Changes of address and defense plans in postwar era
Leader subscribers urged to notify address changes promptly under new postal rules. County politics shift as supervisors to be elected at large, testing Democratic candidates. Editorial praise for road crews after New Year storm and support for national defense, urging civilian effort, patriotism, and a bold wartime plan using mischievous yet harmless children to undermine enemy logistics.
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Malvern
Town
Board of Supervisors
Ee ES
Leader
Pontal Lawn
County Board of Supervisors
DeMora
Oaka Sunday School
Oaks
East Liberty Social Roundup Totals Many Local Guests
A series of supper and dinner gatherings populated East Liberty as Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Nelson and Ethel hosted Archie Haines, and Arch Clay with Edna and Velma dined with the Watts near Malvern. Ralph Agan and family visited Ed Gilbert’s home, Mrs. Mayberry near Glenwood hosted Nelson on business, and multiple households welcomed visitors from Randolph, Mineola, and Council Bluffs. Genevieve and Gertrude Conklin extended their Christmas trip due to snow, while others joined relatives in Glenwood and Bronx City for family occasions. The community also mourned with Garriel Bird’s passing, prompting visits to A. R. Bird’s home.
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C. M. Nelson
Ethel
Archie Haines
Arch Clay
Edna
Velma
W. H. Clay
Malvern
Ralph Agan
Glenwood
Ed Gilbert
W. L. Tudor
Randolph
Calera
R. K. Henderson
Mra
W. H. Maddocks
Wayne
Clyde Barger
Elmer Fleseman
Dwight
Marlena
Kis
Gertrude
B. J
Clyde Davig
Marjorie Bird
Bronx City
Vivian Geilbraith
Kansas City
Garriel Bird
A. R. Bird
Tarkio College
Lowell Sell
Harry Gilmore
Edwin Howard
Jim Evans
Claud Williams
Lester Anthony i
Mayo Basa
Austin Hass
Ralph Bower
W. A. Bower
C. B. Gray
Walter
Omaha
Walter Hilton
Gray
Clarence Myers
Little Brick
Betty Patrick Lormor
Charles Nelson Aud Ethel
Fast Liberty
Roy Mayberry
Phone local news to 100 ee os to 100.
Local telecommunication report notes a push to cap rotating phone numbers at 100 and extend access to affordable lines. Officials seek streamlined dialing and improved service in urban districts while neighborhood groups press for equitable rollout and clear billing.
Hillsdale Fire Destroys Car and Garage at Seeger Home
A Thursday morning blaze at Leon ard Seeger’s Hillsdale residence destroyed a car a 1841 Mercury a John Deere tractor and other garage contents. Fire trucks from Tabor and Glenwood arrived too late all uninsured items suffered losses as Seeger planned to use the tractor that day. The incident follows a separate local meeting notes and community updates through the week.
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Bill
Realth Ag
Sorrel & Son
Rommel
Japan
Germany
Bil
Leonard Seeger
Seeger
CHAMPION HILL social visit notes and church attendance
Local social notes detail gatherings at Essex area homes including Mr and Mrs Kenneth Webb with Bul ington and Cooper families visiting Victor Danielson and Phyllis. Oyster supper hosts W Noel and family. Visitors to the Conrad and Koch eraperger households. Absence from church and illness noted for Evelyn Jeanne McLain. Navy recruitment appeal closes the item.
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Kenneth Webb
L. C. Bulington
Harold Cooper
Darrell
Clark
F. G. Kocheraperger
Samuel Leo
Frank
Waukee
Glenn Kellenbarger
Dale Shelley
Bertha Kellenbarger
Evelyn Jeanne McLain
Ree Latin
Evelyn Jeanne
Government calls for Pearl Harbor workers
The United States Civil Service Commission seeks skilled workers for Pearl Harbor Navy Yard Hawaii. Jobs include machinists boilermakers sheet metal workers electricians pipefitters riggers carpenters laborers and helpers with defense training or woodworking experience. Paid to apply at 86 Post Gate Building Paul Minor fall Interpolation.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Pearl Harbor Navy Yard
Hawaii
Iila
Baty Dee
Eadie Wise
U. B. Gm Trist
Post Gate
Paul Minator
Sheriff's Sale Notice from Mills County Iowa
Execution directed from Mills County Clerk court. Judgment dated September 4 1941 in favor of Lorraing May Hascall against Darwin Lee Hascall for 8000 dollars plus 60 costs. Sheriff levies on described real estate and personal property in Mills County to satisfy the decree.
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District Court
Mills County
Iowa
Lorraing May Hascall
Darwin Lee Hascall
Degeribad
Public Auction Notice of Property Seizure in Emerson Iowa
Sheriff W S DaMoss of Mills County offers 801 Model A Ford and Buick car, stock, fixtures, and refrigeration equipment seized for debt. Real estate includes West 63 feet of Lot 487 and parts of Lots 436 and 438 in Emerson Iowa. Auction in Emerson store building February 15, 1942 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., with bidding starting 10 a.m. Cash in hand. Dated Glenwood January 7, 1942.
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Emerson
Iowa
Wnt
Buick Automobile
Glenwood
DaMoss
Mills County
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