Busy Bees Meet at Marble Rock on Feb 9
Lorene Wedeking hosted the Union Busy Bees meeting with nine members present and three guests. Connie Staudt opened the meeting with the 4-H pledge, reports were read, donations of one dollar to March of Dimes Heart Fund and Care were approved, and plans for a February 20 potluck were discussed. Demonstrations covered measuring a pattern and pressing a wool skirt, with a talk on complexion care and an accordion flute recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene Wedeking
Connie Staudt
Marjorie Staudt
Heart Fund
Beverly Chambers
Lorrene Wedeking
Bernice Vorhes
Henderson Child Dies in Truck Accident
The two and a half year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orvil Henderson died after falling from a truck driven by her parents on Saturday. She was pronounced dead in Dumont where funeral services were held Monday at the family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orvil Henderson
Dumont
Elevator Held Annual Meeting of Farmers Co operative Elevator
The Farmers Co operative Elevator Company held its annual stockholders meeting at Legion Hall on Saturday. New board members elected are Gene Ewald and Ade Dolan, replacing Claude Losee and George Schmitt, whose terms expired. Elmer Lines was re elected director, Lester Blum became President, Lines as Vice President, and Harold Taylor as Secretary. Ken Lowery of Des Moines spoke as Educational and Information Director of the Grain Dealers Association. A luncheon followed, served by the managers and board wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company
Legion Hall
Gene Ewald
Ade Dolan
Claude Losee
George Schmitt
Elmer Lines
Lester Blum
Harold Taylor
Ken Lowery
Des Moines
Grain Dealers Association
Bridge Club Meets for Wednesday Session at Mrs Bird Keiths
The Wednesday Bridge Club met at Mrs Bird Keith s home after a one o clock luncheon hosted by the hostess. The afternoon featured bridge games with high score awarded to Mrs Walter Bohl and second high to Mrs Lola Pringle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird Keith
Bridge
Walter Bohl
Lola, Pringle
Minnie Doore Farm Barn Fire Extinguished After Stove Blast
Firefighters were called to the Minnie Doore farm southwest of town Tuesday afternoon for a barn fire. The blaze originated from a kitchen stove explosion that set fire to linoleum. The department arrived after the fire was already under control, causing only minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Doore Farm
Minnie Doore
Lion's Club Regular Meeting at Methodist Church
The Lion's Club met at the Methodist Church basement for the six o'clock dinner and meeting with three guests, including Hubert Merrick. Lloyd Merrick spoke on county supervisors duties and fielded questions while Lester Blum chaired entertainment. Birthdays for Lester Blum Ora Garber and Ed Goetzinger were celebrated. Boyd Scout Camperall planned for Marble Rock in May. The club again backed the project. Lowell Carney to study plans for another tour. Mrs Andrew Carney's division of the WSCS served the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion’s Club
Methodist Church
Hubert Merrick
Harold Taylor
Lievel Merrick
Wallace Berry
Lester Blum
Lloyd Merrick
Ora Garber
Ed Goetzinger
Arnold
Archdiocean Council Holds Special Midwinter Meeting
The Archdiocean Council Catholic Women met in New Haven Parish Hall on February 7. Benediction at two o'clock preceded a business session led by Mrs. Bush of Stacyville. Mrs. George Schmitt reported on the National Convention, noting her role as a Charles City Grenery delegate. Attendees from Saint Mary's Church Roseville included Mrs. Killian Shaffer, Mrs. Kenneth Mersen, Mrs. Rose Nauman, Mrs. George Schmitt, Mrs. Anna Hart, and Mrs. Don Kramer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archdiocean Council
Parish Hall
New Haven
Bush
Stacyville
George Schmitt
Charles City Grenery
Saint Mary’s Church
Roseville
Killian Shaffer
Kenneth Marsen
Rose Nauman
Anna Hart
Don Kramer
Birthday fete at Arley Wedeking home honors Neil Wedeking
Last Monday evening at the Arley Wedeking residence a birthday gathering honored Neil Wedeking on his ninth birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Wedeking Mr and Mrs Neil Nichol son of Floyd Mr and Mrs Vernon Drager of Rockford. An evening lunch was served by his mother and gifts were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arley Wedeking
William G. Wedeking
Neil Nicholson
Floyd
Vernon Drager
Rockford
Neil Wedeking
Aid Society Meeting at Bethel Baptist Home
Bethel Baptist Aid Society was entertained by Mrs Hattie Maxson at her home Thursday afternoon. A devotional period was led by Mrs Gene Bass. The group spent the afternoon sewing and Mrs Maxson served an afternoon lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Baptist Aid Society
Hattie Maxson
Gene Bass
Union Leaders Met Last Wednesday
Union Leaders held a regular meeting on February 6 at the Marble Rock School House at 7 30. Eighteen members and three leaders answered roll call Rita Truex joined as a new member. Plans were made for a square dance February 21 at the region Hall at 7 30. Food committee includes Janice Krueger chair Linda Hillman Janice Milton Sandra Smith Lynn Overby Posters committee Ruth Adams chair Bonnie Harris Judy Johnson Margaret Schultz Judy Adams Ruth Adams gave a talk on Necessary Ideas For 4-H Girls A talk on Color Designs was given by Edith Schultz An individual demonstration On A Skirt With A Band was given by Margaret Schultz Hostesses were Ruth Adams and Judy Hildebrand Reporter Jolene Johnson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marble Rock
Rita Truex
Theegion Hall
Janice Krueger
Linda Hillman
Janice Milton
Sandra Smith
Lynn Overby
Ruth Adams
Bonnie Harris
Judy Johnson
Margaret Shultz
Judy Adams
Edith Shultz
Judy Hildebrand
Methodist Sunday School Junior Class Meet at Mrs Swant Home
The Junior Class of the Methodist Sunday School gathered at Mrs. Cecil Swant's home on Tuesday evening for a religious and recreational gathering. Refreshments were served after the program with assistance from Mrs. Darrell Hillman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Cecil Swant
Breakfast at Mrs Herman Nikolas Home With Eleven Guests
Mrs Herman Nikolas hosted a Come As You Are breakfast at her home on Wednesday forenoon for eleven guests. The event is a project of the Women's Society of Christian Service and is proving to be both entertaining and financially successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Nikolas
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Supper At Blum Residence Attracts Twenty Guests
Mr and Mrs Lester Blum entertained twenty guests at a seven o'clock supper at their home Tuesday evening. "500" provided the entertainment with high score awarded to Mr and Mrs Don Marsh, second to Mr and Mrs Darrell Kingery, and traveling to Mr and Mrs Don Blum of Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Blum
Don Marsh
Darrell Kingery
Don Blum
Rockford
Mission Studies Series Completed by Methodist Ladies
A five week series of Mission Studies conducted by several Methodist ladies concluded last Monday. The event wrapped up with informal remarks and reflections from participants and organizers.
Marble Rock Locals Share Weekend Activities
Marble Rock residents report Joan Kelly of Mason City as an overnight guest. Mrs Lyla Lines serves as night attendant at Harris Nursing Home. The Junior Methodist Youth Fellowship gathered at the church last Sunday with Mrs Darrel Hillman as substitute leader. Mr and Mrs Gerald Kingery and family moved Friday from
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Joan Kelly
Mason City
Lyla Lines
Harris Nursing Home
Mills farm sold and new home south of Marble Rock
The Mills family moved to a newly purchased farm one mile south and nine miles east of Marble Rock. Local residents visited, with several social calls across Greene, Nashua, Charles City, and Mason City areas. The report notes nursing home visits in Harris Nursing Home and weekend hospitality among neighbors and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Marble Rock
Arnold Staudt and Sons
Cecil Layden
Nashua
George Wedeking
Ida Weatherwax
Harris Nursing Home
Henry Krull
Iowa City
Dennis Krull
Ronald Kramer
Rockford
Herman Nikolas
Walter Bohl
Ralph Roberts
Gooddell
Grace Curtis
Shilling
Charles City
Carl Rex
Cliff Reed
Greene
LaCrosse
Wisconsin
Mississippi River
Maynard Reed
Pearl Knoop
Mason City
Bruce Roder
Avis Hencken
Waterloo
Kenneth Parker
Clare Winters
Manchester
Carl Patterson
Evensdale
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