Representative Scherle undergoes hand surgery after injury
Henderson congressman Wm J Scherle returned home from Clarkson hospital with his arm in a cast after a hand cut July 1 required tendon repair. The note follows local ice cream socials drawing crowds as Malvern plans post office box and chute, Farm Safety Week sees ads and reminders across Mills County.
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Wm. J. Scherle
Henderson
Clarkson Hospital
Silver City Methodist Church
East Liberty Church
Malvern
Hall & Son Blacksmith Shop
Mills
County News Briefs: Vehicle Registrations and Marriages
Eight new motor vehicle registrations are listed including Chevrolets to Wilfred Kyle Malvern Ira W Castor Emerson Herald Hofmockel Glenwood Rambler to F P Howery Pacific Junction Pontiac to Warren L Honey man Emerson Odsmobile to Joy anna Darting Glenwood Buick to Robert F Osborne Pacific Junction Chevrolet truck to Good Grain Co Malvern. Marriage licenses granted to Virgil Armstrong 24 and Sharon Drek 19 both of Louisville Neb James Edward Smith 21 Offutt Air Force Base and Judith Louise Fritz 21 Glenwood.
Petition seeks new trial for Darrel Parker
An 18 page district court petition filed in Lincoln asks for a new trial for Darrel Parker, incarcerated for life for the 1955 murder of his wife Nancy. Judge John L Polk set Monday Sept 24 for a hearing, alleging Ohio convict Wesley Perry confessed to Parker’s wife’s murder and provided items tied to the case. Perry, serving three Ohio robberies, is a former Lincoln resident.
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Darrel Parker
Lincoln
John L .Polk
Ohio
Wesley Perry
Parker
Lincoln City Forrester
Nancy
Mills
Perry
Charles Sedlacek
Log Flight Ends Up in Mills Co
Charles Graham of Nebraska City was held in Mills county jail on a breaking and entering charge for the Davis Grocery in Pacific Junction. Bond set at $2,000. After a high speed chase and a river chase by officers, Graham was captured clinging to a log and hiding under sweet clover. He is 33 and recently released from the state penitentiary. wanted at Auburn, Nebraska.
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Charles Graham
Nebraska City
Missouri
Mills County
District Court
Davis Grocery
Pacific Junction
Justice of Peace
Carl Remley
Edwin Barkus
Davis
Barkus
Junction
Graham
Omaha
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Missouri River
Iowa
Hamburg
Harry Weis
Donald Rowland
Duane
Floyd
Barker
Glenwood
Nebraska State Penitentiary
Auburn
Neb
Hailstorm Causes Heavy Crops Damage in Mills County
Two areas in Mills County suffered significant losses from an early Monday hailstorm. East Liberty farms owned by Orlo Jones Norman Sinner Claude and Emmett Stephens Leonard Parker Walter Stille and others reported serious damage to corn and soybeans while the church building sustained 19 shattered windows. Silver City area farms including Earl Maddocks Keith Hupp Durwood Meyers Jalius Bueh and Harvey Balte also reported shredded corn and near total losses in some fields.
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Mills County
Liberty
East Liberty
Orlo Jones
Norman Sinner
Claude and
Emmett Stephens
Leonard Parker
Walter Stille
Otha Mass
Harvey Bolte
Knop Bros
W. H. Maddocks
Warry Markel
E. L. Gilbert
W. C. Stotts
Silver City
Earl Maddocks
Keith Hupp
Durwood
Steiner Plans to Organize Mills Young Demo Club
Gordon Steiner of Henderson Mills County announces plans to form a Mills County Young Democratic club as part of a state wide summer effort led by Lex Hawkins and Dale Napnger. The aim is to mobilize youths ages 16 to 40 across the county, with a county meeting planned later this month and invites for interested young people to contact Gordon Steiner or Alice Masters.
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Gordon Steiner
Henderson
Mill County
Alilts County
Lex Hawkins
Des Moines
Dale E. Napgner
Monroe
Iowa Young Democrats
Democratic
Democratic Party
Iowa
Alice Masters
Mills County
Glenwood
In Search of the Castaways at Empress Theater
Disney adventure starring Hayley Mills and Maurice Chevalier offers globe trotting exploits and perilous encounters. The Buena Vista release runs Friday through Sunday July 26 to 28 at the Empress theater with a lively mix of comedy and suspense.
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Empress Theater
Walt Disney
Jules Verne
Disney
Burbank
Hayley Mills
Maurice Chevalier
Open Bids for Seven Pony Creek Dams in Watershed
Five sealed bids for the first Pony Creek Watershed dam contract were opened at 11 a m July 22 by Watershed contracting officer Dale Lincoln at the Soil Conservation District office in Malvern. Moody Casey and Palmer of Hamburg submitted the apparent low bid. final contract details will be set in the next days with work starting by mid August on one or more of seven dams. Dirt sites include Dennis Downing Nora Hultquist Pearl Brandon Gates Salistean Tom Murray Richard Karr Glen McGee. Plans for a second contract of three more Pony Creek dams are underway with letting planned for this fall.
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Pony Creek
Dale Lincoln
Moody, Casey and Palmer
Hamburg
Lincoln
Soil Conservation District
Malvern
Soil Conservation Service
Dennis Downing
Nora Hultquist
Pearl Brandon
Gates Salistean
Tom Murray
Richard Karr
Glen McGee
FBI Joins Probe Of Bank Break-In Attempt In Mineola
The FBI and Sheriff Edwin Barkus investigate an attempted break-in at Mineola State Bank last week using a bar to force the door. A similar bar was used in a subsequent break-in at Ernest Schoening’s and the Lutheran church office in Mineola, with about $2 stolen from the church office per early checks.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Sherif Edwin Barkus
Mineola State Bank
Ernest Schoening
Mineola
Barkus
Mills County Fair Final Entry Day and August Events
Final entry day for Mills County fair classes is July 31 with the show at the fair grounds south of Malvern August 5 to 7. Livestock poultry rabbits produce floriculture hobbies and culinary classes span many exhibits. Highlights include parades greased pig scramble queen of conservation and town and country potluck picnic with free beverages sponsored by Malvern Commercial Club.
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Austin Bass
The
Fair Association
Fair Grounds
Malvern
Mills County
Queen of Conservation
Gun Club
Malvern Commercial Elidy
Rome
Malvern Schools Set to Open After Labor Day
Malvern Community schools will begin the new year on September 4, per Sept. N. P. Drink, occurring the day after Labor Day.
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Malvern
Malvern Community
N. P
City Water Flows Through Henderson Mains
Henderson begins initial use of its new city water system as 50 meters are installed and residents in a small town rely on improved supply. Mayor Clair Aukland voices pride, expects full installation within two weeks, and cites better fire protection as a key benefit.
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Henderson
New City
Clair Aukland
Aukland
ASCS Advises Weeding Around Bins To Prevent Spoilage
The ASCS Mills County Committee urges farmers to cut weeds around bins and seal corn evibs to maintain ventilation, prevent spoilage, and reduce fire risk.
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ASCS
The
Mills
Ascs County Committee
Fair Judge Class Livestock Contest At Mills County Fair
The Malvern FFA chapter and Mills County 4H Teen Club co sponsor a livestock judging contest at Mills County Fair on August 5 at 2 p.m. Other area chapters and clubs are invited to compete for the trophy and ribbons offered.
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Malvern
FFA
Mills County
Ares
Mills County Board Approves Budget for Next Year
The Mills County board adopted the education budget totaling 12,210 with no objectors. The action marks the start of the new fiscal year for the school system and aligns expenditures with planned programs and services.
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Mills County Paarel
New High Hill Tank Provides Water Pressure Citywide
The town reports 85 water hook ups including school and fire needs. A large tank on a hill east of town supplies 50 pounds pressure at most homes and 40 pounds at the school. The improvements may lower insurance and spur home building as commuters seek a less congested area near Omaha.
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Omaha
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Alya Henderson
Ray Hornstanding
Paul Hopp
David Angus
Stephens
Steiner
Mills Young Demo Club
Bolte
Calvin Detlef
Charles Happ
Sherifoin Barkus
Daniel J. Iryin
Don L. White
Wafuc
Irvin
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Iowa Power and Light Co
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