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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1975
Page
1
McNeilus family from Butler farming background mourns after the death of Rebecca born July Town. He survived by two sons and a daughter Gersema with 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Preceded by wife Edith and one grandchild. Funeral services held at Clarksville Monday at 11 in Schwartz Funeral Home with Rev. Reuben J. Topp. Interment Lynwood Cemetery.
Everett W. Nixt, 67, died Wednesday October 29 at Mathers Nursing Home in Greene. A memorial mass was conducted Monday November 3 at St. Marys Catholic Church with Monsignor Cooney presiding, followed by a church hall dinner. He willed his body to science.
Funeral services for Mrs Vera Pearl Truex 89 of Greene were held November 3 at Reid's Funeral Chapel with burial in Oakhill Cemetery Bristow Rev M M Frevert officiating She was born April 17 1886 in Bristow to Henry and Laure Miller and died at Floyd County Memorial medical science Arrangements were by Reid Funeral Home She is survived by a son Donovan of Des Moines a sister Mildred Curtis of Greene a brother Mark of Lakewood California several grandchildren 14 nieces and nephews and long time friend Ruth Jewell of Greene
Greene wins 21 6 as John Downing rushes for 208 yards on 27 carries and Paul Anderson adds a touchdown. Dave Austinson kicks two extra points, Clarksville answers once, Rams dominate with 322 rushing yards and a young defense led by underclassmen. Officials praised but penalties reached 125 yards.
Emma Scheidecke Schall born Sept 30 1892 daughter of John M Scheidecker and Katherina Vetter Scheidecker. Lifelong member of St John s United Church of Christ Pleasant Hill wife of Albert Schallock died with funeral at Pleasant Hill Nov 1 officiated by Rev Merlin Dietrich. Burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Survived by daughter Lydia and son Edwin of Clarksville along with three sisters and three brothers.
Senior Girl Scouts will again pick up papers this Saturday November 8 at 10 a.m. Residents should place papers at curb in boxes bags or bundles. Rural pickup takes place at Pooley Lumber Co parking lot. Papers are taken to Harold's Service Center for insulation.
The Greene Music Parents will meet Monday November 10 at 7 30 p m in the vocal room. The program will feature songs from the upcoming variety show. All parents of vocal students are urged to attend and a vocal music parents meeting will follow the regular meeting.
The Most Rev Paul Leonard Hagarty head of Nassau’s Roman Catholic Church observes his silver jubilee with an outdoor eucharistic service at St Augustine Monastery grounds attended by thousands including Bahamas Governor General Sir Milo Butler and Prime Minister Hon L C Pindling. Arch Bishop Samuel Carter of Kingston Jamaica delivers the sermon. Born in Greene Iowa Hagarty was ordained in 1936 and came to the Bahamas in 1937. He was consecrated bishop in 1950 and became Nassau’s first bishop when the diocese was elevated in 1960. He has received four honorary degrees from Loras College Belmont Abbey College Saint Bernard’s College and St Leo College.
Greene Handicraft Club to prize a red white and blue Bicentennial Quilt at the Woman's Club Fall Festival on November 15. The quilt, quilted by club members, is on display in Drake's Dept Store window with details on how to win. Club president Ruth Keifer and members are available for contact. squares feature state flowers from the 50 states.
The Greene City Council approved purchasing 120 flags and brackets to replace the 48 star flags on downtown lightpoles for national holidays and special events. The project, led by Life Scout Jeff McGee, includes new locations and a schedule of 12 fly dates including Lincoln’s Birthday and Washington’s Birthday with additional observances.
In the Bahamas a Sliver Jubilee celebration honors Bishop Hagarty. May–Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day are noted, with holidays listed as Flag Day on June 14, Independence Day July 4, Labor Day first Monday in September, Columbus Day second Monday in October, Navy Day October 27, and Veterans Day November 11. McGee is authorized to place the flag order.
First State Bank Greene announces receipt of a shipment of 40 percent silver uncirculated Bicentennial coin sets. The collection marks the country’s 200th anniversary with three new reverses featuring Eisenhower Kennedy and Washington.
The Greene Commercial Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. on November 12 in the Community Center. Members will discuss Christmas season promotional plans and welcome ideas and suggestions from attendees.
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