Women’s Society of Christian Service Meets at Marble Rock
The W S C S of the Methodist Church gathered Thursday afternoon in the church, with an Executive Committee session beforehand. Mrs. Clayton Meyer led the lesson The Church Speaks or Dies and officers were installed by Meyer as the president Mrs. Lester Blum presided. New officers include Galen Lines Ed Enabait Will Boom Carmney Swant Oeser Klink Henry Ewald Lola Pringle Cliff Wilson Marvin Bushbaum Harold Taylor and Lester Blum. A closing prayer solo and organ music followed, with gifts presented to Meyer and Blum for service. Dorcas Circle to meet June 25 and Esther Miriam Circles to meet with their hosts at 3 PM and 7 PM respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Clayton Meyer
Lester Blum
Galen Lines
Ed Enabait
Will Boom
Robert Carmney
Cecil Swant
Elizabeth Oeser
Leonard Klink
Henry Ewald
Lola Pringle
Cliff Wilson
Marvin Bushbaum
Harold Taylor
Leo Stroud
Andrew Carney
Robert Carney
Marble Rock
Dorcas
Priscula
Willard Feltus
Esther
Josie Keith
Miriam
Walter Maxson
Wagner announce birth of grandson Michael Kenny
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wagner announce the birth of their grandson to Mr and Mrs William Withee in College Park Maryland. The infant was born on May 70 weighing 10 pounds 8 ounces and named Michael Kenny. He has a sister Lisa Mae who is two and a half years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Wagner
William Withee
College Park
Maryland
Michael Kenny
Lisa Mae
Fort Collins Couple Welcome Baby Michael Richard Schmitt
Mr and Mrs Marvin Schmitt of Fort Collins Colorado announce the birth of a son June 6 weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces named Michael Richard. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Schmitt of Marble Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Schmitt
Fort Collins
Colorado
Michael Richard
George Schmitt
Marble Rock
Methodist Bible School Closed Friday
The Methodist Vacation Bible School closed Friday afternoon with a Sharing Session for mothers and friends. Sixty children from pre school to 6th grade attended. Teachers assisted by several helpers. program included a song fest led by Mrs Clayton Meyer and games led by Mary Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Vacation Bible School
Clayton Meyer
Willard Feltus
Lorraine Lines
Susan Rowe
Bil Thieman
Cecil Swant
Jane Feltus
Linda Batton
Robert Carney
John Chambers
Vicki Ewald
Mary Taylor
LeRae Lines
Natalla Club Met on Wednesday June Meeting
The Natalla Club gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Wilson home with hostesses Mrs Ruby Johnson of Greene and Florence Wilson. Guests included Mrs Leonard Moser and Mrs Kenneth Bucklen. Mrs Earnhart led a program on Hints and Suggestions for Homemakers and Short Cuts in Sewing. A luncheon was served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalla Club
Wilson
Ruby Johnson
Greene
Florence Wilson
Leonard Moser
Kenneth Bucklen
Earnhart
M Y F Elects Officers At Youth Fellowship Meeting
The Junior Methodist Youth Fellowship met in the Methodist Church Tuesday evening with 16 members present. Barbara Kingery was elected president, Pat Ewald vice president, Dennis Harms secretary, Vicki Ewald treasurer, Nancy Salt reporter. Mr and Mrs Marvin Bushbaum served lunch. Next meeting in August.
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Methodist
Methodist Church
Marvin Bushbaum
Ellen Hearn
Barbara Kingery
Pat Ewald
Dennis Harms
Vicki Ewald
Nancy Salt
Schmitts celebrate 40th wedding anniversary in Churdan
Mr and Mrs George Schmitt of Churdan were honored at a 40th wedding anniversary celebration attended by family from Rockwell Mason City and Charles City. The couple former Marble Rock residents have three children Paul in Churdan Helen Rockwell City and Teresa Omaha with 11 grandchildren. A Sunday dinner and open house at St Columbine Parish Hall drew about 300 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schmitts
George Schmitt
Anna Hart
Earl Staudt
Marlys
Karen
Roger Staudt
Churdan
John Schmitt
Schmitt
Marble Rock Area
Paul
Helen
Roy Allen
Rockwell City
Teresa
Wesley Ward
Omaha
Nebraska
Rockwell
Mason City
Charles City
St. Columbine Catholic Church
Nashua man promoted to Airman Second Class
Promoted Airman Ronald K Gates, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Gates of Nashua and grandson of Mrs Bird Keith of Marble Rock, rises to Airman Second Class in the U S Air Force. He is a jet mechanic with the 5th Fighter Squadron at Minot Air Force Base North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald K Gates
Charles Gates
Nashua
Bird Keith
Marble Rock
U. S. Air Force
5Th Fighter Squadron
Minot Air Force Base
North Dakota
Auxiliary Met In Sebaugh Home
Mrs. Grace Sebaugh hosted the American Legion Auxiliary gathering Tuesday afternoon. Guest Mrs. Arthur Cook of Bay City, Michigan attended. President Mrs. Edward Gerner led the business meeting. Poppy Chairman Herschel Handley reported 63.70 from Poppy Day pie sales in Marble Rock. Plans were made for the July picnic in the local park. A lunch was served to close the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Sebaugh
American Legion Auxiliary
Arthur Cook
Bay City
Michigan
Edward Gerner
Herschel Handley
Marble Rock
Sebaugh
Summer Reading Program Opens at Marble Rock Library
Marble Rock Library launches its Summer Reading Program with registration on Saturday June 20 open to first grade through high school students. Theme World Travel and Friendships Abroad. Participants receive travel trunks and foreign labels for each book read about other countries. Ribbons for special reading. Pen pal names from foreign countries provided by Parker Pen and tied to the 1964 New York World's Fair. Program ends with a free foreign film for participants. Area Extension books exchanged June 17. new books ready for checkout on registration day. Open to Marble Rock and surrounding rural area.
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Marble Rock
Parker Pen Company
Mrs. C Meyer Feted at Farewells in Neighbo rhood
Mrs Edward Merfeld hosted a handkerchief shower for Mrs Clayton Meyer who is moving to Logan to teach in the public school. Mr and Mrs Max Handley hosted a Sunday morning breakfast for 29 guests of the church choir honoring Mrs Meyer the choir director. Mr Meyer received a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Merfeld
Clayton Meyer
Logan
Mr. Meyer
Merfeld
Max Handley
Chor
Methodist Church
Union Feeders Meet in Vorhes Home
The Union Feeders 4 H Club met last Monday evening at the Vorhes home. Roll call listed a horse breed. Neil Wedeking demonstrated wiring a three way switch. Leader Arlie Wedeking distributed Floyd County Fair literature. The group voted to move meetings to the second Tuesday each month. Mrs. Vorhes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
Bill Vorhes
Neil Wedeking
Arlie Wedeking
Floyd County Fair
Vorhes
Bridge Club Hosts Dessert Luncheon at Mrs Schmitt Home
Mrs Florence Schmitt hosted the Contract Bridge Club at her home Wednesday evening. Guests included Mrs Stanley Wachsmann of Mason City and Mrs Russell Smith. After a seven o'clock dessert luncheon, Mrs Smith won high at the bridge tables and Mrs Weldon Sult took second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Schmitt
Contract Bridge Club
Stanley Wachsmann
Mason City
Russell Smith
Marble Rock Visitors and Local Banquet Attendance
Marble Rock residents Jean Krogstad of Osage visited Mary Hamilton from Thursday to Wednesday while Janet and David Hamilton stayed with the Hamiltons. Mrs J S Staudt and Mrs Arnold Staudt drove to Nashua for a visit with Mrs C K Leydon. Claude Losee attended Swaledale High School Alumni Banquet. 262 people were present. Earl Depew Clarksville and Alvin Dugan Dubuque joined Leonard Pearson Charles City visiting the Harrises over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Krogstad
Osage
Mary Hamilton
Janet
David Hamilton
Krogstad
J. S. Staudt
Arnold Staudt
Diane
Nashua
C. K. Leydon
Claude Losee
Swaledale High School
Losee
Earl Depew
Clarksville
Alvin Dugan
Dubuque
Leonard Pearson
Charles City
Galen Harris
Mrs Staudt and guests visit Minneapolis trip ends
Mrs. Louis Staudt along with her house guest Johnnie Cousins of Minneapolis and her grandsons Gary and Timmy Staudt traveled to Minneapolis last weekend to visit in Tom Cousin's home. On Tuesday Mrs. Staudt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Staudt
Johnnie Cousins
Minneapolis
Gary
Timmy Staudt
Tom Cousin
Staudt
Timmy and Danny Cousins Visit Grandmother Relocation
Timmy travels with Danny Cousins and returns home while Gary stays two weeks at the Cousins' house. Dan ny visits his grandmother Mrs Louis Staudt as the family plans continuation on page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timmy
Danny Cousins
Gary
Danny
Louis Staudt
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Ize
Methodist Bible School
Gerald E. Adams
Judith Louise
Dale Warren Stern
Warren Stern
Rockford
Iowa
Miss Adams
Rudd- Rockford
First State Bank
Stern
Rudd-Rockford
Oliver Corporation
United Telephone CO
Levi Ackart
United Telephone System
McDonald
Ross Plumbing & Heating
Greene, IA
Mrs. C. Meyer
Bridge Club
Shapely McGregor
SOX
H’chiefs
Hush Puppy
Colbos
SUE Ann
Pioneer
Russell and
Betty JO Strudt
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