A. J. GREINDER, D.D.S.

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         The dental profession is very capably represented in Grand View by Dr. A. J. Greiner, who was born in Muscatine county, Iowa, on the 6th of April, 1887. His parents are W. P. and Katherine E. (Bretz) Greiner, the father a native of Pennsylvania, and the mother of Virginia, their marriage, however, occurring in Muscatine. Subsequent thereto they settled upon a farm, in the cultivation of which Mr. Greiner engaged until his retirement in 1905, since which time they have been residing in the vicinity of Muscatine. Unto the union of Mr. and Mrs. Greiner were born five children, in the following order: W. S., who is a farmer in Muscatine county; Myrtle M., the wife of C. W. McPike, of Muscatine county; Edna M., who is still at home; A. J.; and Frona, who is deceased.

         The preliminary education of A. J. Greiner was acquired in the village schools in the vicinity of his home, following which he attended the German- . . .

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. . . English College at Wilton Junction for a year. He also pursued a commercial course in the Muscatine Business College, of which institution he is a graduate, and for a year attended the Iowa City Academy. His professional course he took in the department of dentistry of the State University at Iowa City, being awarded his degree with the class of 1909. On the 2d of August, 1909, he established an office in Grand View where he has since been engaged in practice. He is the only dentist in the town and having proven his ability and fitness for the vocation he represents has built up a very good practice.

         Dr. Greiner is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and fraternally he is identified with the Masonic order, being affiliated with the lodge at Letts. He also belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, holding membership in the lodge of Grand View. During the period of his residence in Grand View he has made many friends, all of whom speak of him in high terms both professionally and socially.