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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1958
Page
1
The column jokes about fishers missing notice of open season for walleyes, northerns, and pike and plays on people who ignore timing rules. It notes pike appetite fading after opening day and laments delays in public interest. A teacher jokes English usage while gardeners dig worms and a story recalls Kemming’s misfortune with catfish during bowling season.
A number of Iowa State College women were named to positions in the nine women’s residence halls. Lynne Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Johnson, was elected vice president of Birch Hall and will serve through the current quarter until spring quarter, 1959.
The Butler County Historical Society reelected officers for a one year term at their annual meeting in Allison on May 9. Officers include President Louise Riggert, Vice President Ray Tindall, Secretary Gomer Evans, Treasurer Charles Yost, Curator Hugh L Mosher, Assistant Curator Dale Van Eman, Parliamentarian Dana Shepard, and Publicity Chair Cliff Fischer. Four members authorized to buy a country schoolhouse to move to Allison as a historical building, with a vault room secured at the former State Bank of Allison for temporary quarters.
Mr and Mrs Edward Henning welcomed a daughter born May 6 at Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces. Peggy Sue is the newborn’s name in this community birth notice.
The Greene Independent baseball team opened the season with a 13 inning 9 to 5 victory at Tripoli. Martyn Wunsch pitched four innings, Jerry Newton worked from the fifth, and Duane Newton earned three doubles and a single to pace Greene. Next Sunday Greene hosts Janesville at 2 15 p.m. in the final preleague game.
Governor Loveless appoints Mrs Alfred McWilliams of Aredale to the Iowa Council on Juvenile Behavior. The council unites with the Iowa Commission on Children and Youth to organize youth efforts, connect state agencies with the public, and use existing resources to curb juvenile misbehavior. Mrs McWilliams attended the Des Moines juvenile conference with national experts and state leaders.
A stag supper is planned at Round Grove Golf and Country Club on Tuesday evening May 20. Tickets are available from committee members Russell Meyers Lyle Maxson Robert Curtis Dr J T Truitt Calvin Kelly Harry Ott Clair Curtis Ralph Marsh and Harold Williams.
Mr and Mrs William Andrews visited their daughter Marilyn at Coe College in Cedar Rapids on Sunday. Marilyn a sophomore was one of the attendants to the queen. They also called on Mrs Andrews mother Mrs E A Mobley and other relatives in Marshalltown.
Assistant Cubmaster Bob Shultz announces the monthly hike for May. Scouts meet at the Scout Room above Drake's Department Store at 9 30 am travel to Marble Rock for the new Scout Reservation hike through the land return to Greene about 3 30 pm bring food and equipment for the noon meal.
The Willing Workers 4-H Club will hold a bake sale at Klassi Hardware on Saturday May 17 at 10:00 a.m. Proceeds support club activities and community programs.
Dale B Wilson 48 of Des Moines died Monday evening May 12 in a hospital. Born November 11 1910 on a Greene area farm he was the youngest son of Edward and Nettie Wilson. Survived by wife Willie daughter Saundra and stepson Rex all of Des Moines parents Leo and Clelland brothers both Greene and Janesville. Funeral at Williams Mortuary 2:00 Thursday with Rev G F Butler Presbyterian officiant burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
The Catholic Daughters of America held a regular meeting at the Veterans Club. Officers elected include Mrs Glenn Ressler grand regent for the tenth year, Mrs B V Andersen vice grand regent, and other posts with trustees chosen for two and one year terms. Discussion followed on Flowers of the Madonnas with related pictures shown.
The Greene Community School Parent Teacher Association held its final meeting of the year on May 7. Students from Coldwater No 2 and No 6 performed songs and a novelty piece. Attendance award went to the sixth grade. Mrs Senne and Mrs Ipsen presented gifts, with installation of new officers by past president Mrs Mead.
In the Monday night Big Ten bowling league Wunsch Plumbing and Roys Repair finish tied to determine the overall winner after three extra games. High series include D Ruffridge 525, R Henline 578, and E Stock 526. individual honors go to Robert Curtis for highest game and Roy's Repair for top team totals.
The Greene Ramblers won 5 to 4 over Allison last Thursday afternoon after a late rally with Harris driving in the winning run on a Bob Barth hit. Wunsch and Wharton fanned hitters, Wunsch allowed 7, Wharton 6, with no walks. Greene added 3 runs in the fourth and 1 in the first. Barth collected three singles.
Ames Iowa State College prepares for Veishea May 15 to 17 1958 with committees formed for major events. Casts named for Stars Over Veishea and other dramas. John Spratt is added to the Stars Over Veishea cast.
The Rambler tracksters finished second in the district meet at Osage as Belmond won with 55 points and Greene had 53.13. Greene’s relay teams claimed first in the 440 yard relay and mile medley, while Pierce, Miller, Grendler and Harris starred in events for Greene. Slocum placed third in the mile, Landers and Harris contributed in relays, and Des Moines awaits State Meet action Saturday in Des Moines.
Mr and Mrs staroid Foster and children of Maywood California who were called here by the death of his father Albert Foster are spending a few days with relatives and friends before returning to California.
The Future Farmers of America of Greene Community School sponsor a car wash at T and M Cities Service this Saturday May 17 from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Proceeds fund future class projects.
Funeral services were held for Albert Foster 83 at Scott Funeral Home Alden after he died April 30 in an Iowa City hospital. Born near Union December 25 1874 he married Eva Julia Smith in 1899 who preceded him. Survivors include three sons Kenneth and Harold of Los Angeles two daughters Mrs Roy Dunning Alden and Mrs E T Fisher Waterloo sister Mrs Cora McClure Chicago eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Sigurd Jacobson of Milwaukee Wisconsin returned home today after a three weeks visit with their son Allan Jacobson and his wife and with their daughter and family Jack Frascht and children in Ionia. A family dinner was held at the Frascht home on Sunday.
The library shelves display James Agee’s A Death in the Family winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Look Homeward Angel adapted for the stage. A paper edition of Look Homeward Angel is available, alongside Goren’s The Complete Book of Bridge for winter bridge games.
Greene county works on a Perrin Park tennis court with a retaining wall set for Saturday and chain link fence installation planned for the following week. The Woman's Club seeks donations to fund cement work as Clyde Frodden and Rev. James Parks coordinate labor and contact details. Election coverage notes voters will decide June 2 on a courthouse bond, with federal grant help covering architect plans and a $10,000 annual maintenance cap.
Seven youths will confirm their faith at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wilmar on Saturday at 10 30 am. Confirmants are Charles Bo chessman Sandra Bruns Dean Dralle Jo Ann Jacobs Karen Schrage and Jerry Voigts all of Greene or Bristow. A June 8 Luther League banquet will honor them and mark their formal membership.
Charles Hurd was brought home from Mercy Hospital in Mason City on Monday and is recuperating at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Galen Schuknecht.
John D. Hagarty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hagarty, is named among students winning Loras College fall and freshman scholarships for 1958 59 after competitive exams held April 1 and 2. Nineteen Loras seniors gain Delta Epsilon Sigma membership for high scholarship and leadership. Joseph E. Naumann of Greene is also honored.
Deadline for registration is tomorrow May 15 for Dad and Lad weekend. Cost is 3.00 per person paid to Cubmaster T Dolan or Assistant Cubmaster Bob Schultz. Weekend set for July 12 and 18 at Camp Roosevelt Clear Lake.
On Thursday May 22 all children in the community are invited to have portraits taken for possible publication in the Greene Recorder. A Woiltz Studio photographer from Des Moines will be at City Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. free of charge. Appointments by calling Mrs Allan Jacobson at 224M.
Edward Thompson arrived back in town after a several weeks long treatment at Methodist Hospital in Rochester Minnesota.
The Junior High Ramblers lost 3 to 1 to New Hartford in the tournament final after a strong start. Doug Marsh of Greene pitched a two hit game with nine strikeouts in the semifinal against Aplington, while Nile Myers caught. New Hartford took an early lead on walks, steals, and an error, then Bravard limited the Ramblers to two hits as the season closed with 4 wins and 2 losses.
Mrs Hazel Ray came back to Greene on Friday after spending the winter with Mr and Mrs Ben Hall in Avon South Dakota. The Hall couple brought her to the home of Mr and Mrs Howard Burroughs where she will stay for several weeks. The Halls returned home on Monday.
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