Misspelling Error Triggers Three Month Free Subscriptions
Harriet Talbott leads readers in receiving a three month free subscription for a misspelled name in The Leader. The plan remains in effect until further notice as communities celebrate local picnics in Ta bor Hastings Henderson and Mills County Fair. A school desk renovation highlights mortality losses at Malvern schools, while a rye sowing dispute arises on a farmer D M Kline’s field. An electric storm punishes a Glenwood petunia case, and a runaway team is struck by lightning killing the valuable animal insured for losses.
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Harriet Talbott
Delmas Costello
Imogene
Death comes to CG Harman in Hastings area
Widely known Milla county citizen CG Harman died Tuesday at Edmundson hospital in Council Bluffs after a brief illness. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 PM at Hastings Methodist church conducted by Rev Peter Jacobs of Tabor. Burial in Hastings cemetery. Born Adams county Pennsylvania April 26 1876 he came to the county at age 34, farmed near Hastings, later lived north of Maelvern. Survived by widow six sons Earl Ralph Mead Raoul Ed Lloyd and a daughter Noomi.
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Milla County
Harman
Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs
Hastings Methodist Church
Peter Jacobs
Tabor
Hastings Cemetery
Mr. Harman
Adams County
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Hastings
Maelvern
Earl
Ralph
Mead
Raoul
Lloyd
Noomi
Farmers and Merchants at Tabor Farm Fair Draws County
Town event at Tabor Farm showcases a large gathering of farmers and merchants. A parade by the marching band from Walicon and a grinning exhibit area drew attention as the community celebrated agricultural commerce and local industry.
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Tabor
Two Emerson Men Sentenced for Gasoline Theft
Two Emerson men Francis Mowe Glenn and Archibald Frazier were sentenced to 40 days in jail Tuesday after being tried for stealing gasoline from John Honeyman's threshing machine. They began serving the sentence immediately.
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Emerson
John Honeyman
Francis
Mowe) Glenn
Archibald Frazier
No Taxpayers Object to Proposed School Budget
Malvern's board of education met Monday evening to hear comments on the proposed budget for the coming year. No taxpayers spoke out and the board transacted no other business.
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Malvern
Board of Education
WPA Workers Join United in Southwest Iowa Meeting
A large delegation from Milla county WPA workers attended a United WPA Workers of Southwest Iowa gathering in Council Bluffs last Thursday, continuing organizational work. Twenty three county members and fourteen from Pottawattamie were inducted, as former Governor Nelson Krasch el praised the constructive program contrasting with national turmoil.
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Milla County
WPA
United Wpa Workers of
Iowa
Mills countlans receive Old Age Assistance in June
In June, 293 individuals in the county received Old Age Assistance. The total payments amounted to $5,783, averaging $15.74 per person.
Relief and Old Age Assist Work Combined
Orra K. Kirkham was named old age assistance investigator at a Hastings site joining Fisher of Hastings. Midy Kirkham will combine the work with her role as county director of relief. Welfare board members include W. Joe Neill Pacific Junction W. M. Estes Glenwood and Ferne Wallahan Hastings.
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Orra K. Kirkham
Particulaan
Roth Construction Low Bid For County Road Grading
Roth Construction Co of Indianola submitted the lowest bid of 7.8 cents per cubic yard to grade two county road stretches. The project covers about 64 464 cubic yards of dirt on County Road N east from Malvern to County Road U and a second segment south from Strahan to the county line.
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Roth Construction Co
Indianola
Malvern
Strahan
Funeral services held Thursday for Mrs John W Wilson
Funeral services for Mrs John W Wilson were held Thursday at Wesley Chapel with Rev R E B Nesbitt officiating. A large crowd from the Wesley Chapel area attended to honor a neighbor of 36 years as pallbearers and care groups are listed. The obituary notes her long illness and hospital stay ending with her death on Tuesday July 18, at a local hospital.
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John W. Wilson
Wesley Chapel
R. E B. Nesbitt
Claude EB. Wilson
W. L. Fickel
Geo. W. Wilson
Galen
Jeune Bdtuundaon
Coundil Blume
Jan Hor
Ib Merion Song Mae
Mills Co Poultry Team to Compete at World Congress
Mills County 4 H poultry judging team, Virginia Chamberlain Bud Hertz and Bob Buffington, will travel to Cleveland Ohio to compete at the World Poultry Congress next Tuesday. Coach Ray Hilton and Mrs Hilton accompany them. The group earned Iowa’s spot at the congress after a top showing at Chicago’s International Livestock Exposition where Virginia won the highest individual rating. Funds came from the Iowa Farm Bureau federation the former Iowa Baby Chick association Mills County Farm Bureau and a club sale. They plan a short vacation after the congress before Mills County Fair events.
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Mills County
Iowa
Cleveland
Ohio
Virginia Chamberlain
Bud Hertz
Malvern
Bob Buffington
Glenwood
Ray Hilton
Hilton
Twyla Chamberlain
Chicago
U. S
Iowa State College
Congress
Towa Farm Bureau Federation
Iowa Baby Chick Association
Mills County Farm Bureau
Mills County Fair
Hastings Homecoming Celebration Aug 2 3
Hastings hosts a two day homecoming Aug 2 3 with parades prizes bands and a dance by Tommy and his Seven Kings of Swing Omaha nightly. Cash gifts totaling 350 distributed in three parts 25 15 and 10, plus numerous contests and meals by Heritage Ladies Aid. Parish service marks churchs 60th anniversary with speakers Otha Wearin and former ministers.
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Hastings
Otha ‘Wearin
Bob Moore
Marvin Peace
Ambrose the Magician
Tommy
Seven Kings of Swing of
Omaha
Tady
Heritage Ladies
Buny
Martin Wlore
Malu Street
Mills County Fair Opens Ticket Sales In Big Contest
Ticket sales for the 1933 Mills County Fair begin this week in a major selling contest featuring John Waller Dr T E Shonka and 4-H band members as early buyers can enter a gift distribution with prizes including a baby beef pig and several other awards plus a free three month cold storage locker service.
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Mills County
John Waller
T. E. Shonka
Fair Association
First Community Sing Draws Large Malvern Turnout
More than a thousand attended the first community sing in Paddock Park Sunday evening as the Malvern Rotary Club hosted. Ed Wearth led eight to ten pieces with audience members hearing requests from as far as Highway 34. The Malvern school band supplied accompaniments and slides by F. E. Pace flashed lyrics. Plans for a repeat event next Sunday include more songs, hymns, and solos with CCCamp contributing a soloist and Warren Darrah assisting.
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Malvern Rotary Club
Paddock Park
Highway 34
Ed Wearth
Malvern
Rotarians
Cccamp
Wearin
Jin
Continental’ Baking Co
F. E. Pace
Rotariana
Warren Darrah
Legion Auxiliary to Sponsor Cub Scouts in Council Bluffs
A group from the American Legion Auxiliary met Melvin Tudor Monday evening to discuss organizing Cub Scouts. Den leaders and Boy Scout members will meet in two weeks to outline the year’s work. Eligible boys are ages 10 and 11. interested parties may contact Mrs. J. E. Ellison or Me. I. L. Donner.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Cub Scout
Melvin Tudor
Council Bluffs
Mr. Tudor
J. Eb, Ellison
Me. I. L. Donner
Beckwith Outlines Insurance Strategy at Rotary Meeting
John Beckwith spoke at the Rotary Club Tuesday evening on how to determine adequate coverage while keeping a reasonable rate. Attending with him were Al Standiford, Jay Tice of Glenwood, and Lloyd Short.
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Insurance
Iuin
John Beckwith
Rotary Club
Questa
al Standiford
Jay Tice
Glenwood
Lloyd Short
Nulvern pool to stay open as water remains clear
Due to unusually good water, the Nulvern municipal pool will stay open at least a week beyond the planned close. If weather stays favorable it will continue through August, with high patronage and extra water from town mains. July season tickets expire in August and low admission prices will prevail.
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Nulvern
Malin
Aagle
Lic Targees
Ite
Petunia trial ends as case is dismissed
The Mills county Petunia trial in Glenwood ended with the dismissal of State v F M Mc Clusky for improperly made information. Mc Clusky had pulled petunia plants from the courthouse lawn and faced charges after county officials declined a reward. The case was dropped at the preliminary hearing.
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Glenwood
W. R. Byington
Board of Supervisors
Court House
McClusky
Choate
Glenwood Opinions Tribune
Malvern
Mills
Petunia
F. M. McClusky
Mbt
Dr. McClusky
E. A. Schade
Justice of the Peace
R. J. McPherron
Haymond Smith
LeRoy Peterson
Council Bluffs
Neturias
Malvern Council Approves Burling ton Overhead Crossing Plan
Malvern's town council approved State Highway Commission plans for an overhead crossing. The project would run a dirt road north from near the third block south of the tracks to a trestle over the tracks with a short detour to provide access. No start date was given. work expected to begin around September 1.
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Malvern
State Highway Commission
Burlington
Orth
Corporacion Ymitsy
Fire Siren Repair Aids Community Protection
Kiros and Cunetloniag departments report completed repair of the local fire siren this week after a period of silence since July. Crews installed 150 feet of new cable to improve warning protection for the town and surrounding area.
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Kiros
Malvern
Horse show to headline Mills County Fair 839
Iowa Omaha Missouri stables prepare entries for the Mills County Fair horse show August 8 and 9 at Malvern with Allen Walker of Dunbar Nebraska as judge. Brandeis London stables Omaha and others plan multiple entries as the event promises to be the county’s largest yet, alongside other fall program entertainments.
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Mills County
Horsea
Iowa
Omaha
Missouri
Milla
Malvern
Allen Walker
Dunbar
Neb
Walker
Brandeis
London
Max James
Prescott
Hutchings & Son
Don Reese
Corning
Tyler Bros
Willisea
Lomas
Red Oak
Frank Roae
Albany
Iberu
Malvern Fruit and Grocery Co Anniversary Push
The seventh anniversary of Malvern Fruit and Grocery Co marks a celebration week from July 29 to August 6 with a full page ad on page 16. Sponsor Max Frank, the owner, notes exceptional food values and distributions, with a Saturday all day offering free lemonade at the store.
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Malvern Fruit and Grocery Co
Max Frank
Awtor
Bis
Pitt
Frank
Aero du
Community Club Meeting Near Tuesday at Community Building
The July gathering of the name mayalty club is planned for 7:29 p.m. at the community building. A significant delegation from local business is expected to attend to discuss a plaza project for use during the county fair.
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Mayalty Club
Mills County Fair Opens With Unusual Exhibit Program
The Mills County Fair at the fair ground just south of Malvern runs August 8 to 10. For the first time since 1933 the fair offers open class exhibits and a novel lineup with three night shows and two day events on August 9 and 10. The program committee promises an unusual array of attractions, with details to follow.
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Mills County
Fair Ground
Malvern
Changes in Exhibit Rules for Mills County Fair Livestock
Changes to the exhibition rules expand entry eligibility at the Mills County Fair cattle show. Pedigreed and high grade cattle approved by the division superintendent may compete, and all ages will be eligible to enter, broadening participation.
County Fair Opens With Omaha Spencer Polo Match
The county fair features a polo game between Omaha and Spencer as a highlight marking the first polo in the county. Exhibits fill home barns refurbished for livestock displays with a shaded canopy for spectators and a strong open class and 4-H livestock sections. The Zindar Shows bring 10 rides and 11 shows over three days, with large midway and exciting night programs including horse shows and a motorcycle stunt finale.
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Midwest
Omaha
Spencer
Henderson Firemen Plan Annual Rodeo
Henderson firemen stage their annual rodeo and carnival August 4 5 with a full program each evening and contests in the afternoons. Proceeds aid the fire department while concessions and refreshment stands operate on the grounds. Volunteers answered calls saving about 272 dollars on property losses.
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Henderson Firemen
Ames
Henderson Vuluntesr Department
Young People's Club Dance Planned at Community Building
The Young People's Club schedules a dance at the community building on Thursday August 3. The event invites local youth and aims to foster social activity within the club.
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Young People's Club
Ars Poe
Malvern Stores Close for Mills County Fair Absence
Malvern stores announce they will close during the Mills County Fair on August 8 9 and 10 to allow employees to attend the fair. Local business leaders say the shutdown will not affect essential services and hope the move boosts community participation.
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Walvern
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