Safety tips and local news from Mills County Leader
Safety takes the Dent out of Accident. Tips from the AAA urge sensible driving and alertness to cut accidents. The piece also notes a Mills County Fair prize give away, a horse parade in Tabor, CCC camp moves to Oakland, and local visits by Mrs. W. M. Moore celebrating her 86th birthday with family from Pacific Junction and Woodbine.
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Mills
AAA
Mal- Vern
W. M. Moore
Pacific Junction
Moores
Malvern
Eacrett
Ivan Durbin
Charles Alien
BE. A. Purcell
Woodbina
Budding Demonstration Here July 30 31
A horticulturist from the Extension Service will demonstrate budding and grafting techniques on Tuesday and Wednesday July 30 and 31. The Farm Bureau office can provide more information to interested individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Service
Farm Bureau Office
District Commander Hinsall installs legion officers
District Commander Hamilton comes to Harry Hammons post to install new officers Tuesday evening. Dave Barnett of Glenwood attended as district commander, with guests present and refreshments served. The post voted to participate in the Mills County Fair parade in 1940 and began planning arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hammons
American Legion
Dave Barnett
Glenwood
Mills County
Thirst Continues in County Liquor Sales Report
A garbled memo reports June liquor sales rising over May, with months generally light compared to early winter. The notes mention a monthly report from Talon and reference state liquor data, but many words are unclear or miswritten.
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Rae Soundana
Voltake
Talon
Yona Reed Building Co bids low on Highway 34 surfacing
The Yona Reed Building Co of Des Moines placed the low bid of 3604 dollars for surfacing 3.1 miles of Highway 34 from Gienwood to Pacific Junction, the State Highway Commission announced Thursday.
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Yona Reed Building Co
Des Moines
Gienwood
Pacific Junction
State Highway Commission
Dairy Picnic at Glenwood July 21 Highlights
The Southwest Iowa Dairy picnic and field day at Glenwood Institution will feature speaker Mark Thornburg Iowa secretary of agriculture at 3 p.m. Barr Keshler Iowa Commerce Commission chair and Floyd Johnson from Iowa State College Extension Service will discuss dairy problems. A dairy cattle judging contest, picnic lunch at noon, and various sports events are planned. all farmers and locals invited.
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Southwest Iowa
Glenwood
Mills-Fremont- Page
State approves county livestock assessment data
County auditor staff relieved as state approves livestock assessment data for townships for the fourth consecutive year. Changes were possible, and any one item alteration could force auditor and deputies to extend the change process.
Unorthodox Collection Lands Three Men in County Jail
Ed Sowers claimed Morris Conner owed back wages and took two ties Saturday night while riding with Dean Steiner and Jim Cowin. They were tried before Justice R. J. McPherson in Glenwood. Sowers received 30 days in jail. Steiner paid a $100 fine and Corwin, a minor, was paroled to his father.
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East Mills County
Ed Sowers
Morris Conner
Conner
Dean Steiner
Jim Cowin
Justice of the Peace
R. J. McPherson
Glenwood
Sowers
Steiner
Young Corwin
County Examinations Set for Glenwood Court House
Normal training and county examinations will be given at the court house in Glenwood on July 31 August 1 and August 2 starting at 8 8 mm each day. Amy Hammers County Superintendent.
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Glenwood
Amy Hammers
New Cars Registered in local dealer listings
Harry Schroeder of Tador registers a Lincoln Zephyr coupe. P McSkimming and Emerson register a Ford Tudor. S Rounds Estate and A E B Addy of Silver City register a Chevrolet sedan. Mrs H A Galliher of Malvern registers a Ford sedan.
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Harry Schroeder
Tador
P. McSkimming
Emerson
A. E B. Addy
Silver City
Chevrolet
H. A. Galliher
Malvern
Ford
Licensed to Wed Listings From Local Counties
A compilation of marriage licenses issued on several dates with pairs including ages and hometowns such as Omaha, Red Oak, Humboldt, Emerson, Oakland, Hastings, and Glenwood. Entries feature names like James H Nicholson and Sylvia Svoboda, Carl L Schragder and Mabel C Tigner, plus multiple other couples dated in July across Nebraska and nearby states.
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James H. Nicholson
Sylvia Svoboda
Omaha
Charles O. Wyant
McPaul
Janice Cleaver
Red Oak
Louis Finkenstein
Henrietta Kuepper
Paul DB
Harrington
Loretta Coyle
Forest City
Carl L. Schragder
Mabel C. Tigner
Humboldt
Neb
Judson W. Wilkinson
Emerson
Ruby L. Piercon
Oakland
James 8. HU
Marjorie V. Nelson
Jobo Judah
Hastings
DeLorse Puhlman
Herbou
Philp Greendage
Feonle Zevits
Omabs
Melvin Woods
Phyllis Gutbell
Counc
Biynts
Lyle Baucom
Alice B. Bird
Glenwood
Rosscker
Kansas
Olly
James LaRoy Juanaan
Toher Sad Reese
Heed
Teurman
Hastings Homecoming Picnic Promises Two Dazzling Days
Hastings invites everyone to its annual homecoming picnic on Thursday and Friday, August 1 and 2, with contests, exhibits, music, dancing, sports, and a free movie. Dr. M. A. Gable will speak at the church on Thursday morning. Aerial Vene troupe entertains, plus dinners, suppers, door prize, parades, motorcycle race, and new hobby shows with cash prizes. Thousands expected. committees urge all to join.
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Hastings
M. A. Gable
Fairfield
Malvern
Hastings Ladies Aid
Metal Workers Sought as Defense Demand Rises
Iowa officials outline coordinated state and federal efforts to meet growing metal trades labor needs for defense industries. John P. Bowler urges unemployed workers with metal experience to register, avoid moving before checking local demand, and notes a forthcoming state training program to refresh skills. Arsenals and navy yards job info and application help are available at post offices and employment offices.
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John P. Bowler
Iowa
Glenwood
Bowler
Towa
Metal Trades
Civil Service
Arsenale
Navy Yards
Howe State Employment Service
Howe Building
Old Age Assistance Report Summary
The report notes June data for Millis County showing 318 aged recipients averaging 99.47 dollars, and 46 persons receiving relief averaging 94.59 dollars. The combined total amounted to 1,980 dollars, with 4 cases noted as receiving relief.
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Wantaly
Fair and Warmer Week Increases Downtown Heat
The past week surpassed previous heat levels with temperatures remaining above 100 degrees on most days. Minimal rainfall worsened discomfort, stressing lawns and crops around town as drought effects intensified.
1940 Wheat Loans Eligible On Indemnity Payments
Farmers may obtain commodity loans on 1940 wheat purchased with crop insurance indemnities any time before January 1, 1941, per county AAA chairman. Loans can be secured with immediate or deferred indemnity settlements, allowing hedging against price changes and flexibility for eligible wheat in farm or warehouse storage.
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J. F. Wearin
County Aaa Committee
Credit Cay
Farmore
Joan
One Milla Countian Enrolls at Northwestern Summer Session
One Mills countian Hazel H Donner enrolled for the eight week session at Northwestern University. About 167 students from Iowa registered and total attendance of nearly 4700 was expected after all registrations.
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Iowa
Northwestern University
Mills Countlan
Hazel H. Donner
4-H Calf Tour Opens Friday Morning
Mills county 4-H club members and parents are invited to the annual calf club tour meeting at the Malvern Community building at 8 15 a m on Friday. The itinerary includes calf and pig judging and instruction. County Agent John Longstreet aims for three or four judging classes. A noon lunch is provided. attendees bring their own food. Kittenball and other sports will be played in the afternoon.
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Mills County
Malvern
Cay
John Longatrest
Longstreet Te Augloks
Death Takes Well Known Mills County Farmer on Monday
Henry Zanders, a longtime Mills County farmer, was found dead in his bed north of Malvern, likely from a heart attack. Funeral services were held at Mansfield Funeral Home with Rev. Grant Parker officiating. survivors include wife Hertha Bohning, four of six children, and a grandson.
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Mills County
Henry Zanders
Mila County
Louis Henry Zanders
Malvern
Zanders
Mansfield
Grant Parker
Glenwood
Glen Skerritt
Geo. Langdale
Frank Duvall
Bert Howard
Revel Harman
F. R. Chantry
Zelma Fletcher
Laula Henry Zandera
Hertha Bohning
Antta
Hazel Foster
Braddyville
Gail
Wilder
Ida
Jeannette Stephene
Omaha
Wayne
Roger Lewis Zandera
Idaho
Will
Adolph Donner
Wii Zandera
Malvern Fruit & Grocery Celebrates Eighth Birthday Sale
Malvern Fruit and Grocery Co marks its eighth anniversary with a special sale advertised on page 6. Established in 1932 by Max Frank, the store has grown a strong countywide trade amid steady demand and a reputation for economy. The current sale looks to offer even better values, as shown in the ad.
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Malvern Fruit & Grocery Co
Max Frank
Frank
Coin Defeats Local Nine In Darting Malvern Tilt
Avenging an earlier loss, the Coin team beat the Malvernians on their Coln visit. A tight contest stayed tied into extra innings after Nerkle scored on a fielder’s choice and aid by a teammate. Jackson of Malvern hit the lone homer and triple, drove in two, while McComas struck out nine for Coin.
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Malvern
Malvernians
Coln
Nerkle
Colu
Jackson
McComas
Malvern Rotarians Invite Glenwood Club to Fair
The Malvern Rotary club voted to invite Glenwood Rotary club members and their wives to attend the 1940 county fair night event, with scheduling set for August.
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Rotarians
Glenwood Club
Malvern Rotary Club
Turaday Eggulag
Glenwood Rotary Club
Mins County
Hola Oak DeM to Annual Service at Park
Wak HeMolays will conduct their annual outdoor degree at the park north of Hed Uak on Aug 4. AM Maier Masour and Debla-Yay members are invited to attend.
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Wak HeMolays
Hed Uak
AM Maier Masour
Debla- Yay
Malvern Household Warned Over Bird Killing by Boys
In Malvern, several boys are targeting song birds with air rifles and BBs, crawling near bird baths to shoot as heat drives birds to water. Residents note birds help control pests and brighten yards, urging youths to stop harming them and seek safer activities.
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Malvern
Wheat crop insurance now available in Mills County
Wheat crop insurance now available in Mills County offers a minimum income guarantee for 1941. J F Wearin, chairman of the county Agricultural Conservation Association, says eight insurance canvassers will contact every wheat allotment farm to explain the program. Details vary by acreage and yield, with final application deadlines and rates noted, and a warning that chinch bug invasion remains the past season’s greatest menace to local wheat.
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Mills County
J. F. Wearin
Mills County Agricultural Conservation Association
Gitica
Gaiklig
Mille
Ak-Sar-Ben Monday Night Den Show Finale
Monday night marks the end of the Ak-Sar-Ben den show season at Ak Coliseum Omaha with this year’s theme The Pic ator Tickets available at The Leader Farm Bureau Collins Drug Co or from Malvern’s ambassador George White Last Monday 24 southwest Iowa towns sent guests Elva Chamberlain baton twirl and Mills County 4-H band performed Nebraska visitors urged to attend upcoming fairs and homecomings.
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Ak-Sar-Ben
Omaha
Ak Coliseum
Leader
Farm Bureau
Collins Drug Co
Malvern
George White
Iowa
Mills County
4-H
Elva Chamberlain
Somool Estimate Reduced By Amount At Malvern Meeting
Wong Ho Vagedora appeared at the Malvern Independent school bearing for the district Monday evening as a strong study of souuomy swept the ground. They lopped off 1900 from their valuer estimate. This decrease places the estimate at 16800 for next year.
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Wong HO Vagedora
Malvern
Dis Inlet
Premiums for Mills County Fair exceed 1800 this year
Plans for the 1940 Mills County Fair were approved at a Tuesday meeting of fair association directors. More than 1800 in premiums is planned to attract large entries, with extended open classes and added 4-H divisions. Seventeen concessions have signed, including six rides and various shows. The program features three night shows, two afternoons with polo, boxing and racing, a radio country show, a large stock parade, a strong horse show with entrants from Omaha, a one act play contest with prizes, and a fire fighting demonstration by Malvern volunteers. Officials expect the fair to be the best in years with more exhibit space and broader programming.
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The
Fair Association
J. M. Steele
Dinport
KMA Country School
Peracn
Clala
Southwest Iowa
Omaha
Mills County
HSC
South Mills County
Plattville Township
Emerean Women's Club
Malvern
Tabor Rotary Club to Sponsor Sings This Summer
Tabor plans two community sings for the summer starting Sunday July 28 at 8 PM in the city park. Warren Darrall and his large band Witt will lead the music featuring religious hymns and patriotic selections. The Rotary club of Tabor backs the levy of music across southwest Town.
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Tabor
Welock
Warren Darrall
Witt
Ely Park
Rotary Club of
Two Local Boys Sign Up for Coast Guard
Two local boys, Bob Bingham and Han Knight, both from Malvern High School in the 1840 class, enlisted in the Coast Guard. They will leave Friday for Fort Brook, Nebraska, spend 10 days there, then travel by train to Monterey, California for active duty. Hob signed up as a painter and Buu served as a painter.
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Bob Bingham
Han Knight
Malvern High Wehoal
Coast Guard
Priday
Ft Brook
Nob
Monterey
Cal
Hob
Wayput
Buu
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Korea
Mille County
John Waller
James Beattie
Henderson Fiedeo
CCC
Wisconsin
U. S
Hinstalls
Wed
Wearin
Presdur
Malvern Fruit
Hola Oak Dem
Omahan
BE. Winn
Omaha Western Union
Maytos
Edgar Christy
Mr. Winn
Edmundson Hospital
Cornell
Somool
Directora
Tabor Rotary Club
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