7th District WWI Vets to Meet at Council Bluffs
The 7th District Veterans of World War I will hold its quarterly meeting Sunday April 24 at the VFW club rooms 285 29th St Council Bluffs with Gen Mat A Tinley Bar racks Auxiliary No 1086 as hosts A pot luck dinner at 630 p m will start the program followed by a joint Buddies and Auxiliary meeting at 130 p m Election of district officers will be held Attendees include Iowa Department Commander Hubert J Swift Mrs Pearl Penn Iowa Department President Corning Gilbert Klefstac Iowa State Senator and Congressman John R Hansen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
7Th Dist
USA
Council Bluffs
Dist
David J. Kensinger
Theresa Dohse
VFW Club
29Th St
Mat A. Tinley
Iowa
Hubert J. Swift
Manchester
Pearl Penn
Corning
Gilbert Klefstac
John R. Hansen
Calendar of events around Mineola church and groups
April events include Asbury Chihs with Mrs Glyde Gravell, county American Legion and Auxiliary meeting at Mineola, open house for Maw aie Durbin, MYF rally at the Methodist church, Piremen meet, sewing circles with Sue Grayson and Mrs Geo Linder as co host, and a Dwill truck at the Methodist Church on April 28.
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Asbury Chih
Booth
Bridal Shower for Karen Cooper Held Saturday Morning
Mrs W J Laughlin hosted a 10 oclock coffee and bridal shower for Karen Cooper Saturday morning. Guests from Eliot Imogeng wid Emerson shared best wishes and presented favorite recipes to the future bride as blue and white decorations and luncheon complemented the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Cooper
W. J. Laughlin
Miss Cooper
Eliot
Imogeng Wid Emerson
Local Deliberations and Social Visits Reported in Red Oak
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary joined the Chamber of Commerce dinner on April 14 at the Legion hall to discuss promoting regional attractions such as Willow Slough and local routes for travelers. The Rainbow Girls attended church services at the Baptist Church with Mrs. Clyde Patton assisting. Visitors included the David Johnson and Quentin Johnson families of Des Moines and Jean Marshall at Clarence Magnuson’s Red Oak home.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Chamber of Commerce
the Legion Hall
Willow Slough
David Johnson
Des Moines
Quentin Johnson
Jean Marshall
Clarence Magneson
Red Oak
Rainbow Girls
Baptist Church
Clyde Patton
S. T. Danfords
Amanda Dilts
Mercy Hospital
Council Bluffs
Wayne Shapcott
Southwestern
Iowa
Wayne Shipwortr
Carl Hatswell
Bama Garus
Ed Skanes
Wilbur Morrison
Wim. Shepard
Earle Crawford
Crawford
Wilmer Sharr
Hopkins, Mo
Geo. Curtis Jr
George Judd
Sherry
Tater
Curtis
H. R. Smith Wags
Red Oak Hospital
Highland Acres
Citizens of Tomorrow Daughters of Emerson Family Named
The daughters of Mr. and Mrs. William E Page of Emerson are this week's Citizens of Tomorrow. Linda, age 13, and Ruth, age 8, are highlighted for their roles in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Page
Emerson
Linda
Ruth
Emerson Woman's Relief Corps meets in April with new member vote
The Emerson Woman's Relief Corps No 214 met at Bertha Kellenbarger's home with Mrs Clyde Ingersoll in charge. Iva Gillespie was voted in as a new member to be inducted at the next meeting hosted by Lucile Huntsman. Sunday visitors included the Vern Gierbimms family in Griswalt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Woman's Relief Corps
No. 214
Clyde Ingersoll
Bertha Kellenbarger
Iva Gillespie
Lucile Huntsman
Sub-District MYF Meeting at Emerson Church
Sub-District MYF gathers Sunday April 24 at Emerson Methodist church for a worship service led by Riverton SYR and Henderson MY. Registration details are unclear. A Glenwood MYIr will handle recreation after slides on the Holy Land by Rev. Everett Pearson. The Jamerson WSCS serves refreshments.
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Sounth
Eimerson Methodist Church
Rivertin Syr
Henderson MY
Nishna Valley
Setaul
Sharon Cowden
Tylor
Evertt Pnerson
Onawa Christian Church
Holy Land
Glenwood Myir
Jamerson Wscs
Former Resident Maude Robinson Dies in Los Angeles
Former Kierson resident Maude Robinson died in March in Los Angeles California from a flu epidemic sweeping California Oregon and Washington. She was born Maude McMurtry daughter of Dy and Mr McMurtry early Kierson residents. Survived by daughter Dorothy Hoorsole of Los Angeles and sister Miss Kate McMurtry of Medford Oregon.
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Calipforner
Maude Robinson
Los Angeles
Calif
California
Oregon
Washington
Robinson
Maude McMurtry
Mr McMurtry
Kierson
AD Dorothy Hoorsole
Kate McMurtry
Medford
Ore
Miss McMurtry Ales
Mike Honored at Birthday Party
Mrs. Bob Stille hosted a after school birthday party for her son Mike with guests Kevin Morse Steven McCrew Kevin Cox Gary Ward Dale Fleming Varry Slump and Bob Kelting. Ice cream and cake were served.
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Mike
Bob Stille
Kevin Morse
Steven McCrew
Kevin Cox
Gary Ward
Dale Fleming
Varry Slump
Bob Kelting
Red Oak Area Social News Highlights Guests and Visits
Mrs Harlan Westenburg returns home from Red Oak hospital. Minnie Elkins travels by train visiting sons Stanley Palm Desert James India Keith Long Beltflower Cult. John and Mrs Salmons attend to business. Miss Jean Marshall of Tabor visits Clarinda College roommate Linda Jonson. Alfred Shaws of Hastings guests at Geo Curtis Jr. Glenwood dies Saturday morning. Out-of-town relatives attend service: Ross Good Paul Good Roy Good Reemer Bacon Grace Good. Paul Richardsons dine with Minnie Whisler in Shenandoal. Horace plays piano selections at the event. Menno Wests of Red Oak guests at Wayne Shapcott home. Mrs Glenn Cooper breaks right wrist after fall in gravel. Dee Zanderses of Oakland Nebr visit Waterworths. sister Mrs Rocky Acosta calls from Morenci Ariz with get-well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Westenburg
Red Oak Hospital
Minnie Elkins
Tral
Stanley
Palm Desert
James
India
Keith
Long Each
Gary
Beltflower
Cult
John Salmons
Glenwood
Ross Good
Paul Good
Roy Good
Reemer Bacon
Grace Good
Paul Richardsons
Minnie Whisler
Shenandoal
Horace
Menno ‘Wests
Red Oak
Wayne Shapcott
Glenn Cooper
Dee Zanderses
Oakland
Nebr
Waterworth
Mra. Waterworth
Rocky Acosta
Morencel, Ariz
Junior Auxiliary Plans Mother-Daughter Tea
The Junior Auxiliary held a planned Mother-Daughter Tea with ten members present. Leaders Mrs Raye Raymond Mitchell and Miss Grinstend guided the event. Connie Die and Lynnette Giance opened the meeting, with Pamela Westenburg reporting as secretary and Susie Curtis as treasurer. The May 18 tea was hosted at the hall with Marla Carixen winning the door prize as Lynette Carlson and Connie Edie served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Die
Lynnette Giance
Pamela Westenburg
Susie Curtis
Malli Cheney
Lect
Marla Carixen
Prizy
Lynette Carlson
Connie Edie
Church Notes First Baptist
Church notes for First Baptist list schedule and events led by Pastor Richard F. Person. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Missionary Sunday services and family worship at 11 a.m. Bible school planning conference Tuesday at 2 p.m. Youth Fellowship Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Junior and Senior Choir practices set for 7:30 p.m. on respective days.
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First Baptist
Richard F. Person
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Champion Hill Presbyterian Church Morning Service Note
DeKalb pastor Glenn Kellenbarger and Supt conduct morning worship at 9 30 a m Dr Al Wo Greorge of Tarkio College will deliver the message with Rev Delith to lead two sermons in the service Siurday Seoul at 16 40 a m
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Champion Hill Presbyterian Church
Neel DeKalb
Glenn Kellenbarger
Siurday
Seoul
al. Wo Greorge
Tarkio College
Delith
Methodist Church Announcements and Outreach Drive
Henry Brown leads Sunday School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with a sermon on The Heatitudes Rules for Living. South Sub-District Rally at 2 p m features Rev. pperson speaking with slides from Holy Land trip. Junior Choir on 24 Children’s Day May 1. Was Mrs Hohe L Ede seeks aid for duck hunting stamp appeal delivering 60 lb of food to needy children.
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Methodist
Henry Brown
R. L. Grayson
Pperson
Holy Land
Was
Hohe L. Ede
Neady
Visit Notes From Love Land Residents
Mrs Myrtle Watler spent the past week visiting in Love land Galo at the Bernard Bruce and Ronnie Yowell homes with local hosts.
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Myrtle Watler
Loveland
Galo
Bernard Bruce
Ronnie Yowell
WSCS Refreshments Served at Emerson Methodist Meeting
The WSCS at Emerson Methodist Church held an April 11 meeting with no crowd present. Mrs. Frederick Carson, president, presided. Members received a Life Membership award to Mrs. Clyde Patton. Devotions were led by Mrs. John Parker and the program titled Journey since 64 featured material from Billie Graham's World Aflame. Refreshments followed.
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WSCS
Emerson Methodist Church
Anid
Mes
Margaret
Grayson
Clyde Patton
Rebecca
Mia
Harold Braith
Miriam
John Parker
Vernon Johnson
Billie Graham
Mime Barns
Harld Hossle
Clyde Jattan
Harold Sowers
Thelma Bhoik
Services Tuesday for Glen Good
Glen Good son of Taane ana Mary Low Good. Born in bee Tennessee, moved to South Iowa area. Married Eva Connell on Rob 27 12%. Three children: Kathleen, Larry, plus one infant died. Survived by step mother Maude Good, two children Kathleen Kline and Larry Good, four brothers, four sisters. Funeral at Baptist church Tuesday April 19 at 2 pm. Pallbearers named. Casket bearers listed. Burial at Ryerson cemetery. Mansfeld Funeral Home in charge.
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Glen Good
Taane Ana Mary Low Good
Bom Bee
Ah Doneshore
Tennessire
Aso Youn Min
Southw Lowa
United
Dard
Alta Eyelon
Maude Goud
Kathleen Kline
Likesview
Calif
Vind
Larry Gud
Compton
Mitee
Minnie Elkins
Emerson
Alain Nelson
Keota
Paul
Ray Good
Eleanor Bacon
Jonnsboro
Tenn
Rally Good
Hastings
Rokk Good
Dwar Creanwood
Local Residents Visit and Property Purchases Noted
The Earl Wingers of Council Bluffs visited here on Wednesday with Lucille Edie and others. Cloid McDowell departed Sunday for a cabin at Pelican Rapids Minnesota. The Larry Hunty purchased the La Kin house and nearby land once owned by Mrs. Amber Carson and LaVern. Ballain had served in the past war.
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Earl Wingers
Council Bluffs
Lucille Edie
Cloid McDowells
Pelican Rapids
Minn
Larry Hunty
la Kin
Amber Carson
LaVern
L. Ballain
Life Membership Pins Awarded by Han noah Circle
The April Han noah Circle meeting at Thelma Blank's home, hosted by Lloydene Breeh, opened with prayers for service men. Fourteen members received life membership pins, with names listed, and funds noted. The May meeting with Elsie Evans will feature the distribution of additional pins, subdistrict meeting details and a States and Capitals game followed by lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannoah Circle
Thelma Blank
Lloydene Breeh
Leona Dixon
Elsie Evans
Padre
Mrs Laughlin Hosts Shower for Karen Cooper Bride Design
Mrs W L Laughlin hosted a Saturday morning coffee in honor of Karen Cooper a May bride. Guests included Mrs Milo Methy Linda afilott Uneold Cooper Florence Cooper and others who presented her with kitchen dishes for her new home.
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Copfretwonors
Karen Mooper Savetr
W. L. Laughlin
Karen Cooper
Cuesta
Milo Methy
Linda Af Iilott
Uneold Cooper
Karen
Florence Cooper
Wierd Coy
M. W. Laughlin
Local Social Notes From Town Dated Entries
Kent You Weel A T son of Mr and Mais Martin Von Seeht served at sea until late December. Susan alumni from Omaha spent weekend with Mayor Frances Varman. The Earl Boileaua of Jenderson were visitors at Clyde Gravett home. Junior Bastee family returned to Laytown after Easter in the W Waterworth home. Everett Lunas and Virginia and the Rich Lunas supped with Frank Nunsmores of Stanton Saturday for Mr Dinstore birth day. Mr and Mrs N R Settell with Dow Sette family at Red Oak to Stanton Sunday for dinner at Mr Hen Sethel’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent You
Mais
Martin von Seeht
Abe Carrier
Lion
Susan Alumi
Wollewe
Omaha
Frances Varman
Earl Boileaua
Jenderson
Clyde Gravett
Minister’s tax tale shows riches are in heaven
A tax assessor asks a gospel minister what property he owns. The minister cites possessions such as everlasting life, a mansion in heaven, peace, joy, divine love, faithful children, and a crown, concluding his earthly wealth isn’t taxable. The assessor offers the verdict that the minister is rich in nonmaterial assets, not taxable property.
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Asar
Pater
Wiel
Traine
John D. Seal
State
McAlester
Olta
Mrs Durbin to Observe 93rd Birthday Friday
Mrs Durbin plans a 93rd birthday observance this Friday with an open house, hosted at the Howe residence. Relatives and friends are invited to call between 2 and 4 p m. The Methodist ladies will be in charge of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Durbin
Howe
Maggie Durbi
Dow Moines Hosts Visit With Morinesi Missionary Speaker
Mrs Lucille Edie and Doris Trefrea visited Mrs Flora Rochersperger from Morinesi with Mr and Mrs Migerett Hall at Dow Moines Sunday dinner. The Morinesi missionary spoke at Oaks church Sunday morning. she previously visited years ago when Mrs Eric Cox was ill. A birthday party honored Tat site Wantsman Friday afternoon with Tone Sehick and several guests.
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Migerett Hall
Dow Moines
Lucille Edie
Doris Trefrea
Morinesi
Flora Rochersperger
Qaks
Eric Cox
Tatsite
Wantsman
Tone Sehick
Lucille Idie
Anna Thuatwtsmit
Vivian Wabhilt
Bessie Lowe
Plo Huntanan
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Vern Gierbimms
Griswala
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University of Nebraska
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Sioux City
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Goodwill Club
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Kansas City
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Kenneth Evans
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Creston
Gerald Yowell
McKees
Paul Joneses
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