Social round of visits and events across Red Oak area
A sequence of dinner and social visits spans Red Oak, Council Bluffs, Shenandoah, and nearby towns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Jensen, the Huntsmans and Babbitts, and Joanie Selser’s kitchen shower at the Christian Church. Weddings, hospital news, club meetings, and neighborhood transitions are noted along with shifts in residence and upcoming programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tone Schick
Mervin Jensen
Co. Bluffs
Ray Huntsman
Victor Babbitt
Guy
Jim Huntsman
Lucille Edie
Kent Schick
Daughters
Red Oak
Jones Schick
Steve Colerick
Shenandoah
Club Earned Gold Star at District Meeting
Emorison Women's club met at Mrs Clyde Ingersoll home for Oct 6 with 29 members and two guests. Devo tions centered on Halloween scripture. Reports from Red Oak district meeting Sept 30 praised success. Members urged to ask Viet Nam president to honor Geneva Conference and release prisoners of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emorison Women’s Club
Clyde Ingersoll
Wayne Shapcott
Red Oak
Democratic Republic of
Viet Nam
Emerson Iowa Town Council Minutes October 6 1970
Emerson Iowa town council minutes for October 6 1970 presided by Mayor George Curtis Jr list attendees and absentees approve previous minutes adopt Resolution No 224 setting a 100 fine for fires at town dump and noting plans regarding street access to sewer plant stop sign at dump entrance, park vapor light installation, and use of old pole at west water well. Discussed local issues. next meeting November 4 due to election. Bills paid and presented with totals. one bill held for more information. Meeting adjourned with Town Clerk Florence M Patton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Town Council
George Curtis, Jr
Blank
Johnson
Pierce
Pilling
Sandquist
Town Power & Light Co
Wm. Page
Family to Move to Nurenberg Germany Next Week
Mrs Bernard Carlstedt and her children, staying with the N F Wrights, plan to depart Friday Oct 16 for Nurenberg Germany to join David of Little Sioux. Mrs Harold Cooper and others were supper guests at Mrs Ward Coy’s Saturday. Harry Smith and children from Red Oak visited Jon Pilings Sunday. Mrs Cloid McDowell returned from Blair Nebraska after a visit with Mr and Mrs McKinnley Irvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Porter
Roscoe
Mildred Porter
Tiffin
Frank Porters
Edwin Grayson
Wat Sidney
E. A. Decker
St. Joseph Hospital
Wilbur Morrison
Arthur Mills
Mt. Pleasant
Francis Parkers
Ralph Buehler
Red Oak
George Linders
Thormas Malone
Manhattan Beach
Calif
Amber Carson
Laverne
Des Moines
Carson
J. A. Gay
Texie
Summerville
Lane Morse
Edmundson Hospital
Friendship Club
H. E. Greenwood
Edward Connell
Homer Connell
Bill Connell
Glenwood
Connell
Bernard Carlstedt
McKinnley Irvin
Blair, Nebr
McFall Schipper reunion draws wide attendance in Indiangla
The McFall Schipper reunion at Marvin Schipper home in Indiangla drew about 50 attendees including guests from Chicago and several states. Michael and Ray Gravel Jr and Clyde Gravetts attended with grandparents, while others from Colorado Nebraska Iowa Illinois and California joined. Additional visits included Virgil and Larry Ronk Dale Ackerman Ione Schick Blaine, and David Edie with his mother Hebe Edie. The Asbury Club plans a Red Oak meeting hosted by Mrs S McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael and
Ray Gravel, Jr
Carson
Clyde Gravetts
Schippers
Castor
Gertrude McFall
Malvern
Indiangla
McFall- Schipper
Marvin Schipper
Adrian Schipper
Chicago
Colorado
Nebraska
Towa
Illinois
Virgil Ronk
Larry Ronk
Dale Ackerman
Co. Bluffs
Stanley Krisinger
Griswold
L. C. Bullington
Church Notes from Nishna Valley and Area Churches
Local church notes list services at Nishna Valley United Methodist Champion Hill Presbyterian and First Baptist with pastors and Sunday schedules. The First Baptist mention missionary emphasis, Bolivia guest speaker, midweek activities, choir rehearsals, and recent social visits. Birth announcements note Patricia Anne Kudron born weighing six pounds seven ounces at Edmondson hospital. various family visits and local dinners mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Wm. van Antwerp
Aleata Burgett
S. S
Hudspith
Bolivia
Local BrieF Family Notes And Birth At Red Oak Area
Henderson Mrs Howard Allensworth reports on a weekend visit sequence including the Hutchcroft and DeBolt families. Phillip Kudron becomes a newborn father to Patricia Aon born October 8 as he heads to navy duty. Weldon Wallace hospitalized with pneumonia while Goodwill Pickup postponed due to rain. Joan Houser returns from Mercy Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Kudron
Patricia Aon
Phillip
Navy
Weldon Wallace
Murphy Memorial Hospital
Red Oak
Minnie Allensworth
Betty Raney
Carmell
Norman Winchester
Cub Scouts
Joan Houser
Mercy Hospital
Music Big Part of Emerson Auxiliary Program Oct 9
The Emerson American Legion Auxiliary met Oct 9 at Mrs John Thorsons home with nine officers present. President Cecille Wax presided. The treasurer Ronald Honeyman reported finances. Membership chair John Simpson announced 78 members. Pianist Horace Greenwood announced the song of the month and patriotic song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson American Legion
John Thorson
Cecille Wax
Vance White
Ronald Honeyman
John Simpson
Horace Greenwood
Free
Charles Edie
Ail
Carl Lake
Silver City
Clarinda
Lake
Legion
Quentin Johnson
Gola Wilbur Hurt as Corn Bin Fell on Him Saturday
Gola Wilbur Hurt was injured Saturday when a corn bin collapsed onto him. He sustained a severe ankle fracture and contusions, with quick aid from coworkers preventing suffocation. Dr. Thompson treated him and he was taken to Clarkson Hospital Omaha for immediate surgery. his room is 583.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gola Wilbur
Corn bin
Gola Wilber
Thompson
Oakland
Macedonia
Clarkson Hospital
Omaha
Jana Scherle
Worship and social notes from Henderson church events
Delbert V. Terry and others attend worship as Marjorie Haack leads Sunday School at 9:30. Weekly WSCS and Sunday activities, visitors from Long Beach and Tarkio, and local social visits are listed. Various family and friend gatherings, birthdays, medical visits, and campaign activity are noted among Henderson residents and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Death of Waldo Edmondson Oct. 10
The community mourns Waldo Red Edmondson who died Saturday at Mercy hospital in Co. Bluffe. Funeral was held Monday at 2 p m at Sellengren Funeral Home in Red Oak with burial at Farm Creek Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo
Red) Edmondson
Mercy Hospital
Co. Bluffe
Sellengren
Red Oak
Bunial
Farm Creek Cemetery
Local Families Visit and Attend Community Events
The report lists numerous social visits and health updates across the area. Names include the Columbus Myers family, Kenneth and Minnie Jewell, Theodore and Helen Shook, Norman Winchester of Carroll, Eugene Winchester, Mrs. Minnie Allensworth, Richard Cool from Europe, Mation Plumb, Lillian Edmonds, Clarence Kudron, Murphy Memorial hospital, Red Oak, Edna Flemings, the Air Force, Jud Coppeck, Weldon Wallace, Mildred Byers, Mercy hospital, Iva Boileau, Melva Christofferson, Arnold Williams, Oscar Haack, Paul, Jerry Towne, Roger Jackson, Debbie Williams, 4H leaders banquet at Hillsdale Methodist church, Chicken Pie supper at Emerson Methodist, UMYF services, Henderson United Methodist Layman Day, Wm. Harbor, Rev. John Olson, Betsy Paul, Simpson College, Tarkio vs Missouri Valley game, Co Bluffs visits, Marl Clarks, Michael Ricker family in Omaha, Hol Cherny birthday, Bessie Jewell, Marl yn McVey, Malvern homecoming parade, and Phyllis Plumer visiting Earl and Ruby McGee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Flemings
Air Force
Jud Coppeck
Russell
Clarence Krufion
Weldon Wallace
Red Oak Hospital
Mildred Byers
Mercy Hospital
Iva Boileau
Melva Christofferson
Arnold Williams
Oscar Haack
Paul
Jerry Towne
Roger Jackson
Debbie Williams
Hillsdale Methodist Church
Emerson Methodist Church
Henderson United Methodist Church
Wm. Harbor
Debbie
Ren
John Olson
Norfolk, Nebr
Melva Christoffers
Christiam
Jane Paul
Simpson College
Indianola
Buena Vista
Simpson
Betsy
H. E. Paul
H. BE. Paul
Co. Bluffs
Ruth Scott
Margie Boyer
Omaha
Kenneth Jewell
Clint McMullen Frrom
Silver City
Marl Clark
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clyde Patton
Nick Sulentic
Council Bluff
Patton
Paul Richards
Texas
Ivan Durbin
Don Eastwood
Leona Dixon
Dale Shelley
Glenn Cooper
Jesse Fisher
Francis Parker
L. C. Blank
Robert Good
Counneil Bliffs
Ralph Good
Jim Pettys
Mathilda DeBolt
Lester DeBolt
Vivien Hicks
Juanita DeBolt
Charles City
Karen DeBolt
Robert DeBolt
Pam
Earl Pace
Ottumwa
Pace
Emerson
Emerson Coffee Shop
Emerson, Iowa
Iowa
Emerson Gas & Electric
Greenwood Shr. Co
Briggs Pump Co
Payon Corp
Mace & Hahn
Southwest Tel
J.D. Oiwu
Bud's Standard
Malvern Leader
Eaton Metal
Glenwood Transit
Don’s Skelly
Orel Gillen
Wm. Page Liability
Petty Cash
Gravett Contracting
Florence M. Patton
Emerson State Bank
F.d.1.c
Alice Cox
Limwood
Nishna Valley Parish
United Methodist Church
Calbert V. Tarry
R.L. Grayson
Rebecca Circle
Winnie Gamble
Ruth
Harold Sowers
Debonh
Opal Bayes
Champion Hill Presbyterian Church
Warren Henry
Glenn Kellenbarger
Joe McKee
Kenneth McKee
Vickie Kudron
Patricia Anne
Edmondson Hospital
Eugene Kings
Kudron
San Diego
Ross Bryant
Heber Hillyer
Nebr
Tarkio College
Clyde Patten
Ron Vannordstrand
Emma van- Harvie Vennordstrand
Larry Villa
Sterling
Howard Allensworth
Fred Hutchcroft
Hawry
John DeBolt
Warrensburg
Lester DeBolts
Robert Hicks
Roy DeBolt
Stanton
Matilda DeBolt
DeBolts
Jean DeBolt
Hugh Shook
Theodore Shooks
Hugh
Theodore Shook
University Medical Center
Omahia
Lillian Edmondson
Elizabeth Edmondson
Carol Funk
Ward Hough
Arthur Allensworth
Art Skiles
Long Beach
Oslif
Wm. Scherle
John Scherle
Tarkio
Donna Loth
Linda
Doug Allensworth
Tammy
Brenda
Mia
Clarro
Waldo Edmondson
Columbus Myers
Theodore
Carroll
Eugene Winchester
Helen Winchester
Norman Winchester Sursay
Richard Cool
Mation Plumb
Lillian Edmonds
Clarence Kudron
Boyer Hardware
Lennox
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