Floaters and fair thrills highlight Malvern fair week
Malvern locals built numerous floats with tarpenters and designers. Richard Goy and Richard Ferguson led the off track float building and yard activity. A new gate and ticket system eased fairground entry while Malvern firemen aided parking with help from neighboring towns. Dennis Downing and family dominated ribbons across hogs dairy heifers poultry and garden entries. Firemen promoted a farm map booth to improve future emergency response. Stock car races and Pete Batley's thrill show drew large crowds, with standout crash and car over on its side maneuvers. Reid Funeral Home dress system kept attendees well informed about events.
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Malvern
Omaha
Richard Goy
Richard Ferguson
Green Bay
Emerson
Hastings
Silver City
Mineola
Glenwood
Pacific Junction
Downing
Dennis Downing
Darrell
Duke
Donna Rae
Lucky Circle Club
Commercelal
Pete Batley
Reid Funeral
Plane Crash in Storm Near Emerson Claims Nearby Lover Luck
Plane from 4 Pi per Cub attempting a highway landing north of Emerson crashed during a heavy rain storm. Charles Lakin of Emerson received many condolences as the plane, owned by Mr. Godfrey of Clarinda, landed upside down on the bank after veering off the shoulder. Godfrey escaped with no injuries and left quickly. Local reports say the wreck occurred as a car approached from the north. New mercury vapor street lights are being installed by Iowa Power & Light, with crews and equipment on site and bases being prepared for imminent operation.
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Charles Lakin
Emerson
Godfrey
Clarinda
Iowa Power & Light Workers
Hereford Grand Champion at Mills County Fair
The 4 H baby beef grand champion at the 1950 Mills County Fair was a Hereford shown by Thiddy Plumer of Oak Township. Purchased in January at Omaha calf sale weighing 361 pounds, it reached 930 pounds at the fair after a corn and molasses pellet ration. Buddy Plumer carries long experience since 1946 and expects profit. Reserve grand champion went to Roger Scheel north of Malvern. Third place to Chlorine Monk, fourth to Eldon Harmon, fifth to Richard Lass.
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Mills County Fair
Thiddy Plumer
Oak Township
Buddy
Omsha
Hereford
Roger Scheel
North of Malvern
Chlorine Monk
Eldon Harmon
Richard Lass
Council Refuses to Pay Bill for Marion Surfacing
Nine residents protested the Gee Construction Co inc surfacing of Marion streets last fall and spring. The council refused payment, accusing the firm of contract violations such as failing to consult the engineer, applying asphalt at wrong temperatures, and unfinished work. The meeting also approved other routine bills and routing business. A Mills county safety campaign was organized at Glenwood Court House with Ray W. Jones named county chair, targeting highway, farm, and home safety through August and a week before Labor Day.
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Marion
Gee Co
Marion Aye
Gee Construction Co
Shenandoah
Arnold Chrisansen
Council Bluffs
Gee's
Mills County
Glenwood
Wim
Be, Brown
Alutimian
Ray W. Jones
Malvern
J. A. Kiine
Hand Mothers Club
Stutary Club
Emerson
American Legion Wilk Sponor
VEW
Large Crowd Witnesses 1959 Mills County Fair Opening
Well over 100 entries including nearly 60 floats and commercial entries formed the largest parade for Mills County fair opening night. More than 3,000 spectators watched as the parade moved smoothly for about an hour past the judging stand, with many car crews carrying up to a dozen riders.
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Mills County Fair
Feam
Stumd
Malvero School
Sowers in Auto Accident Sunday near Malvern
Lee Sowers, 22, of Henderson, remained in Mercy hospital Council Bluffs Monday with a fractured right arm after a Sunday automobile crash in the Westley Chapel area northeast of Malvern. He swerved to avoid an oncoming car on a hill, causing his vehicle to overturn. he received initial care at Malvern and was transported by Mansfeld ambulance to Mercy hospital.
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Lee Sowers
Henderson
Mercy Hospital
Council Bluffs
Westley Chapel
Malvern
Sowers
Brigtink Ab
Smith Enlists in Army Air Corps
Weoney Smith of Malvern enlisted this week in the Army Air Corps. He completed exams and physicals on Wednesday and will depart by train for San Antonio, Texas, where he will begin basic training.
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Smith
Army Air Corps
Weoney Smith
Malvern
Aris Air Corps
Volbey
San Ad Tunity
Tex
Julia Ann Decker Shows Grand Champ Market Pig
Julia Ann Decker of the Livey Oaks club at Glenwood won the grand champion market pig at the Mills county 4-H fair swine show. Darrell Parker near Henderson claimed the grand champion market litter. Other top livestock include Darrell Downing of Flattville Trotters with the grand champion market jamb and Shorthorn heifer, Edward Jackson of Center Feeders with the champion Holstein heifer, Lola Stunt of Silver Creek Getters with the champion Ayrshire heifer, and Charles Kayton from Future Feeders with the champion Brown Swiss.
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Mills County
Clu
Julia Ann Decker
Lively Oaks Club
Glenwood
Darrell Parker
Near Henderson
Darrell Downing
Flattville Trotters
Edward Jackson
Lola
Silver Creek
Charles Kayton
Hilton Farm Machinery Sale Set for August 23
George Hilton plans a disposal sale of farm machinery at his southeast Malvern farm on Wednesday August 23. Tristan leases the farm and is disposing of a very good skyde of equipment.
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Hilton
George Hilton
Malvern
Tristan
Lucky Circle Demonstration Wins First at County Fair
The Lucky Circle 4-H club demonstration team won first honors in the fall competition. Marjorie Hepp and Marilyn DeLaushmutt presented "A Mix is Handy for Dessert," producing cookies and earning a spot to represent the county at the state fair.
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Lucky Circle 4-H Club
Sleimonstration
Marjorie Hepp
Marilyn DeLaushmutt
Thieves Nabbed in Glenwood Snitch
Two robbers filched luggage shoes clothing and blankets at the Frank A Nimie residence in Glenwood early Sunday morning. Sheriff Bob Moore later arrested Emmett Bilis of San Francisco in Glenrod and Manus Peterson of Spencer in Norfolk Nebraska on robbery charges.
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Frank A Nimie
Glenwood
Bob Moore
Emmett &. Bilis
San Francisco
Glenrod
Manus Peterson
Spancer
Norfolk
Neb
Glenwood Autoist Collides With Train
An autoist from Glenwood collided with a freight train at a Burlington line near Highway 4 north of Hanites. The driver escaped injury, though the crash tore off parts of the car and damaged the windshield. The incident disrupted traffic and required authorities to clear the scene.
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Werman Vierr
ClenwWood
Lurlington
Fleer
Fyett Ted
Aline Hesuta
Humidity Hits 4-H Booth Tie at AGS County Fair
Three 4-H clubs share top booths as the AGS County Fair enjoys good weather. Temperatures ranged from 67 to 85 degrees with light rain on Friday and Saturday. Week totals report modest rainfall and steady attendance despite erratic readings across the period.
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Ags
Fridkey
Ing Mills
Malvern
OS OK
Edgar Cook Joins Cook and Drake
Edgar Cook joins the law firm Cook and Drake after a period as a partner at Taw in Suter hoe. The move cites ties to Rue Lars and the firm’s ongoing Hadelay operation, with local observers noting expected shifts in the practice areas and client roster.
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Bafgur
Ced Coon
Drake Dyletras
Lars
Big Horse Show to Climax in 1950 Pair Week
A Wade area event climaxes 1950 Pair Week with a Friday program of sports contests and prize bandit dingy. The 4-H light tea features and beef selling are planned for a large turnout amid a busy schedule of events for all ages.
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Thre
Liat Mill
Vurloe
Dda
Bandit Dingy
Dy Elaarige
Boy Mt
River of Milk Highway 31 Crash Near Grierson Briday
A chaotic report details a milk spill on Highway 31 near Grierson Briday. Quentin Sarhasen involved in a collision that sprayed ink and dairy across the roadway, prompting responders to clear the scene and wash the windshield area after the impact.
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Highway
Grierson
Briday
Mills Women to Stage Comedy at Des Moines Fair
A group of Mills Women selected to perform a play at the Town State Fair in Des Moines on Tesla Ave 20. The comedy titled Us Wana Privilege is set to be staged during the fair with attendees invited to watch. Kelley is named president of the Mills county farming group and Barean is noted in the county affairs.
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Munn County Farm
Des Moines
Tesla Ave
Sada Mars
Tay
Kelley
Mil Cauity
Farin Barean Soir
Local School Announces Teacher Recruitment Week
The school invites applications for teaching positions as the new term approaches. Interested candidates from Appleton and nearby areas are urged to apply this week, with details on required credentials and submission deadlines.
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Waatschs
Oss
Nous
Appleton
Bureau Annual Meeting Notice For October Eleventh
Officials announce the annual meeting to be held on October 11 with members urged to attend and participate in the election of officers and directors. The notice lists attendees and notes the event will address reports and upcoming plans for the organization.
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Wills County
Buddy Plumer
Jones
Haun
Band Mothers Club
St. Johns
St. John Luthau
Grand Champ
Lucky Circle
Sone
Lett
Dinnne
Donnie Hopp
Patty
Kay Newell
Joy Wasserman
Trier
HSC
Tueaw
Ai Lanl
Rep
Round Women's Club
Oa Miksa Liberty Ds
Milas
Martha Jane Drindle
Goy
MISS
Conoco
Goy Ollco
Siento
Uae
Edgar Cook
Cook
Drake
Macershy van
Quentin Sarhasen
Mitnersead
Borie
Cours
Bureau Annual Meeting
Thor Wry
Pat
Marean Nediters
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