4H club girls essays offer visions of a better American home
Bath week features two student essays from Mite County 4 H girls on "My Idea of a Better American Home" tied to a $2.50 dish prizes at the Letter Home Exposition. Elva Wilson of Handy Hands Club depicts a warm family scene with Father and children, music, books, art, and a hopeful home life. Edna Luts of Oliver Creek Township outlines practical home improvements including furnishings, lighting, layout, cooking, and yard appeal to elevate the home environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mite County
Wilson
Misa Riva Wilson
Handy Hands Club
Anderson Township
Geon
Elva
Elva Wilson
Edna Tate
Easay
Edna Luts
Bliveratte Club
Oliver Greek Township
Making & Bettes
Minstrels Show by Legion Post Draws Huge Community Audience
The American Legion Harry Hammons Post staged a minstrel show at the Community Building last Friday. Interlocutor CG Cosby led a talented cast including Bruce Boehner Edgar Johnson and others. Tickets and receipts split evenly, netting about seventy dollars for both the Legion and the Community Building as they plan future entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hammons
American Legion
F. Cosby
Bruce Boehner
Edgar Johnson
Forrest
Greanwood
Paul
Blethower
Glen Dalrymple
B. Montgomy
Harry Landis
Sam Porterhouse
Legion
Big-hearted Carl Rebuffs Town’s Spoon-Story Gift
Generous locals tell of Carl of Bute Malvern who on a Monday morning tour visited Pike and offered a quarter to the townrend-outer during a chat about cakes and coffee. He then insisted the recipient take the coin, adding it to his well lined pocketbook. Carl wishes he had his quarter back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Carl
Pike
Hiett Moves Millinery to Re remodeled Site
Mrs Hiett moved her millinery business this week into a building one door south of her old location which has been remodeled painted and furnished anew. The change aims to attract more customers and revitalize the shop business within the local market.
Tragic Death of Ray C Fall hits Macedonia High School
Ray C Fall, 23, Macedonia High School teacher and athletic coach, died instantly after a head on collision near Carson while returning from a basketball trip. Passenger Gudia Stempel escaped with minor injuries as Ralph Bixler and passengers Velma Higgins Jess Purdue Faith Purdue survived with injuries. Fall’s body taken to Carson then Macedonia for funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray C. Pall
Athlettc
Macedonia High School
Oakland
Mr. Fail
Wes
Young Stempel
Ralph Bixler
Carson
Velma Higgins
Jess Purdue
Faith Purdue
Young Hixmiller
Prof. Fall
A. C. Sivera
Macedonia
Haatinga
Bussey
Iowa
Hastings
Ray
Fall
Celebrated 18th Birthday
Celebrated 88th milestone at her home in this city last Sunday March 87. Her son G Bosto and wife and other relatives hosted a birthday dinner at noon. Relatives from nearby towns joined in the celebration with about forty old friends visiting in the afternoon. Mrs Boston remains active and healthy for her age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Boston
Hte
G. ©. Bosto
M. F. Wearin
J. EB. Thompson
Bessie Hopkins
Lutz
Tabor
Ralph Snodgrass
Council Bluffs
Thank You Post Minstrel Show Appreciation Note
Harry Hammons Post 520 American Legion expresses gratitude to all who assisted in making their minstrel show a success. Thank you very much for the support and help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hammons
Madrigal Club Concert to Visit Malvern Next Saturday
Simpson College Madrigal Club will perform at the Malvern Odist Church next Saturday eve in an all new program. The group includes Erle Danley of Malvern and Lillian Honeyman of Emerson among its 26 members plus accompanist and conductor. Tickets are 50 cents adults and 25 cents for children and students. advance sale urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson College Maderizal Lab
Malvern
Red Oak
Shenandoah
West
Simpson College
Observatory
Mills County
Erle Danley
Lillian Honeyman
Emerson
Danley
Werley Chapel
Hastings
Miss Honeyman
Stewart Honeyman
Mise
Alice @haw
Rural schools news from Spring Valley district meeting
At the March Par-ent-Teachers' Association session the Spring Valley district reported strong attendance and an instructive program. Farm Bureau film showed dairy show images, and rural schools discuss new maps, globe projects, and repairs. Playground equipment ordered, including a horizontal ladder and a primary slide. Gowen No. 2 added five pupils to reach 24 enrolled. Maple Grove and other schools report bird books and perfect attendance by three boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers' Association of
Spring Valley
Hyser
Farm Bureau
Thair Organization
Maple Grove School
Bates Pleasant Ridge Teachers Meet At Pleasant Ridge
Patent Teachers Associations of Bates and Pleasant Ridge Districts held a joint meeting on Friday evening March 25 at Pleasant Ridge school under the direction of Mrs. Doris Forney and Kathleen Kier. A Pleasant Ridge quartet provided music while Estes School dramatized the Pied Piper of Hamlin with realistic corn cob rats. Refreshments of sandwiches doughnuts and coffee were served.
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Patent Teachers’ Associations
Bates
Pleasant Ridge
Pleasant Ridge School
Doris Forney
Kathleen Kier
Wilma Linville
Velma Chambers
Dale Linville
Robert Younker
Estes School
Hamlin
Infant Lois Faye Madison Dies After Scalding Accident
Lois Faye Madison, one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs B P Madison, died March 26 after being scalded in a kitchen tub on March 19 near Gordon Nebraska. Relatives attended funeral March 27 at the Methodist church with Rev Monkman officiating. She was born February 18 1926 in Malvern Iowa and leaves parents three brothers and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J, Ke, Johnson
Frank Juelke
Marvin Johnson
George Madison
George Madison Jr
Randolph
Mr. Monkman
Methodist Church
Gordon Cemetery
Lois Faye
B. P. Madison
Malvern
Iowa
Paul
Dwight
Merrill
Jose, Ey
Parent Teachers to Meet in Council Bluffs
The Iowa District Council of the Parent-Teachers Associations will meet in Council Bluffs on Thursday March List at the Public Library starting at 9 a m Delegates must register and attend the business session A round table on Child Study and Parental Education will be led by Miss Alice Brill A luncheon at Hotel Chieftan follows at 12 15 Reservations by March 29 with Mrs G W Baker 4616 Fifth Ave Council Bluffs 85 cents The afternoon program continues at the Hotel Chieftan with music speeches and a PTA focus including State Health Department notes and the Parent Teacher Viewpoint The meeting invites all interested in organizing or supporting PTAs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Cutler
Adrian Newans
School of Music
Univarsity of Nebraska
Mir
Pirle Beyeu
State Department of Health
Vera
Mise Goldie Thystrup
Dodge
A. Addrem
Perept-'Teacher Association
B.C. Yerion Jews
Men Gather for Malvern Church Fellowship Dinner
Eighty four men from Malvern Hastings Wesley Chapel Emerson and Glenwood met at Malvern Methodist for a wholesome dinner and a strong program. District Superintendent M A Gable led the event with Fay Smith directing music and Prof Cartwright speaking on church duties and community responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Hastings
Wesley Chapel
Emerson
Glenwood
Malvern Methodist Church
M. A. Gabie
Council Bluffs
Malvern Church
Wassey Chapel
Fay Smith
Council Biaffa
Gate
Prof
Cartwright
Thomas Jefferson High School
Methodist
Paul Hicks
Mille
Gable
Ladies’ Aid
Brotherhood
Milla County
W G C and D C Poultry Club Organized
A group of boys and girls formed the W G C and D C Junior Poultry Club at the Will Bradley home in White Cloud township on a Saturday afternoon in March. Mrs Will Bradley leads. officers chosen include President Ralph Costello Vice President Lloyd Angus Secretary Mary Elaine Churchman and Treasurer Laurie Bradley. Members listed include Dorothy Nesly Dorothy Nesly Mabel White Charlotte Fellows Lilian Bradley Lulu Bradley and others. The lesson topic was Bee Rulling and the regular meeting date set for the third Saturday each month with the next gathering at the Church area home to discuss Mare and Feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Bradley
White Cloud Township
White Cloud
Deer Creek
Ralph Costello
Lloyd Angus
Mary Elaine Churchman
Ter
Lauie Bradley
Torothy Margaret Angus
Clarence
Dorothy Nesly
Mabel White
Charlotte Fellows
Lilian Bradley
Lulu Bradley
Buturday
Lome
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Minstrels
Malvern’s American Legion Players
Ray C. Fall
Madrigal Club
News OF the Rural Schools
P.T
McLord Hardware
Nickola
Landis & Son
F. E. Mulholland
Randerson
Hy B. Boyer Malvern
Intent Carter
And
Madison
Wat Gordon
Nebr
District
Parent-Teachers Association
Bre
Harry Bious
Alors
Malvern M. E. Church
W. GC. and
D. C. Poultry Club
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