Changes of address and state affairs in Southwest Iowa
The column urges prompt address changes under Postal laws to avoid postage issues and delivery delays. It criticizes Mo Curtis for partisan moves as Slauer Control Commission chair while advocating efficiency over party. The piece anticipates a hopeful Mills County Fair 1999 start, notes hot weather across the state, recalls Garner and Lewis, and mentions a Rotary sing toast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader
Subscription Department
Hellice
Mo . Curtis
Slauer Control Commission
Curtis
Petunia debate sparks tax funded battleship talk in Mills County
The Winterset Madisonian lampoons a plan to fund a battleship costing around 90 million dollars and examines its impact on Mills County, claiming it could cover several years of local taxes and fund schools, a swimming pool, churches, vehicles, and multiple buildings. Amid whimsy about petunias and a Glenwood trial, community figures debate promotion and local rivalries while a lodge offers condolences for a member’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madisonian
Mills County
Glenwood
AAA
Othe
Tong
Malvern Town Council approves Highway 41 extension plans
Minutes from a July 25 1939 Malvern Iowa town council meeting show Mayor Albert Nelson and members approving a plan by the Iowa State Highway Commission to extend Primary Road No 41 within Malvern from Evans Street to First Ave. The council will take legal steps to establish grade lines prevent encroachment and remove obstructions. Adjournment followed. Woodford R Byington town clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawa State Highway Commission
Slothawer
Piper
Iowa States Highway Commission
Malvern
Evans Street
Corone
First Ave
First Avenue
Linthower
Steele
Nat
Kilmartin
Woodford R. Byington
Local Social Roundup and Court Notice in Mills County
Jimmie Marsden has had measles but is improving. Mrs. I W Castor and families hosted ice cream and birthday gatherings. many neighbors visited and dined at various homes. In district court Mills County a petition for absolute divorce by Dola Claiborne against DeWayne Claiborne seeks custody of Robert DeWayne and attorney fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Aukland
Lowell
Nadine
Priscilla
Guy Osborn
I. W. Castor
Gary Osborn
Dave Tene
Darlene
Clair Aukland
Tommy
Phyls
Vallera
Omaha
BE. Bramieter
Twila
Agnes Kinse
Will Viner
Dale Read
Phylis and Royce
Volney Warren
Charlotte Ann
Carl Bart
Lester Marsden
Jimmie
Jim Reilly
Roy Martin
M. P
Henry Schilling
Ruch Ellen
Russell Hall
Laura Hall
Harry Ekronseter
Lake Okoboji
Mra
Ekronseter Hall
Nerine Harris
Council Bluffs
Jewell Mahan
Marion Mahan
Velma
Jewell
Virgil
Car Bolton
Harvey
Gene
Norman Winchester
Boys Town
Neb
Local Postmaster Appointed as Assistant and Clerk
Dr J M Steele has taken an assistant postmaster and clerk position. George P Salyera and Dr J C Laird drove home a new Hudson Six, fully equipped with the latest electric features. Ed Knight arrived from Oakland to join Andersen drug store. A fire damaged Mille County Pavilion during the fair, with a plan to rebuild immediately. The fair features include pantry exhibits, plants, farm products, and the Mulholland Co piano exhibit. Misses Lula and Lula Woodrow received a handsome piano as a birthday gift from their parents. George Mellor is ready for work with a new work case and lathe. Charlie Chaisty's buggy overturned on the way to Devcon, injuring Mrs Hrbogs and a man. Chaisty escaped with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Steele
George P. Salyera
J. C. Laird
Qmaba
Hudson
Ed Knight
Oakland
Andersen
Iain
Mille County
Fredaw Tuyere
Lula
Lula Woodrow
George Mellor
Charlie Chaisty
Aingle Buxey
Devcon
Chrlaty
Mt Ayr seeks $57 in Mansfield news letter contest
Mt Ayr Record-News invites readers to contribute by Monday evening July 3 for a chance at a $57 prize. The item notes Mt Ayr's new 100 acre lake and mentions three homing pigeons that refueled in Dyersville before being released again, two pigeons rescued and fed locally and a Chicago racing club tag. It adds a World War II fact stating 171 destroyers were built and 27 reached the war zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Ayr
Dyersville
Carerier Pigeon Racing Club of
Chicago
Desertion suit marks plea in Mills County court
A divorcing couple disputes ongoing marriage duties with a petition on file. The plaintiff seeks relief from the defendant who is urged to appear by September 6, 1939, or judgment will be entered. Attorneys Eaton and Mauk declare the case is under the 1939 Mills County District Court terms in Glenwood Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewayne Claiborne
District Court
Mills County
Iowa
Robert DeWayne Claiborne
Costa
Robert DeWayne
District Court of
Towa
Glenwood
Tabor
Anguat
Eaton & Mauk Ded
Coal bid notice for Strahan consolidated district Iowa
Notice to bidders by the Strahan Consolidated School District for about 100 tons of coal to deliver to the Strahan school building. Bids must be received by the Secretary of the Board of Education by August 20, 1989. Eligible fuels include Ziegler Illinois Franklin Nut and Centerville Iowa Nut. Bids follow Iowa Code 1935 as amended by Senate File 151 and 157.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Strahan Consolidated
Strahan
Iowa
Ziegler Mlinois
Centerville
Iowa Nut
Senate
Snakes Discern Fresh Eggs by Shell Contact
Snakes avoid spoiled eggs by tasting shell surfaces with their tongues to distinguish good eggs from bad. This instinctual check helps them select edible eggs and prevents consumption of rotten ones.
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Andrew Jackson
Mr. Curts
Tinued Bank
John L. Lewis
Garner
Lewis
Rotary
DRS. Kline & Kline Osteopathic Physicians
Kaneo & Nelson
K.ray
Or. D. M. Kilns
Br. J. A. Kline
POLG
Torse
Bande Music Carnival
Mills County Chevrolet Co
Frank Juelke
Tubbsland
R. B. Tubbs
F. M. McCloskey
Petunias
Hte
McClaskey
Ryington
Choate
Glenwood Opinion Tribuny
Ayineton
Ueezelyre
Court House
Varn Hatk
Estes Park
Colo
Gerald Cauldwell
Juetke
Malvarn
Vane
Kathryn Bryan
Randereon
Matvern
Grouwheini Kop
Critidhum
Hall of Hastings Lodge
Charles Clenroy Harman
A. R. Graves
B. E. Houser
Vernon Crouse
Connell
Albert Nelson
Fiper
Mansfield
OAKS
Jimmie Marsden
Odes Hall
Horace
Kenneth
Virell
Forrest Achenbauch
Darrel
Dale
State OF
Dola Claiborne
Tee Mille County
Mulholland Co
Rane
United States
Gether
48Th
General Assembly
Jesse Wilson
Allis-Chalmers
T. L. Salyers
Malvern, Iowa
Geo. Mellor
Andy J. Berkhimer
Malvern Trust & Savings Bank
Mumber Federal Insurence
Depoali Corp
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