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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1962
Page
1
We are saddened by the untimely death of Greene’s young business man Larry Kramer at 21. His maturity and charm earned him true friendship and his loss is deeply felt. The piece notes spring’s approach, flood fears easing, and a Veterans Club gathering with officials and Wilbur Klassi’s oyster stew.
A Republican caucus will be held Friday at 7 30 p m in the Office of C E Burroughs Coldwater Township Readies to elect 15 delegates to the county convention to be held later this spring.
The Butler County Tuberculosis and Health Association will hold its annual meeting at Hotel Allison on Monday evening April 2, starting with a 6:30 dinner. The Executive Council outlined next year’s program and budget funding tuberculous control, including making Mantoux tests available to all Butler County schoolchildren next fall. The test will not be mandatory and decisions will be made with schools, students, and parents. Mrs Roy Hauser reported $3,190 in gross seal sales. Marian Law of the Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association attended the meeting.
Vandals broke into the Packard Elevator Monday evening and stole about 1300 dollars worth of merchandise and office equipment. Entry was by prying a window. Missing items include a calculator typewriter radio 60 cartons of cigarettes drugs and other miscellaneous items as Butler County authorities investigate the burglary.
Weather officials predict high water reaching Greene late next week. Shell Rock River crest to be about two and a half feet below the March 27 1961 record. Ice breakup reduces flood risk. Greene readies for Operation Sno-Go with the old Fire Station under City Hall used for dispatch and communications. Operations Committee led by Mayor Vivian Kingery Fire Chief Lowell Maxson and members John Hamilton David Markle and Calvin Kelly.
Eight girls were nominated by the senior faculty to represent Greene at the North Iowa Posture Queen contest in Mason City April 8. Two will advance after a spinal examination. The event begins a series leading to Iowa and National Posture Queen titles in May and June in Detroit. Sponsored by chiropractors as part of the Presidents Youth Fitness program. Nominees include Rose Lee Brooks, Melinda Andrews, Barbara Crooks, Elaine Daub, Jane Voigts, Cheryl Ott, Connie Schoenfeld, and Doris Ruffridge.
Major and Mrs Dale Shatzer hosted their son Dale Shatzer returning from a 13 month stint in Korea. He is to report to the Marine base at 29 Palms California where he will serve as a communications officer.
In Mason City Mrs Beulah Noch entered Mercy Hospital on Thursday for treatment of pneumonia. She expects to remain for at least a week. Her address is Room 351.
John McWhirter of Auison reports Butler County February sales of Series E and H bonds totaling $34,169, bringing two month total to $131,856 or 22 percent of the Freedom Bond Drive quota. Iowa February sales reach $9,672,927 for a two month total of $24,696,893 or 32 percent.
A Cub Scout Pack holds a meeting this evening on March 28 at 7 30 at the elementary school.
Vicki Burroughs one of 11 Coe College students selected for the annual summer work project. The group will operate June 4 to 21 in Tougaloo Mississippi and Jackson assisting a neighborhood social service center. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Burroughs and a senior at Coe College in Cedar Rapids.
Ken Madden spoke to the Greene Sportsman's Club at its annual gathering in a Veterans Club hall attended by over 200. He outlined state conservation work, hatchery techniques, and Iowa’s top fishing prospects, highlighting catfish and trout programs and crediting Humboldt hatchery. Officers and directors for the club were announced, with a closing film shown on fishing gear and methods.
The Greene Community School Board issued revisions to its Written Policies last year. Changes include suspending high school pupils for disobedience, spanking under 8th grade with adult witness, automatic retirement at 65 for district employees, no credit for an F in either semester in two semester courses, no dancing during noontime activities, and clarifications on reporting and notification requirements.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Majewski welcome a son born Wednesday March 21 at Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces named Jay Phillip. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Allan of New Providence announce a daughter born Saturday March 24 at Story County Hospital Nevada weighing about 6 pounds named Wanda Tee.
Door to door solicitation on Heart Sunday raises 343.15 for Greene. Local chairmen Mrs. Cyrilla O'Brien and Mrs. Dale Willey led the campaign and collected the funds.
A house to house canvass for the Cancer Crusade will be made in Buller County during the first two weeks in April. The Iowa Division hopes to raise 700000 in the April Crusade while the national goal is 40000000. The National Cancer Society returned about 122000 to Iowa for research last year and state universities received sums in Iowa City Ames and Des Moines. The Butler County chapter collects 400 to 500 annually for aid including part time nursing care. Mrs. Charles Burma of Allison runs the loan closet with 23 loaned items. There are 19 town and township chairmen and many volunteers led by Mrs. Harry Miller Shell Rock and Mrs. Andrew Reid Greene. Most early cancer is curable, see your doctor in time and act on the 7 danger signals to join the April Crusade.
Sara Green has been accepted as a member of the 1962 National Music Camp to be held at Interlochen Michigan. A Greene High School junior and daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Green, she joins other young musicians selected for the program.
Randall F. Jones of Greene has received a patent from the Government Patent Office in Washington DC for a closet water tempering means. Jones spent four years developing the device which prevents stool sweating.
Dr E P Sylvester Extension Botanist and Plant Pathologist from Iowa State University will be the guest speaker at the Butler County 4 H Leader Recognition Banquet on Tuesday April 16 at 7 00 pm in the Farm Bureau Auditorium. Five ten and fifteen year leadership awards and meritorious service awards will be presented. Bill Cordes Roy s County President will act as Master of Ceremonies. The banquet is sponsored jointly by the Butler County Farm Bureau and the Butler County Extension Service.
Glenn Truex returned home Saturday from Mercy Hospital in Mason City after receiving medical treatment.
Mr and Mrs Larry L Maass of Snedboro New Jersey announce the birth of their son Lynn Henry at Mitchell County Hospital Osage on March 18. He weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces. Grandparents are Henry Maass Waterloo Milton Grant Osage. Great grandmother is Mrs Helen Brown Greene.
A Greene businessman died from carbon monoxide fumes. The incident occurred amid a spring fashion show organized by the Woman's Club drawing over 900 local residents. About 150 models showcased apparel from Buchholz and Drakle, the Corner Dress Shop, and Harrisons Junior Department Store.
Private Ronald L. Hurd departed for Fort MacArthur California on Wednesday after a ten day furlough at his parents home Mr and Mrs Lester Hurd He trained at Fort Carson Colorado before his assignment continuing his military service and training across the country
Residents taking children to the elementary school are urged to observe traffic signs on school grounds. A one way road avoids hazards and confusion. Entry is via High Street past Brethren Church or along the east side of the grounds. Bus loading zones are restricted. parking is prohibited to protect children.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thompson returned home Friday from their winter vacation at Punta Gorda Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Al Rodenbeck have returned home after spending the last three months at Brownsville Texas.
Last week s bowling results show Greene Lanes leading with a 980 single game record. High scores include Elmer Stock 210, Sam Sneed 256 for a 608 series, and Bob Teeple 540. Wednesday night leagues report Gambles, Chevy Rollers, and Dean s Radio fielding incomplete scores. two teams recorded 4 0 and 0 0 results.
Larry Kramer twenty one year old Greene businessman died Tuesday morning at 10 15 after being overcome by carbon monoxide fumes Sunday evening in the City. He was found by his father Raymond Kramer at 9 15 Sunday in the former Greene Produce Garage where he had been working on his car.
Larry Kramer bought Hamilton's Furniture Store on February 1, 1960, at age 19, becoming Greene's youngest businessman. Born February 21, 1941, to Raymond and Myrtle Kramer, he graduated Greene High in 1958 and studied accounting at Hamilton's Business College in Mason City. Survivors include his parents and grandparents. a sister died in infancy. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 9:30 am at St. Mary's with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. rosary is tonight at 8:00 pm at Williams Mortuary, which handles arrangements. Greene stores will close 9:30 to 10:30 am.
Delila Amick will retire April 30 as Director of Butler County Social Welfare, a post she has held since November 1, 1952. A lifelong resident born in Freemont Township, she previously served as Junior Welfare Worker under Miss Elizabeth Waugh.
Arnold Biekerk was admitted to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Waverly on Friday for treatment of a slipped disc in his back. He is assigned to Room 27 and expects to remain in the hospital at least another week.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Skillen returned home Sunday evening from a several weeks trip to Florida. En route they stopped in Chicago to visit their daughter Lois Skillen. While there they dined on the fortieth floor of the Prudential building and attended the world’s largest flower show at the McCormick Building.
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