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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1959
Page
1
The piece salutes graduating students for talent while noting regrets over leaving peers. It mentions a question about a past US president, advertising’s long success, and amusing office anecdotes. A golf exhibition with Sam Snead is announced for August 4 in Greene. It warns readers that the Legion does not authorize using its name to sell magazine subscriptions.
Butler County reports 50 percent of its 1959 saving bond quota with April purchases totaling $127,213 and a four month total of $509,470. Iowa averages 41 percent while the national average is 33 percent. John McWhirter of Allison, volunteer chairman, commends the county for one of the best records in the state.
The annual Mail Box Improvement Program will run May 18 to 23. Rural delivery patrons should provide sturdy, well maintained boxes with neat appearance. Boxes must be on the right side of the road, with owner names on the front or side, and grouped boxes painted and accessible for carriers.
Russell Franke of Marshalltown son of Mr and Mrs E G Franke has been accepted into the engineering and science division of the National High School Institute at Northwestern University Evanston Illinois Classes run June 28 to August 1 He will join 80 to 130 high school students in the program which offers a glimpse of college life He is grandson of Mr and Mrs Davnton Mather and Mr and Mrs George Franke of Greene.
Mary Frascht was discharged from Cedar Valley hospital in Charles City on Monday after treatment since Thursday. She is staying at the home of her brother, Chris W Frascht, during her recovery.
The ninth annual Perrin Park playground opens for summer activities on June 15 at 1 30 p.m sponsored by the Woman's Club. Miss Sandi Marsh directs activities with a Community Service Committee including Dell Curtis Herman Stubbe Jim Odrale Keith Dralle B G Brunsma Galen Martzahn Dale Hardy and Vern Rottler. Gerald Eimers Greene Community School basketball coach leads major sports. Francis Grendler aids. Red Cross swimming by Mrs Drake in Charles City begins June 16 for seven weeks 10 00 to 11 00 each day with parental permission and a small fee. Details to follow.
Miss Linda Mather daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Mather of Crockett Texas and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Dayton Mather of Greene has been elected to the National Honor Society She and two other district girls will undertake a mission tour through three states from June 14 to 21 Then on July 13 she will attend Howard Payne College at Brownwood Texas on a fully funded summer science course scholarship
Dr M R Zigler who just returned from ten years in Gen Eva Switzerland as Church of the Brethren representative to the World Council of Churches will speak at an area rally Monday May 25 at 8 00 oclock rem at the South Waterloo Church Rev James Parks pastor and several congregation members will attend he is appearing in 30 area rallies across the United States sponsored by the Church of the Brethren to explain European political social and religious conditions
The seventh grade sponsors a Junior High Party with eighth graders invited. It will be held Saturday evening May 23 in the Greene Community School cafeteria. The event runs from 7 30 to 10 00 with Junior high faculty chaperoning.
Poppy Day falls on Saturday May 23 with Girl Scouts house to house canvassing Saturday morning and assistance from the American Legion Auxiliary selling poppies on the streets Saturday afternoon and evening. Crepe paper poppies are made by disabled veterans at Marshalltown Town Soldiers Home Des Moines Veterans Hospital and Clinton Domiciliary. Funds benefit Veteran Rehabilitation and Child Welfare programs and a portion goes to the veterans who craft the poppies.
The Wednesday Night Mixed League saw Team 2 beat Team 0 and Team 4 tie Team 3 while Team 1 edged Team 6. Team 2 collected four points from Team 1 and Team 5 took four from Team 6. Team 4 earned three points and Team 3 one. Wayne Fischer posted 197 single game and 564 series. Gertie Marsh led the women with 199 and 506.
Mrs. Al Burroughs 78 died Friday at Cedar Valley hospital Charles City after long illness. Born August 12 1880 in Carroll County Illinois she married Alfred Burroughs in 1900. Survived by five sons three daughters and many grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Unity Presbyterian Church near Clarksville with burial in Lynwood Cemetery.
The Greene Community School presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs operetta this evening May 20 at 7 30 in the auditorium. Cast includes Snow White Louise Wildman Queen Wister ia James Loomer as guards and seven dwarfs among others. Public invited to attend.
Mrs George Hamilton presents a group of students in a piano recital Sunday afternoon May 24 at 3 00 PM at the Presbyterian Church. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Private Robert L. Schroeder, son of Mr and Mrs Herman Schroeder, has arrived in southern Germany where he is stationed with the U S Army. His address is Pvt Robert L Schroeder US 55654357 HQ Co 37 Armor 4th Armored APO 751 New York NY.
Marie Dolly Walker 94 died Tuesday at a Shell Rock nursing home. Born December 26 1863 to George L Brown and Martha MecNiell Brown she lived in Greene over 50 years and belonged to Eastern Star. Survived only by daughter in law Mrs Charles Kelvin Chadron Nebraska. Funeral Thursday 1 30 pm Williams Mortuary Greene Rev Clavion Becker officiates. Burial at His Side Cemetery Marble Rock.
The Greene High School Ramblers were defeated 6 to 2 by Charles City in a Monday afternoon game. Greene pitcher Gabe allowed four runs in 1 2/3 innings, Statton double and Wharton triple led Greene’s four hits, and Bob Barth gave up the last two unearned runs in 4 1/3 innings. Wharton closed the game with no trouble. Ewing Miller and Darrell Kelm each scored once. the season ends with 7 wins and 5 losses.
Rev. James Parks of the Church of the Mrethoven will deliver the Memorial Day sermon at Harlan Cemetery between Damen and Hansell on Sunday afternoon at 2 00. The sermon title is Coos Alsne is Great.
Mr and Mrs Harold Williams announce the birth of a son on Saturday May 9 at Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City. The newborn weighed 7 pounds and is named Scott Ray.
The Sperry Insurance ladies bowling team placed sixth in the Waterloo Courier Tournament of Champions in Waterloo Sunday. Eighty eight teams entered the event. team members Ollie Henline Helen Lester Lenora Shultz Pauline Ruffridge Ellen Clikeman. Ellen bowled 180 and Ollie 166 for the squad’s high games.
About 500 area residents toured the Interstate Power Plant last Thursday during an open house. Vendors handed out roses to women and balloons to children while men received ash trays and paper shammies. Genera l Motors 1000 KW diesel generator was showcased along with plant enlargement and office modernization. Attendees included C. E. Meyers and Paul Larimore of Albert Lea and B. F. Muldown. Westinghouse rep Al mer Altenberg also attended. Guests were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. DeLone Woods of LeRoy and Mrs. Harold Allison. Shirley Ersland demonstrated the Electronic Range. Harold Allison and plant staff led tours. Prizes were awarded to Roy Meehan for the Electric roaster with hams going to Cecil Rhoads, Sam Sneed, Verle Barth, Erik Anderson, Kenneth Stewart and Lewis Majewski.
Curtis G. Riehm of Hancock County elected president of Winnebago Council Boy Scouts of America at the annual meeting in Mason City. Other officers include Milton Raizes as Council Commissioner, Murray Lawson as Treasurer, and R. C. Keister as Trustee. The council oversees Boy Scout work in nine North Iowa counties with plans for a National Jamboree in Colorado Springs and a Jubilee Camp in July at the new Scout Reservation.
Greene School schedules baccalaureate and commencement next week with Rev. G F Butler delivering the sermon and a broad program of music and awards. Robert L Curtis has been confirmed as permanent postmaster, acting since May 29, 1958, and several seniors are named for honors and diplomas.
Wilfred Olmstead age 33 of Shell Rock arrested May 11 in Allison on assault and pointing a gun. He pled guilty and was fined 100 for assault and 2500 for pointing a gun. He was released May 14 after paying fines and costs. Other three men from Albert Lea LaPorte City and Greene faced assault charges Sunday. They pleaded guilty and were fined 10 plus 8 cost each.
The Explorer Scouts of Post 26 will conduct free on site bicycle inspections and license issuance at Greene Community School on Monday May 25 and Monday June 1 at 7:00 PM. Owners will be warned of needed safety repairs. licensing is required by city ordinance.
Miss Marjorie Raid of Regular Baptist Press in Chicago will lead a two week program from June 1 to 6, with morning classes 9:00 to 11:45 and an evening Sunday School Teachers Workshop 8:00 to 9:30. Theme Walking by Faith. Ages four and up welcome. Visitors welcome.
J McRobert was admitted to Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City on Thursday after a heart attack and remains in critical condition.
The qualifying round for the Challenge Board at the Round Grove Golf and Country Club has finished. Matches may begin per posted rules. Standings list includes Charles Nauman, Dell Curtis, Clyde Stuntz, Don Bachman, Dale Willey, Paul Hamilton, George Sneed, Dr. Paul Wieres, Roy Curtis, Martin Senne, Keith Drakle, Dick Klingbeil, Mike Porter, Chuck Teeple, Dr. CBD, T ees, Paul Lewison, John McWhirter, Herman Stubbe, Norman Wolters, Vern Gard, Carroll Wild, Oscar Bartels, Dick Wagoner, Parker Schmitz and James Drake. Anyone not qualified may still join by signing in at the bottom.
Dorothy Jean Darker infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Darker of Mulberry Indiana was baptized during Sunday morning worship at the Presbyterian Church Elder Valors Taxlor assisted by Rev G P Butter and officiating.
The Stag Supper planned for Tuesday evening May 25 at Round Grove Golf and Country Club has been cancelled. Committee members will be reassigned to future committees and notified.
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