Modernization of Orioles football field moves toward certainty
After a busy weekend the Orioles field project nears completion with a permanent flagpole at the south end and an announcer’s booth funded by ad programs printed by The Leader. Local businessmen have donated generously, and remaining contacts will finalize small ads. Also recapped is a family outing to Viking Lake State Park praising its facilities and recreation options with crowds of visitors enjoying boating, fishing, camping, and overlooks of the 150 acre lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orioles
Forrest Chantry
Viking Lake
Mid-West
Viking Lake State Park
Uland
Dog Niki Guards Home During Soldier’s Leave
A quarter Wolf dog named Niki lies by the air conditioner awaiting Keith’s return from a 20 day leave. Keith asks visitors not to fear Niki, noting the gentle nature despite the 70 pound frame. Niki will remain at Keith’s parents home, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Buck Wilcox, until the soldier comes back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Niki
G. B
Buck” Wilcox
Air Force
Minot
N. D
Keith Willcox
Alaska
Iowa
Rabbit hunting prospects rise in Iowa for 1963 season
Everett Speaker, acting Director of the State Conservation Commission, reports summer surveys show cottontail rabbit populations up sharply from 1962. The best hunting should be in the southern three tiers of counties from Union and Ringold to Jefferson and Van Buren, with overall strong production alongside pheasants and quail amid favorable weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Speaker
State Conservation Commission
Commission
Speaker
Union
Ringold
Jefferson
van Buren
Iowa
Steaks Were Stakes In Saturday Best Ball Tourney
Dee and Darrell won the best ball event with a sizzling 60 for two rounds, 32 and 28, topping a lighter field. Bill Bailey and Marion Kline of Rock Port placed second with 66, Norman Long and J C Mecom of Essex took third after a playoff, while Jim Rhode, Tabor, and G C Mason also posted 67. The course, cleaned by Sunday showers, drew praise from visiting golfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Darrell
Phate
Rock Port
Bill Bailey
Marion Kline
Norman Long
J. C. Mecom
Essex
Jim Rhode
Tabor
G. C. Mason
Atlantic
It's Official Now Brower Branch Named Creek
Mills county supervisors by resolution named the creek Brower Branch after years of informal use. The stream runs from Oak to Glenwood townships and supports state water rights for the Glenwood golf course. The Brower name honors Wilbur Brower, whose land hosts the creek.
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Brower Branch
Mills County
Mills County Board of Supervisors
Oak Township
Glenwood Township
Glenwood
Brower
Wilbur Brower
Malvern Football Boys Report Aug 20 for Practice
Coach Richard Krambeck announces all Malvern high football players must undergo a pre season physical. Dr M L Scheffel offers Monday at 9 am and Dr John Kline available next week afternoons. Complete forms signed by the doctor and bring them to practice Tuesday Aug 20 at 8 30 am at the Malvern Community Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Krambeck
Malvern High
M. L. Scheffel
John Kline
Malvern
Dee Zenders and Darrell Waisner Sweep Malvern Golf Open
A strong weekend for Malvern golfers Dee Zenders and Darrell Waisner, who led two open tour events sponsored by View Country Club. Sunday's 65-player open championship ended with Dee claiming the title by one stroke over Darrell after 27 holes, with a 102 total scoring three under par. The event featured five flights with tight scoring and notable names including Dale Hampton, R Fitzgerald, and Neil Hanson among the top finishers.
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Malvern
Eg Zanders
Darrell Waisner
Fairview Country Club
Dee
Darrell
Glenwood Aquatic Show Planned for August 11
Red Cross swimming class students and other interested people are invited to perform at an aquatic show Sunday August 11 at 7 p.m. at Glenwood municipal pool. Demonstrations will cover strokes teaching techniques diving water games and synchronized swimming. Mrs. John Pitzer leads the synchronized acts and invites hopefuls to a practice session this Saturday at 9 a.m. at Glenwood pool. participation not limited to Red Cross students.
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Red Cross
Glenwood Municipal Pool
John Pitzer
Grenwood Pool
20 4-H Boys Capture Greased Pig Contest Night
Twenty youths at the county fair chased greased pigs in four age groups. Pigs donated by 18 business firms. Winners from each group advance to a rate of gain contest at the Omaha stockyards. Youngest group winners include Tim Adams and Merrill Slump.
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Omaha
Tim Adams
Merrill Slump
Paul Haack
Randy Morris
Gary Moore
David Strand
Richard Cool
Gary Smiley
John Scherle
Jay Barnes
Dennis Boileau
Jim Cheney
David Sell
Don Haack
David Anderson
No Fire Extinguisher in Boat Cost Him $5
Walter Stultz of Omaha was fined $5 and costs for lacking a fire extinguisher on his motor boat by Justice Ernest Timmerman this past week. Other Timmerman court fines included Donald D. Perry for no operator's license, Hubert G. Pierce for running a stop sign, and John Genung for vehicle control. A bond of $15 was forfeited by L. W. Bebling of Egg Harbor for improper registration.
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Walter Stultz
Omaha
Ernest Timmerman
Timmerman's Court
Donald D. Perry
Hubert G. Pierce
Pacific Junction
John Genung
Glenwood
L. W. Bebling
Egg Harbor
Wis
Rainbow Trout Record Accepted by State Commission
A six pound four ounce rainbow trout caught by John Hausman of Waukon from the Yellow River in northeast Iowa was accepted as the latest official big fish record by the State Conservation Commission. The fish measured twenty five inches in length. No entries have yet been received for brook or brown trout, perch, sauger, white bass, or yellow bass.
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State Conservation Commission
John Hausman
Waukon
Yellow River
Towa
Farmers Edge Merchants in Fair Pony Softball Bout
Farmers Edge crushed the Merchants in a county fair pony baseball battle noted for heavy hitting led by Raeburn Benton who homered twice. Bob Christensen started pitching for Farmers and allowed two runs as Duane Sell and Ellis Lefgren finished. An accident sidelined Ed Laughlin, while Donkey bucking and ponies highlighted a quirky, crowding day at the fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Mike Bloomer
Raeburn Benton
Farmers
Bob Christensen
Merchants
Duane Sell
Ellis
Christensen
Ed Laughlin
Carolyn Washburn
J. A. Kline
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Malvern Lumber Co
Minnesota
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Dale Hampton
R. Fitzgerald
Plattsmouth
Neb
H. Harvell
Dave Bower
B. Blotzer
B. Bartholomew
Merlin Perkins
Joe Tabin
Neil Hanson
A. C. Nuckolls
Hugh LaRue
D. Blotzer
Duane Hampton
Frank Wilkins
Eugene McLaughlin
Frankford
W. Va
J. Blotzer
Bud Brown
Denny Allensworth
Bill Prather
Keith Hopp
Dee Zanders
Darrel Daisner
Bob Younger
Jane
Bill Campbell
Bobo the Clown
Kay Bruce
Hastings
Rick Morris
Roger Sell
Dennis Sell
Mike Sell
Kenny Stewart
Nancy Bloedel
Robert Dolan
Henderson
Max Dashner
Austin Bass
Eddie Mulholland
Eddie
Jim Glenn
Jim
Gene Nosekable
Merchant
Frank Fay
Fay
Mayor Burdette Spiker
Rich Goy
John Adams
Wilbur Wolfe
Chuck McClure
Bob Hopp
Wayne Keith
Bill Barber
Dec Grindle
Gordon Lee
Ine
Socan
FORD
Salyers Auto Company
Malvern, Iowa
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