Mills County pageant depicts world history through 4-H scenes
The Mills County fat pageant written by Hon. Otha D. Wearin presents a historical sketch of fatin developments from early earth formation to modern achievements. Dances by Kathryn Swath and Irene Anderson, and 4-H riders Martha Davis and Harold Galt, show cavemen, Indians, and white settlers moving west as man’s tools and agriculture evolve. The sequence ends with pioneer wagon trains and settlement of the region.
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Memrs
Mills County
Otha D. Wearin
Kathryn Swath
Irene Anderson
Develo
Ghto
Marthia Davis
Harold Galt
Meade
Pioneer Life in Mills County Fair Pageant Show
A Mills County Fair pageant highlights farm modernization bringing more time for recreation. 4-H clubs staged scenes with Mrs Bert Hyzer directing and Spongers guiding county clubs. 100 boys and girls trained, band accompanying, audience joined in singing Corn Song and America.
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Wearjn
Big Mills
Bert Hyzer
America
Malvern Garden Club Resumes Meetings With Garden Party
The Malvern Garden Club plans to resume meetings on Tuesday August 26 with a Garden Pourr at Mrs L W Boehners home. Participants include Mrs J O Laird presenting Classics In The Garden and Mrs A W Foster on Twilight Time. Other members listed are Mrs Z W Ridley Mrs Heat a 2 Me and Mrs BOR jantry with guests Mrs B R fitte and others.
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Garden Club
L. W. Boehner
Mre
Laird
Mrae
A. W. Foster
Ant
W. Ridley
Heat
Bor
Jantry
Honest Miss Effie Returns Lost Roll of Money
The younger generation received a morale boost when Miss Effie Maynes of Silver City found a roll worth 19 dollars while attending a fair. She reported it to the fair secretary, identified the rightful owner, and was rewarded ten percent by the Merry-Go-Round operator after the owner reimbursed the helpers.
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Effie Maynes
Claude Maynes
Silver City
Effie
Fair Secretary
Bogue
Frieda Fellows Crowned Health Champion in Milla County
Frieda Fellows, the healthiest girl in Milla County, scored 99.96 percent in the 4-H health contest and will represent the county at the State Fair. Home near Imogens, she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Fellows, with many excellent records noted as runners up also.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frieda Fellows
Milla County
Frieda
Imogens
M. B. Fellowa
Prie Rothy
Unclear Text Preview of Local Event and Social Notes
Lela Davis placed third with a score of 0.85 percent in a health contest judged Monday in Des Moines. Frieda travels Sunday with Mrs. Roy Donner and the canning demonstration team. Misses Freda and Olinda Brenning were guests of Miss Edith Ball Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Lela Davis
Des Moines
Frieda
Roy Donner
Missex Freda
Olinda Brenning
Davises Meet for Annual Reunion in Red Oak Park
The J R Davis family held its annual reunion in Red Oak park with about eighty members attending. A noon picnic, evening socializing, and a business meeting elected officers for the coming year. Members largely reside in Mills and Montgomery counties with many from Emerson and Red Oak. Readout lists numerous attendees from nearby towns and distant relatives including the Kellenbarger, Parker, Pratt, Straight, and Fisher families among others.
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J. R. Davis
Red Oak Park
Mills
Montgomery
Emerson
Red Oak
W. H M. Behick
W. M. Kellenbarger
Leslie Kellenbarger
Walter Fischer
Ralph Swisher
Vermillion
F. A. Weed
Harold
Virginia Owens
Trenton
Roy McLain
Billy
Davenport
Hit Straight
Ray
Nola
Clark Tompkins
Wayne
Jennie Kellenbarger
Henry Schick
Frank McLain
Pearl
Velma
Mra
B. R. Birdeall
Louis
Angry
Aon
Franela
John Parker
Chester
Wilma
Florence
Sara
H. L. Kellenbarger
Glenn
Jessie
Frances Parker
Ter
Janery Meenh
Elle
Bil
Steen
Randolph Salmons
Lyle Hix
Floy Young
Hazel
Hastings
Theodore Straight
Darien
Traveling Through The East Imparts A York Area Drive
The author recounts a York to Pittsburgh journey with L F Welgard, detailing farms near York and Lancaster, waterworks with pine drainage, a Gettysburg stop, then the Allegheny mountains toward Pittsburgh. They describe highway 40 routes to Columbus and Indianapolis, noting city views, hotel stays, and the scenic drive across multiple states.
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York
L. F. Welgard
Pennsylvania
United States
Lancaster
Welesrd
Alge
Marly
Gettysburg
Pitteburg
Alleghany Mountains
West Virgginia
Maryland
Ohio
Pittsburg
Fairfax Hotel
Zanesville
Columbus
Tndianapolis
Ind
Louis
West Virginia
Abelvisly
Prophetstown plans $20,000 swimming pool project
Prophetstown, Illinois plans a fall start on a $20,000 pool with a 50 by 126 feet main area, a wading pool and bath house. The Prophetstown Echo reports the American Legion sponsorship, a water treatment plant, and a funding approach blending advance weapon sales and local donations as Malvern eyes a model for financing and water supply challenges.
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American Legion
Prophetstown
Nota
Malvern
Appreciation Note From Malvern County Fair Board
A letter from Malvern Iowa dated August 14 1930 thanks the recipient for tickets to the fair. It mentions enjoyment of the event and interest in 4 H club work. Signatures include Rehy Davis Verna Darts Leonard Davia.
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Emerson, Ta
County Fair Board
Malvern
Iowa
Stra
Rehy Davis Verna
Darts Leonard Davia
Death claims “Old Billy” the Malvern driving horse
The aging Malvern horse Old Billy, a mixed Storgan breed owned by Anity Berkhimer, died after a long life of 44 years. Once used for farm work, he was cherished by the Berkhimer family and Arno Schaller who kept him in his declining years. Greetings of mourning spread through the Berkhimer home.
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Attie
Anity Berkhimer
Berkhimers
Malvern
Mr. Berkhimer
Billy
Michigan
Summers Sets Attendance Record At Mill County Fair
Wes Summers likely holds attendance record at the Mill County Fair. He attended the fair 88 times this year and has attended every fair since organization. Fifty five years ago he helped mark and grade the first race track in roughly the same location, with Summers known as a steady fair booster.
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Wes. Summers
Mill County
Mr. Summers
West Kirkland West Marry Eastern Girl in Malvern
The wedding of Rev Donald Kirkland West and Dr Helen Fraser occurred today in Ben Aton Pennsylvania. Attendants include family from Cedar Rapids and Princeton. the groom’s father officiated with Rev Fonte Purdy. A reception follows. the couple plans to sail for China in late August.
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Malvern
Donald Kirkland West
Helen Fraser
Ben Aton
Penn
R. Brice West
Malvern Dreshsterian
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Princeton
Velen
Fraser
Walter P. Fraser
Pittscinteh
D. Kirkland West
J. Brice Weat
Bonny
Joe
Hrute
Lown
Ronnybrae
Fonte Purdy
New York City
West
First Presbyterian Church
Tnane
Smith
Country Cin Drive
Gueata
Winona Lake
Ind
Pittsburgh
China
Presbyterian Church
Peiping
North China Union Language School
Mahlon Lewis
James W, Lauri
Rahway
Dunce Werker
Malvern Schools Open Year’s Work Sept First
Malvern’s public schools announce the new year begins September first with Superintendent E C Kincaid, Principal Mrs R W Salyers, and a full teaching staff ready. Registration for high school students is August 22, with juniors and seniors from 1 to 3 pm and freshmen and sophomores from 3 to 5 pm at the high school.
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Malvern
C. Kincaid
Moriiny
E. C. Kincaid
RW. Salyers
Anphomores
Lenchiers
Gradea Fitat Grate
Mae Chorchill
University of Nebraska
Ruby Lindquist
Augustana Collore
Augietina
University of Town
Mra
R. W. Salyers
Simpson College
Paul Hertz
State Teachers College
Peru
Nebr
H. H. Amos
Kansas State Agricultural College
Clara Hill
Town State College
Nell B. Kalskett
Emiley Boland
Coe College
Amy Hammers
Town State Teachers’ College
University of
Entertainers at the Malvern County Fair Stage Crowd Pleasers
The Leader's account recalls Cartoontat Club Brlges Real Folks at Home cartoons and the Aerial Bauers rising seventy feet above the audience. The Bauers travel in a house car with a tenant apartment and perform despite a burned hand. Performers include the Bauers, Brownstone the baritone, Mills County Rappers, Blanch McKenney Hunter, the Skating Macks, Ad and Anna Wigand, the McKeone family and others. The piece commends their skill, safety, and enduring appeal amid changing entertainment trends.
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America
Brlges
Bauers
Ars
Li Thle
Bayers
Fair Association
Ms. Bayers
Monticello
Gragos
Malvern
Mille County
Bombera
Camsretta Four
Brownstone
Mills County
Blanch McKenney Hunter
Mrs. Mack
Anna Wigand
Corplog
McKeone
McKeons
Ulpe
Sky
Nike
Bike
Automoblie
Atti
John Schwaller Becomes a Photographer at Local Fair
John Schwaller of the State Institution Glenwood attended the fair on Thursday. Once a champion pedestrian, he now pursues photography. He visits Mills County, takes pictures while walking, and sent The Leader a copy of his photo taken during a friendly call at the paper office.
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John Schwaller
la Dentally
Glenwood
John
Mis County
Ivan Wilson Returns After Fifteen Year Absence at Mill County Fair
The Mills County Fair welcomed back Ivan Wilson and other former residents after a long break. The event drew community members, including family and friends, to reunite and celebrate the return of locals who had left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Wilson
Mills County
Jl Amore Woody
Wilson
Mab
Sradess
Scouts to Rough It at Camp at Manawa This Week
Troop 232 Malvern boy scouts embark on a six member roughing it day camp at Lake Manawa grounds south of the lake. They will live in tents and cook their own meals while completing qualification tests in scout work. The group left Monday morning and will return Saturday morning. Scouts making the trip are Howard Linguist Arthur Armstrong Harvey Knight Raymond Waller Samuel Hutchings Jack Mulholland and Allen Wortman.
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The
Malvern Boy Scouts
Counch
Motor Association
Lake Manawa
Camip
Howard Linguist
Arthur Armstrong
Harvey Knight
Raymond Waller
Samuel Hutchings
Jack Mulholland
Allen Wortman
Unclear Names in October Athead Convention Summary
Fragmentary OCR reads numerous misread names and places including Milla county Wisconsin, Mrs Boss and Mrs Nettle Jones, Jenal Emer, Malvern, Ruth Klor and others. Text is too garbled to identify a coherent event or outcome.
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Milla County
Will Cramer
Boss
Nettle Jones
Jenal Emer Mle Qraynon
Weragd
Tyny Fiske
Malvern
Mies Ruth Klor
Atesens
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