Rural Improvement Club Event At Mrs Evans Home
Mrs Pearl Evans hosted the Rural Improvement Club at her Bloomfield home with 26 members and guests attending. An Iowa Centennial program led by Etta Miller featured musical history and profiles of Iowa figures, followed by refreshments of angel food cake ice cream and strawberries. The item also notes a recent wedding of Miss Phyllis Dey to Rollin Flect at the Bloomfield Methodist parsonage with Rev Lauren Thomas performing the ceremony. The groom and bride are longtime Mills county teachers, with Miss Dey from Falls City Nebraska.
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Pearl Evans
Rural Improvement Club
Iowa
Etta Miller
Geneva Phelps
Towa
Pearl Miller
Gertie Culver
Jennie Ruffington
Stella Sawyers
Fern Mayberry
Cleva Brooks
Twin Gilbert
Rolie Fight
Phytlca
Bloomfeld
Lauren Thomas
Phyllis Dey
Rollin Flect
Bloomfield
Mills County
Duey
Falls City
Neb
Local News Notes and Graduations at Drake University
Mrs Harry Summers and Mr Larsson honored at a family gathering in Salmon Idaho reflecting a 634th wedding anniversary tribute. Drake University graduation set for Margaret Hatfield daughter of Emerson residents with ties to the Paul Stoye club.
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Harry Summers
W. K. Lartson
Charles Summers
Salmon, Ida
W. E. Larsson
Misa Eulane Larsson
J. N. Summers
Glen
Billy
Sally Summers
Fred Rapp
Lulu du
Margaret Hatfield
W. Hatfield
Emerson
Drake University College of Fins Arta
Miss Hatfield
Paul Stoye Club
Mt Vernon Social Notes Touches Omaha Visits and Local Events
Mr and Mrs Roger Connor and daughter from Omaha visited Mrs Mra J Anderson and Mr Anderson Thursday and Friday. Edith Hickman Clarence Hickman and Earl Shaw spent Tuesday in Council Bluffs. Ralph Wederquist and father George recover from flu. Ralph and Miss Charlotte depart for summer school. Will and Ralph Bower drove to Hamburg to view peony display and picnic in the park. They called at Randolph cemetery on return. Braves Chas Parks family attended Memorial Day in Macedonia. HielenAnn Stevenson Eiman Holden and Kenneth Evans to represent Mt Vernon School at eighth grade commencement Friday in Malvern Community building. Chas Parks Walker and Charles Adking attended Henderson Christian church services. Kenneth Hammera spent weekend with aunt Mrs Harry Kemp.
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Roger Connor
Omaha
Mra
J. Anderson
Anderson Thurasday
Edith Hickman
Clarence Hickman
Earl Shaw
Pickenpaugh
Mercy Hospital
Ralph Wederquist
George Wederquist
Ralph
Charlotte
Will Bower
Ralph Bower
Hamburg
Randolph Cemetery
Chas
Parks
Macedonia
Hielen Ann Stevenson
Eiman Holden
Kenneth Evans
Vernon
Malvern
Chas. Parks and
Plan Tour of Soil Conservation Projects Tuesday
A county tour of soil conservation projects near Malvern will be conducted by CCC workers next Tuesday morning starting at 9 o’clock and ending before noon. SCS officers will accompany to explain the work, lunch is provided at the CCC Camp, and a Shenandoah Project office speaker will discuss soil conservation trends. Everyone in the county is welcome to attend the CC Camp tour by truck as Conservation Week runs statewide ending with a June 10 Shenandoah meeting where Gov. Kraschel will speak.
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Pee
Cccamp
Malvern
SCS
Shenandoah
Nelson Kraschel
Farm near Shenandoah to be developed east of town
A proposed project to establish a farm nine miles east of Shenandoah was not pursued. The plan, discussed by local officials, would have expanded agricultural operations and attracted regional interest.
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Shenandoah
Commencement Address Inspires Graduates at Community Building
Rev. Phillips, delivering one of the most pleasing speeches heard, urged Christian brotherhood and courage to do right. He used David and Goliath as a model, saying graduates need three stones industry duty to God. Supt. Davison announced awards as diplomas were presented to the class by F. R. Chantry. valedictorian Winnifred Catkine named.
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Nual
Phillips
Christian Brotherhood
Goliath
Philps
Atudenta
Supt
F. M. Davison
F. R. Chantry
Board of Education
Winnifred Catkine
Old 1879 mortgage found by county recorder
County Recorder Hattie Brown uncovered a long outstanding mortgage for 500 dollars pledged to the Presbyterian church by Emerson Presbyterian Church. Recorded December 22, 1879, it had stood in Book 13 and remained unpaid as the books moved to Book 69, revealed during a damp weather search last week.
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Hattie Brown
Board of General Funds
The
Presbyterian Church
Emerson Presbyterian Church
Emerson Church
Court House Dampness Swells Iron Door Across Vault
Damp conditions in the county treasurer’s office vault caused the iron door to swell. Treasurer Mayberry filed one edge down on Tuesday to allow the door to open and close, with near conclusive evidence of a break found in the court house as the Mills countlans veer.
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Court House
Mayberry
New Marriages Licensed May 23 and 28
May 23 licenses issued for Willard A Bresler 24 of San Antonio Tex and Clara Chronister 21 of Omaha. May 28 licenses issued for Drayton Slaughter 24 of Glenwood and Ruby Powles 23 of Pacific Junction. George Hascall Jr 22 of Emerson and Leone Ericke fon 20 of Essex.
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Willard A. Bresler
San Antonio
Tex
Clara Chronister
Omaha
Drayton Slaughter
Glenwood
Ruby Powles
Pacific Junction
George Hascall Jr
Emerson
Leone Ericke Fon
Essex
Local Car Licenses Listed by Towns and Dealers
New cars licensed include Alborn B Gregory Glenwood Chevrolet sedan Sam 8 Board Malvern Chevrolet sedan Everett Whisler Emerson George Schurr Hastings Olds sedan Viola Korna Malvern Chevrolet coupe E M Galloway Henderson Chevrolet truck noting multiple makes and dealers across communities.
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Alborn B
Gregory
Glenwood
Chevrolet
Sam 8. Board
Malvern
Everett Whisler
Emerson
George Schurr
Hastings
Olds
Viola Korna
E. M. Galloway
Henderson
Duties of the Board Highlight a county supervisor clash
The article outlines board duties including road needs oversight and policy setting. It notes a relief worker accosted Supervisor Allen Watts in the relief office, delivering a right that opened a small cut above his left eye, after which Watts calmly resumed his duties.
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Board of Supervisora
Roada
Allen Watts
Watts
Valedictorian Winnifred Calkins Tops Calkins Family Scholars
Winnifred Calkins named valedictorian of her class continues a family pattern. She is the youngest child of Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Calkins and the fourth sibling to earn top honors. Sisters Ruth, Margaret, and Evelyn also led their classes in scholarship, while Raoul and Miriam achieved high marks across multiple schools.
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Winnifred Calkins
C. A. Calkins
Winnifred
Ruth
Margaret
Evelyn
Raoul
Miriam
Eight Grade Promotion Honors List Names in Chillicothe
The eighth grade class was presented for certificates of promotion by junior high principal Mercedes Hemsted. Students named include Billy Baer Lawrence Bingham Bing Cardwell Gens Collins Robert Finkle Edel Koight Johnny Paulson John Slothaner George Talbott Billy Walker Shirley Bacon Ruth Clark Anna Mary Frazier Evelyn Gray Betty Knight Babs Randerson Sylvia Smith Phyllis Stapleton Elizabeth Trively Inez Croushorn and Phyllis Ann Hopp. Music featured the high school girls quartet singing The Year's at the Spring and the Junior high mixed chorus performing Hark Hark the Lark by Schubert.
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Edel Koight
Johnny Paulson
John Slothaner
George Talbott
Billy Walker
Shirley Bacon
Ruth Clark
Anna Mary Frazier
Evelyn Gray
Betty Knight
Babs Randerson
Sylvia Smith
Phyllis Stapleton
Elizabeth Trively
Inez Croushorn
Phyllis Ann Hopp
Mary Jean Ewing
Marilouise Juelke
Winnifred Calkins
Elaine Andrews
Schubert
O. E. S. Benefit Date Set for June 7
The O. E. S. group announces a benefit party now scheduled for June 7 in the chapter rooms. Reservations may be made by calling Mrs. W. M. Hlett Mrs. Hugeny Herts or Mrs. B. A. Talebott.
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O. E
Mra
W. M. Hlett
Hugeny Herts
B. A. Talebott
Picnic at Red Oak School Ends Rural Celebration
Ethel Bhook taught at Red Oak rural school where about 35 pupils and patrons gathered Friday in Red Oak park to mark the final day. Friday evening Mise Shaok hosted other rural teachers of Garfeld township Montgomery county at a plant event in Red Oak with refreshments and entertainment.
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Uurnoimo
Ethel Bhook
Red Oak Park
Mise Shaok
Garfeld Township
Montgomery County
Red Oak
Max Whisler Chosen to Represent Emerson at Boys State
At Emerson committees American Legion Women’s club Community club and Legion Auxiliary, Max Whisler was selected to represent Emerson at Hawk Eye Boys State to be held at Camp Dodge June 12 to 19. The delegations were drawn from each organization with Whisler first and Hadley Parker named as alternate.
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Max Whisler
Emerson
Emerson American Legion
Women's Club
Community Club
American Legion Auxilary
Camp Dodge
Hadley Parker
Jackson Leads Batting Averages in Raining League
Elmer Jackson of Malvern returns from Manhattan Kansas for a week’s visit and to attend the high school commencement. This spring he trained in the Ban Johnson league with the Manhattan Chastains and has drawn attention as a pitcher. His batting average tops his team and ranks third among five league teams.
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Jackson
Elmer Jackson
Malvern
Manhattan
Kan
Ban Johnson
Manhattan Chastains
Death Claims Sister of Roscoe Weak at Home in California
Roscoe Weak learned of the death of his sister Mrs. Florence Tungate at home in Avenal California on May 26 Funeral services were held on Saturday born in Oakland she lived near Malvern with her family for years and has resided in California for six years She leaves a brother L M Weak and an Oregon burial is noted for Mrs Stenson
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Roscoe Weak
California
Plorence Tungate
Hone Iu
Avenal
Cal
Tungate
Oakland
Malvern
Califoria
L. M. Weak
Oregon
Bud
Ulster
Dora Stenson
da Nubroalea
Shadow of Coming Events in Public Facility Debate
A fragmentary notice cites the Montreal Gazette accusing car owners of pushing up public facility insurance rates. The distorted text references liquor drivers and a call to vote, implying a civic debate context without clear details.
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Montreal
Canada
4 H Rally Set for Malvern June 7
Four H girls of Mills County will hold a county wide rally day at the Community building in Malvern on June 7. New county officers will be chosen and an honorary member will be initiated. The identity of the honoree will be kept secret until the ceremony. Mrs. Eric Nyren will preside as leaders of local clubs receive recognition. The program includes a project play titled Moods Madea Muaste and a talk by Doris Kilngaman.
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Mills County
Doris Kliinganvin
Malvern
Kilngaman
Eric Nyren
Madea. Muate
Doris
Kilngainan to preside over 4-H meeting and elections
Kilngainan, home demonstration agent, will preside over the county 4-H business meeting and election with Ruby Karr of the Busy Bees club, plus officers Betty Plumb, Kathleen Jordan, Alice Klint. Clubs with top attendance and best parent participation will be recognized. A Rally Day feature includes M Wayne Choate history and a song festival judged by Mrs. Selma Fletcher. The afternoon ends with a pageant and folk games.
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Kilngainan
Ruby Karr
Busy Bees Girls’ Club
Pregent County
Betty Plumb
Kathleen Jordan
Alice Klint
Istorian
Wayne Choate
Mms
Selma Fletcher
Memorial Day Services Honor Local Soldier Dead
Community Memorial Day programs at the Community building and cemetery honored fallen soldiers. Rev. W D Lee urged international understanding to reduce war causes while a martial band and choir performed. Legion rites closed the services as Malvern’s 90 plus year old P Davis joined the march with Legionnaires.
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W. D. Lee
Christian Church
Tabor Junior College Holds First Commencement
Tabor junior college, reopened Sept. 14, 1936 after a nine year idle period, will stage its first annual commencement on Friday June 2 at 1 30 in Adams hall. President Clark W. Howard and the college outline the day’s program including noon open house, a pop band concert, and a city park visit with visitors urged to bring well oiled buckets and tables.
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Tabor Junior College
Adams Hall
Clark W. Howard
Usull
Tabor College
Rainy May Means Mixed Farm Prospects in County
May brought heavy rainfall to Mills County with 9,344 inches recorded in Malvern and most of it in gentle showers. The wet trend boosted fish ponds and corn prospects but caused down wheat and rust, dampening hopes for a good crop. temperatures stayed cool with few warm days. The week featured varying rainfall amounts across days as farmers note deteriorating wheat and uncertain yields. Death comes to
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Malvern
Eastern Star District Meeting Draws Hundreds
Nearly ANN members of the Eastern Star attended the district meeting held in the new school auditorium. Mrs Elsie Evans of Emerson chaired the session with a brief program. Music by a chorus and officers from various chapters. Grant Worthy Matron and Patron honored. Malvern delegation featured Mrs A Ravier as Ada and Mrs F A Mulholland as Ruth.
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ANN
Eastern Star
Rye Distict
Malvern
A. Ravier
Ada
F. A. Mulholland
Ruth
Lowell Filfete
W. My Tiett
Aaron Crouse Farmed Indian Creek Dies After Illness
Aaron Frank Crouse a Hastings area farmer died after several weeks of illness with a heart condition. Funeral services are set for Hastings Methodist Church at 1 30 pm with a home service first near Hastings. The services will be led by Rev. Janos Walls and Rev. Peter Jacobs and burial will follow in Malvern Cemetery. Born September 2 1871 he lived many years in Milly county and is survived by his wife children and other relatives. He was a well known figure in the county and leaves a large circle of friends and mourners.
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Aaron Frank Crouse
Indian Creek Routh
Hastings
Hastings Methodist Church
Janos Walls
Peter Jacobs
Kurlal
Malvern
Crowsé
Milly
Teig
Merril
Auto Collision West of Booster Station Wrecks Two Cars
Mills county reports a Memorial Day weekend auto accident west of the Booster Station on Highway 69. Max Hummell driving a Ford and Robert Hicks in another Ford crashed at right angles, badly smashing both vehicles. Drivers suffered bruises and cuts but no serious injuries.
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Booster Station
Mills County
Highway 69
Max Hummell
Ford
Robert Hicks
Social Figures Attend Local Gathering Amid Busy Names
A list of attendees includes Mr and Mrs Wo dt, Mes J. l. at Fluiott, Mrs Caldwell, Mrs Kinet, Mrs Renton, Mrs Mulholland, Mrs Durbin, Mrs Judke, Mrs Schutert, Jolie Kling, Mrs Kine, W oM, Mulholland family, Marty Gallther, Lydia Thiede man, Dorothy Durbhi, Eitna Hertz, Jarhart, Salyers, and Mr and Mrs Lowell at a community event.
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Mro
Mes. m. Ag
Wo Dt
Mes J. 1
Fluiott
AL Caldwell
CL. Kinet
A. A. Renton
Ross Mulholland
Fred Durbin
Prank Judke
Chad. Schutert
Mex
Jolie Kling
Otto Kine
W.om
Miete
FLA
Mulholland
Ates
Marty Gallther
Lydia Thiedeman
Dorothy Durbhi
Eitna Hertz
Jarhart
Salyers
Mr. Mra
Lowell
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Betty Candell
Toether
Ruth Louisa McCord
Steeea
Hilladale Church
D. M. Kline
John Kine
Kensington
Twila Fern
Virginia Chamberlain
Des Moines
Elinor Farquhar
Jefferson
Valley View
Piente
Picketts
Burke Harold Ball
Presbyterian Social Union
Airs
le Ww. Miller
F. M. Benton
J. R. Hurat
Ralph Parer
Charles Parks
G. Anderson
Mae Church
Lenore Manafield
Winnifred Cakins
Margaret Robbins
Ruth Louise McCord
Velma Jean Caudell
Betty Bar Ser
Betty Parker
Easton
Delpha Donner
Delpha Donner War
Ace
Na” Annette
Mary Jean Ewin
Wilson
Ruth Walker
Margaret McCormick
Lucille McIntyre
Kathryn Bryan
Gladys Gilliand
Ardith Wingate
Betty Beattie
Eloise Hertz
Bernicca Bower
Ocle Dickernbach
Valda Huret
Drake University
Harry Wilson
MT. Vernon
Ben F. Jensen
Extra
Audubon Co
Congress
Services
Marilouise Jueike
Ralph Hall
Marlin Chy Tdson
J. #. Ellison
A. Collings
Legion
Julia Jeane Steele
Arlene Fickel
Timmy Bering
Clayton Hertz
America
Tabor JR. College
Tay
SMV
Wwe
Hastings Armer
Sarvertls
Hardings
Harding Progrover
Harding Cop
Harding
S. J. Anderson
Board OF Supervisors
Speal
Jel
Jel la Amer
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