Murder Verdict In Coroners Jury Case Shambien Death
The coroner’s jury found Charles Donald Shambien died around midnight on December 12, 1936, from murder by unknown assailants. Evidence suggested a heavy load moved from a car near the tracks west of Malvern, with a prior autopsy showing no poison. A suspect, Orrin T. Fasht, is jailed in Nebraska for robbery and is linked to the case. Frank Raynor served on the jury investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Donald Shambien
Burlington
Malvern
Charles Donald Shamblen
C. B
J. R . Hall
Herbert Ponton
Alfred Hall
I. A. Parsons
Iowa City
Shamblens
Orrin T. Fasht
Nebraska
Omaha
Frank Raynor
Conservation program at Red Oak Wednesday
The program will present information gathered from township meetings in the county. The findings will be shared at Red Oak next week.
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Red Oak
Group Meeting of Pastors Held Here
The regular monthly meeting of Methodist pastors of the Malvern group was held Monday with nineteen pastors and twelve wives in attendance. The district superintendent announced Epworth League events at Red Oak on January 23 and a council Bluffs gathering for church school workers on January 22, plus February county quarterly conference groups. The district church financial report is ahead of last year. A Valley Junction church building burned Sunday morning, with $12,000 insurance and immediate rebuilding plans under way.
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Malvern
Red Oak
Council Bluffs
Board of Education
Valley Junction
Carl Stranathan Dies at Glenwood
Funeral services were held at Myers funeral home in Glenwood for Carl Stranathan who died suddenly Thursday morning at his home. He had lived in and near Glenwood for about 40 years after moving from Kansas as a boy. He married Mabel Dalton April 14, 1906 and had eight children, one son Paul preceding him in death. Surviving are his wife, mother Etta Stranathan, six daughters Grace May Marie Wright Helen Parker Marian Jones Lois Mavis and Max, three grandchildren, two brothers and one sister. Burial was in Glenwood cemetery with pallbearers listed.
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Myers Funeral
Glenwood
Carl Stranathan
Martin H. Keast
Methodist Church
Stranathan
Kansas
Mabel Dalton
Paul
Etta Stranathan
Grace May
Pacific Junction
Marie Wright
Council Bluffs
Helen Parker
Malvern
Marian Jones
Mineola
Lois
Mavis
Max
Glenwood Cemetery
HI. A. Gulfier
Max Murphy
Shenandoah
Harold Stranathan
Gail Dalton
Carl Morgan
A. R. Newton
Jail records fall to decade low amid December activity
A garbled December report notes Lepaly Steiff Sr and V. Cowiey achieving the lowest jail figures in ten years. The text hints at a recovery in commercial lines and mentions local culprits observed during the period, with unclear locations and outcomes.
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Auue
Deowiawer
Lepaly Steiff Sr
V. Cowiey
Pouty
First Baby of Mills County Born Jan 1 1937 in Malvern
Mr and Mrs Bethel A Buretorf of Emerson welcome Mills County's first 1937 birth. A nine pound boy born Friday January 1 at 10 55 a m. Prizes include five dollar cash from the Malvern Junior Chamber of Commerce merchandise prizes and a year subscription from The Malvern Leader for the first three county newborns of 1937.
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Bethel A. Buretorf
Emerson
Mills County
Merchants of
Malvern
Leader
Malvern Junior Chamber of Commerce
Malvern Leader
Malvern Trust Adopts Banktrol Protecting Bank Funds
Malvern Trust and Savings Bank installs Banktrol an electric protective system claimed to deter robberies. Armored drawers safes and locking devices added to cages vault doors and entrance vault. System links to building controls permitting automatic locking of cash drawers safes and doors.
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Malvern Trust & Savings Bank
Ayers
Malvern Bank Installs Banktrol to Deter Daytime Robbery
Bank officials install the Banktrol system to remove daytime robbery risk and add night protection. The move prioritizes customer and employee safety while modernizing facilities to safeguard patrons valuables at the Malvern bank.
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Malvern Bank
Red Cross Roll Call Sets County Record This Year
Mills county reports a new Red Cross roll call record raising 476.95 from 400 plus members. Half stays local, half goes to national. Towns listed include Glenwood Malvern Emerson Silver City St Marys Mineola Hastings Hastings and others with small contributions.
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Mills County
Red Cross
National Red Cross Organization
Glenwood
Malvern
Emerson
Institution
Silver City
Hillsdale
St. Marys
Henderson
Hastings
Mineola
Pacific Junction
Strahan
Returns Show Increase in Sale of Christmas Seals
Early reports indicate total returns will be slightly above last year with $420.07 received so far. County chairman Miss Amy Hammers notes two towns and several rural schools have not yet reported. Goheen and Estes rural schools earned 100 percent ratings, while Marylvn and Glenwood showed substantial increases in returns.
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Amy Hammers
Goheen
Estes
Malyvern
Glenwood
Forger Gets 15 Year Sentence in Swift Justice
Depuy Sheriff W S Cooney moved the county’s last prisoner to Ft Madison after James EL Alea of Barmun ton Ma pleaded guilty to forgery on New Year’s Eve. Judge Jol P Tinley sentenced him to 15 years hard labor Tuesday afternoon. Detective Hupp and store staff recall the arrest during the New Year period and confirm a held posture until police notified.
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Depuy
W. S. Cooney
Ft. Madison
James EL
Alea
Barmunton
Hardy Labor
Jol P. Tinley
Allyn
Hupp
Maimilton
New Yeaut's
Ufa Ion Sik Su Berwyn
Glemwood State Tank
Namie
Altea
Mills county township meetings to discuss soil conservation program
Township meetings in Mills county January 7 to 12 will answer how corn acreage limits soil conserving practices and government payments help fund soil management. John H. Longstreet county agent chairs the sessions with county conservation leaders and local clergy, at various community buildings and churches across townships.
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Mills County
John H. Longstreet
J. F. Wearin
County Agricultural Conservation Committee
C. EB. Wilson
Chas
W. Shaw
Wm. Estes
Silver Creek
Malvern
Andersen
Wesley Chapel
Center Township
Hillsdale
Oak Township
Mincola Taitheran
Flattville
Pacific Junction
Rev H P Dahl Dies After Illness in Council Bluffs
The Rev H P Dahl, former pastor of St Johns Lutherans northeast of Malvern and St Joting church and St Ba Tamerauch at Oakland, died early Monday in a Council Bluffs hospital after six months of illness. He had recently stepped down from his pastorates.
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WP. Dahl
St. Johns Lutherans Church
Malvern
Council Bluffs Hospital
Dahl
St. Joting Church
St. Ba Tamerauch
Oakland
Obituary Note Details Death of Dahl Family Member
He is survived by his widow, two sons Walter Dahl of Vinton and Relatus Dahl at home, one daughter Erna Dahl at home, and his step mother Mrs Louise Dahl of St Louis. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM in St Pauls Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs conducted by Rev Martin H Mueller.
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Hls
Walter Dahl
Vinton
Relatus Dahl
Erna Dahl
Louise Dahl
St. Louis
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Council Bluffs
Martin H. Mueller
Malvern Council Opens 1937 Session With Few Actions
Malvern's town council held its first session of 1937 Monday evening with three members present, Mayor Albert Nelson and Clerk W R Byington among them. No major business arose, and members quickly approved routine bills totaling about $500 for labor and other accounts. a full bill list appears in official council proceedings on another page.
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Malvern
Albert Nelson
W. R. Byington
Hog Ranch Claims County Ownership After Tax Deed Suit
Mills county gains ownership of 340 acres in St Marys township once part of the Hopkins hog ranch after a tax deed dispute with C. O. Jones and the W. B. Weaver estate. Tax and penalties totaled $1862.01 since 1939. county previously bought title for $200.70 in a scavenger sale. Hopkins remodeled a log cabin once linked to Hy Marks, a gambler, now tied to the case and parties from Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
WW. HL. T. Wellans
C. O. Jones
W. B. Weaver
St. Marys Township
Hopkins
Cwntra
Coounty
Hy Marks
Joy Jones and Weaver
Kansas City
Kuhl to Play for First Dance of New Year Here
Kuhl to perform at the first dance event of the new year in Malvern with local organizers marking the annual winter gathering. The program features a series of dances and music by local acts as the community welcomes 1927 style celebrations.
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Malvern
We W. Alteape
Woo
County teachers to hold Saturday study session
Rural teachers of the county meet Saturday at 9 30 a m for a short study session on teaching methods conducted by Miss Florence Prehm of the state education department Des Moines.
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Florence Prehm
State Education Department of
Des Moines
Convention Visit Saves County Money Report
The board of supervisors credited attending conventions in Omaha with preventing heavy county losses. An old gun in Glenwood sheriff’s office discharged accidentally, shooting through the floor and down the wall. Board members noted they would have fled the southwest corner to escape if present.
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Board of Supervisors
Omaha
Court House
Glenwood
Board Room
Buyers Eager to Get Property for Taxes
Buyers crowded the office of County Treasurer Maurice Mayberry on Monday during the annual sale of delinquent tax property. Farm land drew steady bids while some town parcels were passed or sold cheap. Total property valued at 15,385.53 saw 12,403.10 sold or redeemed leaving 2,982.43 unsold. In seven year sale bidders offered 2,771.81, base 2,037.63.
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Maurice Mayberry
Worthroperty
Same Hands to Run County's Business
Start of 1937 saw practically the same official staff in Mills county court house as held forth there during the past two years. The general election made no changes in the officers. The present staff includes FE. A. Schade auditor R. H. McPherron and Lewis Scott Robinson assistants J. F. Greene Jr clerk of courts Halden Altekruse deputy Maurice Mayberry treasurer Lyman Foster and Richard Stivers assistants Hattie M. Brown recorder W. S. DeMass sheriff S. V. Cooney deputy F. I. Raynor coroner W. H. T. Wellens attorney Miss Amy Hammers county superintendent of schools Mrs. Ralph Adams assistant T. E. Martin engineer Winifred Johnson and Don Lewis assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County Court House
FE. A. Schade
R. H. McPherron
Lewis Scott Robinson
J. F. Greene Jr
Halden Altekruse
Maurice Mayberry
Lyman Foster
Richard Stivers
Hattie M. Brown
W. 5. DeMass
S. V. Cooney
F. I. Raynor
W. H. T. Wellens
Amy Hammers
Ralph Adams
T. E. Martin
Winifred Johnson
Don Lewis
Board of Supervisors
Allen Watts
S. J. Anderson
Frank Plumb
Supervisors Visit Southwest Iowa Engineers Club Meeting
Mills county board of supervisors attended a Southwest Iowa Engineers Club gathering Monday evening at the K P hall in Glenwood. About 31 engineers from southwest Iowa and Omaha joined the event with dinner and talks by United Airways representatives on blind flying and cross country procedures from Chicago to Omaha. Air movies of national parks were also shown by the Airway inet.
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Mills County
Board of Supervisors
Southwest
Plan for New Court House Considered
Plan for a new county court house is discussed with potential mall enticement and public works funding. A proposed four story building would be financed through city and state programs, aiming to modernize county facilities and provide workspace for officials and public services. The plan includes oversight by supervisors and a review of costs, locations, and construction timelines.
Malvern Orioles Edge Glenwood In Overtime Thriller
Malvern earns a 17 to 16 overtime win against Glenwood, first Malvern victory over county rivals in eight years. Wiley missed two crucial free throws, Kirkendall and Breeding traded shots, and Glenwood led at halftime and third period as Malvern steadied defense to clinch the low‑scoring victory.
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Malvern High School
Glenwood
Neor
Fighting Orioles
Malvern
Glenwaod
Wiley
Kirkendall
Heanita
Figley
Oriole Teelings
Vestal Child Roger Eugene Dies at Seven in Hastings
Obituary for Roger Eugene Vestal, son of Donald and Elliel Vestal of Hastings born May 11 1929. Died December 30 1936 at age seven years seven months and 19 days. Survived by parents sister Dawn four grandparents and many relatives. Funeral conducted by Rev J E Tanda with local choir. burial in Hastings cemetery.
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J. E. Tanda
Furniss
Tra J. Turner
Jamier Lookabill
Fred Lookabill
D. D. Pulluws
Patt
Clifeford Vestal
Franklin Vestal
Arthur Churchman
Wayne Jackson
Donald Jackson
Bertie Burkholder
Alfred Clites
Howard Michelsen
Revel Fhomian
Cid
Dawn
An Mes. J. FE. Jackson
Logan
Iil
We M. Vestal
Strahan
M. I. McFarland
Lynnville
C. FE. Jackson
Jacksom
Waste Jackson
Bogan
Merc
Don Jagkaen
Varied weather tests Milly county through week
Milly county saw a wide weather swing from balmy fair days to sub zero chills. A cold snap began Saturday then eased Monday and Tuesday with a 35 degree high dropping to three below by evening. Snow fell Friday and Saturday with sleet on Wednesday, making roads treacherous.
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Milly County
Vasas
Church of Christ to Hold Rural Church Institute
The Church of Christ hosts a rural church institute next Wednesday in Town. Rev. MG Meller of Ebhett chairs the event, with Rev. Wo DL Lee and Rev. Orval Walker among speakers. Sessions begin locally with a keynote on rural church problems, a noon basket dinner, and committee appointments.
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Rural Church Institute
Church of Christ
Rural Church Evangelistic Institute Ends With Sermon
The institute featuring Rev. Dow Crewdson and Rev. J. G. Slick concludes in Glenwood with a sermon on The Rural Church and the Ministry of Preaching by Rev. Slick of Henderson. Other speakers include Rev. Arthur Dillinger and Rev. We DD. Lee, presenting sessions on building evangelistic programs and reaching the unreached in rural communities.
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ITANG
Sor
Arthur
Dillinger
Des Mines
Dow Crewdson
Glenwood
We DD
Lee
J. G. Slick
Henderson
January Clearance Sale at The Leader Store
The Leader Dept. Store announces a January clearance sale starting Saturday and running 15 days. All departments feature reduced prices on winter apparel for men women and children plus piece goods white goods and shoes. The sale occurs despite rising wholesale costs with numerous bargains highlighted on page five.
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Leader Dept
Club Boys Return from Short Course and State Convention
Mills county 4-H club boys traveled to Ames for the annual short course and state convention. A banquet hosted by Ed Wearin, retiring state governor, showcased club programs and 1937 work. Wayne Lincoln of Petito Junction led a delegation with Mays and others from Malvern and nearby towns.
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Mills County
Ciib Loys
Ed Wearin
State College
Progran Saul
Wayne Lincoln
Pmetito Junction
Ais
Mays
Inetited Weatin
Malvern
Kenneth
Tiitar
Pawar Maschines
Withan
Orta Bharddedi
Courl Wau
Annual Free Show Delights Mills County Children
More than 300 youngsters packed The Leader and Empress theater on New Year’s Day for a free annual show. Kids arrived early with potatoes in hand for admission, taking seats crowded with siblings as “Dinky” and a pair of cartoons entertained them.
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Leader
Empress Theater
Mills County
Vic
Jackie Cooper
Francis FE. Pace
Farm Sales Listed for Coming Week
Two farm sales are scheduled for early next week. On Monday J. H. Silvey sells at the M. Woodfill farm near Strahan schoolhouse, north and west of Imo genus, offering cattle among other items. Fort Cramer of Elliott is auctioneer and R. P. Galt of Silver City is clerk. On Tuesday Dean Jackson sells at the J. W. Miller farm six miles north of Tabor on Highway 275, with live stock and machinery. Slezak and McKenzie are auctioneers and Glenwood Staw bank serves as clerk. A regular Saturday sale at Malvern sale barn features I. A. Talbott as auctioneer and a large assortment of items for high bidders.
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J. H. Silvey
Dean Jackson
Silvey
Strahan School House
Imogenus
Start Plans Soon for Birthday Ball
The national committee for the Birthday Ball for the President has requested the same committee for this year. Local chairman Multhollad praises last year’s work and expects to call the committee to begin preparations shortly.
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Multhollad
School Reopens Monday After Two Weeks Vacation
The article notes a return to classes on Monday after a two week holiday. It references various students and teachers with garbled names and places, but the key fact remains the reopening date following the break.
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Charles Shambien
CoEoes
Malvern Trust and Savings Bank
Met
Applia Li
Eetings
Msteady
H. P. Dahl
St. Johns Lutheran Church
Council
Glenno
Guests of
Engineers’ Club
Malls
Stpeevisers
Mary
Yacyeeroanent AB
Cout Hey
PWA
Malvern Orioles
Roger Eugene Vestal
Donald Vestal
Tagene Vestal
the Leader
Alverti
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