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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1969
Page
1
The editor urges timely chores and notes mixed weather predictions. He previews the Ramblers football opener at Ackley against the Raiders and discusses Greene readiness for conference play. He warns the Elementary School corner danger and bus safety concerns, calling for Highway Commission action to prevent possible tragedies.
St John s Lutheran Church in Wilmar schedules its annual church supper for Thursday evening September 4 serving begins at 4 30 p m local time residents and parishioners are invited to attend and enjoy a community meal highlighting fellowship and tradition
Butler County ASC Chairman Kenneth E Hart outlines ballot secrecy and certification steps for township committee ballots. Voters enclose marked ballots in a plain secrecy envelope, place it in a signed outer envelope, mail to the ASC office, and ensure postmark by September 16. Ballots are counted publicly on September 22 after verification.
Harry A Newman 25 of Clear Lake died at Floyd County Memorial Hospital after a car colliding with a corn shelter at the southwest Greene intersection. Passenger Joseph Jones 26 of Sheffield injured. driver Gordon James Schupback 40 Mason City charged with failure to yield. Deputy Marvin Barth investigated.
Principal Urban Langer announces a comprehensive self study at Greene Community High, aligned with the North Central Association program. A steering committee chaired by Janet Barnhart will coordinate faculty efforts, using the Evaluative Criteria to assess subjects, library, guidance, services, activities, administration, and curricula.
Authorities responded to a two vehicle collision at the old Highway 14 and new bypass near the Elementary School. Richard Ole Froisland of Calendar Iowa and John Henry Kloostra of Cedar Falls were involved with no serious injuries and minor damage. Froisland received a summons for a stop sign violation. The intersection has seen multiple accidents, including a fatality earlier in the week involving Harry Newman of Clear Lake.
Vietnam Air Force Sergeant Layton L. Woodley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Woodley of Dougherty, is on duty at Tuy Hoa Air Base. He serves as an aircraft pneudraulic repairman in a Pacific Air Forces unit and is a 1965 graduate of Sheffield-Chapin High School in Sheffield.
D M Everson MD of Shell Rock reports the Butler County Heart Unit raised 148 50 for the Heart Fund memorials ending June 30. Memorial gifts supplement regular February contributions and support scientific research into heart disease.
Property Sales Chase reports the sale of the Fred Ennen home on Water Street to Mr and Mrs Dennis Viers who have taken possession. They also report the purchase of the Kenneth Johnson home at 307 N 4th Street by Mr and Mrs Ed Kittleson formerly of Manly. The Kittlesons took possession shortly after August 15. Mr Kittleson teaches in the Greene School system this year.
Barbara Krueger daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle Krueger underwent surgery on Wednesday August 20 at University Hospital in Iowa City. Mrs Warren Woodley a former Greene resident underwent major surgery on August 26 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.
Mrs. C. G. Stager, 33, died August 29 at Lith St. Chautauqua Home in Charles City. Born August 20, 1885, she was daughter of Lewis and Julianee McCarthy Squires. The Stagers ran a local restaurant for 35 years before retiring to Waterloo in 1945, then returning to Greene in 1963 to live with the Green family. Survivors include daughter Julia Green, three grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Services were held September 2 at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Greene. burial in St Mary’s Cemetery. Reid’s Funeral Chapel supervised.
The Commercial Club will meet Wednesday September 10 at 8:90 pm at City Hall. Discussion will cover Christmas promotions and winter closing hours.
Rev. Gordon A. Taylor, a native Iowan and Cedarville College graduate, becomes pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Greene effective September 1. He recently completed Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary. Mrs Taylor, formerly Rayna Butler of Corning New York, taught in Grand Rapids. They reside in the church parsonage.
Some extra year books remain available for purchase after all 1968 69 copies were picked up or delivered. A few copies may still be bought by interested buyers.
Lester W. Smith 49 of rural Greene died Friday August 29 in Marble Rock from an apparent heart attack. Born February 18 1920 he was the son of Arthur and Amelia Smith. He farmed all his life. Survivors include his wife Marie a daughter Linda and son Raymond at home. Services were held Tuesday afternoon September 2 at the Methodist Church Marble Rock with burial in Hillside Cemetery. Reids Funeral Chapel Marble Rock was in charge of arrangements.
Sgt Ronald Luttterer son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Tatterer is stationed at AF 16862366 Det 2 15th APS Row 263 APO San Francisco California 96368. Pfc Donald R Krull son of Mr and Mrs George Krull is stationed at 454.60 9569 Class No 8 Co D 1st Bn 7 CST Bde Fort Polk Louisiana 71459.
Voters head to the polls for district seats in No 3 and No 5, with heavy turnout expected. Candidates include Lloyd Bigler, William Christensen, Eva Grice, and Martin Senne for District No 3, and Leo Gabe for District No 5, plus two for Area No FV Robert Moore and Paul Jansen. Member at Large challengers Floyd Senne and Donald Munson contest the open seat formerly held by Jack Schuck.
In Hospital Wilbur Martzahn underwent surgery Tuesday afternoon. September 2nd at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital at Charles.
Wednesday night league results show Nordmeyer Coast 4 0 El Bar Lanes 3 1 and Schuknecht Shelling 3 1. High scores include Sam Sneed 213 for 470 and Gerald Stephenson 225 for 523 from the night’s action at Riverside Cafe.
Greene Rambler football opens 1969 preseason conditioning under coach Bill Garner. Sixteen returning players and 54 on squad, with Nashua and Greene seen as favorites while Riceville and St Ansgar may challenge. Opening non conference game at Ackley Friday 7 45 pm. list of returning letterwinners and sophomores. Des Moines Register ranks Greene No 10 among Class II teams.
Steve Van Dyke underwent major surgery at University Hospital in Iowa City on Tuesday. He will stay in the hospital for a period to receive treatments. Address listed as University Hospital, 4th Floor C 34, Iowa City IA 52240.
James Dralle II son of Mr and Mrs James Dralle reports as a 200 pound slotback. A junior, he is among 56 football players this week to join new head coach Ralph Starenko at Augustana College. He is one of two junior college transfers.
The State Conservation Commission sets 1969-70 seasons for waterfowl pheasant quail Hungarian partridge ruffed grouse and raccoon with trapping also allowed. Geese ducks coot and other small game have specific dates daily bag limits and possession limits including regional closures and varied shooting hours. Some dates reflect year 1969 publication.
The season’s final Ladies Day luncheon will be held at Round Grove Golf and Country Club on Wednesday September 10. It is a catered event and attendees should call Exelsa Behnke by September 6 for reservations.
Kenneth E Hart, Chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, announced advances in soybean loan dates for 1969 crop beans. Final date to request price support loans on the 1962 crop is May 31, 1970. Loan maturity and notice deadline to sell to Commodus Credit Corp. is June 30, 1970. The shift aims to ease harvest storage and market pressure as new crops arrive.
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