Frank Maxson Rites Were Friday
Frank Maxson former Marble Rock resident died in Quincy Massachusetts on Tuesday July Sth after months of illness. Born 1897 on a Marble Rock area farm he lived in Marble Rock and Charles City. He married Sadie McKinnon. Survivors include three sons three daughters and two brothers Carl and Walter Maxson both of Marble Rock. Funeral and burial services were held in Quincy Friday afternoon.
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Frank Maxson
Marble Rock
Quincy
Massachusettes
Charles City
Sadie McKinnon
Sadie
Carl
Walter Maxson
Lion's Club Elected Officers
The Marble Rock Lion's Club met Thursday evening in St Marys Parish Hall Roseville. St Ann's Circle served dinner. Jim Rex became a new member Maynard Reed attended as a guest. Officers elected earlier take duties: Don Krambeer president Mel Bruggeman R D Ackley Frank Hall first second third vice presidents Walter Bohl secretary Vincent Van Benschoten treasurer Leroy Kingery lion tamer Galen Lines tail twister. Directors Arnold Haller chairman Ed Enabait Harold Taylor one year Lowell Carney Arnold Staudt two years Kenneth Bucklen Clarence Staudt three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marble Rock Lion’s Club
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Roseville
St. Ann’s Circle of the Rosary Society
Jim Rex
Maynard Reed
Don Krambeer
Mel Bruggeman
R. D. Ackley
Frank Hall
Walter Bohl
Vincent van Benschoten
Leroy Kingery
Galen Lines
Arnold Haller
Ed Enabait
Harold Taylor
Lowell Carney
Arnold Staudt
Kenneth Bucklen
Clarence Staudt
Garden Club Meeting at Robert Carneys Home
Marble Rock Garden Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Robert Carney hosting. A 1:30 dessert lunch followed. Roll call Quoted Why I Belong to a Garden Club. Mrs. Walter Marsh read about Starting Cuttings. Mrs. Arlie Wedeking demonstrated Drying Summer Flowers for Winter Bouquets. Centerpiece shown featured white hydrangeas and red bergeremont in a blue vase. Verne Vorhes presided as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Carney
Marble Rock
Marble Rock Fire Crews Fight Patch Work Fire on Main Street
Marble Rock fire crews were called out Thursday forenoon when patching equipment on South Main Street caught fire. The incident halted work briefly as firefighters contained the blaze and restored operations.
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Marble Rock
South Main Street
Missionary Society Meets at Adams Home
The Bethel Baptist Church Missionary Society met last Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Gerald Adams home. Members sewed quilt blocks and discussed society business led by president Mrs. Malcolm Ott. Mrs. Walter Marsh reported on the State Conference of American Baptist Women of Iowa in Ames. Mrs. Adams served lunch.
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The
Missionary Society of the Bethel Baptist Church
Gerald Adams
Harold Thomas
Malcolm Ott
Walter Marsh
American Baptist Women of Iowa
Ames
Adams
Marble Rock Library Fund Gifts Acknowledged
The Marble Rock Library Board and community acknowledge contributions to the Library Fund by Kenneth Bucklen and Mr and Mrs Bob Dow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marble Rock
Kenneth Bucklen
Bob Dow
Busy Bees Meet At Kolbet Sisters Home
The Union Busy Bees 4-H Club held its June meeting at the home of Nancy and Karen Kolbet with two leaders and twelve members present. Diane Carney led the pledge, Nancy Katcher led the 4-H pledge, no old business, and the July 14 achievement show was planned for Roseville gym at 7:00 p.m. Talks included Fitting a sewing box by Diane Carney and Fabric Facts by Jane Dolan. Demonstrations covered Lining a Skirt, Covering a Belt and Buckle, and Zip pers and Placket Closings by several members. Hostesses and their mother served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bees
Kolbet
Union
Nancy
Karen Kolbet
Diane Carney
Nancy Katcher
Roseville
Jane Dolan
Mary Bijelico
Pat Dolan
Julie Ewald
Vicki Ewald
Karen Kolber
Public Library Remodeling Nearing Completion
Carpet laid in the lounge area as remodeling nears completion. Friday Story Hour at 2 PM continues with Mrs. Arnold Haller and Lou Ann Gerhard reading on June 30 and Mrs. Max Handley and Mrs. D J Hillman on July 8. Attendance remains strong and an award is offered after three visits. Donations sought to finish back room shelving and storage space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Haller
Lou Ann Gerhard
Max Handley
D. J. Hillman
Bridge Club Meet at Mrs Leon Marsh Home
Mrs Leon Marsh hosted the Contract Bridge Club in her home Wednesday evening with guests Mrs Willard Marsh Mrs Paul Bucklen and Mrs Walter Bohn. After a 7 PM luncheon high score at the tables went to Mrs Cecil Swant with second to Mrs Florence Schmitt and Mrs Willard Marsh taking the guest prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Marsh
Contract Bridge Club
Willard Marsh
Paul Bucklen
Walter Bohn
Cecil Swant
Florence Schmitt
Picnic Supper Honors Mr and Mrs Wayne Johnson
Mrs Mary Barr Genevieve Staudt and the John Byers and Norman Kolarich families honored Mr and Mrs Wayne Johnson and Carla of Lost Nation at a park picnic supper last Saturday evening. The Johnsons were visiting the Byers home and friends in this area for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Barr
Genevieve Staudt
John Byers
Norman Kolarich
Wayne Johnson
Carla
Lost Nation
Johnsons
Byers
Airman Duane Losce Assigned to Dover AFB Delaware
Airman Duane L Losce son of Mr and Mrs Claude L Losce of Marble Rock has been assigned to Dover AFB Delaware after completing Air Force basic training in San Antonio Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane L Losce
Claude L. Losce
Marble Rock
Dover Afb
Delaware
San Antonio
Texas
Airman, 1965 Rockford grad, to train as transport specialist
A airman and 1965 Rockford Senior High School graduate will be trained on the job as a transportation specialist with the Military Airlift Command. Surviving relatives listed include Mrs. Glenn Ferch and daughters of Conrad and numerous Chambers and Clayton families from Marble Rock and Waterloo area.
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Rockford Senior High School
Military Airlift Command
Glenn Ferch
Conrad
Leslie Chambers
Waterloo
Harold Boggess
New Hampton
Family Pot-Luck Picnic Honors Father's Day at Chambers Home
The Chambers family hosted a Father’s Day pot-luck at the Clayton Chambers residence. Attendees included multiple families from Charles City such as the Lesters, Wess, Ednas, Raymonds, Ronalds, plus Harvey Bills of Riceville and Roy Chambers of Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Chambers
Clayton Chambers
Lester Bill
Wes Chambers
Edna Ferch
Raymond Bill
Ronald Ferch
Charles City
Harvey Bill
Riceville
Roy Chambers
Mason City
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Lion’s Club
Dreyfus Funding
Dreyfus Fund
Dreyfus
Cliff Burroughs
Greene
Aine
Guy & State
Prink
Garden Club
Robert Carneys
Bridge Club
Smith Realty
Rockford
Iowa
Robert J. Waller
McGee Electric
Greene, Iowa
U.S
T-Bones
Howard Railty
Glen Eikenberry
Drane
Hamburger
Agency Bay Lodge
Leech Lake
Minnesota
Crisco
First Lady
Pillsbury
Duane Losce
Delaware Air Base
Ed Field
Rudd
John Chambers
Lyle
Mrs. Chambers and
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