Malvern Choir Reunites as Fred Stone Returns to Help
Local report notes Fred Stone, once of Lincoln, back in Malvern Sunday to rejoin the Methodist choir after nearly two decades away. The piece also mentions a hearse owned by Paddy Price used to shuttle workers, a Glenwood Palmist starting a building venture, and county officials debating a 10 cent crow bounty amid praise for crows’ insect control benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Paddy Price
Malvern Methodist
Fred Stone
Lincoln
Peaceville
Mr. Stone
Malvern
County Board of Supervisors
Aletha M. Bonner
Emerson Malvern Clash Here Friday
Mills county's 1939 champion Malvern meets Emerson in a Friday home game at the Community building. Malvern seeks revenge after an earlier win over Emerson and a county tournament loss to East County. Emerson fields a rangy group of athletes while Malvern is primed for a tough fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Malvern
Emerson Quints
Oriolea
Emerson Earler
East County
Emerson
Malvern 2
Legion Auxiliary to Have Guest Day
The American Legion Auxiliary will host a guest day Friday during its regular meeting. Mrs. Herb Benton leads the program focusing on Americanism and National Defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Americanism
National Defense
Mra
Herb Benton
Legion Meets Tuesday Regular Meeting Notice
The American Legion will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday February 28 at 8 pm at the post hall. Members are reminded to attend and bring prior notes for discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
BP. m
Oldistance Reseea Fe cam Milla county aid disbursed
Oldistance Reseea Fe cam Milla county's share of the state old age assistance distribut ed in January was $5541. From this amount 288 received aid amounting to any average of $19.58. The state of Iowa paid out over Million dollars dur ing January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milla County
State of
Iowa
Conservation at Empress Monday at Malvern School
Malvern pupils had a private theater party Monday morning at the Empress theater. Several reels of conservation films were shown to the students. County Agent and officials from the U S Department of Agriculture produced the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern School
Geveral
Eimpress
U. S
Essay contest results announced for county schools
Pupil writers from Glenwood Hastings and Strahan schools earned top places in an Iowa Highway Safety Council sponsored essay contest. County Superintendent Amy Hammers announced the results this week. First prize went to Wilbur McNeely of Glenwood with Violet H. Bailey of Hastings second and Rosa Mnd Wattsard of Strahan third. The winning topic was How Can Iowa Highways be Made Safer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Hastinga
Strahan
Amy Hammers
Iowa Highway Safety Couneil
Wilbur McNeely
Violet H. Bailey
Hastings
Rosa- Mnd Watts
Ard
Iowa
Mary Rathke Dies Suddenly in Glenwood
Mary Rathke a Mills County leader died suddenly at her Glenwood home from a stroke. Born February 27, 1886 in Fawlk county she was a Glenwood High School and University of Nebraska graduate and Phi Beta Kappa. She taught English, served as Mills County schools superintendent for nine years and led local civic groups including Eastern Star DAR and Camp Fire. She chaired the Republican women’s club, aided the American Legion Auxiliary, and was active in the Methodist church Sunday school for 22 years. Funeral services were held Monday at Raynor chapel with Rev H G Parker, pallbearers named, burial in Glenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rathke
Fawlk County
Sha
Glenwood
University of Nebraska
Phi Beta Kappa
Wahoo, Neb
Mills County National Bank
Mills County
Europe
Oberamagan
Germany
Affai
Eastern Star
Regent
Glenwood Business Girls’ Club
Methodist Church Sunday School
Milly County
Republican Women's Club
American Legion Auxiliary
Raynor Chapel
H. G. Parker
Whitney Gilliland
W. H. Rodabaugh
Fred Workman
Paul Cheyney
Floyd McCluskey
Henry Dean
Carl Buch
Glenwood Cemetery
County pays bounty for starlings as 137 heads turned in
On Monday county officials issued another sizable starling bounty payment. John Gradie delivered 137 starling heads and earned the standard ten cents per head reward. The program continues to reduce nuisance birds in the area.
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John Gradie
Funeral Services for Chas Patton in Glenwood
Funeral services for Charles Anthony Patton were held at Myers Funeral Home Glenwood Thursday with Dr. F W Long officiating. Mrs Anna Kemp and Mrs Orley Altebruge provided music, with Mrs Clyde Rhoads at the piano. Pallbearers included Ivan Steele William Stivers Walter Buvera Chris Wreldt Wm De Mose and Maurice Mayberry. Patton, born February 24 1871 north of Tudor, moved to Glenwood in 1903 and lived there the rest of his life. He is survived by his wife and eight grandchildren and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
Glenwood
Charles Anthony Patton
F. W. Long
Congregational Church
Anna Kemp
Orley Altebruge
Clyde Rhoads
Ivan Steele
William Stivers
Walter Buvera
Chris Wreldt
Wm. de Mose
Maurice Mayberry
Mr. Patterson
Tudor
Gertrude Knight
Qmahs
Herbe Patton
Minden
Lois Boguette
Faeone Junction
Kenneth Patton
Buchwarine Base
Panawe Canal Zone
Floyd
Malvern
Algters
California Pension Plans and Voter Pressure
An extended letter by Frank Wills surveys California pension plans praised for aiding old folks and notes political gains from such programs. It discusses the Ham and Beg plan defeated at last November’s general election, offering thirty dollars in warrants for those 55 and older, with stamps required for cashing and a one week use window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Frank Wills
Grand Jury Indicts Two in February Term
The district court began February term as the grand jury met and returned two indictments. Elmer Larson of Emerson Hastings faces charges linked to driving while intoxicated. Grand jurors listed include B H Brandt Dwight Buffington and others. petit jury called for next Monday to begin main court work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Chas. Roe
Carson
Whitney Gillisland
Wataeiay
Elmer Larson
Emerson
Hastings
Intox
B. H. Brandt
Dwight Buffington
E. A. Drahrim
Marvin Moore
J. H. McFall
EH. A. Sayles
Harry Potter
Glenwood Lions Receive Charter Night Ceremony
Glenwood's newly organized Lions club received its charter Tuesday evening at a dinner attended by nearly 200 Lions from nearby towns and Nebraska clubs. An Omaha delegation sponsored the Mills county group. Maynard Dabma served as toastmaster. Ridgeway Genung accepted the charter as president with Guy C Richardson presenting it. L. Oscar Challman of Chicago spoke on Rededication Week. Other officers include Ward Slothower first vice president Lasse Hoobler second vice president Carroll Bloom secretary treasurer Lewis Beatt Robinson lion tamer Herman Inman tail twister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Lions Club
Lows
Nebraska
Omaha
New Mills County
Maynard Dabma
Ridgeway Genung
Guy C Richardson
Jefferson
L. Oscar Challman
Chicago
Glenwood Club
Ward Slothower
Lasse Hoobler
Carroll Bloom
Lewis Beatt Robinson
Herman Iinman
Conservation Short Course At Ames Is Wee
Iowa State College in cooperation with the Iowa Conservation Commission and other groups will hold a Conservation Short Course at the Agricultural Hall February 1 to 24. R H Masser, Regions Conservator, Bell Conservation Service, will represent the department in lectures and discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Amea
Iowa Conservation Commission
Iowa Wildlife Federation
Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa
Iowa State College Agriculariat Hall
R. H. Masser
Regions Conservator
Bell Conservation Service
World Day of Prayer Event Set for Friday at Local Church
Local churches plan a World Day of Prayer observance this Friday beginning at 9 p.m. at the Baptist church. Women from all congregations are invited to participate in the program and contribute to the service.
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World Day OF Prayer
Baptist Church
Malvern Community Club February Meeting Notice
All Malvern business people invited to the February Community Club meeting next Monday at 7 30 p m in the Community building. Reports from several committees will outline the year’s work and start 1939 planning. Officers urge every business house to be represented to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Buelness House
Mills Starts Better Homes Campaign in Mille County
Doris Klingaman is named head of a local committee to plan a Better Homes Campaign, under the national Better Homes in America program at Purdue University. The effort educates on home ownership, finance, design, remodeling, and family living, with campaigns since 1922. Better Homes Week runs April 30 to May 6, and Mille County plans educational programs to promote housing improvements.
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Doris Klingaman
Mille County
Office of
Better Homes In America
Purdue Universalty
Better Homes
Home Economica Associatons
Home Demonstration
Better Homes Committee
Milla County
Osteopathic Meet Attended by D M Kline in Council Bluffs
Dr D M Kline attended the district educational meeting of the Osteopathic association in Council Bluffs on Friday. Speakers included Dr J B Denslow from Kirksville College, Dr Anton Kani of Omaha, state president Dr Rolla Hook of Logan, with Kline serving as a trustee.
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D. M. Kline
Own
Osteopathic Association
Council Bluffs
J. 3. Denslow
College
Kirksville
Anton Kani
Omaha
Rolla Hook
Logan
Kiine
Farm gale season sales stay strong in Malvern area
Well attended remaining days of the farm gale season promise strong demand across multiple consignments at Malvern Sale Barn and Piper Bale Pavilion. Livestock offerings rise as prices hold firm with events including a cow sale and regular community sale scheduled in Malvern and nearby farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Malvern Sale
Diet Malvern Gale Barn
L. A
Aaturney
Piper's
Tuoadey
Melvern Auctions Co
Webb
Aves
Robert Hattes Farm
Nalvera
Auch
Sectional cage meet slated at Emerson next Wednesday
The 1939 state basketball tournament begins at Emerson with 15 teams over March 1 to 4. Class A pairs include Glenwood vs Red Oak and Malvern vs Essex, with several byes. Malvern hopes for success after beating Essex. Glenwood crushed Red Oak Tuesday, signaling a likely rematch at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday if both win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Glenwood
Red Oak
Malvern
Essex
Macedonia
Pacific Junetin Va
Silver City
Stennetton
Wales
Randolph
Stanton
Strahan
Coburg
Henderson
Orioles
Esaex Care
Death Comes to John Clayton of Malvern
Beloved Malvern resident John Clayton died Sunday at Edmundson hospital after a stroke. He had recently gone to Council Bluffs to be with a relative and had long aided neighbors in illness and misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
John Clayton
the Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs
Clayton
Obituary of John F Clayton 1862 77 in Holt County Missouri to Council Bluffs
John Franklin Clayton born January 7 1862 Holt County Missouri died February 19 in Edmundson Hospital Council Bluffs after 16 months of ill health. He was 77 years 1 month 11 days old. Son of Samuel F and Sarah A Clayton he joined the Baptist Church August 7 1881 and was baptized in Silver Creek near Malvern. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Baptist church conducted by Rev Glenn W South with Mrs Paul Segar singing two hymns at Malvern cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Glenn W. South
Paul Seegar
John Franklin Clayton
Holt County
Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs
Samuel F
Sarah A. Clayton
4-H clubs form Mills County recreational association
Mills County 4-H clubs organized a recreational association after band practice at the Malvern Community building. Otto Buch was named president, Clayton Hartz vice president, and Lawrence Fickel secretary treasurer. The group aims to provide county level entertainment and develop talent through bands quartets drum corps and other recreational units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Malvern
Otto Buch
Center Township
Clayton Hartz
Lawrence Fickel
Wesley Chapel
Ste
Tiv Hine
Mills County Resees Receives Blind Aid January Totals
The Mills County records show January totals of $87 in aid, averaging $24.83 per person. Four die how saeelving ald. The state of Iowa paid out a Lotak at $in during the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Cold February Deepens Track Frequences Low Temperatures
February remains the coldest month with seven-day readings dipping to -4 this week. Snow from Thursday largely melted by Monday as weekend warmth faded. light flurries appeared Sunday and Tuesday with daily highs hovering near single digits.
Foxworthy P T A observes 42nd anniversary
Friday meeting celebrated the Foxworthy P T A 42nd founding anniversary with remarks by Mrs. Lloyd Mumford and Mrs. Edward Leed of Cornel Butts. The event honored past presidents and teachers, featured a birthday cake with candles, and guests included Dr. and Mrs. T. W. Gidley. Refreshments followed the ceremony.
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Foxworthy P. T. A
Gust
Lloyd Mumford
Edward Leed
Cornel Butts
National Organization
Alica Birney
P. T. Avy
Selson
Guy Breeding
Alfred Wicker
Marion Worstall
Ireland
Ireland Mulvaney
E. S. Hagnesquint
Paul Norton
T. W. Gidley
Epworth League Institute Meet in Hastings Sunday
Twelve Epworth League societies from Methodist churches in Mills County will join a one day institute at Hastings Church. Registration at 1 30 p m. no fee. Worship at 2 p m with Malvern league charge. Study groups led by Paul Potter J A Walls Strahan L B Ripley Emerson and Mrs E S Newlan Council Bluffs. Radio address by Bishop G Bromley Oxnam Omaha. Fellowship meal at 6 p m with music and orations. Dr Warren H Meredith district superintendent to close. Attendance goal set at 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Methodiat
Milla County
Hastings
Malvern Leagues
Paul Potter
Carson
J. A. Walls
Strahan
L. B. Ripley
Emerson
Newlan
Council Bluffs
G. Bromley Oxnam
Omaha
Silver City
Warren H. Meredith
Hastinge and Strahan
Junior High Teams Fall to Bloomer in Open Game
A confused OCR fragment reports junior high basketball teams, including Bloomer and Mulverd county figures, with unclear names and corrupted wording. It mentions a Bloomer victory and references junior athletes and a developing team, though specifics are illegible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulverd
Ehampion Juntoy Figh
Funt
Mloowyr
Serioul
Cinuned
Wipity
Bradle Wiebepada
Mlooier
Aqlueelly
Foek Tts Ley
Allotments Set for Spring Planting by AAA
Mills county farmers received letters detailing 1938 corn acreage allotments totaling 98,450 acres with an average payment around 5.52 dollars per acre for those complying. County and township committees will explain exact allotments, benefits, and rules, stressing no authority to alter allotments and noting penalties if planted acreage exceeds limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Chas
W. Shaw
C. E. Wilson
J. P. Wearth
Rural Youths in Conference at Ames
Wayne Lincoln of Pacific Junction was elected vice president of the Mills County Rural Youth assembly at the Ames conference. Mills county delegation members include James Menderson Marjorie Klindt Lucille Thieschafer and Merle Nuss. State membership rose with 600 attendees this year versus 76 four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Lincoln
Pacific Junction
Milla County Rural Youth Association
Iowa Rural Youth Assembly
Ames
Mills County
James Menderson
Malvern
Glenwood
Marjorie Klindt
Council Bluffa
Lucille Thieschafer
Merle Nuss
Orioles Get Cold Reception At Tabor
Marvert a high school basketball team faced a chilly night at Tabor for a four game in the college gym. The Orioles played hard, nearly whitewashing the hosts, finishing with a 48 to 5 score as temperatures outside dipped.
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Orioles
Tabor
Marvert
Nanothelus
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Legion
Oldistance
Empress Monday
Mary Rathke
Chas, Patton
Washington
Glenwood Lions
Mills
Doris Klinagaman
the Baptist Church
Ees Caey
Foxworthy
Wmstitute Meet
Bloomer
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