Calendar of Events and Local Notices Recap
Open house at the Baptist church on February 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. celebrates Mr. and Mrs. Francis Parker's Golden Wedding Anniversary. Other items note March 2 Women's Club at the Methodist church and March 5 Emerson Women's Relief Corp. Also mentions open houses for Mr. and Mrs. Ed Maskell's Golden Wedding Anniversary on March 7, plus various family visits, travel, and social gatherings among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Francis Parker
Women's Club
Methodist Church
Emerson Women's Relief Corp
Ed Marskell
Women's Club Meeting Set for March 2
The Emerson Federated Women's Club will meet at the Methodist Church next Tuesday, March 2. Roll call will be answered by a song or poem. Mrs. Gene Wall is sponsor. Music and Speech students from Nishna Valley will attend. Hostesses are Mrs. Russel Smith, Mrs. Robert Delesi, Mars Harold Sowers, Bert Morris, and Mrs. W. E. Kerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Federated Women's Clu
Tthe Methodist ‘Church
Gene Wall
Nishna Valley
Russel Smith
Robert Delesi
Mars
Harold Sowers
Bert Morris
W. E. Kerns
Moore Grayson Dies in Hamburg Barbershop Heart Attack
Moore Grayson age 3 died of a heart attack in his Hamburg barber shop. Funeral services were held at Rash Funeral Home with burial at Mt. Olive Cemetery after families traveled around high water. Survived by widow Ruby, son C. Robert Grayson of Atlantic, daughters Mrs. Jerry Gude of Hamburg and Mrs. Dean Glock of Hebron, three brothers Warren Aubrey Burrell of Salem Oregon, a sister Mrs. Ruthior Bodel Oceanside California, and grandmother Mrs. Margaret Grayson. He was a member of the Hamburg Kiwanis Club and First United Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Porter
Henderson
Edwin Grayson
R. L. Grayson
Sue Grayson
Hamburg
Moore Grayson
Ruby
C. Robert Grayson
Atlantic
Jerry Gude
Tlamburg
Dean Glock
Hebron
Nebr
Warren
Aubrey
Burrell
Salem
Ore
dJuthior Bodel
Oeeansite
Calif
Margaret ‘Grayson
Ham‘burg Kiwanis Club
First
United Methodist Church
Rash Funeral Home
Mt.Olive Come
Local Family Notices From Neola Area
Mrs Amber Carson returns home from Red Oak hospital. Mr and Mrs Hoover buy Wm Gravett house and Lynn Hoover rental. Trey moves from My and Mrs Darrell Plumb. Lincoln Neb weekend guests at J F Simpson home. N R Settell family visit Neola son Carroll. Orville Tackett near Glenwood visits sister Mrs Frank Sawyers. Deanna Gravett at Northwest Mo State College Maryville weekend with parents William Gravett. Edward Krise of Sidger City visits Ed Malskell family Tuesday. Mrs Vialed Peele and Lawyers visit Mr and Mrs Hu Tatter and Mr and Mrs Clarence Diower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amber Carson
Priday
Red Oak Hospital
Herb ‘Hoover
Wm. Gravett
Bull
Ed Malskell
Church notes and schedules for Nishna Valley and First Baptist
Nishna Valley parish notes include Sunday School at 10 30 a m and morning worship at 11 30 a m with pastor Delbert V Terry and superintendent R L Grayson The Goodwill truck will stop at the church this Thursday First Baptist Church lists Wm Van Antwerp as pastor Aleeta Burgett as U S superintendent with Sunday school for all ages at 9 00 a m worship at 11 00 a m Junior choir practice at 6 15 p m Senior BYF meeting at 6 45 p m Senior Choir practice at 7 00 p m Mid Week Prayer and Bible Study and Thursday 7 00 p m Pastor s Bible Study for young people
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nishna Valley Parish
United Methodist Church
Delbert V. Terry
R. L. Grayson
First Baptist Church
Wm. van Antwerp
Aleeta Burgett
U. S
Porter daughter to receive PN diploma at IWCC commencement
Van Porter, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Porter of Emerson, will be among 7049 graduates at Iowa Western Community College commencement ceremonies on Saturday February 27 at St Albert Central Catholic High School in Council Bluffs. She completed Practical Nursing training and will start work March 1 at the new Lutheran Medical Center in Omaha. A 1969 graduate of Nishna Valley High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Porter
Frank Porter
Emerson
Iowa Western Community College
St Albert Central Catholic High School
Co. Bluffs
New Lutheran Medical Center
Omaha
Nishna Valley High School
Reunion of Norton Family in California Celebrates 86th Birthday
Mrs. Althea Norton and her 10 children with spouses gathered in Escondido California for a 36 year reunion over Valentine weekend. The Norton clan from California Missouri Illinois and Emerson shared stories and honored Althea Norton who at 86 enjoyed 26 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althea Norton
California
Mas
Emerson
Ayton Nanton
Escondido
Calif
Leste Arit
Leona Norton
Aliabra
Ray
Norma Trively
Malvern
Iverett
Eda Norton
Alhambra
Robart
Charlotte Norton
St. Louis
Parey
Lucile Atkingon
Carmichael
Victor
Baye Norton
Red Oak
Grover
Louise ‘Lardy
Sacramento
Allan
Dona Norton
Gaylord
Clarice Kitchin
Glendale
Cgatf
Merrill
Evelyn Sowers
Norton
Red Oak Social Roundup Hosts Weekend Guests
Mr and Mrs Homer Connell were dinner guests Tuesday evening in Red Oak with Edward Connell family to celebrate Slave s birthday. Marion DeBalt spent weekend with relatives at Excelsior Springs Missouri visiting aunt Rosalie Richards. Mrs George Jones attended the WUG Club meeting Thursday at Dale Jones home. Dale Wolfe of Tabor visited Sunday with Clyde Patton s sister. Patton of Tarkio College spent weekend with Clyde Pattons. Nick and Jerry DeBelt visited Monday morning with grandmother Mathilda DeBelt. Dan Perkins of Council Bluffs visited Clyde Gravell’s home Tuesday afternoon. Arlene Braman and children moved to Malvern Saturday. Helen Taylor and Jerry Kennedy of Des Moines visited Sunday with JP M Burroughs. G S Eastwood Darla and Brent were Sunday dinner guests at Eastwood and Evans homes. Ret Oak residents were dinner guests Wednesday night of Frances Harman at the Supper Club. Carrol Settell of Neola visited Thursday morning with his parents R Settell and Mr and Mrs M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Connell
Edward Connell
Red Oak
Marion DeBalt
Circle Meetings Plan February Events at Circles
Emerson United Methodist church circles held February meetings on the 17th. Lydia Circle at Mrs. Clyde Patton's with Miss Ellen Terkley as hostess. ten members answered roll call. program on Lincoln and Washington. March plans include Ed Marskell’s anniversary open house and Marilyn Wax’s wedding. Miriam Circle with 16 present planned Easter activities. Esther Circle discussed mystery pals and Easter bake sale for April 10. program Lets Celebrate Life. funtime with Valentine theme and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson United Methodist Church
Lydia
Clyde Patton
Ellen Terkley
John Simpson
Margaret Grayson
Leona
Grace Dixon
Lincoln
Washington
Mus
Miriam Cirele
Bob Wright
Mabel Ward
Cirele
Ed Marskell
Marilyn Wax
Cecilie Wax
Esther
Marvin Warren
Hhmn
Richard Steen
Jaden
Forrest
Gillespie
Response
Nels Sodlell
Local Social News Highlights from Washington and Nebraska
Mrs Ross Bryant and Mr and Mrs Floyd Hillyer dined with Mis and Mrs Hala Friday. The Bryants and Br yannt daughter and family visited in Seattle. Mrs Quentin Johnson and her mother Mrs Clarence Magneson of Red Oak assisted Marilyn Baker moving from Offutt Air Force Base hospital in Omak to Fremont Nebraska where she recuperates from surgery on February 10. Stanley Williams of the Wales area purchased the home of Kenneth A Evans and took possession June 15. the house once belonged to the late Mr and Mrs Evans many years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Bryant
Floyd Hillyer
Mis
Hala. Tives
Br ‘Yannt
Tuner
Seattte
Wash
Quentin Johnson
Mas
Clarence Magneson
Red Oak
Marilyn Baker
Offutt Air Force Base Hospital
Omak
Fremont
Nebr
Hursday
Sunday Socials and Visits Across Red Oak Area
Numerous local residents hosted and joined meals visits and gatherings. Names include Don Settall, Walter Knup, Glen Kop, Dean Culbertson, Elton Tackett, Vernon Johnson, S W Rice, J W Castor, Roy King open house, and many others across Red Oak Geneva Glenwood Missouri Valley Corning Ontario.
Senior of the Week Shirley Greenwood at Emerson
This week honors Shirley Greenwood born December 20 1952 daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Greenwood Emerson. She lists family living art bookkeeping economics government and English literature as senior year subjects preferring art. She plans to attend Iowa Community College Clarinda after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Greenwood
Edward Greenwood
Emerson
Shirley
Richard Harris
Art McGraw
Iowa Community College
Clarinda
Mark Pierce
Ralph Pierce
Mark
Bill Cosby
Newness
Peggy Lipton
Northwest Missouri State College
Maryville
Jr class meeting selects colors and motto
President Doug Christensen led the Feb 17 class meeting to choose colors royal purple and orchid and name a baby or child as the flower with the motto It’s not what lies behind on before but what lies within The treasurer Jeff Richards reported dues status A lamp raffle was approved with 25 cent tickets crafted by Cora Brown Dennie Gravett and Marlene Gage The meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Christensen
Jeff Richards
Cora Brown
Dennie Gravett
Marlene Gage
Sunday Guests Visit Homer Connell and Relatives
The text lists a string of Sunday guests including Red Oak and Bill Gammon of Pacific Junction visiting Homer Connell, the Herb DeBoll family of New Market, the Earl DeBolt family of Red Oak, Bea McVay, and Ms. Mathilda DeBoll. Merle DeBoll phoned from Carson Washington, and Mrs. Sam Taylor joined for lunch at Mrs. Tom Brown’s home. Saturday evening visitors included Joyce Lathrope and Jerry of Henderson. Vina Barns is unwell and staying with the Langs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
Bill Gammon
Pacific Junction
Homer Connell
Herb DeBoll
New Market
Earl DeBolt
Bows and Arrows Through A School Year Montage
A fragmented summary of school life highlighting speech recital, track season, biology tests, band concert, and a recurring motif of bows and arrows as a metaphor for focus and progress in class activities and competitions. Named figures and exact events are not clearly identified in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Jeff
Helen
Hidden Puns and Odd Phrases Spark Gentle Wordplay
A humorous collection of quirky definitions and misdirections. The list includes playful jargon like secret pricing and homey vibes, plus odd analogies such as a fatally foggy bigamist and a mayor equated to a horse.
Senior Class Meeting Plans Fundraiser and Party
By Kay Brice on February 16 the senior class held a meeting. They announced a raffle of a $25 bond with winner Mrs. Delbert Terry of Emerson. Plans discussed for raising funds for the senior trip and a piled party to be held with date to be set at a later meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Brice
Delbert Terry
Emerson
No Horoscope Your No Horoscope by Ginny McMullen
Capricorn to Aquarius and beyond offer brief guidance for the week. Predictions touch on affection, finances, new doors, gifts, romance, music, invention, future plans, family, problem solving, summer plans, and community effort with hopeful outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginny McMullen Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Aries
Tarus
Gemini
Seo
Virgo
Lira
Scorpico
Sagittarius
Student Teaching Turns Around Biology Classes
Beth McKern and Teresa Richards report biology students are leading lessons while Mr Melendez formally mentors. Volunteers lecture on topics like the motion of birds wings in light, flightless birds, legs of a bird, and characteristics of birds. The piece hints that a student teacher may actually be the student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth McKern
Teresa Richards
Mrr. Melendez
Melendez
Kaleidoscope Players stage Lincoln Douglas debate show
Lincoln Douglas Debaters at NY National Merit Feb 19 assembly presented The Great Debate of 1858 featuring Chris Stanley and Terry Laughlin. Rivals not enemies, actors portray Lincoln and Douglas in a condensed, costumed performance addressing the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen Douglas
Kaleidoscope Players
State Theatre of
New Mexico
Chris Stanley
Terry Laughlin
Kaleidoscope Players International Touring Center
Lincoln
Douglas
Scholarship Test Given to Jrs
On Tuesday February 18 twelve juniors took the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, the two hour ten minute exam covers English usage mathematics social studies natural sciences reading comprehension and word usage. Participants include Debbie Bolton Mary Jo Bolton Ronda Wilkinson Dave Bristow Dave Brilleau Doug Christensen Darrell Godfrey Pat Perkins Phylis Struble Charles Haack Dennis Crafton and Rick Allensworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Boileau
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Debbie Bolton
Mary Jo Bolton
Ronda Wilkinson
Dave Bristow
Dave Belleau
Doug Christensen
Darrell Godfrey
Pat Perkins
Phylis Struble
Charles Haack
Dennis, Crafton
Rick Allensworth
Boys Sectional Finals at Malvern This Week
Weekly bulletin lists events with dates Feb 25 boys sectional finals at Malvern Feb 26 potential public meeting on school masters Feb 27 district speech Creston March 1 adult education and women’s P E and home economics March 5 Dad's Night basketball girls versus dads.
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Malvern
Creston
P. E
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E. T. Sawyers
Francis Parner
Sewing Circle
Amos. Smith
Clyde Ingersoll
Lillian Givan
Milo Petty
Eliot
Robert Going
Cumberland
Woodriver
Norman Fields
Ray Fields
Jennifer
Lisa Rahr
E. A. Rahr
Glenwood
Donald Hall
Jefferson
A. D. Flemang
E. A. Decker
Margie Hampton
Alvin Decker
Don Settall
Afl
N. R. Settall
Walter Knup
Glen Kop
Randy
Mil Mes
Dean Culbertson
Laura
Scott and
Troy
Vernnop
Don Eastgoor
Darla
Brent
Randall Eastwood
Geneva
Kenneth Shaw
W. M. Shepard
Esma Barns
Harle Crawfords
Dean Kruse
Frank Sawyers
Orville Tackett
Heber Hillyer
Vernon Johnson
American Legion Auxiliary
W. Rice
Guy Osborn
Homer Shoop
Ontario
Sheen
Guy Conrad
Suchovisal
Clark ‘Templeton
Corning
Gertrude . Landon
shnea Valley School _ NEWS
Connie Good
By Kathy Grindie
Patty Perkins
AAA
Bows & Arrows
By Muffi Cheney
Dixie Ebeling
Daffynitions
Mary Kudron
Walter
Lawrance Welk
Lincoln-Douglas
National Merit
Jrs
Mills County
Klome
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