Four Day County Fair Brings Town To A Pause
Malvern shares a ghost town feel as businesses close until 4 90 p m midweek to attend the county fair. Fair board and workers stay busy through afternoons and evenings, with Legion displayed gifts at Gamble store and a 10 p m street dance for awards. A Ford car is the major prize at Salyers Auto Co showroom. Tuesday parade features Mr and Mrs Quartin Natron, married Aug 9, in a horse drawn cart with old shoes and Just Married sign.
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Ciizens
American Legion
Gamble
Legion
Ford
Salyers Auta Co
Quartin Natron
Wortman Family Picnic and Reunion Held in Malvern
The Wortman descendants held their 16th annual picnic and reunion at the Malvern Community building with 30 attendees. Messages came from Allen Wortman, Jessie Wortman, Marvel Newell Wilson, Darlas Wadsley, Marthia Davis Walley, and Harvey Dolph. new additions include Patricia Lou Newell and J. C. Lippett. Officers elected: Felix Summers president, Frederic Newell Jr. vice president, Otha Wealin secretary treasurer, Rachel Davis historian. The next gathering will be the second Sunday in August at the Wortman homestead unless rain shifts to Blalvern Community building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Wortman
Edgar
Mont
Jessie Wort
Council Bluffs
Marvel Newell Wilson
Minneapolis
Minn
Darlas Wadsley
Barry
Marthia Davia Walley
Albert Lea
Harvey Dolph
Newton
Mary Washburn
Henry Washburn
Ozark Country
Ivan _Durbins
Colorado
Chas
Wear
Lillian
Chambers
Charles Wortman
Ft. Scott
Knr
Felix D. Summers
Frederic Newell Jr
Otha D. Wealin
Rachel M. Davis
Card of Thanks for sympathy and floral tributes
To all friends and neighbors who eased our bereavement with sympathy and acts of kindness we extend heartfelt thanks. The beautiful floral tributes to our beloved husband and father were sincerely appreciated. Mrs. Forrest Achenbaugh. Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Achenbaugh and son, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Warren. Old papers for sale at The Leader office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Achenbaugh
Darrell Achenbaugh
Marvin Warren
Big Bundle
Leader
Ady
First Mills County Fair at Malvern 1873 Remembered
Malvern residents Mrs. W. E. Larrison and John Norton recall the 1873 Mills County Fair at Malvern. The first fair was a three day September event with horse and wagon travel, a large dining hall, and racing thrills. Since then grounds and exhibits have grown as agriculture expanded.
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W. E. Larrison
John Norton
Malvern
W. E. Larton
Mate Vern
Milly
Mills county students bid for state Quiz Derby title
Mills county rural schools enter the second statewide Quiz Derby at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines from August 23 to 30. Competitors include James Bowen, Charles Mapes, Darrel Schoening, Marlene Roenfeld, Donna Rae Plumer, and Betty Havener. More than 100 teams will compete for the state championship.
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Mills County
Iowa
Des Moines
Jessie M. Parker
James Bowen
Charles Mapes
Darrel Schoening
Marlene Roenfeld
Donna Rae Plumer
Betty Havener
Former Malvern Man Held For Murder
Maurice L. Taylor a 35 year old Davenport bartender and former Malvern restaurateur is held in Davenport for murder in the death of Carl Raike. Raike died from head injuries after an argument following a traffic collision. A second degree murder charge will be filed, county attorney Clark Filseth said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice L. Taylor
Davenport
Carl Raike
Taylor
Malvern
Raike
Clark Filseth
National Terrace Contest to be Held Near Glenwood
Attendance of 49000 is expected at the National Plow Terrace Building contest on Jay Wright farm three miles east of Glenwood on highway 34 September 10 and 11. Ralph C Hay will chair the judges committee with terrace authorities from Missouri Nebraska and Iowa assisting. The event, started in 1943 by Mills County Conservation district, features land and marker drawing and contour line contest for youths. Prizes include 500 Series E bonds for first, 100 for second, 56 for third, open class has no prizes. awards will be presented at 4 pm on the second day. Entry blanks due to John H Longstreet in Malvern by September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Wright
Glenwood
Highway
Ralph C. Hay
Ilinois
John H. Longstreet
Mills County Conservation District
Malvern
Mualvern
Malvernette Cafe
Horn of Plenty
Iowa
Missouri
Johanna Olson
Richard Gay
Rural Improvement Club
Charles Davies
Hillsdale
Ais
Ernest White
Junior Maying
Electrie
Glenwood High School
Tabor
Cornell Bluffs
Glenwood Saddle Club
Page County
4-H Rough Riders
Nebraska Power Co
Wauhunsig
A. Mine County Pathe
Local IH dealer to be state fair host
Capper Machinery Co a local International Harvester dealer has been named an official host at the Television Radio show a headline feature of the Iowa Centennial State Fair Aug 23 30 in Des Moines The unusual attraction the first public demonstration of television in Iowa is brought to the State Fair as a free attraction by the International Harvester Co and will be presented in their mammoth tent theater on the fair grounds for eight days at this years exhibition The local dealer extends a special invitation to residents of the Malvern community to see and hear the television and audio radio shows while at the state fair For sale large sheets of extra heavy wrapping paper 64x40-28 in suitable for insulating chicken houses placing under rugs The Leader offices
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Capper Machinery Co
International Harvester
Des Moines
Towa
International Harvester Co
Malvern
American Legion Starts Fund for Recreational Center
The American Legion Harry Hammons post launches a drive to fund a youth center, hosting a September 1 street dance and a Ford car raffle as major attractions. Tickets cost one dollar, with prizes including a cream separator, vacuum cleaner, radio, and more, supported by local businesses and organizations.
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Ford
Huserson Radio
First Days of County Fair Draw Crowds and Licenses
Big crowds fill Mills County parade days at the county fair. Marriage licenses issued include Harold Hof meckel and Verla Seitz, Glenwood. Harry F. Yacek and Elizabeth Ellington, Omaha. About 1930 homestead exemptions valued at 2,543,316 are listed. state to reimburse tax. Ralph Ulrich of Rock Port held for false uttering and bank draft draw. He faces Shenandoah and Council Bluffs warrants. Geral Worthington of Red Oak arrested for driving while intoxicated and released to grand jury on 1000 bond. Ray Meyer of Red Oak charged with intoxication. another pleaded guilty with fines and costs. County offices closed to attend County Fair in Malvern.
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Auguar
Mills County
Ralph Ulrich
Rock Port
R. I. Moore
Virich
Shenandoah
Council
Geral Worthington
Red Oak
Emerson
Justo Royce
Ray Meyer
Justha Royce
Costa
Court House
Malvern
Delegates to Attend Legion Convention
Harry Hammonds Post 620 will send 19 delegates and alternates to the Iowa Legion Victory convention in Des Moines August 19 to 21. The post, the largest delegation yet, was granted by Iowa Legion HQ due to rising membership. Delegates include Marlin Richardson and Charles Costello. alternates John Haber Edward Knight Gerald Breeding and Hurb Henton. Notable speakers will feature General Jonathan M. Wainwright Admiral Robert B. Carney and Legion national commander John Stelle. The Mills County Fair parade drew about 2,000 Tuesday, rising to 2,800 Wednesday with floats from Malvern and surrounding areas, including WAC and WAVE units, 4-H clubs, and local civic groups.
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Harry Hammonds
American Legion
State Legion “Victory
Des Moines
Iowa Legion Headquarters
Fln
Ralph R. Stuart
Hampton
Omeal
Marlin Richardson
Charleae Costello
Clayton Wertz
Lawrence Hall
J. B. Bullson
John Haber
Edward Knight
Gerald Breeding
Hurb Henton
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Bataan
Robert B. Carney
Halsey
Pacific
Legion
John Stelle
Sgnais
Mary Louis Milligan
WAC
Wacs
Ft. Des Moines
War Department
Services Held for Forest Achenbaugh in Macedonia
Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church in Macedonia for Forest Raymond Achenbaugh who died August 5 at his home east of town at age 48. Born May 23, 1898 in Henry County he lived near Macedonia most of his life, married Sylvian Mane Braden in 1917 and had two children Darrell and Darlene. He farmed, moved to the Evans farm near Emerson in 1944, joined Henderson Christian church in 1940 and joined Macedonia Methodist church at Easter. Survived by his wife, mother, son Darrell, daughter Darlene, two grandsons Dickie and Darry, three sisters and five brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Macedonia
Forest Achenbaugh
Forest Raymond Achenbaugh
Fred
Ann Achenbaugh
Henry County
Mt. Pleasant
Sylvian Mane Braden
Darrell
Darlene
Evans
Emerson
Christian Church of
Henderson
Macedonia Methodist Church
Hishame
Jim
Darrell Achenbaugh
Darlene Warren
Dickie Warren
Darry Achenbaugh
Nina Price
Malvern
Aliie
Powell Breeding To Open Malvern Appliance Shop
Plans advance for an appliance shop in Malvern to be run by Joe Powell and Rey Breeding. Work begins on the building vacated earlier this month by Iowa Power & Light Co. With repairs finishing, the opening hinges on merchandise arrival and general operations underway after restoration milestones.
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Malvern
Wun Vlectrigat &Ppliance
Joe Powell
Rey
Katenslye Ogvneral Kaprove- Wiehlg Bre
Wereh
Shaw Family Reunion at Red Oak Sunday
Seventy members of the Geo. Kd. Shaw family gathered at Chautauqua park Red Oak on Sunday Aug 11 for a basket dinner at noon presided over by Paul Shaw Hastings. The McLain couple Hastings received the largest family presentation. Community singing followed with Kenneth Shaw Shenandoah and Mrs Stuart Hoteyman Red Oak leading. Mrs J M Srite Red Oak, president, opened the business meeting which elected officers for the coming year: president Mrs Vance Erickson Red Oak vice president Mrs Harry Lawton Jefferson secretary Mrs Lowell Curtis Emerson historian Mrs Alvin Jordan Chicago Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Kd. Shaw
Chautauqua Park
Red Oak
Paul Shaw
Hastings
C. H. McLain
George E. Shaw
Kenneth Shaw
Shenandoah
Stuart Hoteyman
J. M. Srite
Vance Erickson
Harry Lawton
Jefferson
Lowell Curtis
Emerson
Alvin Jordan
Chicago, Ill
Ancestry Gratitude Notes From Theo Setck
A brief thank you note expresses heartfelt appreciation for cards and well wishes received during a hospital stay. Theo Setck signs the message dated July 1.
Twanet thanks friends for cards and gifts after hospital stay
Twanet expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for cards and gifts received during hospital stay. Mrs. Harry signs the note, acknowledging support from Nowers and others.
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Twanet
Nowers
Harry
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Malvern Pennential
Wortman Family
Nic
Jacob
Valeria Wortman
Shaw
Willan Shay
Houndary
Srvet
Woo
Norton
Larsson
Laura Summers
F. M. Benton
Sam Norton
Frank Strahan
Milly County
Malvern Fire Department
The
Post
Harold Hofmeckel
Verla Seitz
Harry F. Yacek
Omaha
Elizabeth Ll. Ellington
Achenbaugh
Powell
Theo Setck
Lowa Power
B. Rubow
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