Society State Historical MILTONVALE VALE RECORD VOLUME 55 Grade School P. T. The Grade School P.T.A. held its third meeting, Nov. 16.
This was National Education week. The purpose of this meeting was to get a better understanding vI the school and parent-teacher cooperation for the welfare of the children, At 8:15 all parents gathered in the music room for a short session from the music department. Two songs were sung by the girls' sextet: "Cindy" and "Steal Away." A film, "Schools March was shown. The president, Mrs. Chas.
Wilson took over for a short meeting. It was voted to have a food sale, Saturday, Nov. 21. The percentage of parents in attendance: Sixth grade 42 percent; third grade 40; seventh grade 38; fifth grade 37; second grade 32; eighth grade 31; first grade 30; fourth grade 25. The sixth grade got the album of records.
A lunch of coffee and sandwiches was served to a very good attendance. ED BURGE DIES Ed Burge, 54, prominent Cloud county citizen, died suddenly Sunday afternoon at the home of a friend in Concordia, from a heart attack, Mr. Burke had been in ill health for three years. Mr. Burge was a successful Concordia businessman.
He wag prominent in Republican polities in Cloud county and the state of Kansas. He had been State Business manager up to -July 1 for a number of years. He was chairman of the RepubJican Central Committee for Cloud county and had successfully led many election campaigns here and in distriot and state. Ilis friends were legion, who will miss him greatly. services were held in the Concordia Baptist church, Wednesday afternoon.
Ile is survived by his wife. Cub Scouts Pack Three of the Cub Scouts met with their den mother, Mrs. J. C. Lassey, on Tuesday evennig.
After lunch of sandwiches and milk, the six members answered roll call with something they had learned about Scouting. They made airports. Mrs. II. M.
Epperson took Bert Elwood to Concordia, Monday, where he entered St. Joseph's hospital. Prank- Smith entered Municipal hospital, Clay Center, on Monday, and underwent surgery. Mr. and Mrs.
Bill Graham and Stevie went to Kansas City Sunday for Stevie to have an eye examination. The doctor reports Stevie's eye coming along nicely. While there they visited at the Erle Graham home. Debbie and Tyler Graham stayed at the home of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
C. Graham, while their parents were in Kansas City. Miss Jo Ann Catlin, of Miltonvale, who is a student of the Brown-Mackie School of Business, Salina, was initiated into Pi Rho Theta Sorority at a formal at the El Pato Room, Tuesday evening, November 17. BIRTH BIRTH Mr. and Mrs.
Loren Nelson of Clav Center named their son, Steven Paul, who was born Wednesday, Nov. 11. lle weighed 8 7 oz, The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Julius Nelson of Idana, and Mr.
and Mrs. Eston Stites of Oak Till. The great-grandmother. is Mrs. Willard Allen of Miltonvale.
lie has a brother, Lonnie Dean, three years old. MILTONVALE MARKETS Wednesday Noon Wheat Eggs Cream. Premium Cream', No. 1 i Cream, No. 2 MILTONVALE, KANSAS, NOVEMBER 19, 1953 NUMBER 5 MRS.
JOHN E. GRIFFIN C'atherine Elmina Sewart, daughter of Frederick and Sarah Ann Sewart, was born at Bethany, Missouri, May 7, 1872, and departed from this life to be with her Redeemer November 12, 1953. At the are of seven years she moved with her parents to lollis, Kansas. After completing her training in the Hollis and Concordia schools she spent several years in the teaching profession. On January 31, 1897 she was married to John E.
Griffin of Hollis. Their home was blessed with the birth of five children. One son, Beverly, preceded her in death, having died in infancy. The family lived in Hollis until March 1910 when they moved to Miltonvale where they have made their home until the present time. She was converted at the age of 12" years -and joined the Methodist church.
Some years later when the Hollis Wesleyan Methodist church was organized, she placed her membership in this new organization, coming one of the charter members. After moving to Miltonvale she transferred her membership to the Miltonvale Wesleyan Methodist church, where she remained a member until the time of her death. She was sanctified at campmeeting after moving to Miltonvale, and continued joyful and triumphant in her Christian experience until she went to be with her Lord. The work of the church, missions and the salvation of others were among her chief interests liven after she suffered the limitations inflicted up011 her by her illness she would respond instantly to statements which were made concorning spiritual things, and she would often exclaim with joy in the happy anticipation of her heavenly home. For some length of time her home WilS one of the places where the Thursday morning cottage prayer meetings were held.
She manifested a great interest in these meetings, and urged her neighbors to attend. She always prayed very fervently for the ralvation of the children whose parents constituted the College Hill Church. ller labors are ended, but the influence of her life continues in the memory of those who knew her. The memories of her love and devotion to those with whom she shared the home, her radiant countenance as was observed by her friends, her joy. Jul testimony to God's redeeming grace and her carnest exhortations to those in need of A Savior have now become a brilliant light to beckon us on to follow her in the path that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
Survivors are her faithful and devoted husband, John 19. Griffin of Miltonvale; her chil. dren, Mrs. Wilma Logan of Santa Rosa, California; Mrs. Maude Crouch of Portland, Oregon; Mrs.
Rovesta Palmer of Miltonvale and Wilbur Grif. fin of Hollis, Kansas; one sister, Mrs, Maude Cook of Miltonvale; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, November 15 in the Miltonvale Wesleyan Colloge Chapel by Rev. Lowell Gilger nnd Rev. J.
J. Stoner. Burial was in the Hollis cemetery. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for the courtesics and kindness given during the illness and loss of our loved one. We thank you for the floral and memorial gifts, for the fool and calls made, and all your thoughtfulness in any way.
The Griffin Family P. T. A. is having 0. food sale in Gathers hardware.
Saturday, Nov. 21. Everyone is invited to buy food, or bring food to sell. Begins at 10 a.m. MRS.
WALTER WALKER Society and mersonal News Y. W. C. A. The November meeting of' the Y.W.C.A, will be held in the Presbyterian church oll November 20.
Worship service will be led by Joan Stanton; lesson, "World Fellowship" by Lois Neill. Hostesses Hoard, Barber, Cole, Albertson, Nemnich, Lindsay, Lassey, Fyfe, Fuller, I lauck, E. Ahrendes, and M. Ahrendes. This is (fuest Day and all ladies of the community al'0 cordially invited.
Christian Church Ladies Aid Ladies Aid of the Christian church will meet Thursday afternoon, Nov. 19 at 2:30 o'clock in the church. Mrs. Evelyn Lindsay will lead devotions and Mrs. Jewell Neaderhiser will be lesson leader.
Hostesses are: Edith Lyne, Blanche Zahn, Til. lie Ponton, Edith Springsted, Rosella Fry, Clarine Ilauck, and Joan Stanton. Pre- Thanksgiving Dinner Pre-Thanksgiving dinner guests, Sunday, of Mr. and Mrs. Eston Stites of Oak Hill were: Mr.
and Mrs. David Allen, Otis Allen, Mrs. Alice Al len, Rev. and Mrs. Lester Mor.
gan, Ronnic and Leila, of Mil tonvale; Mr. and Mrs. William Allen, Donna and Bill, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Cook and Dixie Lee of Abilene; Mr.
and Mrs. Loren Nelson, Lonnie Dean and Steven Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Beals of Clay Center; I'vt. Paul Stites of Camp Chaffee, Arkansas; Miss Shirley Mayfield of Alton, Ralph Nicewander and Leola Stites of Topeka.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Whitney of Concordia were supper guests of her mother, Mrs. Fred Cyr, Armistice day. Sunday dinner guests of Mr.
and Mrs. George Shroyer, Delbert and Sherryl were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shroyer, Mr. and alrs.
Wayne Yowell, Ars, Donald Stites and Darlene, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Heald, Pamela and Larry, and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Shroyer, Terry and Frankie.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry- Blochlinger and family, and Mr, and Mrs. Vern Coleman were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Ray Verna Rae and Max. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Richard, Deanna and Barbara, and Mrs. Kay Anstin, and Mr.
and Mra. Carl Albert Richard of Glasco were guests, Sunday, at a birthday dinner l'or Susan Lee Austin at the Lawrence Austin home in Bennington. Mrs. Mary Arbuthnot of Bennington was also a guest. Mr.
and Mrs, Ray Stanton went to Burr Oak Sunday and enjoyed a cooperative dinner with the McCormick and Gar. man families at tho Earl Gar. man home. Mr. and Mrs.
Wesley Trindal and son, Mr. and Mrs, Leon Johnson and daughter and Mrs. Fred Cvr were dinner guests, Sunday, of the Loyd Cyr Honor Mr. and Mrs. Ed Adams A reception was given Sunday, Nov.
8, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Adams nt the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orvel Vincent in Concordia.
Guests were Mr. and Mrs, Robert Storwell and Robert of Ellaworth; Laurence Sexsmith and Chervl of Salina: I. D. Sexsmith, Salina; Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph Ball and family of Concordia; Mrs. Otto Zahn and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Otto Zahn and family of Hutchinson; Mr. and Mrs.
Pennie Bennett and family of Salina; Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Cyr, Wayne and Janice, Mr. and Mra. Lawrence Adama and family, Aileen Wuller.
Pat Neill, Janice Blake; Darrell Fosdick, and Ronald Lyne. The newly weds. received many useful gifts. Birthday Club Birthday club met with Mrs. Lustina Comfort, Saturday, to help her celebrate her birthday anniversary, which was Nov.
8, but on account of snow was postponed. Those present were Minnie Fury, Mary Angelo, Ollie Chayer, Nellie Lange, llattie Ping, Campsy Hart, Pearl Gib. son, Ella Pokorney, and Eustina Comfort. Guests were llelen Rothfuss and Ethel Austin. Refreshments of ice cream, cake, coffee and mints were served.
All enjoyed the lovely garden bouquet furnished by Mrs. Austin. All are really lucky to still see flowers blooming in the middle of November. G. S.
C. S. The (1.S.C.S. will meet on Tuesday evening at six o'clock in the Presbyterian church basem*nt for a pot luck supper. All girls are cordially invited.
Air. and Mrs. C. E. Bray of Phillipsburg were Monday sup.
per, guests at the home of fam- Mr. Mrs. Russel Bray and ily. Mr. and Mrs.
Dick Loveland, Mrs. Fred Cyr, and Mrs. lolsie Smith were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Whitney Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lange, Sue Ann and Pauia, Mrs. Lange, Mr. and Mrs.
(co. Bistline of Topeka, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bistline, of Manhattan were Sunday dinner and supper guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Prank Lange and family in Linn. 7 Mrs. Ilazel Davis of Concordin, Paul Robison of Anchorave. Alaska.
Mrs. Victor Woodeli and! children of Atehison, and Mrs. Ethel Covey were supper guests, last Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. A.
E. Horn. Callers in the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Clif Horn and Mr.
and Mrs. W. T. hassey. Mr.
and Mrs. Virgil Cyr of Ames, and Mrs. Pearl Dulohery and Linda were dinner Bertice guests, Pearce Saturdav. at the home and attended the Kansas Wesleyan-Ft. llays State football game.
Mrs. Fred C'yr, and Mrs. Elsie Smith enjoyed a Fish supper at the Rex Whitney home, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs.
Leonard Melton, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Tale. peska and Brent, and Mrs.
Mable Hazlett were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Bert Taliaferro. Misses Emma Durkec and Elvie Turner and Mrs. Marien Davidson were luncheon guests Sunday evening of Mrs. Mary lloefer.
A turkey dinner was served Sunday at the Paul Plear home near Greenleal, honoring his mother. Mrs. W. S. Flear on her birthday anniversary which was November 16.
Among the 23 relatives present were Mr. and Mrs. Thos. II. Flear, and Mrs.
Ray Phelps and song, Tom, Dick and Harry. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Invoie, Tr. and daughters were dinner guests of Miss Reva McNeil.
In the afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tavoie, Jr. and Brenda, and Miss Reva McNeil drove to Belleville and visited at the Kenneth Mulch home. Sunday afternoon callers of Mr.
and Mrs. John Partch wero Mrs. Marvin Miller, Miles and Marylin, and Mrs. Leslie Worley, Lyle and Ronnie, of Clay Center. Mrs.
Nora White and Mra. Ella Belisle called on Mrs. Art Lavoie, Sr. last Thursday after. noon.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ponton and family of Delphos visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Adama and famt ily Mary Catherine 'Twaddell, daughter of Solon and Mary Priscilla Twaddell, was born in Nodaway county, near Skidmore, Missouri, June 21, 1882, and passed away at her home in Minneapolis, Kansas .011 November 13, 1953 at the ago of 71 years, 4 months and 22 days, following a lingering illness.
On January 15, 1902 she was united in marriage to Walter J. Walker of Marysville, Missouri. To this union eight children were born, four sons and four daughters: Paul of Miitonvale, Kansas; Roland of Kansas City, Kansas; Wallis 0., of Visilia, California; Lloyd H. of Minneapolis, Kansas; Mrs. Geo.
Stites, Miltonvale, Kansas; Mrs. lenry Snavely and Mrs. Beatrice Allen, both of Concordia, Kansas, and Mrs. Howard Brady of Minneapolis, Kansas. In the spring of 1915 the family moved to Kansas, settling 011 a farm near Aurora.
The family lived on different farms the vicinity until failing health of both, Mr. and Mrs. Walker forced them to retire. In April of 1949 they moved to Minneapolis, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister who died in infancy.
Those left to mourn her loss beside her husband and eight children are three brothers and one sister: Harvey Twaddell of Beloit, Lloyd Twaddell of Phoenix, Arizona; Roy Twaddell of Skidmore, and Mrs. John of ('raig, Missouri; 35, grandchil. dren, 7 great -grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. She was a patient sufferer, always thoughtful of those who cared for her. She was a faithful wife and loving mother.
Funeral services were held in the Sulphur Springs church at 2 p.m. Monday, conducted by Rev. Jacob J. Stoner, assisted by Rev. Warren Else.
l'allbearers wero six grandsons, Win. A. and Paul, Jr. Walker, Lavern and Harold Allen, Duane Stites and Roy Walker. Burial in the Sulphur Spring: cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS Our heartfelt thanks and uppreciation are being expressed to those who in any way remembered us at the time of the death of our loving wife and mother. A special thanks to the singers, the ministers, those sending food and the lovely floral tributes. Walter J. Walker Mr. and Mrs.
Cleo. Stites and family Paul Walker and family Mr. and Mrs. Roland Walker and family Mr. and Mrs.
Wallis Walker Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Walker and son Mr. and Mrs. Henry Snavely Mr.
and Mrs. Howard Brady Mrs. Beatrice Allen and family. W. E.
TITUS W. E. Titus, 71, passed away Thursday afternoon, Nov. 13 at the home of Mrs. Walter Haws in ('lay Center.
Ie was born October 29, 1882, southwest of Miltonvale. Mr. Titus lived on a farm six miles cast of Miltonvale until about 7 months ago, when he moved into Clay Center. lIe had lived there for 18 years. Rebecca Titus preceded her husband in death about a year ago.
llo is survived by a sister, Mrg Rose Romey, ifolton, nephew Elmer Walker and a niece Mrs. Jim Reed of Morganville. Funeral services were held, Saturday afternoon in the Presbyterian church in Idana with Rev. E. Kuhns officiat.
-ing. Burial was in Lincoln cemetery. Mrs. Lizzie Pearce and Mrs. Pearl Gibson accompanied' Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Rich and Charlene. to Dist. 55 Wednesday evening where they attended P.T.A.
Union Thanksgiving Service The Union Thanksgiving ser. vice, sponsored by the Miltonvale Protestant churches will be held in the Miltonvale Wesreyan College Chapel, Thanksgiving mornnig at nine o'clock. An offering will be taken for the American Bible Society. F. F.
A. Parent And Son Banquet The Miltonvavle Future Farmers of America enjoyed the hinglight of their 1953-51 school year, Friday, Nov. 13. The l'arent and Son banquet came off in grand style and cv. eryone enjoyed it.
This was the first M.V.A, banquet since 1950 and it climaxed what has been, and is hoped to be a very succossful year. Everyone enjoyed this meeting of the F.F.A, high school and their parents. A delicious dinner of steak. potatoes, salad, celery, carrots, rolls with butter and jelly, plus ice cream and cookies was served to 123 members and guests. The theme of the banquet concerned the.
F. twentyfifth year of existence and was entitled "Silver Anniversary Banquet." The program was highlighted by an interesting address by Professor Howard Bradley of Kansas State College. Mr. Bradley taught vocational agri. culture for 20 years and is now in the Department of Education at Kansas State College.
The Miltonvale Chapter was chartered 25 years ago in 1928, and four charter members were present: Kenneth Puller, Adelbert Woodworth, Vincent Fuller and (icorge Shroyer. Everyone came away wellpleased with the 1953 banquet and is looking forward to another next year. A great deal of enthusiasm was shown and the members were happy to have had their parents as guests. M. W.
C. HONOR ROLL semester. It follows: Superior Honor Roll Miltonvale Wesleyan College has published its College Department Honor Roll for the first nine weeks of the first Illinois 2:53 Honor Roll (2.0 to 2.5) Ralph Jones, Keene, North Dakota 2.44 Jerry Terrill, Page. Neh. 2.33 Donald Dorr, Ponca Oklahoma 2.25 Flora Leta Worrell, Colorado Springs, Colo.
2.19 Aylo Lippe, Miltonvale 2.18 Richard Palmer, Albert Tea, Minnesota 2.14 Julia Reisdorph, Frederick, South Dakota. 2.12 June Whitney, Miltonvale 2.06 Kenneth Tollefson, Cedar Falls, Iowa 2.00 Virginia Macy, Ponca City, Oklahoma. 2.00 Jack Benninger, West Middlesex, Pennsylvania 2.00 Joy lolz, Ipswich, S.D. 2.00 IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our mother, Mry. A.
T. Vesterberg, who passed away November 21, 1950. Three years have passed since that sad day, The one we loved was called away. God called her home from a world of strife, To shine among the Angels in a fairer, brighter life. Safe in the arms of Jesus, safe from all grief and sin Forever and forever, where all is pure within.
Our hearts are full of sorrow, Tears have dimmed 0111 eyes. But we shall meet her once again In the home beyond the skies. Sadly missed by loved ones. Rev. Marien Davidson was week-end guest at the Mrs.
Mary Hoefer home and visited with friends. "Come to the PTA Food Salo. at Gathers Ilardware, Saturday, Nov. 5-1t HARVEST HIGHL DAY A SUCCESS Over 3000 people were oil hand in Miltonvale to watch the Homecoming Parade of Mil. tonvale Wesleyan College oll Friday, October 30.
The parade was sponsored by the Student Council of the College. Judging of floats and providing of prizes were sponsored by the Miltonvale Lions ('luh. The high school department won the first prize for student floats, while Morgan Chapel won the first prize for church floats. Approximately 730 people were entertained at a sumptuous chicken dinner on campus, provided by ladies of the Kansas Women's Missionary Socirty. A large crowd gathered at the gymnasium for the traditional llarvest Home Day program in the afternoon.
A significant message oontaining the C'ollege Policy Statement was given by President Wesley L. Knapp. The evening program includ. ed an Alumni Coffee Time and a Homecoming Festival. It was a variety program night, including a massed Alumni-Student chorus of about 75 voices.
Five people who attended the first year of M. W.C. in 1909 were interviewed. It was, indeed, a homecoming. American Legion Auxiliary The American Legion Auxiliary of the Fury- Blochlinger P'ost met in regular meeting at the Veterans Iall Tuesday, November 10th.
The Unit voted to send the $1.00 bills as usual to the Veterans hospital for Christmas gifts to the patients; and two coupon books to cach of the three Veterans Hospitals for use of the' veterans in the hospital. One of the state pres. ident's projects for the year is 10 secure bassinets for the William Booth Memorial hospital nt Wichita, The Auxiliary is sending $5.00 to help out with these. Plans were discussed for the Christmas party which will be hold as usual this year. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, December 8th with the following hostesses on the refreshment committee: Rosa Reel, Rich, Katheryn Hoard, Pearl Shea and Lena Gunter.
BLOODMOBILE A SUCCESS There were 138 volunteers to give blood at the Red ('ross bloodmobile visit in Concordia, Nov. 12, and 119 pints of blood were accepted by the unit. Loc. al doctors donate their time and are in attendance during the operating hours of the blbodmobile. Dr.
L. C. Owensby and Dr. N. C.
McCubbin, of Concordia, were in attendance through out the Nov. 12 visit. Miss Margaret Griner, deputy chief nurse of Wichita, was in charge of the bloodmobile. Miss Griner termed the Elks club dining room 811 excellent location for the bloodmobile visit and complimented the Cloud County Red Cross officials on the successful organization of the visit. She stated it was one of the most successful in the bloodmobile's itin- crary.
THANKS I want 10 express my thanks to friends, neighbors and relaiyes who remembered me with cards, gifts and calls while I was in the hospital. They were greatly appreciated for they meant 11 lot to me. Harry E. Catlin 74 OUR THANKS OUR THANKS Thank you cach and every. one for the cards, gifts and calls while we were in the hospital and sir.co we came It was nice to be remembered.
Dennis and Janice Adams 1 Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Wert of Wichita, Mrs.
Clara Kuhnle, and Mrs. f. Joan Stanton nnd Sammy, were Armistice Day guests of tho Ray Stantons. $2.10 360 62c 570 540.
