Mills County crews clear snow as plans shift
Mills County removal crews battle last winter snow piles and double up in cleanup this week. Street Commissioner Winters finished carting away snow from the business district by Thursday and more drifts were loaded and hauled away. Mills County Educational oil group to meet next Tuesday with Chantry 1 in Malvern, Pacific Junction, and rural areas co hosting. Wederquist heads to Milwaukee for Allis-Chalmers trip to Boston for Mule Creek Watershed documentary, with Adolph Schultz and Grover as central figures. Premier set for Malvern and Glenwood in March during U. S. Soil Conservation District meeting. Henry Schnoor’s Long Shop program on KFNF continues eight more weeks, noon Sundays, sponsored by about eight Malvern businesses.
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Falvern Street
Winters
Milla County Educational Oil
Chantry
Malvern
Pacific Junction
Ois
Wederquist
Mills County Soil Contion District
Iwaukee
Allis-Chalmers
Boston
Mule Creek
Adolph Schultz
Andas
Chet Gee
Harmers
Glenwood
Malvern Business Houses
Cub Scout Awards to be Presented Sunday at 3 P M
Pack 242 of the Cub Scouts observes a program Sunday February 5 at 3 p m in the Community Building basement. Awards will be given to the following boys meeting requirements for rank as Boy Scouts: Donald Angus, Billie Clay, Douglas Connor, Robert Coleman, Bill Costello, Frankie Darrah, Ricky Goos, Karl Hertz, Keith Irwin, Roger Piburg, Albert Ponton, Gary Jackson, Mark Robbins, Randy Salyers, Roger Scott, Bobby Seipold, Bernard Spiker, Dale Stevens, Randy Sullivan. Wolf badges go to Stevie Grindle and Tommy Gidley. Parents urged to attend. others invited.
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Uts
Commu
Ih Scouts
Donald Angus
Billie Clay
Douglas Connor
Robert Coleman
Bill “Costello
Frankie Darrah
Ricky Goos
Karl Hertz
Keith Irwin
Auxiliary Names Debts to Midwinter Conference
Mrs Roy Robinson and Miss Hel Herrick were named as debts to the midwinter conference in the American Legion Auxiliary. The local Auxiliary met Friday and set the meeting for February 13 in Des Moines. They learned they collected 4 933 coffee strips in wir toys for orphans project for Christmas. The Auxiliary also plans a bake sale February 11 and a sewing meeting February 10 at 1 30 p m in the Community building. I wish to thank all my friends and relatives for the cards gifts and flowers I received while in hospital Roy Bowling
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Robinson
Hel Herrick
American Legion Auxiliary
Frig
Des Moines
Com‘amanity
Roy Bowling
Five more seek nomination in Mills county primary
The Mills county nomination filings show a vigorous June primary with four incumbents seeking reelect ion Sheriff Don Rhoden Supervisor Harry Evans Treasurer F M Robinson and Auditor Agnes Livengood plus new candidate Raymond Mintle of Glenwood seeking Republican state representative. Mintle, a longtime farmer and cattle feeder from a pioneer Mills County family, plans better roads and schools with lower taxes. He is married to Florence with son Howard and daughter Louise Schneckloth. Mintle has been active in Glenwood groups and the Mills County Farm Bureau o<div>
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Mills County
Don Rhoden
Harry Evans
F. M. Robinson
Agnes Livengood
Raymond Mintle
Glenwood
Howard
Florence
Louise Schneckloth
Des Moines
Mintle
Mills County Farm Bureau
Mills county trustees plan on road program with supervisors
Mills county township trustees will meet with the board of supervisors and County Engineer Troy A Rhody next Tuesday to map the 1650 program for local secondary roads. Snow and cold weather hinder romance with no marriage licenses reported. New car sales remain fair with multiple licensed buyers listed in towns including Malvern Glenwood Henderson and Hastings. County assessor Marvin Moore reports Cliff Good of Glenwood paid taxes on parcels now submerged by the Missouri river and seeks refunds totaling 108 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Board of Supervisors
Troy A. Rhody
Malvern
Lucile Jean Kline
Nash
Glenwood
Donald Farr Applegate
Lyle
Haines
Chevrolets
Wm. B. Drake
Ford
John E. Mitesi
Mercury
Erman L. Huffman
Buick
Hastings
Otto Wm. Menschel
Plymouth
Henderson
Merle M. McGee
Chevrolet
Emerson
Lakin Propane & Fertilizer Co
International
Marvin Moore
Cliff Good
Missouri River
Mills County Retail Sales Rise 7.8 Percent in Six Years
Preliminary 1954 Census figures show Mills County retail sales totaling 11.144 million from 164 stores, up 7.8 percent since 1948 when 179 stores reported 10.333 million. In 1954 there were 106 stores with payroll of 830 thousand dollars, accounting for 10 million in sales among 182 proprietors of unincorporated businesses. Major groups include general merchandise 339 thousand, apparel 260 thousand, furniture 308 thousand, automotive 3.046 million, gasoline service 251 thousand, lumber 2.181 million, drug stores 260 thousand, and other retailers 676 thousand, with nonstore retailers at 1.073 million. A countywide 10-cent state report on counties and larger cities is available from the Bureau of the Census.
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Mills County
Cement of Commerce
Groll
Ous
Stotes I.e
Automotive
Sale Dates From Local Notices Narrowed To Key Listings
Claimed dates for sales include February events linked to residents near Emerson Glenwood Malvern Silver City and Tabor. Notable claimants include BR Evans Roy Schade Schultz Brog Ken Evans Mae Hill estate and Guy W Plum mer with locations distributed around Emerson Glenwood Malvern Silver City and Tabor.
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BR. L. Evans
Emerson
Roy Schade
Glenwood
Schultz Brog
Malvern
Ken Evans
Mae Hill Estate
Silver City
Guy W. Plummer
Tabor
Plan Recreation Workshop Here Next Week
A subdistrict recreation workshop will be held Saturday February 11 in the basement of the Malvern Community building. Registration starts at 1 30 p m. Sponsored by the Methodist church with leaders Rev Merritt Dietterick executive secretary for the Des Moines area and Rev Morrie Steffenson camp director for the Iowa Des Moines conference.
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Malvern
The
Methodist Church
Merritt Dietterick
Des Moines
Morrie Steffenson
Three Trucks Involved In Monday Midland County Crash
A three-vehicle crash two miles west of the junction of Highways 34 and 41 damaged three trucks and a car. A 1953 Kenworth driven by George B. R. Hogue 48 of College Springs was towed by a 1950 GMC driven by Glen Edward Puller 24 of Bedford when it swung out and hit a 1948 International driven by Jon Francis Kemp 19 of Malvern. Damages were 75, 150 and 250 dollars respectively. A separate crash at the same junction occurred last Thursday between a 1949 Chevrolet pickup driven by Archie Scott 45 of Malvern and a 1955 Chevrolet truck driven by Elton Clay 44 of Malvern. Scott’s car damaged 250 dollars, Clay’s 20. Band Mothers To Meet Feb 7. The band mothers club will meet in the basement of the Community building Tuesday, Feb 7, at 2 p.m.
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Kenworth
George BR. Hogue
College Springs
Glen Edward Puller
Bedford
Jon Francis Kemp
Malvern
Kemp
Archie Scott
Elton Clay
Scott
Clay
Pottawattamie Mills Farmers to Meet in Council Bluffs
More than 200 Pottawattamie and Mills county farmers are expected at the annual meeting of the PM National Farm Loan Association in Council Bluffs on February 9. The event at the Re-Organized Latter Day Saints church includes a noon dinner, with Grover White of Carson as chair. Mal Hansen of WOW Radio and WOW-TYV and Al Jones of the Federal Land Bank of Omaha are principal speakers. Entertainment by Mickey Heffernan of Thomas Jefferson High School. Two directors to be elected for three-year terms, two for two-year terms, and three for one-year terms per Merrill Reisenweber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottawattamie and
Mills County
PM National Farm Loan Association
Council Bluffs
Latter Day Saints
Grover White
Carson
Mal Hansen
WOW Radio
Wow-Tyv
al Jones
Federal Land Bank of Omaha
Mickey Heffernan
Thomas Jefferson High School
Merrill Reisenweber
Association
Duff Injured in Crash Near Carroll
A Malvern mariner Paul E Duff 20 figured in a highway crash early Friday near Carroll when his car collided with an Omar Baking Co truck. Anita Dentlinger 19 Haihur was killed and two other passengers Bryce Cross 20 Dow City and James Cross 19 Twenty Nine Palms Calif were injured but not seriously. Duff was in serious condition in a Carroll hospital.
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Malvern
Paul E. Duff
Carroll
Omar Baking Co
Anita Dentlinger
Haihur
Bryce Cross
Dow City
James Cross
Twentynine Palms
Calif
Duff
Operation Pork Lift Promotes County Pork Sales
Operation Pork Lift a Farm Bureau sponsored promotion with food stores newspapers and merchants sold 10000 lbs of pork Friday and Saturday across the county. Stores reported selling out early and boosting general business. Pie baking contests used lard in crusts and raised funds for polio with 127 pies entered and auction proceeds. Prizes included hams from Farm Bureau and local groups. totals by town ranged from 6.65 to 88 dollars for polio, with Emerson Hastings Henderson Glenwood Malvern Silver City Pacific Junction all reporting results.
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Malvern
Fred Pierce
Les Cjureen
Charles Wilson
Timmy Markel
Harry Markel
John Beechout
Farm Bureau
Silver City
Henderson
Emerson, Hastings
Pacific Junction
Malvern Commercial Club
Glenwood Chamber of Commerce
Emerson
Clyde Patton
Dean McLain
Harold Smith
Edward Shook
Hastings
Mary Allery
Wilma Schultz
Lawrence Schroeder
Thomas Reiken
Don Parker
Wayne Ruby
Glenwood
Dale Lincoln
Dave Buffington
Mike Bloomer
Les Caureen
Earl Taylor
W. G. Fornoff
Mary Goos
Earl Mintle
Phylis Skerritt
J. W. Parman
Harlan Lammert
Harry Chambers
Dryer installation begins at Henningsen plant
Installation of the egg dryer at the Henningsen plant by Henningsen, Inc. began this week in space within the Continental Frozen Foods building. The project, supervised by Homer Lentz, plans more equipment from Melissa, Texas, with no opening date yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henningsen
Henningsen, Inc
Continent Frozen Foode
Homer Lentz
Henningson
Melissa
Texas
Fines for Game Law Violators After Arrest
Conservation Officer Christy Teina and others fined for state fire and game law violations. Paul Myers of Crescent paid 20 dollars plus costs for a loaded gun in a car and 10 dollars plus 14 costs for illegal rabbit taking. Bit Ross of Red Oak fined 20 dollars plus costs for a loaded gun in the car. James Rountree and Archie Shutar fined 10 dollars plus 4 costs each for hunting without a license. Since July 1, 2Henny tow reports 647 dollars in fines and one 25 day jail term for violators.
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Christy Teina
Paul Myers
Crescent
Justice of the Peace
Lola Bouquet
Glenwood
Bit Ross
Red Oak
Bill Alexander
James Rountree
Haathigs
Night Farm Blaze in Malvern Ends With No Serious Damage
Malvern residents reported a Tuesday night fire at the Orville Babbitt farm east of town around 10:30 p.m. A cob shed ignited and threatened nearby structures, but firefighters extinguished the blaze with no serious damage.
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Malvern Nremen
Orville Babbitt
Caravan on Wheels Invites Public to See Next Week
The Schultz Hrow, Implement Co. invites Malvern residents to witness International Harvester display truck caravan next Thursday February 9 as part of today’s Greatest Show on Wheels. Driving contests are planned and free coffee and doughnuts will be served to attendees.
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International Harvester
Malvern
Schultz Hrow, Implement Co
Schulte Bros
Card of Thanks for hospital stay appreciation note
A brief card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and relatives who sent cards during a hospital stay, noting appreciation for the support and well wishes.
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H.L. Igimy
Underage Bride Refuses to Leave Husband After Charge
Council Bluffs couple Narcellino Rocha and Carla Miller faced a charge of illegally procuring a marriage license after a witness testified to their ages as 18 and 21. The bride’s father, Marvin L. Miller, asserted she was 15 and her husband 18, prompting the arrest and grand jury bond set at 500 dollars. Since the bride refused to separate, the marriage cannot be annulled. The license had been obtained January 17 and the couple married promptly. An overheated chimney caused a fire at H. E. Jackson’s home on February 2, with minor property damage noted. Miss Kether Christensen arrived Feb 1 for a visit with the Earl Bass family.
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Council Bluffs
Justice of the Peace
Carl Remley
Mr. Remley
Grand Jury
Narcellino Rocha
Carla Miller
Wmn. T. Wilfong
Marvin L. Miller
H. E. Jackson
Add Four to School Study Committee
The Emerson based study panel on school reorganization met Jan 30 and was expanded to include Joe Robbins Ellsworth Smith Frederick Larson and Edwin Leu alongside original members Frank Durbin Keith Clites Ralph Good Paul Shaw and Gordon Steiner. A further reorganization study was discussed with a Hastings meeting of committee members and area school boards set for Feb 15.
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Emerson
Joe Robbins
Ellsworth Smith
Frederick Larson
Edwin Leu
Frank Durbin
Keith Clites
Ralph Good
Paul Shaw
Gordon Steiner
Hastings
Hertz Spoke at State Industrial Clinic Tuesday
Des Moines hosted the State Industrial Clinic with six Malvern men and three from Glenwood in attendance. Hertz outlined Malvern Commerce Club efforts that secured the Continent Frozen Foods plant and detailed town assets, brochures, and industry outreach to attract new businesses and foster community pride.
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Mita County
Des Moines
Iowa
Continent Corp
Iowa Industrial Comuniesian
Uleg
Herts
Oungil
School Board
Tiertinas Crag
Ata
Chas
Th Costello
Diether Cribredl
Gavrtat
Markou Mayers Ioioge
Croc
Hasmoud
County Polio Auction Raises $680 for Fund
A county polio auction held Saturday afternoon in Glenwood realized $680 for polio funds. The sale featured a wide variety of donated items and drew a large following, continuing the county’s campaign for polio relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Virginia Summers Named Co-Chairman of Civil Defense
Virginia Summers of Malvern has been appointed Co-Chairman in charge of Women's Activities for Mills County Civil Defense by Governor Leo Meegh. The appointment is effective January 27, placing Summers under County Chairman J. M. Steele and State Director U. B. Powter to coordinate women’s civil defense efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyd Nye Fenne
Mra
Virginia Summers
Malvern
Mille County
Clvd Defense
Leo A. Meegh
Mra. Summers
Mills County
J. M. Steele
Civil Defense
U. BE
Ben Powter
Malvern Scouts Collect for Polio Drive
Malvern boy scouts gathered donations totaling about 146 dollars for polio relief with a doorstep campaign at Lawn Street. Leaders Bo Stuny and Ralph Scart organized the drive and Boy Scouts also placed donation jars at local stores for ongoing community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Boy Scouts
Lawnl
Uther
Stuny
Ralph Scart
Dpahia
Yariots
Presbyterians Schedule Congregational Meeting Malvern Church
The First Presbyterian Church of Malvern will hold its annual congregational meeting on Monday February 6 at 730 p m in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church of
Malvern
World Day of Prayer Planned by Malvern Churches
Three Malvern churches plan World Day of Prayer at the Presbyterian church Friday February 17 at 2 pm. Details to appear in next week's paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Presbyterian Church
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Mills Co
Bureau of the Census
Washington
D. C
Band Mothers
Band Mothers Club
Pottawattamie- Mills
Pork Lift
Hertz
State Industrial Clinic
Co-Chan
World Day of Prayer
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