February window display marks Lincoln-Washington theme
Mills County reports a February window display by Union and Center Deer Creek schools at the county superintendent’s office. Malvern Brownie scouts prepared valentine favors for Nishna Cottage guests. potential candidates for the county board of education are discussed with Feb 18 filing deadline. Joe Smith’s possible run hinges on write-in options if no filings. Malvern officials dined at a steak dinner hosted by BE Burdlie and John Willard of Malvern Trust & Savings Bank in Omaha.
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Union and
Center
Malvern Brownie Scouts
Nishna Cottage
Joe Smith
Millis County
Joe
County Board of Education
Jone
Amy Hammers
Henry Washburn
Malvern
Board of Education
Malvern Trust & Savings Bank
Omaha
BE. W. Burdlie
John Willard
The
Bank
Attack! Infantry Saga at Empress Theater
United Artists releases Attack! a stark WW II infantry tale set behind enemy lines in the Battle of the Bulge. Jack Palance leads an all male cast including Eddie Albert Hubert Filrauss Richard Jaeckel Buddy Ebsen and William Smithers with James Poe’s screenplay adaptation of Norman Brooks. Joseph Biruc serves as chief cameraman and Frank DeVol as musical director. Aldrich hand picks the ensemble to highlight individual strength and a balanced group dynamic.
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Empress Theater
United Artists
Jack Palance
Eddie Alart
Ddervin
Hubert
Filrauss
Richard Jaeckel
Buddy Ebsen
William Smithers
James Poe
Norman Brooks
Joseph Biruc
Frank DeVol
Airector Aldrich
Thieves Break Into Shed on Sargent Farm
Thieves stole shotgun shells a blow torch and a rifle from a shed at Starald Sargent farm southwest of Pacific Junction the theft reported by Sheriff Don Rhoden. The date of the break in is unknown.
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Sargent Farm
Starald Sargent
Pacific Junction
Don Rhoden
Pancake Supper at Wesley Feb 20
Wesley Chapel WSCS will sponsor an Aunt Jemima pancake supper at the church on Wednesday February 20. Serving starts at 5 30 p m with a free will offering.
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Wesley Chapel
WSCS
Malvern Volunteer Fire Dept Sets Feb 21 Anniversary Dinner
The Malvern Volunteer Fire Dept fixed February 21 for its annual anniversary dinner and will host firemen and wives at the Community building. The event celebrates the 64th anniversary of the department. Committees ask firemen to buy tickets by February 15.
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Malvern Volunteer Fire Dept
Thirty Is Given at Speech Prelims
Thirty first ratings were awarded Monday in the preliminary contest for the Iowa State Speech Asset held in Glenwood. Forty two declamation contestants from Henderson Malvern Silver City Tabor Glenwood and debaters from Thomas Jefferson Cornell Bluffs Malvern competed with judges from Omaha University and Glenwood. All five of Tabor's students placed in the top bracket. Malvern second with eight I ratings from nine entries Glenwood third. District meets qualifiers include numerous students from Henderson Malvern Tabor Glenwood and surrounding towns with a mix of oratory dramatic humorous declamation and radio speaking acknowledged in the listings.
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Iowa
Glenwood
Henderson
Malvern
Silver City
Tabor
Thomas Jefferson
Cornell Bluffs
Paul Borge
James Mayficks
James Kelley
Omaha University
Lucille Wingard
Ruth Aistrope
Fred Rhodes
Phillip Schultz
Carmen Kelso
Preciaine Schultz
John. T
Reading
Panver City
Alyce Jones
Elizabeth Adair
Helen Jedlicka
Charlene Bond
Esther Stroud
Lorraine Hall
Karen Ruse
Louise White
Betty Stetsema
Deloris Douglass
Paul Hopp
Charles McManigal
Marlen Schoening
Donna Slikkerveer
Dorothy Evans
Dixie Anne Hubbell
Marilyn Beverink
Judy Ossian
Vy. J
Norma Jean McGee
Anna Gayle Viner
Mills acreage reserve signs strong early in sign-up
The first days of the sign-up period for the sail bank corn acreage reserve show strong farmer support in Mills. By Wednesday close, 434 agreements were signed at the ASC office in Malvern, totaling $327,057 of an original county allocation of $427,000. the entry period expires on March 8.
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Sail Bank
Golden Wedding Feb 24 for the Jesse Shelleys observed
Mr and Mrs Jeane Shelley's Golden Wedding is being observed Sunday February 24 with an open house at their home in Emerson. Neighbors and relatives are invited to visit and share the celebration. They have one son Dale and three grandsons Gary James and Robert who is stationed in Germany with the UV armed forces.
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Jeane Puedes
Emerson
Friguda
Shelley
Dale
Gary
James
Robert
Germany
Remember this date April 7 pre Easter dinner at Community building
Malvern Band Mothers announce a pre Easter dinner on April 7 at the Community building. The event supports band activities and community outreach with proceeds aiding local musicians.
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Malvern Band Mothers
Adv
Washington Dinner Alert Missed Text Prompts
MIS seniors have planned a Washington day dinner for Sunday February 24 at the Community Building. Serving will run from 1 to 8 pm. Adult tickets are 125 and children's 75 cents, available from senior center tent.
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MIS
Aby Senior Chins Tenther Udv
Changes in Business Partnership Formed at Nishou Cottage
Nishou Cottage is now operated under a partnership of Mrs. Bessie R. Smith and Mrs. Ev gvonne Wederquist. A previous partnership including Mrs. Mildred Johnson was dissolved this past week with Drs. Johnson relocating to Clarinda to live with husband Ivan Johnson.
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Nishou
Bessie R. Smith
Evgvonne Wederquist
Mildred Johnson
Drs. Johnson
Clarinda
Ivan Johnson
Wire thefts draw Iowa State Bureau scrutiny and arrests
The state and county authorities intensify focus on copper wire thefts spanning several southwest Iowa counties. Sheriff Don Rhoden reports a fugitive arrest and a suspect in custody, with the Iowa Bureau of Investigation signaling interest and urging public tips on vehicle makes and license numbers.
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Don Rhoden
Vitar
Glenwood
Iowa Bureau of Investigation
Moreau
West
Lown
Assault Valley
Rhoden
Alva Antrim
Chester McKinley
Hastings Strahan
Joe Wriedt
Silver City
Malvern
Emerson Glenwood Strahan Take Sectional Titles
Emerson Glenwood and Strahan won sectional titles advancing to the district meet. Three Mills county girls survived sectional competition last week with Fimerson scoring highlights a 10 point advantage. Wales did not compete in the district event next week at Ridhey.
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Emerson
Glenwood
Strahan
Mills County
Fimerson
Wales
T —E Ridhey
Emerson, Grenwood
Sidney
Essex
Emerson Eagles win as Wales-Lincoln stalls late
Emerson led by Vivian Fleming with 17 and Joyer Gillespie scoring 10 as Wales-Lincoln employed a three quarter stall to keep the score low. Henderson beat Silver City 47 to 48 in a tense semifinal at Emerson with Judy Cappock scoring 28 for Henderson and Roberta Stewart 27 for Silver City.
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Emerson
Marin Mercer
Eaglettes
Lincoln
Wales
Vivian Fleming
Joyer Gillespie
Wates
Fimerson
Henderson
Silver City
Eenderson
Judy Cappock
Henderson Judy Cappock
Waal
Theatie Menschel
Mills Courtinns
Huberta Stewarts Yh
Mills Teams in District Meet at Sidney Monday
Mills enter three district contenders next week at Sidney with tight heading into opening night games Monday. Yurpoom meets Ranerson, Riverton opens against SY pom, Strahan faces Glen wood in the schedule.
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Mills
Sidney
Wes Oaead
Ennmity
Ufere
Yo Poom
Ranerson
Riverton
SY Pom
Strahan
Lincoln Gets Mills Supervisor Appointment
C Lincoln Jr a resident of Wiattville township will join Mills county board of supervisors. Appointed Thursday morning by County Auditor Agnes Livengood County Clerk Don nerad County Recorder Binera Greenwood to fill vacancy from the death of AL C Buch. Other board members are Varry Evans chairman and W J Van Orsdel. Lincoln lives west of Pacific Tunction and is a Plattwille township trustee and one of three Mills county soil conservation district commissioners.
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Pc. Lincoln Jr
Wiattville ‘Township
Mills County Board of Supervisors
Agnes Livengood
Don
Nerad County
Binera
The
Mills County Soil Conservation District
Elizabeth Gidley Named Librarian for Malvern
Elizabeth Gidley was named librarian at a Malvern library board meeting. She succeeds Doris Beckwith whose resignation takes effect March 1 after 44 years building the library’s organization and service program.
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Elizabeth Gidley
Malvern Library Board
Doris’ Beckwith
Beckwith
False Spring Brings Mixed Weather to M S County
February's mild spell brings warm sun and scattered fog across the week. Temperatures rise to near 62 degrees on the midweek days with cooler values noted on Tuesday and Sunday.
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M/s
Ste
Advises Minimum in Park Buildings to Avoid Vandals
Roy Chastain of Des Moines told the Mills County conservation board to minimize structures in park plans to deter vandalism. He, park supervisor for southern towns in the Towa Conservation Commission, urged partnerships and careful maintenance to benefit all groups. The meeting referenced an arson awareness program and upcoming activities at Springbrook State Park with counties invited.
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Roy Chastain
Des Moines
Mills County Counservation Board
Glenwood
Chastain
Towa
Towa Conservation Commission
Tle
Springbrook State Park
Mentas
Notice to Lot Owners at Varbern Cemetery
Notice to lot owners regarding an event at Varbern Cemetery. Details are garbled in the source but reference appears to relate to a parcel or plot action under local statutes and a public search or inspection by an official. The fragment mentions Drew Peontemte and Pitesitas with Brewer referenced as an official.
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Fe Geneertinas
George Short Dies at 89 in Malvern
Tivath cue to Geesnurt Lyte this Thursday afternoon when he suffered a heart attack. Mr Short, age 89, had lived all his life in Malvern and followed the mason’s trade here. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Tivath
Mr. Short
Malvern
Mason
Malvern Blacksmiths Group Elects Officers at Shenandoah
John Hall of Malvern was elected secretary treasurer of the Southwest Iowa Blacksmiths and Welders Assn local No. 205 at a meeting held Wednesday night at Johnson Bros. shop in Shenandoah Iowa. Davis of Elliott was named president and Francis Fort of Red Oak, vice president. The state convention is set for August in Red Oak.
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John ©. Hall
Malvern
Southwest Iowa
Gays Start Work on New Home Near Malvern
Vir and Mrs. Richard Gay began building a new ranch style residence south of Malvern. Excavation and footings are complete for the basement walls. The four bedroom house will include living and family rooms dining kitchen and full basement with a carport. The site overlooks the county fair grounds and adds a scenic touch to local homes.
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Keenese Houte Vir
Rachard Gay
Malvern
Sale Dates Claimed in Malvern Area Readout
Sale dates in the Malvern area have been claimed as follows Tuesday February 2b RoW Mintle north of Faber.
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Malvern
Row
Mintle
Faber
Strahan Powers Essex Past Malvern 62 38 in Sectional
Essex beat Malvern 62 38 after a 23 19 halftime edge. Ian Cape led winners with 19 points while Strahan added a key late stretch and Emerson contributed in a dominant second half. The teams traded 26 20 at the half as Essex pulled away in the final period.
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Strahan
Malvern
Emerson
Gosto Staat
Ian Cape
Tidibeadthy
Dean Mason
Marragat
Masey Malvern
Rhaee
Purine
Baarrigat
Marian
Rssex Bet
Karen
Efort Alve Met
Dierriet Moorr
Local high school hoops result from Thursday
The report notes TABOR district action with teams Two Mills and Cedras competing for sectional honors at Ta peor. The HRamettes posted a 87-2 score after a tight finish. Glenwood defeated Tibor and Po oddluipess Bartlett in the county play.
Silver City Couple Plans Golden Wedding Sunday in Silver City
A Silver City couple marks their golden wedding anniversary this Sunday at their home following a long marriage begun Feb 7 in Silver City. The couple, both born in Mills County, have several children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friends and relatives are invited to attend Sunday afternoon service.
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Silver City
Vhey
Ulay
Virginia
Mills County
Clay
Nellie Dlvtainer
Max
Via Nuss la
Byron Curgis Kiger
Council Bluffs
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