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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1927
Page
8
Emerson residents share Christmas and New Year greetings with relatives in Omaha Council Bluffs and Des Moines. The piece lists numerous visits, hospital stays and train trips, noting illnesses and community events, with a focus on hometown social ties and church notices, plus basketball scores and local ceremonies.
Joe Larmor underwent hernia surgery at Janie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs under Dr Kerr. Edith Hilton is home for holidays. Ralph Martin returns to work with an insurance company after completing studies. Mr and Mrs De W Thomas visit Crete Nebraska to see Doane College pupils under Murial and Marie. The Wylie family hosts Christmas guests including Gwendolyn Hargyar from Omaha and Mr and Mrs Ray Baubilte from Colorado Springs. Mrs F J Armstrong and baby return from Omaha. she has recovered from illness.
Local society notes list Wall Street visitors Fred Rainey and family and Otis Tawha and sisters in town last week. Several dinners and Christmas visits across Malvern, Omaha, and nearby towns are recorded, including Markeleste test fundraising, Markeleste tally of 26 dollars, and gatherings at the homes of Alexander, Kerney, Whitesides, Adams, Nagte, and Haugen.
Wesley Chapel residents held numerous families dinners highlighted by a large gathering at the Ray Pier home with Perry Wil sons Carl Wilsons from Malvern and others. Ed Wilson and Ralph Wilson hosts welcomed John Wilson Dallas McGrew Walden Sowers and families. Pageant and program at Wesley Chapel featured a primary department and adult pageant with Edna Clark as Angel of Promise.
The leading role was carried with strong interpretation by Clsede Wilson as Abraham and Dallas McGrew as Jacob. CHA Plomh as Je dah and Lorraine Fickel as Roth supported a promising cast with Harold Cook as Parid. Netiie Wiieen portrayed Mary, as shepherds and wise men brought gifts, while costumes and lighting enhanced the pageant under Miss Mildred Sowers.
Local notes report Rev. Paul Hicks hosts, Mrs. Zack Hillard recovering, and Eleanor Galt returning from Nebraska University for Christmas. Mr. Agan’s sister’s death prompted family travel. Fred Robertson’s corn field incident left twenty acres harvested by neighbors aiding his hospitalized wife. Chorused neighborly deeds highlight community resilience.
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