Many Deaths Mark Week In Malvern Community
The week recalls multiple losses in Malvern with funerals for Hazel Jane Martin, 25, born in Malvern, and Mrs. Moses Weaver, 86, long church member. The notices detail Hazel’s Arkansas to Arizona travels, her marriage to Irven Donner, her work on the telephone exchange, and the family’s sorrow. Also included are memorials for RayPeer, son of C. H. Peer, who died of pneumonia near Wendell Minnesota. services were held in Malvern with interment beside his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irven Donner
Tucson
Arizona
Christian Church
J. E. Willing
First Baptist Church
F. R. Chantry
P. M. Cadwell
J. W. Baer
C. B. Porter
Iona Deardorff
Hazel Jane Martin
Malvern
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Church of Christ
Hazel
Irven L. Donner
Altho
Sarah M. Weaver
Meriden
Morris County
N. J
Newark
LaSalle County
Ill
Moses Weaver
Emma L
Henry Shaul
Robert
Roy
Edith B. Bia
Charles Peer
Ray
Minnesota
Emma
Methodist Church
Ufe
Hadith
Weaver
Jagt
Brand
Sister Weaver
M. A. Gable
M. EK
Raymond Robert Peer
Strahan
C. H. Peer
Wendell
Minn
Mary EB. Weaver
Red Oak
Ldllie Louie
Charles Edgar
Park Rapids
Howard Weaver
Peer
Editors Meet in Des Moines at Iowa Press Association Session
The fifth annual Iowa Press Association meeting in Des Moines drew wide attendance with sessions on journalism ideals and wartime policy. Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis headlined the banquet, delivering fearless, sharp critique of opponents to government and wartime programs. New officers elected include KE. J. Fealing as President, J. C. Gillespie as Vice President, O. B. Hull as Secretary, and Geo. Tucker as Treasurer, with K. F. Balgridge named Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Press Association
Des Moines
Association
Des Moines ‘Press Club
F. Wayland Ayer
N. W. Ayer & Son Advertising Agency
Philadelphia
Homer Stuntz
Greater
I. W. Wis
Non Parisan League
KE. J. Fealing
New Hampton Tribune
J. C. Gillespie
Tel Mars Sentinel
O. EB. Hull
Leon
Carl Wilson’s Big Hog Sale at Peaceville Yields Bargains
A local hog sale led by W Carl Wilson from Peaceville drew fewer bidders due to bad roads and illness. Despite average strength, some sows sold below true value while buyers secured many bargains in the list of prices paid by 18 named buyers, including Claude Wilson and John Roll, with figures ranging from 4 to 160 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
W. Carl Wilson
Peaceville
Claud
Wilson
Henderson
A. W. Stewart
Harlan
Ewing Bros
Red Oak
John Roll
Claude Wilson
Ralston Ralston Shenandoah Wedding in Chicago
Miss Jeannette Ralston of Chicago will wed Forrest P. Ralston secretary of the Farmers Supply Company in a quiet ceremony at the bride's home in Chicago tomorrow afternoon. Rev. Wycoff will perform the Episcopal rite. The couple plan to reside in Shenandoah after the wedding and return there next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Chicago
Jeannette Ralston
Forrest P. Ralston
Farmers Supply Company
Wycoff
H. H. Ralston
Malvern
Astherville
Ralston
Mrs. Ralston
Sentinel Post
Center Township Votes For School Consolidation
At Hillsdale last Saturday voters in Center township approved consolidation of seven districts by 76 to 81. The measure will lead to electing a consolidated district board to decide site, building needs, and bond issues. Other consolidation plans are already under way locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Township
Hillsdale
Pleasant Grove
Silver
Barbee
Reasoner
Little Brick
Hawthorne
Groom and bride plan farm home in Mills County
The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Frank McDole of Glenwood, is noted as an efficient Telephone Central operator with many friends. The couple, soon to reside on a Mills County farm, receive warm congratulations and best wishes from all who know them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Telephone Central
Frank McDole
Glenwood
Mills County
Library News Notes Story Hour Led by Miss Vivian Priest
The story hour at the library next Saturday is led by Miss Vivian Priest at 1 30 p m. Children must be on time and not admitted after stories begin to avoid disturbance. The group emphasizes punctual attendance and full participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Priest
Farmers Supply Co expands with new purchase and plans big announcement
H E A Ralston of Farmers Supply Co returns from Shenandoah to oversee work on the James Roberts & Sons deal. He says a heavy line will arrive soon once shipments move, and promises a big announcement next week. The chain operates stores in Shenandoah Essex Riverton Imogene Farragut and Malvern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H EA. Ralston
Farmers Supply Company
Shenandoah
James Roberts & Sons
Essex
Riverton
Imogene
Farragut
Malvern
Buckingham McDole wedding in Council Bluffs
Miss Velma Buckingham of Malvern wed Wayne McDole of Glenwood on Wednesday February 4 in Council Bluffs at 4 p.m. The ceremony was by district Superintendent W H Cable at his home. The couple, joined by Alfred Cites and Mabel Purcell, returned to Glenwood that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Buckingham
Wayne McDole
Glenwood
Council Bluffs
W. H. Cable
Alfred Cites
Mabel Purcell
E. S. Buckingham
Malvern
Malvern Fire Department Aims for Upgraded Chemical Truck
Citizens urged support for a new fully equipped chemical fire truck for Malvern’s Volunteer Fire Department. A meeting established a finance committee of I B Mulholland Arva Burrus G G Rinehart and Dr J W Baer with assistants to raise about 4000 dollars. The proposal highlights the department’s rapid, fearless response and calls on property owners to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Iowa
I. B. Mulholland
Arva Burrus
G. G. Rinehart
J. W. Baer
Dr. Knight
New Home Welcome for W R Thomas on North First Avenue
W R Thomas has moved from Veacaville to Malvern and occupies a newly built residence on North First Avenue. The article notes a modern home and a warm welcome to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Thomas
Veacaville
North First Avenue
Malvern
Fair Elects Officers for 1920 Agriculture Society
Mills County Agricultural Society re elected its officers at the annual meeting and opened plans for a record 1920 fair and race meet. Premium lists are at the printer, with space for ads via the Leader office. New attractions include Irene Steele, Prince Okada, the Cayro Sisters, and other acts. directors urge township exhibitors and public ideas for entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County Agricultural Society
Guy Baldwin
Sioux City Theatrical Exchange
Irene Steele
Prince Okada
Dainty Livonia
Lillian Baldwin
Cayro Sisters & Co
Wizards of the Wire
B. W. Brown
Hiram
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Farm Bureau Here Tomorrow Annual Meeting
The county Farm Bureau plans its annual meeting Friday with C W Hunt principal speaker from Logan. Hunt will discuss inside workings of Iowa and National Farm Bureau Federations and his background on key agricultural committees. J F Deemp of Burlington cannot attend. Election of officers for the visiting year will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
C. W. Hunt
Co. W. Hunt
Logan
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
National Federation
Hunt
J. F Deemp
Burlington
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Death the Grim Reaper
PARTY
POR Nalentienr
Carl Wilson
BH. J. Martin
R. K. Henderson
W. H. McGrew
Emerson
C. L. Harbor
Hender
Mathews Bros
Tabor
Clyde McClain
Frank Alexander
Ray Allensworth
Hwing Bros
RBK
Ed Wilkison
Hender- Bow Natant
Hsssrof AE
Guy Wolf
Gerald Boles
John Waller
George Wilson
L. Harbor
W. BE. McGrew
L. G. Adams
R. Sowers
Library News
the Farmers Supply Co
Buckingham
McDole
Fire Department
FAIR
Sherman Jonas
W. A. Summers
Geo. H. White
J. ©. Slothower
W. L. Summers
F. E
Mulholland
Sherman Jones
A. O. Halderman
C. R. Warren
J. M. Johnson
W. C. Johnson
Randolph
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