Illiteracy statistics spark Mills County debate in Iowa
A Mills County report disputing national literacy figures cites Glenwood and the county seat’s inmates as inflating illiteracy. It notes Mills County at 6.6 percent illiterate versus Iowa’s 1.7 percent, with Glenwood home to about 746 illiterates and the county at 797. The piece argues census methods skew counts and compares state and national tallies, listing native white illiterates and age distributions across counties.
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National Advisory Committee On
Gliteracy
Milla County
Milla
Glenwood
Tows
Iowa
Sioux City
Des Moines
Mills County
F. c
Malvern Garden Club Hosts Shakespeare Program
The Malvern Garden Club presented an interesting program led by Mrs. J. L. D. Fletcher and Mrs. T. Alatrope. Attendees heard discussion on Shakespeare’s usage in literature and noted local community festival plans.
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Malvern Garden Club
JL. D. Fletcher
Jeader
Abe
T. Alatrope
Faria
Mate Marle Hulton
Compas
Harney Hilton
Malvern Scout Contestizer and Local Church Program in Malvern
Miss Freda Brenning to represent Mille county in the state spelling contest in Des Moines next Saturday. Teacher Misa Viola Meiholland and County Superintendent Hathka accompany her. Inter-state contest in Council Bluffs April 8 had 84 of 114 still spelling after an hour and a half. A youth program at the Malvern Methodist Church Sunday at 7 pm features prayers, music, readings, essays, and temperance messages, with an invitation to the public.
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Freda Brenning
Henry Brenning
Malvern
Mille County
Des Moines
Misa Viola Méiholland
Hathka
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Old Sol Eclipsed by Moon Seen in Narrow U S Strip
The article notes a partial solar eclipse in a very limited western United States region on Monday afternoon around 1 30. Observers in the half mile wide path will witness the moon occluding the sun, creating a crescent shape while requiring smoked glass safety.
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Sol
United States
Pacific
Former Malvern Boy Goes to Milwaukee
A Malvern native has joined Interstate Utilities Company of America, working in Omaha in the accounting department and likely to transfer to Milwaukee later. Family and friends express pride and regret as he moves to a new home and job.
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Malvern
Milwaukee
General Motors
Longtime Malvern Janitor Re-elected After 25 Years Service
Miller was reelected as Malvern schools janitor for the twenty-sixth time, honoring a remarkable twenty-five year record. Students recall his friendliness and warm regard for their friendships, as the school community remembers his steady service and care for the district.
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Miller
Malvern
Mr. Miller
Elwaya
Of Quick SurRover of Je wal i pler than some
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a quick rover and a reduced element with unclear context. The readable parts reference names and places incompletely, offering no verifiable event or outcome to anchor a proper news item.
Census Count Nears Finish in Malvern County
Census enumerators have nearly completed the county tally and urge a full count. If you have not been counted, contact the township officer or the estimator at Malvern Lat's data to ensure your inclusion.
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Cenane
Milla
Somes
Mta
Mildred Rosenfield
Malvern
Death of Civil War veteran Fred P. Spencer at Randolph
Fred P. Spencer, Civil War veteran and Randolph resident, died suddenly Saturday afternoon, reportedly of heart failure. Born October 11, 1848 in Iowa, he served in the 17th Infantry Town Volunteers, endured Andersonville imprisonment, and settled in Malvern before moving to Randolph. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Presbyterian church with Masonic and American Legion rites. interment followed in Randolph cemetery.
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Fred P. Spencer
Randolph
East Randolph
Slong
Dr. Kerr
Presbyterian Church
Gilbert
Agslat
Aaron Inman
Andolph
Masonic Lodge
American Legion
Tapa
Legionaires
Will Kilpatrick
Herold McCain
Ray Longmaker
Taff Johnson
Albert Perkins
Arlen Blakaly
Biven Frederick Perry Spencer
Lea County
Iowa
Get
Tiltod
Georgia
Cahabe
Alabama
Andersonville
Afton
J. D. Sponger
First Returns of Denats May Be a Gain for County
Mills county census early results hint at a population rise from 1820 figures though final totals remain uncertain. Enumerator Hook of Bedford reports nine towns and townships finished, with two-thirds of townships showing gains and several communities like Malvern likely above 1,300 residents.
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Mills County
Hook
Bedford
Malvern
Emerson
Henderson
Hastings
Silver City
Pacific Junction
Plattville
Lyons
Deer Creek
Ls F.M, GC
State Sunday School Convention set for May in Des Moines
The State Sunday School Convention will convene May 7 to 9 in Des Moines with a strong program each day. Noted speaker Prof. H Augusting Smith, director of Fine Arts in Boston, is among the highlights. Delegates from several schools will be chosen next Sunday. county officers provide details.
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Des Moines
H. Augusting. Smith
Fine Arta
Boston
C. W. Cooper
Josie E. Kerney
J. R. McClymond
Central District
Mudge Peters to Open Court in Glenwood Tuesday
Judge Earl Peters of Clarinda will open district court in Glenwood on Tuesday April 29. A lighter docket awaits consideration as only twenty five new cases have been filed, mostly criminal with civil suits few in number.
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Mudge Peters
Earl Peters
Clarinda
Glenwood
Nanal
Mills County
Fire Destroys Shere Garage in Malvern
Malvern fire officials faced a substantial blaze at the Charles Shere garage in southwest Malvern early Monday. A stove fire is believed to have ignited the wooden wall of the light frame structure, which was entirely destroyed. Firefighters managed to prevent spread to nearby buildings.
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Malvern
Charles Shere
Entertain Winners in Fund Raising Contest
Mrs J N Summers entertained the Baptist Sunday school class taught by Ralph Cox at the Summers home in north Malvern Monday evening. The class that raised the most funds for repair work won the contest and received the entertainment as a reward. A picnic supper was served on the lawn followed by various games on the evening lawn.
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J. N. Summers
Baptist
Eaisa
Ralph Cox Monady
Summera
North Malvern
Kruse Leaves Malvern for Cherokee Bank Post
F H Kruse, who has managed affairs at the old First National Bank of Malvern, resigns to join the First National Bank of Cherokee Iowa. He left for his new duties at the start of the week. Mrs Kruse and the children will follow later. The town expresses regret at losing an excellent family.
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Malvern
Eizabeth Robinson
Aton
Clark BP
Frederick P
Blanche Brown
Shannon City
Lowe
Bpengex Oolph
Park
Spancer
Plckerill
Nebr
Marjorie. Gohlinghorst
New Market
Iowa
Tae
Lara
Ben- Rolph
F. H. Kruse
First National Bank of
Cherokee
New Roads in One Old Mexico Adventure
Otha P. Wearin and Allen Wortman recount a desert crossing into Mexico toward el ro the river and a riverbank camp. They describe harsh terrain giant cactus drought and rough streams then linger on village life and a ford with a loaded burro crossing. The journey blends hardship with moments of humor and camaraderie aboard a rambling car.
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Old Mexico
Otha P. Wearin and
Allen Wortman
Brean Mountains
Forlon
el Ro
el Rig
Benora
Wortman
Wearin
Secretary of Navy
Victoria
Malvern Seniors Plan Busy May Schedule
Malvern high school’s class of 1930 will have a busy May with plays, banquets, and ceremonies. The 22 seniors prepare a May 16 play Adam and Eva, May 18 baca laureate service, and May 23 commencement.
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Malvern High School
Guntore
Adam
Eva
Malyorn
Paul H. Hicka
Clifford M. Dillehay
Dillehay C
Bugeng
Herts
Joe Prank
Hertet de Ig
Raines
Frank
E. M. Shook
Edna M. Stinger
Lonnie Gall Vandersiula
F. B. Vanedershule
Selerica Couran
Herman Brenning
Cand Mra
Harry Brenning
Felton D. Jones
Ray Jones
C. Randall Kline
George Short
June H. Wise
John Wise
Meeting of Woman's Relief Corps No 214 at Woodman hall
Saturday session of Woman's Relief Corps No 214 at Woodman hall ended with a birthday party. Refreshments included egg sandwiches fruit salad whipped cream and coffee served by members whose birthdays fell in March and April. Rosa Cites Clara Dunn Hangak Rank Mary Douglas Kate Hicks Luella Gilmore Lydia Good Emma McMalsen Jessle Webb Carrie Thomas Jennie Kellenbarger attended. good turnout recorded.
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Woman‘s Relief Corps No. 214
Woodman Hall
Stoen
Marsh
Mesdymes Rosa Cites
Clara Dunn
Hangak Rank
Mary Douglas
Kate Hicks
Luella Gilmore
Lydia Good
Emma McMalslen
Jessle Webb
Carrie Thomas
Jennie Kellenbarger
New Hamburger Shop Opens in Red Oak Area
Local dairy store owner C. I. Williams relocated last week to a property adjoining the Gallaher garage to Harry L. Hornby. The new Uptop Gate hamburger shop will offer five cent hamburgers, a Durgera ay specialty, and a range of sandwiches, soups, cold drinks, and ice cream. An advertisement notes the paving basis on MM and Mi e Hornby’s project. Residents Tom and [illegible] moved with families to Red Oak, seeking a fresh start downtown.
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C. I. Williame
Qalllher
Harry L. Hornby
Hornby
Ang Llewn
Tom
Bening Bats
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Ai State
Dickinson
Malvern Gift
Meno Tah Serie Methodist Church
Methodist Church
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Helen Johen
Margaret Berkhimer
Ruth Lindsey
Tebow
Bodg
Bon Am
Harry
Bill
Ralph Cox
Max Ireland
Mabel Cor
Faye Hurat
Frances Jones
Billie McNulty
Percy Atkinson
Lloyd Bhart
Bernice Caudall
C. E. Hilton
Hev. Hicks
Haen
Emerson and
Shere Garage
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Sere
Banke
Tmalvern
New Hamburger Shop
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