Mills County Banks See Deposits Fall in December
Mills county bank statements show a decline in deposits for December the first drop since recovery began. Total deposits slid by 156000 plus with Malvern Trust & Savings Bank up about 34179 while Silver City State Bank fell only 616. Loans edged higher across banks though government paper remained prevalent. Undivided profits dropped from 280948.66 to 246764.58. Deposits remain insured by FDIC and outlook remains cautiously optimistic though further growth is unlikely this quarter.
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Mills County
Malvern Trust & Savings Bank
Silver City State Bank
Farmera State Bank
Etrahan
Mineola
Mialis County
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Malvern Trust and Savings Bank
Emergon State Bank
Farmers State Bank
Strahan
Glenwood State Bank
Mineola State Bank
Mei Bingaman to Run Malvern Tea Room Start Jan Twenty Seven
Mrs W G Bingaman leased the Malvern Tea Room on Monday and will take over operation January 27. Lee Bingaman will keep running the Bingaman restaurant at its current location. Mrs D O Cunningham, who previously operated the Tea Room, plans to move to Waukeran, UL, to be with her sister after her brother in law died recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Bingaman
Malvern Tea Room
Lee Bingaman
D. O. Cunningham
Waukeran
Piano recital postponed to Monday by snow
Snow barricade blocked the rondo making attendance impossible and the piano pupils of Mrs Zelma Conant Fletcher postponed their Friday recital. The event will now take place Monday at 7 30 p m in the home of Mr and Mrs Roberto Behner with the same program and all interested invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelma Conant Fletcher
Roberto Behner
Few Brave Storm for Community Club
Malvern Community clubmen scarce ventured into the wintry Friday evening for the January meeting. President W. W. Crook turned the gavel to new President L. Z. Henry who resigned after. Abe Kavich elected vice president now leads the group. Bills totaling 19.87 for flowers to blacksmith work were approved. new hires include parting with a coach for basketball and road work at 2.50 monthly. fall draw reports were read and accepted. President Moury’s resignation was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Junior Chamber of Commerce
W. W. Crook
L. Z. Henry
Abe Kavich
Hue
Seasiony
Buuday
Quffard Mackey
Moury
Mivetlignis
Amateurs Sought for Mills County Birthday Ball Talent Hour
Amateur musicians readers actors dancers and other performers in Mills County may enter next Thursday’s Amateur Hour at the Birthday Ball held in the Malvern Community building. Four cash prizes up to five dollars total will be awarded under director Major J. R. Bowes Hall who already reports many entries. Submit applications to the ball committee in care of The Malvern Leader this weekend. eligibility includes all Mills County amateurs.
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Mills County
Malvern
J. R. (Bowes) Hall
Relief Funds in County Reach 1935 Peak
County auditor figures show relief expenditures for groceries and provisions rising sharply from 1923 through 1935. The latest annual totals climb to an all time high, with December alone amounting to 1,009.87 and officials warning of continued winter hardship ahead.
Oscar Leu Adds 40 Acres to Farm North of Town
Oscar Leu of north of Malvern expanded his 120 acre farm by purchasing a 40 acre tract from the Bi ars Life Insurance Co through the Malvern Real Estate Co last week. The addition increases his holdings to 160 acres and reflects local land growth.
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Oscar Leu
North of
Malvern
North
Malvarn
Biars Life Insurance Co
Malvern Real Estate Co
ISU College Magazine Names Amick to Business Staff
Charles Amick of Henderson a junior in electrical engineering at Iowa State college has been named a member of the business staff of the Iowa Engineer campus engineering monthly. The magazine is student run with engineers writing editing selling advertising and handling circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Amick
Henderson
Iowa State College
Iowa Engineer
Campus Engineering Monthly
Waller Trucks First to Haul Livestock Across New Bridge
John Waller led the first livestock payloads across the new South Omaha bridge at its opening last Saturday despite cold weather. Eight trucks displayed Malvern and Milly county signaling banners for Caudell Bros horses diedhanded.
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Malvern
Milly County
John Waller
New South Omaha
Waller
Caudell Bros
Malvern Community Club
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Cemetery Board appoints new Malvern official
At a special meeting on a morning in Malvern, OW Knight was named a member of the board of trustees of the Malvern Cemetery Association, succeeding FR Neiholland whose term had expired. C. S. Hoyes was elected secretary and treasurer to replace J. McClymond who is expected to resign in the spring.
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OW. Knight Way
Malvern Cemetery Association
FR. Neiholland
Association
Ulsy
C. S. Hoyes
J. . McClymond
Do. Wearli
R S McDonough Dies in Greely Colorado After Stroke
R S McDonough former Hastings banker and businessman died Thursday in Greely Colorado where he had lived ten years since leaving Hastings. He was in fair health until Christmas, then suffered a major stroke on Jan 9 from which he did not recover. He was a well known eastern Mill County figure, long with Botna Valley State Bank as cashier for 40 years before retiring.
Des Moines Hosts State Veterinarians Convention
Dr and Mrs T W Gidley left Tuesday for Des Moines to attend the State Veterinarians Society and Auxiliary convention in session this week. As president of the state auxiliary, Gidley will preside over meetings while Dr Gidley, a former state society president, plans to participate actively. The couple will return Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Gidley
Des Moines
Gidley
State Society
Gidleys
Piper Installs New Neon Sign at Malvern Garage
A brilliant new neon sign was installed at the R. K. Piper garage last week and now features the words Pipers, Dodge, Plymouth in purple and red lights. This marks the second neon installation in Malvern this month.
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Piper
Malvern Garage
R. K. Piper Garage
Pipers
Dodge
Plymouth
Selling Holstein Herd at Private Sale
Mrs BE L Gookin of Charlton closes out at private sale one of the best Holstein herds in southern Iowa. An opportunity to buy top cows at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. L. Gookin
Charlton
Iowa
Livingston Named Local Manager for National Refining Co
George Livingson of Gravity began work last week as local manager of the National Refining Co taking the place of Francis E Pace who resigned. He previously worked for the company in 1924 and has taken lodgings in the D E Wahltfield home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Livingsson
Gravity
National Refining Co
Francis E. Pace
Livingston
D. E. Wahltfield
Visitor from Montana Briefly Stops in Laurel
Harrison Shay of Laurel Montana visited Thursday morning with his uncle G Barrett and relatives before returning home from Chicago where he had been with a cattle shipment. He makes frequent trips to Chicago but this was his first visit here as a Montana native.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Shay
Laurel
Mont. Jame
G. 3. Barrett
Chicago
Mr. Shay
Montana
Toner
Royal Arch Masons Form Triple Tau Group in Iowa
The Royal Arch Masonic chapters in Glenwood Hamburg Shenandoah Clarinda and Red Oak unite as a Triple Tau organization. The first meeting is set in the Glenwood Masonic temple Thursday evening January 39 and all Royal Arch Masons are urged to attend. The Mark Master’s degree will be exemplified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arch
February Court Term Opens With Judge Brown In Shenandoah
The February term of court will convene February 26 with Judge Grover W. Brown of Shenandoah in charge. No major cases have been filed yet, though about 20 new cases have been filed and more are expected before closing day, with many continued from last term building a sizable docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover W. Brown
Shenandoah
Judge Tinley Holds Brief Term of Court
Judge Tinley visited Glenwood Mills County and handled court matters. He revoked Orville Strouds parole and fined 300 dollars or 90 days in jail. Lester Shane, son of Robert Shane, was sent to the Iowa Soldiers Orphans Home in Davenport for future care. J C McLain pleaded guilty to breaking and entering a Min eo la business and received 32 to 1d year in Fort Madison. McLain was arrested in St Joseph Missouri. two accomplices remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fudge Tinley
Council Bluffs
Glenwood
Mills County
Orville Stroud
Iieda
Lester Shane
Robert Shane
Iowa Soldiera
Davenport
J.C. McLain
Mineola
Ane Roy Wasserman Poo
Fort Madison
McLain
BL Joseph
Cooney
New Books Added to Malvern Library Rent Shelf
The Malvern public library expanded its rent shelf with new fiction and non fiction selections for winter reading. Notable titles include Vein of Iron by Ellen Glasgow Old Jules by Marl Sandoz North to the Orient by Anne Lindbergh Young Renney by Mazo de la Roche Spring Came on Forever by Bess Streeter Aldrich and Stars Look Down by Cronin.
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Malvern Public Library
Ellen Glasgow
Old Jules
Marl Sandoz
Anne Lindbergh
Young Renney
Mazo del Roche
Bess Streeter Aldrich
Cronin
Winter Grip Hits This Part of State With Blizzards
Old Man Winter unleashed record cold from last week into a deep freeze with temperatures down to 19 below zero at night. He snowed heavily, bringing two blizzards that shut secondary roads and blocked traffic while Malvern cleared streets and business districts. Local stores delayed sales, and road crews worked to reopen routes after drifts up to three feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter
Town
Mayme Degenhart Dies After Illness In Malvern
Mayme Degenhart died January 16 at the Rose home in Glenwood after illness. Funeral services were held at the Mansfeld Funeral Home in Malvern Sunday at 2:30 conducted by Rev. Louis Berks. She was born in Winona Minnesota, moved to Red Oak then Malvern in 1885 and joined the Presbyterian church in 1900, remaining a faithful member. She was kind, neighborly, and valued by friends, with pallbearers from the Malvern Fire Department.
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Mayme Degenhart
Rose
Glenwood
Malvern
Louis Berks
Tre Loyian Cigaret
Ates
Wook
Helen Jones
Gurigl
Malvern Ceemetery
Phin
Malvern Fire Department
George WH. Pace
J. A. Galliher
Gordon Jones
Fort, Chantry
Jesse Bell
Ks. Mulholland
Degenhart
Winona
Minn
J. Degenhart
Red Oak
Presbyterian Church In
Dr Ames Opens New Office Suites Near Empress Theater
Dr T EB Shonka relocated from Clem Drug store upstairs to new offices in a building south of the Empress Theater. The refurbished building, bought recently by Ed Smith, now houses an attractive suite. Shonka enhanced his setup with a new instrument case, treatment table, and diathermy equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. EB. Shonka
Clem Drug Store
Empress Theater
Ed Smith
Shonka
J A Taylor to Hold Closing Out Sale at Farm
J A Taylor announces a closing out sale at his farm near Emerson next Wednesday January 29. He is quitting farming and will offer a large assortment of livestock, implements and grain priced to move. See ad in this issue for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Taylor
Emerson
Fmerson
Card of Thanks for Mayme Durenbg Frank Dogenhart
Card thanks friends who offered kindness and help during Mayme Durebg and Frank Dogenhart's time of need. Readers express gratitude for support and condolences.
State 4-H leaders addressed at Farm Bureau meet
Mills county was well represented as Ed Wearin state 4 H president spoke to 4 H leaders Thursday evening. He urged expanding benefits of the work to more farm boys and girls. The delegation from the county praised the selection of Francis Jolson as new state Farm Bureau president and reported an unusually good meeting.
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Mills County
State Farm
Tareas
Ed Wearin
Ele
Francis Jolson
Farm Bureau
Meeting Postponed Until This Evening
Meeting for the National Marton for Social Tasee was postponed to Friday evening at the Crimincunity Building. The posting notes the president and other organizers will be present for the rescheduled event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erganiae
Marton For
Snow Drift Chains Truck Free From Blizzard
Snow drift hampered a rescue near J. Ho Plumb farm as Waller and his crew spent about five hours in Tuesday night’s blizzard extracting a large truck. A second truck assisted, and after tow gear was attached the road drifted again forcing a fresh scoop out to clear a path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deta Waller
J. Ho Plumb
Mr. Waller
Older Boys and Girls Meet for Religious Study Conference
More than 120 Mills County youths attended a full day conference at Glenwood Methodist Church on The Adveny fare of Lavine Christianity. Rex Dory of Henderson schools spoke, with others from Dow Moines. Willard Stivers led as president, Winifred Cadking as vice president, and Dale Sell as secretary treasurer. Seventeen Malvern delegates joined the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elita
Mills County
Glenwood Methodist Church
Morehan
Malvern
Children Requested for Public Library Books Drive
Public library seeks children books for a drive run by the American Legion Auxiliary unit ROW. Members urge local residents to donate suitable titles to support young readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amurdean Legion Auxiliary
Roads Nearly All Open After Storm
AW musner notes roads opened after heavy snows. Federal and county crews worked through the night to clear routes. Plows pushed snow to road shoulders while engineers such as T J Marthe pow coordinated efforts to keep all lanes passable. Some side roads remain blocked requiring further clearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AW Musner
T. J. Marthe Pow
Dave
Unems
Ruth Pierce Honored for University Work
Ruth Pierce of besthaga received a university honor at the University of Nebraska for distinguished service to the college of business. The award recognizes significant academic and community contribution. Pierce’s efforts support students and faculty across multiple departments.
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Ruth Pierce
Birthday Ball Here Full Program of Entertainment
Charitable Birthday Ball in Malvern Community building on Thursday Jan 30 will feature dance by a Peru Nebraska orchestra, an amateur hour with cash prizes, and varied entertainment. Proceeds go to infantile paralysis prevention with 60 percent staying in the county for local work. A large turnout is expected, with committees active and a final report meeting set for Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Amy
Astate
Amatt
Chas
King
Fia
Prece Orchestra
Peru
Nebr
Firenin
Yrade
Wind R. Hall
Miefer
Porney
Elise
Ho Muthatland
Adrian Foe Che Affate
Iis
Elinirmen
Miss Van Metre New Teacher At Vale, Nebraska
Miss Van Metre is named the new teacher at Vale elementary in Nebr. She follows Miss Ora Hays and will teach at Sterling college in Sterling, Kansas. Van Metre began college work at the University of Nebraska and earned a B.A. and M.A. from Fort Hayes Normal College at Hays, Kan. She previously taught in Nebraska and at Hyys Normal before receiving this post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vale Ontine
Nebr Hogan
Teutnims Daseruetor di Markkern Bith
Vien
Ora Hays
Sterling College
Sterling
Kan
Vir Metre
University of Nebraska
Lnter
Dfays Normal College
Hays
Nebraska Actuols
Ilyys Normal
Republicans Hold Meeting at Glenwood Courthouse
County Republican leaders gathered at Glenwood for a party meeting with about fifty delegates from county precincts. Plans included campaign work, a Lincoln Day dinner on February 12, and organization updates for Young Republicans led by County Chairman Greenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Shur
Republican Volunteers
Shery
Willsdale
Clairman
Frank Hoyle
Pireille Janetson
Secr Tary
Horace Greenwood
Emierson
W. J. Byington
Malvern
Mary Cogan
Glenswood
Greenwood
Th. Wellens
Mary Logan
Marana
Mra. Pauge
MeéMadgal
Alan Wortiusd
Wenpelte A. Ryans
Baverday
Ponty Wepm
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Brave Storm
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R. S. McDonough
Greely
Colorado
Hastings
McDonough
Tinley
Dr. Ames
Frank Dogenhart
Feuth Pierce
Dhesthaga
Ste
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Sebolux
Miss van Metre
Miss Hays
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