Anniversary Surprise Celebrates 45 Years at Countryside Home
The Stephens family marked Herbert and Mrs. Stephens forty Fifth wedding anniversary with a surprise party at their country home. Guests from Malvern Oakland Co Bluffs Hastings Red Oak Emerson and other towns attended. Activities included a big crowd, a M Y F meeting, showers, seniors events, and several family updates. A new baby Corey Allen arrived Feb 23 weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Stephens
Herbert Stephens
Bryan Maxwell
Glenwood
Walter Stille
Claude Stephens
Emmett Stephens
Malvern
Robert Scott
Oakland
Darwin Shelton
Co. Bluffs
Merrill Crouse
Hastings
Gene Viner
Melvin Viner
Sanders Ross
Red Oak
Bob Stille
Federated Club Convention At Malvern March 19
Nishna Valley Federated Club met at Mrs. Evelyn DeBolt’s home with 13 members. They planned an annual trip to Omaha on March 7 to see Barefoot in the Park and dine at Westroads theatre. Twelve members aim to attend the District Convention in Malvern on March 19. A discussion on CBS X rated movies and responses to Dr. Frank Stanton were noted. Mrs. Wanda Williams shared an International Heritage program. Each member will sketch a personal history and contribute a penny per pound for weight observed in aprons. Washington’s birthday refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nishna Valley Federated Club
Evelyn DeBolt
Omaha
Park
Westroads
Malvern
CBS
Frank Stanton
New York
T.V
Wanda Williams
Washington
Soybean and Corn Herbicides discussed at adult farmer class
Alan Barhart leads an adult farmers session in Malvern to cover corn and soybean herbicides with guest speaker Doug Oehler of Farm Bureau Service Co. The talk weighs pros and cons, notes no herbicide covers all weeds, and emphasizes integrating weed control with good agronomy amid a wet cool season and seed production in 1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Barhart
McHs Voc. Ag
Doug Oehler
Farm Bureau Service Co
Oehler
Joyful honored shower for Joyce Wilber at Christian Church
Miss Joyce Wilber daughter of Mr and Mrs Gola Wilber was feted at a miscellaneous shower in the Christian Church basement with green and gold decor. Queen For the Day crowned, gifts opened with help from Genene Maher and others. Music by Vickie Putman and accompaniment by Mamie Forward. Committee members listed. Several local notices follow about family events and community visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Wilber
Gola Wilber
Christian Church
Dixie Steiner
Joan Houser
Vickie Putman
Mamie Forward
Miss Wilber
Genene Maher
Imogene
Kimberly Putman
Joyce
Betty Lou Byers
Mills County Food Stamp Participation Rises in December
Mills County Social Services reports 267 residents used the Food Stamp Program in December. Participants receive about $1.82 in stamps per dollar spent, boosting buying power and improving meal quality. Eligible modest income families cook at home and may apply via the Mills County Social Service Office or by phone, with recertification set for February 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Mary Barton
Silver City groups hold OES School and community events
The Silver City OES held a School and Inspection at the Temple on February 17 with Mrs. Eldon Baker instructing. About 60 attended, with guests from Riverton Shenandoah Council Bluffs Neola and Glenwood. A 6 p.m. dinner in the Methodist Church followed, red roses and carnations decorating tables. Afternoon and evening courtesy candidates included Mrs. Sam Thomas and others. A collection supported the Establishment project for religious leadership awards. Evergreen Club met at the Hansen home with new member Dorothy Stortenbecker joining, bingo prizes awarded, and upcoming meetings announced. Various social visits occurred, and a World Day of Prayer service was scheduled for March 2 at 2 p.m. The women’s club party for husbands was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Bud Kahl on February 20 with prizes and a luncheon. Several family visits and hospital news were reported in local society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jud Coppock
Murphy
Co. Bluffs
Leonard Dye
Howard Allensworth
Gerald Magers
Gladys Long
Treynor
Lena Magers
Joe Pillings
Emerson
Paul Haack
Oscar Haack
Dana College
Blair
Nebr
Harvey Bolton
Gene Bolton
Dale Bolton
Lester Spencer
Tabor
Hillsdale Methodist Church
Pat McKee
Red Oak
Theo Shook
Claude Stephens
Malvern
Morris Harbor
L. L. Livengood
Bob Weber
Rolle
Hamburg
Troutman
Denver
Colo
M. L. Scheffel
Omaha
Sam Lees
Glenwood
Bob Hopp
Leland Hansen
Stanley Duyson
Carroll Phillips
Anne
Billy
Edna Butterfield
Phillips
Silver City
Temple
Eldon Baker
Siam
Grand Marshall
Riverton
Shenandoah
Neola
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
George Washington
Baker
Sam Thomas
James Boyer
Donald Riggins
Eurel Anderson
Alfred Bryant
Mervin Volkens
Evergreen Club
Hansen
Ralph Hansen
Heloise
Dorthy Stortenbecker
Helen Sanders
Eugene Buffington
Clifford Schoening
James Paladino
Harry Mass
Alfred Miller
Dalton McNutt
Mary
JoAnn
Manning
Gary McNutts
Harold Williams
Stanley Volkens
Carson
Volkens
Brian
Ames
Bob Johnson
Lincoln
Cliff Stewart
A.B. Freemore
Tuesday Circle Club
Clarence Mass
Russell Kindig
Dwaine
Hastings
Bud Bryant
Twin City Plaza
Ronald Bryant
Charlene Kirlin
Kathy
Ankeny
Linda
Bud Kahl
Fred Techau
Paul Black
Clyde Schoening
Sunday visitors and birthday party in Malvern area
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Al Schwartz Co. Bluffs included Terry Mack and girls Des Moines. Dick Osborn and daughter Fremont Nebraska. Blanche Little and Sheldon Williams family joined for the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Roenfeld in Elkhorn. Laura Ann’s fifth birthday party hosted by Mrs. Jim Boyer featured seven children and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Pendegraph
George Schinkers
Omaha
Howard Allensworth
Clarence Nagel
Edmundson Hospital
Arnold Williams
Darrell Williams
Silver City
Kathy Paul
Winter Park
Fla
Chas. Potter
K. C. Nickels
Co. Bluffs
Mike Ricker
Norman Winchester
Carroll
Donna Loth
Linda
Evelyn Boyer
Arthur Allensworth
Edith Sowers
Eppley Airport
California
Kenneth Wright
Sidney
Blanche Edmondson
Art Flitcher
Kenny Wicker
Vince Hilton
Earl Clark
Macedonia
Kenneth Jewell
Theo Shook
Darry Ackenbaugh
Corey Allen
Jill
Nishna Valley
Des Moines
al Schwartz
Terry Mack
Dick Osborn
Fremont
Nebraska
Blanche Little
Sheldon Williams
Elkhorn
Harry Roenfeld
Jim Boyer
Laura Ann
Paul Wilson
John Click
Bob Burgoin
Lee Rhoades
Loran Boyer
Don Stewart
Gary Miller
Traci
Terry McWilliams
Shawn
Phyllis Skerritt
Dora Vandal
Freddie Williams
Mary Moore
W. H. Williams
Cecil Williams
Deborah
Mineola
W H. Williams
Edna Kruse
Mills County 4-H Club Meeting On Valentine Night
Richard Johnson hosted ten Mills County Prize Winners 4-H Club members and several Dads. Calvin Cheney opened the meeting as Richard led the Pledge to the Flag. Roger Wyant reported finances as money making projects were discussed. Raymond Morrical distributed new record books to new members. Ernest Bloomer was named a county officer candidate at the Malvern jamboree on March 3. Rodney Morrical spoke on the Irresponsible Consumer and showed a related film. The meeting adjourned to March 14 at Calvin Cheney’s home with refreshments served by Mrs. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Johnson
Calvin Cheney
Richard
Roger Wyant
Raymond Morrical
Ernest Bloomer
Malvern
Rodney Morrical
Farm and School Sales Planned Around Malvern Area
Sale dates are listed: March 23 closing of Leighton B Reed farm sale south of Malvern. March 31 Nishna Valley School miscellaneous equipment sale. April 7 Nishna Valley School sale of Strahan Henderson buildings and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton B. Reed
Malvern
Nishna Valley School
Strahan
Henderson
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Wm. Johns
Harry Paul
M.Y.F
Emerson Church
Gela Wilber
Glenwood State School
the Legion Hall
Gene Winchester
Helen Winchester
Federated Club
NFO
NEW County Nfo
Jeanette Palmer
Howard Palmer
Gordon Axtell
Harold Skeritt
Floyd Bowen
Kermit Hillyer
Loyd Bowen
Vo-Ag
Julie Robertson
Iowa State University
Frank Lincoln
Stant
Harold C. Anderson
Edna Mills
Viva Decker
Max Mills
Herman Schoening
Arthur Burgoin
Robert Jacobs
Ben Burgoin
Robert Caley
Frank Decker
Steve Miller
Knott's
Freddie Techau, Jr
Gerald Stogdill
William Lay
W.H. Williams
Earl Mathews
Myron Schoening
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
The
Legion and Auxiliary
Jim Jedzicka
Allen Jones
Warren Robertson
Philip Gilman
Gilman
Vera Mills
Randy
Charlotte Decker
Delmar Decker
Chuck
Robert Batten
Mike
Edie Berganztel
Gwendolyn Hendrix
Grace Bowen
Carolyn Bryant
LaDonna Stephens
Helen Frink
Joy Byers
Neva Slump
Roberta Morris
Kenneth Harrill
Minnie Allensworth
Joe Gravett
Corning
MVF
Henderson Church
Terry
Skelgas
OES
Orie Costine
Lonnie McMullen
Marvin Fulton
Minn
Bud Pullman
Pullman
Phyllis Robertson
Morningside College
Glen Robertson
Julie
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