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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1968
Page
2
Unclear battle of names and figures from a damaged OCR segment. Reads as mixed fragments about individuals and quantities with no coherent event or context to identify.
Regular meeting of Emerson Iowa town council at 7 30 p m presided by Mayor George Curtis Jr with councilmen Smith Johnson Blank Pilling Wright. Minutes approved. firm Hemtingsen to deduct 181 75. Alt Wheel Drive Co rep discussed 8 snow plows. no action. Foridation tabled awaiting more information. Motion to sign Tider Wadertower contract to raise maintenance and to buy 3 more litter tenders. Bills paid and presented totaled 5899 58 with multiple vendors. motion to allow bills. Adjourned Florence Patton Town Clerk notes on local residents.
Oaks News reports a flurry of social visits and guests. Mr and Mrs J E Brammeier hosted and visited with friends in several homes including the Gay Shorn home and the Den Winnens. Visitors came from Fremont and Omaha areas. A bridal shower for Dokonett Davidson was hosted at the arch, and a Sunday dinner gathered the Warren family in Quadha.
The article lists weekend visits at the Wilson and Burroughs homes. Numerous guests attended dinners and social gatherings across Randolph, Denman, and nearby towns. Tony celebrated his 19th birthday. Joss Gase was treated for a shoulder injury at Edmundson hospital in Council Rhiel.
Emerson Chapter No. 121 of the Order of Eastern Star held a regular meeting at the Masonic Temple. A draping ceremony honored two departed members. plans were outlined for a Masonic banquet at Emerson Baptist church on Nov 21. Mrs. Viola Hathaway reported on Grand Chapter in Davenport Oct 22–24 and Mrs. Clyde Patton on the memorial service. Numerous community visits and visits by various members followed, with social events and hospital updates noted.
Engagement notice for Jacquie Reber Morris daughter of Mr and Mrs Reber of Stanlan and American Navy fiancé Hor Fiance a 1966 graduate of Nishna Valley High is serving at Miramar California with the US Navy. Miss Anderson a 1967 Griswold graduate and 1968 American Institute of Business alumna. Late winter wedding planned.
November events include American Legion activities and a turkey supper at the Methodist church. Personal notices report travels to Denver, visits from relatives, birthday celebrations for Commander Arnold Evans of Ft. Omaha, and various visits among Red Oak and Emerson residents. News covers canasta club, fellowship at the Methodist church, and family announcements with births in Sheldon and St Paul area kin.
Emerson WSCS met at the Methodist church on November 6 with Tony Fender speaking about a trip to Washington. Devotions were led by Mrs. John Simpson and Pharks-Biving. A church kitchen wiring upgrade was announced and a Christmas gift fund to servicemen was set. A 50 cent grab bag exchange is planned for December, and a turkey supper will be November 20 starting at 5 p.m. The Ruth Circle met with Mrs. Edwin Grayson and Mrs. Heber Hillyer, with Deborah joining Mrs. Frances Harman.
Emerson Auxiliary and Legion Auxiliary held a meeting led by Gloria Lunn with Mrs Esma Barns Nova. Twelve officers answered relief, material gifts prepared for Noexville and Marshall Town Soldiers Home, and a $5 donation noted. Juniors plan Christmas boxes for Glenwood State School, with a party, gifts, and a 150 cent exchange. Members listed include Esta Barns Dorothy Johnson Winn Gamble Amanda Fields.
Dat McKee of Catlin Falls spent the weekend in Dallas Texas with Mrs Win Seherig and Bill and attended the cotton bowl game. Bill visits Texas and Mississippi and Mekee Mew to Mr and Mrs No I Sottell spent his weekend with their son Carroll and family in Bhiffs. G B Raseall returned from Red Oak hospital Friday. Sunny after eight inches fell Saturday. Mrs Gordon Mascall returned from Mercy hospital Wednesday. Alvin Decker’s family hosted Wednesday evening in the A Decker home. Homer Connell days with Mr and Mrs Brown in Omaha. Glenn Williams Leones visited Matilda DeB Wednesday. Fred Brown family of Davenport weekend with Mr Browns parents M and Mrs Tom Brown. Lyle Howard left Emerson for a scenic drive to Ada Oklahoma for a Dr visit at Sugg Clinic. Homer Black returned from Omaha after a few days. Dale Meyer and his sister spent weekend in Unionville Missouri. Jessie Cardiff of Red Oak dinner guest with Fred Lunge man. Judy Nicholas of Shenandoah, R E B Good and Ralph Gord hosted Sunday dinner in Ellery Pickered home.
Noel DeKalb and Pastor Glenn Kellenbarger outline worship and Sunday school times. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Wa Van Antwerp Pastor Kirk Hascall Supt. Sunday school times and worship hour listed. Activities include M and A Society devotions, junior and senior choirs, BYF meeting, and prayer meetings.
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