Editorials Predict a Bleak Year for Mills County and Retail
The piece argues that the coming year will bring limited gains in arms but more hardships for communities like Mills County and small retail. It notes dropped school enrollments, higher casualty lists among local businesses, and reduced goods availability. It cautions optimism may be warranted as defense needs rise and retail adjusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Babson
Snd
Mills County
Malvern
U. S
New Year's Reflections On War, Home Life And Trade
An editorial urges renewed confidence in local commerce amid wartime rationing and labor shortages. It notes stores must stock representative goods, manage higher overheads, and offer better service as citizens stay home to cut travel. It closes by praising home life and New Year resolutions.
Won’t Prove Resolutions Make a Better Person
A fragmented reflection urges readers to craft meaningful resolutions now. It notes that broken promises prove few benefit from lofty vows and encourages taking practical steps toward improvement today.
Charivarte Plans Go Awry At Local Wedding Parade
A humorous community note recounts failed plans for a wedding procession and a horse drawn hearse misadventure. Leaders and guests gathered at the center to discuss the scheme while a car caravan ended up proceeding downtown. The piece ends with thanks and blessings for the New Year and church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxx
W. Telmont McCallai and Jr
Keith Adame
John Slothower
Butch Mansfield
Mansfield
McClauslands
Henderson Young People Mold Party at Methodist Church
About 30 young people enjoyed a Tuesday evening party at the Methodist church basement sponsored by Rev. McPherson. After games a lunch of cocoa and cookies was served. Also noted: B. I. K. Club dinner at Bevis Sow era home with Mrs. Bowers South Pearl Harbor Wight Phelps and Gois in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Belleau celebrated their 17th anniversary on Dec 23. Jimmie Wilkinson returned from Alaska and bought 80 acres near Lorimer. Junior orchestra to be started at the school. Betty McArthur dies of an auto accident near Council Bluffs. Eighth grade typing class uses music with lessons. 80 travel library books returned. Mize Exteljne Harris home from university in Omaha for holidays. Friends of Harry Emmitt Paul glad he’s improved. Dr. French of Carson visited. Doc Wittwer now in Africa. Christmas dinners listed at several homes. Selah Galloway visiting relatives. Frank Rupe and son visited Nodaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
McPherson
Bevis Sowera
Hostegnes
Meedames Bowers
South
Pearl Harbor
Wight
Phelps
Gois
Mize Exteljne Harris
Omahe
Harry Emmitt Paul
Dr. French
Carson
Doc Wittwer
Africa
A. J., Harbor
Morris
Reign Byers
Council Bluffs
Mr. Springer
Red Oak
Marty Springer
Mra
Gerald Penwell
Jud
Herman Coppock
Sandra Harney
Elton,Harney
Omaha
Ray Davia
Council Bleise
Ening
Ald
Roger
Marlin Mércer
Ken Williams
Olka
A. J. Harr
Arlene Harbor
San Francisco
Alice Farrington
Dea Mo
McPherson Wag
Hila
Galloway
Ey Houser
Ft. Mine
Thursdey
Pra Laverne
Turk
New York
Merrill Houser
Christmas News and Local Notices Capsule
Card of Thanks thanks the fire department and friends for aid after the church fire. Notes on Christman Day activities at Christian Church School closing Jan 4 for break. Local families and visitors from Santa Monica, Red Oak, Council Bluffs, Omaha share illness, travel, and well wishes. Carols sung, and community updates on illness, visits, and trips are recorded with casual hometown tone.
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Board of Supervisors
National Editorial Association
Bea
Everyelod
Mr. Lowell
Ming
Mie
Gome
Heesalyre
Mike Jones
Devil
Seth
News of
Henderson
Earl Belleau
Jimmie ‘Wilkenson
Alaake
Lorimer
Betty McArthur
Edmundson Hospital
Lugh’ Hunter Hughes
Art Phelpe
L. W. Triplett
Dwayne Harris
Orlo Harris
A. H. Harbor
Margaret
Feign Hyers
A. J. Harbor
Ken Willame
Marlin Mercer
Claude Moore
Arthur al Jengworth
Clyde Gravitt
Nova Gravitt
Kenneth Oliver
Oda Harover
Mr. Douglas
Dave Owens
Martin Christoferson
Pollitt
Strahan
Clarence Nagle
Monard Allensworth
Hart Holleau
Hugh McEweeney
Selah Galloway
Fr. Dodge
Gayle Philips
Frank Rupe
Nodaway
Leader
Mills, Fremont
Montgomery Counties
Mills
Fremont
U.S
Mille
Montgomery
Iowa
Lowa
Monty
The
Teachers On Christian Church
Qur School
Echool
Doyle Edmondson
Christman Day
Vera Maynes
Santa Monica
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