Marble Rock News: Local injuries and honors
Randy Johnson, 14, underwent below knee amputation after a gun fell from a combine injuring his leg. He was rushed to Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City. Charles J. Bisenius also hospitalized in Charles City. Marble Rock Junior High lists honor roll for first quarter with names across eighth and seventh grades.
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Randy Johnson
Andy Johnson
Floyd County Memorial Hospital
Randy
David
Charles City
Charles J. Bisenius
Marble Rock
Bridge and club gatherings plus a 4-H meeting headline
Bridge Club met at Mrs. Herschel Handley’s home for a seven o’clock dessert and bridge. High honors went to Mrs. Edward Merfeld with second to Mrs. Ed Enabait. Jolly Eight 500 Club met at Mrs. Mark Staudt’s, high went to Mrs. Clement Staudt, second to Mrs. Leander Merfeld, lunch served. Scott Hustlerettes 4-H held November at Barbara Howell’s, December plans discussed, candy or cookies and fruit to be brought, Christmas party at Kay Frascht on December 7. Award night November 18 at Charles City Junior High, 8:00 p.m.. Jannette Litterer spoke on Wildlife. Pfc. Cletus Staudt departed for Germany after brief home furlough. addresses and service details provided.
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Herschel Handley
Contract Bridge Club
Handley
Edward Merfeld
Ed Enabait
Jolly Eight 500 Club
Mark Staudt
Jolly Hight 500
Bernard Merfeld
Clement Staudt
Leander Merfeld
Scott Hustlerettes 4-H Club
Barbara Howell
Kay Frascht
Charles City
Jannette Litterer
Cletus Staudt
Germany
Fort Dix
New Jersey
Susan
Cletus
Fort Bliss
Texas
Fort Ord
California
Pfe
U. S
Combat Army
A.P.C
New York
Marble Rock Lions Meet at Lutheran Church
The Marble Rock Lions Club met Thursday evening at the Lutheran Church with the Women of the Church serving a seven o clock dinner. Guests included Floyd County Sheriff L L Lane and Marble Rock Marshall Bill Thieman. Lane spoke on Problems in Law Enforcement. Jim Rex reported 501 bushels of beans were harvested from 18 acres in this year’s farming project.
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Marble Rock
Lion’s Club
Floyd County
L. L. Lane
Charles City
Bill Thieman
Marshall
Don Krambeer
Lane
Jim Rex
Lutheran Church Names New Pastor Granger Family Welcomed
The Lutheran Church congregation gathered after services and Sunday school last Sunday noon on November 3 to welcome their new pastor Rev. and Mrs. William Granger and family. The Granger family received a welcome gift from members.
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Lutheran Church
William Granger
Granger
Nursing Home Transfer for Mrs Maude Wilson
Mrs Maude Wilson has been released from Clarion Hospital and moved to Countryside Nursing Home in Grundy Center for ongoing care and recovery.
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Maude Wilson
Clarion Hospital
Countryside Nursing Home
Grundy Center
Garden Club Held Meeting Tuesday at a Greene Home
The Marble Rock Garden Club met Tuesday hosted in Greene area homes with a pot luck dinner. Guests included Mrs. Darrell Kingery from Greene and others. Mrs. Paul Nixt demonstrated candle making and displayed finished candles. Officer elections were held for January, and the program featured chrysanthemum centerpieces.
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Herschel Handley
Marble Rock Garden Club
Darrell Kingery
Greene
John Chambers
Genevieve Staudt
Don Schwartz
Paul Nixt
Jim Overby
Cheryl
Kathy Fraschi
Jill Parcher
Connie Latch
Jill Handley
Diane Carney
Missionary Society Meeting at Beth el Baptist Church
Mrs. Daisie Parker hosted Beth el Baptist Church Missionary Society Thursday afternoon. The session featured missionary hand work and devotions led by spiritual life chair Mrs. Harold Ott. Parker capped the event with a luncheon.
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Daisie Parker
Missionary Society of Bethel Baptist Church
Harold Ott
Parker
Social notes from Marble Rock and nearby towns
Marble Rock residents host guests from Des Moines Kirksville and Charles City during a weekend round of dinners and birthday celebrations. Earl and Mary Staudt plus others visited Rossi home in Des Moines amid a heavy Sunday snowfall. Missouri visitors Gerald Adams and Owen Adams joined Don Newton’s family in Charles City. Jackie McNeilus marks fifth birthday with Mark Staudt family. Additional dinners included Bessie Winfield and relatives from Minnesota Osage and Leroy.
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Earl Staudt
Marlys
Karen
John Rossi
Des Moines
Rossi
Lee Adams
Kirksville
Missouri
Gerald Adams
Owen Adams
Don Newton
Charles City
Larry McNeilus
Jackie
Larry Staudt
Carla
Mark Staudt
Kenny
Jackie McNeilus
Bessie Winfield
Otto Marth
Gaylord Winfield
Leroy
Minnesota
Selma Winfield
Osage
Gary Marth
David Marth
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Sheralyn Gregory
Michael Ewald
Bruce Boggess
Julie Ewald
Sheryl Frascht
Mary Stone
Judy Trygstad
Joseph Trygstad
Jacquelyn Willsher
Donald Ferrier
Vicki Cazanas
Deborah Sbehrends
Tony Gansen
Shirley King
Karen Kolber
Janette Litterer
Beth Ayres
Dean Maupin
Craig Christopherson
Pat O’rourke
Judene
Bridge Club
Scott Hustlerettes
Bruce M. Marsh
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Missionary Society
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First Lady
Ice
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Skippy
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Duncan Hines
Banquet Strawberry Preserves
Monarch
Cinnamon
Wick’s
Nyquil
Sue
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