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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1967
Page
8
The Nishnn Valley Women's Club met at Marilyn Vander- Anden's home on January 18 1967. Shirleey members attended and Margaret Johnson presented a program on Fine Arts In Living with a film. Members shared which art appealed most to them. Plans to visit the rest home were discussed but not finalized. A lunch was served by Alice Brown, secretary.
Hillsdale and surrounding areas hosted a string of family drop ins and dinners. Guests included the Rickers in Herman, Brower and Gloria with the Meeks in Red Oak, and the Mikesells with Kemp in Council Bluffs. Other gatherings featured the Wederquists and Bowers in Randolph, and Mrs. Blackman hosting in Mt Vernon.
A long list of local weekend visitors and overnight guests in Glenwood and nearby towns. Names include Levon Rohrberg, Lowe Jurgens, Roger Patterson, the Caviberg and Phelps families, Wayne Keith, Jeff Goos, and many others. Events feature birthdays, church sermons, and a planned Goodwill truck stop at Hillsdale Church on Jan 30.
Hillsdale Women’s Service Circle met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Clayton Bower hosting. Mrs. Dalewell led a business session with committee reports and thanks read for Christmas gifts from Rev. and Mrs. Pullman, Mr. and Mrs. Sid Williams, and Gene Hilton overseas. Mrs. Pullman spoke on Missions in Japan and Korea and the “3-R” women of the church. adjournment set for February 16 with Mrs. Eugene Van Orsdel to host.
During the social hour Mrs Bow av and Mrs Everett Blackman hosted refreshments from a pink yellow and green decorated table. Weather swung from subzero midweek to a weekend in the 60s with a January thaw. Mr and Mrs Roland Pratt and their sons visited Rock Port Missouri to see her mother Opal Herron for the weekend.
A reception will be held for Rev. John Cunningham, newly assigned pastor at St Patrick’s Church in Imogene Town, on February 5 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the church hall on Sunday afternoon.
The annual Iowa Christian Institute for church laymen and pastors will be held Monday February 6 at Iowa State University Ames. Registration opens at 9 am at the Memorial Union. Notable speakers include Rev. Paul King Rev William Jamison and Rev C F Kelcher with discussion groups on inter faith cooperation government and education. Fremont County participants and residents are encouraged to attend.
The Andres 4H Club met January 14 at Kathy Forward's home for officer installation. New 1997 officers include Betsy Paul president, Diane Carlstedt vice president, Kathy Paul secretary, Cindy Carlstedt treasurer, D Ebeling historian, Debbie Bolton reporter. New member Mary Jane Steiner. Refreshments served by Kathy Forward and Betsy Paul, Kathy Paul, Debbie Bolton, reporter. Printing-Calc final note references Fairfield Teaderoy are kinds.
At a special meeting on January 17 1967 the Emerson Town Council decided to hold a public hearing on Saturday February 11 1967 at 2 00 p m to rezoning lots 317 and 318 at the corner of Manchester St and Bradford Ave from residential to commercial district Joyce Carlson Clerk
A devotional piece urges bearing burdens with faith, citing Romans 3 28 and Cor 10 14. It recalls a Navy son seeking solace at the bow of a ship and speaks of finding lone places for prayer, fellowship with God, and obedience. It notes Mrs Vernon Johnson, Mrs Minnie Kidwell, and Mrs J R Freman traveling to Fremont to visit a classmate from Emerson High.
Conservation forester Ben Howells of Red Oak urges farmers with unproductive land to plant trees for income and wildlife cover. Government cost sharing covers much of the cost. landowners pay about 20 percent. A tree planter is available at no charge to establish plantations. several local plantations already perform well and viewing them is advised before planning. Contact county Extension offices or federal agencies for tree species information.
The Naomi Circle met with Mrs. Vance White on Wednesday with several members present. Guests included Mrs. Richard Starrett and son. Meetings mention a Mission Study class starting next week, guest day at Clinix on Feb 8, World Day of Prayer on Feb 10, and open house for Cloid McDowell’s Golden Wedding on Jan 29. Also notes moves, hospital stays, and visits among local families and club members.
The Ruth Circle met at Mrs. John Simpson’s home with 15 members and guests. They voted to serve the Chamber of Commerce supper on February 14 and appointed committees. A letter of thanks for lunch assistance was read. An upcoming study course starts January 25 at 1 PM with a luncheon.
Open house for Claid Mc Dowells on January 2 at the Methodist church. January 30 firemen meet February 3 WRC meets. Earl Kelley pastor R J Grayson superintendent. Sunday school 10am worship 11am sermon Hebrews Part 4. Senior MYF 6pm. January 3 Goodwill track stop at church, contributions welcome. Wednesday 2pm WSCS class Keepers of the Poor led by Mrs Don Eastwood and Mrs John Parker. February 4 Rev Kelly membership class at church.
Sunday school 10 a m and worship 11 a m at First Baptist with Kenneth Helmers speaker. Champion Hill Presbyterian 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m Sunday school. local visits, funeral, open house at Glenwood, and community notices. Includes travels of DeKalb, Griffin, Sawyers, Harman, and others plus local club and family events.
Official minutes of Emerson Town Council special meeting January 24 1967 note a chamber committee discussion on rezoning for a proposed post office site at the former Baptist church property and a read of zoning ordinance 174. Council and attendees consider outcomes of a hearing and agree to rates with Iowa Power and Light while dissenting on residential charges. The session adjourns.
Hannah Circle met January 18 at p.m. with nine members and one visitor. Miss Leona Dixon, circle chair, opened with prayer. Minutes approved. Treasurer reported. Society bought new tables chairs and a coat rack. Card signed for Mrs. Kenneth Evans in Methodist hospital. Next meeting February 8. Program “Friends” by Opal Bayes. Refreshments served by Mrs. Merrill Warren and Mrs. Pilling.
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