Emerson Area Social News and Vacation Notes
A roundup of social visits and gatherings in Emerson and nearby towns includes Mr. and Mrs. Darrold Cooper visiting Mrs. and Mrs. George Hask eall Jr. of Emerson, a Ladies Aid meeting led by Mrs. June Mills, and plans for a Sept. 27 gathering with Mrs. J. Jane. Families such as the Bishops and the Andersons host and attend dinners, Sunday visits, and a Porter's Lake weiner roast. Additional notes cover a Minnesota vacation, local crop reports, and a pensioner court incident in LeMars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
Darrold Cooper
George Haskeall Jr
Emerson
June Mills
J. 1
Janes
Bishop
Walter Bishop
Mary Giles Vis
Porter's Laker
Mra
Aubrey
Cransford Hurlington and Ponty
Harold Cowper
Chester
Florence
Wilma
News of Emerson and Emersonians Welfare Update
Emerson department reports on local welfare efforts and community activities. Highlights include updates on Emerson residents, civic projects, and upcoming events organized by Emerson groups and clubs.
Cast Chosen for Junior Glass Play Back Again Home Town
The Junior class selects a large cast for the comedy drama Back Again Home Town to be staged Oct 6. Notables include Bob Bruce Tralph Patrick Chic Wilton Marlin Bishop Lucius Oppernons Eugene Edie Hugh Gorman Join Kiting Judge Avery Wilbur Glen Shirley Avery Prescott Virginia wees Aileen Bonawell Vivian Hastall Peggy Warren and Annabel plus Catherine Baldwin. Mrs Evans hosts a luncheon at one o'clock with attendees from Glenwood Lamont Bedford and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Bruce
Old Town
Tralph Patrick
Chic Wilton
Bob
Marlin Bishop
Lucius Oppernons
Eugene Edie
Hugh Gorman
Kiting
Judge Avery
Wilbur Glen
Bhirley Avery
Prescott
Virginia His Wees
Aileen Bonawell
Vivian Hastall
Peggy Warren
Lucilla
June Parker
Annabel
Porgy
Catherine Baldwin
Emerson Club Plans Public Book Review and Hobby Show
The Emerson Womans Club sponsors two public programs this year. A Jan 3 1940 book review by Mrs H Houghton Jr followed by tea will announce the book later. A March 5 1940 Hobby Show and Tea invites public participation with further news to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Woman’s Club
H. €. Houghton Jr
Merna Elisa
Sia
Malvern
Barre
Iva Jengcon
Dana College
Blair
Neb
Home Folk
Mra
C. E. Blumer
Avoca
L. E. Ripley
Methodist Church
Burlington
Mervin Slump Finds Buzzard on Farm Near Emerson
Mervin Slump who lives near Emerson found a rare buzzard on his farm Thursday. He brought the large bird to Emerson that evening, where it attracted curiosity from many residents. The specimen measured six feet wingtip to wingtip, was black, and resembled an eagle. Slump plans to have it mounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin Slump
Emerson
Mr. Slump
W. R. C. Members at Convention at Greenfield
The Seventh District Convention of the Women’s Relief Corps met in Greenfield on Sept. 12. Delegates from the local corps included Mesdames James Cora Comer Caroline Rhoads Minnie Whisler Theresa Edie Artie Smith Odes Hall Kate Hicks Pearle Wilkins Bertha Kellenbarger Myrtle Shelley Emily Burton Bell Yarns Myrtle Edie Lattra Douglas and Misa Nellie Burton. Mrs Olive Monpre state president served as inspector. The next convention will be in Council Bluffs. local corps will meet Oct. 6 for officer practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Cranwall
D. A. Edie
Boswell
Amos Smith
Gibson
H. L. Sowers
Chas. Carson
Greenfield
Mesf
James Cora Comer
Caroline Rhoads
Minnie Whisler
Theresa Edie
Artie Smith
Odes Hall
Kate Hicks
Pearle Wilkins
Bertha Kellenbarger
Myrtle Shelley
Emily Burton
Bell Yarns
Myrtle Edie
Lattra Douglas
Misa Nellie Burton
B. B. Comer
Horace Hall
Nellie Burton
Emerson Team Wins One From Wales Baseball Victory
Emerson defeated Wales 4 to 3 in a tight game as Emerson gathered five hits to Wales four. L Hicks and R Evans pitched for Emerson while R Sellers and two Williams boys batted for Wales. Sellers led Wales at the plate and Hicks stood out for Emerson. Nearby social notes mention visits and entertaining a diverse group of relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Wales
L. Hicks
R. Evans
R. Sellers
Sellers
Ant Hickawaa
Champion Hill Funeral For W H Shindler
W H Shindler died September 13 at his nephew’s home after 91 years 7 months. Born February 5 1848 near Oneida New York he remained active till four months prior, later needing assistance. Funeral held at Miller S10 cemetery with services and many visitors from nearby towns and Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Shindler
F. G. Rothersperger
Mr. Shindler
New York
Oneida
Comer Funeral Home
FE. B. Comer
D. M. Scoles
Miller
East Liberty Birth Party for A. L. Bird Honored at Home
A birthday gathering for A. R. Bird was held at his home last Wednesday with family and friends including Isabelle and Rod Lin Marl and Russell Bird, Colleen of Malvern, and other relatives. Homemade ice cream and cake were served as the 74th birthday was celebrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL RR Bird
A. R. Bird
Isabelle
Rodlin
Sona Marl
Glenwoor
Russell
Colleen
Malvern
Jay McCarthy
Jim McCarthy
Graattinger
Imogene
Lloyd Shillings
Ellaworth
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Knoxville
Shillings
Wabash
H. H. Hillyer
Ross Bryant
Larry
Manson
Dale Hillyer
Wayne Tirrant
Hillyer Place
George
Ralph Maher
Coburg
L. EB. Gatschenritter
Clarence Bryant
Kimberly
Minn
Navy Seeks Recruits in Omaha District Increase
The Navy Department plans a higher peace time strength with 98 men this month for the Omaha district, adding 44 to reach the total. Applicants can expect quick processing once they apply, with age limits 18 to 31. For details contact Navy Recruiting Station, 308 Federal Office Building, Omaha, or the Post Office Building in Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crom
Navy Department
Navy
Omaha
Federal Office
Council Bluffs
Imogene Pupils Celebrate Teacher Miss Mary Dempsey
A Rice school pupil party honored teacher Miss Mary Dempsey last Tuesday afternoon with gifts cake and peaches. Students built sand table Indian villages as the event wrapped up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice School
Mary Dempsey
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W. St. Shindler
Dewey Bishop
Boyd Bishop
Dean
Carl Anderson
C. W. Bishop
Anderson Home
Biler
Harriet McLain
Minnesota
Tatura Kenney
Josie
Cueliter
Hesterid
Biro
W.C. Statts
Ruthten
Crane
Sioux City
Laura McMillan
Davelter Florence
Kiser
Mra. Castello
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Ladera Rernes
Alan TyVal
Tad Dues
Town City
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Glen Skerritt
Sliver City
Joan Fitch
Pacific Junction
LeMare
Enelope
Lon Lily
David Tripp
Lilly
Lolly
Evans
K. A. Evans
D. Aistrone
Leonard Dean
Emerson Club
Allen Rowe
Mildred Anderson
Mrs. H. ©. Hicks
Macksburg
Mr. Rowe
Miss Anderson
Mrs. Hicks
Frank Rosa
Mabel Campbell
Mt. Ayr
Inez Hicks
Corena Birdsall
Q. E. S. Hall
Mary Finnel
Moberly
Bila Stephens
Lewis Birdsall
Simpson
J. L. Evans
Margaret Young
Jack Evans
Russell Evans
Boulder
Col
Goss
Henderson
D. B. Goss
Mra. Goss
Warren Honeyman
R. R. Honeyman
Blythe Sinclair
New Zealand
Gould
Des Moines
Samuel Lee
cLal
Lee
Champion Hill
Ad Renex Presbyterian
Iso
Oriary
A. H. Hatfield
Luther Coy
Robert Berriman
Teddy Wella
Buddy
Doyle Huntsman
Oakdale
W. ©. Haton
Kenneth
Torrington
Wye
Dominey
Atwood
Kan
Vlatt
Eaton
Mrs. Dominey
Honeyman
Clyde Rhoads
Glenwood Tank
Minute Whisler
Rockwell City
George Ginger
Clorinda
Betty Bean
Edward Bean
Bean
Ginger
Me. E. J. Cranwall
Mervin
Buzzard
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O. B
Misa Huth Cofer
L. J. Cranwall
Who
Mary Laurie Taylor
American Legion Auxiliary
Martha Honeyman
Gayle Greenwood
Evangelina Lang
Jessie Cole
Clarinda
Mary Gibson
Loretta Hines
Cornell Bluffs
Mabel Honeyman
Hasteas
Miss Arneel
Fifth Baptist World Congress
Atlanta
Mary Arneel
The
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W. E. Fain
Ruth Smith
Harvey Smith
Hed Oak
Kansas City
Fain
Bil
Coppage Cafe
John T. Stewart
Harrisonville
Allen Ql Co
Gail Mix
Glasces
Joe
Art Jenkins
Amenion
Calla
Mia
Ella Stephens
Mary Flitner
Will Rutledge
Macedonia
O. O. Baldwin
Hamburg
B. O. Baldwin
Jessie Cardiff
Hugh Shook
Alice Ronk
Norfolk
Chas. Ronk
Chas. Crouse
Merritt Crouse
Gene Crouse
Susie Hall
Hastings
Howard Allenaworth
Friendship Club
Clara Pratt
Jennie Kellenbarger
Emma McMullen
Haldeman
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Aberdeen
J. Haldeman
D. Ames
Cleveland
Ohio
L. J. Haldeman
A. H. Hetfield
Teddy Welle
Hobert Berelman
Virgil Golddell
Wud
Lewis Conrad
Clyda
Mee
Dow Ab
Myre
Sherman Sn
Taut
Tharday Afeo
Mage Oak
East Liberty
Weiner
Frank DuVal
W. H. Maddocks
DuVal
Ralph McClain
Sherry
Marlon Campbell
Robert and Lyle
Joe Mayberry
Wilbur
Neil
Fay
C. C. Wilhelm
Florence and
Charles
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Edna
Wayne
J. Henderson
Young People’s Assembly
James Henderson
Glenwood
Alan Duval
Betty Barger
Edith Alexander
Mary Henderson
James
Alan
Germany
Rev. Carney
Christian Church
Clyde Jackson
Nebraska City
W. Ht. Maddocks
Glen Fitch
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Clarence Hunt
John Hunt
Marlon Wilhelm
N. W. Wilhelm
Fern Maddocks
Council Halls
Mire
Wy EE Maddocks
Armand Smith
Fort Crook
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Afra
A. J. Darnald
Floyd Moswinger
Kutee Park
Denver
Qolo
Fountain
Madea
Zeb Sez
Gearhart Lumber
Laader
Imogene S.E. Mills
Thurman
Este Bussard
Jerry McCarthy
Thelma Harper
Tabor
Sidney
Riverton
Randolph
Monroe Township
Perry Hummel
Essex
H. M. Lewis
E. E. Collins
Jimmy McKinney
H. R. McKinney
Sadie Gleason
Grand Island
Maggie Lewis
DeWitt Collins
Peoria
Ill
E. E B. Colling
Martin Anderson
Martie
Mary Ellen
Anna Skahill
Anderson
Jim Cunsell
Philadelphia
Penu
A.B. Addy
Maurits
Eileen
Silver City
Chey Pon
Wits
John Adaite
Wid
Sahn Hivkahothe
Aleron
Cole
Uieke Dughter
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