Cemetery Association Holds Annual Meeting and Elections
The Hillside Cemetery Association held its annual business meeting and officer election in the Bank Room on Friday afternoon. President Mrs Walter Maxson presided as reports were given by Secretary Mrs Lola Wedeking and Treasurer Mrs Vern Vorhes. Elected officers for the coming year are Pearl Knoop president, Mrs Walter Maxson vice president, Mrs Lola Wedeking secretary, and Mrs Verne Vorhes treasurer. Trustees named are Ora Garber for three years, Darrell Hillman for two years, and Robert Carney for one year. Maude Vorhes is named honorary trustee with Carney to act in her place. Dorothy Bear has moved away and Hillman was elected to finish her term. Garber was re-elected to a three year term. Ten members were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside Cemetery Association
Walter Maxson
Lola Wedeking
Vern Vorhes
Pearl Knoop
Lola Wedekig
Verne Vorhes
Ora Garber
Darrell Hillman
Robert Carney
Maude Vorhes
Association
Dorothy Bear
Baby Boy Todd Cornell Born in Charles City Family News
Mrs Lyla Lines returned home from Charles City where she cared for the family while her daughter in law was hospitalized for the birth. A baby boy named Todd Cornell arrived on Wednesday March 13 weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces. He has an older sister Terri and an older brother Roger who welcomed him home. he is the 25th grandchild for Mrs Lyla Lines.
Knitting Class Visits Yarn Shop in Cedar Falls
Members of the Marble Rock School House knitting class traveled by bus to Cedar Falls on a Friday evening. Henry Henderson of Rockford drove the bus. The 35 students met for ten weekly sessions with instructor Mrs. Earl Nicewarner and assistant Mrs. John Byers. They learned basic stitches and made slippers, sweaters, stoles, pillow covers, doll clothes, and hats. Mrs. Louis Staudt made 15 pairs of slippers. Class members hailed from Rockford, Rudd, Greene, Charles City, and Marble Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marble Rock
Cedar Falls
Henry Henderson
Rockford
Bmirs
Earl Nicewarner
John Byers
Louis Staudt
Bob Fischer
Rudd, Greene
Charles City
Burned House During Demolition Stirs Fire Dept
The Marble Rock Fire Department was called Monday afternoon to standby as the ruins of an old house, being torn down by Clement Staudt, were burned.
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Marble Rock
Clement Staudt
Reverend Charles Martin Leads Bethel Church Planning
Des Moines pastor Reverend Charles Martin of the Iowa Baptist Convention spoke at Bethel Baptist Church on Sunday. He guided the group through afternoon and evening sessions on future church program planning. A lunch was served in the basement at 6:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Martin
Des Moines
Iowa Baptist Convention
Bethel Baptist
Martin
Riceville basketball players escape injury in crash
Clair Adams and four Riceville players escaped with minor injuries when their car collided head on with Fred Hiller’s vehicle near Bondurant on Friday on the trip to the Boy's State Basketball tournament. Hiller was killed. his wife was hospitalized. Mrs. Hiller is an aunt of Mrs. Edward Merfeld. The Hillers had been married about six weeks in Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Adams
Riceville
Bondurant
Des Moines
Fred Hiller
Mrs Hiller
Cedar Falls
Hi-Neighbor Club Met At Maxson
Mrs Cleland Maxson hosted the Hi-Neighbor Club at her home on Tuesday for the March meeting attended by 13 members and one guest. Mrs Merland Lines co hosted and guided a plastic bank and cup and saucer planter project. A lunch was served and the April meeting will be at Mrs Merland Lines home with a plant and bulb exchange planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleland Maxson
Hi-Neighbor Club
Merland Lines
Ronald Kramer
George Schmitt
Lion's Club Plans Spring Convention in Marble Rock
The Marble Rock Lion's Club hosted the semi monthly meeting at the Legion Hall with Legion Auxiliary serving the supper. Members discussed moving the next meeting to the school gym for the district Spring Convention. Alfred Grahlman presented Seattle trip slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion’s Club
Legion Hall
Legion Auxiliary
Marble Rock
Scout Troop 28 Marble Rock Court of Honor and Investure
Scout Troop 28 of Marble Rock held their annual poker luck supper Court of Honor and Investure Ceremony in the Marble Rock School gym last Monday evening. About 100 attended with Dick Scroggin Osay Field Executive for Scouting among guests. Guest speaker was Floyd Cour. in the past year the troop earned 17 advancements and 7 merit badges. Seven boys joined the troop and top finishers were Jon Staudt Denn Haller tied for first Dale McNeilus second Donnie Tom Neal Mike Stan Bucklen Bill Shindelar Gene Staudt. The troop has 34 scouts and room for more with contact names Ald Haller Arnold Staudt Mex Handley. Upcoming Investure at Hockforda with family night Fridays. Sponsored by the local American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marble Rock
Dick Scroggin
Osay
I Bler
Mitchell
Floyd Cour
Atte Ad
Jon Staudt
Denn
Haller
Dale McNeilus
Donnie Tom Neal
Mike Stan Bucklen
Bill Shindelargene
Staudt
Bruce Lines
Joel Sult
Gwen
Randy Tweed
Gary Morriss
Leroy Willsher
Tere
Ald Haller
Arnold Staudt
Mex Handley
Mr. Beane
Mr. Meyer
Donnie Gerhard
Dick Heft
Mike Staudt
Eugene Staudt
Orgara
Roc
Hockforda
American Legion
Mission Circle Met On Thursday at Beihel Baptist Church
Pearl Knoop attended the Mission Circle meeting of Beihel Baptist Church Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Hattie Maxson, Mrs. Daisie Parker, and Mrs. Welter Marsh led a Hong Kong missionary lesson. A White Cross sewing dedication is planned for Sunday morning after Sunday School, with a Love Gift Service led by Mrs. Maynard Reed. Lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Knoop
Beihel Baptist Church
Hattie Maxson
Daisie Parker
Welter Marsh
Hong Kong
White Cross
Mather
Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Will Barth Home
Mrs Will Barth hosted the Contract Bridge Club Wednesday evening at her home with guest Mrs Walter Bohl. After a seven o'clock dessert luncheon, the card tables saw high honors won by Mrs Edward Merfel and second by Mrs Cecil Swant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Barth
Contract Bridge Club
Walter Bohl
Barth
Edward Merfel
Cecil Swant
Study Club Met With Mrs. Meyer
The Study Club met at Mrs. Clayton Meyer’s home last Monday evening with guests including Mrs. Bull Smith of Charles City and others. A seven thirty dessert luncheon preceded a talk by Mrs. Smith on Food Facts and Fallacies, followed by an inspiration reading by Mrs. L. S. Wentworth. Corsages were worn by county federation officers Mrs. Max Handley, Mrs. Arnold Haller, and Mrs. Robert Carney for the upcoming Rockford meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Meyer
Bull Smith
Charles City
Cecil Swant
Edward Merfeld
Don Krambeer
Meyer
County Federation of Women’s Clubs
Rockford
Max Handley
Arnold Haller
Robert Carney
Betterway Club Meets at Marsh Home hostess to Scott gathering
Mrs. Dixson Marsh hosted the Scott Betterway Club Tuesday afternoon with a two oclock dessert luncheon. Bridge winner at the tables was Mrs. Roger Staudt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betterway Club
Dixson Marsh
Scott Betterway Club
Traveling by Mrs Richard Merfeld and low by Mrs Walter Marsh
Two women named Mrs Richard Merfeld and Mrs Walter Marsh travel together in a brief city notice noting their movements and social context. The fragment hints at a domestic or social event but provides few concrete details. It reads as a fragment of a social column from a historical newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Merfeld
Walter Marsh
Local Couples Share Sunday with Relatives
Marble Rock residents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bailey of Mason City spent Sunday afternoon with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reinhart. Carolyn Meyne from Charles City visited the Wallard Neilsen home. Dinner and supper guests at the Rov Anart residence included Mrs. Anhart’s sister and husband Mr. and Mrs. Allan Blun of Charles City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bailey
Mason City
Clarence Reinhart
Carolyn Meyne
Charles City
Anharts
Allan Blunm
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