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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1964
Page
3
A Mills County call to personal effort outlines renewing ambition and planning ahead as 1964 begins. It urges reflection on 1963 goals, stocktaking, and renewed drive to reach long term objectives amid daily interruptions.
The Malvern Leader urges Mills County residents to boost industry, retail, recreation, schools, and church programs in 1964. It notes limited progress in multiple areas, cites low per capita sales tax, and urges individual responsibility to lift the county economy and community life.
The Wesley Chapel Wscs held their December meeting at the church with a turkey dinner at 12 30. The committee prepared the tables in a U shape and decorated them with evergreen and Christmas ceramic arrangements. The turkey and hot foods were served buffet style as candles were lit and all sang Oh Come All Ye Faithful. After dinner the program by Ruby Godfry and members was held upstairs with carols sung and Alice Washburn at the piano. A short business meeting was conducted by Pres Evelyn Wilson.
Members presented four yards of material to be sent to Africa and cookies for Bidwell in Des Moines. Santa Claus punch bowls contributed to a very enjoyable snowy day with punch and cookies served for all attendees.
Mrs Helen Winslow and a friend planned afternoon and evening together on December 22 with Mr and Mrs Lynn Parker as Mrs Ruby Halderman departed last week for an extended holiday visit with her daughters and families in Berkley and Sunnyvale California Her husband Lester stayed in Chicago with his son during her absence.
Wesley Sunday School held its Christmas program on December 22 at 7:30 p.m. Teens led by Mrs. Don Godfry and Mrs. Ben Wilson presented the Nativity story with readers Dick Godfry, Larry Weigman and Robbie Washburn. The pageant included nursery and kindergarten children, with Everett McGrew presenting gifts to Rey and Mrs. Rowe, and Mr. Fleer from parishioners. Post program treats were shared in the basement as families and visitors exchanged holiday greetings and travel updates.
Oaks Community Church list of services and events including Supt. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. mid week prayer Wednesday 7 40 p m choir practice 8 30 p m and evening service 8 p m. Attendance and offerings noted plus community notices and Christmas activities involving members and visitors.
Mr and Mrs Jim Hicks of Shenandoah and Mr and Mrs Gane Westerlund and family and Mr and Mrs Robert Hicks with Bob and Don attended a Hicks Christmas dinner at the James Hicks home in Omaha Sunday. Mr and Mrs Merill Sowers Barbara and Marilyn were Sunday dinner guests of her brother Victor Norton and family near Red Oak.
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