Early Mills County Pioneer Hutchings Memories
In a Mills County reminiscence, Kr Hutchings recalls 1860s settlement, the Cary family, and Abel Cary’s migration from Indiana. He describes early schooling by Miss Ambrosia Ratty, building a log schoolhouse east of North Grove cemetery, and the first teachers John Day and others. He notes health, home-building without nails, homespun clothing, and barter farming, with the community band planning to perform for local good.
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Hutchings
Mille County
Mies Cary
Mills County
Abel Cary
Indiana
Aaron Dolph
Muticle
Iowa
William Hutchings
Hiram Hoyt
North Grove
Ambrosia
John Day
Wearths
Hastinga
Ita Gian
North Grove Cemetery
Alasa
Malvern Community Club Orchestre Adopts Permanent Name
The Malvern Community Club Orchestra voted to adopt a permanent name at a regular meeting. Twenty members attended with votes and discussion on continuing the group’s activities under the new title.
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Lsat
Malvern Community Club Orchestre
Sonia Aa Ysasouinn Rennieas
Ol Weaibar
Masonic School of Instruction Set For Malvern
A Masonic School of Instruction for the district is scheduled at the Masonic Hall in Malvern on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Sessions start at nine in the morning and run all day with morning, afternoon, and evening meetings. All Masons are invited to attend.
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Masonic School of Instruction
Malvern
Things Seen and Heard on Farmer Prosperity and Politics
An editorialized reflection on Uncle Sam’s money and farm life. Farmers A D Bradley J P Wearin and others are cited amid critiques of currency, treaties, and political rhetoric. The piece notes hardships renewing bills, parity debates, and rural livelihoods in Deer Creek and surrounding farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Bradley
J.P. Wearin
Sl Wearin
Ould
District CG FE Convention Set for Malvern Dates
The Jowa Christian Endeavor Union of the First District plans its annual convention in Malvern from March 12 to 14. President Mrs Ide Reynolds reports strong district enthusiasm and anticipates a top convention. A recent Clarinda rally drew 109 attendees from five towns and eleven societies in support of Malvern. Local Christian Endeavor and Presbyterian churches coordinate to make the event a community affair with town decorations and delegate hospitality.
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Jowa
Christian Endeavor Union
Malvern Evch
Ide Reynolds
Clarinda
Malvern
Christian Fedeavor
Malvern Christian
Birthday Surprise For Misa Gladys Young
Misa Gladys Young celebrated her nineteenth birthday last Friday with a surprise party at her parents home, Mr. and Mrs. FR Young, north of town. About twenty to thirty friends attended, sharing an evening of games and socializing.
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Misa Gladys Young
FR. Young
Cpee
Pereme
Mldent Acaalgan Tunsbeca
George Washington Valley Forged at Revolution’s Darkest Hours
A reflection on the Revolution’s crucible when Liberty hung in the balance. The piece honors a nation’s resolve and a single steadfast heart that rallied others, inspired perseverance, and contributed to ultimate victory.
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Valley Forge
Malvern Loses To Strahan In Tight Local Tilt
Malvern High School faced Strahan Consolidated Schools in a hard fought home game last Thursday. The score was tied at fourteen at the end of the third and Strahan pulled ahead to win by three points after a close final period. The contest remained exciting throughout with two evenly matched teams. A next home game against Shenandoah is set for Friday February 29 at the Community Building.
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Malvern High School
Strahan Consolidated Schools
Ted
Moore
Strahan
Shenandoah
John H Christy Called Home in Malvern Funeral
Funeral services for John H. Christy were held Tuesday morning at the Methodist church in Malvern. Rev. Peter Jacobs of Cambridge, Iowa, officiated with Rev. C. A. Mrs. F. M. Kline at the piano. Interment followed at East Liberty cemetery. Christy, born July 8, 1843 in Virginia, Illinois, died February 9, 1928 in Long Beach California. He lived in Iowa, Tabor and Carvon neighborhoods, later helping Sheridan’s tourist camp near the Custer Battlefield Highway. He married Ann R. Lewis in 1871 and leaves seven children and a wife and two children predeceased him.
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John H. Christy
Inetweek
Methodiste
Malvern
Peter Jacobs
Cambridge
Iowa
C. A
F. M. Kline
East Liberty
Fred Durbin
Ivan Durbin
F. E. Mulholland
J. W. Baer
W. P. Wortman
A. C. Sivers
John Hamlin Christy
Samuel Christy
Virginia
Long Beach
Calif
Silver City
Ann R. Lewis
Christy
Carston
Nelle Christy Ox
Sheridan
Wyoming
Meade Carlity
Long Boson
Call
Roxy Christy Molennen
Wyoping
Sire
Mary Christy Weat
Social Neighbors Club Enjoys Pleasant Evening
Social Neighbors and families gathered at M. T. Munsinger’s home for an evening of games stunts and readings. Music featured Mrs Geo Gaston and Mrs Esther Hardy with their children, readings by Miss Lundeen Sherrdan Gorrell and Wilkins, with Busby and Darrab also appearing. Oyster soup and refreshments followed late.
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M. T. Munsinger
Tiis
Geo. Gaston
Ralph
Esther Hardy
Lysle
Mary Evelyn Lundeen
Catherine Sherrdan
Mary Gorrell
Marjorie Wilkins
Miss Wilkins
Warren Darreb
Miss Gorrell
Misa Busby
Tebor Beacon
Bromley Jacobs Marry in Cambridge Iowa
Miss Maurine Jacobs wed Marries Bromley on Thursday last and they reside at the Tom Duncan farm home of Roy and Mrs Bromley. The bride, daughter of Hey Jacobs of Cambridge, Iowa, has long been known in the community for her aplomb and ties to local Methodists. The groom is a local figure with many friends, and the couple remain at his parents’ home as they begin married life.
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Maurine Jacobs
Bromley
Roy Bromley
Tom Duncan
Hey
Pater Jaccobs
Cambridge
Randolph
Salerprias
Obituary Notice for Local Resident Christy Passes Away
The long time resident died February 9, 1926 after a two week illness at age eighty three. Daughter Mary accompanied the body and another daughter Mrs Neille Coz of Sheridan joined for the trip. The remains rested at the brother C B Christy’s home prior to funeral services.
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Christy
Mary
Neille Coz
Sheridan
C. B. Christy
Hi Y Club Holds Large Malvern Meeting
The Malvern Hi Y Club held a lively Monday night gathering at the Liberty Memorial Building with forty two attendees including eight new members. Games of volleyball and basketball followed by sandwiches and hot chocolate created a warm atmosphere, while Mr Ita Fritz and Mr Brittell were among those present or noted for securing the venue. The meeting boosted enthusiasm for the Hi Y among high school boys as the season began.
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Malvern
Liberty Memorial Building
Ita Fritz
Brittell
Liberty Memorial
Anderson
Grinnell Glee Club to compete in Chicago contest
Grinnell Glee Club members prepare for the Inter Collegiate Glee Club Contest in Chicago on February 22 with Donald Laird of Malvern joining as a baritone. The group recently toured north central Iowa over Christmas and broadcast from WHO Des Moines. Grinnell has a strong track record, having won in 1924.
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Grinnell
Grinnell Glee Club
Chicago
Donald Laird
Malvern
Grinnell Club
Iowa
WHO
Des Moines
New York City
Methodist Circle Entertained by Mrs. Salyers Circle
The Bt. E. Ladies' Circle met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. G. F. Salyers with about seventy five in attendance. Valentine games and a short musical program provided entertainment while the home and lunch followed a red and heart motif. Assistant hostesses included Mrs. T. D. Salyers Dye Gordon Jones Gidley G. S. Racrett and McClymond.
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Bt. E
G. F. Salyers
Valentine
Mexdames T
Salyers
Dye
Gordon Jones
Gidley
Racrett
McClymond
New Homes Going Up in Malvern This Spring
Rev John Wright sold north First Avenue property to Walter Smith and plans a modern home this spring. Smith also sold the lots south of his Marion Avenue residence to Mrs N M Chambers who will build there this spring. Miss Fanny Clark bought lots east of her East Boundary Street home from Mrs Fred Robinson, with plans to build this spring. The changes signal substantial spring building in Malvern.
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John Wright
North First Avenue
Walter Smith
Andy Berkhimer
Mr. Wright
Smith
N. M. Chambers
Marion Avenue
Corn Sugar Said To Be Easily Digested By Body
A report quotes Q R Sweeney of Iowa State College stating corn sugar digests more readily than cane and milk sugars. He notes profits from corn by products like corn oil and corn glass seeds and suggests other simple sugars such as levyless and honey are similarly straightforward in digestion.
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Q. R. Sweeney
Towa State College
Sweeney
Farm Bureau Protective Association Aims to Function in Mills County
The Mills County Farm Bureau Protective Association plans to function once 300 members join and pay a $1 fee. A committee reported in February, contracts and signs will be distributed by February 20. The plan includes a $250 reward to encourage witnesses and deter theft on member premises.
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Mills County Farm Bureau Protective Association
Farm Bureau Protective Association
Association Aigna
Lirty
Lny
Riolsen
Protective Association
Rainbow Division Veterans Banquet Planned at Des Moines
The Des Moines Rainbow Division veterans prepare for an annual banquet on March 6 to mark the first attack on the 168th Infantry by German forces and the unit's successful defense. Invitations extend to Rainbow Division members statewide. past addresses are unknown for many. General Muley, former adjutant of the 18th Infantry, will give the keynote at Motel Garvey. Those wishing to attend should contact Mr Gerald Bedwell at the County Clerk, Court House in Des Moines not later than March.
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Des Moines
Vetwwranuy
168Th
Plana
Muley
Egmuguder
18Th Infantry
Motel Gavery
Gauke Fremarrye
Gerald Bedwell
Court House
Rea Moines
Merchard
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East Mills
B. Hutchings Pelle
5. B. Hutchings
Hestings
Lates Eniough
H. Nottie
Mer
C. E. Eaeratt
Sam
Eitcr
McAllister
Deer Creek
Bam
Norton
G. W. Curtis
I. P. Wilder
The
Brazeltons
C. E
George Washington
John Christy
California
Tabor
Carvon
Custer Battlefield
Mia
Mary West
Social Neighbors Club
Jacobs
Gates
Grinnel Glee Club
Methodist Circle
Iowan
Alice
Rainbow Division
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