Patriotism and national pride amid mixed fortunes
A reflective column praises Uncle Sam and strong patriotism while noting recent setbacks such as the Cuban crisis and space race lag. It cites progress in education, charity, and democratic values, and mentions local political notes about Representative Bill Seherle and a Washington visit. The piece ends with a light anecdote about a minister’s sermon and Henry Clark’s hospital recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Kennedy
Bill Seherle
Des Moines
Washington, D. C
Jack Steele
R. W. Mansfield
Wires
Ben Jensen
Jack Watson
Ben
Sec’y Watson
Leader
Eutychus
Paul
Henry Clark
Hastings
Orchid Corsages and Violet Suggestions At Prom
A senior girl laments never receiving anything but orchid corsages at junior prom. Advice is to choose violets next time. Nancy Mulholland finds family credit works across stores and rushes to restock ice cream for a Baptist mother daughter banquet. She charges it to Mrs Gordon Mullholland and is pleased stores would honor the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Mulholland
Nancy
Stephens Market
Gordon Mullholland
House Cuts Appropriations to Prevent Tax Increases
A newsletter notes the 39th General Assembly faces a tight end to the session with about 45 appropriations bills redistricting and revenue measures. Senate cuts funding for the Civil War Centennial from 50000 to 25000 and for the Board of Social Welfare by 1 million, aiming to avoid tax hikes while balancing district population and honoring governor recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Board of Social Welfare
Liberty church meeting and social notes in region
Mr and Mrs W Stotta drove to Silver City Sunday afternoon and accompanied Rev and Mrs Burres and Merlene to Council Bluffs for a Broadway Methodist church meeting. Social and economic trends ministerial supply and grouping plans were discussed. suggestions greeted by many. Duane Eherry of Scranton visited with Ho mer Mayberry and Fred Johnson in Glenwood. G B Goodell’s family hosted Shenandoah dinner guests, then hobby show at Armory. Guy Stranathan of Glenwood died the same day. Mrs Cecil Bell of Lincoln underwent major surgery elsewhere. W A Stotts attended East Liberty Cemetery board meeting in Malvern. Vern Thompson and son Vernon hired to care for the cemetery this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stotta
Silver City
Burres
Merlene
Council Bluffs
Broadway Methodist Church
Church
I &S
Duane Eherry
Scranton
Homer Mayberry
Fred Johnson
Glenwood
G. B. Goodell
Shenandoah
Harvey Vermillion
Armory
Clark Rickabaugh
Bartlett
Francis Christopher
W. W. Windle
Guy Stranathan
Vern Thompson
Vernon
Thompsons
J. R. Hurat
Guy Haynie
Karen Sue
Noz
Lloyd Haynie
Mercy Hospital
the Baptist Church
Richard Bass
Austin Bass
William Barber Jr
Linda
Leonard Parker
Mary Anna
Beverly Forney
Miley Schmidt
Harry Evans
Frank Chamberlain
Edmundson Hospital
Tom Kingery
Dan Kingery
Sidney
Hamburg Hospital
Charles Hunt
May Whitehill
Murray
Louis Bass
Bass
Floyd Blackman
Walt Blackman
Otha Dickersbach
Farm Bureau
Farm Burea
Dale Bell
Jackie Hunter
Jackie
Jimmie
Pacific Junction
Ed Herrek
Glenda
Denny
Austin Wolfe
Ronnie
Randy
Beverly Blackman
Tamara Thieschafer
Hillsdale
Wearin Calls for More Funds for Regents Universities
Senator Wearin advocates $40 million annually for operating the Regents institutions including the state’s two universities, State Teachers College, schools for the deaf and blind, and the Oakdale sanatorium. He notes a subcommittee favored $30 million more but was overridden, urging continued support amid broader state budgetary concerns. The House calendar includes Redistricting and Road Use Tax funds discussions as the Senate timetable remains uncertain. Local items follow detailing births, hospital updates, visits, and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Board of Regents
Hese
State Teachers College
Schools For the Deaf and the Blind
Oakdale
House
Local Social News and Family Announcements
Mr. Vernon and Mrs Miley Schmidt correspondents report Saturday supper and evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Yates. Alvin Conaway of Bellevue Illinois is proud parent of Kent Lee born April 5 joining siblings Keith and Cynthia. Ferne Alberts and Mrs Laurence Alberts attended the Evernham School PTA meeting, the last for the spring term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Miller
Elmer Fader
Omaha
L. L. Sutton
Glenwood
Carl Yates
Alvin Conaway
Bellevue, Ill
Kent Lee
Keith
Cynthia
Conaway
Ferne Alberts
Laurence Alberts
Evernham School
PTA
East Lib WSCS Holds Regular Meeting at Parsonage
Mrs Merle W Burres hosted the East Liberty WSCS at the parsonage in Silver City with lessons by Mrs Windle and minutes by Mrs Stephens. Birthday cards for Mrs Statts were exchanged after a birthday cake gathering. A separate viewing program by Rev Chester Waterman of Grace Methodist Church in Glenwood featured Russian travel photographs and discussions, with attendees from nearby churches. Morning worship and church activities were scheduled, including a 5 pm sermon on The Mission of the Church and a 9:45 am church school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle W. Burres
WSCS
Silver City
East Liberty
Waterman
Chester Waterman
Grace Methodist Church
Glenwood
Russia
East Liberty Methodist Church
4-H Sprouts Plan Portfolios for Achievement Day
The Loyal Lassie Sprouts met at Silver City school on Monday April 17 with twelve members, eleven mothers, one leader and two guests present. They crafted Portfolios for local Achievement Day and served refreshments by Vaunita Reinhart and Edna Bolte. Cindy Kahl and Deborah Ord would try out for Better Groomed Girls, with Carol Goos reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
Vaunita Reinhart
Edna Bolte
Cindy Kahl
Deborah Ord
Carol Goos
Just Us Girls Club hosts in Malvern area gathering
Mrs. William Barber Jr and Mrs. Virgil Forney attend the April meeting at the Just Us Girls Club. Numerous local residents host and visit through the week with extended family and friends from Glenwood Shenandoah Fremont and Omaha. Major surgery noted for Roy Kitzler at Mayo Clinic Rochester. Farm work continues as fruit trees and shrubs bloom and some try fishing at Mule Creek ponds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Dale Bell
Morris Bateman
Tabor
Guy Haynie
Roy Kitzter
Holdrego
Nebr
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Kizzier
Wayne Blackman
Diane
Truman Chambers
Leonard Parker
Perle Royston
Lloyd McMillen
Frederick , Kreutz
St. Johns Lutheran, Church
Charles Cheney
Cynthia
Cheryl
Calvin
Jack Hunter
Jackie
Jimmie
Pacific Junction
Clarence Myers
Donna Myers
Glenwood
Larry Haney
Homer Haney
Linda
Roy Britton
J. Anderson
Miley Schmidt
Sam Schmidt
Omaha
Robert Schroeder
Roberta
Norman Sinner
Glenwood Bank
George Sorenson
Audubon
Henry Budd
Lloyd Budd
Gary Budd
Atlantica
Darrell Hansen
Denver
Colo
Robert Seitroeder
Donnie
Mia
Marcie
Perry
Marilyn
Richard Matt- Bon
Hooper
Harold Sinner
Rhoda Sinner
Mule Creek
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Uncle Sam
Rere
The
Malvern
Clark A. Wortman
Iowa
Congress
Mills County
Red Oak
Imogene
Randolph and
United States
Bill Scherle Mills
Board of Relients
39Th General Assembly
DR. D. A. Darling
Harry Hammo
American Legion
NL Post Malvern
ED Edie
Spiker
Esi
Liberty
Wearin
Mr. Vernon
East Lib
Wesley Chapel
Lester Henderson
Virgil Forney
Just Us Girls Club
William Barber
Rethville
Randall, Keith
Bruce
Harry Galliher
Pomona
Calif
Gertrude Murphy
Parker
Murphy
Galliher
Maurice Alberta
Eugene
Maurice Bennett
George Bennett
Cornell Bluffs
C. M. Wilson
Fred Seeger
Raynor Hamilton
Ralph Parker
Gail Rogge
Alvin Dinkle
Logan
Loyd McMillan
Lowell
Myrna
Diane Blackman
Joan Buch
Lee Blackman
Bonnie Morris
Hills~dale
Hillsdale School
Rothville
Hart Barber
Cindy
Kenny
Ray Lasley
Nadine
Sharon
Lois Front
Stanton
Leoniard
Dan
Dwight Myers
Ricky
Debbie
Diana
Donna
Jack Haney
Elmer Haney
Sam Winters
Steven
Gregory
Raymond Morse
Emerson
Ray Anderson
Wayne ' Blackman
Miles Schmidt
Joyce
Lloyd Marsh
Leland
Barbara
Soap City
Sinner
Malvern, Jows
Nofflinger Cleaners
Pontiaq
Taka Ieee An
Saa LL
Pontiac
Buffington Motors
Sharp Street
Glenwood,lowa
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