Progress through Leadership course at Rockford High School
Marble Rock news reports a five session adult education course titled Progress through Leadership to begin January 25 at Rockford High School. Dr Ron Powers will teach the first three sessions, followed by Dale Studt and Sondra Inman for the remaining two. Enrollment due January 20 with fees of 2 per person or 3 per couple. Contact Don Ambroson or the Extension Office in Charles City for details.
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Rockford High School
Rudd
Rockford
Marble Rock
Ron Powers
Iowa State University
Dale Studt
Sondra Inman
Extension Home
Don Ambroson
Ambroson
Charles City
Ronald Gates Honored For Distinguished Flying Cross
Airman First Class Donald K. Gates son of Mr and Mrs Charles Gates of Nashua has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross after previously receiving the Air Medal. Serving at a forward base in Southeast Asia he earned the honors for heroism and skill during combat flights over North Vietnam. Gate’s citation cites outstanding professionalism aiding a hazardous mission on October 2 1966. He is grandson of Mrs Bird Keith of Marble Rock and plans discharge in February, with enrollment at Iowa State University Ames for spring quarter.
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Donald K. Gates
Charles Gates
Nashua
Gates
S. E. Asia
North Viet Nam
Ronald K. Gates
Southeast Asia
United States Air Force
Ale Gates
Bird Keith
Marble Rock
The
State University
Ames
Hustlerettes Meet at Fullerton Home
The Scott Hustlerettes 4-H Club met January 14 at Dixie Fullerton’s home. Fourteen girls and nine mothers attended. Officers installed: Dixie Fullerton president, Evelyn Litterer vice president, Carolyn Maupin secretary, Kay Frascht treasurer, Connie Latch historian, Sheryl Frascht reporter, Teresa Frascht photographer, Judy Marten music. Judy spoke on daisies and Sheryl demonstrated healthy snacks. Lunch by Dixie Fullerton and mother. Next meeting February 4 with Patrice Abell.
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Scott Hustlerettes 4-H Club
Dixie Fullerton
Evelyn Litterer
Carolyn Maupin
Kay Frascht
Connie Latch
Sheryl Frascht
Teresa
Frascht
Judy Marten
Marble Rock
Patrice Abell
Dougherty
Julie Jeffrey
Rockford
Sheryl
Baby Terry Neal Born in Floyd County Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs Dean Tweed welcomed a son at Floyd County Memorial Hospital Charles City on Friday January 13 weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces He is named Terry Neal He has two brothers and three sisters at home Auxiliary Met Mrs Anna Hart hosted the American Legion Auxiliary meeting Tuesday with a social hour a business session and date drawings for the year Mrs Hart provided lunch afterward.
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Dean Tweed
Floyd County Memorial Hospital
Charles City
Terry Neal
Anna Hart
American Legion Auxiliary
Merfelds Attend Pony Show and PCA Club Meeting
Mr and Mrs Edward Merfeld attended a Sunday pony show. Douglas Alan and Carolyn Merfeld attended the Iowa State PCA Club meeting in Marshalltown where annual trophy awards were presented. Douglas accepted High Point Trophy for Stallion at Halter for Tomahawks Big Creek and high point for Western Pleasure and Boys Equitation. He also earned a 4 H POA Showmanship trophy from last summer at the State Fair in Des Moines.
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Merfelds
Edward Merfeld
Douglas
Alan
Carolyn
Iowa State Pca
Marshalltown
Halter
Big Creek
Des Moines
Penny Collection Aids Marble Rock Library
At Hi Neighbor Club meetings a penny collection supports library books. This year 7.13 was donated to the library board to seed a World Book encyclopedia fund. The library also seeks back issues of Geographic magazine and will place extra copies on shelves for schoolchildren visiting Mondays.
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Hi Neighbor Club
Marble Rock
Library Board
Geographic
Natalla Club Meeting and Auction Hosted by Mrs Taylor
Natalla Club met Wednesday afternoon in Mrs. Harold Taylor’s home with co-hostess Mrs. Charlotte Kingery unable to attend due to a broken wrist. An auction was led by auctioneer Mrs. Pete Lauterbach. Refreshments followed the event.
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Natalla Club
Harold Taylor
Charlotte Kingery
Greene
Pete Lauterbach
Marble Rock M Y F members attend Rockford film night
On January 8 the Marble Rock Methodist Church M Y F group visited Rockford Methodist Church M Y F to view the film Face the Music. Eleven members attended with two guests. Drivers were Galen Lines Darrell Hillman and Terry Ahart. Reporter Mary Ahart.
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M.Y.F
Marble Rock Methodist Church
Rockford Methodist Church
Galen Lines
Darrell Hillman
Terry Ahart
Mary Ahart
Earl Staudt Returns Home After Iowa City Surgery
Earl Staudt came home Tuesday from the University Hospitals in Iowa City after undergoing surgery there.
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Earl Staudt
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Methodist Women Meet In Fellowship Hall Summary
The Methodist Women's Society held its Thursday meeting in Fellowship Hall with lessons on The Christian and Space led by Mrs. Verne Vorhes and Mrs. Duane Enabait. President Mrs. Cecil Swant led business, prayers and a New Year meditation from Abundant Living. Circles plan Jan 26 meetings. Miriam Circle with Mrs. Andrew Carney, Esther with Mrs. Frank Hall, Priscilla with Mrs. Harold Taylor. The United Church Women of Floyd County set a Jan 20 annual meeting at 1 pm with dessert luncheon.
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Methodist Women’s Society
Man’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Verne Vorhes
Duane Enabait
Cecil Swant
Andrew Carney
Miriam Circle
Esther
Frank Hall
Priscilla
Methodist Youth Rally Attendance at First Charles City Church
Six members of the Methodist Youth Fellowship and leader Mrs Darrell Hillman attended the sub district Youth Rally at the First Methodist Church in Charles City. Attendees included Mary Ahart Lorraine Lines Nancy Hillman Gary Hook Duane Tompkins and Virgil Calkins.
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Youth Fellowship of the Methodist Church
Darrell Hillman
First Methodist Church
Charles City
Mary Ahart
Lorraine Lines
Nancy Hillman
Gary Hook
Duane Tompkins
Virgil Calkins
Robert Carney
M.Y.F
Marble Rock
Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Irene Barth Residence
Mrs Irene Barth hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club at her home with a one o clock luncheon. High score at the bridge tables went to Mrs Bruce Goss and second place to Mrs Art Asmussen.
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Irene Barth
Plan Meeting The Hill Side Cemetery Association
The annual meeting of the Hill side Cemetery Association of Marble Rock will be held in Marble Rock. Members are urged to attend to discuss ongoing maintenance and future plans for the cemetery grounds and resources.
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The
Hillside Cemetery Association of
Marble Rock
Mar
Local Residents Visit Family Ties Gathered Across Iowa
Marble Rock locals Mr and Mrs Elton Dugan of Dubuque returned home Wednesday after a week with sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Galen Haarris. Lloyd Clay of Mason City was a dinner guest Wednesday at the home of Mrs Dora Knoop and Pearl. Mr and Mrs George Turner were guests Thursday evening and overnight in Decorah at the home of her sister Mr and Mrs Steve Baker and family.
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Elton Dugan
Dubuque
Galen Haarris
Lloyd Clay
Mason City
Dora Knoop
Pearl
George Turner
Steve Baker
Decorah
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