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Newspaper

Malvern Leader

Location

Malvern, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1956

Page

8

Social Happenings in Malvern Area Highlights

Mr and Mrs Warren J H Darrah announce the forthcoming wedding of their daughter Elizabeth to Edward Dean Bingham son of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Bingham planned for February at the First Methodist Church in Malvern. Malvern Garden Club meets February 10 in the Community building with a program on Holidays and Special Occasions. Mr and Mrs Ray Hilton share Alaska pictures. Ruth Circle WSCS hosts February meeting February 9 at 2 30 p m hosted by Mrs Grace Donner. R N of A to meet Friday February 3 at 2 30 p m at Marjorie Jones home. Mary Circle meets January 26 at Mrs Ivan Jackson with 19 members, eight children and three guests. Co-hostesses serve luncheon and MYF supper planning discussed. MYF fundraiser sales February 14. Mary Circle lesson given by Mrs Ray Trively. Birthday party at Youth Center celebrates Bill Aistrope and Ida Bess Dieckersbach birthdays with sixth graders and friends. Refreshments served by Mrs W W Alatropa and Mrs Oc le Lickersbach. Ann Gearhart seventh birthday celebrated by mother Mrs Howard Gearhart with dinner and a trip to Empresa Theatre. guests include Jean Coos Debbie Dudley Rayna Reed and Carolyn Seeger of Ottumwa.

Warren JH. Darrah Elizabeth Edward Dean Bingham LeRoy Bingham First Methodist Church Malvern Malvern Garden Club Ray Hilton Alaska Grace Donner Ruth Circle Ruth WSCS R. N. of A Marjorie Jones Edythe K. Mackey Mary Circle Mra. Jackson Ivan Jackson Wayne Maddocks Theron Mickelach Walt Stille Alyn Conway Kenneth Henderson Art Goebring Frank Stevens Mra Ray Trively Bill Aistrope Ida Bess Diekersbach Oriole's Nest W. W Alatropa Ocle Lickersbach Ann Gearhart Howard Gearhart Ann Empresa Theatre Jéan Coos Debbie Dudley Rayna Reed Carolyn Seeger Ottumwa

Local Church Schedules and Meetings

The First Methodise Church lists services at 4145 a.m. with organ meditations at 10 50, M Y P Sunday evening, and various meetings including Sunday School officers, junior and mentor choirs, and Huth Circle. St Dotin's Lutheran notes 9:40 Sunday School, 10:80 worship, and a circuit meeting in Ghenwood. several midweek gatherings follow. The First Baptist Church under Glenn Emmert and Mrs Dale Allensworth shows worship at 11 4 with sermon on Think on These Things, a School of Missions program at 7 30, and a special class project. Baptist Ladies and Westminster Guild meet upcoming dates with hostesses listed.

Offiedra Om. Huth Circle Hible Acta St. Dotin's Lutheran Church Paul Cilahn Ghenwood Ladies Aid Walther League Telcom School of Missions School of Baptist Ladies Kenalogton

Grace Burrus Dies in Crete Neb at 77

Mrs Grace M Burrus a Crete Nebraska resident of 35 years died Friday morning in Crete hospital She widow of Arva Burrus who died January 28 She and her husband ran the Lyric and Isis theatres until retirement Born in Illinois daughter of Abraham and Hettie Landis moved to Malvern Iowa as a child Married in 1896 moved to Crete in 1920 Survivors include two sons Samuel and Howard a daughter Ruth three grandchildren and one great grandson Rev J F Balzer conducted services Saturday at Kunel Chapel burial in Crete Riverside cemetery

Crete Neb Grace M. Burrus Mr. Burrus Samuel Howard Ruth J. F. Balzer Kunel Chapel Crete Riverside Cemetery

Editor thanks for editorial on school reorganization

Donald R. Davis expresses gratitude for the editorial on school reorganization printed in the paper. He notes appreciation for recognizing the issue and for publishing items related to it.

Donald R. Davis

Des Moines Auxiliary to Hold Mid Year Conference

The American Legion Auxiliary mid year conference meets Feb 12 13 at Hotel Fort Des Moines Des Moines. Sessions include Civil Defense and National Security Public Relations and Official Opening with Ameicanism Vesper Service A banquet features Mrs J Stanley Brown. Governor Hoegh and other leaders to speak. Registration Sunday at 10 a m.

Down American Legion Auxiliary Fort Des Moines Des Moines Central Division J. Stanley Brown Sparta Leo A. Hoegh P. A. Lainson Herb Plambeck DeLuis Marken Des Moines VA American Legion Tawa Walter H. Glynn West Des Moines Ethel Herrick Mae Robinson Malvern

Former Presbyterian Pastor Died January 26

Friends learned this week of the death of Dr. R. Bruce West, who served as pastor of the First Presbyterian church in Malvern about forty years ago. He died last Thursday in a Cedar Rapids hospital. He is survived by three sons R Bruce of Cedar Rapids, Irving of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Kirkland of Medford, Oregon, and two daughters Margaret of Davenport and Helen Matenky of Gary, Indiana. He also held a pastorate in the Emerson Presbyterian church.

R. Bruce West First Presbyterian Church Malvern Cedar Rapids R. Bruce Irving St. Paul

Anderson Women to Study Brass Planter Making

Anderson township women will meet at Wesley Chapel church at 10 a m Monday February 6. Mrs Glenn Carlson of Essex will give the lesson on copper picture and brass planter making. Bring old unusable ball point pens and sets of old newspapers and rags and small water paint brushes. In addition bring a covered dish and old table service for dinner. Mrs Harold Wilson Publicity chairman.

Anderson Township Wesley Chapel Glenn Carlson Essex Harold Wilson

Adams Kolterman Nuptials Held Sunday

Nancy Adams daughter of Mrs Lillian Adams of Malvern wed John Kolterman in a Sunday afternoon Methodist Church ceremony at 2 pm. Uncle Homer Snodgrass officiated with soloist Henry Schnoor and organist Warren Darrah. Out of town guests and local club reports follow in this community page style summary.

Misa Nancy Adams Lillian Adams Malvern Homer Snodgrass Carning John Kolterman John L. Beechaut Henry Schnoor Warren Darrah Arnold C. Gleaman Robert Kalterman John Kalterman Quesata Corning Corwin Johnson Hetty Frakes Logan Richard Maylund Judy Art Pat Omaha TH. E. Nougherty Leon Joel Kolterman Hrlan Kolterman Blakre Nebr al Knorr Plattsmouth Pail Ahischwede Bubsy Trinidad Colo Arnold ¢. Olesman Freeport, Jr

Center Feeders Meet Slides at Hillsdale Chotel

Gail Shellberg presented Center Feeders 4-H slides on January 19 at the Hillsdale hotel. Members and families enjoyed the event after a pot luck supper. Officers will be elected February 16 at Malvern. Lyndon Hough is a candidate, David Brower voted delegate. Dr. Durham of Ames to speak on Better Pigs. Meeting plans include a Lake Port share on the 28, with Gene Winan Caroon Wright hosting.

Gail Shellberg Hillsdale Chotel Malvern Lyndon Hough David Brower Durham Ames Porter’s Lake Dlan Gene Kathleen Winan Caroon Wright

Three 4-H Leaders at Annual State Recognition Day

Mus county delegates Dennis Downing Mrs Willard Wright and Mrs Clifford Stille of Malvern were selected by the county Extension staff to attend the sixth annual state 4 H leaders recognition day at Iowa State College Ames on January 30. Gail Shellberg, county Extension youth assistant, accompanied them. The program is arranged by the agricultural and home economics extension service with cooperation from the Iowa Chain Store Council Inc, which funds the event and annual dinner.

Mus County Iowa State College Ames Dennis Downing Willard Wright Pacific Junction Clifford Stille Malvern Gail Shellberg Agricultural and Iowa Chain Store Council, Inc

Must File for New corn Allotments by Feb 16

Edward W. Hopp, Mills County ASC chairman, urges any producer who plans to plant corn in 1956 on a farm with no corn in 1953 54 or 55 to apply for a corn acreage allotment to receive price support next year. Quotas do not apply to corn, but lacking an acreage allotment would render all 1956 corn ineligible for price support. Forms are at the county ASC office. Feb 16 is final filing date.

Edward W. Hopp Mills County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee ASC

Emerson Boys Rally Past Stennett 52 49 in Twin Bill

Emerson boys edged Stennett 52 to 49 as Fred Clark scored a late free throw after being fouled before the final horn. Bob Patton led Emerson with 23 points, Darwin Larson had 17 for Stennett. The Stennett girls won 50 to 32 led by Pat McCunn with 22 and Gailyn Lunn with 14.

Emerson Stennett Fred Clark Bob Patton Darwin Larson Pat McCunn Gailyn Lunn

Henderson Boys Fall to Wales Lincoln in Close Throttle

Henderson Boys suffered their first defeat of the season 50 45 to Wales Lincoln on Friday as Wales led 30 23 at the half. Steve Steiner scored 26 for Henderson and Sam Killinger had 19 for Wales with Wales also winning the girls game 56 40 led by Karen Fuller with 40 and Barbara Shook 23 for Henderson.

Henderson Wales Lincoln Steve Steiner Sam Killinger Karen Fuller Barbara Shook J Hade

Hastings Girls Dominate Coburg in Friday Showdown

Hastings girls routed Coburg 195.47 as Janice Palser scored 49 points and Beverly Larsen added 17 while Coburg’s Beverly Larsen led in scoring. In the nightcap Coburg boys defeated Hastings 92-72 with the Gergsten brothers dictating the attack and Marvin scoring 32 and Ran 28 while Arnold Courtier topped Hastings with 35.

Nastings Coburg Montgomery County Hastings Court Janice Palser Hastings Beverly Larsen Gergsten

Strahan Girls Roll Past Glenwood for 71st Win

Strahan girls chalked up their 71st win of the season by drubbing Glenwood 86-61 on Friday night for their second win over the county seat this week. Deanna Grindle scored 32 points to lead, with Karen Gipe strong at guard. Joyce Chamberlain led Glenwood with 21. In the prelim, Strahan junior high boys beat Silver City 20-17.

Strahan Glenwood Deanna Grindle Karen Gipe Joyce Chamberlain Strahan Junior High Silver City

Farm Bureau All Day Board Meet in Malvern

Mills county Farm Bureau held its all-day board meeting on Wednesday January 26 at the Farm Bureau office in Malvern from 10 a m to 3 p m. It was the first gathering for the 1956 board of directors and new president Art Gohring. The morning covered old and new business with approval to hire a full time insurance office assistant. Lunch was at M and M cafe, then a 1 p m class meeting to familiarize officers and directors with their duties.

Mills County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Malvern Art Gohring

Malvern Jrs Fall to Essex 22-13 in Home Game

Malvern Junior high boys dropped their second game of the season 22-13 as they hosted the Essex juniors. Tom Price led Malvern with seven points, Ballinger added four, while Larry Mace led Essex with nine. Next junior high outing is at listings as a preliminary to the high school till Friday evening, Feb 3.

Malvern Essex Tom Price Ballinger Larry Mace Atliostings

Thank you note to Mal Vern volunteer fire department

A sincere thanks to the Mal vern Volunteer Fire Department and neighbors for their quick service Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs Orville Babbitt express appreciation for the assistance received.

Malvern Volunteer Fire Department Orville Babbitt

John Jensen enters Seventh District race for Congress

John L Jensen a Kimballton furniture firm partner and World War I veteran announced his Democratic candidacy for Congress from Iowa's Seventh District. He cites unmet needs of family farms small business and laborers and calls for immediate study of low hog and cattle prices surpluses and a practical program to ensure continued prosperity.

Kimballton, Ta John L. Jensson Kimballton Furniture Iowa

Ingraham Street Shooters Meet Family Night Report

The regume meeting of the Ingraham Street Shooters was held on January 12 as Family Night with each family bringing a covered dish. Three people attended. After the supper, the business meeting followed with Nick Bolte reporting on Record Hooks and Chyde tond and Rolland Franke on Animal Breeding. Gail Shellberg presented County Pair Slides. Mr and Mrs Dick Ruse of Malvern visited Warren Miller that afternoon.

Thgraham St Nick Bolte Chyde Tond Rolland Franke Aniimal Vreeding Gail Shellberg Carol Swarts

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Mort John L. Meechout Aaton Tennant The First Baptist Church Glenn Emmert Dale Allensworth Presbyteriaa Church Westminster Guild WM. Ajatrope Leland Hangon Grace Burrus Lequime Presbyterian Anderson Mastings Jr Feeders News Hastings Jr Kent Kaith Axtell Wilson's Pond Dan Eberly Gail Shellberg Eld Kebo Bobby Magers Danny Lefgren Liastings Methodist Church Linda Bowen Marcia Fender Jayce Lindsey Linds Bowen Lovi Timaon Demaria Wright Ambitious Andies Andies Jr Nora Janet McGee Nona Taylor Gail Kudel Iona Taylor Sherry Allensworth Yiona Taylor Hosbaches Lona Taylor Bails Holland Haymond Miller Jack Clark Smilax Albert Leipold Kenneth Jones SN. P. Crink Ccle ~ Dickersbach Sylvia Crink Sherry Stevens Allan O'Dell Jack Black Martha Circle Kolterman New Orleans Red Oak Silver Cloud Jan Darrell Cooper Eli Dick Uoos Larry Shaw Wayne Baker Darrel Cooper Michael Laughlin Stanley Shaw Dick Cita Michigan Randy Piburn Cooper Karen Mark Laughlin Emerson Boys Rake Stennett Tip Coburg Quint Farm Bureau All Day Board Malvern Jrs John Jensen Tie Anivers Ingraham St. Shooters Dick Ruse Warren Miller Federal Land Bank Kingan's Concarne CAMRY Penick
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