Fire of Unknown Origin Breaks Out in Store Building Malvern
A fire of unknown origin broke out in the Red and White store building, formerly C. E. Davis City Market, in Malvern. Randall Denner and Bernard Scott noticed smoke, alarms sounded, and firefighters fought to control the blaze for an hour. The ice box area on the north wall spawned the flames. water hose work flooded the interior, damage limited to roof and ice box area with insurance coverage noted. The origin remains a mystery. no store hot goods were involved and power lines were disconnected. Smoke also forced Max Frank and helpers from Malvern Fruit and Grocery, though no fire spread there.
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Malvern
C. E. Davis City Market and Grocery
Randall Denner
Bernard Scott
Davis
Max Frank
Malvern Fruit and Grocery Company
Two Mills County Declamatory Contest Winners Named
Two Mills county speakers placed first in the sub district declamatory contest held Friday evening in Glenwood. First in dramatic was Martena Jolson Emerson with The Alien and Betty Estes Glenwood won humor with Just One Big Happy Family. First in oratorical went to Jesse McIntyre Jr Faragut with Tantalus. Other speakers included Robert Owen Clarinda Elaine Moore Pacific Junction Dorothy Christopher Sidney Geraldine Julen Coburg and Gayla Skallberg Essex. Judges were Hugh F Seabury F J Painks and D L Warren of Council Bluffs.
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Mills County
Glenwood
Martena Jolson
Emerson
Betty Estes
Juste One Big Happy Family
Jesse McIntyre Jr
Farragut
Robert Owen
Clarinda
Elaine Moore
Pacific Junction
Malvern Musicians Enter Sub-District Music Contest
Malvern high school sends four entries to the sub-district high school music contest this weekend at Mt Ayr. Soloists and groups from area schools compete for ratings of superior excellent and good with top scores advancing to district. Participants include Margaret Ant Battnaautt Pad tiss Adsu Galliher Lin and Betty Parker in girls groups and Paul Galliher Hob McCormick Chigloo Herta Miner Jackson Martie Righardson Heenat Schoening in boys. Soloists perform Friday and groups Saturday, with Miss Ladia M. Thivde Baath guiding the youth music program.
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Malvern High School
Mt Ayr
Malvern G
Margaret Ant Battnaautt
Pad Tiss
Adsu Galliher
Suleth
Oye
Lin
Fred Calkins
Betty Barger
Marjorie Stout
Margaret Ann Hatin
Roberty Ranne
Betty Parker
Paul Galliher
Hob McCormick
Chigloo Herta Miner Jackson
Bell Erosion Cleanup Clamps Streets Amid Turbulent Week
Local cleanup crews address erosion damage on streets after a week of severe weather. Workers report tangled debris and disrupted traffic as assessments map repairs and safety measures. Officials urge patience while crews secure roads and restore accessibility.
White Robin Sighted Around Malvern In Rare Find
Local residents report a white robin, the first seen in the area, confirmed after credibility checks. The bird matches a robin in size and red breast but with white feathers, a phenomenon previously noted in Omaha and other distant locales, with sightings clustered near the school area.
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Biyers
Malvern
Hiase
Omaha
Easter Services Feature Music and Baptisms in Malvern Churches
Malvern pastors reported large Easter congregations with special music and programs. Several churches welcomed new members or transfers, including baptisms. In Presbyterian Church Dr. W. Warless of Ames delivered the morning sermon with Ed Wearin singing. Church of Christ presented the cantata Everlasting Life by 36 singers. Rev. W. D. Lee led a brief sermon and subsequent baptisms.
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Malvern
Presbyterian
W. ©. Warless
Ames
Synod of Iowa
Ed Wearin
Church of Christ
W. D. Lee
Beef Breeders of State in Directory
A directory listing Iowa purebred beef cattle breeders issued this week names Mills and is county breeders and several Malvern and Henderson firms. Herefords represented by J F Bichel Mineola Charles Hart Henderson Frank Hilton Malvern and E G Wederavist Strahan. Polled Herefords include James Burgoin Son Rew G Burgoin Silver City W C Byers Henderson and Mr and Mrs J Glenn Skerritt Malvern. Shorthorns listed: O R Hyde Hastings Swamers Bros Malvern.
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Iowa
Mills
Is County
Silver City
W. C. Byers
Henderson
J. Glenn Skerritt
Malvern
O. R. Hyde
Hastings
Swamers Bros
Eastern Star to Entertain Grand W M Here
Silver Urn chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Malvern will honor Grand Worthy Matron Mrs. Myrtle Cook of Des Moines with a banquet at First Baptist and a special meeting in Judge rooms after. Worthy Matron Mrs. R. W. Salyers appointed committees for the events. Ticket committee includes Mrs. Thett Gearhart and Anderson. reservations due by Monday. Banquet price is one dollar per plate.
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Order of the Eastern Star
Malvern
Myrtle Cook
Des Moines
Cook
First Baptist Church
Masonic Lodge
E. S
R. W. Salyers
W. M. Thett
H. J. Gearhart
S. J. Anderson
Baptist Kensington
Funeral Services for Merle Wilcox Held at Mansfield
Funeral services for Merle Wilcox were conducted Thursday afternoon at Mansfield Funeral Home by Rev. Peter Jacobs of Shenandoah. He died after a brief illness from complications following appendicitis. The services were well attended, reflecting his local prominence as a Mills County native.
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Merle Wilcox
Mansfield Funeral Home
Peter Jacobs
Shenandoa
Mills County
Merle
Wilcox
County clerks record first marriages this year in county
The Clerk of Court PL Grins Jr notes two couples wed last week the first ceremonies since March 24. Raymond L. Prather 24 Malvern married Edith Rimeffi 22 Glenwood and Amos W. Jensen 27 wed Virginia Slaughter 22 from Glenwood.
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Home County
Clerk of Courte
PL Grins Jr
Tee
Ehheat Hiorses
Morel
Raymond L. Prather
Malvern
Edith Rimeffi
Amos W. Jensen
Virginia Slaughter
Glenwovad
Harmon Wins in County Seat Vote
Citizens of Glenwood rushed to the polls in a biennial city election with cautious enthusiasm. Harmon won the mayoral race over Chas. O, Dick $00 to 203, the Peoples ticket incumbent facing no strong opposition while Citizens party backed most other officers. Council at large saw a tight contest with five candidates, two Citizens leaders topping the tally. Hunt defeated Lambert in ward one, Rh oades carried ward three, Maxwell won ward two, with others filling offices. Officials named include Earl Schnecklath as Treasurer, E. H. Fieselman as Assessor, and park commissioners Yom Hall and Frank Hill for four and six year terms. The water issue may temper Glenwood’s chlorine taste after Harmon’s support of tasteless water.
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Glenwood
Clvins
Wy Harmon
Chas
Dr. Harmon
Peoples
Citizens Party
Citizens
Sleenk
Ro UL Davis
L. J. Larsen
MG. and
Consewis
C.D. Hunt
L. W. Lambert
Clyde Rhoades
B. N. Maxwell
Earl Schnecklath
E. H. Fieselman
Park Commissioners
Yom Hall
Frank Hill
Carredting
Eityeeiecton
Harmon
Glenwood City
Dog Licenses Fall Short of Last Year in Mills Courtsins
Delinquent dog taxes remain unpaid across Mills courtsins as receipts trail the 1936 total. About 793 dogs had low licenses by Tuesday, compared with nearly 1200 last year, signaling a drop in compliance and revenue.
Tax Payers Rush In To Meet Tax Deadline
Taxpayers crowded the treasurer office in a final rush to complete payments before the penalty date. County Treasurer Maurice Mayferty could not report the total received today but said a full update may be released next.
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Soan Coourd
Maurice Mayferty
Cancer donations total $165 in East Side drive
Report from East Side volunteers shows $165 raised for the American Cancer Society campaign amid strong participation. Mrs. Ebielt and team leaders note the drive exceeded expectations, with many workers catching up misses from the first effort and praise the cooperative community response overall.
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Hett
Wachs
Malwertt
No Celebration on 98th Birthday in Malvern
Quiet observance marks Mrs. Moe Boston as she reaches 98, one of the state’s oldest women. Few friends called due to health but she spent the day well with good appetite and restful sleep, having spent most of her life in Malvern in the house she now occupies.
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Moe
Boston
Crime Wave Shocks Mills County as Suspects Face Grand Jury
A spate of offenses hits Mills County with suspects bound over to grand juries. David Morris of Tennessee charged with assault causing bodily injury to Henry Nelsatt. Tod Hantaman of Emersen accused of driving while intoxicated, both remanded under bonds. Local arrests include C F Aoie and Tannie Gusti of Hastings for undisclosed charges, while theft and property offenses yield multiple county detentions and fines.
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Mills
David Morris
Tennessee
Henry Nelsatt
Bamersan
Uynider
Tod Hantaman
Emersen
Wanibey
Wits
Gramd
C. F. Aoie
Tannie Gusti
Hastings
Glen Wand
Stat Machine
Dave
Hal
Coppane Air Station
Maher
Ficwaly
Presbyterians in Annual Meet Sunday
Members of the first Presbyterian church of Malseen Bold met and meeting Sunday with Ames presiding. Reports from officers covered the year’s work and plans for church activities. The session discussed organization and governance as part of the annual gathering amid routine church business.
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Presbyterians
First Presbyterian
Oharel
Malseen
Sindy Acpertewitt
Phirtess
Ames
Dicky Pollach
Lesion Plans Big Shoot this Month
A local group named Lesion outlines an upcoming event this month with details about participants and schedule. The notice mentions preparations, venue, and potential outcomes, urging attendance and signaling an organized program.
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Lesion
Pancake Day Festivities Highlight Local Leaders and Free Pancakes
Town residents enjoy pancake day with community volunteers providing free pancakes and entertainment in the evening. Local leaders promote the event and plan a cooperation to attract attendees while inviting businesses to participate in the celebration.
County Financial Report Reveals Tax Allocation Diagram 1936
The county auditor’s office releases the 1930s style financial report for Malvern area showing receipts and disbursements for 1436, tax levies, and taxable valuations. The booklet includes general cases and regulations for county offices, with a new diagram illustrating the distribution of total tax levied in 1936.
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Tiv
Heckhet
Sale of Bora Valley State Bank Assets Quietly Concludes
Assets from the Bora Valley State Bank of Thestings, including judgments and notes, were sold to W. Cropper of Ottumwa by J. R. Hall. The high bid brought about 1.8 percent of asset value, with stocks and other items valued near twenty thousand dollars. The sale aims to wind up the bank’s affairs following a period of failure.
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Bora Valley State Bank of Thestings
J. R. Hall
W. Cropper
Ottumwa
van the Dolar
Batlus
Siarly Reiuys
Kist
Asants
Bas Cael
Local Liquor Consumption Patterns Discussed
A fragmentary report notes per capita liquor consumption in several towns and districts. The text mentions low rates in certain areas, references Teavads and Cubans, and pins attention on central streets and weeklong activity. Names like Duane and Dave appear amid garbled lines, with figures such as 654 and 375 cited without clear context.
Unclear Text Fragment About Birds and Places
Fragmentary OCR text mentions starlings, Poeety, Raven, Jay, and various garbled names and places. It lacks coherent events, dates, or clear entities to summarize into a factual news item.
Open House at CCCamp April 10
Open House will be held at CCCamp on April 10 showcasing CCCamp life and work. Visitors may tour barracks, camp nursery, and buildings while learning camp activities and projects. Officials R B Holst and B J Brinacombes will present erosion control, weed work, and other county efforts during the event.
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Aly Coc
R. B. Holst
Peat Markvarny
B.J. Brinacombes
Brinvedbe
Mills County Homesteaders May Get Tax Reductions
Mills County homesteaders may see tax reductions under a new exemption law. Exemptions are limited to 25 mills and claims must be filed before a deadline to qualify for both 19316 and 1997 taxes. Applications, sworn before a notary or auditor, become available when the county auditor receives the forms.
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Mills County
General Assembly
Z. A. Schaite
County Recorder's Office
Notary Public
CCC Plans Broad Erosion Control on Glenwood Farm
The project near Glenwood will employ all erosion control methods in a Specs program. A shifting loess area houses the site firm and offers a laboratory for erosion control testing. Techniques include grass waterways strip farming contour farming and other measures to stabilize the land.
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CCC
Glenwood
Saite
Davis Market Relocates and Expands Services Nearby
A fragmentary notice indicates Davis Market is moving to a new location near Collins Drug Co and continues operations with expanded services. The text shows garbled OCR from a local paper but suggests a relocation and ongoing activity in the Davis Market area.
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Davis Market
Tiene
Davis
New Hie
Collins Drug Co
Wipkisent
Cramer
Pup Motor Burns Out and Sparks Storage Fire
A pup motor overheated causing a fire at a storage facility. Firefighters arrived to contain the blaze and prevent spread to nearby units. No injuries reported. several items damaged, investigators reviewing the scene for a cause.
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Mt. Ayr
Eastern Star
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G. A. Tis
Mess
Reese
Sealy
Chine Ot
Wwe
Belipey
Chale
Super Vinta
Paleet
West Side
Hirst Coperns
Womeens
Army
The
American Society
Baurby
Abel Haiehatt
Pee Bok
Penryn Patastho
Wee Howe
Pacahe Das
Betel
Prodern &Kelposty
Speembes
TaXt
Saree Psty
Botna
Ottumwa Man
Starlings
Wetatelert
Wyatt
Mcdonald
Jay Oherde
Ted Andy
Havst Bey
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