Ruth Ewald and Murel Brallier Married at Floyd
Ruth Ewald of Marble Rock and Murel H Brallier of Rockford united in marriage at the Floyd Methodist Church on Thursday February 14 at 11 00 officiated by Rev Max Paige. Attendants were Mrs Kenneth Rodman and Kenneth Rodman. A wedding dinner at Club Iowa followed, then a trip. They will be at home on a farm northwest of Rockford after March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ewald
Murel Brallier
Marble
Rock
Murel H. Brallier
Rockford
Floyd
Max Paige
Kenneth Rodman
Iowa
Bridge Club Met In Merfeld Home
Mrs Edward Merfeld hosted the Contract Bridge Club at her home Wednesday evening after a 7:00 dessert luncheon. The group played bridge with high score to Mrs Cecil Swant, second to Mrs Leo Schmitt, traveling prize to Mrs Rudy Swartz. Mrs Dick Rohwedder attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Merfeld
Contract Bridge Club
Cecil Swant
Leo Schmitt
Rudy Swartz
Dick Rohwedder
Rev Dieterich to Preach at Local Methodist Church
Des Moines pastor Rev Dr A Merritt Dieterich will preach Sunday February 24 at morning worship. A church potluck follows for the official board members families and Sunday School teachers and officers. In the afternoon he will advise on Sunday material and classroom arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Merritt Dieterich
Des Moines
Dieterich
Edward Keller Rites Held Saturday
Edward Keller 80 of Charles City formerly of Marble Rock died February 13 after a lingering illness. Services 2:00 P M Friday at Houser Funeral Home Charles City with Rev William Lane and Rev Wesley F Belling officiating. Burial Flood Creek Cemetery. Survived by sisters Bertha and Mara Keller of Charles City and predeceased by brother Gilbert in 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Keller
Charles City
Marble Rock
Houser Funeral Home
William Lane
Flood Creek Methodist Church
Wesley F. Belling
Lester Moele
Grace
R. N. Benedict
Plood Creek
Edward Frank Keller
Frank
Helen Pfundheller Keller
Union Township
Floyd County
Flood Creek
Bertha
Mara Keller
Gilbert
Boy Scouts Mobilize For Emergency Drill In Winnebagos Council
An emergency mobilization drill led by the Boy Scouts occurred Tuesday morning starting with the first car at 545 A M and complete by 620 A M The Legion Hall hosted the mobilization where breakfast was served Twenty one scouts joined by scout leader James Overby and explorer adviser James Sexter with planning assistance from the scout committee Merchants supplied the food and the Legion organized it The program will continue under the Winnebago Council
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Legion Hall
James Overby
James Sexter
Scout
Legion
Winnebago Council
Womens Society of Christian Service Meets at Methodist Church
The Womens Society of Christian Service met in the church basement with Mrs Josie Keith and Mrs Wilber Munshower as hostesses. The lesson Who Shall I Send was presented by Mrs Cecil Swant. A Pink and Blue Shower honored Mrs Max Hanley after a lunch by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Josie Keith
Wilber Munshower
Cecil Swant
Mason City
Robert Carney
Max Hanley
Union Feeders Met On Wednesday
The Union Feeders 4-H Club met at Marble Rock School House on Wednesday February 13 with nineteen members present. They earned 13 dollars from a square dance. The president distributed parasite control papers for all animals, presented by County Youth Assistant Pat McDonnel who explained them. Lesley Chambers moved to adjourn, seconded by Vincent Staudt. Reporter Lesley Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
4-H
Marble Rock
Pat McDonnel
Lesley Chambers
Vincent Staudt
Stroke Strikes Fred Arhart in Charles City Return
Fred Arhart, convalescing at his son Verne’s home in Charles City after weeks of illness at Cedar Valley Hospital, suffered a severe stroke Sunday morning and was readmitted to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Arhart
Verne
Charles City
Cedar Valley Hospital
Bethel Baptist Youth Elects Officers for Fellowship Night
The Bethel Baptist Youth Fellowship met last Monday evening and elected Ruth Adams president Mary Ahrens vice president and Joyce Ott secretary treasurer. They planned entertainment and devotions for the February 25 church fellowship night to be run by the youth. An evening lunch followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Baptist Youth Fellowship
Ruth Adams
Mary Ahrens
Joyce Ott
Church Fellowship
Dennis Krull Dies After Two Week Illness
Dennis Lyle Krull son of Mr and Mrs Lyle Krull of Marble Rock died Monday morning in an Iowa City hospital after a two week illness. He was born March 30 1951 and attended Marble Rock kindergarten. He was baptized at the Methodist Church and belonged to its Sunday School. Survived by his parents two sisters Linda seven Debra two months a brother Danny two his paternal and great grandparents and Mrs J H Barr. Funeral Thursday at 200 pm at the Marble Rock Methodist Church with Rev Max Paige in charge. Burial in Westside Cemetery. Hamilton Funeral Chapel Marble Rock in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Lyle Krull
Lyle Krull
Marble Rock
Iowa City
Methodist Church
Vearse
Methodist Sunday School
Linda
Debra
Danny
Henry Krull
George Ackley
J. H. Barr
Max Paige
Westside
Hamilton Funeral Chapel
Natalla Club Meets at Mrs Kingery Home With Guests
The Natalla Club gathered at the home of Mrs Don Kingery on Wednesday afternoon for a regular meeting with Mrs Marcia Garba as co-hostess. Miss Dorthin Willett of Rockford attended as a guest and Mrs Clare Knoop led the program. The ladies held a food and bake sale with Mrs Gould Cammel serving as auctioneer and hosted an afternoon lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalla Club
Don Kingery
Marcia Garba
Dorthin Willett
Rockford
Clare Knoop
Gould Cammel
Marble Rock High School Valentine Dance Held
The Juniors hosted an invitational Valentine Dance for all high school members in the school gymnasium on Saturday evening. Music came from records and refreshments were served. Chaperons were Mr Marvin, Farmer and Supt Wayne Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marble Rock High School
Marvin
Farmer
Wayne Johnson
Junior M Y F Met Last Sunday
The Junior Methodist Youth Fellowship met Sunday evening February 17 in the church study. Seven members and two leaders answered roll call on what they look forward to in spring. Devotions led by Linda Hillman followed. A regular business meeting reported thirteen dollars and thirty-five cents raised from the bazaar. Appreciation was expressed for a donation from the Women's Society of Christian Service. After recreation, lunch was served by Mrs Clarence Barr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Methodist Church
Linda Hillman
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Clarence Barr
Blums Entertained Guests At Saturday Evening Supper
Mr and Mrs Lester Blum hosted a 7:00 supper Saturday night at their home. Five hundred was played at six tables with high score to Mr and Mrs Cecil Swant, second high to Mr and Mrs Will Stabenow, and traveling to Mr and Mrs Wesley Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Blum
Cecil Swant
Will Stabenow
Wesley Smith
Hustlers Meet at Taylor Home on February 15
The Scott Hustlers held their regular meeting at the Taylor home on February 15 at 8:00 pm. Nine members and one guest attended along with the new leader Mrs Rohwedder and the Youth Assistant. Plans for a scrap drive were discussed and slides titled External Parasites were shown by Pat McDonnell. The next meeting will be at the Marzen residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Hustlers
Taylor
Rohwedder
Pat McDonnel
Marzen
Marble Rock Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits and Travel
Miss Millie Losee hosts Miss Losee's birthday with John Mills and Robert Fautz in George McBride's home. Louis Staudt guests in Minneapolis from Friday to Monday. Marilyn Krull attends Advanced Hair Style Academy in Chicago. Mrs. Robert Staudt and children return from Des Moines. Thies couple bring them home. Cecil Swant, Lena Schaffer, Roe Asling attend Edward Keller funeral in Charles City. Heft family motor trip to California. Lanora Heft stays with daughter in Schriever home. W C McFadden and Rudy Swartz dine with Henry Johnsons. Donna Lamb of Charles City visits family. Mallard couple joins Don Kingery household for a few days. Hillside Cemetery Association annual meeting March 1 at 1 30 pm at the bank. Mrs Cecil Swant hosts a noon dinner for several ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Losee
John Mills
Robert Fautz
George McBride
Miss Loses
Louis Staudt
Dr. Cousins
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Marilyn Krull
Advanced
Chicago
Robert Staudt
Lawrence Thies
Des Moines
Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Thies
Cecil Swant
Lena’ Schaffer
Roe Asling
Edward Keller
Charles City
Kenneth Heft and Sons
Lanora Heft
California
Fred Schriever
W. C McFadden
Waterloo
Rudy Swartz
Henry Johnson
Donna Lamb
Willam Hoffert
Mallard
Don, Kingery
Hillside Cemetery Association
Community Notes and Local Wins Highlight Weekend
Mrs Lanora Heft honored with guests including Mrs Lena Schaffer Mrs Eva McNinch Mrs Bird Keith and Mrs Roe Asing. Faith Baptist Church men finish kitchen walls in the church basement. Art Asmussen rehired as manager of Farmers Cooperative Elevator by the Elevator Board of Directors. Rebeka Circle met at the Hall with Mrs Rudy Swartz presiding. Prizes at 5007 awarded to Mrs Verne Losee high Mrs Suzy Bohl traveling and Mrs Wrate Losee low. School faculty card party hosted by Mrs Martin and Mrs Leonard Moser at the school house. refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanora Heft
Lena Schaffer
Eva McNinch
Bird Keith
Roe Asing
Men of Faith Baptist Church
Art Asmussen
Farmers Cooperative Elevator
Elevator Board of Directors
Rudy Swartz
Rebeka Circle
Verne Losee High
Suzy Bohl
Wrate Losee Low
Martin
Leonard Moser
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Bridge Club
Merfeld
D. A. Kinney
Baptist
Ree Performance
Sdaenele
Goodyear
Isity
Teeple
Greene, Iowa
Dennis Krull
Blums
Keeaw
Agency For
Silo
John Marks
Allison
Americas
Triorize
Curtis Marshmallows
HAM
Cress
Lake Boxes
Marble Rock Personals
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