Weather figures calm corn growers fears in Iowa report
Weather Bureau summaries show precipitation totals below normal at year end, but Iowa officials say long term averages include many low and heavy years. Reed notes April averages 2.73 inches with 40 percent above and 60 percent below 2.78 inches. Christmas shopping urged early to dodge crowds, with Malvern decorations already rising, boosting seasonal spirit.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Charles D. Reed
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Reed
Iowa
Towa
Captain Allan Chantry Promoted to Rear Admiral
Captain Allan Chantry, manager of the Philadelphia navy yard, was promoted Monday by President Roosevelt to rear admiral. A Malvern native and brother to Mrs. H. T. Beattie and F. R. Chantry, he oversees a yard pivotal to the present defense program. The yard builds new ships with six battleships, a mine layer, and a heavy barge under construction at about 500 million dollars. The industrial department lists 94326 civilian employees in addition to navy enlistments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Chantry
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Roosevelt
Admiral Chantry
H. T. Beattie
F. R. Chantry
Navy Yard
John Hopp Dies of Stroke at Glenwood
Glenwood dairy man and farmer John Hopp died of a stroke Monday morning at 10 30 while passing Dr E C Magaret’s office after completing morning milk deliveries. The doctor arrived too late to aid him. Funeral services were set for 1 p m today.
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John Hopp
Glenwood
E. C. Magaret
Food Sale and Bazaar for Mansfield Store Event
The Inner Circle of the Methodist W. 8. C. 8. will hold a food sale and bazaar at the Mansfield store on December 24. Proceeds will support church activities.
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Methodist W. 8. C
Mansfield
Mills County Farm Bureau Sets Annual Meeting Date
The Mills County Farm Bureau has announced its annual meeting will be held on December 27. A full day program is planned, following a directors meeting held Friday night.
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Mills County Farm Bureau
Bureau
Sveulng
Partridge Release In Milly County Incident
About 96 chukar partridges were released in Milly County. The flock was later found near the Seu Ketew farm near Weubansto bill.
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Milly
County Seat News Highlights Delinquent Tax Sale And Licenses
In Milla county the delinquent tax sale opened alongside the first day for 1941 car licenses. Deputy Mary Thomas will become county clerk, replacing Verris Hubbel heading to national guard training. A Thanksgiving dinner in the county goal featured roast pheasant as a prisoner enjoyed a meal.
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Milla
Shepard
V. Cooney
C. D. Alatrope
Court House
Mary Thomas
Glenwood
Verris Hubbel
Co. I
National Guard
John Waller
Grand jury indicts Ed Scheef in heifer calf larceny case
A single grand jury session for the December term at Glenwood indicted Ed Scheef of Council Bluffs for the larceny of a heifer calf. The court will reconvene next week with the petit jury summoned for Monday.
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Grand Jury
Glenwood
Ed Scheef
Council Bluffs
Kaiman Again Gets License No 1
Kaiman wins the first license number while others buy early digits for vehicles. John Waller attracted seven truck numbers and the No 1 trailer license. County treasurer’s office processed 108 licenses by noon Monday as buyers queued for early numbers.
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Robert
A. BE. Long
Silver City
John Waller
Light Bidding at Delinquent Tax Sale in Glenwood
Bidding was light at the annual sale of delinquent tax property in the county treasurer’s office. Of 104 properties offered, 44 were sold for 4144 dollars and 65 cents. Principal buyers were Mrs. A. J. Belt, Geo. A. Phelps, and Ridgeway Genung, all of Glenwood. The sale closed at noon and resumed at 2 p.m. A single Malvern lot from the scavenger list drew bids, while most scavenger properties saw little interest.
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C. D. Alstrope
A. J. Belt
Geo. A. Phelps
Ridgeway Genung
Glenwood
Malvern
Eimarson
Former Deer Creek Resident Ben Merrell Dies in Nebraska
Mrs. W A Lang of Deer Creek reports the death of Ben Merrell of Maywood Nebraska on November 9 at 8 p m in a North Platte hospital. He leaves a widow and children, with memories cherished by residents of Deer Creek Township and Mrs Merrell remembered by Addly Morsager of Ruersou.
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W. A. Lang
Ben Merrell
Maywood
Neb
North Platte
Hayley
Wany
Deer Creek
Mra. Murrell
Addly Morsager
Ruersou
Free Cotton Mattress Making Program Begins After January
Mills county residents will join a state program to use surplus cotton for free mattresses, with eligibility via county Farm Bureau and AAA offices. A Malvern meeting outlined requirements, center work, and a December 20 application deadline, for families under income limits and 2600 population.
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Mills County
Jennie Marie Warren
County Home
Aome
Miss Warren
Misa Warren
Jennia Marie Warren
County Home Project
Vinson Goos
8. C. Lincoln Jr
Ed Pain
Howard Kayton
J. C. Allely
Farm Bureau
Tra L. Turner
Harry Mayhew
Mra. Mackey
J. F. Wearther
Claude Wilson
Chas, Shaw
B. F. Buffington
County Board of Supervisors
Allen Watts
J. Anderson
Merk Swartz
Allen Wortman
Wayne Choate
Ora Kirkham
Amy Hammers
Geo. Liljedahl
F. M. Davison
A. B. Kilpatrick
Red Cross
Wm. Rodabaugh
Geo. Hall
Silver City
R. V. Felt
Wesley Chapel
Bruce Eshelman
Hastings
R. M. Fagan
Pacific Junction
Walter Nelson
Richard Hyde
D. M. Kilne
D. W. Harmon
Iowa
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Extension Service
Triple A
Surplus Marketing Association
Iowa Lawyer Carl H. Cook Joins State Bar Committee
Carl H. Cook Glenwood attorney is appointed to the Iowa State Bar Association membership committee. Next week the committee will present to about 3,200 Iowa lawyers a new improved program of activities expected to elevate standards of the legal profession and be of immeasurable benefit to citizens of Iowa.
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Carl H. Cook
Glenwood Attornee
Iowa State Bar Associateu
Iowa
Lowa
Masonic Election to Be Held Tonight
Members of the Silver Ura Masonic lodge in Wisconsin hold their regular December meeting tonight in the lodge rooms. Worshipful Chester urges all members to attend, marking the annual election and December gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Ura Masonic Lodge
Aleg
Lowell Pilot
Chester
Warm Wednesday Brings 45 High in Malvern
A slight heat wave moved through Malvern on Wednesday with a high of 45. No moisture was recorded besides a trace of snow from the previous Wednesday, as daily data noted clear skies and mild conditions.
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Malvern
Malvern Firemen's Annual Frolic Sets Big Entertainment
Malvern firemen prepare for their annual Frolic and turkey day on Thursday December 12 featuring free 24 turkeys from 1 to 4 p.m. No registration fee is required. The program includes Freddie Ebener and his WOW band from Omaha Peggy Armstrong and 11 dancers a skit by Lyle DeMoss a tumbler and a magician plus various free acts and games Tickets are available from local fire department members.
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Malvern
Fralic
Fremen
Freddie Ebener
WOW
Omaha
Eve
Allgrand
John Waller
T. E. Shonka
D. M. Kline
F. E Pace
Orville Weak
Bee Houser
Lowell Elliott
Clarence Kanee
Malvern Trust & Savings Bank Stockholders Meeting
Notice of annual stockholders meeting for Malvern Trust & Savings Bank to be held Tuesday December 10 at 3 p m in the bank conference room. All stockholders are invited to attend.
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Malvern Trust & Savings Bank
Bank
Ady
Mrs Fletcher to Present Frances Swoboda in Recital
Zelma Fletcher will present Frances Swoboda in a piano recital at the Fletcher home Sunday at 4 p m. An invitation is extended to all interested to attend.
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Mrs. Fletcher
Frances Swoboda
Zelma Fletcher
Fletcher
Taylor sale to auction 100 head of livestock north of Hastings
More than 100 head of livestock will go on the block in Ed Taylor’s sale next Tuesday at the Robbing farm north of Hastings. Chief item is 66 head of dairy cattle with good quality stock. A full list of machinery and equipment is included in the ad.
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Ed Taylor
Hastings
Taylor
Iowa
Ira Good Assigned to Ft. Snelling in Minnesota
Mills County's army volunteer Ira Good was signed to Fort Snelling Minnesota after an examination at Des Moines. He was accepted for service while 22 of the first 100 applicants were rejected for physical reasons.
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Mills County
Army Volunter
T. Good
Way
Ft. Snelling
Minn
Lere
Des Molaga
Malvern Garden Club Meeting Set for December 10
The Malvern Garden Club will meet on Tuesday December 10 with Mrs BB Mulholland presiding. Mrs JN Suav ers will lead the program and participants include Mrs Howttle and Altes Hudegerde Bauuxartaer, along with others assisting.
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Malvern Garden Club
Tusad Wreushisd Hake
Mrv
BB. Mulholland
Ueaday
Hamilten
J. N. Suaavers
HT. Howttle
Altes Hudegerde Bauuxartaer
Thomas Jefferson Cagers to Clash With Malvern Here Friday
Malvern high school's basketball team hosts a high profile visitor from Council Bluffs the Thomas Jefferson cagers in Friday action at 7 20 p m in the Community building The two schools square off in a notable clash in front of a large home crowd with coach Dale Dyke guiding a fast breaking Tocal quint and Rubenking set to trigger the offense as T J arrives larger than most county schools and eager to prove themselves despite last season's loss of star Da ton The event promises one of the most exciting evenings on local courts in years
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Dale Dyke
T. J
Alwys
Dataon
Two Hastings Residents Die Within An Hour On Saturday
Death claimed two older Hastings residents on Saturday within an hour. Charles Brown died at noon after a two month illness, and Lucinda Shepard died at her son Reg’s home after a stroke early Friday. Both funerals were held at Hastings Methodist Church Monday, with Brown at 1 20 p.m. and Mrs. Shepard at 3 30.
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Hastings
Charles Brown
Lucinda Shepard
Reg
Shepard
Charley Brown
Greenfield
Ill
Charley
Brown
Dr Shonka Buys Robbins House
Dr Shonka purchased a North Malvern residence built years ago by J. D. Hobbins. The brick house, costing over 45000 at construction, is among the finest in the county and the largest in the community. Orville Durbin and wife bought the Shonka residence nearby to move in next spring, keeping close to farming interests. The Robbins house features a monolithic foundation, strong frame, and extensive hardwoods, suited for the Shoukus family.
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T. BE. Shonka
North Malvern
J. D. Hobbins
Orville Durbin
Robbins
Shoukus
County Corn Show Opens Dates In County Auditorium
County corn show dates set for October 20 and 21 in the Mutyar Community building. Growers will display their best ears and hybrids. prizes offered for top entries. Exhibits aim to show quality corn and encourage new and untried varieties.
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Corte
Mets
Uuual
Mutyar
Ibery
Cluduer
Ox. Hikta
Cattle Feeders Meet Here Dee 12 at Malvern Hall
Cattle feeders of Mills county plan a meeting on Dee 12 in the Lerten rooms of the Malvern Community building Rex Beresfo re from Iowa State College will discuss the outlook for cattle feeding and related topics The event gathers local farmers and feed industry interest.
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Mills County
Dee
Lerten
Malvern Community Buttling
Rex Beresforé
Iowa State College
Scouts Hold Pancake Supper Tonight in Malvern
Malvern boy scouts will hold their frequently postponed pancake supper this evening in the basement of the community building. Atl scouts, boys of scouting age, cub scouts and their dads and friends are invited.
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Malvern Boy Scouts
Atl Scouts
Scouting Age
Cub Scouta
Farm Bureau Sets Annual Membership Drive
Mills county Farm Bureau outlines plans for the annual campaign with a general kick-off dinner slated for December 17 or 18. Township leaders will meet to organize, with Charles Kayton chairing the committee and additional members named to promote dues set at ten dollars and emphasize member benefits.
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Mills County Farm Bureau
Cononiiies
Dee
Charles Kayton
XN. McGrew
A. C. Brandt
A. G. Hodimaan
HF. Buffington
St. K. Henderson
Ed Breee
Hazel McCuil
Leonard Seeger
Malvern Cagers Win Both Opening Games
Malvern cagers opened their season with two wins at home and away. They defeated St Francis 33 to 24 at Council Bluffs after beating Strahan 51 to 30 at home. St Francis led early but Malvern pulled away, despite fouls and tight defense, with Stogdill scoring 10 and McGinty 11 for the opposing team.
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Malvern High School
Strahan
St. Francis
Council Bluffs
Orioles
Jackson
Blackburn
Lkewise
Malvern
Stogditl
McGinty
Wilhelm
Stroud
Lrewer
Rubenking
Costello
Curtis
Grindle
Laughlin
Miller
Balduzi
Shock
Kubanking
Ovine Reld
Wtal Betaine
Hig
Dale Dyke
Butkle
Squwen
Gavrves Khuowerl
Kline Completen Improve ments at Station
A station underwent upgrades including a new condenser, pressure guts and valve bubips added. The station was redecorated and improvements completed, with standard Sovwlee station updates noted.
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Kline
Corn Sealing Under Way in Mills County This Week
Mills County opens the 1940 corn sealing program with loans of 61 cents per bushel at 3 percent interest and a sealing fee of one half cent per bushel. Loans run three years to August 1, 1943, with early termination options and optional two-year insurance. Township sealers listed. applications available at Malvern county office or township sealers.
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Mills County
Malvern
Ralph Viner
Indian Creek
Anderson
Francia Maher
Dear Creek
White Cloud
Dwight Buffington
Center
Silver Creek
Myron Jones
Rawles
Lyvia
Glenwood
Shirley Lincoln Jr
Plattville
Bt. Marya
Fred Kruse
Oak
Ingraham
J. F. Wearin
Ecomittee
Death comes to Merritt Nahley in illness at Edmundson
Merritt Nahley, 45, died Monday evening at Edmundson hospital in Council Bluffs after months of illness. He lived with his parents on their Malvern area farm and had been in failing health since the previous summer. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Methodist church, led by Rev. E.R. Stroud. pallbearers included A. J. Berkhimer and others. obituary read at services expressed appreciation for kindness shown during the bereavement.
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Merritt Nahley
Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs
George Nahley
Malvern
Methodist Church
E.R. Stroud
A. J. Berkhimer
D. Maine
B.J. Loukabilt
Burt Dashner
Glenn Skervite
Bot. Richardson
Martin Hichardson
Sally
J. A. Kline
Stroud
Ube
Nahley
Firemen Hold Election Monday in Malvern
The Malvern volunteer fire department votes on Monday to elect officers for the coming year. Members are reminded of duties and election procedures at the fire hall and local station.
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Peter Jacobs
Tabor
Leader
State Department of Health
Allen Chantry
Kaiman
Waller
Carl Cook
Turkey Day
Taylor Sale
Ira Good
Thomas Jefferson
Malvern Cagers
St. Francia
Nessus
Quy Shepard
Tates
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