Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Hold Regional Convention in Hastings
Last Friday the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of southwest Town held their annual convention in Hastings with sessions at the Masonic hall and Knights of Pythian hall. About 4200 attendees from Hastings and lodges in Pacific Junction Greenwood Silver City Henderson Randolph Hamburg Shenandoah Rad Oak Hallan and Oakland joined the event. Grand Mentor Samuel D. Whiting and Assistant Grand Secretary Merriam led the Grand Lodge program while Mrs Merriman and May Walch assisted the Rebekahs. A church dinner fed roughly sixty attendees before an evening session and dance in the Hastings garage hall. The visitors praised Hastings hospitality and thanked local lodge members and church ladies for the dinner and use of facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Tetter
Odd Fellow
Rebekah
Southwest Town
Hastings
Pacific Junhation
Grenwood
Silver City
Henderson
Randolph
Hamburg
Shenandoah
Rad Oak
Hallan
Oakland
Clan Lodge
Samuel D. Whiting
Town City
Merriam
Dea Moines
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows
Mra. Merriman
Rebekahs
May Walch
Grand Lodge of
Odd Fellowa
Knights of Pythian Hall
P. T. A. Meeting Scheduled for Founder's Day Program
The Malvern Parent-Teachers Association will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening February 1. Miss Edna Herte, vice president, will preside and lead the Founder's Day program, which will be observed during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Parent-Teachers Association
Eva Ming
Edna Herte
County taxes fall this year with lower rates
County Treasurer Otto Judging Ang Deputy Butcher report taxes are lower this year. They prepare tax rolls for towns and townships, with receipts in duplicate. Half payments are due January 1 and September 1, with delinquency dates April 1 and October 1. Judging notes overall tax relief for taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto
Judking
Glenwood Firemen Stage Realistic Discussion
The Glenwood Fire Department staged a dramatic mock session Monday evening that nearly ended in chaos as auditors and a distracted member strained the event. Tension rose as the group pretended to audit accounts while others played along, creating a tense, almost real scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Fire Department
Dom
Wan Rether
County Clerk issues marriages in Hastings Emerson cases
County Clerk Harry J. Widows reports new marriage licenses issued since last update. Walter A. Knop, 26, and Helena Belpold, 21, both Hastings, received a license on January 18. Malcolm Cole, 20, Emerson, and the Dobbs, 16, Henderson, obtained a license on January 25.
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Harry J. Widows
Tera Mcenses
Aince
Walter A. Knop
Hastings
Helena Belpold
Malcolm Cole
Emerson
the Dobbs
Henderson
Knights of Pythias in Glenwood Today
The Knights of Pythias of southwest Iowa meet this afternoon and evening in the K of P hall Glenwood. Grand officers attend with lodge representatives from Hastings Tabor Sidney Thurman Bedford Corning Oakland Missouri Valley and Council Bluffs. A dinner at 6:30 precedes work in the rank of Page. Rathbone Bible inspection will be led by a grand officer. A great meeting is promised.
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Knights of Pythias
South West Iowa
K. of P. Hall
Glenood
Hastings Tabor
Sidney
Thurman
Bedford
Corning
Oakland
Missouri
Vatley
Rathbone
Laraway Jewelry Goes to Harry Peasley
The jewelry stock and business of the late J. W. Laraway has been sold to Harry Peasley of Opkaloosa who will take possession February 1. Peasley is an experienced jeweler and will move his family here, leasing the Emma Blair residence.
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J. W. Laraway
Harry Peasley
Opkaloosa
Mr. Peasley
Emma Blair
Old Timer Reviaits Glenwood and Tabor
Nash Miller, long a resident of Glenwood and Mills County, now of St. Edwarda Nebraska, reflects on his western life and the country that suited his brother and years past, as he recalls his roots and distant hometowns.
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Glenwood
Tabor
Nash Miller
St. Edwarda
Nebr
Glapwood
Mills County
The
Wesk
Westorn
Mrs Throckmorton Dies Near Glenwood After Cancer Battle
Mrs J C Throckmorton died at her home three miles north west of Glenwood Saturday afternoon January 23 after a long illness of cancerous trouble. Funeral services were held Monday at Raynor Funeral Home. Born June 14 1894 in Mille county she was 37. She married J Carter Throckmorton in February 1917 and they had eight children. Surviving also are her brother John Wright and sister Mrs John Crookham.
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J. C. Throckmorton
Glenwood
Raynor
Throckmorton
Fay Wright
Mille County
J. Carter Throckmorton
John Wright
John Crookham
County B in Ee osat on Tuesday
The County Board met in special committee session Tuesday to consider a number of matters and review equipment needs. One member urged more road work while another pressed for fewer purchases and lower expenses. A practical committee aims to balance costs and work fairly.
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Beard
Malvern Community Banquet Set for Thursday
The Malvern Community Club invites every resident and guests to a banquet and social evening on Thursday February 4 in the community building basement. Proceeds fund Civic Improvement projects with entertainment planned and tickets going on sale this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvérn
Malvern Community Club T
Civic Improvement Club
Ticketa
Hicks to Conduct Instruction School
Malvern Bilver Urn lodge members will attend an all day instruction school today to improve themselves in Masonry, offering an unusual opportunity for study and practice in the craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Bilver Urn Lodge
Well known ritualist Hicks urged to attend Masonic sessions
The text notes Mr Hicks, a renowned ritualist and district instructor since January 1932, is urged by Paul D Slothower Worshipful Master of the Silver Urn lodge to attend all sessions. First meeting at 8 30 am, continuation through the morning, with an afternoon 1 30 start and an 8 pm evening session. A social hour with refreshments follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Paul D. Slothower
Silver Urn Lodge
State Grand Lodge
Humanity Lodge of
Emerson
Future Farmers Club Party at the Ama Home
A readable fragment notes a Future Farmers Club gathering at the Ama Home. The item hints a social event with club members attending, though full details are unavailable. No dates or precise actions are clear beyond the intended party setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers Club
Party of the Ama
Malvern Leader Public Sale Dates Listed
The Malvern Leader prints public sale dates for numerous auctions across the area. Entries include Sale pavilion Malvern with Andy Berkhimer, Feb 4 Sam Cathy closing on fat sale near Henderson, Feb 8 W H Cremer farm sale near Emerson, Feb 10 D B Morse estate southeast of Hastings, Feb 17 John Wise northeast of Malvern.
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Malvern
Dhrita
Sale Pavilion
Andy Berkhimer
A. Talbott
Sam Cathy
Henderson
W. H. Cramer
W. H. Cremer
Emerson
Cramer & Talbott
Tax Reductionists to Meet Monday in Malvern
L. W. Boehner calls a county gathering in Malvern Community Building at 1 30 p m Monday Feb 1 to discuss tax problems and possible solutions. The meeting invites all residents as farmers and property owners weigh burdensome taxes amid reduced income and seek concrete proposals to ease the situation. Boehner notes earlier meetings drew nearly 500 participants and many resolutions were prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boehner
Calla County
L. W. Boehner
Malvern
County Committee Met Here Monday on Tax Problems
The Mills county group, formed to study tax issues, met Monday in Malvern to review state committee suggestions printed in The Leader on January 7. They approved seven points, including license ties to personal property tax, standardized county record books, federal tax return use, free uniform textbooks for districts, replacing state census with federal returns, cutting supervisor pay, and compulsory school district audits. Attending were R. Hopp and Frank of Mitchell, Guy Reading of Malpeta, with OUR Plumb of Henderson absent.
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Mills County
Malvern
Cenaya
Pere
Board of Supervisors
Beon Weed
Hopp Sod Frank
Minsola
Guy Reading
Henderson
Declamatory Contest Showcases Eleven School Speakers
Eleven girls dressed in Sunday best presented a Tuesday evening declamatory contest at the Community building. Winners included Freda Brenning for The Demand of the Hour and LaVonne Worstall for Madame X in dramatic, with several other pieces recognized. Musical numbers by Gretchen Gidley, Harry Hilton, and the Girls Glee Club complemented the event. Daniel Benton acted as critic judge, trained by Miss Emily Boland.
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Bernica Schoening
Phyllia Wilton
Wanda Shook
Cane
Fitz
All Boys
Gretchen Gidley
Harry Hilton
Glee Club
Daniel Benton
Emily Boland
Baptists Organize Wood Cutting Bee in Malvern
The Baptists of Malvern and friends organized a work day with twenty five men using axes saws wedges mauls dynamite trucks and wagons to cut and stock wood for the church basement. They held a Thanksgiving dinner served by Kensington ladies and plan to finish cordage this week to fill the basement with a year’s supply worth about a hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptists
Malvern
Card of Thanks for Lewis Straw and family kindness
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved father Lewis Straw. Sincerely Air and Mrs Clem Mrs Mina Criswell Lewis Stray.
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Lewis Straw
Air
Clem
Mina Criswell Lewis Stray
New Store to Open Soon in Smith Building
Mr. Ellis of McClelland has taken over the Smith building formerly home to Malvern Variety and will open a new grocery and meat stock soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ellis
McClelland
Smith
Malvern Variety Store
Malvern Qrioles Get New Feathers
Malvern high school 1881 football team receives new sweaters with orange letters and names. Members include Anderson and Percy Atkiggon, marking the last award of letters for RMAs.
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Malvern Qrioles
Bol
Espera
Malvern High’ School
Rmas
Anderson
Percy Atkiggon
May Send Car of Corn to Nebraskans
Oscar Briley noted a plan to dispatch a car of corn and provisions from Malvern to drought and grasshopper afflicted Nebraska areas. Community club president E C Linquist said the railroad must be arranged and donations received. Corn is the main needed feed for livestock. those who can spare items should contact Linquist.
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Oscar Briley
Malvern
Drouth
Grasshopper
Nebraska
E. C. Linquist
The
Community Club
Linquist
Celebrated His oath Birthday in Club Dinner
A. D. French, Mills County pioneer and Glenwood Horseshoe Club member, reached the ninetieth milepost of his life. Invitations were issued for a dinner at the White Cafe in Glenwood Iowa with stock dividend notes for January 13 1982.
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Mills County
G. A. It
Rolund
Glenwood Horseshoe Club
White Cafe
North Sis of the Square
Glenwood
Iowa
Coma
A. D
French
Bec'y
Troaa
Olinda
War veteran Mr French receives community praise and gifts
The article notes Mr French's good reputation among friends and the community. He receives congratulations and gifts including a personal letter from Ralph Marie of Worcester Massachusetts, a bouquet from the daughter of a comrade, and a telegram from Flora Smith of Okulsooa Ja, as part of continued tributes noted in a telegram.
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French
Ralph Marie
Worcester
Mass
Flora Smith
O'kulsooa
McNab Named Superintendent of National Pipe Line
H A McNab of Creston was named superintendent for the National Pipe Line Co of America. He toured Malvern to arrange residence plans and will base headquarters there with a full-time foreman and additional workers to support a long Iowa corridor from Missouri River to Chicago.
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H. A. McNeb
Creston
Natlonal Gas and Pipa Line Company of America
Malvern
National Company
Continental Construction Company
Natirn Gus Held
Oklahoma
Texas
Plattsmouth
Iowa
Chicago
McNab
Towa
Mlasouri
Uy Yand
Wil Beab
Haatings
We Still Pay You 60 Cents for Cory On Subscription
The Malvern Leader offers 60 cent corn subscriptions extended to Feb 7. Farmers are urged to bring shelled corn to pay for a year’s paper at about half price. Large loads and group entries encouraged. readers warned the offer ends when time runs out.
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Malvern
Bome
Merritt Golden Wedding Celebrated in Lyons Township
Mr and Mrs John T Merritt celebrated their golden wedding at their Lyons township home six miles southwest of Glenwood. Relatives and friends gathered Sunday January 24 for a congenial dinner and reminiscences of fifty years ago. A rockers gift honored the couple. they have lived in Mills County all their lives. They have two living children Verna Adams of Omaha and Mrs George Mitchell, with a son lost in the Easter 1923 cyclone.
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Mary
John T. Merritt
Lyons Township
Glenwood
Merritt
Silga
Lester Darmbert
Layla Lambert
John Pyagier
Charles Mayberry
Brown Miller
Swintam Skullorn
George Merriitt
Mervt
Mills County
Merritt Ia
Verna Adama
Qamaha
George Mitchell
Eluna
Emerson man marries Henderson woman in Noelvern
Mr. Malcolm Cole of Emerson wed Miss Ine Dobbs of Henderson at the Methodist parsonage in Noelvern at high noon on Wednesday January 27. Rev. Roy H. Gugeler officiated. witnesses included Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Calvin of Himerson. Both families extend warm congratulations.
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Malcolm Cole
Emerson
Mss
Ing Doble
Henderson
Methodist
Noelvern
Roy H. Gugeler
Mrr
Eldon Calvin
Himerson
Calvin
Micouri
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Glenwood Firemen
Twos Mets
South Wast
Iowa Knights
Laraway Jewelry Store
Mrs. Roath
Ne ‘Throckmorton
Ee Osat
Sherif
Sherif W
DeMoss
Cooney
Federer J. Pagot Coynill Bluts
Gounty
Whitney Gulliland
Plan
Emerson Man
H. C. Hicks
Malvern Leader
le Asta
Freda Brenning
LaVonne Worstall
Bernice Schoc King Win
Maxine van Orrdet
Charlotte Dye
Madame X
Marjorie Donner
Madame Butterfly
Mary FH. Summers
Jean Val Jean
Bishop
Moffitt
A. D. French
Council Bluffs Nonpareil A.D. French of
H. A. McNab
May Malvern
Old Home
Malcolm Cole Wed
Eee Mies
Ine Dobbs
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