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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1964
Page
1
A prize recipient at the Spertaman's Club Fish Fry last Friday evening is described as well satisfied. The note also mentions a bat incident early Saturday morning and community notices about Iowa population loss, election ballot certification issues, and welcomes for new teaching staff.
Elmer Mennenga of Greene won the $25 prize in a Bean Guessing Contest held over the past two weeks. A display showed 18,900 beans in the Curtis Building window, and Mennenga’s guess of 18,978 was the closest.
Anna Mary Litterer of Greene paid 10.00 fine and 4.00 costs for failure to yield. Mayor Bamker's Court assessed 10.00 fines and 4.00 costs to David M. Shaffer of Ames and Merlin H. Buchholz of Dunkerton for entering a through highway without stopping. Knowles Dougherty of St Louis Missouri paid 20.00 fine and 4.00 costs for speeding in a restricted zone.
Paul Shafer of Greene underwent surgery last week at Memorial Hospital in Elmhurst Illinois. He will remain a patient for several more weeks receiving treatment and care at the facility.
Airman First Class Roger Thomas arrived at Wheelus Air Force Base in Tripoli Libya on August 25 after leaving Waterloo August 23 He serves a four year enlistment and will be stationed in Africa for three years His wife and son are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Ingles in Waukon and will join him later.
Butler County Association for Retarded Children will send a delegate to the National Association annual convention in Oklahoma City in October. A bus from Iowa will depart Des Moines October 7 and return October 11. The unit will also donate cash to Woodward State Hospital School residents and act as an information and collection point for gifts and money. Suggested donations include personal care items, clothing, tobacco and hobby items, with contact persons listed for contributions.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Thomason and family spent the weekend in Lincoln Nebraska for Mid-State Racing Association boat races held at Lincoln Air Force Base Terry Thomason finished second in two races and earned a trophy during the event.
Walter L. Anderson born November 18 1889 at Greene died August 28 at Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City. Married Pearl Metcalf August 9 1911 Greene farmed near Greene later worked at Coast to Coast in Waverly. Survived by wife six children sixteen grandchildren two sisters and two brothers. Funeral at Methodist Church Waverly burial Harlington Cemetery Waverly.
Sam Sneed announces the second annual Men's Fun Day at Round Grove Golf and Country Club on Thursday September 10. Entry is limited to 100 players with golf food and prizes covered by the entry fee. Charcoal steak will be served and a guaranteed prize for all golf participants. For reservations call Sam Sneed at 823-5849.
The State Conservation Commission announced the 1964 hunting schedule for waterfowl, deer, and closing squirrel season dates. Open duck season runs Oct 3-4 and Oct 24-Nov 26 with daily limits and species restrictions. geese have Oct 3-Dec 11 limits of five with mix rules. snipe seasons and other species details are provided. no season for several species. continuation noted on page 4.
Dr William Andrews has sold his Greene veterinary business to Dr Richard Jaspers of Osage. Andrews served Greene for 36 years and will assist briefly. Jaspers, a 1963 Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine graduate, has worked with Dr R D Loften in Osage for 18 months. He and his wife Joved and their four month old daughter Lori will move into the Merlin Schock home on September 15.
John McWhirter of Allison, volunteer county chairman, reported July sav ings bonds sales in Butler County reached 65 238 boosting seven month total to 540 866 for 61 percent of its 1964 goal. Iowa July sales totaled 8 671 756 with seven month total 70 894 949 for 62 percent of its 1964 quota. Civic groups urged to participate in the National Organizations savings bonds campaign from Labor Day through Thanksgiving with the theme Strong Families Keep America Strong.
Henry Drake had surgery this morning at St. Marx s Hospital in Rochester Minnesota. Mrs Donald Kingery is recuperating after major surgery Monday morning at Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City.
A dance will be held at Round Grove Golf and Country Club on Saturday September 5 with music by Carl Schwenneker. Ladies and gentlemen Berton Shultz Lyle Shultz James Mead Robert Curtis and Norman Watson serve on the organizing committee.
Foster home care helps children adjust after separation from home with the aim of eventual return to a parental home or providing a secure alternative. The program seeks foster parents attentive to child needs and invites contact with the Welfare Office in Allison for more information.
The Greene Community Schools opened for the 1964-65 school year with total enrollment reported at 775, 28 more than last year. Kindergarten to sixth grades up 4, seventh and eighth multiply down 1, and high school up 25. Detailed by grade: kindergarten 44, first 47, second 68, third 50, fourth 61, fifth 50, sixth 63, seventh 61, eighth 68, ninth 76, tenth 65, eleventh 55, twelfth 67.
1964 bow and arrow deer hunting licenses are now available. County recorders and conservation officers will accept applications, with the Conservation Commission prepared forms the only accepted. Licenses issued October 1 to December 4, 1964, with no limit on licenses. Applications may be obtained at Curtis Hardware in Greene.
Warrants for transportation aid were dated August 26 1964 in the County Superintendent’s office. 660 districts qualified with total claims at 7 043 257 96 and distribution of 4 000 000 with a pro rata payment of 56.7918997 percent. Local officials urged prompt redemption to avoid loss. Districts listed include Alison Bristow Aplington Clarksville Greene New Hartford Dumont Parkersburg and Butler County Schools.
Rev and Mrs George S Knutson attended the funeral of O C Knutson who died August 27 at Granite Falls Hospital at 82. Memorial service at First Baptist Church, attended by all thirteen children four sisters and nine brothers. Sons were casket bearers and Rev Knutson gave the memorial message.
New cars and trucks registered in Butler County include Charles E. Hardy of Clarksville a Chevrolet Shirley Moo DeGracte of Parkersburg a Ford Raymond or Janice DeVries of Greene a Ford Sharon L Ess man of Ackley Rambler and Kemm Rambler of Aplington Rambler Also Wagner Supply Co of Parkersburg Oldsmobile Chester H Nelson of Aplington Plymouth Steege Ford Company of Parksb urg Ford Ossan L or Kayla Mulder of New Hartford Chevrolet Raymond or Dorothy Lenius of Shell Rock Dodge George W Beadle of Bristow Plymouth Shell Rock Hatchery Chevrolet Larry D Sanille of New Hardford Ford and Justin C Winkey of Shell Rock Chev rolet truck
The Greene Community School District schedules the regular school board election for Monday September 14 with nominations due by Friday September 4 at 12 00 noon. Ten signatures from district electors required. Supt W J Tatum notes only a few nomination papers filed. Scott Bennedette Township seat and district treasurer positions are up for reelection. Verle Barth current treasurer eligible for reelection. Term lengths three years for board member and two years for treasurer from July 1 1965 to June 30 1967.
Herman Stubbe of Greene was re elected chairman of the Butler county ASC committee at the ASCS convention in Allison on Saturday August 29 Kenneth E Hart of Allison was re elected vice chairman Hugh Scallon of Ackley was named third member Donald L Whagarty of Greene and Ted R DeBerg of Bristow were named first and second alternates for one year starting September 1 The committee will direct county level farm programs including price supports wool incentive payments grain storage cost sharing conservation feed grain and the wheat program
Winners Howard Raisty and Jackie Lindell received ten and fifteen dollars respectively at the Greene Bucks drawing held Saturday evening. Three more Greene Buck drawings are planned on upcoming Saturdays, with final drawing set for September 19.
Fred Kollman about 82 passed away Tuesday morning September 1 at a hospital in Rock Island Illinois. He lived in Greene long ago and retired near the Waverly area. Survived by wife Mata Fick two sons Marvin and Glenn of Waterloo two daughters Colleen Courvoisier of Greenville and Dorothy Kollman of Rock Island six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services are pending at Waverly.
Greene resident Sam Sneed qualified for Woodmen Accident and Life Company ten sales production club by outstanding life health accident hospital and group insurance sales from Aug 1 1962 to July 31 1964. He was honored at the convention Aug 26 29 at Mackinac Island Michigan.
Airman Third Class Michael L. Brunsma departed Monday morning for Oregon following a furlough at his parents home Mr and Mrs B G Brunsma in Vick and Steve. He is stationed at Kingsley Field Kamath Falls Oregon with HOX 310.
P E C Roger R Stewart RA 1767683 of the 666th Radar Squadron Mill Valley Air Force Station is back in California after a week’s furlough spent with his parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stewart and family.
Thomas D. Daiker has been admitted to the Navy Hospital in Bethesda Maryland for treatment for at least thirty days. Address: Thomas D. Daiker U S Navy Hospital Ward 5 D Navy Med Center Bethesda Maryland 20014.
Charles Rube aged 74 died suddenly from a stroke in Stanton California. He formerly lived in the Dougherty community. He leaves one son Franklin Rube of California and three stepsons Don Duane and Robert Esslinger of California. Funeral and burial services were held in Stanton on Monday.
The Round Grove Golf and Country Club hosts its annual potluck dinner on Monday September 7. The coffee committee includes Keith Drakle Charles Ray Robert Curtis and Aaron Jewell. The event features an annual mixed two ball tournament starting at 1 38 p m.
Mr and Mrs Rollo Fisher of Waterloo adopted a baby boy named David Lee born August 23, 1964. The birth mother is Arsene Draile, now Mrs Fisher. Grandparents are Lawrence Drate of Clarksville and Lee Fisher of Nashua, and Mr and Mrs Henry Schleif of Foreston Minnesota plus Mrs Clara Rodemacher and Mr Noble Fisher of Nashua as great grandparents.
The State Conservation Commission announces Alan Roeimig as the new conservation officer for Floyd and Mitchell Counties. He will reside in Osage and succeeds Ben Davis, now conservation officer supervisor for the Northwest quarter of Iowa.
The Cub Scout groups start meetings on Tuesday September 15th. Boys turning eight before November 15th are invited to join, with application blanks available from Jim Drakle Walter Wunsch or Mrs Harrison Bone. First pack meeting set for September 30th at 7:30 p.m. in the elementary building.
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