Highway 34 Fine Facility and Delayed Fire Station
The region gains a well engineered Highway 34 with passing lanes and safety improvements though delays marred its completion. The Malvern fire station also faced severe contractor delays but is expected to be an excellent facility. Once western end completes in 1968, the road will boost traffic to the Omaha industrial area, spurring Mills county growth and affecting economy, schools, churches, and planning needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway 34
Malvern
Omaha
Mills County
Yule Decorations Brighten Towns and Countryside
Christmas lights brighten homes across towns and rural areas as communities celebrate. The festive season brings cheer through church, school, radio and TV broadcasts, while people respond with love and goodwill despite hardships.
Pleasant side of soliciting funds during the season
The piece notes the season brings many fund drives by philanthropic groups and argues fundraising visits yield social rewards. The author recounts personally enjoying two solicitations, meeting friends and rediscovering time for valued conversations despite busy routines.
Birthday party highlights and holiday ad from Malvern
Mr and Mrs Art Miller hosted a Friday birthday gathering with guests from Co Bluffs Treynor and Glenwood plus several Millers. Zenith Color TV given by Pace Service Co Malvern. Sunday supper guests included Mr and Mrs Keith Iowhn and Mrs L J Marohn from Columbus Nebr and Mr and Mrs Ernest Boyce of Glenwood. Cake and ice cream for Jack May and Mrs Keith Bruce birthdays. Advertising text promotes Pace Service Co Malvern and Christmas shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack May
Keith Iowhn
L. J. Marohn
Columbus
Nebr
Ernest Boyce
Glenwood
Keith Bruces
Hastings
Larry Hayses
Co. Bluffs
Leo Mays
Keith Bruce
Guts
Paci Service Co
Malvern
Adv
Dinners and suppers for Silver City folks
A string of local social visits highlights dinners and suppers among families in Glenwood Sidney and nearby towns. Guests include the Haugers Andersons Boones Heckmans and Stogdills with gatherings at Crouches Thomases Minises and Techaus. MYF decorates church Christmas tree and votes $30 to Youth Fund.
Christmas Party For Whist Club Attends Dinner and Gift Exchange
The Whist Club enjoyed a Christmas dinner on December 4 at Club 44 near Council Bluffs and later held their gift exchange at the home of Mr and Mrs Art Burgoin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club 44
Council Bluffs
Art Burgoin
OTO Christmas Meet and hospital note
The OTO held a Christmas session December 9 with 10 members attending. Mrs Bill Mass the president led the business meeting and a gift exchange followed under a pretty tree. Secret pals were revealed and prizes awarded to several members.
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T. O
Harold Skerritt
Bill Mass
Sheldon Williams
Mmes
Fae Morrical
Cliff Boyer
Ward ‘Hunt
Morrical
Buffet for Teachers Honors Treynor Educators
Mr and Mrs Earl Taylor hosted a buffet supper for Treynor teachers. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ed Underwood, Mr and Mrs Jack Frost, Mr and Mrs Robert Friese, Mr and Mrs Lyle Hansen, Dan Wood, Dale Robinson, Eig Neuneighbor and Pat Horseman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Taylor
Treynor
Ed Underwood
Jack Frost
Robert Friese
Lyle Hansen
Dan Wood
Dale Robinson
Eig Neuneighbor
Pat Horseman
Luncheon Honors Caldwell Returnee Frances Bunton
Mrs Libby Schoening hosted a Tuesday lunch honoring Frances Bunton who returned home to Caldwell Idaho Friday Invited guests included Mrs Art Burgoin Daisey Flammiant Lyle Williams of Council Bluffs Harriett Hendrix and Donald Goos as well as the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libby Schoening
Frances Bunton
Caldwell, Ida
Mmes
Art Burgoin
Daisey Flammiant
Lyle Williams
Council Bluffs
Harriett Hendrix
Donald Goos
OES Kensington Elects Officers
Eastern Star Kensington met for annual pot luck dinner and Christmas party in the Masonic temple. After a dinner and bingo, officers were elected led by Mrs. Isabel Hansen with Mrs. Clifford Schoening as vice president and Mrs. Tillie Boyer as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Kensington
Masonic Temple
Isabel Hansen
Clifford Schoening
Tillie Boyer
Clift Stewart
Silver City Notes Social Roundup and Visits
Jackie Johnson of Glenwood spent Sunday with the Raymond Beams. The Young Adult group met at the Methodist church Sunday evening with 12 adults and 12 children present. All enjoyed a pot luck supper and exchange of gifts. The Jim and Cliff Boyers and Loran Boyers of Treynor were Sunday evening visitors in the parental Loran senior home. Mrs. Richard Leet and Ricky of Council Bluffs spent Saturday at Hugh Hraggs home and attended the Robert Rafferty funeral at Malvern, also Harley Atterberrys. The Kenny Hiatt and Don Branstetters of Council Bluffs were Saturday evening visitors of the Gerald Joneses and Sunday evening their guests were the Kenton Roenfeldts of Mineola. Mrs. George Mass and Mrs. Verna Anderson of Treynor visited Thursday with the J. K. Masses. Russell Riggins of Moberly, Mo. was a Friday night guest of Mrs. E. D. Riggins. The Ralph Skerritts visited Mr. and Mrs. Bert Howard of Malvern Friday. The Arnold Williams Family of Henderson visited Sunday afternoon with his mother, Mrs. W. W. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mass attended the funerals of Mrs. Sylvia Tedesco and Mrs. Eva Hagerman at the Myer funeral home in Council Bluffs Saturday. The Jack Fritz family of Omaha were Saturday supper guests of his parents, the Berl Britzes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City News
Jackie Johnson
Glenwood
Raymond Beams
Methodist Church
Jim
Cliff Boyers
Loran Boyers
Treynor
Loran
Richard Leet
Ricky
Council Bluffs
Hugh, Hraggs
Robert Rafferty
Malvern
Harley
Bert Howard
Arnold Williams
Henderson
W. W. Williams
Harry Mass
Sylvia Tedesco
Eva Hagerman
Myer
Co. Bluffs
Jack Fritz
Omaha
Berl Britzes
Silver City Legion Auxiliaries Christmas Supper
The Silver City Legion Auxiliary hosted its annual Christmas pot luck for families of the Legion. About 40 attended. auxiliary members donated funds for a child at Glenwood State School and other gifts. Out of town guests included Bob Beasley, Harry Taste, Ray Horn, and Bernard Mabbitt. Two new members joined, hostesses listed, entertainment led by A. P. Jones, and a missing wheelchair and crutches were reported with a request for return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Glenwood State School
Bob Beasleys
Council Bluffs
Harry Tastes
Traynor
Ray Horn
Malvern
Bernard Mabbitts
Hastings
Hans Madison
Mabbitt
Glen Robertson
Marvin Goos
A. P. Jones
Legion Hall
Rebekah Circle Elects Officers in Pot Luck Meeting
Mrs Susie Stewart was named president of the Rebekah Circle at a gathering with Mrs Bonnie Bolte for a pot luck dinner. A gift exchange followed the business meeting and election. Prizes were won by Maggie Mass Florence Huftaker and Isabel Hansen. Other officers named Isabel Hansen vice president Wilma Jones secretary and treasurer and Florence Huffaker reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Stewart
Rebekah Circle
Bonnie Bolte
Mmes
Maggie Mass
Florence Huftaker
Isabel Hansen
Wilma Jones
Florence Huffaker
Christmas Lights Put Up at S C
Christmas lights were put up in Silver Sunday when a group gathered to perform the annual chore. All's Cafe served coffee and pecan rolls to thank the workers. Helpers included Bert McCollester Jim Burgoin Jack Burgoin Rex Burgoin Herman Kiersch Jim Roberts Roger Bendi Jim Boyer Gen Burgoin Fred Techau Cliff Boyer Clyde Schoening Ward Hunt Kenneth McMahan Gordon Elwood. Serving were Mmes Shirley Carlson Phyllis Boyer Eldon Burgoin and Beth Carlson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All's Cafe
Bert McCollester
Jim
Jack
Rex Burgoin
Herman Kiersch
Jim Roberts
Roger Bendi
Jim Boyer
Gen, Burgoin
Fred Techau
Cliff Boyer
Clyde Schoening
Ward Hunt
Kenneth McMahan
Gordon Elwood
Ala
Mmes
Shirley Carlson
Phyllis Boyer
Eldon Burgoin
Beth Carlson
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Hold Pat Luck Supper
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held a pat luck supper Friday in the LOO hall with a Biff exchange and card games. Each guest received a candy sack. Marvin Richter family hosted Friday supper for their daughter Barbara age eight. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Garland and Susan Beem enjoyed the evening and remained overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Marvin Richter
Barbara
Mrs. Garland
Susan Beem
Hastings MRS and Church Notes Highlight Local Events
Hastings MRS and Herb Stogdill report on services at Flastings Methodist Church with Henry Brown and Jayman, morning worship and Sunday School at 10 am. Gold Crown Inn Saturday featured Kay Bruce with a dance and song program by Larry Allen orchestra. Ad page urges Christmas shopping at Pace Service Co Malvern. Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Paul Richardson and relatives from Cloprfield and Lenox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flastings Methodist
Henry Brown
Jayman
Dorothy Largent
Kay Bruce
Gold Crown Tun
Larry Allen
Pace Service CO
Malvern
Ady
Paul Richardson
Ivan Stephens
Shanda
Sherry
Cloprfield
Wayne Spriggs
David
Linda
Deanne
Leneox
Richardson
Hastings Town Council Minutes December 7 1968
Hastings Iowa council met December 7 1968 at 7 30 pm with Mayor Art Larson presiding. Present were Joe Parker Jack Courlier Aaron Crause Gilbert Hall. absent Rick Vance. Minutes of prior meeting approved and financial report read. Beer permit approved for Vera Shapcott. Bills listed and paid to multiple vendors. Receipts recorded including water payments and beer permit mile reimbursements. Meeting adjourned. Sunday school program announced for December 19 at 4 pm at the Methodist Church. WSCS Christmas party and gift exchange held December 9 at Jennie Harois residence with 19 guests. Lassou noted by Dorothy Lurgeut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Iowa
Art Larson
Joe Parker
Jack Courlier
Aaron Crause
Gilbert Hall
Rick Vance
Jack Courtier
Vera Shapcott
Gilbert Isall
Molion
Wayne Crawford
Perkins
Miss Town Tower
Hane
Recreation Wilda Crawford
X. W
Carl Hayes
Max Radley
Towa Power & Lt
Yherpe Well Co
Unl Towa Power & Lt
Risk Vance
Bernard Mabbitt
Roger Hudson
J. Parker
A. Crouse
Lois Clites
Jennin Harois
Lassou
Dorothy Lurgeut
Christmas gathering notes and local social happenings
Devotions by Irene Parker and a holiday lunch were hosted by Lois Per Coretta Peterson and Jennie Tharatt. Word came of John Peterson’s death in San Diego. Donald Good, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Good, recovered from appendectomy at Edmundson hospital in Council Bluffs. Vert Doiel visited Hamburg relatives. Roy Crawford and Herb Stogdill hosted visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rest of Malvern and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kesh of Climax. The Horseshoe Saddle Club plans a Christmas gift exchange and potluck supper at Mastings Community Bridge on Saturday evening December 18. Mr. and Mrs. Kaneis Gurrington of Nodaway bought Vern Vaylar’s property north of the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene’ Parker
Lois Per- Coretta Peterson
Jennie Tharatt
John Peterson
San Diego
Calif
Donald Good
Gary Good
Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs
Vert Doiel
Hamburg
Strahan Church Services And Local Club Christmas Gatherings
Strahan Methodist Church held a morning service led by Pastor John A. Lippincott with a children sermon and Sunday School at 10:30. Strahan Garden Club hosted a Christmas gift exchange at Mrs. Mark Johnson’s home with a noon meal. SCD Weld Anna held its Christmas meeting and dinner at the Brick Inn in Taber. The gathering included gift exchanges and a report on members. Busy Bees 4-10 Club served a turkey dinner at the Christensen home with guests including mothers and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strahan Methodist Church
John A. Lippincott
Norval Lowe
Childre
Jesus
Strahan Garden Club
Mark Johnson
Johnson
Kermit Hillyer
SCD
Anna
C.D
Brick Inn
Taber
Ruth Wilson
Everett Give
California
Virgil Curtis
David Foss
Scot
R. L. Ferguson
Walnut
Joe Hathaway
Paul
Ames
Fara Home
Hathaways
Des Moines
Wayne Anderson
Emerson
Busy Bees
Bob Christensen
Laverne Ohvrecht
Dale Stull
Wilma Schultz
Viola Hathaway
Christenden
David Angus
Airman Perkins to train at Fort Benjamin Harrison
SAN ANTONIO Texas Airman Richard D. Perkins son of Mr and Mrs Tom N Perkins of Imogene Iowa has been selected for training at Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana as an Air Force administrative specialist The airman a 1964 Essex High School graduate recently completed basic at Lackland AFB Texas Also note a local tidbit about coyotes and duck hawks with water needs and speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Richard D. Perkins
Tom N. Perkins
Imogene
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Air Force
Essex
Iowa
Lackland Afb
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F. A. Wortman
Congress
Randolph and
Tabor
United States
Inc
Silver City
Bob Schoening
Yee
Art Miller
Mr. Miller
Bud Kahls
Fred Teehaus
Richard Petersons
the Mike and
Steve Millers
Albie Millers
Zenith
George
Costello
Robert Haugers
Eurel Andersons
David Anderson
Lyle Boone
Sidney
Jim Bailey
Bud Carlsons
M. O. Heckman
SeVern
Fae -Deitch Jer
Gordon Elwoods
Dale
Hernan Kiersches
Ervin Crouches
Clyde Platts
C. P. Thomases
Co. Blulls
Harold Skerritts
Karl Miniles
Gerald Stogdills
Ernest Techaus
Blufs
Freddie Techaus
Fred ‘Techaus
Stogdills
Herbert Stogdills
MYF
Marsha Maness
Glenda Devker
Whist Club
OTO
Ren Burgoin
the Edmundson Hospital
Bill Masses
WaVon Schoening
Treynor Lutheran Church
I Allen Schoening
Jim Maloney
Sharpsburg
Idaho
OES Kensington
Mmes Eldon Burgoin
Margaret Burgoin
June Malcom
Boyer
S.C. Auxiliary
Rebekah
S.C
Herb Stogdill
Strahan
Mrs, Dal Meyer
Bloedel Howe, Malvern
Kenneth Brown
Serviee
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Wes
Homre
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