Community notices honor ladies with showers and gatherings
A string of social events unfolds in Malvern with Mrs. James Beckwith honored at a 9 o'clock breakfast hosted by Gretchen Gidley, and Charlotte Wederquist celebrated at a pink and white shower with bridge prizes and gift displays. Engagements announced include Caroline Chantry to Jack Bell and Dorothy McKnight to Tom Benton, with Wortman family reunion and multiple local hostesses detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Beckwith
Gretchen Gidley
James R. Beckwith
Allen Wortman
Raymond Bloedel
Kathryn Board
Margaret Ann Buttmann
Harriett Beattie
Kenneth Brinkhouws
Iowa City
RA. A. Woods
Shenandoah
George T. Livingston
Clarinda
Kathryn Hill
Hamburg
Evelyn Parker
Moorhead
Gretchen Didley
Livingston
Woods
Charlotte Wererquist
Mra
Charles Raine
Hazel
Alma Wedergulat
HH. O. Allely
Randolph
Ernest Wederqulat
Stralan
Marjorie Burgoin
Silver City
Alice Omer
Tabor
Elizabeth Trively
Ruth Clark
Wanda Coons
Clark
Oregon
Trively
T. L. Salyers
Glenwood
Dorothy McKnight
Tom Benton
Malvern
Tiny Scrolla
A. A. Benton
Kenneth Brinkhaus
Arthur Trively
F. B. Chamberlain
Elva Arterburn Weds Cecil Hoover in Des Moines
Miss Elva Arterburn daughter of Mrs Leola Arterburn wed Cecil B Hoover son of Mr and Mrs Harry Hoover at the Methodist church in Des Moines on June 22 1940 with only attendants Gene Hoover of Des Moines. Elva will continue teaching in Malvern and Cecil works in plumbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Arterburn
Leola Arterburn
Cecil BE. Hoover
Harry Hoover
Wilson E. Hyde
Methodist Church
Des Moines
Gene Hoover
Californian Fined After Highway Crash
Emanuel Rudolph Pallas and passengers from Fresno were involved in a crash at Highway 41 Intersection while overtaking a slowing car to pick up a hitchhiker. Pallas was fined five dollars and costs for excessive speed after a patrolman noted the action. Hartman family injuries reported. vehicle damage noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Rudolph Pallas
Fresno
Cal
Justice of the Peace O
Royce
Pallas
Malvern Leads in Enlistments at Sidney Station
Sgt H L Lee U S Army recruiting officer at Bidney reports Malvern leads in enlistments through the Sidney station with Sidney and Tabor close behind. Some recruits have earned special positions such as William R Bingham of Malvern named motor mechanic at Fort Ord Cal. Vacancies remain in aviation and related fields at Chanute Field Illinois for interested men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Sgt
H. L. Lee
U. S. Army
Bidney
United States Army
Sidney
Tabor
Wm. R. Bingham
Ft. Ord
Cal
Air Corps School
Chanute Field
Credit Association opens new field office in Imogene
Credit Association opened a field office in Imogene last week with Leo Walsh in charge after a meeting with 69 farmers from the Imogene territory. Directors say the association was formed to provide easier credit for those unable to obtain funds from regular commercial institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credit Associati Credit
Mills County 4-H Girls Set for Iowa State Fair Demonstrations
Three Mills county 4-H girls depart Saturday to Iowa State Fair to compete in demonstrations and the health contest. Barbera Sawyers and Emma Mayberry enter the state home efficiency demonstration, “Dishes Shining-Pleasant Dining.” A state winning team earns a trip to Chicago for the national club congress. They appear Thursday August 29 at 1:30 p.m. in room two of the 4-H exhibit building under the grand stand. The fair’s 4-H program runs Friday August 20 through several events including health exams, style revue finals, judging, and a grandstand party for girl delegates at Pine Crest Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Barbera Sawyers
Emma Mayberry
National Club Congress
Chicago
Falr
Polk County
Betty Plumb
Pine Crest Lodge
Atate
Younkers Tea Room
Milla County
Melon Cooler for a Hot Club Afternoon
A simple, no bake melon cooler idea with pineapple chunks, honeydew and cantaloupe balls, mint, lime or lemon juice, and chilled sherbet. Variations include cantaloupe halves with blackberries, watermelon slices, or melon balls with pineapple juice and mint. Serve buffet style with crackers, sherbet, and light accompaniments for a cool, easy afternoon refreshment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iime
Berres
Nia Peer
Salad Companions With Toast And Melba Toast
A vintage guide suggests serving salads with lead rolls or hot rolls, prune rolls, and a fruit plate. It recommends Melba toast named after the opera singer, cheese spread on French rolls, and toasted bits with green salad. Includes a muffin tip with lemon gelatin and melon, plus cheese cubes with fruit.
Women Built Levels First Levees Along Mississippi River
Local legend attributes the construction of early levees in south Louisiana to women. The story notes these women played a pivotal role in raising and shaping defenses against floods along the Mississippi River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Louisiana
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Caroline Chantry
Misa Caroline Chantry
Niles
Chantry
Oklahoma City
Okla
Jack E. Bell
Texhoma
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Carolina
F. R. Chantry
H. T. Beattie
Classen High School
Lindenwood College
J. Charles
University of Oklahoma
Norman
Bell
Schod of Pharmacy
van Orsdels
Eugene van Orandel
Bert Wheeler
L. EB. Chrisinger
Bert Wynn
Harry A. Nelson
Lloyd Short
Methodet
C. W. Salyers
C. Wederquist
George Mort Wed
Charlotte Wederquist
George Wederquist
George T. Mort
E. G. Mort
Edgar
Ned
Peter Jacobs
Mort
Oxford
Ralph Wederquist
Broom
Howard Springer
Lonnie
Vir Blnia Johnson
Omaha
Harry Allery
Wortman
Fred Newell
Otha D. Wearin
Marvel Wadsley
C. F. Davis
Ashland
Neb
Eldora Wood
Carthage
Floyd Wadsley
Marvel and
Joan of Early
Cecil Hoover
L. A. Talbott
Otha Hyde
J. Anderson
T. W. Gidley
Mrs. Talbott
Big Smith
Beau Brumme
J. E. Randerson
A. §. Hartman
Elleene
Hartman
Melon Cooler
Baile Atha Cliath
Ireland
Irish Free State
Dublin
Cannes
Leeks
Mercury
Buick
Tudor
Salyers Auto Company
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