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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1939
Page
6
Hastings notices inform readers of local happenings and civic interest as The Leader promotes Hastings community welfare. Subscriptions inquiries are directed to Mrs. Jack Niday, Hastings correspondent.
Funeral services were held for Mark Hathaway at his brother Edward’s home after pneumonia struck him a week earlier. Born July 12, 1877 near Hastings, he died December 31, 1938 at 61. He was the eldest son of Joseph and Catherine Hathaway, never married, and survived by two brothers, Oren and Edward, plus numerous nieces and nephews. Burial followed at North Grove cemetery with Odd Fellows participation and local attendance from Hastings and surrounding towns.
Card of Thanks expresses sincere gratitude to Tweebers and Ani a for support during Mark Hathaway's death and funeral. The Junior High Declam Contest at the Community Building January 16 draws many participants as a booster for school. Tickets sold for a Junior Basketball Tournament divided by grades and by adult buyers. Several students and staff listed for division tasks. Various class topics and projects are noted. Visitors and sophomores interviewed about post holiday feelings reveal mixed attitudes toward returning to school.
East Liberty residents and visitors are noted in a sweep of family visits and travels. Mary Henderson, nursing student from Mercy hospital, vacationed with her parents. Several relatives from Carson, Holdredge, Pattonsburg, Malvern, Lamont and Johnstown were mentioned visiting. The power line to local families expanded. B J Lockshbill healed from a foot injury. Teabell Bird visited Sioux City. Donald Anderson and family joined a Denver reunion before returning. Archie Haines sustained recent leg and knee injuries requiring care.
Mt Vernon residents Mr and Mrs Blaine Dickersbach hosted New Year’s Day dinner with guests Mr and Mrs Austin Bass and Richard, Mr and Mrs Ralph Bower and family, Mr and Mrs Will Bower with Glenn and Gerald, Mr and Mrs Roy Caudell and Velma Jean, Mrs Caudell’s mother Mrs Brown of Pontaneile, Mrs Fred Dickersbach and son Othe, near Silver City visitors Clyde Dickersbach couple from Wednesday to Friday. Alton Alberts and Atila daughters Carolyn and Rosalie joined New Years Day guests Mire Benest Alberts. Dorothy Boles, daughter of Mr and Mrs Galen Holes, recovered tusasles Monday after illness last week with a new vere call. Voliey Gunlth spent most of the Christmas season in Gleawood with her aunt Miss Amy Hawkaerd.
The text recalls Georgia ratifying the U S Constitution in 1788, plus 18th century social notes. It mentions life in a humor magazine era, a remarriage of George Washington and Martha Custis in 1759, and a string of New Year and guest dinners among local families including the Haphs, Dickersbachs, Haines, and Parkers with various relatives and guests noted.
The item notes 51 attendees at Sunday school with two visitors and lists birthday money gifts from Mrs Will Viner and Mr Pearson of Shenandoah. It records preaching planned for next Sunday at 11 am by the Shenandoah visitor, plus multiple social visits, dinners, and a New Years party among local families including the Viners, Jones, Jen kins, Marsdens, Hall, Warren, and Brammeter networks. A wedding shower for Jeanette Dodson and Earl Herbert is noted, with many gifts reported.
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