Annual Fair Promises Well
Preparations are underway for the Fair and Race Meet on August 6 to 10 with hoped for record crowds. Premiums exceed prior years and exhibits are filling quickly. a strong musical program and free afternoon stunts are planned. County League baseball, trotting and pacing races, plus special days including a free-admission children’s day, headline a busy week at the Fair Grounds. John Abraham, a prominent farmer, will speak on farm matters of interest to both farmers and town residents.
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Fair Grounds
Fair Association
Great Lecturers Coming This Summer
The Chautauqua program this year features three eminent speakers Governor George A Carlson Pattison Kline and John Abraham with Carlson highlighting the American spirit Born to Swedish parents in a poor Town and rising from Colorado beginnings to service as District Attorney and Inter Governor of Colorado culminating in a notable career and expected strong lectures this summer.
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Malvern
George A. Carlson
Pattison Kline
John Abraham
Carlson
Colorado
West
Notable speakers to headline summer lecture list
The Swede known for straight shooting and courage will headline the season with Governor Carlson leading the lecture lineup. Pattison Kling, a veteran orator, will speak on July 28 about the idea that reading without thinking is futile and discuss what four men think about whom they think.
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Carlson
Chautaqua
Pattison Kling
Malvern Fourth of July Picnics Draw Local Families
A long running custom brings Malvern families together for picnics on the Fourth of July. This year guests gathered at the Frank Robbins home then returned to town for celebrations. Attendees included N A Deardorff Royce Robbins Collin s Steele and families, Dorothy Helen Slothower, Mrs Nixon of Chicago, Larry Moore of Craig, Nebr, and I A Parsons with relatives from Council Bluffs and Omaha. Several picnics also took place in City Park with large crowds enjoying noon and evening meals.
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Malvern
Frank Robbins
N. A. Deardorff
Nebr
I. A. Parsons
Gen
George
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Mia
Elmer Thomas
Williamson
George Wiliamson
Epworth Ledgua Institute to Open July 23 at Glenwood Lake Park
The third annual Epworth Ledgua Institute will open July 23 at Glenwood Lake Park with strong advance reservations. Mills County plans a 70-bed dormitory for women and several leagues prepare housing, while a pavilion dining hall and dedicated Mills County Building are outlined for the later Mills County Jubilee Day. The faculty features Rev. R Burton Shepard as dean and L E Ripley as manager with Dr Hutchinson and Geo and Mrs Baker aiding. About sixty Mills County youths are anticipated to attend.
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Epworth Ledgua Institute
Glenwood Lake Park
Hill and Valley Leagues
Shenandoah League
Southern Subdistrict Leagues
Institute Association
Clenwood
Mills County
R. Burton Shepard
Council Bluffs
L. E. Ripley
Hutchinson
Okoboji Institute
Geo. Baker
Mille County
Fourth of July Festivities Shine Across Towns
Many towns honored the Fourth with sunny weather and lively celebrations. Red Oak hosted a fine American Legion event, Tabor held an old fashioned celebration with a ball game, and Glenwood featured a parade by the Institution residents. Sidney, Malvern, and others enjoyed all day programs, bands, a white way carnival in Malvern, booths, races, and prizes. The Malvern event raised funds for a new Community building.
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Red Oak
American Legion
Tabor
Glenwood
Trimates
Sidney
Malvern
Women’s Civic Improvement Club
eHema
Silver City
New York City
BR. W. Criswell
Parker and Schude
Wilkerson
Henderson
Kance
Criswell
Unfortunate accident hurts Mrs. Robbing on Fourth of July
Mrs. J. D. Robbing suffered a broken leg above the knee while walking along Chase Street near the blacksmith shop on July Fourth. Dr. Parsons treated her at home after setting the bone and an X ray was taken. This leg has a prior knee fracture from just over a year ago. The break is not as severe as the last but will keep her laid up for a while.
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J. D. Robbing
Chase Street
Methodist Jubilee Day Draws Mills County Faithful
Mills County Methodists invite all to a Jubilee Day at Geneva Park on May 22 with two noted speakers, morning services at 10 45, a noon basket dinner, and afternoon and evening programs. Attendance expected from every church. Epworth League Institute follows with a large chorus choir led by Mr and Mrs George Baker.
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Top Mills
Ghenwennllithe Park
iMpworth Leeuche Institute
Hettie
Johns Fies
Jdeter
Mia County
Aden
Shady Park
John Hillman
Simpson College
First Methodist Church
Des Moines
Hither
Highy
Chicago
George Baker
Epworth League Institute
Mills County
Methodists
Report Of The Big Celebration For the Fourth
A civil club review of the Fourth of July celebration funds lists subscriptions totaling 208.00 from businessmen and proceeds from ball games and stands. Donations from Malvern Milling Co, Malvern Leader, Glove Novelty Co and others supported event costs. various sponsors supplied prizes, prizes and services. The balance in bank stands at 572.22 with many citizens contributing time and talent.
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Club Improvement Club
Mulholland Co
Lad McCullough
Malvern Milling Ca
Malvern Leader
Harry Landis
Cartriges
Globe Novelty Co
Lee
Steyer Candy Co
Frank Slertz
Mark Swartz
Arthur Phelps
Wenderson Hall
Rascaa Parker
Emerson Ball
Clem and
Criswell
Ce Oo Doardorff
Paulin Aml Gridley
C. M. Kearney
Grose Boyer’s
A. Mulholand Grocery
Roberts Bros
J. E. Randerson
Amsse
Norse Shoes
Roberts Brown
Mansfield & McKown
Malvern
Malvern Light & Power
Lighta
Local Civic Fund Aims to Buy Shares and Raise Funds
A community effort discusses applying funds toward a civic enterprise. Receipts from Port leaves and a few dollars aim to reach a 1000.00 goal. Candy and novelties are to be sold to boost the fund and support the project.
Truck Crash North of Glenwood Injures Two Red Oak Men
A speeding milk truck on the Federal highway north of Glenwood careened across the road and overturned. Drivers Fred Knapp and Dave Cooksey of Red Oak were severely injured, with one suffering head injuries and the other a broken leg. They were rushed to Red Oak after bail was posted for their appearance post recovery. Eleanor, Harriet, and Elizabeth Duerr of Council Bluffs, with Miasea Senior, visited from Council Bluffs to spend the Fourth, joining a noon dinner after arriving Wednesday.
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Glenwood
Red Oak
Fred Knapp
Dave Cooksey
Bond
Mulasoe
Eleanor
Harriet
Elizabeth Duerr
Council Bluff
Miasea
Coutell Bluffs
Malvern Wins Fourth Game in Doubleheader Showdown
A large July fourth crowd watched Mills County Case Will League action. Malvern defeated Henderson 12 to 3 in a late surge after a scoreless start, while Glenwood beat Emerson 16 to 6 behind Bishop’s curveball. Malvern’s Paull homered and Piee collected four hits in the win, with strong batting from several teammates. The upcoming schedule features Malvern at Henderson and Glenwood at Emerson.
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Mills County
Dopa
Glenwood
Emerson
Bishop
Malvern
Henderson
Mere
Tenderson
Meiraseel
Dlenderson
Paull
Piece
Henderson J . Malvern
Henderson H. Garkus
J. Wilkenson
Noyle
H. Wilkenson
Paulin
Cuppack
Passing of a Pioneer in Mills County Iowa
Abel Cary, born December 28 1862 near Munice Indiana, died July 1923 near Hastings Iowa. A Mills County pioneer, he came with his parents to Mills County at age two, lived on a farm in Indian Creek and later in Anderson township. Survived by wife Mary Ry Timndtt, two sons Pearl and J W Cary, seven grandchildren, a sister Mrs B J Thackefellow, and numerous friends. Funeral services were held at Hastings M E Church with burial at Flouting Cemetery. Pallbearers included Walter Fisher Marion Everett Clifford Purcell Clyde Gennung. The obituary notes his leadership in farming and the Hastings community.
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China
Charlea Anderson
Donald Anederson
Ira Turner
Walter Fisher
Marion
Everett
Clifford Purcell
Clyde
Norman Genung
Abel Cary
Munel
Indiana
Nia
Hastings
Iowa
Miy
Jan Cary
Mills County
Iowe
Indian Creek
Thy
Mia County
Mary Ry Timndtt
Ulin
Anderson Township
Pearl
J. W.o
Yeacilow
Ome
Sleter
J. Thackafellow
Willon
Nebr
Ty Toth Harvey
George
Terahey
Cine
Cary
TC Orient Hote
Tos
Milla
Tg. O
Hastie
Kiva View
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Kline
Methodist
All Mills County
Glenwood Park
Mills Counte
Chas, Summers
Pratk Puttners
R. Harry Wilson
Shenandoah
Chas. II. Summers
Harry Wilson
Helfers
Frank Summers
Widy
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