Local families gather for birthday, worship, and fellowship
Lt and Mrs Dennis Achenbaugh stationed in Scotland extended birthday greetings. Runyan family moved to Gravett house on Morton Ave. Dale Seitell and Jeff of Farragut visited. Red Oak hospital listed patients include Mrs Esma Barns, Chris Jensen, Mrs John Simpson, Boyd Nuckolts, David Johnson, Diane and Quent Smart. Quentin Johnsons hosted weekend visitors, baptized four month old Lesli Dayn at Mamrelund Lutheran Church Stanton, lunch at Three Crowns Cafe. Hicks birthday observance with Mrs. Hicks, Star of Bethlehem program by Mrs. Frank Sawyers and Mrs. G G Bayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Achenbaugh
Machrihanish
Scotland
Robert Runyan
Gravett House
Morton Ave
Wm. Viner
Dale Seitell
Jeff
Farragut
N. BR. Settell
Murphy Memorial Hospital
Red Oak
Esma Barns
Chris Jensen
John Simpson
Boyd Nuckolts
David Johnson
Diane
Quent
Portia Smart
Des Moines
Quentin Johnson
Mamrelund Litheran Church
Stanton
Lesli Dayn
Don Hicks
Quentin Johnsons
Three Crowns
Hicks
U. Methodist Church
Frank Sawyers
Star of Bethlehem
G.G. Bayes
New Officers Named by Emerson Masons and OES
Humanity Masonic lodge named new officers last Thursday evening and the Eastern Star group followed Monday. A joint public installation is planned at the Masonic temple on January 3. Kirk Hascall was named Worshipful Master of the lodge with a slate including Richard Morgan as Senior Warden and Marion Porter as Junior Warden. Other officers include Ellsworth Smith Treasurer Glenn Cooper and Secretary Eugene King. The retiring master and trustee positions are noted with appointive officers also listed. In the C E and A D Fleming chapter Mrs. Richard Straight was named worthy matron and Dr. Blank and Mrs. Blank were named associate officers along with other officers and officers’ spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humanity Masonic Lodge
The
E. S
Masonic Temple
Kirk Hascall
Richard Morgan
Marion Porter
Ellsworth Smith
Glenn Cooper
Eugene King
Harold Hascall
Darrell Porter
Ray Honeywell
Seward
Ron Porter
Amos Smith
Tyler
Richard Straight
C.E
A. D. Fleming
C.J. Blank
Blank
Roger Davis
Leon Robbins
Estel Darby
Harold Sowers
Emerson Women's Club Meets in Red Oak December Luncheon
Nineteen members of the Emerson Women’s Club gathered at the Holiday Inn in Red Oak for a 1 PM December meeting. Delbert Terry and Delisi led the program with two skits A Liturgy for Adventure, while prayers, gift exchanges, and a Christmas book drive for the Christian Home in Council Bluffs took place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Women’s Club
Holiday Inn
Red Oak
Delbert Terry
Robert Delisi
Larry Kauzlarich
Lynn Jahnke
Francis Parker
Council Bluffs
Kauziarich
Joel Whergren
Glenwood State School
Chamber of Commerce
Emerson
Emerson WSCS Pledges Gift to Church and Town
The Emerson WSCS December meeting drew 25 members. They pledged 35?00 to the church and a cash gift for local Christmas drawings, with January set for Self-Denial and Pledge service. A Christmas program featured "The Star of Bethlehem" and "O Little Town of Bethlehem."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Wscs
Bob Wright
Richard Steen
Frank Sawyers
Star of Bethlehem
C. G. Bayes
Town of Bethlehem
Laura Hogzett
Speeding Fines Recorded in Emerson Court
Court of Mrs Frances Harmon in Emerson lists speeding fines for drivers from multiple states and cities including Charles Hall Omaha $20 Richard Lucas Washington $10 Ronald Banks Omaha $10 Donald Miller Omaha $18 Otio Jones Malvern $14 Earl Oster kamp Hawarden $10 Dallas Perrin Brooks $16 John Fost St Joe Mo $14 Wilbur Smith Glenwood $10 Don Jeffers Co Binuffs $18 Stuart Bason Stanton Wis $10 Ronald McCann Co Bluffs $10 Kenneth Jamison Millard Nebr $12 Trala Jamison Millard Nebr $12 Ward Rosen dahl Sioux City $10 Jobo Aistrope Tabor $16 Sarah Vaughn Pensacola Fla $10 Oscar Walther Jefferson City Mo $16 Charles Batye Chillcothe Mo truck $10
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Frances Harmon
Charles Hall
Omaha
Richard Lucas
Washington
Ronald Banks
Donald Miller
Otio Jones
Malvern
Earl Osterkamp
Hawarden
Dallas Perrin
Brooks
John Fost
St. Joe
Wilbur Smith
Glenwood
Don Jeffers
Binuffs
Stuart Bason
Stanton
Wisc
Ronald McCann
Co. Bluffs
Kenneth Jamison
Millard
Trala Jamison
Nebr
Ward Rosendahl
Sioux City
Jobo Aistrope
Tabor
Sarah Vaughn
Pensacola
Fla
Oscar Walther
Jefferson City
Charles Batye
Chillcothe
Auxiliary Sent 17 Boxes to Area Servicemen
The Emerson Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Larry L'Heureux's home on Dec 8 at 2 p.m. President Mrs. F. Gillespie opened the meeting. The group reported 17 boxes sent to area servicemen and prepared fruit plates for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Legion Auxiliary
Larry L'Heureux
F. Gillespie
Jesus
Gen. Bass
Heberdie
Glenwood
Pres. Gillespie
Quentin Johnson
Ruth Greenwood
Emerson CC draws turkeys and hams for holiday fundraiser
Emerson Chamber of Commerce held its first drawing at 3 p m Saturday with winners named for turkeys and hams. Turkey winners include Mrs Alfred Anderson John Parker Mrs Laura Hogzett Mrs Lorraine Perkins James Dooley and Barbara Hardisty. Ham winners include Bob Crouse Mrs Robert Delisi Mrs Joe Stanley Guy Osborn Mrs Dar Hascall and Mrs Del Terry. A second drawing is set for December 16 after Santa Claus arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Alfred Anderson
John Parker
Laura Hogzett
Lorraine Perkins
James Dooley
Barbara Hardisty
Winninghams
Bob Crouse
Robert Delisi
Joe Stanley
Guy Osborn
Dar Hascall
del Terry
Santa Claus
Emerson Town Council Minutes and Local Notices
Official minutes show the Mayors meeting with all councilmen, readings of ordinances, and approvals including road use estimates and Mills County Planning Commission signing authority. Representative from Avild Engineering discussed curb and guttering with no action. a council member resigned. Several local social notices follow, including birthday celebrations, visits, weddings, and a Christmas luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avild Engineering Co
Atlantic
Dick Straight
Ord
Johnson
Mills Co. Planning Commission
Lynn Hoover
Iowa Power & Light CO
Joyce Carlson
Treas
Durbin
F. Patton
Malvern
Leon Lewis
Ron Mitchell
Steve Stanley
Ward Johnson
Community Club elects officers for coming year
Emerson Community Club met Monday evening for its annual fishery. In the business meeting, Lowell Hardy was chosen president, Walter Knop named vice president, and Jim Petty elected secretary for the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Community Club
Lowell Hardy
Walter Knop
Jim Petty
Women’s Club Seeks Eyewear and Supplies for Needy
Emerson Women's Club cooperates with the Iowa Federated Women's Clubs to secure new eyes for the needy. They request metal frames unbroken plastic frames sunglasses artificial eyes cataract lenses soft cases dentures silverware and old watches and jewelry with donation boxes at Emerson Gas and Electric Co and at Dixons Variety Store. Mr and Mrs Jack Evans visited Sylvia Young and Kathryn Young at Villisca Nursing Home then called on Mrs John Evans at Elm Heights Rest Home in Shenandoah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Greenwood
G. R. Grabx
Lincoln
Fred Brimow
Persia
R. E. Good
Tom Evans
University of Kansas At
Ottawa
Jack Evans
New York
Frances Harmon
Ray Huntsman
Margie Hampton
John Evans
Elm Heights Rest Home
Shenandoah
Emerson Women’s Club
Iowa Federated Women’s Clubs
Emerson Gas & Electric Co
Dixon's Variety Store
Sylvia Young
Kathryn Young
Villisca Nursing Home
Elm Heights
Silver City social notes bring family reunions and club plans
Mr. and Mrs. Eurel Anderson return from California after a Stuart Anderson visit in North Ridge. Barnes family reunion highlighted the trip. David Anderson of Co Bluffs stayed at the Anderson home. Rev. and Mrs. E G Barnes visited in the Oakland rest home. Evergreen Club plans its December Christmas party at Mrs. Helen Sanders home on the 15th with pot luck lunch and gift exchange. TOPS Club No 331 schedules a Christmas gift exchange at Mrs. Gary McNutt home December 19 at 9 30 a m. Whist Club meets at Knotts December 10 for a noon dinner and gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eurel Anderson
California
Stuart Anderson
Northridge
Barnes
David Anderson
Co. Bluffs
Anderson
E.G. Barnes
Oakland
Evergreen Club
Helen Sanders
Tops Club No
Gary McNutt
Whist Club
Knotts
Fresh Pear Kitchen Warms The Winter Table
Pears peak in sweetness after ripening at home using a paper or film bag and humidity. The recipe bakes sliced pears atop a spiced crumb crust with butter, sugar, and lemon rind, served warm with whipped cream or cheese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eran Eestite Ammm
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Pay Roll Savings Plan Ad Encourages Saving Bonds
An old Malvern advertisement urging single women to join a payroll savings plan. It explains setting aside a specified amount from each paycheck to buy U.S. Savings Bonds, ensuring savings before the check is received. The copy highlights common temptations like clothing and perfume to illustrate why this method works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric
U.S
OES Election at Dec 20 Meeting
Silver City Order of the Eastern Star No. 536 will meet at the Temple Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. for their final meeting of the year. New officers for 1973 will be elected and a Memorial Service by draping the Altar. Social hour hosts are Mr. and Mrs. Sam Thomas, Mrs. Sam Delevan and Mrs. George Marshall, Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City Order of the Eastern Star
Temple
Sam Thomas
Sam Delevan
George Marshall
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Emerson Masons, O.E.S
R.O
Legion Club
Kele Simpeer
Bert Morris
Larry Hunt
Steve Colerick
Virgil Morris
Henderson
Mirs
Lucy Bucher
Humbolt
WSCS
Emerson CC
Florence M. Patton
Darrell Achenbaugh
Darry Ackenbaugh
Jill
Milo Petty
Elliott
Ramona Going
Rene
Griswold
Helen Stille
Toledo
Eugene Anderson
Bettendorf
Bernard Patton
George Stille, Jr
Neenah, Wise
Clyde Patton
Cindy Curtis
Stuart Moore
First Christian Church
Patton
Darrell Wolfe
Wolfe
LeRoy Johnson
Willard Wright
Pacific Junction
Community Club
L. Hardy
Women’s Club
Silver City News
Trudy Rhoades
Keleher
Pangburn
Walyein
Revlon
BRUT
Postabies
the Malvern Malvern
Iheo
Robinson’s
Ole
Norks
Prince-Princess Gardner
Speidel
Ronson Butane
Schaefer
Seikols
Ladies & Gentlemen
Frankoma Pottery
Norstake
China
Hallmark
West
Germany
Robinson
OES
Ralph Hansen
Cindy
Debbie Kline
Christ the King Lutheran Jr
Jean
Kline’s
Hansens
David Seigler
Woodbine
Paul Black
Paul W. Black
Morgan
Ill
Clay Manufacturing
Earl Mathews
W. H. Williams
Edina Bolte
Decker Brothers
Blanche Decker
R. E. Glebe
Guy Decker
Harold Decker
Ethel Wilhelm
Gail Decker
Viva Decker
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