Mills County primary campaign notes and caravan route
In Mills County during the primary campaign Republican candidates vie for nominations. Hob Beck stops in Centerville to meet supporters while Rep. Bill Scherle campaigns for Congress. R. John Swanson announces a Mills County caravan July 29, visiting Emerson Hastings Strahan Malvern Glenwood Pacific Junction Silver City Mineola and Henderson. A correction states a Traffic Weight officer escorted the generator story, not the Highway Patrol.
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Nours
Hob Beck
Centerville
Grindle
Ponderosa
R. John Swanson
Red Oak
Mills County
Emerson
Hastings
Strahan
Malvern
Glenwood
Pacific Junction
Silver City
Mineola
Iowa Highway Commission
Esort
Free Barbecue Parade and Beauty Contest at County Fair
The county fair opens with a free beef barbecue on Monday Aug 1 at 6 30 pm with Malvern Glenwood and other communities aiding the fair association. Burdette Spiker leads the project and appeals for business volunteers to serve. Entry blanks are available at the county extension office Malvern for the beauty contest with entrants from Glenwood Emerson Hastings Henderson Silver City Malvern and more. Judges are C W McManamy Cornelia Bluffs Toke Nelson Shengingady and Mrs John Redd Sidney. A teen dance will close the night.
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Sue
Malvern
Glenwood
Fair
Burdette Spiker
C. W. MceManamy
Corneil Bluffs
Toke Nelson
Shengadyah
John Redd
Sidney
Clyde Patton
Emerson
Robert Christensen
Albert Washburn Hastings
Donald Dunsdon
Richard Henderson
Kenneth Morrieal
Tabor
Duane Jurgens
Walter Klindt
Walter Thieschafer
Council Bluffs No. 1
Kelly Bolte
Silver City
Darrell Achenhaugh
Henderson
Mills County Seeks Absent- ballots for Sept primary
Auditor Glenn L. Johnson reports three servicemen have applied for absentee ballots for the September 6 primary in Mills County. One is Air Force, two are Marines, with ballots split Republican and Democrat. One man did not specify ballot choice and will be contacted.
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Mills County
Glenn L. Johnson
Air Force
Johnson
Gum and Candy Stolen at Junction Station
A thief broke a window to enter the DX service station at Pacific Junction Saturday night and stole gum and candy, per Sheriff Edwin Barkus. No other items were reported missing.
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Junction Station
Pacific Junction
Edwin Barkus
Car Skids Through Fence Near Hastings
Lyle LeRoy Hudgon of Emerson lost control of his car on a county road about a mile and a half southeast of Hastings. The vehicle left the road and crashed through a fence causing $75 fence damage and $35 to the car radiator, according to the sheriff’s office.
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Lyle LeRoy Hudgon
Route 1
Emerson
Hastings
Sheriff's Office
Hudson
Widely Varied Program Thursday at Mills County Fair
Mills County Fair Thursday features a pie baking contest from 2 30 to 11 a m with crust, recipe and equipment provided. Prize money from Mulholland Grocery funds the contest, ending in an afternoon auction. Morning events include art, pet shows, bicycle races and a frag jumping contest. Ladies exhibits include table settings. Entertainment at 1 30 p m features gift wrapping, talent numbers by Val Jean Hudson, a Pottawattamie County dance class, a skit by the Nishna Valley Women’s Club and other demonstrations.
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Mills County
Extension Home Economics Committee
Mulholland Grocery
Malvern
Mary Joe Fisher
Cathy Leaders
Pottawattamie County
Val Jean Hudson
Hastings
Pally Trively
Nishna Valley
Clu Af
Henderson
County Registrations and Marriage Licenses Listed
Fourteen new motor vehicle registrations were filed with County Treasurer F. M. Robinson for owners in Glenwood Malvern and nearby towns. Names include Marvin Peterson William F Osborn Dennis W Stacy Carl Malcom George C Weber Wilber W Schlange Harald M Grindle Robert E Carnes Loren Boyer Joel Hoover Walter Marshall Burlington Refrig. Express Co. Pacific Junction and marriages James Budd Myrna Harrison Gary Wade Wood Carolyn Nielsen.
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F. M. Robinson
Pords
Marvin Peterson
Hasting
William F. Osborn
Dennis W. Stacy
Glenwood
Pontincs
Carl Malcom
Malvern
George C. Weber
Wilber W. Schlange
Ambassador
Hugo J. Birkner
Chevrolet
Joel Hoover
Walter Marshall
GMC
Burlington Refrig
Express Co
Pacific Junction
Patrolmen Stay on Lookout for Mills Speeding
Justice of peace courts in Mills county report ongoing enforcement of speed limits. Ronnie James Landis Matthew? No, several motorists were fined in three courts: Landis Thurman $18, Streeter $30, Andor $30, Lawrence Silver City $24, Guarino Omaha $18, Allen Connell Blulis $14, Vititon Swphur Springs $10.
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Justice of Peace Courts
Mills County
Ernest Timmerman
Ronnie James Landis
Clavinda
Don Darrel Simmons
Thurman
Michael Edwin Streeter
Edward Andor
Massena
Carl Remley
George J. Lawrence
Silver City
Jack Guarino
Omaha
Gerald Allen
Connell Blulis
John Hall
Larry Vititon
Swphur Springs
Tex
Busy Schedule at County Fair for Mills Judges
Mills judges prepare for a four day county fair at the fair grounds south of Malvern with judging across 4-H exhibits swine market lambs poultry and garden crops. Judges include Clifford Johnson Dale Williams Dewey Jontz Wally Ross Dick McClure Darrell Ackenbaugh Mrs Margaret Johnson Mrs George Swinney and others as openings run Monday to Thursday.
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Malvern
Clifford Johnson
Council Bluffs
Dale Williams
Ames
Dewey Jontz
Des Moines
Wally Ross
Isa
Dick McClure
Sidney
Darrell Ackenbaugh
Henderson
Margaret Johnson
Emerson
George Swinney
Glenwood
John Hunter
Beverly Palmquist
Lots of Exhibits and Nite Show Boost Mills County Fair 1966
Mills county prepares a strong 1966 fair with livestock, farm produce, FFA and open class exhibits, crafts, and new features. Opening night offers a free heel barbecue and parade. Tuesday hosts wrestling and a big card. Wednesday includes Cook-out King contest and livestock parade. Thursday caps with family living contests, tractor pulling, and Miral urban picnic. BPW sponsors noon gathering urging local stores to close for a community meal.
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Mills County Fair
Mills County
Malvern
Midwest
Malvern Business & Professional Women's Club
BPW
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Rep
Bill Scherle
Thorouigh
MR. Rodeo
Art Fritcher
Vores
Otha
See’s of Agriculture
Orville Freeman
Johnansen
Wearin’s
Lec'y Freeman
Ono Harlan
Louis Knop
County Extension
Janice Johnson
Carolyn Hilton
Judy Asmusson
Joan Lindburg
JoAnna Ponton
Marsha Palmer
Cindy Kahi
Shirley Williams
Sandra Hays
Diane Blackman
Diane Hopp
Terri Jones
Virginia Angus
Sle
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Commercial Club Industry Committee
Spencer Chemical
Howard Notson
Spencer
F. Paige Freeman
Robert P. Keithly
Roanoke
Ray Reed
Mervin Turner
Emery Dewitt
Commercial Club
Curtis L. Bishop
St. Louis
Iowa Development Commission
Industrial Study Committee
Clark J. L. Donner
James Budd
Myrna Harrison
Gary Wade Wood
Carolyn Maric Nielsen
Sam Hammers
Paris
Sam
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