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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1936
Page
7
Mrs Ralph Bower hosted a slumber party at her country home for nine members of the local business club. The group enjoyed an evening of games and a breakfast before departing to town the following morning.
Music pupils performed a Wednesday evening recital at Mrs Ward Fickel s home near Wesley Chanel. The program included Spring Greeting Crommond Clara Marie Tibbles Arbor Day March and other pieces with several participants and two piano solos.
Applications for rural relief continued to stream into the county relief office this week. A few more are being worked under the WPA relief program. By Tuesday 48 had been granted work relief and five resettlement relief. The county committee of W. E. Agen, Frank W. Plumb, A. B. Judson and John Longstreet passes on all applications.
Marriage licenses filed this week include J F Greene Jr and Chiresee Marris on August 22. Names listed show Isabelle Wagar aged 24 and Henry J Overtaml, Viola Grider aged 22, Gen HooLelokuhl 42, Mebane 21, Ongha, deah and Jsur Moy. News desk requests clarification by phone.
Descendants of Marlin and Jane Watt Aistrope held their tenth annual reunion near Malvern at the old home place, with 59 members attending and a noon fried dinner. Officers elected for the coming year include C. J. Aistrape Emerson president and Mrs. Florence Adamson treasurer, while many relatives and attendees from multiple towns were listed.
The Culley family held its annual reunion at Red Oak park on Sunday with sixty nine members attending a bountiful lunch and a final social visit. Attendees included Waterfield and Murray families, Des Moines Culleys, Hobart Culley of Adel, Jim Scntt Bert Culley Joe Marley Gletwood, Frank Culley Harley Fazel Jay Winslow Malvern, Mrs Culley Des Moines Harold Barne Henry Youngquist of Lou Nebr Mr, and Mrs Harley Griffey Shenandoah and Miss Cecil Gravett Pacific Junction.
Worter pupils and teachers from Elm Grove school Lyons township gathered Sunday for a homecoming organized by the district Parent-Teachers association. More than 23 years separated some attendees, with a noon basket dinner and an afternoon program in the crowded school building featuring music, readings, and reminiscences from former teachers and pupils.
A brief note highlights how the river and canal network around Holland provides cheap transport, easing freight movement and reducing congestion at the local Coughs House well.
The fourth annual Shook family reunion gathered Sunday at the Earl Shook home in Malvern with about 50 attendees. A picnic dinner followed by ice cream and cake featured a program of songs, recitations, and group performances by Shook family members. Officers for the new year were named: Frank Shook president, Mrs. Frank Shook vice president, and Mrs. Ivan Shook secretary and treasurer.
The Parker Plumb families held their annual reunion last Thursday in Fairmount Park. Eight members from both families attended a deluxe basket dinner after a business meeting. Arthur Plumb presided, with Fred Parker as vice president and Mrs. R R. Miller as secretary. Next year’s reunion is planned for August at the same site with Mills County attendees listed.
El-Asker El Askar was a city near Cairo, Egypt, built in 750 by Sutesman as his ciphal. It is now at esapita waste.
Seventy-nine relatives attended the Wreette family picnic at Red Oak park on Sunday. A noon picnic dinner followed by refreshments. Officers elected: TL. DL Crouse of Pt Devige named president and Mrs. Albert Hoover of Lehigh secretary and treasurer. Next meeting set for August with a committee to be chosen. Numerous Crouse and related families listed as attendees from multiple towns and states.
The Strahan consolidated high school class of 1940 held a reunion and basket dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Curtis. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ross Bryatt, Mr and Mrs Lewis Conrad, Mr and Mrs Clarence Nagel and Dwight, Supt and Mrs Dwight Fellows and family, Freida Fellows of Omaha, Lowell Curtis and Lorraine, Lloyd Angus, Ralph Costello, and others. Members traveled from Hastings and Omaha for the gathering.
A single new vehicle license was issued this past week by County TreasurerMavier Mayberry. The car owner is Gerald Rielviritsen of Darilen, and the vehicle is a Chevrolet sedan.
An article reports Glenwood hosting D A R delegates with discussions on sections of debt and merges among committees. Delegates write about state matters and plan activities, including possible public engagements and local projects.
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