Malvern Junior Chamber Receives Charter Banquet Planned
Malvern Junior Chamber of Commerce members celebrate earning their charter as part of the US Junior Chamber. A banquet and dance are set in the Community building to welcome members from Glenwood Council Bluffs and nearby communities and friends. Committees were formed at a directors meeting and are progressing plans. State and national Junior Chamber officials are noted.
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Malvern Junior Chamber of Commerce
Glenwood
Council Bluffs
Malvern Community Club
Friends
Charter Presentation Banquet Invite Issued by Junior Chamber
Junior Chamber announces a charter presentation banquet and dance. President Byington says all Community Club members and local citizens are invited, with ticket sales reaching out to residents this week and next. Tickets available from the ticket committee or any organization member.
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Byington
Shonto
Organizations to Attend Charter Presentation Banquet Dance
Several groups will attend the meeting to participate in the charter presentation and the local organization plans an outstanding yearly activity. A varied entertainment program is arranged for the banquet with Pete Kuhl and his orchestra engaged for the dance open to the public. Tickets went on sale Monday at 50c for banquet or dance or 25c for both, committee chairmen will select aides.
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Pete Kuhl
T. E. Shonka
W. L. Crabtree
P. H. Ross
F. E. Pace
W. C. Slothower
W. W. Aistrope
J. A. Kline
R. O. Campbell
Sidney Larsen
W. R. Byington
Library Circulation Drops Slightly at Malvern Carnegie
Malvern Carnegie Library shows a small yearly circulation decline of 8195-125 from the prior period, blamed on reduced school use and fewer new books. Librarian Mrs. Alice Keckley expects a rebound with planned new acquisitions as magazines and 3600 volumes sustain much of the current circulation.
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Malvern
Radio Entertainer Hilde to Feature at Local Church Event
Omaha radio artist Hilde Mrs Beatrice Chesebrough will perform at a costume program at the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening May 5 at 8 o clock. Sponsored by the Presbyterian Ladies Social Union and the Women s Missionary Society the show was delayed from February and aims to attract the whole community with a varied set of musical and dramatic pieces.
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Hilde
Omaha
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Ladies Social Union
Women's Missionary Society of the Church
Beatrice Chesebrough
Beatrice Swanson
Malvern
Mille
Oleg the
Hbiekivet
Ah Iis
Muvidal Wanders
Daas Myrka
Fifty Years Of The Leader Marks Milestone In Mills County
The Leader reports a 50 year milestone as J T Skerritt sends a note from near Silver City celebrating the paper’s long run in Mills County. Since 1875 the Leader has served the region for over 60 years with many steady subscribers, and the paper seeks the reader who holds the longest ongoing subscription record.
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J. T. Skerritt
Silver City
Skeritts
Mills County
Prizes Announced by Malvern Garden and Civic Clubs
Malvern Garden and Civic Improvement clubs unveiled summer contests with cash rewards. The first prize awards a $3 cash prize for the family making the greatest home improvement between May 1 and August 1. The second contest offers $5 for top student producer with $2.50 for second. entries due May 5.
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Malvern Garden and
Civic Improvement Clubs
W. AL. Thiel
W. D. McCausland
Clifford Robbins
Wo W. Crooks
FP. BL Mulholland
Highway Patrol Checks Cars Here in Malvernia
Saturday evening patrolmen Clarence Day and Wilson inspected lights and safety features of vehicles. Ned Turner of Corning, son of ex governor Dan Turner, was fined for passing another car on a hill north of town and apologized for the infringement. Orville Stroud was arrested, tried, and sent to county jail in Glenwood for 10 days on a separate charge.
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Malverniatis
Mmich
Clarence Day
Wilson
Ned Turner
Corning
Dan Turner
Tot
Court of Justice of the Peace
Andy Berkhimer
Turner
Orville Stroud
C. S. Royce
Glenwood
Mrs Davies Hosts Rural Improvement Club Gathering
The Rural Improvement club of Center township met April 23 with Mrs. Alice Davies. Thirty five members attended and several visitors enjoyed the session. The annual flower exchange was a feature. Mrs. Davies and assistants served a lunch of pineapple icy angel food cake walnuts and coffee for a pleasant afternoon.
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the Rural Improvement Club of
Center Township
Alice Davies
Minute Men to Form Mills County Organization Here
Minute Men of the Mills Cramly i Bureaut will meet in Malvern at 8 oclock for a special organization session in the Community building. John Longstreet, courts agent, urges full attendance as many important business matters will be presented. Minute Men aid farm information and vetting progress for farmers and have a representative in every school district.
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Mills Cramly i Bureaut
Malvern
Orlock
John Longstreet
Longstreet
Pioneer Couple to Celebrate May 3 61st Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank Hannah of Blanchard long known to old timers in Malvern and Trastings celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary on May 3. Married May 3, 1875 at Glenwood they traveled from Strahan in a timber wagon and later lived near Strahan Shenandoah and Blanchard. They have 12 children, 10 living, plus grandchildren and relatives in nearby towns. The Leader joins Mills County friends in congratulations.
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Frank Hannah
Blanchard
Malvern
Hannah
Strahan
Mills County
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Taylor Davis
Hansnah
Deer Creek
Glenwood
Shenandoah
Mattie Stockton
Hastings
Ray Christie
Ottumwa
D. M. (Curley
Randolph
Enterprise
Harold O'Dell
Jack Steele
Wentworth cadet Dick Hyde earns scholastic honor
Dick Hyde, cadet at Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington Missouri, was named to the honor roll for the prior six weeks. He has also been admitted to the Purple Mask national dramatic fraternity, belongs to the Forum club and the W club, and won a letter in track along with a gold medal last year. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Oor Tryde of Hastings.
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Dick Hyde
Wentworth Military Academy
Lexington
Purple Mask
National Dramatic Fraternity
Forum Club
Aml
Oor. Tryde
Hastings
Died Friday at Home Malvern Fred Atkinson
Fred Atkinson of Malvern died Friday at home after a long life of service. The obituary notes his 1924 death, marriage to Chira Chzad Over, two children Percy and Jessie, and survivors including two brothers Loyd and Rossy and sister Grace Sammers. He worked at LH Springer shop, served as night watchman, and was a longtime Methodist Episcopal church member. Funeral services and burial followed in Malvern with pallbearers named and floral tributes recorded. The piece honors his character and community ties.
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Fred Atari
Quest
Mabvern
Queesel
Barty
Turin
Malvern
Talbott
Jake Penzier
Bernard Keieht
Jolie Waller
Cyn Frederick
Atkinson
George
Lida Atkine
Seth Washewn
Randal
Isso
Chira Chzad Over
Percy
Jessie
Alser
Loyd
Rossy
Grace Sammers
Rancolpy
Sears
LH Springer
Matevern
Methodist’ Episcopal Church
Tie
Meyer
Gillilland Withdraws from Attorney Race
Gilliland of Glenwood withdrew from the Republican county attorney race Saturday. He cited a new opportunity in private practice and severed all ties with the county attorney’s office. He also dissolved his partnership with Wellons and will relocate to Glenwood to join Byington and Wellons in the race.
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Whitney W. Gilliland
Glenwaod
Connnity
Weelons
McGilliland
Conny
Wellons
Fiews
Herndon Caly
Glenwood
W. OR. Byington
Malvern
Mr. Wellons
Legion Auxiliary Joint Session in Glenwood
The spring county meeting of the American Legion and the Auxiliary convened in Glenwood on Wednesday with a small turnout. District Commander Win Dey Mrananet of Lenox Roht Avchie department vice commander, Rev Clark Howward of Tabor College, and Mrs Pearl Vetter of Athutie led the gathering. Red Oak committee head Olver Reilly outlined plans for the May 19 district conference at Red Oak. Members voted to back Rey Flanagan for vice district commander at Red Oak, the current county commander. A social hour with music followed the business session.
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Spring County
American Legion and the Auxiliary
Glenwood
Win
Dey Mrananet
Lenox
Roht
Avchie
Clark Howward
Taborcollege
Pearl Vetter
Athutie
Ne Auxiliary
Red Oak
Wey Emh
Ty Olver Reilly
Lodge Celebrates Founding of Order in Mills County
A group meeting of the Odd Fellows lodges held at the I O O F hall in Glenwood marked the anniversary of the order founding. The event featured initiatory work, a special program, and a social hour with refreshments. Representatives attended from various county lodges.
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Odd Fellow
Mills County
Glenwead
Three Appointed to Grand Lodge Offices
Geoerge TE Minters and R. Wilkinson attend sessions in Bart Dodge with the Grand Chapter and Grand Council reporting a robust and successful session. Mr. Masters was reelected Secretary and Recorder with a raise reflecting his valued work. Wilkinson retains custodian post as the group returns.
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Grand See
R. Wilkinson
Grand Chapter
RCA
Bart Dodge
Grand Council
Masters
Giraud
Wilkinson
Mills Enunity
Miter High
Sue
Attend State Medical Meet Pee May 09 Aw Dhudainan
Fragmented OCR text mentions a state medical meet in May guiding attendance and location hints. Names and details are garbled, but reference appears to relate to a health conference, medical faculty and public notices. No clear events, dates, or organizations are verifiable in readable form.
Program of Tree Planting Carried Out by CC Camp
The CC Camp conducted a large scale spring tree planting in Mills County. About 146,203 trees and 2,793 shrubs were planted, including locusts, black locust, green ash, walnuts, red oaks, mulberry, willows, cottonwood cuttings, catalpas, coffee bean, and cherry. Wild plums, hackberry, wild grape, elderberry, and other cover plants were added. The commanding officer of the CC Camp was in Des Moines on business Tuesday.
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CC Camp
Meir
Mills
Phindinne
Eldercherry
Des Moines
Rain At Last Brings Damp Shown In Local Notes
Fragmentary OCR reads as a weather oriented notice mentioning rain, damp conditions and local observations. Names and places are garbled but suggest a fleeting report of recent rainfall across the area with muted details and scattered fragments.
Death Comes to Mrs Emil Pontow Saturday Morning
Mrs EnT Pontow of yell knowe resident af de neighburkinad yeert costouf Malvern passes away Saturday morning at home following a brief illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 12 o'clock in St Johns Lad rat Wharel with the Pastor officiating. Burial in Liberty cemetery. Obituary notes born January 22, 1885 in Miller, later moved to Mills County Iowa. baptized and confirmed Lutheran. married to Kini Pontow Sept 22, 1909. one daughter Josephine survives with mother and two sisters. Survivors include sister Csear Lon of Malvern and several relatives.
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Teas Krop
Chuige Seipold
Mars
Martha Seipold
Everett
Brio
Water Kip
Ernest Pontaw
Martha Pontaw
Accon
Anita Mensehel
Otto Len
Ammit Theresa Mensehel
Don
Miller
Mills County
Hhe Tanheran
Hon
Lin O
Kini Ponton
Jeanie Edmundson
Coyne du BlutYs
Nospital
Ste Pa
Northeyst
Atalvertoon
Josephine
Csear Lon
Malvern
Two Glenwood Boys Die In Gas Can Explosion
A gas can explosion near Glenwood killed two local youths, with preliminary reports citing a misfired stove wick and gasoline ignition. The victims, both students, were identified as 22 and 44 years old by authorities, with firefighters discovering the blaze at a home on Pacific Jime. Coroner Wood planned a full inquest as Sheriff officials investigated the scene and neighbors recalled early warnings of unsafe fuel storage.
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Gremwood
Pacific
Ft Wood
J B Taylor Wins Bank Building Lease Set for May First
J B Taylor of Tabor recently purchased the Fin a State Savings bank building for four thousand five hundred dollars and will take possession May. R Hall, the receivership examiner, will move his office upstairs in the building to oversee the transition.
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Taylor
Pabor
Fina State Savings Bank
Tle
IR. Hall
Chine
Bead and Community Club Meeting Date Mix Up
A note clarifies meeting dates for the bead group and the community club. The error involved listing the third Thursday instead of the second Thursday each month, with the correct timing aligned to the Bead and Wheelsing group schedule.
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Toeat
Mzdver
Bette Davis Stars in Film Here Sunday
A film featuring Bette Davis will be shown at the Empress Theater here Sunday Monday and Tuesday. The picture has earned the highest award from the National Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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Bette Davis
Munday
Herts Davis
Miss Davis
National Academy of Motion Picture Arts
Ruth Walker Wins Honor at Mary Hardin Baylor
Miss Ruth Walker, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walker of Mats Sern, was chosen to represent high school senior girls of Central Texas at a Mary Hardin Baylor event honoring seniors. Frances Ravelle, senior at Maury Mevrline Baylor, attended as a guest. About 4000 guests filled the college hall as Walker appeared in formal dress with home state colors.
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Ruth Walker
Cant Mes
Flas Walker
Mats Sern
Mary Hardin-Baylor College
Fawn
Tuncheon Review
Central ‘Teests
Central Texas
Frances Ravellette
Maury
More Filings for County Primaries
Three more filings for Mills County and State offices emerged last week. Republican FE Lisher of near Kalsem and Democrat Alle Watts of Pacific Junction seek the Mills County supervisor seat in the third district. Watts currently serves as supervisor. papers also filed for Fred Kenworthy of Grant for State Senator in Montgomery County district.
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FE. L. Lsher
Near Kalsem
Alle Watts
Pacific Junction
Mills County
Watts
Fred Kenworthy
Demacrit
Grant
Mills. Montgoanery County
Dinosaurs Roamed Here in Malvern Area Archaeology Series
A science feature by Ray Cullan outlines artifacts and fossils found near Malvern, tracing ancient fauna across the Milly County region. The series previews intervals of research, detailing soil terranes, waterway evidence, and local sites while noting ongoing scholarly collaboration and planned republishing in the paper.
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Ray Cullan
Feassil Fermahts
Malvern
Milly
Pablo Netee
Vito
Tata
AMD
Attend Republican Meeting in Bedford
In Bedford a Republican gathering featured local figures and prominent attendees. The event focused on party unity and upcoming district priorities with speeches by notable members and an emphasis on regional political cooperation.
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Bedford
Notice to Bank Patrons about May May closing services
A public notice warns bank patrons of service changes in May. It mentions hours and closures affecting customers at Malvern Wit ay Say nen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuiwest
Mabin
Malvern
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Presbyterian Ladies
Aalvaiscion
Malvern Garden and Civic Improvement Clubs
Cara
Mrs. Davies
Wentworth
White Cloud
New School
Rou
iVew
Kitab
Ehena Atkin
Fred Atkinson
Mills Yenitus
Glenayood
Amy Hammers
Gillilland
Legion, Auxiliary
Lodge
Grand Lodge
Dean and Wilkinson
Phar
Emil Pontow
St. Johns Lutheran Church
Paul
Donald Bartholomew
J. B. Taylor
Tabor
Mary Hardin Baylor
Dearne
Wil Ports
Perth
Mey
Miblicni Amehna
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