Mills County notes honor Silver City drivers and 1965 plate sales
Mills County residents line up for 1965 license plates with No. 1 and No. 2 issued to Sheriff Ed Barkus and Deputy Kenneth Mead and George and Ed Marshall receiving Nos. 3 and 4. first day sales show 264 car licenses and 57 truck licenses. The Mills County Fair Assn. weighs 1965 exhibition Aug 2 to 5 and ground lease talks with Memorial Recreational Assn. Former Rep. Otha Wearin and Rep-elect John Hansen visit Washington to learn capitol procedures. Four H members report on Kansas City conference and Royal Stock Show trip. Louis Knop’s photo appears in the Nov. 21 Saturday Evening Post after a Washington visit to President Kennedy’s grave.
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Malvern
John Waller
Court House
Silver City
Ed Barkus
Kenneth Mead
George
Ed Marshall
Mills County
Louis Sargent
Pacific Junction
Mills County Fair Assn
Memorial Recreational Assn
Otha D. Wearin
Washington, D. C
John Hansen
Manning
National Capitol
Mills 44H
Kansas City
Malvern Rotarians
Cindy Adams
Byron Leu
Hastings
Saturday Evening Post
Louis Knop
Dates for Malvern School Christmas Music Programs
Supt. N P Drink reports two Christmas music programs in Malvern. On December 10 the grade school, directed by William Gilbert, starts at 7:30 p m in the Community building. On December 17 the high school and junior high present vocal and instrumental music directed by Elaine Krambeek and Warren Darrah in the Community building.
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Malvern
N. P. Drink
William Gilbert
Elaine Krambeek
Warren Darrah
Death Comes To Wesley Smith In Train Collision
Funeral services are pending for Wesley Smith aged 78 of Peaceville who died this afternoon after a car train collision at a blind corner two miles southeast of Mineola. Orville Boehm of Coun cil Bluffs escaped with bruises when his car struck a Wabash locomotive at the crossing. Boehm's car was demolished. scene cited by sheriff's office.
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Wesley Smith
Peaceville
Orville Boehm
Council Bluffs
Mineola
Boehm
Sheriff's Office
Malvern Council Considers Street Parking Ban After Midnight
Malvern residents urged to remove cars from streets during evenings for storm cleanup. Mayor Burdette Spiker notes parking hinders snow removal and a council ordinance to prohibit parking after midnight will be discussed at the next meeting. Also, LeRoy Viner expands Malvern Body Shop with a 40 by 43 storage room, heated for 20 feet.
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Malvern
Burdette Spiker
Malvern Body Shop
LeRoy Viner
Press of
4-H Leaders in Training Meet Here Next Monday
Leaders from 14 4-H girls clubs will hold their first training meeting in the clothing project next Monday at Malvern. Wilma Schultz will distribute supplies and guide them in starting the year. Demonstrations cover wardrobe planning color texture and line. Mrs. Paul Carlstedt will report on winter fashion trends and Mrs. Donald Goos will explain dress pattern construction. Each club has at least two leaders to assist. Three or four more training sessions will occur in winter. A 4-H dress revue and grooming contest are planned as county wide events in summer.
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Malvern
Wilma Schultz
County’extension
Paul Carlstedt
Andies
Donald Goos
Glenwood Driver Bound Over on DMVI Charge
Glenwood resident Lee W. Roenfeld was bound over to Mills County District Court on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He posted a $500 bond and was released. District court records show 27 OMVI charges filed so far this year, with defendants who had previously appeared in November paying $1,800 in fines.
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Lee W. Roenfeld
Glenwood
Mills County District Court
Justice of Peace
Carl Remley
OMVI
Mills County
Beef Feeding and Management Short Course Opens
Thirty-five Mills County cattle feeders and others attended the first Beef Feeding and Management session led by LaVerne Obrecht. The second session is set for next Tuesday December 8 at 9 30 a m at Malvern with Bill Zmolek and Dr Nelson Gay discussing Nutrition of Beef Cattle and ISU’s new areas supplement. sponsored by Mills County Extension Council and Iowa State University.
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Mills County
Short Court
LaVerne Obrecht
Malvern
Bill Zmolek
Nelson Gay
Iowa State University
The
Mills County Extension Council
Five Claim 75 Dollar Scrip Distribution in Malvern
Malvern shoppers received 75 dollars in cash scrip during the Commercial club’s initial distribution held Saturday. Winners named include Mrs Ruby Slaughter Glenwood Su Clayton Biggerstaff and Ben Smith Malvern Ralph Scott Ivern. Distributions continue Saturdays and on December 12 19 and 24 for a total of 375 dollars.
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Malvern Commercial Club
Ruby Slaughter
Glenwood
Clayton Biggerstaff
Ben Smith
Malvern
Ralph. Scott
Ivern
Commercial Club
Wintry Weather Clouds Mills County Scene
Unseasonably balmy fall weather gave way to a cold snap over the weekend as Mills County saw subzero readings and several inches of snow. Four inches accumulated early Sunday, with an additional inch or two since then amid fluctuating daily temperatures.
Heavy Damage in One Car Crash on Rural Road
Beverly Ann Forney, 15, and her mother Mrs Lila Forney were not injured after Beverly lost control of a 1960 Pontiac when another vehicle passed, causing $1,000 damage on a country road three miles northwest of Tabor. Sheriff Edwin Barkus's office reported Beverly was learning to drive.
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Beverly Ann Forney
Route 1
Malvern
Tabor
Edwin Barkus
Beverly
Lila Forney
Kansas Trucker Pays Fine in Justice Court
Donald Sullivan of Baldwin Kansas paid a fine of 15 dollars and court costs this past week after being charged with improper registration by Justice of Peace John Hall.
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Kansas
Justice Court
Donald Sullivan
Baldwin
Kan
Justice of Peace
John Hall
False Alarms Hit Malvern Firemen
Two false calls reached Malvern on Tuesday with the department sent to a barn fire at Richard Bass farm southwest of town. Hastings and Malvern both responded before the first call was canceled. A later false alarm was screened, no trucks dispatched, as Chief Tom Gidley notes false alarms are a misdemeanor and carry fines.
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Malvern
Richard Bass
Hastings
Tom Gidley
Malvern Council Examines Low Cost Senior Housing Plan
Malvern's council heard how private financing via the federal HHFA and a housing authority could create tax free senior housing. Richard E. Willis of George E. Clayton and Associates outlined unit options, utilities, and payments in lieu of taxes. The council plans to gauge community support before a vote.
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Malvern
Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency
HMPA
Richard E. Willis
George E. Clayton
Iowa
Corning
Malvern Goodfellows seek help for children this Christmas
Community appeal invites donations to support Malvern Goodfellows providing toys and clothing to needy families. Last year the charity aided 23 families. the fund has already started with a $10 anonymous pledge. Contributions can be left at specified local offices or The Leader office.
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Malvern
Malvern Goodfellows
Goodfellows
Goodfellows Fund
Costello Insurance
Lentz Powles Agency
Bud Hertz
Mansfield Funeral Home
Leader Office
Glenwood approves $860000 bond for new high school
Glenwood district voters approve the $860,000 high school bond by 734 to 428. Main support came from Glenwood. district plans call for 11 classrooms, 2 science labs, a commercial room, vocal and instrumental spaces, library and gym. Bids expected after New Year for a fall 1966 opening. junior high to move into the current building.
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Glenwood
Higteich
L. S. Robinson
Mineola
Silver Cit
Pac. Rer
Architects Associates of
Des Moines
Earl Tubbs
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Richard Vance Bat
Wisemen
R. L. Hale
Malvern Council
MCHS
Lawrence West” Orchestra
Karl Kertz
Sharon Leipold
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