Postpone Poultry Show and Farm Bureau Meeting
Muddy and rough roads made automobile traffic extremely difficult and forced the postponement of Mills County Farm Bureau meeting and Batt Valley Poultry association exhibition and corn show planned for Malvern this week. Road conditions have improved and officials expect both events to be held in January with new dates yet to be announced.
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Malvern
Annuel Mills County
Botha Valley Poultry Association
Westerday
Farm Bureau
Subscription notices from Leaders readers across states
Readers from Champaign New York Des Moines Long Beach and other towns request address changes renewals and new subscriptions to the Leader. They share crop details weather and travel notes while noting the paper remains essential. many send checks to renew for another year.
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Emma Graham
South Third Street
Champaign
Mona
E. M. Gilmore
New York City
Alice Wyant
Des Moines
W. J. Tutt
W. Brewer
California
Paclo Avenues
Florence
Aplz
Long Beach
Tolbert
C. Haye
Gerber
Calif
Home News
Carl Nelson
Hemingford
Nebr
Saya
Leader
Severai
Malvern
Council Bluffa Folka
Anna Buck
Newport Ave
Nue
Baya
Mason
Ghenge
Shelby
Montane Ta
Conrad
Montana
Ge. Beavisns
Bassett
Migs Adel Hackman
Glerinds
Low
George Skinner
Buver City
Milton
Milly
Weatherman Errors Delay Start of Official Winter
A weather forecast mix up leaves winter’s official start officially tomorrow at 8 04 p m. The early month cold snap and frigid show left towns believing winter had arrived, though astronomical calculations place winter starting later. The report notes meteorologists err at times while noting the season’s variable early conditions.
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Towa
Aunt Lucia Under Difficulties
Despite nearly impassable roads and an influenza outbreak, the Community building hosted the home talent comedy Aunt Lucia last Thursday and Friday. Cast changes were frequent due to sickness and last minute rehearsals, yet audiences enjoyed both evenings and the management of the large company was praised amid the last minute cast shifts.
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Lucia
Ines
Malvern Play Treated By Weather Not Asian B Chance
The program featured several smaller acts in between main segments. An alumnus male glee club and a chorus added to the entertainment. Local businessmen provided refreshments while high school girls performed in Hallor costumes. The "Two Black Crows" drew laughs, a late highlight. Overall, poor weather and surrounding circumstances hindered success.
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Sattor
Malvern
Bruce Boshner
George Hilton
Malvern W C T U to Meet at Mrs Kerns Home
The regular monthly meeting of the Malvern Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held at the home of Mrs. W. E. Kerns on Wednesday December 26. Any one interested in the program or the union's aims is invited to attend.
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Malvern Women's Christian Temperance Union
W.E. Kerns
Walter Vanhorne Heade Silver Urn Masonic Lodge
At the Silver Urn lodge No 234 A F and A M the Dec 18 regular meeting elected for 1929 Walter Van Horne Worshipful Master Fred A Mulholland Senior Warden T E Bayes Junior Warden Glenn Moomaw Secretary F R Chantry Treasurer J F Waarth Trustee three year term Installation to be held in January by joint arrangement with the Eastern Star a further announcement to follow
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Silvern Urn Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Walter van Horne
Fred A. Mulholland
T. E. Bayes
Glenn Moomaw
F. R. Chantry
J. F. Waarth
Eastern Star
Two Closest Bids Win $16,000 Lumber Contract
In a county letting for lumber and creosote piling, eight bids were tallied and the two lowest differed by just twelve cents. Des Moines company Wheeler Bridge & Lumber won the contract for 328,200 linear feet of lumber and 12,600 feet of creosoted piling at a little over $16,000.
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George Fields
Des Moines
Ras Tunsen
Nebraska City
Wheeler Bridge & Lumber Company
Tabor
Beacon
New Officers Elected by Milla County Medical Society
At a December 6 meeting the Milla County Medical Society elected officers including President Dr T B Lacey and Vice President Dr C H De Witt both of Glenwood, secretary-treasurer Dr J A Edwards of Glenwood, and appointed delegates Dr J A Parsons Malvern and Dr J G McCue Silver City to the state convention in Des Moines next May with Dr J Donelan of Glenwood as a legislative member and Dr Edgar Christy Hastings as censor for a three year term.
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Urmora
Milla County
A Year’s Subscription Makes a Nice Present
A year's subscription to the Malvern Leader offers a valued gift option at two dollars for a full year. A Christmas card announcing the gift is included, and many have already been ordered. The present can be sent at any time, with delivery arranged by phone if needed.
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Malvern Leader
George Talbott recalls Malvern band heyday
George W. Talbott writes of Malvern memories from the Silver Cornet Band era, recalling local shops, holiday scenes, and familiar landmarks. He mentions Crescent Hotel manager Ellier, Miss Falhots, and a nostalgic visit to the town in December 1928, painting a vivid picture of past Christmas celebrations.
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George Talbott
Malvern
Ellier
George W. Talbott
Yesteryear
Hdstor and Bullow
Fhe Crescent
Birlao Nagaslye
Paul
The Leader's Annual Free Christmas Party at Empress Theater
The Malvern Leader will host its annual Christmas Party for children twelve and under at the Empress theater on Christmas day at 3 p m. Free tickets are available at The Leader office Saturday and Monday, with registration required when obtaining tickets. The program features Peter Pan and welcomes older guests to attend with door tickets.
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Malvern Leader
Malvern
Empress Theater
Leader Office
Mra
Mason
W. P. Worman
Funeral for G. M. Young in Emerson Methodist Church
The funeral for George Madison Young was held Tuesday in Emerson at 2 pm. Rev A Hreeling presided with Rev Pullman and Rev L L Smith assisting. Interment followed in Emerson cemetery. Born January 34, 1870 near Plattsmouth, he died December 3, 1928 near Strahan, Iowa. He married Eldria Floy McMullin in Hastings, had nine children, with six surviving. He lived most of his life in Mills County and is survived by a widow, six children, five grandchildren, and several siblings.
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G. M. Young
Emerson
A. Hreeling
Methodist
Grant
Pullman
Strahan
L. L., Smith
George Madison Young
Plattsmouth
Nebr
Thomas Young
Mills County
Iowa
Eldria Floy McMullin
Hastings
Chloe Jones
Malvern
Mr. Young
Young
Card of Thanks for Loss and Kindnesse To Family
We deeply thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness and help during the sickness and death of our beloved father and husband Alea Deautiful. Mrs. Ploy Young and family express heartfelt gratitude for support.
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Dush
Alea
Wealey Chapel History Emerges in Wrangling Town Notice
A cryptic OCR fragment from Wealey Chapel area records hints at a local dispute or meeting regarding a chapel site near Wienney Caapel and Ena ta Barns with a date tag Ree Ae. The readable bits suggest a community notice about property or ceremony matters in a small district.
Malvern Eastern Star Elects Officers for Coming Year
Miss Viola Mulholland was elected Worthy Matron of Silver Urn chapter in Malvern at the regular meeting. George M. Hilton was elected Associate Patron, with L. A. Talbott as Worthy Patron and a slate including Ruth Stone, Jessie Paullin, Vera Donner, Mary McCormick, and Mary Bower. Installations will be held jointly with the Masons at the first January meeting.
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Viola Mulholland
The
Order of the Eastern Star
Malvern
Denver
Iowa
George M. Hilton
L. A. Talbott
Ruth Stone
George M. Tijston
Jessie Paullin
Vera Donner
Mary McCormick
Mary Bower
Masona
Inter
Dr Blaine Young to Locate in Long Beach California
Malvern friends report Dr. Blaine Young a former Malvern boy long based in Hot Springs South Dakota has decided to leave the state and move to Long Beach California about January 1. He has been touring the western states in search of the best location and found Long Beach most suitable.
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Blaine Young
Long Beach
Malvern
Hot Springs
South Dakota
Calif
Young
Death of Tabor Pioneer F. Jones at 88
Tabor resident and Civil War veteran F. Jones died last Friday December 14 at his son's home in Tabor at age 88. He and his family settled in Tabor in 1867 and he lived there ever since. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 PM at the Congregational church with a male quartet. Burial followed in Tabor. four Civil War comrades served as guard of honor.
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4. Boutson
William Wilcox
BP. H. Drake
Hitchin Paste Comes Into Use As Farmers Drive Teams
In Malvern, Bentons drivers and other teams competed for hitching paste amid a busy Saturday crowd near The Leader office. The old time post was in demand as carriages and other vehicles shared space, while the next day the posts stood empty again amid rising motoring opinions.
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Malvern
Leader
Autementtestern
Christmas at The Institution at Glenwood
Christmas at the state institution for feeble minded children in Glenwood features a full week of events from December 20 to 31. The program includes operettas The House that Jack Built, Christmas chapel services, a Christmas tree, a gift distribution by Santa Claus, moving pictures, and the annual ball for children and staff.
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Glenwood
Jack
Jack Bulle
Banta Claus
Malvern Sees Flu Epidemic Recede After Peak
The Malvern area and nation endured a real influenza outbreak with most cases mild to moderate. The peak has passed as cold weather returns, schools resumed, and teachers recovering. Widespread caution and self care helped limit complications and the illness now declines.
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Malvern
Malvern Baptist Church Planned Denominational School
Early 1878 the Malvern church formed a board to establish a denominational school. Rev Ros led plans as funds pledged and cornerstone laid Aug 23. The project paused after the pastor’s death, a memorial church remains, and later a new church home was debated and begun under Rev Watson with ground broken Aug 30, 189?
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Malvern
Ros
Pablo
R. R. Hanley
C. T. Conger
Rhoades
W. Robey
J. McCormick
W. J. Watson
Watson
J. NM. Strahan
H.W. Summers
J. D. Paddock
J. M. Johnson
J. D. Skaddon
Rev. Watson
Quest
Land of Wed
Santa Claus Visits Malvern Stores Saturday
Malvern merchants announce personal appearances by Santa Claus at four stores this Saturday afternoon and evening and again Monday. Santa will greet children, discuss Christmas gifts, and point out popular items as shoppers tour the beautifully decorated streets and well stocked shops. Shopkeepers urge timely purchases before four days remain in the shopping period.
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Santa Claus
Malvern
Jolly Old
Nick
Ty Malvern
Funeral for Hershal Sawyers Dated in Mille County
The community mourns Hershal Sawyers who died Monday at his home north of Hillsdale after illness. He leaves a wife and young son, his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. Sawyers, and brothers Everett and Frank, with a host of friends. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery after a 2 PM Methodist church service. Further details to follow next week.
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Mille County
Hershal Sawyers
Hillsdale
Edmundson Hospital
Methodist Church
Glenwood
Sawyers
Everett
Prank
Ber
Herrick Loses Demurrer Action in Council Bluffs
E R Herrick former executor and officer of Lamb private bank at Glenwood Ia under indictment on larceny by embezzlement must stand trial. District Judge Mantz overruled the demurrer though no full written decision yet. County Attorney Frank Northrop says Herrick must stand trial as court adjourned until Monday.
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E.R. Herrick
Lamb Private Bank
Glenwood
H. J. Mantz
Mantz
Frank §. Northrop
Herrick
Malvern Report Keys 78 New Members. Confusing Text
Malvern note lists Red Crow Drive with 78 members and mentions Ira Frita as usm manager of Hed Crow yall in Mal ford Feporte. Fragmentary lines reference a new and Sonations of 8.28, and an expenditure over 81.48 to an unspecified organization. Text is garbled with multiple name distortions.
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Red Crow Drive
Malvern
Ira Frita
Hed Crow Yall Geet
Malford
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