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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1966
Page
1
The editor notes the busy start to the Corn Bowl basketball wars with Ramblers and Ramblerettes favored in title races. A schedule lists upcoming conference games through February, urging support for the teams in a period of crowded league play.
Arthur F. Wulff, 57, died unexpectedly at his Chicago home on October 3 after months of declining health. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Schwartz, a Greene native, a daughter Alice at home, two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held in Chicago with burial in a local cemetery.
Graveside services were held at 2 PM Monday at St Marys Cemetery for Mrs Carl Weston 71 who died Friday at Mercy Hospital Des Moines after an extended illness. Dunn Funeral Home handled arrangements. Josie Higgins born Greene daughter of Mathew and unknown Higgins. She married Carl Weston of Greene and lived here while he worked for Rock Island Railroad. She was preceded in death by her parents three brothers Paul Louis Leo and a son. Surviving are husband four daughters Joan Jean Janet Rita and brother Charles Higgins of Louisiana.
Mr and Mrs Roger Smith of Davenport welcomed twin boys born Saturday morning November 12 at Mercy Hospital Davenport. Keith weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and Kevin 7 pounds 1 ounce. They have brothers Gaylen and Timothy at home. Grandparents are Galen Smith of Greene and Lloyd Olson of Slanchardville Wisconsin.
Charles Ray has been appointed by All American Life and Casualty Company of Chicago as representative for the new Farmer Rancher Plan. He will service current policy owners in Greene and vicinity and handle new enrollments. Ray has 40 years in Greene insurance and was formerly with Horace Mann in Springfield, Illinois.
Stephen M. Schuknecht, 15, son of Ivan and Bea Schuknecht, died Saturday after a hunting accident on opening pheasant day near Greene. Steven Schroeder and Pat Wilson, both Greene youths, were with him when Schroeder slipped and discharged a faulty 4 10 shotgun. Stephen, born September 21, 1951 in Iowa City, was a Greene Community High sophomore active in football basketball and vocal music. Survivors: parents, grandparents Frank W. Schuknecht and Mr and Mrs Clarence Worley of Greene. Funeral at St Marys Catholic Greene. burial in St Marys Cemetery. Reid's Funeral Chapel in charge.
Mrs. Sam Crooks is a patient at St Mary's Hospital Rochester Minnesota in Room 4 107. Mrs. Harold Delker is receiving treatment at St Mary's Hospital Rochester Minnesota in Room 2 107.
The Iowa State Tax Commission reports fiscal year 1966 sales and use tax collections for Butler County totaling 376 472 43 dollars. Greene leads with 81260 50, Allison 73167 21, others follow: Parkersburg 59197 63 Clarksville 44922 42 Aplington 30309 40 Dumont 25124 61 Shell Rock 21923 59 New Hartford 17844 69 rural 13241 10 under 500 population 8102 77 and non permit 1378 61. Consumer use tax 2551 13, plus 1 115 new vehicles and trailers totaling 62430 01.
Jane Hardy daughter of Mr and Mrs Dale Hardy returns home from Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo after a tonsillectomy and ear surgery performed there
Ruth Siemer an assistant professor of biology from Coe College Cedar Rapids will visit Greene Community School Monday November 21 under the Iowa Visiting Scientist Program The event aims to spark greater interest in science and mathematics and encourage students toward scientific careers The University of Iowa's T R Porter directs the statewide program and notes demonstrations experiments informal talks and teacher conferences as part of the visit.
Union Thanksgiving services will be held at the Methodist Church on Wednesday evening November 23 at 8 00 oclock. Rev Kenneth Eyerly pastor of the Brethren church will speak. Everyone is invited to attend.
Two local fishermen and a friend from near Nashua found the trout streams well filled with brood stock and came home with the beauties shown above after a fishing jaunt last Thursday. A big share of the catch would have to be classed in the Junker category.
Jane Witwer of Greene is named one of 18 University of Iowa coeds chosen for the Guidon Society, the women’s auxiliary to the Iowa Army ROTC unit. Selection from over 80 applicants was based on poise beauty personality and grade average.
Mrs. Mary Heinz, 87, died Thursday at Harris Nursing Home in Marble Rock where she had been a patient two years. Born June 2, 1879 in Marble Rock, she was the daughter of Karl and Barbara Reis. She married Henry Heinz in 1898, who preceded her in death. Survived by sister Mrs. John Heinz of Greene and brother Carl Reis of Charles City. Funeral at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Marys Church Roseville. Rev. A. P. White officiating. Burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Janice DeVries 29, died Tuesday at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Waverly after years of ill health. Born August 9, 1937, to Roy and Jeanette Martzahn, she married Ray DeVries on June 6, 1954. Surviving: husband Ray, son Randy aged 12, parents Roy and Jeanette, and brother Roger of Greene. Funeral 2:00 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. prayer service 1:30 p.m. at Reid’s Funeral Chapel. Burial Rose Hill Cemetery.
Bruce Cheney son of Mr and Mrs Paul Cheney from the State College of Iowa appears as Figaro in Mozart's Marriage of Figaro at SCI Music Hall. Performances run Friday Saturday Monday and Tuesday November 18 19 21 and 22 at 8 15 p m. The production highlights aristocrat versus commoner setting and ties the opera to Beaumarchais play and the French Revolution.
Robert Curtis hauled a big walleye weighing 8.75 pounds from the Shell Rock River in Greene on late Tuesday afternoon November 3. The catch marked a notable local fishing event for the area.
Julie Ann Wilkinson four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Wilkinson of Cedar Rapids died from injuries after a two car collision near their home on Saturday night. Investigators said the mother began a left turn as another car attempted to pass. The child and her mother were ejected. Mrs Wilkinson was reported in fair condition with a fractured leg in Cedar Rapids hospital on Tuesday. The Wilkinsons formerly lived in Greene where the father worked on Tyden farms.
Neil Nordmeyer three year old son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Nordmeyer was taken to Floyd County Memorial Hospital on Tuesday November 8 for treatment of a bronchial condition. Todd Murray 11 month old son of Mrs Janice Murray was taken to Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City at 7 30 Monday evening for treatment of a virus infection.
Greene resident James Truitt is among 191 University of Iowa freshmen exempted from all or part of the rhetoric program. He receives an exemption from the speech segment after placing in the upper third on ACT. Exemption tests include a two hour original theme and an impromptu speech. More than 2,700 freshmen are enrolled this year.
The Butler and Franklin County counselors met in the County Superintendents Office at Allison on Tuesday November 8. They discussed Vocational Rehabilitation and its aim to convert taxpayers into taxpayers. Attendees included Gene Kroeger Bill Palmer Pat Weigel and several district counselors.
N Fannie Temple II, 85, died Tuesday evening November 8 at Clark Nursing Home. Born May 10, 1881 at Root Siding now Packard, daughter of Milton and Virginia Root, she lived in Greene and Clarksville most of her life. Survived by son Walker, granddaughter Joyce Beninga, great grandson Mitchell Beninga, and three half brothers Steven Stanley Everett Root, all of California. Funeral Friday November 1 at 1 30 p m at Reid's Funeral Chapel with Rev George Knutson officiating. Burial in Lynwood Cemetery mausoleum Clarksville. Reid's Funeral Chapel in charge.
High School announced first quarter honor roll with seniors Sue Brinkman Bruce Burroughs Dianne Fiddick Lynn Gabe Genie Glass Tom Hagarty Karen Jewell Nancy Katcher Carolyn Kehoe Ricky Knight Connie Leavens Jolene Mehman Anita Meyer Marcelo Murphy Terrie Rutz Margaret Senne Nancy Tefft Marilyn Walker. Juniors Ann Allison Karen Barnhart Duane Brinkman Marcellyn Curtis Greg Dralle Jeff Dralle Lloyd Foster Edwin Freese Allan Hogue Marilyn Johnson Shari Johnson Lynnette Kingery Carol Litterer Barbara Melcher Bruce Nettleton Cheryl Neu meyer Linda Rover Lynette Shaffer Janan Smith Anne Veigts Donald Wunsch Linda Wunsch. Sophomores Shirley Allan Rebecca Bellows Ann Hanson Joyce Hauser Myrna Landers Jolene Litterer Wendy Martzahn Dennis McRoberts Jerry O’Brien Gary Reed Mary Rottler Val Rutz Vicky Schroedermeier Jean Shultz Bruce Sneed Wendell Stuntz Jerry Tack Thomas Truitt Donna Weichers. Freshmen Harrison Bone Diane Debner Melinda Drakle Janice Landers Dennis Ross Tom Rutz Kathy Shultz Nancy Shultz Steven Wunsch.
Ramblerettes beat Rockford 42 31 in Riceville with strong rebounding by Senne and Greene forwards. Reserves won 45 43 as McRoberts led with 21 points while Ewald poured in 22 for Rockford. Next, Ramblerettes travel to Riceville.
The NIAD Education Committee led by Leigh Curran met to review progress across four subcommittees on financing education counseling and guidance development of the intermediate unit and adult education. Members V. J. Tatum Lenabele Bock Lawrence Gesme and Marcia McArthur head the divisions. Counties represented include Winnebago Worth Hancock Cerro Gordo Franklin and Butler. The group agreed more study is needed before recommendations. Veblen warned institutions lag behind changing social needs, making timely adaptation difficult.
Eva E Horn 48 daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Litterer born August 2 1918 Floyd County Iowa near Charles City died November 8 at home She taught in rural schools Bristow Marshalltown Waterloo married June 18 1959 to Bernard Hiorn one daughter Marilyn Survivors include her husband daughter mother and siblings services held St Johns United Church Nashua area burial Pleasant Hill cemetery
Roy Meehan, once a patient at the Veteran's Hospital in Des Moines after surgery, came home Tuesday evening. Mrs. V. J. Tatum plans to return today from Floyd County Veteran's City where she had surgery last Monday.
All residents of Charles City and surrounding area without a high school diploma can apply for the General Education Development tests on Monday November 21 at 7 30 p m in the study hall of the Junior High at 500 Grand This marks the first in a series of Community College services for North Iowa Area Community College in cooperation with Charles City Public Schools The program is authorized to issue High School Equivalency Certificates based on GED results and aims to help adults obtain educational credentials for better jobs and life
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