Poppy Ceremony and Bridal Shower Highlight Marble Rock News
In Marble Rock the American Legion Auxiliary hosted a Poppy display and parade of veterans as part of post events, while Ruth Adams received a bridal shower hosted by Ruth and Don Newton’s circle at Bethel Baptist Church. Don Newton of Mason City is the groom to be, with guests from Mason City and Town Falls attending. The second event honored Ruth Adams with a second shower, featuring pink and white decor, games, and a luncheon.
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Bethel Baptist Church
Ruth Adams
Ruth
Don Newton
Mason City
Nes
Don
Bel
Guild Girls
Judy
Owenome
Greene
Irom Iles
Marré
New Baby Born to Mr and Mrs Clayton Tines
New resident couple Mr and Mrs Clayton Tines welcomed a baby boy born Monday evening May 13. The newborn weighed five pounds 151 ounces and was named Roy Clayton. Mrs Lines aunt Serine Kleve of Minneapolis arrives Thursday to assist in the home.
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Clayton Tines
Roy Clayton
Lines
Serine Kleve
Minneapolis
Bible School Begins Monday May 27 at local churches
Vacation Bible School sponsored by Methodist and Bethel Baptist Sunday Schools opens at 8 15 a m Monday May 27 with nursery and grades taught by Mrs Cecil Swant Mrs Darrell Hillman Mrs Vincent Van Benschoten Mrs John Chambers and Mrs Robert Carnes The program includes Closing Exercises led by Mrs Clayton Meyer and pianist Mrs Walter Marsh Readings and tours noted for May 29 31 and June 7 with final program to 3 30 p m for attendees
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Methodist and
Bethel Baptist Sunday Schools
Cecil Swant
Darrell Hillman
Vincent van Benschoten
John Chambers
Robert Carnes
Clayton Meyer
Walter Marsh
Lorraine
Lanes
Jane
Anne Feln Rowe
Rita Truexgen
Benschoten
Son
Lions Club Meeting Highlights Foreign Exchange and Math Talk
Lions Club met Thursday evening in the American Legion hall. Les canaux auxiliary served a seven oclock supper. Speakers included Eugene Kreser, vocational guidance counselor at Community Senior High School, on Foreign Exchange Students, and Gary Ang, mathematics instructor at Rock Junior High, on Modern Arithmetic Methods.
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Lion's Club
American Legion
Lescan Auxilary
Eugene Kreser
Community
Garyang
Ble Rock Junior High
I the M
Free Summer Outdoor Shows in Marble Rock
Free shows are presented this summer for Marble Rock residents every Wednesday evening weather permitting. The first of 16 screenings occurred Wednesday on a screen set up on vacant lots across from the Methodist Church, sponsored by the Town Council and underwritten by local businesspeople.
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Marble Rock
Methodist Church
Kindergarten Class Train Ride From Marble Rock to Mason City
The Marble Rock Kindergarten Class accompanied by teacher Mrs. Anne Sutton and two mothers rode a Rocket train to Mason City, with a stop in East Park for play. Bus driver Mrs. Don Wood helped with transport. prior week another trip included visits to Fire Department, a grocery store, and a weiner roast.
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Marble Rock
Anne Sutton
Arnold Haller
Arnold Staudt
Don Wood
Manly
Mason City
Sutton
East Park
Mrs. Roger Arends Honored At Shower
Mrs. Fred Schmidtke hosted a pink and blue shower Wednesday afternoon honoring Mrs. Roger Arends. Twelve relatives and friends attended including out of town guests Mrs. DeGroos and Mrs. Elmer Arends of Charles City. Games were played and gifts presented before a lunch.
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Fred Schmidtke
Roger Arends
DeGroos
Charles City
Elmer Arends
Arends
Lynne Overby Feted At Bridal Shower Saturday
Lynne Overby, bride to be Bill Huddleston, was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. J Bucklen Mrs. Arlie Wede Herschel Handley and others. Guests enjoyed Spanish music three saxophones, a green theme, and gifts on a decorated table. Attending were 50 people including Mrs. Rudolph Mrs. Maynard Bruce and Jean Schrage.
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Lynne Overby
Bridal Shower
Bucklen
Arlie Wede
Herschel Handley
Jim
Raymond
Rudolph
Progren
Cheryl
Linda Etze
Lynne Guage
Alt
Lou Astone
Lynne
Handley
Max Hance
w.Gut
Herman
Wayne Ford
Floyd
Walter Detra
Maynard Bruce
Jerry Berk
Sonia
Bill Hudd
Joan Truex
Lanine University of
Ellen Hearn
Mary +d
Mack Wedding
Mission Circle Meeting At Bethel Baptist Church
The Mission Circle of Bethel Baptist Church met at Thursa church in the afternoon. Mrs Walter Flester gave the introductory lesson on the year’s program themes Crown Him Lord of All Home mission Changing City Challenge the Church and Christian Mission in Southern Asia. Mrs Gerald Adams served cookies and coffee at the close.
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Bethel Baptist Chr
Church of Thursa
Walter Flester
Asia
Gerald Adams
Guild Girls Prep Shower at Bethel Baptist Church
Guild Girls of Bethel Baptist Church met in the church afternoon to prepare parlors for a shower honoring Ruth. Following a period on personality development, the group decorated the rooms and the meeting closed with supper served by Mrs. Malcolm Ott.
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Bethel Baptist Church
Ruth
Malcolm Ott
92nd Birthday Celebration At Harris Nursing Home
Residents and staff at Harris Nursing Home marked A. A. Wilson's 92nd birthday on Wednesday with a cake prepared by the home kitchen crew. The event highlighted resident care and community spirit within the facility.
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Harris Nursing Home
A. A. Wilson
Local Subscription Rates by Zone and Copy Price
Subscription rates listed for Butler and Floyd Counties from first to fourth zones with further zones priced at 4.00 or 4.50 and Dougherty at 3.50 for annual terms. Single copies priced at 10 cents by mail 15 cents.
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Butler
Floyd
Dougherty
Local Briefs: Omaha Trip and Hospital News
Mrs. George Stubbe left Wednesday for Omaha Nebraska to visit relatives. Al Bailey returned Friday from Franklin General Hospital Hampton after a brief stay and treatment. Brian Keith Ayers, 20 months, went home Saturday after minor surgery at Franklin General Hospital.
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Omaha
George Stubbe
Nebraska
al Bailey
Franklin General Hospital
Hampton
Brian Keith Avers
Kenneth Ayers
Week-End Visit Ties Travelers to Local Banquet
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Drom spent the week-end with Mrs. Nina Griner before heading to Antioch Illinois from Mesa Arizona. Mrs. Griner escorted Mrs. Drom and Marion Boots to the Mother Daughter banquet at the Rebekah Lodge Hall Friday night.
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Nelson Drom
Nina Griner
Antioch
Ilinois
Mesa
Arizona
Sirs. Griner
Mrs. Drom
Marion Boots
Rebekah Lodge Hall
Aredale Locals Celebrate Mother's Day at Stock Home
The Ward Mason family of Aredale hosted a Mother's Day dinner at the Dil man Stock home in Hampton. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Ward Mason of Aredale, Mr.
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Ward Mason
Dilman
Hampton
Mrs. Ward Mason
Aredale
Mrs
Fred Zimmerman
Wayne Zimmerman
Bristow
Bridge Club Honors Winners At Mrs Ed Enabnit Home
Mrs Ed Enabnit hosted the Contract Bridge Club at her residence on Wednesday evening. After a seven o'clock dessert luncheon, Mrs Will Barth led the high at the bridge tables and Mrs Herschel Handley placed second.
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Bridge Club
Ed Enabnit
Contract Bridge Club
Enabnit
Will Barth
Herschel Handley
Change of Time At Library For Summer Hours
Residents are asked to remember the time change at the Library on Mondays. Beginning Monday May 27 the Library will be open from two to five in the afternoon.
M. Y. F. Meeting At Methodist Church Highlights “Understanding Parents”
The junior M Y F gathered at the Methodist Church Thursday evening with 16 members and two leaders. The discussion centered on the topic Understanding Parents as the group shared insights and reflections.
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M.y-F
Mother's Day Gatherings Across Iowa Homes
Families from Aplington Cedar Falls Waterloo Bristow Des Moines Milford Marble Rock Des Moines Aredale Hampton Dumont Hansell San Antonio Texas and Franklin General Hospital Hampton share Mother's Day visits picnics and birthdays. Notable host homes include John Etzen and George Stubbe households with multiple Etzen relatives attending. Gene Brass and John Etzen celebrated birthdays.
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Bery Richard
John Etzen
Gene Brass
Joe Etzen
Milford
Andy Etzen
Marble Rock
Harvey Etzen
Des Moines
Seibert Arends
Aredale
Gene Bass
Hampton
Gerald Street
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