Bridge Contract For Overhead at Wabash Crossing Let Last Week
The contract for the overhead crossing of the Wabash railroad on Highway 34 was let last week and work will commence. A paving gap between Silver Creek bridge and the crossing will be filled soon. The contract amount is about 12000 dollars with cement work to begin immediately. Steel work and completion are slated in about three months. This completes Mills County 1920 highway plans. A second contract for a bridge over the Nishha Botna river on Highway 4 north of Hastings was let last week, to be finished in roughly the same time and cost about 30000 dollars.
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Sliver Creek
Mills County
Nishha Botna River
Hastings
Hilton Family Relatives Visit Before Arizona Mission
Mr and Mrs Clark Hilton hosted a group of relatives at dinner Sunday including the Rev H A Clark and family from Deerfield New Jersey en route to Arizona for mission work among the Indians. Also present were Mrs G A Banyeres Corwith Mrs Geo Hilton Edith Ray Mae and Robert Hilton of Randolph and Walter Hilton and family of Malvern. The Rev Clark preached at the Methodist church Sunday morning. They resume their journey Tuesday.
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Clark Hilton
H. A. Clark
Deerfield
N. J
Arizona
Clark
Hamilton
Mre
Dg. A
Banyeres of
Corwith
Geo
Hilton
Edith
Ray
Mae
Robert Hilton
Randolph
Walter Hilton
Malavern
Methodiah
Surprise Bridge Dinner Honoring Jeane Guests
D. C. Cunningham invited five girl friends of Jeane to a surprise dinner Thursday. The guests included Mildred Breeding Dorothy Boehner Elizabeth Beattie of Malvern Gertrude Neal of Sigourney Ia and Caroline Chantry of Washington D C. The afternoon was spent in playing bridge.
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Mias
C. Cunningham
Jeane
Mildred Breeding
Dorothy Boehner
Elizabeth Beattie
Malvern
Gertrude Neal
Sigourney, Ia
Caroline Chantry
Washington D.C
Special O B S Meeting Next Thursday Evening
Special O B S meeting for inventory work set for Thursday evening September 5 at o o clock. Guests include Randolph Chapter No 354 and Silver City Chapter No 438. All members urged to attend. Viola Mulholland, W, My
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O. BE
S&s
Wea
Randolph
Silver City
Viola Mulholland
Court Is Now In Lesson Grand Jury Functions
The courts are resumed with grand jury work for the week. A grand jury was impaneled Tuesday and drew Louise Kilmartin, H. C. Sorenson, D. K. Martkel, H. R. Granteet, W. W. Hixon, and N. W. Collings as foreman. Several cases were dismissed including State v Harvey Ballinger and State v C. E. B. O’Hara Gray Cheyney, who had been Henry Dolph estate receiver, filed final report and was discharged with bond exonerated.
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Courts of Justice
Path
Louise Kilmartin
8. C. Sorenson
D. K. Martkel
H. R. Granteet
W. W. Hixon
N. W. Collings
Malvern High School Class of 22 Reunion At Malvern
The Class of 1922 at Malvern high school held a Sunday reunion at Glenwood Lake Park with ten couples and the class sponsor and her husband totaling fourteen attendees. A plain supper was served cafeteria style. Out of town guests included Harold Breeding and wife from Schenectady New York. Malvern members listed include Ruth Dunn Adams Geraldine Cadwell Thompson and several others. Several members were unable to attend including Wayne Mulholland and Pery Wortman among others.
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Malvern High School
Glenwood Lake Park
Out of Town
Harold Breeding
Schenectady
N. Y
Raymond
Malvern
Ruth Dunn Adams
Geraldine Cadwell Thompson
Marlin Aistrope
Antioch
Calif
Ruth Cadwell Ritchier
Orchhard
Nebr
Pery Wortman
Chicago
Hazel Hilton Cutler
Ruth Nelson Howeard
Gertrude Follett Colby
Florence Stevenson
Edna, Johnson
Robert Robing
Malpvern
Modern Indian Sun Dance on Wind River Reservation Portrait
In northwestern Wyoming on the Wind River Indian reservation, B F A Wortman profiles two tribes Arapahos and Shoshones living in a plateau region. The piece contrasts their old customs and dances with mission efforts and U.S. Indian policy, noting a pagan yearning for continued life and ceremonies amid modernization. The journey passes Powder River to Hell’s Half Acre, then Riverton and Lander, describing irrigated western towns and the Indian reservation.
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B. F. A. Wortman
Wyoming
Wind River
Redman
Washington
Olly Camper
Powder River
Hell's Half Acre
Fta
Dan
Riverton
Ithe National Editorial Posociation Party
Lander
Buffouumur
Santern
Poultry Club Ranks High in Contest at the Iowa State Fair
The Mills County Poultry Club performed strongly at the Iowa State Fair with a judging team and a large exhibit. Lilian Bradley and Dorothy Penn led the judging team, ranking sixth in the contest while Lillian Bradley placed fifth individually. A total of 39 birds were shown with several firsts and high placings across multiple varieties including white Orpingtons, Barred Rocks, Silver Laced Wyandottes, Minorcas, and Buff Orpingtons.
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Poultry Club
Mills County Poultry Club
Margaret Angus
Anna Margaret Matthews
Lula Bradley
Lillian Bradley
Mary Churchman
Catherine Cummings
Lettle Bradley
Malvern Garden Club Met Tuesday
Malvern Garden Club met Tuesday with Mrs. Harry Clark in charge. Mrs. B. E. Collins spoke on wild life study classes at McGreg, sparking interest in visiting the area. Mrs. J. A. Parsons discussed delphinium pests and Mrs. W. D. McCausland spoke on dahlias and cultivation. It was a profitable program for attendees.
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Malvern Garden Club
Harry Clark
BE. C. Collins
McGreg
J. A. Parsons
W. D. McCausland
Luncheon Recital At Molesberry Home In Stra than
Mrs W W Malsberry Mrs F C Newell and Miss Marvel Newell hosted a luncheon at the Molesberry residence in Strat han with nineteen guests. A two course buffet followed by Kensington entertainment featured solos by Mrs Dwight Fellows and a reading by Mrs Amick of Henderson. Lavender and pink decor with gardenias enhanced the event as a thank you for numerous attendees including Mrs Howard Kayton Mrs Pitcher Mrs Whi Kilpatrick Mrs Rolland Trively and many others.
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W. W. Malsberry
F. C. Newell
Miss Marvel Newell
Molesberry
Strathan
Kensington
Dwight Fellows
Amick of
Henderson
F. R. Qghantry
Howard Kayton
Pitcher
Whi Kilpatrick
Rolland Trively
Alfred Bhaw
Wilma Bhaw
J.A. Parsons
Baptist Sunday School Hosts Pleasant Picnic
A large crowd attended yesterday at Weekw pasture south of town despite threatening weather. Members of all ages enjoyed a delicious dinner prepared by the women. After prayers, games were played to close the day.
Agpual Meeting Election Scene Described
Fragmentary report notes an Agpual meeting centered on an election within a family circle. The text mentions a person named Mire and a phrase implying participation or presence, but specifics are unclear.
Cars Collision on South Road Injures Cars
Mrs. Harry Stone and Russell Biggerstaff near serious wreck Monday morning on the south road to Randolph. Stone’s Buick and Biggerstaff’s car skidded and hit, turning into a ditch. two wheels broken on Biggerstaff’s car, fender and axle damage to Stones. Mrs. Stone uninjured. Biggerstaff had three passengers.
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Stone
Harry Stone
Russell Biggerstatf
Ile
Mrs. Stone
Randolph
Buddent
T. M. Alstrope
Mr. Blegerstatt
Mr. Biggerstaff
Southwest Iowa Championship Shoot At Malvern Gun Club
Gun Club sponsors the Southwest Iowa Championship at Malvern Gun Club Sunday at 10 am. The program features 100 target singles 50 target doubles and 25 target handicaps with four 25 target events and $2 entry each. Doubles pay four purses and handicaps mirror doubles. L. D. Fletcher defends the singles cup while George Windsor of Red Oak defends the handicap title. This is the season’s last major shoot with lunch and shells available on site.
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Malvern
Southwest Town
L. D. Fletcher
George Windsor
Red Oak
Atkinson and Waller Wed in Glenwood Ceremony
Misa Atkinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ross Atkinson married Robert Waller son of John Waller on Monday at Glenwood with Justice of the Peace Mrs J E Wilking officiating. The couple will reside in Mills County. It was her first wedding ceremony in Mills County since she became justice of the peace three months ago, as she also officiated several other Saturday weddings for out of county residents.
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Misa In Atkinson
Ross ‘Atkinson
Robert Waller
John Walller
Marringa
Glenwood
Justice of the Peace
J. E. Wilking
Mills County
Wilking
Dorothy Boehner Hosts Dinner Guests for Evening Dance
Miss Dorothy Boehner entertained Mildred Breeding Joanna Cunningham and Gertrude Neal at a Thursday dinner. The evening was spent dancing and socializing.
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Dorothy Boehner
Mildred Breeding
Joanna Cunningham
Gertrude Neal
Former Malvern Girl Weds in Omaha at Noon
Miss Helen Swain, a former Malvern girl and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Swain, married Darrell Davison of Clarinda at high noon Tuesday in Omaha. Davison, a Clorinda businessman and owner of a chain of all states, will establish residence in Clarinda after a westward honeymoon.
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Malvern
Omaha
Helen Swain
Darrell Davison
Clarinda
A. Dq. Swain
Malvern High School
Clorinda
Alice Burgoin Wins the M. A. Degree
Alice Burgoin of Bilgor City claimed the M. A. degree at the All-DMA WUMIOF SoMlmenCE Met held at Ames. She was the sole graduate from Millispuaty Teaaieen, earning the degree alongside peers. Mrs Burgoin also earned a Bachelor’s degree, completing her sequence at Sohruka Wud university in bdasoln.
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Mims
Alice
Burgoin
Bilgor City
Jawa Biante College
Ames
Anlithe
Millispuaty
Glenwood Stores Wrecked by Fire in Glenwood
Four Glenwood stores suffered heavy damage from a Tuesday night blaze in the A and P Grocery and Spurgeon’s building. The Matthews property housing the two stores was demolished, with shops above and nearby rooms harmed by smoke and water. County Treasurer Otto Judkins fell from a roof during efforts to fight the fire.
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Glenwod
Spurgeon
Gator Shatt
Mrs
Otto Judkins
Mrs George Jones Sues for Damages in Federal Suit
Mrs George Jones of Glenwood sues in federal court for $26 380 claiming damages after her husband was killed in a Nebraska automobile accident. The suit targets the truck owner and driver believed responsible. Filing occurred at Grand Island with $20 380 sought.
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George Jones
Glenwood
Nebraska
Federel Court
Jones
Grand Island
County Weather Brings Helpful Shower Across Mills County
Mills County was drenched by a heavy Thursday morning shower that brought relief to crops. The rain was widespread with several spots receiving substantial rainfall, easing stress on corn due to prior heat and drought.
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Mills County
Malvern to Exhibit Old County Relics at Picnic
Malvern plans a county wide Old Settlers’ picnic on September 12 with merchants displaying aging county artifacts in shop windows. Residents are invited to bring ancestors’ ox bows, chests, clothing, furniture, photos, newspapers, jewelry, and other items for a large window exhibit and a special pavilion for oversized pieces.
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Mills County
Malvern
Salyers Auto Company
Ford
J. J. Randerson
Ro W. Manstlald
Pelag Thoun Ta Pany
Mrs Edna Hall Newton Honored With Shower
Mrs Edna Hall Newton was honored with a household shower. The event featured gifts and well wishes from friends and neighbors. Attendees included local residents and members of the community who celebrated the upcoming event.
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Edna Hall Newton
Widows Clerk Aids Omaha Couple In Marriage Attempt
Mills County clerk Mr Widows testified he saved a license for Beth Wurst and Vidal Swanson at twenty minutes to twelve Tuesday night, amid a fire alarm at the A. P. Store and Spureeon’s, with the town clock striking twelve, leaving whether the couple married in Glenwood unclear.
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Dan Cupid
Harry 3
Widows
Mills County
Beth Wurst
Vidal Swanson
Malvern Teachers Are Well Qualified
Malvern’s school board has selected a qualified faculty for the year. New teachers include Mika Margaret McClure with five years’ experience and degrees in education and English from the University of Wicbsta. Also joining are Falthe Kurtzwell, Ruth Austin, J. E. Mathie, C. Talcott, Margaret Gairdner, Anna MacCartney, and Missy MacCartney, with training from Drake, Iowa State, Simpson College, and other institutions.
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Board of Education
Malvern
Sted
Kinerid Jean Jonatian
Mika Margaret McClure
Morning Sun
University of Wicbsta
Hue
Parsona College
Own Estate Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Kellools
Pambina
Ndp
Falthe Kurtzwell
Altoona
Drake
Boxholm
Dow City
Ruth Austin
Mvex
Wilton
Iowa State College
Ames
University of Iowa
van Meter
J. E. Mathie
Smith- Hughes
Towa State College
Margaret Gairdner
Waco
Nebr
University of Nebraska
North Bend
Anna MacCartney
Simpson College
Massene and Guthrie Center
Missy MacCartney
Malvern Public Library Opening Planned
Malvern public library plans to open on Friday with a stated schedule. Nonstandard text references events and dates, mentioning Heath, Ayres, and Botelock in unclear context, but confirms library opening as a local community notice.
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Modis
Malvern
Len Heath
Mrs Cunningham Hosts Dinner for Granddaughter
Mrs Cunningham held a dinner at her home Friday evening for her granddaughter Mia from Misourney. Attending were Dorothy Buelow, Andred Brandbee, Abe Wid, Don Candis, and Jeane Arou Millar.
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Cuaing
Hein Eabertitiee
Dinber
Mias Mout
Misourney
Pue Pilla
Dorothy Buelow
Andred Brand+ bee
Me Wid Abe
Don Candishein
Dayuaditey Jeane
Arou Millar
Mter
Bakurday
Able Blan
County Institute Preludes Mills County School Opening
An all county Institute for Mills county teachers in Glenwood will precede public schools opening next week. The annual institute draws 157 county teachers, with lectures by Gardner Brings and McBrien and sessions on health, education, and dental hygiene.
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Mills County
Glenwood
Thin
Thl Institute
Harry B.ridford
University of Neb-raska
Lawrence M. Brings
Northwestern College of Fine Arts
Minneapolis
Thomas Arl Gardier
Bureau of Dental Hygiene
University of Towa
J. W. McDrlen
Ermond
Okla
Lucy McMichael
Towa Tubercular Association
Des Moines
Ag Tollowa
Gardner
Bringa
Leeture
McBrien
Brin
Bradford
Mefilien
Mary
Evelyn Toson
Mins McMichae
Mredford
Milla County
Millis
Bohooleny
Malvern
Pacific Junction
Jeach
Strahan
Emerson
Hastings
Henderson
Miss Rathke
County B
A. C. Baumgartner
Edith Garris
Martha Artist
Rhea Soweers
Ever Ruse
Emma J. Mel Millan
Martha Dallenger
Clea Holmayer
A. E. Vanenice
J. P. Greenlow
Elsie B. Breaza
EB. Wilmeth
Evelyn Purcell
Helen Bunker
Carria Luther
Wy W L. Molgberry
Dwight Fellows
Esther L. Rosenan
Agnes Carley
M. M. Culver
Vira Nimms
Mary L. James
Ruth N. Gutherie
D. J. Thompson
B. H. Paxson
Laureie Kepler
Edna Irene Schuessler
Frannk J. Shaw
Vive Jga Priest
Grace Dixon
Mary Ardell
Silver City
Carl Boge
Leldal
Pay Borg
Genevieve Spotdrine
France
EB. Burgoin
Margaret F. Maurice
Pacifite Junction
W. R. Paul
Daryl Pendergraft
Myrtle McGinnis
Ralph LeMoiner
Velma Boyle
Noratky Pownig
Eligasbeth Renard
Bertha
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Pittenss Hur Meee i
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Alice Burgoin
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Edpu Dlall
Newton
Lanweys
Mere Newton
Cupid
Timhe
Malvern Public Library
Mra. Cunningham
County Institute
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Cvater
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Hillsdale
Mirium
Mt. Vernon
Junlee Slaughters
Pleasant Grove
Elya Atterbury
Silver
Lucille Agan
Barbee Gee
Moses
Hawthorne
Vera
Maybersay
Carl Reasoner
Reasoner
Dora Reasoner
Godgey Thelma Roberts
Pluliview
Laury Hopp
Willams
Grace Dunogan
Platille Townsiip
Bethlehem
Wruneta Wrights
Lincolny
Relon Heed
Poelf
Audra Towaalip Henton
Violet Kelley
Basils der Heal
Meryl
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