Mills County Fair entries hint at race with top sellers
Rumors of a ticket selling battle at Mills County Fair swirl as workers line up for a race yet entries remain incomplete. Indications point to county’s top supersalesmen entering, with July 24 Malvern day at the Ak-Sar-Ben show and concerted plans to showcase the fair. Tickets available at Collings Drug Co or The Leader office, or from George White, Ak-Bar-Ben ambassador. The week also covers pheasant chick rearing by the county conservation league, Fourth of July crowd activity in Malvern, and local recreation and scout outings. Budget estimate publications begin with Strahan Consolidated school, followed by county and town budgets.
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Mills County
Malvern
Dians
Collings Drug Co
Ak-Bar- Ben
George White
Byington Describes Western Trip at Rotary Meeting
W I Byington and Mrs Byington shared experiences from a west coast tour at the Malvern Rotary Club gathering Monday evening. Their route included the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, the World's Fair, Reno, and Salt Lake City. The Grand Canyon and the dam left the strongest impression, with the project praised for water, power, and regional impact. San Francisco’s cooler climate was noted as affecting mood.
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Malvern Rotary Club
W. &.Byington
Grand Canyon
Byington
Southwest
Saw Weuss
California
San Fransheo
Hotary Club
T. Bo Bhouke
Funeral Services Held Here Monday for Willis E Reed
Prominent Madison Nebr legal figure Willis Ellsworth Reed 72 died June 30 1939 at his Madison home after a long career in law and public service He served as Nebraska Attorney General 1916 1919 and as first Madison city attorney He studied law under John Robinson and practiced solo since 1906 with influence in national attorney general circles He was active in World War I welfare efforts and served on the Mid-Continent Finance committee of the League Continued on page 8 Willis Reed
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Meatson
F. E. Mulholland
Malvern
Glenn W. South
Marlin Richardson
Frances Kline
Harry Reed
Lincoln
Neb
Donald Reed
Grand Island
Claude Reed
Omaha
Henry Aistrope
Tabor
Marshall Cunningham
William Kilpatrick
South
Willis Ellsworth Reed
Palmyra
Madison
Wiliam Burton Reed
Margaret (Hamilton) Reed
Willis
Guthria Center
John Robinson
Allen and Robinson
Kansas City
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Saratoga
N. Y
League
Willis Ree
Malvern Council Approves Bills on Monday Session
Malvern town council approved many bills at the Monday meeting. The council discussed water collection and municipal division issues before adjournment as secretary notes indicate. Deals with local governance and financial actions.
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Malvern
Af Uccusing
Allevy Municipal Ace
Tabor Star Mail Routes Consolidated
On Saturday the two star routes serving Tabor, Malvern, Hamburg and Red Oak were consolidated. W E Jacobs now oversees both Tabor to Malvern and Tabor to Hamburg routes while C J Thomson moves to Griswold to manage Red Oak to Griswold. Jacobs and family moved into the Dunn house after purchasing it. Dr L A Harmon attended a Glenwood dinner with the MilLy County Medical Association.
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Tabor
W. E. Jacobs
Malvern
Hamburg
C. J. Thmson
Griswold
Red Oak
L AL Parsond
Barman
Glenwood
Dr. Harmon
de. DeYoung
Milly County Medical Gevociation
Tabor College Granted Work Project Funds
President Clark W. Howard states a naval contract has been argued by the government. The plan calls for a $21,000 work project on the college lodge and campus, with facilities to be benefited by the program.
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Clark W. Howard
Naval
Wil Benet
Wheat yields average 15 bushels as harvest progresses
Mills county farmers report wheat yields near 15 bushels with several patches in southeast Malvern reaching 30 to 35 and some tests as high as 62 pounds per bushel. Quality varies due to chinch bugs, with many receipts around 60 to 68 pounds and early cutting suggesting yields may drop after rain. Local elevators including Good Bros, Kaneo Nelson, Malvern Milling Co, and Emerson Grain Co report diverse results and ongoing harvesting activity.
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Mills
Malvern
Good Bros
Albert Nelson
Kaneo & Nelson
Malvern Milling Co
Chas
Raine
F. R. Chantry
Emérson Grain Co
Grover Davis Dies in Kansas City Monday
Grover D Davis died Monday morning in Kansas City. A former Mills Countian, he and his brother Frank H. Davis later held executive posts at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. Funeral services were held in Torrington Wyoming this afternoon. He ran a ranch near Torrington in addition to his insurance work. He last visited Malvern for his brother Frank's memorial on May 30, 1937. At his death he was Penn Mutual assistant to the agency vice president in Philadelphia and was visiting the Kansas City agency when ill about a month ago.
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Grover D. Days
Kansas City
Mills
Davis
Frank H. Davis
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co
Torrington
Wyo
Malvern
Frank
Penn Mutual
Philadelphia
Leases Coppage Cafe to Run Leona's Cafe in Emerson
Mrs. J. A. Wichert formerly Leona Pickrel of Emerson has leased the Coppage cafe in Emerson and now operates Leona's Cafe offering 24 hour service and good clean food. The menu highlights T bone steaks and fried chicken dinners and Leona hopes to reconnect with former friends.
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J. A. Wichert
Leona Pickrel
Emerson
Leona
No Drouth Lifts Hopes After Heavy Rainfall
The region records nearly five inches of rain in seven days, with Puna reporting about five inches and ploughing resuming amid improved conditions. A stormy spell dumped 1.96 inches in 46 minutes, easing long drought fears. High and low temperatures and daily rainfall totals appear for Thursday through Wednesday, indicating a shift to more favorable weather.
A. E. Dean Dies, Last Mills County Pioneer
Alvin Emery Dean, 78, died early Monday at his Glenwood home, ending the pioneer Dean generation in Mills County. Born on a Lyons township farm, he lived in or near Glenwood his life. Survived by three children Reverend Fred Dean of Rochester, Mrs. Lucille Lambert of Hastings, Mrs. Wilma Stevens of Buffalo, 11 grandchildren, and his wife died in 1936. Funeral held Wednesday at his Glenwood home, conducted by Reverend J. F. Stille, with interment in Glenwood cemetery.
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Alvin Emery Dean
Glenwood
Mis County
Mr. Dean
Lyons Township
Vermont
Theras
J. F. Stille
Emerson
Dean
Fred Dean
Rochester
Lucille Lambert
Hastings
Wilma Stevens
Buffalo
Glenwood Cemetery
Two Church Bishops Headline Cedar Falls Bible Conference
Two church bishops will headline the 18th annual Cedar Falls Bible conference at River View Park Cedar Falls from July 30 through August 6. Bishop Edwin F. Lee of the Methodist church and Bishop Victor Otterbein Weidler of the United Brethren will speak on the last four days along with other notable lecturers.
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Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
T. U
Cedar Falls
Riverview Park
Edwin F. Lee
Methodist Church
Victor Otterbein Weidler
United Brethren In
Christchurch
Judge Gilliland grants divorce in Glenwood filing
News of the County Seat reports Judge Whitney W. Gilliland granted a divorce Saturday to Nora Bell Baker from Joseph Hi Baker of Glenwood. The item lists local residents and vehicles, with scattered names and ages reflecting a crowded county notices roundup.
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Whitney W. Gilliland
Nora Bell Baker
Joseph Hi, Baker
Glenwood
Tuesday Cyclone Ravaged Central Mills County
A Tuesday night cyclone swept across Mills County causing widespread damage. Western and central areas bore the brunt with shattered trees, broken buildings, and damaged farms from Emeron to Monteonery County. Malvern reported significant tree damage and broken windows, while roads and utilities were disrupted. North of Malvern the storm felled barns and blew roofs, with lightning striking a barn at L. H. Zanders farm and flooding at Tudian Creek. Emerson, Hastings, and surrounding towns endured downed wires, lost power, and scattered debris as residents faced cleanup after winds from 40 to 60 mph.
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Mills County
Atreneth
Atrosa
Emeron
Monteonery
St Iy
Hale Farm
Clyde Shook
Malvern
Dale Bears
Robert Stroud
Main
D. BE
Elmer Krogman
Harry Lehman
Salyers Garage
Piper Garage
Kance & Nelson
Buriington
Marion Avenue
Malvern Fruit & Grocery
Harry Stout
Hastings
Eaathapa
Mira Murvell
Roger Waldyon
Terin
Siamese Guest Speaks at Presbyterian Church Reunion
Sing Keo Suryakham, a former Siam pupil and friend of Dr. HW White, spent a weekend reuniting after 20 years. He spoke to Lawrence Talbotts class and addressed the group on Siamese mission work. Dr White and Sing Kao attended Bellevue conference at Dana College then planned Omaha Seminary visits.
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Sing Keo Suryakham
HW. D. White
Siam
White
Malvern
Sing Nag
Lawrence Talbott
Sing Kao
United Group
Madras Conference of International Christian Workers
National Christian Church
Bellevue
Dana College
Blair
Neb
Bach= tell
Omaha Seminary
Funeral Services Held in Hot Springs for Former Druggist Moorehouse
Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon in Hot Springs South Dakota for Henry Glaudius Moorehouse aged 60 who died Tuesday evening. He operated a local drug store in Malvern after a 1907 stint at Battle Mountain Sanitarium and later entered the theater business with his wife Martha. he was born July 23 1879 in Kingston New York and is survived by his widow Martha and a 17 year old daughter Marta.
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Hot Springs
S. D
Henry Glaudius Moorehouse
Mr. Moorehouse
Kingston
N. Y
Battle Mountain
Malvern
Bridgeport
Neb
Moorehouse
Martha Moorehouse
Marta
Glenwood Baseball Nine Here Sunday
Glenwood prepares for a Sunday home game as manager Mulholland plans lineups and batting orders. The Aut league clash features Mulholland’s squad aiming for a strong showing amid key practice sessions and roster evaluations.
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Glenwood Baseball
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Nao
Hoy
C. A. Calkins
R, L. Hale Farm
Arthur McCullough
Strahan Consolidated School
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Rotary
Boehner Municipal Pool
Violet Walker
Jean Clem
Iya Jewell Jackson
Danny Zanders
Ike St. Ghandi
Richard Smith
Lorney Dunn Isok
Willis E. Reed
Madison, Neb
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Devtivon
Ue. J
Erle Hall
Boehner Muny Pool
Hall
Tabor Star Mail Routes Consolidated
Tabor College
Grover Davis
Mills Countian
Coppage Cafe
Mil County
Jeanie Marie Warren
Atlantic
Darlas
A. E. Dean
H. M. Logan
Olds
Roger Stark
Ford
Jack Chambers
Chevrolet
Carl Sulfred
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Edith Vase
Llinola
Jack Reynolds
Maury Etling
Unatia
P. Deaney
Cherbattie Waidsen
Otaha
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Jamieson
John Ko Anderoon
Uenewa PoiMyeta
Ul. Word Junie Abeander
Aladys Brown
Omaha Malpte Mees
Sdwedy
Brest Morello
Patrica Auntobe
FT. Biota
County Pacific Juyerion
Presbyterian Church
H. D. White
South Dakota
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Mulhullamd
Mis
Springer
Huihe
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