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Newspaper

Malvern Leader

Location

Malvern, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1939

Page

4

Funeral Services for Mrs Jessie Crawmer

People of East Liberty mourn the death of former resident Mrs Jessie Crawmer who died at Hudsonson Hospital. Services were held at the Chetetlen church Malvern with Teev Ira R B Carney officiating. She was born July 31 1866 in Iowa and married Philip Crawmer in 1898 at Peaceville. She lived on a farm near East Liberty about 20 years and is survived by a sister Eva McElfresh of Colorado Springs a half brother Sanders Robinson of Gregory SD and several nieces and nephews.

East Liberty Jessie Crawmer Hamundson Hospital Chetetlen Church Malvern Teev Ira RB. Carney Glenwood George Davis Darlene Davis Mary Ellen Linen Jessie L. Robinson William and Mary Robinson Iowa Mins County Colorado Aril Philip Emery Crawmer Peaceville Mia Eva McElfresh Colorado Springs Sanders Robinson Gregory Niccer

County Officials Resign Over Neighbor Complaints

Mills county commissioners resign after complaints about Mrs. Ella Rawe of Glenwood and her activities. The action adds a second Clarinda resident supported by county funds totaling 8018.84 dollars for 1988.

Mills County Ella Rawe Glenwood Clarinda

Malvern Boys Sentenced for Billiard Parlor Raid

Two Malvern boys Gene Jackson and Albert Biggerstaff received 26 days each in the county jail after apprehension and trial for breaking into the Kregman billiard parlor. They aided a notable tobacco supply during the raid.

Malvern Gene Jackson Albert Biggerstaff Justice of the Beate C Royce Kregman

Nieces and nephews remember Mrs Jesale Crawmer

The family thanks those who offered help during our bereavement. Nieces and nephews of Mrs Jesale Crawmer express appreciation for all kindness shown.

Allhose Jesale Crawmer

Hastings Homecoming features contests and speeches

Hastings 4 H club and community groups plan a Homecoming with a Kiddin Parade at 21 a.m. and an afternoon program including a band, speaking by Rev. Clark Howard of Tabor College and John K. Chapel of Omaha, softball between single and married men, folk dance, races, and a band concert tonight.

Clark Howard Tabor College John K. Chapel Omaha Europe Tom Dalzell Joe Haden Mac Hastings

Annual Reunion of Co T 148th Infantry Held in Glenwood

The Glenwood gathering of Co T 148th Infantry Hainhow Division voted to present the Purple Heart to all eligible members at next year’s reunion. Ray McMillan of Glenwood paused to receive the citation this year. Maj Gen Matt A Tinley of Council Bluffs spoke as the key address, with Carl E Miller presiding as president and D N Barnett as toastmaster. Officers elected include J N Hunter vice president Philip Minner secretary treasurer Elmer Foyce historian W W Walker chaplain Mrs S S Weidner honorary president. Mrs Weidner attended, unaware of the surprise. Earl M Sefton of Anderson Ind attended from the farthest distance for his first reunion with troops under his former captaincy. Representatives came from Companies L Ty and C.

Co. T 148Th Infantry Hainhow Glenswood Ca. T Ray McMillan Glenwood Matt A. Tinley Council Bluffs Carl E. Miller Counce Bluffs D. N. Barnett J. N. Hunter Philip Minner Council Kliffe Elmer Fioyce W. W. Walker Weidner Malvern

1940 Auto License Plates Received in County

The county treasurer's office was shipped about 3600 1940 auto license plates this week. The plates feature orange letters on a dark blue background, marking the first blue and white absence in several years.

Single Marriage License Issued Last Week

Romance waned under harvest moon as only one license was issued last week. Raymond Collins, 26, and Dorothy Booton, 16, of Council Bluffs obtained the license on August 29. The county clerk, Ward Slothower, has overseen seven days with a sharp drop in marriages.

Ward Slothower Raymond Collins Dorothy Booton Council Bluffs

Cars Licensed by Local Dealers and Owners

A list of licensed vehicles and owners across towns including Silver City Glenwood Malvern Emerson Mineola and Imogene. Brands noted include Chevrolet Ford Pontiac International and Plymouth with several sedans Tudors and pickups mentioned alongside owners such as R P Galt Ed Hoffman M M Conner Elva Arterburn and Ray Miller.

R. P. Galt Silver City Chevrolet Ed Hoffman Glenwood M. M. Conner Henderson Ford Tudor Herbert Lincoln Pacific Junction Elva Arterburn Malvern Harvie Doughs Emernhon K. A. Evans Emerson Ray Miller Mineola Pontiac M. Kalman Boyle Farm Equipment Co International Pekup Zeno Dass Strubach Zeno Busy W. TL Douglas Emergon Joe Roenfeldt Mincola Word Tuder Gerald Maher Imogene Plymouth Fay McManigat Glouwood Ford Tuder

Farmers to Receive 6 Cent Storage Allowance

County agent John Longstreet announces a six cent storage allowance for farmers storing 1937 and 1938 corn. The advance helps fund building storage bins or cribs, tied to corn loan extensions with the Commodity Credit Corporation. Storage must meet moisture and grade standards, and the policy aims to encourage on farm storage and potentially lift prices.

John Longstreet Longstreet Mills County Commodity Credit Corporation

Mills County Horses Win At Red Oak Show

Red Oak hosts its first annual horse show sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Mills County entrants earned several placings with Betty Ann McGinnes of Emerson taking first in the pony division with Nancy and Judson McManigal of Glenwood placing second on Noney. Max Shock placed fourth in the junior five gaited class.

Red Oak Junior Chamber of Commerce Mils County Betty Ann MecGinnes Emerson Nancy Judson McManigal Glenwood Noney Max Shock Piaced

Local Nine Beats Wales in Southwest Iowa League

Malvern baseball club edged visiting Wales 9 to 5 on Sunday for their second win this season in the Southwest Iowa league and first since early June. Schoening and Porton shared pitching duties with solid support, and Anderson belted a two run homer after a Wales fielder misplayed a ball against a post.

Malvern 9-S Iowa Schoening Porton Anderson Wales

Davison Reports Rotarian Meeting in Madison

FP M Davison described a Rotarian officials conference in Madison Wisconsin. He spoke to the Malvern club detailing organization plans and the Rotarian ideal of personal responsibility and community service. Guests included J F Wearin Ed Wearin Joe Sinegal and W F Wortman plus several locals with autos listed in attendance.

FP. M. Davison Madison Wis Malvern Club J. F. Wearin Ed Wearin Joe Sinegal W. FP. Waortman

Marriage Licenses Duly 49 Reported in Omaha Area

Marriage licenses listed include William J Henwk 20 and Virginia OH Enewold 18 of Omaha dated July 20 Raymond WH Mall 4 Handolph and Clea M Jones 18 of Malvern James Jaimned 1 Ohnaha and Lovie Hewlt 60 of Villadelphia Pa July 22 Marvy Novgard 94 of Quaha and Gladys Bhigra 94 of Papillion duly 4 Albert Dougherty 97 Cornell Blade and Kaitaesualih 44 Minauurd Valley

William J. Henwk Virginia OH Enewold Omaha Raymond WH. Mall Handolph Clea M. Jones Malvern James Jaimned Ohnaha Lovie Hewlt Villadelphia Marvy Novgard Quaha Gladys Bhigra Papillion Albert Dougherty Cornell Blade Kaitaesualih Minauurd Valley

Rev Calkins Displays A Grand Gladiolus Garden

Malvern residents enjoy Rev C A Calkins gladiolus garden with dozens of bloom spikes in church decorations and in store windows. The gardener has over 30 named varieties and planted more than 4000 bulbs this year, introducing a new bulb like Rewl Faller noted for vivid red blooms and rapid growth.

Malvern C. A. Calkins Mansfeld Collins Drug Store Rev. Calkins

Harman Rites Reflect Long-Serving Malvern Farmer

The obituary notes G. Harman born April 25, 1876 in Adams County Pennsylvania, who moved to Mills County as a youth. He married Hannah Cecelia Johnson in 1898 and raised eight children, with seven living. A longtime farmer near Malvern, he was a trusted Odd Fellow leader and respected neighbor. He died after a life of industry and community service plus a large family.

Harve Hall Vernon Crouse Maud Crouse Ralph Hall Ed Hathaway Will Oliver Cliff Parker Vern Crouse Bo Houser Fred Lockabill Gqdd K. C. Dite Malvern Fred Hall Hastings Glenwood Shenandoah Mr. Harman Adams County Pennsylvania Hiram J. Harman Milla County Sarah Ann Harman Hannah Cecelia Johnson Florence Evelyn Earl of Harman Odd Fellows Lodge Hastings Lodge Hatingo

Thanking neighbors and lodge for compassion after loss

We sincerely thank our neighbors the I O Q F lodge and friends for kindness and sympathy during bereavement. Thanks go to Mrs Harman and family along with Mr and Mrs Ralph Horan and others for the lovely flowers and support.

I. O. Q. F. Lodge Nest Iav Bareavement Hower Oferlug Mra. G Harman Nearl Aire Bark Harman Tewty No Ralph Horan Faulty No Moad Harman Wire Heuel Harman Comby Sud Mite Rawerd Harman Mir Mire Idoyd Herman

Community Sing Grows in Popularity at Pad dock Park

A larger crowd attended the second Malvern Rotary sponsored community sing at Pad dock park with about 1200 people enjoying band music and vocal solos despite a missing public address system. Ed Wearin led the event assisted by a megaphone. two soloists Virginia Johnson and Frank Spear received strong applause. The Malvern school band provided accompaniment and Mrs Zelma Fletcher also contributed.

Malvern Rotary Club Paddock Park Ed Wearin Hotarians Virginia Johnson Charles Summers Malvern School Zelma Fletcher

Former Resident Visits Here in Malvern

Edith Berkheimer of San Bernardino California visited Malvern last week, meeting friends and noting changes since she left. She traveled with Marcelle Boudet of Quebec and plans to visit Denver and Salt Lake City before returning. Berkheimer works with California schools testing rural and handicapped students to guide vocational training.

Edith Berkheimer San Bermarthio Berkhimer Malvern Miss Berkheimer Io School C. C. Harman Flint Mich Marcelle Boudet Quebec Canada Paul Berkhimer Denver Salt Lake City California

Local notes and incidents from Mt Vernon area

Mrs L L Stevesson visits son Harley and family this week. Dorothy Boles, daughter of Galen and wife, operated on for appendicitis and recovering in Edmundson hospital. Mr and Mrs Chas Parks attended KMA celebration at Krug park. W A Bower and family visited Shenandoah for Ray Higgins funeral. Clarence Hickman and Dayla Holden's family hosted visits. Ralph Bower and Barbara Jean joined. A man fell 40 feet while being pulled from a well. others injured by lightning strike at Rockwell City.

L. L. Stevesson Harley Dorothy Boles Galen Boles Edmundson Hospital Council Bluffs Chas. Parks and Familly KMA Krug Park Omaha Clarence Hickman Coin Dayla Holden Ralph Bower Barbara Jean Austin Baws

Death Comes to Former Resident James E Weaver

James E Weaver longtime Mills County resident died at his Elbow Lake Minnesota home July 12 He was born April 1 1858 near Malvern Iowa married Alice Ranne in 1884 and lived in Nebraska Missouri and Minnesota He was an A F and A M member for 38 years attended the Methodist church Survived by wife two daughters Lenora and Mary and others with three grandchildren a great grandchild and two brothers Funeral at Lawrence church with Rev C Jepson and burial in Lawrence cemetery Memorials to Lake Park Orphan's Home.

James E. Weaver Mills County Elbow Lake Minn Grant Malvern Minnesota Weaver Order of A. F. A. M Glen Eacrett Mary Peer Wendell James Swift Lake Park Orphan's Home Wendell Friends

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Chas. Nelson Ben Guyer Walter Pinward Sam Anderson Thomas Melure Frank Mathes Clarinda State Hospital Hastings Hustlers Kill Kare Klub Hastings Hoy Scouts Cars Mille County Mila County Abstract Co Recorder Clark District Court THE Mills County Abstract CO Glenwood, Ie Davison Davis Marvket Glenwood International Panel Bert Wilcox International Tuck J. F. Wearin Jr Chevrolett Bevis Sowers ALC Byandt Caunell Bluffs Yard Wedan Hinte Axtell Grenwood Ford Earnest Zellar Glanwood R. W. Salyers Ward Sodan Alaska Canada Peace Bridge United States Free Sail Convention Vor Buren Berken C. Hoover Peper U.S Fulton Calkins Srecau Toray MT. Vernon W. A. Bower Ray Higging Farragut Huntz Funeral Home Higgins Io Harry Kemp Martha Utemerk Shout aAuttle Clarence Hinton Rockwell City Palmers Grain Co F. C. Koribore Sheldon Handel Valarys Ulysee & Greet United Ware Lawrence John Weaver Roy Weaver Walter Weaver Charles Weaver Lyla Davenport Aldrich Ostlund Bates Cope I. N. Cheney Elmo Hites Hestings Harold Foy Wilbur Nosecable Everett Ponton Young Windmill Force Mimp Marlon Worstall Walter Alstrope Malvern Auction Co Floyd Black Tom Gidley Mers Larga
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