Subtle Propaganda and Local Recollections From August
This week in Mills County features quotes from Ella Wheeler Wilcox in the state Republican column titled Left to Write. Northwestern Bell customers received Des Moines printed phone books with updated nicknames and initials for location ease. Barbara Kline achieved a rapid post appendectomy recovery at Admundson Hospital in Cornell Bluffs, leaving hospital care in under one week. Town plans a birthday holiday with stores closing at noon and limited public celebrations, while Empresa Theater shows Buck Privates and Malvern pool stays open.
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Republican
Famone
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Des Moines
Barbara Kline
Admundson
Cornell Bluffs
Empresa Theater
Buck Privates
Malvern Muny Pool
Knight Describes Army Life At Camp Claiborne
Malvern Rotarians heard DeVere Knight recount life at Camp Claiborne focusing on the Mess department and daily routines for 26,000 soldiers aged 21 to 30. He noted nearby Alexandria’s impact, camp recreation, snake hazards, and first aid readiness, with officers and committees announced as the meeting adjourned.
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Camp Claiborne
Malvern Rotarians
DeVere Knight
Mess Department
Hugh Foster
Malhe
The
Daily Rush
J. E. Randerson
Devere
Alexandria
Malvern
J. B. Renderson
G. W. South
Clud
J. M. Stesle
W. Caldwell
Ll. le Beck
J.B. Billias
Mule Boliend
Dr. Laird
Raymond Bloedel
Phe Gloverjaal club metab the Frances Augersan
A fragmented OCR line mentions Phe Gloverjaal club and Frances Augersan with unclear scoring by Pho. The readable portions indicate a sports or club reference but lack coherent context or complete names, places, or outcomes.
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Phe
Late Mrs Marlon Black Innes Probate Will Worth 5000
The will probated in district court July 1 leaves an estate near 40000 to be divided among relatives and named beneficiaries. Executor F R Chantry is named without bond. Real estate includes a Malvern home and a Silver Creek township farm to be sold within five years, with income directed to Malvern Presbyterian church until sale, then a 1000 addition to the church. The Malvern library gets 500, and the Board of National Missions 2000. Remainder goes to Mrs Innes’ uncle Will Black and several stepchildren.
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Marlon Black Innes
District Court
F. R. Chantry
Btrahan
Malvern
Slope County
N. D
Bilver Creek Township
Innes
Margaret Trout
Kansas City
Copaine
Rain totals and temperatures for the week
The weatherman recorded nearly three inches of rain this week with most falling on Monday. Last Thursday had a trace, Friday 0.32 inch, Sunday 0.06 inch, and Monday evening 2.44 inches. A sharp temperature drop followed the Monday rain, and June totals reached 8.13 inches. Daily highs and lows range from 92/68 to 95/70 across the period.
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Yendar
M Eldowney to Speak on India at Church
Rev James C H McEldowney and Mrs McEldowney returned from a six year stay in India will address the Methodist Sunday school and church service. They will show moving pictures of Hyderabad and speak during the church hour, detailing missionary work since 1936.
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India
James
Assessments for County Tax Payers Equalization Moves
The county board of supervisors advanced equalization, boosting assessments across most Mille districts. Increases ranged from 1 percent for mules in Rawles to 126 percent for buildings in Center, with only a few decreases, the largest at 50 percent for Glenwood stallions. The changes covered land, livestock, cattle, and buildings.
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Mille County
Board of Supervisors
Rawles Township
Glenwood
Gone With The Wind Returns To Empress Theater
Empress theater in Malvern replays the landmark Gone With The Wind with a price cut. Matinee Sundays from noon to 4 30 with 25 and 40 cents. 60 cents after 2 30. Monday Tuesday matinees at 2 with 25 and 40 cents. evening shows at 7 30 with 60 cents. Manager F E Pace promotes the Civil War saga for those who missed it first run.
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Empress Theater
Bupday
Malvern
F. E. Pace
Old South
Services Held for Mrs. A. D. Haldeman in Douglass
Funeral services for Mrs. A D Haldeman who died June 20 at Winfield Kansas were held Sunday June 22 at Hibyard Funeral Home Douglass Kansas Rev George Watts officiated A large crowd honored her memory with flowers Two daughters and four sons survive along with two grandchildren Also mention that Mr and Mrs Lloyd Landis visited in the A Vieth home in Oakland Sunday evening
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A. D. Haldeman
Winfield
Kan
Hibyard
Douglass
George Watts
Muele
Gladys Harter
Maude Haver
Glenn Iflyard
A. Q. Haldeman
Joseph
Patgaret Hep- Haldeman
Kansas
Red Oak
Malvern
Alice Haldaman
Winfield, Kan
George
Chariton
Franccis Haldeman
Ridgeway
Lloyd Landis
A. ©. Vieth
Oakland
Death of A J Wearin Pioneer Resident
A J Wearin an elderly pioneer of the community died Monday at his home just after reaching age 90. Survived by his sister Mrs Francis Benton and Mrs Ida Fickel and a son, his funeral is set for this morning at Mansfield Funeral Home with Pastor Henry Dale White officiating. The life sketch notes he was born Nov 1 1850 in Velpar ing Indiana, came to Mills County Iowa in 1864, earned nickname Bo, married Mary Louise Foster Robb in 1885, and left descendants including Josiah Foster Wearin of Malvern and Josiah F Wearin of Hastings. He helped shape frontier life and the region’s development, leaving a legacy of labor and perseverance. The obituary recounts his long years of service to the land and people who benefited from his efforts.
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A. J. Wearin
Mr. Wearin
Francis Benton
Ida Fickel
Mansfield Funeral Home
Henry Dale White
Omaha
Otha D. Wearin
Adelbert Josiah Wearin
Velparing
Ind
Josiah
Olive Wearin
Mills County
West Nighne
Adelbert Josiah
Mary Louise Foster Robb
Josiah Foster Wearin
Malvern
Josiah F. Wearin
Hastings
Marie Loulee
Edward
Francis
Wearin Renton
Ida Wearin Fickel
Ho Wearin
Ufe
Chain letters warned of fraud crackdown by government
Fragmented notice describes government warning against chain letters and prosecution for fraud. Mentions clubs and dubious activities, with garbled text referencing Mulholland and various club names.
Mills county selective service list under 57 certified
In Mills County the selective service Tuesday tallied 57 young men reaching majority with 24 registrations in Malvern and 33 in Glenwood. Officials noted transfers possible, numbers to be issued before July 9. Recorder Hattie Brown reported a busy June quarter with fees 20% higher than 1940, led by deeds and mortgages totals and miscellaneous items.
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Mills County
Selective Service
Malvern
Glenwood
J. H. Beckwith
W. R. Hingham
Delpha Donner
County Selective Service
Offtca
W. A. Rodabaugh
Ward Slothower
Ruth York
Mills County Recorder
Hattie M. Brown
Dbisuwass
Premium List Promises Heavy Mills County Fair Entries
The 1941 Mills County Fair premium booklet outlines hundreds of dollars in prizes and open and 4 H classes. It details entries across livestock, poultry, homemaking, crafts, and flowers with a greatly improved flower show planned by the Malvern Garden Club. About 2 000 copies were printed last weekend and residents can obtain premiums at The Leader office Farm Bureau or by contacting Dr D M Kiina secretary.
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Mills County
Malvern Learnet
Mills County Business House
Myestock
Malvern Garden Club
Farm Bureau
Johnson Sues for 5000 Damages in Mills County Suit
Claude A. Johnson, formerly of Malvern, files in Mills County District Court seeking 6000 dollars in damages. He alleges Deputy Sheriff 8. V. Cooney arrested him February on orders from Des Moines FPBT agent George W. Myers, a Mann Act case that led to Johnson’s Chicago detainment and subsequent clearance. He then returned to Malvern and moved with his family to Council Bluffs.
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Mills County
Sherif
Claude A. Johnson
8. V. Cooney
George W. Myers
Des Moines
FPBT
Johnson
Chicago
Malvern
Council Bluffs
Henderson Trips Locals in 14-0 Victory at Malvern
Henderson town team routed The Independents of Malvern 14 to 0 at Henderson Sunday. Henderson pounded 18 hits led by Allensworth who went 6 for 6 and struck out 15. Malvern managed only three singles by Graham Landis and Garlson with one double play turned. Next game lines up Carson at the fair grounds diamond.
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Mulvern
Henderson
Grahan
Landis
Garlson
Allensworth
B. Knight
Johnson
Graham
Malvert
Morris
Carson Gni
Fair Grounds
Malvern
Mills County News Highlights Busy Sprayers and Car Sales
County supervisors advertise work for spray machines and note growing needs at Mills County fairgrounds amid creeping Jenny. Car dealers report strong June sales with 40 cars sold as market fear prompts motorists to buy. County Engineer Jack Pollan attends an engineer meeting at Fort Crook plant after a stormy day. A small flare at State Highway Commission yards near Glenwood causes excitement as oil barrels burn briefly but are contained.
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Board of Supervisors
Mills County Fair
Mills County
Jack Pollan
Fort Crook
Glenwood
Services Held For W E Larsson Local Farmer
Funeral services were held for Walter K Larsson a well known Malvern area farmer who died last Wednesday at his home southeast of town Rev Glenn W South officiated with piano by Mrs Wel Fletcher Pallbearers included Charles Summers W A Summers Glenn Summers Ross Summers J N Summara and Marion Worstall Flowers were arranged by Mrs J N Summers and Mrs Otto Kine Sea Larsson born August 7 1869 in Nauvoo moved across Iowa and settled in Malvern in 1905 he married Laura Summers in 1884 and they celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary last May 29 They had a son Earl who died at 16 and a daughter Eulalia his wife Laura survives They resided in Malvern later moving to their farm Mr Larsson died peacefully June 26 after a long illness with many out of town relatives in attendance.
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Walter K. Larson
Malvern
Glenn W. South
Wel Fletcher
Charles Summers
W. A. Summers
Glenn Summers
Ross Summers
J. N. Summara
Marion Worstall
J. N. Summers
Otto Kine É
Man Wired Burgmann
Walter EB. Larsson
Nauvoo
Moravia
Keokuk
Northwood
Denver
Colo
Brothers
Mar
Mase
Laura
Earl
Eulalia
Mr. Larison
Mrs. Larison
Frank Strahan
Wayne, Neb
Reed Thompson
Malcom
Werner Hesselquist
Harold Hasselquist
Alvin Summers
Omaha
James McCreary
St. Louie
Georgie DeVol
Mary DeVol
Amny True
Florence Everest
Johanna Petershon
Maurice Jones
Lulu Duerr
Fred Rapp
Richard Webb
Ronald Morgal
Council Bluffs
Mills county officials find government coin bin corn minimally damaged
Mills county AAA officials checked a government bin in Malvern and found the spike contents largely undamaged after nearly two years storage. Most corn graded No 1 with under 3 percent damage aside from moisture near one door area. no ground seepage or major spoilage detected.
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Mills County Aaa
Malvern Group
Johnson gets 10 years for theft of Picker car
Kenneth Johnson, 18, of near Ned Oak, was sentenced to a 10 year term for the theft of Mrs. Ruth Picker's car in Glenwood on February 3. He was aided by Eugenea Larshon, 20, employed on the Johnson farm, who also faces participation charges. both have reformatory records. Larshon remains jailed and will stand trial. Johnson was moved to Alamosa by Deputy Sheriff Cooney to begin the sentence.
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Kenneth Johnson
Near Ned Oak
Teformant Anamons
Mra
Ruth Picker
Glenwood
Johnson
Eugenea Lurshon
Larshon
Jolson
Alamosa
Cooney
Mother of Nick Parenti Died in Italy May 29
Mrs. Clementine Parenti, mother of Nick Parenti, died May 29 at her home in Carrala Italy near Plea. She was 82 and died of a heart attack after a brief illness. She lived alone as all her other children emigrated. This is the Parenti family’s second death this year following her husband’s passing in January.
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Nick Varenti
Tle
Clementing Parenti
Carrala
Italy
Plea
County Auxiliary Elects Officers at Malvern Meeting
County American Legion Auxiliary officers were elected Friday at a county meeting in the Malvern Community building. Mrs. John Parker of Emerson was named president, re elected. Mrs. Glen Miller of Glenwood as vice president. Mrs. Ola Farris of Emerson as secretary and treasurer.
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Milla County
American Legion Auxiliary
Malvern
John Parker
Emerson
Parker
Glen Miller
Glenwood
Ola Farris
Funeral Services for Aged Bartlett Man
Charles Harris aged 82 died June 24 after months of poor health. Funeral services were held Thursday at his home conducted by Rev J H Reel of the Glenwood Christian church. He worked in banking as Ira Bartlett for many years then retired to care for land interests in Mills Fremont and Taylor counties and holdings in Canada and Oneha real estate. Survived by widow Bon Vero of Glenwood four daughters Aira Gorge Potter Ure Wayne Buckingham and Miss Leig and Miss Iya Harris of Bartlett and Ave grandchildren.
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Charles Harris
J. H. Reel
Glenwood
Wayne Buckinghan
Mise Leig
Miay Iya Harris
Bartlett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mills
County Fyr
Malvern Business
Malvern Rotary Club
Meldowney
Jennie Marie Warren
Mille County Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Warren
Death Takes
Recorder
Henderson Trips
W. E. Larsson
Wasa
Nick Parenti
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