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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1962
Page
8
The children of Mr and Mrs Frank Swoboda host an open house Sunday January 14 from 2 to 5 pm at the Swoboda home to honor their parents on their 50th wedding anniversary. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. Seegers Host Cooperative Supper for Birthday and Anniversary
Martha Circle will meet Monday January 15 at 8 p m at the home of Mrs Roy Dean Mansfield. Co hosts are Mrs Charles McClure and Mrs Sam Benscoter with Mrs Raymond Bloedel presenting the program.
The bulletin lists services at several churches including Presbyterian, Holy Rosary Catholic, First Baptist, St Johns Lutheran, and St. Johns Lutheran. It notes pastors, service times, Sunday School, confirmations, choir rehearsals, and events such as weddings, installations, and a one day pastoral conference on January 16 in Shenandoah. Also mentions Lutheran Hour programs and an Iowa West District Fiscal Conference on January 28 in Storm Lake.
Rev John A Lappincott leads Divine Worship at 11 a m with Holy Communion and membership transfers. Sunday School at 9:45 a m. Offertory supports Iowa camping program and MCOR. Young Adult Planning Session for Mills and Fremont counties at 2:80 p m. First School of Missions session. teachers include Mrs Kenneth and Mrs Lillian Adams. Extension service Tuesday uses Fellowship Hall in the afternoon.
Mrs. John Hall presided as hostess for the Deborah Society of the Baptist church on Wednesday night. Officers for the new year were named: Mrs. John Hall president, Mrs. Darrell Frederickson vice president, Mrs. Lyle Williams secretary, and Mrs. Gordon Mulholland treasurer.
Malvern Garden club gathered at Mrs. Paul Seeger’s home on January 9 to hear a pictorial preview of spring with Mrs. Darrell Frederickson detailing flower history and cultivation tips. American Legion Auxiliary plans to meet at the Community Building at 8 p.m. Monday.
The Emerson Women's Club met January 2 at the Methodist church with Mrs. McKee presiding. Members discussed future projects, Vogue contest entries due February 7, and the Home Talent show next month. Hostesses included Mrs. Richard Person and others as programs featured Dorothy Draper slides.
Mr and Mrs Dick Suhr and family of Council Bluffs welcomed Mr and Mrs Dennis Suhr and family on Sunday for a quiet call.
Due to bad weather conditions Sunday Mr and Mrs Edwin Leus postponed their 25th wedding anniversary open house. It will be held this Sunday Jan 14 at St Johns Lutheran church northeast of Malvern from 2 to 5 pm. Friends and relatives are cordialy invited to call at this time. OES Will Meet Jan 15 Regular meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star will be held Tuesday at 8 pm.
Louise Stogdill of Hastings and Eugene Blunck of Osmond Nebr united in marriage December 13 at 7 30 in the Chapel of the First Lutheran Omaha Rev William D Kniffel officiated maid of honor Lois Waterman of Omaha wore pink glass taffeta best man Richard D Majone of Omaha wore a dark blue suit after the ceremony a dinner at Kenny s Steak House Omaha the couple reside 2701 North 27th Street Lincoln Nebr This society note extends congratulations to the couple.
Mrs Daniel Vanderpool entertained friends and relatives January 4 at her home for son Daniel Jr s first birthday. Guests included Mrs Mary Carley Danny Janet Mrs Hen Vanderpool and Terry Mrs Caroline Kalye Nick and Michael Mrs Darrell Taylor and Danny Paul Mrs Mable Fender Mrs Carl Meller up Mrs Edgar Paulsen and Mrs Morris Fender Margo and Martin. He received many gifts and birthday cake and ice cream were served.
Hastings Methodist Church notes include services at 9 a.m. Sunday school and 10 a.m. worship with Minister Willis E. Grant. The Ladies Cemetery Association met at Stella Hall’s home with five members present. Upcoming meeting planned for Feb 7 at Mrs. Herb Stogdill’s home. Local visits and reunions are listed among church members and friends including Mabbitts, Paynes, Crawfords, Shaw, Curtis, Mauer, and Simmonds with several trips to Shenandoah and Silver City.
Rev John Lippincott conducts Strahan Methodist Church service with Minister Robert Christensen overseeing divine worship at 9 30 a m Holy Communion to be observed Sunday in the church calendar and schedule details.
Newly elected officers of Silver Urn Masonic Lodge include Obrecht, John Adams, Ned Turner, Frank Stevens Jr, Dr Dean Darling, R L Campbell and George Mort. W A Caldwell and William Parker were absent for the picture.
Strahan WSCS will begin a new study book titled Suffering with Land of El Dorado completed. Jan 17 first lesson hosted by Mrs Lip Dincott at Hathaway home starting 1 30 p m. Jan 3 gathering included 15 members and guest Nellie Fogle with devotions by Mrs Ellis Grindle.
Strahan residents share birthday celebrations and visits with relatives in Shenandoah Red Oak and Council Bluffs. Wrights of Omaha beat Look Magazine of Des Moines at Sidney area game. Dale Nims undergoes kidney stone surgery. Bruce Morrical improving in Mercy hospital. Free will offering supports Iowa camping and Overseas Belief programs. church activities listed for Sunday and midweek.
The fifty fifth wedding anniversary open house for Mr. and Mrs. Zeno Bass was not held due to weather and road conditions. Friends and relatives called at the Bass home, with many guests passing through but leaving early because of the conditions. Various local residents from Ames Glenwood Shenandoah and Bellevue congratulated the couple by phone or in person, while others visited Kenneth Davis and shared cards gifts and flowers.
Mrs. ER LeRoy Pullman hosted the East Liberty WSCS meeting on Wednesday afternoon. After the lesson the president Mrs Hugh Hayes led the business, reports were given by secretary treasurer Mrs Claude Stephen, and a postponed gift exchange followed. A luncheon was served and several members received Christmas greetings from Rev Burres and family of Payette Idaho.
A young blizzard moved into East Liberty during the night, bringing heavy drifting from strong winds that kept some families from leaving their yards. Several local visits and gatherings are noted, with multiple mentions of residents from Emerson, Malvern, and nearby towns. News also reports the death of Lee Messinger in Florida and various holiday social events.
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