Merfeld Family Attends Two Day Pony Show in Detroit
Edward and Mrs. Merfeld attended the International Pony of the Americas Club show in Detroit Michigan on July 26 and 27. Alan Douglas Judy and Carolyn Merfeld showed seven ponies earning 20 ribbons and two trophies while Allan earned a boys sportsmanship trophy on a six day trail ride preceding the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Merfeld
Alan
Douglas
Judy
Carolyn
International Pony of the Americas Club
Detroit
Michigan
Merfelds
Allan
Iowa
Saundra Latch
Charles City
Sandra
T.V
No Service At Methodist Church Sundays In August
There will be no Sunday School or church service at the Methodist Church on August 11 and August 18. The pastor Rev. George Baker will be on vacation during that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
George Baker
Busy Bees Hold Local Achievement Show at Marble Hook
The Union Busy Bees staged a Local Achievement Show and Dress Revue Friday July 19 at the Methodist Church in Marble Hook. Judges were Mrs. Gerald Kingery and Mrs. Zubrod for exhibits and Mrs. Rausch and Mrs Ziebell for the Dress Style Revue and demonstrations. Winners included Jane Christie junior and Nancy Katcher intermediate with alternates Patti Ewald and Patricia Dolan, plus Mary Jo Dolan senior with alternate Jean Vorhes. Demonstrations heading to the county fair were A Shine in Time Saves Dollars and Dimes and Tale of a Shirt by Marlys Staudt, Jane Dolan, Mary Jo Dolan, and Barbara Katcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Busy Bees
Marble Hook
Gerald Kingery
Zubrod
Rausch
Ziebell
Jane Christie
Patti Ewald
Nancy Katcher
Patricia Dolan
Mary Jo Dolan
Jean Vorhes
Marlys Staudt
Jane Dolan
Barbara Katcher
Mary Ann Byelica
Mrs. Gerald Adams Hosts Tea for Mrs. Duregger
Mrs. Gerald Adams entertained at an afternoon tea in her home last Monday to honor Mrs. Robert Duregger of Hayward California. Guests included Mrs. Don Newton, Jeffry and David, Mrs. Andrew Carney, Mrs. Robert Carney and Diane, Donna and Dawn, Mrs. Galen Lines, La Rae and Lorraine, Mrs. Laurel Ahart, Mrs. Roy Ahart and Mary, and Mrs. Max Adams and Debra, Amber, Heed and Darla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Adams
Robert Duregger
Hayward
California
Don Newton
Jeffry
David
Mason City
Andrew Carney
Robert Carney
Diane
Donna
Dawn
Galen Lines
la Rae
Lorraine
Laurel Ahart
Roy Ahart
Mary
Max Adams
Debra
Amber
Heed
Darla
Daisie Parker
Kenneth Park
Cecil Krull
Townsend
Plainfield
Loren Inco
Euphemia Morsec¢ford
E. J. Hou
Clear Lake
Leonard Kiink
Joan Herman
Lesterville
South Dako
Curt Herman
Robert
Duvegger Lake
Raron Beane
Bradford
Barry Nelson
Arlington Heights
Alinas
St. Lukes Methodist Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Tere
Walter Maxison
Elmer Lines
Dale Winfield
Dennis
Pamela Winfield
Lyla Lines
Gladys Losee
Jerry Francen
St. Joseph
Ilinois
Kenneth Bentz
Hazen
North Dakota
Jean Turk
Clarion
Warburg College
Waverly
Edward
Judy Keith
Wariburg
Jim Overby
Er Bohl
James Sexior
Mankato
Owatonna
Preacher George Calkins Leads Morning Church Service
George Calkins a layman from First Baptist Church Cedar Falls delivered the message at Bethel Baptist Church morning services on Sunday. He was accompanied by his wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Calkins
First Baptist Church
Ceder Falls
Bethel Baptit Church
Lions Club Picnic At Winnebago Scout Reservation
The Lions Club held its annual picnic Tuesday evening at the Winnebago Scout Reservation for members and families. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dick Scroggins of Osage, with Scroggins serving as fieldman for scouting in the Twin Rivers District. Floyd County lies in that district. Attendees swam in the reservation pool, with John and Bruce Mead of Greene acting as lifeguards.
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Lions Club
Winnebago
Dick Scroggins
Osage
Mr. Scroggins
Twin Rivers
Floyd County
John and
Bruce Mead
Greene
Scott Hustlerettes Host Achievement Show at Richard Fullerton
The Scott Hustlerettes held a July 16 Achievement Show at Richard Fuller ton home. Hemming It Up by Judy and Theresa Marten won junior demonstration, while On The Beam with a Seam by Teresa Fraschi and Kay Fullerton won intermediate. Models by Janine Vor hes, Janella Merfeld and Kathy Merrick were chosen for county. refreshments served. Reporter Theresa Marzen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Hustlerettes
Richard Fullerton
Judy
Theresa Marten
Teresa Fraschi
Kay Fullerton
Janine Vorhes
Janella Merfeld
Kathy Merrick
Theresa Marzen
Mary Ellen Hart Honored at Mason City Bridal Shower
Mrs. Eugene Brunsman and Jean Staudt hosted a bridal shower Tuesday evening at the Jo Staudt home honoring Mary Ellen Hart of Mason City. Mary Ellen will wed Milton Staudt in St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Saturday August 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Brunsman
Jean Staudt
Jo Staudt
Mary Ellen Hart
Mason City
Mary Ellen
Milton Staudt
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Feltus Family Moves to Clarence Barr Residence
Mr and Mrs Willard Feltus and their family have relocated from Aureola to an apartment in the Clarence Barr residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Feltus
Aureola
Clarence Barr
Mrs Paul Batton Feted At Pink and Blue Shower
Mrs Dean Tweed Mrs Lyle Watermann and Mrs Marvin Bushbaum hosted a Pink and Blue Shower at the Watermann home on Tuesday evening to honor Mrs Paul Batton. Fifteen guests played paper and pencil games with prize gifts presented to the honoree. A luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Tweed
Lyle Watermann
Marvin Bushbaum
Watermann
Paul Batton
Batton
Marble Rock Social Roundup of Visits and Weddings
Marble Rock residents hosted extended visitors from Mason City Asaby and Charles City during a busy period of vacations and family gatherings. Local couples and friends traveled to Denver Old Orchard Beach Baltimore Dubuque and Plainfield while many attended weddings and church events in Mason City Owatonna and Charles City.
Marble Rock Library closes six week summer reading program
The Marble Rock Library’s six week Summer Reading Program ended on Saturday. Mrs Raymond Gerhard, chairwoman, reports 42 total registrations. Participants wrote short reports on each book and earned 1 to 3 points per book based on reading difficulty. Those with 20 points or more include Lorrie Neilsen, Nancy Jane Hillman, Sally Ackley, Mary Hamilton, Paul Enabait, Diane Carney, Charles Meyer, Janet Hamilton, Lou Ann Hearn, Doris Schmitt, Karen Staudt and Bruce Lines. Nancy Jane Hillman had the most books read with 97 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marble Rock
Raymond Gerhard
Lorrie Neilsen
Nancy Jane Hillman
Sally Ackley
Mary Hamilton
Paul Enabait
Diane Carney
Charles Meyer
Janet Hamilton
Lou Ann Hearn
Doris Schmitt
Karen Staudt
Bruce Lines
Bridge Club meets at Mrs Willard Marsh home
Mrs Willard Marsh hosted the Contract Bridge Club at her Greene County home on Wednesday evening with Mrs Will Stabenow as guest. After a dessert luncheon, Mrs Cecil Swant won high at the tables and Mrs Rudolph Schwartz took second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
Willard Marsh
Contract Bridge Club
Will Stabenow
Greene
Marsh
Cecil Swant
Rudolph Schwartz
Baptist Minister Takes A Vacation
Faith Baptist Church will skip Sunday services and Sunday School on August 4 and 11 while Rev. Sheral Gregory takes a vacation. Mid week services continue on Wednesdays led by a lay member. The Gregory family will visit relatives in Illinois and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith Baptist Church
Sheral Gregory
Gregory
Illinois
Kentucky
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Joy Gregory
Cedar Falls
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Nora Springs
Leonard K
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C. A. Rohde
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Arnold Staudt
Marble Rock Methodist Church
Women's Societies of Christian Service
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Lola
Pringle
Harold Taylor
Cliff Wilson
Clayton Meyer
Leonard Klink
Henry Ewald
Big 4 Fairgrounds
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Fairbanks Morse
Ritchie Automatic Waterers
Greene Farm Equipment and Agriculture Co
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ALL Meat
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