Greene Locals and Personal Notices Summary
Greene community members attend graduation exercises at Allison and a May 25 pillow cleaning sale promotes Maxson Cleaners. Visitors include Ricky Muller, grandson of Allan, and Toronto-born Winnipeg guests. multiple Greene residents host relatives from Cedar Falls Ottumwa Maynard May 25 and Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Osier
Eugene Osier
Salt Lake City
Utah
Ronald Osier
Dean Groshens
Charles City
Gerald Geitzenauer
Tom Heidenwirth
Tina
Cedar Falls
Sharon Osier
Mason City
Gary Gerhard
Marble Rock
John Osier
Dan Osier
Steve Schroeder
Greene
Leonard Griner
Maynard
Sun
Wilford Griner
Maxson
Maxson Cleaners
Bug Stories by David Tower Reflects on Writing
A compact reminiscence by David Tower on children learning to write if allowed homework on wet cement. The piece also pays tribute to service members who have departed, tying in Memorial Day observances.
Nursing Home Visits and Chorus Entertainment
Nursing home activity report notes visits by Vada Paul and Melvina Debner to Mrs. Ruby Hicks on Monday and Sylvia Fraschi of Charles City calling on Wednesday. The 6th grade chorus led by Mr Robert Phillips sang for residents Wednesday afternoon. Ruth Sylvester aided social activities. Mrs Merle Noble visited Ella Blake and Minnie Heinz Wednesday. Esther Needham called on residents during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vada Paul
Melvina Debner
Ruby Hicks
Sylvia Fraschi
Charles City
Hicks
Robert Phillips
Ruth Sylvester
Merle Noble
Ella Blake
Minnie Heinz
Esther Needham
Greene Brownies Host First Grade Girls at Park
The Greene Brownies welcomed 25 first grade girls Tuesday at Perrin Park. Games were played and a picnic supper served, reflecting a community youth activity with organized group participation and shared meals.
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Greene Brownies
Brownies
Perrin Park
Greene Lunch Menu May 29 to June 1
The Greene school lunch menu lists May 29 baked beans ham salad, carrot sticks, plain cake and milk. May 30 pizza orange juice corn jello fruit and milk. May 31 beef burgers lettuce wedge fries relishes ice cream and milk. June 1 cook's choice.
Navy Family Celebrates Sailor John Lantz Promotion
John Lantz promoted from third to second class Mechanist Mate aboard the USS Dixon, a subtender at San Diego. He has served nearly three years in the Navy and is stationed in California with Mr and Mrs Gerald Lantz and son Jeff living in Chula Vista.
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John Lantz
Gerald Lantz
Rural Greene
John
Navy
San Diego
Dixon
Lantz
Jeff
Chula Vista
Calif
Return to Base of Sailor Weinberg After 12 Day Leave
Mike Weinberg son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Weinberg returned to San Diego on Wednesday May 23 after a 12 day leave with his parents and friends. He serves aboard the USS Lynde McCormick.
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Mike Weinberg
Vernon Weinberg
San Diego
Lynde Mc. Cormick
Engagment announced for Marilynn Grefe to Dennis Brocka
Mr and Mrs Leroy Grefe of Dumont announce the engagement of their daughter Marilynn K to Dennis A Brocka son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Brocka of Greene She is a graduate of Hamilton College Mason City and employed at Solar Recreation Hampton Mr Brocka farms and works for Brocka Tiling Service A September wedding is planned
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Leroy Grefe
Dumont
Marilynn K
Dennis A. Brocka
Melvin Brocka
Greene
Hamilton College
Mason City
Hampton
Brocka
Broceka Tiling Service
Graduation Reception Honors Debra Ray
A daytime reception for Debra Ray was hosted at her parents home Mr and Mrs Wilson Ray. Blue and gold colors adorned the serving table with candles and flowers. Debras sister Mrs Robert Andersen and brother Rollin Ray of Marshalltown attended with relatives and friends. Debras sister Barbara phoned from the University of Maryland in the east to offer congratulations.
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Debra Ray
Wilson Ray
Robert Andersen
Rollin Ray
Marshalltown
Debra
Barbara
University of Maryland
East
Woman's Club spring luncheon ends club year May 15
More than 40 members and guests attended the Woman's Club annual spring luncheon at the Corner House on May 15. Tables featured fresh spring arrangements and candy and blossom place favors. The program included vocal and instrumental numbers by the high school, with solos and duets by students and input from Bob Philips. Club president Marilyn Lindell led the business meeting and reported on the Town Federation convention in Des Moines May 9 and 10. Delegates also met with Representative Charles Grassley in Des Moines and observed legislative sessions and a House appropriations committee meeting chaired by Grassley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester McWilliams
Chm
Helen Meyers
Della Eimen
Mary Leigh Drakle
Ruth Jackson
Bob Philips
Rhonda Helm
Deb Schrage
Deb Barnhart
Gilbert and Sullivan
Brian Frevert
Clarksville
Ruth Dukelow
Marilyn Lindell
Town Federation of Women’s Clubs
Sylvia Hawker
Des Moines
Ralph Wheeler
Grange
Greene
Charles Grassley
House
House Appropriations Committee
Grassley
Greene graduates to receive 3000 degrees at UI Commencement
The University of Iowa will award about 3,000 degrees in Friday May 25 commencement ceremonies the largest class in the university’s history. Greene county graduates include Barbara Voigts Becker Wendy Martzahn Wendell Stuntz and others. Clarksville graduates Stephen Epley and Deanne Mennen ga. Marble Rock graduates Dennis Harms and Kenneth Staudt. President Willard L. Boyd of the university will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Greene
Barbara Voigts Becker
Wendy Martzahn
Courtland
Wendell Stuntz
Clarksville
Stephen Epley
Deanne Mennenga
Marble Rock
B.A
Dennis Harms
Kenneth Staudt
R.R. I
Willard L. Boyd
Way Station Welcomes Youth Visitors With Open Sign
Greene reports a continued Way Station effort with a Wednesday meeting where four youths attended to support keeping the center open. The space features colorful decor, signs like Just be yourself and Smile, and Bible and prayer notes showing a welcoming, faith driven environment for young people and volunteers.
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Greene
Alzbi
Road work contracts let for asphalt and shouldering
Butler County Board of Supervisors approved contracts totaling 589 818.02 for asphalt and shouldering work. Everds Brothers Inc of Algona IA won the low bid after seven bidders, with the engineer’s estimate at 610 000.00. Work covers resurfacing of the New Hartford road and shouldering, new paving east of the New Hartford Cemetery to the Black Hawk line, and new paving on the Sinclair Road. About six miles of new paving and 11 miles of resurfacing planned, with shoulder work to start late July and paving in August.
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Butler County Board of Supervisors
Everds Brothers, Inc
Algona
Hartford Road
New Hartford Cemetery
Black Hawk County
Sinclair Road
Butler Center Road
Highway No. 3
Wegand to graduate at Texas Lutheran in Seguin
Texas Lutheran College in Seguin will confer degrees on Dan Wegand from Greene at the May 27 commencement. Ceremonies begin at 7 30 p m in the Sager Outdoor Worship Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Wegand
Texas Lutheran
Dan Wegand
Greene
Texas Lutheran College
Seguin
Tex
Sager
U of I Confers Wide Range of Degrees in Graduation
The university will confer degrees and deliver the traditional charge to graduates. Degrees awarded include 108 doctor of philosophy, one doctor of musical arts, 9 specialists in education, 482 master's, 1 402 liberal arts, 145 medicine, 58 dentistry, 167 law, 65 pharmacy, 71 engineering, 3 665 business administration, and 158 nursing.
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U of I
Clarksville School Honors Retiring Teachers
Clarksville News reports a Wednesday after school gathering of Clarksville Community School staff to honor three retiring teachers. Lucille Williams, Remedial and second grade, totaling 7 years in remedial reading. Ruth Marquand, 5th grade, with 15 years in Clarksville as 3rd grade teacher.
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Clarksville Community School
Lucille Williams
Ruth Marquand
Clarksville
Delke Ida Delker Taken To Rochester Hospital
Mrs. Ida Delker of Greene arrives at Ahrens Rest Home after illness. Her son Harold Delker and daughter in law care for her while Mrs. Delker, formerly Ardith Jones of Clarksville, is moved to Rochester Hospital for observation and treatment.
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Delke
Ida Delker
Greene
Ahrens Rest
Harold Delker
Sheriff's roundup returns three from Kan with probation violations
Sheriff Marvin W. Barth reports three from Clarksville area brought in for probation breaches. Michael Gallmeyer 18 and a 16 year old girl face delinquency and probation charges. Gene Jacobs 20 is held for Bremer County. Gallmeyer sentenced March 26 1973 for larceny over $20. Bouillon 18 Greene faces petty larceny charge with $100 bond set. he remains in custody awaiting parole.
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Kan
Marvin W. Barth
Sublette
Michael Paul Gallmeyer
Clarksville
Gene A. Jacobs
Butler County
Bremer County
Michael Gallmeyer
Gene Jacobs
Barth
Gallmeyer
Anamosa
Greene
Thomas Bouillon
J. P. Clarence Rothe
Butler Co
GHS Cheerleaders elected for '73-74
Greene High School named its 1973 74 cheerleading squad after tryouts held April 26. Football captain Lori Bigler led a roster including Susan Miller Deb OBrien Jayne Geesman Beth Metzger Diane Ritter Liz Reid Pam Tarson Jackie Kittleson as alternates. Basketball captain Jan Schroeder joined Lori Bigler Beth Metzger Jackie Kittleson Diane Ritter. Wrestling captain Deb OBrien led Susan Miller Elaine Jorgenson Jayne Geesman Lori Nikola s. Four cheerleaders earned a spot at a Coe College summer camp in Cedar Rapids.
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the Greene High School
Lori Bigler
Susan Miller
Deb O'Brien
Jayne Geesman
Beth Metzger
Diane Ritter
Liz Reid
Pam Tarson
Jackie Kittleson
Jan Schroeder
Deb O’brien
Elaine Jorgenson
Lori Nikolas
Rebekah Lad Mrs Gertrude Wilder 50 Year Member Honor
Members and guests from Dumont Janesville Creston Cedar Falls and Des Moines gathered at the Clarksville Amvet Hall for a 50 year Rebekah Lodge tribute. A cooperative supper followed a program with duets by Mr and Mrs Boyd talks by Sam Cuvelier piano solos by Takako Toyoda and Japanese dances.
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Ide Wal Rebekah
Gertrude Wilder
Clarksville
Jack Estjes
Cedar Falls
Wendell Thieman
Des Moines
Rebekah
Northwest Missouri State grants 897 degrees in historic class
Minor M. Dix II of Eache earns a bachelor of science from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville Mo on May 16 as part of the largest graduating class since 1905 totaling 897 degree recipients.
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Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville
UNI Merit Award Recipients At UNI For 1973
The University of Northern Iowa announced merit awards for outstanding new students entering UNI in summer or fall 1973. Freshmen were chosen by high school rank and ACT scores. transfers by cumulative college GPA. Each recipient will receive 200 to 800 dollars for 1973-74. Area honorees include Susan Holtz Greene. Ryan Miller Route 1 Allison. Mary Kelley Route 1 Dougherty. Nicholas Bloom. Joye Love. Thomas Watters Nashua.
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UNI
University of Northern Iowa
Susan Holtz
Greene
Ryan Miller
Route 1
Allison
Mary Kelley
Dougherty
Nicholas Bloom
Joye Love
Thomas Watters
Nashua
Community Club and Bible School Announcements
Coldwater Community Club meets with Mrs. Trene Ressler at 2 p.m on May 24. Vacation Bible School at Wilmar runs June 4 to June 15 from 8:45 to 11:15 a.m.
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Thurs
Coldwater Community Club
Trene Ressler
Wilmar
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Lydia Downing
Chautauqua
Paul Floras
Jospeh Murphy, Jr
Michael
Palos Hills
Orville Stewart
Elsie Wilson
Mt. Pleasant
Ruth Jewell
Winnipeg
Don Allan
Art Welss
Clair Wess
Ivan Clikeman
Ronald Metcalf
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Jonia
John Henning
Orange City
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Tues
Malinda Stoxen
Louise Wedeking
Dale Wilken
Wilken
Arnold Wilken
Waverly
David Tower
Timex
Tower Pharmacy
David Tower Registered Pharmacist
Greene Insurance Service
Francis & Gale Brinkman
Greene, la
Graven & Graven Attorneys At Law
South
Greene, IA
Ardean Landers
Greene, Lo
Sam Sneed
Bank
Chris Smith
Prop
Nursing Home News
Greene Lunch
Woman’s Club
Barker
Jesus
Alot
THE
Clarksville News
GHS
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Dralles Dept
Bathke Oil CO. Inc
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