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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1941
Page
8
Items of Interest regarding Emerson and its people note a father and son banquet planned for late February by the American Legion Auxiliary. Other items include home remodeling by Harry Dunlap, visits by Mrs. Earl Harman, social gatherings, births and deaths, and local travels and family events among Emersonians.
Sunday afternoon joy rides followed a snowy weekend as Mr. and Mrs. John Parker hitched Old Queen for a downtown trip to Mrs. Carrie McLain and a ride with Emerson correspondent. They crossed the new Highway 59 bridge, remarking it may be the first sleigh crossing. Spectators, young and old, watched with smiles.
Emerson high school teams lost to Strahan and Henderson in tough showings with the Emerson boys leading late against Henderson before a 28 to 23 defeat. Oakland girls routed Emerson 48 to 12, then Emerson girls fell 38 to 22 to Strahan while the Emerson boys lost 37 to 35. The Baptist Ladies Aid Society met January 23 electing officers Helen Stille president Leona Hascall vice president Cora Comer secretary treasurer and planning a February 28 meeting. Relatives noted visits and local travel while a chickenpox illness affected P McSkimwing’s household.
Horace and Kenneth Hall sons of Mr and Mrs Odes Hall faced a near fatal carbon monoxide incident Friday when an axle failed on their truck between Clarinda and Shenandoah. They stayed aboard to stay warm, then fell ill around 7 a.m. WPA workers delivered them to Clarinda Hospital for 24 hour treatment. Both recovering at home in W. RR. C. area.
A Saturday bridal shower honored Dorothy Wilhelm on her December marriage to Hstle Darby of Emerson. Guests from multiple towns attended, sharing games, gifts, and refreshments. Separately, Mrs. R. J. Nelson of Dakota City hosted guests with Mrs. Stella Anderson of Red Oak among attendees.
Weather conditions slow a sewer ditch project along the road south of the elevator where 70 men labor to depths of eight to 17 feet. Frost reaches 18 inches hindering digging while water two to three feet deep and cave-ins complicate progress. Superintendent Clarence Wickam, foreman Dick Fisher, and general foreman Pat Crowe oversee the site. Crowe invites the public to view the work.
The Emerson Hawks posted three wins last week over strong opposition. They beat St Joseph Missouri 38 31 on Thursday as reserves topped Malvern 41 29. Monday featured Hawks vs Harlan in a close contest with Frey and Holiday each scoring 12 points. Curtis led with 13.
Wales league action continues with Ve-Re taking two of three from Caf fetti while Durbins win three from Irving. Standings show Irving 13, Ve-R 28, Hagcalls 26, Durbins 25, Halls 20, Caffetta 17.
A new loading device at the elevator allows trucks to back up on scales at the south side under a controlled chute. Previously trucks drove up the elevator, a difficult task in wet weather. On Monday 950 bushels of corn were loaded for destinations out of state.
The Methodist church led by Pastor L. M. Grigsby will hold a public sermon next Sunday on the topic Winter Snows and Summer Faries. Dr and Mrs L. C. Blanks entertained their bridge club Thursday night. Community night was enjoyed at Pauline Miller's school north east of town Friday night.
East Liberty report notes Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Nelson marked their 27th anniversary Tuesday January 21 with a surprise potluck hosted by their daughter Ethel. Attendees included A. L. Haines and LaVern, W. C. Howard, Ban Guyer, W. H. Maddocks and families. A timber project at W. H. Maddocks yielded donated chunk wood for church basement. Community members Marvin Johnson, Hugh Hays, R. K. Henderson, Ivan Jackson, Clyde Barger, Floyd Messenger, Frank DuVal and Rev. Geo. W. Hail assisted. R. K. Henderson attended the Des Moines Farm Bureau convention midweek. Clyde Barger and Lindsey joined Vern Dunn at Malvern for supper last Tuesday.
Richard Whitesides spent weekend with uncle J H Whitesides then multiple Malvern visits. The W 5B CGS February meeting plans a Wednesday February 5 pot luck and lesson with Mrs HRK Henderson. Various relatives from Hastings to Denver visit, birthdays and travel mentioned including Mrs B H Lookabul and family, Mr and Mrs Corte Stewart, and Joe Mayberry called to Omaha for Pearl Badge’s illness.
Auction listings feature C R Wilkinson GC enwood and George Graceos Paelio June- How with Chevrolet sedans Ford tudor models from AUCTIONEERS Tommy Martin Imogene and Herb J Benton Malvern. Malvern firms Elmer Brammer GMC truck L F Road Glenwood Ford truck M M Conner Henderson International pickup Harold Myers Henderson J M Bleele Malvern Ford tudor Mervin Taylor Hastings Ford tudor R W Manafield Malvern Ford sedan A B Hubbell Bartlett Chevrolet coupe B S Tennant Malvern Chevrolet sedan.
W Mf Estes of Malvern owns a Hudson sedan Dona Waller of Malvern lists an International pickup Marshall Mart from Emerson drives a Ford track tractor O C Bierman of Mineola owns a Ford. Otto Mensthel of Hastings owns a Plymouth.
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