Lions Club Holds Regular Meeting on Thursday
The Lions Club met Thursday evening in the Legion Hall with 27 members present. The St. Cecelia Circle of the Rosary Society served the dinner. Guest attendees included Claude Losee and Norman Kalkrich, while Rudolph Schwartz acted as program chairman and organized a Civil War music program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Legion Hall
St. Cecelia Circle of the Rosary Society
Club
Claude Losee
Norman Kolarich
Rudolph Schwartz
Missionary Circle Meeting At Mrs Reed Home
The Faith Baptist Missionary Circle met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Lloyd Reed s home. With the president absent Mrs Vern Prugh led devotions and read the missionary article. Mrs Claude Losee spoke on her work as a school nurse. A short business session followed, and refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith Baptist Missionary Circle
Lloyd Reed
Vern Prugh
Claude Losee
Death of Mrs Dora Brunner Ackley in California
Mrs Dora Brunner Ackley has died in Los Angeles California. She grew to young womanhood in Marble Rock area and had lived in the west for many years.
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Dora Brunner Ackley
Los Angeles
California
Better Way Club Meets at Mrs Marsh Home
The Better Way Club met last Tuesday at the home of Mrs Don Marsh. A 2:00 dessert lunch was served and the group spent the afternoon at cards. High score went to Mrs Dick Rohwedder, second to Mrs Willard Marsh, and low to Mrs Don Harms. Guests included Mrs Richard Merfeld and Mrs Billi Fluhrer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Marsh
Scott Better Way Club
Dick Rohwedder
Willard Marsh
Don Harms
Richard Merfeld
Billi Fluhrer
Mrs Elvira Chambers Underwent Surgery
Mrs Elvira Chambers underwent surgery at Hampton hospital on Wednesday.
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Elvira Chambers
Hampton Hospital
Scott Hustlers Hold July Meeting
The Scott Hustlers met at Diane Marsh's home on July 11. Vice President Jack Tayor called the meeting. Seven members answered roll call by describing their Fourth of July activities. Gordon Rohwedder reported on a trip to Ames. An all family picnic is planned for August 10 at Reeds Lake. Reporter Diane Marsh.
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Scott Hustlers
Diane Marsh
Jack Tayor
Gordon Rohwedder
Ames
Reeds Lake
Parents Welcome Son To Earl Parcher Family
Mr and Mrs Earl Parcher announce the birth of a son born Thursday July 17. The new arrival joins the family and brings joy to proud grandparents and relatives.
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Earl Parcher
Missionary Society Meeting At Bethel Baptist
The Bethel Baptist Missionary Society met at Mrs. Malcolm Ott’s home Thursday afternoon with devotions by Mrs. Gerald Adams. Mrs. Art Parker presented the lesson while Pearl Knoop led the love gift service. Ruth Van Benschoten attended as a guest and an afternoon lunch was served.
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Bethel Baptist Missionary Society
Malcolm Ott
Gerald Adams
Art Parker
Pearl Knoop
Ruth van Benschoten
Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Schwartz Home
Bridge club met with Mrs. Rudy Schwartz who hosted a 7 PM dessert luncheon at her home. Scores: Mrs Edward Merfeld won high, Mrs Cecil Swant second high, Mrs William Stabeno received traveling.
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Rudy Schwartz
Contract Bridge Club
Edward Merfeld
Cecil Swant
William Stabenow
Marble Rock Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits
Marble Rock residents record a flurry of social visits in Leroy Minnesota and Greene Waterloo and Charles City with relatives friends and neighbors. The notes mention Nancy Goetzingss trip to Minneapolis and many family gatherings including the Staudt and Jandl households plus visitors from Mason City Waterloo Belleville and Nashua. A party at Earl Staudt’s home honored Mrs Reints birthday and several families shared Sunday dinners and dinners with guests from neighboring towns.
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Nancy Goetzingss
Minneapolis
Isas
Les
Wood
Delone
Leroy
Minnesota
Ed Deer
Greene
Marjorie Staudt
Karen Reinhart
Ma City
Victor Stau
Lloyd
Mary Jandl
Jimmy Prugh
and Prugh
Waterloo
Montana
Western
Roison Robert
Rockford
Bullemermis
Churchel
Mary
Mary Jandi
Mary Musil
Jandi
Henry Johnson
Rigdon
Herman Nikolas
Kenneth Peterson
Charles City
Vivian Patton
Betty
Mark Twain
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Paul Erb
James
Floyd
Russell Smith
Talmer Dahlen
Geneveive Staudt
Club Town
Clara Thorg
Marion
C. L. Bopp
Don Evans
Winneer
South Dakota
Lola Pringle
Leland Lines
Joan
Belleville
Illinois
Anna Lines
Lowell Lines
Fred Henke
Aredale
Lester Wilson
Kitty Barr
Clarence Staudt
Charles Gagnon
Eleanor Donnely
Mason City
Mel Bruggeman
Ben Wood
Dale Slinger
W. J. Reints
Clarksville
Anna Hart
Genevieve Staudt
Irving Bloom
Nashua
Marcus Staudt
Kenneth Stile
Ena
Minneap
Id Adams
Union Leaders Held July Workshop at Marble Rock School
The Union Leader's 4-H Club met July 10 at Marble Rock School House with 17 members, 2 leaders, and 4 guests. Menu included meat loaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, rolls and assorted pies. Members and guests prepared various dishes, followed by a short business meeting and plans for a swimming party and an extra July meeting to prep for the achievement show. Committees for Exhibit, Hospitality, Invitation, Hospitality, and Food were named, with multiple members listed on each. Reporter Judith Johnson.
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Marble Rock
Margaret Shultz
Mareia Haller
Jane Feltus
Linda Hillman
Judith Johnson
Marie Smith
Judy Hildebrand
Pam Randall
Bonita Neal
Mary Taylor
Jane Balkenende
Barbara Keifer
Ruth Adams
Judy Adams
Rita Randall
Marcia Haller
Jane Felius
Ma Taylor
Jerry Grahlman
Je: Merfeld
Rebekah Circle Meet Pauses for Card Games
Wm Barth hosted the Rebekah Circle at their Halls on Wednesday afternoon. In 500 high score, Mrs Marv Heines won, with Mrs Maude Vorhes as runner up and Mrs Minnie Doore as low.
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Wm. Barth
Rebekah Circle
Marv Heines
Maude Vorhes
Low
Minnie Doore
Suffered Skull Fracture In Fall
Genevieve Seeders met with a bad accident Monday when she fell and struck her head on a door. A discoloration appeared on her face and X rays at Mason City confirmed a skull fracture. She returned home for recovery.
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Genevieve
Mason City
Alumni Picnic Plans Set for August 10
The Alums of the Marble Rock Alumni Association will hold a park picnic on August 10 weather permitting at the school house location. The event invites all former students to gather for a casual outdoor reunion and fellowship.
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K of the Marble Rock Alums
Ewise
Mrs. Merfeld Honored At Pink Shower
Mrs. Roger Merfeld was honored at a Saturday afternoon pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs. Allen Ailer and Mrs. Richard Merfeld at the Miller home. Seventeen attendees brought many gifts and a lunch was served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Merfeld
Sirs
Allen Ailer
Richard Merfeld
Rose
Merfeld
Miller
Severcen
Denoree
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lion's Club
Missionary Circle
Better Way Club
Wiliams Mortuary
the Greene Recorder
Bridge Club
Schwartz
Merrill D. Winfield
Marble Rock Personals
Rebekah
Glen Miller
Ray McKinley
LEO Greco & Pioneers
Ralph “Arnow and His Orchestra
Jules Herman and His Orchestra
Bob Awale and
The
Blue Notes
Chordettes
Henry Charles & Orchestra
United IN Coast-To-Coast Service
Associated Funeral Directors Service
Greene Collect
Peter Pan
Angel Food
Nabisco
Sno-Boy
Vegie, California
Stak Oe
Morey’s
West Side
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