Mills County Briefs on Farm Programs and Vietnam
This week in Mills County the ASCS notes strong interest in the 1008 fede MW feed rain program and township signup meetings are planned as farmers sign in support. Congressman Seherle visited for Lincoln’s birthday recess and said Washington is focused on Vietnam, with Bess resisting domestic program expansion until the conflict clarifies. He expects possible US force increases and a supplementary budget. The Congressmen viewed Vietnam as a major setback to South Vietnam and US plans despite high costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell
ASCS
Bil Seherle
Washington
Vietnam
U.S
Con Bess
Mitty
South Vietnam
Ken Stewart Is Killed in Malvern Car Hoist Accident
Kenneth John Stewart 17 of Silver City died February 10 1968 in Malvern after a car hoist at Pace Service Station raised while he worked on brakes. Larry Turner and Robert West watched as an air control released momentarily. He was a Malvern Community high school senior and member of Silver City Methodist Church. He is survived by parents Ralph and Margaret Stewart, two sisters Sharon McNutt and Karen Stewart, a brother Kevin, and maternal grandparents John and Mary Mass. Burial was in Silver City Cemetery as services were held at Silver City Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Community High
Kenneth
Pace
Swith
Larry Turner
Robert West
Ralph Stewart
Malvern
Silver City Methodist Church
Tel 5
Ree
E. LeRoy Pullman
Warren Darrah
Jack
Don Bargoin
Fred Wi Rebert Stewart
Byron Mabert Burgoin
Lawrence ‘Tur
Philip Shenefield
Joe Hetzel
Robert Lahey
Michael Miller
Silver City
Kenneth John Stewart
Ralph Thwight
Margaret Doris Stewart
Council Bluffs
Kenneth Tins
Flo
Publc
Box Elder
Malvern Community High School
Gary McNutt
Omaha
Doh Mass
Silvery’ City
Miami
Phelps Leads National Livestock Feeders Meet in Minneapolis
Charles Phelps of Itsstiags presided over the National Livestock Feeders Association annual convention in Minneapolis. In opening remarks he urged focus on product improvement and higher returns, outlining four paths: better animals, marketing machinery, voluntary restraint, professional adjustments, and richer trade information. Most expect Phelps to be reelected for a second year as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Phelps
Itsstiags Presidadous
National Livestock Peedws Assn
Minneapolis
Phelps
Saint In
Commercial Club to Meet Thursday
The Malvern Commercial club will hold its regular February meeting this Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Farm Bureau office. President Stephen Waller urges all business people to attend as several important matters will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Commercial Club
Stephen Waller
Farm Bureau
Bound Over for Driving While License Suspended
Bound over for driving while license suspended. Harry Burroughs of Manawa was bound over to district court by Justice of Peace Carl Remley at Glenwood. Bond set at $750. Other causes before Remley included Elias Vahir of Omaha for improper passing at $15, Kenneth Laufman of Omaha for speeding at $30, and James H. Roberts of Silver City for unlawful use of a driver's license at $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Burroughs
Manawa
District Court
Justice of Peace
Carl Remley
Glenwood
Remley
Elias Vahir
Omaha
Kenneth Laufman
James H. Roberts
Silver City
Wolawhi
Malvern Girl Scout cookie sale under way this week
Malvern Brownies and Girl Scouts began their annual cookie sale with five varieties Scol-Teas Mints Savannahs Pixies and Sandwich Cremes Advance orders run through Sunday February 18 with delivery and pickup March 22 to 24 If not contacted by a scout contact Betty Evans Ardis Scheffel or Bonnie Mansfield to arrange a cookie delivery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Lorn McConkey
Kurt Shere
Malvern Brownies
Girl Scouts
Betty Evans
Ardis Scheffel
Bonnie Mansfield
Nine New Vehicle Registrations Reported at County Treasurer
County Treasurer M. Robinson disclosed nine motor vehicle registrations processed last week. Recipients include Garland Martin and John C. Willard in Malvern for Fords, Frank Woksa of Council Bluffs for Chevrolets, Joseph B. Ribe in Malvern for a Chev, Richard A. Stevens in Glenwood for a Chevrolet, William Eccher of Malvern for a Pouline, Joseph Livengood of Pacific Junction for a Buick, Barbara J. Brammar of Malvern for an Oldsmobile, and Lloyd Banks of Glenwood for a Chevrolet pickup. A marriage license was issued to Richard L. Sanders, 24, and Janet L. Hascall, 21, both of Omaha. School superintendents from Mills and Fremont counties met at the courthouse with a federal representative to discuss wage hour compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Robinson
Fords
Garland Martin
John C. Willard
Malvern
Frank Woksa
Council Bluffs
Joseph B. Ribe
Richard A. Stevens
Glenwood
Pouline
William Eccher
Buick
Joseph Livengood
Pacific Junction
Oldsmobile
Barbara J. Brammar
Chevrolet
Lloyd Banks
Donner
Richard L. Sanders
Janet L. Hascall
Omaha
Mills
Fremont
Farm Bureau Marks Golden Anniversary With Event in Malvern
Mills County Farm Bureau observes its 50th anniversary Tuesday February 26 with a potluck at 6:30 PM in Malvern Community Building. George Peterson will provide organ music. Rev. Arthur C. Marston will give the invocation. Dan Martyn will perform magic. M Merrill Anderson will speak. Treynor Top Twenty and Clark Bailey Band will entertain. charter members past presidents and directors recognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nest
Mills County
Bureau
Malvern
George Peterson
Glenwood
Wil
Arthur C
Clark Bailey
Comba
Farm Bureau
Damage Heavy to Cars in Mills County Accidents
Sheriff Edwin Barkus reports two single vehicle crashes in Mills County causing about 1000 dollars in damage. Harry A. Sanders of Pacific Junction lost control of a 1966 Ford north of Glenwood on highway 275. the car left the road into a ditch. Wayne E. Leick of Glenwood lost control of a 1967 Chevelle while dodging a deer northwest of Bartlett. he sustained a back injury and, along with passengers Marvin Aistrape and Randy Teegarden, was hospitalized at Mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Edwin Barkus
Harry A. Sanders
Pacific Junction
Glenwood
Wayne E. Leick
Bartlett
Mercy Hospital
Marvin Aistrape
Randy Teegarden
Aistrope Named Supervisor for Savings Associations
State Auditor Lloyd R. Smith announced the appointment of Gordon Edward Aistrope, 30, of Glenwood as supervisor of savings and loan associations for four years. Aistrope succeeds Donald Duncan, who resigned to become manager of a federal savings and loan association. He has nine years of savings and loan experience and five years as secretary treasurer of the Mills County Savings and Loan Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lioyd R. Smith
Gordon Edward Aistrope
Glenwood
Aistrope
Donald Duncan
Mills County Savings: and Loan Association
Smith
Long Awaited Tax Levies Listed for Co
County Auditor Glam L. Johnson’s office received state comptroller approval to certify school levies after a delay caused by computations. Tax books will be delivered to the county treasurer within 30 to 40 days, with some townships like Anderson-Ingraham expected to pay late next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glam L. Johnson
State Comptroller's Office
Auiliter
Auiilor Johnson
Anderson-Ingraham
Marvin R. Selden, Jr
State Comptroller’s of
Selden
House
Johnson
Flood Repair Funds Still Available for Mills County
Emergency funds from the Soil Conservation Service remain for flood damage repairs to conservation practices. About 60 percent of the original allocation has helped 144 Mills County farms repair May and June flood damage from 1987. Federal cost share is up to 40 percent. Residents with flood damage from May and June 1967 are urged to contact ASCS or SCS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Loudon
Local
Soil Conservation Service
Mills County
Loudon
HU Pet
SUS
ASCS
Larry Benscoter Named Assistant Data Processing Officer
Larry Benscoter has been named Assistant data processing officer by the Omaha National Bank. He has managed the bank's Western Nebraska Computer Center at Scotishluff and joined the bank's data processing department in 1962. A 1961 Malvern graduate, Tarry also reflects his early career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Benscoter
Omaha National Bank
Benscoter
Western Nebraska Computer Center
Scotishluff
Tarry
Malvern School
Ag Credit School Hailed for Feb 23 and March 1
An Iowa State University led agricultural credit school will be held at the Malvern Community Building on February 23 and March 1 starting at 5 30 a m. Herb Vowell and Errol Peterson will lead sessions on credit sources costs and policy. Registration and meals cost 3 75 with reservations due by February 19 at the county extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State University
County Extension Services
Southwest
Iowa
Malvern
Herb Vowell
Errol Peterson
Malvern Troop Installs Bud Hertz as Scoutmaster
Malvern’s boy scout troop held an installation service at the Methodist church fellowship hall with about 20 of 23 members present. Clayton L. Rudi Hertz was installed as scoutmaster, with Dr. James Ahern Bruno Leu Joe Smith and Charles Pevehouse as assistants and Randy Salvers Karl Hertz as schedule-friendly helpers. Members planned summer camping at Philmont and Fremont Eagle camps while films of Camp Cedar and Camp Wakonda were shown. District Commissioner Adel Knight presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
Philmont
New Mexico
Fremont
Nebr
Clayton L.rudi Hertz
James Ahern
Bruno Leu
Joe Smith
Charles Pevehouse
Randy Salvers
Karl Hertz
Rick Smith
M. L. Scheffel
E. W. Burdie
Mel Trimmer
Rob't. Peart
Lentz Powles
Camp Cedar
Camp Wakonda
Adel Knight
Five More Phys Ed Sessions Announced at Nishna Valley High
Mrs. Pam Obrecht, instructor, announces five additional women’s physical education sessions at Nishna Valley High starting February 21 at 7 30 p.m. The original group of 39 continues, with open enrollment for all adult women at $4 per session. Sessions run two hours with diet refreshments. dates are February 21 28 March 5 12 and 19. For questions contact Mrs. Pam Obrecht Malvern 634-8497.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam Obrecht
Act
Nishna Valley High School
Gyn
Malvern
White Chooses Jail Term Over Fine in DUI Case
Don White of Malvern was fined $500 and costs by District Judge Johnson after his second offense of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He chose to serve jail time instead of paying the fine. The amount due and the jail term were to be determined by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don White
Malvern
Johnson
Chase
Annual Fireman's Banquet Set for February 22
Malvern firemen designate Thursday February 22 for their annual banquet at the 64 Club at 7 30 p m. A calling committee will reach out to members in the coming days to secure reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Odebolt-Arthur Senior Named Air Force Academy Alternate
Charles Lakin, Odebolt-Arthur Community high school senior, was named an alternate nominee to the United States Air Force Academy in a Washington announcement. The honor comes from a Mayne adminstered list of five Iowa youths chosen after a committee led by L. H. Jones of Sioux City advised Rep. Wiley Mayne. Charles is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Lakin and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Swobstla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lakin
Odebolt-Arthur
United States Air Force Academy
Washington D. C
Iowa
Wiley Mayne
Mayne
L. H. Jones
Sioux City
Charles
Charles E.* Lakin
Charles E.* Lakin Af Odebolt
Emerson
Frank Swobstla
Attendance Awards at Adult Farmer Supper
Thirty three people attended the Adult Farm Supper at Chantry School lunch team. Gulf Oil Co sponsored the event with Dick Holtz of the Gulf Oil soil testing lab in Forest City speaking on soil test results and nutrient reactions. Paul Hopp, Voc. Ag Instructor, presented attendance awards noting 15 members reached six or more meetings, three with perfect attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chantry
Gulf Oil Co
Dick Holtz
Gulf Oil Soil Testing Laboratory
Forest City
Paul Hopp
Voc. Ag
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Ken Stewart
John Hall
Peace John
Commercial Club
Savings Assns
Nishna Valley
Fremont-Mills
Treynor
Lewis Central
Shenandoah
Ag Credit School
Bud Hertz
White
AF Academy
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