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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1968
Page
5
Fragmented local notices cover Emerson town council minutes dated 1968, sewer and water concerns, street extensions, and a six day Canada trip. Also included are church WSCS officer installations, telegram to Governor Rockafeller, and July garden supper planning with notices of birthdays and fellowship event.
Boat Decker arrived Saturday from San Lorenzo California for a weeklong visit at the home of Sir and Mrs E A Decker. The Edward Schulingkemper fandry and Mrs Ward Smith plus daysivers of Omaha and the George Taylors of Des Moines were Sunday visitors in the F M Burroughs home.
Word arrived of the death of Mrs. Nellie Burton Vanek in Chicago. Burial was at Mount Vernon Memorial Park Cemetery. At a church service, Cole was named oldest Cather present. Various local families gathered for Fathers Day events and visits, with multiple trips to relatives in Lincoln, Beatrice, and Omaha.
The American Legion Auxiliary held its June meeting at the Legion hall with Juniors presiding. Officers were installed with Everett Lunn as president and Vernon Johnson as installing chair. a $20 contribution funded a water fountain project for the Soldiers home in Marshalltown. Plans included a June 2 cleanup day and a belated birthday supper for Mrs. Dew Johnson.
Sunday 10 a.m. Sunday school for all ages. Primary church in lower chapel with nursery. Church picnic in city park after service. Wednesday 7 p.m. Junior Choir at 2:30 p.m. Mid week Prayer and Bible study at 8:30 p.m. Senior BYF. Earl Kelly and S. Grayson listed as pastors/superintendents. Also Means You World Service noted.
Mr and Mrs Donald P Cohran of Atlantic announce the engagement of their daughter Sherry Lynn to Gary Alan Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Quentin Johnson of Emerson Iowa Miss Cohran has attended Simpson College this past year and is presently employed in Des Moines by Iowa Power and Light Mr Johnson is a student at Grand View College and is employed by Greater Iowa Leasing in Des Moines No wedding date has been set.
Miss Leona Dixon and Miss Grace Dixon entertained Sunday evening with guests Miss Gladys McGreer a cousin from Los Angeles Mr and Mrs Dick Smith and Mrs Charles Smith of rural Red Oak. Miss McGreer departed from Eppley Airfield Omaha Monday noon for home in Los Angeles California.
Emerson C C Chamber of Commerce met for its regular session and outlined plans to start ball games as part of the summer recreation program. There will be no July meeting. Calendar notes include a Baptist picnic June 23 and open houses for Settell and Darland, plus Sewing Circle gathering June 25 and visits to Malvern and Fort Lewis.
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