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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1962
Page
2
Long list of Fort Scott visitors and relatives call at Grant Chamberlain home and attend family gatherings. Includes Reed and Hall families, hospital stays for Mrs. Forrest Hatfield and Dick Clark, and trips to Kansas City and Omaha for medical and family reasons.
The Soil Conservation Service conducted its annual inspection of Mule Creek structures on June 12. Inspectors noted good vegetation, a new berm on the Scheffel dam, and Reed's Canary grass seeding. Farmers were praised for quality care, with minor suggestions to improve seeding stands and add terraces.
Maurice Longmaker, Randolph Lumber Yard owner and heavy machinery operator, drowned after his boat capsized on the Missouri River west of Bartlett. Mrs Longmaker survived. Maurice’s body recovered near Peru, Nebraska. Survived by wife Winifred, two brothers, two sisters, and other relatives. Funeral set at Randolph Methodist Church with memorial funds for St Johns Episcopal Shenandoah and local Methodist church.
Funeral services for Ray A Patterson were conducted Sunday at Hillsdale Methodist Church with the Rev. Musly officiating. Interment followed in Millsdate Cemetery. Born July 25 1918 in Cornell Bluffs to Alina Dillehay Patterson and Edward Ross Patterson he married Anna Woodruff of Farragut Iowa and had four sons Ray Austin Jr Charley Ross Larry Lee and Carl Norris. He earned a living farming and was skilled in music drawings and mechanics. He passed away Thursday June 14 at Community Hospital aged 42 after a lingering illness.
Marvin M Bowen 51 died of a heart attack Sunday after church and farm work near Henderson Mills county farmer longtime NFO leader Lions Club member Primitive Baptist church husband of Grace Wright son of Isaac and Clara Bowen survived by wife two daughters Diane Bowen and Mrs Arnold Williams two grandchildren his mother Clara Belle Bowen five brothers interment Farm Creek Cemetery Henderson services held Wednesday at the Christian church in Henderson with Rev Robert Jones officiating arrangements by Nelson Chapel Red Oak.
Funeral services for Ray F. Kelley were held at the Hastings Methodist church with Rev. Cecil Wells and Rev. Willis Grant officiating. Music by Olaf Malmberg and Mrs. Ray Cozad. Survived by wife Ruth Kelley, two sons Dwight and James, daughter Mrs. Keith Adams, and multiple siblings and relatives. Kelley lived in Mills County and Red Oak, served on Indian Creek township board, AAA, and Navy in WWI.
Kelley of Elliott is recalled through memories shared by 10 grandchildren and a host of friends. The tribute highlights family ties and the enduring impact left by a well remembered community member.
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for flowers and acts of kindness during our recent bereavement. Mrs. Ruth Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Adams, Mr. and Mrs. James Kelley.
A farewell party honored Rev Willis Grant at the Methodist Church as he and his family leave for Manilla. The event included a pot luck supper and a token of appreciation. Other items note church activities and local visits from Ames to Red Oak, plus a hospital admission and family news.
The WSCS met June 18 at the church with President Delia Wilson presiding. Treasurer Stella Lisle presented a year in review of the budget and pledges for the next year. Minnie Dobernecker led the program on The Christian Mission in Latin America. Hostesses were Joyce Tathrop and Lois Yates. Next meeting is July 11.
Mrs Henry Washburn hosted a family dinner celebrating Henry and their daughter Mrs Dale Mathews birthdays and fathers day. Nancy Mathews stayed with grandparents for a visit. Everett McGrew’s family welcomed a baptized son as relatives attended service and dinner. Tay Kelley’s funeral was Saturday at Hastings church with local families attending. The Knight and DeWitt weddings and various visits across Keota Red Oak and Fremont are noted along with plane travel for Nancy Knight DeWitt for a California wedding.
Sunday services at Wesley Chapel are 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. church service led by Rev. Clement Rowe. Parkers honored at CBS shower. Eastern Star meeting followed by a shower for Clinton Parker. WSCS hosts at Henderson. guests include Mrs. Clinton Parker with a comforter gift. Wesley Sunday School picnic rescheduled after rain. attendance small. Local residents Dr. Rowe attends conference. Lyle Asell prepares for Ames and Tarkio. hospital checks for Mrs. Orville Fager. Baltimore area events include the Coons golden wedding anniversary and visits to the Rainbow home in Malvern.
Rev and Mrs Willis Grant and gang visit Newton for General Conference. Richard Willama works for Midwest Electric Co of Kennett. Saundra Simmonds of Council Bluffs visited over the weekend. Wayne Bishop and two children from Hialeah, Pia stay with Floyd Tibbles. Fred Edie takes mother Lucile Edie to Des Moines for a week with daughter Mia. Dorothy Pickrel from San Diego visits in summer with family. Mrs Dale Johnson and son return to Clarinda after visiting Bud Viner. Glen Dittman visits for daughter Susan. Floyd Allen family from Eldora guests of Ermi Allen. Heber Hillyer visits Roas Bryant. farm help. Marala, Myrna, and Martin Bal ain with Rev Carl Lee in Pawnee City, Nebr. Rev Lee is an uncle. Ira Bell family of Malvern and Alice Bert Clark of Council Bluffs visit Huntaman. Bret Bisbee of Macedonia visits. Ralph Gilleland and Sheri and Terry Downey of Downey, Calif visit Homer Connell’s. Stephen Diehl and Wayne, Sandra Diehl visit Red Oak. Edward Connell family also there. Joe Hoover and son of Glenwood visit Myrtle Walker. Ronnie Yowell and baby of Red Oak visit. Roy Hagglund of Red Oak and J F Simpson on fishing trip to Little Sioux. Myrtle Walker visits daughter Eugene King. Dale Shelley learns Jin and Bob had car accident in Casper Wyo. Jim Shelton injured back. cast applied.
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