NOTES FROM THE FAIR AT MILLE COUNTY FAIR
Mille County Fair covers days with livestock judging and poultry shows praised by judge Arthur Rapp. Frank Summers visits from Indianola while hybrid seed corn and two thirds county newspaper displays draw attention. Navy recruiter Chief C L Murphy and Mansfeld’s Furniture attract visitors amid light rain and dusty grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Hall
Leader
Glenwood Opinions Tribune
AAA
New County Soil District
Mansfeld
Municipal tax relief hinted by 1942 43 budget survey
Seven incorporated municipalities in Milla county project total spending of 60 682 dollars for 1942 43. Glenwood budgets nearly match the rest combined while Malvern records the largest drop and Henderson plans the smallest outlay with a low tax levy of 706 dollars.
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Milla County
Glenwood
Malvern
Henderson
Emerson
Hastings
Guyer City
Theron Atkinson Named Eldora Industrial Arts Head
Theron Atkinson, son of Mr and Mrs Ross C Atkinson of near Malvern, has been elected head Industrial Arts instructor at Eldora high school. Eldora boasts a state owned automobile with dual controls for student driving instruction as part of its industrial arts program. He previously taught in Milly county rural schools and later engaged in transportation work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theron Atkinson
Ross CG. Atkinson
Malvern
Eldora High School
Theron
Milly
Reais
Dora
Hastings Health Queen and King Crowned in County Pageant
Lorraine Bruce, 16, daughter of Ed and Mrs. Bruce, was crowned county health queen, following her Hastings homecoming queen title. George Talbott, 18, named health king, both local 4-H participants from Malvern and Hastings, with a pageant featuring community groups and a crowd of programs and ceremonies. A separate report notes pipeline worker Frank Kelley, 46, was charged with rape after Marian Johnson, 16, of Glenwood, made the accusation. Kelley awaits trial on $3,500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Bruce
Ed Bruce
North of Hastings
Hls
Lorraine
Hastings
Lorraine Ia
George Talbott
L. A. Talbott
Malvern
Malvern High School
Ating
Glenwood
Marian A. Johnson
Mills county 1841 health king and queen crowned at 4-H pageant
Mills county 4-H pageant crowned its health king and queen on the second night of the fall event. Ira Turner, president of the Mills county Farm Bureau, officiated the coronation. The identities of the health royalty were kept secret until the moment of introduction. Both honorees are active in 4-H club work and exemplify healthy American youth.
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Mills County
Ira Turner
Mills County Farm Bureau
Conservationist Kuester to Serve Two Counties in State
L E Kuester of Red Oak district conservationist for Montgomery county will also serve Mills county. He will split time between counties and a Mills assistant conservationist will be appointed later. Kuester plans a county soil survey starting next week led by James Huff with L L Keller, testing soils every few rods to map soil types and erosion.
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L. E. Kuester
Red Oak
Montgomery County Sol
Mills District
Kuester
Mills County
Mr. Kurster
James Huff
L. L. Keller
Weather outlook for fair week cool and cooperative
Temperature fell noticeably on Tuesday though no major cold spell was recorded. The weather man signaled cooperation with the fair board to keep conditions pleasant for the upcoming event.
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Fair Board
Apple Budding Demonstration Offers Multiple Locations
Apple budding demonstrations are scheduled for Tuesday August 19 at four sites in southwest Iowa and nearby Nebraska. Programs begin 8:30 am at J M Steele Farm north of Malvern, then 10:30 am at Fickal Orchard north of Hastings near Wesley Chapel, 1:30 pm at Raymond Warner Farm south of Glenwood near Elm Grove school, and 3:00 pm at Carter Orchard. A separate horse show report notes a lengthy event with 11 classes, judged by R D Adams of Odebolt, with numerous placings across Shetland ponies and other ponies, plus various amateur riders and local exhibitors.
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J. M. Steele
Malvern
Fickal
Hastinga
Wesley Chapel
Raymond Warner
Glenwood
Elm Grove School
Carter Orchard
Crowds Attend Mills County 1941 Fair Opening Days
The Mills County fair opened with large crowds on Tuesday, drawing about 2,000 spectators for the daily events. Visitors toured exhibitions from Malvern and surrounding areas as horse racing drew modest interest and the community gathered for the first days of the event.
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Mills County
Ivestavk
Tesdas
Mille County Fair thanks for community help
The Mille County Fair Association extends gratitude to all who cooperated in presenting the 1941 fair. Special thanks to those who cleaned grounds and prepared equipment, lined up programs, aided exhibits and judging, and assisted with ticket sales and shows. The city department for policing and track care also receives appreciation.
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Mille County Fair Association
Glenwoodigh School
Bend
Air Association
Guha
B. Hyde
Presidaaie Dts
M. Klas Snoratary
Henderson Rodeo Ends After Record Three Day Run
Rodeo Henderson capped its fourth annual event on Saturday night closing a three day run. The crowd drew a turnout near seven hundred with many more present in the stands for the finale. The carnival offered rides games and amusements as Henderson continues to promote the rodeo as a key Mille County attraction with local sponsors backing the event.
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Henderson
Ly Mille County
Demonstration contest and fair booths presented by 4-H clubs
Second place in the demonstration contest went to Allee and Virginia Carmichael of Glenwood Homeworkers for Suds that foam from soup. Third place went to Marilyn Canner and Phyllis Aun Vier of Clever Cooks for Kitchen equipment and its storage. Hastings Hustlers won first in club booth displays, with prizes listed for other groups and a note on well received exhibits. County officers and the county committee organized the show arrangements, with several named members and organizers acknowledged.
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Allee
Virginia Carmichael
Glenwood Homeworkers Club
Marilyn Canner
Phylls Aun Vier
Clever Cooks Club
Hastings
Clever Cooks
Ard
Dunky Kodwen
Jowune Seeger
Lorraine Brace
Agna
Fate County Fair program features races concerts and contests
Today's Fate program lists six hors racine events in the afternoon with a minor game and contests for kids. A White Horse Troop act from the White Horn Ranch of Nebraska headlines the show, aiming to beat rival acts. Glenwood high school band performs with midway attractions accompanying the program.
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White Horse Troop
White Horm Ranch
Nebraska
Glenwood High Sett
Hastings Garden Club wins best display at fair show
The Neaday program drew wide attention to field events and garden displays. Hastings Garden Club won best display with prize plants and Mrs. H. W. Dye’s collection of potted and house plants praised. Malvern Girl Scouts drew comment and talks by Arthur Rapp and Mrs. D. M. Kline were well received. New livestock judging plan rated open-market style. senior Baby Beef Hereford names listed with top prices expected next week. County Park.
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Hastings Garden Clu
Glenwood State School
H. W. Dye
Malvern Girl Scouts
Otha D
Arthur Rapp
Council Biaffa
D. M. Kline
Malvern pool reports strong 1941 season shows growth
Malvern’s municipal pool finished 1941 with 94 swimmers including 67 beginners. Receipts totaled 573.06 while operating costs stood at 84.35 after depreciation and pump costs. Manager Ester Nelson urged a water turnover system and repairs to pool floor and walls before next season.
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Malvern
Boehner Municipao
Mannager
Park Board
Mra
Ester Nelson
Malvern Water Department
Thia
New Course Record Attempt at Fairview Golf
Sunday at Fairview Golf Course C Boyer did not set a new record, posting 44 for 9 holes while L Bonner joined the round and claimed credit for the mark amid light competition. Previous record stood at 33 by Dale Dyke Jerald Caldwell and Boyer. Fairways were in good shape with firm greens and strong drives aided by favorable conditions.
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Boyer
Fairview
Vent da
L. Bonner
Mark Ip
Dale Dyke
Jerald Caldwell
Hoyer
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Mille County
Summers
Frank Summers
Indianola
Oak
Mills Counts
Fulida
W. R. Whitfield
C. L. Murphy
Navy
Jni
Ike Ley Aleeve
Eldora
New Health Royalty
Queen Lorraine Ptr i
King George
Lassés
Darrah
Jennie Marie Warren
Elizabeth Wilson
Aura! Young People
Nancy Cook
Caramonial
Queen
Milla County Farm Bureau
Four Leaf Clover
Janice Rodman
Country Girl's Creed
Jessie Shambaugh Pield
Lois Erickson
Oak Township
B. F. Bichel
Raymond Morrical
Extension Service
County Farm Bureau
Rural Young People'’s Organization
Home Project Group
Frank Kelley
Pageant
Mary Trotter
Omaha
Honnie Bryles
Janice Kempton
of Randolph
Garo Whisler
Lois Conrad
Horatie Means
Emergon
Iowa
R. D. Adams
Odebolt
Ed. Wearth
Otha Wearth
Leonard Nean
Jock Evans
Satan Beir Thespanys
County
Betty Ann McGinnis
Elva Chamberlain
Naomi Chamberlain
Gordon Mulholand
Sally Mulholland
Shetland
Margaret Lomas
Dean Racine
Shenandoah
Lateta Carpenter
Hamburg
Mary Lou Bkellfson
Dunioy Five Galt
Malcolm Lomas
Jeanne Stoner
Flits Stamsey
Walnut
Kathleen Carpenter
Fine Harness
Stormy Peaving
Marilyn Billings
Qinalu
Art Simmons
John Dtatn Algshun
Clarence J. Landen
Henry Tyler
Villisca
Three Guild
Assa
Jennie Stour
Clarence Wright
Jack Oster
Harry Jarman
Clarinda
Ariel Stephens
Ethalda
Tyla
Villigen
Vive Galted Swedur
Co A. Osler
Henry Taylor
Villisea
James ©. Heatijy
C. Lewis
Ivan D. Wilson
John Woodward
Louisa A. Miller
Jim Gibbons
John Dean
Jack Evans
Maurice Dalton
L. Landen
C. L. Landen
C. A. Osler
K. Stoner
Piye Gaited
James Beattie
John Hounighan
J. A. Kline
Otto Kine
Lake Geneva
Wis
Loyal Lassies 4-H Club
Neaday
Baby Beef
Hereford
Tat
Dona Dean
Ken Eyang
Junior McKee
County Paik
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