Edetter residents critique license enforcement and political blame
An unsigned note questions a respected citizen's lack of an operator's license since last July and hints at political finger pointing. It mentions upcoming Oyster stew with State Conservation Commission reps on March 21 at Shell Rock River area and urges dues payment and membership for a larger 1961 drive with perks like a free oyster supper and an Iowa Conservationist subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.S
B. W
Sportsman’s Club
State Conservation Commission
Shell Rock River Hoat
Iowa Conservationist
Rear-end Collision Damages Two Cars East of Marble Rock
Two cars driven by Henry Paul and James Marshall were heavily damaged in a rear end collision two and a half miles east of Marble Rock on Saturday evening. Marshall’s car ended up in a ditch facing opposite direction. Marshall sustained facial cuts and bruises and was treated and released at Cedar Valley Hospital. Mrs. Paul visited Cedar Valley Hospital for examination on Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Paul
James Marshall
Marble Rock
Marshall
Paul
Cedar Valley Hospital
Bremer Butler School Boards Unite To Share Superintendent
Bremer County and Butler County boards met in Allison on March 6 to discuss joint county administration under one superintendent. Nominee K R Rowley was proposed to lead both counties with the aim of reducing overall county level costs while keeping offices in each county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer-Butler
Allison
Bremer County Board of Education
Butler County Board of Education
K. R. Rowley
Rowley
Tonsillectomy for Troy Marshall at Cedar Valley Hospital
Three year old Troy Marshall son of Mr and Mrs Jim Marshall underwent a tonsillectomy on Monday morning at Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Marshall
Jim Marshall
Cedar Valley Hospital
Charles City
New Books Arrive at The Public Library
A batch of new items lands on library shelves including fiction and non fiction titles. Notable works include Interesting People and Places Now I Remember Burgess The Hyphenated Family Hagedorn Surface at the Pole Calvert The Desert Year Krutch Many a Voyage Erdman Decision at Delphi MacInnes Betty Crocker's Party Book Alcoas Book of Decoration Information Please 1961 World Almanac 1961 Print Making with a Spoon McCalls Golden Do It Book The Lives of Saints by The Catholic Daughters of America.
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Burgess
Hagedorn
McCall's
The
Catholic Daughters of America
Rites Held for W. H. Springer
W. H. Bill Springer 82 died March 2 at Dr Ayers Nursing Home Charles City after months of illness. Born July 10 1887 in Butler County he moved to Greene in 1903 and worked as a carpenter. Survived by two sisters Marjorie Springer and Elizabeth Fox of Greene. two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Funeral at St Mary's Catholic Church officiated by Rev P J Boyle. Burial in St Mary's Cemetery. Hamilton's Funeral Chapel in charge. Relatives and friends attended from Charles City Nashua Dougherty Cedar Falls and Clarksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H
Bill) Springer
Dr. Ayers
Charles City
Bernard and
Mary (Emken) Springer
Butler County
Greene
Marjorie Springer
Elizabeth Fox
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
P. J. Boyle
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Hamilton
Nashua
Doughenty
Cedar Falls
Clarksville
Baptisms at St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Lori Lea Edler daughter of Howard and Mrs Edler and Daniel Lee Meyne son of Fred Meyne were baptized during morning worship at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Lori Lea's sponsors were Minnie Reinking and Emma Kammeyer, great great aunts. Daniel Lee's sponsors were Leo Landers and Anna Lillich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lori Lea Edler
Howard Edler
Daniel Lee Meyne
Fred Meyne
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Lori Lea
Minnie Reinking
Emma Kammeyer
Daniel Lee
Leo Landers
Anna Lillich
Newcomer Undergoes Major Surgery in Tucson
Guy V. Newcomer underwent major surgery on Tuesday February 28 at a Tucson hospital. He is listed at Tucson Medical Center North Wing, Tucson, Arizona, according to word received by his daughter Mrs Clyde Stuntz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy V. Newcomer
Tusccon
Arizona
Clyde Stuntz
North Wing
Tuscon Medical Center
Tuscon, Arizona
Butler County Red Cross Sets 3942 Dollar Goal
The Butler County Red Cross chapter aims for a 3942.00 goal announced at a kickoff in Allison on Tuesday February 28. Iowa water safety rep Allan Platt spoke on water safety knowledge. Funds support home service disaster nursing course water safety swimming program and more. 2717 goes to the National chapter with 1225 staying locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
Red Cross
Allison
Allan Platt
Ames
Iowa
Parkersburg
Cliff Burroughs
Greene
Butler
Booth
Public May Visit Historical Building in Allison
The county historical building on the courthouse grounds in Allison opens to the public on Thursday afternoons in April and May. The museum will be available for students and visitors with official board members present from 1:30 to 4:00 PM on these afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the County Historical
Allison
Hospital Visit Noted In Iowa City On March Seventh
In Hospital Mrs. Cliff Ross entered the University hospital in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 7 for examination and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Ross
University Hospital
Iowa City
Northwest FFA speech contest awards list at Greene School
The Northwest FFA sub district held its annual speech contests at Greene Community School on March 3. Gold winners: Public speaking Bill Dietericks Osage and Jerry Federer Sumner. Creed Bob Hobert Charles City, Bob Bennett Riceville, Roger Schultz Greene. Extemporaneous Larry Tjaden Charles City, Marvin Rake Osage. Parliamentary gold went to Charles City and Osage teams with members listed. Silver and bronze awards and honorable mentions noted for multiple towns including New Hampton, Nashua, Tripoli, Cresco, Cresco, Sumner, Fredericksburg, Riceville, Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America
Greene Community School
Bill Dietericks
Osage
Jerry Federer
Sumner
Creed
Bob Hobert
Charles City
Bob Bennett
Riceville
Roger Shultz
Greene
Larry Tjaden
Marvin Rake
Dick Young
Mark Quade
Richard Laube
Jim Huxsel
Bob Wheat
Darrell Hilsman
Gary Kuper
Don Hopkirk
Daryle Bluender
John Coomodt
New Hampton
Nashua
I Tripoli
Tripoli
Next Week Is Girl Scout Week Observance Declares 49th Anniversary
March 12 to 18 marks Girl Scout Week nationwide. Juliette Gordon Low founded the movement in Savannah, Georgia, 49 years ago, growing to about 31 million members including girls aged 7 to 17 and adult members. The original uniform was a navy middy, light blue tie, black stockings, and hair ribbon, now a green drip dry outfit. the law and promise guiding Girl Scouts remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juliette Gordon Low
Savannah
Georgia
Hospital-Surgical Plan Offered Butler County Residents
American Republic Insurance Company Des Moines introduces a Hospital and Surgical Plan for Butler county residents to cover hospital and physician costs. The program targets both city and farm homes, with rural families to be contacted in coming weeks. Authorized staff will interview eligible individuals and families, providing voluntary participation in this protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
American Republic Insurance Company
Des Moines
American Republic
American Republic Representaives
American RepublicPlan
Republican Central Committee Elects New County Chairman
The Butler County Republican Central Committee met in Allison with twenty two of thirty four members present from seventeen precincts. Vernon Kyhl of Parkersburg was elected county chairman, succeeding the late J Francis Allan of Allison. C E Burroughs of Greene was named county chairman of finance. State Rep Charles Grassley, visiting during recess, discussed tax legislation and invited constituent input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
Republican Central Committee
Allison
C. G. Starkweather
C. RB. Burroughs
Darrell Needham
Greene
Vernon Kyhl
Parkersburg
J. Francis Allan
C. E. Burroughs
Charles Grassley
New Hartford
Easter Fashions for all the Family show
The Woman's Club of Greene with merchants presents Easter Fashions for all the Family at the new elementary school Friday evening March 17. Cooperating stores Corner Dress Shop Harrisons Department Store and Drakle's Department Store select models for all ages. Club invites everyone in the area to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club of
Greene
Corner Dress Shop
Harrisons Department Store
Drakle’s Department Store
Woman’s Club
Mrs Ed Hanley Suffers Stroke at Home
Mrs Ed Hanley suffered a stroke Saturday at her home. She was reported in stable condition and receiving treatment locally.
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Ed Hanley
Two Greene men arrested on O M V 1 charge
Two Greene men were arrested by the Highway Patrol late Saturday on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Francis Wilson, 50, and Paul L Wygle, 23, appeared in Justice of Peace Court in Allison. Bonds set at 500 dollars each, posted and they were released. Wilson pleaded guilty Monday before Judge Wild, fined 300 dollars plus 13.50 costs. Wilson was arrested east of Greene on the blacktop. Wygle south of Greene on Highway 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Highway Patrol
Francis Wilson
Paul L. Wygle
Justice of Peace Court
Allison
Wilson
Wild
Wygle
Plan Hog Judging Workout At Aaron Jewell Farm
A hog judging workout is set for Saturday March 11 at the Aaron Jewell farm one mile south four miles west and three miles south of Greene. Led by Melvin D. Brown, County Extension Assistant, the session starts at 9:00 am and covers grading and placing of market hogs and breeding gilt selection. Open to all 4-H and FFA members and their fathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Jewell
Greene
Melvin D. Brown
FFA
Johnson County Court Fines Report
List of minor infractions includes Clyde Stuntz and Lawrence Hoffert in Greene county cases. Hoffert faces Wegal U turn penalties, while Diffield charged with illegal parking. Fines range from 3 to 10 dollars with varying costs.
National 4 H Week Observed Across Butler County
National 4-H Week is being observed with history notes from Melvin D Brown, noting Butler County 4-H clubs formed over 235 years ago and Iowa roots dating to 1909 in Clarion. The clover symbol evolved from early 3 leaf designs to the familiar 4 leaf emblem under 4-H’s extension service sponsorship since 1914 as part of the Smith Lever Act. About 2,302,000 members in 94,200 clubs nationwide celebrate March 4 to 11 to boost understanding of 4-H and its work.
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Butler County
Melvin D Brown
Iowa
Clarion
E. H. Benson
Cooperative Extension Service
Extension Service
America
Athletic Show Friday Evening at Local Gym
The High School Physical Education Department presents its 14th annual show on Friday night March 10 at 8:00 in the local gym. The program features fumbling and Cub Scout basketball with a volleyball game between the high school men’s faculty and town residents as the main attraction.
Wool sales must finish details by March 31 for 1960 payments
Herman Stubbe of the Butler ASC Committee announced that wool and lamb producers must complete all marketing details by March 31 for the sale to qualify for 1960 wool program payments. Marketed means title passed and price details and net proceeds are available. 1960 payments depend on 1960 marketing year prices. Proposals for 1961 payments apply to later marketings. applications are due within 30 days after year end to the County ASC Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Stubbe
Butler Agricultural Stabiliization and Conservation Committee
ASC
Last Weeks Bowling Results From Wednesday Night League
Readable results show Gambles and Greene Lanes matching ups with Greene Farm Equipment and others. High scorers include Elmer Stock 561 Galen Miller 214 Roy Henline 501 Jack Whitehead 536 Jim McLennan 507 and Kenneth Stewart 525, with Miller Real Estate and First State Bank among sponsors.
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Gambles
Albrecht Hatchery
Greene Farm Equip
Greene Lanes
Greene Motor Co
Klassi Motors
Greene
Greene Farm Equipment
Galen Miller
Roy Henline
Jack Whitehead
Jim McLennan
Kenneth Stewart
Elmer
Miller Real Estate
First State Bank
Kemming’s Sinclair
Ross and Barnett
Bristow Elevator
Nettleton's Insurance
Kemming
Sinclair
Ross and
Barnett
Minnie Gabelmann Rites Thursday Set
Miss Minnie Gabelmann, 78, died Monday afternoon at Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City from a stroke and complications. She lived with sister Bertha Gabelmann east of Greene. Surviving: sister Lydia Rathe of Charles City and brother Will Gabelmann of Riceville. Rites at 2:00 PM Thursday at St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church east of Greene. Rev. P. J. Weidler to officiate. Burial in church cemetery. Hammell and Martin Funeral Home Clarksville in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Gabelmann
Cedar Valley Hospital
Charles City
Miss Gabelmann
Bertha Gabelmann
Greene
Lydia Rathe
Will Ga‘belmann
Riceville
St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
P. J. Wei
Butler County Legion Auxiliary to Meet at Greene Club
The American Legion and Auxiliary of Butler County will hold a county meeting at the Veteran's Club in Greene on Wednesday evening March 15 at 8:00. Guest speaker will be Mrs. John W. Moore of Osage, past state commander, announced by county commander Roger Shultz of Allison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Butler County
Veteran’s Club
Greene
Roger Shultz
Allison
John W. Moore
Osage
The
Legion
Reseal Storage Payments Go In Mail
Butler County ASC Office starts mailing advance reseal payments to farmers with reseal loans for 1960 61. Payments align with President Kennedy February 8 announcement to aid spring costs. No action required by farmers. payments mailed as papers are processed. Covers 1959 corn and grain sorghum 1958 grain sorghum corn oats 1957 corn 1956 corn. Rates: 7 cents per bushel corn 5 cents per bushel oats 12 cents per hundredweight grain sorghum. Remaining payments due after loan maturities March 31 grain sorghum April 30 oats July 31 corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
ASC
Butler County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Kennedy
Herman Stubbe
Trout Hatchery Purchased By State
The Big Spring Trout Hatchery near Elkader in Clayton County was acquired by the State Conservation Commission on March 1. The 10,000 gallon per minute flow provides the largest trout water volume in Iowa, ensuring a primary production station with constant 48 degree water year round. The purchase ends plans for a second Elkader facility and adds 24 rearing ponds for research and management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Spring
Elkader
Clayton County
State Conservation Commission
Iowa
K. M. Madden
Conservation Commission
George Meyer
Commission
Bix Spring
Backbone
Decorah
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Edetter Pasents
T & M Cities
O'Brien Standard
Greene Recorder Office
Public
W. H. Springer
County Red Cross
F.F.A
O.M.V
Plan County Meeting OF Legion-Auxiliary
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