Community gathering and visits across towns and families
The community reported social calls and visits among many residents including Mrs Thelma Blank Miss Pearl McLain and others at an ice cream social in Henderson and a budget hearing in the assessor office. Several families hosted meals and overnight guests across Glenwood Red Oak Council Bluffs Versailles and Omaha with traveling relatives from Clovia New Mexico and Carson Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Blank
Pearl E. McLain
Henderson
Glenwood
Ed Skanes
Wm. Shephards
Harle Crawfords
W. V. Morrison
Jerry Laflin
Clovia
N. Mex
Red Oak
Dennis Williams
Essex
J. A. Thorson
Roy Gravett Jr
Carson
Clyde Gravetts
Roy Gravett
Sharie
Budget Estimate and Record of Filing Town Notice
Emerson town council Mills County Iowa will meet August 2 1966 at 730 PM Town Hall Taxpayers heard for or against estimate of expenditures for 1967 A detailed statement of receipts and disbursements will be available at the hearing Joyce Carlson Town Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Mills County
Iowa
Town Hall
Joyce Carlson
Services Sunday for Mrs Johnson in Emerson
Funeral services for Anna S. Johnson were held at the Emerson Methodist Church on Sunday July 17 1966 with Rev. Richard Person and Rev. Earl Kelley in charge. Pallbearers included Ray Huntsman Homer Connell Fred Huntsman Everett Waymire Raymond Mitchell and Ronald Honeyman. Survivors include son Ralph M. Johnson daughter Hebe L. Edie and grandson David A. Edie. The obituary notes she was born May 28 1874 in Smoland Sweden and died July 14 1966 in Red Oak at age 92. She lived mainly in Emerson and was a longtime Methodist and WSCS member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna S. Johnson
Methodist Church
Richard Person
The
Baptist Church
Earl Kelley
Ray Huntsman
Homer Connell
Fred Huntsman
Everett Waymire
Raymond Mitchell
Ronald Honeyman
Richard Steen
Frederick Larson
Edward Marskell
Wilbur Morrison
Earle Crawfor
Anna Sophia Jungquist
Smoland
Sweden
Red Oak
United States
Pacific Junction
John A. Johnson
Emerson
WSCS
Johnson
Ralph M. Johnson
Hebe L. Edie
David A. Edie
Omaha
Nebr
Maria Hendel
Karlstad
Bufial
Emerson Cemetery
Fobrt
Jungquist
Bringer
Council Bluffs
David Edie
Esther Olson
Garth Rickabaugh
Junior Vanatta
Tabor
Emerson Chamber of Commerce July meeting notes and plans
The Emerson Chamber of Commerce met July 12 at Club 34 for dinner and a business meeting. President Boyd Nicholls led, minutes were approved, and Dr. M. E. Moody reported dues issues. The group discussed the recreation program with $1200 in support from several local groups. Natural Gas Pipe Line funded backstops for the city park tennis court and fencing for Bass Park. installation help from friends and parents was noted. A membership committee was formed. Dale Pearson declined attendance due to store preparations. Mills County Fair plans were reviewed. no carnival for Fall Festival per Richard Steen. Entertainment ideas for children were proposed if funds could be secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Chamber of Commerce
Boyd Nicholls
Thelma Blank
M. E. Moody
American Legion
Emerson
Bass Memorial Fund
Bass Park
Pres. Nicholls
John Barns
C. J. Blank
Bert Morris
Dale Pearson
Mills County
Richard Steen
Steen
Garden Supper Plans At Emerson WSCS Meeting
Emerson Methodist Church WSCS met July 14 with 35 attending. New minister Rev. Kelly and wife present. Mrs. Frederick Larson presided as president. plans for Fried Chicken and Garden Supper at church July 27 5 p.m. were announced. Devotions led by Mrs. Bass. program on Mission to Six Continents by Opal Bayes with helpers. Refreshments served by Laura Lou Hogzett and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Emerson Methodist Church
Ards
Kelly
Jessie Fisher
Frederick Larson
Cireles
Ruth
Marvin Warren
Naomi
Sue Grayson
Hannah Cieese
Baty Grayson
George Bass
Opal Bayes
Six Continents
John Thorson
Vance White
Paul Jones
Leona Dixon
George Jones
Marion Lang
Laura Lou Hogzett
Church Notes From Champion Hill and First Baptist
Champion Hill Presbyterian Church offers Sunday School at 10 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m. First Baptist Church led by Pastor Richard F Person holds Sunday School at 10 a m and Family Worship at 11 a m. Mention of a picnic for young people at Viking Lake and Vacation Bible School July 25-29 from 8 45 to 11 45 daily, with theme Living with Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champion Hill Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
Richard F. Person
Viking Lake
Jesus
Methodist Church Schedule and Local Visits
Nael Kelley serves as pastor with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m., sermon This is My Church. Senior MYF meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday features a church supper, serving from 5:30. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Jenkins and relatives from Atlantic and Simi, Calif, plus the Cecil Jenking and Ward Johnson families.
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the Methodist Church
Nael Kelley
My Church
J. A. Jenkins
Atlantic
Hazel Johnson
Jenkins Wy
Virgil Johnson
Judy
Simi
Calif
Clyde Carnagey
Ward Johnson
Jenkins
Junior Johnson
Lewis
Cecil-Jenking
Emerson Citizens Weed Notice Warns Citywide Cleanup
Emerson residents are urged to remove weeds from front and rear areas and along buildings on their property. If not completed by August, a contractor will be hired to do the work and costs charged to property owners. Mayoral message encourages cooperation.
One Party Lines Planned for Emerson
Work will start next week in Emerson to provide complete one party line telephone service for the community. Evans Construction of Early has the contract for the work and rates will take effect September 1. Richard Starrett of Moulton joins Southwest Telephone Exchange as assistant plant manager with his family moving to Emerson late July. The item also notes social visits and a death: Marlin Bishop, 43, of San Mateo California, former Emerson resident, died after a leukemia illness. funeral held in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Southwest ‘Telephone Exchange
Evans Construction
Early
Richard Starrett
Moulton
Southwest Telephone Exchange
Starrett
Miracle theme shapes faith and modern life
The piece argues miracles blend supernatural power with moral purpose, defining miracles as God driven and tied to faith in Christ. It notes the incarnation and resurrection as supreme miracles, and asserts life transformation by the Spirit as a current miracle. Also records local social notes of guests and club gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Jesus Christ
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Ray Fields
W. C. Merritt
Steve
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Charles L. Ballain
St. Joseph Hospital
M. W. Brown
St. Paul, Minn
Dean Darby
Sam Hoover
Puerto Rico
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Greenwood Lumber Co
Valley Gold
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Chamber of Commerce
Emerson State Bank and Employes
Emerson Gas & Electric
Pearson's Market
Dale & Clara
Mabel Dumlap
Eugene Lang
Treynor
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W. E. Waterworth
Fred Brown
Davenport
Tom Brown
Tom Browns
Clarence Barna
Sam, Taylors
Malvern
Jack Knight
Hastings
Tieher Hillyer
Heber Hillyers
Floyd Hillyer
Marlin Bishop
California
Marlin Bisho
San Mateo
Ile Formently
Champion Hill
C. W. Bishop
Bishop
Russell
Janice
Sally
George W. Bishop
Ilinvis
Earl
Lewis Conrad
Coolidge, Ariz
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Bill
Basil McCallister
Versailles
Teresa Anderson
Stanton
Alma Whipple
Robert Whipples
James Pettys
Duane Bergrens
Ward Coopers
Morton Mills
Mabel Ward
Harold Coopers
Ward Coy
Florence Cooper
Dean McClains
John Jennings
Mrs. McClain
Coy
Mile Schicks
Roy Tillsworths
Billings
Mont
Frank Coles
Cynthia
Boulder
Colo
Trent Cole
Goodwill Club
Bertha Kellenbarger
L. C. Bullington
Lciclies
Bett
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Bruys
United A G Stores
Kraft Oil
Betty Crocker
Oze
Ida Tater Tots
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