60th Anniversary Reception for the Harold Cheneys
Dr. and Mrs. Horace B. Cheney and families of Corvallis Oregon Dr. and Mrs. Erik Fageraten and family of Denver Cole and Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cheney and family of Emerson will host a Golden Wedding anniversary reception for Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Cheney. The event is Wednesday December 27 from 2 30 to 5 00 p m at the Emerson Baptist church. All friends and relatives are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace B. Cheney
Corvallis
Ore
Erik Fageraten
Denver
Cole
James M. Cheney
Emerson
Harold F. Cheney
Emerson Baptist Church
Christmas Week Social Visits and Moves Near Shenandoah
A flood of Christmas social events and home moves fill Shenandoah and nearby towns. Supt. Fred Ashley faced weather hazards after a Friday oven incident near the Legion club. Families from Davenport, Omaha, Red Oak, and Council Bluffs plan Christmas gatherings at multiple homes, with dinners and parties noted across local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ashley
Legion Club
Emerson WSCS Had Gift Exchange
The WSCS of the Methodist church met on December 18 with Mrs. Clyde Patton presiding and devotions by Mrs. M. E. Moody. A thank you from Mrs. Mabel Ward was read. gifts were exchanged and cards requested for former member Mrs. Pearl Wilkins. Donations totaling $11 were sent to Des Moines Methodist Hospital and the Hillcrest Baby Fold in Dubuque. A floral centerpiece was given to Rev. Grant. lunch was provided by Mrs. Earle Crawford and committee. A Good Christmas dinner followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Good and son. attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brunow and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Methodist Church
Clyde Patton
M. E. Moody
Merrill Warren
Mabel Ward
Pearl Wilkins
Buffalo
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Hillcrest
Dubuque
Dee
Esther
John Parker
Martha
W. L. Honeyman
Willig Grant
Ralph Good and
Fred Brunow
Persia
Ellery Pickrel
Mra
R. E. Good
Robert Good
Floyd Davis
Red Oak
B. Gravett
John Barns
Henry Burmeister
Frank Maasson
Lewis
Harris Heft
Hancock
Robert Mansson
Will Mansgon
Gordon Schroeder
Avoca
Bob Chastain
Omaha
Ora Franka Jr
Lil
Kenneth Hall
Donnie Hall
Margie Hampton
Bob Decker
Oakland
Calif
Ronnie Yowell
Red Oak Hospital
Christmas Worship Schedules and Community Notes
Sunday worship begins at ten o clock with special Christmas service and midweek youth activities. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and sermon The Star the Angels and the Child. Local visits, social events, and family news including births and holiday gatherings across Red Oak, Council Bluffs, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Person
Robert Good
Gupt
Baptist
Emerson
Methodist
Willis Grant
the Angels
Child
Christmas wishes to readers of Matvern Chronicle
Mrs Ballain's parents Mr and Mrs Don Ryan Sr send Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all readers in Matvern Iowa on December 21 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matvern
Iowa
New York World-Telegram and
Sun
Christmas Preparations and CARE Gift Card Tradition
The piece urges balancing outer material Christmas with inner spirit and family participation. It contrasts selfless joy with overindulgence and encourages kids in tree trimming and secret gifts. It highlights CARE donations through Christmas cards as a meaningful alternative, noting global poverty and small gifts joining with many others to influence outcomes.
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Harold Cheneys
Emerson News
E. T. Sawyers
Floyd Hillyer
Harva
Imogene
Mrs. Heber Hillyer
Malvern
Lee Littleton
P. M. Burroughs
Park
Greenwood
Rock Hudson
Ivan Shook
James Burroughs
George Taylor
Bes Moines
Ross Bryant
Pearl Kline
Heber Hillyer
Robert Evans
Davenport
K. A. Evans
Robert Chastain
Ora Franks Jr
Don Pierson
John “Parker
Don Eastwood
Eastwood
Carrie Withrow
Ashley
Sioux City
Earl Winger
Council! Bluffs
Chan. Adie
Myron Ballam
Blue Star
Council Bluffs
Harold L. Sowers
Jennie Edmundson
Jens’ Rahr
Schleawig
George Jones
Myrtle Walker
Homer -Black
California
JAG Club
Clarence Brink
Lester Briggs
Golden
Davis
Max
Charles Davis
Jeffery Ashley
Russell Carlson
Lincoln
Nebr
H. B. Greenwood
Friendship Club
Ray Huntsman
Emerson Wscs
Sharon Middaugh
Council Bluffa
Diana Fields
Annette Geith
Ann Arbor
Mich
Karen and
Carol Belt
Roy Shoemaker
Eugene Carlson
Ronnie
Terry
Keith Allery
Farragut
W. E. Waterworth
Verlyn Mayberry
Farrna Waterworth
Mary Deanna
Hamburg
DR. L
Manoef
Asia
Europe
CARE
Cooperative
Everywhere, Inc
U.S.A
First Ave
New York
N. Y
DR. M. L. Scheffel
Santa Claus
Friends of the Sun
Papa
Virginia O'Hanlon
95Th Street
Virginia
Alvern Trust & Savings Bank
Osit Insurance Corporation
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