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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1962
Page
3
Hillsdale WSCS members served three banquets and lunch during the Christmas rush to raise funds for the hotel fund. The town saw visits from Clark, Patterson, and Thieschafer families as neighbors shared news of travels, illness, and holiday greetings amid a busy period.
Christmas in Air at Hillsdale Church describes decorating a Christmas tree and manger scene by Sunday School youngsters and teachers. It notes Church preparations and holiday visits by families and neighbors around Hillsdale with several social visits and festive activities across the community.
Rural Improvement Club at Hillsdale Church held a December 19 gathering hosted by Mrs. Wayne Hilton and committees. Newly elected president Mrs. Carl Buch led with club song as minutes by Mrs. Ben Jackson were read. About 238 members plus guests and children attended a program on Christmas observations, with talks on centerpieces by Mrs. Gene Rosenfeld. The event closed with carols, a gift exchange, and social hour. Next meeting set for January 16 at Hillsdale Church.
Monday night Doug and Greg ory Pratt attended a Christmas party for Glenwood State School employee children at the school. Wednesday night Mr and Mrs Carl Phelps Lillian Bishop Alta Hathaway and Hattie Phelps enjoyed Glenwood’s Christmas decorations. The correspondent extends wishes for a Merry Christmas and a hopeful New Year.
The Hillsdale Woman's Society of Christian Services met at Mrs Worrest Bloomer's home on December 20 for a Christmas coffee hosted by officers. A festive table featured silver bells evergreen white candle and a crystal mirror. Gifts for Horton Rest Home Nishna Cottage and Good Samaritan Home were displayed and wrapped for delivery. The meeting included a prayer, treasurer's report, carols, and a Christmas exchange by the Secret Slaters after adjournment.
Merrill Sowers S. 8, Supt describes Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Choir practice Thursdays. Young People service first and third Sundays. Attendance 77, offering 16.43. Guest speaker Rey of Omaha to lead next four Sundays. Christmas program set for Sunday, Dec 23 at 2 p.m. Jolly Jones Club and families held a pot luck supper. they packed cookie boxes for Mr. and Mrs. Honegman in Red…
The Oaks Mystery Circle and families shared a Christmas dinner at Oak Hospital on Thursday noon. Men exchanged grab bags while ladies held their Mystery Pals gift exchange. Roll call asked what I like most at Christmas. Devotions referenced 1 John 3 11 18. Next meeting planned with Mrs Win Viner in Red Oak on Jan 10.
A series of social visits and family gatherings are noted across the area. Names include Marvin Warren, Charlotte Warren, Suellen Castor, the Brammleiers, and the Terrys, with trips to Lincoln for Kenneth Clark's funeral and plans to move from Clarkville, Arkansas to Ozark during Christmas vacation.
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