Hillbilly Weddin to Be Presented by Marble Rock Seniors
The Marble Rock high school senior class presents the play Hillbilly Weddin in the school auditorium on March 28 and 29. A chaotic feud unfolds as Ceelie Belsnickle pursues Ronald Maxwell, leading to two bath scenes and a humorous finale where Ceelie finds her match amid a colorful cast of Belsnickles and local townsfolk.
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Marble Rock High School
Weddin
Paw Belsnickle
Ceelie
Maxwells
Belsnickles
Ronald Maxwell
Paw
Cee-lie
Ronnie Munshower
Maw Belsnickle
Janice Krueger
Ceelie Belsnickle
Edith Shultz
Bonnie Mae Belsnickle
Mary Merfeld
Janey Lou Belsnickle
Connie Grahlman
Four
Carl Frascht
4Eke
Belsnickle
Marvin Grace
Missionary Society Met Last Thursday at Bethal Baptist
The Bethal Baptist Missionary Society met last Thursday in Rockford at the home of Mrs Earl Munwarner. Mrs Gene Bass taught the lesson and Mrs Walter Marsh led devotions. With Mrs Hattie Maxson absent, Mrs Leo Wood conducted the love gift service. The hostess served a luncheon.
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Bethal Baptist Missionary Society
Rockford
Earl Munwarner
Gene Bass
Walter Marsh
Hattie Maxson
Leo Wood
Louis Brunner Rites Held Tuesday
Louis Brunner 80, passed away at home in Nora Springs Saturday March 23 after a stroke. Funeral services were Tuesday March 26 at 2:00 PM at Weaver's Funeral Home Rockford with Rev. J. Ellis Webb officiating. Burial in Hillside Cemetery Marble Rock. Survived by wife Nelle, two daughters Marjorie and Dorothy, one son Russell, five sisters and one brother. Six brothers and two sisters preceded him.
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Louis Brunner
Nora Springs
Weavers Funeral
Rockford
Rev
J. Ellis Webb
Hillside Cemetery
Marble Rock
Rock Falls
Mason City
Margaret Pierson
Dora Ashley
Rosalynde Hutchenson
Los Angeles
California
Erelyn Gillespie
Yakima
Washington
Kate Gildner
Las Vegas
Nevada
Henry
Bridge Club luncheon at Mrs Swant residence hosts
Mrs Cecil Swant hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club at her home with a one o clock luncheon. Guest Mrs Herschel Handley attended. High score went to Mrs Walter Bohl and second high to Mrs Paul Bucklen.
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Cecil Swant
Herschel Handley
Walter Bohl
Paul Bucklen
Barbara Kingery Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party
Barbara Kingery, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald Kingery, turned seven Saturday at her Marble Rock area home east of town. A group of youngsters attended for games and gifts were given. Refreshments were served by Mrs Kingery.
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Barbara Kingery
Gerald Kingery
Marble Rock
Barbara
Mrs. Kingery
Johnson Says School Costs Rising
Wayne L. Johnson, superintendent of Marble Rock, argues for merging Marble Rock, Rudd, and Rockford schools into a single district to reduce per pupil costs. He cites rising operating expenses, largely from salaries, and suggests shared staffing across three sites with a future senior high at Hemp Plant near Rockford.
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Marble Rock
Rudd Consolidated School
Rockford
America
Rudd
William Wilsons Married 61 Years
Mr and Mrs William Wilson celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on Monday March 25 relatives and friends sent board shower Congratulations were extended They were raised near Dumont and have lived in the Dougherty and Marble Rock areas for 56 years He is the last of six brothers Mrs Wilson has many siblings Their two children are Mrs Cliff Reed of Marble Rock and Nick who died in 1942
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William Wilson
Wilson
Dumont
Dougherty
Marble Rock
Mr. Wilson
Missionary Circle entertains at Mrs Reed home
The Faith Baptist Missionary Circle met at Mrs Lloyd Reed’s home on Wednesday afternoon. Devotions were led by Mrs Carl Freiderichs and Mrs Lee Lamb presented the missionary articles. A business meeting was held and an afternoon lunch was served by the hostess.
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Faith Baptist Missionary Circle
Lloyd Reed
Carl Freiderrichs
Lee Lamb
Marble Rock Social Roundup of Weekend Visitors
Local families and relatives gather for dinners and weekend visits across Marble Rock and nearby towns. Guests include the Kingery and Ludwig families from Greene Laurens and Minneapolis, plus travelers from Rudd Waterloo and Des Moines areas. A Jet Cadet party at Faith Baptist Church and Open House at Mason City mark community events.
Lions Club Holds Regular Meeting at Legion Hall
The Lions Club met at the Legion Hall with a 6 15 supper served by St. Cecelia Circle of the Rosary Society. Wayne Johnson reported about $100 raised at the carnival and Jr. class play dates were set for March 28 and 29. Clair Weiss noted 16 cub scouts aged 8 to 11, and John son moved to donate $10 to the scouts, seconded by Don Krambeer and carried. Claude Ewald led the evening’s entertainment a color and sound movie about The Iowa Eye Bank titled So Others May See.
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Lion's Club
Legion Hall
St. Cecelia
Claude Ewald
Iowa Eye Bank
Mrs Miller Breaks Left Ankle in Charles City
Mrs Allen Miller sustained a broken left ankle in three places Tuesday morning when stepping from her car in a Charles City parking lot. She is hospitalized at Cedar Valley with the ankle cast.
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Allen Miller
Charles City
Cedar Valley Hospital
Mrs Wilson Celebrates Birthday With Surprise Party
A group of friends and relatives surprised Mrs. Floyd Wilson last Monday evening to honor her birthday. The actual natal day was Wednesday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Rienhart, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Arhart, Mr. and Mrs. Will Boone, Mrs. Josie Keith, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reinhart.
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Floyd Wilson
Cliff Wilson
Roger Rienhart
Earl Arhart
Will Boone
Josie Keith
Clarence Reinhart
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Lowa
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Iowa
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Gremne
Leon Hillman
Atte Hillman
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Roger Reinhart
Harley Brown
Tommy
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Rand Kingery
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Don
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Waterloo
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Elmer Lines
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Handler
Club Town
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Joe Kelly
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Clarksville
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A. J. Ackley
Russell
Lou Brunner
Catherine Staudt
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Catherine Ashpole
Ole
Catherine
Roches
Oliver Swan
Norman
Oklahoma
John Eward
Mrs. Shug
Bud Allen
Lions Club
Mrs. Wilson
Osiame
Hann Funeral Home
Itis
Candy Circus
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Kraft Orange Drink
Vis
Folger’s Coffee
Mae
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