Jean Winslow Honored At Saturday Birthday Party
Miss Margie Jackson hosted a party on Saturday evening February 17 to honor Jean Winslow. Schoolmates shared remembrances, played games and dancing, and paired up for a Washington hatchet partner game. Ice cream and cake were served to Jean Winston, Betty Fickel, Joan Saar, Hetty Stroud, Anna Mary Frazier, Shirley Jackson, Johnny Paulson, Charles Brewer, Junior Jackson, Keith Adams, and Jack Hering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Winslow
Margie Jackson
Jean
George Washington
Jean Winston
Betty Fickel
Joan Saar
Hetty Stroud
Anna Mary Frazier
Shirley Jackson
Johnny Paulson
Charles Brewer
Junior Jackson
Keith Adams
Jack Hering
Piano Pupils Recital At Mrs Fletcher Home
Mrs Aelma Conan Fletcher hosted a Sunday afternoon recital for her pupils Glewood Strahan Hastings and Malvern with parents and friends attending Dorothy Slothaner announced each number and gave biographical sketches of composers. The program included works by Chopin Debussy Brahms Mozart and Fauré among others. The event showcased local students and was warmly received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aelma Conan Fletcher
Fren Glewood
Strahan
Hastings
Malvern
Tna Peettat
Dorothy Slothaner
Riven
Folksone
Maxine Davin
March Star
Trchaikowsky
Lots Fearhart
Climbing
McLocklan
Jane Dalrymple
Dirigibles
Thompson
Ruth Craig
Bohm
Beverly Hamilton
Rheteld
Geraldine Gipe
Wolfe
Jean
Joan Fickel
Rimeky Korsakoff
Francis Swoboda
I Debussy
Babs Randereon
Gavotte
E S Held School Of Instruction Here Monday
A school of instruction for the Eacerh Star under the direction of Mr. Elsie L. Evans of Emer sean district instructor was held in the Magonte hall Monday afternoon and evening. The afternoon session drawn guests from nearby towns included an initiation ceremony in the evening by a quartet and a duet. A tribute to Mrs. Evans featured a solo and a gift presentation. Mrs. Evang spoke on the order’s work, followed by guest responses. Refreshments in Star colors accompanied by a candle board. Guests from Emerson Henderson Tahor Silver City Macedonia Randolph Shenandoah and Malvern former residents also attended.
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C. KE
J. H. Beckwith
Elle L. Evans
Order of the Eastern Star
Bruce Boehner
Parsons
Kan
School of Instruction
Eacerh Star
Elsie L. Evans
Emersean
Magonte Hall
Slow
Evans
Lancheon
J. T. Berkwith
Muste
J. HW. Beckwith
L. A. Talbott
P. L. Slothaner
Harriet Talbott
Earl McCormick
J. W. Baar
E. A. Benton
Emerson
Henderson
Tahor
Silver City
Macedonia
Randolph
Shenandoah
Malvern
Bruce Bochner
C. 0. Nickols
Dwight Nickols
Forest Ruth
Bateman
Licensed Weddings and Beauty Show Highlights
Wed notices list marriages authorized for February in multiple towns including Tabor Omaha and Wa hoo with ages. The Central States Beauty show at Fontenelle Hotel in Omaha featured an instruction program and main demonstrations by Seigelman and Ricardo. Mrs Cochran wife of Nebraska’s governor gave the welcome address.
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O. A. Strahan
Kathryn Bryan
Mia
Clifford Mackey
Helen Hasselquist
Jean Merrick
Fontanelle Hotel
Omaha
Seigelman
Hollywood
Ricardo
New York City
Cochran
Wls
Nebraska
Legion Auxiliary Guest Day Highlights Community Program
The American Legion Auxiliary hosted its annual guest day at the Community building on Friday. Mrs. Karl Hertz led the session, awards for long membership were given to several members, and a flag display talk was delivered. Cub scouts and fifth graders presented an Americanism program with plays and biographies. Tea followed, and puppet shows by Malcolm Campbell and Jokp Rothower closed the event.
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The
American Legion Auxiliary
Karl Hertz
Emil Ogren
Ping
Grant Chamberlain
Jake Frazier
Earl Hertz
A. P. Kilmartin
Albert Nelson
Earl Shook
J. B. Ellison
Mias Grewer
Abraham Lincoln
Frances Orchard
Wanda Lee Waller
Richard Bhitiett
Jimmy Saar
Charles Ellison
Jimmy Swanson
Jerry Lehman
George Washington
Shirley Platt
Tony and the
Rose Marie Fickel
Merton Norton
Kenneth Juelke
Richard Eliott
Nancy Mac Ogren
Mildred Norton
Barbara Chamberlain
Freda Hall
Edna Robirds
Lou Jones
Lonzo Bennett
Leonard Hedlund
Charles Elligon
Bhirley Platt
Baron Tennant
A. FP
Kilmartin Wee
Blights Curbed by Chemical Dusts in Seed Treatment
County Agent John Longstreet promotes Cerenan chemical dust to protect seed grain from seedling blight and smut in barley and wheat, with limited effectiveness against rust and head blights. Mills county farmers can use Malvern Central Seed Treating Station for treatment and cleaning, while flax seed should be treated early. Information on do it yourself treatment is available from the County Farm Bureau or State College agents.
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Say
John Longstreet
Longstreet
Mills County
Malvern
Malvern Milling Co
Hapoduta
Town State College
Longstrest
Fara
Hervest Love
Rotarians Hear of Organization History at Malvern Meeting
Trak Cheyney of Glenwood presented a brief history of Rotary International at a Malvern meeting Tuesday evening marking the organization’s anniversary begun by Paul Harris in Chicago. Jesney traced growth from 1907 to today’s 8000 clubs worldwide, noting Germany and Italy ban due to government decree. Visitors included Droth A. Hollingshead Wim. Lugsch of Glenwood and Bruce Barlier of Parsons Kan.
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Trak Cheyney
Glenwood
Rotary International
Malvern Out
Paul Harris
Chiewe
Jesney
Germany
Italy
Droth A. Hollingshead
Wim. Lugsch
Bruce Barlier
Parsons, Kan
Republicans Start Campaign With Founders Day Banquet
Mills County Republicans opened the 1940 campaign at a Founders Day banquet in Glenwood Armory drawing about 200 amid a blizzard. County candidates were announced by W. M. Byington, with Ward Lightower, BE. A. Schade, C. D. Aistrope, and Wattle Brown seeking election. Lloyd Thurston of Osceola delivered the keynote, attacking Democratic policies and tariffs while stressing unemployment and relief issues.
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Mills County
Glenwood
W. Mt. Byington
Ward Ligthower
BE. A. Schade
C.D. Aistrope
Wattle Brown
Lincoln
Thurston
Towa
Iowa
Ab Thurston
J. R. Nall
W. A. Rodabaugh
Local keglers improve total scores at bowl. Yeath Dodgers rise
Local bowling league round robin at the alley shows total scores reaching 201 as the Hot Shots rename to Yeath Dodgers. Results include Feb 19 Mail Car Mets 1749 over McCords 1694, Feb 20 White Rose 1751 over Neath Dodgers 1695, Feb 21 Terrible Swedes 1466 over Cinehes 1809. A Armstrong led scoring with an average of 150 2 9.
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Phiy
Hot Shots
Yeath Dodgers
Mail Car- Mets
McCords
White Rose
Neath Dodgers
Swedes
Cinehes
A. Armstrong
Ust
Obituary of Walter G. Alstrope of Rawles township
Walter G Alstrope a longtime farmer and stock raiser from Rawles township died after a life of industry and economy. He married Adelia May West in 1883 and Gin ufttl Rinehart in 1908. Survived by spouses and children John Rex Anna Wahneeta seven grandchildren three slaves and one brother Henry. He moved to Malvern in 1917 and is remembered for his sturdy honesty. A concluding poem notes peaceful rest.
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Rawles Township
Margaret
Adelia May West
John
Rex
Anna
Malvern
Ginufttl Rinehart
Wahneeta
Walter
Gionitti
John Thomas
Rex Walter
Anna Jana Morrical
Tabor
Wabneeta Anderson
Kenneth
Raymond
Harold
Pauline Morrical
Jacqueline
Walter Gerald
Janet Anderson
Mia
Elizabeth Kilpatrick
Randolph
Mae Reed
Madison
Nob
Nes
Ira Fritz
Henry Alstrope
Bence
Blum Becomes French Premier in 1938 Crisis
In March 1938 Leon Blum assumed the office of French prime minister amid mounting political strain. His government faced pressure from far right factions and ongoing conflicts within the Third Republic as it sought stability and policy reform.
Davis of Malvern Expires After Long Life of Service
C F Davis died at Edmundson hospital in Council Bluffs on February 26 1940 after a life spent in Mills county farming and public affairs. He attended Tabor college the Western Normal and Keokuk Business College and loved music especially his violin. He was known for integrity kindness and citizenship and cherished his 50 year Mason certificate. He married Rachel M Dolph in 1909 and they had daughter Martha Rachel Davis now at Iowa State College. He had planned to move to a Campbell residence recently purchased with his wife and left behind wife daughter and granddaughter Ellen among many relatives and friends.
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Mills County
Tabor
The
Western Normal
Keokuk Business College
Davin
Lils
Malvern
Union
Canada
St. Louis
Wabash
St. Charlies
Minsisaipui
Rachel M. Dolph
Marthia Rachel Davis
Iowa State College
Rachel M
Marthcia Rachel
Annia A. Dolph
J. W. Dolph
Ellen
M. T. Davis
Early cigarette history traces English adoption in 1870
The earliest use of the term cigarette appears in 1842 1843 noting smoking in France and Italy. Laurence Oliphant is credited with introducing the cigarette to English society but it did not gain popularity until 1870.
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France
Italy
Laurence Oliphant
Operetta continues amid Swiss theme and large cast
The operetta unfolds with Miller and Miss Ladin Thideman directing a Swiss themed performance. Cast includes Alene, Robert, Betty Hacer, and many chorus members led by Beve rly Hamilton and Shirley Bacon. Harald Foy performs a trombone solo between acts as a French horn solo closes the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladin Thideman
Betty Hacer
Squtz
Mate Anth Sebini
Carolyn Bru
Mixx Hodegarde Rawmartners
Shirley Walker
Wy Salyers
Rannger
Hetty Haden
Richard Flekel
Misa Marion Hater
Kathleen Gilbert Audder Salyers
BLM
Daviron
Swisa
Beverly Hamilton
Shirley Bacon
Vicho Knop
Elizabeth Trively
Martlys — Stout
Kathleen Gilbert
Hetty Lou Barekus
Edna Bingham
Molen
Annt Stevenson
Betty Knight
Mary Hrewer
Marjorie Swoboda
Janet Bennett
Vernelle Cox
Jaubette Hird
Evelyn Jeanning
Ruth Clark
Evelyn Cray
Peggy McCormick
Dabs Randerron
Betty Shook
Velma Chamberlain
Phyllia Stapleton
Anni Mary Frazier
Peggy Cox
Betty June Stroud
Neva McClure
Mary Ellen Lincoln
Wanda Coons
Harald Foy
Joe Salyers
Richard Fickel
John Imber
John Slothower
Uth Clark
First University in the Americas Established in Santo Domingo
The first university in the Americas began in 1536 inside an ex-Dominican convent in Santo Domingo by papal decree of Pope Julius I. For three centuries it taught philosophy theology medicine and law. Later foundations include Lima 1551 and Mexico City 1555.
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First University
Americas
Frst
Santo Domingo
Julius I
University of San Marcos
Lima
Peru
University of
Mexico City
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Zelma Fletcher
Frank Summers
Red Oak
Indianola
Luln Yost
Fern Mee Vicker
Fletcher
R. W. Salyers
Robert
Allen Wortman
Wortmans
Jessie Wortman
Council Bluffs
Metcher
Miss McVicker
Charles Johnson
Lairds
Laird
Onrigh
N .T. Beattie
W. Innes
EB. Aml
A. Strahan
Mary Jones
T. E. Shonka
W. Tt. Byington
W. W. Aistrope
F. A. Mulholland
J. F. Wearin Jr
Hiydes
Otha Hyde
Dick Hyde
J. A. Talbott
W. C. TU
E. Hill
J. F. Juelke
Mrs
Paul Shaw
A. J. Berkhimer
Lloyd Short
Gusate
N. W. Colling
Alfred Shaw
Lesch Miller
Gail Dorsey
Virgil Curtis
Fern Wallahhan
Lowell Curtis
Birdie Shaul
Corron Froges
Tennant Shop
E.S
Elsie Evans
Wed
Lawrence G. Nfall
Carroll Barnes
H. Wahl
Tessie _ Wallace
Council Butts
Gua A. Anderson
Frances R. Hicks
Wahoo
Henry J. Slater
Nita Beardsley
W. G. Aistrope
Seltamt
Shims Antres
Leon Blum
Ll Ay
Ey Mirren
C.F. Davis
Ness
the Edmundson Hospital
Council
Mills County Chevrolet Co
Frank Juelke
Mgr
NORGE
Norge Electric Refrigerator
Kunce & Nelson
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