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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1969
Page
8
Applications are due March Sth for music camp scholarships awarded by the Greene Music Mothers. Scholarships available to instrumental and vocal students in grades 7 to 11, at $25 per person, one scholarship per 25 participants. Applications require signatures from a parent and instructor.
Butler County Chapter of the American Cancer Society held its board meeting at Polly's Cafe. Mrs. Harry Miller chaired as reports from secretary and treasurer were approved. A 1969 Certificate of Authorization was accepted. Memorial fund totaled 234 dollars. Ed Oltmann contributed five dollars for hospital bed use. Olive Darby educational chairwoman and I J Spaire crusade chairman reported. Two films The Winners and The Interview shown to twelve members. Next meeting set for June 3 at the Gronewold Home in Dumont.
Ann Curtis daughter of Mr and Mrs Claire Curtis and a cosmetology student won tenth place for her Natural Look style at the 16th annual student hair styling contest sponsored by La James College of Hair Styling Mason City. The event Tuesday evening March 11 at the Knights of Columbus Club drew about 700 spectators with 68 participants.
Senior vocal and instrumental music students are honored at a tea today at 3 09 p m Refreshments served by Mrs Loren McRoberts chairwoman and Mrs Verne Rottler and Mrs Paul Cheney
Mr and Mrs Herbert Barnett learned their gift via the Tack Barnett American Legion Post No 268 Greene Iowa was used to buy a game table for the recreation room at the Iowa Soldiers Home in Marshalltown A gold plaque reads Donated 1969 by Tack Barnett American Legion Post No 268 of Greene Iowa in memory of Harold M Barnett and his daughter Terri Barnett
The Greene community senior citizens were entertained Tuesday afternoon in St. Peter's Lutheran Church parlors by the Greene Woman's Club. Over eighty attendees enjoyed the program Our Treasure Chest with songs a patriotic skit by the women interpretative readings including The Road Not Taken and The Journey by Pattie Rutz and bingo with prizes. Mrs Harold Allison served as program chairman.
Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts hosted a 6:30 p m potluck at the elementary school drawing about 90 parents and scouts. Jane McRoberts spoke on camping at Hawk eye, Mary Rattler discussed her Tennessee Trek, and two foreign exchange students from Brazil and Italy answered questions. The program included a flag ceremony, a Laugh in Skit, group singing, and colors retirement.
Eight Luther College coeds volunteer two hours weekly to aid freshmen in the Freshman Core Program. Cheryl Brinkman is among them and they assist with study habits reading strategies and test prep under Jerry Bruce.
Floyd County 4-H members will elect County 4-H Council Assistants in March. Nominated seniors from Nora Springs Marble Rock Nashua Rockford Floyd Charles City Ionia Bassett Greene and other towns were selected as candidates by the county 4-H committee. Ballots were mailed to club presidents. Assistants will help with summer activities as the county convention shifts to August or September.
The Dayton Willing Workers held a regular meeting Monday evening in the elementary school for a potluck supper with families. Twenty-two members and one visitor attended, sharing planned room improvements. A skating party was set for April 13 and demonstrations on drawer organization and home beauty were given by Denise Rutz and Jolene Murphy.
Social announcements list upcoming gatherings: The Chat-a-White Club on March 20 at Mrs. August Heeren with cookies and candy for baskets. Coldwater Community Club March 27 at 2:00 p.m. at Pearl Neumann home. Easter story by Mrs. Basil Johnston and Mrs. Wilford Griner. University Women March 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Norman Graven with Mrs. Clyde Stuntz in charge. A joint Butler County American Legion and Auxiliary meeting March 26 at 8:00 p.m. in Greene Legion Hall. Cross and Crown Bible Class March 21 at 2:00 p.m. at Mrs. Lois Pringle’s. Butler County Barracks No. 1405 and Auxiliary meet March 24 in Allison Amvet Hall with potluck noon meal. members urged to bring bingo prizes and covered dishes.
Church notices list Lenten vespers and worship times for Peter s Lutheran, United Methodist and other groups. Sunday services at 8 10:15 a m with Sunday School at 9 10 a m. council and committee meetings. guest speaker Judge William Parker and various fellowship events.
County records show multiple transfers: H McGreevy and G A Cady as referees to Glendola Schneiderman for a court officer deed. M W Sr and Ruth Humphrey to Darrell E Nieman with a weighted deed. Sarah Bohan et al to Clarence E Heise with a weighted deed. Carl T Boeckemeier and Elva M Boeckemeier to George and Rebecca Gerdes with a mortgaged weighted deed. Hennie and Marjorie L Uhlenhopp to George and Rebecca Gerdes Jr with a weighted deed and described tract details.
Wayne Gjerde leads United Methodist Church services with multiple choirs and committees listed. First United Church of Christ at Pleasant Valley holds Lenten service, youth fellowship, and Sunday worship with details of attendance and rehearsal. St John’s United Church at Pleasant Hill outlines youth participants, soloist, and Words from the Cross theme with worship and choir rehearsal.
Richard Stonebery leads missionary prayer meeting with Miss Alice Barnett. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Story time for small children. Bible Study and Prayer Hour at 7:30 p.m.
George S Knutson, pastor, Calvary Baptist Church lists mid week service at 7:45 p.m. morning service at 11:00 a.m. youth service at 7:00 p.m. and evening service at 7:45 p.m.
A series of property conveyances lists transfers between individuals and families including Karl Harken to Leonard Reverts and Ruby Hicks executorship to Beverly Heidenwirth, among others. Deeds include West to East property lines, lot and block designations in Parkersburg and Clarksville areas, with nominal sums and recorded assessments.
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