July 28 to Aug 5 Community Calendar and Local Visits
Calendar notes events from July 28 through August 5 including Goodwill track at the Methodist church, Community club on August 1, council on August 2, and a WRC picnic in the park. It also mentions travel via old highway 34 to Red Oak from Emerson due to a nearly finished bridge and lists multiple local visits and family travels including the Larsen, Cliles, Merchant, Darland, and Han sing families, plus hospital plans for Charley Ballain and various relatives visiting from Maryland California and Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwill
Methodists Hhrch
Red Oak
Emerson
Frank Cliles
California
Pearl Merchant
Clair Darland
Heber Hillyer
Ray Honeywells
Creston
Charley Ballain
St. Joseph Hospital
Omaha
Frank Hansing
Bethesda
Earle Crawford
Gordon Jones
Dallas
Tex
W. W. Wabkers
Clifford Jones
George Jones
Quentin Johnson
James Cheney
Marlin Allen
Cedar Rapids
Ed Malskell
Erma Allen
Ed Malskells
Sherman Archers
Archer
Colonial Oaks
Noel Allen
Harlan Weston- Richard Starrett
Diagonal
Burg
My. Starrett
The
Telephone Company
Frank Clutes
Pearl Kline
John
Carson
Flora Rochersperger
Joe Allens
Noel
Richard Conrad
Clark Allen
Bean McLaing
Church notes and services at local congregations
Methodist Church Kelley led by R L Grayson lists Sunday School at 10 a m Worship at 11 a m with communion. The next senior MYF meeting is Aug 7. Champion Hill Presbyterian Noel DeKalb Glenn Kellenbarger supervise Sunday School at 10 a m. First Baptist Richard F Person pastor offers Sunday School at 10 a m Family Worship at 11 a m and Vacation Church School during the hour with meditation Jesus and Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Methodist Church For
Kelley
R. L. Grayson
Champion Hill Presbyterian Church
Noel DeKalb
Glenn Kellenbarger
First Baptist Church
Richard F. Person
Methodist Circle Notes Social Gatherings Across July 20
Emerson M and A Met July 20. Ruth Cirele of the Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Marvin Warren’s country home with 17 members. Guest Mrs. Guy Jordan. Program on Daily Devotion and The Upper Room. Naomi Circle, Hannah Circle, and Sunshine activities detailed with meetings, thank you notes, secretaries elected, and August plans. Local families, trips, and church events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Cirele
Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service
Pleasant Country
Marvin Warren
Guy Jordan
Vernon Johnson
Harold Hossle
Warren
Harold Hassle
Naomi
Margaret
Sue Grayson
Earle Crawford
Can
Will
Wayne Spicer
Circles Met at Emerson July 20
Emerson Baptist M and A met at the church on July 20 with 14 members and guests. Presiding were Mrs. Paul Shaw, devotions by Mrs. Vernon McKee, and a theme on the love of God and man. They voted to pay several bills for the ice cream social and noted new missionaries Rev. Edward Bollinger in Okinawa and Rev. Joe Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Baptist
M and A
Paul Shaw
Vernon McKee
God
Horace Greenwood
V. Pres. of Missions
Edward E. Bollinger
Okinawa
Joe Wallace
Home Missionary Crew Agency
Molion
White Cross
Franette Greenwood
V. Pres
Christian Service
Atlantic
Amos
Willie Huntsman
Francee Greenwood
Mary Fisher
Fred Edie
Hosteses
Richard Person
Lucille Edie
Car Found Burned At Harlan And Local Social Notes
Mrs Esma Barns reported her car stolen from her home and found burned at Harlan, identifiable only by an old license plate. A retirement party for Wm Shepard occurred July 21 at the compressor station recreation hall as he nears 33 years with the Natural Gas Pipeline Co of America. Various community members and families were noted visiting, attending picnics, and traveling between Diagonal Glenwood and Lincoln Ne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Shepard
Compressor Station
Shepard
Natural Gas. Pipeline Company of America
Iowa Republicans Offer Free Vacation Trip to DC
Iowa Republicans announce a five day trip to Washington DC for two Iowa residents over 21. The prize, funded by the Republican State Central Committee, aims to attract visitors to GOP booths at fairs and collect potential volunteers. A jet flight and hotel are included. the winner will be drawn October 10 after fair season, with travel to occur before November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Washington, D.C
Republican State Central Committee
Ray
Bible Passage Reflects Feeding Five Thousand Scene
The Upper Room narrative describes Jesus asking the disciples to feed the crowd after the Resurrection. Five loaves and two fish are brought to Him, he directs the crowd to sit, and He miraculously provides sustenance, leaving the disciples impressed. The text notes Jesus's appearance after they had fished all night without catching anything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Change Age Limit for Obtaining Driver License
Commissioner Gene Needles clarified the new law delaying driver licenses until age 17 after July 21, requiring an approved driver education course. Captain J R Smith noted many misreadings. only 16 year olds born on Sundays or with one day of grace may apply August 1, with proper education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Public Safety
Gene Needles
Hat
Needles
Laust
J. R. Smith
Assitant
Smith
Obedience to the Lord Brings Miraculous Provision
A devotional piece recalls Jesus instructing a miracle of casting nets on the other side and believers recognizing Him as the Lord. It urges faithful service as the path to divine blessing, and ends with a prayers asking forgiveness for hesitation to serve and a faith-filled appeal for God to use offerings for His glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Thomas. Watson
Scotland
4-H Ambitious Andies Achievement Show Highlights
Ambitious Andies 4-H held its Achievement Show on July 6 with judges Mrs Margaret Johnson and Mrs Karen Scott starting at 10. President Peg Hanelk welcomed attendees at 2 as members awarded Areir Mathers yellow corsages for aiding project improvement. Demonstrations heading to the Fair were announced, including "As in Pavar."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andies
Margaret Johnson
Karen Scott
Peg Hanelk
Areir Mathers
Behold the fowls of the air and the garden sermon
A church steps reflection links a simple bird scene to Jesus sermon on the mount. The writer notes a robin seeking a worm while reflecting on Matthew 6 26 and Philippians 4 6 7, emphasizing trust in the heavenly Father over life’s cares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Meg
Paul
Christ Jesus
School Fair Entries Sparked Creativity and Thanks
Say Apple Tie and Plastic Artistry and Yum Yum Yeast Bread and Fun with Paper Mache and Twenty till Six. Peg Tlaack handed gifts to the judges. After judging, Jane Warren and her mother served lunch. Girls prepared to take projects home with entry tags and a Tair book. Thanks extended to Miss Schultz and guests. Debbie Williams, Reporter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peg Tlaack
Jane Warren
Miss Schultz
Debbie Williams
Busy Boosters 4 H Club meets at Shaw home
Busy Boosters 4 H Club gathered July 14 at Cheryl and Diane Shaw's home. Twelve members seven visitors and four leaders attended with David Anderson presiding in Taurie Warren's absence. The group planned fair entries and upcoming club dates. Jeff Richard and Gary Smiley demonstrated safe ladder use while Bob Wright presented a calf showing and preparation film. A lunch was served by Mrs. Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl
Diane Shaw
David Anderson
Taurie Warren
Jeff Richard
Gary Smiley
Bob Wright
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richard Larsen
Mr. Larsen
Mondamin
Mrs. Larsen
Denver
Cole
Emerson M and A
Circle Chain
Edwin Grayson
Mabel Dunlap
W.S.C.S. Chicken and Barden
Mattie McMillen
Amos Smith
Vance White
Rex Grinstead
Nelson Settell
Sunshine
Harald Sowers
Winnie Gamble
Hannah Circle
Grace
Leona Dixon
Leona
Laura Lou Hogzett
Ruby Show
Maxine Hicks
Dixon's
Wilma Fender
Doris Sandquist
Frances Harman
Bertha Thorson
Opal
Gage
Dean Jones
Galen Jones
Aubrey Jones
Vernon Ebeling
Colorado
Ronald Honeyman
Kathy
Vissering
Naples
Earl Kelley
Greenwood Lumber Co
Imogen
United A G Stores
Charmin
A. G. Butter
del Monte
Ade
Abe
Aut Wedan
Wichita
Kan
Dale Pearson
Queritin Johnsons
Diane
Gary Johnson
Red Oak Hospital
Raymond Mitchell
Mark
Nancy
Mitchell
Wm. Brown
John Parker
Carl Lake
American Legion Auxiliary
Hotel Ft. Des Moines
Parker
Mabel Campbell
E. L. Birdsall
JoAnn
James Isaacson
Deloye Abraham
Lloyd Williams
Larry Abraham
Essex
Karen Abraham
Clair Durlands
Harold Cooper
Bertha Freeman
Cal Shapcott
Villisca
Wayne Shapcott
Shapcotts
Dean Kite
Leon Robbins
Lloyd Hicks
Council Bluffs
Treynor
Denver Marts
Corona
Calif
Mettie Mart
Kaw
Texas
LeRoy Magneson
Las Vegas
LeRoy
John Thorsons
Angela Stranathan
Glenwood
Roney
Nashville
Tennessee
Bar
U*s*air Force the Aerospace Team
Dixon’s
Emerson, Ha
Custom Framing Dept
Reid
Glenwood, Iowa
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