Lutheran Aid Society Meets at Church
The Lutheran Aid Society gathered at the church on Thursday with hostesses Mrs. Henry Johnson and Mrs. Ray Keith. Mrs. Don Wood led the lesson, while scripture readings and a Lenten Season article were given by Mrs. B. L. Hamilton and Arnold Haller. Guests included Mrs. Ray Lamb and Mrs. George Malloy. A lunch was served.
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Lutheran Aid Society
Henry Johnson
Ray Keith
Don ‘Wood
B. L. Hamilton
Arnold Haller
Ray Lamb
George Malloy
New Resident Couple Welcomes Baby Daughter on March 28
Mr and Mrs Glen Krogstad welcomed a baby girl on March 28 marking a joyful arrival for the new residents. The family is settling into the community as relatives celebrate the birth and share well wishes.
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Glen Krogstad
Meeting in Home of Bessie Losee
Mrs. Bessie Losee entertained the Rebekah circle on Wednesday afternoon. The gathering was social with a game of 500 played. high score went to Mrs. Walter Bohl, traveling to Mrs. John Ewald, and low to Mrs. Bird Keith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Losee
Rebekah Circle
Walter Bohl
John Ewald
Bird Keith
Special Meeting Scheduled April 8th
Hillside Cemetery Association calls a special meeting on April 8 at 1 30 pm at the bank. All lot owners urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside Cemetery Association
Bank
Charles Crouse Celebrates Golden Wedding at Alden Hinrichsen
Mr and Mrs Charles Crouse were guests of honor at a small gathering Sunday evening at the Alden Hinrichsen home celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Guests present besides the honorees were Gene Ewald and family Marvin Hinrichsen family John Hinrichsen and Mrs Ida Darby. A Supper was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Crouse
Alden
Former Resident Jim Cornwell Dies in Florida
Jim Cornwell, long time resident of this area and World War I veteran, died March 19 in Bradenton Florida where he had lived for five years. He served as water superintendent on the Rock Island after returning from military service.
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Jim Cornwell
Bradenton
Florida
Rock Island
Surgeon Removes Doubt as Soldier Recovers at Des Moines
Herman Nikolas underwent major surgery Friday at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines and is described as recovering. The operation, performed by hospital staff, aimed to address a serious condition affecting his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Nikolas
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Attend Cinarama at Minneapolis by local group
A local group traveled by chartered bus to Minneapolis on Wednesday to visit Cinarama and other sites. Passengers included Mrs Henry Ewald, Mr and Mrs William Boom, Mrs Floyd Wilson and son Marvin, Mrs Roger Reinhart, Mrs Roy Keith, and Mrs Earl Ahart.
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Minneapolis
Cinarama
Henry Ewald
William Boom
Floyd Wilson
Marvin
Roger Reinhart
Roy Keith
Earl Ahart
Entertained WSCS Thursday Afternoon
Mrs Earl Arhart and Mrs William Boom hosted the regular meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the Methodist Church on Thursday. Mrs L S Wentworth led the lesson titled Crusade Students with help from Mrs Galen Lines. Treasure Chests were turned in and refreshments were served.
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Earl Arhart
William Boom
Woman’s Society of Corivian
Methodist Church
L. S. Wentworth
Galen Lines
Cub Scouts Pack Meeting Honors New Member and Awards
Cub Scouts held a pack meeting on Wednesday evening March 26 led by Eugene Staudt, Michael Staudt, and Cubmaster Clarence Staudt. Tommy Neal joined the pack and received the Bobcat pin. Several boys received bear and wolf badges and various arrow awards while Den chief cards were given to David Overby, Donnie Hart, Ronnie Merfeld, and Robert Balkenende.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Staudt
Michael Staudt
Tommy Neal
Clarence Staudt
Neal Wedeking
Terry Smith
Dennis King
Alan Tegtmeir
Pete Vorhes
Duane Leese
Terry Ahart
Marble Rock Personalities and Community Notes
Local notices record names Tommy Johnson Eddie Keith and Donnie Schwartz with several social items. Activities include a Den 2 Alaska skit Am wik the Hunter and a cub Scout closing ceremony pledge. Community events mention Cancer drive at St Charles Hotel, April Sth food sale at the bank, and various family and church gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Johnson
Eddie Keith
Donnie Schwartz
Amwik the Hunter
Den 2
Den 3
St. Charles
Charles City
Lester Blum
Mason City
Blum
Catherine Staudt
Rochester
Bethel Baptist Church
August Thies
Iowa City
Louis Staudt
Tom Cousins
Barbara Kiefer Honored On Her Twelfth Birthday Party
Barbara Kiefer celebrated her twelfth birthday by hosting nineteen school friends after school at her home. The party featured games and lunch with a cake made by Mrs. Harry Johnson. The honoree received several gifts from guests.
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Barbara Kiefer
Harry Johnson
Bridge Club meets at Marsh home for dessert and bridge
The Contract Bridge Club gathered at Mrs. Walter Marsh’s home on Wednesday evening. A 7:00 dessert lunch was followed by bridge results with Mrs. Leo Schmitt taking high score, Mrs. Wayne Johnson second, and Mrs. Rudy Schwartz traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contract Bridge Club
Walter Marsh
Leo Schmitt
Wayne Johnson
Rudy Schwartz
Local Socials Tie Up Busy Week in Marble Rock Area
Marble Rock residents hosted and visited across weekend events. John Ewald and Stella Par cher hosted near Rockford. Mason City guests William Aker and Cliff Reed celebrated. families from Nashua and Des Moines joined gatherings. New moves included the Lambs relocating to Minnie Doore’s farm and several women attending the kick off event.
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John Ewald
Bird Keith
Stella Parcher
Rockford
William Aker
Mason City
Cliff Reed
Lloyd Reed
Martin Knutson
Ellen Hears
Carl Friedrichs
Leroy Friedrichs
Des Moines
Charles Gates
Nashua
Marvin Lamb
Minnie Doore
Hershel Handley
Henry Ewald
Union Township
Floyd Wilson
Virgil Munsel
Scott Township
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