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Newspaper

Greene Recorder

Location

Greene, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1957

Page

1

Rambler football antics and local odds on Friday game

Local sports notes recount Norman Pierce’s breakout run and Denis Mair’s attempts to curb scoring. Clare Grendler’s ball stealing act earns him recognition. Tripoli faced an extra eleven on field but officials ignored it. Bruce and Jackie Marsh split the Recorder dollar by 59 points. Greene taps Tom Albrecht as civic leader.

Dennis Mair Clare Grendler Tripoli Mair Bruce Jackie Marsh Riceville

New Books At Public Library Adult and Teen Selections

Public library lists new acquisitions across adult fiction non fiction teens and children. Notable titles include Anne Boleyn The Cruel Cocks At Man Ten Feet Tall Missy The Lady Lady in Waiting The Sal Maglie Story Earning the Right to do Fancy Work Jets Away Ring Around Her Finger Assisnment in Danger Hardnose Beau Collector Caboose on the Roof Scary Thing The Little Fish that got Away Mr Penny's Racehorse Mystery on Rainbow Island Floor Friday Hello Mrs Riggle Wiggle and more with authors Reynolds Whilie Lees and Eisenhower among others.

Public Library Anne Boleyn Anthony Roark Miller Missy Roberts Richter Sutcliff Reynolds Whilie Lees Harriet Hubbard Ayer Stowe Sal Maglie Ida Eisenhower Montgomery Summers Freeley Douglas Coleman Carson Ayers Bannon Cook Mr. Penny Els Wilcox Henry Lampman Rainbow Island Clowes Lenski

Moved To Greene Family Relocates From Reinbeck

Mr and Mrs Biza Mcqueen and daughters Carolyn and Judy recently moved to Greene from Reinbeck and reside on 2nd Street in Mrs Petersons property. Mr McQueen is a salesman and Judy and Carolyn are enrolled in the Greene High School freshman class.

Biza Mcqueen Carolyn Judy Greene Reinbeck

Allison enrolls at Loras College in Dubuque

Joseph E. Allison son of Mr and Mrs Harold Allison Greene enrolls as a freshman at Loras College Dubuque. He will pursue liberal arts studies as the 119th freshman class in Iowa's oldest college founded by Bishop Mathias Loras in 1839 for men.

Joseph E. Allison Harold Allison Greene Loras College Dubuane Iowa Mathias Loras

Rites Tomorrow For Faber Miller

Faber Miller 52 died Monday at Cedar Valley hospital Charles City after a several months illness. Born February 20 1905 in Greene he was a barber by trade, married Gladys Cable June 8 1937 at Belvidere Illinois. Survived by wife two sons Father and Ewing a sister Mrs James Speedling of California. Funeral Thursday at First Methodist Church in Greene with Rev Clayton Becker officiating. Burial Rose Hill Cemetery Williams Mortuary in charge.

Faber Miller Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City W E. Miller Greene Greene High School Barber College Cedar Rapids Iowa State Teachers College E. G. van Eman Gladys Cable Belvidere Ilinois Methodist Church Ewing James Speedling California First Methodist Church Clayton Becker Rose Hill Cemetery Williams Mortuary

Birth of Mark Albert Siemons in Charles City

Mr and Mrs Harvey Siemons announce the birth of their son Mark Albert on September 12 at Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City. The infant weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces at birth and is the couple's first child.

Harvey Siemons Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City Mark Albert Siemons

Jim Graven Enrolled At St Olaf College

St Olaf College began fall classes after a record 1,837 students registered. Among 637 freshmen is Jim Graven of Greene Iowa, top graduate of Greene High School class of 1957. Freshmen wear green beanies and name tags to mix with upperclassmen.

St. Olaf College Northfield Minnesota Jim Graven J. H. Graven Greene Iowa Greene High School St.” Olaf

Postpone Cancer Meeting To Oct 2

The Butler County Chapter of the American Cancer Society has postponed its annual meeting from September 25 at City Hall in Allison to Wednesday October 2 at 7 30 led by county chairman Mrs Vernon Larsen.

Butler County The American Cancer Society Allison Vernon Larsen

Agent Will Be Allison Soon

A Waterloo social security representative will be in Allison Iowa at the Court House on October 2 and 16 from 1:60 a.m. to 12:00 noon to assist widows aged 62 to 65 under 1956 act changes. Widows may file at 62 without reductions, while other women filing early face smaller payments. bring marriage certificate birth date and husband’s social security number to speed processing.

Waterloo Social Security Office Allison Iowa Court House Social Security Administration Waterloo Earl T. Johnson

Junior High Ties Nora Springs 13 13 in a 13 13 clash

The Junior High Ramblers and Nora Springs tied 13 13 in a well attended game. Greene scored on a 35 yard pass Gabe to Green, and Nora Springs countered with a 65 yard pass. Larry Gabe scored on a quarterback sneak and Wunsch added the final point before the goalless final minutes. The Ramblers rushed 129 yards and passed for 70, while Nora Springs had 81 rushing and 65 passing. The Ramblers host Nashua next Tuesday at 7 30 P M.

Junior High Ramblers Nora Springs Greene Gabe Green Ramblers Larry Gabe Wunsch Peters Krull Nixt Brinkman Nashua

Butler County Teachers Institute Held in Greene Monday

The Butler County Teachers Institute will meet in Greene on Monday September 30 under county superintendent K R Rowley. The theme is Improving Parent-Teacher Communication as a means of Fostering Pupil Development. Greene Community Schools and other county schools will be closed for the day. The Greene Music Mothers will host a luncheon for teachers at noon.

Butler County Teachers Institute Greene K. R. Rowley Greene Music Mothers

Parent-Teachers Association Plans To Meet Wednesday

The Greene Community School group will meet next Wednesday evening October 2 at 8:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Robert Tornowske will discuss Driver Education. Hospitality committee members include several local couples. All interested persons are urged to attend. refreshments will follow.

Parent-Teachers Association of the Greene Community School Robert Tornowske Aaron Jewell Hugo Senne Harry Merfeld Valeris Taylor Ted Brinkman

Lawyers Guild Luncheon Follows Red Mass at Immaculate Conception

Mr and Mrs uo m Graven and Mr Raymond Sloan attended a Catholic Lawyers Guild luncheon at the Cedar Rapids Country Club Sunday afternoon. The event followed a Red Mass at the Immaculate Conception Church in observance of the fall opening of the law courts. Judge Henry N Graven of the Northern District spoke at the luncheon.

Uo. m. Graven Raymond Sloan Catholic Lawyers Guild of Archdiocese of Dubuque Cedar Rapids Country Club Immaculate Conception Henry N. Graven United States Northern District of Town

Rites Tomorrow For Minnie Waid In Charles City

Minnie Waid 80 a Charles City resident died Sunday at Cedar Valley hospital after a heart attack at First Christian Church Sun Day School Survivors include six daughters three sons a large extended family Funeral services set Thursday at 2 00 pm at Hauser Funeral Home Charles City with Rev Eugene McMahon officiating assisted by Rev A C Wegner Jr of the Church of the Open Bible

Minnie Waid Charles City Cedar Valley Hospital First Christian Church Carrie Picken Phyllis Morris Sam Waid Hazel Finn Washington, D. C F. D. Daniell Diamond] Springs California John Lack

Girl Scouts Sell 1000 Buddy Poppies for $115

The Girl Scouts sold 1000 Buddy Poppies on Saturday raising $115. Sellers named are Sara Green Vicki Brunsma Barbara Allison Sylvia Maxwell Linda Burroughs Patty Walker Nancy Kaiser Monica Ennen and Sally Hammel.

Sara Green Vicki Brunsma Barbara Allison Sylvia Maxwell Linda Burroughs Patty Walker Nancy Kaiser Monica Ennen Sally Hammel

Railroads Short Of Qualified Men

At present there is an acute shortage of qualified men on the country’s railroads, especially telegraphers and operators. The shortage stems from more workers reaching 65 than are being trained, with the short work week and vacations adding to the problem.

Scouts Camp Overnight at Camp Comfort

Sixteen Boy Scouts with leader Henry Smeins camped at Camp Comfort overnight on Saturday and held a two meal cookout.

Boy Scouts Henry Smeins Camp Comfort

Senior High Officers Named for 57 58 Greene High

Greene High School announces class officers and sponsors for the 57 58 term. Senior class officers are Jeanne Wildman president Fabher Miller vice president Bob Rutfridge secretary and Junior Next treasurer. Student council members include Janice Brinkman Annette Green Jack Hagarty and Keith Harris. Junior class officers list Jim Brinkman president June Wieland vice president Robin Bolier secretaries Darlyl Smith Sue Marten treasurers. Freshman Sophomore details note Mary Lou Squires Dennis Wunsch Steven Rottler and Sandra Eckhoff among council members with Mrs Nichol and Mr Wolt ers as sponsors. Officers of the student council include Jack Hagarty Annette Green Ice Kingery and Keith Harris.

Donald Bachman Greene High School Jeanne Wildman Fabher Miller Bob Rutfridge Junior Next Janice Brinkman Annette Green Jack Hagarty Keith Harris Boller Miss Landsgaard Jim Brinkman June Wieland Robin Bolier Darlyl Smith Sue Marten Virginia Bruns Dennis Ott Mr. Gard Wagoner Kehoe Mary Boller Roger Nixt Sally Bartels Sharon Merfeld Maureen, Aluson Clare Grendier Tornowske Mair Mary Lou Squires Dennis Wunsch James Hoben Tom Green Steven Rottler Sandra Eckhoff Nichol Wolters High School Janice Kingery

Hauled In For Tennis Court Fill In Perrin Park

The tennis court filling in Perrin Park is completed and leveled in preparation for construction early next spring. Tom Albrecht and his crew loaded and hauled materials, aided by Allied Construction trucks from Bob Swab, under favorable weather. Mayor Cecil Starkweather's committee notes substantial savings thanks to cooperation from two individuals and recent contributions from the Sportsman's Club and Veterans Club to the project fund.

Perrin Park Tom Albrecht Bob Swab Allied Construction Company Cecil Starkweather Sportsman's Club Veteran’s Club

Businesses To Close For Miller Funeral

Greene business houses will close from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Thursday to allow personnel to attend the funeral services of Father Miller. Announcement given by Earl Goodenberger, president of the Greene Commercial Club.

Ing Greene Father Miller Earl Goodenberger The Greene Commercial Club

John Marzen Bitten By Dog

Three year old John Marzen, son of Mr and Mrs J Edwin Marzen of Greene, was severely mauled by a dog at his grandparents near Powersville while turkeys were being dressed. He required six stitches on the forehead and four on the lip. flesh was torn from the nose area. The dog was destroyed and the boy recuperates at home. Plastic surgery may be needed later on the nose and lip.

John J. Edwin Marzen Greene Lou Franke Powersville

Hospital Patient Homer Hardman Heads to Major Surgery

Homer Hardman was taken to University Hospital last Thursday for major surgery scheduled this week. He will undergo the operation at the hospital, with details on timing to follow.

Homer Hardman University Hospital

Grand Opening at Hamilton's Furniture Store

Hamilton's Furniture announces a grand opening spanning Thursday to Saturday, September 26 to 28, after a 2000 square foot remodel. Free coffee and donuts will be served all days, with door prizes drawn Saturday evening.

Hamilton's

Duffield son admitted to University hospital Iowa City

Don Duffield son of Mr and Mrs Loren Duffield was admitted to University hospital in Iowa City for treatment on Thursday.

Don Duffield Loren Duffield University Hospital Iowa City

Atoms For Peace Exhibit To Visit Greene

The U S Atomic Energy Commission travels with an exhibit titled Atoms For Peace arriving in Greene on October 22 from noon to 8 PM. Greene Junior Chamber of Commerce organizes the event across from Interstate Power Company. The mobile unit explains peaceful atom uses from ore mining to reactor fuel elements with panels and interactive displays.

U. S. Atomic Energy Commission Greene Fred Nordmeyer Atoms For Peace Greene Junior Chamber of Commerce Greece Iowa Nordmeyer Interstate Power Company Atoms’ For Peace National University Extension Association National Junior Chamber of Commerce

Walter Eliasen Injured In Auto Accident Thursday

Walter Eliasen son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Eliasen of Greene is a patient in Cedar Valley hospital Charles City with a compound fracture of the right leg from a crash Thursday evening at 11 55. Lyle Osier driver escaped serious injury but was charged with failure to have his car under control. Jim Osier another occupant was uninjured. Both Osier families live Greene. Highway Patrolmen say Lyle fell asleep at the wheel. The 1953 Ford he drove was demolished.

Walter Eliasen Clarence Eliasen Greene Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City Highway 14 Lyle Osier Jim Osier Donald Osier Arthur Jonken Richard Jensen Charlies City Lyle

Last Weeks Bowling Results From Wednesday Night

Last week’s bowling results show matches in Hot Shot and Wednesday Night Rollers leagues. In Hot Shot Miller Real Estate tied 2 2 with Bristow Elevator Nettleton Insurance and Auctioning scored 491 Sam Sneed and Wayne Meek led in high totals. In Wednesday Night Rollers Ackley Grinders Greene Motor Co and White’s Tavern posted scores with Roger Ackley Roy Henline and D H Staudt among top bowlers. continued on page 6

Miller Real Estate Willes’s Bristow Elevator Nettleton Ins Siebed Kemming Sinclair Ross Miller Don Bliss Eee Slething Dale Willey Jim Koster Nettleton Insurance and Auction Coring Sam Sneed Kemmina’s Clab Wayne Meek Ross and Miller Plumbing Kenneth Jackson Ackley Grinders Greene Motor Co White's Tavern John Deere Impl Te McRoberts Ackley Grind

Ramblers Rout Tripoli 73-0 After Strong First Half

Greene football team overwhelmed Tripoli 73 to 0 Friday night. Greene scorers included Harris Pierce Brinkman Hagarty and Schuknecht with multiple long runs and a defensive effort that held the Panthers to minimal rushing gains. The Ramblers led 40-0 at halftime as reserves began to play.

Dennis Mair Reinbeck Ramblers Tripoli Greene Panthers Harris Pierce Brinkman Hagarty Maxwell Grendler Schuknecht Daryl Shook John Menken Rambler Shook Menken Peters Miller Buchholz Dlunge Panther Barth Wunsch Sie Greene Hagarthy Fenook

Williamson Tractor Mishap Injures Local Youth

Larry Williamson age 15 son of Mr and Mrs George Williamson farmers between Greene and Charles City was injured when the tractor tipped over near Pleasant Grove School No 5 eight miles northeast of The accident occurred about 6 00 p m Monday and left him with cuts bruises and a broken arm Neighbors freed him and he was taken to Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City

Larry Williamson George Williamson Greene Charles City Pleasant Grove Shout Cedar Valley Hospital

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Norman Pierce Joe Allison Leo Gabe Eddie Joseph Allison Loras St. Olaf Parent-Teachers Association Lawyers Guild Jes Miller Funeral John Marzen Hamilton
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