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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1940
Page
8
News from Emerson covers local welfare concerns and activities of Emersonians. This department highlights civic efforts, neighborhood events, and initiatives shaping the town’s social well being and collective prosperity.
Aileen Boswell led Girl Scouts to top prizes in a local photo contest with multiple divisions. Prizes included a camera, scrap book, perfume set, and colored glass kits for several entrants, with winners across hobby, foolishness, children, and building divisions.
Helen Carrolene Walker, four, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Walker, suffered bruises and cuts after being struck by a car near the Walker Grocery while crossing the highway. Dr H Barre treated her at Red Oak hospital. X rays showed no broken bones and she returned home Tuesday night. Two Indiana men in the car were fined 26 dollars and costs.
The American Legion Auxili ary met at Mrs. Art Ellis home with many present. Plans were made for a county wide meeting in the park on Thursday August 29. Emerson unit to serve refreshments and a bake sale planned for the fall festival. Mrs. Clif Unruh named head of float committee and plans noted for September music and Constitution month. Several members mentioned travels and updates followed by bridge and social visits.
Expression of sincere appreciation for cards flowers and handkerchiefs received during hospital stay and after returning home on birthday. Signed by Mrs Cloid McDowell.
The 18th annual Davis descendants reunion occurred at Chautauqua Park Red Oak on Sunday Aug 11 with 48 attendees. Rain illness trimmed turnout. Emma Straight of Mr Ayr was the sole remaining member present. Officers elected for next year include Clark Tompkins president H L Kellenbarger vice president Nola Straight secretary Velma McLain press.
The Emerson school will begin September 3. Registration for high school pupils is Friday August 30 from 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm at the schoolhouse. The teaching staff includes L J Cranwall superintendent Frank J Shaw English M Weber coach and industrial arts Lucille Stubbs home economics Ruth Cofer music and commercial Arlene Patrick seventh and eighth grades Helen Haldeman fifth and sixth Grace Dixon third and fourth Mary Arneel first and second.
The Emerson Methodist church hosted the August 11 wedding of Clyda Warren and Rollin Bass with Rev. L. E. Ripley officiating. The ceremony featured ferns and gladiolas, with music by Mrs. Honeyman and Lohengrin’s Wedding March. 125 guests attended the reception. the couple will reside on the Bass farm after a Colorado trip. The article lists several local social updates and family mentions surrounding the event.
At a recent meeting Kierson Woman's Club selected committees for programs music drama courtesy entertainment membership publicity and Publicity. Names include Mrs L O Blank chairing program and Mrs J Durbin Mrs Byron Bradley and others. Visiting guests Wayne Hascall Hepburn Jack Hoch Omaha and Harvey Hascall Valley Neb stay with Misses Virginia and Helen Hascall.
Kenneth Oliver son of Mr and Mrs Will Oliver of this city married Dorothy Owens daughter of Mr and Mrs Wy Owens of Henderson Monday at the home of H L L Wells 411 Mise tines The bride a graduate of Henderson and attended Emerson school The couple plan to live in Omaha for a while The Methodist church LK Ripley pastor officiated The annual event and upcoming church officers were noted with social details from the ceremony and guests reports of local movements and visits followed.
A Tad Kelley tale recounts a Cedar Rapids trip where he left his hat on a train after breakfast at Cedar Rapids. The conductor corrected the mix-up, and the hat found its owner the following day, restoring a small moment of humor for Tad.
Iowa State College home economists urge balanced summer time for Jack Helen and Sally. Parents should mix work with play to build character and skills, noting many youths struggle to find or handle jobs. Encouraging responsible tasks gradually helps children grow into capable adults.
A fragmentary kitchen column offers a peach pulp ice dessert with whipped cream and a frozen fruit filling, plus a Charlotte style pudding treat using vanilla pudding and apricots. It also includes long aside notes urging parental involvement and child education through simple chores and cooking practice.
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