Funeral Services for Galen Rex in Marble Rock
Marble Rock residents mourn Galen A. Rex who died February 20 at Floyd County Memorial Hospital Charles City after two weeks ill He was 1899 born April 8 in Marble Rock a lifelong resident and former rural mail carrier He married Laura Crabtree in October 1921 Surviving wife two daughters three sons one brother 13 grandchildren six great grandchildren and six great grandchildren Burial was in Hillside Cemetery Marble Rock Services were conducted by Rev Byron Ayers The World Day of Prayer program will be held March 7 at 2 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church Officers and participants from United Methodist and Lutheran churches organize the event Public is invited Others mentioned include Mrs Harold Ott Mrs Leo Stroud and Mrs Jim Ott
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Reid
Marble Rock
Galen A. Rex
Floyd County Memorial Hospital
Charles City
Rex
Carl and
Minnie Nee Hawks Rex
Galen Rex
Laura Crabtree
Laura
Norbert
Georgia) Diesberg
Waverly
Don
Darlene) Lewis
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Cleo
Richard
Monrovia
California
Gregory
Silver Springs
Maryland
Gordon
Byron Ayers
The
United Methodist Church
Hillside Cemetery
Bethel Iaptist Church
Women’s Societies
United Methodist
Lutheran Church
Baptists
Harold Ott
Leo Stroud
Jim Ott
Study Club to Meet on Monday
Mrs. Kold of Mason City who conducts the Sears Charm School will present the evenings program at the Marble Rock Study Club meeting on Monday evening March 10 at the Town Hall. The public is invited to attend and learn what charm can do for you.
Marble Rock Library finances report shows year balance
Marble Rock Library Board met for annual meeting and presented 1968 financials. Beginning general fund with 223.39 plus a 2000 estate gift invested in CDs, income from Ulster Township Union Township Town of Marble Rock Scott Township, and a 500 loan. Total receipts 922.42. expenses 1642.69. End balance in general fund plus gifts 369.03.
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Marble Rock
Eva MecNinch
Ulster
Union Township
Town of
Scott Township
1St Security Bank
Hi Neighbor Club Meeting Held at Kramer Home
The Hi Neighbor Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Ronald Kramer’s home with Mrs. Bill Balkenende as co host. Fifteen members attended. After the business session Mrs. Elmer Lines and Mrs. Bruce Lines led the entertainment. Lunch was provided by the hostesses. The next gathering is at Mrs. Gene Ewald’s home on March 18.
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Hi Neighbor Club
Ronald Kramer
Bill Balkenende
Elmer Lines
Bruce Lines
Gene Ewald
Wednesday Bridge Club Meeting in Rockford
Mrs Vina Berry hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club at her Rockford home with guests Mrs Thelma Carrott and Mrs William Ballard. After a 1 00 p m luncheon, Mrs Ballard won high at the bridge tables and Mrs Walter Bohl took second.
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Vina Berry
Rockford
Thelma Carrott
William Ballard
Ballard
Walter Bohl
Teresa Frascht Receives Mercy Hospital Scholarship
Teresa Frascht of Marble Rock, a student nurse at Mercy Hospital in Marshalltown, received the Mercidian Alumni Association scholarship based on academic rating and need. Presented by treasurer Mrs. Jeff Waters, it is the second such award for a Mercy nurse. Teresa is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Frascht of rural Marble Rock.
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The
Mercidian Alumni Association
Teresa Frascht
Marble Rock
Mercy Hospital
Marshalltown
Mercy
Jeff Waters
Teresa
Andrew Frascht
Missionary Society Meeting At Bethel Baptist Church
A Van Benschoten hosted the Bethel Baptist Missionary Society gathering on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Harold Ott led devotions and Mrs Walter Marsh outlined recent American Baptist Women of Iowa activities. Jo Bass, vice president, presided at the business meeting and lunch was served afterward.
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A. van Benschoten
Missionary Society of Bethel Baptist Church
Harold Ott
Walter Marsh
American Baptist Women of Iowa
Jo Bass
van Benschoten
Scott Betterway Club Meets at Mrs Williard Marsh Home
The Scott Betterway Club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Williard Marsh home for a 1 30 p m dessert luncheon. High at the card tables was won by Mrs. Dixon Marsh with Mrs. Dick Rohwedder second and low by Mrs. Roger Staudt. Mrs. Verne Lines was welcomed as a new member.
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Scott Betterway Club
Williard Marsh
Dixon Marsh
Dick Rohwedder
Roger Staudt
Verne Lines
Rex family attends funeral hearse in Floyd County
Mr and Mrs Gregory Rex and family from Silver Springs Maryland attended the funeral of Galen Rex held Monday. Cleo and Dick Rex from Monrovia California arrived Sunday. Mrs Darlene Lewis of Minneapolis has stayed with her mother two weeks while Mr Rex was hospitalized at Charles City. Local visitors included Jim McNeilus and family, Jim MecNeilus Jr of Newton, and other relatives and friends from Greene, Charles City, and Lamotte during weekend gatherings.
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Gregory Rex
Silver Springs
Maryland
Cleo
Dick Rex
Monrovia
California
Galen Rex
Darlene Lewis
Minneapolis
Mr. Rex
Floyd County Memorial Hospital
Charles City
Jim MecNeilus Jr
Newton
Jim McNeilus Sr
Marvin Bruns
Johnnie Osier
Greene
Larry McNeilus
Jackie
Kenneth Ackley
Roxanne
Lamotte
Harrison Ackley
Marble Rock MYF Hayride and Planed Events
Marble Rock MYF met on February 13 with 20 members including the Little Methodists group invited to ride. Jim Rex supplied the tractor and wagon. The next meeting is February 27, and a bowling party is set for March 8, reported by Coralyn Tweed.
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Whe M. Y. FL
Marble Rock
Lions Club Holds Marble Rock Ladies Night at Holiday Lounge
Marble Rock Lions Club members and wives rode to Clear Lake for the annual Ladies Night. After a 7 p.m. dinner Dutch Shultz of Clear Lake spoke about his trip as a tramp riding box cars from Seattle to Minneapolis. About 60 attended.
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Lions Club
Marble Rock Lions Club
Clear Lake
Dutch Shultz
Seattle
Minneapolis
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Staceyville
Anne Robberman
Fort Dodge
Ed Merfeid
North Iowa
West Room
Scott Hustlerettes
Scott Hustlerettes 4H
Abell
Town Hall
Jolly Trail
Mason City
Carolyn Maupin
Patrice Abell
Missionary Society
Jim McNeilus
J. R. Mehmen
Plainfield
Dralle‘s
Famous Brand Fav
Dralle
Rath
Carnation
Ie Sa
Gilas Peres
Jack Spratt
Folger's Coffee
Ord
Monarch
Hunt
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Wen
Greene, Iowa
Coralyn Tweed
McGee
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