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Mt Pleasant News

Location

Mount Pleasant, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1947

Page

7

Lively Lassies 4-1 Club Holds Meeting at Darlene Chiff’s Home

The Lively Lassies 4-1 club met at Darlene Chiff’s home with 15 members present. Phyllis Mathews demonstrated table etiquette and Daz Whitson spoke on tiny strawberries for the locker. Charlotte Garrels was elected to fund a county office with Charlotte Mathews backing her. The group practiced singing after, and refreshments included lunch, strawberry shortcake, and candy. Next meeting will be at Joy Bullington’s home on July 17.

Lassies Darlene Chiff Tell Cell Phyllis Mathews Daz Whitson Charlotte Garrels Charlotte Mathews Joy Bullingtorn

Death of Eldara trainer Cooper shocks reform leaders

Amid protests, Eldara institution leaders and a board of control mourn Cooper who died after years of strenuous efforts to shape the school. Replacement discussions focus on qualified administrators, while Red Cross relief and local aid highlight disaster response and community resilience.

Dey Molhea IDPA N. Cooper Eldara Board of Control Coser Ute Hmldera Cooper

Rent Centre Representative to Visit ML Pleasant Next Wednesday

A rent control office representative will visit ML Pleasant basement post office on Wednesday June 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. The Red Cross seeks cash gifts within fixed policies and once yearly. Flood relief has assisted over 350 families in Wapello county. disaster workers aided Manas ka, Marion, Adams, Madison, Gage, Mills, Fremont, and Van Buren counties. Building bids show high variation with Ames dormitory bids at about 1.10 per cubic foot, Sedar Falls bids at 86.5 cents per cubic foot.

Burlington ML. Pleasant Post Office Inter-Iews Red Cross The Iself Beste Wapello County Wapello Manaska Marion Adams Madison Gage, Mills, Fremont van Buren Counties State Board of Education Ames Sedar Falls

Funeral Held For Melvin McVey At Fort Madison

Melvin McVey son of Marion and Charity Scarborough McVey born September 3 1883 in Salem Iowa died June 7 in Sacred Heart Hospital Fort Madison after five years of ill health. He was survived by his widow mother two brothers a sister and other relatives. Memorial services were conducted by the Methodist church with sermons by Mrs Bessie F Collins and Rev Griffin and songs sung by local choirs with accompanying musicians.

Melvin McVey Marion Charity Scarborough McVey Salem Roman McV ¥Ey Sacred Heart Hospital Ft. Madison St Francs Hospital Burlington Guy J. McVey Forest L. McVey Fort Madison Eumee E. McVey Methodist Church Bessie F. Collins Griffin W. H. Johnson

Grieving Rites Held for Local Resident in East Cemetery

Interment followed services led by Nowers in charge of Miss Melving Mogel and Mrs Myrtle Schwarz. Honorary pallbearers included A C Walt and Clarence Peterson among others. Active pallbearers were Dewey Hawbaker Ed Watson Dalt Cammack Paul Grey Lenore Wallingford and Robert Frary.

Nowers Melving Mogel Myrtle Schwarz A. C. Walt Clarence Peterson Clyde Bunker L. A. Bunker Edgar Coward Dewey Hawbaker Ed Watson Dalt Cammack Paul Grey Lenore’ Wallingford Robert Frary

Good Samaritan Society Delivers Visit and Discussion

The regular Good Samaritan Society meeting was held with Mrs Gladys Watters reporting good attendance and fine food including fresh strawberries. Five dollars were donated to support Father Flanagan at Boys Town. Marie Richards led the guard and Flag Day discourse, with members asking about legality and guests Mrs Short and Mrs Talbott. The meeting adjourned to dine with Mrs Lots Abraham in July.

GoodimaritAn Society Gladys Watters Father Flanagan Boys Town Marie Richards Short Talbott Mees Lots Abraham

Wesleyan Service Guild Picnic At McMillan Park

Wesleyan Service Guild of the Methodist church enjoyed a cooperative supper at McMillan Park on a Wednesday evening. January February and March committees supervised the affair with social time following the meal.

Tha Wesleyan Service Guild The Methodist Church

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