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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1941
Page
1
In a Christmas message the Malvern church community contemplates the war’s abrupt onset and the need for resolve, sacrifice, and united action. It praises interchurch cooperation, highlights Mills County Farm Bureau's ongoing drive, and humorously notes a trap leasing offer and a lighthearted account of dealing with mice.
A homemaker notes leftover foods can become a main dish with Cornbread Meat Rolls baked golden and served over a creamed vegetable sauce. The recipe uses flour, cornmeal, butter, milk, ground meat, peas, and white sauce, with optional two-layer serving.
Deeds recorded Nov 27 to Dec 4 show transfers including Busan Woodall to Hathaway for 1.00 life estate in NEY at 23 Th41 NW NW B4 Th41. Henderson to Waterworth 250 WD. Waterworth to Bleck 1250 WD. Rose Austin to Hd 4 Welker 2000 WD. A F Bickel to L W Bickel 1600 WD with interests in Lots 1 2 Blk 8 Mingola. Hilda Miller to Paul Jens 4890 WD Lute 7 Bie 7 Mineola.
Mrs Flord HM announces the marriage of their daughter Sarah Jane to Herman Stortenbecker son of Mr and Mrs George Stortenbecker north of Silver City The wedding was held Wednesday Nov 25 in Grant City Missouri at the Methodist parsonage Attendants were Miss Geraldine Hill and George Stortenbecker The bride wore a teal blue suit with brown accessories and a corsage of white carnations The bridesmaid wore pink carnations and chrysanthemums The bride a Silver City High School 1936 graduate active in local social affairs The couple plan to move to a farm home south of Silver City A postnuptial shower honored the bride with many gifts Out-of-town guests attended from Council Bluffs Carson Glenwood Omaha and other nearby communities
Alva Jones was elected Noble Grand of the Silver City I O F lodge with Alfred Brandt as vice grand W A Pollitt as secretary CHM C Stewert as treasurer and Sell as trustee for a three year term Installation is planned for January.
Silver City teams held decisive wins with the second squad beating Stennett 32 to 8 while the first team edged Emerson 23 to 21. High scorers included Crous horn Dick Smith and Charles Smith tied on top with unspecified points.
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The team ame posted a 17-16 score while the girls lost 48-18. The next home game is slated Friday against Factie JInnell. The report notes Susie Stewart and a book raffle of The Sky Phot by Mrs Earl Rabbitt as well as lunch served by the hostesses. Two Mrs Norman Benedict and Mrs George Hays attended.
Mr and Mrs George Waltrip celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a pen house at their farm north east of Silver City on Thursday November 27 A family dinner followed at noon for relatives including Ben Moore Lucy Tints Edgar Waltrip Wanda Norma Jean Dorothy Phyllis and others They were married November 26 1891 in Albany Missouri by Rev William Rhodes The couple began housekeeping near Albany later moving to Iowa Their two children Edgar and Mrs Harrington live in Cornell Bluffs Many relatives visited the home decorated with cut flowers roses and chrysanthemums Gifts were presented and refreshments served by Mrs Edgar Waltrip and Mrs Robert Harrington
The P T A now called Community club met in the high school assembly. Mrs Roy Gater presided and led a Christmas basket plan for a needy Sliver City family. Declamatory contest tryouts featured Mary Capson humorous piece From the Back Seat, Mabel Marr oratorical Two Men, and Margaret Maas dramatic Beyond the Last Mile. Geral dine Hill played a piano solo. Marr won first in the oratorical division at Henderson Pride night.
Mrs Alva Jones and Mrs Clyde Platt hosted the Baptist Kensington Society meeting at Mrs Platt s home. President Mrs FP Anderson led the business session outlining a December 17 Christmas party with a 10 cent gift exchange at Mrs Cecelia Van Kirk s home, assisted by Mrs Millie Bond and others.
W. Anderson was named chairman of the Red Cross roll call drive. Local groups including the W. S. C. S and the American Legion Auxiliary along with the Baptist Ladies Kensington supported the effort. Volunteers produced dresses sweaters Jayettes and baby buntings.
Rebekah Circle gathered Tuesday with Mrs Halley to discuss upcoming activities and charity projects. Members shared reminders of meetings and reviewed proposals for community outreach and fundraising efforts.
At Mrs. Jim Bailey's home the Ladies Club held a business meeting led by Mrs. Lillie Robertson. Plans were made for a Christmas food and produce sale this Saturday afternoon and evening December 13. Vice president Mrs. Clifford Stewart and her committee will price and tag items. Aprons, fancy work, and baked goods will be available. The next meeting, a Christmas party with a 10 cent gift exchange, is set for January 6 at the I O O F hall. Ray Defense
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