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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1966
Page
1
The editor muses on reasons a husband might persuade his wife, notes the limited window between a September primary and November election, and jests that a college student would value a nine month Recorder subscription as letters from home. It ends with a cheer for high school football wins.
Cadet Steven D. Barnett of Greene is named to the Dean's Merit List at the U S Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Class of 1969 member wears a silver star for outstanding academics. A Greene Community High School graduate, he was National Honor Society and salutatorian of his class.
The Winnebago rea Council Boy Scouts of America will start the annual Scout Good Turn Day Clothing Drive for the handicapped at Goodwill Industries. On Saturday September 24 Cub Scouts of Greene will distribute Goodwill Bags to homes.
Kay Connelly county extension director urges farmers to take soil samples for next year’s crop reports. Early sampling reveals fertility deficiencies, speeds soil lab processing, and helps timing for fall fertilizer orders. Information sheets and containers available at the Extension Service office in Allison with sampling instructions.
Lester Schrage, president of Butler County Farm Bureau, announces mailing detailed voting records of U S Senators and Representatives to county Farm Bureau families. The records show how Congressmen voted on bills and amendments most important to farmers.
Pictured is Mayor W. J. Ramker turning on natural gas for Peoples Gas at the Greene border station Monday afternoon. Attendees include Claire Curtis, Verle Barth, Douglas Walker, Dale Grice, Clarence Teeple, Gayle Roseland, Jack Hyde, Art Krenger, Roy Stolen and others. More homes are being serviced as officials continue connections.
The Third District Council of Republican Women will hold its fall meeting on Thursday September 29 at the First Methodist Church in St Ansgar Town Coffee opens 9 30 to 10 00 am with the business session at 10 08 pm speakers include Congressman H R Gross William Murray GOP governor candidate Max Milo Mills for Lt Governor and Lloyd Smith for State Auditor Contact Mrs Charles Grassley New Hartford for details
In North Carolina Corporal Richard D. Backer son of Mr and Mrs August Backer is stationed at Camp Lejeune after returning from Vietnam. His new address includes Mount T Co H S Battery MCB Camp Lejeune NC 28542 Pvt Lawrence E Wihlm son of Mr and Mrs Alphonse Wihlm is stationed at Fort Bragg NC. His new address lists U S 55889156 573rd Engineer Co FE Fort Bragg NC 28307
The Conservation Commission urged Iowa hunters in the open season to prevent and suppress wild grass and woodland fires. Despite rains, fire danger remains high. hunters should extinguish small fires or contact landowners to alert fire departments if needed. Extreme care in burning and delaying unnecessary burning until statewide rains are emphasized to protect public lands.
Laurence Burroughs 61 died Monday at the Veteran's Hospital in Knoxville after years as a patient. Born March 26 1908 in Worthington Minnesota he served in the U S Navy for over twenty years. Survived by four brothers and three sisters the family reports funeral services at 2 PM Thursday at Unity Presbyterian Church Clarksville with Rev. William C. Porter officiating. Burial in Lynwood Cemetery Clarksville. Reid's Funeral Chapel in charge.
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy V. Kingery flew from Waterloo on Monday to return to teaching duties in Nigeria. They expect to reach Ka duna Tuesday and have taught at the Technical Institute for two years. They will drive about five hundred miles to Waka to teach at the Teacher Training school in the Church of the Brethren Mission area for two years.
A total of $88,369.28 was paid to the State Tax Commission for retail sales tax in Butler County for the first quarter ending March 30, 1966. Allison led with $19,800.72, Greene $17,162.50, followed by Parkersburg $14,171.50 and Clarksville $10,706.85, among others. Total use tax collections were $461.30 and 310 new vehicles were registered for $16,993.99 in revenue.
Discharged aviation machinist James Reed and his wife Mrs James Reed with daughter Brenda have arrived in Greene from Brunswick Georgia where he served nearly three years with the air corps division of the United States Navy.
Dennis Katcher Leslie Schafer and Duane Ott bought purebred gilts at a Co op Sow Buck Sale in Eagle Grove on Saturday September 10. Dennis and Leslie each took Yorkshire gilts while Duane took a Hampshire gilt. Feed tags were redeemed for Low Bucks to purchase the gilts. The sale was run by Farmers Inc Co op Society of Greene Farm Land Industries Kansas City KS and Boone Valley Co op of Eagle Grove.
The Iowa Farmers Union began its 1967 membership drive with a county meeting at the Allison REA building. President Merlyn Steere of Greene opened the session and introduced State President Kenny Schuman who highlighted accomplishments including soybeans price support gains, milk price boosts, REA loan favorable terms, and opposition to budget cuts. He noted FU’s involvement in Washington, D.C. and on the Governor’s Tax Study Committee along with calls for farm deferments, strengthened crop insurance, and Medicare support for seniors.
Des Moines Eldon F. Peterson of Farmers Inc Co op said the Farmers Grain Dealers Association of Iowa will again sponsor the twentieth annual Youth Public Speaking Contest for Town high school students excluding state winners. Local entry could lead to a local contest or a sub district to district progression. District winners receive wrist watches and a shot at $400 in prize money. top three gain a three day all expenses paid trip to Des Moines for FGDA convention. top two win an all expenses paid trip to Purdue University for the Institute of Cooperation meeting. Contact Mr Peterson at the elevator office for details.
Mr and Mrs Gary Rotiler of Ames announce the birth of a son born August 31 at Floyd County Veterans Memorial Hospital. The infant weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces and is named Mark Vernon. He was baptized at St Marys Catholic Church with sponsors by proxy Mrs B V Andersen and Tom Green. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry Green and Mr and Mrs Vernon Rottier.
Ramblers defeated Cresco 34-13 and will host Riceville this Friday night. In a separate incident, Mr and Mrs Warren Woodley suffered extensive smoke and fire damage from a donut frying accident, quickly contained by a fire extinguisher.
In a first conference test the Ramblers rallied after halftime to rout Crestwood 34 to 13. Greene led 7 0 early as Crestwood countered to a 13 7 halftime edge but Ramblers defense and offense clicked in the final period with Drake Barth Weichers and Gabe fueling four late touchdowns and a decisive win.
Mrs Raymond Butzlaff was discharged Friday from St Joseph Mercy Hospital in Waverly after undergoing major surgery.
Mrs. Louis Freese aged 69 died Sunday at Floyd County Veterans Memorial Hospital Charles City after five days as patient. Born Wemka Lauterbach April 21 1897 Britt daughter of Ait and Wemka Lauterbach. Married Louis Freese June 19 1917 at Aplington. Survived by husband son Irvin Greene daughter Kathryn Luella Murra Wellsbury four grandchildren three sisters Martha Peters Parkersburg Ida Juhl Ackley Anna Horbach Waterloo. Also six brothers Ait Clarksville Geike Ackley Uffie Aplington Brunk John Parkersburg Ben Lauterbach Wellsburg. Preceded by parents one brother one grandchild three sisters. Funeral 1:30 PM Wednesday September 21 First Presbyterian Greene Rev R J Topp Clarksville officiating burial Rose Hill Cemetery Reid's Funeral Chapel in charge.
Julio Cuella F. Barbera Allen a 23 year old Paraguay farm youth educator visited Greene and Holy Cross in Iowa, met 4-H families, assisted with field corn, and showed interest in poultry. He travels through several states, attends the National 4-H Conference in Washington, and tours Costa Rica and Panama en route home.
Senior Girl Scout troop 269 of Greene led knots and lashing sessions at Camp Gaywood Clear Lake on September 17. Morning workshops covered compass tentage singing and fires while the afternoon featured a film Light on the Mountain and talks on senior opportunities and scouting. Officers elected for the year include Carolyn Kehoe president Marilyn Walker vice president Ann Allison secretary and Terry Ruiz treasurer. Marilyn Walker serves a second year on the planning board with Ann Allison newly elected to the board.
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