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Newspaper

Greene Recorder

Location

Greene, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1961

Page

2

Birthday Coffee at Darold Sibnere Home

An item from Bristow News notes a birthday coffee gathering at Darold Sibnere’s home on Sunday with numerous attendees. Guests include Wis Glen Hearn, Wis Glen T Brown, Mrs David Paterson and family, Mrs Vincent Bramer, and many others visiting from nearby towns.

Darold Sibnere Wis Glen Hearn Glen T Brown David Paterson Vincent Bramer den Rukel Voss Aredile

Beadles to Hold 10 Day Revival in Wisconsin

Mr and Mrs G W Beadle left Saturday for Richland Center Wisconsin where Mr Beadle will conduct a ten day revival meeting at the Mochlend Church of Christ.

Wisconsin G W. Beadle Richland Center Beadle Mochlend Church of Christ

Merril Family Visit From Cleveland Illinois

Mr and Mrs Joe Merril and their sons from Cleveland Illinois visited his mother Mrs Joe Merril in her home from Friday through Sunday.

Joe Merril Cleveland Illinois

Birthday event honors Mrs Henry Wubbena at Dumont home

Mr and Mrs Darwin Wubbena and family join Mr and Mrs Lee Hahn of Clarksville and Mr and Mrs Dane Wubbena and daughter of Dumont at Henry Wubbena’s home Friday evening to celebrate her birthday.

Darwin Wubbena Lee Hahn Clarksville Dane Wubbena Dumont Henry Wubbena

Bristow Locals Share Social Visits Across Towns

Bristow residents sent time with neighbors during the week visiting in Hansell Allison Waterloo Aplington and Waterloo with Friday Monday and Thursday calls. Families mentioned include Hahn Brocka Miller Delp Jackson Beadle Rezher Hearn Wiegmann Meyer Merrill Hencken and Hearn with dinners and gatherings noted across multiple homes.

James Miller Fred Delp Hansell Edna Needham Marvin Roelfs Waterloo Clare Jackson E P. Berryman Charles Moore John Rezher Allison Ernest Brock Glen Hearn Ray Hahn Glen Wiegmann A. J. Meyer Floyd Christoferson Tom Bierman Aplington al Wendt Ben van Dyke Nellie Berryman E. P. Berryman Sons of Chris Hencken Percy Merrill Jr Clare Hearn

Reflections from Recorder Mirror decade of community notes

Local column recounts visitors and weekend guests from Lafayette Granite City Oelwein Marshalltown Waverly Greene and Mason City. Notables include Susan Spenny Margarent Roepke and Carl Taylor taking service station duties. Birthday celebrated for Richard David and various travels between towns.

Visits and injury cited in Waterloo area notes

Mrs Roy Pooley visited Waterloo Tuesday to stay with Mr and Mrs Chifford Burroughs through Friday. Lucile Downs spent Friday evening with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Downs. Jip Backer who works at the Walter Detra farm near Packard was hurt quite badly.

Roy Pooley Waterloo

Family group listing at Percy Merrill home

Percy Merrill Sr. and Mrs. Gordon Merrill with their daughter are joined by Percy Merrill Jr. and his daughter and Mr and Mrs Merrill and their daughter in a multi generation family notice reflecting household relations.

Percy Merrill Sr Gordon Merril Percy Merrill Jr

Supreme Court rules trading stamps not cash discounts

The Iowa Supreme Court unanimously upheld the Iowa Tax Commission stance that trading stamps are an advertising scheme and not cash discounts for sales tax purposes. The ruling overruled a Des Moines County District Court decision in the Benner Tea Company case of Burlington.

Lowal Supreme Court Des Mois Iowa Tax Commission The Tax Commission Benner Tea Company Burlington Supreme Court

Des Moines Playhouse tickets exempt from state sales tax

In a town supreme court decision, the Polk County District Judge Wade Clark ruling held Des Moines Community Playhouse ticket receipts exempt from sales tax because the Playhouse functions as an educational institution. The ruling confirms tax exemption for the theater's ticket sales.

Des Moines

Saturday Drive Turned Feeder Team Into Accident

A Saturday incident on an all feeder team caused an accident when the horses ran away. Sunday visits included Dr. and Mrs. Ladwig with Mrs Ladwig’s parents at North Liberty and Mr. and Mrs. John McRoberts hosting Ira McRoberts. Irene Van Dyke of Cedar Falls joined Janice for supper with the Downs. Nearby, William Klemschmdt and Clarence Wilken saw deer east of Clarks ville near the Wilken farm. A public library feature day drew in students from the town schools to hear papers and printing topics. Joyd Hallington and Fern Newcombe won prizes in a statewide contest by Shanks and Adams Co. of Waterloo. Mrs. G. V. Newcomer collected trophies there on Saturday. The fishing season opened at five A.M. Friday May 15 for most fish. Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Drakle, with Albert Schuknecht, visited Charles City. H. N. Graven and Mrs. George Davis joined later at the hospital. Miss Phyllis Moon marked her 17th birthday with a Thursday evening gathering and a Round Grove weiner roast.

Joe Merrill Jr Cleveland Thnois Joe Merrilr Wilbur Ellwoll Dunant Percy, Merrill Jr Dale Eisentrager Dumont Harold Harrs Fred Sherman Henry Frey Kesley Vernon Roberts Susan Grundy Center Henry Drake Henry Kruger Bil van Diese Wellsburg Henry Folken Waterloo Harold Harms Ralph Weiland Gus Siefken Joe Merrill Gilbert Kuhn Charles City Robert Dralle Allison Lester Dralle Iowa Falls Chris Hencken Henry Rover Bill Steere Greene Fred Kramer Clayton Hershey Elmer Hershey Sheffield Cora Hershey Harold Anderson G. W. Beadie Percy Merrill Jr Leland Drake Waverly Frank Eisentrager Hampton C. Heek Lehigh James Muller G W. Beadle Paul Schnabel Harry Dratle Clarksville Henry Dralle F. R. Meyer Aplington A. J. Meyer Stoffer van Dyke Ackley Wilbur Elliott Timois Carl Taylor Standard J. Jewell and Son Dayton Mather Mather Electric Service and Sport Snep Central District Convention American Lutheran Church Henry N Graven Associated Press T. S. Albrecht Russell Duncan Mason City R. A. Bathke Bathke Harrison Parrott Robert Kock Kock Merlin Merrick Doughty Wilson Ray Clara R. F. Ladwig William Klemschmdt Clarence Wilken Wilken Hisa School Joyd Hallington Fern Newcombe Shanks and Adams Company G. V. Newcomer N W. Drakle Albert Schuknecht H. N. Graven George Davis H. N Graven Phyllis Moon Round Grove

Playhouse Wins Sales Tax Exemption Appeal

The Supreme Court with Justice Bruce Snell writing says the Des Moines Community Drama Association which runs the Playhouse qualifies for the educational institution exemption. The court notes substantial lower court testimony on educational value but declines a universal rule.

Mission Supreme Court Bruce Snell Playhouse Snell Des Moines Community Drama Association

Iowa to seven congressional districts after compromise plan

The 9th General Assembly approved a plan reducing Iowa from eight to seven districts. Democratic Congressmen Merwin Coad and Neal Smith are drawn into the same fifth district. Mrs Coad attended the bill’s final action and reported the Coads.

9Th General Assembly Iowa Merwin Coad Boone Neal Smith Des Moines

Shower Honors Mrs Kenneth Ayers in May Hed

A miscellaneous shower was held Wednesday afternoon May 3 in the home of Mrs Belle Hemm to honor Mrs Kenneth Ayers formerly Miss Cheryl Hansen. Twenty four ladies and twelve children attended. Mrs Beryl Richard had charge of the program. The bride opened gifts at a table centered with a bride doll. Refreshments were served at the close. Harold Kuhn family of Colwell visited Mrs Sarah Kuhn Sunday. Linda and Connie Cutler and Mrs Hans Terrill visited the grandparents Mr and Mrs Clarence Cutler and also Mr and Mrs George Kruckenberg and Mr and Mrs Oscar White Sunday. Visitors in the Paul Mason home Saturday and Sunday included the Dallas Mason family of Gladbrook, Joe Mason of Daughtery, M J Baker Dean of Ames College, David Muir, Mrs Daniel Woodley, Mrs Duayne Mason and Mr and Mrs Oscar White.

Belle Hemm Kenneth Ayers Cheryl Hansen Beryl Richard Hiad Harold Kuhn Colwell Sarah Kuhn Linda Connie Cutler Hans Terrill Clarence Cutler George Kruckenberg Oscar White Paul Mason Dallas Mason Gladbrook Joe Mason Daughtery M. J. Baker Ames College David Muir Daniel Woodley Duayne Mason

AredaIe public figures report district populations

Earl Hawver, once on oxygen after a heart attack at Hampton Lutheran Hospital, is improving. The text notes he had expected the legislature to act. Population figures show district sizes with a variance of 89,250 across seven districts: 403,048. 442,406. 403,443. 336,119. 391,489. 397,887. 353,156.

Earl Hawver Hampton Lutheran Hospital

Outstanding Iowa doctor named general practitioner of the year

Winthrop physician Dr. H. A. Housholder, 80, is named Iowa outstanding general practitioner by the Iowa State Medical Society. He has delivered more than 3,000 babies during his career, becoming the tenth Iowan to receive the honor.

Winthrop Iowa H. A. Housholder Iowa State Medical Society

Subscription Rates Local Regions and Zones

Rates listed for Butler and Floyd counties and Dougherty. First to fourth zones cost 3.50 with 4.00 beyond the fourth zone. Single copies available at 4.50, with mailing licenses indicated.

Butler Floyd Counties Dougherty

Chevrolet cars beckon with smooth ride and trade-in offers

The ad touts buying a Chevrolet this summer with Jet-smooth suspension and Fisher Body pride. It urges test drives, model variety, and lower prices versus competitors while highlighting generous trade-in allowances and a bright buying season.

Fisher Chevrolet Suegert

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the Bristow News David Peterson Bristow Ernest Brocka F. M. Root Optometrist Main ST Cedar Falls Ken Eyers Optician Cale US Greene Farm Equip. & Agric OWA Fairbanks - Morse M. K. Spenny End Lafayette Indiana Margarent Roepke Oelwein MM. Kirk Snes Cera Quentin Hildebrand Granite City Hlinois Walter Hildebrand Clarence Kretzsenmar V. M. Vierth Marshalltown Sumner Mervin Beninga Wartburg College George Beninga Richard David Glen Lindell Floyd Needham Aredale Ike Shultz Phil Shultz Capitol News Perein Community Playhouse Aredale News Aredale Locals Pataigo TGR As Harley Duffield Butler County City of Wayne C, Fischer Joyce Bliss Lowa Dexalb Isis Sowastern Minnesota Leal Vantiles Nore Farmers Fred Wiebke Allison Iowa Albert Klunder Plainfield Walter Marsh Marble Rock Earth Chevrolet Incorporated Greene, Iowa
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