Mills County fair month notices and local life snippets
The Mills County week features notices of the Mills County Fair dates in August, readers' birth announcements lookup by date, entomology tips on chiggers and mosquitoes from Iowa State College, praise for Fairview course quality by visiting golfer Emmett Andrews, and letters from long-time subscribers in California and Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Iowa State College
L. T. Graham
Iowa
Mr. Graham
Malvern
Fairview
Emmett Andrews
Paul Seeger
Andrews
Anly
Fairview Fairways
Los Angeles
Guy Harold
North Hollywood
Cal
Deardorff
Emerson
California
Henderson
Carl Isaacson
Sha Adda
Short Resigns From Leader Staff Ex-Member Plans Denver Move
Lloyd Short, who joined The Leader staff in 1933, resigned this week and will leave next week for Denver, Colorado, to take up a different type of work. He served in mechanical and advertising roles and helped expand The Leader printing department. His departure will affect several community groups he served, including the Methodist Sunday school, the Malvern Cemetery association, and local Scout activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Short
Leader
Denver
Colo
The
Leader Commercial Printing
Malvern
Methodist Sundey School
Sesratory
Malvern Cemetery
Tha Rs Department
Beginners Learn to Swim at Malvern Muny Pool
Children from the area attend summer lessons at the Malvern Muny Pool with Mrs. Eater Nelson as manager and instructor. Beginners practice in cold water and aim to pass Red Cross tests this Saturday. Intermediate and advanced classes are available, with lessons included free with season tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Muny
Eater Nelson
Red Cross
Youth Rally Here Next Tuesday At Local Methodist Church
County youths will gather at the local Methodist church next Tuesday evening for a county-wide rally. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. with Bishop of Champion Hill presiding, music by Hayden Walker of Glenwood, and a social hour to follow. All young people are invited regardless of church affiliation, with Sunday schools to be represented by at least three members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodiat
Avi
Bishop
Champion Hill
Hayden Walker
Glenywood
Locals Defeated by Essex Here Sunday
The local Independent baseball team lost 4 1 to Essex at the fairgrounds diamond Sunday They will play a return game at Essex Sunday On Wednesday July 23 the Independents meet the Mineola team at the Tabor picnic and Sunday July 27 they play Thurman at the local diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Fairgrounds
Mineola
Tabor
Thurman
Judge Gillilland Resigns as District Court Judge
Whitney W. Gililland recently joined his uncle Ben Swisher's law firm in Waterloo and resigned from the district court bench on Tuesday. Governor George Wilson is expected to appoint a interim successor until the November 1942 general election. The Gillillands moved to Waterloo from Glenwood last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney W. Gililland
Ben Swisher
Waterloo
George Wilson Ia
Gillislands
Glenwood
Mills County Defense Board Chair Named
J. F. Wearin, Mills County Traile-A chairman, named by Secretary Wickard as Mills County defense board chairman. Boards operate nationwide to adjust farm production via the Agricultural Adjustment Administration with AAA agencies supplying reps. Members include John Longstreet and Carl Zimmerman. Iowa defense board chair is Albert J. Loveland. Town AAA committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Wearih
Mills County Traile
Secretary of Agriculture
Claude R. Wickard
Mila County Defense Board
Wickard
United States Department of Agriculture Defense Boards
United States
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
UBDA
AAA
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Farm Security Administration
Crest Conservation Fans Bako Istration
Agricultura Service
Forest Service
Rural Electrification Administration
Federal State Cooperative Extension Service
Mills County
John Longstreet
Carl Zimmerman
Liquor Sales Drop Heavily in June
Liquor sales at the two state stores fell sharply in June, eased by Adam's Ale and other beverages. June totals lagged May 1941 by 462.56 dollars and June 1940 by 287.59 dollars, with Malvern Glenwood and state stores posting lower figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam’s Ale
Jane's
Malvern
Glenwood
High per inmate relief costs at Mills County Farm Home in 1940
The Mills County Farm Home reported a 1940 per inmate cost of 6.70 weekly for 17 inmates, with total net county farm costs at 95 671 389. Iowa Taxpayers Association data show Mills ranked high in state costs, behind only a few counties, while two counties profited from their county farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Burney
Iowa Taxpayers Association
Iowa
Cherokee
Sac
Howard
Mitchell
Taylor
Mills
Windstorm causes countywide damage early morning winds
An early morning windstorm swept through the county causing notable damage as trees were uprooted and property affected. Only other moisture noted was 0.03 inches on Wednesday. Temperatures started cool and edged higher by period end. The daily date remains unclear from the fragment.
Hastings plans Homecoming queen popularity contest
Queen Hastings will conduct a popularity contest for girls in the vicinity as part of the annual Homecoming Picnic on July 31 and August 1. Voting starts today with purchases, and Hastings plans a large entertainment program to be announced next week. The winner will be crowned queen during the final night ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
County Draft Board Lists Serial Numbers
County workers list serial numbers for draftees led by Chester Ferries Taylor. Names include Qtha Carl Mass Bilver City and many others across Glenwood Henderson Malvern and Pacific Junction. Oil work on Highway 59 north of Imogene begins, stretching from Pacific Junction to Strahan with low cost oiling at 9400 per mile versus 1500 for rock blotter methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Ferries Taylor
Henderson
Carl Mass
Bilver City
Charles Edward Bea
Emerson
Leonard Theodore Ets
Bai Bend Alfred Iheringione
Aterie Roar
Binks
Imogene
Pacific Junction
Strahan
Services Held Here for M. A. Summers
Funeral services for M. A. Summers of Florence Nebraska were conducted at Hastings with Rev I L Allen in charge. Summers born near Manito Illinois May 18 1969 married Lulu Baumgardner November 6 1897 had four children Joan dead 1934 Mabel Sandiland Harry Shepard and Cleon Summers. Buried at Emerson. Survived by widow three children eight grandchildren four sisters and one brother. Three siblings preceded him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Summers
Florence
Neb
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
I. LD
Allen
Martin
Adam Summers
Samuel
Mary Jane Summers
Manito
Ill
Methodist
Lulu Baumgardner
Joan
Mabel Sandiland
Harry Shepard
Glenwood
Cleon Summers
Mills County
Malvern
Summers
Hastings
Emerson
Della Ross
Y'nols
Julia Jenkins
Hardiner
Kan
Lottla Graham
King City
Jennie Mede
I. C. Summers
Hardner
Teacher Examinations for Uniform County Certificates
The next regular examinations for teachers uniform county certificates will be held in the office of the county superintendent on Wednesday Thursday and Friday July 89 and Aug 1. Examinations will begin at 9 a m Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagig
Wednamley
Post office staff urged daily flag display practice
Malvern post office embraces a policy under Postmaster Mulholland to display the flag each day rather than only on national holidays. He argues daily display builds patriotic solidarity, aligning with emergency needs and encouraging local business houses to adopt the custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Mulhailand
Tne
Mulhoiland
Discussion Meeting Here Tonight to Plan Mills County District
Representatives from county organizations convene this Thursday evening to draft a work program for Mills county soil conservation district. Sponsored by district commissioners J. F. Wearin Jr., H. N. McGrew, and J. M. Steele, the meeting seeks farmer participation, guidance from federal soil experts, and a county-wide plan to combat erosion and promote land use. The district joins 10 similar Iowa districts. federal scientists will assist in planning and mapping erosion control projects and cooperative landowner programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Sail Conservation District
J. F. Wearin Jr
II. N. McGrew
J. M. Steele
Stewn
Towa
U. S
Ite
Navy Expansion Program Opens Opportunities for Young Men
The Navy plans to recruit 15,000 applicants monthly from across the United States for the Two Ocean Navy. Eligible men aged 17 to 60 can enlist, with pay, free schooling up to 1500 dollars, and potential commissions. Training at four Naval Stations may lead to Navy Trade School and fleet assignment, with benefits including meals, clothing, medical and dental care, travel, and entertainment. Navy Editor F A Wortman notes extensive opportunities in trades such as aviation machinist, dental technician, photographer, diesel engineer, radio and electrical work, welding, storekeeping, and baking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Knox
F. A. Wortman
The
Malvern Wonder
Washington
Joba
Navy Splane Fer
United States
the Leader
Wila
Uncle Sam
Gettmann and Schafer Licensed to Wed in Lincoln Neb
License issued for Carl Edwin Gettmann age 21 and Gladys LaVerne Schafer age 20 in Lincoln Nebraska. Adel relation mentioned as week one update notes Zelma Fletcher in Adel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Edwin Gettmann
Gladys LaVerne Schafer
Lincoln
Neb
Zelma Fletcher
Adel
Boyer Medalist Leads Palview Club First Tourney
Malvern golfer Boyer tops Palview Club season opener with 1m medalist Konora posting steady scores. About 25 entries competed in fair conditions, F B Hamilton hails with a 200 yard eagle on No 9 using a profale after full drive. Dr J A Kitna wins flag race as Best shots list notes multiple drives and seconds by Patrick, Gearhart, Galt, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Palrview Club
Q. A. Dover
Konora
Hamilton
J. A. Kitna
Ray Bloedal
W. H. Patrick
Dale Dyke
Mrs. Jessie L. DeLashmutt Dies at 66 in Pacific Junction
Services were held at the Ray Hor Chapel in Glenwood for Mrs. Jessie L. DeLashmutt 66 of Pacific Junction who died at a Council Bluffs hospital Saturday morning. Rev Ralph Fanan officiated. She is survived by son Donald of Pacific Junction, her mother Mrs. Crys Jacobs of Glenwood, and three grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayhor Chapel
Glenwood
Jessie L. DeLashmutt
Pacific Junction
Council Bluffs Hospital
Ralph Fanan
DeLashmutt
Donald
Cyrris Jacobs
Kilmartin Starts Omaha Seed Store
A. F. Kilmartin, longtime farm seed dealer, opens a new seed sales enterprise in South Omaha after operating here over two decades. Glen Perking, former Malvern store head, has moved to Owubu to assist. Kilmartin aims to supply both wholesale and retail seeds and build new contacts for growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Kilgartie
Houth Omubhy
Glen Perking
Malvern
Thesiating Biow
Owubu
Mr. Kilmartin
Hla Wa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Short
Ms Nelson
Ruth Joy Byington
Glen Robtins
Denny Hedgee
Walter Mulholland
Evelyn Knop
Disto Hedges
Jacqueline Anderson
Beverly Mulholland
Donald Raine
Jimmy Samr
Dallas Moore
Frederick Alstrope
Roger Landis
Lola Jones
Geraldine Gipe
Barbara Chamberlain
Armina Ellison
Lola Gearhhart
Marlene Johnson
Donald Gipe
Bundy Stout
Donald Houser
Leonard Bochner
Lois Robinson
Donald Donner
Bill Pethodice Church
Gillilland
Gilera Resien
Wearin Defense Board
Kard Longstreet
Zimmerman
Franklin Edward Miner
David Clark Buffington
Hartley Allen Knight
Julius Stref
Ralph Leon Chambers
Eric Eugene Hall
Hadley Junior Parker
Joseph Houry Kong
Jack Frederick Edmonds
Chester Roy Meredith
Bryin
William Jens
Donald Ferrier Taylor
Henderson Eugene Vernon Watte
Charles Hart Brandt
Council
Blutty Allan Brees Norton
Rishora Wilenn
John Russell Bruce
Richard Shannon
Melvin Sylvester Bledsoe
Pannell
Alfred Aoe Bar
Gienn Bicharlopper
Gears Ney Newman
Slenwood
Audsrog
Riaiar
Aisiean
Nebraska
Boyer
Eagle
Kilmartin
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