Mills County Schools Highlighted in The Palimpsest
The January issue of The Palimpsest features Strahan and Henderson from Mills County, plus Tahor Consolidated home economics and shop rooms, with photos provided by The Leader. Emerson Baptist Church in Mills County earns an Award of Merit at Ames, and Paul E. Wallace visits Mills County schools. Seed racks and early spring signs appear in grocery stores, with Albert Johnson noting the unusual January display and a new Zinnia strain being introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Strahan and
Henderson
the Palimpsest
State Historical Society of
Towa
Consolidated School
Tahor Consolidated School
Mills
Emerson Baptist
Iowa Christian Rural Institute
Ames
Albert Johnson
County News Highlights From Mills County and Vicinity
Amy Hammers attended an adult education conference at the University of Omaha with a workshop on vocational planning and helping youth read better. Valentines mood noted by Clerk I L Donner. Licenses to wed rose to five this week including couples from Council Bluffs, Lincoln, Omaha, Hastings, and Macedonia. County Treasurer F M Robinson reports tax receipts rising about ten percent. January collections totaled 70 906.58 versus 48 000 last year, with total 1954 taxes 1 227 229.41 and projected 1 356 066.83 for 1955. New car sales steady to brisk in Mills County with listings in Glenwood and Malvern and nearby towns. Mention of auxiliary bake sale at Iowa Power and Light office on Saturday February 11.
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County
Amy Hammers
University of Omaha
L. Donner
James Caskey
Betty Caskey
Council Bluffs
Gary Rutledge
Marilyn Clymer
Macedonia
Stanley Heid
Edna Moore
Lincoln
Neb
John Chappell
Joyce Dawson
Omaha
Elmer D. Bruner
Essex
Beverly J. Potter
Hastings
F. M. Robinson
Mrs. Boyer Heads Cancer Drive in Mills County
Mrs. Dahle Boyer of Glenwood is named 1956 fund raising chairman for Mills County cancer control program by Mrs. H. L. Boquette. Boyer has chaired county campaigns before. last year Mills County beat quota by 3040 dollars under Mrs. A. F. Childs and Mrs. Herman Schoening. State chair Charles J. Murphy lauds Boyer's acceptance and urges strong local support for education and research in cancer control during April, Cancer Control Month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dahle Boyer
Glenwood
Mills County
H. L. Boquette
American Cancer Society
Boyer
A. F. Childs
Herman Schoening
Silver City
Boquette
Congress
Charles J. Murphy
Dubuque
Breeders Host Pancake Supper Tonight at Malvern
The Millis County Breeder Coop holds its annual meeting this Thursday at the Malvern Community building. A pancake supper is served from 6 30 to 7 30 p m with Tr Rapps BC manager and Lee Moon sire selector on the program.
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Millis County
Aslt
Yowa
Malvern
Tr. Rapps
Lee Moon
Ford Purchases Holden Station in Malvern
Leo J. Ford of Shenandoah purchased the Holden Service Station in Malvern this week. His son James will move to Malvern to operate it, taking over the venture on or before February 20. His wife and two children will accompany him, while Elman Holden, the former owner, plans to relocate to a warmer climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo J. Ford
Shenandoah
Malvern
James
Elman Holden
Nishna Woman's Club Sponsors School Meeting
Adults interested in school reorganization are invited to a meeting in the Wesley Chapel church next Wednesday February 15 at 8 p m It is sponsored by the Nishna Valley Woman's club and is open to the public John G Schulz reorganization consultant Iowa department of public instruction will speak and meet with the east Mills county planning committee at Hastings Community building in the afternoon Wednesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Nishna Valley Woman's Club
John G. Schulz
Iowa Department of Public Instruction
Schulz
East Mills
Hastings
RYP to Plan Youth Party at Malvern Farm Bureau
The Farm Bureau Rural Young People's planning committee will meet at the Farm Bureau office in Malvern this Thursday evening to organize a youth party for late February. Open to all members and eligible young people aged 17 to 30 who are single and seniors. attendance is urged and free of charge. Final announcement will appear in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Rural Young People's Planning Committee
Farm Bureau
Malvern
Mills 4-H Leaders Day Delegates Attend State Event
Mills county 4-H leaders and committee members joined peers at the sixth annual state leaders recognition day held January 30 at Iowa State College Ames. Speakers included university extension leaders and county staff. The Iowa Chain Store Council funded the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Iowa State College
Ames
Gail Shellberg
Mills County Extension
Willard Wright
Dennis Downing
Lively Oaks
Clifford Stille
Marvin A. Andersen
Agricultural and Home Economics Extension Service
G. A. Lineweaver
Esther Wheetstone
Paul Barger
Ramona Esbeck
Black Hawk County
Dean Melen LeBaron
Division of
Home Economics
Iowa State
F. W. McCarron
Iowa Chain Store Council
4-H Boys of County to Elect Officers Feb 16
The Malvern Community Building hosts the 1986 Hoys County 4-H officer election on Feb 16 at 7 30 pm Each candidate will speak on What 4 H Means to Me A caucus will follow for the boys 4 11 clubs and ballots will be cast An installation ceremony will occur after the election Dr Ralph Durham a wine specialist ISU will discuss swine improvement and hog differentiation Also urged to attend are members of boys 4 T clubs and new women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Hoys County
Ralph Durham
Iowa State College
Gail Shellberg
Polio Gifts Push Mills County Totals
Glenwood leads Mills County polio fundraising with $630.95 from Glenwood mothers march and $680 from county auction. Special gifts $20, Rebekahs and Gold Fellows $39.79, mail receipts $381.57, Peppy Pals 4H club $5, Silver City $229.44, Rural schools $222.04, reported by Mrs. Faye Messinger secretary.
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Glenwood
Faye Messinger
Mills County
Silver City
Fun Workshop to be Held Saturday
A study session on recreational programs for young people will be held in the Malvern Community building basement Saturday. Leaders of the workshop will be Rev. Merritt Dietterick and Rev. Morrie Steffenson. Registration for the session will start at 1 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Merritt Dietterick
Des Moines
The
Methodist Church
Morrie Steffenson
Town-Des Moines
Truck Caravan Draws Strong Approval in Malvern Visit
International Harvester caravan brought by Schultz Bros tours Malvern with 12 truck lineup from $100 to diesel FDC405. Crowds welcomed the event as drives were offered and a mileage contest awarded prizes for top fuel efficiency. This marked IH’s second caravan and first Malvern appearance with stops planned for Hamburg and Central City Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Central Mills
International Harvester
Schultz Bros
Omaha
Hamburg
Central City
Neb
Fertilizer Meeting Planned at Malvern Community Building
Dr Harvey Stangel renowned agronomist for Allied Chemical and Dye Corp will speak at a fertilizer meeting Friday February 17 at 1 30 p m at the Malvern Community building Sponsored by Good Grain Co Richard Goos or the county Extension Service will discuss insecticide use in farming Refreshments will be served Public invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Stangel
Nitrogen Division
Allied Chemical & Dye Corp
Malvern
Richard Goos
County Extension Service
Good Grain Co
Wesley Chapel hosts chili and soup supper on Feb 14
The young adult group at Wes ley Chapel sponsors a chili and vegetable soup supper on February 14 at 6 p m. Admission is 75 cents for adults and 35 cents for children under 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
St Johns Plans Lenten Midweek Services Near Malvern
St Johns Lutheran church northeast of Malvern will hold weekly Lenten services each Wednesday at 7 30 p m beginning February 15, culminating in a communion service on Good Friday. Visitors are invited to join in these devotions reflecting on the price paid by Christ.
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St. John's Lutheran Church
Malvern
Bateman Resigns as Malvern Marshal After 15 Years
Ray Bateman, who has served as Malvern marshal for over 15 years, sent his resignation to Mayor Hichard Gay this week. The resignation takes effect March 1. The marshal's appointment lies with the mayor and salary is determined by the town council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Bateman
Malvern
Hichard Gay
Approved Plans for New Malvern Shop Building
Malvern's board of education approved plans for a new vocational agriculture shop building after meeting with architect Lyle A. Lydick on Wednesday evening. Bids for construction will be invited and opened in the board room at Chantry School on Peb 28. The plans set a completion target for mid summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Board of Education
Lyle A. Lydick
Chantry School
Four Hurt In One Car Crashs Across Mills County Roads
Four motorists were injured in three separate one car accidents in Mills County over the weekend. John Wt Porter, 21, of Plattsmouth escaped with head and chest cuts after his 1954 Buick left Highway 34 near Glenwood and rolled, with Glen Brown also suffering internal injuries. William Allen of Horton, Kansas, sustained internal injuries and William Qurk of Plattsmouth had broken ribs and bruises. Windle Larsen, 25, of Omaha and his wife Beth endured cuts and bruises when his 1946 Chevrolet left a county road north of Silver City. Damage totals ranged from 200 to 3500 dollars across the incidents.
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Mills County
John Wt. Porter
Plattsmouth
Bucick
Highway 34
Glenwood
Porter
Glen Brown
William Allen
Horton
Kan
William Qurk
Windle Larsen
Omaha
Chevrolet
Silver City
Beth
Buick
Thomas Everett Bicknell
Lee Ko Carnes
Tabor
Bicknell
Malvern Library Circulation Tops 8,967 in 1955 Year
Doris Beckwith reports Malvern free public library circulated 8,967 books and periodicals in 1955. Total expenditures reached 2,574.44 dollars with 1,089 registered borrowers, including 103 new members and 69 non residents. The library holds 7,638 books in stacks, 4,163 for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Free
Doris Beckwith
Mills County Drops 1956 Corn Acreage Allotment
Mills county's 1956 corn acreage allotment was cut by nearly 16,000 acres from 1953 levels. The ASC report shows 1956 plantings at 4,694 acres versus 1955's 100,366 acres.
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Mills County
ASC
Strahan Glenwood Girls to Play in District Tourney
Strahan and Glenwood will lead Mills county as district tournament play begins. Glenwood faces Cain at Sidney and Strahan meets Walnut at Oakland after both teams won sectional contests at Glenwood and Emerson. In semis and finals, Strahan dominated Emerson 91-47 with Deanna Grindle scoring 55 and Joyce Stille 36 for Emerson.
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Strahan
Glenwood
Mills County
Emerson
Cain
Sidney
Walnut
Oakland
Emmerson
Strahan Girls
Strahan Lassies
Eaglettes
Deanna Grindle
Joyce
Malvern Girls
Hastings
Janice Palset
Diane Kline
Malvern
P.js
Arnold
Glenwood Girls
Janice Palser
Emerson Strahan
Wales
Lincoln
Randolph
Karen Fuller
Hastings Woman Killed in Car Crash Tuesday
Mrs Gail L Cronkhite 48 died in a three car crash near Hastings on Tuesday. Her husband suffered severe injuries including fractures and internal injuries. The crash involved a car driven by Ronnie Weaver Ackley hitting Mrs Charles Craig Palmyra rear ending her car and sending her into Cronkhite. Mrs Craig formerly Arlene Howard of Malvern area was critically injured and her son Howards broke a leg. The Cronkhites ran a star mail route from Henderson and worked nearby. They had lived in Hastings about 20 years and were en route to Dallas to visit relatives when the collision occurred.
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Hastings
Gail L .Cronkhite
Indianola
Ronnie Weaver
Ackley
Charles Craig
Palmyra
Cronkhite
Craig
Arlene Howard
West of Malvern
Howard
Henderson
Emerson
Dallas
Sale Dates Claimed Across Regions
Tuesday February 14 involves Kenyans southwest of Malvern. Wednesday February 15 lists Mackfill estate south of Silver City. Friday February 16 or 17 mentions Guy W. Plummer southeast of Tabor.
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Malvern
Mackfill Estate
Silver City
Guy W. Plummer
Tabor
World Day of Prayer Observed in Malvern
The World Day of Prayer will be observed in Malvern February 17 with special services at 2 pm. Three local churches will present the program, led by Mrs RD Campbell and a committee including Ars, Bower, Mrs Arthur Gown, Miz Ras Hilton, and others. The event unites Christians worldwide in prayer for peace and understanding among nations, with offerings supporting Christian ministries.
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Malvern
Tees
Teflan Church
Hein Says Close Check on Streams and Lakes
Conservation Officer Chris Hein reports the state fish culturist monitors streams and lakes in Mills county Fremont Montgomery to ensure dissolved oxygen stays above safe levels for fish. So far all but one stream show fair safety margins. rain improved oxygen content in checked waters.
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Chris Hein
State Conservation Department
West Nishna
Glenwood Lake
Mills County
Fremont
East Nishnag
Nodaway
Montgomery
The
Conservation Commission
Also Mentioned on This Page
Malvern Post Office
Paul E. Wallace
State Department of Publi Instruction
Erman Huffman
Joseph B. Schmidt
Eldon L. Jones
Herbert Johnson
Harvey 5
Jurgens
George Todd Mead
Philip George Springer
Chevrolets
Archaler Vandelicht
Olds
Orley Altekruse
Chrysler
Ellis Reed Graves
Briggs Chevrolet Co
Iowa Power & Light
Itadv
Mercury
Mrs. Boyer
Breeders
Ford
Holden
Nishna Woman's Club
RYP
St. John’s
Bateman
Marshal
Wed
Malvern Library
Stille
Wales- Lincoln
Pacific Junction
Melva Arnold
West Side
Ramettes
Eloise Rohrberg
World Day OF Prayer
United States
Funte
Gam Oral
National Counen of Diaredies
Ariz
Hein
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