Mills County notes and town happenings in brief
A chaotic week in Mills County features a bank anecdote about customers trusting a local institution, a busy want ad scene led by Mike the Leader editor, and quick purchases by R. K. Piper and R. Hurst. Californians to Texans enjoy warmer snaps while ice skating thrives. A new neon sign for Piper Hotel is installed and ceiling work progresses at the Malvern post office. The town council, firemen, and Boy Scouts meet at the Community building basement amid floor activities above.
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Mills County
Mike
Leader
R. K. Piper
Boy Scouts
Black Bat gang members sentenced after thefts at Mineola beer parlor
The Black Bat gang from Carson saw two members, Delbert Rose and Fay Carroll, plead guilty to thefts at the Mineola beer parlor and are sent to the Eldora training school. Sheriff W. B. DeMesa escorted them to Eldora Sunday as county officials attended a Winterset meeting the previous day.
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Black Bat
Carson
Mills County
Mineola
Delbert Rose
Fay Carroll
Eldora
DeMesa
Winterset
B. J. Anderson
Mark Swarts
Allen Watts
Jack Pullan
E. A. Schade
Neeslan
Assessors Begin Annual Evaluation in Mills County
Mills County 21 assessors opened the annual evaluation at a Glandwood meeting. W J Van Credel was chosen chairman and C E Wilson secretary as County Auditor E A Schade outlined new requirements to list all property at actual value. Assessors will be paid 48 dollars per day and work is to be completed in multiple days.
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Mills County
Glandwood
W. J. van Credel
C. E. Wilson
E. A. Schade
Former Malvernian Named Shenandoah C of C Head for Second Term
Dwight Nickolas, a former Malvern resident, was elected president of the Shenandoah Chamber of Commerce for a second term at the recent election meeting. He runs the Ladies Apparel Shop in Shenandoah and previously operated a business in Malvern.
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Malvernian
Shenandoah C
C. Head
Dwight Nickolas
Malvern
Shenan Gogh Chamber of Commerce
Nickols
Shenandoah
Henderson Ends Ten Game Winning Streak In Upset
Malvern leveraging a late surge, led 16-9 after one, then tied 21-21 at halftime. Henderson fell behind 40-23 early in the third before a comeback that produced a final 1-34 loss. Rubenking and Harbor led scoring with 36 and 18 for their teams.
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Henderson Troy
Tem
Mary High
Morris Harbor
Bob Wight
Malvern
Henderson
Orioles
Rubenking
Harbor
Adame
Malvérn
Hefley
Baptists Hold Annual Meeting Wednesday
The Baptist church group met last Wednesday evening after a 7 o'clock covered dish supper. Department reports were read as Sunday school attendance rose in the last quarter. A Church at Home night was set for Thursday January 23 with department shows. Treasurer reported no debt and finances were sound.
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The
Baptist Church
Church At Home
Treaauurer
Malvern Nurse Joasie Wortman Named Edmundson Director
Edwin nundson Misa Dorothea Ely, superintendent in Council Bluffs, announced this week the appointment of Joasie Wortman of Malvern as director of nursing at the Edmundson hospital. Wortman has been an instructor in the school there for the past several years and completed training there previously.
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Misa Dorothea Ely
Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs
Joasie Wortman
Malvern
Actiors of
the Edmundson
Malvern Council Reviews Property Valuations Ruling
Malvern town council met with assessor C. R. Brewer to review valuations and sample properties for full-value testing. The council notes assessments may change tax points, and property owners can request changes or relief when the board of review meets in April.
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Malvern Town
C. R. Brewer
Candelabra Presented to St Johns Church
A brass candelabrum was presented to St Johns Church and J Johns Lutheran Church six miles northeast of Maly verd, Wa e by Mr and Mrs William L Maas. The bronze cast candlesticks are seven plated and suited for altar use.
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St. Johns Church
J. Johns Lutheran Church
Maly Verd
William L. Maas
Fanny
Aes Seale Wargriae
Officials Set County Corn Quotas For 941 Cropping
County AAA officials prepare individual farm allotments for corn, reconciling figures with a county quota of 87,809 acres. Township committees assist in the allotment process as plans for spring planting unfold. Farmers will receive notices plus guidance on maximizing benefits through AAA cooperation while corn loan activity grows with 600 loans on 1940 corn totaling 675,379 bushels. Average moisture in sealed samples has risen since mid December, with high moisture marks dropping.
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AAA
Two County Cage Tours Scheduled For Next Month
Two county basketball tournaments are set next month, starting Jan 30 and running into February, sponsored by the county School Masters club. Hastings will host junior high games Jan 30 31 and Feb 1 with matches including Malvern Strahan Emerson Glenwood Silver City and Henderson Pacific Junction. Senior high at Emerson Feb 6 7 and 8 will feature Hastings Henderson Pacific Junction Glenwood Silver City Malvern Strahan Emerson with consolation brackets.
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Huey
County School Masters. Club
Hastings
Patr
Malvern
Strahan
Emerson
Glenwood
Silver City
Hastings Va. Henderson
Pacific Junction
Henderson
Hastings Va
Pacific
Junction
Firemen to Celebrate 48th Anniversary in Malvern
Malvern Volunteer Fire Department plans a party for wives to mark the 48th anniversary. The date, Feb 22 or a nearby time, will be set by Chief F. R. Chantry after the regular meeting. The social committee will coordinate. Treasurer D. M. Kline reported the December trolley event cleared about $160.
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Malvern Fremen
Malvern Volunteer Fire Department
F. R. Chantry
D. M. Kline
Tabor Citizens Push College Fund Drive
Tabor citizens start a drive to raise 600 dollars to sustain the college until regular funds arrive. The campaign follows a mass meeting where President Clark W. Howard outlined the financial position. The college counts 50 students this year and holds about 18,800 in equipment buildings and other assets beyond its debts.
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Tabor
Tabor College
Clark W. Howard
Tax study session attendee returns from Iowa school
W. R. Bytngtop attended a three day tax study program in Des Moines focused on state and national income taxes. He returned Thursday evening after the session conducted by a state bar association.
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W. R. Bytngtop
Dew Moines
Fog Shrouds County as Highways Turn Hazardous
Gloomy weather gripped the county causing slick roads in the evenings. Moisture tallies reached .01 inch Monday, .15 on Tuesday, and .07 on Wednesday, with fog limiting visibility and impacting travel approaches.
Rotary Club to Sponsor Malvern Birthday Ball
The Malvern Rotary Club will sponsor the annual Birthday Ball for the president. The event, planned for January 40 at the Malvern Community Building, funds half the county committee's age program and half the national infantile paralysis campaign. Music will be by Jack Ross and a 10 piece Omaha orchestra. committees for tickets, reception, floor, music, publicity and decoration are listed with local names and roles.
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Malvern
Rotary Club
F. Ke, Mulholland
Jack Ross
Omaha
Ben
Ft. Omaha
Randerson
James N. Benton
Duor
J. H. Beckwith
R. W. Galevera
Hamilton
D. M
Ruth Woods
Albert Nelson
J. H. McFall
Herman Perkins
J. L. Beck
J. N. Summers
J. M. Steele
Frank Hertz
H. H. Bayes
W. W
Alstrone
P. E. Pace
F. A. Wortman
F. EE
Mulholland
J. E. Ellison
Raymond Bloedel
T. W. Gidley
Lynn McNulty
Albert Johnson
Mills County Bank deposits show healthy gain since June
Mills County banks report a December 1941 statement with about a 125000 increase in deposits since June and a figure roughly 20000 above December 1939. Loans total 1670514.68 with gains across institutions. government takaer power holdings declined slightly. Notable deposits include Malvern T and S 462530.95 Emerson State 201268.16 Glenwood State 1116898.00 Mineola State 1104829.58 Silver City State 260269.59.
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Mills County
Malvern ‘T
Emerson State
Glenwood
Mineola
Silver City
Farm sale dates listed in surrounding areas
Several more farmers plan sales with definite dates soon. Advertisers in The Leader’s territory are invited to notify when dates are fixed for publication. Upcoming sales include Malvern community auction January 22 by L A Talbott and Art Fritcher. bred sow sale near Henderson by Cramer and Cramer January 27. Harry Stout farm sale January 28 near Malvern. Hath farm sale January 29 near Strahan school. Liston estate farm sale January 29 seven miles south of Emerson on Highway 69 by W H Liston and Cramer Auctions.
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Belpr
Haegou
Malvern
L. A. Talbott
Art Fritcher
C. A. Wight
Henderson
Cramer
Liston
Emerson
W. HL. Cramer
Accident ends Villisca youth’s life on county road
Mille County reports its first 1944 traffic fatality when a four-vehicle crash near the county farm on Highways 34 and 275 killed 21 year old W. J. Weldman of Villisca. Four youths were injured including John Ridenour Hark Overman and William Brockmeier as Brockmeier lost control after a turn. Brockmeier, visiting Villisca to attend a relative’s funeral, is the nephew of former Mulvern resident Mrs Alsos Paullin.
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Weldman
Overman
Ridenour
Brockmteler
Brockmeier
Villisca Taat
Alsos Paullin
Mulvern
Masonic C E S Officers Installed Thursday Evening
Officers of the Mason C E S and Mason lodge were installed Thursday at a joint Malvern ceremony in the Masonic hall. Wielding masks of ritual detail, W. M. Hiett led the installation for both orders with F. A. Wartman as marshal.
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Masonic C. E. S
Masonie Lodge
Order of the Eastern Btar
Thurne
Masonic Hall
Malvern
Mesanie
W. M. Hiett
F. A. Warthman
Dr. Hiett
Glen Dalrymple
H. L. Gearhart
P. D. Slothower
F. 8. Hamilton
Glenn W. South
A. R. Graves
Tyler
Kath Elected President of Clever Cooks 4 H Club
Kathryn Smith was elected president of the Clever Cooks 4 H Club at the first meeting of the new year held December 21 at the home of Betty and Mrs. Ray Plumb. Officers include Mary Allee Washburn vice president Korliss Jordan secretary treasurer Flo Plumb assistant secretary treasurer Betty Plumb reporter Jean Winslow assistant reporter Elizabeth Wilson historian. The group aims to boost membership for 1941. Training on Making a Home More Livable was presented by leader Mrs. Ray Plumb. Music project Musical Moments from Latin America was discussed. The club plans to buy a set of records for study with the Hastings Hustlers club. A committee was named to prepare the club program.
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Kathryn Smith
Clever Cooks Club
Betty
Ray Plumb
Mary Allee Washburn
Korliss Jordan
Flo Plumb
Betty Plumb
Assatant
Jean Winslow
Elingbeth Wilson
Frst
Latin America
Hastings Hustlers Club
Malvern club hears Rev MacLean on Beatland and life
Rev Gordon F. Mackean spoke to the Malvern literary club Tuesday about his native land Beatland. MacLean described Scotch habits, recreation, business, and home life, drawing on past experiences and his time there.
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Madlgen Tellaive
Beallam
Maxwaelltun
Gordon F. Mackean
Malvern Lotary Club
Ule
Hiving
Busi- MS
MacLean
Ufe
Treynor Auto Crash Injuries Unseen by Two Teens
Clarence Hall of Omaha and Norma Jean Allen of Omaha escaped unharmed from a Sunday night motor accident four miles north of Treynor. Hall failed to turn as required, the car struck a guard rail ripping fenders and a running board, then teetered on an embankment edge. A jammed door and embankment side trapped them until four Oakland high school boys assisted them from a window.
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Clarence Hall
Omaha
George Hall
Silver City
Norma Jean Allen
Treynor
Clarence
Oakland
Malvern Cage Team Drops Tourney Game at Minden
Malvern hurriedly formed a four man roster and traveled to Minden Tuesday for a tournament tilt with Harlan Farbery. Fouling mounted and late in the game both sides had four players. Malvern led early but faded to lose 45-31. Players added included Lee Cury Blue Jackson Martie Richardvos Charles Johnson Aye Kulgt and Garcid drevd ag.
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Mullvern
Minden
Harlan Farbery
Malvern
Praetica
Lee Cury
Blue Jackson
Martie Richardvos
Charles — Johnson
Aye Kulgtt
Garcid Drevdag
Birth Registered Dec 14 A Son William Ceell
Birth notice records the registration of a son named William Ceell to Mr and Mrs George Crane of Mount Glenwood.
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Williaw Ceell
Mee
George
Crane Mt Glenwoed
General Assembly Opens as 49th Session Faces Schedule
Des Moines witnesses a pivotal 49th General Assembly opening amid state house turmoil. The week’s shock waves include the sudden dismissal of Binte Printer David K. Brown and the resignation of Senior Accountant Prank, signaling a dramatic start to the session.
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General Assembly
Des Moines
State House
Binte
David K. Brown
Hall Named on Patronage Committee
Mills county representative J. J. Hall named to the General Assembly House patronage committee. L. M. Mike Shaw of the Dedford Herald named to succeed Brown as printer after speculation over Brown’s dismissal tied to Frank Moorhead’s appointment. Johnson’s resignation noted amid auditor salary changes and past commission inquiries. continued on page 2.
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Mills County
J. J. Hall
House
General Assembly
Johnson
L. M
Mike Shaw
Dedford Herald
Brown
Dismisen
Frank Moorhead
Iowa Official Register
Red Book
Mquor
Yenimved
Baleary
C. UB. Akers
Bankers to Meet in Glenwood Soon
The Mille County Bankers association will entertain bankers from Mills Montgomery Fremont Page Taylor and Pottawattamie counties at a dinner in Glenwood on January 24. The invitation comes from a Shenandoah bankers meeting held last Friday evening. Hamilton of the Malvern Trust & Savings Bank attended the Shenandoah gathering.
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Mille County Bankers Association
Mills
Montgomery
Fremont
Page
Taylor and Pottawattamie
Glenwood
Shenandoah
Hamilton
The
Malvern Trust & Savings Bank
Mrs Catherine Whitesides Dies at 89 at Farm Home
Mrs Catherine Whitesides died Wednesday at her East Liberty farm home north of Malvern after long illness. She celebrated her 90th birthday December 5. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the East Liberty Church following a recent fall that caused a broken wrist.
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Catherine Whitesides
East Liberty
Malvern
Whitesides
Hera
Malvern Native Bert Darling Dies in Natchez Mississippi
Bert Darling died in Natchez Mississippi from a heart attack after living in Mills County for over six decades near East Liberty. He moved west with Illinois roots, helped establish a home in Malvern, married teacher Myrtle Willloue, lived in Tennessee and Nebraska before funeral services in Neidehus. Survived by his wife, five children, and four grandchildren.
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Bert Darling
Mississippi
Mills County
East Liberty
W. E. Larsson
Pronger
Malvern
Natchez
Miss
D. &. Whitield
Bia
Buptlet Academy
Ala Myrtle Willluwe
Percival
Tena
Neiehus
Uens
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Piper Hotel
K. Lem Dice
F. J. Mulholland
Farm Bureau
C. EB
Wilson
Anderson
W. J. van Oradel
Center
Fred Newell
Deer Creek
R. L. Fields
C. Dick
Glenwood Two
Ralph Agan
Ralph Hites
Hastinga
J. Haat Henderson
Ivan Durbin
Brewer
J.’E.’Mcqarry
Oak
Joseph Nansel
St. Marys
June Wise
Silver Creek
Lawrence Hall
Rawles
Amos Jensen
Lyons
Lyle Abshler
J. E. Barker
Plattville
Lloyd Angus
White Cloud
W. Anderson
Reno Clapper
Amy Hammers
Baptists
Ravis
Council
Randerton
Villisca
W. E. Weidman
Mrs. Caldwell
W. Cp. Slothower
Lowell Elliott
Elliott
Eastern Star
F. J. Buttmann
Pred Halt
R. W. Salyers
Marshall
Alte. Co L
Airs
Caldwell
Herries Telbott
Kath
Smith
Clever Cooks
Pacal
Iowa Press Association
Hall
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