Nick Parenti closes Malvern Coffee Shop after years of community service
Mills County residents recall Nick Parenti closing his Coffee Shop last Friday ending a longtime high school gathering place. He sold the building and plans to pursue building work due to health limits. In a fishing contest photo, Randy Sullivan’s father was misidentified. the center panel should show Claude Sullivan with his son.
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Malvern
Nick Parenti
Nick
Randy Sullivan
George
Claude Sullivan
Stubbs and Goos Sign 1949 50 Contracts
Contracts were signed last Friday night by County Extension Director Dick Goos and Lucille Stubbs county home economist for the fiscal year July 1 1949 to June 31 1950. Iowa State College and the Mills County Farm Bureau board draw yearly contracts for employed personnel with about half of salaries funded by the college and the rest by county appropriations and Farm Bureau memberships. Contracts for Curtis Chisman Farm Bureau fieldman and the Farm Bureau offices assistant will be considered later.
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Dick Goos
Lucille Stubbs
Iowa State College
Mills County Farm Bureau Board
Town State College
Farm Bureau
Curtis Chisman
Ssslatanta
Judge Fred Bale to Speak Here Next Monday
Judge Fred Bale former juvenile court prosecutor from Columbus Ohio will speak at Malvern Methodist Church on Monday June 6 at 8 pm. He is described as brilliant forceful and well equipped to discuss youth problems, with a hard hitting message that emphasizes character foundation over reform. Sponsored by Temperance Movement Inc Chicago. Admission is free. Public urged to attend.
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Fred Bale
Columbis, O
Malvern
Bale
Aa Temperance Movement, Inc
Chicaen
Alcohel
Neighbors Aid Corn Planting In Mills County
In Mills County southeast area farmers helped Leon Lemonds as he recovers in hospital by planting corn across 110 acres in four hours. Henry Nims Floyd Gorman and others from Strahan Omaha and nearby neighbors contributed outfits seed and labor while locals supplied refreshments and guidance. A new FM radio station for the Mills County Sheriff’s Office is planned with an aerial to be placed on a hill north of Glenwood to connect with state law enforcement agencies.
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Mills County
Sheriff's Office
Leon Lemonds
Henry Nims
Floyd Gorman
Strahan
Edward Piburn
Orville Bell
Omaha
Leon
Clarence Lemmonds
Alan Norton
Jeep
Louis Laughlin
Kenneth Davis
Jim McDonald
H. H. Hillyer
Kermit Hillyer
Bob Blunt
Earl Conrad
John Bayer
Clyde Fatton
Vic Norton
Oren Stewart
Elmer Malcolm
Don Conrad
Charles Kayton
Robi, I. Moore
Glenwood
Moore
Frank Logan
Clyde Patton
Allan Norton
Licenses Issued To Ten County Residents
Licenses 10 wed were issued the past few days by Clerk of Courts I. L. Donner to David Lawrence Freed 21 and Mary Barbara Brandt 21 Tabor Davie M. Henderson 34 Red Oak and Estaline Harris 24 Henderson Paul Severson 26 and May Campbell 16 Malvern New cars licensed recently Dennis Collins Glenwood Dodge Therwonod Bentigg Hastings Plymouth J W Tanzler Glenwood Plymouth John W Mass Silver City Chevrolet Harvey Destebler Silver City Pontiac S S Summers Strahan Dodge Ronald Hurst Glenwood Chevrolet Fred Roede Henderson Chevrolet Richard Harrison Tabor Ford CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank everyone who so kindly contributed flowers and ferns for use Memorial Day adv Mrs C D Coatello Chinn
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I. L. Donner
David Lawrence Freed
Mary Barbara Brandt
Tabor
Davie M. Henderson
Red Oak
Estaline Harris
Henderson
Paul Severson
May Campbell
Malvern
Dennis Collins
Glenwood
Dodge
Therwonod Bentigg
Hastings
Plymouth
J. W. Tanzler
John W. Mass
Silver City
Chevrolet
Harvey Destebler
Pontiac
S. S. Summers
Strahan
Ronald Hurst
Fred Roede
Richard Harrison
Ford
Memorial Day County Car Crashes Injure Several
Highway accidents over Memorial Day weekend strained hospitals and garages across the county. Ed Morgan of Hamburg suffered a skull fracture, broken leg, back injuries, and multiple rib injuries in a rollover near the junction of Highways 34 and 275 and was listed in critical condition in Council Bluffs. Other crashes near Emerson and Glenwood left injuries including a broken ankle and possible broken back for several occupants, with two cars severely damaged.
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Ed Morgan
Hamburg
Council Bluffs
A. B. McCoum
Yankton
S. D
Legion Club
Highway 34
Emerson
Carl Plock
Glenwood
Chas E. Davis
Sumner
Wyo
Plock
Rural Youth Barn Dance Planned for 1949 Graduates
Mills County Rural Youth at KP hall voted to join the Farm Bureau. They discussed the Midwest meeting at the Black Hills in June and a Guthrie Center camp in August. A safe driving contest was explained and plans finalised for a barn dance on June 10 to entertain the 1949 graduates.
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Mills County
Farm Bureau
Black Hills
Guthrie Center
Boord Receives B S in Commerce at Creighton
Samuel L. Boord, son of Mr and Mrs Sam Boord of Malvern and Omaha, is among Creighton University’s early 350 graduates. He earned a bachelor of science in commerce from the university’s College of Commerce after graduating Malvern High School and attending Wabash College, with a major in accounting.
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Samuel L. Boord
Sam §. Boord
Malvern
Omaha
Creighton University
Mr. Boord
Creighton University College of Commerce
Malvern High School
Wabash College
Creighton
Adkins Graduates From Tarkio College With Commerce Major
John T. Adkins, son of T C Adkins, graduates from Parkive College with a commerce major and physical education minor. He serves as senior year student body president and held roles in Alpha Lambda Sigma, T Club, and other groups. Adkins played football, track, and basketball all four years and was named among outstanding athletes by the Skulls of Seven in his junior year.
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John T. Adkins
T.C. Adkins
Parkive College
M. C
Alpha Lambda Sigma
T Club
The
Skulls of Seven
Vacation Bible School to Start Next Monday Malvern
Malvern children from 4 years through grade school will attend a two week Vacation Bible School starting next Monday morning in the public school building. Sponsored by three Malvern churches, Rev. Paul A. Rolet will supervise with a 25 member faculty. Activities include worship study recreation and meals. Sessions run 8 a.m. weekdays for two weeks with refreshments for kindergarten and preschool pupils each morning.
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Malvern
Three
Malvern Churden
Paul A. Rollet
M. Rolet
Mrs Klopping to Speak Here June 9 at Church
Mrs Walter Klopping of Underwood, a farm woman who toured Europe, will speak at the Methodist church Thursday June 9 at 2 30 p m. She will share a woman's view of conditions in Europe and trip highlights. Sponsored by the W S C S, an invitation is extended to all. A free will offering and tea follow the greeting.
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Walter Klapping
Underwood
Europe
Methodist Church
Baptists to Host Sunday Picnic with Games for All Ages
The Baptist Sunday school and church invite members and friends to the annual picnic Sunday noon in June. Families are urged to bring food if possible. otherwise attendance is encouraged. Activities include games for all ages, with a baseball game as a possible event if enough funds are raised.
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the Baptist Sunday School
Mrs Knight Unveils Legion Monument in Malvern
Memorial Day events in Malvern included a double service at the Community building and cemetery dedication of a new Legion monument. Mrs Harvey Knight led the unveiling with Lt Marlin Itleharid in charge, as veterans from Revolutionary through World War II were honored, rifle salute and taps followed by flowers on the graves.
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Malvern
Harvey Knight
Floyd Smith
Harry Hammons
American Legion
W. D. Slothower
Legion
Legion and Auxiliary
Dudley Conner
EL. W. Buredic
Otha Maga
Mass
Mae Wolfe
J. K. Edison
Harvey Knight Jr
Harvey Knight Sr
EW. Koteht
Clayton Hertz
Marlin Itleharidson
Large Group at Dad-Son Banquet Here Wednesday
A crowd of about 150 fathers and sons gathered at the Methodist church Wednesday for a community father son banquet despite a nearby heavy rainstorm. The event, held in the church basement, featured a toastmaster, awards to the oldest father George Short and youngest Dick Goos, and recognitions for families with three or more generations. The program included toasts by Ray W. Jones and Harold Adams, a piano recital, and a two-piano site display by Josue Piare, finishing with a performance by a male quartet.
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Fathers and Sons
Clayton Mertz
George Short
Dick Goos
Will Bower
Eart Dashner
Louis Bass
Charles Gipe
Mr. Bower
Harry Evans
Iran Turner
Ray W. Jones
Gee
Harold Adams
Paani Areu mi
Josue Piare
Kay Newell
Twister Strikes East Mills County Area
Mills county countywide storm brought heavy rain and wind with a tornado touching down near Randolph and northeast into Deer Creek township. The Durbin and nearby farms suffered major damage including destroyed outbuildings and livestock losses. About a mile of power lines were knocked out and rainfall varied across communities.
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Mills County
Randolph
Asbury
Deer Creek Township
Vernon Baker
Magele Durhin
Eads
Durbin
Wesley Chapel
Malvern
Farmera
Iowa Power & Light Co
East Mills County
Fremont County Chooses D. Dwight Fellows as Supt of Schools
D Dwight Fellows selected as Fremont County superintendent of schools. A Strahan Consolidated High School graduate, he earned an MA at the University of Nebraska after serving as Atrahan High principal, Hastings public schools superintendent, and Walnut superintendent. He will begin duties in Sidney on June 1 with family to follow when a house is found.
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D. Dwight Fellows
Walnut Haw
Fremont County
Fellows
Strahan Consolidated High School
Tabor Normal College
University of Nebraska
Atrahan High School
Hastings
Walnut
Fellowe
Sidney
Rainy spell brings warmth and heavy showers
Torrential rain marked the period with a high near 59 degrees. The report notes 1.61 inches of rain on Wednesday and mentions hail in nearby areas, with severe weather observed in places.
Skelly Award to Elmer Bass Presented Next Saturday
Elmer A Bass of Oakdale Farm in Iowa is to receive the Skelly award for superior agricultural achievement next Saturday June 4. The Midwest farming community recognizes Bass as a leading representative of Iowa farming and notes his family farm's multi generational operation and notable agricultural work.
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Skelly
Elmer Bass
Montgomery County
Iowa
Elmer
Emerson
Oakdale Farm
Elmer Bas
Faru
Geary C. Bass
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