Mills County farms show strong feed lots and new fences
Rural notes report well filled feed lots on multiple Mills County farms including Thea Steck farm north of Hastings with new board fences. The area enjoys milder winter weather as residents plan for improved marketing, home building, and festive holiday displays across towns like Malvern and Strahan. The letter from Dr. R. B. Tubbs from McAllen comments on Texas growth and climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Steck
Highway 59
Hastings
New Eden
R. B. Tubbs
McAllen
Tex
Friend Wortman
Congress
Texas
Mexico
Durbins
Thurston Announces Candidacy for U S Senate
Rep Lloyd Thurston of the Fifth Town District announces his bid for the United States Senate on the Republican ticket. Born in Iowa, he has lived in the state except for service in the Spanish and World Wars and has served four years in the Iowa Senate and multiple terms in Congress. His supporters cite landslide survivals and endorsements from district citizens as evidence of his electability and public service. He seeks to serve the people of Town in the U S Senate with continued approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd ‘Thurston
Fifth Town
United States
Mr. Thurston
Towa
Iowa Senate
Congress
Thurston
Town
United States Senate
Tabor Band to Play Concert During Malvern Game
Malvern high school schedules a double feature with Tabor next Tuesday evening. The Tabor band will accompany the basketball team and perform a short concert at halftime. Director Warren Darrah aims to draw many students and townspeople to showcase the Malvern band's potential. The local band, begun in the summer, comprises beginner musicians and has not yet reached concert level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern High School
Warren Darrah
Malvere
Watsummer
Letter recounts origins of the Old White Cloud Mill
J B Weaver of Hendell Minnesota writes to The Leader sharing memories of the Old White Cloud Mill. He recalls hauling rock lumber and material in 1880 for builder George Hamaker and notes Hamaker started the first mill at White Cloud, originally a flour mill in mills county dating to 1857. He describes workers and locals involved in early construction and operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Weaver
Hendell, Minn
White Cloud Mill
J.B. Weaver
White Cloud
Mills County
Bob Hammond
Malvern
Bob Knight
Joe
George Hamaker
Henry Hamaker
Mr. Hamaker
Floyd A. Smith Ordained Into Baptist Ministry
Floyd A. Smith was ordained into the Baptist ministry after a council convened by Emerson Church on December 27 with representative delegations present to consider the ordination and act on the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd A. Smith
Baptist
Emerson Baptist
Frer
Emerson Church
Ministerial Ordination Proceedings At Emerson Church
The Associational Committee on Ordination and Ministerial Standing and state committee chair Dr Huf approved the process. The Council met at 2 gy. mo with the Emerson church, called to order by Pastor J F Stille after hymn singing, and opened with prayer. The report continues from page 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huf
Emerson Church
J. F. Stille
Mills County Angus Stock Shipped East
Five yearling Angus heifers from Mills County were shipped east on December 31 to the Andelaw barns in Wharton Maryland to supply breeding stock for Maryland beef producers. The cattle from the J N Sampers and Son herd are described as exceptional quality with Black Coat breeding and descendants of Eurh Marshall, notable Angus sires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Maryland
Andelaw
Wharton
J. N. Sampers & Son
Eurh Marshall
1937 in Mills County A Dull Year
The 1937 Mills County year lacked extremes or standout figures. Highlights include local reports of stalled control protection, a birthday ball for the president, flood relief fundraising, school election notices, air conditioning at Empress Theater, and various community events in Malvern and surrounding areas.
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Mills County
Malvern Trust & Savings Battle
Mercury
Collins Deng Co
Tennant Shop
Davis Market
Spencer
County
Red Cross
Chii
Malvern
Mt. Ave
Otto Hall
Hhack Smith
Rosis PD New Monte
Tryston
Robert
Maguire Keeps Leader Subscription Brightening Days
Mrs. J. Maguire renewed her subscription to The Leader, continuing a long relationship with the paper. The couple previously received The Leader as a wedding gift in the 1880s and have remained regular readers since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader
J. (. Maguire
Mrs. Maguire
St Johns Church Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
St Johns Lutheran church six miles northeast of Malvern held its annual meeting. The new church council includes Albert Menschel as chairman Louis Koop as secretary Walter Pontow treasurer Emil Pontow Martin Leipold and Walter Koop as trustees. A basement ceiling and lighting will be completed and the basement already provides a meeting space. dedication and 25th anniversary will be scheduled later. Reverend Q F Weiss is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jobra
Albert Menschel
Louis Koop
Walter Pontow
Emil Pontow
Martin Leipold
Walter Koop
St. Johns Lutheran Church
Malvern
Q. FE. Weiss
Doors of Imogene Bank Closed Dec 24
The town of Snegene loses its bank as the First National Bank of Imogene closes its doors on December 24. Depositors were asked to call at the bank to retrieve funds. Once two strong banks in Imogene, both weathered storms, but the Bank of Hyugene had already closed after the owner's death, Woo P. Cahill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snegene
Imogene
Bank of
Hyugene
Woo P. Cahill
Tianal
Mills County Seals 123000 Bushels of Corn in Loans
More than 123000 bushels of corn have been sealed in the car loan program in Mills County with about 62000 dollars involved. Only about twenty percent of eligible farmers have received loans so far. Applications can be made until April 1.
Emerson Church to be Sold at Auction
Emerson Church will be sold at public auction covering the building, furnishings, and land of the Feerson Presbyterian church. The sale follows years of vacancy and unsettled history surrounding the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Church
Funeral Held For Mr and Mrs W H Atterberry
Double funeral services were held for Mr and Mrs William H Atterberry in Carson after a Christmas day auto crash left Mrs Atterberry dead at the scene and her husband dying in hospital. Rev J S Woods, who officiated at their wedding, led the rites with pallbearers from among relatives and area workers. Burial followed at Lakeside Cemetery with flower girls from Council Bluffs and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Atterberry
Wayne Bryant
Donald Fisher
Darohd Ewing
Welaw
American Telephone and Erniph Co
Wall
Autegberry
Roy Johnson
Howard Pitkes
Con
Bunch
William Eulsworth
Forseth
Wisconsin
Ue Uaesus
Roth Snirgan
Council Lluffs
Violet Fahrenkeug
Trevoor
Meni Bane
Taine Groby
Oalland
Mr. Atterberry
Milly
Mrberry
Independents Defeat CCCamp In Low-Scoring Win
Madvern's Independents routed CCCamp 35 to 3 as Hob McCormick debuted in the lineup. The cage squad led by a double digit edge at halftime and needed late baskets from Milikan and Fazal to seal the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madvern
Cage Squad
Canicekantts Witter
Wis Beeken
Hob McCormick
Independents
Thy Rad Ovet
Poinia
Judypeadee
Ieee
Milikan
Fazal
Thesean
Revival Campaign Under Direction In Methodist Church
Revival services ripen in the Methodist church with Rev Culhite announced to lead. Rev Raenl Callans of Des Moines will conduct the weeklong meetings at Malvern starting Sunday with nightly sermons. Church members are urged to take active part and invite neighboring congregations to attend these community services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Culhite’ Oon
Raenl Callans
Des Moines
Raoul
Malvern
Verete Chirches
Mills County marriage licenses fall in 1937
News item notes romance activity dipped in Mills County with Glenwood license sales dropping by about V1 per cent from the usual 300 annual licenses. In 1937 only 264 marriage licenses were issued to home-making couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romiance
Mills County
Glenwood
Daughter in District 90 Births and Hospital Care Update
A fragmented note references a daughter born in District 90 with mentions of Mary and Mi Warin's gathering. It lists hospital care and a Cordessant contact method, noting a local turnout and attendance at a bed or ward. The jumbled text hints at a community medical event and a public notice of arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Tine
Mi Wrarin
Gaither
Fas Atelhion
Cordessant
Kids Lead Free Show Brightens Annual Welfare Drive
Local children hosted a free community performance dubbed Leader and Empress Free Show. The event, though chaotic at times, drew families and raised funds to aid needy households, with proceeds earmarked for local welfare distribution.
Rural Young People Offer Short Course
The annual rural short course runs January 24 to 28 and covers farm grounds development hybrid production family living and personal development topics. Open to rural youths aged 16 to 30 in Milly county, with enrollment urged via the county agent or Farm Bureau office before the start date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meral
Milly County
Farm Bureau
County Road Work Suspended By Board Of Supervisors
Four construction crews were laid off from the county road department last week after the board of supervisors ordered a halt on new work pending clearer plans for the 1938 road program. About 16 men, over a third of the road fund force, were affected. The remaining crews will continue essential duties as conditions allow. work will resume when the spring object project begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Road Department
Ordee
County Fond
Card of Thanks for Gries and neighbors kindness
We express heartfelt thanks to the Gries and neighbors for their kindnesses after the death of our loved ones. Mr. cl Mera Pop Averberry and family Mrs. and Mrs. Arthin Compsteak and family extend gratitude for support during this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cl Mera Pop
Arthin
Mrs George Cainer Dies in California
Mrs Cainer long time Mills county resident dies in California after years of infirmities. She moved to California nearly ten years ago. Funeral services will be conducted at the Siber City Methodist church Sunday at 2. Interment will follow in Tar diamghiters with daughters and sons named among the survivors.
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Silver City
Giewree Cainer
Kiya
Malls County
Glidys
George Werner
Bas Angele Cid
Cainer
California
Juvier
Cal Wr
Jan
Vine
Tivecki
Siber City
Wilson Mulserag
Taeorge Wertier
Barre Angeles
Moarstich Ulanstot
Charles
Walter
Arch
Ewin Walls
Lda
Mills County
Malvern Council Ends Year With Tax and Public Talks
Malvern councilmen met to approve bills and set year ahead, discussing funding and public services. The session touched on taxation, vendor permits, and local policies as citizens awaited decisions impacting commerce and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Weather Fragments Hint At Seasonal Shifts
A garbled weather note references spring patterns with mentions of warmth and precipitation. It hints at calendar days and weekdays, including a Tuesday and Wednesday, with readings that imply shifting conditions, though exact details are unclear due to corrupted text.
Rural Youth Training School In Malvern
Rural youth trainers gather in Malvern for a planned training school with participation from officers and drama crews from surrounding counties. Extension specialists from Iowa State College will conduct the program training Pas County officers alongside local civic leaders to promote home safety and community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Iowa State College Extension Specialists
Toon Malvern
LA Coneties
Astr
Troan Fowa State College
Aes
Pas
Wien
Poten
DU Taff
Binal
Miley
Dante
Lofbaees
Neorg Dake
Tin
Sane
Papi
Raabe Seinld
OD McCullough
Sperry Rites Held For Mrs Marguerite Sperry
Marguerite A Sperry of Spokane Washington died December 14 wife of Lewis J Sperry and daughter of Margaret Kuntze. She leaves two daughters Bertha Louise Bee and Marguerite T Pristine both of Spokane a sister Harriet M Godwin of Omaha a cousin Elsie Bell of Creston and a sister Bertha Sehonek of Santa Cruz California. Funeral services were held December 18 at Smith Funeral Chapel with Dr Paul Calhoun officiating and interment at Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite A. Sperry
Spokane
Wash
Dee
Lewis J. Sperry
Margaret Kuntze
Plastings
Mes. Spercy
Waol
Im Health
Bertha Louise Bee
Marguerite T
Harriet M. Godwin
Omaha
Bertha Sehonek
Santa Cruz
Cualif
Elsie Bell
Creston
Crom
the Smith
OBS
Paul Calfieun
Greemwond
Aise
Former Malvernian Died in Des Moines
Des Moines death of Pharry Beate Jeyd is reported with scattered readable names and ties to Malvern. The fragmented text mentions relatives and a celebration of life, referencing travel from old Dereon and unclear details about the deceased’s last days and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thesteichen
Pharry Beate
Mas Heatley
Dereon
Tentley
Hess
Miles Vere
Newaann
Werthy
Nath
Woodson
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Florida
F. A. Mulhollands
J. F. Wearin
Fred Robinson
Frank Steele
Strahan
Lloyd Thurston
Senate
Tabor Band
J. E. Weaver
Ojld Mill
A, Smith
Angus
J. N. Summers
Marylan
St. Johns Church
Imogene Bank
W. H. Atterberry
Carson Methodist Church
Siver City
Cccamp
Raoul Calkins
Risivirh
Patton
Terest
Spatial
Pasetor
Ron AL Culkin
Ge Scott Oot Pauheldl
Bese Hanh Callas
Tetinay
Ted Giles
George Cainer
Tay Council
Jack Wilcor
Joniwad Ty
Tessa
Briday
Patattstayt
Sapediys
EL Nouday
Tuesmo
Wevliewlay Av
Searces
McCulloups
SY. Mccullough
Anothor McCulluuah
Fir House Ridge
Enone
M. A_ “Sperry
Washington
Smith Ortuary
Harry Bentley
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