Senator Bass Visits Camp Ripley and Primary Ballots For Mills County
Senator Earl Bass toured Camp Ripley this weekend by plane and helicopter to view National Guard training with other officials, including Glenwood. The Leader provides sample ballots for all three Iowa parties ahead of the August 1 Primary, covering the 97th Representative District in Mills County and noting the 98th District candidates for State Representative.
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Earl Bass
Camp Ripley
National Guard
Glenwood
Iowa
Anderson
Indian Creek
White Cloud
Tabor
Mills County
Summer Library Termed Success
Miss Ann Beckwith, summer librarian at the Malvern Public Library, said the six week story hour project was a success. Forty-six children participated and read 523 books, with forty earning certificates for reading ten or more books.
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Ann Beckwith
Malvern Public Library
Mills County Fair Queen contest seeks more candidates
Mills County seeks entrants 16 to 21, single, residents of Mills County, for the Mills County Fair Queen contest. Judging Aug 5 at Mills County State Bank Glenwood. winner goes to State Fair Queen contest and presides at livestock parade. Entries due Aug 3 with judging Aug 5 and final announce Aug 10.
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County Fair
Mills County
Towa
Mills County State Bank
Glenwood
Glenwood Leads Mills County in Q3 1971 Gross Business
Mills county posted a quarterly gross business of 6,981,174 for the period ending September 30, 1971. Glenwood led with 171 reporting firms and an 11 percent gain, Malvern had 68 firms with a 7 percent rise, and Fremont county showed overall gains though Page declined slightly. Motor vehicles remained the top sales category with food and general merchandise also strong.
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Mills County
Iowa
Page
Fremont County
Sidney
Malvern School Levy Increases Three Mills for 1972 73
Malvern Community School Board approved the 1972 73 budget at a special meeting. A public hearing is set for August 14 at 8 p.m. in the Malvern High School cafeteria. The general fund expenditure is $483000, up from $453438.31 last year due to new state laws mandating a 20 mill statewide uniform levy and restored state aid. The increase covers a $27085 plus interest loss from a State Office error, with millage adjustments constrained by HF 654 and a negative Secretary's Balance of 13874.
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Malvern Community School Board
Malvern High School
Jack Jones
Iowa
Malvern
State Comptroller’s Office
Commercial Club to Meet Thursday at Farm Bureau Room
Malvern Commercial club members plan their second summer meeting Thursday evening at the Farm Bureau Meeting room. 7 30 p m start. President Karl Hertz says the group will discuss possible retail promotions for county fair week and other projects for the fall season. No dinner will be served.
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Malvern Commercial Club
Farm Bureau
Karl Hertz
P. J. Citizens Nab Burglar Sunday
Pacific Junction residents nabbed a burglar around 10 p.m. Sunday as Harry H. Middle 39 of Gillette Wyoming tried to break into the P C Market. Sheriff Ed Barkus and Deputy Alvin West jailed him on $1000 bond after Paul Green alerted authorities. The Faulkner market owners said three local youths helped surveil the suspect while Green notified officials.
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Pacific Junction
Harry H. Middle
Gillette
Wyo
P.C
Paul Green
Ed Barkus
Barkus
Alvin West
Middle
Virgil Faulkner
Leader
P.J
Green
Kling Will Hike Mills Co Sheriff Candidate Friday
Republican Benny D. Kling, 24, of Malvern walks the Mills County area in his sheriff election bid. Kling has served as Malvern city marshal for about a year and a half and campaigns to reach isolated voters across the county.
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Kling
Hike Mills Co
Mills County
Benny D. Kling
Malvern
Martin Kling
Emerson
Four Accidents Mar County Traffic Record Across Mills
Four accidents, none serious, mar Mills County traffic. July 17 William A Pospichal 20 Omaha lost control of a 1971 Corvette on Highway 275 north of Glenwood causing 100 dollars damage to the car and 20 dollars to a fence. July 13 Darlene Barker 51 Pacific Junction lost control of a 1969 Nova totalling the vehicle and damaging a fence on Highway 342 south of Glenwood. she suffered head injuries. July 10 a chain of collisions on Highway 275 near Glenwood involved a 1972 GMC truck and a 1970 Jurgens car. combined damage 1100 dollars. July 4 Barbara Michelson 19 Malvern lost control of a 1971 Chevrolet on Highway 242 near Silver City. 100 dollars damage. Kling cites growing rural crime and road-linked dangers as he canvasses towns countywide.
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William A. Pospichal
Omaha
Glenwood
Darlene Helen Barker
Pacific Junction
Donald Leroy Murray
Chevrolet
Marvin Carl Jurgens
Jurgens
Barbara Jane Michelson
Malvern
Highway 242
Silver City
Mills
Kling
Henderson
Emerson
Hastings
Mineola
MCHS Senior Band to Give Concert
The MCHS senior band will perform Tuesday July 25 at 8 p.m. in the Malvern Trust and Savings Bank parking lot. Band director Tracy Ryan announced the free outdoor concert.
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McHs Sr
MCS
Malvern Trust & Savings Bank
Tracy Ryan
Damp Weather Dominates with Frequent Showers This Week
A generally cool and damp spell prevailed with showers of varying amounts occurring across the area. No major storms were reported as the daily record notes persistent wet conditions throughout the week.
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the Daily Record
Malvern High School Principal Resigns for Nebr. Move
Roger Rohifs, principal at Malvern Community High School for three years, resigns to accept a similar post at Waverly High School in Nebraska. The move comes with a salary offer of 16,000 dollars versus 14,000 at Malvern. He will relocate with his family as housing is secured.
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Roger Rohifs
Malvern Community High School
Board of Education
Waverly
Nebr
Rohlfs
Malvern
Fair elections emphasized for Mills County voters
Iowa voters near the primary will have full opportunity to vote and each candidate receives a fair shake. County Auditor Glenn Johnson outlines safeguards including voter assistance within 100 feet of polls, rotation of candidate names to avoid alphabetical bias, and secure ballot handling with ballots kept in a locked container after counting.
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Iowa
Towans
Glenn Johnson
Mills County
Pool Plans Looking Up
Malvern pool plans show improvement after new bids. Town council, led by Mayor Jon Kemp, opened bids on July 11 and reviewed contractor work, finding one bid within the budget. Fresh inspection boosts optimism for timely construction and a definite decision in the near future.
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Malvern
Jon Kemp
Henderson Rodeo Set for July 28 29 30 Contests
Henderson Firemen host the 35th annual contest rodeo at Fletcher grounds north of Henderson from July 28 to 30. Cowboys from a four state area compete in bronc and bareback riding calf roping bull dogging and barrel racing the latter for the ladies. Bosco the trained Brahma bull headlines extra features produced by Art Ritcher who offers a large herd of riding stock. Show begins at 8 30 DST each evening.
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Henderson
Fletcher Grounds
Bosco
Voter Audits and Ballot Practices Highlighted by Auditor
County officials discuss recount access and remedies for citizens asking for court orders. Facsimile ballots appear in newspapers and sample ballots at polling places to educate voters before they enter the booths. Auditor Johnson notes the core issue is motivating citizens to vote and engage with the system.
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Johnson
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Des Moines
Queens
Mills Co. Extension Office
Edwin Leu
Arnold Williams
LaDonna Honeyman
Duane Sell
Rayleen Hockabout
Donnie Schroeder
Hambur
Clarinda
Shenandoah
Commercial Club
Emerson Farm Supply
Bert Morris
Emerson Chamber of Commerce
Morris
Emerson State Bank
Harlan
Red Oak
P. J
Opiae
Nishna Valley
A M. Cochran Co Atlantic
Oaks
Mr. Rohifs
Uty Mills County
Rugene Moran
Ne Bali
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