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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1931
Page
8
Members of the Christian Endeavor Society enjoyed a social evening at the Rev. A. Wright home on Wednesday. After games, refreshments were served to about seventeen attendees and at midnight the church bells were rung.
Early Sunday the fire department responded to a blaze at the Lloyd Hughes residence east of town. The house, only two years old, burned completely after gaining headway. Friends express sympathy as the Hughes suffer a severe loss.
Dr Grace Kirkland of Atlanta warns against frequent use of drastic purgatives like calomel and oils for functional debility and related symptoms. She endorses the Sargon treatment, citing numerous successful cases and calling it a remarkable new remedy available through Collins Drug Co.
The Anderson township trustees met last Monday and installed Jan Sowers to replace John R. Clark whose term expired January 1. With E. P. Plumb and Harrys Daugherty already aligned, the board becomes fully Democratic, Clerk CHA Flumb remaining a staunch Democrat. The writer notes the board is not a bad group, even for Republicans.
The following officers have been elected for the coming year Edith Viner President Mrs A A Wright vice President Mrs Harry Clark secretary Mrs I W Triplett treasurer
The Christian Ladies' Aid enjoyed a light lunch at their meeting last Wednesday afternoon. Pauline Brown, a former member, attended. The group decided to begin meeting in their homes from now on, and the afternoon was very pleasant for all present.
New Year’s Day visitors included CA Wieht and family and AL Len Morris and wives at the A. J. Harbor home. Fred Phelps and family and Marian Keast and family of Maredonia joined Mrs. A. P. Creamer Maud Darling Ed mondson at the William home. Sam Owens and wife visited the J. C. Goss home.
Clyde Gravitt and family moved Tuesday onto the farm recently vacated by the Clyde Rutledge family, formerly known as the Dr. Priest farm south of town. Ward Targain and family of Omaha visited Homer Wilkenson's home Thursday, and Mrs Burgain is sister of Mrs Widlidnaton. Mrs Otta Farrington had long suffered with an infection forming a ball on her right arm.
A busy Epworth League service led by Pad Rathbow featured the topic The Church of the Future. Preaching services at Wesley Chapel are scheduled for next Sunday at 7 30 PM with the Methodist group noting a 6 16 PM start for the league. The Christian Endeavorers also conducted strong services at the Christian church Sunday evening and many local events and visits are noted including community members visiting, traveling, and family news across town.
The Wesley Chapel Church announces a week of nightly services starting at 7:30 with special music from neighboring churches and local singers. Theme emphasizes Christianity as good news and invites families to attend each evening to support spiritual growth during the next two weeks.
Last Monday the country home of Mrs. Fanny Mc Gargill, located one and a half miles southeast of Imogene, was badly damaged by a fire likely from a spark or an electric wire. Neighbors and rescuers quickly pulled out furniture and clothing as crews began repair work led by John Thomas and Jake Bussard.
Entertaining at New Year’s Day Mr and Mrs Mike Derehant plus family hosted many relatives and friends at a dinner with attendees including Mr and Mrs Clarence Resh Morton Mills Mr and Mrs Bert Meranville and family Shenandoah Mr and Mrs Richard Luckatt and family Shenandoah Mr and Mrs Dan Johnson and family Farragut Mr and Mrs John Higinbotham Akron Conn and Mr and Mrs Ernst Higinbotham Monte Vista Colo The card party at St Patrick’s hall Friday night drew fewer but contented revelers Pat Martin won high score in euchre Paul McGarell led in badge refreshment service followed. Frances and George Gutschen biter spent Tuesday in Yorktown on business George plans moving near there March 1. Tom Patience and son George returned Sunday from Liberty Nebraska for funeral of Tom Acton. John Minnick and son Howard spent New Years with daughter Mrs Berg Armstrong and husband Shenandoah. C J Beckwith of Shenandoah visiting to monitor telephone business patrons plan telephone removals. Mrs T G OConner learned her father in law Mr OConner Malloy died at eighty two. he was Anna Marie and James’ grandfather. They left for Malloy for funeral. EK J Sweeney and family Omaha spent days with Joe and V M Sanet.
Cars driven by George Wright and Herbert Sullivan collided on a hill in front of the Catholic church Friday night about 8 o clock. Mrs Sullivan and son John who was driving the car and daughter Charlotte were shaken up and Charlotte suffered a forehead cut. Both cars were badly damaged but no serious injuries were reported.
Mrs Frank DuVal and son Alan visited uncle E Buffington north of Grenwood. East Liberty Epworth League met with Silver City League last Tuesday. Mrs Elit Boyd and Jasber of Sidney stayed with Whitesides. N St Sell hosted granddaughters from near Glenwood. Alan DuVal’s fourteenth birthday on Dee 20 with a small party. Elzie Kenney ill for several days. Live Wires class hosts program at East Liberty Church Friday Jan 9 with free admission and post program sandwiches pie coffee cocoa and candy.
East Liberty organizes a regular monthly church night with the first likely Friday, January 30. The Hach family will provide sandwiches and one serving dish for the supper at 7 o'clock followed by entertainment. Remember the event and plan to attend.
A late East Liberty item notes a surprise shower for Mr. and Mrs. Verne Mickelson hosted at Wy TH and Mrs. Clay’s home on Friday evening December 26. About sixty guests attended with refreshments, gifts, and well wishes.
Pacific Junction notes visitors and travel over Christmas and New Year. Harold Maher and family visited Mrs. Nelle Maher in Cornel Bluffa. Eighth grade received twelve library books aiding twelve required book reports. Prizes were awarded to several eighth graders for magazine subscriptions. James Todd returned after pneumonia. Sophomore Volla Watts spent vacation with Cecile Gravette in Barret. Elsie Woods and Helen Chrisinger also noted. Coach Lawrence J. read traveled with Alden to Lenora Kansas for holidays. several staff toured nine states including Tennessee and Mississippi, noting road conditions. Many teachers and students spent Christmas in Omaha Lincoln and nearby towns.
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