Methodists Host Special Sunday Morning Program
At the morning worship service in the Methodist Church a special program accompanied by 4-H members marked Soil Stewardship Sunday. Forty three Vacation Bible School pupils received certificates, with thirteen helpers totaling fifty six attendees. Ruth Adams sang Dreaming, Edith Shultz accompanied, Lorene Wedeking read the Eleventh Commandment, and a dedication of suit and seed was given by Connie Grahiman and Jim McNellus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vacation Bible School
4-H
Soil Stewardship
Ruth Adams
Edith Shultz
Edith
Bethel Baptist Vacation Bible School Begins
The Bethel Baptist Bible School started Monday and runs through June 13 with evening programs.
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Bethel Baptist Vacation Bible School
Alten Keiths Feted At Farewell
Mr and Mrs Alten Keith were honored in two farewell events before moving to Toledo Iowa. A Wednesday gathering of thirty four families at their home featured a cooperative lunch and a gift. Sunday evening Mr and Mrs Roy Keith hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Gaylan Lines and family and Mr and Mrs Jim Davis and family of Clear Lake. Refreshments were served and gifts presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alten Keith
Toledo
Iowa
Roy Keith
Gaylan Lines
Jim Davis
Clear Lake
Brian
Creston
Falconer
Ted Hamilton
Des Moines
B. L. Hamilton
Don Wood
Mel Bruggeman
C. W. Reiitz
Clarksville
Virgil Randall
Charles City
Lowell Lines
James Sexter
Owatonna
Rally Day at Colwell Gym Sees Union Leaders 4-Hers Attend
Union Leaders and Mrs. Gerald Hildebrand attended Rally Day June 1 in Colwell Gym. Connie Grahlman presided while Ruth Adams led songs with Edith Shultz at the piano. Edith Shultz gave a two minute year in review, Margaret Shultz spoke on opportunities in 4-H, and Jane Balkenende spoke as her campaigner. Judy Adams and Judy Johnson received pins as new members. Other attendees included Judy Hildebrand, Mrs. Max Handley, and Mrs. Claude Ewald with Jane Balkenende reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tern
Gerald Hildebrand
Colwell
Connie Grahlman
Ruth Adams
Edith Shultz
Margaret Shultz
Jane Balkenende
Sandra Smith
Judy Adams
Judy Johnson
Judy Hildebrand
Max Handley
Claude Ewald
New Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Bob Sorenson
Mr and Mrs Bob Sorenson of Mason City welcomed a daughter named Patricia Ann on May 30. The baby weighed 4 pounds 3 ounces. Mrs Sorenson was formerly Louise Hart of Marble Rock.
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Bob Sorenson
Mason City
Patricia Ann
Sorenson
Louise Hart
Marble Rock
Bridge Club Meets at Pringle Home with Pringle Host
Mrs. Lola Pringle entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club at her home with a 1:00 start. Guests included Mrs. Maude Vorhes and Mrs. Wayne Johnson. High score went to Mrs. Russell Smith and second to Mrs. Walter Bohl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Pringle
Maude Vorhes
Wayne Johnson
Russell Smith
Walter Bohl
Catherine Staudt Graduates From St Mary's School of Nursing
The graduation exercises for the School of Nursing at St Marys Hospital Rochester Minnesota were held Sunday June 2. Catherine Staudt daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Staudt was among the graduates. Attendees from Marble Rock included many Staudt family members and local friends. Catherine will continue in pediatrics at the hospital.
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School of Nursing
St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester
Minnesota
Catherine Staudt
Earl Staudt
Marble Rock
George Staudt
Anna Hart
Donnie
Bonita Marsh
Earl Frascht
Marilyn
Arlene Bohl
Joe Staudt
Jean
Leo Schmitt
Lee
John Schmitt
Adaza
Carl Staudt
James
Stacyville
Catherine
Ceramic Show trip by North Iowa Ceramic Club ladies
Mrs Rudy Schwartz and Mrs Claire Kepple joined a group from the North Iowa Ceramic Club for a bus excursion to Chicago last Sunday to attend the Great Lakes Ceramic exhibit. The party returned home on Wednesday.
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Rudy Schwartz
Claire Kepple
Chicago
Great Lakes
North Iowa Ceramic Club
Decoration Day Observed With Cemetery Ceremony
An afternoon program at Hill Side Cemetery followed a town band concert. The band played in the cemetery before a speech by Rev. Brinkmann of Rockford.
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Hill Side Cemetery
Brinkmann
Rockford
Two Honored on Birthdays At Lines
Mrs. Galen Lines entertained Mrs. Gerald Adams and Mrs. Roy Arhart Friday afternoon at her home in honor of the birthdays of the ladies which occurred on May 31 and May 28 respectively. Other guests included Mrs. Stella Brown of Charles City Mrs. Andrew Carney Judy Adams and Terry and Mary Ahart. Mrs. Lines served afternoon refreshments.
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Galen Lines
Gerald Adams
Roy Arhart
Stella Brown
Charles City
Andrew Carney
Judy Adams
Terry
Mary Ahart
Lines
Mrs Gerald Adams Feted on Birthday
Mrs Gerald Adams was surprised Friday evening in honor of her birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stille and family of Waverly Mr and Mrs Keith Seleos and family of Cedar Falls Mr and Mrs Max Adams and daughter and Mr and Mrs Owen Adams and daughter of Greene A cooperative lunch was served during the evening The honoree was remembered with gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Adams
Kenneth Stille
Waverly
Keith Seleos
Cedar Falls
Max Adams
Owen Adams
Greene
Faith Baptist Vacation Bible School Opens June Third
Faith Baptist Church launches its Vacation Bible School starting June 3 and runs through the week into Saturday with daily activities for children and families at the church.
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Faith Baptist Vacation Bible School
Fred Smith Elected to Iowa Postmasters Board
Fred Smith attended the State Convention of Postmasters at Spirit Lake last week and was elected to the Executive Board of the Iowa Chapter of the National Association of Postmasters.
Marble Rock Personal Notes and Visits Across Town
Marble Rock social items list guests and family movements from Om aha Nebraska to Marble Rock. It notes teaching departures at New Hampton, vacations Bible School, local picnics, graduation attendance in Hampton, moving to Marble Rock, retired minister Rev Van Benschoten, trips to Pierre, and various family visits at Clarksville Charles City Des Moines and other homes. The piece records Decoration Day events and upcoming Women's Society meeting.
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Wayne Smith
Omaha
Nebraska
Floyd Wilson
Marilyn
Arlene Boh
New Hampton
Lutheran Vacation Bible School
Darrow Gates
W. W. Melugin
Jahn
Jane
Clarence Barr
Rossie Kinder
Hampton
Vincent van Benschoten
Ora Garber
Allerton
Town
Vincent
Marble Rock
van. Benschoten
Everett Lamb
East Bradfort Street
van Benschoten
Bethel Baptist Church
John Falconer
Pierre
South Dakota
Earl Osterkamp
Janet
Nickie
Carl
Andtephen
Falconer
Jack Dillon
Mark
Union Busy Bees Rally Day Attendance Report
The Union Busy Bees held Rally Day on June 1 with full attendance, six mothers present, and members in uniform. Connie Staudt spoke on club activities while Jean Merfeld received her membership pin. The group sang four songs and honored leaders with corsages. A May 28 meeting at Connie Staudt’s home planned June 1 activities at Colwell.
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Union
Busy Bees
Marjorie Staudt
Mark Staudt
Arlie Wedeking
Connie Staudt
Jean Merfeld
Jean Vorhes
Bernice Vorhes
John Chambers
Beverly
Vern Vorhes
Jean
Bernice
Bernard Merfeld
Kathy
Clement Staudt
Marjorie
Connie
Harris Nursing Home Residents Entertained by Trip Slides
Mr and Mrs Alfred Grahiman entertained Harris Nursing Home patients Tuesday evening with slides from their trip to the Black Hills and other notable spots.
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Alfred Grahiman
Harris Nursing Home
Black Hills
Fellowship Supper Welcomes New Marble Rock Residents
The Bethal Baptist Fellowship Supper and meeting was held Monday evening in the church basement. The gathering was social and served as a welcome to Rev. and Mrs. Ben Vanschoten who have relocated to Marble Rock for their future ministry and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethal Baptist Fellowship
Ben Vanschoten
Marble Rock
Mrs Kenneth Heft to be hostesses
Mrs Kenneth Heft will be hostesses for an event, with continuation of details on page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Heft
Des Moines Ring Co Offers Spare Time Display Work
Des Moines Ring Co seeks part time help servicing simulated diamond ring displays in the area. Must have car and references, $480 inventory secured, 6 to 8 hours weekly. Earn up to $300 monthly with potential for full time. Include phone in interview application to Des Moines Ring Co P O Box 2004 Des Moines 10 Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Ring Co
P. O
Des Moines 10
Iowa
School District Passed By 82 1 Vote
The Rud Marble Rock Rockford school district was approved by an 82 percent vote on Monday. Marble Rock vote totaled 302 with 239 for and 63 against. In the total area of 16 districts 1,221 voted yes and 250 voted no.
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Marble Rock - Rockford
Marble Rock
Also Mentioned on This Page
Methodists
Bible School
Alten Keiths
Colwell Gym
Bridge Club
Pringle
Hamilton
Collect
Nursing
Fred Smith
Deepfreeze Home Freezer
Amano
Pooley Lumber
Marble Rock Personals
Jimmy Ackley
R. D. Ackley
Lewis McElroy
Kenneth Parker
Pamela
Leroy Kingery
Art Parker
Lyle Pringle
Ed Enabnit
Bob Enabnit
Frank Jehl
Janice
Ronald
Les City
Joe Anderson
Met Gooler
Waterloo
Pet Frizzell
Clayton
Eldon Randall
Sholtz Hospital
Eldon
Larry
Loraine Lines
Roy’ Crabtree
Lynn Smith
Roger Crabtree
Russel Smith
Marvin Hinrichsen
Alden Hinrichsen
Arthur Parker
Guy Sebaugh
Donald Kingery
Roy Parker
Pat
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Robert Carney
Union Busy Bees
Lorene Wedeking
Folger’s
Velveeta
van Camp
Seri
Kenny Dofer
Ralph Zarnow and His Orchestra
Standard Oil Dealers
Jules Herman and His
Orchestra
Ray McKinley
Glenn Miller Orchestra
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