Community women host socials and showers across region
A series of social events is described from Thursday to Sunday with hostesses hosting business girls, shower for Mrs Paul Seaton, Oriental Circle meeting, and gatherings in Red Oak and Glenwood. Attendees include Mrs W B Kerns Mrs Robert Kirby Mrs Mary Raines Van Grietheysen Mrs H T Beattle Mrs J W Innes and many others. Guests travel from Strahan Hastings Omaha and Kansas City for meals, bridge breakfasts, and birthday celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Kerns
Kerns
Robert Kirby
Paul Seaton
Beaton
Dan Seaton
Strahan
Ernest Schade
Alice McNulty
Glenwood
Oriental Circle
Dale Dyke
J. I. Longstreet
India
Ralph Benton
Mra
Ben Martin
Maurice Bateman
Oklahoma
Mary Raines van Grietheysen
Peregins
Okla
H. T
Malvern Notices Pour in for August Meetings and Marriages
Mescali ke and June nuptials appear as Glenwood wedding details with Mrs Jones and Mrs Edith Hall in attendance. American Legion Auxiliary to meet Friday at 2 30 PM in the Community building. Malvern connections report Alice Ber niece Blanshaw marrying Lawrence J Swartz in Omaha on July 24 with Mrs Swartz later heading Marshalltown music, home after October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiary
Malvern
Omaha
James 3. Blanshaw
Grand Junction
Alice Berniece
Lawrence J. Swartz
Marshalltown
Mt Vernon Dinner Honors Parker Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ralph Parker entertained Mr and Mrs Otis Marling and three children and her mother Mrs Adams of Omaha and Mr and Mrs S J Anderson at dinner Sunday. The event honored Mrs Marling s birthday and the 32nd wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Parker. Elizabeth and Morria Parks visited Aunt Mrs Ed Smith in Red Oak while parents were away. W A Bower joined Bert Armstrong for a picnic with Randolph friends at Waubonsie Park Sunday with Mrs Carrie Barrett of Glenwood visiting Earl Shaw. They attended the Tabor event both days. Others at the picnic included Mr and Mrs Ralph Bower W A Bower and Gerald Glen and Wilbur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Parker
Otis Marling
Adams
Omaha
S. J. Anderson
Elizabeth and
Morria Parks
Mrs
Ed Smith
Red Oak
Mira
W. A. Bower
Bert Armstrong
Randolph
Waubonsie Park
Carrie Barrett
Glenwood
Earl Shaw
Ralph Bower
Gerald
Glen
Wilbur
Mills County 4-H Band Promotes 1939 Fair At Ak-Sar-Ben Show
Mills County sent a large delegation to the Ak-Sar-Ben show on Monday night where the county 4-H club band performed promoting the upcoming Mills County Fair. Malvern ambassador George White reported about 300 attendees from Malvern, with many others from across the county. Tickets for the final Ak-Sar-Ben show on July 31 were available at Collins Drug Store and The Malvern Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Mills County Fair
George White
Malvern
Ak-Sar-Ben
Collins Drug Store
Taxes in County Budget Show Higher Spending Next Year
County governments plan about 15 000 more in 1939 40 with total taxes around 627 000 though Malvern town and rural schools are largely excluded. County government accounts for an 18 000 emergency boost pushing net rise to about 25 000, while several schools trim costs by about 10 000. Henderson School cuts long standing expenditures from 21 066 to 11 000. Glenwood and Silver City budgets adjust with changes, and per pupil costs vary with the region. Public notices note community announcements and local church obituaries and visits to Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills Countiaes
Malvern
Henderson Scheol
Glenwood
Emerson
Hastings
Silver City
Henderson
Pacific Junction
Malvern School
Malvern Town
Hastings Town
Emerson School
Emerson Town
County
Mrs Wilson 54 Years A Life Of Quiet Devotion At Wealey Chapel
Mrs. Wilson lived 54 years two months eight days and devoted life to family. Survived by husband nine children two brothers two sisters and four grandchildren. Described as calm and gracious mother and counselor who created a tranquil home atmosphere in Mills County Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Tabor
Oakland
Holth
John W. Wilson
Mills County
Wealey Chapel
Harold
Ben
Marton
Elva
Sric Nyren
Nellie
Marlin Wilkinson
Lois
Floyd Yates
Tacye
John Jr
Elizabeth
Maynard Ridlen
Lewis
Amos Ridlen
Estella
A. R. Ford
Proctor
Colo
Laura
Robert Phillips
Carson
Wilson
July 30 Maiden Leader notes fishing trip and fair
The Leader reports W E Lanigan leaving for Diamond Lake to visit his brother and enjoy unlimited fishing at a cottage there. Geo T Rev returns from England to Shiver City to see his elderly father and siblings as the Milla County Fair opens with harness races, a large purse total, and an automobile show featuring multiple car brands. The new public library at The Leader office offers membership access to books with W M Lewis as librarian. An accidental gun discharge wounds Gordon Jones, with doctors Scott and Marsh on scene. Col Chantry narrowly escapes a hay wagon incident. Hawthorne Methodist church ready for dedication with funds raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freny
W. E. Lanigan
Diamond Lake
Mit
Vist
John
New Public Library
Wil
W. M. Lewis
Gordon Jones
Dre. Scott
Marsh
Col Chantry
New Methodist
Hawthorne
Swain Sale Attracts Large Crowd
The J. N. Swain walnut furniture and antiques sale drew a large local and regional crowd on a hot Wednesday afternoon. Buyers came from Tabor Hastings Emergon Red Oak Glenwood Sidney and Lincoln Nebraska, with the farthest traveler Bobby Gates driving from California to claim an old shot bag. Mr. and Mrs. Swain moved to Mrs. Himebaugh's home on Thursday. J. W. Soderstrom visited from Harlan to redecorate and repair the Campbell house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Swain
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Harold Grindle
Henry Holden
W. L. Hasselquist
Holden
Guy Grindle
Guy Grindle Jr
Alice Scott
Glanwood
Frederic Newell
Wilma Custer
Delpha Donner
Newell
Guy Grimdle Jr
Fred Henderson
Edna
Orton Kier
John Fletchers
John Fletcher
Leonard
Leonard Fletcher
Kate Beck
S. W. Byers
Rose and
Roene
Shenandoah
J. C. Miller
L. C. Miller
J. R. McDiymond
L. C. Austin
Miller
Norwich
Manly
Alner
Mary Naylor
Arthur Dalton
Mary Allee
Grant, Neb
Louig Parn+ bau
Cornell Bluffs
Morpest Kirby
Nantes
Hunley
MT. Vernon
Marticla Davis
Mathem
Parker
Woodbury's
Ramsay
Dea
B. R. Haydon
Church
Church of Christ
Wesley Chapel
The
P. J. Batley
Chas. Parks
Willis Lee
Wayne Walker
Iowa City
Oakdale
W. D. McCausland
Randall Kline
Louis Woods
Other Holden
Davis Holden
Leader
Mrs. Wilson
Storm Lake
Bob Burns
MGM Movie Company
Tandy Allen
Chariton Council
By Mueller
Geo. T. Rev
Shiver City
England
Tha Milla County Fair
Cadillac
Hudson
Overland
Juffreys
Studebaker
Cartercgr
Mets
Bulek
Ford
Odflog
Swain
A. F. Baker & Co
Keokuk, Ta
I. N. Cheney
Emerson, Ia
Elmo Hites
Hasteinga
Melvern Real Estate Co
Mineola
Sea W
Young
Marion Worstall
Walter Alstrope
Phoyel
P, & Rink
Poland
Leo Doyte
Mes
Fe Ee
Malvern Auction Co
Floyd Black
Tom Gidley
Mers
Wille County
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