Mills County Fair Fares Amid Weather Shifts and Shipments
Mills County weekly notes shifts in fair dates to August to dodge showers. A carload of grain was shipped by Frank Zan of the Good Grain Co and another shipment expected. farmers growing fields increase. The upcoming fair opens August 12 with a horse show on opening night and a contest on August 13. a committee plans to honor young ladies handing ribbons and awards.
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Glett Ee. Pettestivet
Jax
Frank Zan
The
Good Grain Co
Minneapolis
Adies
Malvern Library Board Names New Chairman
Mrs. ath heads library board at regular meeting succeeding D. B. Whitfield who steps down after long service. Librarian Mrs. Alicia Keckley plans to resign next April. Board orders roof repair and ceiling checks, with special meeting to appoint committees. Current members listed. Whitfield helped launch the Carnegie endowment project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Nbrary Board
D. B. Whitfield
Alica Keckley
Bummers
T. W. Gidley
R. W. Mansfield
Local boys shine in Camn Claiborne regimental program
Two local youths helped lead a Camn Claiborne La regiment program last Wednesday evening. Pvt Paul Golliter sang two songs so well he was offered a job with the regimental band. Pvt DeVere Haight performed a comedy routine later, known in Malvern as a local Boy Scout.
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Co, M
Camn Claiborne
Paul Golliter
Tegimental
DeVere
Haight
Scone Iater
Kaight
Malvern
Hastings Homecoming Queen Crowned Amid Large Crowds
Last week Hastings celebrated a large homecoming with heat reducing attendance in the afternoon but sizable evening crowds. Lorraine Bruce was crowned homecoming queen at a street platform ceremony with flower girls and attendants in formal dresses. Mayor Vic Cromwall presented the crown as the Hastings band provided music for the coronation.
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Hastings
Lorraine Bruce
Ed Bruce
Rechel Ann Niday
Ruth Vental
Ruth Fellows
Carolyn Ord
Roxanna Hodge
Danny Phelps
Danny Followa
Danny Hell
Roger Hudson
Charles Haines
Jackie Niday
Betty Crouse
Pauline Muller
Betty Haden
Dorothy Johnson
Dorothy Haines
Yvonne McKee
Jean McKea
Lorraine Bowen
Anna Mae
Mills County Fair Opens With Horse Races and Night Shows
The 1941 Mills County Fair at Malvern starts Tuesday with three days of large afternoon and three evening shows. Races August 10 and 14 join a full program including 4-H club pageants, stock parades, and a white horse and animals demonstration from Nebraska. Admission 60 cents, season ticket $1.50, bands from Mills County and Henwood provide music, with U.S. Army mobile recruiting unit and Legion speaker on defense topics.
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Nebraska
White
Henderson
Mineola
Malvern
Malvern CC
Bingle
Milla County
Midwest
Glenwood
Henwood
National Defense
U. S. Army
W. ©. Rathke
The
American Legion
Rain Saves Crops in Mills County After Shower
A general rain Tuesday morning eased heat stress on Mills County corn, with totals from a trace to over an inch. Central and eastern areas feared damage from continuing heat, but farmers remained optimistic as cooler temperatures followed the brief downpour and winds eased.
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Mills
County Tractor Contest Sets Three Size Classes
Tractor owners may test their machines at the county fair in a power and fuel economy contest on the fair’s first day. Only row-crop tractors on rubber qualify with three size classes. Bring tractors to the fair grounds by 1 p.m. next Tuesday. A free show, Saturday 3 the Vance of Death, will be shown at the Empress.
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Vance of Death
Death of Red Oak former mayor and merchant Smith
Dice at Glenone Mare F. 4. Smith, former mayor and merchant of Red Oak, died last Friday at his daughter's home in Glenwood. Immediate mourners include his daughter Mrs. H. Daniel of Glenwood, another daughter Mrs. N. B. Wilson of Medlepolis, and his son Edward B. Smith of Knozyville, Teno.
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F. 4. Smith
Red Oak
H. ©. Daniel
Glenwood
N. B. Wilson
Medlepolis
and & Son
Edward B. Smith
Knozyville
Teno
Beattie Horse Wins at Red Oak Show
Beattie horse triumphs at Red Oak show with chestnut mare Seehahtion in Sharetay Eight winning standout class. Judges praised the horse’s poise and gait as handlers celebrated the victory. The event drew local riders and spectators, highlighting regional equestrian talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Red Oak
Auction Season Opens With Regional Sales
Sale season kicks off with events in Council Bluffs and nearby towns. A. P. Briggs & Sona of McClelland hold an annual sow sale August 12 at the Iowa Nebraska sale barn. Andy Berkhimer plans first Saturday auction August 28 featuring livestock and assorted goods. Art Fletcher of Henderson and L. A. Talbott will again serve 48 auctioneers. On August 19 Mrs. Lloyd Short will sell household furniture at the Short home.
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Council Bluffs
A. P. Briggs & Sona of
McClelland
Iowa-Nebraska
10Th St
Ave. G
Andy Berkhimer
Art Fletcher
Henderson
L. A. Talbott
Lloyd Short
Short
Malverne Pool Closes With Demonstration Sunday
The Malverne municipal swimming pool closed its season Sunday with a demonstration by pupils of manager Mrs Ester Nelson. Classes throughout summer included beginners intermediates and seniors with lifeguard style disrobing under water and lifesaving carries.
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Malverne
Mra
Ester Nelson
Mra. Nelson
Lee Beck
Janet Anderson
Barbara Sbonka
Joge Maupeele
American Red Cross
Donald Raine
Roger Landis
Bobby Reed
Beverly Mulholland
Lady Summers
Wray Stout
Geraldine Pipe
Lee Boles
Jimmie Baar
Donald Houser
Lois Robinson
Dorothy Boles
Robert Salyers
Katie Nelson
Allen Davison
Volney Smith
Ruth Walker
Harriet Talbott
Marllouise Juelke
Nelson
Norma Clem
Duane Coons
Marilouise Juelke
Wheat Insurance Program Starts Next Year In Mills County
Mills county AAA wheat insurance program opened for next year with village and township AAA workers meeting in the offices. Contracts for insuring fall wheat must be signed by August 41 to be effective. The 1941 results show 6,900 acres insured to produce 8,540 bushels at a premium cost of 5,969 bushels in 367 contracts. Indemnities totaled 44,722 bushels for 266 losses with cash or deferred options at 1.01 per bushel. Five claims exceeded 1,000 bushels, led by Champ and Gayle EB Steimer of Emerson with 1,070 bushels.
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Mills County
AAA
Champ
Gayle EB
Steiner
Emerson
Jurors Selected for September Term in Glenwood District Court
Jurors were chosen for the September term to convene September 2 in Glenwood with Judge Charles Roe presiding. Names from Malvern, Pacific Junction, Council Bluffs, Mineola and Tabor appear, indicating a crowded docket and many new actions. Also note: Mrs Mitter sold her three jets in Grand View addition to Nelson Hummel.
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Glenwood
Charles Roe
Council Blutts
Malvern
Velora Dunn
Lawrence Hall
Herman Hofmocker
Harry
J. F. Anery
Tabor
Atha Williams
Council
William, Scheidle
Mineola
Fred Kahl
Will Mitter
Grand View Addition
Nelson Hummel
Daily Program at the Fair Features Youth Races and Acts
The fair schedules 42 events including youth sack and leg races for 8 to 12 year olds, balloon races for young girls, and boys and girls foot races from ages 6 to 12. Acts include Lilly White yearling mare colt act, White Hare Troop performances, and a secretary office display by the U S Army Mobile Recruiting. Horse and mule wagon races, wrestling, and a Mille County Club Pageant crown a Health King and Queen are listed with entry fees.
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Little Boy
Boya
U. S. Army Mobile
Virginia Schneider Dies in Death by Own Action Pact
Friends and relatives in Malvern were shocked to learn of the death by suicide of Virginia Schneider. A niece of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hansen, she had worked at Malvern Real Estate Co. and recently visited Arkansas with two friends. In Little Rock a coroner ruled the death a suicide by mutual agreement after Miss Schneider and an army private were found hanging in a hotel room.
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Malvern
Mair Schnefdier
Joe Hansen
Hansen
Malvern Real Estate Co
Miss Schneider
Arkansas
Camp Robinson
Ark
Fron Hooper
Neb
Little Rock
County Aluminum Drive Collects Nearly 800 Pounds
According to S J Anderson chairman of the aluminum drive nearly 800 pounds of the metal were collected in the county last week. The aluminum was taken to Omaha by four county trucks Friday morning where it was deposited at a central point. The work of all organizations assisting in the drive was appreciated by Mr Anderson.
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S. J. Anderson
Chaiman
Omaha
Anderson
P. J. Man Injured by Electricity Monday
Riley Proctor of Pacific Junction narrowly escaped with injuries after his head touched a 6400 volt hot wire while working on a pole south of Malvern. The current passed through his body and grounded on the creosoted pole. He was unconscious but recovered and was treated for heel and foot burns by Dr. T. R. Shanks.
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Riley Proctor
Pacific Junction
Malvern
T. R. Shanks
Mills County awards road grading contract to Cumberland bidder
Mills County boards awarded an 8.5 mile road grading contract to Frank Eblem of Cumberland for 19,048.81 dollars. Work begins August 16. County Auditor Lewin Hoot Robinson reported state board approval for farm land and building assessments with two labor reductions affecting valuation.
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Mills County
Board of Supervisory
Frank Eblem
Cumberland
Strakga
Mineola Op
Lewin Hoot Robinson
State Board of Assegamant
Ue Loviea
Independents Win Two In One Week At Hastings
The Independents beat Strahan 6 4 in eight innings and defeated Emerson 6 1 to extend their winning run. Malvern's bats produced four runs in the first and two in the second, while Emerson rallied early with Curleou scoring for the visitors. Jackson earned the win in both games, striking out many, as the team prepares to travel to Henderson today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strahan
Hastings
Emerson
Malvern
Whllie Straban
Jackson
Grahan
Ritchie
Arnold
Johnson
Curleou
Henderson
Iivet
Card of Thanks to friends and neighbors
A heartfelt Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to many friends and neighbors for comforting support during a recent loss. The note acknowledges kind words, acts of kindness, and thoughtful memories shared, signaling appreciation from Minnie Johawe.
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Lhugh
Minnie Johawe
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Nebraska State Normal College
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Glenone Mare
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George Talbott
Coniet
Milla
Muse
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Rony
Big End
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Virginia Schneider
P. J
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