Valedictorian and Salutatorian Named for Class of ’68
Clarksville Community High School lists the 1968 graduate cohort of fifty-one. Valedictorian Russell Sinram, 3.91 GPA, plans to enter University of Northern Iowa. Salutatorian Karen Wefel, 3.89 GPA, to attend UNI Town with scholarships from Clarksville Lion's Club and Education Association. Lavera Laube receives Iowa Bar Association Citizenship Award. The piece also notes a wedding of Rev. F. E. Brown and Marian Ellerman, and multiple year-end awards in athletics, music, and Future Teachers of America across many students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville Community High School
Russell Sinram
Glen Sinram
Ile
Future Teacher of America Organization
Clarksville Lion's Club
University of Northern Iowa
Karen Wefel
Vernon Wefel
Future Teachers of America
University of Northern Town
Karen
Clarksville Lion’s Club
Clarksville Education Association
Lavera Laurie
August Laube
Iowa Bar Association
June Wedding Announcement for Barbara Smoot and Dennis Rademaker
Mr and Mrs Herbert Smoot announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Barbara to Dennis Rademaker son of Mace Rademaker of Clarksville and Mrs Alfred Lampman of Marble Rock The couple plan a June 14 wedding Barbara Smoot is in this year’s graduating class and Dennis Rademaker is employed with Clay Equipment Corporation in Cedar Falls
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Herbert Smoot
Barbara
Dennis Rademaker
Mace Rademaker
Clarksville
Alfred Lampman
Marble Rock
Miss Smoot
Clay Equipment Corporation
Cedar Falls
Live and Learn Club Holds May Breakfast Meeting
The Live and Learn Club met Tuesday morning for a May breakfast at Mrs. Clarence Gisler’s home with Mrs. Hugo Poppe as co host. It was the last meeting of the club year. Mrs. Lloyd Miller presided over the business session and plans included sponsoring Marjorie Harris as Dairy Princess and donating to the Charles City Tornado Fund. Plans for fall trip and future money making projects were discussed. Clarence Fenneman was elected secretary treasurer. Art Thompson, vice president, presented Miller with a pin recognizing her past presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Gisler
Hugo Poppe
Lloyd Miller
Marjorie Harris
Charles City
Clarence Fenneman
Art Thompson
Red Cross Swimming Starts on June 17th
The Red Cross swimming program for Clarksville children runs June 17 through 28 at Greene pool. Schedule changes: first week Monday to Friday, second week Monday to Thursday. Registration is June 1 in City Hall, conducted by the American Legion Auxiliary. Fee is $2 total. $1 for pool use and $1 for transportation.
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Red Cross
Clarksville
Greene Pool
American Legion Auxiliary
Awards Night Honored by Clarksville Music Boosters
The Clarksville Music Boosters Association held its annual Awards Night Thursday at Emmanuel United Church of Christ. A cooperative supper preceded the program where pupils received awards from vocal instructor Mrs. Miller and instrumental instructor Mr. Long. Mrs. Darlyl Ulrichs presided over the meeting that named Neil Bolin as president and an executive committee including Mrs. Jungling, Mrs. Johnson, and others for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville Music Boosters Association
Immanuel United Church of Christ
Miller
Long
Darlyl Ulrichs
Neil Bolin
Harry Jungling
Donald Johnson
Lawrence Litterer
George Hoodier
Dale Rosenwinkle
Darlys Ulrichs
Clarksville AmVet Auxiliary Names New Officers
Clarksville locals report the newly elected AmVet Auxiliary officers led by Mrs. Harvey Poppe as president and Mrs. Robert Wamsley as service officer. A daughter named Lisa Kay was born May 15 at Mercy Hospital in Waverly to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Busching. The Embroidery Club plans a June 6 meeting at Mrs. W. F. Busching’s home. Mrs. Donald Johnson of Paradise, California, visits her mother Mrs. John Martin and her sister Mrs. James Allan in Clarksville and Allison family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville AmVet Auxiliary
Harvey Poppe
Robert Wamsley
Robert Dilly
Robert Litterer
Fred Kelm
Lester Leeper
Pauline Heine
Alfred Kleinschmidt
William Ingle
Bert Ekampman
Ronald Busching
Mercy Hospital
Waverly
Lisa Kay
Embroidery Club
W. F. Busching
Donald Johnson
Paradise
California
John Martin
Clarksville
James Allan
Allison
Ace Calvary Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Events
George S. Knutson, pastor lists services including Mid-Week 7 45 p m Sunday 10 00 a m Sunday School and 11 00 a m Morning Service Monthly Communion Youth at 7 00 p m Evening 7 45 p m Special Musical Service June 3 by Trio of Triumph Vacation Bible School June 3 14 9 11 30 a m Church School 9 00 a m Worship 10 15 a m Pentecost Communion Vacation Church School 9 00 a m to 11 30 a m Monday through Friday RHE Wednesday Greene 1000020 3 35 United Presbyterian Women at Newman 340 303 1312 2 1 30 p m Thursday June 4 Presbytery of Northcentral Town Waterloo 1 00 p m
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Calvary Baptist Church
George S. Knutson
The
Grand Rapids Baptist Bible College
Vacation Bible School
Greene
United Presbyterian Women
Newman
Presbytery of
Ramblers Lose Final Game to Newman Knights
The Ramblers fell 13 to 3 to the Newman Knights of Mason City in the final baseball game of the season. Lloyd hit a 3 run homer in the first inning and Calahan added a two run shot in the sixth. Newman collected 12 hits off the combined effort of pitchers Larry Eimers and Gary Johnson. Greene’s Ramblers left many on base despite two doubles from Wendell and Dick Stuntz and a single by Eimers. The Ramblers finish spring with 8 wins and 3 losses. Scoring by innings was provided.
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Ramblers
Newman Knights
Mason City
Knights
Greene
Lloyd
Calahan
Newman
Larry Eimers
Gary Johnson
Wendell
Dick Stuntz
Rambers
Rambler golf team places fifth at Decorah district meet
The Rambler golf team finished fifth in the Decorah district meet with Decorah 319 and Sumner 330 leading a field that included Mason City Newman 3835, Clear Lake 345, Greene 349, and Forest City 369. Decorah’s Lynch earned medalist honors with 75 for 18 holes. Greene scorers were Dralle 82, Sneed 88, Stuntz 89, Wegand 90, Heidenwirth 90. The Ramblerette placed third at Waverly with 403, Parkersburg 363 team winner, Waverly 388, Oelwein 419. Engelkes of Parkersburg shot 81 as medalist. Greene entries: Curtis 90, Rottler 97, Maxson 104, Astor 112.
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Rambler
Decorah
Sumner
Mason City
Newman
Clear Lake
Greene
Forest City
Lynch of Decorah
Greg Dralle
Karl Sneed
Dick Stuntz
Dan Wegand
Tim Heidenwirth
Ramblerette
Waverly
Parkersburg
Sunday church services and Bible school schedule
Worship at 8:00 and 10:15 a.m. with adult Bible class and Sunday School at 9:10 a.m. Bible School runs June 3–7 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. On June 5 leaders meet at 2:00 p.m. Ladies Aid at 2:00 p.m. A L C W general board meets at 8:00 p.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Youth group at 5:30 p.m.
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Ladies Aid
Church of the Brethren Worship and Activities Schedule
The Church of the Brethren led by Pastor Wayne Gjerde hosts a worship service at 9:00 a.m. Church School follows at 10:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School runs from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
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Church OF the Brethren
Wayne Gjerde
United Methodist churches announce service schedule
Wayne Gjerde and Richard D Stoneberg lead worship at United Methodist Church and Benedette Wesleyan Methodist Church. Sunday service times are 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. with evening services at 8:00 p.m. Prayer hour and Bible study also listed. Annual conference noted in Sioux City.
Bethel Baptist Church Marble Rock Service Schedule
Bethel Baptist Church Marble Rock announces Sunday worship at 9:00 a.m. Church School follows at 10:00. Pastor Earl Nicewarner leads the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Baptist Church
Marble Rock
Trackster Placed In State Meet At Holstein
The Rambler track team earned two points at the boys state track meet in Holstein. Jim Shultz placed fourth in the mile with 4 48.2, Allan Hogue ran the high hurdles in prelims 15.5 but did not reach the finals. School records were set by Jim Shultz in 80 yard dash 2 06.2 and mile 4 47.8, Dan Eimers in 2 mile 10 46.9, and Allan Hogue in high hurdles 7 15.3.
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Rambler
Holstein
Jim Shultz
Allan Hogue
Dan Eimers
Vernon Foster Honors Cheerleaders With Awards
Vernard Foster presented cheerleader awards to Jerri Worley Pam Leavens Juliene Nielsen Yvonne Ruffridge Pat Klunder Lynn Kingery Barb Osier Katie Astor Val Rutz and Wendy Martzahn in a school ceremony recognizing outstanding spirit and performance.
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Carol Litterer
Dennis McRoberts
Wendy Martzahn
Linda Wunsch
Jeff Drakle
Katie Astor
Kathy Shultz
Val Starkweather
Skete Knight
Debra Martzahn
Wilda Hill
Elaine Ipsen
Kay Alexander
Loel Williamson
Vikki Kaiser
Yvonne Ruffridge
Marcie Curtis
Jean Shultz
Linda Rover
Mary Stauffer
Tim Needham
Gary Debner
Nancy Shultz
Doug Litterer
Paul Rover
Glenna Wagner
Janice Landers
Dave Schuknecht
Linda Loomer
Mike Ublenhopp
Nancy Steere
Rosanne McBurney
Kathy Tindall
Richard Larson
Duane Schroeder
Marcia Steere
Gary Johnson
L. F. Bachman
Karen Barnhart
Marcia Kelly
Lynette Shaffer
Larry Tack
Becky Bellows
Ann Hanson
Jolene Litterer
Jane McRoberts
Mary Rottler
Melinda Smith
Melinda Dralle
Janea Fischer
Betty Gersema
Barbara Hanson
Charles Bone
Diane Debner
Steven Hildebrand
Carolyn Thomason
Diana Meyer
Shirley Allan
Ann Allison
Steve Ebling
Cheryl Neumeyer
Barb Osier
Jerri Worley
Jeanne Hildebrand
Nancy Metz
Rosemary Ramker
Wendy Martzabn
Gary Reed
Wendell Stuntz
Paul Backer
Jerry Tack
Roald Tinderholt
Russell Johnson
Tim Heidenwirth
Val Rutz
Marjorie Brinkman
Steven Meyer
Lyle Williamson
Mike Weinberg
Barbara Allen
Howard Brinkman
Rachel Cheney
Cynthia Ebling
Sherry Debner
Kent Jacobson
Connie Johnson
Warren Johnson
Kathy Kehoe
Patsy Kelly
Jon Klassi
Laura Hamilton
Arlene Landers
Doreen Landers
Rhonda Majewski
Susan Maxson
Marvin McBurney
Mary McRoberts
Jane Mehlan
Nancy Metzger
Lynn Miller
Delbert Moser
Randy Riggins
Dan Schroeder
Paulette Shultz
Becky Smith
Dick Stuntz
Allen Tinderholt
Cheryl Walker
Jerilyn Weiland
Brent Woodley
Tim Kline
John Phillip Sousa
Vernard Foster
Pam Leavens
Juliene Nielsen
Pat Klunder
Lynn Kingery
New Books at The Greene Public Library
The Greene Public Library adds several new titles including Vanished by Fletcher Knebel a political thriller about Washington intrigue Tower of Babel by Morris West set around the Six Day War Iberia a factual James Michener chronicle of Spain and Take A Tip From Me by Jack Nicklaus offering golf tips in clear guidance
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Greene Public Library
Fletcher Knebel
Washington
Tower of Babel
Middle East
Morris West
Iberia
James Michener
Spain
Jack Nicklaus
Dividend Days at REC Allison Open House Announced
K S Lacy general manager announces Dividend Days and Open House from June 3 to 7 by the Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative. The board has declared refunds totaling over 175000 dollars to members in Butler Bremer Chickasaw and Floyd counties for 1952 1953 service.
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K. S. Lacy
Butler County
REC Allison Board of Director
Democrats announce bids for state offices across region
State Sen Robert Dodds of Danville runs for Secretary of State. Kenneth Owen of Centerville seeks the same office again as former Agriculture Secretary. Donald J. Kelly of the estate insurance department aims for state auditor. John H. Cruise, Corning city clerk, seeks the state treasurer post.
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Robert Dodds
Danville
Agriculture
Kenneth Owen
Centerville
Donald J. Kelly
Estate Insurance Department
John H. Cruise
Corning
Light at Midnight and Scott's New Handbook for Philatelists
Erica Wallach writes Light at Midnight detailing a five year East German and Russian prison ordeal amid accusations of being an American spy. Scott's New Handbook for Philatelists offers up to date stamp information in a single comprehensive reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erica Wallach
Scott
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Clarksville News Awards
Ellerman
F. E. Brown
Marian Ellerman
Trinity Methodist Church
J. E. Webb
W. J. Kelling
Carver's
Steven Brunsma
Danny Eimers
Randall Knight
Bruce Litterer
Stanley Pyatt
Jerry Shultz
Richard Stuntz
Mr. Eimers
Harlan Helm
Rich Siemons
Bruce Nettleton
Greg Drakle
Roger McGee
Dave Wihlin
Jim Meek
Doug Trees
Ron Ascher
Phillip Schafer
Jack Majewski
Michael Weinberg
Steve Stuntz
Robert Ascher
Steve Edwards
Robert Raisty
Calvin Shultz
Jerome Marten
Stephen Nixt
Steven van Dyke
Dennis Katcher
Duane Leavens
Darlene Raisty
Carol Riggins
Debbie Scott
Connie Wiblin
Debbie Fraschi
Doreen Sanders
Mary Kate McRoberts
Donna Weichel
Sonita Schafer
Marilyn Johnson
Myrna Landers
Mr. Garner
Richard Lindell
Dan Weyand
Larry Lester
Marcellyn Curtis
Melinda Drakle
Marcellyn
Anne Voigts
Bausch and Lomb Company
Live and Learn Club
Music Boosters
Ford, New Idea & Farmhand
Farm Tractor CO
Dave Markle
Greene, Iowa
Rich’s
Westernaires
ARING
Schroeder Concrete & Construction Co
First Presbyterian Church
Donald Welsh
ST. Peter‘’S Lutheran Church
Rev
Paul Metzger
Church OF Christ
Glen Bandel
United Methodist Church
Sioux City
Earl Nicewarner
Wesley “Gus” Sage P. O
Shell Rock
Iowa
Lutheran Mutual
Life Insurance Company Home Office
Waverly, TA
Public
Rec
Capitol News
Ardean Landers
Maxfield Mutual
America
Twist-A
ASA
S.d.pooley Lumber CO
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