Mills County Young Scientist Seeks Elm Disease Cure
News Week hails Dr. Dale Norris of Iowa State University as the Jo nas Salk of Dutch Elm Disease for discovering that injections of specific organic phosphates in elm sap kill bark beetles carrying the fungus. In Wisconsin trials 2700 trees saved 99.6 percent, but the search continues for a dose that protects without harming the tree. The issue also features Mrs. Elsie Taylor, an artist and doll maker, with a photo and story of her home on Silver Creek valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale J. Norris
Emerson
Jonas Salk
News Week
Dale Norris
Iowa State University
Wisconsin
Elsie’ ‘Taylor
Taylor
Taylors
Silver Creek Valley
Seventeen Vehicles Registered and Two Marriage Licenses Issued
County Treasurer reports seventeen new motor vehicles registered this week including Pontiacs Fords Buicks Chevrolets and pickups with owners in Malvern Council Bluffs Glenwood Hastings Pacific Junction and Omaha. Two marriage licenses were issued by Clerk I L Donner to David Smith and Barbara Jo Cheim and to John White and Mam Deleyvan with listed ages in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Robinson
Melvin Scheffel
Ida Pierce
Malvern
Harry Paul
Henderson
William Scheidle
Council Bluffs
Fords
HL. B. Wilcox
Glenwood
Plymouth
Malcom Madison
Tabor
Bevis Sowers
Mary Estes
Richard Armstrong
Thomas Murray
Larry Tritsch
John E. Bayes
Hastings
Herbert Lincoln
Pacific Junction
Alf Buckingham
Raymond Chase
Burl D. Vinton
Ben Buffington
I. L. Donner
David Smith
Barbara Jocheim
Land Sells Good at S. C. Auction
Bidding was strong at the Speet Estate sale of farms. The 262 acre farm northeast of Silver City, near Treynor in Pottawattamie County, sold to Herman Stortenbecker of Center township for 280 per acre. The 152 acre farm northwest of Silver City brought 245 per acre and went to William Reelfs of Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speet
Joe Kruse
Silver City
John Adams Named Master of Silver Urn Lodge
John B. Adams was named worshipful master of Silver Urn Masonic Lodge at the December 5 annual elections. He succeeds Frank Stevens Jr. Other officers elected include Dr. Dean Darling senior warden, Charles Peyehouse junior warden, W. A. Caldwell treasurer, and C. J. Noffsinger secretary. Appointive officers will be announced later with a public installation planned for January 7 in the Masonic temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Adams
Silver Urn Masonic Lodge
Frank Stevens Jr
Dean Darling
Charles Peyehouse
W. A. Caldwell
C. J. Noffsinger
Masonic Temple
Top cash award set for Malvern Saturday drawing
The Malvern Commercial Club will give a $90 top cash scrip prize at 3 p.m. Saturday as part of Christmas promotion drawings. Unclaimed prior winners roll over to the next draw. Additional awards include a $5 regular prize, two $10 gifts, and a $20 prize. remaining funds continue through December 24. Past week winners include George Sullivan $20 John Irvin $10 Diane Allensworth $10 Marie Goldsberry $5. Huberta Biggerstaff’s $60 winner was not present and added to this week’s top prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters
George Sullivan
John Irvin
Diane Allensworth
Marie Goldsberry
Huberta Biggerstaff
New Seat Plan for Friday Basketball Games
Malvern Community building will host Friday evening basketball games. Nishna Valley visits Malvern. MCHS students sit in the south bleachers, adults occupy the stage bleachers, visiting fans use the north bleachers. Change aims to increase seating capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
N. P
Nishna Valley
MCHS
Mills County farmers attend state NFO convention in Des Moines
Seven Mills county farmers were delegates to the state NFO convention held in Des Moines December 4 and 5. Harold Skerritt county president led the group, with Adolph Codk and Gordon Axtell from Silver City, Dean Fender, Floyd Bowen and Donald Gipe from Hastings, and Walter Knop from Emerson among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
NFO
Des Moines
Harold Skerritt
Adolph Codk
Gordon Axtell
Silver City
Dean Fender
Floyd Bowen
Donald Gipe
Hastings
Walter Knop
Emerson
Dolly making by Elsie Taylor draws wide demand
Remarkable resemblance to human flesh marks Elsie Taylor's development of lifelike apple dolls. The process begins with peeled apples shaped during drying to achieve natural color and texture, then she crafts faces, outfits, and accessories. Demand exceeds supply as orders come from distant places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie ‘Taylor
Goodfellows Kickoff As Community Plans Holiday Help
Two anonymous $5 gifts start the 1963 Malvern Goodfellows fund, with support from Mr and Mrs Truman Hardy and Mr and Mrs Ora Campbell and others. Beattie homeroom, Mary Circle, Malvern Girl Scouts, and Future Homemakers of America assist with toy drives, repairs, packing, and distribution. Donations welcomed at Mr Hertz, Mr Costello, or The Leader office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Goodfellows Fund
Clayton L
Bud) Hertz
Chas. D. Costello
Truman Hardy
Ora Campbell
The
Goodfellows
Beattie
Mary Circle
Methodist Church
Malvern Girl Scouts
Malvern School Future Homemakers of America
Hertz
Costello
Leader
Stores Open Evenings for Christmas Shoppers
Malvern stores will stay open each evening until Christmas starting next Monday. Participating outlets include DeWitt Store, Wilson Clothing, Pace Service Co, Jackson Style Shop, Mansfield Morrow Furniture, and Bloeder Hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Wilson Clothing
Pace Service Co
Jackson
Mansfield-Morrow Furniture
Bloeder Hardware
Snowstorm Hits Mills County With Minimal Damage
Mills County residents faced a late autumn storm bringing snow and sub zero conditions. Four inches of snow fell Sunday night and Monday, temperatures dipping to five below. One Piper building roof blew off in Melvern. minor phone line damage and a few blown tree limbs were the extent of notable damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Piper
Melvern
Dakin Miller Early Day Big League Player Remembered
The Leader recalls Dakin Dusty Miller of Malvern, a 1902 Kansas City Western League player with 16 games, .250 average, and strong fielding. Residents remember autographs on visits. Monitor questions hint at Hall of Fame talk. No current whereabouts known. readers invited to share information.
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Dakin
Dusty) Miller
Malvern
Dakin Miller
Leader
Dusty
Kansas City
Monitor
Frances Harman Resigns as Emerson Mayor
Mrs Frances Harman the town of Emersons first woman mayor resigns after several terms. Ray Honeywell will serve as acting mayor until Jan 1 when newly elected Raymond Mitchell takes over. Harman had been appointed justice of the peace by the county board for Indian Creek township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Harman
Emerson
Ray
Honeywell
Raymond Mitchell
Harman
County Board of Supervisors
Indian Creek
Overlength Load Fines Hit Turkeys Truck Stop in Malvern
Justice Hall and several drivers face fines for overlength loads including a truck carrying turkeys halted in Malvern. Other fined individuals include Russell Sanders of Kansas City Ronald Hall of Crown Point Ollie Hawkins of Opelousas and John Finster for related offenses. Several cases cite lack of reciprocity permits and axle overloads with fines varying from 10.60 to 15 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
John Hall
Gary Brouchard
Little Rock
Ark
Russell Sanders
Kansas City
Ronald Hall
Crown Point
Ind
Income Tax Topic for Next Adult Farmer Meeting
The Adult Farmer group will discuss income tax on December 19 at 7 30 p m in the Vocational Agriculture building. The session aims to help farmers maximize deductions and reduce payments. Attendees can ask tax questions and still join the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vocational Agriculture
Printing Schedule Changes For Christmas Holidays
The Leader announces early printing plans for Christmas and New Year. The Dec. 19 paper will publish at the regular time, while Dec. 26 will be printed Monday Dec. 23 with Christmas Greeting ads. Ads and news copy should be submitted early, preferably Friday and Saturday. The Jan. 2 issue will print on Dec. 30 to improve reader and advertiser service.
Nishina Cottage News Briefs Reflect Local Health and Travel
Rollie Hale was taken to a Cornelia Bluffs hospital Thursday morning. Mrs. Anna Kemp left last Friday for Venango Nebraska to spend Christmas with a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollie Hale
Corneil Bluffs Hospital
Anna Kemp
Venango, Neb
Malvern District approves building levy 208 to 156
Malvern Community school board won authority to levy up to 2 mills for a schoolhouse fund in a special election held Tuesday. About 80 percent of eligible voters participated, with 208 yes to 156 no. Funds, around $20,000, would start in 1985 and could build to $100,000 plus interest over five years. If plans fail, money may shift to general fund to lower taxes. District 4 provided primary backing, but all districts supported the measure. vote totals: Dist.1 1 yes 24 no, Dist.2 5 yes 23 no, Dist.3 no data, Dist.4 180 yes 58 no, Dist.5 200 yes 31 no. Total yes 208, no 156.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Community School Board of Directors
Malvern
Three Stooges at Empress Theatre this Week
The Three Stooges perform in The Three Stooges Go Around the World in a Daze at the Empress in Malvern starting Friday with shows through the weekend. They star as bumbling servants joining Phileas Fogg on a spoofed world tour while a second feature accompanies the program.
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Stooges
Empress
Empress Theater
Malvern
Phiteas Foggard
Whitey Stephens Buys Mae's Coffee Shop
Forrest Whitey Stephens last week purchased the Coffee Shop from Mrs Mae Robinson and took over its management the first of the week. The cafe business is not new to Mr Stephens as he has had previous experience in that field. Mrs Robinson has no plans for the future but intends to spend most of her time at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Whitey
Stephens
Mae Robinson
Mr. Stephens
Farm Youth Exchange guest recounts Omaha trip
Dick Godfrey writes of his Farm City Youth Exchange visit to Omaha from November 21 to 24. He stayed with Jim Abraham, toured Benson High School, attended a banquet and school play, and met the Abraham family who hosted him. He notes Mr Abraham’s father died Friday evening and plans to host the Abrahams later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Godfrey
Omaha
Nota
Richard Godfrey
Henderson
Farm City
Richard
Sandra Barns
Emerson
Omaha, Chamber of Commerce
Jim Abraham
George Abraham
Ruggles St
Exchange Building
South Omaha
Warren Barth
Bruce Davies
Alzo
Polka Knights
Onaha
Abraham
Mr. Abraham
Nancy
Iron Mountain
Mich
Jim
Plan Caroling for Sunday Evening at Methodist Church
The Young Adults of the Methodist church host a MYF caroling event Sunday evening. They meet at 6 30 PM at the church, then return for refreshments. To have carolers visit, call Mrs Darrell Waisner at 8396 or Mrs Robert Salyers at 8180.
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MYF
Darrell Waisner
Robert Salyers
Malvern School Yale Concert Set For December 19
Malvern school Christmas concert scheduled for Thursday December 19 at 7 00 p m in the Community building. Junior high and high school vocal groups plus junior and senior bands will perform. The junior high choir will give a choral reading and each high school vocal department group will offer one selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Spiker
Malvern
Vooca
Automobiles Collide as Mother Grabs for Baby
In Mineola a Council Bluffs mother, 23 year old Judy Lee Nightser, grabbed for her baby as it rolled from the car seat toward the floor while stopping at an intersection. Her car struck Floyd L. Roenfeldt’s, 51, Mineola, causing about 250 dollars damage to his vehicle and 150 dollars to hers. The accident occurred in December and the report reached the sheriff’s office late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineola
Council Bluffs
Judy Lee Nightser
Floyd L. Roenfeldt
Two Injured When Swinging Load Of Meat Upsets Truck
Two Georgia truckers, Jody Houston and Cromer Houston, were injured Saturday on Highway 34 west of Malvern while transporting swinging meat to South Carolina. One man was thrown from the cab with a broken arm, the other pinned inside with a broken leg. rescuers took over an hour to free him. The truck overturned after losing control at the S curve near the Burlington railroad overpass. the load was unloaded the next day and the truck removed Monday.
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Georgia
Highway
Malvern
Jody Houston
Cromer Houston
Council Bluffs
Sheriff’s Office
South Carolina
Burlington Railroad
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S. C
John Adams
Masonic Lodge
Mills
Earl Taylor
Nishna Cottage
Whitey Stephens
Mae
By Richard Godfrey
Malvern School
Yale
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