Prosperity returns as wheat yields boost Mills county
Prosperity returns with the wheat crop the best in years as Mills county farmers report high yields and strong prices. Harvest ramps up with July 4 progress, elevators bustle with 60 car Texas? wagons. Yields reach 40 or more bushels per acre with some fields higher. Prices top $1 a bushel amid cash sales and bullish outlook for local business.
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Mills County
Malvern
P. S. Drink
White Cloud Toy Ship
Move Dragline Equipment to Tama County for Work
The Morrell and Son construction Co moved its large dragline equipment from the Hlmer Brammer farm to Tama County for a new project. The machine was loaded at Clark station for shipment to the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama County
Morrell & Son Construction Co
Hlmer Brammer
Clark Station
Monday Free Night at Ak-Sar-Ben Show
Southwestern Iowa residents enjoy a free Monday night encore of the Ak-Sar-Ben Den satire Ballyhoo in Bagdad in a season highlight. George White or Landis Hardware offer tickets, with a children prohibition, buffet and dance to follow.
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Iowa
Den
Ak-Sar-Ben
George White
Landis Hardware
Imogene
Silver City
Mineola
Sidney
Malvern
Glenwood
Pacific Junction
Shenandoah
Red Oak
EL Hott
Griswold
Macedonia
Essex
Treynor
Villisca
Carson
Creston
Corning
Clarinda
Hamburg
Taor
Near Fire at C C Harman Farm North of Town
Firefighters from Malvert were called to the C C Harman place just north of town forenoon Wednesday. Grass and weeds beside the road were burning toward oats and stubble fields. crews stopped the blaze a few feet from the field. The drought made fires easy to start and precautions were urged.
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Malvert
C. C. Harman Place
Hold Court of Honor for Local Scouts
Four members of Malvern’s Boy Scout troop earned second class status at a Court of Honor held Thursday evening. Engaged were Eulch Kuh, Edel Ruighs, Joe Salyers, Richard Fiekel, and Skeet Hoswiqult.
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Malvern
Boy Scout
Lwoor
Scouts Enaiaged
Eulcl Kuhte
Wweee
Edel Ruighs
Joe Salyers
Richard Fiekel
Skt
Oer Hoswiqult
Official Papers Highlight County and School Notices
The Leader publishes county treasurer semi annual report and budget estimates for Hastings Strahan and Valley View districts. It includes Malvern town council minutes, a sheriff sale, railroad commissioners hearing notice, and the Malvern Trust and Savings Bank official statement.
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Leader
Additing
Malvern
Hastings
Strahan
Board of Railroad Commissioners
The
Malvern Trust & Savings Bank
Sunset Worship Service Set for July 19 on Waubonsie Hill
The fifth annual sunset service gathers in Waubonsie State Park on July 19 at 7 15 p m with 3500 expected. H J Breker of Omaha returns to lead the songs with Shenandoal high school band directed by H A Bergan. Rev David J Shenton will deliver the sunset message and Warren Read will speak. J T Fellows arranges a speaker platform and parking by a park custodian and helpers. The open air service features a panoramic Missouri river valley view and a sacred, noncommercial tone.
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Middle West
Waubonsie
Omaha
Mads
Shenandoal High School
H. A. Bergan
David J. Shenton
Council Bluffs
The
Methodist Church
Warren
Read
Essex
James Whitcomb Riley
Nishna Valley
J.T. Fellows
Missouri River Valley
Iowa
God
Garden Club Demonstration by Horticultural Experts
Two horticultural extension specialists will speak at a Malvern garden club demonstration on Wednesday July 15 at 1 30 p m. The event at the T B Beattie lawn covers care of trees and shrubs and is open to wardens members and others interested.
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Malvern
T. Beattie
Warden Club
M s Kelso Died July Fourth in Hastings Home
Mrs. Maria Kelso died July 4 at her daughter’s Hastings home after long illness. Funeral services were held July 7 at Mansfeld Funeral Home Malvern, conducted by ministers Clint Farrell and Lyle Reese. Burial in Malvern cemetery. Born January 11 1857 in Illinois, she was married to Marion Kelso and had 12 children, with several surviving grandchildren and great grandchildren. She became a Christian about 30 years ago and was remembered as a devoted mother and believer.
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Maria Kelso
Amos Hambseh
Hastings
Mansfeld
Malvern
Clint Farrell
Lyle Reese
Moliness Church
Tabor
S. V. Christiansen
Alice J. Williams
M. Shippy
Mabel Casler
Maria Helena Weeks
Ilinois
Mary Hambseh
Flastings
Marion Kelso
For
Luther
Benjamin
Frank
Arthur
Lewellen
Nebr
Myrtle Dunbar
Saskatchewan
Canada
Vera Judah
Clarys
Mary Hartlisch
Julia Bennet
Bushyhead
Okla
Howide
Anany
Kyla
Death Claims Thos M Aistrope at Tabor July 4
Thomas M Aistrope a leading figure in Talwe and south Mills County died at his north Tabor home on July 4 after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Reeves funeral home in Tabor with Rev Fred W Lang officiating. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery. The large crowd included Masonic members and many townspeople. a life sketch notes his birth May 12, 1848, farming start, academy study, marriage to Carrie Terryberry, seven children with five living, and two predeceased.
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Thomas M. Aistrope
Talwe
South Mills County
North Tabor
Reeves
Tahor Mon
Fred W. Lang
Glenwoot
Bryan Maxsf Glenwood
Thomas Marlin Aistrope Jra
Thomas Marhin
Jane Whatt Ai
Carrie Ellen Terryberry
Thos, Aistrope
Farmers Fight Hoppers and Chinch Bugs Sharply Renewed
In Mills county farmers renew insect battles with hoppers and chinch bugs as poison bran carloads and creosote oil are deployed. County Agent Jam Longstreet notes some field damage but few serious injuries, with furrow and paper barriers set up on several farms amid continued dry weather increasing risk.
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J. BR. Bateman
Raymond Warnerseth
Glenwood
R.K. Parker
Strahan
Henry Buch
Center Township
Mr. Longstreet
Malvern Teachers Plan Summer Europe Tour
Three Malvern teachers left on the SS Queen Mary for a month long European tour. They will visit England, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and France over about 34 days. Attending are Miss Hildegard Paumgariner, Miss Harriet Duerr and Miss Lydia Thiedeman.
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Malvern
Europe
England
Holland
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
France
Hildegard Paumgariner
Harriet Duerr
Lydia Thiedeman
Truck Wreck on Highway 34 Near Tabor Road
A Wednesday forenoon crash on Highway 34 near the poot farm corners left Lee Summers of Shenandoah and his wife bruised but not seriously injured. Summers swerved to avoid a car driven by two colored men, the truck then veering into a ditch and turning over. The truck carried a tankage load and the accident occurred as Summers neared Glenwood where highway patrol detained the other driver.
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Poot Farm
Lee Summers
Shenandoah
Omaha
Tabor Road
Road Work in Mills County Expands County Projects
Mills County crews push road improvements with extra graveling and two overhead crossings. Highway 59 north of Hastings is regraveled by Kefly Construction Co for 404,000 dollars. Projects include Burlington and Wabash crossings with multiple contractors and substantial grading and cement work.
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Mills County
Mien
Hastings
Centror
Kefly Construction Co
Tmiehway
Hurlington
J. A. Carlson Construction Co
Omaha
Solomon
Burlington
Duvall and McKinney Co
Login
Council Bhutts Construction Co
Malyers Dad
County Treasurer Report Details How Funds Are Spent
County Treasurer Maurice Mayberry prepared the semi annual county financial report. It shows $301600.17 in receipts since January 1 with $219966.23 from current taxes for 1935 and disbursements of $342764.48. State shares totaled $57367.34, bonds worth $17000 were redeemed, and the school system received $1043071. Towns saw $25210.14 while the remainder funded county functions.
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Maurice May
Berry
County Recorder Reports Quarterly Receipts Totals
County Recorder Hattie My Brows reports instruments recorded for the quarter ending June 30 1936 totaling 850.65 with categories including deeds mortgages releases and assignments plus contracts and transfers. Additional hunting and fishing licenses are collected for the state.
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Hattie My
Brown
4-H Beef and Pig Club Members Tour Projects
More than 40 4-H club boys in the county toured beef and pork operations, judging cattle and hogs under guidance from Carl Olson of the Iowa Beef Producers, B. B. Anderson of Oak Township, and Club Agent Dale Thorngren. The day included visits to Tra Turner, A. P. Shaw, Max Dashner, Kul Wearta, and Pat the BoM. A noon picnic and recreation at Malvern followed the morning judging.
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Tryou
Carl Olson
Iawn Heef Producers Association
B. B. Anderson
Oak Township
Dale ‘Thorngren
Tra Turner
Hastings
Idge Bay
A. P. Shaws
Max Dashner
Malvern
Kul Wearta
Iuffington Farm
Leader Installs Book Folder In Job Printing Dept
A Dexter bok folding machine was installed in The Malvern Leader Job printing plant recently and put into production last week. The unit, weighing more than three tons, will handle large volumes of paper up to 38 inches wide and is capable of various folding tasks.
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Dexter Bok
Malvern Leader
Camp plans for 4 H boys set this weekend West Pottawattamie
The 4 H Club boys from West Pottawattamie and Mills计划 to attend a weekend camp at Merritt Ferry south of Sierra. Led by Bale Thorngren with Frank Reed and Charles Yoount assisting, the event runs Saturday to Sunday with softball, crafts, stamp collection, dirt bike and nature study activities. Parents invited to the picnic dinner Sunday.
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West Plottawattamie
Bale Thorngren
Plato
Thormien
Frank Reed
Aesistant
Charles Yoount
Merritt Fury
Cierra
Simes
Ako
Mathers
Malvern Council Clears Bills Including Town Wells Purchase
Malvern's town council met Monday approving bills totaling about 5700, largely for purchasing new town wells from Thorpe Bros of Des Moines. A $4930 payment satisfied the wells order. The session also granted Class B permits to three taverns, issued cigarette licenses, and adopted a fire alarm responsibility resolution.
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Malvern
Thorpe Bros
Des Moines
Rouse Tie
Iver
Bingaman Cafe
John Bacon
McCord Cafe
Bingamans
Collins Doug Co
S. Clem
Congressmen Wearin Home for Summer Return
Congressman Wearin and Mrs Otha Wearin arrived home Sunday evening from Washington. Will and family are expected to spend much of the summer at their Northwest Mississippi home while Mr Wearin tends to his encampment. The congressman and colleagues, though recently formed, face a busy return and a hard grind after a trying session.
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Congressovin
Otha B. Wearin
Wastinum
Thei Hime
Wearin
Congress
Hetire
Heya
Aieare Thay Imahy
Emerson 4-H Club Boys Overnight Camping Trip
Emerson 4-H Club boys undertook an overnight camping trip at the county site. Participants cooked meals, played games, and hiked, reporting limited sleep with several scouts staying up late and sharing duties.
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Emerson 4-H Club
Famerson
Tisys
Card of Thanks for Brother and Wife Se Laid to Rest
We express sincere thanks to friends and relatives for support after the death of Vashy. Noah Stagdill and family extend appreciation for kindness during this sorrowful time.
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Vashy
Noah Stagdill
Aml
4 H Poultry Club Meets at the Chamberlain Home
The White Cheidl 4 H Poultry Club meets at Virginia Chamberlain home with Velma Chabert and Virginia Chiander leading discussions on birds care, feed and water needs during hot days. Members receive guidance from Mr and Mrs Lang street and a cream cake is served by Mrs Chamberlain.
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Pontery
Virginia
Pwyta Aml Velma Chabert
Sycom
the Provident
Virginie Chiander
Fenert
West
Bommsal Davial
Ann Edith Angus
Aid Man
John Lang
Malvernane Summer Festival Amid Weather and Crop Notes
Fragments report hot Fourth of July celebrations in Malvern with weather affecting play and harvest. Headlines mention poor electricity, new lagh markers, and crop concerns as temperatures rise and weeks pass with varying readings.
Frank Austin Burned in Accident at Nebraska Power Station
Frank Austin, a dispatcher at Nebraska Light & Power, suffered severe facial and chest burns when a 2200 volt weld line caused a blast at the power station. He received first aid from Dr. F. Shanks and was rushed to a Mansfield hospital. Mason, slightly burned, helped with repairs as several towns lost electric service.
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Nebraska Light & Power
Frank Austin
Rod
Anore Thay
Austin
Ual
F. Shanks
Mansfield
Mason
Repir
Red Oak
Fire Hose Ruined by Acid Hit Local Volunteer Fire Dept
Heavy damage to the Male vern Volunteer fire department hose stock was found this week with about five lengths of 3 inch hose ruined by acid. Earlier, two lengths were damaged two weeks ago and three more now. each foot costs a dollar and all ruined hose is unusable. No source identified though officials suspect acid vandalism after a strom incident. The incident has aroused department members and townsfolk and a campaign seeks to find the responsible person.
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Malevern
Funeral services Tuesday for Biggerstaff baby girl
Funeral services are set for Tuesday afternoon in Hunting fivr for seven month old Katherine Biggerstaff, infant daughter of Mir ani Mira and Gelmer Biggerstaff of Malvern. She died Monday evening at Hand Hospital. The rites will be conducted by Reverend Ringer Petal t, with interment at the Shut Aion cemetery.
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Wane
Jay P Milde
Katherine Biggerstaff
Mir Ani Mira
Gelmer Bigimerstaff
Malvern
Hand Hospital
George C Wilson Dies After Sunday Accident
George C Wilson died Sunday at Mercy hospital Council Bluffs after injuries from an accident earlier that morning. He was 69, born January 9, 1867, son of William Booth and Ann Elizabeth Wilson, and a Wesley Chapel native. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Wesley Chapel with Rev K L Nesbitt officiating. burial followed in Wesley Chapel cemetery. Many relatives and friends from nearby towns attended.
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Frome
Westey
Denshtor- Hood
Mercy Hospitali Council
Moraine
Pete
Jorst
Miro Wilson
Morey Hospital
Counecl
Lues
Wester Chapel
Chun
Frank
Sean Pierce
Rally
Harold
Ben Watson
Claretee
Galen Holes
Love Aid
Odf
NTC
Wills
Des Moines
Billie Stewart
Eni Grauble
Elizabety Schack
Commission
Omaha
WT. A. McMillan
Clarinda
Lee Quituiby
Alantter Helen
Linealy
Uarald
Tobias
Nebrs
Tom Kiger
Lincoln
Ward Kiger
Woodhine
Verne Wiliams
Crescents
Ivan Edie
Carl Williams
Afr
Pe Caer
Sins ‘Dine
Carson
Mag Sruny Brslepom
Walter
George Clark Wilson
Mercy Hospital
Council Duffs
Theson
Willian Booth
Ann Elizabeth Wilson
George
Wilson
Wesley Chapel
George Wilson
Wright Stevesson Dies in Liberal Kansas
Obituary notes Wright Stevesson dies in Liberal Kansas on July 2. Uncle Harley Stevesson records a past week of the death with family statements and mentions of distant relatives in IA. The obituary reflects the family’s grief and anticipated service details.
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Wright Stevesson
Liberal
Kan
Harley Stevesson
Wori
IA Wright Stevessean
Stevesson
Tere
Plan Picnic Doll Parade for Malvern Children
A local plan for a Malvern children event features an algroup picnic and a doll parade at the yard playground supervised by Miss Keely Calkins. The morning gathering invites every child to bring a doll or borrow one for the festivities with stalls, prizes, and a parade to celebrate with neighbors and families.
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Algroup
Malvern
Keely Calkins
Yark
Astatt
Peives
Wall
Wien
Pleasant Gathering At Benedict Home Sunday
A pleasant gathering was held at the Benedict home northeast of Hastings. Forty four persons met, relatives present including Mr and Mrs AL Taw of Malvern as the oldest attendees. Others from California, New York, Missouri, Iowa and more attended. A bountiful dinner and sports followed a day of visiting and fun.
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Benedict Home
Porno
Hawether
Tia
AL Taw
Malvern
Pinter
M -Armistrong
San Jose
Calif
Fae
New York City
Freon
Missouri
Othr
Iowa
Warning County Agent Jol Lewetne Isohes a Wartiiye 1
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a county agent and an advisory scene amid heated actions. The readable bits describe official involvement and a tense setting, with references to a proceeding or gesture by authorities, and a pending bill or vote affecting local matters.
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Jol Lewetne
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C. C. Harman Farm
Waubonsie State Park
Thos. M. Aistrope
County Recorder
4-H
Boys of
West Pottawattamie and Mills
Merritt Farm
Council
Congressman Wearin
Poultry Club
Chamberlain
Teyla Chamberlain
Mastin
Biggerstaff
George C. Wilson
Elite Fivaulie
Jefforaun
Heth Crudell
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