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Newspaper

Malvern Leader

Location

Malvern, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1930

Page

5

Wedding Bells Ring Out in Ira Turner Home

Wedding ceremonies at the Ira L. Turner residence southeast of Hastings united Leaty May Turner and John H. Leader of Oakland with a reception and a later wedding at the John A. Corse home in Carson for Ethel Turner and Gruillie Turner. The Hastings turnout included about seventy five relatives and friends as Dr. M. A. Gable officiated. The couple plan a home in Oakland Iowa after a short honeymoon trip.

Ira L. Turner Hastings Leaty May John H. Lead Oakland M. A. Gable Methodist Episcopal Max Nedathy Turner Ned Turner Iowa Gable Towa Haatinge Jeter Nurses' Training Schoo Jen John A. Corse Carson Ethel Qriilie Turner Ira Turner

Phillips elected president of Lumbermen's Assn in Council Bluffs

A P Phillips of Phillips Lumber Yard Henderson was chosen president of the South west Iowa Lumber Dealers Association at the convention in Council Bluffs. He succeeds Lyle Casant of Clarinda with Charles A Craig of Clinton as vice president. Directors for three years are A D Collins Essex Cole A Berry and E E Clare Greenfield. outgoing directors include A P Phil Ups Henderson J D McCarthy Missouri Valley and H Cox Oskaloosa. Charles R Gratly Creston was re elected secretary and treasurer. About 390 attendees said to mark the most enthusiastic meeting yet. The Sunset club staged the fourth annual meet shiar cal program with evening entertainment.

A. P. Phillips Phillips Lumber Yard Henderson Southwest Iowa Lumber Dealers’ Association Council Bluffa Lyle M. Casant Clarinda Charles A. Craig Clinton A. D. Collins Essex Cole A. Berry E. E. Clare Greenfield A. P. Phil Ups D. McCarthy Missouri Valley Oskaloosa Charles R. Grattly Creston Association Sunset Club Lumbermen’s Association

Malvern Students Named Alternates for Naval Academy

Congressman Swanson announces four Malvern nominees for Annapolis vacancy due to Glendon Williams graduation. Principal Gordon T Will, first alternate Thomas Paul Mulholland, second alternate Thomas L Shea, third alternate James C Beatty. Vacancy fills a four year term ending with commissioning as an ensign. pay $780 yearly. Candidates must pass physical and mental examinations.

Charles EB. Swanson United States Naval Academy At Annapolis Gordon. T. Will Ned Oak Thomas Paul Mulholland Malvern Naval Academy Glendon D. Williams Malyvern

Malvern Fire Dept Responds To Roof Fire On Sunday

Firemen rushed to a small roof blaze discovered Sunday evening at the residence of Wm Hora. The nearest fire station was dispatched quickly, and crews worked to extinguish the fire. A swift response highlighted the department’s emphasis on speed in emergency calls.

Malvern Wm. Hora Frase Spd Eat Hut Saat Anand Tie Soraer Fala

Funeral Services for W. L. Pontow Held on Thursday

The funeral for W. L. Pontow was held Thursday Feb 13 with German and English services at his home and Lutheran church near Malvern. Rev H P Lahi officiated, with a special choir and pallbearers including Walter and Paul Pontow. Pontow, born Oct 14 1869 in Malvern, married Emma Schiefelbein in 1884 and left five children, two of whom survive. He spent his life in Mills county as a progressive farmer and beloved neighbor until his death from heart failure.

W. L. Pontow East Liberty Malvern H. P. Lahi Albert Porton Alfred Leu Walter Knop Louis Lea Martha Pohlow Edwin Gerald Leu Martin Hugo Otto Leipold Ernest Pontow Walter Paul Pontow Pontow Emma Schiefelbein Louiss Ida Paul Marie Elsie Walter Pontow Emil Pontow Mills County

Masonic Friends Surprise arry E. Nelson Friday

Masonic brothers surprised Harry E Nelson at his home last Friday evening. The group enjoyed pitch and a luncheon prepared by Mrs Nelson, with several named Masons including L A Talbott Harry Stone Bam Andersen W Criswell Fred Durbin Tom Gidley Tom Caudell Roy Cay Ass and Albert Nelson participating in the social event.

Harry BE Nelson Mr. Nelson Mre. Nelson L.A. Talbott Harry, Stone Bam Andersen BR. W. Cr

Entertain at Luncheon Mia La Brite Hosts Friday

Mia La Brite hosts a luncheon Friday at 6 to 9 pm under the Japanese Garary banner. Mrs Margaret Suns and Fred Bulimap are listed as attendees or organizers for the event.

Mia la Brite Fred Bulimap Margaret Suns Ware

The Malvern Leader Public Sale Dates

Public sale notices listed by The Malvern Leader show upcoming and past auctions in Mills County. Entries include Feb 22 general sale at Malvern pavilion by L. A. Talbott, Feb 21 farm sale near Henderson by W. H. Cramer, Feb 20 farm sale near Braman by Jack Ames, Feb 25 P. C. McCord & Bon near Hastings, and Feb 28 Caudell Bros horse and mule sale in Malvern.

Mills County Malvern General Sale Malvern Sale Pavilion L. A. Talbott W. C. Byers Henderson W. H. Cramer Bert Goins Btrahan Jack Ames William Cain P. C. McCord & Bon Hastings Caudell Bros

Shooting at Public Sale Near Tabor Ends in Wounding

At the Frank Hall sale northwest of Tabor, George Reafling Jr. of Lyons township was shot by neighbor Dewey Burress after a brief encounter. Reafling's leg wound was treated and deemed not serious. Burress was bound over to the grand jury under $1,000 bond for shooting with intent to kill.

Frank Hall Tabor George Reafling, Jr Lyons Township Dewey Burress Oppanton Burres Justice of the Peace Goodrich Glenwood

iFairmen Announce Dates of Exhibition and Race Meet 1930

Mills county’s annual fair will run August 12 to 16 with four night shows and three afternoon performances. The executive board announced free attractions, two days of tuning traces, and possibly one day of auto racing. An all county baseball tournament with a generous purse is planned, plus unusual hippodrome acts, a dog and monkey show, musical act with a seven foot piano, and aerial performances. Attendees at the meeting included C G Reese and Mr. Bowers.

Milig County The Fair Association Orpheum Bowers Mills County Fair C. GC Reese Adama County Jair

Wearin Casts Hat Into Political Ring

Representative Otha D. Wearin announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for State Representative in the June primary. He pledges efficiency fairness and progress and says legislators should pursue routine duties in the Assembly and inform constituents through press columns.

Otha D. Wearin General Assembly Wearkn

Valentine Party Entertainment At Ely Home

Misses Batty Swain and Gretch en Bayes hosted a Valentine party Thursday evening at 6 at the Ely home. Twelve girls attended as hearts were the game and red decorations set a festive mood. Refreshments were served toward the end of the evening.

Batty Swain Gretchen Bayes Ely

Methodist Ladies Circle Entertained at Gidley Home

Mesdames Thea W Gidley Don Cunningham M B Cupp L J Shay Frank Churchill I R Hutchings and G Eacrett entertained the Methodist Ladies Circle at the Gidley home Thursday afternoon. About sixty were present and the gathering was described as very enjoyable.

Mesdames Thea W. Gidley Don Cunningham M. EB. Cupp L. J. Shay Frank Churchill I. R. Hutchings G. & Eacrett Gidley

Card of Thanks for Mia L Ponton and Family

The Ponton family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and help after the death and funeral of beloved husband and father Mia L Ponton. They especially note appreciation for the beautiful flowers and support from the community.

Mia. L. W. Ponton

Entertained in Honor of Mr Boley Birthday

Mrs R Boley hosted a Saturday evening gathering in honor of Mr Boleys birthday. Guests enjoyed cards and dancing followed by cake pink and white ice cream heart shaped cookies and coffee. Favors included candy heart valentines. he received a smoking set as a gift.

R. ¥. Boley Mar Boley Mrs.Boley

Purchases of Old Eddy Farm by Hasselquiet

Hasselquiet acquired thirty nine acres of the old Eddy farm south of Mulvern for 900 dollars per acre. The land was previously owned by a local business and farmer association that bought it last year and leased part to Faireview Country Club. The new owners hold a clear title to the remaining portion, now fully developed by the Alaska oil sources.

W. . Hasselquiet

Paddock Bequest to Malvern Cemetery and Local Churches

Mr. Paddock gave 1000 dollars to Malvern Cemetery Alani and bequeathed 1000 dollars to the cemetery association to settle a 600 dollar note with interest. He also left 200 dollars to the local Baptist church and 1000 dollars to the Baptist Ministerial Association. J Ray Hubbard of Moorehead visited for estate business last Thursday.

J. Ray Hubbard Moorehead Paddock

Want New Ceiling in Community Building

The Civic Improvement club of Malvern plans a fund drive to finish the Community Building dining room. A benefit party will be held Monday Feb 24 with games and refreshments in the auditorium. Tickets are five cents. table reservations available by calling local organizers. A second sale on Saturday Feb 22 will offer salads desserts meats and cakes for Sunday dinners.

Civic Improvement Club of Malvern George Washington Marie Alstrape L. W. Boehner J. Ne Summers

District Court Convenes Feb 25 at Glenwood

Millg County District court convenes at Glenwood next Tuesday February 26 in regular February term with Judge H J Mantz of Audubon in charge. The grand jury is called to meet the opening day and the petit jury excused. War il Monday, March 3. There are 176 cases docketed, many in original days with continuances. There are 45 new cases docketed, of which some are divorce cases.

Millg County Glenwood H. J. Mantz Audubon

County Board Buys Modern Road Equipment

The county board at its January meeting ordered new road equipment including two 60 heppe Monarch tractors and two 34 h. b. Monarch tractors for grading and maintenance. They also purchased three dual-drive maintainers with motors, three snow prawn, and a 10-foot Austin grader. Total cost for four tractors and three maintainers exceeded ten thousand dollars, offset by trading in old township machinery and a $1,700 credit. The board said the purchase will handle extra work and save expenses later.

Board of Supervisors Moe

How Well Do We Pray and Costly Living Sermons

At the Episcopal Church under Pastor Paul H. Hicks the Sunday School grows stronger and invites all to attend. Morning worship at 10 o'clock will feature the sermon How Well Do We Pray while the evening topic is Costly Living and Cheap Religion. Epworth League seeks young people for a 6:30 gathering.

Episcopal Church Paul H. Hicks

Local church events share fellowship and funds

Open Kensington Baptist Church held a well attended evening with games after a $100 basement fund pledge. Next Sunday features Bible school at 10, morning worship at 11, and evening services with sermons on Partnership With Jesus and The Self Made Fool. Presbyterian services report strong attendance despite bad roads. Communion was observed with a sermon on The Divine Witness in Man. A sacramental musical tea by the Woman's Missionary Society is planned for Feb 27 at Mrs. J. O. Laird’s home, marking the society’s annual birthday anniversary and blessing box meeting. Mrs. S. C. Smith, lone surviving charter member since 1877, recently died.

Presbyterian Oljureh Henry Dale White White Lord Jesus Black, Jones Woman's Missionary Society of the Church J. O. Laird C. Smith Jamestown New York Gad Woman's Missionary Society

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mars Ried Irene Ore Thena Carson High Sebool Bae Hastings Bish Sehoal Iy Pottawattamie Drortals Sheksili W. L. Ponton Lumbermen’s Assn Southwest Co. Bluffs Milla County Arry E. Nelson Dewey Burres Geo. Reafling Jr iFairmen Wearin Mr. Boley Old Eddy Farm Malvern Cemetery Alani Civic Improvement Club District Court Mantz Frank G. Tebow
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