Emerson calendar highlights and social notes for mid February
Junior Auxiliary and other groups meet February 16 at 2 p.m. at the Evans building. United Presbyterian women and Methodist and Baptist circles also scheduled for February 16. Goodwill Club gathers with Mrs. Frank Sawyers. Dale Shelleys head to Texas. Jack Taylor family relocates from Scotland to California after duties in Ames, Villisea, Albuquerque, then Sacramento. Susan Dittman visits from Omaha. Charles Westeal anniversary surprise. Jon Larson visits from Ames. guests include Mrs. Dawson Mirnvkins and Mrs. Wallace. Everett Lunn family drives to Lincoln with Pat and Mike Isaacson. American Legion Auxiliary to serve Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday at Legion hall. Homer Goods visit from Creeley, Colorado. Mary Williams family to move March 1. Walter Worthmann speaks on Gideon Bible distribution at Methodist church. Wm. Mart family from Junction City visits. Cynthia Lang from Treynor visits grandfather M. D. Langs and Sherry Greenwood. Robert Frazee family from Summerfield, Kansas visits Richard Frazee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwill Club
Frank Sawyers
Dale Shelleys
Texas
Jack Taylor
Scotland
Jack
Villisea
Taylor
Overman
Albuquerque
N. M
Mr. Taylor
Avis Taylor
Sacramento
Calif
Susan Dittman
Omaha
Frances Harman
Charles Westeals
Jon Larson
Ames
Frederick Larsona
Dawson Mirnvkins
Larson
Wallace
Pekin
Everett Lunn
Virginia
Pat
Mike Isaacson
Lincoln
Nebr
American Legion Auxiliary
Chamber of Commerce
the Legion Hall
Homer Goods
Creeley
Colo
M. D. Langs
Sherry Greenwood
Robert Frazee
Summerfield
Kaw
Richard Frazee
Emerson Women's Club Old Fashion Show Delight
Emerson Women's Club staged an old fashioned show at the Methodist Church on February 1 hosted by Mrs. Madge Parker and Mrs. Barbara Richards. Models wore 1889 and 1904 dresses while performances by Mrs. Leone Hascal and Mrs. May Durbin accompanied by others highlighted the event. Antiques and a Valentine box fundraiser supported a nursing home tray program in Red Oak. Hosts included Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Grayson, Mrs. Greenwood, Mrs. Dixon and Mrs. Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wmarton Women's Club
Methodist Church
Madge Parker
Barbara Richards
Mmes
Mabel Kellenbarger
Grace Frazee
Leone Hascall
Ruby Shelley
Floyd Durbin
George Holton
Leone Hascals
May Durbin
Gayle Greenwood
Red Oak
Iowa Commission of the Blind
Emerson Council to Get New Road Sign for 34 59 Junction
Official minutes from the February 1 1996 Emerson Town Council meeting note plans to install a larger turbine type pumping unit at Well No 2 and upgrade sewer plant pumps to increase capacity. The session covers zoning info from the Daly Company, bill approvals, and a proposed 20 per month sign on Highway 84 to attract travelers to Haverson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Council
Harman
George Curtis
A. D. Fleming
Rex Grinstead
Ames Smith
Donald Twaddle
Neal Nickols
W . Greer
Thorpe Well Co
Smith
Fleming
Sars Bass
J. Wearin
Thelma Blank
Mills County
Jim Cox
Gary Kinnison
Lea A. Daly Company
Daly Company
Bimerson
Bist
Don Lewis
Rock Zep Mig
Peame Wax
Dee
Dan
Standard Oil Co
Khaser Gensl, Co
Neptune Meter Uno
Matt Parrott
Clark's
Amierson Gas
Cove
GSLUS
Wleming
Curtis
Karlen Co
Wilson Cancrute Co
Bill Hhese
Wmursan” Yard Sien
Flaming
Haverson
George Curtis Wn
Hay Barn Burned on Douglas Farm
The hay barn on the Bessie Douglas farm burned late Friday afternoon. Firemen stayed hours to protect other buildings. Several animals and crops were saved, including lambs and some soybeans. Otho Lewis remained hospitalized in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Douglas
Thanks to Firemen and Neighbors for Farm Fire Help
Mrs. Bessie Douglas extends heartfelt thanks to the volunteers from the netgubora and local firemen who assisted during the farm fire, expressing deep gratitude for their swift action and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Douglas
WSCS Studying Mission Book
The W S C S 8 study on the book Mission The Christians Calling met at Mrs Frederick Lars ons home with 14 present. Mrs Jol Simpson led the lesson and devotions. Mrs John Packer gave an analysis of the 93rd Psalm. Maj John Taylor and family visited the K A Evans home Sunday and will move to Sacramento California until his retirement September 1. The Emerson Womans Relief Corps No 214 met at Mrs Mabel Ward s home with Mrs Clyde Ingersoll presiding. The March meeting will be at Marie Jones home. The H I B Howards of Aurelia visited the Ingersolls Tuesday night after staying there four years ago during a snow storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C
Frederick Larson
Jol Simpson
John Packer
John
Jack) Taylor
K. A
Thare
Ingersalls
Tomorrow's Citizens Liew and Lesley Blank Named
Tomorrow's Citizens are Liew and Lesley Blank, children of Dr G J Blink and Mrs Blink of Sinerson. Lisa Nye is blank years old and Lesley is one year old.
Church Notes from First Baptist Methodist and Other Churches
Sunday School and worship times listed for First Baptist Richard F. Person pastor. Activities include youth fellowship choir practices and evening programs. Also notes Henry Brown lay leader at Methodist Church with Sunday School and worship, junior MYF, Acts study, and circles meetings. Pastor Noel DeKalb leads Champion Hill Presbyterian Church with morning worship and Sunday School. Local social notes mention weekend guests, wedding anniversary, visitors, and a 60 degree temp at 2 pm Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Richard F. Person
Che Wickert Ulusbandoya
Worthe
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Sungty
Georgy Stille
THE
Methodist Church
Henry Brown
Layin
Sappy Robert
Grayson
Job
Miriam
Frederijel Larson
Rebucca
Vance White
Mig
Prenertele Larson
Hannah Circle
Champion Hill Presbyterian Church
Noel DeKalb
Glenn Kellenbarger
W.S. Mreta
Puesday
M Ward Gay
Emersonians Cut Wood for Barbecue
Local group organized a wood cutting session to season timber for the 1999 Kimerson Wall Festival barbecue. Mrs Goldie Hixon funds the wood and Monday a crew worked at the Legion Wall, where dinner concluded the day's work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimerson Wall
Goldie Hixon
Legion Wall
Viet Coffee Raised 60 at Emerson Legions fundraiser
The Viet Nam Relief Fund cafe sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary at the Emerson Legion hall raised over R60 for relief efforts. Attendees decorated tables with Poppy sprays and placards bearing messages of support. Local volunteers Gay and Barbara, Mrs. aA, and Clyres Roe helped coordinate the exhibit and collection. Families gathered for social visits and meals, with many locals hosting and attending dinners at various homes over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Viet Nam
American Legion
Charks Tyal
Emersonians Plan March Wedding
Emerson residents Mr. and Mrs. Joe J. Mettee announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Liana Kay to Richard W. Brown. Both graduates of Nisca Valley High School and one a senior at the State College of Iowa, the couple plans a March wedding. Brown is in the U S Army stationed at Fort Wood, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe J. Mettee
Emerson
Liana Kay
Richard W. Brown
Meee
Nisa Valley Sligh School
State College of
Iuwa
Cadar Fatty
United. States Army
Weonkra Wood
Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Celebrations
Clinton Parker Jr. arrived from Agar South Carolina to visit his father over the weekend. Numerous local families hosted meals and guests including the Eugene Tyners Shenandoah and the Dennis Williams family Council Bluffs. A Ground Hog Supper and a chili supper at St. John’s Lutheran were held. Linda Turner and Vern Holtmeyer wed at the First Presbyterian Church in Council Bluffs. The Beacon of social events ran with dinners, birthdays, bridal showers, and school tours across Council Bluffs, Sidney, Glenwood, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Parker Jr
Agar
S. C
Clement Rowes
Eugene Tyners
Shenandoah
Rowes
Dennis Williams
Couneil Bluff S
Robert Reshes
Howard Putnams
Precott
Paul Kallstroms
Omaha
Max Deharts
Couneil Bluffs
Bob Reshes
Randy
Salt Reshes
Springfield
Roy Robbing
Mary Jo Robbins
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Arnold Irohingons
Johnson
Clifford Allelys
Lyle Hansons
Don Johnsons
Lyle Asell
Russell Asells
Ned Turners
Alfred Walkers
Sidney
Henderson
St. John's Lutheran Church
Ned ‘Turner
Linda Turner
Vern Holtmeyer
First Presbyterian Church
Co. Buffs
Glen McGee
Don Godfreys
John Clark
Mrs. Rowe
Glen Snowerses
Clit Kelleys
Doc” Palmers
Lynn Parkers
Walter Godfrey
Clinton Parker
Ben Wilsons
Don
Doc
Leon Weigmans
Council Pblaffs
Richard
Ray Elswick
Carson
Rena Palmer
Homer Pedersens
Co. Blails
John Wilson
Ed Elkins
Don Sowers
Vera Dutlus
Richard Roban
Ord
Nebr
Lee Wingent
Albia
Bill McGrew
Ben Wilson
Rowe
Marion Wilsons
Ralph Wilson
Glen Taven
Glenwood
Millan Latchaw
Malvern
Beverly
Jean Wilson
Sharon Leipold Ward
John Trimble
Raymond
Naomi Stedeman
Clinton Jr
Shady Lawn
Oakland
Wesley WSCS Meeting Discusses Outreach and Talent Night
The Wesley Chapel WSCS met February 2 at Mrs. Clifford Allely's home with Mrs. Ned Turner and Mrs. Don Godfrey as hostesses. Mrs. Dan Johnson led the program on Concepts of Christian Outreach. Mrs. Lyle Howard gave devotions. The group planned Laughlin sale duties and set February 16 for the next gathering at Joe Robbins' residence to showcase members talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
WSCS
Clifford Allely
Ned Turner
Don Godfrey
Dan Johnson
Lyle Howard
Marion Wilson
Laughlin
Joe Robbins
Pictures to Be Shown at Family Night Meeting
The Official Board met at the Ben Wilson home Monday evening. A Family Night is planned at the church this Friday at 6 30. Each family brings a covered dish and table service. At 7 30 Mr and Mrs Faye Butterfield will show pictures of their trip to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Wilson
Faye Butterfield
Europe
Mrs Allely Hosts Federated Club Meeting
The Nlastings Federated club gathered at Mrs Clifford Altely Priday's home with 23 members present. Hostesses included Mrs Clyde Liston Mrs Arthur Dieterina and Mrs Clement Crowe The Valentine theme shaped the foods and decorations Merrill Crouse led the program Each member brought a valentine for a nursing home recipient. Guests traveled from several towns and cities to attend including Leonued Turner Avia Walter Turner R Lidell and G C Kelley among others with many friends and relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nlastings Federated Club
Clifford Altely Priday
Clyde Liston
Arthur Dieterina
Clement Crowe
Merrill Crouse
Cinaateer
Kerin
Mra
Bill Granteer
Leonued Turner
Casi Grande
Avia
Walter Turner
Cheyenne
Wyo
Lidell
Jack Liddlall
G. C. Kelley
Onaha
Don Laring
Bigelow
Minn
Mars
Robert Nielsen
Bellevue
Nebr
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Evans Building
United Presbyterdip
Emerson Women’s Club
HONDA
Otto
Emerson Town Council
Leona M, Dixon
Douglas
Otho Lewis
St. Joseph Hospital
Detroit
Council Bluffs
Marion DeBolt
J. W. Angry
Ray Douglas
Lois Hodge
Fisher
Galdia I
Wim. Gravett
Merrer, Mo
Albert Batten
Hazel Wilhelm
Florence
Bud
Hastings
Ward Coy
Ed Marshells
Evert Sawyers
Mills County Barracks
United Presbyterian Women’s Society
Custom Framing Dept
Reid
Glenwood, Iowa
Ed King
Laurie Davis
Oma
Darwin
Don Jaimson
W.lice
Mel
Opal Pell
Wexley
Dora Curtis
Corning
Bors
Alfred Chiles
Randolph
Farland
Darland
Lites
Fred Huntamank
Ira Kelle
George Huntsmans
Ted Qale
Eddie Sudd
Jessie Gardit
Kenneth Lymans
Reg Gravett
Don Eastwood
Fred Morse
Fremont
Joh Underwood
K. A. Vans
Hobert Belt
Ned Oak
John Petranakas
Warvey E. Smith
Hela
Ferne Hollingsworth
Dan Shey
Smith Home
Emersonians
Gay
Barbiara
Ingent
Des Moines
Clyres Roe
Council Hibits
Mos
Aber Aon
Laverne
Indies
Aistera
Surgene
Rod Gade
Tid
Vane Visibad
Sauurguy
Merrill Sowers
Fran Sturman
Eldon Selby
Homer Buin
Oman
Albert Winstone
Selby
Eldon Sethya
Dorothy Martin
Tome
Villinen
Prasonelive Heidegradu
Mrs
Vernon Brown
Penno Wests
Rul Oink
Wayne Shapcott
Glyde Ingersoll
Mr. Ingersoll
Tom Ingersoll
On Ilayse
Paul Spencers
Creston
Clayton L
Hertz Malvern, Ta
Wesley News
Beverly Wilson
Fred Pierce
Mrs. Otha Weurin
Greenwood Lumber G. Ph
Emer
Fareven
Pyam
Deville Wax
Charley Mall
Limavene
Art Wax
Strahan
Henry Wax
T. C. Darland
Audubon
Mr. Darland
Maude Walters
Priendship
Medith Darland
Son Thurry
Wesley Wscs
Allely
Bee
Mrs. Allely
Federated Club
Alytial Mes
Deiteh- Tor
Lincuda
Deitehlers
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