Globe-Gazette from Mason City, Iowa • Page 16

DM. ItM City, Kin of Charles City Man Jj Disappear in Mountains CHARLES CITY Five members of a Portland, family, related to Howard Martin, Charles City, disappeared Dec. 7 and have not been heard from since. Kenneth Martin, 54 (Howard Martin's first cousin) his wife and their three Bar bara, 14. Virginia, 13, and Sue, 11 told neighbors that Sunday morning they were going to hunt for Christmas gretnery in the mountains that day.

The family's disappearance was discovered when Martin failed to keep a business appointment. MRS. HOWARD MARTIN said that the families of Mr. and Mrs Maftin have collected money to offer as a reward. The amounl was $500 at first, but probably grown since then, Mrs.

Martii Police thought they may have been held for ransom, but ran om note was received by any me. Some people thought Iheii red and white station wagon may lave dropped off a mountain roac nto a canyon, 'but the brightly colored auto has never been ound. Police discounted the pos ibility of foul play. Authorities searched the moun ains by helicopter, plane and )osse. They discovered that lartin had purchased 10 gallons of gasoline Dec.

7, but as far as hey have been able to learn, has not used the car since that day. They have been watching his checking account, but no checks been drawn on his account. HOME ON 5 John 0. Kromer, with the U. S.

Army Field Band, Washington, D.C., is home on leave for two weeks visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Kromer, Manly.

He is a graduate of the JIason City High School and the State University of Iowa. He enlisted last June at Mason City. Aged Man Struck by Automobile CHARLES CITY Herman Farmers' Classes Planned Kruse, vocation al agriculture instructor in Nashua, has announced the adult farmers' evening school program will start Jan. 5 at 8 p. m.

in the farm shop building on the school grounds. Al! Ihc meetings are scheduled to start at 8 p. m. Mondays. The program is as follows: 5, Farm Records; Jan.

12, Income Tax; Jan. 10, Integration MARTIN FOR YEARS had ilayed Santa Claus at the neigh jorhood Christmas party. Christ mas spirit ran so high in his struct that the amount of decorations hung by the people who lived there, gave it the name of "Candy Lane." But few decorations were seen this year. "We just didn't have the heart to put them up," one woman said. The only remaining member of the family is a son studying in a graduate school of Columbia University, New York.

Former Joice Resident Dies in Canada JOICE Funeral services for Isaac Dnhlby, 76, of Saskatune, Canada, 'were held there Tuesday. He died Sunday. Dahlby was born in Da'ne County, a son of Mr. and Mrs. A.

P. Dahlby, who later moved to Joice. lie was married al Winona, and spent most of the rest of his life in Canada. He is survived by his wife, two CALIFORNIA BOUND Getting their formance in Albuquerque, N.M., the band, uniforms from the baggage car of their special 18-car team in order to stop off along with the Scottish. Highlanders, in Pasadena, Monday morn- Tomming, 83, of 404 1 a Fcb.

Street, was in fair condition at in Fanning; Jan. 2(i, Swine Management; Feb. 2, Dairy and Beef Feeding; Feb. 9, Soil Problems; Feb. 1G, Adjustments in Farming; the Cedar Valley Hospital here Monday with a broken, pelvis and hip injuries.

He was struck by a car Saturday afternoon in Main StrecUnear Riverside Drive. Po- 23, Fertilizer Problems; 2, Outlook; March 9, Ani for a performance in Kansas City, ing, where both groups will participate in are State University of Iowa Marching this year's Tournament of Roses events Bandsmen James Crook (left), Floyd, through the courtesy of the Santa Fe sophomore; and Donald Brayton, Man- Railway. Chester sophomore. After another per- NORTH IOWA DEATHS inal Diseases. Dr.

A. J. Nelson and Dr. Roger Waller will be in charge ot the first meeting. Al llic last meeting it is planned to hold a polluck lice said a car driven by Danny! su nm! thc presentation of Ray Moon, 16, Indianola, ccrlificnlcs to those who attended sons, seven grandchildren; four sisters, s.

George (Alpha) Bothner of Suskatune; Mrs. H. I. (Clara) Kaasa, Joice; Mrs. Gilbert (May) Tweetcn, Lake Mills; Mrs.

Carl (Ruth) Ruby, Sioux City; and two brothers, James, Joice and Paul, Lake Mills." Titonka Woman Dies at 84; cecding south on Main Street, hit Tomming whc was crossing the street from east to west. Moon at least mcelings or more during (he course. The course is open to anyone Rites Tuesday E. J. Foss Dies at Northwood; Rites Wednesday NORTHWOOD Elling -John Foss, 72, died Sunday at a Mason City hospital following a long ill ness.

lie was a retired clectri cian and had lived here most of his life. He is survived by seven stepchildren, Tom Leach, Mrs. L. H. Barclay and Mrs.

Norman Pugh, of Ft. Pierre, S.D.; Oathel St. Paul; Leach, St. Louis, Mo. and Col.

B. R. Leach, Denver, Lyle Leach, Clear Lake; eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. in the First Lutheran told police that he was temporar- who is interested in any or all ily blinded by the sun and did not'of the topics.

There is no regis- see Tomming crossing. jtrntion fee. I ANTHONY'S MARKET 1409 South Federal Mason City, Iowa ORANGE SALE 88 Size Doz. 49c 20 Lb. Bag $1.49 138 Size 4 Doz.

GRAPEFRUIT 20 Lb. Size 98c LETTUCE Large Size 3 Heads 35c POTATOES Russets Large Bag $1.98 POTATOES Russets 50 Lb. Bag 98c POTATOES Russets 25 Lb. Bag 59c TOMATOES 4 Lbs. 98c BEERS: BurmeUter, Peerless, Pfeiffer'i or Glueck's OPEN ALL DAY NEW YEAR'S DAY Store Hours: 8:00 a.m.

to 11:00 p.m. 6 Pack 79c I 0 A Mrs. Caroline Becnken, 84, died Sunday at the Good Samaritan Home, Ppcahon- tas. She was a former resident of Titonka. Survivors are seven children, Donald, Elniore; Mrs.

Ncls (Lot- tic) Back, Goodell; Henry, Virginia, Heiko, Webb; Gene, Albert Lea; Hclmer, Bclmond; s. Harold (Lizzie) Vigdal, Armstrong; and five stepchildren, George Bcenken, Buckingham; Peter Beenken, Titonka; Mrs. Ilatlic Ubbcn, Buffalo Cen- Jelto Beenken, Belmond, and Hans Bcenken, Brilt. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Ramsey Reformed Church with the Rev. Wil- Kroon officiating.

Wednesday at chapel the Church. The Rev. L. Otter- CARTER-GILLES TOYLAND 14 First N. W.

January and February are Stay Play al Home at Home Months Aged Resident of Cresco Dies; Rites Tuesday CRESCO Mrs. Dora Merrill, 82, a long time resident of Cresco died Saturday evening at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital here. Funeral services were Tuesday at ithe Methodist Church here with jburial in the Saratoga Cemetery. Survivors are nieces anc nephews.

Bradley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Committal Rites for Myers Infant scrv ices were held in Riverside Ceme tcry at Riccville Friday morning for LeaAnn Myers, infant daugh tcr of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Myers Ricevillc, born at the Ricevillc slad will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Rest Cemetery with Connor Funeral Home in charge.

Retired Druggist Dies in New Hampton Home NEW HAMPTON Patrick J. McGrane, 80, a retired pharmacist died Monday morning at his home here. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with burial in'Calvary Cemetery.

The Rosary will be said in Larkin Chapel at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Sur viving are his wife and a brother W. B. McGrane, Mason City.

Former Bancroft Resident Dies in Wife of-Police- Chief Dies in New Hampton NEW HAMPTON Mrs. Charles H. Whalcn, 37, wife of the New Hampton Chief of Police, died Monday at her home here. She had been ill with a heart condition five years. Survivors are her husband, three children, Bobby, 12; Donnic, 10, and Mary Sue, four sisters, five brothers and her parents, in Alabama, Louisiana and Missouri.

Funeral services will be Friday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The Rosary will be said at Larkin Chapel Thursday at 8 p.m. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery.

Chief Whalen's mother, Mrs. Eva Whalen, died Friday and was buried Monday morning. Mars; Joseph, Waterloo; Paul, Torrance, Mrs. E. S.

Buch, Elgin, 111. and John, Osage. Kossuth Farmer Succumbs to Heart Attack P. Capesius, 56, well-known Kossuth County farmer, died suddenly Monday morning at his home following a h'eld heart attack. Funeral services will be Wednesday al a.m.

in St. Joseph's Church at St. Joe. Father Leo Schum acker will officiate and burial will be in the Cathoilc Cemetery there. Hamilton's Funeral Home, Algona, is is charge of arrangements.

Survivors 'his wife, three sons, John James J. and WE HAVE A COMPLETE GAMES 200 Different Gomes For All Ages. CRAFTS City Hospital Christmas morning The baby lived but a short time The Rev. Walter Schrocdcr, pas jtor of St. Peter's Lutheran iChurch had charge of the serv The child is survived by he parents, Ben and Velda Kapk Myers and one brother.

Mrs. Halhach Dies at 83; Rites Wednesday CHARLES CITY Solemn lequiem High Mass will 1 be said at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Im- naculate Conception Church, for Airs. Peter Halbach, 83. She died Monday at the Cedar Valley Hospital.

The Very Rev. Msgr. A. A. Hal- jach, Webster City, son of Mrs.

Halbach, will be celebrapt of the mass. Burial will be in Stacyville Cemetery. South Carolina Wcssels, elired Army Colonel, 59, died 'riday in South Carolina. He ivcd here until entering the He retired after 30 years service. He is survived by his vife and three children, two sis- ers, Mrs.

William Rustimicr, Bancroft; Mrs. Vcrslaus, Lake Park; and two brothers, John, ew Hampton and Rudy, St. Paul. Surviving beside her son are the following children: Dorothy, who made her home with her mother; Sister M. Angeline, Le- Thomas at home and a daughter, Joyce Capesius, St.

Petersburg, Fla. and a brother, Bernard Capesius, Algona. Mary Harig Dies After Illness. ALGONA Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Harig, 73, life-long resident of Kossuth County, will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.

in St. Cecelia's Catholic Church here. The Rt. Rev. Msgr.

P. P. Gearen will officiate and burial be in Calvary cemetery. McCullough's Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Mrs.

Harig died Sunday at St. Ann hospital here after an illness of one year. Survivors. include a daughter, Mrs. Douglas "(Bernetta) Wildin, Algona and three sons, Rudolph, Polar Bear Camp at Marble Rock MARBLE ROCK-Polar Bear at the Scout reservation, Marble Rock, was the scene ol much activity Sunday afternoon as 55 Explorer Scouts and their, nine leaders went into camp for' days-of recreation.

The weatherman co-operated with good weather for various winter sports and games. As is their custom, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Leaver, Mason City, prepared and brought to the camp a quantity of appetizing stew sufficient for supper for the entire group. Monday aflernopn the scouts invited girls from Mason City and Marble Rock to a co-ed ice skating party.

Hoi cocoa and cookies were served. Explorer scouts from the following towns participated: Post: 8, Mason City; Post and Post 99, Clear Lake; Post Marble Rock; Post 46, Rudd; Troop 12, Mason City; Troop- 6(5, Dows; troop 60 and troop 87, Charles City; Post 51, Shellrock; Post 60, Charles City; Post 88, Aplington. New Pastor Arrives in- Charles City CHARLES CITY The Rev. George 0, A. McKinley arrived nere Monday to begin' his pastorate 'at.

the. First Congregatipna Church. His family accompaniec him. He will deliver his first ser mon as pastor Sunday. He is an Iowa native, born Nov.

2, 1913, in Correctionville. He comes to Charles City after five years a pastor of the First Congregation al. Church in South Milwaukee Wis. Missionary Will Speak at Nashua Ruth Peterson daughter of Mr. and Mrs: Byro Peterson, a missionary to th Belgian Congo, has been spend ing the past year on furolugh She will be guest speaker at th Nashua Bible Churcji New Year AWAITING Harlyn Gorkowski, with his- wife and family, is visiting at' the home of their parents, and Mrs.

John Gorkowski, Rock Falls, a and Mr. and Mrs. aul Bistline, Osage. Lt. Gor- iowski was recently graduated 'rom Spehce Air Force Moultrie, Ga.

He. is now await- ng assignment for further training a-s a jet pilot. Bancroft Man Found in Field After Accident Leasing, 28, Bancroft, was found unconscious a plowed field three miles vest of Titonka Monday morning by James Hove, Titonka, as he latter was going to work. Lensing's car had.left the road and he had been thrown 50 feet nto the field." Kossuth County deputy sheriff Don' Woods, who nvestigated, said the accident lappened about 2 a.m. A Bancroft doctor administered first aid and Lensing was taken to St.

Ann Hospital here suffering from shock and head injuries. Lensing's car was damaged in the approximate amount of WSCS LUNCHEON 'GENEVA Woman's Society of Christian Service will serve its first noon luncheon in the Methodist Church dining room Jan. 8. Eve. She is associated with th Disciples 'of Christ Church and has served her first term of three and a half years.

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