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THE IOWA RECORDER Volume Forty-Seven GREENE, BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1930 No. 20 REFLECTIONS FROM THE RECORDER'S MIRROR Happenings of the Years to Refresh the Memory. of Interest to Our Reade of Ten, Fourteen Thirty Ago- Ten Years Ago. are sorry to report E. Curtis ill and unable to look after his dray business, he lias conducted ever since the town started.

Mr. Curtis is afflicted with dropsy aud also has had spells with his heart. Attorney Ralph M. Doore, county attorney-elect, if you please, has been dnsting up his office furniture in the Buchholz building in an expectant manner That is. you know, the way bachelors do at some time when important "cases" are pending.

If suspicions are correct we sincerely hope no rolling pin awaits our young attor- from behind the mists of the shadowy future and that his cup of expectancy and good fortune may ever be running over at the brim. "Order in the Court." Sixteen pages of the Recorder again' this week. Our advertising are demanding considerable space, and A A FARM A ING MEET- The most enthusiastic meeting held by the Butler County Farm Bureau for many years was held at Allison Monday, in the Masonic hall. The County-Wide Farm Bureau Orchestra added much to the program. Don Walters, of Shell Rock, has done much to make this orchestra a success.

J. F. HartwJg. president, took charge cf the morning program where the club work was featured. Clara Lindaman told of the year's work, and Lucille Moore told what happened at the Girls' Convention at Ames last summer.

Louis Rank, club leader, told of the livestock work and had one club, "The Dayton Boosters," put on a stunt, which brought out the important phases of the club work. D. J. Sessler. vice president, presided at the afternoon meeting, introducing each speaker on the program.

The following men were called upon for impromptu speeches about different phases of the county work. Fred B. Witt, our future representative, told how he wanted to go to Des Moines with a free and open mind and have farmers voice their feelings on different legislation. R- B- Eckles. retiring representative, told how important the little things done for the home community was to the future of our communities and urged all to join in making their organization one for future service.

H. S. Hunt, told of the Four Coune are trying to give them value re- ty Farm Accounting Association, how ceiTed. Another snow squawl swept down on us Monday and Tuesday morning and it looked lor all the world like the old-fashioned blizzard, but it quieted down by afternoon and walks have been cleared once more and are ready for the next onslaught. Sleighing is pretty good.

Mr-s. Hattie Brisco returned Saturday from Boone, where she accom panied Grandma Swain to the Eastern Star Home. She reports that Grandma Swain is very happy and contented in her new home. Joe Boiler was home for Christmas but had to beat it out again Sunday, for Forest City, for a sale. The "flag staff" on the rear end of Dr.

Groom's auto is not to bear the white or red emblem, as some might guess. It is there to SCR how deep the snow is, and if necessary to locate the car and its occupants, eh Doc? Fourteen Years Ago. The Iowa soldier hoys and many others on the Texas border, will come home and in time to celebrate Christmas. Mam ot the towns where companies are located, like Mason City, Charles Cedar Falls and Waterloo, are planning on a big homecoming for all- Claude Rex and family are now very comfortably located in their fine new home and the and snow is defied, after several months living in the garage while their new home was being completed. It is one of the nicest homes in our city.

It seems the globes for the new electroliers were lost in shipment from the east, and hence the unavoidable delay in getting the new lights in operation. Move to end the war and peace talk, fills the papers this morning. Germany, through the address of Halwegg to the Reichstag, offers peace under certain conditions, and it will lie up to the Allies to reply and make their offer. It looks as though all the powers should be very anxious for peace, under most any reasonable terms. The Des Moines Capital says that the International Paper Co.

will add abont to its profits this year by reason of the high price of paper. The vast sum has been taken from the newspapers of the country aud these papers have added nothing to their price that will bring them anything to offset this vast sum. The Kansas City Star will next year pay $500,000 more for its paper than it did last year. This is quite a sum to add to the profits of one company- One of the most interesting places of this vicinity to visit and one which has been visited by many people during the past year is the Mapie Lawn Pony Farm, one mile north of Aredale. This farm is owned and operated by James A.

Watlerson. who has made a speciality of raising Shetland ponies. he has profited by it and reported the annual meeting held at Ackley a short time ago. J. F.

Hartwig, president. Mrs. R. A- Smith, chairman of home project work, and County Agent J. O.

Mullins, reported of work done this j'ear and urged further organization of farms and farmers for more stable agriculture. K. Bliss, director of the extension work from Iowa State College, was the main speaker, told that the American Farm Bureau organization was most powerful body at Washington, was greatest organization, and one of which to be proud; praised work on lower cost of products; development of soil; and onr marketing development on agricultural lines under the leadership of the Farm Bureau. Xo one is so poor but what they can afford to join the Farm Bureau. Following are the county officers: President, H.

S. Hunt. Ciarksville. Yice president, R. B.

Eckles, Aplington. Secretary, Lynn Bates, Allison. Treasurer, George Wilder. Allison. ILome project chairman, Mrs.

Dale Kilson, Bristow. mas. Time Martha i here is it ocwm, That ancierrc tree wl seldom spa "A Christmas time for men to The spruce and pine and Down to their saw and shout And drag them through the woods.and 7 He paused, and rustled through. (Now old and thin) like one who grieve While spruce and hemlock wl Among you must If jt Away from this familiar To entertain the human Ihey'U set you up in street and LEON MARSH IN HIGHWAY MISHAP. Leon Marsh was injured on his face and head Saturday night when the Ford roadster which he was driving collided a vragon loaded with ground feed, owned and driven by Harry Ruffridge, who lives north of town aud who was returning to his home in the same direction in which young Marsh was Marsh did not see the wagon in time to avoid hitting it.

Another car was coming south. According to witnesses, he tried to go in the ditch to avoid the collision but the left fender of the car hit the wagon, which was completely demolished. Marsh was brought to Greene and a local physician rushed him to Charles City, where an x-ray indicated he had a triangle fracture of the skull. The roadster was badly damaged. At last reports he is doing as well as could be expected.

T. E. C. CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY AT CHUKKER HOME. were In huts, hotels and mansions ihe children's pleasure.

They Each tiny branch, eaeK sturdy. snow, your green will wea Instead of Tinsel and baubles everywhert Instead of eyes wul Electric but you must Latient and strong: your boughs Under their gifts: your arms will Down to the floor, and night You'll have no rest in any way ff-w You endure the thirst ft The need of night, the aching pa loneliness," thus said the That ancient tree who seldom Dut here's one dream by which Think of the Christmas joy you'll Mr. and Mrs. J. J.

Chukker hosts to the T. E. C. Club at their annual Christmas party, Monday evening. A goose and chicken dinner was served at o'clock at one long table, which was gaily bedecked for this festive occasion.

At each plate was a miniature Christmas tree, for favors, and red and green tapers in crystal holders formed the centerpieces. Following the dinner. Bridge was played at five tables, Mrs. H. W.

Dralle and Ray Lynch winning high score prizes. Santa Claus made his appearance in the late evening, with gifts for all, which provoked a lot of merriment- It was a lovely party and one which will not soon be forgotten by those participating. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lynch, of Rockwell, former members of the club, were guests.

Beryl Bigelow supplied during her father's absence. CLOVER CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY The members of the Clover Club gathered at the I X. Davis home on rnooii of December 10, for the Christmas party, which for many years has been observed by the club- Mrs. Davis had decorated a tree, which was greatly admired by all. The menu committee for this year consisted of Mesdames Munson.

Miller and McCarthy, whose pians were carried out to the letter and everything from the roast chicken to the ice cream assigned to the various members for preparation, and at 6:30 an elaborate feast was spread and thoroughly enjoyed by both members and guests. Appropriate favors were, presented by Mrs. Munson. for which she received a rising vote of thanks. After feasting all gathered around the Christmas tree for the distribution of the Christmas stockings and the exchange of gifts, for which names had been drawn--each one having to guess from whom her gift was received, and if a general of voices is any indication of a good time, all mnst have enjoyed it to the limit.

The only shadow to mar the pleasure of such occasions, in the least, is the memory of departed members who once added zest to such festivities PUBLIC INVITED TO HEAR A MOSS HELu SATUR- RICE CAHILL THURSDAY. DAY. Commander Chas. Covle of (he local Services for Howard Moss, 59. who of th.

American Legion urges a i died Wednesday night, following big turn-out of the people of Greene i man months of illness from cancer, at the post's regular meeting Thurs- held Saturday afternoon at his day evening, December IS, in the high home. Rev. W. Fusher, of Marion, school auditorium, at which time Maurice Caliill, of Cedar Rpaids. state Moss was a resident of ihis commander of the Iowa department vicinity nearly all his being the will give the main address.

The en; of Mr. and Wm. Moss, de- tire public is invited, and it is hoped ceased. Besides his he is sur- OB1TUARY OF MRS. MARYSPROIJL LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR ROBBER GANG Attempted Bank Robbery At Austinville.

Were Apprehended In Texas Brought Back to Allison By Butler County Officials. ind ymnasium will "be filled to "the TM vl three sons Glenn. Oregon; there will be no charges-it is Donald, of Waterloo; Kenneth, at the gy doors; open to everyone, man, woman or child. home: and three daughters. Mrs.

T. Shafer. Mrs. E. Jung and Mrs.

C. Mary Marsellis. daughter of Peter and BUzbaeth Marseillis, was born on September 3, 1S50, at Bell's Corners, Ontario, Canada. On March 19, 1S70, she was united in marriage with Andrew Sproul, and to them born two children, Eleanor now Mrs. Hanes, of Roswell, New Mexico, and Edgar who died in 1904.

Mr. and Mrs. Sproul moved from Canada to a farm west of Aredale, Iowa, in 1SS3. and came to Greene, Iowa, in 1904. After her husband's death on September 9.

1918, Mrs. Sproul journeyed to New Mexico, making her home with her daughter. Mrg( Hanes. Mrs. Sproul was a life-long church member, uniting with the Wesleyan Methodist church in Canada in her youth and continuing her member- ship in th? Methodist church in the United She passed peacefully away at Roswell.

Xew Mexico, on December 9, 1930, at the age of SO years. There are left to follow her. her daughter, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. A long life, well lived. The law took a heavy toll Friday among Iowa bank robbers.

Five men were sentenced, to prison, and two others were arrested at Minneapolis in connection with other holdups. The following developments took: place: Life sentences were meted out to Myron Martin, 31, of Fort Dodge; Clarence Perry, 19. of Clarion; Harris Damon, IS, of Holmes, and Virgil Stuart, of Webster City, when they pleaded guilty at Allison to attempted robbery of the Austinville. bank. Glen Fanyo, 19, of AVatseka, 111., was sentenced to forty years imprisonment at Elkader on a plea of guilty to participating in the holdup of the Union Trust and Savings bank at' Strawberry Point- Walter F.

Frelund, who jumped a bond at Sioux City while awaiting trial on a charge of robbing the Leeds State Bank, was under arrest at Minneapolis. James Conolly, a broker, was charged at Minneapolis with being an ac- ro the $25,000 robbery of the Ottuniwa Savings Bank. Private detectives said $7,500 of the stolen bonds were recovered. The sentencing of the quartet at Allison cleared up a long list of robberies in northwest Iowa, confessions of the men revealed. Martin and Damon admitted the first robbery of the Peoples Savings Bank at St.

Benedict, October 25 They confessed crimes iri eleven counties. Martin, Damon and Perry were brought back to Iowa this week from San Antonio, where they had been arrested. Stuart, whose confession implicated the other three, had been in jail at Allison- Martin is alleged to have been the leader of a gang which operated in Iowa for the last several months. James E. Risden, chief of the state bureau of investigation, said Martin had persuaded youths to carry out the actual robberies while he stayed in the background.

bacjigroun attempted Christiauson, all of Waterloo also is its own best memorial, two sisters, Amy, of Hollywood. Cali- Of especial interest io the members of the Woman's Auxiliary, who have signified their intention to turn cut in large numbers, will be the talk of Mrs. J. O. King, of Marble Rock.

Mrs. King is a Gold Star Mother and gives an inspiring address. She has just recently returned from France, where she was the guest of the United States government along with many other Gold Star Mothers that made the trip Word was received last night that fornia. and Laura, of Greene. The McKinley Circle, Ladies" of the G.

A. of which Mrs. Moss is president, attended in a body. CHARLES ROHWEDDER DIES AT WATERLOO. Funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church, Greene, Iowa, on Sunday afternoon, December 14 at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by the Rev.

George W. Turner. Music was rendered by a ladies' quartet composed of Mesdames Downs, Wegand. Davis and miller, singing "Jesus, Sa- The attempted robbery for which the four men were sentenced was that of the Austinville Savings Bank oh November 19. It was foiled by Ben Voogd, cashier who locked the door before the bandits were aole to enter.

Fanyo was one of the four men who obtained $11,500 from the Strawberry Point bank on June 24. He said his share of the loot was two sevenths, all of which he had spent- WiHiam Clifton. 23, and John Walker, 30. botli of Watseka, who are held at Lancaster, are al 1 leged to be implicated in lie. robbery.

Joseph Ashbee, of Dubuque, also under arrest at Lancaster, likewise is believed to be a member of the gang. Clifton and Walker, however, are being held in Lancaster, charged with ihe robbery of the Glen Haven, Wis-, bank. Another member, of the alleged gang is said to have been killed in an automobile accident in Kentucky. For this reason it is believed that other suspected members viour. Pilot Me" and "We Are Going Down the River." Miss Mary Grace Ellis acocmpanied at the piano.

of the gang will be tried in Wisconsin of in to vfcit the graves of their sons who Charles Rohwedder had died in Wa- Messrs Harry Drew. Henry Kanter, gave their lives for our country and terloo from the effects of illuminating Dell Marriau E( errj Bier are buried in France in lie military I cemeteries located in the war zone. He was rooming at the home of The high school band will open the George Johnson on Jefferson street program with a special group of patri- an -(i as found by another roomer, Ed. otic numbers. Mrs.

Ernest Rohde has Pettit. at five o'clock, lying on the bed promised an interesting pianologue. Other features are planned that will Thirty Ago. George Gerhard has bought the old Tyler house and lot opposite the Presbyterian church, and will fix it up with new paint--and--and--well, then, George? Buchholz wishes us to state for the benefit of whoever started the story abont his leaving Greene, that the party should have consulted him first- He knows nothing of any such plan, in fact never thought of such a thing. He is more than pleased with the treatment and patronage received from the people of Greene, and expects to remain here permanently.

According to statisticians the figures show that the population of the United States has doubled every 25 years, hence, in 1925 we would have one hundred and fifty millions of people, or thereabouts. Follow np these figures and see what it will be in the year 2000. The calculations made one hundred years ago have tallied very census computed closely with the each ten years. The plans are about completed for the Jnbilee meeting, which is to be held at the Prsebyterian church evening of December 31, 1:100. In the early part of the evening representatives of the various organizations of the church will hold an In- overcome by Firemen used the fire department make for a program that will be of pulmotor on Mr.

Rohwedder but FOOTBALL BOYS HONORED. About 125 attended the Commercial and Lions Clubs meeting at the Methodist church last evening, at which the football boys and coach were guests- The supper at 6:30 o'clock was served by the Mtrodist ladies in the dining room. C. M. Frudden presided as toastmaster and presented J.

C. Iverson, Greene high school coach, who in turn introduced the winning football sqnad. Captains Shultz and Hansen gave short talks and praised Coach Iverson for his work in making a winning football team. Frank Cheney was elected captain for 1931. Mr.

Moore, sports editor of the Waterloo Courier, and Leo Leeper of Waterloo were guests and gave short talks. Burt Ingwerson. football coach for the University of Iowa, gave the principal address, which proved very interesting to all present. Mrs. L.

H. Davis, acompanied on the piano by Mrs. M. B. Call, rendered a pleasing solo during the serving period.

formal reception, after which will follow a program on various topics pertaining to the nineteenth century. The remainder of the evening will be spent in a social manner. Arrangements will be made so that anyone desiring to make a free will Jubilee offering may do so. The proceeds of the offering are to be applied to the church debt. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend this meeting.

were unable to revive him. His body Legionnaires and was bioughtHo Greene this noon. Funeral arrangement have not bean nterest to all. Delegations of Auxiliary members from Dumont. Parkersburg.

Ciarksville. Allison and I completed. Charles City have, signified their in-1 tention of being present for this at- fair, which will be an outstanding event in the winter program of Claude Tack Post- In ail. 22 persons are now serving life sentences iu the penitentiary, this year. Three out of four sen- and John Blake acted as pallbearers.

fenced at Allison are mere bovs as to i i. -1 1 i. Interment was made in the family lot in Rosehill cemetery. CARD OF THANKS. We sincerely thank all our friends age.

two IS, one 19 and the fourth, leader of the gang, 31- It seems hard to put this trio of mere boys away for life, but when the crime is considered, that they would shoot to kill, there is no other course that is safe. for the kindness shown us at the fun- for they would pull the trigger on in-- THOMPSON-OLSON. eral of our beloved mother and grandmother. We especially thank the singers, those who sent the beautiful I flowers and those who provided cars for our convenience- Mrs. C.

Hanes and Family. K. C's. INITIATION AND BANQUET. An announcement reached this of- fice this morning, of the marriage of Ar-ico foHo-F- COURT NEWS.

One hundred and fifty participates in the initiation of fifteen in the K. C. order Sunday. Candidates were from Dougherty. Ackley, Parkersburg and Greene.

The banquet was served at Albrechfs hall bv Mrs. J. J. Chuk- of ids and Mr. J.

C. Olson of Rockford. which event was solemnized at the Lutheran parsonage in Rockford. Sunday morning, December 14. 1930.

Rev. P. A. Lankammerer read the impressive single ring ceremony, and the bridal couple were accompanied cousin and brother ot the groom, Madison, -fter the ceremony the wedding Ul I. llcvl I VvU uft -v-- ker and corps of helpers.

The tables were resplendent with Christmas dec orations and the food was excellent- Rev. M. J. Hogan presided as toast-! master and pronounced the invoca-) party drove to Madison, where tion. W.

D. Kearney, district deputy a sumptuous wedding dinner'was of Marshalltown, gave an inspiring; served at the home of the groom's address. Kathleen Adams pave a sister, Mrs. Howard Miner, for near reading and Ray Conley. state secretary, gave a splendid address.

Then On Monday the jury was im- panelled on the case of C. W. Coonley nocent lives as quickly as older heads. They must pay the price. HURRIED JUG IN ASH-TUB.

Butler county's sheriff. Henry Burma. Deputy F. Xeal. Marshal Evan Wilson, of Parkersburg.

and Marshal Eberhart, of Jsew Hartford, raided the Geotge Ackerman place at New Hartford Friday evening. After a long Ray Goodseil in a suit having to search, a gallon of alleged intoxicat- do with labor and material, the liquor was found concealed in a fendant claims he furnished the wash tnb filled with ashes. Mr. Ack- plaintifi. The case was submitted erman was brought to the Butler Tuesday afternoon and was settled in county jail and on Saturday afternoon favor of Coonley with a judgment of he plead guilty to maintaining a liquor $51.21 plus the costs.

followed a vocal solo by Lorena Mullens and an address of merit by Rev. relatives. The bride wore a gown of dark green silk crepe with hat and acces sories to match and the groom wore On Tuesday, Otto Wilhelm entered a plea of guilty through an indictment charging him with maintaining a liquor nuisance and was sentenced to three months in jail and given a fine of $500. In the case of Kelly vs. Cox was first listed in the trial list and was settled before trial.

nuisence, before Judge M. F. Edwards of Parkersburg, and was fined $300 and costs, and sentenced to three months in jail. The fine has not beeu. World-Journal.

FARMERS' UNION MEETING. F. Collins. The Impressions of the oxford gray. Day was given by Burton McCown, of Mr.

and Mrs. Olson returned to Ackley. It was a most enjoyable Rockford that evening and have gone affair, to housekeeping at 616 College aven- Some miscreant stole the colored lights off of the Buchholz Dralle Christmas tree out in front of the store the first of the week- It seems strange, an enterprising firm to fix up nice and have the colored lights taken from the Christmas trees HENRY SMITH DIES SUDDENLY. TT Henry ace 76 died suddenly age uieu s.uuueui.y this morning at his home in Marble Glenn B. Miller, state president ot the Farmers' Union, -will give talk at the Allison court house on Thursday evening, beginning at 7:30.

The public is cordially invited and an Interesting and educational talk Is assured. the Lunstrand Adding 'Machine Company of Rockford. Mrs. Olson will be remembered at Miss Velda Thompson-, daughter of Mr. Ole Thompson, of Marshalltown, formerly of Greene, where she graduated from Greene in front would seem a dirty trick and High, later moving to Marshalltown the pepetrators should be punished.

Mrs C. M. Frudden has been confined to her bed by illness. with her parents. Friends of the family will join the Recorder in wishing Mr.

and Mrs. Olson a most happy wedded life. 4:00 o'clock this morning and passed away at 6:00 o'clock. He is survived by his wife and son Wayne of Waterloo. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

MRS. JUNGER'S SISTER DIES. The Pythian Sister Kensington officers for 1931 are: Stella Jones, president; Bessie Montgomery, vice president, and Edna Green, secretary- treasurer. Charles City, December services for Martha Kaste held this afternoon at her home, 1-420 East Clark street, and burial was in Riverside cemetery. Miss Kaste died Friday evening in Minneapolis, at the home of her brother, L.

H. Kaste. The Rev. W. F.

Belling officiated at the funeral..