31 May 1961
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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1961
Page
1
Our first comment on Kennedy's message to Congress and the nation notes skepticism about the seven billion dollar request as a potential “moon trip” for taxpayers. The piece jokes about tax increases while urging restraint and recalling Memorial Day reverence and a graveyard plant theft incident at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Robert Siemons nine year old twin son of Mr and Mrs Henry Siemons came home Wednesday evening from Mercy hospital Mason City. He spent nine days in care after an injury to his left eye from a rack thrown by a power lawn mower. He underwent surgery on May 21. The final extent of his eye damage is not yet known.
Charles Davis son of Mr and Mrs Darrell Davis of Greene is among about 450 seniors and graduates to receive bachelor and masters degrees at Drake University 80th annual spring commencement on Monday June 6 at 9 30 a m in the Drake Fieldhouse Des Moines Davis is a candidate for the bachelor of science in business administration with general business as his major at Drake College of Business Administration
A Stag Supper will be held at Round Grove Golf and Country Club on Tuesday evening June 6. Ticket committee members include Larry Finnell Hoton Bellows Galen Martzahn Dwight Pooley Jim Drakle and Gerald Stephenson.
Bible School at the Church of Christ runs Monday June 9 through Friday June 9 daily from 9:00 to 11:45 am and 1:15 to 4:00 pm. Lessons center on the Bible with singing contests and handicrafts. Missionary stories told by Marjorie and Dorothy Thomas, assisted by Donna Huff, from Homer Alaska. Open to children ages 4 to 14.
Paul Wyegle age 23 of Greene was found guilty by a District Court jury on May 24 on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was arrested two miles south of Greene by the Highway Patrol in the early morning of March 5 1961 and has not been sentenced yet.
Greene merchants and professionals sponsor free outdoor films in Railroad Park each Saturday evening through August 26 starting at 8:00. The first screening is Adventures of Mark Twain with Carlton Bier presenting. A full list of sponsors and titles appears in another page’s advertisement.
A dance is planned at Round Grove Golf and Country Club on Saturday evening June 3. Music will be provided by the Blue Dominos. Ticket committee includes Maurice Merfeld Larry Finnell Jim Schroeder Hoton Bellows Max Wegand and Larry Kramer.
Ralph Prunty son of Mr and Mrs L D Prunty Greene received his Electrical Engineering degree on Saturday at commencement exercises held at Iowa State University in Ames.
Dorothy and Marjorie Thomas, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Thomas, return from a year furlough from the Alaska Christian Home in Homer. They have served three and a half years aiding the homeless. They will show slides on Sunday evening June 4 with pictures of the home, the children, and Alaskan scenery. the public is invited.
Percy Leonard Lucas 67 died Thursday noon at Lutheran Hospital Hampton after long illness. A WWI veteran and longtime farmer, he lived in Greene and farmed until 1944. Survived by wife Itelen Stine two daughters five grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral at local Methodist Church with military graveside rites at Rose Hill cemetery.
AIT DONUeW returned home Sunday after treatment at Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City for three broken ribs and one cracked rib. He sustained the injuries Tuesday May 23rd when he fell on a truck box at Albrecht Feed Mill.
Senior day exercises at Greene Community School included band selections and announcements by Carol Crosby. Scholarships honored seniors from Luther College and others, with recipients such as Carey Crosby, Larry Gabe, Donna Reed, and Dennis Wunsch, alongside awards from Iowa State Teachers College and Mount St. Clare. Basic letter awards went to seniors and underclassmen, athletic honors, and cheerleader awards, highlighting MVP Vern Gard and captain Larry Gabe.
Cadet Lieutenant James C. Hoben son of Dr and Mrs J P Hoben Greene will graduate with the class of 156 at St Thomas Military Academy in St Paul Minnesota on Thursday June 8th He ranks among the top twelve students and plans to attend the University of Iowa in Iowa City
Harold Peacock of Aredale was charged with permitting an unauthorized parson to operate a motor vehicle. He was fined $10 and $4 costs.
Vacation Bible School at Calvary Baptist Church runs Monday June 5 through Friday June 9 from 9 00 a m to 3 15 p m Children should bring lunch and a cool drink will be provided Miss Bonnie Abbas missionary appointee from Webster City will teach the juniors Miss Abbas will share field plans in June with Miss Carol Kluiter teaching the primary class and Pastor George Knutson teaching the junior high Helpers include Ardis Broadston Mrs Carl Busma and Mrs Louise Wells Mrs Pearl Hammel oversees noon drinks and Mrs Ben Broadston the recess snack time Recreation periods will be led by Wayne Busma The theme is Living by Gods Time.
Dennis Wunsch captures the Class A state championship in the 220 yard dash at the Ames track meet despite a 20 mph head wind and soft track. Larry Blum places fifth in the broad jump, while the 880 yard relay crew Steere Kingery Rottler Wunsch clocks a top time but finishes sixth. Clarion wins with 34 points led by John Plecher who takes three wins and a second in the broad jump.
Maude Landis 88 died May 23 in Cedar Valley hospital from flu complications. Born March 18, 1873 in Greene she studied at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls and University of Iowa. She served in Washington DC government work 1918 1953 and lived in Waterloo before moving to Clarksville. Funeral Friday at Hamilton's Greene chapel with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
The Girl Scouts held a Court of Awards at Greene Community Grade School on Friday May 46th at 8 00 o clock The meeting opened with the scouts marching in singing Girl Scouts Together Colorguard members Pam Dralle Helen Mc Burney Carolyn Kehoe and Terri Bachman led colors Audience pledged allegiance and scouts recited the Girl Scout promise Mrs Jim Moralle led singing The Star Spangled Banner Mrs Harold Allisor awarded Tenderfoot to Carolyn Thomasen and Mrs Donald Mc Burney awarded to Darlene Hansen Sixth grade danced to The Mexican Hat Dance Second class badges presented by Mrs Harold Allison and Mrs Herman Stubbe to Troop 265 and Troop 278 members More details on the awards and honorees follow with numerous troop members named
West Waterloo Wahawks edged Ramblers 1 to 0 behind Tom Simpson no hit bid with fourteen strikeouts. Doug Marsh allowed scattered hits and two walks as Greene threatened late but failed to score. Ramblers fell to 11-0 on the spring, while Simpson and Marsh combined for the win in Denver.
The Men's 1961 City Golf Tournament starts soon at Round Grove Golf and Country Club. Players must post their 18 hole qualifying round at the Club House by June 18. The champion will be sent to the Tournament of Champions at Atlantic City on August 18 to 20.
Gaasa ere James R. Sandy a Nera Springs High School and Drake University alum takes the helm of Greene Community High School as Head Football and Track Coach. Kenneth Sutton a Newbury High School and Tow a Wesleyan College graduate is hired as Head Girls Basketball Coach and football and baseball assistant, with both families moving to Greene in the summer.
Greene Community School bus No. 12 driven by Herman Mason was struck on the side by Ira Marsh as Mason delivered students to the Elementary School. Marsh attempted to pass as the bus signaled a left turn near Brethren Church. Both vehicles were moving about five miles per hour and were inspected by Deputy Sheriff Marvin Barth.
Mr and Mrs Garth Butler returned home from Cedarville Ohio after John Butler participated in Cedarville College graduation exercises. John was a member of the graduating class and his sister Doris Butler of Eugene Oregon also attended and stayed with her parents for a short Greene County vacation.
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