Longtime Mills County resident Gilbert Cheney dies at 82
Gilbert Cheney, born March 8 1854 near Glenwood Indiana, died December 5 while attending a union service at Emerson M E church. He lived most of his life in Mills County and Emerson, active in First Baptist church affairs. Survived by J N Cheney Emerson and Mamie V Weed Elgin among others. Funeral held Monday at 2 p m with Rev Stille and Rev Ripley. Interment Emerson cemetery.
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Mills Country
Deatiy
Gilbert Cheney
Emerseatt
Cheney
Emerson Methodist
Glenwood
Mills County
Emerson
First Baptist Church
Baptist Church
J. F. Stille
L Ripley
Dvan J. Salmons
Laura Past
Greenwood
Ralph Good
W. H. Cramer
CD. Greenwood
Ivan Salmons
KW. Davis
RE. Good
W.W. Able
E. 1. Comer
Bertha Clites
Carrie Bidwell
Peggy Scales
Emerson Cemetery
M. E
Sarah Ellen Snodgrass
Nora Irene
J. N. Cheney
Mamie V. Weed
el- Gilbert
Malvern High School Junior Class Presents Full of Youth
The Malvern Junior class mummers staged a rollicking production in the Community building. The farce about a bungled summer resort purchase blends romantic entanglements with a confused plot, highlighted by strong cast work and the notable Hay fever sketches by Gerald Garst and Hetty Parker.
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Malvern J High School
James Swain
Gerald Garst
Hetty Parker
Marilouise Juelke
Ednamae Lowrey
Vera Kearney
Margaret Robbins
Hazel W Wasselquist
Hershal Stout
Josephine Hadell
Geraldine Adair
James Hatfield
Winifred Calkins
Richard Plumb
Sarah Ruse
Kathryn Packard
Malvern Workers Register for New Social Security IDs
Malvern employers report a strong response to the Social Security registration drive. By the deadline about 173 workers submitted applications, with roughly 225 more eligible yet to register in Malvern. National figures show about half of eligible employees took part.
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Malvern
F. C. Mulholland
Wins Football Letter at Military School
A former Malvern athlete earned a football letter at Wentworth Military Academy last week as Dunes N Summers received the coveted guard designation. Other Iowa players listed include Maschael and two others noted by Lex.
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Military School
Malvern
Wentworth Military Academy
Dunes N' Summers
Iowa
Cs Suilor Dinlnstion
Lex: Maschael
Malvern Stores Plan Evening Hours for Christmas Shopping
Malvern stores will stay open each evening from Mosdau until Christmas to enhance holiday shopping. Reports indicate attractive window displays and early Christmas stock highlighting economical gift options. Local shoppers expect a busy rush as stores advertise early and offer thrifty prices.
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Malverne
Malvern
Wow Pit
Funeral Services for Sarah Adkins Sunday Afternoon
Funeral services held at Mansfield funeral home for Sarah Adkins who died at her granddaughter’s home in Malvert after a stroke. Obituary notes she was born May 13 1649 near Jamesport Missouri and died December 1 1936 at 87 years. Survived by six children, two brothers, one sister, 28 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. Burial in Henderson Cemetery with grandsons as pallbearers. many relatives attended from several states.
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Mansfield Funeral Home
Sindy Westerniown
Sarah Adkins
Dee.d
Z. E. Stith
Malvert
Sarah Deliliah Wiley
Jamesport
Susana
Martin Wiles
Hamburg
Som Norman
Wesley Chapel
Hastings
Panama
Nebr
Glenwood
Leonard Walker
F. E. Smith
B.C Keiver
Hiland
Wyo
Farnest Adkins
Los Angeles
Calif
Cyrus Adkins
Loveland
Colon
A. S. Mills
Attica
Ind
Jess Hendee
Nebry Ancil Adkins
Leon
Charlie Adkins
Silver City
Fran Wiles
Solomon Wiles
Chenute
Kan
Anna Smith
Jamespert
Henderson
Harlan and Rolland Hendee
Glen
Donald Brown
Jume Mills
E. Adkins
Compton
A. 5
Mills
Inds
Jesse Hendee
Jay
Rolland Hendee
Oyster Supper Planned by Christian Church Ladies
The ladies of the Christian church will serve an oyster supper at the Community Building with a late evening start at six thirty. Cake pie and coffee will also be served.
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Ladies of the Christian Church
County Poultry and Corn Show Draws Large Attendance
County officers and volunteers showcased a bustling Poultry and Corn Show with 2000 total admissions across evening programs. Crowds exceeded 1100 for the final Armory program as 1100 attendees packed the Armory. the poultry exhibit drew around 200 entries.
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Cownity
Ralph Daffington
KR. Tippitt
Eyert Sawyers
C. W. Davies
W. Tf. Riser
J. Deupreey
Carl Wilson
Carroll Joon
Win. Ray
Stow
Armory
Court House
Phyllis Heins
Ng County
Clinton Parker
Wednnesday
Quaife
Tew State
Hunnacombe
Lyons Township
Glenwood
Cemer
Glenwood Tows Ship
Lyons
Phatville
Council Deliberates Over Monthly Bills
Malvern's town council held a quiet December session to approve nearly $1000 in bills from the past month. Discussion touched on winter street cleaning, extra policing for special occasions, and other issues, but action remained limited. Minutes and bill list appear on another page.
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Malvern
Uxtea
E E Moore Farm Sale Set For December 22
E E Moore will hold a closing out sale at his Ora Douglas farm four miles south of Highway 34 and three quarters of a mile east of Highway 59 on Tuesday December 22. The sale includes all livestock farming equipment tools and household goods.
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FE. Moore
Ora Douglas
Highway
Highway 59
Local Court Juries Conclude Term With Four Cases
In County Court proceedings, jurors heard four cases this Wednesday as the panel saw hearings proceed with no indictments issued at that time. Defense actions and guilty pleas surfaced among the docket, while the jury anticipated wrapping up by Wednesday evening.
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Vist
Langcht
Jalbert
Petit Jury
Campaign spending totals show Republicans slightly ahead
Campaign expenses across county wards show Republicans with 211.77 in total expenditures and Democrats with 159.68 in balance. Republicans posted a profit of 216.57 while Democrats posted 159.68. Individual candidate itemized gifts ranged from 16.94 to 84.13 with several donors including G. W. Myers 306840 and F. J. Plumb 21.
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Campane
SPS
Tig Campig
G. W. Myers
Allen Watts
F. J. Plumb
J. R. Graves
R. Q. Jackson
Elmer Boyce
Maurice
Mayberry
Frank Raynor
J. F. Greene “Jr
W. S. DeMoss
Ronald Kier
A. Schade
Car Registrations Show Decided Gain
County treasurer Maurice Mayherty began the sale of 137 licenses as registrations rose through Tuesday. Names listed include Amy Hanmers Glenwood Chevrolet Jet sedan and Clarence Hunt Henderson Chevrolet sedan among others.
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Maurice Mayherty
Amy Hanmers
Glenwood
JM. Wyant
Ford Jordur
Clarence Hunt
Henderson
Chevrolet
I. J. Kiser
Pacific Junction
Marty
Lehman
Malvern
Dodge
Ray Miller
Mineola
D. A. Richardson
Timbuktu Missionaries to Speak at Baptist Church
Rev and Mrs Michael Kurlak of Timbuktu French West Africa will speak at the Baptist church Sunday at 11 am. He was the first white missionary to Timbuktu and first to translate the Bible into the native language. He translated Psalms and most of the New Testament with some portions completed. Mrs Kurlak will bring African curios and display a native dwelling model. The pastor Rev L B Breuchert invites all to attend.
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Michael Kurlak
Timbuktu
French West Africa
Baptist Church
Kurlak
Africa
Myra
Afichael Kuerlak
Immnature
PB. Breuchert
Margaret Joyce
Aries
Enrollment Cut for Short Course Here Moved to Glenwood
Enrollment for a short course was moved to Glenwood, with authorities noting a broader program of subjects to be offered. The instructional program at the new site includes instructors Floyd Pobisen, Pane batt, Bark Schutz, and a staff of teachers closely aligned with the state penal system studies.
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Glenwood
Malverte
Floyd Pobisen
Pane Batt von Cand Bark Schutz
Don
Laser
Kath Pollenvadee
Lavile Awan
Margarit An Allen Kbnadt
Dorothy Penn
Thayer Wik
Lorraine Pastner
Arthyr Lingeta
Nadine Drasen
Jeb Watson Jr
Shrirheyr Ane
Wayne Lineada
Reurt Havel
Richard Christopter
Sel Weasin Jr
Walter Cheene
Albert Hirai
Wall Bradley
Ortad Nia
Marion Wilson
Louis Reiman
Lantes Hendersen
Louis Sargent
Willi Minty
Malvern Trust Directors Elected At Stockholders Meeting
Malvern Trust and Savings stockholders met Tuesday to consider electing directors for the bank. Names discussed include J Werner, F R Chantry, Fred Durbin, Re od Male, J O Laird, Bruce Boehner, Albert Nelson. Cashier F S Hamilton reported a profitable year and the directors renamed the current officers and staff.
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Due Malvern Trust & Savings Mark
Geasian
J. Werner
F.R. Chantry
Fred Durbin
Od. Male
J. 0. Laird
Bruce Boehner
Albert Nelson
Hamilton
Empress Theater Vaudeville Show Set for December 17
The Empress Theater will present a vaudeville event Thursday night December 17 featuring Uncle Wash and his All Stir Hillbillies as the added draw at the Finpress theater. Uncle Wash is known for broadcasts on RMNF and other stations. The Fone Anderson Brothers, comedy specialists, of the Orpheunt circuit also appear in the program.
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Viciity
Uncle Wash
Finpress Theater
RMNF
Te Fone Anderson Brothers
Nisi Cil
Orpheunt
Market Livestock Prices From Omaha Market Last Week
Market livestock figures from Omaha show Clyde Aistrape earning 11 dollars per cwt for quality steers shipped Monday. Roy Wright of Pacific Junction and Lillie Robertson of Silver City topped at 84.63 for weights, with other names listed in scattered bids and consignments.
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Omaha
Clyde Aistrape
Roy Wright
Pacific Junction
Lillie Robertson
Silver City
Wits
Card of Thanks for Loss of Mother and Grandmother
We thank all who were kind and helpful during illness and death of mother and grandmother, Mrs. A. S. Mills, Mrs. Jess Hendee, Ada Adkins, Charlie Adkins, and grandchildren.
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Stee
A. S. Mills
Jess Hendee Woo
Adkins
Charlie Adkins
School Board Holds December Session Brief Meeting
The December session covered routine matters with informal discussion of school news. A few bills were approved as the board handled agenda items and ongoing district concerns.
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Pest Et Galaeation Gisit Sitet Yoesdiug
Nevis
County Board Attends Convention in Omaha
County Supervisors Frank Phinb and Allen Woetts and County Engineer TB Martin attended a county officials convention in Omaha on Wednesday. The board and relief officials plan to travel to Des Moines Saturday for a state meeting on reallocating relief funds.
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Frank Phinb
Allen Woetts
TB. Martin
Omaha
Des Moines
Winter Comes In A Fragmented Local Notice
Fragmented OCR text describes dates and events with scattered names and places. The readable segment hints at a schedule or notice referencing a festival or sale, with unclear specifics and missing details.
Oscar Finkle Heads Silver Urn Lodge for Coming Year
Fragmented account details the Silver Urn Lodge annual election naming Oscar Finkle as master for the coming year with other officers listed and a presentation of a year certificate to Col. Royce for long service. Ceremony included refreshments and remarks on lodge history and ritual work.
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Oscar Finkle
Marcos
Asad
Hamesd Ettiseys
Sears
Urorg
Reere
Teas
Mhaster
Row
Silvers
Jen Strytple
Gearhart
Senor
Steawamls
Graves
Tyler
Stathoyer
Chaphain
Royce
Oakland
Maecon
Myester
Reyee
James Mielsen
Mb Hoyer
Meabeen
Thay Stesny
AL Pela
Victory Party for Wearin Tomorrow
A county event marks Wearin’s anticipated victory with a keynote address by Othar Wearin. The gathering is set to feature a pre election speech outlining national program views and party support from local figures.
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Dermerats
Othar Wearin
Glenwend
Nest
Young People in Conference Today
A county program hosted by Pramma conference features boys aiding girls at Silver Wily Medie adlist church. The schedule promises a full day with activities and a closing evening gathering.
Poultry Shoot Postponed By Stormy Weather
The poultry shoot organized by J. S. Suits, scheduled for Sunday, was postponed due to stormy conditions. Only the fair weather plan remains, with no new date announced.
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J. S. Suits
Lee
Firemen Prepping for Frolic Night Amid Busy Festivities
Fire department crews work on final arrangements for the Frolic event tonight. The scene includes stage setups, parade routes, and safety measures as preparations continue with local volunteers and city officials coordinating hush hush activities for the community function.
Isaac Wyant Dies in South Dakota
Word of the death of his brother Tove Wyant of Reliance South Dakota was received here. He had been ill with pneumonia for several days. Wyant was born and raised in this community and spent much of his life in Mills. He is survived by his wife two daughters and six grandchildren. Funeral services and burial were held at Reliance Tuesday.
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Tove Snyant
Reliance
Henry Aistrope
Mills
Malvern Downs Strahan Quintet in Offensive Burst
Malvern defeated Strahan 24 to 11 as James Swain slammed 12 points in a final scoring surge to give the Orioles the lead. Wills added six, Shilling impressed on defense, while Strahan struggled to penetrate the zone. In a prelim, Malvern seconds beat Stratum 22 to 9 with Walker contributing 10 points. A third game saw Strahan Town fall 34 to 19 as Lowell Curtis played for Strahan.
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Malvern
Stratsar Chesilay
James Swain
Orioles
Swail
Wills
Strahan
Swain
Malvern Sec
Onds
Stratum
Walker
Hoya
Richardson
Wack Panthers
Strahan Town
Lin
Lowell Curtis
Strahan Ail
Gmaba Municipal
Malvern Nigh Seluwl
Creyuar
Trevuor
Ts Pectin
Panthers Split With County Rivals In Local Clash
The Black Panthers fought toughly in a double defeat and win against Taibur and Pacific Junction rivals. They edged Taber 28 to 24 before dropping close to Pacific Junction 24 to 28 as each side traded leads through a balanced game.
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Black Panthers
Fotnsen
Eaely Stein
Hytel Gual
Dinishi
Panphees
Bette
Anita
Ted
Cretestens
Millikinna
Sowan
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Cashier's Yearly Report
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Dodge Ronpe
Merman
Thomas
Miteola
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Pal Pape
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C. S. Royce
Hany
AML
Terry Dees
He Varius Entertainment
Isaac Wyant
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