Local Notes on Residents and Visitors from a Western Trip
Mr and Mrs Zeno Bass and children and Lola Breagelton returned from a western trip last Friday stopping early due to roads. Frank Crouse and sister Mrs Wood Vestal arrived in Ladysmith Wisconsin last Wednesday to find relatives well. Morris Woodfill and children came home Saturday from Madison Indiana. Ed Starold Peterson and Harry Metallister received 24% western sheep shipment for market this fall. Gilbert McCain and parents visit near Crin nell at Roy Metin home this week. Helen Pace Malvern ta visiting after aunt Mrs Willa Dre. Everett Gipe burned by tractor radiator last Friday. doctor Kerr dressed burns and he is recovering. Roy Bayes and Ann John Take Achenhach and Lowell Cur are going to Connell Bluffs to see the House of David fall game. Myrtle Achenbach spending vacation with parents. Mrs Frank Johnson and daughter and Mrs Dale Laughton with two boys, Mr and Mrs Marry McCollister and family were Shenandoah laborers last Wednesday. Loud Ptainhech confined to bed with ailment. Doctor Kerr of Randolph attending Hunt and improving. Paul Johnson of Macedonia visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Leo Hirschman of Omaha and mother Mrs Scott Irvin were Sunday dinner guests of Luster Irvin. Mr and Mrs Guy Martin and children to Deloit for Sunday with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeno Bass
Lola Breagelton
Frank Crouse
Wood Vestal
Ladysmith
Wis
Morris Woodfill
Madison
Indiana
Starold Peterson
Harry Metallister
Roy Bayes
Ann
John
Achenhach
Lowell
Connell Bluffs
Roy
Myrtle Achenhhach
J . Achenbach
Frank Johnson
Dale Laughton
Marry McCollister
Shenandoah
Doctor Kerr
Randolph
Hunt
Paul Johnson
Macedonia
Instralian
Leo Hirschman
Omaha
Scott Irvin
Luster Trvin
Guy Martin
Deloit
Auto Racers Thrill and Spill at County Fair Finale
Auto races capped the fair’s final day with thrills as Harold Bell and Chris Peterson clashed in a crash that damaged Bell’s front wheel drive, while Peterson’s Chevrolet led early and won the three mile event in 3 minutes 50 seconds. Peterson dominated the six lap and five lap events, and China Peterson won the ten lap finale as hats flew in the crowd. The track proved tricky for fast cars, yet attendance hit a three day peak with strong turnout for the novelty events and a lively grandstand celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warold Bell
Chris Petterson
Bell
Peterson
Pete Peterson
Chris Peterson
China Peterson
Fvenza
Economical State Transport Costs From Iowa Department Vehicles
Des Moines reports on 36 Iowa Department of Agriculture vehicles totaling 63 5400 miles with total costs of 21807 04 dollars averaging 3 4 cents per mile Autos average 3 3 cents per mile and trucks 8 2 cents Depreciation dominates expenses at 7381 90 dollars 83 4 of total Gasoline 49 86 cents plus tax 1 38 per cent Storage 2499 37 10 1 Labor 3093 85 9 6 Tires 1337 08 6 2 Insurance 860 29 3 9 Misc 1290 650 6 8 Cost would rise about 1 0 percent if state cars paid insurance and taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Towa Department of Agriculture
Tha Cr
Cara
Wtate
State Fair attendance urged by Farm Bureau groups
The Farm Bureau reports many Mills conatians will attend the State Fair this week and next. 4-H canning and judging teams will travel as a group with leaders Mrs Roy Donner and Mr Rosenfeld accompanying the demonstrations and judging. Teams from Silverettes Shamrocks Cloverleaf may compete for prizes in varied canning categories led by Helen Swinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Mills Conatians
Roy Danner
Canning
Rosenfeld
Esterday
Dex Moines
Wood Vestal
Franklin
Strahan
Ed Benton
Ray Hilton
Orville Durbin
W. W. Molsherry
Keith
Fredettc Newell
Helen Swinney
Ames
Iowa
Kodak Pictures
Misa Helen Swinney
Roy Donner
Des Moines
Edna Lutz
Malvern
Lurlene Brake
Hastings
Shamrock Club
Co. F. Davis
Ruth Donber
Vonne Worstall
Cloverleaf Club
Guy Martin
Mills County Judging Team Wins Third at County Fair
Three Mills County youths led by Carl Buch of Glenwood earned third place in the stock judging contest at the Mills County Fair, securing a chance to compete at the State Fair. Team members Dick Hyde and Robert Benton joined Buch with Walter Carl Donner as alternate, under coach supervision from George Rosenfeld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Page
Fremont
West Pottawattamie
Mills
Malvern Community Club
Page County
Fremont County
Carl Buch
Glenwood
Carl
Dick Hyde
Robert Benton
Walter Carl Donner
Rosenfeld
George Rosenfeld
Ray Teachout
Shenandoah
B. F. Myora
Farm Bureau
West Pottawattamle
Council Bluffs
Mr. Johnson
Smith-Hughes
Clarinda
Des Moines Maintains Corn Borer Quarantine
Des Moines Iowa Aug 15 Protections remain tight for corn borer control as the one generation quarantine area stays enforced across Iowa and neighboring states. Iowa Secretary M G Thornburg and state officials urged continued protection citing potential major crop damage. Telegrams from Dr C J Drake and C F Curtiss supported sustaining the quarantine and traffic inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Lea A
U. S. Department of Agriculture
M. G. Thorgburg
M. G. Thornburg
C. J. Drake
C. F. Curtiss
Lightning Strike Burns and Destroys Clothing Nearby Home
A Tuesday morning lightning incident near Tabor severely burned Mrs. William Kimsey and caused her clothes to tear away. Her husband suffered a hand burn as electricity flashed through the doorway and into the adjoining room. The event left Mrs. Kimsey unconscious on the floor and locals describe a vivid, dangerous flash of light and heat during a heavy rainstorm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kimsey
Tabor
Kimney
Mt Vernon Correspondent Recalls Visiting Mood and Music
Mt Vernon correspondent notes meetings with Robert Danley and family who traveled from Dewitt Nebraska. Danley relatives include Mrs Chas Danley in Denver and Erle, former Simpson College graduate now studying music in New York. Also mentions J R Wills from Omaha visiting family en route to Cheyenne to see his paralytic father Mia. Frank J Wallace, now of Glenwood, returns to Mills County. Additional references to Coynell Bluffs, Malvern figures, and local residents in a lively reminiscence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Danley
Dewitt
Nebr
Mt. Vernon
Chas. Danley
Denver
Colo
Erle
Simpson College
Mobile
Alaama
New York
Erie
J. R. Wills
Omaha
Q. F
Cheyenne
Wyo
Mia
Wills
Frank J. Wallace
Emerson
Frank
Glenwood
Mills County
Lincoln
ML Vernon
J.T. Ward
Ralph Parker
Mark Gupmers
Aghtalag -Tuangay
Sake Ates
Ibs
Ang Moupuane of
Colorads
East Liberty Neighbors Rally Around Ailing Jennie Tastet
Mrs Jennie Tastet of Coanril Bioffa remained in a critical condition after a week of illness and hospitalization at Jennie Edmondson hospital. Relatives including Mrs Fred Cook and Mrs S P Stranathan assisted at the Kerney home while Mrs Elizabeth Nelson and the Nelson family visited Hillsdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Tastet
Coanril Bioffa
Elzie Kernes
Jennie Hdmondsot Hospital
Fred Cook Trag
Mastern
W. H
P. Stranathan
Winnie Monte
Glenwood
G. W. Rime
Near Malvern
Jenhle Taylor
Elzie Kerney
M. Nelson
Ethel
R. C. Mayberry
Hillsdale
Elizabeth Nelson
Glenfwood
C. M. Nelson
East Liberty Cemetery Association to Meet at Church
Notice states the East Liberty cemetery association will hold a meeting at the church on Wednesday after August 27. Mrs. Joe Donhet serves as secretary and will oversee arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liberty Cemetery Association
Joe Donhet
Horse Show Adds Color to Night Fair
The Thursday night fair featured a colorful horse show with notable horsemanship and ribbons awarded across classes. In three-galted saddlers Frank Hammer won followed by Glen Jackson, Dean Jackson, and Carl Hassle. in five raited saddlers Glen Jackson led with Janet Swain, Carl Hessle, and Frank Hammer. Lady riders saw Mrs Glen Jackson first, Janet Swain second, Martela Davia third. Boys under twelve, Clinton and Marlin Wise took first and second, Ben Buffington third, Robert Jackson fourth. Little Miss Carol Hammers dominated the pony entrant class with first honors as Clinton and Marlin Wise demonstrated barrier jumping on ponies riding without saddles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hammer
Glen Jackson
Dean Jackson
Carl Hassle
Janet Swain
Carl Hessle
Martlela Davia
Clinton
Marlin Wise
Ben Buffington
Robert Jackson
Carol Hammers
Marlin
Wise
Iowa Weather Mockup Shows Sudden Cool and Rainy Spells
Iowa experiences a sequence of wide temperature shifts over three months. After a century's worst heat, a sudden shower cooled temperatures. three days were pleasant, followed by warm days and another large shower. Intermittent rain continued, keeping the region cool and comfortable with satisfactory moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Traveling Through the Boat in Midwestern Tour
A travel diary recounts a route from Columbus to Indiana and Illinois with stops at Greenfield Danville Washington and Hastings. The writer notes hot winds dry crops and fond memories of hometown Hastings while visiting friends and editors including Paul Goddard of the Tasewell County Reporter. The journey ends in Malvern with reflections on home in Iowa and Miller County.
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Gilert McCain
Billie McCain
Crinnell
Roy Metin
Misa Helen Pace
Malvern Ta
Willa Dre
Everett Gipe
White Cloud
Wederavist
Dale Laughlin
H. A. Galliher
Carl Buchi
East Liberty
Horse Show
Night Fair
Columbins
Fight
Greenfield
James Whitcomb Riley
West Virginia
Ohio
Indianapolis
Danville
van Nuya
Mrs. Wortman
Wilnois
Urbana
Witnois State University
Broomington
Washington
Paul Goddard
Godderda
Goddard
Tasewell County Reporter
Mr. Goddard
Leader
George Johnson
Old Town
Miller County
Selah
Iowa Newspapers Inc
Deg Moines
Lupnsee Farm
Pray Hiltea
Dr. Thos
Farfais
N. Bummare
Clarence Sandiland
W. Emerson
Gallvero
C. Smith
Adwalulatrator
Tsar
Prisat
Drs Nare
Walla. Or
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