May wedding rites in Council Bluffs
In a double ring ceremony at Trinity Baptist Church Council Bluffs Miss Bonnie Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs William Clark became the bride of Max Eugene Alley son of Mr and Mrs John Alley. The Rev Francis M White officiated The couple will reside at 903 First Ave Council Bluffs following a short wedding trip.
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Trinity Baptist Church
Council Huffs
Bonnie Clark
Wiliam Clark
Max Eugene Alley
John Alley
Francis M. Witeh
Alley
Sroom
Mrs. Clark
Club
First Ave
Council Bluffs
Wearins and Robbins Host Two Dinner Parties Last Week
Mr and Mrs J F Wearin and Mr and Mrs L I Robbing entertained at two dinners Wednesday and Thursday at the Adolph Schultz home and the Wearin home. Ten couples attended each event with roses as centerpieces and guests from out of town including Mr and Mrs K R Cook Glenwood Mr and Mrs J H Lisle Hastings and Mr and Mrs Gordon Anderson of Red Oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Lisle
Hastings
Gordon Anderson
Red Oak
Engagement announced for Vera Hedlund to Geary Crom
Mr and Mrs R C Hedlund announce the engagement of their daughter Vera to Geary Crom son of Mr and Mrs Bob Crom of Union Nebraska. The wedding is set for June 18. Mrs J F Wearin Jr hosted a birthday party with her daughters Mary Priscilla and Jane as guests alongside Mr and Mrs Winthrop Coolidge and others. Mr and Mrs F A Mulholland hosted a dinner Wednesday with bridge as the diversion, with guests including J E B Anderson J M Steele Frederick J Buttmann W W Alstrope and Dr and Mrs Michael Cunningham of Neaumont Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Weartns
J. F. Wearin Jr
Josiah C. Wearin
John Beechout
Bobby
John
Koontz
Indianola
Edward Wearin
Red Oak
Winthrop Coolidge
Chicago
J. F. Wearin Sr
R. C. Hedlund
Vera
Geary Crom
Bob Crom
Union
Nebr
Mary
Priscilla
Jane
F. Wearin
J. F. Jr
Josiah
FP. A. Mulholland
F. A. Mulholland
Bridge
J. EB. Anderson
J. M. Steele
Frederick J. Buttmann
W. W. Alstrope
Michael Cunningham
Neaumont
Tex
Memorial services held in Wales and at farms
Memorial services were conducted by the American Legion at 9 30 a m at the Christian church with Rep W H Harbor the speaker Veterans graves were decorated at the Wales and Farm Creek cemeteries The American Legion Auxiliary met with Mrs Curtis Taylor Wednesday evening Plans were made for the annual poppy sale and graves decorations for Memorial day The Methodist church held various activities and a Silver Tea for the WSCS with an extensive memorial program Also noted were visits by residents to Omaha and other towns and many Memorial day gatherings and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Memorial Bldg
American Legion Auxilary
Lheerty Memorial
E. W. Knight
Wiliam Tuer
Hurdelle Spiker
Leland Thompson
American Legion
Christian Church
W. H. Harbor
Wales
Farm Creek
Curtis Taylor
American Legion Auxiliary
Hapkims
Buffalo
Lions Club
Area Church Activities Reported for June 1955
The bulletin lists multiple area church events across denominations. First Baptist in Gorton features Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 with a sermon “Why We Believe In God,” plus a June 11 closing of Vacation Bible School. Nearby churches plan joint YHA meeting, trustees, choir rehearsals, and a June 26 Sunday School picnic. First Methodist Des Moines notes June 9–12 Annual Conference and a June 12 conference Sunday, with services and youth activities. St. John’s Lutheran in Council Bluffs Circuit details weekly schedules, Vacation Bible School, Walther League, and Ladies Aid. First Presbyterian notes Sunday School and worship with sermon “Showing Them a Faith to Live By.”
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The
Piest Baptist
Gorton
McMillin
Dale Allensworth
Dmneath
Baptist Church
Y. Hla
Baptist
Deborah Society
Wim. Anderson
First Methodist Church
John J. Becbout
Baron CL Tennant
Ed Nicht
First Methodist
Des Moines
St. John's Lutheran Church
Paul Glaubn
Council Bluffs
Glenwood
Walther League
Ladies Aid
First Presbyterian Church
Clifford Hay
Elton Clay
Local family dinner guests share Sunday at Dean Freeman home
Mrs. Kenneth Walton of pes, Moines, and Mrs. Etta Miler with Ger don Miller of Aimes join Mrs. Mary Smith of Emerson and Gen Brown and children for a Sunday dinner at the Dean Freeman residence. David Brown has been treated for tonsillitis. Thelma McGee assists at home. Jim Natron and his wife and children from Kansas City visited Mrs Natron’s aunt, Mrs. EB M. Gallo way. Dr. and Mrs. Howard Mender son were in Omaha on Monday afternoon.
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Stan Johnston
Smithville
Ethel Skank
Barbara Smith
Lon Morris College
Jacksonville
Tex
R.L. South
R. L. South
Barbara
Rudy Wright
Juanita Melendy
Cornell Bluffs
Robert Bolton
Carson
Texarkana
Ark
Charles
Canada
Ottawa
Montreal
Quebec
Jin
Dik
Kenneth Walton
Pes
Moines
Etta Miler
Gerdon Miller
Aimes
Mary Smith
Emerson
Gen Brown
Dean Freeman
David Brown
Hugh Mcsweeney
Edmundson Hospital
Thelma McGee
Jim Natron
Kansas City
Findleys
Jereniy
Tommy Benedict
Davis City
Arno Miller
Vernon Crouse Jro
Gayle
Carrell
Vernon ‘Crouse Sr
George Clark
Stanton
George Clarksy
Lake Okoboji
Clifford Taldotter
Malvern
Carolyn Peterson
Red Oak
Vernon Crouse St
Lew Miler
Nellie
Council Wuffs
Anna Miller
Stalph Wites
Climax
Lester Barnum
Martin
Deonean Hawking
Peoria
Roy Quimby
Tincoln
Frank Will
John Nietert
Glenwood
Fred “Martin
Irvin Fort
Roy Qulin
Keith Adams
Tumi
San Dope
Calif
Wik Che Tiery
Yelantic
North Grave Cemetery Association
Malvern Jr Legion to Open Season vs Tabor Sunday
Malvern's junior Legion baseball team opens its season Sunday at the fair grounds field against Tabor. The game starts at 2 p.m. Manager Bob Paulsen plans Dee Zanders on the mound with Sam Kellinger as reserve. All positions are filled, though some players are inexperienced, and Sunday will test them under fire. No admission is charged but a collection will be taken.
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Malvern
Legon
Tabor
Fair Grounds Field
Bob Paulsen
Dee Zanders
Sam Kellinger
Merry Maids Meet for postponed May gathering
The Merry Maids met May 14 at Janene Clark’s home with nine members one leader and three visitors present. Judy Bierman Betty Walter will sing in the Chorus at Rally Day and Karen Roenfeldt will try out for the Four Leaf Clover Song. Eleanor Hueh and Deloma Hunt spoke in the Tr division and Eleanor Bueh was chosen as Sr better groomed girl. Karen Roenfeldt Judy Bierman will attend Camp Tirewster and Lois Clark will attend a convention. A gift to Muste Gilk was given by Judy Bierman. Carol Buch and Janene Clark led a team demonstration and Eleanor Buch gave an illustrated talk. The next meeting is June 4 at Carol Buch’s home.
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Merry Maids
Janene Clark
Judy Bierman
Betty Waltera
Karen Roenfeldt
Deloma Hunt
Eleanor Hueh
Eleanor Bueh
Camp Tirewster
Lois Clark
Carol Buch
Eleanor Buch
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude to Relatives
The Galt family extends thanks for the many kindnesses and expressions of sympathy shown since the death in July.
Local families host neighborly dinners and visits across towns
Sunday gatherings at the Kelley and Crouse homes in Red Oak Malvern and Emerson mark a flurry of family dinners and hosting. Attendees include Adams of San Diego and Ray Kelley relatives from California, plus numerous Nebraskans and Iowans visiting or staying with kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay Kolliyts
Tay Kelsey
Keith, Adams
San Diego
Calif
Leonard Anderson
Valley
Nebr
Parle Kelley
Richard and
Po Hs
Emolt
Chester Cary
Marene
Red Oak
Dwight Kelley
James Kelley
Death comes to prominent Silver City figure Galt
Funeral services were held in Silver City for Ruben P. Galt 74 a Shenandoah native who rose to prominence in Mills County. The ceremony in the Silver City Methodist church was led by Rev Ora Reep and Rev EF Barnes with a local quartet providing music. Galt longtime banker and civic leader was survived by his wife Blanche Weston a daughter and a son and five grandchildren. Burial followed at Silver City Cemetery with Raynor Funeral Home in charge.
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Mills County
Barden DP. Galt
Silver City
Ora Reep
Ef, T Barnes
Anita
John Swarts
Glenn Skerritt
Earl Taylor
Margarite Burgoin
Eldon S¢ehultz
J. W. Mass
Shirley Hendrix
Kenneth McMahan
Kenneth Carlson
C. (. Clipson
George Carlson
H. J. Adams
F. W. Anderson
Ren Burgoin
Jon Kruse
Adolph Schultz
Harvey Deitchler
Clyde Pratt
George Burgoin
Russell
Jeldon Schultz
Shirley Stendrix
Joe Kruse
Ben Burgoin
Ivan Lintner
Ruben P. Galt
Martin H
Clara Galt
Shenandoah
Shenandoah High School
Lincoln
Neb
Ile
Blanche Weston
Galt
Gull
Eleanor
Donald Schultz
Maemlonia
Har- Olh
Leesburg
Fla
Thirvey
Seattle
Charles
Topeka
Kan
Martin
Kanah
Elmer
Hong Kong
China
Julius Slate
Grinnell
Alice Marshall
New Haven
Conn
Murial
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Mre
J. W. Gidley Jr
Thos
W. Gidley Jn
F. M. Davison
Alexander Wondros
H. ‘T. Neattie
F. R. Chantry
Keith Chantry
Wichita
Kans
Johnson’s Grocery
Peter Pan
Beaumont
Carrie Wilson
Omaha
Hazel Summers
Buttmann
J. R. Hall
Westminster Guild
Mazel Lookabill
Hazel Lookabill
Wow. Alsrtope Jane
Social Union
Presbyterian Church
Wow. Alstrope
Doris Heekwith
Cardoen Club
Malvern Garden Club
Qun Club
America
Malvern. Ia
Henderson
Methodist Nible
Methodist Church
Bitle
Chas
Howard Henderson
Copnock
Nancy Whipstine
Likely
Nishna Valley Club
Amicks
H. Amick
Ruthven
Mr. Amicks
Kings Highway
Vancouver
California
Alice Boldra
Norman Winchester
Creston
Lawrence Pickel
Storm Lake
W. L. Fickel
Jennie Marowitz
Mire
O. Anuck
Bean Derry
Minneapolis
Indd Coppock
Gerald Penwell
Kathie
Morton Mills
Hernan Coppock
Judy
Linda
Russell Coppock
Lowell Opelt
Hanbury
Bell
Jive Rutledge
Ray Davis
Wayne Rutledge
Eurl Ruttledge
Ray Rutledge
Jennie Ryan
Bur Kendrix
Sterling
Cola
Lester Ryan
King City
Saurs
Hey
Richard Kreil
Shelbyville
S. G. Stonebreaker
Don Pendegratt
WSCS
Arthur Allensworth
Neil Bentley
Howard Allensworth
W. M. Harbor
Richard Allensworth
Hoy Scouts
Arthur Carley
George Galloway
Rovers
Taylor
John de Jong
Laura Miller
Macedonia
Harold Buis
Scote
Delton Buyer
Miles
Ward Hough
Floyd Stephens
Russ Morgan
A. P. Phillips
G. T. Harover
Agnes Workman
Malvern Jr. Legion
Tabor Sun
Galt and Tanilly
Keith Adinis
San Vego
Ray Kelley
Mroo
Keith Clutes
Floyd Clites
Cates Vienie
Legion Park
Ed Edie
Dale Alexander
Silverity
Pearl Cargot Dy
Nebro
Iren
Verena Crouse
Floyd Lang
Mondamin
W. A. Courtier
Harvey Smith
Sturt Harald
George Curtis Jr
Lyle Coddingtoun
Rose Brizelton
Gene Courtier
Claude Holt
Claude Findley
Oregon
Clark Templeton
Near Corning
Ven Cook
Rev. Smith
Federal Land Bank
Mr. Galt
Lee Gillfillan Henderson
Lowa
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