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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1963
Page
3
Local residents exchange New Year greetings and host gatherings across Malvern and nearby towns. Notables include the Dyke, Haden, Windom, Davison, Windom families, plus many visits to relatives in Indianola Council Bluffs and Shenandoah. Community events cover dinners, hospital stays, travel, and holiday fare.
A final tribute was paid to Otto August Leu 83 at St Johns Lutheran Church on January 2, following his death December 31 in Malvern Iowa He was born September 7 1879 in the Mills county area and farmed for over 50 years He served his church as trustee treasurer secretary and janitor Funeral arrangements were by Mansfield Funeral Home with Pastor Frederick Kreutz officiating Interment was in East Liberty cemetery Surviving are his wife Ida four daughters two sons six grandchildren two brothers and many relatives and friends Attendees traveled from Minnesota Omaha Council Bluffs Papillion Hastings and other areas
The Otto Leu Family expresses sincere appreciation to relatives neighbors and friends for floral memorial offerings acts of kindness help and comforting words during the loss of husband and father.
The Presbyterian Westminster Fellowship met at Ben Darling’s home on December 30 at 2 p m with 15 members present. Bill Blackburn presented part of the study and illustrated it on the blackboard. Plans for the next meeting were discussed and activities followed a business session. A lunch was served by Mrs Danning and the next gathering will be at Judy Osler’s home.
Darrell Frederickson extends gratitude to friends for the cards flowers and visits received during his hospital stay and after returning home expressing appreciation for the support.
St Johns Lutheran Church Frederick Kreutz pastor announces Divine services at 10 a.m. Sunday school at 9 a.m. Confirmation classes Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. S School teachers' meeting Jan 14 at 7:30 p.m. Dedication for Iowa West District Synodical Building next Sunday at 3 p.m. in Fort Dodge. Fiscal Conference for the District Jan 27 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Storm Lake. Pastor to attend Homes for the Aged board meeting in Perry this week. Installation of Dell Crockett at Trinity Lutheran Glenwood next Sunday evening. Walther League meeting Jan 15 at 7:30 p.m. New Year Book soon in print. Church Area Survey under way for Oakland Lutheran Church merger with another Lutheran congregation. Memorial wreaths for Otto Leu funeral exceed $100. A few Lutheran annuals remain for sale.
Silver Urn lodge installed its new officers in a Jan 2 ceremony at the Masonic temple Malvern led by installing master F R Chantry Frank Stevens Jr was named worshipful master Dec 6 The roster included Campbell Adams Darling Caldwell Obrecht Anderson Parkovy Pevehouse Chantry Noffs Mort with organ accompaniment by George Peterson and a group singalong Ed Wearin rendered The Leader Prayer A fellowship hour and gifts from Stevens sons Warren and Mike followed refreshments were served
Mr and Mrs Albert Washburn hosted a New Year Eve gathering at their home as church flower chair December Mrs Leon Weigman completed her term with evergreen arrangements January chair is Mrs Ben Wilson. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Gene Tyner welcomed a daughter Terri Marlene at Shenandoah Hospital the first New Year baby and received gifts from local firms.
Dr. Alfred Martin serves as minister as worship begins at 9 a.m. Sunday school follows at 10 a.m. The choir meets every Wednesday evening at 7 30 for rehearsals.
Holy Rosary Catholic Church Glenwood lists Masses for Sundays at 6:15 and 9 AM and at State School Sundays 7:30 AM. First Fridays and Holy Days 6:30 AM and 7:30 PM. Weekdays 7 AM. Confession Saturdays 8 AM. Pastor Fr O L Kaufman named.
Sunday School at 10 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m 6 30 p m Bible Study 7 30 p m Rev Wayne Bass Minister Lyle Williams listed as leader in the notice.
Rev John Lippincott leads Saturday missionary sessions for grades 1-6 at the church with director Mrs Melvin Scheffel and teachers including Mrs Glenn Robbins and Mrs Ray Trively. Sunday features 9:45 am Sunday School and 11 am worship, Holy Community Sunday offerings split between Overseas Relief and Camp Aldersgate. Final canvass contacts at 2 pm by Stewardship and Finance Commission. 4 pm Family Life Committee meets. senior high MYF and School of Missions sessions follow with Mrs Lillian Adams teaching. Reports this week from Mrs Melvin Scheffel and others.
Mr and Mrs Bob Sell have begun remodeling the home after purchasing the Wesley stock farm from the Joan Plumb estate.
Houser and Mrs. Lillian Adams led worship with Mrs. Kenneth Scott presiding. Dr. Melvin Scheffel showed a film on Handicapped Children. Reports by Mrs. Wearin, Mr. Wortman, Mrs. Mansfield, and the poet were planned. Activities include Fellowship Hall use Tuesday afternoon and several meetings and choir practice later in the week.
Reverend Clement Rowe leads Wesley Chapel with Mrs. Lorance Lisle as superintendent of Sunday School at 10 a.m. The church service is at 11 a.m. on Sunday.
The Continental dinner, Wesley's annual affair, will be held on Thursday, Jan 17. The committee met last week to plan the menu and details, to be announced later. Local families shared holiday gatherings and members attended the Order of Eastern Star installation in Macedonia on Jan 2.
Henderson student Dennis Yates appears in an interpretive reading of the Sophocles tragedy Antigone in Simpson College Little Theater Indianola. The program runs January 10 and January 13. Dennis is a Simpson junior and son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Yates of Henderson.
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