Senior M.Y.F. meets at Methodist Church in Marble Rock
The Senior M.Y.F. group gathered Sunday evening at the Methodist Church with 15 members, counselor Mrs. Lester Blum, and Rev. Baker. Rev. Baker, assisted by Vicki Johnson, Dallas Bushbaum, and Jane Feltus, led a lesson titled A Christian Worships. An open discussion followed. Mrs. Blum, assisted by Mary Taylor, led a Pledge Service. Lunch was served afterward by Carolyn and Connie Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.Y.F
Methodist Church
Lester Blum
Baker
Vicki Johnson
Dallas Bushbaum
Jane Feltus
Blum
Mary Taylor
Carolyn
Connie Richardson
Baptist minister speaks at Floyd County Home program
Rev. Walter Flesher of Bethel Baptist Church spoke to residents at the Floyd County Home near Floyd on Sunday afternoon. He was joined by Mrs. Flesher and Mrs. Walter Marsh who played piano for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fluhrer of Charles City as they sang for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Flesher
Bethel Baptist Church
Floyd County
Floyd
Flesher
Walter Marsh
Bill Fluhrer
Charles City
Johnson
Belle Plaine
DeLone Wood
Leroy
Minnesota
Leo Wood
Dean
Bill) Wentworth
Denver
Colorado
Colorado School of Trades
L. S. Wentworth
Russell Parker
Swea City
Daisie Parker
Lutheran Church Women Meet for Monthly Lesson
The Women of the Lutheran Church gathered in the church on Thursday afternoon for their monthly meeting. Mrs. Roy Keith led the lesson titled Christ Enpowers His Witnesses. Hostess Mrs. James Ott served lunch at the close of the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Roy Keith
James Ott
Bethel Baptist Church Hosts Fellowship and Potluck
Bethel Baptist Church members gathered in the basement for their monthly fellowship and potluck supper on Thursday evening. The Guild Girls and leaders met beforehand to work on their White Cross quota, then the mid week service followed the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Baptist Church
Jim Stone Underwent Surgery at St Mary's Hospital
Jim Stone underwent surgery at St Mary's Hospital in Rochester Minnesota on Saturday morning according to local report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Stone
St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester
Minnesota
Rites Today for Blossom Wadey 61
Blossom Wadey 61 died at Chautauqua Nursing Home Charles City Sunday night October 28 after nearly a year as a bed patient. Born April 11 1901 to Harry and Edith Wadey she leaves aunt Maude Vorhes and numerous cousins. Funeral at Reid's Funeral Chapel Marite Rock Wednesday at 1 pm with Rev Rhodes Wesley Methodist Church Charles City officiating. Burial Hillside Cemetery Marble Rock. Mrs Cecil Swant hosted Wednesday Bridge Club luncheon guests included Mrs Walter Marsh, high honors went to Mrs Paul Bucklen and second to Mrs Art Asmussen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blossom Wadey
Chautauqua
Charles City
Harry
Edith Parcher Wadey
Maude Vorhes
Reid
Martie Rock
Rev. Rhodes
Wesley Methodist Church
Hillside Cemetery
Marble Rock
Cecil Swant
Swant
Paul Bucklen
Art Asmussen
Walter Marsh
Betterway Club Meets at Mrs Marsh Home
The Scott Betterway Club gathered Monday afternoon at Mrs Walter Marsh's home. After a two o clock dessert luncheon, high at cards went to Mrs Lester Smith and low to Mrs Dixon Marsh. Guests included Mrs Maude Marsh of Greene as traveling prize hopefuls and Mrs Dick Rohwedder and Mrs William Stabe participated.
Christmas Seals to Be Mailed Soon by Local Chairs
Local chairmen Mrs Walter Marsh for Marble Rock Union Township Mrs Arlie Wedeking for Scott Township say they have supplies and will mail seals on November 13 seeking prompt replies to letters to avoid extra postage for reminder cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Marsh
Marble Rock
Arlie Wedeking
Union Township
Clair Knoop
Scott Township
Two Ladies Attend Convocation of Moose Women in Ames
Mrs Gordon Rex and Mrs Ed Gerner attended the Convocation of the College of Regents of the Women of the Moose in Ames along with Charles City members. Rex received the Green Beanie for her year as Sr Regent of Chapter 1190 and becomes Junior Graduate Regent. The honor was given by Regents with Mrs Floyd Momberg and Deputy Grand Regent Mrs Harry Voelker of Charles City in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Rex
Ed Gerner
Charles City
College of Regents
Women of the Moose
Ames
Rex
Floyd Momberg
Harry Voelker
State of
Iowa
Surprise party honors Mrs Lyle Palmer at Clair Wilsher home
About 25 relatives and friends gathered on Thursday evening for a surprise party at the Clair Wilsher home to celebrate Mrs Lyle Palmer's birthday. The evening featured card games, a shower of gifts, and lunch to close proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Wilsher
Lyle Palmer
Mrs Gene Bass Feted At Bethel Mission Circle Shower
The Women s Mission Circle of Bethel Baptist Church hosted a Morning Coffee and handkerchief shower for Mrs Gene Bass on Tuesday forenoon at the home of Mrs Maynard Reed. The couple will soon move to a new home in southern Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Bass
Women’s Mission Circle
Bethel Baptist Church
Maynard Reed
Local Veterans and Community Gatherings Highlight Marble Rock News
Marble Rock residents and neighboring families attended a Veterans of World War I party and potluck supper at the American Legion Hall in Charles City. Local visits included Rockford and Greene guests, with many Auxiliary members and community figures listed among attendees. The report details multiple social visits, club meetings, and church activities across Floyd and adjoining counties.
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Herschel Handley
Maynard Reed
Clifford Wilson
Walter Maxson
American Legion Hall
Charles City
Bertha Crowell
Charles Briggs
Rockford
Dora Knoop
Pearl
Rudolph Schwartz
Clair Kepple
Greene
North Iowa Ceramics Club
Harold Eneboe
Clarke
South Dakota
Bob Lahore
Jimmy
Osage
Leonard Klink
Herman Eggena
Klink
Conrad Blum
Ed Beckus
Clarence Bahr
Minneapolis
Tom Marshall
Ralph Beane
Marble Rock
N. E
Iowa State Educational Association
Sumner
Beane
Floyd County
L. G. Johnson
Steamboat Rock
Jimmy McNeilus
Cedar Falls
Jim MecNeilus
Lester Blum
Floyd
Max Paige
Quimby
Paige
Community Notes Fill Weekend Gatherings Across Town
Local residents hosted dinners and visits with relatives from Des Moines Minneapolis Parkersburg Charles City and Frost Minnesota. Notable events included Delia Wilson’s Des Moines trip with brother Peter Brandeau and birthday surprise for Mrs. Bushbaum plus relatives from Greeny Aredale and Belle Plaine visiting across multiple households.
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Baptists
Wiliams Wortuary
Greene -Ph
Bridge Club
Spriggs & Howard
Lennox
IBC
Schroeder Concrete Construction CO
Greene, Iowa
Reading Construction CO
Sheffield, Iowa
McGee Furniture
Greene Farm Equip. & Agric. CO. Will
Delia Wilson
Des Moines
Peter Brandeau
Brandeau
Anna Brandeau
Veteran's Hospital
Wilson
Lyla Lines
Parkersburg
Wayne
Carl Merfeld
Rockwell
J. S. Staudt
Marvin Bushbaum
Orley ‘Alden
Verle Townsley
Gordon Schafer
Greeny
Delmar Richards
Aredale
Bushbaum
Mae Greene
Charles Goetzinger
Eric
Cora Wilson
Ed Goetzinger
Marian Ludwig
Neil
Melvin Heitman
B. L. Hamilton
P. H. Thompson
Frost
O. S. Aikman
Philadelphia
Oliver Johnson
Thompsons
Aikman
Indiana
Greene, JA
Folger’s Coffee
Velveeta
Campbell
Oleo
Gal. Pasco
Beacon Blanket
V. van Benschoten
Susan Wedeking
Clarksville
Henry Bliss
George Franke
Buchholz & Dran
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