Mexican laborers help Burlington railroad project near Hastings
About 50 Mexican nationals arrived in Hastings and Malvern to work on the Burlington railroad two miles east of Hastings. They will stay roughly two months, housed in a railroad camp in Hastings, and were seen cashing large checks in Malvern. The Fourth of July was observed quietly, with some local gatherings and visits to nearby cities. Me and Mrs H F Clark’s yard showcased a tall regal flowering stalk with 20 buds, a striking sight.
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Hastings
Burlington
Haet- Ings
Memorial services for Norman Genung set July 7
Memorial services for the late Norman Genung will be held Saturday July 7 at 10 15 a m in the courtroom under the auspices of the Milla County Bar Association Judge Vernon Johnson at Sidney Iowa preside and resolutions prepared by a committee of the local bar will be presented by H M Logan Judge H J Mantz of Des Moines and Audubon county member of the Iowa supreme court have indicated they will be present A representative from the bar of each county in the district is expected to give a short address including John P Tinley J J Hess Earl Ferguson Edward Eaton Clifford Powell Judge John A Murray Judge Kent Martin and Jake Moore among others as Democratic state chairman closely associated with Mr Genung
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Norman
Genung
Milla County Bar Association
Vernon Johnson
Sidney Il
H. M. Logan
H. J. Mantz
Des Moines
Audubon County
Iowa Supreme Court
John P. Tinley
J. J. Hess
Pottawattamle
Earl Ferguson
Page County
Edward Eaton
Fremont County
Clifford Powell
Montgomery County
John A. Murray
Harrison County
Kent Martin
Cass County
Jake Moore
Shelby County
Warn Against Driving With No License In County
County Sheriff Robert S Moore and Deputy Frank D Logan report many wrecks involve drivers lacking licenses The examiner visits Glenwood every two weeks with next on July 11 Citizens without licenses urged to obtain one promptly Be a mortgage note clerk and records show July 4 effective fees for chattel mortgage releases Hattie Brown County Recorder notes 6 6 cent charge per release Also mentions divorces James LeRoy Johnson versus Bosale D Johnson Vas Mao Miller versus Wayne B Miller
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Robert S. Moore
Frank D. Logan
Sherif Moore
Glenwood
Hattie Brown
Houghton State Bank of Red Oak
Careeu State Bank
James LeRoy Johnson
Bosale D. Johnson
Vas Mao Miller
Wayne B Millor
Malvern Picnic Held by Glendale Malvernites in LA
Mra Wm Chamberlain of Glendale writes of Malvernites ninth annual picnic in Lincoln Park Los Angeles on June 24. About 80 attendees listed by committee members Carl Hertz and Nels Nelson organized a large food table and a reunion of numerous families and friends including Hertz Gallther Mulholland Mulholland Walker and many others.
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Mra
Wm. Chamberlain
Glendale
Cal
Los Angeles
Lincoln Park
Carl Hertz
Nels Nelson
Oscar EB. Hertz
Shirley Jane
Chas. Raine
Donald
Eugene
Patricia Ann
Harry Gallther
Paul L. Gallther
Sam Walker
Shirley Walker Clark
Georgia Marsh Noel
Blanch R. Boehner
Mina Brown
Minnie Hedding
Geo. Hedding
Arthur R. McCullough
D. C. Cunningham
Stanley
Mickey
L. Kunea
Percy L. Atkinson
Harley Fazel
Rose Mulholland
Gloyd Mulholland
Beverly
Walter
Jen
Bert Bushnell
Wingate Gibbs
Dave Kilpatrick
Dewey Dye
Ida Strahan
Herbert Hall
Nancy
Jack Mulholland
Arthur
Armstrong and
Douglas
Julia Ann
Marilyn
Danny Kelley
Howard
Nels A. Nelson
Joe Donner
Dianna
Frank Ju
July 1 Cookie Day for Service Center
Cooklea will be sent to the service men’s center in Omaha Wednesday July 11. Please note the date as our usual time on the first Wednesday of the month. Information from the center indicates that the number of service men traveling has doubled and the demand is greater. Money to purchase milk is needed also.
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Cooklea
Service Men’s Center
Omaha
Death of Lt Carl Wanamaker Reported
Mrs. R A Bloedel learned last Saturday of her brother Lt Carl Wanamaker death in action after her father Dr A E Wanamaker of Hamburg had been missing in December. Wanamaker commanded a platoon of five tanks and war officials promised further letter notification.
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R. A. Bloedel
Carl Wanamaker
A. E. Wanamaker
Hamburg
War Department
Lateness of Season in Illinois Affects Farmers and Mills County
Claude Wilson notes late corn planting and corn borer moths threaten oat yields in Illinois area. Wheat is minor locally, better along the Mississippi. War time travel limits hinder Iowa visits. urging use of gas and rail to aid war effort. Mentions Willard Millikan and Mills county men returning from German prisons. asks to advance their date.
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Claude Wilson
Illinois
Willard Millikan
Mills County
Beekeeper Jones and Wife Help Sugar Shortage Fight
Beekeeper Troy Jones and his wife operate 600 bee colonies across Milla county from a mobile setup at Malvern’s fairgrounds. They place groups on farms near clover, harvest honey with an on site extractor, and ship the product to Harlan for 60 gallon casks, aiding sugar shortage relief.
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Milla County
Troy Jones
Milla County Fair Grounds
Malvern
Mre. Jones
Jones
Xeerby
Berkeeper Jongs
Wile
Elmost
Gradie
Tabor
Rodman
Glenwood
Mintle
Hasselquist
Workman
Btrahan
Edie Place
Emerson
Carter Orchard
Gang Bee
Dmes
Ea Jones
Ealy
Harlan
Mrs. Jones
German-born Infantryman Heads to Guard Duty in Europe
In Germany Above as Pvt. Ronald M. Schurr, a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Schurr of Hastings. He entered the service in November 1944 and took 16 weeks training at Fort McClellan, Alabama, then three weeks at Fort Meade, Maryland before being sent overseas. He landed in Zierenburg, Germany in April where he now serves on guard duty.
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Jared 8. Woodfill
M. GC. Woodfil
Strahan
Great Lakes
Stillwater
Okla
Navy Pier School
Chicago
Daniel O. Bryan
Daniel Bryan
Hastings
Langenzeen
Germany
Belgium
Ronald M. Schurr
George Schurr
Ft. McClellan
Ala
Ft. Meade, Md
Zierenburg
And More Rain Weather With Wide Temperatures Reported
Weather notes show continued rain and warm days with highs around 93 and cooler periods near 52. Overall precipitation totals reached 1.80 inches as storms persisted this week, affecting local plans.
Commander Saggan Speaks At County Meeting
Mills county Legion and Auxiliary members heard Hugo Saggan of Denison describe duties to returning World War II service men and urged continued bond purchases. Election results named Emerson and Malvern members as officers. three musical numbers were performed.
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Mills County Legion and Auxilary
Malvern
Hugo Saggan
Denison
Legion
Frank Oplevie
Emerson
E.G. Wederqvist
Strahan
Evan- Reline Lang
Stella Mulholland
Malvertr
Gibson
Marianne Lang
Ralph Hall
Ray Jones
J. M. Steele
J. P. Hansen
Tractor Injury Fatal to Stoddard on County Line
Lloyd Stoddard was killed Friday on a San Matbhqwa farm east of Tabor after backing a tractor into a 15 foot ditch. His wife found him between noon and 1 p m. Burial followed at Mt Zion cemetery. Surviving are his widow three children two sisters and seven grandchildren.
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Lloyd Stoddard
Tabor
Reeves
Mt. Zion
Card of Thanks for condolences and help after death
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and aid during the bereavement caused by the death of our husband and father Mrs Other Holden and Children.
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Other Holden
Malvern Town Ordinances From Early Days Documented
A Leader reporter profiles old Malvern town council ordinances from 1902 and later, noting rules on rail safety and licensing, sidewalk construction, and curfew. The piece highlights terms once used and shifts with modernization, referencing ordinance No 17 and the Tabor Northern Railway easement, plus curfew era limits.
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Malvern
Mut Vero
Iowa
Sounell
Tabor
Northern
Tabor & Northern Railway Co
First Avenue
Third Street
Fifth Street
First
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X. S. Gennung
Court House
Navy School
Goy Farm
Unois
Mississippi River
Wife
Birry
Mills County Fair Grounds
Mr. Jones
Joneses
Roe Vicrour
Act
Powpe
Saggan
County Legion and Auxiliary Officers
Stoddard
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