Declamatory contest winners and local notices
The gym hosted a declamatory contest with Kathleen Cheney first in Oratories for Dollars, Lectors and Diseases and Charles Lakin second with Naval supremacy or Moral Leadership. Arthurina Johnstein won first in Dramatic with Madonna of the Roses and Mae Walker second with Antonio Opens His Eyes. Jeanor Cheney took first in Amorous with Sparkin and Cloma Edie was second with Cabbages. Frank J. Shaw led the event. A four-school contest is set for Hastings February 28. A junk-yard ordinance case resulted in a guilty verdict and tax appeal ongoing. A Vestal Family party honored Mr and Mrs Paul Vestal and daughters. Several dinners and visits noted, including Mrs Gilliland’s return from Persia and trips to Ohio and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Cheney
Charles Lakin
Arteina Johnstein
Draatic
Econd
Mae Walker
Antonio
Jeanor Cheney
Frank J. Shaw
Nastings
Community Club Considers Lighted Field for Gassers
The Community club met Monday night to discuss building a flood light baseball diamond at a local site for the Gassers, with past play at Malvern and Red Oak. They also plan a minstrel show and the president appointed next year’s standing committees as membership aims for 83.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Red Oak
D. J. Sprow
Fas Beer
Final Tribute for Mrs W Snodgrass at Emerson Church
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Will Snodgrass at the Emerson Methodist church. Born Blanche L Swisher in 1871, she married William T. Snodgrass in 1893. Survivors include her husband, two sons Glen and Forrest, a daughter Marjorie, eight grandchildren, and a host of relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Emerson
Will Snodgrass
L. J. Smith
Pacific Junction
Emerson Church
M.W. Taylor
J. E. Whisler
R. L. Fields
Win Castor
R. R. Honeyman
E. R Birdsall
J. W. Parker
Earle J. Crawford
W. W. Abel
R. W. Davis
John Carson
Clarence Burns
Charles Carson
Blanche L
Andrew D
Sarah R. Swisher
Biggsville
Henderson Coutty
Mercy
Council Bluffs
Montgomery County
William T. Snodgrass
Glen E
Russell W
Forrest D
Marjorie M
Judge Tubbs
Dr. Tubbs
Russell
Marjorie Harlan
Malvern
Presbyterian Church of Emerson
Methodist Church of Emerson
Jesus
Women's Relief Corp
Iegion
Card of Thanks Weavish in thin way to express thanks
Card of Thanks reads as a family tribute to those who offered sympathy and support after a bereavement. The note lists friends and relatives who visited and sent messages and acknowledges comfort from neighbors and community members during the difficult time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stade
J R Jones Celebrates Birthday in California
J R Jones hosts an open house in Pasadena to mark his 80th birthday with 42 attendees. Relatives include L W Rowley and Josephine Bruner among a large guest list from Emerson Red Oak and Long Beach. gifts include a malist ball and a Walnut Avenue Rogue club card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BR. Jones
Heilman
Jones
Rowley
Middle West
J. R. Jones
Leonard Jones
Marilyn
Prudence Hughes
Fred Hermis
Ed Stone
Escondida
Elizabeth Bradley
Ralph Hiatt
Hal Fisher
Alhambra
N. R. Edwards
Evelyn
Edith Rood
Red Oak
Ted Fisher
South Pasadena
Mildred Carr Maple
Clarence Mitchell
Joan Mitchell
Josephine Bruner
L. W. Rowsley
Eleanor Rowley
Pasadena
Mr. Jones
Walnut Avenue Rogue Club
Long Beach
Death Comes to Former Resident E O Armstrong
E O Armstrong, former resident of Mis soula Montana, died at age 4 in Missoula on June 11. The obituary notes he was a brother of Mrs. Rosie Atelyetics and the youngest of eight, with Mrs. Abet the oldest. The article then shifts to a long local social column detailing Masonic lodge activities and numerous personal visits and gatherings in nearby communities, mentioning residents like Aubrey Jones, Mrs. Kate Lakin, Mrs. K A Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Greenwood and family, and many others from Estill, Emerson, Red Oak, Glenwood, Clarinda, and Council Bluffs. The tone mixes funeral notice with community society updates and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rostoe Greenwood
Southern Mill and Manufacturing Co
Tulsa
Oklo
Carl Buch
Near Hillsdale
Dirdsall
Claude Gilmore
Epworth League
Leonard Fleahearty
Marteina Johmston
Wadler
Merrill Warren
Enid Snodgrass
Fred Brunow
Council Bluffs
Brunuy
Y Wits
BR. E. Good
Brunen
Bapitist Church
Salley
Shenandoah Saukiy
Ward
Cone
BO. Armatpong
Missoula
Mont
Rosie Atelyetics
Gavdy
Mie
Arm. Strom Eachy Tern
Emerson
Mes. Abet
Masonic
Masonic Lodge
Aubrey Jones
Miaurdania
Red Oak
Lameh
U. S
Kate Lakin
K. A. Evans
M. J. Evans
Minnie Whisler
Grayson
Harry Porter
Donald Evans
Ames
J. L.vans
Will Snodgrass
Kart Harman
Glenwood
Homer Liston
Wayne and
Richard
Omaha
Alta Shoep
Iya Patterson
Wother
Euphia Salmons
Dorothy Donner
Pearle Lang
Archer Jax
Exculsior Springs
E.R. Birdsall
Lewis
Birdsall
Prolin
Meg. J
Malvern
Mes
Rhoads
Minnie
Rank Norell
Sterday
Clara Dunn
Frank Oglevie
TL. C. Knight
Minnie Whistler
J. J. Evans
Clarinda
Evan Shook
Evelyn
Orla Kilgore
Red Oiuk
B. OH. Paxson
FE. Waymire
Glen Ashby
Harold Sowers
Nat Cayyiia
Thankful appreciation from Emerson neighbors after father’s death
The family expresses sincere thanks for letters and flowers from neighbors at Emerson following the passing of Mr. and Mrs. C. Baliiyin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Local social notes recall gatherings across Coburg and Omaha
A crowded weekend of visits and parties unfolds across Coburg Reverdh Grou and nearby towns. Families including the St Chuttiohtareds, Anduesons, Newts, Ballingtons, and Hinderliters mingle at various homes such as the Chas Hallain residence and the Hormers daughter’s visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. St
Curt Andueson
Coburg
Newt
Mas Dianer
Omaha
Mas Alta
Einersan
Chas Hallain
Kiama Ballington
Gihuline, Hravaford
Elvin Bollington
Ella Keilenbarger
Fulton
Kay
Hormer
Clitard Hinderliter
Community Needlework Club Farewell and Social
The Strahan Needlecraft Club held a farewell party for Mrs Curtis with games, cards and light refreshments. Maxine Swarts presided as program host while prizes went to Mrs Killig Grint and Guy Grindler. guests enjoyed coffee, sandwiches and heart-shaped favors. A birthday notice for Achenbach noted his 23 years as a local grocer and family appreciation events around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beva Motain
Heh Fern McCain
Atierrs Bon
Ostie
Rey Dunk Mire
Walls
Needlecraft
Furait Curtie
Wires Curtis
Tolene
Needlecraft Club
Curtis
Killig Grint
Guy Grindler
Dave Laughlin
Dave Seaton
Care Vis
OP Achenbach
Flint
Jake
retail _rocer
Strahan Cura
LeRoy Dixon
Ray Welda
Kansas City
Pan Seaton
Malvern
Dan
Ellis Grindle
Walter Angus
Dale Laughlin
Helen
Junior
Donald
Frank Johnson
Joe Pullman
Sidney
Local Notes From Box Elder School and Community
Box Elder school welcomes Gary Briley to first grade as the community reports improvements in patients Mrs. Wrel Meves and others. Lin Reynolds and Lawrence Strathery returned from California, while the Flip family and Margie Lyle with Hobie Decker are among those listed as sick but improving. Bryan Reynolds recovers from a burn infection. his father sent oranges from California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumi
Myrtle Brow
Ouneil Batis
Weatherly
Wrel
Lin Reynolds
Lawrence Strathery
California
Gary Briley
Rtley
Here
Margie Lyle
Hobie Decker
Lock Jaw
Grandia “Townsend
Hendersix
Ton Gage
Bryan Reynolds
Duty of society to Man the duty of society is to aid man's growth
The statement argues that society's obligation is to support individual development rather than restrain it, emphasizing a constructive role in nurturing personal growth and freedom within a community framework.
Tambookla tree of Transvaal and jumping seeds
In northern Transvaal a sub tropical climate grows Tambookla, a tree whose pods and seeds resemble dry peas. When ripe the pods burst and seeds are hurled to the ground, then begin to move and jump about automatically in all directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothern Transvaal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Missus Boges
Missvins Cp
Saree Ooaser
MT Loo
THE
Emerson News
Ie Butcher
Vestal
Paul Estal
Hose
Has. Vestal
June Douglas
Harvey Douglas
Gee
Douglas
Albert Ander
Or Douglas
Merle Hevern
Frank Lang
Marion Lang
Will Crawford
Leare
Elva Douglas
Te Steen
Te Lang
Daghter Annabelle
Gilliland
Persia
Daugher
Homer Connell
Jack Evans
Ohio
John Taylor
McLeenan
Lawrence Paylor
Caring
Harald Nelson
Dahl
Chiago
Earl Graham
National Loan Coq
Orlo G. Kilgore
Mgr
Fourth St. Red Oak
Ted
Art Jenkins
BR Ie
Honeyman
Emerson Women's Relief Corp No. 214
Grand Army of the Republic
Ola Farris
Segby Ellison
Cora B. Comer
Ella Ginger
Sadie Carr
Faye Winters
Roberta Kellenbarger
Margaret Carlson
Edna Grayson
I. N. Cheney
Emerson Women's Club
Emerson Women’s Club
Cheney
Chas. Carson
Orville Durbin
Ivan Durbin
Nannie Post
Baptist Church
J. C. Lawson
B. M. Davis
Lincoln
Nebr
Kenneth Shaw
Shenandoah
5. C. Davis
Helen Lang
RB. N
Des Moines
Chas. Lang
Julia Haney
Woods
Ad Petersen
Burton
BR. W. Davis
Rev. Ripley
Ek. W. Davis
Eddie
Wilbur Morrison
Red Oak Hospital
W. Snodgrass
Rev
L. L. Smith
M. E. Church
Philip. Swisher
Cora Swisher
Earl Phillips
Thelma Bentley
Sther Olmes
Omara
Dale Swisher
Carl Kennedy
Bt Dodge
Claude Holderman
Raymond Pierson
Hazel Good
Atlantic
Bute Honeyman
Marion Arthur Snodgriss
Red Oaks
Rollie Ackerman
Chiswald
Ralph Starman
MM Gibson
Miocauih
Sowal Ranehey
More
Red Quk
Wan
Guu
Harold Cheney
A. M. Stevens
Henderson
Earl Rutledge
Macedonia
Garry Lynn
Herbert Stephens
R. H. Paxson
Sf Grant
C. D. Greenwood
Roscoe Greenwood
Sue Grayson
R. N
Pomona
Calif
J. E. Greenwood
Iowa Lumbermen's Association
Greenwood
Vernon Burton
Worland
Wye
Pred Dickersbach
Emily Burton
Nellie
Mary B. Gibson
E. O. Armstrong
Hili
Strahan
Strahan Church News
Halverson
Strahan School
James Walls
U Howard
Arthur Nims
Juliadine
Simon Fritg
Pa Collins, Cole
Chas
Bale Wain
Maree Orcad
N-ray
Russell Bird
Euphie H. Salmons
Randolph Salmons
Goldie A. Hixson
Juhn Deere Hay Iunder
John Deere
Tdeal
Allis-Chalmers
John Mower
W. H. Cramer
Emerson Staty Bank
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!