Litter Problem Urges Citizen Help and Action
A local editorial urges residents to combat highway littering citing costly impacts on county and state budgets. County Engineer Troy Rhody warns a dump at a culvert could fail during heavy rain, risking $3 000 in damage. State crews devote time to clearing beer cans from rights of way, reducing road longevity and increasing tax burdens. The piece calls readers to report violations and value cleaner roads, noting Shelley quote on beauty.
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Toaiside
Troy Rhody
Basic argument on spending and taxation in Mills County
A reader argues that higher taxes cannot fix all needs as inflation erodes gains. The piece discusses reallocating funds from recreation and travel to essential services, praises the current diverse economy, and urges workers in deserving areas to push for better public service. It notes government spending often bypasses state and local needs but could be checked by voters. A Wells quote emphasizes progress as vital.
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Courae
Easter Visiting and Gatherings Across Local Families
A sprawling Cousin and friend roundup filled Easter weekend as Mr. Vernon MRS and Miley Schmidt hosted Harold Blackman and family near Glenwood. Relatives from Hillsdale to Omaha joined Mr. and Mrs. Bell, Schroeder, Hardy, Hunter, and other households for meals, outings, and church events.
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Robert Schroeder
Donnie
Roberta Schroeder
Omaha
Richard Mattsen
Hooper
Nebr
Norman Sinner
John Schroeder
Leo Hardy
Dale Bell
Jack Hunter
Jackie
Jimmie
Pacific Junction
Hardys
Bell
Hardy
Maryville
Calif
Floyd Blackman
Glenwood
Walter Blackman
Frank Chamberlain
Bob Christianson
Douglas
Donna
Strahan
Lyle Houts and Sons
Hamburg
Merrill” Sargent
Dale Lee
Ronnie
Cecil Sargent
Don Primrose
Richard
Charles Cheney
Maude Bateman
Tabor
Maurice Alberts
Eugene
Randy
J. N. Clark
Kathy
Ralph Wederquist
Ottumwa
George Wederquist
George Mort
Chelly
Drucilla
Corwin Hardy
Lowell Hardy
Twyla
Dale
Judith
Hastings
Kenneth Clark
Michael
Diane
Myr
Harry Evans
Ken Evans
Charles L. Wilson
C. M. Wilson
Ella Warren
Fred Warren
Findlay
Laurence Alberts
Ruth Cogley
Clarence Myers
Dan
Dwight Myers
Forrest
Stephens
David
Tom Kingery
Jack Haney
Myrna
Linda McMillen
St. Johns Lutheran Church
Perl Royston
Alvin Gregory
Patty
Leonard Parker
Mary Anna
Max Stranathan
Dennis
South
Sioux City
Gary Parker
West Liberty
Gertrude Murphy
Shenandoah
Ralph Parker
Loyd McMillen
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Mary
Martha Lee
Grace
Edith Blackman
Dan Kingery
Sidney
Austin Bass
Louis Bass
Richlara Basa
Guy Haynie
Claude Kizzier
Glen Bolte
Council Bluffs
Henry Campen
Atlantic
Edmundson Hospital
Harold Sinner
Joyce
Baster Bonnets Made at Club Meeting
The Just Us Girls Club met with Mrs. William Barber Jr to craft Easter bonnet favors. Guests included Mrs. Bill Davis and Mrs. Donald Bages of Randolph and several local ladies. Guests shared jello salad, Boston brown, banana bread, mints and coffee. Easter weekend visitors and local social updates follow with marital and church notes and out-of-town visits.
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William Barber Jr
Just Us Girls Club
Ray Powers
Barber
Boston
Hastings Franchise Election May 17 Official Publication
Hastings Iowa announces a special election on May 17 1962 to approve Ordinance No 44 granting Iowa Power and Light Company a 25 year electric energy franchise. Polls open 8 AM to 8 PM at Town Hall Hastings with an official ballot outlining yes or no on the public measure.
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Town of Hastings
Hastings
Iowa
Iowa Power and Light Company
Ysara
Town
Owa
Towa
Elmo Hites
Pat Winchester Moore
Sata
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Malvern
Mills County
F. A. Wortman
Congress
Imogene
Randolph and
United States
H. G. Wells
Mr. Vernon
Miley Schmidt
Harold Blackman
Donald Jr
Josie
Penny
Daniel Blackman
Rosalie Wright
Hillsdale
Emil Doncheske
Mary Jane
Palmer
Otha Dickersbach
Glen
Steven
Valarie
Floyd Hlackman
Ferne Alberts
Hillsdale School
Mmes
Elmer Haney
Wayne Blackman
Wayne Hilton
George Wright
Art Thiesehaefer
Frank Reinhold
Orville Topp
Don Carlberg
Burlington
Eppley Field
Riverview Park
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co
Big City
42Nd Street
Lloyd Haynie
Karen
Berkley
John
Seattle
Wash
Columbia
D. C
Emma Parker
the Baptist Hospital
M. L. Scheffel, M. D
Malvern, Iowa
Good Grain Company
Robert Hossle
Emerson
Adin
Vernon
Elmer and
Forrest Stephens
Viva Cozad
Mansfield’s Chapel
Lowell McMillen
Hamburg Community Hospital
Amy Hammerg
Shenandoal
Red Oak
Dale Haines
Bastioss
Dimo Hites
Attest
Robinson
SCC
Tank Wagon Service
GUV Oil Coo
Conoco Products Malvern
FORD
Sella Eration
Quaigh Ford
Ford Yong No
Buckat
Salvers Auto Company
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