Social News Highlights From Local Gatherings
Mrs Barrett surprised by a handkerchief and rose shower during luncheon honoring her birthday. Eight families in Hyde's park hosted a fathers picnic after church, while Kensington and other circles held meetings and dinners. Elizabeth Beattie birthday dinner, old fashioned supper, and various Eastern Star events plus sewing group gatherings filled a busy period in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. Barrett
W. R. Byington
C. &. Barratt
Fortheast
Hyde's Park
Thos. W. Gidley
E. Hill
Valting
Star Kensington
Fastern Star Kensington
Glen Dalrymple
Ede Win Emerick
J. Anderson
Misa Blanche Emerick
Tacal
Tabor
The
Malvern Eastern Star
Rueata
Ann
W. M. Wlett
J. N. Summers
C. T. Simes
Joe Donner
Peaceville
Conventions continued from page 1 list of delegates
The article itemizes convention delegates by town and party, listing names such as Y terholm F J Wallace N S Genung A 8 Workman Carmen Altekruse Miriam Genung Chas Ross Russell Ridenour and others for Glenwood Center Malvern Hastings and other districts with notes on com delegations and absent listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lockabill
Anna Crawford
Hmergen
Del
A. E. Stokes
Emma Sowers
H. F. Cheney
Mildred Butcher
Deer Creek
Mra
J. J Maher
Raches
C. M. Rodman
T. M. Alstrope
Glen Skerritt
RK. P. Galt
Guy Custer
Burgoin
Phyllis Skerritt
Minsola
L. F. Kruse
G. Miller
West Oak
Jackson
J. EB. McGarry
Hazel MacGarry
Folsom
B. Q. Dayley
Plattville
Frank
B. N. Maxwell
Mary Evelyn Logan
H.C. Daniel
Carl Cook
Ward A. DeYoung
Maxwell
Logan
Glenwood
D. W. Harman
Lydia Murphy
Ralph McPherron
Virginia Gilliland
Walter M. Wright
W. Agan
Lucy Wilcox
Rollin Buffington
U. L. Richardson
Marvin Johnson
J. R. Graves
Irene McManigal
W. Kayton
Kayton
R. E. Parker
White Cloud
Chas. Summers
J. R. Hurst
Summers
Lyons
A. B. Hubbell
Roy Wright
A. J. Buckingham
St. Marys
Silver Creek
Spectre of Accident Looms Over Fourth of July Safety
By Fred W. Bray the article warns that more than 450 Americans die on Independence Day from accidents, with 227 in automobile crashes. It urges vigilance on roads, cautions about rushing and disregarding traffic rules, and lists names and delegates connected to safety campaigns, urging personal responsibility to prevent fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Bray
Ives
Undertakers
Community Notes From Champion Hill Area
Mr and Mrs J E Summers hosted relatives and friends near Henderson on Sunday including Helen Haldeman Ras Lattu and Harold Haldeman from Red Oak plus Bedford visitors. Edna Griffin attended the state 4 H convention in Ames midweek. A group enjoyed a dinner at Porters Lake near Shenandoah with numerous locals and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Summers
Jim Brown
Henderson
Myre
Harold Cooper
Richard Mohlueen
Borthhore
Cripples to Benefit From Football Game
The Iowa Coaches Association selects the Iowa Society for Crippled Children as beneficiary of proceeds from the All Star football game after expenses. Eligible players are graduates of the 1940 June class. no current students. East west split follows US Highway 69. Ballots distributed in Iowa newspapers starting June 14 and continued weekly. Social notes mention visits to the Bishop home from Essex and dinner guests from Hollywood and Cornell Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Coaches Association
Iowa Society For Crippled Children
Iowa
Iowa Society
Gast
Sam Lee
David
Barbara Buckingham
Elaine VanDuzer
Essex
C. W. Bishop
Ralph Carter
Hollywood
Cal
Dave Carter
Cornell Bluffs
F. G. Kachersperger
Arlene Haldeman Weds Ellis Lefgren at Champion Hill Church
The wedding of Arlene Haldeman youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs L J Haldeman to Ellis Lefgren of Wyman son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Lefgren was solemnized at Champion Hill church Saturday at 9 30 am with Rev Samuel Les of Essex and Charles Speagh of Hed Oak officiating. The couple will reside near Nyman after a short wedding trip and a pink and white color theme highlighted the reception served by Florence Green and Velma Pehreon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Haldeman
L. J. Haldeman
Eilis Lefgren
Wyman
Melvin Lefgren
Champion Hill
Samuel Les
Essex
Charles Speagh
Hed Oak
Helen Haldeman
Robert Wenstrand
Nymen
Emament Cardiff
Red Oak
Missire Florence Green
Glenwood
Velma Pehreon
Fara
Nyman
Chinch Bugs Threaten Mills County Crops This Season
Mills County faces likely chinch bug damage as adult populations rise and hatching accelerates. Cool spring slows their life cycle while barley suffers more than other grains. Farmers near corn should monitor fields and consider barrier prevention. creosote and barriers are available via the Red Oak Farm Bureau with two control demonstrations planned for Saturday June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Wesley Chapel Social Notes From Red Oak Iowa
Joyce Pierson entertained with marimba at the Swedish Lutheran meeting hosted by Dorothy Youngburg in Red Oak. families gathered for Father’s Day events. Jock Fickel returned from Epworth League Institute in Indianola as a Wesley Chapel delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Pierson
Dorothy Youngburg
Red Oak
Faye Shook
Gerald
Jim Sowers
George Parker
Floyd Parker
Malvern
Lynn Parker
Darrel
Dwight
Clinton
Parker
Kenneth
Donaldes
Elsworth Plumb
Cuff Plumb
Don City
Elin Plumb
Dal Redman
Glenwood
Cité Plumb
Towne
Woodbine
Katie
Wyoming
Tred Oak
Donald, Carral
Jean Houser
Ben Houser
John Clarke
Ben Dittus
Claude Wilson
Jock Fickel
Epworth League Institute
Indianola
Wesley Chapel
Lavenne Plumb Weds La Verne Pilling in Council Bluffs
Lavenne Plumb and La Verne Pilling marry in Council Bluffs on June 12. Lavenne is the daughter of Lavenne and Elsworth Plumb, while La Verne is the son of Harvey and Mrs Pilling of Macedonia. Jeannette Luther hosted a picnic and will supervise music and recreation at a Battle Creek girls camp this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavenne Plumb
Jeammnette Luther
Jeannette Luther
Kidney
Missionary Group Meets With Donald Parker
The junior Missionary group met Tuesday afternoon with twelve members and leaders Mia, Art Allens worth, and Mrs. South present. The next meeting is set for July 17 with a picnic dinner at Red Oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Parker
Mia
Art Allensworth
Mrs. South
Red Oak
Real Estate Transfers and Property Lot Details
Real estate transfers include Hazel B Soderstrom to Rachel M Davis covering multiple lots in Malvern. Edwin W Davis to Rachel M Davie listed with 1609.10. Wai Dice to J Anderson, and land descriptions in sections plus railroad and federal land references. Rachel M Davin to Edwin W Davie noted with a 1006 amount and second item reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel B. Soderstrom
Rachel M. Davis
W. D
Strahan’s
Malvern
Edwin W. Davis
Rachel Mf. Davie
Wai
Mille Co. Lown
Fed
Land Hawk
Charly
Nauwl
Carpenter
Rachel M. Davin
Edwin W. Davie
Bamae
Mills County 4-H Girls Attend State Convention in Ames
Mills County 4-H club girls and leaders traveled to Ames for the 134th state 4-H convention June 12 to 18. Delegates include Esther Graalfs Virginia Mayberry Betty Waden and Kor Nes Jordan, with Ruth Lookabii Kathryn Smith and Roberta Moore as other official delegates and participants in panels and committees. Betty Plumb joined the Mills group in Ames for the Home Efficiency discussion Thursday morning while Mrs Lyle Hunt led the group at the convention site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Marie Warren
Mills County
Ames
Lyle Hunt
Esther Graalfs
Homeworkers Club
Virginia Mayberry
Homeworkers
Hetty Crouse
Hastings Hustlers
Betty Waden
Mills County Fair
Roberta Moore
Hastings Huntlera Club
Ruth Lookabii
Silverette Clu
Kathryn Smith
Clever Cooks Club
Kor- Nes Jordan
County
4-H
Betty Plumb
State 4-H Department
Neh di In
Err
Sheriff's Sale Notice in Mills County Iowa
Execution issued from Mills County Court in Hastings Iowa against Ben W Shawer for 175.00 plus costs. Real estate Lot 1 in First Addition to Hastings to be sold at Glenwood Court House on July 27, 1840 between 9 and 11 AM. Dated Glenwood June 17, 1849 by Sheriff W S DeMogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milla Coentr
Greenbay
Plainwich
Ben W. Shawer
Costa
Areraing Coats
Mills County
Towa
Hastings
Glenwood
Sherif
Mille County
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Kensington
Glenn South
Alfide Baucom
Albert Nelnon
John Fletcher
Robert Stroud
Bruce Boehner
Blue Rapids
Kaw
Methodist Circle
Roy Donner
Lyford
T. L. Salyers
Harriet Talbott
Girl Scouts
Marilouise Juelke
Elizabeth Beattie
Waestcard
F. R. Chantry
Tom
Fred, Hall
Pery Mh
Ellis Lefgren
Sheriff's Sale
Ge Ir
Red Crown
Tandard. Cyr
Jillis Chalmers
Auiligey
Malvern, Lowa
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