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Newspaper

Malvern Leader

Location

Malvern, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1940

Page

8

Emerson Community Hails David Edie Honored Visitor

Emerson notes honor for David Edie who has joined the Navy. Mrs Anna Johnson hosted Friday night for her grandson with guests including Albert Edie and family and John Edie and Hastings kin. David returned to the Great Lakes Monday and plans to depart soon for San Diego.

David Edie Anna Johnson Navy Mra Albert Edie John Edie Hastings David Great Lakes San Diego Tal

Mystery Friend Breakfast Held at Methodist Church

The Mystery Friend breakfast occurred in the parlors of the Methodist church on Wednesday. Tables with garden flowers and crepe paper streamers hosted a program and a play after a delicious meal prepared by a long list of committee members. The event featured poems, songs, and a theme of friendship, with a church meeting and the formation of a Women’s Society of Christian Service planned for August 30. Nearby residents and families were noted in attendance and in travel plans.

Mystery Friend Methodist Church Mesdames Y. R. Johnson Orel Gillen Harry Kellenbarger D. A. Edie Anna Johnson L. C. Blank R. O. Smith H.C. Hicks Margaret Grayson D. C. Coppage L. V. Hicks Ora Douglas Mesdames J Earle Crawford L. J. Cranwall Ida Briggs Chas, Carson Clarence Barns E. B. Westenburg M. E. McMullen Amos Smith M. D. Lang H. Barre Womer of the le K. Ripley W.H. Meredith Ference Woman's Division of Christian Service

Emerson Flooded in Friday's Downpour

A severe Friday night rain caused Indian Creek to overflow its banks south of the railroad, flooding roads and homes. The worst flood in years left the water up to the highway bridge, covered the ball diamond, around corn bins, and backed up near Walker grocery. Livestock moved to higher ground, gardens destroyed, and several families were displaced by the flooding.

Indian Creek Here Highway Bridge Walker Grocery

Box Elder Weather Damages Road and Livestock Losses

Heavy rains wash grades and destroy road infrastructure with tubes and bridges washed out. Local deaths attributed to clogged stomach from sweet clover pasture. Community updates report residents traveling, visits, and farm activity including a partridge request and a hatch of eggs.

Latin American workers seek extended aid effort

An endeavor to extend its help to the workers of Latin America faces logistical and political hurdles as officials weigh broader support. Local observers note potential impacts on trade, labor rights, and regional stability amid ongoing diplomatic discussions.

The Workers of Latin America

Tremor Visitors And Local Family Gatherings Across Glenwood

Mt Vernon Mr and Mrs Elmer Fahrenkrug of Tremor visited a Sunday with her uncle M Parks and family. Elizabeth and Janet Parks stayed for a week with Mr and Mrs Parks. Nearby families, Effie Weak and Bert Pickenpaugh relations, spent Sunday with Davis Holden and family. Mild health note about Mrs Seeer. Travel mentions include Worland and Wisner visits and a 10 day Rice Lake trip by the Alberts family.

Flmer Fahrenkrug Tremor M. Parks Glenwood Tom Parks Elizabeth Parks Janet Parks Orville Weak Ruth Weak Darrel Stephens Effie Weak Bert Pickenpaugh Silver City Buster Holden Davis Holden Paul Seeer Ralph Bower Mra Fred Dickersbach Otha Worland Wyo Blaine Dickersbach Gerald Bower Dickersbach Russel Laird Wisner Neb Gene Mertz Uttle Ernest Alberts Maurice and Lawrence Rice Lake Wis Alberts J. F. Baskins Bobby Worcester Cadar Rapids Ralph Parker Randolph Ka Mea Quy Frazier

Champion Hill Picnic and Community Visits Report

The Champion Hill Sunday school annual picnic occurred at Porter's Take on Tuesday. Local families including Mr and Mrs Dave Shelley and their children visited Emers on. Clarence Estes of Omaha stopped by Clarence Dishop's home with George Tshop. The McQueens from Shenandoah spent the weekend with Harold Cooper. Summers family visited Henderson on Saturday. Allen family attended a reunion in Shenandoah. An ice cream social at the church Friday drew good attendance. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lee and David, Louis Conrad and family, who dined with Dean McLain and Clarence Bishop's families on Sunday and Thursday visits to Atlantic.

J. Earle Crawford Storm Lake Hal Wyland Helen Hee R. QO. Smith Ilinois Harlan Woods A. J. Davis Mercy Hospital Council Bluffs Morris Taylor Denver Cola Forrest Taylor St. Louis Marjorie Taylor Swan Truro Lawrence Taylor Corning Hillery Plekrel Ivan Durbin Colorado Howard Mickelson Friendship Club Phara Withe Douglas Des Moines Douglas Barbara Smith Mildred Anderson Allen Rowa Falls City Neb Darwin Shelton W. T. Hoover Stanton B. Guffey Clarinda Darwin Hascall J. B. Waymire Elliott Mary Louise Kathryn Rhoads Glenwood Fred Brunow Brunow R. B. Good Spirit Lake TD. Lang Griswold Lang Chea. Vestal John Honeyman Mabel Jaggers Arvella Rolland Meek & Friend Mt. Ayr Bun- BY Qacar Johnson W. H. Wharft Los Angeles Cal Frank Porter Roscoe Lois Mertin Sioux City I. EB. Ripley M. EB. McMillen Margaret Grayeon Nays Mabel Campbell Jennie Keltenbarger Carl Clement Coluvia Alondey Heigly Elmer Carson Mulvin Mawsburg Mathew James Harold Wicks Lyle Wilkingon John Humphrey Hanlontown D. H. Pickrel Lesie Kellenbarger Area Council Miss Pear E. McLain Immanuel Hospital Bertha Kelenbarger W. H. Sehick J. A. Taylor L. R. Taylor Amos Smith Airs Algar Alin R. J. Nelson Champion Hill Porter's Take Dave Shelley Jesse Shelley Emereson Clarence Estes Omaha Clarence Dishop George Tshop Richard McQueen Shenandoah Harold Cooper Ed Summers Henderson Sherman Allen

Wesley Chapel Baptists Hold Large Dinner and Conference

Mrs Lyde Pearce Mrs Id Eichhorn and Miss Anna Paulson of Walnut visited Rev R Felt of Wesley Chapel Tuesday afternoon. There was a very large basket dinner and church and quarterly conference at Wesley Chapel last Sunday. Reports showed solid gains in all fields except overall attendance. Weather hindered winter work but superintendent was pleased with progress and interest in royal work. The pastor and wife welcomed the turnout and noted improvements and plans for year end. Members look forward to the upcoming session and closing events.

Wesley Chapel Henderson Methodist KR. V. Belt Wan Wotl Teesgnere Worial Uel Berign

Choosing between solid wood and plywood furniture

The guide explains solid wood and plywood furniture, their production, costs, and durability. It notes plywood uses layered wood for beauty at low cost, while solid wood can be refinished repeatedly. It advises checking joinery, finishes, wobble, and drawer smoothness for quality.

Elonie Dawah Mien Warten Patel Dave Trust Joba Miss Wireren Elie Ing Carelyss

Fragmented local notice on stolen car and damaged items

The text describes a damaged report about a person who had a car stolen and recovered in poor condition, noting thefts of a later car and the loss of documents. It mentions hardware, furniture components, and an emphasis on prompt service and contact attempts.

Nielson Horton Hla Pnts Pote Aideraty Ag

Accident in Anamosa Severely Damages Vehicle and Pole

Augustin Kirby of Anamosa struck an electric post with such force that the windshield and juicolo were broken. Two poles connected by heavy wires were involved in the crash, causing extensive damage to the roadside electric setup.

Augustin Kirby Anamosa

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Emerson Emersoniang Wwe Lady Mule Bates Ang L. E. Ripley Women’s Sovcrety of Christian Service OSC Tutute Grace Methodist Church Waterloo Maxine Cole Gerald Bisbee Miss Cole Harry Meter Mills County Emerson Park Flannagan John Linvill Neodesha Kan Wilbur Morrison H. P. Schurr A. J. Duncan Harold Oliver Washington Will Oliver Baptist Aid Ralph Edie Art Ellis Leland Laird Merna Ellis Gassers Emerson Gaszera K. McMasters Gerdenler Olson Black Spiders Millard Counciliffs Wan Art Jenkins Earnest Turner Marion Sewers Harevey Sweet Clover Boyd McVay Lyle Alley Will Rew Bowling Green Bill McVay Floyd Messenger Messenger John Ayre Hazel Doris Pickering Burl Moores Frank Decker F. Storm Sheldon State Conservation Commission MT. Vernon LA Salle A van Buren Sts la Salle Street Harold M. Horpar, Myr Chicago Uncle Zee York Gearhart Lumber Malvern Western Bond
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