End of county fair clues at Mills County celebration plans
The Mills County county fair wraps up with two major events on the horizon the Silver City Fall Festival August 31 to September 2 and the Emerson celebration to follow These gatherings boost community spirit and enterprise Exhibits improved grounds and remodeled race horse barns drew praise 4H stock shows yielded profits while Aimdar Shows lighting added spectacle Rainy weather proved costly but appreciated The Leader features more fair photos with extra copies available for five cents including mailing.
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Mills County
Silver City
Emerson
Softball Doubleheader In Malvern Tonight Under Lights
Softballers come to town for a doubleheader at the new fairgrounds field. Hastings faces both CCCamp and Platteville, a fast club with two losses this season. Possible pitchers include McMahan for the Camp Ward for Platteville and Fickel Fellows and Millikan for the locals.
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Bob Moore
Fairgrounds
Malvern
Hastings
Cccamp
Platteville
Ames CCC
McMahan
Smooth Finger
Ward
Fickel
Fellows
Millikan
Board selects fifth grade teacher for Malvern schools
The Malvern Board of Education elected Pearl Geiger of Minden to teach the fifth grade for the coming year. She studied at State Teachers college Cedar Falls and has seven years of Town public schools experience. For two years she taught the fifth grade at Panorg and directed music in the grades. Geiger is active in extracurriculars and highly recommended.
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Board of Education
Pearl Geiger
Minden
Malvern
Miss Geiger
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Panorg
Wet Week Weather Daubs Town With Light Showers
A wet week left about 1.7 inches of precipitation as showers dotted the area. Temperatures mostly cooled to comfortable levels, with several bands of rain moving through the region.
4 H Girls Prize Worning Ability At County Fair
Mills County fair hosted the 4 H Girls Achievement show with 136 entries and 326 jars of food. Judges Mrs J C Everds Ames and Miss Lillian Lewis assessed work across clubs led by Ray Plumb Joh Wright Argi Bacon Henry Thieschafer Jack Smith Harley Stevenson. Betty Plumb topped entries with 22 jars. Helen Schroeder among top performers.
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Mills County
J. C. Everds
Ames
Lillian Lewis
Clever Cooks Club
Ray Plumb
Loyal
Lyonnettes
Joh Wright
Hastings Hustlers
Bearoff
Homeworkers
Argi Bacon
Belles of St
No Ordinary Blood Type Found in Porrest Kirby
Last Friday Porrest Kirby underwent a rare blood type test after Aire Her bert Holliday of Omaha fell ill with pneumonia requiring a transfusion. Tests revealed Kirby possessed blood type No. 4, usable in any transfusion, a discovery that sparked hospital talk as Mr Kirby reportedly helped with wealth talks while Mrs Holliday showed improvement after the transfusion and the hospital work resumed Saturday morning.
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Porrest Kirby
Aire
Herbert Holliday
Ouiaha
Kirby
Holliday
Kelley Steiner Dies in Explosion Near Emerson
Kelley Steiner, 26, was killed in a Monday morning explosion at his northwest Emerson home. Firefighters saved the house as Steiner, burned severely, died at Red Oak Hospital. Funeral held at his mother's home on Wednesday.
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Kelley Steiner
Emerson
Pasoline Barre
Eaerson
Albert
Stuart
Jerlee Lynn
Omaha
Dean
Champ
Fifa
Glatya
Polo Matches Popular At Fair Here Last Week
A large crowd braved wind and dust Thursday afternoon to watch polo at the fair. Spencer faced Omaha in a fast six chukker match ending 9-5. Stanley Smith 17, dazzled the crowd with riding while captains Ketterson and Joe Smith showed skill. rain later cut short planned baseball and a motorcycle show.
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Polo Ig
Fieht
Nd Oimehas
Spencer
Omaha
Ketterson
Joe Smith
Malvern
Mineola
Mortgage Release Fee Imposed in Mills County
A ruling from the Attorney General’s office announces a new charge on each chattel mortgage release in Mills County. The fee adds to bookkeeping costs and will be credited to the county, with Ke Finer winning the seat amid the Tuesday morning suit.
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Mills
Ie Attorney's General
Ke Finer
County's Healthiest Citizen Corliss Jordan Highlighted
Corliss Jordan of Emerson is praised as a model young citizen benefiting from 4-H club work and training. At 18 she maintains a 99.85 score, helps with farm duties, is an active club worker, and plans to be Emerson High School's senior while enjoying life.
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Corliss Jordan
Emerson
Corliss
Guy Jordan
Emerson High School
Max Boles Receives Grand Ellamation Trophy at Angus Steer Show
Pleased as punch was Max Boles to receive the grand ellamation trophy for his fine Angus steer. Announcer Jim Iurtey asked the crowd to cheer as Hurley spoke at length, and Malvern Volunteer Fire Department made him an honorary member with a bright orange shirt amid thousands of onlookers.
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Max Boles
Angus Steer
Jim Iurtey
Hurley
Malvern Volunteer
Eire Department
G E Societies To Broadcast Sunday Program
Gurisaan Bue Jeayor eadetius will broadcast over KMA Shenandoah Sunday from 6 to 690. Malvern Presbyterian church contributes service with solos and duets by Hur det Talbont Betty Basry Dorothy Sturbower Ruth Clark Harriot Tabbott Malvolia Campbell. Additional members and efforts from Christian Endeavor join in rehearsals for the Promina event. public is urged to listen.
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Mills County
Gurisaan Bue
Jeayor Eadetius
KMA
Shenandoah
Malvern Presbyterian Church
Jesus Redeemer
Hur
Det ‘Talbont
Betty Basry
Dorothy Sturbower
Ruth Clark
Harriot Tabbott
Huth Clark
Malvolia Campbell
Christian
Elen
Lincoln
Mills County Fair Declared One Of The Best In Years
Several thousand Mills County residents gathered for the 1949 Mills County Fair, praised for favorable weather and a strong program. The three day event offered education and recreation, reviving memories of past county fairs. Rain improved grounds but dampened the final night festivities.
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Mills
Mis Pet Aims to Satisfy Broad Support for Program
Finances remain unsettled with complete figures due next week. The reception shows widespread satisfaction with the program, keeping residents content. Revenue from Tuesday evening show would influence future improvements, and the county plans to back the project to sustain momentum.
County Fair Show Delivers Strong Livestock Exhibits
The fair drew 4 H beef entries, 8 dairy classes, and a robust colt show indicating late county interest in breeding. Poultry was the standout segment, perhaps the best yet, with judge Paul Johnson of Crawford County praising quality. Limited shelter from the CCC truck garage reduced comfort but not crowds or judging. Continued on page 8.
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Milla County
Inca
CCC
Pig and Lamb Club
Paul Johnson
Crawford County
Methodist Conference Highlights Church Progress and Leadership
The fourth quarterly Methodist conference met after Sunday worship with Dr. W H Meredith district superintendent delivering the address and leading the proceedings. Reports showed improved department activity, Ruth Oriental Circle reporting its first annual, Mrs Ralph Benton to leave Cherokee, auditorium redecorated, parsonage being painted, all funded on a pay as you go plan.
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The
Methodist Church
W. H. Meredith
Meredith
Young Ladies’ Missionary Society
Ruth Oriental Circle
Ralph Benton
Cherokee
Calkins
Correction: Johnson at Joslyn Memorial in Omula Sunday
A correction specifies Virginia Johnson with a slug at Joslyn Memorial in Omula on Sunday afternoon August 20, replacing the previously printed Inut Sunday date.
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Virginia Johmson
Joslyn Memorial
Omula
Corn Loans Information At Malvern Auction Yard
County officials announce a Tuesday meeting to discuss corn loan details at the Malvern auction yard. Attendees will receive guidance on payment terms, eligibility, and delivery dates for producers seeking loan support.
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Kenneth Bowers
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Jim Everds
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Boye
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