13 May 1959
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Newspaper
Sentinel And Linn County Farmer
Location
Marion, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1959
Page
1
The Alburnett Sentinel lists activities at Alburnett Evangelical Called Brethren Church and Alburnett Methodist Church including worship times and Sunday school. It notes Vacation Bible School dates, upcoming conferences, and various visits and social events in nearby towns.
Lafayette E U B church details morning worship 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 15 a m and a lengthy social column lists many local visitors from Cedar Rapids Marion Atkins and Alburnett. May events include Golden Rule circle meetings Mother Daughter Banquet and Vacation Bible School June 15 26.
Bill Harrison returns to stock car racing to join the Hawkeye 300 at Hawkeye Downs Speedway Cedar Rapids on May 17. The IMCA cracks down on engine mods and many makes compete for thousands in cash prizes with drivers like Ernie Derr Bob Poteer Darrell Dake Jere Oday and Herb Shannon expected to race. Ticket prices range from 50 cents to three dollars with advance sales at the Town Fair Office and Chamber of Commerce Building.
Bertha and George Etzel were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Fr nest Etzel on Sunday evening.
The Toddville Church of Christ and Free Methodist Church list Bible study and worship times. A string of local visits unfolds with residents from Cedar Rapids Des Moines Austin Minn Newhall and Keystones cited among the weekend and Sunday gatherings.
An advertisement touts a total electric home providing convenience and cleanliness with electric lighting cooking water heating laundering refrigeration and air conditioning at residential rates. It markets comfort and timeless design for modern households seeking energy efficient living.
John Waldemer of Fairfax joined Sunday dinner at the Gil bert Waldemer home. Friday morning visits were made to Gene Anderson by Mr and Mrs Gilbert Waldemer and others. Thursday and weekend gatherings included Oliver Grishaber and Dick Meyer homes with multiple families. Verle Neuert and Harold Emig households hosted visitors, while Karen Willmott attended the Junior Senior Banquet at Elmcrest Country Club Friday evening.
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