Douglas Family Reunion At Emerson Park Adopts 1941 Date
The Douglas family reunion at Emerson park drew 42 descendants and eight guests. Harvie Douglas presided as president with officers elected from the group for next year including Ina Douglas as vice president and Paul Vestal as secretary and treasurer. A long list of attendees and a note of upcoming 1941 reunion details followed, with numerous family members named alongside spouses and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Emercon Park
Harvie Douglas
Harvie Doug Ina
Greatdentis
Willie Douglas
Paul Vestal
Mra
Ora Douglas
Raymond Douglas
Emerson Park
Harry Dunlap
Bonnie Jean
Chas
Vestal
Crouse
Donna
Betty Alice
Marlin
Donna Rae
Jean
Marjorie
Billy
Joann
Orel Gillen
Gwendolyn
Barbara Ballain
Laura Hall
Wayne Spicer
Arlene Dunlap
Merle Hevern
Donald
Darlene
Carol Hughes
Emerson
Glen Smith
Ralston
Neb
Schoening
Silver City
Clofd
Emerson News and Emersoniana Department Update
News brief outlining welfare goals for Emerson and its community activities. Highlights focus on local welfare initiatives, resident involvement, and upcoming events shaping Emerson life. No individuals or organizations named beyond the town and its immediate civic activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Women aid meeting ends year with plans for kitchen items
The Methodist Ladies Aid met to plan purchases of kitchen equipment including utensils, dishes, and serving pieces to outfit a complete set. A lace tablecloth for tea duties was approved, and the year’s balance and activity were reported. The group announced a new organization plan to start August 30 at the church followed by a tea and charter meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Aid Bocky
Hal Ferguson
W. R. Crawford
Ferguson
Ed Oak
Earl Graham
Wales
Margaret Grayson
Missionary Societies
He Aid
M. W. Taylor
Mary iLouise Taylor
Channing McFadon
L. L. Scott
R. O. Smith
Clarence Barns
Mrs Fleaharty Honored At Country Shower
A guest list from Grant Red Oak Eliott Yorktown and Emerson attended a country home shower for Mrs Marteina Johnston Fleaharty, a former Emerson girl. The hosts welcomed attendees and guests brought many useful gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hatfield
Maxine Cole
Gerald Bishee
Waterloo
John Walker
Marion DeBolt
Walker
Mae Walker Still
Vil- Meca
Gassers Lose Twice In Week To Oakland And Millard
Emerson Gassers lost 3-1 to a picked Oakland team as Gordenter pitched well but could not solve Oakland pitching. Friday in Council Bluffs tourney they fell 6-0 to Millard with Gordenter and K Masters unable to contain Millard batters and Swede Daugherty closing the last five innings with a shutout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gassers
Emerson Gassers
Oakland
Millard
Neb
Gordenter
Council Bluffs
K. Masters
Daugherty
Social Roundup Hits East Liberty and Nearby Towns
East Liberty and surrounding area residents share visits and social outings. Charlie Howard of Brush visits relatives. Mrs. Nelson and daughter Ethel travel from Shenandoah. Harold Gilleland from Persia visits his sister in Clarks. families host dinners and attend fairs, hospital stays, and birthday gatherings across Mille County and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Howard
Brush, Cole
W. QO
Howard
C. M. Nelson
Ethel
Shenandoah
Harold Gilleland
Persia
Clark Templeton
Frank DuVal
Alan
Laura Kenney
Marilyn Dwyer
Glenwood
Sherry McClain
Ed Gilbert
Elgin
Nebr
Frank Cullay
Des Moines
Harley Griffey
Worthington
Minn
Alan DuVal
Lincoln
Harold Stranathan
J. H. McFall
Malvern
BH. B. McFall
Mille County
W. H. Maddocks
Ralph
Edna
Wayne
Council Bluffs
Fern
Payne
Benederauny
Mir
Mre
M. Neleou
Mt Vernon Visit From Cufford Hixon In North Platte
Cufford Hixson of North Platte Nebraska visited relatives over the weekend staying with his mother Mrs Jennin Hixson and his brother Riley and sister Mrs Robert Stroud. Mrs Stroud hosted a chicken dinner in his honor as he plans to relocate to Washington state around Sept 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Dunn
Charles Greenwood
Osceola
Nebr
E. EB. Norell
Dale Freeman
Oakland
Laura Dungfin
Caraon
Eva Boyer
Robert McMullen
Shanandoah
Maxine Cola
Dacreae
Bridge Club
Claude Barns
Cufford Hixon
Cufford (Wren) Hixson
North Platte
Mra
Jennin Hixson
Riley
Robert Stroud
Mra. Stroud
Hixson
Washington State
Local Socials Highlight Weekend Visits and Celebrations
Mrs Ralph Tower and Barbara Jean plus Mrs W A Tower hosted Mere Emma Brown at Yontauciwie then went to Guthrie Center for supper with Oral Neawer’s family. Earl Shook and Marilyn Jane visited Creston for a wedding anniversary. C M Whitson’s guests included We A Bower Louis Bass Martin Cunningham and Austin Bass hosted eight guests for a birthday celebration with gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Tower
Barbara Jean
W. A. Tower
Mere
Emma Brown
Yontauciwie
Guthrie Center
Oral Neawer
Earl Shook
Marilyn Jane
Creston
C. M. Whitson
We A
Bower
Louis Bass
Martin Cunningham
Austin Bass
Ralph Bower
Wesley Chapel and Henderson Methodist Church Notices
Two Sundays remain before the conference meeting on Sept 10 in Grace church Des Matnee. Pastor Melt will speak on Christianity that Counts next Sunday. The 4-H club is to lead the Wesley Chapel morning service. September first week will organize women into the Women’s Society of Christian Service with meetings Sept 4 at 2 pm for officer selection and Sept 5 at 2 pm for Henderson, all women invited to charter membership. Old papers at The Leader office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Po Rriges
Sadie
Barbara
Near McCleland
Laura
Mesdames
Frank MuVal
Laura Kerney
W. Af. Maddocka
A. R. Bird
Emerson Woman's Club
James Durbin
Orville Durbin
Ivan Durbin
L. J. Cranwall
Amod Smith
Frank Durbin
Emerson Woman’s Club
Grace Church
Des Matnee
Wesley
Women's Society of Christian Service
Wesley Chapel
Henderson
Sperty
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ruth Cofer
John Parker
Okoboji
Caroline Rhoads
Minnis Whisler
J. L. Evans
Amos Smith
Red Oak
Boone
Ella Longshore
Warren Honey
Vennard Larson
Gona
Council Bluffa
Nels Larson
Gilbert Carlson
Emerson Echool
Marion Smith
Near Carson
Merle Hovers
Jean Fogarty
Council
Ulutty
Mary B. Gibson
Pautlee Miter
Ronald Honeymat
TH. Grayson
Nise Franscow Brooks
Naskyl, Tex
Helen Honeyman
Merrill Warren
Eleanor
Kathleen Cheney
Aileen Boswell
Mary Ellen Basa
Evelyn Shook
Iva Jenaon
F. P. McSkimming
Mia. Clyda Bass
Kathleen Harold
Miss Honeyman
Courtin
Harold Cheney
Mabel Honeyman
Mesdames B. BH. Cole
W. L. Honeyman
EB. A. Base
A. F. Smith
H. F. Cheney
L. R. Miller
M. C. Warren
D. A. Edie
W. V. Morrison
R. L. Fields
W. H. Sehick
Max Naylor
Rolland
Omaha
Karen Kay
Beverly Gwen
George Ginger
George Ginger Jr
Art Jenking
Missouri
Kansas City
Harlan Woods
Harvey Woods
Humbolt
Kan
Jefferson
Compressay
Wear
L. E. Ripley
Enna Laird
Maurylin
Shengideah
J. B. Gibson
Mary H. Gibson
Hletts
Daughne
Qwea Pogarty
Fone
Misa
Margaret Mattledd
Lewle
Tewek
Hall
Bhower Mra
Allle Largent
Maude Crouse
Effie Hatfield
Bernice Hickerson
Kenneth Hall
Banlst Church
Pat Juck
Forest Ackenbaugh
Guy Osborn
Marlon Mahan
Brammeter
Henry Schilling
Max Turner
Karl Powers
Floyd Hall
Allie Largent
Miss Johnston
Win Castor
Gerald Viner
Susie Hall
Minnie Crouse
Chas. Crouse
Gene Crouse
Deboris Dark
Ray Hickerson
Roy Hatfield
Velma Mings
Misa Velma Gunther
Russell Mall
Misa Lola Sargent
Horace Hall
Virgil Mahen
Odes Hall
Floyd Rhoads
C. P. Kinney
Bonnie Jean Parker
D. P. Kinney
Pearl E. McLain
Naant Wawne Maddorke
Jen Guyer
Frank Haines
Archie Vietnes
LaVern
Ivan Jackson
Shirley
Marcy
Fane Wise
Mayberry
Pearl Rader
Sort
C C Has. Payne
RK. Henderson
James
Elexander
Betty Henderson
Jim Colorado
Denever
Pearl Radge
Chas. Pasar
Decatur
Puesta
A. R. Mayberry
Agenrul Tore
Ang
Zeb
Emerson and
Emersoniana
Calvin Shapcott
Elbridge Bhook
Shook
Milo Schick
Tear Malvern
Ol Flinn
Frank Wareham
Morris Chambers
Indianapolis
Ind
Ralph Good
Ada Fergeson
Cedar Rapids
Bessie Buck
Elmer Larson
Buck
Linda Lou Cramer
Elliott
W. H. Cramer
Galesburg
Ill
Barre
Red Oak Hospital
Dean Boswell
Chicago
Virginia Hegood
Woman's Club
Ballain
Ira Ballain
Clyde Ballain
Gordon Buehler
Elliott Hicks
Sona
Vannard Larson
Sone
Glen Confer
Eugene
Gertrude Lang
Alice
Doris
J. W. Parker
Ida Flannagan
Bliver City
Atlantic
County
American Legion
Max Whisler
Clarice Wedell
Abel Drug Store
Percy Whisler
Washington
Everett
Colorado
Carol Whisler
Gerald Bilsbee
Dessa Cole
Cole
Frank Cardiff
Ed Farris
J. B. Waymire
Oscar Johnson
Stanton
Mieses Grace
Leona Dixon
Denver
Houlder
Golden
Yuma
Colo
Cambridge
Wan
Art Jenkins M. Emerson
Colle
East Liberty
MT. Vernon
C. M. Parks
Morria
Tom Parke
Elmer
Homer Caps
Betty
Pacific Junction
W. C. Vanderpool
Mrs
John McGree
Assarts
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