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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1966
Page
1
The editor notes foggy weather harms travel but praises Iowa over glam states and highlights the north central region's desirability. He urges readers to finish shopping early and reflect on the meaning of Christmas amid the season's bustle.
Mr and Mrs Paul Ruzicka of Dubuque announce the birth of a son at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque on Tuesday November 15 weighing 9 pounds The baby was named Anthony John Mrs Teresa Imhoff is the mother and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Imhoff of Dubuque The paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Emil Ruzicka of Greene
Nora Springs hosted the Ramblerettes freshmen and sophomores who opened with a 20 to 2 first quarter advantage and never trailed. Jane Mc Roberts and Mary Stauffer led scoring with 24 each, followed by Janea Fischer 14, Melinda Drakle 10, Valerie Starkweather 7, while guards included Myrna Landers and Ann Hanson among others. Warner led Nora Springs with 22 points.
Mr and Mrs Curtis Kyhl of Waterloo welcome a son named Christopher John born November 22. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Everett Laukres of Greene and Mr Vernon Kyhl of Parkersburg.
The State Conservation Commission reminded waterfowl hunters that legal duck and coot shooting ends at sunset on November 28. Goose hunting continues until December 9. Field reports show hunters averaging mallards and many reaching bag limits with favorable geese concentrations likely to persist in southwest and southeast areas barring weather shifts.
New resident Mr and Mrs Merrill Peters announce the birth of daughter Barbara Anne on November 10 at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City. The baby weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Peters of Charles City and Mr and Mrs Stuart Regan of Washington, D.C.
NIAD farmers generate about $200 million in farm products with roughly $6 million used in the NIAD area. The NEIAD public has much at stake as the investigation seeks to improve interstate food movement efficiency.
The Rambler wrestlers beat Nora Springs 43 to 10 on Tuesday night with pins by Trees Leavens Ascher Cheney Ritter Van Raden and Allen. Greene also defeated Nora Springs 33 9 and Nashua 26 19 as Doug Trees Dave Wihli and Clark Allen star and the squad travels to Clear Lake next Saturday.
The State College of Iowa music department presents Handel's Messiah at 3 p m on Dec 11 in the Men's Gymnasium Cedar Falls under Dr Myron Russell. The Oratorio Chorus and College Symphony Orchestra perform eight student soloists led by Bruce Cheney bass of Greene in recitative Behold I tell you a mystery and the air The trumpet shall sound.
Mr and Mrs Keith Maier of Rapid City South Dakota announce the birth of a son on Thanksgiving Day November 24 naming him James Michael The family also celebrates the second birthday anniversary of their daughter Joyce Marie Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Donald Allan of Greene and Mrs Marguerite Hanford of Rapid City
Iowa residents urged by the State Conservation Commission to attend Water Quality Standards hearings statewide. Public sessions were held in Dubuque Waterloo Fort Dodge and are planned for Sioux City Council Bluffs Ottumwa Muscatine. Officials will read standards and gather evidence on streams and rivers used for recreation and aquatic life.
Vicki Merrick aged 3 percent years died of suffocation in a Greene County fire at her grandparents West Union home. Carla 4 months Ronda 21 months and Mike 5 escaped or were treated for burns. Fire chief L T Philips listed undetermined cause. Vicki asleep in living room. Funeral 2:00 pm at Burnham and Wood West Union. Survived by parents Rodney Charlene Merrick and siblings Carla Ronda Mike and grandparents.
In Mason City a patient named Max Heidenwirth was admitted to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital on Monday for observation and treatment. He is receiving medical care as doctors monitor his condition and provide necessary treatment.
Returned from Japan Mrs Douglas Marsh and Tina Louise arrived Tuesday for a visit at the homes of her parents Mr and Mrs Stanley Roose of Bristow and Mr and Mrs Ralph Marsh in Greene. Douglas Marsh will return from Japan in a few months.
Robert Lee Kock 50 died suddenly at his Greene area farm home Monday in an apparent heart attack. Born September 25, 1916 in Rockford, he married Icena Schriever June 28, 1941 at Zion Lutheran. Survived by his wife, two sons Kenneth and David, daughter Marian, mother Mrs Helen Kock, two grandsons, and a brother. Funeral services Thursday at Reid's Funeral Chapel and St Peter's Lutheran Church, burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
The Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington ordered the Rock Island railroad to continue operating the rocket for at least four months between Minneapolis and St. Louis. The train travels north through Greene in the morning and south in the evening. The railroad had sought to discontinue it December 8. The commission kept it running to allow an investigation into the proposal.
Ray Allen 75 of Aredale died Monday at Franks County General Hospital after a brief illness. Born June 5 1891 in Aredale to A D and Charplet Ray Allen he married Minnie Barnett in 1911. Survived by three sons Lowell and Lester and Dallas three daughters Mrs Earl Rice Mrs Dean Haugen and Mrs Carl Worley 19 grandchildren 9 great grandchildren one brother Darrell and two sisters Funeral services 1:30 at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Aredale.
The Greene Public Library will not hold Story Hour during December but plans to resume on the first Saturday in January. The change affects children and families who normally attend weekly sessions.
Mrs Max Dougherty underwent minor surgery on Tuesday at the Floyd County Veterans City. She expects to return home on Thursday.
4 H or FFA youths in the Greene community may register for CO OP Youth Feeder Awards at the Farmer's Inc Co op Society. After registering, entry forms will be mailed and judged by a panel of 4 H and FFA state leaders. Eldon Peterson, Manager, is the contact for complete details.
The CAP signup starts December 1 at the Butler ASCS County Office in Allison. Kenneth E. Hart, Butler ASC Chair, says the Cropland Adjustment Program pays 41.83 dollars per acre annually for five to ten years for land kept as unharvested soil conserving grass legume cover. Non base land may receive 8.00 to 9.10 dollars per acre, with optional out of contract farming for feed grain, plus a small bonus for allowing public hunting. Priority goes to older, disabled, handicapped, and part time farmers in the first three weeks.
Dorothy Rohwedder Sturtz Rohwedder 69 of Waterloo died at Scholtz Memorial Hospital on Wednesday night November 16 Born in Kossuth County August 11, 1897 she married John H Rohwedder November 27 1920 in Waterloo They lived near Greene and Waverly before moving to Waterloo in 1950 Survived by husband three sons A K Rohwedder Memphis TN Winton E Saugus CA Russell D Waterloo one daughter Marvel K Les Panora CA 13 grandchildren two sisters and burial in Waterloo Funeral services were held Saturday November 19 at 16 a m at the Chapel of Memory East Waterloo.
Donald N. Ramige, 60, died suddenly of a heart attack Saturday morning while driving home to Shell Rock after hunting with his son Ernest. He served as Butler County Supervisor for six years. Born September 2, 1906, at Coster, Iowa, he married Anna Doeden in 1935. The couple farmed at Coster until 1954, then moved to Shell Rock. Survivors include his wife Anna, son Ernest, daughter Marline Peters, brother Paul, and two grandsons. Funeral Tuesday at Unity Presbyterian Church in Clarksville officiated by Rev. W. C. Porter. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery.
The Ramblerettes beat Nora Springs 73 to 45 while the Ramblers edged a 64 to 61 victory in a late finish. Greene led Nashua with 21 points and Barth added 15 in the comeback, aided by key steals after intermission. Nora Springs shot 61% in the first half but cooled, and Ramblers benefited from balanced scoring and strong defense.
The second turkey drawing resumes Saturday night at 8 30 sponsored by local merchants to thank customers. First drawing winners include Audrey Starkweather and Laura Frascht among many others. Drawings for dressed turkeys occur on Dec 10 17 and a merchandise drawing on Dec 24.
Lance Corporal Ron ald Stewart and his wife announce the birth of a son, Grant Eugene, at the Marine Hospital in Cherry Point North Carolina. The infant weighs 9 pounds 11 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stewart of Greene and Mr and Mrs Eldon Idler of Charles City.
The Croadwill Industries of Sioux City will bring a goodwill truck to Greene on Monday December 12. Repairable clothing may be left at the Methodist Church before that date. Mrs Richard Menken serves as Goodwill secretary in the area.
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