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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
7
Malvern community continues the bedding open house custom for New Year's Day with multiple hostesses sharing hosting duties. Aiming to boost fellowship, residents visit homes of Malvern and nearby areas, meeting friends and renewing acquaintances. The Leader invites plans and asks hostess phones by Tuesday to publish a complete list of homes and organizers.
Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Beattie hosted a tea Sunday afternoon honoring Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Chantry who plan to leave today for the west coast to spend the winter. Beattie daughters Betty and Harriet assisted at the tea table. Last Thursday evening, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Salyers hosted a buffet supper. Guests included E. W. Knight, R. W. Mansfield, T. E. Shonka, W. R. Byington, H. Lb. Gearhart, and Fern McVickers. Christmas decorations were used.
Piano pupils performed a Thursday evening recital at the home of Mrs Zelma Conant Fletcher.Participants included Rogert Vestal Lois Robinson Flora Johnson Francis Swoboda Dorothy June Scott Jane Johnson Anna Mary Frazier Rozella Widows Alice Lenore Haley Ruth Clark and many others. Miss Harriett Beattie assisted with vocal selections. Parents and friends enjoyed the program. W R Bingham was surprised on his birthday Sunday by friends with dinner baskets. Guests included LeRoy Bingham Hilton Hilton Bushnell and others.
The American Legion Auxiliary announces a regular meeting moved to Wednesday December 30 instead of December 25. A fine duck luncheon will be served and all members are urged to attend.
Malvern's second team defeated Henderson 66 to 2 while the first team fell 34 to 17. Hatfield and Walker led Malvern with 22 points each in the win. Edmondson scored four field goals and three free throws for Henderson. Malvern travels to Glenwood on Jan 6 and calls for stronger local support.
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy at the death and funeral of our brother and uncle Ola John son. Signed by Me and Mrs Nels Olsen, Mr and Mrs William Lutz, Rudolph Olsen, Mr and Mrs N A Nelson, Mr and Mrs Alfred Nelson, Miss Ida Nelson.
East Liberty held its annual Sunday school officer election. Officers chosen: superintendent Miss Josie Kerney. assistant superintendent James Henderson. secretary Miss Fern Maddocks. treasurer and librarian Miss Florence Wilhelm. pianist Mrs. R. K. Henderson. assistant Miss Isabell Bird. teachers include Frank DuVal for adult Bible class, Mrs. Frank DuVal for young married people, Mrs. R. K. Henderson for young people, Mrs. W. H. Maddocks for juniors, and Miss Josie Kerney for primary.
Sunday activities in Glenwert and nearby towns feature church events, funeral services, and social gatherings. Families such as the Rimed, Berney, and Wilson circles share visits, meals, and a Christmas program. Community members attend services at Wester Chapel, with Pastor Rev. Guest presenting, and several weddings and family dinners noted among locals in Malvern, Emerson, and Council Bluffs with multiple households hosting holiday gatherings.
Mrs Nickerson remembered by four children Rev I J Nickerson of Wahen Nebr Mrs J F Sullivan Beckham S D Mes RE Atherts Malvern Te Nicker son Council Bluffs four grandchildren and four great grandchildren and a sister Tom Phant wan Parkston Albert a Canada. The devoted parishioner of the Presbyterian church lived most of her life in Mills county and 41 years in Malvern. She valued kinfolk and friends and faced hardship with grace. Distinguished attendees from distant cities joined in the funeral rites.
Congressman Wearin predicts a stronger federal role in regulation and relief. He expects continued CCC support, soil conservation focus, and a fixed social security structure. Neutrality laws pass, reciprocity treaties expand, and power rings extend to bring electricity nationwide. A flood irrigation power program is touted as key, with agenda shifting as new sessions begin.
Hillsdale residents gathered for Sunday dinners and visits as the Hillsdale I community night and Sunday school Christmas program were combined and slated for Thursday evening. Local families hosted guests from Idaho Falls and other nearby towns while several members traveled or hosted relatives, with multiple social visits noted through the week.
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