Malvern Christmas lighting adds festive air throughout town
The community notes a sparkling Christmas display as homes of Frank Sanders E. W. Knight and R. L. Cullen glow with wreaths trees and lighted front entrances. Golfers from Malvern enjoy sunny postholiday weather as Iowa and California readers exchange greetings. A Jamison Missouri visitor dies suddenly prompting services in Gallatin Missouri.
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Christman
Malvern
Frank Sanders
R. L. Cullen
Tom Benton Named Deputy Clerk of Mills County
Tom Benton will replace Mrs. Lorraine Strand as deputy clerk of the district court in Mills County, effective January. Vorris Hubbell announced last week that Benton, formerly deputy in the county treasurer’s office, entered service in 1941.
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Tom Benton
Lorraine Strand
Ag Mills
G. Vorris Hubbell
Benton
Farm Bureau outlines Iowa tax and road aims at Mills dinner
About 60 Mills county business leaders and farmers heard Ben Buckingham of the Iowa Farm Bureau spell out three main goals: restore the full state income tax to fund schools and farm-to-market roads, secure state aid for equalized school facilities, and obtain 15 percent of county road funds for farm to market work. Senator Hultman and Representatives Wan and Turner attended, with questions focusing on soil conservation and opposition to restoring the full income tax.
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Town Farm Bureau Federation
Mills County
Mills County Bureau
Glenwood Congregational Church
O. N. Hultman
Stanton
J. R. Wan
J. L. Turner
Malvern
Ben Buckingham
Towa Federation
Farm Bureau
Tate
Dig
I. Farm. Bureau
Tunde
Atute
Federalmata
Iowa
Buckingham
Bureau
Area Flying Club Opens First Event at Oakland
Mr and Mrs Earl Bass and Joe Munsinger joined the Area Flying Club for its first event at Oakland last Monday. Members flew to Harlan Atlantic Grin wold and back to Oakland enjoying fried chicken for lunch and a trap shoot in the afternoon.
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Area Flying Club
Oakland
Earl Bass
Joe Munsinger
Tabor
Harlan
Atlantic
Grinwold
Services Friday For Mrs James Roberts
Funeral services were held in Manafield Funeral Home Malvern for Mrs Madre Troberte died Christmas morning at her Omaha home. Rev Wm F Baker led the service and burial was in Malvern cemetery. She was born November 28 1870 in Strahan to Alfred and Susan Bellwood and married James A Roberts February 18 1891. They lived in Malvern and had two sons Clayton of Adair and Ward of Omaha who survive. She later lived in Omaha with Ward after her husband's death. Casket bearers included Frank Hertz E W Knight Albert Menschel Otto Hall Homer Fern and Gail Colvin. Music was by Mrs F R Chantry with helpers Mrs Roy Donner Mrs Otto Ball and Mrs Glenn Dalrymple handling flowers. She was survived by brothers Lem and Lyle Bellwood of Malvern and three grandchildren John C Warren home from the Navy for 15 days. He expects to ship overseas soon after returning to San Francisco.
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Manafield
Malvern
Madre Troberte
Omaha
Wm. F. Baker
Roberts
Alfred
Susan Bellwood
Strahan
James A. Roberta
Clayton
Adair
Ward
Frank Hertz
E. W. Knight
Albert Menschel
Otto Hall
Homer Fern
Gail Colvin
F. R. Chantry
Roy Donner
Otto Ball
Glenn Dalrymple
Bellwood
Lem and
Lyle Bellwood
Wilcynski Suffers Two Broken Toes from Falling Angleiron
W. J. Wilcynski, working on a stock cutter at Capper Machinery Co., sustained two broken toes when angleiron fell on his left foot. He is moving about with crutches, and the accident occurred Monday during holiday preparations.
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W. J. Wilcynski
Wilcynski
Capper Machinery Co
Melting Pot Quint to Visit Local Legion Independents
The Melting Pot quint from Omaha will play the local Legion Independents in the Community building on Tuesday January 7. The visiting lineup features former college stars and the Malvern team expects an active evening as the clubs clash.
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Melting Pot Post Quint
Omaha
Legion Independents
Melting Pot Lneup
College
Starf
Malvern Quint
County Tax Levies Show Increase Across Mille County
County auditor Donald Strand announced higher consolidated tax levies for 1947 property taxes in Mille County. Levy totals for towns include Henderson 40.982, Silver City 72.181, Pacific Junction 63.315, Glenwood 89.491, Malvern 6.249, Hastings 5.586, Emerson 59.291, Tabor 71.309, with each area showing year to year increases. Counter pads 5¢ each at The Leader Office.
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Donald Strand
Mille County
Henderson
Silver City
Pacific Junction
Glenwood
Malvern
Hastings
Emerson
Tabor
Telephone rates raised to meet rising costs in Iowa
Northwestern Bell announces price increases in Malvern and Mills county effective with bills dated February 10. Manager FE G. Rela cites rising payrolls, higher material costs, and heavier service loads as reasons. The company plans substantial investment to expand service, with overall Iowa revenues up about 14 percent and costs rising across 90 Iowa cities.
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Malvern
Mills County
FE. G. Rela
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Mr. Reta
Iowa
Northwestern Hell Co
Towato
Minnesota
Winconsin
Tillhols
Northwestern Co
Scrangen
Last Rites for Cora Carl Held at Mansfeld Funeral Home
Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon for Cora Carl who died December 24 at her home. Rev. J. M. Strong led the service, with music by Mrs. Carolyn McCormick and Mrs. J. J. E. Bon. Burial followed at East Liberty cemetery. Carl, born June 11, 1876 near Malvern, was a practical nurse. She lived with her sister Stella and devoted her life to helping others, leaving a lasting memory of kindness. She was preceded by her parents and an infant brother. survivors include sisters Stella Carl and Mary McCormick. The notice also mentions rising costs and proposed new telephone rates in Malvern.
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Cora Carl
J. M. Strong
Presbyterian Church
Carolyn McCormick
J. J. E. Bon
J. J. Ha
W. P. Slothower
E. W. Knightow
Salyers
J. H. Leckwith
Toy
Mansfield
East Liberty
Cora
John
Susan Carl
Malvern
Mills County
Stella
Misa Stella Carl
Mary McCormick
Mercury Dives Toward Snowy Weekend Across Mills County
A warm south wind shifted to a cold north wind last Thursday, bringing brisk weather to Mills County. Snow fell Saturday reaching two inches, with daily temperatures ranging from highs near 32 to lows around -2, 4, and 7 during the week.
Emerson Hawks retain independent meet title at Malvern
Emerson Hawks won the Mills County town team tournament in Malvern on the Community Building Court. Curtis Loop led with 20 points, Amith 16 for Silver City, final 43-28. Henderson took third with 49-42 over Glenwood, Harold Terry scored 29 for the victors. Attendance was strong across three nights despite bad weather.
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Emerson Mawks
Silver Ciy
Mills County
Malvern
Curtis
Amith
Silver City
Henderson
Glenwood
Botheamas
Harold Terry
Edmonda
Strahan
Jones
Zandora
Shaw
American Legion
Frazier Sentenced on Check Charge in Fort Madison
Virgil C. Frazier of Silver City was sentenced to seven years in the state penitentiary at Fort Madison after pleading guilty to issuing and drawing a bank check. Judge Vernon Johnson announced the sentence last Saturday. Frazier had been missing since June when a warrant was issued and surrendered to authorities in Silver City a week ago. He was formerly assistant county engineer when the incident occurred in June.
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Virgil C. Frazier
Silver City
Ft. Madison
Attering and
Vernon Johnson
Frazier
Jia
Malvern Farmer Suffered Lye Eye Injury
Max Vinton, cleaning a milking machine on his Malvern area farm, spilled lye into both eyes. He was treated by Dr. Martin of Tabor and admitted to Council Bluffs hospital. full extent of the injuries awaited examination in coming days.
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Max Vinton
Malvern
Martin of
Thanks for the Holiday Messages from Urlow Ryan
Urlow Ryan expresses gratitude for the many cards and letters received during the holiday season. The note thanks friends for their thoughtful greetings and support.
Christmas Day Dinners Breathed Family Cheer Across Malvern
The 1844 Christmas season brought large family gatherings across Malvern area towns. Dozens of households hosted kin from Mason City to Omaha for turkey dinners and festive meals. Guests included the Scotts, Nortons, Wadsleys, Wearins, and many others, with extended kin from Des Moines, Hastings, Randolph, and Council Bluffs joining in.
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Malvern
A. M. Scott
Gxt
Nye
J.D. Loomer
Mason City
H. Norton
Glen
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