Mills County records show strong auto sales and holiday business
Roland Forney of Salyers Auto Co reports 106 cars sold this year with ongoing local ad support in The Leader. Malvernians enjoy California winter blooms as visitors from Alhambra share roses and narcissus. 1940 Christmas business was broadly good with earlier buying and improved stock. Malvern merchants and Postmaster Mulholland note sales up at least 15 percent over last year.
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Roland Forney
Salyers Auto Co
California
G. 5
Eacrett
Alhambra
Paul Gates
Malvern States
Mulholland
Mills County Chinch Bug Area Infestation Report
State agriculture report shows severe chinch bug infestation in Mills County with 4089 bugs per square foot of blue stem, higher than surrounding areas. Northern Crawford County reports 29698 bugs per count. Malvern Cemetery Association lot owners set meeting for January 6 1941 at 2:30 p.m. in the Community building club room.
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Mills County
State Department of Agriculture Department
Crawford County
The
Malvern Cemetery Association
Stout Purchases 165 Acre Farm Near Afton
Harry Stout buys a 165 acre farm near Afton and will move there with his family. The Stouts have operated the former J M Johnson farm on Highway 34 north of Malvern for several years and built a wide circle of friends in Mills County.
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Harry Stout
Afton Ua
Stouts
J. M. Johnson
Highway 34
Malvern
Mills County
Harley Taylor Dies in California Former Resident Remembered
Friends here mourn the death of Harley Taylor who died in his sleep in Berkeley California. Born in Illinois he lived here in youth and attended Shattuck Military School. He managed perishables for 28 Southern Pacific restaurant outlets and later headed the chain. Survived by daughter Mrs J N Buckley of Berkeley and sister Mrs H E Mulholland of Long Beach.
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Harley Taylor
Berkeley
Cal
Taylor
Ilinois
Eva Durbin
Shattuck Military School
Texas
Oregon
Southern Pacific
J. N. Buckley
H. EB. MulboHand
Long Beach
New Filing System Installed in County Treasurer Office
New filing cases for 1940 tax receipts were installed this week in the county treasurer office. The system, designed by County Treasurer C. D. Aistrops and deputy Tom Benton, aims to speed and simplify the filling process. Receipts were printed last summer by The Malvern Ledder, and the auditor's office benefited by receiving the former money drawer from the treasurer.
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C. D. Aistrops
Tom Benton
Malvern Ledder
Pauline Connor Takes Sunnyside School Position
Pauline Connor was assigned to teach at Sunnyside rural school, replacing Vernu Fellowes who moved to Tabor schools previously held by Marlau Renton. The change places Connor as Sunnyside’s new educator amid transfers between local districts.
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Pauline Connor
Sunnyside
Peuline Connor
Gantred
Archool
Vernu Fellowes
Tabor
Marlau Renton
Joint Installation Thursday January 8 at Masonic Hall
A joint installation event will be held Thursday January 8 at 7 30 PM in the Masonic Hall. Several societies from the Eastern region will participate and all members are invited to attend.
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Eanna
Mills County year in review 1940 highlights and problems
A look back at 1940 in Mills County noting strong crop yields and a big seat corn harvest, but also the CC Camp move to Oakland and numerous elections. Local items include church changes, civic awards, a suicide, a coroner conviction, price shifts, and school, sports, and war-related effects amid a period of wartime concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Europe
Shfe
Oakland
Malvern
G. FP. MacLean
Presbyterian Church
L. L. Beck
Elmer Krogman
Emerson
Hastings
Malvern High
Imogene
Wayne Drake
Frank Raynor
Raymond
Con
McCord Hardware
Lloyd Mulholland
Red Oak
Henderson
Emer
J. A. Kline
County Conservation Lenogue
Marilyn” Jones
Emerson Wing
Harold Slater
Malvern Church
Hamilton
Fairview Country Club
J. E. Randerson
Rotary Club
Albert Nelson
Malvern Boy Scouts
Glaywood
John Slothower
Kingsetter
Fredell Mhs
Swoboda
DeLovely
Dream Shop
Omaha
John Waller
G. T. Harover
Lorvraine Robertson
COO
County
Une
Daly Dold
Tires
Beret
Assessors Study New Methods of Evaluation
County assessors studied the new state law requiring full value evaluation of all taxable property. Led by County Auditor E A Schade, two training sessions were held with township trustees, assessors, municipal councilmen, and officials, outlining to abandon old valuations and appraise each property at its actual value. Assessments will begin January 10 after returning to Glenwood January 8.
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E. A. Schade
Glenwood
Five Malvernians fined in unemployment fraud case
Five Malvernians Hazel Barton Donald Justin Lillian Justin Clair Bovil Steven Martin were fined in Mills County District Court after pleading guilty to obtaining unemployment benefits under false pretenses. They claimed no earnings while employed by Blue Star Produce, with benefits issued by Nebraska commissioners. County Attorney W. R. Byington and attorney Carl Cook represented the defendants before Judge Whitney W. Gilliland.
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Malvernians
Mills County
Hazel M. Barton
Donald W
Lillian M. Justin
Clair W. Bovill
Steven A. Martin
Wahoo
Neb
Blue Star Produce
Iowa
Nebraska
Nebraska Commission
W. R. Byington
Carl Cook
Whitney W. Gilliland
Sale Dates Ensure 1941 Farm Auctions Promoted
The Leader offers an advertising service for farmers planning sales in 1941. It prints ads and sale bills, lists sale dates in advance to avoid clashes, and notes upcoming auctions including Malvern Sale Barn events and farm sales near Inogene and the Etrahan school with licensed auctioneers.
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Malvern Sale
L. A. Talbott
Art Fretcher
Kelley Bolton
Mike O'Connor
Inogene
Scouts Plan Hikes and Bird Shelters
Mulvern boy scouts met in the Community building with G F MacLean leading a regular session. An elementary scout lore quiz framed the meeting as ten of 17 registrants attended. Plans for patrols and new scouts were discussed and a bird shelter trip set to start at 8 30 Friday morning with Bruce Stiles, state game warden, to give instructions. A scouts basketball game followed, and a scouting council and patrol leaders meeting was scheduled for Thursday at 8 30 in the Presbyterian church basement.
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Mulvern
G. F. MacLean
Bruce Stiles
Struccon
Scouting Council
Presbyterian Church
Rotarians Hear of Aviation Radio Equipment
Sgt. Russell South of Ft. Scott Illinois spoke before the Malvern Rotary Club on Tuesday about aviation radio gear used by U. S. bombers and other aircraft. He discussed the air force communications role and shared several technical points gathered during holiday visits with his parents Rev. G. W. South and Mrs. South.
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U. S
Malvern
Card of Thanks From Hastings Fire Department Ball
The Hastings Fire Department thanks everyone who helped with the Fireman's Ball Monday evening and contributed to a very successful event. Charles Hall Chief Vic Cromwall Mayor.
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Hastings
Attacn
Charles Hall
Vic Cromwall
Sloppy Weather Details From County Week
Cloudy and sloppily described weather dominated the county last week with generally cooler temperatures. A brief wet spell occurred Tuesday with light rainfall recorded, while other days showed limited moisture and unsettled conditions.
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Deyty
Agali Dee
Deta
Mills county Farm Bureau urges aid for Britain and tax reform
Members at the Mills county Farm Bureau annual meeting approved resolutions urging limited defense spending that protects agriculture, support for aid to Britain without sending troops, and policies to aid farmers via market measures, production quotas, and price support. They call for state and county officer elections by producers, revised taxation based on ability to pay, and improved road funding and school district reorganization.
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Farm Bureau
Mills County
Britain
Europe
AAA
Worary
Call Mr Ripley Inspires Odd Near Malvern Family Tale
The George Langstate family near Malvern toured a highway at about 1 mph when five year old Arthur fell from the car. He tumbled feet onto the pavement, but rose unscathed and walked to his mother who reached him moments later. Only minor facial and leg scrapes were reported.
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George Langstate
Near Malvern
Toeldent
Robert Ripley
Arthur
Luangdales
Sle
Farragut Malvern clash on Friday in community building
Two old rivals Farragut and Malvern high meet Friday evening in the community building in a two game program. Coach Dale Dyke has prepared Malvern during the Christmas holidays and the team expects to play at the pace shown earlier in the season. Farragut, noted for a strong record, will be ready to compete at a high level.
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Farragut
Malvern High Hts
Dale Dyke
Malvern Boys
Murragut
Mobilization of Glenwood Co I Guard Delayed
The national guard unit from Glenwood known as Co. I has its mobilization postponed to February 10 due to insufficient camp facilities at the prospective site in Louisiana. Heavy rains have slowed construction on the camp.
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Co. 1
National Guard
Glenwood
Louisleani
Hastings Firemen Benefit Ball Draws Crowds
Hastings firemen staged a highly successful benefit ball at the Community building on Monday evening. Attendance was strong and the department cleared more than 85 dollars from the event.
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Hastings
Former Residents to Observe 60th Wedding Anniversary Saturday
Former Malvern residents Mgr. and Mrs. Corwin Bonham will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at their Tealobia Ta obia home on Saturday. The couple’s marriage occurred in the house north of the school, once home to Miss Burle’s Aunt and Uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Paddock. Attending were Miss Georgia Earle and Corwin Bouham, with Mrs. Larsson and Laura Shymers noted in attendance as relatives from local families.
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Malvern
Mgr
Corwin Bonham
Taobia
Wash
Georgia Earle
Corwin Bouham
Burle
Mra
Charles Paddock
W. EB. Larsson
Larigen
Laura Shymers
Georgiy Burle
Cornell Bluits
Manlam m
Tacome
Farm Bureau Broadcast Schedule and Local Anecdotes
A fragmented notice describes a Farm Bureau broadcast on the first Thursday of each week featuring speakers from Mill County and nearby entities. It mentions Albert and Maalty from San Angeles taking a cautious, safe trip, with unclear details about vehicle models and timing.
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Mill County
Pra Prin
Rene Milreday
Malvern Council Buys New Well From Thorpes
Malvern council approves a $2085 contract plus test hole costs to purchase a new traver pack well from Thorpe Well Co of Des Moines. The present well, bought eight years ago from Thorpes, has given satisfactory service. The new well may be sited across the road on land owned by J O Summers. Test holes to be started within two weeks.
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Malvern
J. O. Summers
Che
Thornes
Scouts Plan Boxing Show for Monday
Malvern scouts host the season opening boxing show Monday night at the Community building basement. Promoter Knight will arrange pine bouts with 25 and 10 cent tickets. Matches feature Lefty Platt versus Round House Rebirds and several other listed pairings with Scouting figures and local officials serving as judges, timekeeper, and referee.
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Malvern
Speck
Ated
Knight
Lefty Platt
Roundhouse Rebirds
Bloghill
Ve. Slim Rubenking
Aidel Knight
ve.Beanpols
Slothower
Bil Summers
Opple Hering
Buszzsaw Bingham
Parmer Hasterquist
Dentpan Davis
Vad
Gene Rubenting
Slugger Nasselquist
Schoolbay Read
Charles Lee
Amid
Mall, Cary
Jal
Dale Dyke
Bowling Tournament Begins With Mixed Team Lineup
Bowling tourney starts with nightly sessions Monday through Friday using two teams per night. Teams include Butchers, World Herald, Farmers, Bradleys, and others with captains and players listed. First results show Butchers defeating Gambles. earnings planned for top finishers range from 60 to 2.50 dollars per event.
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Noware
Butchers
Charles Lee
J. 0. Walker
Bob McCormick
Harry Adame
Jambles
Php Hansen
Sohn Timber
Malcolm Stogdill
Dan Swobodia
Sidney Hayselquist
World Herald
Bob Magre
Harry
Brustings
Hradleya
Huaunge
Fair Association to Meet Thursday in Malvern
Members and friends of the Milly youth Revelation will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Malvern Community building. The annual election of officers will be held and other business cared for.
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Milly Younty Pauly Gasvelation
Malvern
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Chinch Bug
Afton
Miss County Farm Bureau
Jennie Marie Warren
8. C. Lincoln
Women’s Home Project
Ira Turner
1. F.buffington
Vicw
John Longstreet
Ben Breeding
Iarry Gallther
Bert Wheeler
Mrs. Wheeler
Ber Breeding
Mrs. Breeding
Mr. Brandt
Oak Two
Bureau
Jore Fleming
Suate
Marion Wilson
Donald Lewis
Anderson
Walter Klindt
St. Marys
John Cheyney
Phattvilla
Earl Maddocks
Ingraham
Woodrow Schoening
Oak
J. G. Rodman
Fay McManigal
J. M. Steete
Sliver Creek
J. ¥. Wearin Jr
Indian Creek
County Auditor Shade
J. F. Wearin
C. B. Wilson
Chay. Shaw
Methodist Organizations For Women United Naw
Andy Buckingham
Merritt Fisher
Emerson County
Leadey
Silver City
Blue Star
Boy Square
Maclean
T. B. Shanks
Robbins House
Fintatt
MR. Ripley
Co. I
Farm Bureau Broadcast
Alig
AL Buse
Bapay Uuelug
Wurprlee Viel
Sag
Albert
Maalty
San Angeles
Malvern Council
Thorpes
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