Marble Rock Man Wins Ford Tractor Sweepstakes
Glen R. Krogstad of the William Barth farm near Marble Rock won a new Ford Model 960 tractor in the Power Spotlight Sweepstakes by Ford. More than two thousand entrants from seventy four Iowa counties competed for a single prize. Dale Ott of Charles City had earlier arranged a tractor demonstration and entry.
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Glen R. Krogstad
William Barth
Marble Rock
Ford Company
Krogstad
Des Moines
Iowa
Dale Ott
Ford
Charles City
Mr. Krogstad
Ott
Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Marsh Home
Mrs Wilard Marsh hosted the Contract Bridge Club at her home Wednesday evening. A seven o'clock dessert luncheon preceded a bridge session with high score going to Mrs William Barth, second high to Mrs Edward Merfeld, lucky chair to Mrs Hershal Handley, and traveling prizes to Mrs Walter Marsh and Mrs Leon Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilard Marsh
Contract Bridge Club
Wm. Barth
Edward Merfeld
Hershal Handley
Walter Marsh
Leon Marsh
Roseville eighth graders graduate at church service
Roseville Catholic Church hosted the Friday evening eighth grade graduation. Connie Staudt crowned May Queen with attendants Jolene Merfeld and Carol Schmitt. Flower girls Colleen Staudt and Marilyn Schmitt and crown bearer David Gable participated. Rev. P W Kirchhoff spoke to the class: Connie Staudt, Joseph Koeningfeld, Martin Oesjer, William Ruzicka and Robert Schmitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseville Catholic
Connie Staudt
Jolene Merfeld
Carol Schmitt
Colleen Staudt
Marilyn Schmitt
David Gable
P. W. Kirchhoff
Joseph Koeningfeld
Martin Oes~ Jer
William Ruzicka
Robert Schmitt
Rebekah Circle entertains with 500 game at hall
Mrs. John Ewald hosted the Rebekah Circle on Wednesday afternoon at their hall. The ladies played 500 with Mrs. Mary Heinz achieving the high score, Mrs. William Barth receiving the traveling prize, and Mrs. Bird Keith earning the low score.
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John Ewald
Rebekah Circle
Mary Heinz
William Barth
Low
Bird Keith
Women’s Society of Christian Service meets at Methodist Church
The Women’s Society of Christian Service gathered at the Methodist Church Thursday afternoon with hostesses Mrs. Leo Stroud and Mrs. John Oeser. Devotions were led by Mrs. Robert Carney. The Golden Rule class showcased their monthly work, and new officers were installed by Mrs. Clark from Rockford. Retiring president Mrs. Lester Blum presented past officers with tulips and awarded seed packets for the year ahead as symbolic flowers. Refreshments followed.
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Womens Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Leo Stroud
John, Oeser
Robert Carney
Cecil Swant
Clark
Rockford
Lester Blum
Lions Club Met On Thursday Evening
Lions Club met at the Legion Hall for a regular dinner and meeting. Two guests attended, Ronald Salt of California and John Berrin of Mason City. Speaker Berrin discussed the second annual Scout Camporal at Marble Rock May 24 25 and 26 with 649 scouts registered and requested Lions aid in directing traffic and judging projects. Three members celebrated May birthdays, and officers were elected: Lester Blum President Ade Dolan and Walter Bohl as first and second vice presidents, Walter Marsh third vice president, Rudy Schwartz Secretary, Al Grahlman Treasurer, Leroy Kingery Harold Taylor new directors, Roger Ackley Tail Twister and Ora Garber Lion Tamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Legion Hall
Auxiliary of the
American Legion
Ronald Salt
California
Weldon Salt
John Berrin
Mason City
Arnold Staudt
Berrin
Marble Rock
Walter Boh
Wayne Johnson
Lester Blum
Ade Dolan
Walter Bohl
Walter Marsh
Rudy Schwartz
al Grahlman
Leroy Kingery
Harold Taylor
Roger Ackley
Ora Garber
Leo Staudt Hurt In Tractor Accident While Planting Corn
Leo Staudt was hurt Thursday evening when the tractor seat gave way and threw him between the tractor and planter. His son-in-law Duane Hebert stopped the tractor. He was taken to Cedar Valley Hospital with six broken ribs and bruises, then returned home Friday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Staudt
Duane Hebert
Mr. Staudt
Cedar Valley Hospital
New Books At Public Library Listed
New adult titles include The Day Christ Died by Jim Bishop and The Blue Cowillia by Frances Keyes. Senior books feature A About Rockets and Jets by Fletcher Pratt and All About Dinosaurs by Roy Chapman Andrews. Local groups and donations boost circulation and support Main Street library initiatives.
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Jim Bishop
Frances P. Keyes
Fletcher Pratt
iAll
Roy Chapnall Andrews
Main Street
Lions Club
Howard Bailys Fetcd At Dinner
Dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Gordon Rex honored Mr and Mrs Howard Bailey on their fifty sixth wedding anniversary and Mr Bailey s eighty second birthday on Sunday May 26 those present included Mr and Mrs Leon Bailey Council Bluffs Mr and Mrs Don Ritter and sons Mr and Mrs Jim Rex and daughter Marble Rock Mr and Mrs Melvin Schilling and son Charles City Mr and Mrs Louis Kolbet and daughters Alta Vista and Connie Rex Marble Rock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Rex
Howard Baily
Baily
Leon Baily
Council Bluffs
Don Ritter
Jim Rex
Marble Rock
Melvin Schilling
Charles City
Louis Kolbet
Alta Vista
Connie Rex
Marble Rock Greene reorganization discussed with costs and benefits
Debate over joining Greene Community Schools weighs long term costs to Marble Rock area. Proponents cite transportation, enrollment, and shared facilities benefits, noting Greene’s solid academics and broad extracurriculars. Greene School offers extensive programs, strong Iowa tests, and diverse activities.
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Marble’ Rock
Rockford
Rudd
Greene
Marbie Rock
Marble Rock
Greene Community School
Greene Community
Coldwater Township
Scott
Community
Marble Rock Consolidated
Greene High School
Iowa
Methodists Held Memorial Service
A brief memorial service was held in connection with the Methodists.
School activity program limits for breadth and depth
The 30ys tumbling squad works on trampoline and spring boards as mat work. Football, boys and girls basketball, baseball and track are offered for both junior and senior high. Golf and tennis are in development. To prevent overcommitment, a cap on activities is enforced.
Memorial Roses Honored Departed At Methodist Service
A Sunday worship service at the Methodist Church honored members and friends who had died since Decoration Day. Families of the deceased received roses as memory was celebrated for 3. D. Barr, Stella Bear, Roy Allen, Mrs. Glenn Mills, Dennis Krull, Fred Arhart, George Feltus and Tesse Heft.
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Methodist Church
D. Barr
Stella Bear
Roy Allen
Glenn Mills
Dennis Krull
Fred Arhart
George Feltus
Tesse Heft
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marble Rock News
Glen Krogstad
Ford Tractor
Bridge Club
Roseville
Rebekah
W. S.C
Public Library
Howard Bailys
Wiliams Mortuary
National Studio
Clark Street
Charles City, Town
M. R
Pooley Lumber Company
Hamilton
Clair Weiss
Robert Neal
Paul G. Hamilton
del Monte Catsup
Hiland
Buchholz & Dialle
Greene, Iowa
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