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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1965
Page
1
In Greene the past two weeks brought 4 to 7 inches of rain. Jeff Drake, a sophomore, appears set to continue a strong Rambler linebacker tradition. If Darwin Ramker returns to form, the team may vie for the conference title again this year.
NIAD Communities urged to send reps to the Iowa Development Commission regional economic development workshop at the Hotel Hanford Mason City on September 21. Registration is 3.50 including lunch. event runs 9:30 to 3:30 with a 9:00 coffee start. The program features commission leaders and sessions on tourism development planning and site development teamwork.
State Conservation Commission officials said an error appeared in the Hunting and Trapping Seasons and Limits insert. The 1965 beaver trapping season opens at noon December 18, 1965 and closes February 28, 1966, not October 16 as printed. The December 18 opening applies to state game management areas. officials regret the error.
The Iowa State Tax Commission reports Butler County sales tax totals for the year ending June 30, 1965. Greene tops with 69710.27, Allison second at 64456.11, Parkerburg third at 54475.67, Clarksville fourth with 40372.96, followed by Aplington and others. County totals include 100 use tax returns worth 4612.53 and 900 vehicle sales totaling 49727.95.
The 1965 National Plow Match will be held at Wasera Minnesota on Friday and Saturday September 17th and 18th. This is the 20th postwar plowing contest with farmers from over twenty states competing for national honors on Saturday morning. Minnesota state matches take place Friday morning, with entertainers scheduled from 2 00 to 4 00 p m Saturday.
Kenneth Stewart announced the sale of the Greene Locker to Charles Smith of Kesley and Ed Heyenga of Allison. Stewart ran the business nine years. Smith, a Kesley Locker employee two years, is married to Kathy Shreve of Greene with one seven month old daughter Christine. The Smiths moved into the Darwin Shreve home on High School Boulevard. Heyenga lives in Allison and has worked the past year at B and W Food Market in Clarion.
Brownie Girl Scouts invite all second grade girls interested in joining to meet with their mothers at the Youth Center at 4:00 PM on Thursday September 16. The event aims to welcome new members and explain activities, with adults accompanying the girls.
Ray Brinkman and Donald Hagarty won seats on the Greene Community School Board in Monday’s election. Brinkman ran unopposed in Coldwater township. Hagarty defeated Paul Cheney 92 to 78 in Dayton township. Both will serve three terms ending September 1968. Mrs. James Graven re elected to Butler County Board of Education, unopposed with 164 votes from Coldwater. Burton Sprole, unopposed in Area No. 2, re elected from Allison district.
Mr. and Mrs Stanley Litterer of Charles City announce the birth of a daughter on August 30. The baby, named Trina Jo, is welcomed by grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Will Kreimeyer of Colwell and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Litterer of Aredale.
Public hearing set for September 16 1965 at 7 00 pm in the Allison Bristow Community School Auditorium. Iowa Highway Commission will present plans for Iowa 47 from Allison to Main Street and Iowa 3 from Allison to Town 122. Engineers will provide data, gather public input, and discuss right of way and grade details.
Public assistance costs in Butler County totaled $29,673 for the month with larger monthly figures appearing in prior months. Total payments reached $2,497,778 to or on behalf of recipients including $804,258 for Medical Aid to all recipients and $1,737,015 for Aid to Dependent Children.
Thieves entered Greene Comm Elementary C Ye Community A n Community and Shed Rock schools between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. They forced entry through unlocked doors, targeted offices, and rifled safes and cabinets, stealing about 90 dollars in cash, checks, and other items while causing property damage. The Clarksville and Allison school offices were investigated. a fireproof file and safe were destroyed. Authorities pursue leads.
Karl Timblin died in a California hospital after living in Yorba Linda area. Born September 21, 1896 near Greene, son of William and Mary Bragg Timblin, he married in 1920 and moved to California in 1923. Survivors include his wife, a sister Mrs. Ru Compton of Maywood, and a brother Verle Timlin of Sioux City. He served in World War I in France. funeral held in Yuewo, California.
Fred Feldman entered the St Joseph Mercy Hall in Waverly on Tuesday at noon and underwent minor surgery this morning, Wednesday, with no complications reported.
Several area lawyers were named to committees of The Iowa State Bar Association for 1965 66. James H Graven of Greene joined the grievances committee as Edward W Dailey Burlington president noted that committee members provide valuable service and work freely of their time.
Butler County farmers can still apply for a federal gas tax refund of 4 cents per gallon for fuel used in farming. Claims for refunds on fuel used from 1964 through June 30 1965 must be filed by September 30 1965. Iowa farmers should submit IRS Form 2240 to the U S District Director of Internal Revenue in Des Moines. Connelly urges those needing forms to visit his Allison office.
The Greene Jaycees hold a semi monthly membership meeting tonight at the Community Center starting at 8:00 p.m. Plans for the Charter Night Banquet on Tuesday October 5th will be discussed. Iowa Jaycees officers will attend. Officers will be installed and the range is urged to participate.
Mr and Mrs John W Daub of Cherles City announce the birth of a son born Thursday September 9 weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce named John William Jr Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Paul Nixt and Mr and Mrs W J Daub.
Fridtjof C. Tinderholt age 80 died from injuries in a Sunday night car crash on a Winneshiek County road near Ossian. He was alone. the vehicle left the road and struck a ditch. Survivors include his wife two sons Albert Tinderholt of Greene and Gerhard Tinderholt of Treconah two daughters Harold Eliott of Mar Washington and Mrs Kingman dr. of Elsin thirteen step children and step grandchildren services are held today at Stavanerr Lutheran Church south of Ossian.
Mrs. Martha Kammerer age 87 died Monday morning at Clark Nursing Home in Greene. Survived by daughter Mrs Emil Blaas of Greene and son John Kammerer of Clarksville plus several grandchildren. Funeral services are pending at Hammel Martin Funeral Home in Clarksville.
The Ramblers were defeated by Osage 20 to 7 as Crestwood awaits them this Friday night at home. Greene Quarterback Club invites all members and prospects to a Wednesday 7:20 p.m. meeting at the local air field.
Greene opened against Osage with the Green Devils taking control in the final two quarters to defeat the Ramblers 20 to 7. Ramker suffered a shoulder separation early in the first period, sidelining him for up to three weeks and depriving Greene of a key running punch as Barth and Dralle starred for Greene’s defense in a hard fought game.
Butler County officials voted to shutter the courthouse on Saturdays citing minimal weekday activity and rising costs. A district court judge ruled a prior General Assembly law requiring Saturday hours unconstitutional, prompting the shift. Several nearby courthouses are resuming no Saturday hours for similar financial reasons.
Swine management and on farm testing will be demonstrated in Allison on Wednesday September 22 at 7 30 pm at the Bauman Livestock Yards. Kar Connelly and Dr A D Whitaker from Iowa State University lead the meeting with practical ideas to improve swine herds. Butler County swine sales exceed 10 million dollars annually and could rise with basic management practices discussed at the event.
A Boy Scout meeting is set for Monday evening starting September 20 in the Scout room of the Drake building. The weekly gathering will continue each Monday, inviting troop members to attend.
John S. Backer son of VI and Mrs John J Backer of Greene enlisted in the Air Force and is at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas for basic training. He graduated in June from Mason City Junior College and worked that summer as a draftsman at the Oliver Corporation in Charles City.
Mrs. P Schommer 64 of Jesup died Thursday at University Hospital Iowa City after a lingering illness. Survived by two daughters Jerr Fimers Greene and Dorothy Ciesielski Jesup. two sons Tern Masonville and Duane Ocliffe. seventeen grandchildren. four great grandchildren. two sisters Mrs John Gales and Mrs Charles Weed Waterloo. Husband and infant son and two brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Monday at the Catholic Church in Jesup.
Bruce Maier, stationed with the Army at Fort Bragg North Carolina, has received a promotion to Specialist Fourth Class.
The last stag supper of the year will be held at Round Grove Golf and Country Club on Tuesday evening September 21.
Vernon John, 28, of Ackley, appeared in District Court September 10 pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated second offense. Essman paid a $500 fine plus $1400 cost after arrest in Greene August 14 by Greene Marshal Arthur Wiess. Winkowitsch of Anlinston pleaded guilty to license suspension driving and paid $100 fine plus $13 cost, arrested near Applineton August 14 by the Highway Patrol. Fred Pat Gronigan, 58, of Marshalltown, appeared in District Court September 8 for driving while license under suspension, pleaded guilty and paid $1000 fine plus $1300 cost. arrested near Dumont on June 5 by the Highway Patrol.
Kate Brunner is a new resident at the Clark Nursing Home after admission on September 6. She will celebrate her birthday anniversary on September 27, marking the weekly entry in the facility's notices.
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