Mills County 4-H Achievement Show Draws 4000 Plus
Mills county 4-H members staged a two day Achievement Show echoing the old Tate Mills County Fair. Livestock exhibits drew crowds over 4000 at some sessions while the cattle show topped county standards since 1990. Dick Hyde of Indian Creek won Grand Champion for the third year, with a career record of 12 grand champions and 75 firsts across major fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Tate Mills
Deouth
Henderson
Wesley Chapel
Dick Hyde
Indian Creek Township
Town State Fair
Ak-Sar-Ben
Ed Wearin
Malvern
Achievement
Produce Buyers Learn Uniform Poultry and Egg Grading
Poultry and egg buyers from Malvern to Pottawattamie counties will attend a Monday instruction session at the Malvern Cold Storage plant. Bruce Boehner reported on a Creston meeting where carrot shippers reviewed a national uniform plan classifying poultry and eggs as No. 1, No. 2, or rejects to cut waste and boost markets. The plan, adopted by Iowa and other midwest states, aims to meet federal and state regulations and compete with eastern markets through quality grading and proper handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Coldemont
Pottawattamie
Bruce Boehner
Creston
Middle West
Towa
Bochner
Iowa
East
Midwest
Mills County Forms Older Boys and Girls Church Council
A group of high school and post high school youth in Mills County met at Glenwand to form the Older Boys and Girls Church School Council. Officers mirror those from the annual conference. four youths from each church school may join. A council fire is planned for Friday night near Malvern, weather permitting at the Christian church.
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Glenwand
Mills County
Malvern
Shenandoah Fire Dept Officials Inspect Equipment
Four members of the Shenandoah fire department and Police Officer CHA Novinger visited last Thursday to inspect Breathing apparatus and equipment in several southwestern towns. The trip aimed to gather information to help Shenandoah purchase new firefighting gear and to compare Malvern and other towns’ equipment standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Fire Department
Cha Novinger
Uwir
Malvern Fire Department
Close judging at county 4-H show sparks tiebreaker
Livestock judging at the county 4-H club show required a tiebreaker to pick a winner. Dairy calf and hog judging will be held at Oscar Luu farm with other placings to follow. Four Center club members, one from Plattville, and two from Anderson participate. winning team advances to the state fair.
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Oscar Luu
Center Club
Plattville
Anderson
Mills County Healthiest Honors Go to Edna Mae Lowrey and Ben Buffington
Edna Mae Lowrey, 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Lowrey of Peaceville, scored 99.5 to lead Mills County in the 4 H Achievement show. Ben Buffington, 17, son of Mr and Mrs B B Buffington of Center township, scored 90.5 and is president of Mills County Hoys’ 4 H clubs. Both are from out of native Mills County. observers expect strong state fair showing.
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Mills County
Edna Mae Lowrey
Guy Lowrey
Peaceville
Edna Mae
Malvern High School
Silver Cloud
Tribune
Kar
Bay
Ben Buffington
Sane
B. B. Buffington
Ceuter Township
Hillsdale Hlerdsmen
Glenwood High School
Iowa State College
Mills Countian
Buhl
Ida
Jurors Drawn for September Term of District Court
County Clerk J F Greene Jr drew jurors for the September term with jurors to report at 9 a m Sept 8. Judge John P Tintey of Council Bluffs will preside, and W O Ferguson is designated court reporter. The panel includes George Baker, E Kirkendall, Alice Benwly, A L Cheney, Fred Cook, Roy Dyke, Vic Eklund, CH Evans, Carl Hertz, Bert Howard, Ray Jones, Ed Narel, C A Paulson, Ralph Perkins, Mal vern, Anthony Briley, Irene Grantee, Lottie Haden, Marion Wilson, Hastings, Della Busamuss, Geo Crouch, Mashel T Dick, Glenn Allie, B E Hamilton, John C Howard, C J Hiebner, Myrtle Hullinger, Ruth Miller, J B Osborn, N C Reasoner, Gertrude Wright, H A Young, Glenwood, Ernest Wasserman, Mineola, Max Stonebraker, Henderson, Cora A Shaw, Clarence Nelson, Flo Moore, Frank Edie, Emerson, William Rew, Willa Pullman, Silver City, Marie Kiser, Walter Harbert, Seo Durkee, Fred Byers, Pacific Junction, Coy Churchman, Millard Gee, Imogene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Greene Jr
Timie
John P. Tintey
Council Bluffs
W. O. Ferguson
George Baker
E. Kirkendall
Alice Benwly
A. L. Cheney
Fred Cook
Roy Dyke
Vic Eklund
CH. Evans
Carl Hertz
Bert Howard
Ray Jones
Ed Narel
C. A. Paulson
Ralph Perkins
Malvern
Anthony Briley
Irene Granteer
Lottie Haden
Marion Wilson
Hastings
Della Busamuss
Geo. Crouch
Mashel T. Dick
Glenn Allie
B. E. Hamilton
John C. Howard
C. J. Hiebner
Myrtle Hullinger
Ruth Miller
J. B. Osborn
N.C. Reasoner
Gertrude Wright
H. A. Young
Glenwood
Ernest Wasserman
Mineola
Max Stonebraker
Henderson
Cora A. Shaw
Clarence Nelson
Flo Moore
Frank Edie
Emerson
William Rew
Willa Pullman
Silver City
Marie Kiser
Walter Harbert
Seo. Durkee
Fred Byers
Pacific Junction
Coy Churchman
Millard Gee
Imogene
Valuble Stallion Ede Oe Disaster At North Mills County
Disaster struck a prize Belgian Colt known as Valuble Stallion Ede Oe when a truck hit the animal on a road near the Max Benton farm by Silver City. The stallion suffered a broken left rear leg and was shot. Parker led the horse. the loss was valued at 2500 dollars and insurance coverage is believed to apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgian Colt Club
North Mills County
Galdapp
Cll Parker
Max Benton
Silver City
W H Warnke Dies At Home After Prolonged Illness
William H. Warnke 76 of Malvern died Saturday after weeks with heart ailment. Born in Mills County he lived in Mills and Pottawattamie counties. Funeral Monday at East Liberty church with Masonic rites. He married three times and is survived by a son Elvin of Lincoln and a granddaughter Patricia, plus relatives and friends. Burial in East Liberty cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Warnke
Matyvern
Mr. Warnke
Mills County
Pottawattamie County
Malvern
East Liberty Church
C. A. Calkins
East Liberty Cemetery
Clifford Boyer
John Waller
P. C. McCord
S. J. Norton
Richard Ruse
Milo Schick
William J. Warnke
August
Johanna Warnke
Clarence Boone
Clarinda
Adolph Shultz
Council Bluffs
Mills
Pottawattamie
Oakland
Warnke
Orpha Reynolds
Ida B. Lewis
Elvin EF. Warnke
Lincoln
Nebr
Patricia
Nieves
Dirk
Wuiy
Blackman Reunion Held at Randolph
A large family reunion gathered at the W. W. Blackman home southeast of Randolph on Sunday August 9. Guests and relatives enjoyed a big picnic dinner and social visiting. Attendees included Roy Blackman Harold Blackman Malvern Walter Blackman Orville Stackstead Emerson Joe Morse Aaron Crouse Hastings Charlie Blackman Glen Blackman Randolph Floyd Roberts George Blackman Council Bluffs J M Roberts Pearl Blackman Shenandoah and additional relatives.
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W. W. Blackman
Randolph
Roy Blackman
Harold Blackman
Malvern
Walter Blackman
Orville Stackste
Emerson
Joe Morse
Aaron Crouse
Hastings
Charlie Blackman
Glen Blackman
Floyd Roberts
County Republicans to Name Chairman in Glenwood
The Republican county central committee meets next Monday at the Glenwood courthouse to nominate a new county chairman replacing K. A. Evans of Emerson who resigned after seeking the State senate seat. Evans filed with acting chair Mary Logan who is vacationing in the Black Hills. A new chairman will set a date for the county convention to nominate a candidate for sheriff after the sudden death of WW Edwards in Glenwood.
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Republican County Central Committee
Court House
Glenwood
K. A. Evans
Emerson
Evans
Mary Logan
Glenwand
Black Hills
Coway Cone
Feeorogne
Edwards
Glynwordt
Mills County Records Heat Wave Amid July Like Heat
Mills county faced extreme temperatures this week with a 106 degree high on Wednesday. The period echoed the sizzling July heat, recalling a 117 degree record set on July 25. Daily readings ranged from the mid 60s to mid 90s across Thursday through Monday, highlighting persistent hot, humid conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Aa Vitor
Fire Destroys Largest Mills County Barn on Frank Wright Farm
Fire destroyed the 72 by 72 foot two and a half story barn on the Frank Wright farm on highway 34 in Mills County Saturday night. Estimated loss 10 000 to 15 000 dollars with no insurance, including two tractors two autos and 75 tons of hay. No livestock was present. explosion near stored cat hay reportedly sparked the blaze. The Glenwood fire department stood by as crowds from nearby circuses viewed the event, and Wright indicated plans for a future building replacing the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Frank Wright
Highway 34
Wright
Glenwoo
Malvern
Glenwool
Tse Fr
Willard Millikan Joins Leader Printing Plant Staff
The Marvel Leader announces the addition of Willard Millikan to the Leader Printing Plant staff in Nistenty Wisconsin. Millikan’s hiring comes as production demands increase at the allochugind department and extended workforce is required this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Millikan
Marvel
Wis
County Republicans to Honor Cook and Rathke Rally
Mills county Republicans plan a Monday rally at Clemwood Armory to honor Cook and Rathke, state party leaders, with district and county candidates attending. The event also features a county committee meeting to elect a new chairman, the state senator nominee, and a brief program of tributes and receptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Clemwood
Cork
Plenty Detersnn
Teetyi Ge Tor Momuress
Yong Republicans’ Club
Par-Rot Party
Reoup
Cook
Pressey Frank
Rathke
County Central Camemitter
Kenneth AL Bye
J W Edwards Found Dead Monday at Glenwood Home
J W Edwards 55 of Glenwood the Republican nominee for sheriff was found dead Monday morning at Roy Lewis home after failing to appear as usual. A physician ruled death likely occurred during sleep from heart trouble. Edwards a Mills County resident and former deputy sheriff had recently closed his bakery to campaign. Surviving siblings include Mae Hitchcock Springfield Mo and Mollie James Hanston Tex. Body to Myers Funeral Home with rites at Christian church at 2:90 pm. County GOP to reconvene to fill vacancy.
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J. W
Dick" Edwards
Glenwood
Roy Lewis
Lewis
Edwards
Mills County
Manhao
A. &. Edwards
Ty Nis
Church of Christ Evangelistic Campaign Nears Close
Despite heat, many attend the Malvern Church of Christ evangelistic campaign led by Rev. W C Lee of Bart. Nightly services continue this week with baptismal services on Sunday. First week focused on old testament prophecies and Christ, second week on duties and privileges in the kingdom of heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Malvern Church of Christ
W. C. Lee
Bart Fete
Kingdom of Heaven
Cartlett
County Seat Court Actions Quietly Reported
In the September district court term the county clerk noted several filings including three divorce cases and new notices. The record also lists additional entries and docket movements, with minor procedural items noted by the clerk.
30 Hour Week for County Road Work
The board of supervisors acted as funds dwindled for county roads and ordered a 10 hour work week for about 50 road and bridge workers at Mutwy. Part time workers will be paid 200 per year? The plan lacks a fixed end date, awaiting September distribution of tax money.
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Mills County
Board of Supervisors
Mutwy
Rural school library book purchases discussed
Mills county board of education met Monday in the County Superintendent Amy Skummers office for its regular semi annual session. Members discussed selecting library books for rural schools and began steps to obtain these volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Board of Education
Amy Skummers
Menthors
Schade Vacations Planned with Daughter for Colorado Trip
Schade and his daughter arrange a Rocky Mountain vacation starting Monday. They intend to stay about ten days exploring Colorado scenery and outdoor sites in a relaxed trip.
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Shhade
Daughter
Colorado
Rocky Mountain Country
State Checkers Start Work on County Books Monday
State Checkers B. L. Main and Roy Hayden began examining the accounts of Mills county officers Monday and will continue for about three weeks. The chief task is to audit the books of the auditor and treasurer, where most of the heavy work lies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Main
Roy Hayden
Mills County
Glenwood Golfers Vote $1 Monthly Assessment
Glenwood golfers voted to assess themselves one dollar a month for the remaining five months of the year. The move follows a Monday evening meeting where members cited the need for more funds to finish the year’s work and fulfill country duties.
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Glenwood
County Superintendent Leads SW Down Male Teachers Meet
Farmers attended a meeting of the executive board of the Southwest Down Male Teachers Association in Council Bluffs Monday. Professional studies were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Ham- Famers
Southwest Down Male Teachers’ Association
L'quor Sales Decline at Glenwood Store in July
July liquor sales at the Glenwood store fell amid hot weather and higher temperatures. The drop in total sales affected the Glenwood location and contributed to a statewide decline of 84,647 dollars in volume for the period, with similar reductions noted across the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Tempure
Glenwoods
Idiy Ad
Sparks From Train Set Fire To Woodfill Orchard
Fire crews responded Monday afternoon when sparks from a train set ignited woodfill orchard. Malvern fire truck battled flames near Woolill orchard car Strahan. Sparks originated from a wood structure. firefighters stopped the blaze at Hamaker storm. This is the second fire at Wood- HN orchard sites, causing serious damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Othe M.o. Woolill
Strahan
Phey
Atall
Hamaker
Churches to Unite for Special Service
Churches of different denominations plan a joint service at a local venue on a chosen Sunday. The event aims to strengthen fellowship and share a common message of peace and unity among congregants and the wider community.
Night Program At Achievement Show Draws Large Crowd
A lively evening program drew a large audience at the Achievement Show on Thursday night. The event featured four competitive acts and an exhibition by Norma Jean Johnson and Bad, with riders performing jumper hurdles and trick riding. City master Lt RoR Aalst and Tom Lindley of Omaha presided, as the show included varied entertainment and close competition across several segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cretel
Bad
Norma Jean Johnsen
Tahor
Bud
Ror. Aalst
Tom Lindley
Omaha
L. Williams
Ralph Anderson Joins The Malvern Leader Staff
Ralph Anderson, editor of The Emerson News, will assist with advertising and news at The Leader while continuing to edit The News. He brings print shop and reporting experience from Fairfield Ledger, Corn, ing Pree-Press, Shenandoah Sentinel, Stanton Call and others, and is OU journalism graduate. He is married and may establish a home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Leader
Audiew Ralph Anderson
Emerson News
Anderson
Leader
Tewsp
Fairfield Ledger
Corning Pree-Press
Shenandoah Sentinel
Stanton Call
University of Oklahoma
Pioneer Teacher Abbie Makely Dies at Tabor Home
Miss Abbie Louise Makely a pioneer educator of southwest Iowa was found dead in bed at her Tabor home Friday morning by a neighbor bringing breakfast. Born May 2 1856 in Indiana she began teaching at age 14 and served rural Fremont County and the towns of Tabor Randolph and Almaburg. Surviving are a brother in Ate wood a niece in New York City and a nephew in Utah.
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Abbie Louise Makely
Iowa
Tabor
Miss Blakely
Indiana
Fremont County
Ranedolph
Alamaburg
Idaho
Alub
Paher
Atewood
New York City
Utah
Chantry to head Navy ship design office
Capt Allan J. Chantry was named head of the Bureau of Construction in the Navy's ship design division. The appointment follows his graduation from the German Naval War College and places him as senior designer in the ship-building program for the coming fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan J. Chantry
Dusyra Diet
Navy
German Naval War College
Cornstene Tien
Garden Club to Meet Amid Quiet Community Renewal
Garden club members prepare a spring gathering focused on yard beautification and plant exchanges in the village hall. Local residents, including longtime volunteers, plan demonstrations on annuals and container gardening to promote neighborhood pride.
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Malvern Cold Moats
Mills County Young Folk Farm Council
Shenandoahans
Sonpareil Engraving
Ben Buffinaton
Tinley
W. H. Warnke
Whee
Ettitaayk
Blackman
J. W. Edwards
Ile
FL Greene Jr
Raeriter
Vna
Schade
Switanaim
Vita Todd Ager
Ralph Anderson
The
Abbie Blakely
Capt. Chantry
Navy Bureau of Construction
Raed
Lyille Pear
Garden Club
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