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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1962
Page
2
Local notes recount visits and greetings among Ames residents and relatives. Many relatives from Iowa and neighboring states visited in Ames, Council Bluffs, and Des Moines. The column mentions a Behood accident, birthday celebrations, and trips to Lake of the Woods and the Black Hills.
Mr and Mrs Edel Knight and sons vacationed in the Black Hills last week. Mr and Mrs Roy Dean Mansfield and Barbara vacationed with relatives. Herb Davison and children from Indianola visit Floyd Windom’s family this week. Rob Alderson and son visited relatives. Shapcott family and Maxine Shap Shap... Vic Stinaters, recently discharged from hospitalization, was released Wednesday to reside at Red Oak area.
Mrs Caroline Wilma Anderson daughter of Antone and Fredericka Dickersbach born March 4 1874 in Mills county died September 16 1962 at Mercy Hospital Council Bluffs funeral conducted Wednesday September 19 at 1 30 pm at Mansfield Funeral Home officiated by Rev Arthur Raeside Randolph with casket bearers Fred Mulholland Ray V Plumb Harley Stevesson Albert Seipold Charles D Costello Marvin Fenton floral care by Mrs Albert Leipold and Mrs Charles D Costello music by Mrs F A Wortman interment in Monroe Cemetery Imogene She leaves one daughter Mrs Ya Boehner a granddaughter Mrs Carolyn Breeding and three great grandchildren Linda Cathy and Robert Breeding of La Habra California and one sister Mrs Anna Ballain Imogene.
Mrs James Summers of Malvern and Mrs Charles Phelps of Hastings serve on the Clarkson hospital benefit committee. The annual event will be held in Omaha Oct 5. Tickets are available from the committee members.
An important one hour television program will air Monday September 24 from 8 to 9 pm on channel 6. The Road to Button Bay follows three girls who attended the 1962 Girl Scout senior roundup in Button Bay Vermont. Eight girls from the Nishna Xoma Council attended the roundup with representation from Council Bluffs Shenandoah Sidney and Red Oak. Plan a viewing party and invite friends and families.
A break in at Perkins Service station near Hastings reports entry by prying open the door. A few cartons of cigars and wrist watches were stolen, sheriff's office notes the burglary occurred Wednesday night or early Thursday.
A fine of 25 dollars and costs was imposed on Melvin Hansen of Malvern for reckless driving in Justice of Peace John Hall's court last week. Also appearing were William McCormick and Kenneth Broyles, Milan, Missouri, charged with lacking town trip lease identification papers, plus Marty Nicholson, Coldwater, Kansas, for no Iowa pro-rate for trailer, Emmett Crawford, Kearney, Nebraska, for no Iowa reciprocity card, Raymond Gottsche, Red Oak, for overlength load, and Leo C. Blackwell, Red Oak, for overlength load, all with various costs listed.
Mrs and Mrs Walter Briley celebrated their 50th anniversary with an open house in Glenwood on Sept 9. The Shauls and Harold Morricall attended a prior gathering at Bob Christensen’s home on Sept 7 honoring birthdays. Other local social items mention Omaha visits and Farm Bureau workshops in Red Oak.
Strahan Garden Club met Sept 12 at the church with 15 members and one guest, Mrs Harold Osler. President Mrs Bob Christensen led the business. The next meeting will be Oct 9 at the church. Guest demonstrator Mrs Sam McAllister of Farragut will show flower arrangement. members to invite guests including Hastings club. Lavella Costello discussed lap boards of masonite. Hosts Evelyn Hall and Warnetha Pierce served Cherry Delight mints and coffee. members to bring a dozen cookies and assist hosts Alice Meyer and Lorraine Morrical. Present were Mesdames Bertha Angus Gladys Virginia Bow en Naomi Christensen Luella Costella Evelyn Hall Alene Hill yer Emma Jean Jackson Dorothy Maher Joan McKern Alice Meyer Lorraine Marrical Wam itha Pierce Clara Stevens Marie Kayton and several children.
Strahan young people attend college include Louise Wortman and Kathy Hall at Missouri State College in Maryville. Larry Avett, Edwin Meyer at Bate Teachers College Peru Nebraska. Larry Isanut at Clarinda Junior College. Laviad Alberts at Simpion College Tidlangia. Robert Wooddllows State University Aman. Families hosted weekend dinners and visits across several towns with various relatives and locations noted.
Francis Kilpatrick 54 of Washington DC died suddenly from a coronary occlusion. He was former Randolph high school graduate, Ta bor and Indianola alumnus with a master’s degree from the University of Iowa. Survived by wife Leta, son Stuart in Germany, daughter Sherry Freeze Davenport IA, granddaughter, and siblings. Funeral plans pending burial in Arlington National Cemetery.
Grace Ione Douglass born November 15 1872 near Centerville Indiana died September 13 1962 at Hamburg hospital aged 89 Married to Rev Eller Otis Douglass November 1 1899 at Centerville They served the Methodist church 65 years Five children Clayton Shenandoah Emory Omaha Mary Moffet Dorothy Milligan Russell El Cerrito Nine grandchildren and more relatives Funeral held September 16 1962 at Randolph Methodist Church with Rev Martin L Greer officiating Interment Randolph Cemetery Reeves Dow Funeral Home of Tabor directed
In Malvern, residents attended the annual Lord's Portion sale and Memorial picnic at the Fairview Pioneer Memorial Chapel ten miles west of Oakland. The 1889 building once hosted seven young men entering the ministry, including Rev. Roy E. Kerney. Nearby family updates and social notes follow, including visits, dinners, and a family birthday celebration. Ricky Mickelson fell from a corn crib injuring a leg but avoided broken bones.
Mr and Mrs W Stotts were dinner and afternoon guests on Thursday of Mr and Mrs R A Skerritt east of Silver City. They visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Ward Hunt and children nearby. Rev Pullman was also a dinner guest of the Skerritts. Ralph Jackson of Glenwood and Emnett Stephens, on a business trip to Omaha Thursday afternoon.
Harvest Home at East Lid on Oct 14 with the official board meeting led by Rev. Pulman. Devo tions by Mrs. Claude Stephens. Secretary and treasurer reports read by Mrs. W. W. Windle and Mrs. W. C. Stotts. Plans for Harvest Home Sunday and a Lord's Portion Sale discussed. Next meeting set for Oct 11. Chris Stephens celebrated seventh birthday with class of friends.
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