Okla 73503.
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Randall R. DeVries
Randall DeVries
Elementary Students Raise 45.18 for Heart Fund
At Greene Elementary the 5th and 6th graders collected 45.18 dollars for the annual Heart Fund Drive instead of exchanging valentines. They studied a circle graph showing how the Heart dollars were used in Iowa last year, including screening in 34 counties, blood pressure tests, CPR training, literature, media releases, and medical symposia for professionals.
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Greene
Iowa
Iowa Heart
Music Parents Meet March 11 At Greene High School
The Greene Music Parents group will meet Monday March 11 at 7 30 p m in the high school vocal music room. The Junior High Jazz Band will perform the program. The serving committee includes Mr and Mrs Dwight Barnhart Mr and Mrs Dale Hardy Mr and Mrs Ronald Drake and Mr and Mrs Harold Brown.
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Greene Music
M&m
Dwight Barnhart
Dale Hardy
Ronald Drake
Harold Brown
Free Vision Tests For Greene Preschoolers March 7
The Greene School District offers free vision screening for preschool children ages 3, 4, and 5 at Greene Elementary School on Thursday March 7 starting at 1:30 PM. The program aims to detect vision issues early when correction yields best results. The Iowa Society for the Prevention of Blindness notes one in four schoolchildren may need eye care, linking vision problems to potential study and emotional difficulties.
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Greene
Iowa Society For the Prevention
Winter graduates at Iowa State Univ
Winter quarter graduates from Iowa State University held ceremonies at the auditorium on February 23. University president W. Robert Parks presented degrees. Marvin Anderson, dean of the University Extension Service, gave the commencement address. A reception followed. Greene area graduates include Lowell Hobert in Agronomy, Deborah Landers in Biology, Thomas D. Needham in Agricultural Business, Duane A. Schroeder in Electrical Engineering with distinction, and Dennis A. Carney of Marble Rock in Agronomy.
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ISU
Mes
Hiitenseum
W. Robert Parks
Marvin Anderson
University Extension Service
Greene Area
Lowell Hobert
Deborah Landers
Thomas D. Needham
Duane A. Schroeder
Dennis A. Carney
Marble Rock
Butler Pork Producers Banquet Set for April 1 in Allison
The Butler County Pork Producers announce their annual banquet on April 1 at the Farm Bureau Auditorium in Allison, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets cost 4 dollars for Smoked Pork Loin, with advance sales only from listed Park Board members. sales close March 25. Guest speaker is humorist J. W. Rowe of Kellogg, Iowa, with Jon and Jean Volkens providing entertainment. Awards, director election, carcass contest prizes, door prizes, price guessing, and future awards slated. all welcome.
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Butler Pork
Butler Co. Pork Producers
Farm Bureau
Allison
Dale Edeker
Park Board
Ronald Brocka
Fred Garbes
Galen Miller
Dennis Henning
Roger Stanton
Galen Brinkman
Bob Bruns
Richard Schipper
Henry Duhn
Dale Griner
Richard Folkerts
Te- Roy Meyer
Wayne Winkey
Jeff Seehusen
J. W. Rowe
Kelloge
Jon
Jean Volkens
Minnesota
Lights of Service mark Girl Scout birthday night
Luminaries on home lawns will honor the Girl Scouts birthday on March 12. girls and parents will craft candles placed in paper bags weighted with sand and lit at 7 pm with one luminary per Brownie or Girl Scout home. The event spans North Iowa U. S. Council during Girl Scout week March 9 to 16.
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North Iowa U. S
G. S
Butler County Red Cross drive seeks $5,000 by Mar 20
Butler County Red Cross coordinator Mrs. Arvid Lindell of Greene announced a fundraiser starting March 1 aimed at raising $5,000 by March 20 through area directors and volunteers to fund disaster relief, blood supply, servicemember aid, and veteran assistance in the county. The drive supports food, shelter, clothing, and medical care if disaster strikes.
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Butler Co
Red Cross
Arvid Lindell
Greene
Hawkeye
Lindell
American Red Cross
Shell Rock
Claire Speedy
Allison
Speedy
Mar
Agnes
Mississippi River
ARC
Rollin Howell enters race for the House seat
State Representative Rollin Howell 13th District, a Democrat from Rockford and farmer, announced plans to file for re election in the 65th General Assembly. He serves on Ways & Means Judiciary Law Enforcement and co leads the Democratic Caucus Energy Committee. Howell backs campaign finance disclosure and income sources to curb conflicts. he also pledges periodic public disclosures. Howell is married to Joyce Stiles with three children and active in Methodist circles. In Germany, Army Private Lynn M Weedman, 18, son of M&M Maynard M Weedman, is assigned to the 42nd Field Artillery in Crailsheim, serving as a missile crewman in Battery B. Butler County GOP Women set a Greene meeting March 11 at 2 PM with speaker Mrs. Robert Hewitt.
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Rollin Howell
General Assembly
Howell
Rockford
Ways & Means
Judiciary & Law Enforcement & Co
Democratic Caucus Energy Committee
Joyce Stiles
Commodity & Service
United Methodist Church
Germany
Lynn M Weedman
M&m
Maynard M. Weedman
Clarksville
42Nd Field Artillery
Crailsheim
Weedman
Butler County
GOP
Butler Co. Republican
Cliff Burroughs
Greene
Man
Robert Hewitt
Fredericksburg
LaVerm Paine
Butler Co Democrat
Butler Co
Six Flags auction funds local dance and caucus drive
The Six Flags fund for the concert band trio grew by 235 dollars from donations and dinner profits served by music students and their parents. Two weekend events are planned including a teen dance and a community center fundraiser with free LP records, plus a Saturday Six Flags auction. Democratic caucuses Mar 11 set for precinct centers with eligibility for 18 by Nov 4 1974, listing numerous precinct locations and hosts.
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Six Flags
M&m
Quentin Hildebrand
Doug Ibett
KLSS
Mehr
Aaron Jewell
Community Chorus to Meet Sunday in church
The Greene Community Chorus meets Sunday March 10 at 3 30 p m in St Peter s Lutheran Church New members are welcome to join the group.
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Greene Community Chorus
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Rites held for Anton Johnson
Services for 81 year old Anton Johnson who died Friday morning at Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo were at 1 30 pm at the Congregational Church Parkersburg with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery Survivors include six sons Henry Richard D of Parkersburg Raymond of Greene Anton H of Clarksville Carl of Waterloo LeRoy of Rembeck three daughters Mrs Ett a Timmer and Mrs Johnson both of Parkersburg and Mrs Gerhard Spree of Dumont 28 grandchildren three brothers George B H of Parkersburg Carl of Allison and Henry of Shell Rees two sisters Mrs Henry Oel mann and Mrs Hannah Johnson Parkersburg Engelkes Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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Anton Johnson
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Congregational Church
Parkersburg
Oak Hill
Johnson
Mre
Henry m. Richard D
Raymond
Greene
Anton H
Clarksville
Carl
LeRoy
Rembeck
Etta Timmer
Fer Johnson
Parkere
Gerhard
Butler Co Hog Show Set For March 16
The annual spring Market Hog Show is set for Saturday March 16 at Interstate Producers’ Livestock Association in Butler County. The event begins at 8:30 am with judging at 1:00 pm and rewards ribbons at weights. Exhibitors may enter two hogs with a $1 entry fee per head.
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Interstate
Procers’ Livestock Association
Lison
Dale Edeker
Butler Co
Ing
Tractor school to aid Butler County Extension Service youth
Butler County Extension Service offers an early tractor school for rural and urban youths to learn farm work beyond parental guidance. Sessions run on April 9 and 23 plus May 6, with additional dates. attendees must mail a check with name and address to the Extension Office.
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Butler Co. Extension Semce
Butler
Apr
Allison
Athsan Ta
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