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Newspaper

Malvern Leader

Location

Malvern, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1939

Page

5

Malvern Schools Set to Open on September 4

Malvern public schools will open Monday September 4. Buildings are being prepared and faculty lists show many returning staff with some new hires. High school will include bookk eeping this year. registrations were held last spring and again this fall with Mr Davigan available August 31 to September 2 for course discussions.

Malvern Public Malvern F. M. Davison R. W. Balyers Fern McVicker Ruth Schini Cat Davigan Plana

Funeral Held For Mrs John Dyson In Malvern

Mrs Juon Dyson of Lyons Neb died after a stroke in Sioux Falls S D while visiting relatives with her twin sister Mrs Pet Duart Council Bluffs. Survived by husband three sons two daughters five grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Cordry with songs Lead Kindly Light Abide With Me. Pallbearers listed and many local relatives attended.

Malvern Shenandoah Normal Helen Martha Wortz Cordry Presbyterian Church C. H. Walton EB. H. Stiles Celia Fritts Preston RB. A Wiltie Harry Miller Alex Robertson Chas. Wilea Will Stone Martha Worts Mary Alstrope Clyde Algtrope Lee Alstrope Donald Diana Woodrow Harrison Woodrow Lyons Tabor College

Rural teachers to meet at courthouse for school prep

A meeting of all rural teachers will be held at the courthouse next Wednesday August 30 at 9 a.m. in preparation for the September 4 school opening. Supplies for the year will be distributed and teaching plans reviewed by Miss Hammers.

Court House Miss Hammers

School Exhibit at State Fair Display by Mills county group

Mrs Ralph Adams and Miss Amy Hammers drove to Des Moines Tuesday with the Mills county school exhibit to be shown for the eight days of the state fair. The display will be large with much of the county fair display not included. J A Kierach Mineola Pontiac sedan L Brinacombs Malvern Plymouth coach R J Allen Glenwood Ply mouth sedan Roy B Stawe Glenwood Ford coupe

Ralph Adams Amy Hammers Des Moines Mills County School A. Kierach Mineola Pontiac L. Brinacombs Malvern Plymouth R. J. Allen Glenwood Roy B Stawe Ford

Omaha Names in August Marital Notices

A list of individuals linked to marriages or unions with ages and hometowns. Refugio Martinez, 27, Omaha and Florence Furgison, 21, Omaha appear on August 8 followed by Joe Allen, 22, Emerson and Jean Kochersperger, 23, Emerson on August 10. Additional entries include Donald Schnieber, 28, Omaha with Florence Long, 24, Amherst. Edward Hammack, 24, Omaha with Grace Marie Miller, 22, Omaha. John Grant, 26, Bennington with Leona Rab u, 24, Papillion. Vernon notices indicate continuation on page 5.

Refugio Martinez Omaha Florence Furgison Joe Allen Emerson Jean Kochersperger Donald Schnieber Florence Long Amherst Neb Edward Hammack Grace Marie Miller John Grant Bennington Leona Rabu Papillion Vernon

Picnic at Bixby Park Draws Thousands of Mills Countians

Long Beach hosted a semi annual Mills County Picnic at Bixby Park on Saturday August 12 with about 60 000 attendees including many former Malvern and Mills County residents now in California. The crowd included Guy Harold Wills and family from North Hollywood and other familiar names such as George Cleaver and relatives of Myrtle Terry local exiles in California. Attendees registered from Santa Ana Inglewood Long Beach San Pedro and Livingston Montana among others, sharing warm reunions and memories as plaids of community life amidst pleasant weather.

G. 8S Wills Malvern California Long Beach Bixby Park Mills County Guy Harold Guy North Hollywood Ralph Harry Wills Seattle Wash George Cleaver George Inglewood Los Angeles Charley Harry Mae Churchill W. A. Black Nord Byers Myrtle Terry Corwin Myrtle Ben San Pedro Jim Spear Santa Ana Emerson Myrtle Cully Maud Barry Livingston Mont Laura Champion Hill H. M. Spear Mehel Sharp Sante Ana Lee Berkholmer Henderson Otto Jucklos Glenwood Bits H. &. Dapford Miss Edwards Paselke Junction Shont & O

Mills County Shines At Iowa State Fair Week

Mills county 4-H band will perform in the all Iowa music festival at the 1939 Iowa State Fair August 24 to September 1. The county also fields the jelly demonstration team Eva Carmichael and Vivian Watta and health champion hopeful Kornes Jordans, with 4-H club leader Mrs. Max Dashner guiding three girls who displayed 14 canned goods exhibits and activity posters.

Mills County Eva Carmichael Vivian Watta Chicago Kornes Jordans der Moines Max Dashner Lyonettes 4-H Iowa International Photographic We Azure Paul Whiteman Don Bester Abe Lyman Griff Williams

Hastings Softball Narrow Loss at Council Bluffs 5-4

Hastings under Hob Moore stranded eight baserunners while outhitting Scofield 6 to 3 as Johnam limited Hastings to three hits in a 5-4 defeat. Willieme Pard Ponton and Fritz Knop led Hastings with the bat and Millikan Jackson held Scofield to four errors. The Hastings team, new together, made five miscues and faces Malvern CC Camp loss in recent action.

Hastings Hob Moore Council Bluffs Scofield West Broadway Bluffs Willieme Pard Ponton Fritz Knop Piekel Knop Hastings Battery Malvern Diamond

Dakota trip recalls green Montana and Dakota prairies

A journal-esque account details a revival trip from MacClymond Ranch House in Edgar, Montana, recalling early homesteading days and a rambling drive through Mills County to Sioux City and Yankton. The narrator humorously chronicles planning hurdles, road trials, and rustic hospitality while noting green valleys, thriving corn, and the inviting Dakota prairies.

Tander Montana MacClymond Edgar Mont Plentitub Mills County Fair Bud Hartz Mills County Sioux City Hertz Committee On Culture and Song Missouri Valley Jessie Jean Bud Elas Dakota Praires Yankton Ruyt‘ox Committee Oscar Hally Wudleus Dakota

Financial report of Mills County fair shows substantial balance

Mills County Pair Association closed its financial report with a balance of 394.81 after a 750 loan. Despite rainouts the association praises a conservative, businesslike show and envisions a larger, more diversified fair next year with improved livestock displays and grounds. Officials seek equipment upgrades and no new debts.

Mills County Pair Association

Emerson Baseball Tournament Ends in Thrilling Upsets

The Emerson tournament delivered drama with an 8-7 upset of Hamms by Oakland in the final game. Earlier, Oakland shaded Emerson Gags era 3-0 while Glenwood beat Stallion 8-7 in a late ninth inning rally. Pitcher Hawood McCain starred, tossing 11 shutout frames amid 24 innings that day.

Emerson Hamme Beer Council Bluffs Emerson Gags Oakland McMastern Gaspers Johnson Sioux City Stallion Glenwood Stanton Cross Daugherty Hamms Branify Hawood McCain Magnolia Hammes

Rotary Governor Visits Malvern in Brief Stop

Rotary Governor Jon Martin of the 119th district met Malvern club members Tuesday for a formal talk on international relations and local club progress. He conferred with board officers and discussed plans for future improvements and regional ties, with visitors including Charles Randerson.

Jon Martin Rotary Interna Tonal Malvern Ciib Rotary Martin Oddie Akbiet Lubrovenmenta Araane Peltishead Alt Honirland Charles Utes Givat JRB Randerson

Malvern approves budget with no objections

Malvern residents show satisfaction as the town council unanimously accepts the proposed budget. Only one objector over seven years challenged the plan, and Monday evening's meeting concluded with the budget approved and no further business.

Malvern Byington

Robert Davis Annual Reunion Draws Descendants to Glenwood Armory

The Robert Davis descendants met for their annual picnic at the Glenwood armory on Sunday. A fried chicken dinner preceded a business meeting led by retiring president Mrs Mabel Dick. New officers included President Mrs Margaret Siward Albany NY Vice President Mrs Erle Anderson Glenwood and Secretary Treasurer Miss Ellen Vv Dolph Hasttnge. Committee assignments and seating for the 1940 meeting were decided with Glenwood armory chosen as the site. The gathering featured songs a Chinese Legend reading and a grand march ending in a shared sentiment of enjoyment for next year.

Robert Davis Armory Glenwood Mabel Dick Mra Abbie Tarpening Margaret Siward Albany N. Y Erle Anderson Ellen Vv Dolph Hasttnge Alda Lively Omaha Wolf Red Oak Allan Holter Plattsmouth Neb Ind Edith Gaston Alma Patterson Walter Cozad Courtland Fisher Council Bluffs Everett Lively Pavey Wheeler Fred Davis America Httle Darnthy Dick Louie Lively Chambers Martivia Davis M. T. Davis Roger Dean Anderson

Crop Insurance Deadline Sept 20

Mills county announces a Sept 20 final date for accepting crop insurance applications for the 1940 winter wheat crop or the date of seeding, whichever comes first. Growers must apply and buy premiums before seeding, and no applications will be accepted after Sept 20. Applications should be filed before planting to keep all growers on the same basis.

Mills County Srowery J. F. Wearth AAA Committee

Annual Picnic for Spanish War Vet Sept 3

The Spanish War Veterans Camp plans its annual picnic on September 3 at Miswwarl Vivet tall howee park. Attendees are asked to bring dishes and a covered dish. a guest will serve coffee and creme.

Lane

Corn resealing and loan program outlined at meeting here

About 250 farmers attended a Malvern meeting where M. J. Miller explained resealing and delivery options for 1937 and 1938 corn loans. Farmers may reseal on farm with a 7-cent loan, 4 percent interest, covering new or old crop needs, and delivery by Oct 1.

M. J. Miller Malvern Mr. Mitler Wier Eadmates

School Board Elects Junior High Teacher

Mary Ellen Davies of Castang has been elected by the board of education to teach at Malvern junior high school assisting Principal Glen Dalrymple. She studied at Grinnell College and Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls and has three years of experience. Her activities include music and girls advisory work.

Mary Ellen Davies Castang Board of Education Malvern Glen Dalrymple

Malvern Cemetery Association Holds Regular Meeting

The Malvern Cemetery Association met in regular session Thursday evening at Mrs. F. R. Chantry s home. Plans to improve the cemetery building were discussed and routine business conducted. Paul Slothower was appointed to fill the remainder of the year in the vacancy created by the death of Guy Breeding. The next meeting will be the first Monday in January when trustees are elected for five year terms.

Malvern Cemetery Association F. R. Chantry Paul Slothower Lea Guy Breeding

Emerson to Have Last Song Fest Sunday

The community song fest drew a good crowd last Sunday at Emerson. The final summer program is set for next Sunday at 7 p.m. at Bass Memorial Park with the public invited.

Emerson Bass Memorial Park

Dixie South Receives Scholarship Award Notice

Dixie South daughter of Roy and Mrs Glenn W South received last week from Atlantic College University of Quinte notice that a scholarship for the academic year 16y9 1940 had been awarded. South plans to attend and complete her studies.

Dixis South Roy Glenn W. South Atlus Neipul University of Quinte Dy Nest Baetor Iad Nut Dattucion Misa South Atta Clos Vaatversky Agalie

Legion Ex-Service Men to Plow at Glenwood

Legion and ex service men will plow at Glenwood as part of a community effort. Details remain unclear in the garbled text but the event centers on cooperative farming by veterans. Community leaders and local groups were expected to participate.

Legion Glenwood

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John Dyson J.B. Stiynard N. Yu M. T. Davie Stiynard Tle Pearl Geiger Minden Malvern Glub Glenwoo Uday Malvern Cemetery Association Met Dixie South Aierivan Taglaw
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