Mills County Roundup Highlights Local Happenings
Mills County reports corn ready in gardens with Claude Wilson noting July 1 as first harvest in east Malvern. Briggs family home notes a Magnolia tree blooming twice this year. County budget actions include assessor budget approval and a salary decision for Mrs. Albert Batten, while Harry Markel’s salary remains unchanged. Dune traffic accidents show improvement with eight accidents and three injuries this past month versus twelve with nine injured a year ago. sheriff reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Wilson
East Malvern
J. W. Briggs
Malvern
Albert Batten
Harry Markel
Board of Supervisors
Boards of Education
Markel
Mills County
Edwin Barkus
Mills 4-Hers to Attend Three-County Camp at Madrid
Thirty-five Mills county 4-H members will join 85 4-Hers from Fremont and Montgomery counties for the first three-county state camp at Madrid July 8 to 11. Activities include swimming nature hikes crafts and citizenship talks led by county extension staff with campfire programs and cookouts fostering 4-H teamwork and leadership.
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Mills County
Madrid
Jim Glenn
Fremont
Montgomery
LaVerne Obrchet
Ruby Fender
BPR la Bane Faney
Larry DuVal
Montgomery County
Pat Tiarks
Karen, Deitehler
Fremont County
John Johnson
Jeader
LaVerne Obrecht
Wilma Schultz
Joan Laughlin
Emerson
Jim Tiedje
Joan Buch
Bonnie Hough
Judy Asmussen
Debbie Sell
Don Wamberg
Dick Rodman
Glenwood
Diane Lang
Sandra Barnes
Dave Laughlin
Leo Smith
Linda Clay
Carol Wolfe
Marilyn Tackett
Clifford Scott
Robert Johnson
Dwaine Swett
Don Angus
Malvern
Karen Wall
Imogene
Jann Deitehler
Council Bluffs
Lorna Schoening
Linda Schoening
Jim McCollester
Dick Keith
Silver City
Dave Morris
Mike Kudron
Henderson
Tim ‘Kuhl
Pacific Junction
Jerry Ponton
Byron Leu
Mastings
Blood Drive At Emerson Delivers 58 Pints Of Life
A Red Cross blood mobile visit to Emerson drew 72 donors from nearby communities. Fifty eight pints were collected for the area blood bank, slightly under quota but seen as a strong turnout for the first Emerson visit in years. Emerson Auxiliary organized the event with Mrs. Ken Evans of Malvern expressing satisfaction.
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Red Cross Blood Mobile
Emerson
Blood Mobile
Emerson Auxiliary
Ken Evans
Malvern
County Red Cross Blood Bank
Four Family Members Hospitalized After Highway Collision near Malvern
Four members of the Smith family were treated at Jennie Edmundson hospital after a two-vehicle crash on highway 4, east of Malvern. Kathryn Smith, 40, had a cut lip and knee injuries. Lori, 13 months, a bump on the head. Lin da, 12, a concussion. and Vicki, 10, shock. Eldon B H Smith, 41, driver of their car, collided with Loyd M McMillen, 40, who was turning north. McMillen and Glen Bolte, 41, received medical care in Malvern. Smith was later fined $150 and costs by Justice John Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Smith
Henderson
Nevada
Lori Smith
Linda Smith
Vicki Smith
Nher
Eldon BH. Smith
Loyd M. McCillen
R.F.D. Malvern
Edwin Barkus
McMillen
Smith
Emerson Airman Goes to Japan Duty Post
James E. McVay airman apprentice USN son of Mr and Mrs William E McVay Emerson has reported for duty with Patrol Squadron 50 based at the Marine Corps Air Facility Iwakuni Japan in the Far East Naval assignment announced this week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwakuni
Japan
James E. McVay
USN
William E. McVay
Emerson
Patrol
Marine Corps Air Facility
Hastings Boys Into Services Three Men Join Fortes
Three young men from Hastings joined the armed Fortes and left Sunday afternoon for assignments. Bob Tudor will serve with the air force in San Antonio Texas. Lawrence Hell and Morris Fender are in the army assigned to Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Armed Fortes
Bob Tudor
Air Force
San Antonio
Tex
Lawrences Hell
Morris Fender
Army
Fort Leonard Wood
Second man charged in Glenwood attack mystery
Sheriff Barkus pursued multiple leads Thursday in the case of a second suspect in the assault on 57 year old Joseph Ff. Stewart near Glenwood Iowa. Stewart and Delmar Menke died from knife wounds after a scuffle as Stewart unlocked his door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Barkus
Joseph Ff. Stewart
Glenwood
Stewart
Delmar Ralph Menke
Council Bluffs
Archer, Ia
GOP Frowns on Sales Tax Boost at Mills County Meet
At the Mills county Republican convention in Glenwood on Friday, resolutions opposed a sales tax increase and any rise in state government costs unless tied to economic growth. Chairman Wm. J. Scherle presided as delegates were chosen for the July 20 Des Moines state convention. Several names were listed as delegates from Glenwood Hastings Malvern and other towns. Scherle urged naming junior delegates and noted Mills county opposition by the other party lacking county candidates. The party held a post-meeting reorganization with Scherle reelected chairman and officers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Glenwood
Wm. J. Scherle
Henderson
Des Moines
Neil R. McPherron
Fay McManigal
Paul Thompson
Raymond Mintle
Glen McGee
Hay W. Jones
Carl Remley
Gregg Aistrape
Wm. B. Drake
Emerson
Phyllis Moody
Kenneth Evans
Horace Greenwood
Hastings
Charles Phelps
Lorance Lisle
W. H. Harbor
Mr. Scherle
Malvern
F. R. Chantry
F. A. Wortman
Harold Grindle
Silver City
Phyllis Skerritt
Scherle
Republican County Central Committee
J. C. Akely
Ralph McPherron
Malvern Driver Fined in Passing Incident
Lastie Arnold Martin of Malvern was fined $15 and costs by Justice Ernest Timmerman for failing to keep his car under control after reportedly driving too fast past a car in difficulty along the roadside. George Orr of Omaha and Richard Ricketts of Nebraska City were each fined $15 and costs for speeding.
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Lastie
Arnold Martin
Malvern
Ernest Timmerman
Timmerman
Highway Patrol
Martin
George Orr
Omaha
Richard Ricketts
Nebraska City
July Heat Surges After Nearly Dry Month
The Mills county area sweltered in hot July with a warm start after a balmy June. A light shower on June 29 brought the first moisture in weeks, totaling 0.1 inch. Daily temperatures ranged from the low 60s to the low 90s, with highs of 92 and 87 noted in the stretch.
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Mills County
Hendersonian to NEA Convention
Arthur Luther of Henderson left for Denver by plane Saturday to attend the National Education Assn. convention. A teacher in the Charles City schools, he is a delegate representing the Town State Education Assn.
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Arthur Luther
Henderson
Denver
National Education Assn
Charles City
State Education Assn
Hansens Move Into Home Here
The Chuck Hansen family of Denison have moved into their purchased home from P. L. Sheridan. Mr Hansen works with Malvern Lumber Co. They have four children Neil 15 Nancy 14 Jim 11 and Julie 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Hansen
Denison
P. L. Sheridan
Mr. Hansen
Malvern Lumber Co
Neil
Nancy
Jim
Julie
Mills Demo Delegates to State Listed
Mills county Democrats held their county convention in the Glenwood court room and named delegates and alternates to the state convention. Gordon Steiner presided while Otha Wearin urged active support for Democratic candidates for Congress, the state, U S Senate and governor. Delegates named included Emerson, Walter Doyle, Lorraine Hascall. alternates were Dr. C J Blank, Don Twaddle, Glenwood, Alice Maiers, Nell Knopp, and Charles N Bud Plumer.
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Mills County
Glenwood
Gordon Steiner
Fenderson
Otha DB. Wearin
Mastings
Congress
U. S. Senate
Emerson
Walter Doyle
Lorraine Hascall
C.J. Blank
Don Twaddle
Alice Maiers
Nell Knopp
Charles N
Bud) Plumer
Dutchmen Independence Day Show Draws 13000 At Malvern Fair
Cars from five states and county crowds packed the Malvern fair grounds for the Dutch Gun club Fourth of July celebration. The event featured a top lineup including Mary Lou the high sway performer, Iroquois drum and bugle corps, and a 4000 foot Sky Divers drop. Attorney General Evan Hultman gave the evening patriotic address while a 5000 penny scramble drew many children. Fire crews and Mills County volunteers aided with parking and security as crowds enjoyed fireworks and carnival booths.
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Malvern
Dutch Gun Club
Louis J. Knop
Mary Lou
Los Angeles
Evan Hultman
Omaha
Fair Grounds
Malvern Commercial Club
Mills County
Two Fireworks Accidents Reported in Malvern
Two Fourth of July fireworks accidents occurred in Malvern. Terry Mount suffered a leg burn requiring crutches after a string of small firecrackers exploded in his pocket. Bill Thompson sustained severe finger burns when a cherry bomb exploded in his hand.
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Malvern
Terry Mount
Bill Thompson
Trucker Fined After Failing to Stop at Scale House
Raymond Noland of Alabama faced Justice Carl Remsey for failing to stop at the scale house at the junction of highways 34 and 274. He was fined 50 dollars and costs plus 25 dollars and costs for no Alabama registration, 25 dollars and costs for no trailer reciprocity receipt, and 60 dollars and costs for no tractor receipt. Additional names listed include Verne E. Harris and Virgil Morris among others.
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Alabama
Raymond, Noland
Carl Remsey
Plan DeMolay Chapter for Nishna Circle
Representatives from six Masonic lodges of the Nishna Circle met in Malvern to discuss plans for a DeMolay chapter here. The organization aids boys aged 14 to 21 with Mason sponsorship yet does not require fathers’ Masonic membership. A study committee will form to advance the setup in Emerson, Glenwood, Maivero, Randolph, Silver City, and Tabor lodges.
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Nishna Masonic Circle
Malvern
Rainbow
Chris
Emerson
Glenwood
Maivero
Randolph
Silver City
Tabor
Camp Malwood Scout Session Fans Interest in Adventure Land
Malvern and Glenwood Girl Scouts held their annual Camp Malwood session with 91 scouts attending noon meals and outdoor activities. Directors Mrs. Phyllis Narron and Mrs. Melva Sellers led a dozen helpers as showers forced a brief move to the Malvern Community basement.
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Lori Scheffel
Malvern
Shelly Leet
Diane Olson
Glenwood
Roberts Thatler
Malwood
Phyllis Narron
Melva Sellers
Malwood Fir
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Paul Phillips
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Mareia Kay
Robin Reed
Dinah Goldsberry
Luann Sellers
Debbie Meyers
Gop
NEA
C. Hansens
Mills
Verne E. Harris
L. T. Genung
Alt
O. C. Osterholm
Lula Wearin
James D. Kelley
Fred Luckahill
Virgil Morris
Whoise Steiner
Gertrude Hansen
Alts
Virginia Summers
Jean Reed
Mineola
Mabel Wasserman
Delores Deitchler
Pacific Junclion
Joe R. Ryans
All
Lola Baquette
Maude Burguin
West Windle
Mildred Thieschaffer
Nishna Circle
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Jolene Wilcox
Nancy Scott
Becky Fasnacht
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Pat Morrison
Barbara Curry
Kay Day
Virginia Stinard
Pat Osterholm
Julie Carlson
Mellette Parks
Joyce Kidwell
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Norma Morrison
Deanna Plumer
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Drucilla Mort
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