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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1958
Page
1
The text riffs on teen vandalism and its impact on innocent bystanders, argues youths might avoid skullduggery if they feared causing anxiety, and contrasts comic likenesses of Casey Stengel with Jimmy Durante. It then shifts to sports hype for a Homecoming game and remarks on Pope Pius XII’s death and legacy.
The Board of Education voted unanimously to pursue options on Fey ereisen Reinking properties as the site for a new elementary school on August 25. A bond issue vote will follow once bonding attorneys Cutler and Chapman of Chicago respond. James Graven and a board member will travel to Chicago to advance talks and begin proceedings.
Keith Maier a 16 year old underwent an emergency appendectomy at Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City on Friday.
Greene Chapter of the Future Farmers of America plans a state wide campaign to prevent corn harvest accidents by visiting farm families and reviewing safe operating rules. Members will seek pledges of safe operation and award a Safe Operator 1958 sticker to compliant farmers, with table pledge cards for wives.
Mrs. Paul Porter and Robbie of Offutt Air Force Base Nebraska visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Meek for a two week stay, sharing family time and local events during the period.
Greene Community Schools kickoff a drive to recruit 35 new pupils for the Beginning Band. Band director Ray Holtz notes past success and invites invited parents to view the new instruments on display at the gym next Thursday. Instrument rentals for one month will be arranged to test success before further investment. Lessons provided by the school.
Wyatte F. DeLoache Midwest manager of DuPont Extension speaks at Greene Community School auditorium on Tuesday evening October 21 at 8 00. His topic is Your Horn of Plenty. Sponsored by the Woman's Club.
Thirty six Iowa State College seniors in aeronautical engineering took a six day inspection tour to Wichita and St. Louis visiting Cessna Beech Boeing in Wichita and McDonnell Aircraft in St. Louis. Paul Mather son of Eldred Mather was among the students on the trip. The visit aimed to expose students to post graduation work and the facilities of the aircraft industry.
Mrs Helger Geil dies at 44 after pneumonia and complications. Born December 15 1913 to Walter and Margaret Hoyt in Andrew Iowa. She married Helger P Geil April 20 1935 at Spencer and lived in Bellevue Estherville Greene. Survived by husband son William Hoyt mother father sister Thelma Geil. Funeral at St Peter's Lutheran Greene conducted by Rev L J Devnes burial Rose Hill Cemetery. Hamilton's Funeral Chapel in charge.
Father Fqnatius of the Passionist Fathers of Des Moines will conduct a one week mission at St. Mary's Church from October 19 to 26 starting with an 8:00 a m Mass. He will speak at 6:00 a m and 7:30 a m Masses each morning and lead 7:30 p m devotions in the evening. The public is welcome.
The Butler County ASC chair Theo J. Bauman says all corn harvested this fall earning price support must meet quality standards. Eligible corn will receive $1.30 per bushel if grown under allotments, $1.00 for non-compliance. The program, described by USDA as an unusual emergency measure, runs from harvest through May 31 with loans and purchase agreements maturing July 31. Corn must grade No 3 or better or No 4 by test weight and be stored suitably on farm or in approved warehouses.
Greene Community School hosts a full Homecoming week with five senior queen candidates Robin Boller Virginia Bruns Jeanette Henning Linda Goodsell and June Weiland. A pep rally bonfire snake dance parade and halftime ceremonies highlight events with Wartburg College band providing music.
The Winnebago Council launches the Exploring program for high school age boys. Dr. John G. Salsbury chairs the Exploring committee, with training sessions for scout executives in Des Moines and a volunteer corps named for each county. Training schedules cover Butler Floyd Mitchell counties at Dumont Allison and Charles City High School, with coordinators listed for each area.
Former Lieutenant Governor Leo Elthon of Fertie will be guest speaker at Laymen's Day services at First Presbyterian Church at 11:00 am on Sunday October 19. Other participants include Darrell Kingery John Hamilton M K Sperry William Cheney Dale Willey Graydon Andersen and Harold Tack with a men's choir and organist pianist Terrance Shook and Don Hamilton.
Baptism of infant Kathleen Ann Barnett occurred at St Marys Catholic Church on Sunday morning by Rev P J Boyle. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Richard Merfeld. The Merfeld home hosted the baptismal dinner. Guests included the Stabenows, Mrs Stabenow Evelyn Stabenow Marble Rock, Mrs Myrtle Alathison Mankato, Minnesota, and the Barnett and Merfeld families with Ambrose and Charles Stanton present.
Allen K. Young son of Mr and Mrs Orin Young has joined the Navy and is stationed at San Diego California. His address lists 973 8781AR Company Number 582 Recruit Training Command U S Naval Training Center San Diego 33 California.
In hospital Mrs Glen Eikenberry is a patient in St. Josephs Mercy Hospital in Mason City.
Republicans Held Strategy Meeting In Allison On Sunday at the Hall in Allison October 12 with about 74 attendees. Paul Smith of Toledo chaired the Third District, assisted by L. L. Weldon. State leaders urged vote turnout and youth involvement, endorsing H. R. Gross for Congress. The Ramblers lost to the Railroaders 20 to 13 as key plays and a roughing penalty swung the game. Kepple, Brinkman led Ramblers. Don Menken suffered a season-ending back injury.
The Men of the Round Grove golf and country club entertain the ladies at dinner this Wednesday evening October 15 at 6 30 at the club house.
The Butler County Cancer Society annual meeting in Allison elected officers for the coming year. Chairman Mrs. Vernon Larsen Allison. vice chairman Mrs. D U Harken Aplington. treasurer D U Harken. secretary Vernon Larsen. Appointments include Mrs. August Backer Greene. Mrs. Verle Henning Clarksville. Mrs. William Alexander Dumont. Guest speaker Shirley Sherman Jesup. Total county contributions in April cancer drive reached $4,518, surpassing the $4,065 quota.
Airman Second Class Adrian C. Gayther, 22, of Plainfield, died among 17 aboard a C-123 transport that crashed near Payette, Idaho. The ground detachment was en route to McChord Air Force Base Washington. Son of Mrs. Gladys Good, he lived with Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Kelly and attended Greene Community School in 1954 55. Funeral arrangements are pending in Plainfield.
The Junior High football team defeated Nora Springs 20 to 12 last Wednesday evening in a tight matchup. Ron Taylor, Kenny Barth, and Doug Marsh each scored a touchdown, with Barth adding a 76 yard rushing effort on six carries. Taylor gained 70 yards on nine attempts. Greene linemen Brinkman Buttz laff Menken and Buttjer anchored the offensive line.
Youths are expected to attend a joint fall rally of the Pleasant Valley Federation and Jubilee Federation at Wartburg College in Waverly next Sunday October 19. The event may draw up to 1000 Leaguers with speakers from Wartburg and nearby groups. Program runs 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. with lunch at 5:30 and the theme Sing to the Lord.
John Schmitt 88 born in Germany on February 14 1870 died at Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City on Monday at 8 10 am after an illness since Wednesday. Survived by wife Margaret three daughters Anna Hart Earl Staudt Mason City and Mrs Robert Jones Mason City. four sons John Adaza Leo Greene George Marble Rock Lawrence Charles City. 31 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren two brothers Jake and Joseph Marble Rock. Rosary Tuesday 8:00 pm at home three miles west of Roseville. Funeral 9:30 am Wednesday at St Marys Roseville conducted by Rev Paul Kirchhoff. Burial St Marys Cemetery Roseville. Hamiltons Funeral
The Danish National Orchestra will open Wartburg College Artist Series during Homecoming in Waverly on October 26. Also on the bill are the Vienna Academy Chorus Josef Greco and his Spanish Ballet and singer Marian Anderson. Conductors Thomas Jensen and John Frandsen lead the 96 piece ensemble, touring the United States for the second time with Danish music and international symphonic works.
A Greene group joined a large rail ride at McGregor on Sunday. About 560 horses gathered for the event. Lunch was served and riders enjoyed a ten mile trip through hills and woods with participants named from Greene including Tim Dolan Doug Marsh Marjorie Marsh Joe Mike Mary Lou Squires Ray Reed Calvin Kelly Pam Drakle Carol Needham Darrell Needham Dennis Eckhoff Gale Brinkman and others.
Mrs Hoyer Armstrong visiting from Dallas arrived Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs James Agnew for a social call.
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