Tax study hearing set in Clarinda for taxpayers input
Mills County residents are urged to attend the Iowa General Assembly tax study committee meeting in Clarinda all day Friday. Senator Henry Washburn and Representative Wm. Harbor welcome individuals or groups seeking guidance or to share ideas for or against taxes. Also, Malvern’s Christmas house lighting contest plans prizes of 15, 10, and 5 dollars for first through third place as homes are judged mid next week by the Commercial club.
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Henry Washburn
Wm. H. Harbor
Iowa General Assembly
Clarinda
Washburn
Rep. Harbor
Malvern
Commercial Club
Court house quiet in Mills county as pre Christmas slows
Mills county offices saw a calm week before Christmas with normal activity in most departments. The treasurer reported brisk sales of new license plates while two marriage licenses were issued by Clerk of Courts I L Conner to Hilary Asmussen and Evelyn Pitlack of Nehawka and to Keith Cooper and Donna Johnson of Malvern Glenwood. New car sales remained subdued with Malvern and Glenwood listings for Chevrolet Ford Plymouth and Buick brands from dealers including Dudley B Conner Wilfred W Kyle Emil P Roenfeldt and Oscar R Stephenson among others.
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Court House
Mills County
Clerk of Courts
I. L. Conner
Hilary L. Asmussen
Evelyn Pitlack
Nehawka, Neb
Keith Cooper
Malvern
Donna Johnson
Glenwood
Dudley B. Conner
Wilfred W. Kyle
Chevrolets
Emil P. Roenfeldt
Ford
Edson B. Tackett
Plymouth
Emerson
Chas
BE. Walker
Silver City
Clyde S. Hurd
Chevrolet
Tabor
Geo. van Meter
Pacific Junction
Oscar R. Stephenson
Buick
Two Accidents Mark Mills County Quiet Week
Mills County enjoyed a quiet week as two accidents occurred. Imants Karlis Klokers, 18, of Glenwood struck Beverly Irene Decker, 5, also of Glenwood, injuring her with a broken arm and shoulder. A separate crash occurred Saturday on Highway 275 two miles north of Glenwood when a 1955 Ford truck and trailer driven by Dana Gene Cowan, 27, of Cincinnati, collided with a 1955 Chevrolet driven by Edward Marion Callahan, 5, of Council Bluffs, causing $100 damage to the Chevrolet.
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Mills County
Imants Karlis Klokers
Glenwood
Beverly Irene Decker
Dana Gene Cowan
Cincinnatti
Edward Marion Callahan
Council Bluffs
Sale Dates Claimed in Malvern and Randolph Area
Saturday December 17 a sale date is listed for Dolores Bal linger in Malvern and Tuesday December 20 a sale date for Frank O Connor east of Randolph.
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Dolores Ballinger
Malvern
Frank O’connor
Randolph
Tragic Death in Lincoln of Mrs. Darrell Parker
A Lincoln tragedy reports 22 year old Mrs. Darrell Parker found strangled in her Antelope Park home. Her husband Darrell Parker, Lincoln city forester, said he left for work at 7 15 am and found her body at noon with hands bound and a light rope around her neck. Former Nancy Morrison of Des Moines, she attended Town State college with Darrell who graduated in 1954 in forestry while she earned home economics last June. The couple married March 20 1954 and recently moved into a new city owned house in Lincoln.
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Darrell Parker
Parker
Lincoln Park
Lynn Parker
Henderson
Lincoln City
Darrell
Farm Bureau Goal for '56 Appears Within Sight Now
Mills county Farm Bureau members have reached the majority of their 1956 goal with 625 paid memberships as of Thursday morning, toward a target of 851 by December 29. Fieldman Max Cross praised local enthusiasm and cooperation in Mills County.
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Farm Bureau
Mills County Farm Bureau
Max Cross
Mills County
Cross
W D Baer Chosen Leader Of Silver Urn Lodge In 1936
In December the Silver Urn Lodge elected officers for 1956 with Wm. D. Baer named worshipful master, Dudley Conner senior warden, Howard Gearhart junior warden, Ben Martin treasurer, W. A. Caldwell secretary. Also named were Ellis Lefgren senior deacon, Bernard Scott junior deacon, Rev. John L. Heehout chaplain, Fred Gemmell tyler. A joint installation with the U S S will occur in January. Malvern Girl Scout food sale announced at Iowa Power & Light office on Dec 17 at 10 am.
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Silver Urn Lodge
Wm. D. Baer
Dudley Conner
Howard Gearhart
Ben Martin
W. A. Caldwell
Ellis Lefgren
Bernard Scott
John L. Heehout
Fred Gemmell
Tyler
New Jenny Mule Delights Frederic Newell Farm
At Frederic Newell farm a pony purchase brings surprise as a jenny mule foal arrives. Kay Patricia and David marvel at the playful mule while Frederic contemplates his shift from cattle operations to horse and mule business. David poses with the mule in western attire.
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David
Frederic Newell
Kay
Patricia
Newells
Frederic
Damage Suit in Mills County District Court Seeks $65 917
Mrs. Clive Noland files in Mills County District Court a damage action against Stanley Harris et al for $65 917 arising from a March 24 accident near Tabor. She alleges physical and mental anguish left her incapacitated for gainful work. Orville Noland also sues for $204 45 in a related claim stemming from the same incident.
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Clive Noland
Mills County
Stanley Harris Et
Orville Noland
Tabor
Churches Plan Sunday School Programs for Christmas
Malvern churches schedule Christmas programs and music. On Sunday Dec 18 at 7 30 p m the Presbyterian church will present its annual Christmas program and show the film The Spirit of Christmas. Baptist Sunday school classes have a Christmas program at 7 30 Sunday evening. Methodist church choir to perform the cantata The Child Jesus directed by Zelma Fletcher with Warren Darrah on organ and Patsy Gearhart on piano. Junior choir participates. Methodist Sunday school program also at 7 30 with treats for children.
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Malvern
Presbyterian Church
the Baptist Sunday School
Methodist Church
Child Jesus
Zelma Fletcher
Warren Darrah
Patsy Gearhart
Malvern Co hosts annual Christmas party for kids
The Malvern Commercial club stages its annual Christmas party in Malvern this Saturday starting at 1 p.m. with a free Empress theater movie, followed by Santa Claus delivering treats at 4 p.m. A 3 p.m. turkey giveaway honors five youngsters, and shopping districts offer special values with easy parking and no meters for attendees.
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Empress Theater
Santa Claus
Malvern
Bo and Bob Invite Mail Early On December 26
Bo and Bob invite R F I D Patrons to visit the post office early on December 26 to sort mail and pick up greetings. Carriers thank customers for past cooperation and urge stamping, using 3 cent stamps for distant greetings, and choosing Slim Jim cards to ensure delivery.
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Bob
Salyers Named President Of Malvern Commercial Club
T E Salyers was named president of the Malvern Commercial Club at the regular meeting last Thursday. Officers named include Fred Harshbarger as vice president Edel Knight and F A Wortman as directors. The group voted to observe Christmas Eve opening adjustments and keep stores open on Dec 21 22 and 23 with earlier closing times.
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T. E. Salyers
Malvern Commercial Club
Fred Harshbarger
Edel Knight
F. A. Wortman
Truck Jackknifed at Viaduct Near Malvern
Law rence White of Tabor lost control of a trailer truck west of Malvern on Widway 04 Decio returning from Chicago. The trailer swung and struck another trailer causing about $1,000 in damage. White escaped with minor injuries and equipment hung from the wreckage.
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Lawrence White
Tabor
Malvern
Widway
Decio
Chicago
Mr. White
Nick Colling Sells His Hastings Store After 56 Years
Nick Colling has sold his Hastings grocery, one of Mills county’s oldest businesses, ending a 56 year run. Steve Uaines will reopen the store early February with Jack Largent as operator. Colling started just before 1900, rebuilt in 1910, and ran the shop mostly solo, known for friendly service.
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Nick Colling
Hastings
Mills County
N. W
Nick
Steve Uaines
Jack Largent
Mr. Calling
Mills Co Schools Receive 89826 98 in State Aid
Mills County public schools received 89826.98 in state aid for the past year. General aid totaled 69618.08 with 20208.90 supplemental aid distributed by County Superintendent Amy Hammers to Glenwood, Pacific Junction, and 15 rural schools. Supplemental aid amounts to 86.69 percent of claimed funds. claims exceeded appropriation and were prorated.
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Mills County
Amy Hammers
Glenwood
Pacific Junction
Emerson
SIO
Hastings
Henderson
Malvern
TOBB
Silver City
Strahan
Ratly
St Johns Lutheran Plans Christmas Eve and Day Services
St Johns Lutheran church will hold a special Christmas Eve service at 7 30 with Sunday school and choir leading. On Christmas Day a Saleminn service at 10 30 will feature a choir selection. Visitors are invited to attend these sacred services.
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St. Johns Lutheran Church
Glenwood Man Suffers Leg Amputation After Yard Accident
A Glenwood man suffered a broken hip and leg amputation after an accident at the Pawitle railway yard. Kenneth Asmus, a switchman, was injured and treated at a Comal hospital amid the incident report.
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Glenwood
Kenneth Asmussen
Pawitle
Jumellon
Dee
Wits Tater
Bhalts
Bank Reelected Old Officers at Malvern Prict & Savings
The Malvern Prince & Savings Bank held its annual stockholders meeting Tuesday with no changes in officers. President EW Borde reported the year’s business showed sound development and stability.
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Malvern Prict & Savings Bank
EW Borde
Beckwith Accepted Into Civil Defense Course
Dr. James R. Beckwith was notified that his application for enrollment in the Industrial College of the Armed Forces correspondence course Emergency Management of the National Economy has been approved. The 52 week program relates to national defense and civil defense plans. Over 4,000 have completed it and another 4,000 are currently enrolled.
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James R. Beckwith
Industrial College of the Armed Forces
Services at Harlan for Walter Boylan
Funeral notices report Walter Boylan will be laid to rest in Shenandoah after residing on a farm south of Hastings. The Boylan family moved post retirement and recently requested services led by Elkin Funeral. The service is planned for Friday at Paley Funeral drone in Shenama, with burial in Shenamedaale. Family members offer condolences.
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Lab
Hastings
Boylans
Shenandoah
Elkin
Paley
Thirhkin
Hovland Kuryvived
Abra
Macnilti
Services to Be Held Sunday for Josie J Houser
Josie J. Houser aged 75 longtime Henderson resident died at home near Henderson from a heart attack. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Henderson Christian Church with Rev William Lee of Glenwood officiating. Burial in Henderson Cemetery. Husband W M Houser preceded her in death in 1950.
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Josie A. Houser
Henderson
Henderson Christian Church
Willian Lee
Glenwood
W. M. Houser
Mills County Sales Tax Rises Slightly in 1955 Quarter
Mills County sales tax returns show a small gain for the quarter ending June 30 1955 with a total of 36795 44 dollars versus 36627 45 the prior year. State totals echoed the pattern though some counties slipped. Local figures list Mills Rural Fremont County via BA223 Sidney Glenwood Malvern Hamburg Red Oak Shenandoah with varying 1955 and 1954 amounts.
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Mills County
State Tax Commission
Rural
Fremont Co
Sidney Ooo
Glenwood
Malvern
Hamburg
Red Oak
Shenandoah
Funcius Jci Vigge
John Imber Funeral Services Planned Saturday
Funeral services for John Imber, 79, who died Tuesday in Edanundson Hospital, Council Bluffs, will be held Saturday at 10 p.m. in Mansfield Funeral Home. Father Monarty of St. Patrick's officiates, with interment in Malvern Cemetery.
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John Imber
Edanundson Hospital
Council Bluffs
Mansfield Funeral Home
Pather Monarty
St. Patrekse
Council Bliuffs
Malvern Cemetery
Malvern High Band and Vocal Groups Present Christmas Program
The Malvern High School vocal and instrumental groups will present a Christmas program at the Malvern Community Building on Monday December 9 starting at 7 30 p m Admission is free.
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MHS
Malvern High School Vocal and
Ofnvstrumental
Malvern
Golden Wedding Observance For Mr and Mrs Crouse
Mr and Mrs Crouse plan a golden wedding observance reported with local interest. The notice mentions family, friends, and a ceremonial gathering at a community venue.
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Mr. and
Mrs. Crouse
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