Emerson Chamber Ponders Centennial Observance Plan
The Emerson Chamber of Commerce held a February 11 dinner meeting with strong attendance. Treasurer reports show $266.55 in donations for Christmas turkeys and fruit baskets, expenses at $252.58, leaving $13.97. A committee including Bill Douglas and Dr. M. E. Moody will contact other Emerson groups about centennial plans. Notable items: Dorothy Johnson thanked the chamber for a Christmas lighting prize, and letters from Marion DeBolts and Mrs. Junior Johnson were read.
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Emerson Chamber of Commerce
Vern Ebling
Dorothy Johnson
Marion DeBolts
Chamber
Junior Johnson
Gerry Heuer
Red Oak
George Curtis
Curtis
Indian Creek
Emerson
Bill Douglas
M. E. Moody
Quentin Johnson
Future Citizens Brent and Teresa Vestal Named
The Charles Vestal family of Emerson announces two young children, Brent six and Teresa five, as their future citizens.
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Charles Vestal
Emerson
Brent
Teresa
WSCS Banquet Plans and Local Social Notes
The United Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service met February 12 with President Mrs. Forrest Gillespie opening. They voted to serve the Athletic Banquet at Nishna Valley School and noted the Emerson High School Alumni banquet will be served at the Methodist church in May. Event reminders include World Day of Prayer March 7 and a Fellowship meeting March 9 at 7 pm. A birthday table and various social visits are recorded alongside parish and family updates. Trent Alan Tiemeyer born February 11 to Mr. and Mrs. Roland Tiemeyer of Shenandoah. weighs eight pounds twelve ounces. 13th great grandchild for Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Waterworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service
Forrest Gillespie
Lincoln
Vernon Johnson
Baptist Church
Nishna Valley School
Athletic Association
Emerson High School
Methodist Church
Martha Honeyman
Winnie Gamble
Nettie Johnson
Clyde Patton
George Jones
K. A. Evans
Robert Samuelson
Robert Wright
Fight
Willie Huntsman
Lida Moore
Malvern
Roland Tiemeyer
Shenandoah
Trent Alan
W. E. Waterworth
Frank Sawyers
Cheney Place
Grace Patrick
Wm. van Anwerp
Ralph Good
Ron Good
Council Bluffs
Roger Peters
Mark
Omaha
Co. Bluffs
Joe McKee
Lola Adkins
Des Moines
Dana McKee
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
Ackley
Richard Brown
Denzel Exceen
Navy
San Diego
Calif
David Edie
Hebe Edie
Emersonans Plan Barbecue Wood for Fall Festival
Emersonans cut barbecue wood at the Bass farm on Thursday for the Fall Festival barbecue. The group enjoyed a dinner at Bias Neate Ball, which was hosted by several of the men.
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Bass Farm
Bias Neate
Ball Whch
Emerson Couple Hospitalized in Crash on 34
Mr and Mrs Charles Rupe were severely injured in a two car collision on Highway 344 miles west of Red Oak Friday evening. They were taken to Murphy Memorial hospital with fractures and chest injuries. Mrs Rupe then transferred to Nebraska Methodist hospital. Charles Rupe suffered rib fractures and lacerations. Charles Huff of Kansas City suffered chest and arm injuries and head and face cuts. Both cars declared total losses by patrolman Harry Gregg.
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Charles Rupe
Charles Huff
Kansas City
Red Oak
Murphy Memorial Hospital
Rupe
Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Mr. Huff
Rupes
Harry Gregg
Glenwood
Weekend Visits Highlight Omaha and Red Oak Hosts
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sanders of Omaha spent the weekend in the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Has call Jr. Other dinner guests Sunday were Gordon Hascall and Aileene. The Eugene Lang family of Trey nor, Mrs. Vina Barns of Red Oak and the M. D. Langs were dinner guests Wednesday night in the Paul Jones home honoring Mrs. Eugene Lang for her birthday. Rodney Cary of Cedar Falls came Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Smith. Mr. Smith is his grandfather, and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hillyer and family were Sunday dinner guests in the Heber Hillyer home. Mrs. Esma Barns and Mrs. Amber Carson and Laverne were Sunday dinner guests in the Tom Brown home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sanders
Omaha
George Hascall Jr
Gordon Hascall
Aileene
Eugene Lang
Treynor
Vina Barns
Red Oak
M. D. Langs
Paul Jones
Rodney Cary
Cedar Falls
H. R. Smith
Mr. Smith
Floyd Hillyer
Heber Hillyer
Esma Barns
Amber Carson
Laverne
Tom Brown
Rainbow Girls Sweetheart Party at Emerson Assembly
Rainbow Girls of Emerson Assembly held a February 13 Sweetheart Party at the Masonic Temple for three to five year old boys described as littlua guys. Entertainment featured dancing and games. refreshments were served by Mrs. Boyd Nuckolls and Mrs. Fred Edie for a list of young attendees.
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Rainbow Girls
Emerson Assembly
Masonic Temple
Boyd Nuckolls
Fred Edie
Littua
Barry Frink
Brain Huff
Mike Mercer
Mike McVay
Darrell Kidwell
Billy Aistrope
Richard Adams
Dave Morgan
Steve Stanley
Dave Kruse
Mickey Hudson
Ronnie
Marilyn Wax Makes Iowa Western Dean List
Marilyn Wax of Emerson is among 57 students named to the first semester Dean’s List at Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda. She, a freshman, earned a 3.25 GPA with 12 credit hours, qualifying under the 3.2+ GPA rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Wax
Emerson
Towa Western Community College
Clarinda
Marilyn
Cecille Wax
Emerson Auxiliary Leads Red Cross Drive Efforts
Emerson Auxiliary to sponsor Red Cross drive and host multiple events. At the Feb 14 meeting of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 575 at Mrs. George Drones home, 16 members and four children attended. no January meeting due to icy roads. Gifts were exchanged, and plans set for Girls State selection, April guest day on Rehabilitation, and continued Red Cross drive when weather allows. Members praised donations to the unit sponsored child, and Americanism month activities highlighted with readings and flag discussions.
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American Legion Auxiliary Unit
Levi Burton
George Drones
Mabel Honeyman
Mary Gibson
Red Cross
Nymn
H. E. Greenwood
Glenwood
Abraham Lineal
George Bass
Vernon Johnson
Inaugural Parade Souvenir Flag Gifted to Guest
A souvenir flag from the inaugural parade in Washington DC was given to a guest by her grandson who attended. The meeting closed with a Prayer for Peace led by chaplain Mrs. M D Lang. Refreshments were served with assistance from Mrs. Robert Samuelson and Mrs. Robert Mejia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington D. C
M. D. Lang
Robert Samuelson
Robert Mejia
OES School to Be Held February 26
The OES School of Instruction will be held next Wednesday February 26 with an 11:15 luncheon for officers and a 12:30 start. Mrs Margaret Voss of Council Bluffs will instruct. A 6 p.m pot luck supper precedes the 7:30 p.m Inspection meeting.
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OES School of Instruction
Margaret Voss
Council Bluffs
Calendar of Events and Community Notes
Calendar entries show Feb 24 firemen meeting and Feb 25 sewing circle with Mrs Ward Coy. W Rice returns from Methodist hospital this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Circle
W. Rice
Methodist Hospital
Weekend church services and programs list in DeKalb area
Champion Hill Presb Church Noel DeKalb Pastor morning worship 11 Sunday school 10. Tan United Methodist Church Earl Kelly pastor sermon Why Lent first Sunday in Lent Monday mission study Wednesday Senior MYF 730 Thursday Junior MYF and Junior Choir 4 First Baptist Church Wm Van Antwerp pastor Kirk Haseall Sept 10 Sunday school 10 11 morning worship supervised nursery and primary Wednesday 2 pm M and A Society 3 30 Junior Choir 6 45 Mid week Prayer and Bible Study 7 45 Senior Choir practice Senior BYF
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Champion Hill Presb
Noel DeKalb
Glenn Kellenbarger
United Methodist Church
Earl Kelly
R. L. Grayson
First Baptist Church
van Antwerp
Kirk Haseall
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Willie Courtier
Hastings
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Ward Cooper
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Raymond Douglas
Mike Maher
Ivan Shook
Jeffery DeBolt
Matilda DeBolt
Tom Walston
Gene
St. Joseph Hospital
Thelma Clark
Carl Karns
Frank Sell
Baldwin Park
Andrew Sell
Illinois
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Masonic Lodge
Frances Graves
Los Angeles
Florence Scott
Greenwood
Ind
Thomas
Ola Sell
Ava
Richard Morgan
Angela Dawn
David Lee
Kurt Thomas
Iowa
Van's Paint Store
John Deere
Malvern, Iowa
Roger Simmons
Chillicothe
Terry
Jerry Mabary
Jack Mabary
Nw. Missouri State College
Maryville
Alpha Kappa Lambda
WSCS
Orville Tackett
Joe Pilling
Harry Smith
Dale Settells
Farragut
N. R. Settell
Ted Lateren
Stanton
United Presbyterian Women
Dean McLain
Nishma Valley
Mary Anderson
Jo Falk
Kathy Paul
Joyce Wilber
American Legion
Marshalltown
John Parker
Roy Johnson
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