Mills County street cleaning and a note on influenza
Street Commissioner Glen Bacrett tried to surface a muddy business district by scraping mud from bricks, removing several tons though not entirely successful. The Leader notes its circulation may be higher than print shows. The health department reports January 1941 flu cases and pneumonia, advising bed rest and isolation to prevent complications. Her picture appears on page 8 with a story of her qualities.
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Mills County Aew
Glen Bacrett
Leader
Clara McDowell
Emerson
Doris MecDowell
Washington, D. C
Miss McDowell
Minneapolis
Ada Greiner Marks
Mille County
Grace Gray
State Department of Health
Mills County 4-H Club Meeting in Rawles Township
Eighteen Mills County Prize Winners 4-H club members gathered at Wilbur Wolfe home January 28 for project roll call and discussion of problems. The session included about an hour of games and refreshments served by Mrs. Wolfe.
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Wilbur Wolfe
Sectional Cage Tourney Opens In Emerson Gym This Evening
Mills County hosts eight teams in the county tournament at Emerson Gym Thursday through Saturday. First round games include Hastings vs Henderson, Pacific Junction vs Glenwood, Silver City vs Malvern, and Strahen vs Emerson. Second round, consolation, and finals follow with trophies to winners.
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Emerson
Mills County
Hastings
Henderson
Pacific Junction
Glenwood
Silver City
Malvern
Strahen
Mills County Behoo! Masters
Silver Cuang
Soved
Silver City Boys
Dale Dyke
Hie Sévold
Lynn Sanderson
Matador
Bryant
Liljedahl
Strahan
Glent Wood
Lass
Dar
Hauntings
Binals Silver Clay
Pacttic Junction
Chis
Rowat
Has Been At It 35 Years in Malvern
Eli Springer marked thirty five years of barbering in Malvern yesterday, dating from February 5, 1906. He began with Emil Hachwitz, partnered with W. R. Thomas, then bought and ran his shop, witnessing shifts from hand clippers and bath tubs to modern services. He has served since 1911 on the local fire department and belonged to Silver Urn Masonic lodge for 26 years.
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Eli Springer
Springer
Malvern
Mr. Springer
Emil Hachwitz
W. R. Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Fire Department
Silver Urn Masonic Lodge
County Farmers Learn of Plan of Conservation District Tonight
Landowners and wives invited to Malvern Community Building for a 6:30 PM oyster supper as the county Soil Improvement association outlines a soil conservation district plan. Speakers include Clyde Spry, Lawrence Agyer, Louis Kuester, Vincent Anderson, and L. T. Nutty. If petitions qualify, state board hearing will set an election within 30 days. An election passing 5 percent votes would establish the district enabling a resident technician and cooperative action without extra local taxes. Listings of upcoming sales: Malvern, Emerson, Henderson, and nearby farms with dates through Feb 18.
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Milla County
Malvern
County Soil Improvement Association
Petion
State Conservation Board
Sgn
Talka
Clyde Spry
Bronaton
Lawrence Agyer
Montgomery
Louis Kuester
Vincent Anderson
L. T. Nutty
ItAey
County Auditor Receives Delayed 1938 Claim Letter
Last week County Auditor E A Schade received a letter mailed in August 1938 from Bartlett tracing a county drainage ditch claim. A divorce was granted by Judge Whitney Gilliland to Phyllis L Conner from Richard N Conner for cruelty. Malix County’s new draft volunteer Willard Harris of Pacific Tuiction was ordered to report for examination in Omaha.
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E. A. Schade
Bartlett
Glenwood
Whitney Gilliland
Phyllis L. Conner
Richard N. Conner
Malix County
Willard Harris
Pacific Tuiction
Omaha
Gan License Buyers Set New Record
A county treasurer office rush on the last day before delinquent penalties saw 848 license units sold totaling $5,015.24. Transactions included 228 cars, 76 trucks, 2 semi trucks, 19 trailers, 1 motorcycle, 27 transfers, and 1 duplicate license.
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D. Alstrope
Tom Benton
Katherine Rhodes
Mills County Fair Directors Map 1941 Show Plans
Fair directors outlined plans for the 1941 Mills County Fair at a Friday meeting. The big feature will be the 4 H club livestock show with 90 calves 20 sheep 126 hogs and 30 colts entered already. An extensive hobby and flower show will accompany other exhibits to attract visitors.
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Mills County
Directory of the Fair Association
Deardorffs Move Boyer Equipment in Local Trade
The Deardorffs moved Boyer meat market equipment to their store on Sunday and prepared the refrigeration plant for use. The purchase of Boyer by Deardorffs is noted, with arrangements under a per agreement and a man named Lanaan involved in handling the transfer.
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Uen
Boyer Meat Market
Deardorf
Stroud resigns as Malvern Methodist pastor after 80 years service
Evan R. Stroud announced yesterday his resignation from the Malvern church pastoral relations committee. He has served since 1838 and asked Bishop Magee to retire from the ministry. Stroud plans to leave soon, making way for a new minister, with Clark W. Howard preaching Sunday.
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Evan R. Stroud
Stroud
Des Moines
J. Ralph Magee
Methodist Church
Malvern
Clark W. Howard
Tabor
Tabor College
Rotarians Tour Malvern Piper Hotel Visit
Rotarians toured Malvern's Piper Hotel Tuesday evening after their regular meeting. Owner R. K. Piper, who bought the hotel last fall, led the inspection and showcased an attractive lobby with knotty pine, and first floor apartments. Second floor featured several redecorated single rooms with updated plumbing.
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Malvern Rotariang
Piper Hotel
R. K. Pieper
Rotagians
Malvern Hosts Second All Day 4-H Leaders Training
The Malvern Community Building hosted the second all day 4-H training school for leaders county committee members and club girls led by Miss Isobel Crowe home economics specialist in charge.
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Gh Club
Malvern
Isobel Crowe
Soeur Court of Wowor Sunday
A fragmentary notice lists an event titled Soeur Court of Wowor Sunday with unclear details about a person named Saar Renae and a Freshy appearance. The readable text is imperfect and may reflect a local paper’s brief column or listing.
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Soeur Court OF
Wowor
Weather Patchy Spring Week With Mild Days
A fragmentary weather summary notes pleasant conditions for much of the past week with occasional springlike atmosphere. Daily temperatures show highs from 29 to 45 and lows from 12 to 34 degrees across Thursday to Wednesday, with a notable plunge on Sunday.
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Sale
Malvern Men in National Guard Rank Up Seven
Malvern young men in Co. M of the National Guard at Red Oak see seven enlistments advance in last week’s ratings. Those promoted include Stewart Hall Corporal's agent Junior Rabin 800 Corporal DeVere and Harvey Knight 1st class specialists Sam Hutchings Daniel Myers Ed Herrick chauffeurs Hugh Foster 1st cook Ernest Geist linger motorcyclist. Others from Malvern are Curley Barrack Wayne McClure Paul Galliher Herb Pouten and Tom Reed. The company dined at Red Oak last night and will march to duty next Monday, quartering in the Red Oak armory. They will remain there until deployment to the Louisiana encampment later this month for a year of training.
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Malvern
Co. M
National Guard
Red Oak
Lsted
Stewart Hall
Rabin- 800
DeVere
Harvey Knight
Sam Hutchings
Daniel Myers
Ed Herrick
Hugh Foster
Cook
Ernest Geistlinger
Curley Barrack
Wayne McClure
Paul Galliher
Herb Pouten
Tom Reed
Louisiana
Malvern Scouts Defeat Macedonia in Door Game
The Malvern boy scouts beat Macedonia 29 to 18 on Macedonia’s door. Malvern led 17 to 8 at halftime with George Talbott scoring 12 points and BH Baer adding 9. The Malvern lineup included Rob Robirds George Talbott Bill Bush Sid Hasselquist George Pratt Ronald Scolea Jack Hering Gele Bell and Panvy Zanders.
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Malvern Boy Scouts
Macedonia Scouts
George Talbott
Regular meeting of Atul-Yarw Volunteer Fire Department
The regular meeting of the Atul-Yarw Volunteer Fire Department will be held Monday evening in the fire hall with a good turnout expected from members.
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Atul- Yarw
Ip Meyers
Lapoetaat
Pop Yates Moves to Boyer Store
R Pon Yates moved his cream and produce station into the former Boyer Grocery building this week. He now serves patrons from the new location and offers seeds plants and baby chicks in addition to cream and produce.
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R. “Pon” Yates
Boyer Grocery
Yates
R Y P Short Course Ends With Banquet At Glenwood
The Mills County Rural Young People's organization closed its fifth annual short course with a Friday banquet at Glenwood Methodist church attended by over 50 youths. Maynard Dullis of the Glenwood Lions spoke on cooperation between business and farming interests as students enjoyed a skit and dance highlights.
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Glenwood Methodist Church
Mills County
Marjorie ‘Klindt
Ruth Pullenwider
Arno Aa- Wissen
Hetty Stille
Geraldine Hill
Neils Linson
Marlin Richardson
Maynard Dullis
Glenwood Lions Club
Max Shook
Loving Fullonwider
Betty Brandt
Leonard Terry
Arno Agimusgen
Lew Rodman
Marjorie Knndt
Mary Henderson
K.P. Hall
Glenwood
Kilpatelek
Carol Delaschmytt
Nebraska Light
Bower Co
Malvern and Silver City Win County Junior High Tournament
Silver City's Class A wins 16 4 over Emerson in Hastings final. Malvern edges Silver City 27 21 in Class B final after a strong Malvern run. Officials named and trophies presented. tournament boosts junior high basketball across the county.
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Malvern
Silver City
Hastings
Jim Hering Accepts Bank Post in Malvern Trust
Jill Hering, formerly at Deardord's since Melvern high school graduation, accepted a position at Malvern Trust and Savings Bank and began work Monday morning.
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Jim Hering
Bank
Jill Hering
Deardord’s
Melvern High School
Malvern Trust & Say- Inge Bank
State Classic Set For Malvern March 5 6 7 8
Malvern will host the 1941 sectional basketball tournament in the Community Building March 5 6 7 8. Five Class A and eight Class B teams will compete with winners advancing to the district meet. Teams include Farragut Glenwood Malvern Bidney and Tabor. Districts run March 19 20 21 22 with sub-states March 20-22 and state meet in Des Moines March 27-28.
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Malvern
Supt
F. M. Davison
Dale Dyke
Farragut
Glenwood
Bidney
Tabor
der Moines
County Receives 326000 Conservation Payments in 1940
Mills county farmers were paid 326,815.91 dollars in conservation payments for cooperating with AAA programs in 1940. The sum complements other benefits from crop loans and related advantages.
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Mills County
Funeral Services for W. S. Irvin
Winfield Scott Irvin died Tuesday January 28 at age 80 three months after his wife’s death. He lived 28 years in Strahan and left a large family with eight children. Born near Argentine Kansas in 1861 he and Susan Burnside married in 1879 and farmed at Misuit before moving to Strahan in 1912. A kind neighbor, he aided the ill and the needy, serving his community with quiet strength. (Continued on page W. S. IRVIN)
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Winfield Scott Irvin
Strahan
Mra. Irvin
Mr. Irvin
Argentine
Kan
John Wiliams
Misuit
Irvin
Susan E. Burnside
Emerson
Masonic Meeting Set for Thursday at Lodge Hall
A regular Masonic meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 7290 Finchellodge Ball. Members are to gather for the evening event at the lodge building with anticipated routine proceedings.
Birthday Ball Aids Disabled Fight in Malvern
A lively Birthday Ball, organized by the Malvern Rotary Club, drew a large crowd and netted about 108 dollars. Proceeds support county efforts for prevention and cure of a disability, with the party honoring the president and benefiting the patient committee.
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Nivale
Malvern Rotary
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Rocery Dantake
Dey
Rawles Township
Tenderfoot
Presbyterian Church
Wegenedey
Cancel Bulla
County Este
Emerson Gym
Plan OF Conservation
Soil Improvement Group
Bale
L. A. Talbott
Art Fritcher
Auote
Jesse Ellson Bale
Maggie Meyers
Wales
W. H. Cramer
Auet
W. J. Fiekel Sale
Fiekel Farm
Wraley Chapel
Hanting
Menderson
Cramer & Cramer
Auds
M. G. Dinwiddie Sale
Macedonia
W. J. Cramer
Atte
John Salmons Wale
Cramer
J. W. White
GAN
Deardorffs
Boyer Equipment
E. R. Stroud
Methodist
N Piper Hotel
Faeigigg Sch School
Malvern Scouts
Pop Yates
BOYER
Funneral
W. S. Irvin
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