Mills County News Highlights Red Cross Aid and Local Visits
This week Mills County reports the first Red Cross relief shipment to prisoners of war in Japan since 1943, including American and Canadian food parcels, clothing, medicine and other supplies. Col Joe Laughlin of Omaha visits relatives near Malvert, youngest officer of his rank in the U S Army, on leave in France. A reader from North Hollywood renews a long subscription, praising loyalty as The Leader remains a 43 year customer. A long-serving road maintainer retires after 14 years of service, noting thousands of miles of Mills County roads smoothed and countless travelers aided.
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Red Cross
Japan
Mis County
Tada
Joe Laughln
Omaha
W. C. Donner
Malvert
Laughlin
U. S. Army
Air Corps
France
Patton
Mills County
I L Donner Buys Bowling Alley Building
Andy Berkhimer reports the Wortz building in Mal vern’s business district, used as a bowling alley for years, was sold last week to I L Donner. Donner has not revealed any plans for the property.
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Andy Berkhimer
Wortz
Malvern
I. L. Donner
Mr. Donner
Beavers Return to Mills County Endangering Crops
Beavers, long nearly gone, have increased in Mills County and are damaging farm lands and crops. A trapping permit was issued to Joe Kilpatrick of White Cloud township after beavers dammed a drainage ditch and threatened about a quarter section of cropland. The article notes the last trapping in the county around 1880 and mentions prior beaver abundance along streams and damaged dams and lodges. It is suspected the Kilpatrick beavers migrated from Missouri via the Nishna River.
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Mills County
Joe Kilpatrick
White Cloud Township
Kilpatrick
Missouri
Leader Will Sponsor Farm Institute Forecasts 1945 Income Changes
A government forecast suggests farm income will be near 1944 levels at about 20 billion dollars. Mining, chemicals, and electric power show declines, while construction and lumber rise. Retail trade dips, and industrial employment falls as war contracts wind down.
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Iloma
Babson Predicts U S Payroll Drop for 1945
The Babsonchart index shows U S payrolls shrinking in 1945 with a 106 percent decline from a year earlier, while Canada also falls from 206.9 to 197. War production cuts continue, re conversion speeds up gradually, and inventories stay near 1944 levels though raw material piles grow. Retail prices rise for essentials, rationing persists, and peacetime steel needs dip as war ties fade.
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United States
Malvern Stores Observe Holiday Closures Next Week
Local merchants in Malvern announce a two day holiday weekend with Sunday and Monday closures. Stores will reopen Saturday with limited hours and resume normal operations on Tuesday morning, keeping a brief post holiday closure to start the week.
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Malvern
Ant
Henry Explains Iowa Poll Mechanics to Rotarians
Malvern Rotarians heard John Henry executive director of The Des Moines Register poll discuss its mechanics and goals. He said polls quickly gauge public opinion for legislators and noted sampling is population based to reflect Iowa demographics. He warned bandwagon effects are possible but affect few, and introduced Shenandoah speakers on Australia while other guests attended.
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Iowa
Des Moines Register
Malvern
John Henry
Henry
Towa
Istick
Franklin E. Wales
Shenandoah
U. S. Army
South Pacific
Australia
R. DB. McCullough
Burlington
Forrest Ruth
Monthly Assistance Paid in December in Mila County
In December 245 old age assistance cases received $9,493.50, averaging $27.52 per case. Eight blind cases got $293.50, averaging $36.69 each. Twenty-three dependent children received $263.20 in total.
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Mila County
Mills County Fair Alan Meeting January 2
The Mills County Fair association holds its annual meeting at the Community building in Malvern on Tuesday January 3 at 1 30 p m Elect officers and conduct other business O R Hyde president Everyone welcome
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Mills County Fair Association
Malvern
O. R. Hyde
White Cloud Lands Change Hands in 190000 Deal
A Mills County land sale last week saw Brice Hays of Malvern and Genung & Genung of Glenwood sell a White Cloud Township section for 100000. Hays, a leading local farm operator, bought the St. Ray House on Marion Ave in Malvern from A. P. Barnard. George Haynie of Montana bought the section and plans to move, with eight children and three sons aged 13, 14, and 16 assisting. Haynie, once a Glenwood resident, has long farmed large tracts in Montana, owning 81 sections and about 2000 acres of wheat with more in oats.
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Mills County
Brice Hays
Malvern
Genung & Genung
Glenwood
White Cloud Township
Hays
Sf.ray House
Marion Ave
Io Melyerg
A. P. Barnard
Pome
Sonko
Wellser
Hla
George Hayale
Cirela
Mont
My. Hays
Genungs
Haynie
Gignwood
Largy Raueh
Montaun
Public sale dates listed for Malvern and area farms
Saturday consignments for Malvern Bale Co. sale with Art Fritcher as agent. December 28 farm sale by W. L. Boylan with W. H. Cramer as auctioneer. January dates include Paul Seeger farm sale and Oliver Jones & Son sale with W. H. Cramer and Galen Bales farm sales conducted by McMurray & Slezak.
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Malvern Bale Co
Art Fritcher
W. L. Boylan
W. H. Cramer
Paul Seeger
McMurray & Slezak
Oliver Jones & Son
Galen Bales
New Guinea Corporal Curtis Serves with G-5 Team
In New Guinea Cpl L E Curtis who has served since November 1942 is currently stationed with the G-5 section at general headquarters. He began basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri and attended clerks' school while there.
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Cpl
L. E. Curtis
New Guinea
General Headquarters
Ft. Leonard Wood
Rotla
Teaching openings in Mills County schools notice
Notice to any who are interested in teaching in Mills county schools contact the County Superintendent. Under certain conditions emergency certificates can be obtained. There are several vacancies which must be filled by qualified applicants. County Superintendent Hammers.
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Mills County
Food Donations Sought for Servi Center in Umuba
Food donations are requested for the Servi Center at Union Station in Umuba on Wednesday January 3. Cakes fruit and hard boiled eggs are in demand. donations can be left at the Dear A location.
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Servi Center
Apun
Union Station
Umuba
Jill
Maddocke daughter Fern Mad docks noted in print
Fragmented OCR item mentions Mr and Mrs W J Maddocke and their daughter Fern Mad docks stationed by Pullipplans. It awkwardly notes permission to print dita and hints at legal or personal tensions. No clear events, dates, or locations are established.
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W. J. Maddocke
Fern Maddocks
Pullipplans
Sub Zero Chill Hits Mills County With Fresh Snow
Sub zero conditions grip Mills County as a new snow blanket falls Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Temperatures plunge to eight below zero, prompting winter safety advisories and school closures in affected communities.
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Mills
Two More Boys Home From Overseas Duty
Two soldiers return to Malvern for furloughs as T/Sgt. Gerald I. Bower arrives for a 24 day visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bower after 3½ years in service and Northern Italy duty. Cpl. Eugene Needs comes from Graybull Wyoming for a first furlough of 26 months in service, surprising his sister Mrs. Cardice Needs and mother Mrs. Mabel Needs.
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Gerald I. Bower
W. A. Bower
Luly
Ovid Walston
Aleutian Islands
Cardice Needs
Mabel Needs
Malvern
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Herey C. Schuur
Mrs Herey C Schuur expresses gratitude to friends for cards and letters received during hospital stay. She says the kindness was much appreciated.
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Herey C. Schuur
Gratitude From Friends For Hospital Stay Cards
Friends and relatives express deep appreciation for the cards letters and powers sent during the stay in the hospital box. They are thankful for the support and kindness shown during this time.
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Chia Aewte
Boxpital
Services Saturday for Paul Harper
Finallites for Flight Officer Maurice Harper were held Saturday afternoon at the Malvern funeral home conducted by Rev D C Hull. Burial was in the Malvern cemetery. F O Harper, oldest son of Charles and Alteo Harper, who lived southwest of Malvern, was born September 14 1922 in Centralia Kansas. He enlisted in the air corps in November after completing his teaching and training. He met with the accident December 17 and died. He is survived by his parents two brothers and several relatives and friends. Pallbearers were listed and music provided by local singers. Relatives from distant places attended from Los Angeles Kansas Grant Nebraska Centralia Kan and Omaha.
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Pl Maurice Harper
Eevnas
Tabor
D.C. Hull
Malvern
Dhirhala
F/O
Harper
Charts
Alteo Parper
Hiowles Township
Centralia
Kay
Dee
Crom Centralia High Sellaa
Los Angeles
Cal
Oothe
Surass
Wsiatut
Mrennie Angeles
Charlee Wayne
Mia
Elizabeth Dalton
Mary Harper
Hepler
Kan
W. 20
Slothaner
Hurb Benton
Harold McCain
Felix Summers
Wayne Hodges
William Reid
Lisle Weather
Services for Herman Goy Held in Tabor
Sunday services were held for Herman Gay at the Sheeves general home in Tabor with Rev. Peter Jacobs officiating. He was the son of Will and Mrs. Gay, longtime residents south of Tabor, later moving to Waterloo where he died December 21. Interment followed in Tabor Cemetery. Survived by wife Mabel Hickabaugh, daughter Mrs. Harry A. Nelson, sons Richard of Malvern and Maurice of Omaha, sister Mrs. Harry Hackenson of Couner Huth.
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Herman Gay
Sheeves
Tabor
Peter Jacobs
Derating
Gay
Will Gay
Goy
Waterloo
Mabel Hickabaugh
Harry A. Nelson
Richard
Malvern
Maurice
Omaha
Harry Hackenson
Couner Huth
Civic Farm Clubs to Cooperate in Educational Event
County farmers will attend an educational program featuring demonstrations by Onishuuling authorities and extension leaders. The meeting, open to all, aims to present improved farm methods, with afternoon sessions on harvest practices and livestock updates. Rex Beresford and W. McDonald will discuss livestock trends and extension services, with Dr. Crowndal addressing grain and grass production research.
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Cnitare
Rover
Havestack Pradnesson
Rex Beresford
Hushuttdman
Town Shire College
W. McDonald
G. Crowndal
Clarinda
Leaders Plan Nationally Sponsored Agricultural Institute
The Leader announces a new program to establish an agricultural Institute focused on soils and land use. The event will include demonstrations and exhibits with national authorities invited. It aims to involve every farmer, keep the program practical, and encourage broad cooperation for a valuable agricultural contribution.
Malvern Garden Club to Meet January 4 at Chantry Home
The Malvern Garden club will meet Thursday January 4 at the home of Mrs F J Chantry. Roll call will be answered by My New Years Resolution for My Garden.
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Malvern Garden Club
F. J. Chantry
Community Thanks for Husking Our Corn
Neighbors and friends are thanked for husking our corn and for the kindness shown. Ur A. J. McGinnis extends sincere appreciation to all who helped.
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Ur A. J. McGinnis
Friends Assist Mr. and Mrs. Cramer in Golden Wedding
Mr and Mrs W H H Cramer celebrated their golden wedding at home in Brerson with children and friends. They married December 23, 1894 in Elliott with Rev EB Kreedy officiating. The couple lived near Bavason and Griswold, where he worked as a barber. Open house ran 4 to 8 pm with many gifts and well wishers. Both remain active in Emerson community. Mr Cramer long involved in local affairs.
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W. HH. Cramer
Brerson
Elliott
Kreedy
Viety
Griswold
Cramer
Barber
Bavason
Kingsson
Ay i. Cormier
Lean
Be. Cramer
Uebswedl
Agate
HR Guweenwwoud
Emlerson
Miradner
oMiebeda
Mabel Kinney
Wilute
Abe
Bear Velander
Nudawar Ani
Henry Reynolds
Pearle Weathersby
Chicago
Ted Thompson
Vou
Hazel Montgomery
Dyar Velander
Bop
Emerson
Guetioueer
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North Hollywood
Bowling Alley
Farm Institute
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South Seas
Legion
Brigh Good Tumor
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South Partie
America Legion and Auxiliary
Franklin BE. Wales
U.S. Army
Wales
G. Tha
By Roger W. Babson
Des Moines
Alan
White Cloud
Germany
Pfc
Marvin Findley
Claude Findley
Hastings
Philippines
Paul Harper
California
Herman Goy
Garden Club
Mrs. Cramer
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