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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1962
Page
10
Thirty two Legionaries and Auxiliaries met at the Legion Rooms Sunday for a pot luck supper honoring Veterans Day. The group observed the day as an annual event, with varying public or member participation. J. M. Steele shown films from The World's Fair and Canada during past summers.
Mrs Adkins led the Ruth Circle meeting at Mrs Jessie Wear s Nov 8 with co hosts Mrs Florence Baer and Mrs J Ti Hall. Twenty nine members attended plus two visitors. Mrs Doris Gemmell led worship and business. Mrs Ruth Adking taught Spafford Home Ministry to Children assisted by Mrs Goldie Grindle. The group learned of rehabilitating mentally disturbed children with most returning home to lead normal lives. Spafford Home is one of four teen such homes in the church program. An imagined conversation between Mrs Hazel Houser and Mrs Doris Beckwith supplied ministry details. A community needs discussion followed and Mrs Ruth Darrah and Mrs Hazel Houser sang a duet before prayer by Mrs Grisdie.
The Malvern BPW group met at Killsdale Church for the November gathering. Decor matched Thanksgiving, followed by a business session and a slide program. Dennis Stacy spoke on Denmark via the American Wield trip. Marian Jones narrated BPW convention coverage from Los Angeles. Prizes went to Hazel Summers, Mary Spiker, and Ern Alberts. The December meeting will be Marian Jones’s home with a Christmas gift exchange.
Mrs. R. W. Salyers and Mrs. Lorance Lisle were Saturday morning hostesses at a coffee at the Salyers home. The gathering celebrated the annual Founder's Day observance of the Tri Delta sorority with Southwest Iowa alumnae from Red Oak Shenandoah Essex Rindolph Oakland and Taricta in attendance.
The Malvern Garden Club met November 13 at Mrs. Louis Knop’s home with fourteen members. Mrs. F R Chantry previewed two books to be placed in memory of Mrs. Clara Robbing and Mrs. Paul Seeger. The program titled early garden club days covered charter members, the 1925 organization by Mrs. Helen Fischer, early constitution and by-laws, and notable achievements like the Better Homes and Gardens Show, a Junior Garden Club, and a tree planting project.
Mr and Mrs Larry Kidwell were honored guests at a cooperative supper and linen shower on Sunday evening at Grenwood Bank courtesy rooms. Adults socialized after dinner, children played a game called 50 and prizes were won by Ergin Kay Willard Jones Bobby Jones and Veldene Behensee. Attendees included the honorees and extended family and friends from several local households.
The Westminster Guild met at the church on November 8 at 7 30 pm with 12 members present. Hostesses were Mrs Laura Clay and Mrs Bernice Dower. Immediate business was discussed and future plans made. The Bible lesson was given by Mrs Cle Dickersbach. An oral contest was enjoyed. Refreshments were served from a table decorated in fall colors. The next meeting on Dec 31 will be a pot luck supper and Christmas gift exchange.
Mrs Ralph Skerritt expresses gratitude to everyone for cards gifts and visits received since the accident noting deep appreciation and thanks from her family for the support shown during recovery.
Local church listings include First Baptist with Rev Wayne Bass and routine services, First Presbyterian under Dr Alfred Martin with Sunday worship and midweek events, and Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Glenwood detailing Mass times, confessions, and weekday schedules.
St Johns Lutheran and The Methodist Church share upcoming services classes meetings and youth activities. Weekly times shift to 9 am Sunday School and 10 am Divine Service starting December with a prior 10 am change noted. Thanksgiving offerings and a Christmas display are announced. other events include Walther League topics, choir rehearsals, and senior citizen housing discussions with Heritage House questions.
Mr and Mrs Albert Craig will hold an open house Sunday November 18 from 2 to 5 pm in honor of Robert Craig who will turn 90 on Tuesday The public is invited to visit with Mr Craig at his home south of Malvern He is a life long resident of the Malvern and Strahan areas.
Mrs Kline spoke at a harvest event hosted by Malvern and Glenwood Rainbow chapters. District leaders Odeille Hill Catherine Crawford and Miss Janice Blazek delivered greetings and messages. The gathering featured song, tributes to BPW leaders led by Mrs Kenneth Jones, a past matrons tribute, and a reception with out of town grand officers.
A reckless driving charge against Carroll E B led to a fine of 3100 and costs in Justice Ernest Timmerman's court after an Omaha arrest by the highway patrol and Glenwood police. Additional fines of 10 and costs were levied for Donald D Parry Babe Junction for vehicle control failure James R Clark Council Bluffs for running a stop sign Thad R Wiseman Red Oak and Howard Van Omaha for improper passing Perry's charge stemmed from a minor auto accident.
A message from a patient thanks relatives friends teachers students and the Malvern Board of Education for the cards flowers and visits received during hospitalization and after returning home.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Rich returned late Tuesday night from Sacramento California after being called there by the death of their son Johnnie Rich who died suddenly at his home on November 8 in California.
Mr and Mrs Raburn Bentons and their son recently moved into a new split level home in Grandview addition northeast town. The three bedroom two bath layout includes a top level with shower, a tower level kitchen dining and living areas, and a split level basement with shower and family room. A two car garage faces north. Nebraska Custom Kitchens Omaha crafted the walnut finished cupboards with stainless stove sink and tile. The home runs on gas heat and hardwood floors dominate most rooms with carpets in the living room. Don Primrose was the building contractor.
Diane Kay Hopp and Doug Dashner from Malvern will join Omaha's seventh annual Parm City Youth Exchange from November 15 to 18. A 44-student contingent will stay with city hosts Margo Stanley and Stephen Watson and attend school and local business visits. The event, sponsored by the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, aims to improve farm city relations during National Farm City week.
A district meeting of commissions on Membership and Evangelism was held in Hastings on November 6 with representatives from 10 area churches. Rev. Staats of Broadway Methodist Church Council Bluffs led the program. Churches represented included Hastings Emerson Henderson Wesley Chapel Malvern Silver City Hillsdale Macedonia Glenwood and Woodbine.
Wesley WSCS met Wednesday afternoon at the church for the third lesson on Asin's Rim, which included Taiwan. De votions were given by Mrs. Rowe, lesson leader Evelyn Wilson, and several members presented Ivesan Lora Mae Parker and heard Agiantved retrashmoerats to the fire present. The next gathering will be Nov 28 with the study of Hong Kong.
Wesley Chapel Mars Clinton Parker correspondent reports church row. Clement Rowe pastor. Sunday School 10 am, church service 11 am. Mrs Hazel Buckendall visiting Omaha at son in law Lee Robbins Jeanie. Alvin Paul and ten ants on Washburn farm Davenport Nebr visited Henry family. Brothers of Mrs Clifford Allely Frank Ralph Hoxie and wives with sister Mrs Glenn Carlyon and husband attended Clifford Allely fall birthday gathering. Mrs Allely attended Randolph church fall table event and Volunteer Service Department at Glenwood State School. Don Parker and Bit McGrew attended Mills County folks at State Mansureau meeting in Des Moines on Tuesday.
Highly active 4-H club officers attended a training school on November 10 at the Malvern Methodist church. The event aimed to acquaint new 4-H officers with duties and responsibilities, led by county 4-H officers and assisted by Jim Glenn, county extension agent, with Kenny Leipold Peggy Runt Myrna McMillen Judy Asmussen Dale Asmussen and Bruce DuVal among the assisting officers.
Neighbors recount a Rambling Wyandotte area gathering for Mrs. Wene dell Kelley with family and friends from Wit and Ted Oak. Several games, baby gifts, and a decorated baby buggy marked the event. Also noted: church activities, visits among Wesley folk, and upcoming wedding of Lynn Wilkinson and Garal Moyers with plans to reside in St. Louis.
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