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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1960
Page
1
The piece covers rainy weather tax aid for Iowa farmers fishing prospects and trout stream stamps. It notes Little League lighting needs and a fast Mercury powered hydroplane record with a call for summer youth programs and public input on ballfield lighting. It mentions U S flights over Russia and a need for local support.
The Third District joint meeting of the Veterans of World War I and the Auxiliaries will be at Memorial Hall Shell Rock on Sunday May 15 at 1 30 p m Principal speaker Sr Department Vice Commander George J Wine and Mrs Wine will attend The gathering will elect officers of both groups and conduct other business.
Mrs. James Skillen and Mrs. Charles Rube of Stanton California arrived in Greene for an over Memorial Day visit with relatives.
Dean W. Uhlenhopp, long time Hansell high school instructor, has been appointed superintendent of the Hansell Consolidated School. He also sponsors the senior class. With Mrs. Uhlenhopp, he recently accompanied the seniors on a Chicago three day sightseeing trip. Mrs. Uhlenhopp is Vue Louise Dralle of Greene.
Mr and Mrs Alton Howe of Charles City welcomed twins born May 9 at Cedar Valley Hospital. The girl arrived at 11 34 a.m. weighing 7 pounds and the boy followed at 12 08 p.m. weighing 7 pounds 14 1/2 ounces.
Four new teachers are hired for the 1960 61 year Carol Ann Boothby teaches kindergarten Martha Ann Mount first grade Bonnie DeBower second grade Carita May Rankin fourth grade in Mason City. resignations include six from 1959 60 and rural buildings closings trim elementary staff by three with three rural teachers reassigned. Junior senior high faculty unchanged.
Property dealer Dayton Mather announces the sale of the Dolly Walker house to Maurice Merfeld and the Harry Downs Duplex to James Schroeder.
The Butler District held its annual recognition dinner and meeting on May 4 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Harold Allison served as MC and led scout unit leader recognitions while Rev. I J Devies delivered the invocation and benediction. Robert Boyd reported the nominating committee and Scotty Thompson read the district executive minutes. Officers for 1960 61 include Cecil Starkweather as chairman with vice chairmen Kenneth Albaugh Tom Albrecht and Harold Allison. Bruce Glass camping and activities. Harold Allison training. Don Maifield district commissioner. Bob Boyd Art Korth Carl Perrin and C L Christiansen as neighborhood commissioners.
The preliminary 1960 census data, released by Willard R. Hansen, reports Greene with 1 412 residents and a small decline in Butler County to 17 307 from 17 394 in 1950. Floyd County drops to 20 913, with other counties listed. Official counts may adjust after nonresident returns and checks. towns under 1 000 are due later.
A meeting will be held at the High School Cafeteria this Thursday night May 12 at 7 30 p m to discuss lighting the baseball diamond for Litt le League Baseball. Everyone interested is urged to attend.
Robert Dean Butzlaff of Greene faced a total fine of 100 dollars plus 7 dollars in court costs for disturbing the peace in Mayor Kelly's Court.
Baptisms Sunday morning at the First Methodist Church included Lois Teresa Jayne Marie and John Thomas Geesman Kathryn Kay Nordmeyer Corine Kay Lindell Judy Ann Shultz and Mark Allan Adams, children of their respective parents.
The Greene Ramblers edged Clarksville 13 to 7 last Monday using 15 hits and 10 walks due to cold weather hindering pitching. Larry Gabe slammed two home runs as Marsh earned his 3rd win with Myers, Marsh, and Gabe as key contributors. shell rock handed Greene a 13-2 loss in a later game.
The Greene Sportsman's Club will hold a meeting at the Veterans Club on Thursday evening May 19 at 7 30 All members and interested persons are urged to attend as 1960 events will be planned Free movies will be shown and Jim Gregory of Hampton will be present to give ideas for Sportsman's Club projects.
Mrs. Matilda Noss, 67, of Sacramento, California, is in serious condition after a two car collision at the highway 65 20 intersection between Town Falls and Ackley Iowa Falls. Her husband has minor injuries. Noss is sister to Anna DeMay and Tom Albrecht. Tom Albrecht and wife traveled to Iowa Falls to visit Saturday.
In Hospital Fred Strickler of Storm Lake is a patient in the hospital there where he is undergoing treatment. She is a former resident of Greene. Mrs. Clarence Worley was taken Sunday to the Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City for observation and treatment.
Matt Kramer 64 died at 11 45 p m Sunday after surgery Tuesday May 3 born March 2 1894 son of John and Mary nee Puhl Kramer Rockford married Lola Heinz November 23 1921 St Mary s Roseville. Survivors include wife two daughters four grandchildren two brothers and four sisters. Rosary Monday and Tuesday at Hamilton s Funeral Chapel Requiem at St Mary s Greene burial in St Mary Cemetery Greene.
New residents Mr and Mrs George Kielman Jr of Rockford welcome daughter Karla Kay born Wednesday May 4 at Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City weight 6 pounds 6 ounces. Neal OBrien of Greene welcomes daughter Jolene Kay born Friday May 6 at Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City weight 8 pounds 11.25 ounces.
The annual meeting will be held Friday May 13 at 7 30 p m in Allison city hall. Officers will be elected and matters about the Historical school building on the courthouse grounds will be discussed. All members are urged to attend.
Bruce Sition, Mrs. Donald T. City, injured a boy who darted in front of a car driven by Vern Gard of Greets on Wish wig 65 north of Moon City. He was in serious condition at Mercy Hospital in Mason City. The collision occurred while the youth stood at the bridge north of the American Crystal Sugar Co. plant. The highway patrolman said no charges would be filed against Gard.
More than 400 are expected to attend the annual Spring Conference of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary of the Third District when it meets at Waterloo on Tuesday May 17. The district includes Benton Blackhawk Bremer Butler Franklin Grundy Hardin Marshall Tama and Wright counties. Registration begins 9:15 a.m. for the Auxiliary and 9:00 a.m. for the Legion. The conference opens at 9:30 a.m. with a joint opening in the Masonic Temple followed by a memorial service. Luncheon arrangements are set for the Auxiliary in the Masonic Temple and the Legion at the Legion Home. Orville Primrose will preside at the Legion sessions and Mrs Bertrand Brown will conduct the Auxiliary meetings. Afternoon will feature district officer elections. A joint banquet at 6:30 p.m. completes the day in the Masonic Temple with welcome remarks by Waterloo mayor Ed Jochumson and Pat Touchac of the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce. Principal banquet speakers are Jom W. Moore and Mrs Glen Hulquist. All Legionnaires and Auxiliary members are invited.
Walter Martzahn was taken to Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City last Wednesday afternoon for observation and treatment and returned home Saturday. Stanley Pond was discharged by ambulance from Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City on Friday after treatment for a fractured left leg.
On leave L Cpl Craig Sineins arrived home from Corpus Christi Texas to spend two weeks with his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Sineins.
Butler County Baseball League begins the summer season on May 29. Participating teams include Allison, Rudd, Shell Rock and Janesville. Schedule lists May 2 at 2A, May 9 Shell Rock at Janesville, Janesville at Allison, and other games through June 12.
The Rural Electric Cooperative marks its silver anniversary in 1960 with a week of REA Week events in Washington and plans for Butler County history. New board trustees join TSUI School of Religion, with Francis J. O'Connor re-elected president and Henry N. Graven and Philip D. Adler named officers. The article outlines early founders, lines energized in 1988, and growth from 573 members in 1939 to 4,316 currently, plus miles of line and rising monthly electricity usage.
The deadline is May 15 for the qualifying nine hole round for the Challenge Board tournament at Round Grove Golf and Country Club.
The Parents Teacher Association met in the high school auditorium last Wednesday evening. The Junior High Girls Chorus and Junior High Mixed Chorus directed by Glenda Landsgaard sang at the opening. New officers installed included Rev. G. E. Butler as president, Mrs. Carl Worley as vice president, Mrs. Leo Schmitt as secretary, and Mrs. August Backer as treasurer. The program on Leisure Time Activities featured talks on Girl Scouts, Woman's Club Recreational Program, swimming, Youth Center, and 4-H work.
Sherman Needham, son of Mr and Mrs B N Needham, is elected to join 22 agriculture students on Iowa State University College of Agriculture's 34 member council. Each department places a junior and senior representative with annual changes. The council serves 1670 students across 15 departments.
Clare Grendler won the 440 yard dash in 53.3 seconds at the Osage district track meet to qualify for the state meet. Bruce Mead finished fifth in the discus, Don Clikeman was fourth in the high jump, Gary Rottler placed third in the 830 yard dash, and the 440 yard relay team Grendler Wunsch Litterer Steven Rottler was third. Ramblers compete in the Corn Bowl Conference meet at Charles City this afternoon to finish the regular season.
Farm pond owners must contact local conservation officer now to arrange inspection. Postmark by May 15 to avoid next year. Largemouth bass are the standard stock. bluegills only on officer's special request. Fish delivered to county seats in plastic bags, about 200 fish per acre.
Will Cheney sustained a fracture to his left hip on Saturday after slipping on a feed room door at his son Paul Cheney’s home east of Greene. He was transported to Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City where surgery followed on Monday morning.
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