Mills County Week Highlights Telephone Upgrades and Local Moves
Malvern and Glenwood patrons adapted to new telephone facilities this week amid early bugs. Western Electric crews of eight completed installation in Malvern, with seven remaining locally. Verlin Bateman, a Malvern native, was named manager of the Shenandoah Safeway after serving as Maryville manager since 1962 and a Malvern High School graduate who served 1951 to 1953.
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Malvern
Glenwood
Western Electric
Leader
Verlin Bateman
Safeway
Shenandoah
Maryville
Malvern High School
Ray Bateman
County motor vehicle registrations rise in Mills County
Twelve new registrations were logged at County Treasurer F. M. Robinson's office including Chevrolets for Alexander McKenzie and James Bichel and Fords for Hubert La Rue. Other makes listed include Oldsmobile for Elmer Schoening Rambler to Howard Brown and GMC to Theodore Shook. For the first time in weeks no marriage licenses were issued in Mills County. Mrs. Robert Chambers starts as a new clerk in the county auditor's office, succeeding Mrs. Agnes Livengood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Robinson
Alexander B. McKenzie
Malvern
James F. Bichel
Silver City
Franklyn H. Raymond
Pacific Junction
Lloyd E. Jeitchler
Mineola
County Auditor's Office
Agnes Livengood
Summer Courses Planned at Glenwood
The State University of Iowa offers three summer courses at Glenwood State School from June 12 to August 7. Courses include Education of Exceptional Children, Laboratory Practice in Teaching the Mentally Retarded Child, and Clinical Practice in Remedial Reading. Instructor Margery King, aided by James C. Purkhiser, limit 80 students for graduate and undergraduate students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State University.of Iowa
Glenwood State School
Margery King
State University
James C. Purkhiser
Fair Plans Carcass Beef Show at Mills Co Fair
The Mills County fair will host a carcass beef show at the 1963 fair, with 4-H FFA and open class divisions. Arrangements with Roth Packing Plant in Glenwood will slaughter and display the beef carcasses. Open class is open to any person in Mills County. hog carcasses will be slaughtered at Hormel Plant in Fremont.
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Mills Co
Jim Glenn
Roth Packing Plant
Glenwood
Milla County
Hormel
Fremont
Noth
Noth's
Malvern Bank Receives Farm Letter Award
Malvern Trust & Savings Bank earned the Award of Distinction for the community farm management and price outlook letter titled Farming for Profit. Doane Agricultural Service, Inc. prepares the concise material to help farmers plan and market crops and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Bank
Malvern Trust & Savings Bank
Doane Agricultural Service, Inc
United States
Special Features Highlight Week In The Leader
The Leader notes several inside features this week including the Mills County Soil Conservation District annual report on page 5, an official notice of Emerson town electric franchise on the Emerson page, multiple auction ads with three on page 11, and regular school news from Malvern and Nish N Valley high schools along with community news and advertising. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for birthday wishes from Martha Ponton.
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The
Leader
Mills ‘County Soil Conservation District
Emerson
Malvern
Nishna Valley
Good Will Pick Up Planned by Inter- Church Council
Malvern's Interchurch Council voted to sponsor community pick ups for Good Will Industries of Council Bluffs this week. The program collects usable clothing and furniture at low cost while employing handicapped workers. Items should be taken to Malvern churches or Strahan Methodist by April 23. large items can be picked up by calling Mrs. Gem mell at 624 8338. A Good Will truck will stop for pickups by 9 a.m. on April 24.
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Inter- Church Council
Malvern
Interchurch Council
Good Will Industries
Council Bluffs
Strahan Methodist Church
Fred Gemmell
Omaha Man Fined After North Glenwood Crash
Charles L. Konfrst of Omaha, 31, was fined 100 dollars plus costs by Justice Carl Remley after a near head on on Highway 275 near the Glenwood Legion club. He said he blacked out briefly while Ralph L. James Jr., 22, Glenwood, swerved to avoid his car. A passenger, Harold Henderson of Offutt AFB, suffered a severe chin cut needing ten stitches.
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Charles L. Konfrst
Omaha
Justice of Peace
Carl Remley
Glenwood
Konfrst
Peel
Glenwood Legion Club
Edwin Barkus
Ralph L. James Jr
James
Harold Henderson
Offutt Air Force Base
Martin Seipold to surgery April 25
Friends of Martin Leipold of north town send best wishes as he travels to Clarkson hospital for open heart surgery on April 25. He has suffered a severe heart attack last summer and an enlarged heart with a damaged valve is to be addressed. Blood donations have been offered for possible needs during the operation.
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Martin Leipold
Clarkson Hospital
Martin
Dogs Poisoned Across Iowa Towns Reported
Several dogs have been poisoned in Henderson with reports extending to Malvern, Tabor, Hamburg and other southwest Iowa communities. It is unclear if the poison came from rat poison or a deliberate dog poisoner.
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Henderson
Malvern
Tabor
Hamburg
Iowa
OU to Honor Marianne Schultz at Convocation
Marianne E. Schultz of Malvern will be among the students honored at the annual Honors Convocation at Omaha University on April 26. Dr. J. H. Plumb, distinguished English historian, will speak. Schultz maintained a 4.0 average last summer while teaching at Hagle Grove and pursuing graduate work.
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Marianne E. Schultz
Malvern
Omaha University
J. H. Plumb
Miss Schultz
Hagle Grove
Robert Schultz
Set Up School Committee to Plan Special Education
A Glenwood county meeting of about 30 people explored starting a Mills County special education program. County and local superintendents plus district boards discussed transportation to the state school, training for retarded children, and potential cost savings while a committee was named to draft a plan for board consideration.
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Mills County
Glenwood
County Board of Education
Ing
Wayne Lincoln
Malvern
Nishna Valley
Leonard Lavis
Glenwood State School
Lincoln
Doubleday
Crink
Earl Tubbs
Don’t Say It Too Loudly But There’s No Deputy
Milla county has been without a deputy sheriff this week after Deputy Paul Phillips resigned to tend his Glenwood recreation parlor. Phillips' resignation took effect Monday, though his duties ended with prior vacation time. Sheriff Eewin Barkus has yet to locate a replacement, relying on other officers for emergencies and considering a special deputy from secretary Joyce Craig of Malvern.
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Milla County
Paul Phillips
Phillips
Glenwood
Eewin Barkus
Joyce Craig
Malvern
4-H Mothers Tea Planned by Mills County Girls
Mills County 4-H girls honor mothers with a Mother-Daughter tea on Sunday April 21 at the Malvern Community Building. Hosted by Rosalie Wright Judy Asmussen Hall of Imogene Persy Hunt Henderson and Myrna McMillen Malvern with Indian Deerettes and Peppy Pals clubs handling food service. Programs by 4-H clubs begin 2 p.m. Honorary members will attend as special guests. Peppy Pals Talks include Eating Habits Flag Care Washing Dishes and Soup Preparation Demonstrations by Marlene Fletcher and Linda Clay. Reports on record books discussed. next meeting May 6 at Linda Plecha.
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Mills County
Malvern
Rosalie Wright
Judy Asmussen
Linda Clay
Peggy Hunt
Nancy Dolan
Phyllis Axtell
Jean Robbins
Marlene Fletcher
Linda Pletchara
Marsha Deitehler
Rev. Richard Person to Speak at Malvern Pulpit
The Rev. Richard Person pastor of Emerson Baptist church will be guest speaker at Malvern Baptist church Sunday morning April 21. In return Rev. Wayne Bass local pastor will lead the Emerson pulpit. The arrangement supports the statewide pulpit exchange sponsored by the Iowa Baptist Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Person
Emerson Baptist Church
Malvern Baptist Church
Wayne Bass
Iowa Baptist Convention
Hand Injured in Mishap During Raising of Pole
George Baker 22 suffered a crushed right hand Tuesday while unloading a power pole with an Iowa Power and Light Co crew building a line to the new Nishna Valley community high school. A boom line released and dropped the pole onto his hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Baker
Iowa Power and Light Co
Nishna Valley
Baker
Silver City Guardsman Trained at Fort Polk
Army National Guard Pvt. Conrad E. Knickman age 19 son of Mr and Mrs Emil W Knickman Silver City completed eight weeks of advanced individual infantry training under the Reserve Forces Act program at Fort Polk Louisiana March 29. He learned combat techniques and firing the M14 rifle and M60 machine gun. He is assigned to the 168th Infantry Glenwood and will complete his military obligation. Knickman is a 1961 graduate of Silver City high school.
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AHTNC
Army National Guard
Conrad E. Knickman
Emil WW. Knickman
Silver City
Fort Polk
Knickman
Army
168Th Infantry
Glenwood
Extension Workshop Draws 60 Homemakers in Mills County
Sixty homemakers from seven southwest townships attended the second annual Extension Family Living workshop in Glenwood hosted by the Mills County Extension family living committee. Speakers from Iowa State University included Louise Ronenfeld and Irene Reavers, with progress reports by county staff. The event, first of 12 sessions statewide, featured coffee service and a noon luncheon by Baptist church ladies.
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Glenwood
Tuesaday
Mills County Extension Family Living Committee
Baptist Church
Louise Ronenfeld
George Bodinke
Irene Reavers
Joel Eppright
Fonda
Cavidine Tureley
Iowa
Stanley Dunn
Montgomery County
Layon Moraton
Cass County
Wilma Schultz
Mills County
Exams for Postmaster at Henderson Open
The U S civil service commission announces an examination for postmaster at Henderson open to applications until May 7. The job pays 5365 dollars annually and requires at least one year of experience or education above high school level for six months credit, plus ability to keep simple accounts and knowledge of postal procedures. Applicants must be of good reputation, capable of dealing with the public, and have resided in the delivery area for one year prior to May 7. Must be 18 to 70, and complete information is available at the Henderson post office.
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Henderson
U. S. Civil Service Commission
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FFA
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Voc Ag
Paul Hoppett
Arnold Peterson
Wow-Tv
Byron Leu
Dean Hunt
Leo Stortenbecker
Bob Burgoin
Martha Ponton
Martin Seipold
Arkr Hiss Sare
wWeeks
Mariannne Schultz
Sw. Iowa Assn. For
S. R. Christianson
Iowa Association For Retarded Children
Christianson
Lavis
Lewis Doubleday
Supt
N. P. Crink
M. L. Scheffel
Malvern Commercial
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