Funeral Rites for Mrs W P Wortman in Malvern
Funeral services for Mrs. W P Wortman were held at her Malvern home after a fatal car crash near Plattsmouth Nebraska that killed her husband and injured her daughter Helen Zene and sister in law Mrs Fred Newell. A large crowd gathered as Rev Louis Berks played Ave Maris and Rev C A Calkins delivered a scriptural message. Mrs Wortman is interred beside her husband in Malvern cemetery after a lengthy cortege.
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Lision
Plattsmouth
Nebr
Helen Zene
Fred Newell
HL. Highs
Council
Bluffs
Malvern Cemctery
R. J. Hale
E. D. Hering
P. D. Slothaner
F. R. Chantry
Mr. Wortman
Mrs. Wortman
Mills County Pupils Get Relief Funds
During the 1935-36 school year Mills County distributed 287 dollars to 13 high school students through the National Youth Administration. Across Iowa, 119,107 dollars supported 3,978 students statewide facing funding barriers. In Mills County five hundred sixty nine schools in 508 towns participated as administrators select aided students by the relief director, assigning work such as grading, library repairs, and clerical tasks in classrooms and labs.
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Mills County
National Youth Administration
Iowa
Gertrude Davis Buried in Malvern Cemetery Friday
Gertrude Davis, 48, died at Clarinda and was brought to Malvern for burial in the local cemetery Friday. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs C J Davis of Des Moines, former Malvern residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude TL. Davis
Clarinda
Malvern
C. J. Davis
Des Moines
Card of Thanks for Mrs A W Pickering and family
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy during the hour of death of our beloved Ant. Mrs A W Pickering and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant
A. W. Pickering
Delegates Selected in New Jersey District Race
The text notes a district level delegate election in New Jersey with candidates named Judas Brest and B Miller linked to Har aa for a November grind sheetlon. The fragmentary report lacks clear dates and complete details but indicates the selection process and involved individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewderath
Judas Brest
Miller
Haraa
Weather relief after 12 days of heat with Sunday windstorm
Sweltering days last week ended with a windstorm Sunday evening after 12 days above 100. High of 110 set July 14 not reached again. Readings: Fri 108, Sat 104, Sun 103, Mon 92, Tue 42, Wed 104. Malvern had light sprinkles while Strahan and Emerson counties saw heavier moisture.
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Malvern
Strahan
Emerson
Wind Storm Causes Major Damage Across Mills County
A weekend wind storm with estimated 85 mph velocity ripped through Mills county causing extensive damage at Glenwood state institution and nearby areas. Buildings, trees, and lines suffered, with dormitory roof damage and scattered debris. Restoration crews for Northwestern Bell worked through the week, reconnecting subscribers by Wednesday evening as outages persisted in Malvern and surrounding country lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Mills County
State Institution
Glenwood
Malvern
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
E. J. Shenefield Dies at 65 Following Heart Attack
E J Shenefield, 65, longtime Malvern county resident, died at his farm north of Malvern Monday morning after a heart attack. In failing health for some time, his death was sudden. Funeral services were held at Mansfield funeral home Wednesday conducted by Rev Louis Berks with music by Mrs F R Chantry and Mrs L A Talbott. Pallbearers were Harry Clark, Earl Dashner, B J Lockabill, Fred Cook, Horace Nagel and John Waller. Burial in Malvern Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, two sons Charles and Walter, of Malvern, several grandchildren and many relatives and friends.
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E. J. Shenefield
Malvern
Mansfield Funeral
Louis Berks
F. R. Chantry
L. A. Talbott
Malvern Fire Department gratefully thanks Lee Bingaman for donation
The Malvern Volunteer Fire Department received a generous donation from Lee Bingaman after a Sunday evening call to his residence. Donations to the department fund equipment upgrades and maintain a high standard of efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Lee Bingaman
Bingaman
State Judicial Convention Attendance in Cedar Rapids
State Chairman Carl Cook State Treasurer W G Rathke and Attorney K R Cook attended the state judicial convention in Cedar Rapids on Saturday. Mrs Carl Cook and daughter Elizabeth and Mrs Rathke joined Friday and returned home with them.
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Cedar Rapids
Carl Cook
W. GC. Rathke
Repubican State Central
K. R. Cook
Glenwood
Elizath
Rathke
Sudden death of Minnesota farmer at town street
Sokineola Heath, a prominent Minnesota farmer, died suddenly Saturday evening after joining his family for an outing in Julius Schoening’s town. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Minnola Lutheran Church with a large gathering and military honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath
Julius Schoening
Jane
Minnola
Evans Named Republican State Senator Candidate in Eighth District
Kenneth A. Evans of Emerson, Mills county central committee chair, was named as the Republican candidate for state senator in the eighth district to fill the Wortman vacancy. The Mills county convention approved Evans and delegates to the special senatorial convention in Red Oak, with a slate including Evans and other county figures. The meeting moved to instruct delegates for Evans, rejected by Byington, and paid tribute to Wortman with resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth A. Evans
Emerson
Mills County Central Committee
W. F P. Wortman
Glenwood
Evans
8. B. Tubbs
Ralph McPherron Jr
Red Oak
Roy Haney
Whitney Gilliland
E.R. Birdsall
Chas
Suimmers
Malvern
Frank Boyle
Pacific Junction
WW. A. Fisher
George Graves
Joe McLain
K. A. Evans
H. E. Greenwood
R. B. Tubbs
Virginia Gilliland
R. O. Jackson
Wayne D. Choate
Edwin Carter
Mary Logan
W. Mansfeld
Chas. Sumners
Martha Eacrett
FR. Chantry
W. R. Thyington
Henderson
Paul Phillips
John Clark
Silver City
R. P. Galt
Mineola
L. F. Kruse
Tubbs
HT. A. Darting
Wortman
Mills County
Hi. M. Logan
W. R. Byington
Mr. Byington
J. R. Clark
Wayne JD. Choate
W.C. Rateliff
Red Quk
Martha Facrete
Council Bluffs Centennial Queen Contest Announced
Southwest Iowa to crown Centennial Queen Miss Centennial for August pageant on Thomas Jefferson High field. Entrants must be 16+ from Council Bluffs or nearby towns, receive 1000 votes at filing, and sell tickets to boost votes. Prizes include 100 cash major prize and 50 to runner up Miss Columbia.
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Iowa
Council Bluffs
Thomas Jefferson High School
Tom Pyper
Pyper
Council Blais
Centennial Court of Honor
Council Alasia
Rudolph Seidl
James
Daven
Gach Perdorwiaincy
Taxes to rise in Mills county for 1937 budget
County board of supervisors publishes the 1937 budget showing a 17 percent tax increase. The tax per $1000 of assessed value rises to 13.43 from 11.42. expenditures set at 43,500 with road maintenance leading at 100,000. Construction costs push totals to 180,000 and the poor relief fund nearly doubles to 40,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Dr George Mogridge Dies at 80 in Glenwood
Dr. George Mogridge, 80, died Wednesday at his Glenwood home following a heart attack. He served 30 years as superintendent of the Iowa Institution for Feeble Minded Children and remained on staff in an advisory role after retiring last year. He led the institution from 1905, succeeding Dr. F. M. Powell, and was an authority on mental health care. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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George Mosridge
Glenwood
Mogridge
Iowa Institution For
H. B. Dye
F. M. Powell
Irvin Cobb Dines in Glenwood During Country Drive
Nationally famed journalist Irvin Cobb and two companions were seen dining at the Herndon Cafe in Glenwood, the county seat, on a Sunday while on a cross country driving trip. Residents reported the arrival drew interest from locals.
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Irvin Cobb
Cinemactor
Herndon Cafe
Cobb
Mills County 4-H Boys Tour Colts and Cattle Visits
Forty Mills County 4-H Club boys joined a Tuesday colt club tour led by Harry Linn of the Tuna Horse and Mule Breeders association. At multiple farms they judged Percheron mares, Letten cows, Holstein heifers, and two year old colts, with emphasis on soundness and conformation. Accompanying officials Cade Thorngren and John Longstreet led the delegation, ending with lunch and a game of kittenball in Malvert.
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Harry Linn
Tuna Horse and Mule Breeders’ Association
Roe
Parker Farm
Northwest
Strahan
Linn
Dick Hyde
Glenwend
Ren Huffington
Buffington Farm
Louis Bass
Qin
England
Cade ‘Thorngren
John Longstreet
Malvert
Malvern Board of Education Plans Yearly Budget
Malvern's board of education toured the annual expenditure estimate for 1937, lowering the amount to be raised by taxation despite a higher budget total. The shortfall will be covered by the June 30 balance of 17,814 and other income, with a $21,000 estimated budget. The board schedules a meeting August 3 to hear taxpayers.
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Malvern
Board of Education
Alance
Inaid
Aittle
Max Frank Announces Malvern Store Anniversary Sale
Malvern Fruit and Grocery owner Max Frank announces the store’s anniversary sale this week. The event is promoted in the store’s large advertisement on site five of the current issue.
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Malvern Fruit and Grocery
Max Frank
Leader Completes Large Job Printing Order This Week
The Leader printed a 120 page book in a 490 copy run for Geo. Masters ref Glenwood grand recorder of the Royal and Select Masters of Iowa. All binding was completed by an Omaha firm, while the rest of the work was done in The Leader plant.
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Leader
Geo. 1 Masters
Glenwood
Grand Recorder
the Royal
Select Masters
State of
Iowa
Omaha
Hastings Women's Club Felicitations Spark Sussex Interest
English towns exchange newspaper samples as Hastings Women’s Club felicitations gain fame across Sussex. The Leader and Evening Argus share stories of the event, with corrections and friendly replies detailing population figures and local context.
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Hastings Women's Club
Sussex
England
Cromwell
Hastings
Eng
Leader
Evening Argus
Avening Arg Alsa
Sapy
Abe Castisiat
Fer
Piosiuy
Iain Wreesheald
Iain
Hastings then and now a tale of ancient town
Hastings is described as very old yet modern with William the Conqueror landing in 1066 and a castle dividing the historic and new areas. The population is cited as 65,000 with a four mile promenade, three tiered by one mile, two piers, and visitors swelling the town. The text garbles with spelling errors but notes council efforts, parks, and a desire to fund improvements as visitors arrive from long distances.
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William the Conqueenc
Taroblay
Hastings
Tadon Cao
Ibsa
Achievement show seeks fast horses and ponies
Committees invite entries of fast horses, omales and ponies for the 4th Achievement show. Entries must be sent to the Farm Sura office in Malvern before the show. The event is scheduled for Aug 6 and 7 with an extensive program including a big tight show, diversity parade, girls’ child show, and other features of broad interest.
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Te Farm Sura
Malvern
Thirty five Entries in Doll Parade and Contest on Tuesday
Thirty five entries in a city doll parade and beauty contest gathered on Main street with 38 noted owners presenting dolls of various descriptions. Judges selected winners including Largest doll Joan Johnsen, Prettiest Dorothy Mazel tied with Wetty Loa Bat tas Evelyn Kapp, Doll with most work of clothes Ron Marie Fickel, Oldest doll Kuyt Saaltiedd, Oddest quintuplets Arminia Fl lisen, latest Tobby Herrick, amid a large crowd.
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Park Board
Main Street
Jdges
Joan Johnsen
Kuyt Saaltiedd
Dorothy Mazel
Wetty
Loa Battas
Evelyn Kapp
Ron Marie Fickel
Arminia Fllisen
Tobby Herrick
Evelyn Calkins
Conventions Name Senator Candidates in Des Moines
State parties hold separate conventions to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Leni Murphy. The Republican meeting is set for July 25 at 1 pm in the Coliseo Des Moines with delegates selected by law. Democrats also convene in Des Moines today to nominate a candidate for senatorship and attorney general after no primary reached 35 percent.
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Leni Murphy
Carl Conk
Coliseo
Des Moines
Towa
Funeral Services for Elijah Buffington in Glenwood
Funeral services were held at Raynor Funeral Chapel in Glenwood for Elijah H. Buffington 92 who died July 13 at his home north of Glenwood. A pioneer arrival in Mills County in 1834 with his parents he helped settle the community. He married Mattie Jane Frizell on December 31 1868 and after living in Nebraska returned to Glenwood settling north of the town where he resided for 64 years. He was a charter member of West Liberty Church and helped build the church which served as a religious and social hub. Survivors include six children six grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren with a daughter Elizabeth noted as deceased in July 1932.
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Raynor
Glenwoor
Elijah H. Buffington
Glenwood
Mr. Buffingtory
Mills County
Mattie Jane Frizell
Nebraska
West Liberty Church
West Liberty
Buffington
Elizabeths
Ewa
George
Miulia
Marion
Srenes
Pyranchildter
Truck Gardens Minor Part of Agricultural Activities
Fragmentary OCR text notes agricultural work and garden related tasks with unclear details. Names and dates are not clearly readable, but references suggest a discussion of small scale farming and implies minor involvement in broader agricultural activities.
Increase in Bank Deposits Shown in June 30 Statement
Five Mills County banks show higher deposits in the June 30 statement of condition, with loans and discounts totaling 890 084.07. Deposits on hand include Glenwood State Bank 1 141 535.87 and Emerson State Bank 184 016.96, among others, as cash remains strong despite wheat sales.
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Mills County
James
Marely
Innes
Glenwood State Bank
Mincola Tw Bank
Vern Trust & Save Inws Bank
Ceseeseeese Prr
Aros Emerson State Bank
Silver City State Bank
Alec W. Pickering Dies After Car Crash Near Hastings
Alec W. Pickering 61 was struck on U.S. Highway 34 near Hastings and died Friday at Edmundson hospital in Council Bluffs. A WPA worker returning from work in Amerson, he was in a car with Cy Benton when the crash occurred. First aid was given by Dr. Edgar Christy before he died of internal hemorrhages. Funeral services were held Sunday at Mansfeld Funeral Home with Rev. J. A. Hamill and Kurt Yeas officiating. burial at Evergreen cemetery in Kei Oak. Born July 16, 1875 in Putnam County Missouri, he married Della Raney Aug. 22, 1909, and left a large family including five sons Dennie Willie Hallie Harley Raymond and two daughters Mae and Callie plus many grandchildren.
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Alec Wi. Pickering
Af Thastines
Qocar
Cecile Flora
Davis City
Thy Thursaday
Hastings
U.S. Highway
Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs
Mr. Pickering
WPA
Amerson
Cy Benton
Asl
Pickering
Ja, Hiamnil
Kurt Yes Rae
Ever Green
Kei Oak
Rely
Alec Pickering
Jonathan Pickering
Putnam County
Jonnie Edmundson Hospital
Council Platts
Missouri
Della Raney
Tis Ossinge
Dennie
Willie
Hallie
Harley
Raymond
Mae
Callie
Fires Stretch Week for Malverne Volunteer Fire Dept
The Malverne volunteer fire department responded to numerous calls last week. A minor blaze damaged roof and seating at a local structure near Watershonteck, with little smoke and no serious injuries reported. A separate Sunday evening fire near power lines raised alarm about potential danger from burning wires. Investigators noted limited damage and no widespread peril, as crews continued to assess the scene and ensure safety around Malvern.
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Malvern
Pet Dayne
Baygr
Goncery Hanna
Strat
Stere
Watershonteck
Vitor
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W. P. Wortman
Gertrude Davis
Malvern Cemetery
Veg Namie Nan
Mansfield
Fire Dent
Lige Sokineola
Sturday
Geo. Mogridge
George Magridge
Irvin
Colt
Senator Murphy
Elijah Buffington
Teich
Sistas Aeithy Beata Soy Ayeetivk
Wersa
Alec W. Pickering
Fire Department
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