Speaker Harbor Places Sixth for Iowa in DC Visit
Iowa House Speaker Bill Harbor attended Washington events with Rep Bill Scherle while presenting findings of the Citizens Conference on State Legislatures. The study ranked Iowa sixth nationally and first among smaller states for legislative capability and efficiency.
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Bill Harbor
Iowa
House of Representatives
Henderson
Bill Scherle
U. S&s
Harbor
Washington, D. C
Citizens Conference
Citizens’ Conference
Community Notes and Local Socials Reach Midweek Pages
Sunday dinners and church outings mark a busy social week in Co Bluffs and surrounding areas. Guests included Ha Wael Winchester and families with church events hosting Bishop James Thomas, small groups visiting Waterloo Youth Rally, and farewells for Eastwoods in Co Bluffs. Local clubs meet, residents face weather impacts, and Fred Roeder joins Henderson council.
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Arnold Williams
Oscar Haack
Jane Paul
Willard Vanderlinden Wen
Broadway Methodist Church
Co. Bluffs
James Thomas
Des Moines
Howad Allensworth
Elva Pollitt
Bert
Malvern
Theo Shook
Claude Stephens
Stephens
Melva Christofferson
Grace Bowen
Helen Winchester
Jennie Ryan
Hendrix
Kelli
Charles Presley
Waterloo
Nebr
Christian Church Board
Emma Sowers
Floyd Magers
Omaha
LeRoy
Mrs
Lena Magers
Carsonians Canoe Down the Nishna
Mrs. Betty Raney spent Saturday afternoon with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Allensworth. Her husband Charles and son Mark had canoed down the river from Carson. They met them at the river bridge. The only difficulty reported was the banks caving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Rucker
Strahan
Betty Lou Reiken
Betsy Paul
Kathy Rucker
Altoona
H. E. Paul
Simpson College
Indianola
Charles
Omaha
Nishna
Eva Jane Wallace
Hi Cool
Jack Fickel
Nellie Fickel
Ternoon
Betty Raney
Arthur Allensworth
Mark
Carson
Nishna Valley Federated Club Meets in February
The Nishna Valley Federated Club met February 17 at Mrs. Pluma McGrew’s home with 13 members and seven guests. The Mills County Federated Club convention is set for March 30 at Emerson United Methodist Church. An evening Q and A featured Nishna Valley Community School leaders on possible elementary center restructures at Strahan and Henderson. A public meeting is planned February 26 at 8 p.m. in Nishna Valley High School gym with Rep. Wm Harber and Sen. Earl Bass to discuss school district legislation. Next club meeting will be at Mrs. Eve lyn DeBolt’s home.
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Nishna Valley Federated Club
Pluma McGrew
Mills County
Strahan
Henderson
Nishna Valley
Wm. Harber
Earl Bass
Evelyn DeBolt
Rites at Oakland for Mrs Tyson
Funeral services for Ada Tyson 77 were held at Oakland Christian Church with Rev. Dan Haggard officiating and burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Survived by husband John, three daughters Virgil Morris Henderson Robert Smith Oakland Elsie Beedle Atlantic, son John Jr Oakland, sister Jessie Wilds Shenandoah, brother Guy Strong Shenandoah. Pallbearers Lonnie Smith Bobbie Smith Robert Flemings Dwayne Jipsen Danny Severn Clayton Podany. Heft Funeral Home in charge. Local attendees listed.
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Ada Tyson
Oakland Christian Church
Co. Bluffs Hospital
Dan Haggard
Oaklawn
Tyson
John
Virgil Morris
Henderson
Robert Smith
Oakland
Elsie Beedle
Atlantic
John, Jr
Jessie Wilds
Guy Strong
Shenandoah
Lonnie Smith
Bobbie Smith
Robert Flemings
Dwayne Jipsen
Danny Severn
Clayton Podany
James Wilson
Andy Jensen
Dewan Robinson
Heft Funeral Home
Jake Morris
Burl Morris
Emerson
Dwayne Jipson
Melva Christofferson
Helen Winchester
Grace Bowen
Hazel Craft
Honored on Anniversary at Isaacson Dinner
Mr and Mrs Richard Isaacson were honored with a 54th wedding anniversary dinner hosted by the Carl Isaacson. Afternoon callers included Mr and Mrs Tommy Reiken Betty Lou Wanda Rucker from Strahan Walter Worthman from Treynor Wanda Swanson from Red Oak and an old friend from Sweden.
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Richard. Isaacson
Carl Isaacson
Isaacson
Tommy Reiken
Betty Lou
Wanda Rucker
Strahan
Walter Worthman
Treynor
Simon Swanson
Red Oak
Sweden
Krakau 50th Wedding Anniversary At Knotts Steak House
Harvey Bolton family attended the 50th wedding celebration of Mr. and Mrs. William Krakau at Knotts Steak House near Council Bluffs Sunday. Sixty six guests were present. The couple reside near Treynor. Carl Bolton attended the Pottawattamie Mutual meeting for agents in Council Bluffs Wednesday. Local oblique notes mention 61st anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jewell and observed 61st wedding anniversary for another couple at the 64 Club.
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Harvey Bolton
William Krakau
Knotts
Bluffs
Treynor
Carl Bolton
Co, Bluffs
Clinton Parker
Willard McKinney
Villisca
Kenneth Jewell
64 Club
Co. Bluffs
Mike Ricker
Delbert McVey
Beverly Jewell
Peppy Pixies 4-H Club Meeting Report
The Peppy Pixies 4-H Club met at Susan Falks on Feb 15 at 7. Roll call answered and minutes from the prior meeting were read and approved. The treasurer's report was given. A reminder to finish up the money making project and a thank you note were read. Susan Falk spoke on What Do We Eat and Kay Bruce on How. Sunday visits included Mr. and Mrs. Tennys at Underwood.
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Susan Falk
Teasurer
Kay Bruce
Church Notes From Two Local Congregations
Christian Church led by Pastor Charles Presley holds worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. Abbie Duyson presides over Sunday school with C. W. F. weekly. Bible Study is every Wednesday at 7:30. Henderson United Methodist Church under Delbert V. Terry offers 8:30 a.m. worship and 9:30 a.m. Sunday School with Marjorie Haack as superintendent. World Day of Prayer at Emerson Baptist Church is March 5, WSCS meets Tuesday.
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Christian Church
Charles Presley
Abbie Duyson
Henderson United Methodist Church
Delbert V. Terry
Marjorie Haack
Emerson Baptist Church
Wesley Chapel
United Methodist Church
Bee Grading and Tea Rings Demonstration Led by Mrs Bruce
A community meeting featured a demonstration on how to make tea rings led by Susan and a leader's presentation by Mrs Bruce on bee grading. Kay Bruce served as reporter and provided refreshments after the event.
Willing Workers 4 H Club Meets at Tabor Church
The Willing Workers 4 H Club met February 7 at Tabor Methodist Church with 14 members present. New member Sandra LaFollette joined as the group heard talks on hair care, barbecue safety, lawn and tractor safety, plus a cinnamon roll demonstration for refreshments. The next meeting is set for March at Keira Sell's home.
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Tabor Methodist Church
Cheryl
Cynthia Cheney
Valeri Blackburn
Sandra LaFollette
Keijla
Seli
Cheryl Cheney
Lanry Utterback
Cynthia
Keira Sell
LuAnn Bloomer
Busy Bees 4H Club Hosts Food and Nutrition Workshop
The Busy Bees 4H Club held a Feb 6 workshop at Strahan Methodist Church led by Mrs. Roger Shaw. Susan MecKern and Diane Shaw coordinated Jr. Leadership with the juniors while the intermediates were guided by Mrs. Shaw. After discussion groups, participants ate the foods they prepared. Diane Shaw, reporter.
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Busy Bees
Strahan Methodist Church
Roger Shaw
Susan MecKern
Diane Shaw
Shaw
Peppy Pals 4H Club Meeting Notes
The Peppy Pals 4H Club met at the Ricker home on February 13 with all members present. President Linda Washburn called the meeting to order, members donated 50 cents each to the National 4H Club Foundation, and Kathy Leu announced candidacy for a county office. Bonnie Ponton spoke on beef steer meat yield, Judy Kelley presented Learn the Cook's Language, and Kathy Ricker spoke on Country Fresh Eggs.
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Kristy
Diana
Kathy
Donna Ricker
Linda Washburn
National
4H Club Foundation
Kathy Leu
Bonnie Ponton
Judy Kelley
Kathy Ricker
Wesley News Briefs From Essex and Auction Obits
Wesley News notes Mr. and Mrs. Robert Resh visited the Pearl Woodins in Essex on Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wilson attended funeral services in Auction Thursday for Mrs. Frank Sampson, aunt of Mrs. Wilson.
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Robert Resh
Pearl Woodins
Essex
Ben Wilson
Frank Sampson
Wilson
Ott Menschell
Lyndon Livengood
Hamburg
John Buckles
Wichita
Kans
Harold Wilsons
Minnie Harris
Daisy Zimmerman
Macedonia
Bob Sell
Clifford Aillys
Howard Wilson
Linda
Duane Edmondson
Henderson
Howard Putams
Prescott
Robcat
Otha Wearin
Henry Washburn
Hazel Lockabill
Malvern
Mona Pace
Mary Alice Mathews
Shenandoah
WEAR DA DOLAN EGG SEPARATION DEMO AND BEE MEETING TALK
A Busy Bees club meeting featured Ware da Dolan showing proper egg separation. Members played two games about spices and white cooking ingredients, with prizes to Diana Ricker Bonnie Ponton and Kristy Ricker. A lunch hosted by Luann and Carol Bowen followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ware da Dolan
Diana Ricker
Bonnie Ponton
Kristy Ricker
Susan Miller
Wesley Chapel Sunday Worship and School Schedule
Morning worship at 9 30 a m and Sunday School at 10 30 a m outlined for Wesley Chapel services and education sessions.
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Speaker Harbor
Mrs. Howard Allensworth
Eugene Winchester
Douglas Allensworth
Craig
Debbie
Ron
Willard Vanderlinden
Morris Harbor
High Score
Bob Byers
Dorothy Harbor
Wanda Williams
Fred Roeder
Eddie Meadows
WSCS
South America
Robert Sowers
Earl McGee
Homestead
Fla
Orville Kent
Mrs. Kent
McGee
Skank
Ethel Coppock
Red
Eugene Bolton
Mr. and
Bolton
R. J. Tennys
Underwood
Gordon Frink
Theo
Don Allensworth
L. FE
Wesley News
Harold Wilson
BUSY BEES +H CLUB
Luann
Carol Bowen
Harva Hillyer
Susan McKern
Janis Costello
Beth McKern
Luann Bowen
Linda Costello
Kim Maher
Joyce Costello
Kim
Kala Maher
Clayton L
Bud) Heitz
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Hastings
Silver City
Oaks
Mt. Vernon
East Liberty
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