Drought Relief Starts in Mills County Past Weekend
Drought relief began in Mills County over the past weekend with more than 150 farmers and others applying at the Glenwood relief office. Applicants must appear in person and be approved by a county committee before relief is granted. The WPA project, approved in Washington, may run nine months with about $40,000 in federal funds. Eligible recipients include needy farmers and others dependent on agriculture. Relief offers feed loans, seed loans, and work, with work on roads and drainage projects. Workers may earn up to $40.50 monthly for 114 hours at 33 cents per hour, and foremen will receive $40 monthly. The county committee includes W. K. Agan, Frank Plumb, AL BL Judson, and John Longstreet, assisted by township soil conservation chairmen. A special meeting with state representative Mr. Arnold planned for guidance.
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Mills County
Glenword
Whem
Washington
Council Bluffs
W. K. Agan
Glenngrind
Frank Plumb
Glenwood
Board of Supervisors
AL BL Judson
Glennwood
John Longstreet
Malvern
Mr. Arnold
4 H Judging to Compete at the Iowa State Fair
Mills county lines up 4 H judging team for the Iowa State Fair. The special county stock judging contest named Ben Buffington Glenwood Max Haney Mendelson Merrill Nuss Pacific Junction and Keith Hopp Glenwood as the team. County Agent John Longstreet and Club Agent Dale Thorngren accompanied the group to Ames for final judging instructions.
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Mills County
Ben Buffington
Glenwood
Max Haney
Mendelson
Merrill
Nuss
Pacific Junction
Keith Hopp
Ames
John Longstreet
Dale Thorngren
Hush Denounces Republican Program in Iowa stance
Senator Homer Hush Republican from the Mills Montgomery district denounces the national Republican farm program. He pledges support for President Roosevelt and criticizes scarcity economics as prejudice against farmers. He charges the committee shows a lack of understanding of farmers' and Iowa business interests.
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Homer Hush
Mills-Montgomery
National Republican
Roosevelt
National Republican Committee
Convention to Nominate Sheriff in Mills County
Mills county republicans will hold their third county convention of the summer Monday at 8 p.m. A special meeting has been called by John Clark, chairman of the county central committee. Delegates will nominate a man for sheriff to succeed J. W. Edwards, who died recently. The convention will be held in the courthouse.
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Mills County
John Clark
A Than
J. W. Edwards
Elverwal
Court House
Graveling of Road South to be Finished this Week
The graveling at the new road south of Malvern to Randolph will be finished this week. The constede tian crew will move to Silber City to start surfacing the state highway goushote Highway HH.
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Malvern
Randolph
Constedetian
Silber City
Weather Postpones Ten Day Temperature Record
A fragment recounts ten days of weather with fluctuating temperatures and a high of 110 linked to a July-like heat spike. It lists daily readings from Thursday through the following Wednesday with multiple garbled entries, noting a cooling trend after the peak and a cycle of sunny or scorched conditions.
Malvern Leader plans presidential straw vote in county
The Malvern Leader joins weekly papers nationwide to conduct a presidential straw vote in Mills County. Voters may mail or drop ballots signed with town and state. results will be published to show local and national sentiment, with first returns expected soon.
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Vas
Enrry Town
Mills County
Malvern
United States
Malvern Leader
All Wal
Leader
America
Board Elects Two New Teachers Two Resign this Week
The Malvern school board elected two new teachers and accepted two resignations this week as the new year opens. Edna Herda leaves after eight years for a position in Wanker. Harriet Derr resigns to join Council Bluffs. Kathryn Packard of Onatra and Ford McVicker of North Heid were elected. Packard will teach English and Latin, a Parsons College graduate with seven Nebraska years. McVicker, seven Nebraska years, a University of Nebraska graduate, will teach normal training courses.
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Edna Herta
Herdts
Wanker
Uarriet Derr Ree
Council Bluffs
Kathryn Packard
Onatri
Ford McVicker
North Heid
Nel
Packard
Parsons Callege
Nebraska
Miss McVicker
Seven
Hastings Hosts Fifth Annual Homecoming Picnic
Old timers and former Hastings residents are invited to the fifth annual Homecoming Picnic on August 28. A full day of events includes a morning parade, contests with prizes, a noon dinner by the Hastings Methodist Ladies Aid, tractor demonstrations, talks by Mrs. Dorothy Houghton and Congressmen Otha Wearin and Clyde Gentine, a hall game, amateur contest with prizes, and a closing dance. The organizers expect a large crowd and have prepared to accommodate attendees.
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Hastings
Ruth Pierce
Mrs. Reed
Gov Landon to Stop in Council Bluffs
Governor Alf Landon of Kansas will appear in Council Bluffs Friday at 10 20 am at the Union Pacific transfer for Southwest voters to hear the Republican presidential nominee. The visit offers residents a chance to see and hear Landon discuss campaign themes and policy proposals.
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Southwest Town
Gav
Alf Landon
Kansas
Liiely
Council Bluffs
Union Pacific Transfer
Fire damages wooden bridge near J M Steele farm
A small blaze Tuesday evening damaged the wooden bridge west of the J M Steele farm when fence row flames spread to the northwest corner of the bridge. Malvern fire crews responded, arriving quickly to extinguish the blaze.
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J. M. Steele
Malvern
County DAR District Chairwoman Visit Stirs Local Interest
Miss Mary Barkhe of Glenwood will chair the Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution district meeting. The event will be held at the Evergreen church with registration at nine, featuring a program and address by local organizers.
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Iowa ‘Daughters of the Americ Revolie
Cdemwood
Mary Barhke
Glenawed
Lelel
Ysa
New
Republicans pay tribute to two in party rally
At a Glenwood rally held in extreme heat, Republican leaders honored Carl Cook and WW Rathke. Wayne D. Chante presided as Henry Buch and John R. Clark were introduced, with speeches by Attorney Ferguson and Henry Pete, ending with a sharp critique of farm policies and a note on the national debt.
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Malls
Denteans
Carl Cook
State Central
Rathke
Treisurer
Wayne D. Chante
Haney
Glenwood
Mary TE Diaga
View Ehiman
Canmty
Cotamitlen
Whither
Gilliand
FM. McCluskey
Henry Buch
Germany
Attensen
Kenneth Avats
County Central Committee
John R. Clark
Attorney Ferguson
Shenandoah
Menry K. Pete Sone
Shenaadoah
Congress
Conk
U. S
Estes Reunion Held at Glenwood Sunday
Descendants of Richard Estes, pioneer Mills County settler, gathered at the Glenwood armory Sunday for the 11th annual reunion. One hundred three attended, including four of his children Gr Estes, Mrs Anna Seeger, Mrs Margaret Weleran of Tabor, and Mrs G K Seeger of Council Officers named for the coming year are Dr G G Estes president T F Seeger vice president Age Seeger secretary and RR W Estes treasurer.
Complete Rural Teachers Named for Mills County
Mills County rural schools added two new teachers last week. Vivian Denton will teach at Golden Hill and Veenadeta Thempsen will teach at Eureka, completing the district’s fuller slate of rural instructors.
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Mills County
Vivian Denton
Golden Hill
Veenadeta Thempsen
Eureka
New Tower Replaces Old Church Steeple
The steeple over 66 years old and recently blown off the shale church has been replaced by a new tower of a different design. The new tower changes the church’s appearance, a Mills County landmark.
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Mills County
Republicans Name Clark Chairman
At a Mills County Republican meeting John Chiko of Anderson was chosen as county chair, succeeding K A Besos of Emerson. Evans, who resigned to run for senate, had served since 1934. Cherk took over as chair to organize county forces for the coming campaign.
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Mills S County
Republican Central Committee
Glenwood
John Chiko
Anderson
Idity
K.A. Besos
Emerson
Evans
Ry Crane
Catan Cherk
Light Rain Eases Heat Across County After Scorching Summer
The county records relief as light rain cools the region, lowering temperatures after an extended heat spell. Observers note variable precipitation with the northwest area receiving the heaviest drops while most districts report modest amounts. By late August, cooling trends are expected to continue, with temperatures returning toward normal ranges. Public utilities anticipate reduced demand as residents resume typical daily routines. Weather crews caution about isolated showers and advise continued water conservation.
Burks Dies at Rapid City. Malvern Masonic Rites Held
John H. Burks, former Malvern resident, died last Sunday in Rapid City South Dakota. Masonic burial services were held at the Malvern cemetery with Silver Urn Mission blessing. Surviving are wife Florence, three children Gayle Jackson George William and Charles Russell, two grandchildren Donald and Jean Jackson, and a host of friends. Burks was born in 1872 studied at Western Normal College Shenandoah and Drake University Des Moines before a career in real estate and highway work in South Dakota and nearby towns.
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Malvern Cenmitery
Joby TL
Burks
Milly Comunty
Rapit City
Comdneral Ty
Mitsanie Dod
Mintvern
Joloy Tharrison Burks Wats Hart
Wis
Wing Eeanal Bhaeke Burks
Western Normal College
Shenandoah
Drake University
Des Moines
Malvern
Florence Maude Faerett
Birks
Strahan
Gayle Jackson
Sturgis
George William
Cheyenne
Wyo
Charles Russell
Seroy
France
Preyr
Vin Ae
Malverny
Dalk
B.C
Burkshell
Tripp County
Winner
Gayle
Will Ham
Donaldie
Jean Jackson
First Teachers Meeting Set for Next Tuesday
The first teachers meeting of the year will be held next Tuesday in the allies of Coney. Superintendent Amy Ehaumers announced the event and urged attendance by all teachers.
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Coney
Amy Ehaumers
Ava
Brothers Reunite After 37 Years Far Apart
A 37 year separation ends as brothers Joe Thrhold and Attren Harhold reunite near Glenyeud au Wilson Parrbold af Dover with family. They spend four days visiting relatives in Meelyinistiary Charlestown Hastings Porters Shenandoah and Omaha.
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Joe Thrhold
Glenyeud
Wilson Parrbold
Dover
Pic
Rothers
Simprise
Harhold
Attren
Charlestown
Millie Hharholih
Meelyinistiary
Bleachers to Replace Grandstand At Mills County Fair
A fragmented report notes plans to build new bleachers to replace a damaged grandstand at Mills County fairgrounds. The project involves coordination by local officials and the fair association to restore seating and safety for upcoming events.
Accident report details and missing context
An OCR read contains fragmented phrases about an accident involving a vehicle, a truck, and a train, with garbled names and places. The text references a Ped Man’s preset, a Sheraurdeeth car, Vermont car stake, and various unclear actors. No coherent narrative or clear facts can be confirmed from the readable segments.
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Trainor
Aden
Vermont
Dean Wegen
Poultry Dealers Plan New Buying Program Beginning Monday
Poultry buyers announced a new purchasing program to start Monday at the Malvern Cold Stor-Storie plant. About 70 buyers and growers from Red Oak to Omaha attended a school session led by Bruce Caehner of the Codd Store to learn grading and new pricing categories No 1 No 2 and rejuets.
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Malvern
Bnyers
Slenandeah
Omaha
Bruce Caehner
Lessin
Mondia
Malvern Playground Kids Stage Patty's Trogiles Play
Youthful patrons of Malvern plan a summer climx with entertainment in the Malvern Community building Tuesday Aug 25 at 8 pm. Cast features Patty Whets to manage the house and Vaurmity while gourmets prepare meals. Dances, sketches, and a large cast of local children perform under Miss Ryelyn Collins supervision. Proceeds fund playground equipment and support.
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Malvern
Beaption
Patty
Patty Whets
Childeen
Belay
Ryelyn Collins
Weaml Se
Wall
Trevast
al Flossie
Sonny Swain
Marie Fieked
Patsy
Margaret
Hererick
Susan
Cverker
Lex Cpeattes Horn
Polly
Harkus Jimaiy
Carrol Tlanser
Jean
Pha
Mate
ATG
Dorothy Barel
Moers Adaies
Une de Silas
Vaele
George Tathett
Local Feeder Tops Hog Prices at Hampshire Fair
A local feeder named Harry Carter topped hog prices at a Hampshire fair week event. Beef buyers valued 202 pounders while Hampshire and Podge Chins bred stock drew strong bids. Butterfield of Madwera reported steady market activity and noted top pricer efforts.
Fiorence Lincoln to Teach Music in Bartlett Schools
Fiorence Lincoln will teach music in Bartlett schools starting next term. The appointment brings fresh instruction and aims to enhance the district’s cultural programs. Lincoln’s background includes formal training and prior teaching experience in music education.
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Fiorence Lincoln
Bartlett
Softball Tourney Opens Monday Evening Amid Hype
The upcoming softball tournament opens Monday evening with teams like Matvern Sufthatl and others listed as favorites. Fans can buy season tickets at a discount, and public address announcements will keep attendees informed. the Western league’s top team is projected to challenge for first place, with games to be held at the well attended venue.
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Wolf
Chik
Geragote
Shentaddah
Athinte
Coupe Bat
Wootford
Glened
Matvern
Clemen
Noother
Scvttobood Ee
Davis Descendants in Reunion Sunday
The Levi Davis family held their annual reunion in the Fagtes hall Council Bluffs with 60 members present including M. T. Davis and C. I. Davis of Malvern as the sole living direct descendants. A post picnic program featured games and sports, a business meeting, and officers for the coming year.
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Levi Davis
Fagtes Hall
Council Bluffs
M. T. Davis
C. I. Davis
Malvern
Aga
Everett Lively
Minnie Davis
Lively
CLPL
Pattersell
Glenwood
Vicw
Adklie
Tarpeniti Leffard
Tahar
Rediien
Maruna Avis
Entertainment
Mo T. Davis
Dinance
George Caster
Talug
Fufvestiment
Funeral Rites Here for Walter L Fetty
Funeral services were held for Walter Lee Fetty who died at home. Born in Decatur County and raised near Davis City, he married Ethel Bennett in 1934. Survived by his five children and second wife Ethel, service details note pallbearers and honor the deceased in a Malvern area church.
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Mansfield
Walter Lee Petty
Calkins
Walter Lee Brity
Virgil
Byelsa Brabbell
Malvern
Ethel Bennett
Laisa
Phirriett
Ethel
Alfreds
Jnet
Dewate
Hetty Low
Lomiey
Lars
Nall Wether
Tive Erandelideon
Hose Weber
Baral
Renetery
Die Gardovier
Geo. Pivis
Pleas Taey
Ira Hutchings
Roy Beer
Pobn Paubon
Seek WPA Help for Community Building
Community builders seek support from the Works Progress Administration to develop local projects and improve infrastructure. Residents advocate coordinated efforts and funding to create jobs, programs, and spaces that strengthen civic engagement and regional resilience.
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Hush
Gov. Landon
Landon
Lemke
Walaa
Thomas
Colvin
Browder
Cook and Rathke
Clark
K. A. Evans
Perain
Merthwest
Aneust
Soodey
John H. Burks
Rapid City
S. D
County
Mills
Mis Verity
Eagles Hall
Walter L. Fetty
Boris Dieaton
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