Thornburg to Address Malvern Farm Bureau Meeting Monday
Mark Thornburg of Des Moines secretary of agriculture of Iowa will headline the Malvern county Farm Bureau gathering at the Liberty Memorial building. The program includes officer reports county agent 1928 luncheon and afternoon elections, with Thornburg speaking at 1 30 pm after lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark
Thornburg
Des Moines
Towa
Milla County Farm Bureau
Liberty Memorial
Melvern
Iowa
Otha D. Wearth
Passing of Mrs. W. L. Summers
Funeral services for Mrs. W. L. Summers, previously noted in the Leader, were held from her southeast Malvern home on Friday afternoon Dec 7 at 2 o clock. Rev Paul H Hicks officiated, with floral tributes expressing friendship and esteem from her family and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Summers
Meath
Malvern
Paul H. Hicks
Mra
D. O. Cunningham
Obituary for Nannie Ryan Summers and Births in Abirkdon
Nannie Ryan Summers, born February 20 1868 in Abirkdon Michigan, died December 4 1928 near Malvern Iowa. She married William Lor Summers in 1883, built a hospitable home, and had four children Willard Paul died in infancy John F. of Chicago Nora Thomson of Malcom Iowa and Harvey of San Diego. Survived by five grandchildren, sister Mary Byers and brother James Ryan. Active Baptist member noted for hospitality and neighborly service. Also mentioned are family attendees and a forthcoming lodge installation on January 10 with State Master Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Paul
John F
Chicago
Nora Thomson
Malcom
Iowa
Harvey
San Diego
Calif
Oge
Mary Byers
Blackfoot
Idaho
James Ryan
Meadow Grove
Nebr
Bummerd
Baptist Church
Theas
Emily
Z. D. Gibson
Speater Lavan
Grant Summers
Omaha
Mark
Davenport
Caren
Willie
Harry Faolan
Masons Plan Union Service at Malvern Church
At Silver Urn lodge A F and A M last Friday voted to attend church next Sunday. The Methodist church in Malvern will host a union service at 11:00 AM with Dr Henry White preaching. Brethren meet at the lodge at 10:45 AM and march in a body to the church. a section will be reserved for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Urn Lodge
Stody
Malvern
Methodist
Presbyterian
Henry White
Presbyterian Church
J. Anderson
W. M
Alanen
Silver Grange Met Thursday New Officers
Silver Grange Patrons of Husbandry met at their hall in Balfour for a day meeting. Attendance was not AO large but the gathering was a good one with a banquet lunch. Officers elected for the coming year included Master S. M. Graves Overseer L. L. Richardson Lecturer Dwight Buffington Steward Edwin Howard Assistant Steward Ae P HDniver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Grange
Balfour
Edwin Howard
It. Graves
L. L. Richardson
Dwight Buffington
Ae PH
Dniver
Poultry Show to Open Next Tuesday at Malvern
The Botna Valley Poultry Association announces its first annual show in Malvern Community Building Tuesday through Thursday. Events include farmer institute, corn stew and bake contests for ladies and girls, junior club, and prizes for adults and juniors. Judging Wednesday, rural school program Wednesday evening, and a poultry prize drive Thursday afternoon. Local officials urge entries and attendance. Mrs. A. O. Burns and Mrs. F. B. Petty and daughter Frances visited Council Bluffs Sunday.
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Poultry Yard
Mills County
Botna Valley Poultry Association
Liberty Memorial
Malvern
Farmera’ Institute
History of the First Baptist Church of Malvern Beginnings
A early log schoolhouse meeting by a small band of believers led to the formation of the First Baptist Church of Malvern. The article traces its origins from 60 years ago, noting names of founding members, praise of community support, and the 1871 dedication of the church, with W. A. Cain later ordained pastor in 1872 and revival meetings boosting membership.
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First Baptist Church OF
Malvern
Jerusalem
First Baptist
Nulvern
Iowa
Thig Yielnity
Lerma
Bilger Crock
Dyson Marion
Cain
Glenwood
Red Oak
Tabor
Oskaloosa
P. H. Hanneh
Dean
Ojly
Bappatell
Paulorele
Local Actors Finalize Aunt Lucia Revival Plans
Community show Aunt Lucia nears opening night with two weeks of rehearsals complete. Yandel Seaton replaces Jack Stetle. Wednesday final touches added to glee club barber shop harmonies and thirty flappers. Reserved seats for Thursday or Friday at Collins store. brisk advance but seats remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucia
Yandel Seaton
Jack Stetle
Glee Club
Malvern
Thuredsay
Collins
Fifty Men Enjoy Fellowship Banquet
More than fifty men from the Malvern district of Methodist churches gathered at the Methodist church Thursday evening for the annual fellowship meeting and banquet. District Superintendent M. A. Geble led singing and spoke briefly on the fellowship work and brotherhood movement urging men to take active part in church leadership and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Methodist Churches
Methodist Church
Methodist Circle
M. A. R Geble
Beope
Gable
Stewardship Talk Draws Hastings Church Audience
Fred J. Martin of Hastings spoke on What I Think of Stewardship at a gathering on entrusted property and talents. Substitutes filled in for absent speakers while out-of-town attendees included Rev O K Jones J Skerritt M J Humston R P Galt and Prof Paul of Silver City among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Martin
Hastings
O. KR. Jones
J. Skerritt
M. J. Humston
Institution Boys on Trial at Davenport
Two boys from the Institution for Feeble Minded Children at Glenwood George Davis 16 and Robert White 17 are on trial in Davenport this week for the murder of Policeman Bernard Gertz on July 13. The pair escaped from the institutions shortly before the crime. Defenses hinge on linganity and alleged moral character. The state contends the boys were sane at the time and face first degree murder charges with possible hanging or imprisonment if convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
George Davis
Robert White
Davenport
Bernard Gertz
Methodist Women Meet for December Session
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church met with Miss Alice Bante ly Res. %, Mrs. A. B. Cook led the devotionals and reviewed Friends of Africa. Thirty members attended. T. Bo Bovey hosted and Maapting joined. Kept within church work, reports noted thirty membership and slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Alice Bantely
A. B. Cook
Friends of
Africa
T. Bo Bovey
Ae Abe
B.C. Kayson
Khirty
Ian Pall
Baptists Mark 57th Anniversary of Malvern Church
Malvern first Baptist church celebrated fifty seven years of service with an all day meeting and roll call. Morning services featured Dr. Frank Anderson Des Moines and Rev Tebow sermon and a lunch. Frances Cadwell gave a church history, roll call responses and a social hour followed. New church and Sunday school officers were elected for the coming year with out of town visitors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Malvern
Ron Swain
Ralph Thompson
Mev
Frances Cadwell
P. M. Cadwell
Coin
Essie Amith
Pirsa Gasard
Strahan
Chicken Thief Sentenced Five Years in Fort Madison
Frank Brown of Omaha pled guilty to stealing two dozen chickens from Guy Bread ing Sent on August 8. In Judge W C Ratcliff's Red Oak court he received a five year penitentiary sentence. Brown had been jailed in Glenwood and was taken to Fort Madison Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff V. Cooney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brown
Omaha
Guy Breading
Fort Madison
W. C. Ratcliff
Red Oak
Brown
Glenwood
Sherriff 5
Malvern Cagemen to Dedicate New Uniforms Saturday
Malvern cage team to unveil new olive uniforms Saturday evening at the Liberty Memorial building with Pete Henderson present. Proceeds from the Zinder Gump wedding funded the apparel which features black sweats with orange shoulders and Arabic style shirts as part of a modern look for the squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Derson
Liberty Memorial Building
Scholz
Gugee
Red Oak Masons Visit Malvern Lodge December 7
Seventeen members of the Red Oak Masonic lodge joined Silver Urn Lodge to confer the Master Mason’s degree on P. W. Smith of the Hebi and Power Company. Visitors from Silver City lodge attended with local Brethren. a fine supper followed and a social hour. An upcoming Urn meeting Thursday December 13 will include officer elections.
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Menilora
Jired Oak Masonic Lodge
Silver Urn Lodge
A. BF
A. M
P. W. Smith
Hebi and Power Company
Silver City
Malvern Lodge
Nea Oak
Duck Suefeldt
John Welnign
J. A.grayton
John Hummel
Hanry Uisenhaugh
Wal Stillen
John Haris
L. Proctor
N. Dixon
Karl Bennett
Frink Sell
Geo Chirk
Alfred Nalsen
Janes
Prize winners in the Glenwood corn show and baking contest
Mills County competitors excelled in Glenwood events with top prizes for corn crops, wheat, and potatoes. Highlights include multiple firsts for W. H. Mintle Glenwood and A. J. Wolfe Glenwood in various yellow corn and ear categories, plus champion honors for Gordon Dill and others. Bakeries show strong results with Meyers and Bradley receiving several wins in bread, cake, and cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Mills County Cumpers
Indies
Shaw and Hedius
Coen
Harey Mull
Abur
Seeaqd
J. H. Rhoades
Pelter Bore
UW. Davies
Malvern
W. H. Mintle
Paul Rowe
A. J. Wolfe
Harry Hall
Tabor
H. L. Nills
C. W. Daving
Leland Young
Bilis Bradley
Wayne Hilton
Billie Bradley
Nalvern
Lulu Bradley
Bale Nina
Dale Nina
Mother Habpilt
Tyouux
Kay Glows
Caecumem
Glenwad
Henry
Suele
Wilson
Joly Chirk
Cauile Wilson
Henderson
Ghidwie
Deubree
Maelo
A. 1. Meyers
W. Davies
Wilt Bradley
A. P. Meyers
Qenwood
Parker House Ralls
A. Bontneosa
Pacitie Junction
Will Bradley
George Behade
George Schade
Xesoud
Lilian Ladley
Glenwood and Golden Hill Spellers Win County Contest
Glenwood and Golden Hill claim top spots in Milla county spelling contest held at a Glenwood Baptist church. Dorothy Sperry and Louisa Tanzler led after written and oral rounds, earning state and interstate bids. Prizes awarded to top finishers and a lengthy list of contestants from many area schools participated.
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Lousa Tanzler
Glenwood
Dorothy Sperry
Golden Heel
Milla County
Des Moines
Heath Stoux City
Wil Clase
Dorothy Sperry Ax Whiter
Lilian Cradley
Stinhan Consolidated School
Aubir Armstrong
Malvern
Malvern Papi
Patina
Louisa Tanzler
Dorothy Nally Misaeu
Frieda Breening
Hird
Baptist Church
Farmers’ Institute
R. W. Eaton
Omaha
Frank Choate
Earl Murphy
John Thomas
Jiurgex
Vera Bendit
Letal
Ruby Auberx
Elm Grove
Anna Deitchier
Sand Hollow
Charlee Mayberry
Gowon No. 1
Elizabeth Anne Kirkendall
Hoernhawi School
Ator
Pee aRtiEais HA
Fire Destroys Farm Home of E. Sawyers
Thanksgiving dinner at a neighbor’s left Mr and Mrs Everett Sawyer with their new Center township farm home destroyed by a fire that spread before discovery. Glenwood Fire Department saved outbuildings. only some furniture survived badly damaged. Insurance covered house and contents. George Schade, Mrs Sawyers’ father, owns the house and plans immediate rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Sawyer
Center Township
Glenwood Fire Department
George Schade
Sawyers
Chocolate a Gift ghee Saturday
The young people of the Fres bylerign church will help you solve your Chiiataiad problems in the lestuye rom of the ehureh Bec. 2h from 2 le By and Chinese Jasmine tod. Chibebaay cards gud noveltiov, wad lang Varietion of "Toe Besetest Gut" will by for wale. Hol cocoa Will be awrved. nay.
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He Fres Bylerign
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mark Thornburg
Fowa
Farm Bureau
Mille County
Nora We Td
Ceres
Clevia Brooks
Pomona
Cora Richardson
Flore
Arlene Howard
Masons
H. All
Botfin Vallley Association
A. O. Burns
F, FB
Petty
Frances
Council Bluffe
Baltor
Malevern
Leader
Luly Woodrow Duery
J. D. Paddock
Malvern Church
Malvern Cagemen
Red Oak Masons
M. Eo Prares
Golden Hill
Mills
Ewén Jeng
Barbee
Golden Hil Achool
Charlotte Irwin
Barrett
Frieda Brenning
Arthur Armstrong
Frieda McGill
Prairie Creak
Butty Seeger
Four Corner
Bclinol
Lyle Baycom
Pleasant Grove
Thomas Wills
Mt. Vernob
Hubert Maher
Glynn
Hillsdale
Warren [Itzer
West Liberty
Evelyn Mills
Verngi
Ingraham Township
Ruby Davis
Keystone
Osa Taylor
Lillie Kjellbarg
Henderson School
Lillian Goodman
Gewon Rchool
Nh 2
Quen Raymo
Foxworthy
Lita Linville
Pleasant Rilge
Camille Glihiners
Williams School
Fdwhy
Bethlehem Velit
Geretehen Sewing
Vogter Schoul
E. Sawyers
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