Malvern fire department hosts annual anniversary party
Nearly 100 people including firefighters, officials and guests gathered at the Community building for an oyster stew supper prepared by a group of high school girls. Fire Chief Chantry sent a letter from Pasadena and ten year certificates were presented to five members. After games and bridge, attendees attended a special screening of Here Comes Carter at the Empress theater.
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Malvern Hre
Fire Department
Frank Higgins
L. A. Talbott
F. R. Chantry
Chief Chantry
Pasadena
Calif
Malvern
Department
Frank Austin
Tiugh Fickel
Dale Kline
C. L. Kanee
F. FB
Pacoach
Empress Theater
Carter
Rosa Alexander
Ante Nagel
Higgins
Sunday schools hold central Mills county meeting
Representatives from Sun day schools in Mills county met at the Methodist church to discuss preparations for the county Christian Education convention on March 18. Blizzard reduced attendance. Rev. C A Calkins presided and Mrs I T Donner opened with a talk on hymns. Lloyd Short offered teaching method tips, and a musical program followed.
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Mills County
Methodist Church
Simen Tanda
Hastings
C. A. Calkins
Lloyd Short
Rev
Calkins
Christan
Baptist
Malvern
Farewell Broadcast for Dr E Stanley Jones at Malvern Methodists
Malvern Methodists held a national farewell party for Dr E Stanley Jones in the church on Wednesday evening. A chicken supper was served as listeners heard a national radio broadcast of his farewell message before departing for India. Francis Sayre introduced him, with John J Rockafellow Jr and James Bigelow also speaking. The crowd joined in the vote selected closing hymn O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing led by an orchestra and male quartet. The church board then met to plan church affairs and the half year’s business conclusions.
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Malvern
America
Church Here
Silver City Couple Married Fifty Years
Bir. and Mrs J.T. Skerritt mark fifty years of marriage in Silver City. They will celebrate with an open house from 7 to 9 in the evening, inviting relatives and friends to join the event and honor their long union.
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Silver City
Bir
Mra
J.T. Skerritt
Malvern Post Office Adds New Vestibule to Combat Drafts
A new vestibule and storm door were added to the Malvern post office to reduce drafts as hundreds of patrons entered daily. Postmaster F. E. Mulholland and staff faced heating issues, and the double doors now help keep the wind out while a sign at the top reads Postoffice Malvern Iowa.
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F. E. Mulholland
Malvern, Lowa
Snow Storm Turns Into Blizzard Paralyzing County Highways
A northward snow storm, the worst of the winter, swept Mills county turning into a blizzard that halted highway traffic all day Saturday. Cars were abandoned as drivers sought shelter in farm homes while bus service to Malvern was disrupted and mail routes failed between Imogene Randolph and Malvern. By Sunday afternoon main highways reopened as warmer sun melted ice, with weekly temps ranging from 15 to 40 degrees above zero and a record of Thursday's 45 to Friday's 32 degrees.
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Mills County
Malvern
Imogene
Randolph
Shenandoah
Sidney
Iowa-Nebraska Light and Power Co
Bureau Membership Drive is Postponed
The Farm Bureau membership drive, in progress for three weeks, is postponed due to bad roads. About 600 farmers were contacted, with 321 signing as members, leaving roughly two-thirds yet to be seen. Remaining members can pay dues at the Malvern Farm Bureau office. No bank contract collections this year. those formerly drawn on through the bank should contact the office. Approximately one-third of dues came from 1936 members. The rise in new members signals support for Farm Bureau's agricultural equality efforts.
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Farm Bureau
Malvern
Farmers Tor
Coveted Honor to Henderson Bay at Ames Honors EE Student
Charles Amick, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Amick of Henderson, was selected by General Electric to attend a New York training in publicity work. He is the first electrical engineering student from Laws State college to receive the honor, reflecting notable ability.
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Laws State College
Ames
Charles Amick
Co EL Amick
Henderson
General Electric Co
New York
Tras Bion
Chatha
Hi York
The
St. Patrick
Ball Bel
Coke
Mills County Christian Education Convention at Malvern Church
Sunday school workers from most county churches will gather at the Malvern Christian church on Thursday March 18 for an all day Mills County Christian Education convention. Des Moines leaders Walter Hutton and G. Herbrecht will speak, with separate morning and afternoon sessions and two preplanned conferences. A basket dinner will follow a morning registration and a later 2 pm session. The event is non-denominational and rotates each year to a different church.
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Mills County
L. E. Ripley
Emerson
C.A. Calkins
Malvern
Hastings Methodist Church
County Declamatory Event Plans In Mills County
Plans were completed for two Mills County declamatory contests one for high school entrants from winners of second place at home contests to compete during the week of March 8 with location to be announced. A junior high contest will be held next Tuesday at Glenwood High School, marking a new venture hoped to boost participation and improve organization across schools.
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Sere Parentet Mills
Schobiavter
Dheb
Glenwood
Plana
Glenwood High School
Ailing
Mills County
Hetter
Rural Improvement Club Holds All Day Meeting
The Rural Improvement Club of Center Township held an all day session at Balfour hall last Wednesday. Mrs. Stella Sawyers led the mid day dinner for 14 invited guests. President Mrs. Jennie Buffington presided during the afternoon business session with several officers absent due to illness. A program followed with musical numbers, readings, and a play by club members. The next meeting is set for March 17 at Mrs. Cleve Brooks's home.
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Rural Improvement Club of
Center Towns
Balfour Hall
Stella Sawyers
Righty
Jennie Buffington
Alice Davies
Erma Sawyers
W. H. T. Wellens
Fern Mayberry
Glenwood High School
Dorothy McKnight
Betty Estes
F. H. Raynor
Virgina Gilliland
Melen Smith
Cleve Brooks
Mille Countians Attend State Legion A L A Meet
Mille Countians attended the state American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary meeting held in Des Moines on May day and Tuesday of this week. Attendees included Mrs BOOM. Dave of Malvern county Auxiliary chairwoman Mrs BR. A. Flanagan president of the Silver City Auxiliary Mrs Mow Lang president Mrs Julia Parker secretary of the Eanersan Auxiliary ALC Skater adjutant of the Malvern post and S. Huchute of Ta bar who drove the bus to Des Moines.
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American Legin
American Legion Auxiliary
Des Moines
Boom. Dave
Malvern
BR. A. Flanagan
Silver City
Mes Mow Lang
Julia Parker
Ue Eanersan
ALC
Malvern Post
S. Huchute
Taebar
Marriage licenses issued slowly this week in County Seat
Clerk J Pranks lin Greene Jr reports only two licenses issued last week. The first on Thursday went to R Linden Austin 30 of Colorado Springs and Esther Sargent 29 of Kansas City Ma. The second on Saturday granted to Earl Louis Braddock 22 and Carol Louise Baker 22 both of Omaha
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J. Prankslin Greene Jr
R. Linden Austin
Colorado Springs
Cole
Esther Sargent
Kansas City
Earl Louis Braddock
Carol Louise Baker
Omaha
Mills County Court Under Way Grand Jury Indicts Two
The February term of Mills County district court opened with Judge Grover W. Brown presiding. Grand jurors reported at 9 a.m. and included Henry Thieschaler Frank Cheate Glenswood Albert Johnson Malvern Herby Deitehler Mineola Michael Martin Imogene Chas Summers Malvern Grover Lo Gos Silver City. Only 29 new cases filed. term expected short. Five civil actions for divorce listed: Kier vs Kier Mintle vs Mintle Casey vs Casey Petersen vs Peters on Irwin vs Antwinn.
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Grant
Grover W. Brown
Shenandoah
Meluck
Mosuing
Henry Thieschaler
Frank Cheate
Glenswood
Albert Johnson
Malvern
Herby Deitehler
Mineola
Michael Martin
Imogene
Chas. Summers
Grover Lo Gos
Silver City
Theeessite
Malvern Junior Chamber Holds Brief Tuesday Meeting
Members of the Malvern Junior Chamber of Commerce gathered at 7 o'clock Tuesday evening in the Community building basement for their regular meeting. The session was short with informal business discussions and remarks about Dr Shonka's office.
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Malvern Junior , Chamber of Commerce
Shonka
Dislocates Shoulder in Fall on Icy Sidewalk
QOEF Davis sustained a painful injury last week when he slipped on an icy sidewalk near his home. He dislocated his left shoulder during the fall while returning from a Star meeting and required medical care to reset the joint and apply bandages and adhesive tape.
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Qo.ef. Davis
Astern Star
Hold Christian Education Institutes Across the State
Under the State Council of Religious Education supervision, 15 institutes are held in as many places the week of March. The southwest Iowa session meets March 1 at the Shenandoah Baptist Church. Three leaders attend: Mrs. W. H. Hubbard of Fort Dodge, Rev. C. M. Wallace of Ames, and Walter Hutton of the state council.
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State Council of Religious Education
Iowa
Baptist
Black Panthers Rally Past CCC Cagers in Easy Win
The Black Panthers built a 22 to 4 first half run and pulled away for a 37 to 22 victory over CCC last night at the Community Building Roof. Millikan led with nine points and Ho Stachassy added points, while Froese scored for the Panthers.
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Malvert Black Panthers
Cccimy
Panthers Teimph
COC Ampers
Jae
Edie
Scarina Froese
Millikan
Dulit Pouiaty
Panther
Orioles Beat Pacific Junction 34 to 26 in Tuesday Game
Malvern Orioles defeated Pacific Junction 34 to 26 as Jackson scored 17 and Wills 10 for the home team. Harmer tallied 14 of Malvern’s 26, with Rupe adding seven before fouling out. The win keeps their sectional tournament hopes alive amid Friday night preliminaries for the second team matchups.
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Malvern Orioles
Paeihe Jumelson High School
Wee
Jackson
Wills
Orioles
Pacific Junction
Harmer
Oirntes
Rupe
Meir
Knright
Latefield
Walker
Okedes
Sidney Niel
Glenwood
Vern
Sidney
No Names Filed in the School Election
No candidates filed with secretary R W Salyers to fill the Mary Judke vacancy. Filing closes at noon Friday with no returns yet. If two names appear, voters will receive a blue ballot to mark their choice for the school board seat.
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R. W. Salyers
Mary Judke
Schot Board
W Iowa Editorial Meet in Atlantic Saturday
A special meeting of the Southwest Iowa editorial association will be held in Atlantic on Saturday. The event was called by Arnott Spencer of Audubon president and Merlin J. Sweeley of Kate Hox secretary to discuss bills introduced in the state legislature. Mills county attendees include Wayne D Choate and Ralph Anderson of The Ledger.
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Marie Vna
Ty Arnot Spencer
Audubon
Aml
Merlin J. Sweeley
Kate Hox
Fran Mills County
Wayne Ds Choate
Glemwood
Pritane
Ralph Anderson
the Ledter
Anwul can Legim Auxiliary Meeting Notice
Regular meeting of the Anwul can Legim Auxiliary will be held Friday afternoon February 26. Members are urged to attend.
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Anwul Can Legim Auxiliary
Four Public Sales This Week End Auction Schedule
Four farm auctions are planned this weekend starting today at the Lyle Howard farm near the county farm with Jack Ames as auctioneer. Friday features a sale at 1 pm by Mars Walton Jobi at a northeast of the county line location. Saturday Malvern hosts the center sale led by the Malvern Auction Co with Charles Le Woitheous Holdings timing the events. Andy Berkiner is bound for his home after the Malvern sale while other sales include blood stock and dairy cattle at various farms in the area.
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Lyle Howard
Nne
Jack Ames
Mars
Walton
Diy County Lime
Tidbott
Malvern
Malvern Agetion Co
Charles le Woitheous
Williams
Hesis Diay
Andy Berkbiner
Hite
Tye Stu
Tuay
Death Comes to Former Malvern Resident Tae Lt Blumphrey
Death recalls Tae Lt Blumphrey of Sidney, a former Malvern resident, died Sunday at Muandsan hospital. A Masonic service was held at the MEL church in Sidney Tuesday with Lowell Eliott officiating. Dr. Humphrey, who came to Malvern 40 years ago to practice veterinary medicine and later ran a hardware store, moved to Sidney after a fire and continued his medical work. He served two terms as Sidney mayor and was active in Masonic circles. his wife had previously died.
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Malvern
Tae Lt. Blumphrey
Sidney
Muandsan
Lowell Eliott
Humphrey
Silver City
Ir. Kaddie
Planning Board Meeting Last Week on County Rural Fertility
Planning Board members including Turner Estes Steele Mas Varner Brings and Jaynesteeet met at the Malvern Comments building to review a farm program. The committee plans to compare notes with western counties and prepare recommendations to protect soil fertility and livestock in the county jail context. After finalize the plan, the program will be shared with farmers through meetings and county papers.
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Composerk
Dra Lo Turner
WO Estes
M. Steele
Ivan J.mas
Raynet Varner
J. A. Brings
John Jaynesteeet
Malvern
Hide
Mms County
Special Matinee For Schools At Empress Theater
School children from Macedonia and Silver City gathered Thursday at the Empress to view The Story of Louis Pasteur. The afternoon matinee drew nearly all the students while others attended the event show. The film’s portrayal of the famed scientist’s life was cited as educational and motivational for pupils.
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Macedonia
Silver City
Hastings
Merson
Steneha
Henderson
Louis Pasteur
Empress Theater
Glen Buhl's Orchestra to Play at Dance Here
Glen Buhl's Orchestra will perform at a local dance event in town. The winter series continues with a lineup featuring prominent local musicians and a lively program.
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Glen Buhl
Four Schools to Send Speakers for Preliminary Contests
Four schools will compete in opening preliminaries across the state leading to the derhamatory contests. The Malvern site hosts Bartlett Glenwood Malvern and Pacific Junction in 8 pm events featuring orations and choirs with judges to determine subdistrict placements two weeks later.
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Randolph
Eline Monee
Pacific Junction
Vengeance Is Mine
Sin
Roberta Rinne
Malvern
Toussaint L'Ohiverture
I Plups
Bil Rathke
Ghenwend
Dromiartie the Melting Pot
Zamgwilf
Marsgaret Ane Battmann
Leet Symphony
She
Guy Thinter
Pacific Jonesion
White Himes
Margaret King
Bartlett
Danny
Toby Miy
Glenwriedk
Trini Rous
A Capella
Crandalply
Prin
Doherneeker
Pavifie Junctinn
Tig Vappy
Oriefford
Betty Vestes
Convair
Lois Burton
Tartet
Lave Mike
Marilause Jaelke
County Auxiliary Units Entertained in Mineola
Members of Mills County American Legion Auxiliary units were entertained at the home of Mrs. Carl Green in Mineola last Thursday afternoon. The Mineola unit hosted the gathering as part of a social event for local auxiliary members and guests, with activities and displays reflecting unit projects and community service.
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Carl Green
Mineola
American Legion Auxiliary
Mills County
Community program on National and Americanism observed
A program led by Mrs. Green and Mrs. Rudolph Miller featured discussions by Mrs. Louis Kruse of Mineola and Mrs. Karl Bobbitt of Silver Citys. Mrs. Ret. Allen of Glenyond spoke on verbership. Mrs. Davison of Malvern led a talk on highway safety. Miss Phinnaly Bick of Mineola reviewed The Street of the Ting Can from 1937, closing with a social. Attendees included Mrs. Fy Mavison, Mars, L. A. Barkus, Mars, KE Mulholhanl, Mra. JW Soderstrom, and Mrs. Wy Dy McCausland of Malvern.
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Green
Rudolph Miller
Louis Kruse
Mineola
Karl Bobbitt
Silver Citys
Ret. Allen
Glenyond
2M. Davison
Malvern
Ave Qotalk
Pruning Demonstrations Across Mills County Farms
Demonstrations on pruning fruit trees small fruits and grapes will be led by S W Edge Combe extension horticulturist from Town State college on March 4 at the James farm south of Borerson at 10 am and at the Buch farm near Hitsdale at 2 pm. Edgecombe will demonstrate pruning discuss apples peaches raspberries and grapes and answer grower questions. Spraying and new varieties of interest to Mills county farmers will also be covered. The public is invited.
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J. H. James
Henry Buch
S. W. Edgecombe
Town State College
Edgecombe
Mills County
James Farm
Borerson
du Bich
Hitsdale
F. E. Pace Injures Ankle in Fall on Ice Sunday
A local man, F. E. Pace, slipped on ice Sunday and injured his ankle. He received medical attention and is expected to recover, with neighbors noting cautious walking as conditions remain slick.
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F. E. Pace
Card of Thanks for hospital aid and well wishes
A brief Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to those who provided support during a hospital stay. The message mentions specific names and conveys appreciation for care and encouragement received during recovery.
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Dr. Jones
Chic Sale
Henderson Bay
County Christian Education Meeting
Rural Improvement Club
Mills County Court
Grover Brown
Lois Grace Kier
Ronald Kier
Veank M. Mintle
Gertrude Minte
Dorothy Casey
Charles Casey
Marvelin Petersen
J. O. Petersson
Opal Irwin
Ania Twin
Black Panthers
CCC
P. J
W. Iowa
Atlantic
Marion Taylor Davis
Mr. Davis
Southwest Town
J. J. Humphrey
Empress
Glen Bohl
WLW
J. H. James and
Wight
Mary
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