Malvern School Costs Sparking Tax Debate in Mills County
This week The Leader highlights costs and financial issues facing a proposed new Malvern elementary school. Taxes rose this year due to underestimated tuition and state aid. Mills County voters confront tax impact as nominating petitions open for March 3 deadlines. Major filings include F R Chantry and F A Wortman for Malvern school board reelection, Louis J Knop for treasurer, and Woody Golden seeking sheriff nomination.
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Malvern
Boards of Education
F. R. Chantry
F. A. Wortman
Louis J. Knop
W. BR. Byngton
Mills County
W. M
Woody) Golden
Glenwood
Golden
World Day of Prayer Observed by Malvern Churches
Friday services begin at 2 30 p m in the Presbyterian church with Mrs J H Beckwith in charge and participation by women from three Malvern churches in a union program A free will offering will be taken and all women are urged to attend
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United Council of Church Women
Malvern
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Beckwith
New Fire Siren Installed Here
Firemen will be summoned louder than ever as a new siren was installed this week on the water tower in Malvern. The weather protected unit uses a fire motor and will be moved to a permanent location once the best position is determined.
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Malvern
Mills County Farm Bureau Women’s Board Meeting Recap
Mills County Farm Bureau Women’s Board met February 10 at the Community Building in Malvern. County chairman Mrs Ray Kelley presided. Ruth Sell was elected county vice chairman to fill a vacancy caused by Mrs M Mills moving to Pasco Washington. Special chairmen appointed included Mrs Claude Schoening international relations Mrs Clifford Allely health improvement Mrs Otha Weario schools and education. The board agreed to support the scholarship fund to assist high school graduates in becoming rural teachers.
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Mills County Farm Bureau Women's Board
Malvern
Ray Kelley
Ruth Sell
Mills
Pasco
Wash
Claude Schoening
Clifford Allely
Otha Weario
Malvern Band Mothers Reach Fundraising Goal
Malvern Wand Mothers organized in September 1948 to buy new band uniforms for the school marching band. They aimed for 3000 dollars, funded by bake sales dances and donations from businessmen and supporters. They have raised about 1492 dollars so far and plan 60 new suits for the band and majorettes, funded by future events including a dance on February 28 with Richard Gay’s donation.
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Malvern
Yessir
Representive
Statten Island
N.Y
Richard Gay
Lee Darron
Alton Alberts
Welen Kline
Vicw
Fred Mulhalland i
N. P. Crink
Byington
Raymond Waller
Fred Harshbarger
Ray Cullen
Boness
Grand Jury Opens Busy February Term in Glenwood
The February district court term opened in Glenwood with a full grand jury present. Jurors listed include Dwight Duftington, J M Munsinger, Paul Glynn, Edwin Rowe, Baron Tennant, H J Adams, Hery Moore, M O G Blazek, Gus Graalis, A R McPherron, Clay Delashmutt, and John Brandt. The term's docket is light with 20 new law and equity cases filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Dwight Duftington
J. M. Munsinger
Paul Glynn
Edwin Rowe
Baron Tennant
Malvern
H. J. Adams
Hery Moore
Silver City
M. OG. Blazek
Emerson
Gus Graalis
A. R. McPherron
Clay Delashmutt
Pacific Junction
John Brandt
Council Bluffs
Law
State School Rotarians Hear of Glenwood Institution
Rotarians heard about Glenwood State School at a Malvern club meeting. Dr. W. J. Myers outlined the student body from ages two weeks to 52 years, with about 500 capable of training and many achieving self support. Dean Gallup described a 268 head Holstein herd, dairy profits, and plans for 40 more cows. Ed Green detailed a 1241 acre campus under soil conservation, with extensive crops and yields, yet food needs still unmet.
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Malvern Iotarians
Glenwood State School
W. J. Myers
Dean Gallup
Ed Green
Hastings Womans Club Demonstrates Iron Lungs March 3
Hastings Womans Club hosts a guest day March 3 at 2 15 p m at Hastings Methodist church with display and demonstration of iron lungs on a truck and two portable units. A rescue squad will assist with first aid demos and use guidance. If travel is unsafe the meeting will be postponed to March 10.
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Hastings Womans Club
Hastings Methodist Church
Federated Clubs
Silver City
Emerson
Malvern Garden Club
Strahan W
Wesley Chapel
W. B.C
Hastings W
Ouuba Fire Department
Mills County
Jung
Two Couples Wed as County Clerk Issued Licenses
County Clerk I L Donner issued two marriage licenses this week selecting Harold Cacio and Manja Fillbach both from Omaha. Frank Stevens and Shirley Lee Cummings from Glenwood also received licenses. New car registrations included Henderson M M McGee Chevrolet Emerson Victor G Bobbitt Studebaker and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of Courts
I. L. Donner
Harold Caracio
Manja Fillbach
Omaha
Frank Stevens
Malvern
Shirley Lee Cummings
Glenwood
Henderson
M. M. McGee
Chevrolet
Emerson
Victor G. Bobbitt
Studebaker
Guy Osborn
Max Henderson
Ford
Max Sell
A. B. Johnson
Hiatt Motor Co
Tabor
Doria Rickabaugh
Plymouth
Services Held for Raynor Funeral Chief in two towns
Funeral services were held for Frank T. Traynor known as Raynor 63 who died of coronary thrombosis in a Boone hospital. He ran the Raynor Funeral Home in Glenwood for 20 years before relocating to Boone in 1948 and opening a new business. Survived by wife Marjorie Burgoin of Des Moines son Jon Glenwood mother Mrs Harve Wayner of Nodaway brother Lloyd Clarinda sister Mrs Ray Pittman Wil livea and three siblings preceded him in death. Burial was at Silver City cemetery with Rev Roy Sturgell officiating.
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Raynor
Boone
Methodist
Silver City
Frank TI. Traynor
Mills County
Ile
Glenwood
Des Moines
Jon
Harve Wayner
Lloyd
Clarinda
Ray Pittman
Willivea
Aurial
Roy Sturgell
Mike's Install New Fountain At Sandwich Bar
Mike's Sandwich Bar completes installation of a soda fountain, allowing service of new dishes and beverages. The unit supports five syrups and three fruits, arranged for efficient operation and faster service.
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Mike
Malvern Firemen Mark 67th Anniversary Celebration
Malvern firemen celebrated their 67th anniversary with a Wednesday evening party for wives and friends in the Community building. More than 150 attended a banquet by Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Beck, brief talks by Harry Adams and others, and a feature slide show by Robert Harris on historic eastern travels. Square dancing closed the evening after a final social hour.
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Malvern
C. E. Beck
Harry Adama
Edwin Leu
Ray W. Jones
Max Dashner
F. KR. Chantry
Robert Harris
Malvern High School
East
Wert
Harris
Syuare
K R Cook Named President of Southwest Iowa Bardseuvistiva
Kenneth R. Cook of Glenwood a former district judge was named president at a February dinner meeting at the Hotel Chieftain in Council Bluffs. He succeeds Leonard L. Ryan of Audubon and had served as vice president for one year. Frank Krennan of Avond was elected vice president.
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Kenneth R. Cook
Glenwood
Lowa Bardseuvistiva
Sales Tax Off Slightly for S W Iowa Towns
Southwest Iowa towns show reduced sales tax receipts in the third quarter of 1949 versus 1948, with only Avoca Willisea and Cornell Bluffs reporting gains. Malvern and Glenwood posted notable declines, while Hamburg and Clarinda also fell. gains were listed for Villises Avocado Co and other towns in Mills Fremont Page Montgomery Pattawattanie.
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State Tax Commission
Mills
Fremont
Page
Montgomery
Pattawattanie
Avoca
Willisea
Cornell Bluffs
Enins
Hamburg
Malvern
Glenwead
Mills County
Glenwood
Sidney
Clarinda
Shenandoah
Oakland
Gainwold
Ad Co
Public Meeting on Schools March 8
A public meeting on the needs and developments of Mal vern schools will be held in the Community building on a Wednesday in March according to Supt Newell P Critic. Plans for a proposed new elementary school, financing, and bond costs per taxpayer will be discussed along with a complete list of property valuations to compute taxes for the additional level necessary for the bond issue.
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Malvern
Newell P
Plana
Seating Capacity Boost at Midgern Community Building
Capacity at the Midgern Community building was boosted this week by the replacement of old seats. The auditorium now seats around 250 persons, up from about 200 previously, with the update credited to a local effort.
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Midgern
Oserles
Blewebera
Taleclay
Weather Recap For The Week In Mercury
The week was variable with cloudiness and cold to mild conditions. Snow melted but traces appeared on Tuesday and Thursday the thermometer ranged from 0 to 2 degrees, with a mild day on Monday and only a trace of snow on Tuesday.
Hansen Injured in Crash North of Malvern
Tobert Hansen of Tarkin Missouri was hospitalized Monday after noon when his Wodge sedan crashed into a Swanson truck near the intersection of Trehways 34 and dt. The car slipped from the slab to the mud and struck the front fender of Marlin Nelson’s truck. Hansen suffered shock and cuts but no broken bones. He received emergency care and recovered after hospital treatment.
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Tobert Hansen
Tarkin
Wodge
Swanson
Trehways 34
Thaingsen
Malvern
Marlin Nelson
Nelson
Thewansen
Kansen
Edmundson Hospital
My Kline
S Dock
Lee Barron to Play Here February Twenty Eight
Lee Barron will perform at a community benefit dance sponsored by Gay GH Co on Thursday evening February 28. Proceeds support the band and uniforms for the band Mothers Whitey will fund a new band outfit. Tickets have sold well as the event offers dancing and food provisions throughout the night.
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Gay GH Co
Whitey
Bis
Tee Barron
Hog Men to Be at Emerson on Monday March 6
Emerson Community club hosts a meeting for Mills county hog men on Monday evening March 6. Town State college figures Hoo Quatte and De Rado will lead discussions on production and marketing problems, profitability, and cross breeding for swine. Radlof covers diseases and summitation while Quaite talks animal protein fatter and new breeding types. The program aims to aid experienced and novice hog raisers with new developments in hog farming.
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Emerson Community Club
Mills County
Marely
Hoo
Quatte
Rado
Town State College
Quaite
Radlof
Weafalr
Glenwood Rams Defeat Malvern Orioles in Sectional Clash
Glenwood Rams topple Malvern Orioles 41 to 28 in a sectional tournament game at Kanersom Tuesday night. The tight contest tilted after Malvern fouled out stars Robinson and Adams, as Glenwood dominated free throws 18 to 6 and pulled away in the final period.
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Glenwood Rays
Malvern Orioles
Kanersom
Glen
Malvern
Glenwood
Robinson
Adams
Rams
Ouchs
Thomas Od Gilenwend Pier
Cattoetny
Ca Iitis
Aebans
Belon Pampen
Saleer
Paneren
Crete
Glenweal
Ket
Phek Tonle
Nile
Macolony
Henderson
What Will a New School Cost and How Can It Be Paid
The article debates school building costs and funding options. It cites architects estimate of about 105900 total project cost including land, construction, and equipment, and discusses bond plans, annual debt service, and local valuation impacts on tax rates. It notes district bonds proposed at 120000 with low interest, and outlines remaining balance and annual mill levy implications. It highlights uncertainty until bids are received and emphasizes the burden on taxpayers and residents.
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Heared of Education
Thee Board
Davis and
Wilson Finn
Lincolln
Neh
Une
Peneral
Melvern
Het Svloul
Board of Education
What will This Do to My Taxes
The passage discusses the impact of school site fund levies and bond funds on local taxes. It notes a rate of 1.67 mills and a total expected tax burden, with concerns about how past payment rates influence current levy decisions and school funding.
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Jack Chambers
Phyllis Molgard
Band Mothers Club
Shawn
KR. L. Collen
W. R. Byington
Siba Elect
K. R. Cook
S.W. Iowa
Mercury
Hansen
Lee Barron
Orioles
Glenwood Rams
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