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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1960
Page
4
Marble Rock Newspaper strives to boost community vitality by highlighting local events, businesses, and civic initiatives. The publication seeks broader readership and stronger town engagement through timely reporting and public notices.
The Union Busy Bees held a local achievement show at the Methodist Church on Saturday July 31. Ten members entered seventy exhibits with labeling judged by Lorene Wedeking and Jean Vorhes. Connie Staudt Annette Dolan assisted. The evening featured a Style Review with judges Alden Wright and E J Schmitt, announcing Janet Schindlar as alternate junior representative Barbara Katcher as junior representative. Mary Jo Dolan interim winner Connie Staudt alternate Jean Vorhes. Exhibits included demonstrations by Barbara Katcher Nancy Katcher Janet Schindlar Patricia Dolan and sewing by Beverly Chambers Lorene Wedeking. The county will host the demonstrations and lunch was provided by members. Reporter Beverly Chambers.
The Lions Club held its annual family night at the Winnebago Scout Reservation north of Marble Rock. A barbequed chicken supper was served with Scout Staff help and attendees enjoyed swimming. The district camping period closed a week ago andStaff prepared the camp for seasonal activities.
Connie Staudt of the Union Busy Bees 4-H Club returned home from the 4-H State Health Camp near Madrid where Floyd County girls and Bill Mitchell of Charles City were chosen to represent their counties for outstanding record books and 4-H activities. The awards were presented by Folgers Coffee Company of Kansas City. Camp participants joined in health discussions and programs.
Robert Goetzinger Richard Lindloff and Dale Schmidke departed Mason City Monday afternoon to enter the military service of their country, joining other local volunteers in response to the call.
Danny Cousins seven year old grandson of Mrs Louis Staudt Marble Rock was named Junior Vice Commodore of the Minneapolis Aquatennial on Saturday July 23 He is sponsored by Boulevard Center Business Association and will serve with a Royal Party through 1961 A Junior Queen two Junior Princesses and two Junior Commodores were crowned as the 1960 61 Aquatennial Junior Royal Party from more than 1500 entrants in 17 area contests in Minneapolis and suburbs.
The Mission Circle of Bethel Baptist Church held a Thursday noon picnic in the park with families of the ladies as guests. Mrs. Cleland Maxson, president, led the business meeting in the afternoon. Pearl Knoop led the devotions.
The Marble Rock Iowa Post Office will relocate from its current site to the Main Street building owned by Mrs James Stone. The Stone building is being remodeled and will receive modern post office equipment to improve service for local patrons. Postmaster Fred E Smith announces the plan.
Marble Rock area residents share visits and travel across Iowa and Minnesota. Highlights include Greene and Mechanicsville guests dining at Little Brown Church grounds, Iowa Production Credit Association directors meeting in Des Moines, and Ruth Van Benschoten departing for Birmingham Alabama to teach. Multiple families host relatives, attend reunions, and welcome visitors from Charles City Mason City and beyond, with Sunday dinners and road trips interwoven through a long list of local names and connections.
The Hustlerettes 4-H club staged its Achievement Show at Scott Township Hall on July 29. Exhibits and dress review were judged by Mrs. Claude Ewald and Mrs. Gerald Hildebrand. Junior and Intermediate divisions featured sewing, pin cushions, and step out with a shine demonstrations. Nancy Jover, Theresa Fraschi, Kay Fuller ton, Linda Krull, Pam Randall, Cathy Merrick, Judy Keith, and Judy Hildebrand participated. Nancy Stover, Cathy Merrick, and Judy Keith represented dress review. Mary Glee Watson, County Home Economist, attended as guest. Punch and cookies closed the program.
Mrs Art Asmussen hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club with a one o clock luncheon. High honors at the bridge tables went to Mrs Will Barth, with second going to Mrs Edward Merfeld. Guests included Mrs Edward Merfeld and Mrs Herschel Handley.
The Union Feeders 4-H Club met at Marble Rock School on Wednesday July 27 at 7 30 with 12 members present. Entry fees and enrollment blanks were handed in as the county fair and other topics were discussed. Reporter Beverly Chambers.
Marble Rock High School alumni reunion and picnic will be held Sunday at noon in the park, August 14, weather permitting. Nearly 400 graduates through 1940 remain, with about 75 living within the Marble Rock area urged to attend with baskets.
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