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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1936
Page
4
Rev Ripley recovering and preaching again at Emerson church with a Christmas gift for Mr and Mrs Ripley. Numerous local families and visitors share Christmas and New Year greetings, dinners, and visits in Emerson and nearby towns, with travel to Des Moines Omaha and Denver for celebrations.
The Wesley Chapel Christmas party hosted by the north line of the ladies aid drew about seven dozen attendees from Emerson Methodist Church and nearby neighbors. A program featured recitations by McGrew and Gordon, a song, a Santa Claus visit with gifts, and a two act play by the Epworth League. Families from surrounding towns shared meals and Christmas greetings, with many relatives noted visiting from Nebraska and Iowa.
The Henderson church moves worship to 10 o'clock with Sunday school immediately after the service to accommodate more people. Boys and girls may attend the church hour for a special story, and the young people's meeting remains at 6 45 p m with a problem chat on personal Christian life. Miss Lorraine Fickel has returned to Maryville Pa after visiting grandparents. The next ladies aid society meeting will be January 8 at Mrs Ida Fickel's home.
Malvern and Glenwood high school cagers collide in county seat Friday night for the rematch. Glenwood seeks revenge after Malvern handed the county’s team its first defeat in eight years, promising a tight, determined road game.
Emerson town basketball team defeated Glenwood Co I by 53 to 27 in Emerson gym with players M Wilkinson J Wilkinson Rob Hicks Floyd Hicks Lowell Curtis Louis Patrick scoring. Glenwood lineup included Evans Hall Honig Haley Osterhaim Hall led with 9. Second unit also won 84 to 83.
Martha Almira Hargan Pointer died December 29 1935 at age 67 after a life rooted in Nebraska and Iowa. She was born November 4 1869 in Malvern and moved with her parents Daniel and wife to Nebusiska then homesteaded near Broken Bow. She married James Pointer in 1886. he died seven years prior. Surviving daughters are Mrs Lugsch Shenandoah and Mrs Philip Roof Rockford Illinois. two sisters Mrs Rachel Stewart Fall Creek Oregon and Mrs E B Cajun Red Oak. two brothers Frank Hargan Colorado Springs and John Hargan Sargent. and several grandchildren.
In Malvernia seven homes will hold open houses on Sunday afternoon inviting citizens and nearby residents to renew acquaintances and meet old friends. Hostesses include Mrs. FM Davison and a long list of local ladies. The CCCamp moves today and will not open. Austin Bass family hosts Sunday dinner with relatives from Guthrie Center and Fontanelle. Jacqueline Anderson celebrates fourth birthday with party at J. N. Swain home. Sewing circle Christmas party held at Lena Beamer’s, quilting and refreshments. Christmas visits noted with multiple families in Peaceville and nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Henry Brenning hosted relatives Monday at their residence south of Malvern. A delightful day of visiting followed. Guests included Rey and Mrs Wagner with daughters Adella Clarice and Carolee of Tabor Mrs Katharine Oxenhart and Misses Patline and Freda Oxenhart of Lincoln.
Malvern Ney Scouts extend their meeting day to Tuesday after vacation, adding three new members David Berks Edward Knight and Sidney Kasselynist to reach twelve scouts. They received their charter and on Friday hiked to Elmer Fickel farm south of town making a wind break and dinner. The group presented Rev Calkins a scout knife for his birthday and Edward Knight and Bud Hertz with others are preparing a picture show for the scouts to be shown in a few weeks.
ChurchesNM John Lutheran Church 1.1 miles northeast of Malvern Jan 3 church council 7:30 p.m parsonage 7230 p m religious instruction 9 a m German services 10 30 a m Congregational meeting 2 p m Other year prayers. Methodist Church fellowship service nightly Jan 5 except Saturday Sunday school class grades and other ages invited. Christian Church Sunday school 10 a m service 11 a m prayer meeting Thursday 8 p m.
A list of local families sharing Christmas greetings and dinners appears with names including Conrad Rochersperger Griffin Kellenbarger Cooper and Gilbert. The older boys and girls conference is slated for Monday January 20 at the Glenwood Methodist church under supervision of W M Parker and family.additional guests at various homes include the Le Kellenbarger and Hatfield families and numerous relatives from Chester and Red Oak.
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