Mills Touity and Local Week In Emerson Notes
This week highlights local school sports and declamatory contests as Mills Touity and Emerson history notes feature the Mills county town naming, plus a Ponton Service Station typo correction and a birthday party at Edmundson Hospital for Joe Kilpat Tick. Swoboda wins a 23-board cheap tournament in Omaha while Paul Swoboda resigns late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvernians
Glenwood
Anooker Club
Bidnay Cus
I. A. Parsons
Paul Swobode
Dale Morford
Omaha
Swoboda
Funeral services for Wm Aistrope held in Red Oak
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Sellegren Funeral Home in Red Oak for William Martin Aistrope of Shenandoah. Burial was in Malvern Cemetery. Aistrope, born July 11 1914, moved to Red Oak in 1930 and worked for relatives. He is survived by his parents and two sisters.
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Sellegren Funerall Home
Red Oak
Mad
Aistrope
Shenandoah
Malvern Cemetery
Farmers Union to discuss Cost of Production at Deer Creek
Hawthorne president of the Iowa Farmers Union to speak at Asbury Hall Deer Creek township at 8 p m. Meeting two miles west and two miles south of Emerson. Hawthorne will speak and Donald W Van Viest will outline the new commercial program. Everyone invited.
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Asbury
Thirst Abates During January in Mids County
Mids county imbibers who faced a December threat of scarcity largely quenched by state liquor purchases in January. Sales declined by 1015.88 dollars, mirroring a statewide drop near 600000 dollars that month. Glenwood 2583.68 3627.57 Malvern 2706.98 1764.38 Oo total 6899.88 8878.60.
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Mids County
Nquor
Glenwood
Malvern
World Day of Prayer Observed at Baptist Church
The World Day of Prayer will be observed at the Baptist church on Feb 34 at 8 pm. This marks the 18th year the event has been held on the first Friday in Lent. Women of the four Gayrohed in Mulvarn are urged to keep the date and attend the service.
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Preyer
Mulvarn
County Board Applies Crow and Starling Bounty Rules
Mills county supervisors adopt a resolution requiring bounty claimants to present an affidavit from the property owner swearing the birds were killed there. Last week Noah R. Cohen of Piattville township delivered 147 crow heads and received $14.70 in bounty.
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Mills County
Board of Supervisors
Noah R. Cohen
Piattville Township
Campers Take Eighth Grade Examinations At CCCamp
County Superintendent Amy Hammers visited Malvern to administer regular eighth grade exams to 16 enrollees at CCCamp. The group, who had studied comparable work, had not previously passed the grade, while romance blooms faded until renewal of marriage licenses. Six couples wed in the county area between February 7 and February 15, listing ages and towns from Talbor to Glenwood and Arlington.
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Amy Hammers Wan
Malvern
Ward Slothower
Fred Barnes
Talbor
Janice Crosby Dashner
Pacific Junction
Lyle Williams
Neb
Julian A. Buch
Emerson
Francia Michelwait
Glenwood
Herbert Talbert
June Page
Keneas Citi
Russell Wilhelm
Oil Lease Activity Quiet in Mills County
Leasing of lands for oil production continued in Mills county the past week but lacked the force seen in other southwest Iowa counties. Some 24 leases were recorded by County Recorder Hattie Brown, all to W. C. Kite of Oklahoma City.
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Mills County
Iowa
Hattie Brown
W. C. Kite
Oklahoma City
Origin and history of Emerson given
Interesting facts about Emerson history were presented by Mrs. R. O. Smith at a Feb 7 Emerson Women’s club program. The 81 year old longtime resident traced early settlement, the 1869 home, the 1871 frame house still standing, and the 1860s town layout by a B and Q official. The talk notes the 40 year old Christian Home Aid, and Emerson’s railroad arrival in 1870.
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Emerson
Emerson Women’s Club
R. O. Smith
Smith
Christian Home Aid
Methodist Church
Women's Relief Corps
Glenwood
Michigan
George Werner
Our Town
B. Birda
Legislature Debates Tax Cuts by Reorganization This Week
The 48th Iowa General Assembly opens a battle between economy and expanding public services. Lawmakers face pressure from constituents as measures already introduced show the scope of the spending debate. Continued on page 5.
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General Assembly
Iowa Presa Association
Iowa General Assembly
Folka
Malvern Fire Dept to Observe Anniversary Banquet
Malvern firemen and their wives will celebrate the department anniversary with a Wednesday banquet at the Community Center. Committees were urged to start work on arrangements. The department plans to hire a caterer or organization and an entertainment program of wide interest is planned but not yet announced. Membership was extended to Alfred Baucom, Harry A. Nelson, and Lloyd Bhart after prior applications.
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Malvern
Mae Serdius Invaltair
Alfred Baucom
Harry A. Nelson
Lloyd Bhart
Tabor Girl Fatally Injured by Car
Marilyn Rhode six died after being struck by a car while returning from a birthday party in Tabor. The driver William Trevor was jailed, later cleared at a coroner’s inquest, and released. Marilyn’s father, in a car, met her as she crossed toward him. she was dragged about thirty feet.
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Tabor
Marilyn Rhode
Harold Rhode
William Trevor
Mills County
Marilyn
Malvern Library Board Report for January
Malvern library board met Tuesday Evening at the library. Librarian Alice Kackley presented January figures: hooks borrowed 821. current periodicals borrowed 147. readers using the library 146. new borrowers 6. Board lauds service and invites all citizens to visit this month.
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Malvern
Lbrary Board
Mbrary
Alice Kackley
Orioles Meet Fast Traynor Quint In Big Local Clash
The Orioles face a highly competitive Traynor quintet tomorrow night on the local court. Traynor holds a long win streak this season, and the game is expected to draw a large crowd and be among the season’s top bouts.
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Orioles
Traynor Quint
Four Sales Listed As March 1 Moving Day Nears
The 1949 sale season winds down but The Leader lists four sales this week. Dates include Saturday at Malvern Sale Barn with auctioneer L. A. Talbott, Tuesday stock sale at Malvern Auction Co., and February farm sales near Emerson and Council Bluffs with auctions by W. H. Cramer and H. J. McMurray respectively.
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Sne
Malvern Sale Barn
L. A. Talbott
Malvern Auction Co
Welb
Aud
Ove Anderson
Ethel A. Wearin
Emerson
W. H. Cramer
Poland
Nearly 200 4-H Club Members Attend County Party
Nearly 200 4-H club members and parents from Mills County gathered for the annual club party. Bill Harbor of Henderson served as master of ceremonies as clubs presented features. Awards were announced for club work, and Hetty Haroff of Hastings won the amateur hour contest.
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Mills County
Bill Harbor
Henders
Hetty Haroff
Hastings
John Longstreet
Jordan
Emerson
Pawl'shaw
Bill Summers
Malvern
Girix
Doris Klingman
Betty Plumb
Henderson
Alice Klind
Hester Ann Wright
Kathleen Haney
Glenwood
Century of Lutheranism told in film at St John’s Lutheran church
A sound film titled The Call of the Cross will be shown at St John’s Lutheran church six miles northeast of Malvern on Friday February 17 at 7 30 p m The documentary traces Saxon immigration and the early church life up to the present Synod It notes a baptized membership of 1 700 000 and invites a free will offering to cover expenses
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St. Johne Lutheran Church
Malvern
Lutheran Young People to Present Play
The St John Lutheran church youth group will stage a three act rural comedy titled Leak Out Lizzle by Walter Richardson in the church basement on Thursday night February 16 at 8 o clock. Admission is free with a free will offering invited.
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St. John Lutheran Church
Lizzle
Walter Richardson
Moving Week Pushes Mills Locations Before March First
The Leader urges readers to report moving notices for Mills locations extending into the next two weeks. Notify the Leader or the local correspondent with details of moves in all communities served by the paper.
Judge Gillilland to Open Glenwood District Court Tuesday
Glenwood prepares for the February term with Judge Whitney W. Gillilland presid ing. County Clerk Ward Slothower released the docket showing 344 cases remain after removing 94. seven criminal actions include three robberies, one forgery, one DWI. Most entries are continuances and routine civil matters, with 41 divorces listed. Grand jury meets February 21 and petit jurors are asked to report February 27.
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Glenwood
Ward Slothower
Whitney W. Gililland
Gillilland
Petit Furora
Louse
Scout Activities Continue This Week in Malvern
National Boy Scout Week activities proceed as Troop 64 hosts a supper in the Community building basement followed by a short program and awards. The Sunday service at the Methodist church will feature discussions on scouting phases with several speakers. Troop 84 members took a winter outing to the Fickel timber, cooked dinner, and completed scouting tests under Scout Master C. A. Calkins.
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Malvern
Fickel Timber
C. A. Calkins
Epworth Leaguers Meet at Parsonage for Hastings Plans
Mrs. L Ripley president of the Epworth Leagues convened 24 members Sunday afternoon at Rev C A Calkins home. They laid plans for a county meeting in Hastings on Sunday afternoon February 26 with lunch served before departure.
Malvern Independent School District Sets March 18 Election
Voters will go to the polls March 18 to elect two members to the board of education. Terms of Bruce Bochner and Dr. J W Baer expire this year.
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Malvern Independent School District
Board of Education
Bruce Bochner
J. W. Baer
P. T. A. of Foxworthy School Meets Friday
The P. T. A. of Foxworthy School will hold its regular meeting this Friday with a special program commemorating the 42nd anniversary of its founding. All are invited to attend.
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Foxworthy School
Luff Payne Addresses Ratsbane Meeting on Tel Co Efforts
Luff Payne of the Morthercatern Bell Telephone Co spoke to the Ratsbane group Tuesday about the companys work in the field and its impact on business policy. Also announced were Leonard Heck and Lloyd Mutheliond as new bombers at the meeting.
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Luff Payne
Ratsbane
Pounty
Malvern
Cold spell hits county with record low temperatures
Freezing weather gripped the county last week as temperatures plunged below zero early Friday. A two inch snowfall Thursday added melt-freeze risk, while the week’s coldest readings settled around single digits and subzero wind chills through Friday and the weekend.
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Montas al
Malvern Community 1.03 Committees Named This Week
Committee appointments for the Malvern Community club were announced this week and all committees are to report at the next regular meeting on February 27. The membership committee will focus on opening new members after the budget committee sets dues. Chairmen are to convene their groups and share duties. Committees include Budgets chaired by EL W. Knight with members Slothower Gearhart Hamilton. Membership chaired by F B Mulholland with Salyers Shonka Swoboda. Trade Promotion chaired by F E Pave with Frank and Bradley. Roads chaired by Albert Nelson with Durbin Mangfield Piper. Refreshment with W.kh. Byington and Butterfield. Show and Parade Grounds chaired by D. M. Kline with Beck Nelson Chantry Beckwith Bursey. Neon Sign chaired by J H Elson with Mackey and Surhey. Floriday Ending chaired by O F Davis with Slothaner Lehman and Verh ial.
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Malvern Community Club
EL W. Knight
W. D. Slothower
L. Gearhart
Hamilton
F. BE. Mulholland
R. W. Salyers
D. M. Kline
L. L. Beck
Albert Nelson
F. Wt. Chantry
J. H. Beckwith
Robert Bursey
Neon Sign
J. HE. Elson
Clifford Mackey
Bot Sur- Hey
Rev Clark Howard Delivers Sermon at Methodist Church
Rev Clark Howard, president of Tohor College, gave the Sunday evening sermon in the Methodist church. The service closed a Week of fellowship meetings arranged by Pastor Rev A Calkins, with assistance from neighboring pastors who preached each evening.
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Clark Howard
Tohor College
A. Calkins
Malvern Cagers Narrow Loss to Council Bluffs Jr. S. D.
Malvern high school basketball fell 29-27 to J. S. D. from Council Bluffs after a tight second half. McLean sparked a 22-12 halftime lead for Jr. S. D., with Johnson and Jackson closing the gap as Malvern nearly pulled even before fouls and missed shots sealed the result.
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Malvern
Council Bluffs
Orioles
St. Francis
Iowa School
the Bluffs
Jr. S. D. Ay
McLean
Oriole
Chuck” Johnson
Jackson
Bluffs Cagere
Johnson
Invaders
Ob Cros
Kuife
Re.servis
Malvern Schools Plan School Boy Safety Patrol
Malvern schools, with town authorities and the American Automobile Association’s Motor Clubs, plan a junior high boy safety patrol to help children cross streets near the school. The program, supervised by the public school and Motor clubs, aims to reduce accidents and relies on community cooperation and parent support.
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Amasler
Cooperaion
American Automobile Association
Atreeta
Tertory
Towa
Paralysis Strikes Guy Breeding in Omaha Restaurant
Guy Breeding fell seriously ill from paralysis Saturday in an Omaha restaurant. He was moved to his Malvern area farm home where his condition has improved with regained speech and growing motor control. An adjacent notice advertises a literary review event at Masonite Hall, Red Oak, February 18 at 2:30 p.m. for the A A W Fellowship Fund with admission 26 cents.
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Guy Breeding
Omaha
Malvern
H. C. Houghton
Frances Frost
Masonite Hall
Red Oak
State Home Econ Supt Visits Malvern School
Mary Parris, state superintendent of home economics, visited Malvern schools Monday and inspected the home economics department. After a thorough inspection she discussed work with Supt. Pom, Davi ng and Elu deRurde Mundigure, then expressed satisfaction with the program.
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Mary Parris
Malvern
Supt
Pom
Daving
Elu deRurde
Allo Burvia
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Ponton
Joe Kilpat
Tick
the Edmundson Hospital
Frienda
Wm, Aistrope
Hawthorne
Farmers Union
World Day OF Prayer
Wed
B. & Q. Railroad Co
Malvern Fire Dept
Malvern Library Board
Lutheran
Epworth
M. E. Parsonage
Malvern Community
Malvern Schools
Guy
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