Bethel Baptist Mission Circle Elects Officers
The Marble Rock News reports the Bethel Baptist Mission Circle met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Malcolm Ott. Officers installed for the coming year include president Mrs. Cleland Maxson, program chair Pearl Knoop, Missions VP Mrs. Gene Bass, assistant Mrs. Daisie Parker, Christian Service and White Cross VP Mrs. Walter Marsh, gift chair Mrs. Mannard Reed, Social relations chair Mrs. Hattie Maxson, Spiritual Life chair Mrs. Gene Bass, secretary treasurer Mrs. Malcolm Ott, and Fellowship Guild Counsellors Mrs. Walter Marsh and Mrs. Gene Bass. The group spent the rest of the afternoon updating program books and Ott served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Baptist Mission Circle
Malcolm Ott
Cleland Maxson
Pearl Knoop
Gene Bass
Daisie Parker
Christian Service
White Cross
Walter Marsh
Maynard Reed
Hattie Maxson
Rites Held for Former Marble Rock Resident Theodore Messerschmidt
Theodore Messerschmidt 84 born Madison Wisconsin May 12 1876 died Long Beach California March 26 former Marble Rock resident. Survived by daughter Verlynn of Long Beach. Funeral services Monday at 2 00 PM Hamiltons Funeral Chapel Marble Rock with burial at Hillside Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Messerschmidt
Madison
Wisconsin
Long Beach
California
Marble Rock
Verlynn
Hamilton
Hillside Cemetery
Baptist Women Sew Quilts for Missionary During Visit
Women of Faith Baptist Church gathered Wednesday for an all day session at the church. They spent the day making and tying three quilts to donate to a Baptist missionary currently in the United States on furlough from Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of Faith Baptist Church
Sach
United States
Africa
Chevrolet
I.F.S
Library Board Approves 1961 Budget at Marble Rock
The Library Board met Thursday evening at the Marble Rock Library and approved a 1961 budget estimate of 875.00. Librarian’s report shows 2717 books circulated in the first three months of 1961. Two new members Mrs. Charles Merrick and Mrs. Raymond Gerhard will study plans for a summer children’s merit reading program and a story hour is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marble Rock
Charles Merrick
Raymond Gerhard
Ray Scott to lead Bethel Church as interim pastor
Ray Scott of Charles City preached morning worship at Bethel Baptist Church on Sunday and will serve as interim pastor through the summer months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Scott
Charles City
Bethel Baptist Church
Mr. Scott
Mrs Willard Bucklen Dies in California
Word arrives of the death of Mrs Willard Bucklen on April 19 in Long Beach California. Funeral services were held there and the remains will be brought to Marble Rock for a memorial service at the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Bucklen
Long Beach
California
Marble Rock
Lion's Club Meeting Highlights Hawaii Trip
Lion's Club met Thursday evening in the Lutheran Church basement with the Women of the Church serving the seven o'clock supper. Guest speaker M. K. Sperry of Greene described a January trip to Hawaii with slides, visiting their son who teaches there and meeting Mrs. Orlando Lyman, known locally as Helen Maxson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion’s Club
Lutheran Church
M. K. Sperry
Greene
Residents swap homes in shared sale arrangement
On Tuesday Mrs. Daisie Parker moved into the home she bought from Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gansen and family. In turn the Gansen family relocated to the Parker home, which they purchased from Mrs. Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisie Parker
Jack Gansen
Gansen
Parker
Rites Set For Mrs. Wedeking of Marble Rock
Mrs. William Wedeking 73 of a farm east of Marble Rock died Sunday after months of ill health. Clara Schrorer born July 14 1887. married William Wedeking February 24 1904 in Marble Rock. Survived by husband a daughter Ruth Bartlett Oakland CA a son Arlie Marble Rock four grandchildren two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Final rites Thursday in Marble Rock at 2 pm with a 130 pm prayer service at Hamilton's Funeral Chapel. Burial Hillsite Cemetery Marble Rock. Hamilton's Funeral Chapel in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wedeking
Marble Rock
Clara Schrorer
Pauline
William Schroeder
Union Township
Ruth Bartlett
Oakland
California
Arlie
Wedeki
Study Club Meeting At Mrs Wayne Johnson Home
Mrs Wayne Johnson hosted the Study Club on Tuesday evening with an eight o'clock dessert luncheon. Program chairman Mrs John Byers introduced a readings group. Mrs Leo Stroud was elected vice president to fill the vacancy left by Mrs John Falconer who moved to Eldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Johnson
John Byers
Leo Stroud
John Falconer
Eldon
Betterway Club Met On Tuesday at Fluhrer Home
The Scott Betterway Club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of S. Bill Fluhrer near Charles Following a two o clock luncheon. High at the card tables was won by Mrs. Skip Ward, traveling by Mrs. Don Marsh and low by Mrs. John Azerski. Mrs. Maude Marsh of Greene and Mrs. Skip Ward were guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Betterway Club
S. Bill Fluhrer
Charles
Skip Ward
Don Marsh
John Azerski
Maude Marsh of
Greene
Rebekah Circle Hostess Event At Local Hall
Mrs Bessie Losee hosted a Rebekah Circle gathering at the hall Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Gladys Losee won high at the card tables, with Mrs John Ewald traveling, and low was Mrs Rudolph Schwartz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Losee
Rebekah Circle
Gladys Losee
John Ewald
Rudolph Schwartz
Cancer Drive Underway in Marble Reck Area
Collections for the Cancer Fund are being gathered in Marble Reck. Neighborhood solicitors include Mrs. Arnold Haller Maynard Reed Margaret Goetzinger Mrs Andrew Etzen Mrs Theodore Bass Mrs Guy Sebaugh Mr and Mrs Floyd True Mrs Dallas Hearn Mrs Weldon Salt Dorothy Bear and Mrs Charles Randall. Mrs John Byers is drive chairman and Mrs Wayne Johnson and Mrs L S Wentworth are co chairmen for
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cancer Fund
Marble Reck
Arnold Haller
Maynard Reed
Margaret Goetzinger
Andrew Etzen
Theodore Bass
Guy Sebaugh
Floyd True
Dallas Hearn
Weldon Salt
Dorothy Bear
Charles Randall
John Byers
Drive
Wayne Johnson
L. S. Wentworth
Marble Rock
Bridge Club Hosts Evening at Mrs Merfeld Residence
The Contract Bridge Club met Wednesday evening at Mrs Edward Merfeld s home. After a seven o clock dessert luncheon, high honors were won by Mrs Talmer Dahlen and second by Mrs Will Barth. Guests included Mrs Art Asmussen and Mrs Ed Enabnit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Merfeld
Contract Bridge Club
Talmer Dahlen
Will Barth
Art Asmussen
Ed Enabnit
Marble Rock Social News Highlights
Marble Rock locals hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Dixon Marsh and Dawn for Sunday dinner at the Clarence Miller home near Thompson. Various residents visited family in Town City and Greene, with seniors from Rudd Rockford Marble Rock High School attending Career Day in Charles City and Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon Marsh
Dawn
Clarence Miller
Thompson
Charlotte Truex
Town City
Carl Truex
S. J. Newell
Bows
Ness Graw
Waterloo
Phillip Parcher
Stox Ann Marshall
Greene
Charlotte Marshall
Lloyd Gates
Nashua
Charles Gates
Birthday and Dinner Guests Roles Across Several Families
The narrative lists numerous Sunday dinners and weekend visits across Charles City, Sumner, Clarksville, and nearby towns. Honored birthdays include Charles Gates, Roger Merfeld, and Mrs. Patton. Guests include Jeffrey, Judy Wood, Betty Patton, Vivian Patton, and multiple family groups visiting from Des Moines, Des Moines, Bloom ington, and Floyd with hosts the Reints, Wood, Merfeld, Patton, and Abbott homes. Attended events also feature a Sioux Falls College A Cappella Choir concert in Charles City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gates
Henry Ewald
Richard Reynold
Sumner
Jeffrey
Don Wood
W. J. Reints
Clarksville
Judy Wood
Dale Slinger
Charles City
Slinger
Wood
Betty Patton
Des Moines
Vivian Patton
David
Roger Merfeld
Merfeld
Leander Merfeld
Raymond
Patton
Mel Br
Russell Parker
Swea City
Daisie Parker
Harry Merfeld
Floyd
Larry Ott
Esther Ott
Dean Abbott
Waterloo
Ronald Pals
Hampton
Dale Durreck
A. van Benschoten
Vincent VanBenschoten
Shawn
Ora Garber
Sioux Falls College
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Salsbury Center
First Baptist Church
W. N. Nicholson
Melvin Heitman
Arlie Wedeking
Clarence Stille
Dike
Kenneth Stille
Butler Greene weekly paper masthead and pricing note
Official Paper of Butler County and the City of Greene published every Wednesday Wayne C Fischer editor Joyce Bliss society editor. A second class postage paid at Greene Iowa. Bud subscription rates local and mail prices listed, single copies 10 cents.
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Butler County
City of
Greene
Wayne C. Fischer
Joyce Bliss
Greene, Iowa
Butler
Floyd Counties
Dougherty
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Library Board
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Bridge Club
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