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Newspaper

Malvern Leader

Location

Malvern, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1939

Page

4

Strahan Obituary for Elliott Laughlin Prominent Local Resident

Elliott Laughlin died at his brother’s home on Friday April 12 after weeks of illness. The funeral was held Monday at the residence with Rev Tones Walls officiating. Surviving relatives include six children, two sisters and a brother, and many relatives from Lincoln Omaha and Glenwood. Flowers from loved ones and friends were sent, and pallbearers included nephews and relatives. He was remembered for faithfulness to church work, charity and helpfulness to others. The obituary notes his life spanned from 1861 to 192? and that he was a lifelong member of the community. The service was attended by distant relatives and many friends. The piece also covers local church notes, social visits, and community events surrounding the funeral.

Chas Gipe Ant Son Everett Adam Fause M Frank Johnson Carl Rvlekson Wills Linnehe Mir Laek- Jin Churel Iiterest Elffett Raymond Cate Lioughlin Frank Johnson Herbert Rd Peterson Lewis Conrad Racks Hilo Jewell Laie Sety Fey Nancy Kinghe Jin Bern Aprilae Wissed Tolly Peel Ebiret Fewait Tineaty New Tae Metoolk Neb Rosalie Califernii Rewkh Omaha Eraldren Nama Carl Pine Hlams Wye Mra May Cavitto Yannett GB. Laughtin Strahan Todd Randolph Cemetery Lee Laughlin McCook Ned Jewell Laughlin Lincoln Gee, Burkerd Herbert Johnson Pacific Junction Harry McCollister Glenwood Walter Knop Emerson Mes Joe Munsinger Tahar Orf Gipe Conrad Klein Chicago Eliott Lauehitn Klein Ed Laughlin Adam Fanss Lexington Tom White Mabed Lot Shensandoah Manel Suns Cirete Af Eilythe Stern Mabel Mie Zend Basa Anna Rose Rete Atehter Ata Walter Roberts Br Adefui William Spittler Hrewnylie Richard Wullman Sidney Dale Laughlin Junior Donald Omar Cozed Carolyn Emma Campbell Arthur Braddey Ines Marlin Lemonds Billy Bradley Arthur Chester Rare Hest Glenwood Springs Cola Virgil Curtis Ronny Foxworthy Curtis Lookis Mia Ida Mae Anderson Millard Curtis Lenwell Curtis

Funeral Services for John G. Polston

Funeral services for John C. Polston of Glenwood were held Wednesday at 1 p m in the Strahan Methodist Church with Rev James Walls officiating. Interment followed in Imogene cemetery. pallbearers included Elmer and Roy Collier Harry and Earl Conrad and others. Polston, born March 5 1882 in Mercer County Missouri, died August 7 1939 in Glenwood at 77 years. He lived in Mills County 35 years. He married Hannah Ellen Davis July 3 1886. survivors include four daughters Mrs Ona Pryon Hastings Mrs Margaret Bolton Malvern Mrs Elsie Fisher Glenwood Mrs Anna Woods Oregon a son Aretile Polston Oregon one sister Mrs Sara Collier Stra han one brother Andrew Polston Aunhurn Nebraska and numerous grandchildren. The article also notes social items and community notices.

John C. Polston Glenwood Methodist Strahan James Walls Frank Johnson Mia Frank Steele Charles Gipe Everett Gipe Elmer Roy Collier Harry Earl Conrad Adris Hartley Howard Kayton Imogene Raynor Mitchell Elizabeth Polston Mercer County Mills County Marridge Hannah Ellen Davis James Joh Ona Pryon Hastings Margaret Bolton Malvern Elsie Fisher Anna Woods Oregon Aretile Polston Sara Collier Andrew Polston Aunhurn

Card of Thanks for Elliott Laughlin

The family expresses appreciation for the many kindnesses from friends and neighbors during the death of Elliott Laughlin. Mr and Mrs Lee Laughlin Mr and Mrs Jewell Laughlin Mr George Burkerd Mr Conrad Klein Mr Kaie Laughlin Raymond I Laughlin and others Provided support and loyalty when most needed.

Elliott Laughlin M Lee Laughlin Jewell Laughlin George Burkerd A Conrad Klein Kaie Laughlin Raymond i. Laughlin

Hillsdale Social Roundup Includes Vacations Visits and Picnics

Hillsdale residents share two week trips to Yellowstone Park and a visit with relatives in Montana and Missouri. Local families host dinners and attend picnics at Tabor and Glenwood parks while children join Sunday school and a church party.

Fourth quarterly conference at Wesley Chapel and Wesley Chapel Methodist

The August session presided by district superintendent Dr. Meredith showcased strong church reports and progress across activities. Notable items included Goodwill Industries presentation by Rev. Shank, a solo by Malcolm McGrew, and various family and community notices from local members and events including reunions and the Clever Cooks 4-H club.

Henderson and Wesley Chapel Methodist Meredith Cliford Shanb Shank

East Liberty Reunion at Steve Haines Home

A large gathering at Steve and Opal Haines home celebrated Opal Beucker of Chicago’s birthday with relatives from Iowa and nearby towns. Attendees included Haines and Fritz families, Chas Chippy of Red Oak, and numerous others from Glenwood Malvern and Council Bluffs area.

Steve Haines Penile Dioner Steve Opal Francis Beucker Chicago Doug Haines Bert Fritz Silverity Chas. Chippy Red Oak Homer Frits Virginia May Glenwood Myra John Hansen Near Council Billatts Mes Ployd Hancer Near Oakland Hungess Huytings Nyy Ben Mara Janet Les Dale Eines Roy McClure Malvern Mya Chay Conger Wid Tually Steve Haliew Fannily

Escaped Injury After Auger Accident at Silver City Plant

In Silver City, worker Iafury A. R. Bird narrowly escaped serious harm when an auger struck a rock. Bird, seated on a prop, was jolted onto the cement sidewalk injuring a hip, yet returned to work the next day. Fern Maddocks finished a hospital shift early Tuesday and spent the day with her parents in Council Bluffs.

Iafury A. R. Bird Harry Maddocks Silver City Fern Maddocks LaVern St. Johns Lutheran Church Hastings Otis D. Lewis Omaha Hospital Ated Frank DuVat Allen Frank Buffington Missouri Valley Suste Gowen

Parker Family Reunion Highlights Mt Vernon Event

The Mt Vernon J B Parker family reunion celebrated with a Sunday picnic in the pastures. New arrivals included G Parker and twin daughters of Mr and Mrs J Van Oredel. Ralph Parker family and others from Hastings Cedar Rapids and Omaha attended. Hualph Parker was elected president and W J Van Oredel secretary.

Che J Parker Athomelbie G. Parker Leonard Parker Jena van Oredel Hualph Parker W. J. van Oredel Tregster Chas. Parker Silver City Roscoe Parker Warren Elmer Hastings Gary Melvin Parker Ralph Parker Frank Plumb Glenwood W. J. van Orsdel Weerin Bowen Sam Sidebottom C. L. Wadelich Omaha Nathan Worcester Cedar Rapids Everett Emerick Pooder Neb Harold Blackman Roy Wackman Marlon Wilhelm Bernard Parker Clara Blackman

Wederquist and relatives visit Los Angeles and World Fair

Ralph and Charlotte Wederquist and Mr and Mrs Raine and sons visit relatives in Los Angeles. They plan to attend the World's Fair before returning. Mr and Mrs BE Smith of Glenwood were guests of Mr and Mrs Vanderpool on Sunday.

Ralph Charlotte Wederquist Mra. Clas Raine and Sons Los Angeles Cal BE. A. Smith Glenwood W. C. Vanderpool

Twin mules born on John Swanson farm near Villisea

Our Neighbors column notes a rare twin mule birth on the John Swanson farm five miles south of Villisea and a half mile west. The item mentions other regional notices including rodeos, horse shows, Legion spending on livestock, and building activity with contractors in demand.

John Swanson Villisea Big Sidney American Legion Post Argonne Post Band Des Moines Sidney Chamber of Commerce of Shenandoah Corning Creston Red Oak Malvern Willison Tabor Prescott Harlan

Former Resident Visited Here Tuesday

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stockho and daughter Beverly of St. Louis visited Tuesday with Mrs. J. W. Innes and Addie Kronenbein, a Malvern native who graduated in 1906. Kronenbein broke her hip last fall and has been less active. Stockho, in the furniture business, enjoyed the trip after vacationing at Estes and Yellowstone Parks. it was his first Malvern visit.

Amy Holliday Council Bluffs Albert Halliday Halliday Amy Ruth Esther Omaha Wil Belton Tuck Belton Louisville Ernest White Margaret Helen George Howard Verne Lawrence Sell Ralph Davis Kenneth Asmusseh Missouri Dana Jean Maron Grinnell Marie Larsson Edwin Howard Nan Good Lamona Guy Wolfe John B Scort Delhart Tex Lester Anthony Leonard Paxson Marvel Wayne Waubonsie Park George Powers Tabor Tabor Park Wayne Anthony Scott Glenwood Park Wetty McClure Sioux City Carliss Jordan Elsworth Plumb Woodbine Towne Roy Robbing Lee Harvey Livle Indiana Marty Margate Red Oak Canion Dorker Mack McCoy Lyn Parker Jay Whitisiow Jett H. Winslow Malvern Fergus Falls Minn Jimmy Holt Henderson Clint Parker Walter Stockho Beverly St. Louis J. W. Innes Stockho A. J. Kronsbein Addie Kronsheig Marie Kronabein Mrs. Stockho Estes Yellowstone Parks Mr. Stockho

COUNTY FAIR Capped by Varied Exhibits and Night Shows

County fair highlights show 4-H floral hall displays on home canning economics. new educational building rebuilt for CC Camp. day events include polo ponies baseball and field events. evening features two horse shows and popular Zimdar acts amid cool fall temperatures. Freshly washed windows sparkle with tissue paper after drying.

Floral Hall CC Camp

Also Mentioned on This Page

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