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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1939
Page
8
Emerson page summarizes items affecting residents, including Emersonians and community events. Notices cover welfare, school, clubs, and town services with concise briefs for the local reader.
The annual Mystery Friend breakfast of the Methodist church Missionary Societies was held with Rev. L. B Ripley installing officers Mrs. M. O D Lang president Mrs L J Cranwall vice president Mrs Harold Sowers secretary Mrs E A Hass treasurer for Home Society and Mrs D A Edie treasurer for Foreign Society. A mite box program titled God Be Practiced was led by Mrs Dean Boswell and Evelyn Shook gifts were exchanged and Mystery Friends revealed with names drawn for the coming year.
John Parker found a meterograph in his field and received a reward offer from 1 to 20 dollars. The letter explains the instrument and rewards system, a small broadcasting device used with Weather Bureau radios to report atmospheric conditions from up to 16 miles high. More than 10,000 units will be sent up this year, aiding air travel and forecasts. The Bendix Aviation division signs the notice.
About 300 persons attended the first community song fest at Haase Memorial Park Sunday evening. Mrs. J. A. Thorson led the singing with La Vern Carson on the portable plant, Walter Short, Richard Crofton and Earle J. Crawford assisting with equipment. A second fest will be held at Basa Memorial ball park in Emerson next Sunday at 4 pm with folk songs, spirituals, old hymns, and screen projections.
Emerson Schools are prepared to open September 4 with all teachers hired and all arrangements complete for the new term. Local officials confirm readiness for the start of the school year.
Emerson Gassers defeated Glenwood 7 to 1 as Daugherty baffled the Glenwood bats on the mound. Glenwood pitchers Huberner and Hall struggled while Hamm’s Beers and the Caut on Bluffs Boosters opened the tournament with a 1-0 win, advancing to the finals where final tonight after rain-delayed schedule.
The Whipple family reunion was hosted by Mr and Mrs Harold Graham in Red Oak on Sunday with six families attending including Quary Whipple and Phander family of Sharpsburg Harm an family from Malvern Morgan Bower Hendrickson Swain and Clifford line from Emerson and Red Oak plus guests from Mondamin Garden Grove Buffalo and Buffalo. The Emerson Woman's Club will run the Fall Festival flower and quilt show on September 8 with committee chair Mrs A F P Smith and members Earle Crawford E B Comer L B Ripley Harry Hines Rosa Clutes D B Goss J C Wilking and Mary Gibson.
Guests gathered at Mr and Mrs I N Cheney home for a 7 o clock dinner Tuesday honoring Mrs Myron Shipman and Portland Ore visitor Robert Ferguson. The event noted Ferguson interests in photography and farm projects with relatives nearby.
The J R Davis family reunion occurred Sunday at Ames with 90 relatives and two visitors. Elected officers included president Bellarne, vice president Campkins, secretary MeLain Emerson, historian Mrs Mabel Campbell Emerson, and press correspondent John Parker Emerson. Numerous relatives attended from many states. several visitors were listed. A nose operation on E E Whister in Council Bluffs occurred. Clergy Stiles Sunday school group enjoyed park dinner. multiple local gatherings and visits followed.
Community notes announce a homecoming service led by Pastor Be Raph and a Sunday service with first story sketches at the church. Bishop Andrews delivered the dedication address of the old church, with a 1 am service following Sunday school. The issue also mentions visits and anniversary celebrations for Mina Clare Marie Douglas in Red Oak and other local figures.
Jean Kochersperger and Joe Allen married Thursday afternoon in Champion Hill with Rev. G Verbreett officiating. The couple, both lifelong residents and Emerson graduates, plan a six mile south home near Emerson after a Minnesota honeymoon. Attendants included sister-in-law Mrs. Lewis Conrad and best man Raymond Allen. Reception followed at the bride’s home with orange ice and cake. Further local notices mention community visits, reunions, and upcoming meetings.
The board approves a contractor's bond for Roth Construction Co of Indianola with Continental Casualty Co as surety and adjourns to meet again on August 7. Supplemental soldier's exemption claimed by C Rollin Buffington approved. Also notes Grinnell youth Eisor given a three year contract as artist with Walt Vinney studios.
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