Phlint Erth Society gathers for longest day revelry in Marion
The Phlint Erth Society hosts an annual summer solstice gathering with about 100 free-spirited men. They eat roasted pork, drink beer, and play softball and horseshoes, with no dues or officers and no political speeches. Vic Klopfenstein and Merle Fishel roast the pork. police chief attends as guest. Local professionals from medicine law banking and education join from Marion Cedar Rapids and beyond.
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Farmers State Bank
Phint Erth Society
Marion
Phlat Erth Society
C.O.P. Club
Nimble Thimble Sewing Group
Amigo Club
Robert Mitchell
Women's Relief Corps
Morris Allen
Allen
Vic Klopfenstein
Merle Fishel
Klopfenstein
Cedar Rapids
Summer playground events at Marion Park Department
Free pool swim 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Legion Pool for summer program participants. Hershey track meet opens at 9 a.m. Monday at Linn-Mar track. Week highlights include crafts sand terrariums and Kayla board game. Activities span Taube Frisbees marshmallow stuff and more across locations Indian Creek Emerson Hanna Starry Washington Donnelly with varied events each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Park Department
Marion's
Legion Pool
Hershey
Linn-Mar
Kayla
Indian Creek
Linn District Court fines set in Feb 14 cases in Iowa
Velma V. Medulan 55 of 2918 E Ave NW was fined 120 for three February 14 charges including failure to have control of a motor vehicle assaulting a police officer and interference with official acts. Kurt E. Wimner 24 of 1072 F Ave NW was fined 45 for two charges including assaulting a Linn Sheriff's deputy. Several charges were dismissed or reduced. others faced suspended sentences or probation for drunk driving offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma
F Ave. NW
Wimner
Linn
Gregory Hayslett
Cheyenne Road
Chuck McCormick
Raymond H. Krug
First Ave
Reva Krug
Scott Welsh
22Nd Ave
Teresa Newman
Terri Wallner
Wallner
Lisa Bergstad
Earnest Cannon
Second St. SW
Cannon
Mary A. Jones
Terry Cannon
Department of Correctional Services
Time to cash in series E bonds in Iowa
A Denison attorney warns that old series E United States savings bonds may stop earning interest and tax treatment may surprise holders. Issued starting in 1941, these bonds paid 17.50 to 25 at maturity, with interest accumulating after maturity and potential IRS reporting penalties for unreported interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
United States Savings
Denison
Robert Riemer
Riemer
Iowa State Bar Association
Internal Revenue Service
Downtown Marion to repaint lines and crosswalks at 4 a.m.
Public Service crews will start painting traffic lines and crosswalks in downtown Marion Monday at 4 a.m. and work until noon for several days. Director Jack Bross cited light traffic for the early hours and urged motorists to drive cautiously downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Public Service Department
Public Service
Jack Bross
Marion club notices and sales roundup
Various Marion groups hold meetings this week including a book review on A Confederacy of Dunces, Fidelis Circle, Kiwanis Hiawatha Trails, and Relief Corps potluck. Property and house sales list Riniker and Hollingworth transactions with local brokers. Community notices include gatherings at Lindale Mall Bishop Buffet and Thomas Park, with ads for local services and a jewelry sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Women’s Club
John Howe
Douglas Court
King’s Daughters
Fidelis Circle
Bishop Buffet
Lindale Mall
Relief Corps
Robert Mitchell Women’s Reliefs Corps
Thomas Park
West Marion
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Vic Kiopfenstein
Emerson
Washington
Donnelly
Linn District Court
Phillip M. Shanahan
O Ave. NW
Delbert L. King
Walker
Cynthia E. Goodall
London Mills
Ill
Scotty M. Martin
Alburnett
Sandra J. Bloodgood
Third St. SW
Sandra M. Scheetz
Center St. NE
Cub Scout Awards
Marion Christian Church
Steve Beebe
Mike Haugen
Joby Ludwig
Kent Ochs
Jamie LaMere
Scott Mefford
Jason Hilsenbach
Corey Ritter
Edwards Allen
Cuba
FSBIS
jHarsway
Secause
Farmer's State Bank
3Rd Ave
C. St. SW
Kiwanis Club
Hiawatha Trails Chapter
Denny's
Marion Blvd
Edwin Riniker
Route 1
Daryl Kern
Gibson Partners
Ray Kohl
Weiner
Ladies Progressive Club
Brown Pavilion
Rebekahs
Grove City Lodge No
IOOF
Marlene Hollingsworth
Fifth Ave
Robert Domer
Schlotterback Realtors
Rotary — Gazette
Gus Schrader
Marion-East
Nordman Jewelry
Fixit Shop
Warner Brothers Siding and Roofing Company
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