Elect Delegates to State Convention to be Held on Friday
County Republican delegates to Des Moines Friday were elected at Glenwood meeting. K A Evans chaired, F R Chantry named secretary. Delegates include Evans Greenwood Cook Choate Haney Darting Widows Chantry Wortman Phillips with alternates Buch McLain Evane Summers Cook Guttnth? Logan. Chase and Cochrane endorsed for Seventh District delegates to Cleveland national convention.
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Glenwood
Des Moines
K. A. Evans
F. R. Chantry
Carl H. Cook
Wayne D. Choate
Roy Haney
H. A. Darting
H. J. Widows
W. R. Dylington
FP. R. Chantry
W. P. Wortman
A. P. Phillips
Henry Buch
Jan McLain
John L. Evane
Chas. H. Summers
K. R. Cook
Frank Boyle
L. F. Kruse
Whitney Guttthand
Pearl McLain
Edwin Carter
I. M. Logan
E. P. Chase
William Cochrane
Cleveland
Seeger Farm Sale Set for Tuesday Near Malvern
Glen Seager announces a farm sale to be held Tuesday March 3 at his farm about 30 miles west of Malvern. Items include milk cans, horses, chickens, hogs, machinery, household goods, tools and 700 bushels of corn.
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Glen Seager
Malvern
Seeger
Thanks and appreciation for sympathy after George Rockafellow's death
Acknowledges friends and neighbors for kindness and expressions of sympathy shown during the death and funeral of beloved husband and brother George Rockafellow. Signed by Mrs. George Rockafellow and Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Rockafellow.
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George Rockafellow
F. B. Rockafellow
Was First Pastor of College Church A Founding Leader Remembered
Malvern resident Dr. John W. Innes, the first pastor of Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames, helped establish a church near Iowa State College. The 25th anniversary observance highlighted his early work in using a college alumni building and a subsequent tent church before the brick church was built. He sent a commemorative message though unable to attend.
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Malvern
Collegiate Presbyterian Church
Ames
John W. Innes
Iowa State College
Innes
Mills Countians Market Brice Hays of Malvern and C Ward of Glenwood sell hogs on Omaha market
Mills Countians Brice Hays of Malvern and C Ward of Glenwood sold hogs on the Omaha market Thursday at 10 dollars and 25 cents per hundredweight.
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Brice Hays
Malvern
C. €. Ward
Glenwood
Omaha
Churches Unite for Sunday Services in Malvern
Malvern churches plan united Sunday services with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Rev. J. Brunchert, pastor of the Baptist church, will preach on the theme Beholding Wondrous Things. This marks the third joint gathering, following previous hosted events at Methodist and Presbyterian churches.
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Malvern
Brunchert
Tula le
Methodist
Presbyterian Church
Weather Break Brings Warmer Temperatures and Open Roads
A sharp weather break last Saturday brought balmy temperatures and rapid snow melt. Farmers opened many roads and the town filled with Saturday shoppers. The warm spell continued into the week and most snow vanished by Wednesday.
Firemen Celebrate Annual Anniversary Party in Malvern
Malvern Volunteer Fire Department hosted its annual anniversary at the community building with cooks led by Frank Higgins serving oyster soup. Attendees included firemen, their wives, town council members, guests, and high school girls organized by Miss Isa Borene. Chief F. R. Chantry awarded three ten year certificates to J. H. McFall, Lloyd Sands, and Albert Johnson.
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Malvern Volunteer Fire Department
Frank Higgins
Isa Borene
F. R. Chantry
J. H. McFall
Lloyd Sands
Albert Johnson
Empress Brings Will Rogers Last Picture In Old Kentucky
The Empress Theater schedules Will Rogers last film In Old Kentucky for Sunday through Tuesday with a strong supporting cast led by Dorothy Wilson and Louise Henry. Critics praise its Kentucky horse racing story and Rogers’ signature humor. March features follow with Magnificent Obsession and Captain Blood starring Irene Dunne, Robert Taylor, Errol Flynn, and Olivia de Havilland.
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Will Rogers
Empress Theater
Old Kentucky
Mills County
Kentucky
Humoriat
Dorothy Wilson
Louise Henry
Bill Robinson
Adda
Irene Dunne
Robert Taylor
Captain Blood
Errol Flynn
Olivia DeHaviland
Youths Held for Chicken Theft After Friendly Visit
Gaurance and Bernard Hamibseh of near Henderson were jailed at Red Oak after stealing several J. W. McMillen farm chickens. A visitor lured one boy to the house Friday night, arousing suspicions when the other learned of the missing birds. Deputies arrested them two hours later on the road northwest of Red Oak. They admitted the theft and selling the chickens in Red Oak. After a Saturday hearing they were held over to the grand jury unable to furnish bond.
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Gaurance
Bernard Hamibseh
Henderson
Red Oak
J. W. McMillen
McMillen
Music Contest Postponed To March 20 At Hidmbure
The sub district high school music contest originally set for March 19 at Hidmbure has been postponed to March 20 due to conflicting events. Organizers urged participants to note the new date and prepare for the shifted schedule.
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Wehogl
Tag
Hidmbure
Fifth Saturday in February Reminds of Time's Vagaries
Fifth Saturday in February marks a rare calendar quirk with discussion of Gregorian reform, Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar, and the shifting origins of February. The item playfully notes the long gaps between such fifth Saturdays and hints at calendar history and time's vagaries.
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Brecause
Gregory XIII
Gregory
Julius
Augustus Caesar
Rockafellow Dies After Illness in Malvern
George W. Rockafellow a Malvern meat dealer for 89 years died at his home Friday night about 11 o’clock after a period of poor health and influenza. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at Mansfield Funeral Home led by Rev. C. A. Calkins. burial in Hastings Cemetery. He was born June 14, 1858 in Kilnesville New Jersey and came to Hastings then Malvern, married Estelle Hopkins in 1911, later lived in Cherry County Nebraska. He leaves his wife a stepson Harold Gilmore two step grandchildren a sister Ella Thiel and a brother Frank. He was respected as a faithful husband and upright citizen.
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George W. Rockafellow
Eacrett
Hastings
Il. A. Talbott
W. Knight
F. B. Mulholland
Conrad
W. P. Wortman
H. J. Benton
George Rockafellow
Lemuel and
Elizabeth Rockafellow
Kilnesville
N. J
New Jersey
George
Malvern
Estelle Hopkins
Cherry
County
Nebr
Harold Gilmore
Betty
Harold Milton Gilmore
Ella Thiel
Campbell, Minn
Frank
Women to Unite in Day of Prayer Feb 28 Service
The women of Malvern churches invite all to join a world fellowship of worship and prayer on February 28 at 2:30. Men are also invited to unite in the service at the Methodist Church Church of the Savior. The program topic is On Earth Peace Goodwill Toward Men.
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Malvern
Church of the Saviour
Sautlen
Cout
Attorneys General Opinion Affects Rural School Salaries
The attorney general issued an opinion affecting Mills County teachers unpaid during closures from coal shortages and a snow blockade. Boards and teachers may settle by extending terms or equitable pay. Rural schools resumed, while some consolidated and town schools remained closed due to cold and shortages.
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Mills County
Henderson
Hastings
Buwer City
Randolph
Tabor
Glenwood Junior Chamber Hosts Guests From Nearby Cities
Glenwood's newly formed Junior Chamber of Commerce hosted nearly 60 young business men from the Council Bluffs and Malvern chambers at a Monday evening Armory meeting. Bluffs members explained organization steps while Malvern members spoke on their group's formation. The Glenwood group voted to apply for state and national junior chamber membership and discussed dues projects and chamber work.
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Glenwood
Rural Pupils Take 7th and 8th Grade Exams
Rural pupils faced a blockade and cold but still turnout was strong for seventh and eighth grade exams held in the courthouse and schools at Emerson Henderson Hastings and Mineola. One hundred seven took the eighth grade tests and 109 the seventh. Each pupil completed about three tests, giving the county superintendent a heavy workload for reading and grading.
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Court House
Emerson
Henderson
Hastings
Mineola
Chicken Thieves Hit Mills County Homes Stolen Poultry and Car Parts
Southern Mills County reports a raid last Friday night with 25 chickens stolen from Lyle Howard and similar losses from T. M. Alstrope UI and Ray Rhodes. Ed Patterson’s car was dismantled for engine head and carburetor as thieves carried parts a half mile to a road. Sheriff’s office pursues leads. Cecil Reeder moves to Nevada to drive for a construction firm.
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Mills County
Lyle Howard
T. M. Alstrope UI
Ray Rhodes
Ed Patterson Place
Sheriff's Office
Masonic Meeting Friday Evening at Silver Urn Lodge
Silver Urn lodge No 234 A K and A M calls a special meeting Friday evening for work in the first degree. All members urged to attend and be prudent. Ward C Slothower W M.
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Silver Urn Lodge No
A. K
A.M
Ward C. Slothower
W. M
Hastings Men Shovel Road to Cemetery
Hastings volunteers shoveled a road to the cemetery for the burial of Hite Byrd Ruby. Dozens aided, clearing the way on Friday to ensure the funeral proceeded despite conditions.
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Hastings
Postponed Farm Record Meetings
Weather delays push farm record meetings to February 27 at 7 30 p m in Strahan school and February 28 at 10 p m at Hinsdale church. County agent Bruce Kilpatrick urges all interested to bring old record books and new banks to begin the new year.
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Strahan
Hinsdale Church
Bruce Kilpatrick
District Court Convened Tuesday with Judge Brown
The February term of the Mills County district court convened Tuesday morning with Judge Gro ver Brown in charge. Grand jurors were called and empaneled, with R. W. Salyers as foreman and several others named. Johanna Truax chosen clerk and W. A. Byers bailiff. Cases set for trial span Feb 26 to March 4 including estate matters, gambling device charges, and civil actions.
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Mills County District Court
Grover Brown
R. W. Salyers
Foreman
Frank Summers
H. W. Washburn
C. A. Moore
Louie Jens
L. L. Watt
A.L. Kempton
Johanna Truax
W. A. Byers
Carson
Fletcher Deeborn
Robinson
Tacey E. Dillebay
Dee
State of Iowa
Whitney W. Gillilland
Alvin A. Bingamann
He Cheney
Adam Gipe
Sarah E. Scott
Fred Hogrek Ve. Puttertot Gtr
Jerry Doyle
Teswaawal
Vo Myton Owe Bob
Wales
Ba Dee
Hiram Penn Celebrates 100th Birthday at Randolph Home
The Randolph resident Hiram Penn marked his 100th birthday last Sunday February 23 with friends visiting to offer wishes. Born in Pennsylvania, he moved west as a youth, served as a Civil War soldier, worked as a freighter and farmer, and lived on a Randolph farm until 1906 before settling in town.
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Hiram Penn
Randolph
Penn
Ube
Pet
Pennsylvania
Freigher
Little Billie Landis Falls from Window Twenty Feet
Billie Landis, son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Landis, slipped through an upstairs open window and fell about 20 feet to the driveway. He was taken to Dr M Kite but suffered no serious injuries and soon returned to play.
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Billie
Lloyd Landis
Hey
Dr. M. Kite
Malvern Education Board Nomination Deadline Approaches
Dewittine for ting of amines of candidates for two positions on Malvern's Lave of education is Friday Fut. 28 at moon. No candidates are filed yet. nominations may be placed with Secretary HW Saturday before the deadline.
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Dewittine
Malvern
Moon
Ate
Tangles with Burlington Bus on Highway Monday
A readable fragment describes a traffic incident on a highway involving a Burlington area bus. The brief text mentions Monday timing and related confusion but lacks clear details on injuries or outcomes.
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Burlington
Four Schools Contest Speakers Here Next Monday
Speakers from four schools will compete Monday evening at 8 PM in the Conguntty building. Participants include students from Malvern Hastings Strahan and more, presenting dramatic and humorous pieces such as The Strange Drama and Mickey's Marker.
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Vroofimitiers
Malvern
Conguntty Bndlitl
Abrahaam Dineoin
Ohi
sobetHstriet Trent
Craterlail
Kathroon Cheney
Eimerdom
Crooks
Velma Mines
Haatings
Edward Jm4burn
Etrahan
Roberta Rante
Malyer
Pramise
Oh Borpy
Margaret Ann Button
Mickey's Marker
Josephine Pye
Strahan
Dameget
Martle Johnson
Emercon
Honey
Manche Wand
Brotherly Tove
Lilian Crawford
Hastings
OX Marks
Othe Spa
Mary Jean Rrwiie
Wayne Nimns
Evelyn Shook
Emor- Hon
Jr Chamber Plans Numerous Community Projects
Junior Chamber of Commerce members met in Malvern to approve a safety campaign with a school patrol during entry and dismissal times. A Christmastree committee was formed and a spring fashion plan was proposed. Members Lloyd Sands Clair Watson Paul Swoboda Covis Hoover Robert Padson attended.
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Chaombar of Commerce
Malvarn
Lloyd Sands
Clair Watson
Paul Swoboda
Glenwood Junior Chamber
Winter of 1881 Foretold by Glenwood Weather Record
The Glenwood Opinion Tribune recalls the severe winter of 1881 with snow depths near four feet in January and subzero lows of 40 degrees below. Weather records from Charles Galbert and the Schappel family are cited, noting a long cold spell ending with a thaw in February and a notable mild period by St Patrick’s Day.
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Glenwood Opinion Tribune
Hey
Charles Galbert
State Institution
Andrew Schapnel Trott
PRG
Ora Schappel
Schuppel
Pha Wodder
St. Patricks
Pete Kuhl Band to Play for Dance Here
Local dance event features Pete Kuhl Band performing at the community hall Bere RAMU with BBE Bewen Vee WH Jilly for a public dance. Vir Cabo Vedbi Thos Ettiale will be quoted by Ward Stalhower.
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Pete Kuhl
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