Rural Schools Prepare For Opening On Sept 2 Countywide
Mills County rural schools ready for term starting September 2 with 70 institutions operating. Several schools to close due to pupil shortages. 14 new teachers join staff while 35 return from last year. List of teachers and schools includes Pleasant Grove, Sliver, Union, Indian Creek, and Oak Bluff among many.
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Mills County
Pew
Barrett
White Cloud
Warner
Deer Creek
Hillsdale
Renna Hamilton
Vernon
Ralph Wederquint
Pleasant Grove
Luella
Rawles Center
Catherine Cumings
Estes
Velma Hansell
Forest Grove
Wilma Brackney
Four Corners
Marjorie Worcenter
Goodfellow
Velma Custer
Desda Evans
Liberty
Mae Whitehead
Mills County Shippers Top Omaha Market Monday
Mills County shippers led Omaha market activity Monday with top price of 11.05 dollars for hogs. Louis Lau Malvern and Henderson Silver City joined leaders. other figures include Parkers and Walt Heathers of Tabor with notable consignments and prices around 1100 and 1000 dollars, reflecting a sharp price rise from the prior year.
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Omaha
WRO Awhd Receai
Bowevar
Mills County
Louis Lau
Malvern
Nua
Henderon
Silver City
Seat Killinger
Henderman
Brank Williams
Henderson
Hutch
Parkers
Walt Heathers
Tabor
CCCampers Start First Erosion Control Project
Indisputable evidence that erosion control matters beyond theory appears as Malvern CCCamp boys tear into a project on the R. K. Henderson farm in Ingraham township. The photos show the first of 25 dams and workers like Ted Linnenberger and Harley Rogers shaping silt and placing fence posts to form a dam sequence. Field Foreman Jack Aldrich guides the effort as a main ditch runs downhill. A follow‑up story details the Henderson project.
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Malvern
R. K. Henderson
Ingraham Township
Ted Linenberger
Harley Rogers
Jack Aldrich
Henderson
Campers Start First Soil Erosion Project in County
Mills county begins its inaugural soil erosion effort on the R. K. Henderson farm in Jixgrahant township. CCC crews work on gulley control with 13 small dams, grading, fencing, and planting to establish pasture and trees. Field Foreman Jack Aldrich trains about 25 boys per crew, with merit-based pay and duties, aiming for five years of protection and broader conservation teaching.
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Mills County
R. K. Henderson
Jixgrahant
Henderson Galley
Thi
CCC
Jack Aldrich
Tall Corn Grows Reported In Local Field
Andy Berkhimer displayed a stalk over 12 feet tall against his office door to prove tall corn still grows in the county. A Friday heat record of 105 degrees cooled slightly Monday after a brief shower. Observers remain hopeful for a fair crop with potential for a genuinely good yield if weather improves.
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Andy Berkhimer
Big Hastings Homecoming Picnic Draws Dense Crowd
Crowds gathered in Hastings Friday for the annual homecoming picnic despite extreme heat. Temperatures hit 106 as the event, sponsored by the church ladies, was well arranged. Fewer men attended due to threshing in the area, but women and children created a strong turnout. Morning music program praised. note indicates continuation on page three.
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Hastings
Esual
Mrs A Lambert Dies in Olenwood Hours Before Funeral
Mrs A Lambert, aged resident of Olenwood, died August 6 after years of illness. Funeral services were held at the Lambert home Friday afternoon conducted by Rev B Stille.
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A. Lambert
Olenwood
L. W. Lambert
Ou. B. Stille
Community Club to Meet This Evening
Malvern Community Club plans its regular August meeting this Thursday at 7:39 PM in the basement of the university building. President Vi W. Crook presiding, with members invited to attend.
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W. Crook Ap
Malvern Commuity Club
Uymmgulty
Ice Cream Social at Church Friday Evening
A church ice cream social is planned for Friday evening August 14 by the ladies of the church led by Bery Gane Davies Gay. The event invites neighbors to enjoy treats and fellowship.
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Thirxdary
Bery Gane Davies Gay
Sheriff arrests Walnut man for theft of Henderson chickens
County Sheriff DeMass went to Avoca Saturday and brought back Walter Kercheval of Walnut who had been apprehended there and charged with stealing chickens from G. H. Ryan of Henderson. It was claimed he sold the chickens in Macedonia.
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DeMass
Avoca
Walter Kercheval
Walnut
G. HE. Ryan
Henderson
Macedonia
Two Men Held for Stealing Truck Near Peaceville Farm
Miss Blanche Hammond saw two men leave a Chevrolet pickup in a lane by her Peaceville farm early Sunday. Marshal Jake Frazier and Deputy S. V. Cooney traced the car’s theft from W. A. Matthews near Tabor, found Glenn Starr and Richard Swister of Tabor sleeping by the road, and arrested them for the theft. They were taken to the county jail for preliminary hearings.
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Blanche Hammond
Peaceville
Jake Frazier
S. V. Cooney
Glenwood
Frazier
W. A. Matthews
Near Tabor
Cooney
Glenn Starr
Richard Swister
Tabor
Correction on State Tax Refund Per Thousand Valuation
County Treasurer Mayberry informs readers that last week's Leader misstated the refund from the state sales tax fund. The correct refund is 1,383 dollars per thousand in valuation, about 28 cents higher than last year, totaling 25,194.18 dollars and issued without certification.
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Mayberry Ine
Trent
Malvern Board Names Three New Instructors To Staff
Malvern school board on Tuesday evening named Mercedes Steadman Cornwell Bluffs Harriert Dwerr and Vir ginia Soderstrum to junior high and third grade posts as part of August session plans. rebuilding home economies rooms proceeds with new cupboards and redecorating. a charity carnival and pool events set for next Thursday August 22 will feature swimming races diving and exhibitions with a ten cent spectator fee.
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Malvern
Board of Education
Mercedes Steadman
Griswold
Macedonia
Steadman
Town State Teachers College
Cedar Palls
Harriett Dwerr
Cornell Bluffs
Mil
Hoehter Mire Weipa
Wosperdal
Checks Received Here Tuesday for Corn Hog Signers
Checks were distributed from Mills County benefiting corn and hog producers under the production control agreement signed by Group 1 signers by end of May. Payments cover half of this year’s benefits with remaining funds to be paid later, totaling about $92,410.20 for corn and $2,840 for hoes under the agreement.
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Mls
Flog Centre’ Association
AAA
Mills County
Glenwool
Dal de Kimersiogn
Malvern
4-H Achievement Day Show Highlights a Young Colt
Proud as panel ae well Te melt hee gs von Radavel Mee Grew af Anderson tow pahigo so Te shiws his six montha mid Pereh eron colt to other 4 club boys on the recent county tor. The colt raised on the farm of Bde whi's father DN. McGrew will be shown at the 4-H Achievement Day show ext Thesdigy.
Methodists Return Vote For Pastor Calkins For Another Year
In Malvern at a midweek meeting, the Methodist congregation unanimously asked Rev C. A. Calkins to stay on for another year. He has led the church through a difficult period with improving work and strengthened membership. The vote reflected broad support for continuity and ongoing progress.
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Malvern Mohorety
C. A. Calkins
eHiel
Shane Hert
Jando
Machsfeld
Mrs A W Coppage Dies in Stanton Home
Mrs A W Coppage a Hedring resident of Everson and vicinity died Tuesday evening at her son Th M Coppage home in Stanton after a lone illness. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 PM at the Coppage home in Stanton with burial at Emerson cemetery after short graveside rites. She leaves two sons EB M of Stanton and J C of Bryson and a daughter Mrs A W Sidney of Omaha.
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Stra
A. W. Coppage
Everson
Th. M. Coppage
Stanton
Bryrson
A. W. Sidney
Onaha
Electricity Out Across Town After Line Break Incident
Local residents lost power for over an hour last Wednesday evening when a drag line beam struck a pole, causing a switch gone dead. Crewe, Hod Oak, Malvern, and Plattymouth reported outages but service was restored within a short time.
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Lincoln
Crewe Fee
Malvern
Plattymouth
Bayes Takes Manager Post at Wahoo Store
Harry E. Hayes left Thursday for Wahoo Nebraska to take over the management of the men's clothing section of a large city department store. Wahoo, a city of nearly 3000 people about two miles west of Omaha, will start his new duties Friday.
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Harry E. Hayes
Wahoo, Nehr
Wahoo
Omaha
Mr. Bayes
Passes Test for Life Saving Certificate
Schaimers earn life saving certificates locally in Malvern avoiding distant exams. Max Heals and Frank Austhn joined a class at the Boehner Municipal pool while Hetty completed a certification in Roundeth. YMCA examiner Adstii already holds a certificate, with renewals noted for the age group.
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Schaimers
Malvern
Omer
Pridsiy Max
Ifepuard
Rouneth
Rosa
YMCA
Market Report: Lambs Top Day's Gain in Omaha Trade
Boles Markets lambs led the day in Omaha with a top bid of 8.40 with native banks across the market observing trading activity. Motes tai hetedd oe Bhipaent et native banks were noted in scattered quotes as the market closed.
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Omeha
Eid
Bob Elliott Receives Notable Promotion at Public Service Co
Bob Elliott, a longtime Colorado business figure with ties to the Public Service Company of Colorado, has been transferred to Denver in a significant career advancement. The move follows his strong performance at the Grand Junction unit and is expected to be welcomed by colleagues and friends.
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Othe Grand Junction
Calo
pad + Hillett
Malvern
Vom
Slacee
Gates
Mila
Jean
RG. Eulints
Public Service Company of Colorado
Denver
Local notes hint at planned changes in council district borders
A garbled note mentions Porte Gert and Pant with hints of a redrawing plan. It references a center, a hive or hub, and a Dewan name, suggesting impending moves or bets on redistricting. The fragmentary text points to city governance actions but lacks clear dates or outcomes.
Program Ready for Annual Event at the Fair Grounds
The fairgrounds set an annual program featuring contests music and speeches. The Liver City band led by GAS Apelbeiog and WH Carniah will perform while Glenwood Farm hosts softball games and 4-H club activities. Edward Wearhy is expected to speak and the full program appears in advertisement on page five with the exit hits listed on page six.
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Wakeie
Marbeern
Ak Twerdhay Shaw
Mortiv
Anatrattans
Liver City Band
Gas Apelbeiog
Carniah
Glenwood Farm
Tee Federation
Wediesiay
Testis
Outadoek
Erie
Mies
Glenwood Ag
Donemcey
Watt Grott
Moe Hotubeard
Gal Heath
Wall
Che
Dean
Edward Wearhy
Waahingtan
Pause Five
Greantu
Aldrich Buya Hamburger Hop Transition
Aldrich Buya moves to Hotel and plans a new Hamburgers shop at the Malvern site. The narrative notes a sale of the original shop and a gate change for a new development, with Aldrich cited as involved in the transition and sale decision.
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Aldrich Buya Hamburger Hop
Black Fury at Empress Friday and Saturday
Black Fury, starring Paul Muni, screens Friday and Saturday at the Empress. The action drama unfolds in a border village with romance and thrills, highlighted by color scenes and a tense climax. Tickets list Rio and Pat O’Felon in the cast. Shirley Temple in Our Life Gib is scheduled for August 5 and 2.
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Paul Munl
Empress Tonks Arama
Oinlng
Colorfal Sreenvs
Aren Morley
Ige Teantaine Rede
Fares Ted Rio
Pat O' Felon
Shirley ‘Temple
Hilton Brothers to Hold Sale on September 26
The Hilton Brothers announce a sale planned for September 26. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate offerings tied to a main item and multiple associated goods. The notice mentions bread, gadgets, and possibly household items but exact inventory and venue remain unreadable.
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Hilton Brothers
Garden Club Meeting Promises Quiet Local Update
Unclear OCR text outlining a Garden Club gathering with scattered names and phrases. The readable parts indicate a local club event, with references to meeting details, attendees, and potential topics. Provides a snapshot of a community gathering without clear dates or locations.
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Farm Bureau
Silver Creek
Centerline
Adah Houser
Pleasant Valley
Laviera Mor-gan
St. Marys
Florence
Hanni‘an
Eureke
Mills County Shippers
R. K. Henderson Farm
H. Bayes
Boles
Bob” Elliott
Alliot
Dds
Cotesia
New Mexico
Osey
Lewis Storey
Grand Island
Vitis
Hurkger Shop
Aldrich
Hamburger
Wilele
Wits
Gale Amit
Black Fury
Empress
Garden Club
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