Social Happenings BPW Club Has Annual Christmas Party
The Malvern BPW club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Kenneth Jones Dee. Three guests Miss Eulalie Larson Miss Bertlyn Crouse and Miss Mary Anna Parker attended. Mrs Mona Pace could attend. Bingo provided entertainment and a gift exchange occurred. The group sang Happy Birthday to Mrs Lillian Adams as officers served date cake with whipped cream nuts and coffee.
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Malvern
Kenneth Jones Dee
Eulalie Larsson
Bertlyn Crouse
Mary Anna Parker
Mona Pace
Lillian Adams
Noffsinnger Elected Head of Malvern OES
Mrs. C J Noffsinnger named Worthy Matron and J Noftsinger Worthy Patron at Malvern OES Silver Urn Chapter last meeting of 1961. Officers plus appointive roles to be installed at open Masons ceremony at 7 30 p m. Rainbow Girls fundraiser, Christmas party and social hour noted. Mary Circle to meet December 28 with local hostesses. Christmas tea hosted by Mrs Harley Stevesson for Chantry school teachers. Brownies and Girl Scout Troop caroled at Nishna Cottage then church games and refreshments.
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C. J. Noff
J. Noftsinger
W. D. Baer
R. L. Campbell
Gerald Wilcox
Leland Hansen
Elmer Jackson
Masons van
Mary Circle
Max Dashner
Olive Pevehouse
Louise Bass
Hazel McCain
Charlotte Evans
Stevesson
Harley Stevesson
Chantry School
Brownies
Nishna
Mrs Reed Hosts Christmas Coffees in Morning and Afternoon
Mrs Ray Reed Jr. entertained two groups of friends with Christmas coffees on Monday morning and in the afternoon. The events featured familiar faces and seasonal cheer, reflecting a warm community gathering.
Farewell Dinner Held for Max Chandler by Taste and Jackson
Mr and Mrs Merlin Taste and Mr and Mrs Elmer Jackson hosted a farewell dinner Sunday for Max Chandler the ladies boss who is leaving to move to California. Guests included Mr and Mrs Max Chandler Mr and Mrs Kenneth Allensworth Mr and Mrs Wm Beasley Mr and Mrs Jim Ford Mr and Mrs P L Stone Mr and Mrs Delbert O'Dell and Darrell Waisner.
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Max Chandler
Merlin Taste
Elmer Jackson
Taste Home
California
Kenneth Allensworth
Wm. Beasley
Jim Ford
P. L. Stone
Vestals Celebrate 60th Anniversary Dinner in Red Oak
Mr and Mrs W M Vestal of Villisca observed their 60th anniversary Sunday with a four course turkey dinner at the Johnson Hotel in Red Oak. Guests included Arthur Churchman Franklin Vestal D H Vestal Cloid McDowell Paul Vestal Ina Slothower and Frank Crouse Strahan. Bad roads kept some from attending and Lewis Roberts of Cumberland spent Monday night at the Vestal home bringing a potted plant.
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W. M. Vestal
Villisca
Arthur’ Churchman
Johnson Hotel
Red Oak
Arthur Churchman
Franklin Vestal
D. H. Vestal
Creston
Cloid McDowell
Mra
Paul Vestal
Emerson
Ina Slothower
Frank Crouse
Strahan
Lewis Roberts
Cumberland
Vestal
Open House Hosted by Crinks for Malvern School Faculty
iN P Crinks and Mrs N P Crink welcomed Malvern Community School faculty and spouses to an open house Sunday afternoon and evening. Guests enjoyed Christmas carols, Holly tea table refreshments poured by Mrs Vernon Arndt and Mrs Raeburn Benton, and conversation in a festive setting. Three local girls from Fremont Mills high school, Glenda, Pam Clark, Patty Trively, and Kay Bruce, will perform in Sherry Smiths Christmas Showcase at Tabor on December 23.
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N. P. Crink
Malvern Community School
Vernon Arndt
Raeburn Benton
Tabor
Sherry Smith
Miss Smith
Fremont Mills High School
Taylor Dance Studio
Glenda
Pam Clark
Patty Trively
Kay Bruce
Mrs Lefgren Hosts Eastern Star Officers Celebration
Mrs Elis Lefgren entertained Sunday evening at a dessert honoring her Eastern Star officers and Mrs John A Kilne Associate Grand Matron, presenting gifts of appreciation. Twelve attended with games and visiting after Christmas tea decor. Birthday Dinner Sunday for Robert Wooten. Youth Group Christmas Party and Taffy Pull at Presbyterian Church with Carolyn Lefgren hosting twelve.
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Lefgren
Eastern Star
Elis Lefgren
John A. Kilne
John Wooten
Robert
Sandra Walker
Sharon Irwin
Tony Price
Presbyterian
Carolyn Lefgren
Mrs Sewing to Head Glenwood C E S Chapter
Mrs William Sewing was elected and named worthy patron of Chapter No 412 of the Order of Eastern Star at Glenwood Tuesday evening. She succeeds Mrs Elizabeth Henderson, chosen secretary. John Hill named worthy patron, with Berwyn Hamilton as associate patron, Jack Bergman treasurer, Grace Holmes conductress, Dale Boyer associate conductress, C R Cole.
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William Sewing
Order of Eastern Star
Glenwood
Elizabeth Henderson
John Hill
Berwyn Hamilton
Jack Bergman
Grace Holmes
Dale Boyer
C. R. Cole
Mrs Alter Injured in Fall at Malvern School
Mrs Lois Alter, instructor at Malvern high school, suffered injuries in a fall on school house steps Monday morning. She required several stitches for a head wound, hurt her back, and had her left elbow placed in a cast. She is recovering at home in Randolph.
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Lois Alter
Malvern High School
Randolph
Emerson Driver Skids on Ice Near Emerson
Fred J. Aghley, 39, of Emerson, drove onto ice and slid into a ditch on Saturday three miles west of Emerson on Highway 34. No injuries or further details provided.
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Emerson
Fred J. Aghley
Highway
Malvern Sheriff Reports $400 Damage to Ashley Year
Malvern Iowa December 21 196 sheriff's report records $400 damage to the Ashley year in a property incident.
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the Malvern
Eader Malvern
Iowa
Ashley
Church Notes and Mass Times for Local Congregations
First Methodist Church lists Rev. John A. Lippincott and Mrs. Warren Darrah with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Divine Worship at 11 a m The Presbyterian Church presents Dr Alfred Martin and Laura Clay with Morning Worship at 9 a m and Sunday School at 10 a m Holy Rosary Catholic Church Glenwood gives pastor Fr Kaufman Masses on Sundays at 6 15 a m and 9 a m Mags at State School Sundays at 7 30 a m First Fridays and Holy Days at 6 30 a m and 7 30 p m Weekdays at 7 a m Confessions Saturdays at 8 p m
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First Methodist Church
John A. Lippincott
Warren Darrah
the Presbyterian Church
Alfred Martin
Laura Clay
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Glenwood Pastor
Kaufman
Advent Services and Christmas Events at St Johns Lutheran
St Johns Lutheran Church Frederick Kreutz Pastor announces Advent services at 10:00 a m. Children’s Christmas Program rehearsal at 9:00 a m. Choir rehearsals and confirmation classes Wednesdays 7:30 p m. Walther League Christmas Party and caroling Thursday Dec 21 7:30 p m. Christmas Eve program Dec 24 7 p m. Christmas Day services Dec 25 10 a m. No church membership or confirmation classes during holidays. Books closed this week. New Year’s Day service Jan 1 10 a m. Sunday School Teachers Staff meeting Jan 4 7:30 p m. Reports due Jan 1 for Year Book. Tune in Lutheran Hour and This Is The Life.
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St. Johns Lutheran Church
Frederick Kreutz
Walther League
Lutheran Hour
College Students Return Home for Christmas Holidays
College and university students arrive to spend Christmas with families. Names list students from Wesleyan Concordia Dana Dana Drake Iowa State Wayne State Teachers Northwest Missouri State and others across Iowa Nebraska Nebraska and Washington. Some will remain abroad while others return Friday.
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Bill Wortman
Wesleyan Univ
Middletown
Conn
Nancy Knop
Concordia College
Kathy Burdie
Stanford Univ
Calif
Nancy Stogdill
Dana College
Kay Newell
Simpson College
Indianola
Fib Robinson
Dale Allensworth Jr
Wayne
Neb
Gene Robinson
Omaha Univ
Bill Scott
Peru
Bob Terry
Sandra Dickersbach
Jane Schultz
Bill Hites
Janet Razer
Phyllis Leu
Kay Anderson
Northwest Missouri State
Marilyn Schoening
Univ. of
Lincoln
Schedule Two Clothing Lessons for Mills County 4-H
The second clothing lesson for Mills County 4-H girls and homemakers runs during Christmas vacation. Malvern hosts December 28 at the Community building. Glenwood hosts December 29 at the armory range room. Sessions begin 9:80 a.m. with no noon lunch. 41 girls and all homemakers and leaders are urged to attend. Topics cover textiles ready mades patterns fabrics, with afternoon recreation training led by Silver Cloud Jrs and Centerettes.
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Mills County
Glenwood
Ron
Silver Cloud Jrs
Srs
Centerettes
Lucky Circle
Graduates From Submarine School in Groton
Ronald J. Simmonds electrician's mate fireman apprentice USN son of Mrs. James R. Simmonds Emerson was graduated Nov 29 from the Submarine School at Naval Submarine Base New London Groton Conn Graduates will be assigned aboard submarines where they will have nine months to demonstrate their ability to take over any job aboard the sub and earn the silver dolphin insignia of a qualified submariner
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Groton, Conn
Ronald J. Simmonds
USN
James R. Simmonds
Emerson
Naval Submarine Base
New London
Groton
Church Schedule and Notices
First Baptist Church announces Rev Wayne Bass and Minister Lyle Williams. Sunday School at 11 a m. Morning Worship at 11. Bible study and BYR at 6 30 p m. Mission Circle meets with Mrs Mae Williams on December 28, annual business meeting also noted.
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First Baptist Church
Wayne Bass
Lyle Williams
S. S
Mission Circle
Mae Williams
ISU Music Festival Draws 1000 Singers and 10000 Fans
Two Mills county coeds Sally Smith of Emerson and Carol Asell of Hastings joined about 1,000 student singers in Iowa State University's sixth annual Festival of Music at Ames. The two performances Sunday attracted nearly 10,000 attendees.
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Mills County
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BPW Club
Masonic Temple
Rainbow Girls
John Kline
Walter Mason
Hd Gilbert
O’dell’s
Gamble Store
Mr. Farrer
Malvern Community Building
Busi
Nss
Lems
Malvern, Iowa
Hastings
Doug Zanders
Mgr
W. M. Vestals
In. P. Crinks
Glenwood C.E.S
Sally Smith
Carol Asell
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