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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1958
Page
1
Conservation officer James Gregory praises past stocking work and offers a solution to the carp overpopulation in the river. He notes that smoked carp is a fine delicacy and could fetch premium prices in eastern markets. The page also promotes State Conservation Commission smoking methods and office plans for builders.
Mrs. Herman Miller returned home from Mercy Hospital in Mason City after surgery. Louis Ramker came home from Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City where he was a patient since September 15 after a heart attack and requires rest. Mary Boller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carleton Boller, returned from Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City after an emergency appendectomy.
Fire Prevention Week will be held across the United States from October 5 to 11. The program aims to educate communities about fire hazards in homes and farms, focusing on housekeeping, matches, smoking, defective wiring, and heating systems. Citizens are urged to inspect homes and businesses for fire risks.
A Waterloo Social Security Office representative will visit Allison at the Court House on October 21 and 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Social security payments replace part of lost earnings and provide a basic income for those no longer working or operating a business. Earl Johnson, district manager, stresses the program helps with financial needs.
Mr and Mrs Gordon Schafer and their children moved to Waterloo this weekend. Mr Schafer will attend a barber school there.
Third District Iowa Council of Republican Women will meet at First Methodist Church Charles City on Monday October 6 with advisory board at 830 am and registration at 830 am. Morning panel includes state legislators led by Sen Kendall Lynes. Afternoon speakers include Rep J C Kaiser and Rep Floyd Edgington, plus Lt Gov candidate W L Mooty and Rep H R Gross. Host counties Floyd Butler Bremer Chickasaw. Tickets from Butler president Mrs Wayne Ballhagen.
The Parent Teachers Association will meet in the high school gymnasium this evening October 1 at 8 00 o'clock. Membership dues of fifty cents may be paid at the meeting. The program on Youth and Politics will be led by Mr Donald Bachman with candidates from both parties invited to discuss School Legislation. A lunch will be served in the cafeteria.
The Butler County Cancer Society will hold its annual election of officers on Monday night October 6 at 7 30 pm at the Allison City Hall. The new District Representative Miss Shirley Sherman will be present. All campaign workers and Butler County residents interested in Cancer Work are invited to attend.
Russell Wehrhan 43 died suddenly of a heart attack at his Torrance home on Sunday morning. Born in Allison he was the son of Howard and the late Mrs Wehrhan. Survived by his wife Lorma Knapp Greene four children a mother three brothers and a sister. Funeral services held today in Torrance with Greene residents Fred and Donovan Knapp attending.
The Greene Junior High Bears defeated Riceville 27 to 6. Ronald Taylor ran for 158 yards and three touchdowns, 51 4 and 24 yard scores. Bloom added a third quarter TD. Riceville’s lone score came on a kickoff. Coach Eimers used 40 players. Marsh stood at quarterback as Greene prepares for Nora Springs next Wednesday.
Greene Public Library will resume Story Hour on Saturday October 4 from 1 15 to 2 00 p m for children four years and older Mrs Robert Fischer leads the program introducing new phonograph records along with stories and poems Children should use the side entrance
Scoutmaster Henry Smeins and the Boy Scouts conduct the final part of the Third Annual Good Turn Day Clothing Drive for Goodwill Industries. They will pick up filled bags and extra boxes from homes by 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
World War II veterans will hold a Third District Picnic on Sunday October 5 at the Dairy Cattle Congress Hippo drome in Waterloo. The program begins at 1 30 p m with L A Pat Touchne executive vice president of the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce as master of ceremonies.
Four cattle feeding farms in the Marble Rock area will be visited on Thursday October 9 for the Floyd County Beef Producers annual tour. The 1 30 p m start at the Farmers Cooperative Elevator Marble Rock will move through Carney Marsh and Swant farms with 109 130 and 100 head of cattle respectively. A tour summary and management discussion will follow by Tom Wickersham and Dale Studt at the Lester Blum farm. Coffee and sandwiches will be served at close of tour. Open to all farmers and interested persons.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Lebrock of Indianapolis Indiana are visiting in the Percy Lucas home. The men were buddies in World War I.
Mrs James Hagarty wife of their nephew died Sunday in Tacoma Washington after a 12 year heart condition. She leaves husband James Hagarty parents Mr and Mrs Jas O Dowd sister Mrs Dale Holland brother Miles O Dowd of Torrence California. Relatives from Evansdale and Charles City travel to funeral.
The Iowa State Conservation Commission releases a pamphlet detailing a method to smoke fresh water fish, especially carp. It covers sizing, cleaning, salting methods, brine and dry salt times, fire setup with hardwoods, smoking temperatures, tray rotation, and storage, emphasizing careful heat and ample smoke for golden brown, moistureless surfaces. Smoked carp may be eaten hot or cold and stored in wax paper in refrigeration or freezing.
Merle Heckman is in the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines under observation and treatment. He is the patient in care at the facility.
Mrs. Boonpenc returned home Saturday after a month with her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. L C Johnson and granddaughter Leslie Margaret at San Pedro California.
Greene Ramblers defeated Riceville 34 to 6 in a conference opener. Key plays featured Grendler runs, Maxwell touchdown passes to Shook, and solid defense from Barth and Shook. Riceville threatened at times with McInroy and Gray but Greene held on for the decisive victory.
Waterfowl season begins Saturday October 4 and runs through December 12. Hunting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. This notice covers shooting times for the Waterloo area for the next two weeks.
Floyd Mike Bamker underwent an emergency appendectomy at Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City on Saturday evening.
Roy H. Edeker, 23, of Greene, and Pvt Howard E. Allison recently completed training and joined units in Germany. Edeker, son of Mrs Minnie Edeker, farms in civilian life and is with Company C, 21st Infantry in Munich after enlisting in 1957 and basic training at Fort Carson. Allison, husband of Thelma, finished basic administration course at Fort Leonard Wood after Army entry last May. Harold E. Allison, Greene, formerly worked for the Iowa State Employment Service, is a Greene Public High School 1953 graduate and University of Iowa 1957 alum.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Stark of Norwalk Iowa announce the birth of a son Paul Wilson on September 25 at Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines. The baby weighed 4 pounds 8 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs C G Starkweather and Mr and Mrs Berton Shultz of Greene.
Hunters Hunting Harvey Wygle Melvin Kollmann Anselm Schindler and Lyle Mathers embark on a two week big game expedition in Canada. The party plans to pursue trophy species while logging travel through remote camps and wilderness regions.
Theo J. Bauman, county ASC chairman, announces funds are open for approval of additional farm cost sharing for soil and water conservation. Farmers should visit the Allison ASC office promptly to learn details and file applications before starting any work this fall or by year end 1958.
Ed Thompson was admitted to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota for examination on Monday. Mrs Libbie Lovell and his daughter Irene Thompson accompanied him to the clinic.
Greene student Verlene Barth of Wartburg College is a member of the 1958-59 a cappella choir under Dr Edwin Siemahn. The 75 voices will travel October 31 to November 16 on a fall tour through Town Kansas Nebraska and Colorado with a Boy's Town Nebraska engagement. A May plan lists a May England Germany and Holland trip with possible France Scotland and Switzerland extensions. They fly via KLM and return to the U S early July. Barth is a sophomore in elementary education and daughter of Verle K Barth and Mrs Barth of Greene.
Convalescing Mrs Claire Anne Wilson resides at 915 Race Street Searcy Arkansas after a cerebral hemorrhage several weeks ago. She is a former local resident.
Last Weeks Bowling Results summarize standings across several leagues including Wednesday Night Rollers, Friday Ladies Town and Country, and Monday Night Little Six. Notable highs: Russell Meyers 190. team dates include Ackley Grinders, McRoberts Implement, Greene Motor Co, John Deere Impl, and Lutheran Brotherhood. Highs listed for Gertie Marsh, Faith Beat, Loretta Miller, Ollie Henline.
Mrs Emil Ruzicka underwent major surgery at St. Josephs Mercy Hospital in Mason City last Wednesday.
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