Free Theater Party for Kids in Malvern Saturday
The Malvern Leader and L Z Henry of the Empress Theater co sponsor a free kids show at Empresa Theater in Malvern on Saturday December 28. Laurel and Hardy star in Babes in Toyland with a cartoon. Two shows 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm. Bring a potato for welfare aid. tickets are free after Christmas at The Leader office for children 12 and under. Adults pay 26 cents admission.
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Malvern Leader
L. Z. Henry
Empresg Theater
Mills County
Leader
Laurel & Hardy
Welfare Board
Empresa Theater
Malvern
Empress Theater
Mills County Boys to Short Course and State Convention
Mills County delegates attend the boys short course and the annual 4 H boys state convention from December 26 to 28 at Iowa State College Ames. Five 4 H club boys will participate with speakers including Dr A B Graham from the United States Department of Agriculture extension service. The program features livestock and grain judging demonstrations farm machinery use and repair seed selection and treatment seedling flowers for the farm home and the state 4 H corn show in conjunction with the short course. County boys include John Pitzer Wayne Hilton Glenwood Ed Wearin Malvern Kenneth Parker and Edwin McGrew Henderson.
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Mills County
Iowa State College
Ames
A. B. Graham
Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture Extension Service
John Pitzer
Wayne Hilton
Glenwood
Ed Wearin
Malvern
Kenneth Parker
Edwin McGrew
Henderson
Harold McKnight to Hold Public Sale at Wolfe Farm
Harold McKnight, who farms the Alf Wolfe place southwest of Malvern, announced a closing out sale to be held at the farm on Tuesday January 7. He plans to quit farming, move to Colorado Springs to run a tourist camp and filling station, and is selling all his livestock and equipment. The sale details will run in next week's Leader.
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Harold McKnight
Alf Wolfe
Malvern
Mr. McKnight
Colorado Springs
Colo
Christmas Trees Brighten Library Lawn With Blue Lights
The Community club erected a large evergreen on the library lawn and decorated it entirely with blue lights for a soft glow. Mrs A P Kilmartin added an unusual touch by decorating another evergreen with suet and bird foods to help birds during winter.
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Lbrary
A. P. Kilmartin
Townsend Plan Topic Sparks Interest in Shenandoah Meeting
James Newsboy Pierson of Shenandoah spoke to the Malvern Discussion group Friday about the Townsend plan and money. In the question period the audience showed deep interest in the proposal.
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James
Newsboy" Pierson
Shenandoah
Malvern
Wearin Discusses Present Issues Back to Washington
An interview with Hastings businessman and congressman Otha Danner Wearin outlines his political stance as he prepares to begin his term in Congress. The conversation covers social experiments, public utilities, and a shift toward nationalizing big industry, amid a personal look at his Hastings farm office and reminders of earlier political youth.
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Washington
Otha D. Wearin
Allen Wortian
Leader
Wearin
Congress
Milly County
Otha Danner Wearih
Hastings
Wearih
Gad
Europe
Bagliad
Congressmann Wearin
Mexico
Courne
Roonevelt
Mills County Farm Bureau Elects D N McGrew President
Members gathered at Malvern Community building to review the year and elect officers. D N McGrew was chosen president, with J R Clark as vice president and C R Warren treasurer. Dean Jackson named secretary. Afternoon speech by Ray Murray urged farmer unity. Reports from national convention shared by Jackson Kayton and Claude Williams. Musical numbers by Rodman twins and Hastings performers. Dues kept at six dollars despite committee push for ten.
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Mills County Farm Bureau
Malvern
D. N. McGrew
Anderson Township
B. F. Anderson
J. R. Clark
Anderson
C. R. Warren
Center
Claude Willams
Rodman Twins
Glenwood
W. L. Fickel
Henry Washburn
Hastings
AAA
Leader Goes to Press One Day Early Next Week
Due to New Year’s Day the Leader will publish one day early next week and be printed Tuesday afternoon. Cor respondents, advertisers and all news items should be sent to the office by Monday with a Tuesday noon deadline for copy.
Orioles Defeat Glenwood Five In Friday Battle
Orioles uphill win over Glenwood five 24 to 14 showcased strong defense led by Bon Mc Cord holding Letty Huébner to one field goal. Coach Dale Dyke’s team extended their winning streak to seven, with the next game a Jan. 3 rematch at Glenwood.
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Orioles
Glenwood
Glenwood High
Dale Dyke
Oriole
Millikan
Voutters
Malvern
New Equipment for CCC Work Arrives
New equipment for CCC work arrives in the city, with a power prador installed to support local projects. Officials indicate the arrival will aid ongoing construction and maintenance in the district starting Saturday.
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Certa
Ela
Glenwood Bonds Pass for New School Building
Glenwood voters approved a $65,000 bond issue for a new schoolhouse to cost about $110,000 with the WPA providing $45,000. The election saw strong turnout and a 452 to 175 result, though WPA approval in Washington is still required. The project aims to create one of the area's best school facilities.
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Glenwood Moppers
WPA
Washington
Milly County Democrats elect new county group leaders
Lawler chairs Milly County Democratic Club as new officers are named at Glenwood courthouse. Chiude Kaewler becomes chairman succeeding County Clerk Franklin Grewne Jr heads the finance slate with Alta Goong Mineola and others listed as officers. Plans announced for winter activities and the upcoming campaign.
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Milly County
Glenwood
Chiude Kaewler
Clunwood
Ochuiraman
Franklin Grewne
Ant Corsa
Alta Goong
Mineola
Whitrwoman
Hurlai Nip
Mal- Ve
Jail empties as last prisoners are discharged
News from the county seat reports jailer Cooney faced no worry for Christmas dinners since last Friday the final two prisoners Starr and Fuhr were discharged. The jail is now entirely empty in the prisoners’ section for the first time in many months, leaving the old house notably quiet.
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Cooney
Mother Hubbard
Starr
Fuhr
November Court Adjourned After Brief Sessions
Judge Pry completed most work of the November term last Friday and left for home. On Monday Judge Miller held a brief session to finish up, granting a couple of divorces. Vera Hywline Foster received a divorce from Irven Hert Pos tur and Verba Clark from William Chirk.
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Pry
Unut
Miller
Vera Hywline Foster
Irven Hert Postur
Verba Clark
William Chirk
Free Barbecue Tuesday Serves Thousands of Sandwiches
A community event hosted by local groups and volunteers served thousands of sandwiches at a free barbecue in the American Fenton and Malvern area. Organizers including the Chamber of Commerce and multiple assistants coordinated food service for attendees from the Leaon Aubney and nearby communities.
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Harry Poulisher
Peauk Chamberlain
Leaon
Aubney
Uae
Chretien
Hannay Spean
Albert Pontow Dies at Home Near Hastings
Ammon Albert Pontow died Thursday near Hastings after a long illness. A respected farmer of Mills County for about 57 years, Pontow was regarded as progressive and valuable to the community. Funeral services were held Sunday at St. Johann Lutheran Church with a home service earlier that day. Rev. T. O. P. Dahl delivered a sermon from Isaiah. Music featured four local singers and Miss Martha Manton as accompanist. Contained on page 44.
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Ammon Albert Pontow
Menon
Pasa Edo
Hastings
Malvern
Ponton
Mills County
Elitae
St. Johna Lutheran Hhrch
TE O P. Dahl
Muslc
Walter Knop
Martin Sohnold
Kvearett Knop
Huee Selpold
Martha Monton
Jove
Albert Pon
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Floral Offerings
We express sincere appreciation to Hurghbara and friends for kindness and sympathy shown during illness and at the death and funeral of our loved one. Thank you for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs Albert Ponton and children.
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Hurghbara
Albert Ponton
Carl Cook Chosen Chairman of Republican State Central Committee
Carleton H. W. Cook a Glengood attorney and former Malvern boy was elected to the chairmanship at the Republican State Central committee meeting in Des Moines Saturday. He had served as district chairman for two years and succeeds Frank of Waterloo who resigned.
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Carleton HW. Cook
Glengood
Malvern
Republican State Central Committee
Des Moines
Cook
Pres Frank
Waterloo
Empress Plans Gala Program for Week
A gala week of entertainment begins Christmas night at the Kim Wess theater. Manager 1. 4 Houry presents a series of new features with various acts. Stars include Warren Wil Nam Anil Guy Ibboe and others in slow, lively showcases.
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Kim- Wess
Juan
Warren Wil
Nam Anil Guy Ibboe
Christa
Priday
Cooper Gud Ata Sten
Sun Wits
Ant Woolsey
Mursarer Catlahan
Suvt Wrattienthas
Jan
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O. T. Taleton
A. Albert Pontow
St. John’s Church
Carl Cook
Garl Cook
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