Mills County Week Highlights Weather and Travel
Local notes report a historical aviation tone with sparse data on car counts and road crowding. Mentions Caldwell and Jen Martin at Fairview golf course enjoying mild temperatures and winter golf. Bochner's pond hosts ice skating while a resident notes Mr. Nfall golfed monthly in 1935, with November described as unusually rough.
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California
Florida
Tall
AL Caldwell
Jen Martin
Fairview
Bochner
Nfall
70 Fewer Wolves to Keep Away from Mills Ce Doors
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a local notice or brief mentioning fewer wolves near mills and doors, with scattered garbled phrases about teens, drives, thefts, and a person named Darrin. The result is incomplete with unclear dates, places, or organizations.
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Mills Ce
Corinthian Society Initiates Joan Schroeder at C U
Ming Juan Schroeder a junior at the University of Omaha was initiated December 15 into the Corinthian Society, a local honor group recognizing scholastic achievement. Schroeder, daughter of Mr and Mrs Laurence Schroeder of Hastings, is majoring in fine arts and secondary education. She is a Zeta Tau Alpha member and active in French club O A W L Brush and Easel club and Future Teachers of America.
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Ming Juan Schroeder
The
University of Omaha
Corinthian Society
Miss Schroeder
Zeta Tau Alpha
French Club
O.A.W.L. Brush
Easel Club
Future ‘Teachers of America
Laurence Schroeder
Hastings
Rev C H Boos Died in Corning
The Rev. C. H. Boos, 63, former minister of Hastings and Emerson and father of Clarence Boos of Hastings, died Wednesday of pneumonia in Corning hospital. Funeral services will be held in Brooks Saturday at 10 30 a m and at 2 p m in the Hastings Methodist church with Rev Lyman Smith officiating. Burial will be in North Grove cemetery.
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C. H. Bags
Hastings
Emerson
Clarence Boos
Corning Hospital
Brooks
Methodist
Lyman Smith
North Grove Cemetery
Farmers invite sale dates amid local listings column
Farmers planning sales are invited to list their dates in this column to avoid conflicts with other sales served by The Leader. Dates claimed include Friday January, Ed Greever southeast of Strahan. Tuesday January 10 Max McMahon southeast of Strahan. Thursday February 9 Breeding and Benton John Deere Day. Tuesday February 14 Kenneth Evans southwest of Malvern.
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Ed Greever
Strahan
Max McMahil
Breeding & Benton John Deere
Kenneth Ervans
Malvern
Mills Traffic Record Shows Mixed 1955 Results
Mills County traffic data for 1955 shows improvements in overall record but a higher death toll. Accidents 145, killed 65, injured status unclear. damages listed as $83,105. Notable incidents include James W. Wolmes 26 of Pacific Junction losing control near the Glenwood dump and Lt. John J. Bode 36 of Bunker Hill involved in the county’s first crash of the year.
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Mills County
Pacific Junction
James W. Wolmes
Glenwood City
Indiana
John J. Bode
Tie
Ana Jv
Chaud¢ Farm
Malvern
Bode
Wimeeli
Meres Hospital
Local car sales surge as dealers list multiple brands
New car sales continued brisk with numerous dealers joining the market. Readable names include Malvern, Win, Le, Asselquist Chevrolet with Daniel L. Phelps Ford Walter G. Fornett Keseto Glenwood Ornand W. Schoening Plymouth Lewis Scott Robinson SA Clarence J. Ketter Loren J. Murphy Em erson George J. Jones Henderson Earl F. McGee Mineola Paul Jens Buick Tabor Roy J. Lybarger Stude baker.
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Barke
Ian Saat
Penns
Pene
Tese
Bee
Ars
Malvern
Win
Asselquist
Chevrolet
Daniel L. Phelps
Ford
Walter G. Fornett
Keseto
Glenwood
Ornand
Malvern council reshuffles assignments and plans water work
Malvern town officials were reappointed and new committee assignments set at the first official session in the Community Building. Key panels include Street & Alley, Water & Light, and Fire & Sanitation with chairmen listed. Clerk and officers named. Water work tops agenda as the council meets a Thorpe Well Co. representative Friday to begin addressing the issue. Property on Marion Avenue belonging to the late Emil Leu was sold to Robert Ranne of Council Bluffs with possession expected in March. Firemen announce a meeting Monday Jan 9 at 8 p.m. for regular business and the election of officers.
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Malvern
T. E. Salyers
Chmn
Louis J. Knop
Marion Myers
Howard Gearhart
Louis Knop
W. J. Byington
Paul Winters
H. C. Weak
Ray Bateman
C. R. Brewer
Thorpe Well Co
Des Moines
Robert Ranne
Emil Leu
Marion Avenue
Council Bluffs
Leland Hansen
Malvern Volunteer Fire Dept
Willl
Artiurs
Mansfield furniture feasts on trends and prices in 1956
Mansfield store owner James Mansfield outlines industry forecasts at two breakfast meetings. He notes nationwide furniture sales rose in 1955 and predicts continued strength into spring. Trends point to elegant, uncluttered design, broader color ranges, and value driven by new fabrics and feather trim accents. Local sales will clear stock ahead of new shipments while upholstery offerings expand.
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Mansield White
Malvern
Goamteuher
Nabbotal Retail Furniture Asan
Mansfeld
Mirel
Mansfield
Teo
Cub Scouts Plan New Dens In Malvern
Plans for two new Cub Scout dens in Malvern were finalized at a Community building meeting with parents and boys. Mrs. Tom Gidley Jr and Mrs. Charles Costello named den mothers, Charles Costello as Cubmaster, and Joe Robbins as Pack committee chairman. First den meeting set for Monday at 4 p m.
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Malvern
Tom Gidley Jr
Charles Costello
Costello
Joe Robbins
Mills County Extension to Open New Offices Jan 11
Mills County Extension Council hosts open house at new basement offices in Malvern Library from 2 30 to 5 p m next Wednesday. Coffee and doughnuts offered by Malvern Commercial Club. council members and youth assistant Gail Shellberg listed among attendees, with organization meeting set for Jan 14.
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Mills County Extension Service
Dick Jawus
Malvern Library
Malvero Commercia Club
All Mills
Ne Council
Worden Axtell
Inp
Myron Jones
Venter
Dean McLain
Deer Creek
Stacy
Tenwood
Merrill Warren
Indian Creek
Rew Barguin
Ingraham
Austin Bass
Rawles
Earl Dass
Silver Creek
Alva Henderson
White Cloud
Gous
Gail Shellberg
Extension Council
Rw Sur
Persumne
Weather notes hint at continuing warmth and rain chance
A garbled weather snippet records a humid period with slight rain near the weekend and mentions fluctuating temperatures. It lists days and temperatures with unclear spellings, suggesting a warm to mild pattern continuing into Monday.
Farm Bureau Kick Off to Be Held in Malvern
Fragmented OCR text mentions a Farm Bureau kickoff in Malvern with unclear dates and nonstandard phrasing. Readable bits reference January timing and local event details, but many lines are garbled, making specifics uncertain.
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Farm Bureau
Malvern
Malvern hosts South Iowa Blacksmiths meeting
Ralph Keller of Clanfield was named president of the South Iowa Blacksmiths and Welders Assn at its January meeting in the Hall Blacksmith Shop Malvern. Fourteen blacksmiths attended and viewed a film on wheel construction. Other officers named were Robert Shean vice president Don McKenzie secretary treasurer. The group will meet February 1 at Johnson Bros Shop Shenandoah.
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Ralph Keller
Clanfield
P Dent
South Iowa
Seek Applicants for Post Master at Emerson
The U S Civil Service Commission seeks applicants for Emerson Post Master with a $4520 yearly salary. Applications close January 24 after written testing and ratings based on test, experience, ability and character. Residents must meet age and background rules. details available at the local post office.
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Emerson
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Farrison
Masons and Stars Plan Joint Installation
The Masons and Stars announce a combined installation at Grider of Eastern on January 12 at 8 PM. Officers invite members and the public to attend, with funds raised to support lodge activities.
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Masons and Stars
Maawhe Ein Malvero Whursday
Jan
Fishveria Voters to Decide On New School Building Next Monday
Voters in Fishveria and Malvern districts head to the polls next Monday January 9 to decide a bond issue to fund a new school building. The proposal would allow the district to transfer funds from reserves and current accounts to support construction and provide additional space at the district facilities. The outcome hinges on whether a sufficient balance remains to cover the project costs and proceed with a site west of Malvern-Chantes school.
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Malvern
Oa Spovish Cluelinn
Timehook
Vecatinnah
Fishveria
Sci
Stron
Hia Geloel
Mal Chantes
Strahan Girls Edge Opens Do Tourney Play
Strahan girls take the early lead as the tournament opens. Eimersen shines in key moments, guiding the team to a strong start and signaling title intent.
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Strahan
Eimersen
Volunteer Employment Offices of County Listed
Numerous short term and permanent job opportunities will open soon announced by the state employment service. The notice highlights positions requiring farm hand experience and notes offices will assist couples and singles with job placement.
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John A
Ile Ines
Batitier
Wilander
Mathie
Herdes Et
le Bey Mabini
RYP Installed New Officers at Dinner
Rural Young People's group installed officers at the annual meeting. New president Barbara Kruse, treasurer and secretary roles filled by local members, with several young women joining the executive committee and other posts noted in the dinner program.
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RYP
Rarbhert Kruse
Silver City
Edt
Kruse
Bol
Alnie
Elf
Swift Park
Yvonne Peeto
Pranks
Sutinagiel
Stee
Chetan Ty Gilet Tayi
Harry
Tierbett
Telles Havatel
Lara Northwest
Tovar
Trenstaer
Livestock Meeting to Be Held Here Next Tuesday
Local notice announces a livestock meeting to address current livestock issues and possible solutions. The event aims to discuss stock health, management practices, and authorities expected to attend. Aimed at farmers and interested residents, details remain limited in the fragment.
Park Parkers Acknowledgement and Ham Giveaway Notice
fragmented OCR text mentions a park event at Milly county Barm Bureau in January inviting Mills and homemakers to attend a ham giveaway and learn serving techniques. Also includes a card of thanks for bereavement and anniversary celebrations from Parker family groups, with names like Ariell Parker Lyn Parker Dwight Parker and Robert Morrison, referencing community notices and personal acknowledgments.
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Hernanam
Parket
Milly County
Barm Bureau
Ariell Parker
Lyn Parker
Dwight Parker
Robert Morrison
Coroner Rules Roberts Death Personal Safety Related
Coroner determines cause in Roberts death described as personal safety related. The report notes a fatal incident near his home as investigators search for details and context. The text references Pierce Roberts and surrounding locations, with unclear phrasing and scattered names.
Hospital stay noted after visits and games
Murvey Miller reports a recent stay in the hospital following visits and card games. He acknowledges thanks to wWhusg Cards, Tetris and thawarts for support during recovery.
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Ponantty
Tetris
Thawarts
Murvey Miller
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