Emerson 1955 sees many changes and progress
A year of business and home improvements marks 1955 in Emerson. New homes built. several local businesses acquired or rebuilt. a memorial organ installed at the Methodist church. telephone company changes. postmaster shifts. church programs and missions study praised as helpful to American Indian friends and community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Inersean
Bil
Clyde Grett
John Simpson
Leon Robbins
Warle Crawford
Ro E B. Greenwood
Max Greene
Mra
Howes
Tome
Jess, Wim, Viner Jr
Robert Durbin
Methodist Church
M.D. Lang
Thorson Produce
Morse Locker
Graded Church School of Missions
Emerson Methodist Church Weekly Schedule
Church activities listed with Pastor Lyman Smith and Frederick Larson. Sept 10 morning services include Church School at 11 16 a m and Morning Worship. Afternoon and evening events cover MYF and choir rehearsals. Also notes a Spirit Life Meeting and Wednesday senior choir. Leader want ads Pax noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Methodist Church
Lyman Smith
Frederick Larson
Emerson Auxiliary Met on Friday at Legion Hall
Emerson Auxiliary met Friday at the Legion hall with good attendance. The program included a film viewing and a talk on the Sky Watch program by Sgt. Roberts. Reports covered memberships, hospital visits, gifts to Glenwood State School Juniors, and plans for a coat rack and card table. Members discussed charity drives, Junior activities, and a Haiti literature project. A Kensington rug drive is set for Jan 27 with a noon potluck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Stone
Guardians
Lockheed
Sgt. Roberts
Defence Sky Watch
Ground Observer Corps
Agata
Nancy Hicks
J. T. Parker
Dana Oglevie
Red Oak Hospital
W. H. Cramer
H. F. Cheney
M. D. Lang
Chas
Edie
Glenwood State School
USVA
Omaha
J.tp. Parker
Homer Connell
Clarinda Mental Hospital
Legion
Mesdamen
Farris Waterworth
Chm
Verner Sandholm
Arthur Ells
Carl Luke
Harold Ticks
Lloyd Hicks
Howard Morring
30th Wedding Anniversary for Paul and Family
Mrs Elbr idge Shook and Mrs Frank Porter hosted the Paul Jones 30th wedding anniversary at their home on Saturday Alys Kay Jones and Eugene Lang aided with the table and Lang filmed the event Guests included Wendell and Mrs Jones and many friends and relatives from Des Moines Wales Omaha Shenandoah and Council Bluffs with reports of children visiting and other family updates. Randy and Harry Carlson who had chicken pox returned home with their grandparents for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Sam Winters
Malvern
North
Greenwood
Wayne Johnson and Sons
Allen
Marlon Defiolt
Hobart Hampton
Lincoln
Nebr
Frederick Bird
Lester ‘Thomas
Wilbur Williama
George Taylor
Phillip Elwood
Pear Bolton
Council
Hluffa
Ella Ginger
Marion DeBolt
Sherman Alleyn
Myrtle Walkera
Clarence Barns
Wendell Jones
Des Moines
Paul Jones
Linda Johanson
Clarence Magneson
Red Oak
Roy Shoemaker
Eugex
Eugene Carlson
Charlotta Carlson
Gilbert Carlson Jr
G. W. Carlson Sr
Eugene
Peter Sturuyk
Vedor Falle
Lebbie Jo
Rel Oak
George Jones
M.D. Lang
Frank Porter
Eugene Lang
Elbridge Shook
Edward Lee
Alfred Anderson
Doyle Huntsman
Wayne Bullington
Timnny
Joy
Richard Carlson
Omaha
Randy
Harry Carlson
Ralph Liston
Clyde Liston
Grace Liston
Sharon Kay Hogzett
Linda Racine
Shenandoah
Mia
Clarence Hogzett
Jack Hogzett
Indy Lang
Cindy
Shirley
Sherry Greenwood
Jay Clarke
M. D. Lang
John Clarke
Willie Hunteman
George Hunteman
George Irvin
Lida Moore
Gertie Cromwall
Hastings
E. E. Cole
Byron Jones
Vernon Johnson
LeRoy Smith
Glenwood
Hilly Moore
Council Bluffs
Wille Huntsman
Don Robinson
Linda
Kay Adair
Willigsea
Revel Schick
W. H. Schick
Ed Marskell
Marlin Allen
Marcela
Jerry Allen
Erina Allen
Chas. Crouse
R. E. Good
W. H. Dunlap
Excelsior Springs
Tom Richards
Lewis Carr
Kansas City
Kan
A. G. Cole
Quentin Johnson
Edward Greenwood
M. Moody
Wm. T. Abelaig
Marvin Warren
Faunily
Henderson
Thurinng Bowen
Vertis
Janet
Taatis
Weekend Guests Attend Banquet for Firemen
Mr and Mrs James Hell hosted weekend guests including Lester Bozarth Warren Willis and Roh n of Branberry Mo Other guests at Sunday dinner were Wray Bell Council Bluffs Dale Meyer Edwin and Homer Black A WSCS circle at the Methodist church served a banquet for the firemen and their wives Thursday night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hell
Lester Bozarth
Warren Willis
Rohn
Branberry
Wray Bell
Council Bluffs
Dale Meyer
Edwin
Homer Black
WSCS
Methodist Church
Wesley Chapel Church News and Local Installations
Wesley Chapel notes list Sunday School at 10 a m and church service at 11 a m led by Pastor Fred W. Martin. A Malvern missionary talk invites MLY F group, leaving Wesley Chapel at 6 30. WSCS course of study details to be announced. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Glenn Harvey and two sons at Marion Plumb home. Joint Mason and Eastern Star installation held in Macedonia with Lora Mae Parker Pauline Cool named Star Points. Wesley participants attended and Williams family noted at Emerson Star event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Haney
Omaha
Wesley Kisel
Wim. Viner Jr
Ralph Good and Roll
R. KK. Good
Darnell Rice
Dallas
Texas
Emerson
Wesley Chapel
Fred W. Martin
Malvern
WSCS
Glenn Harvey
Carson
Marion Plumb
Mason and
Eastern Star
Hall
Macedonia
Weatey
Lora Mae Parker
Pauline Cool
Wesley
Wilbur Williame
Emerson Eastern Star
Young Adults Host Meeting at Hartess Home
The Young Adults group met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hartess with 16 members and children present. Special guest Lyons from the Iowa Temperance League attended. refreshments were provided by the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hartess
Mr. Lyons
Iowa Temperance League
Des Moines
Joe Robbins
W.S.C.S
WSCS
Tuichson
Lorance Lisle
Ben Wil- 500
Henry Washburn
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Pr. L
Anderson
Choveh School
Llaom
Worker's
Electric
Iowa
Wilson’s
New
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Emerson Auxiliary
Honor P. Joneses
Neil Edie FN
France
Ass Healy
Fleet Post
New York
N. Y
Everett Hall
Taby
Hubert Evans
Yommy
Timothy
Good Grain CO
ORAT
Trent Cole
Eagle
Frank Cole
Eagle Scouts
Ile
Leroy Johnson
Fred Martin
Don Parker
Jimmy
Keota
M. L. Scheffel, M. D
Offics
Electric Singer
Kenmore
David Harris
F. E
Mike) Bloomer
N.A.A
Tom Gidley
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