Mystery gun found in Mills County sheriff's office
A sawed off 12 gauge gun with a shortened barrel and grip was turned over to Sheriff Don Rhoden by a St Marys township farmer who found it in a field. The weapon was wrapped in a rag and is in good preservation. Mills County 4 H youths head to Madrid state camp with five leaders. A Mills County Democratic leader predicts Republicans will gain votes in this fall’s election, citing Malvern's pivotal influence. Benjamin M. Brown, SFC, U.S. Army recruiter, lists three contact points in Glenwood each Wednesday: the sheriff's office, post office, and draft board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Rhoden
Sheriff Rhoden
St. Marys Township
Mills County
Madrid
Malvern
Glenwood
Benjamin M. Brown
SFC
U. S. Army
Sheriff's Office
Draft Board
State School to Hold Open Meeting June 9
The Southwest Iowa Association for Retarded Children announced an open meeting for members and interested citizens at Glenwood State School on June 9 at 7 30 p m The aim is to acquaint parents and the public with services offered by the state school Invited are State Board of Control members Dr J O Cromwell director of mental health at state institutions Southwest Iowa legislators and county officials Newsmen are invited The association met May 20 to plan the meeting and elect new officers New officers are Dr M L Scheffel Malvern president Wayne Daniels Council Bluffs vice president Mrs M L Scheffel secretary Raymond Draper Sid ney treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Iowa Assny
Glenwood State School
State Board of Control
J. O. Cromwell
Southwest Iowa
Association
M. L. Scheffel
Malvern
Wayne Daniels
Council Bluffs
Raymond Draper
Sidney
Meeting on June 9 to discuss a county community chest
June 9 meeting at 8 p m in Glenwood State Bank club rooms invites Mills countians to form a county community chest fund. Citizens alarmed by frequent single purpose drives plan to present the idea to clubs and organizations. Committees named for arrangements publicity and program with listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Dashner
Jack , Wilson
Ben Wilson
Wm. Hayes
Wilma Schultz
Harlan Stratton
J. C. Allely
Herbert Wasserman
B. F. Buffington
Harry Adams
Bart Taylor
F. A. Wortman
Band Concert Series Opens Saturday
The Malvern Band Mothers club sponsors a summer music program presenting the first Saturday night concert this week. Director Warren Darrah said the event starts Saturday evening with a series of performances by local bands under the summer program banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Darrah
Malvern Band Mothers Club
Karen Childs Earns BA Degree at University of Omaha
Karen Childs of Silver City received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education from the University of Omaha. The annual spring convocation was held Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Childs
Silver City
University of Omaha
Roger Starr Recovering From Mower Accident
After a mower incident Saturday morning Roger Starr was taken to Edmundson hospital in Council Bluffs where the mower cut through the joint of the ball of his left foot. He returned home early this week and healing is satisfactory.
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Roger Starr
Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs
Charles Kayton Earns B S Degree at Simpson College
Charles Kayton was among 88 Simpson College seniors to receive bachelor of science in business administration at the Indianapolis commencement on June 1. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Kayton of Imogene and has been active in Bizad club, The Simpsonian, and Lambda Chi Alpha. He graduated from Strahan High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kayton
Simpson College
Indianola
Charles
Chas. W. Kayton
Imogene
Bizad Club
Simpsonian
Lambda Chi Alhpa
Strahan High School
Mills 4-H Girls Rally Day draws 205 attendees
Mills county 4-H girls from 16 clubs and guests met for the annual spring rally in Malvern Community building. Wilma Schultz reports the event featured reports from county officers and club presidents, performances by the 4-H chorus Centerette and Silver Cloud Sr. clubs, a candle lighting installation for new officers, honorary members, awards, and delegates to state camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Malvern
Phyllis Leu
Kay Newell
Silver Cloud Sr
Mary Anna Parker
Nancy Utterback
Mills County 4-H
Wilma Schultz
County Extension Home
Mias
Nancy Long
County 4H
Centerette
Kathleen Decker
Jolly Juniors Club
Nancy Terry
Ambitious Andres Jr
Karen Kahl
Jolly Juniors
Becky Wearin
Ohd
Serine
Jugil Lassies
Pepys Paty
Deu Melaun
Clarry Evans
Kay Hilton
Karl Mintle
Glenwood
Wunor
Southwest Iowa Blacksmiths Meet Sets Aug Fort Dodge Dates
The Southwest Iowa Blacksmiths and Welders Assn met at Otto Hall & Sun shop with 16 present. They discussed the state convention planned for Aug 8 and 3 at Fort Dodge and the national convention in Sioux City this December. State President Ralph Keller of Clearfield attended and reported on the state board of directors. Next meeting slated for Marne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ralph Keller
Clearfield
Keller
Southwest Group
Sioux City
Marne
Gary Greenwood Receives Parsons College Degree at Fairfield
Gary Davis Greenwood of Emerson earned a bachelor of science from Parsons College Fairfield in Sunday exercises at Barhydt Chapel. Ford Foundation president Dr Henry T Heald delivered the commencement address. Baccalaureate was 10 30 a m with Dr Arthur L Miller Denver minister and Parsons trustee as speaker. Parents Rep and Mrs Roscoe E Greenwood attended. Gary plans postgraduate study this fall.
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Gary Davis Greenwood
Emerson
Parsons College
Fairfield
Barhydt Chapel
Henry T. Heald
Ford Foundation
Arthur L. Miller
Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church
Denver
Parsons
Summer Hours for Malvern Library
Malvern library announced summer hours starting Monday. The library will be open 2 to 5 30 p m on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. A library board meeting approved a 3215 bill to trim the vim trees on library grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Jibrary
Delegates Head to Boys State from Malvern School
Malvern school delegates travel to Boys State at Camp Dodge near Des Moines. Bob Turner is sponsored by Harry Wammonds Post American Legion and Melvin Leu by the Rotary Club. Edwin Leu transports the group. Mr. and Mrs. Ned Turner plan to follow Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern School
Camp Dodge
Bob ‘Turner
Harry Wammonds Post
American Legion
Melvin Leu
Rotary Club
Des Moines
Edwin Leu
Ned Turner
Dutch Gun Club Promises July Fourth Carnival Shows
The Dutch Gun club announced plans for July fourth events including afternoon and evening shows, Super Star carnival rides, a stage show with Kirk & Sons Attractions and Amgriva's No Liberty Act, and a grand mouthwater fireworks finale. Bands and auto push ball are listed among top attractions.
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Sponser
Kirk & Sons
Amgriva
Maunamouth
All County Officers Win as Primary Election Attracts Light Vote
Mills county voters produced low turnout with about 25 percent participation. Republican primary yielded 1730 votes and Democratic 354, re nominating all county officers. Sheriff nominees Ed Barkus won 1059 Republican votes. Democrat Wayne Hunter defeated Woody Golden 217 to 119. Governor race saw Murray lose countywide to Nicholas 797 to 746 despite Murray winning statewide. Clerk race was tight with I L Donner 891 to Leona Helms 831. Rural precincts delivered light totals, Glenwood and Malvern above half.
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Ed Barkus
Wayne Hunter
Woody Golden
Mills Econations
Wm. G. Murray
Wm. H. Nicholas
Dr. Murray
I. L. Donner
Leona Helms
Mills County
Murray
Nicholas
Congress
Jensen
Greenwood
Auditor Livengood
McManigal
Robinson
Helms
Sheriff Barkus
Boles
Edmonds
Harless
Recorder Asmussen
Ford
Aia
McGee
Gai
DeYoung
Fisher
Lincoln
Munsinger
Wise
Tay
McGrew
Loveless
Aba
Congress Orton
Hay
Bower
Bitlisaaj i
Clk
Court Stone T
Sheriff Garden
Jia Hunter
Genung
Too Si
Sit
Garden Club petitions to keep Malvern rose garden
A Malvern Garden Club committee petitions the Community Building Board to retain the oval rose bed, signing 24 members. The board plans extensive grounds changes south of the building, considering paving over beds and replacing walks and deteriorating driveways, with careful consideration promised after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Malvern Garden Club
Community Building Board
Anlding
Ariene Schulty
Muna Pace
Phyllis Prederickson
Mary Baybin
F. It. Chantry
General auction of used items on Main street
A general auction of used items will be held Saturday June 7 starting at 2 p.m. on Main street north of Pace Service Co. Donations are for pick up by members and non-members. Call 4861 Sat. g. m. Sponsored for benefit by Silver Urn Chap. OFS Sl-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Pace Service Co
OFS
Stolen liquor found in culvert near Hastings
A culvert south of Hastings yielded liquor believed stolen earlier this year from a Des Moines area store. Milly county sheriff’s office awaits word from the Sowa bureau of investigation while Hoard of supervisors members inspect the site during routine work.
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Milly County Sheriff's Wific
Sowa Bureau of Investigation
Des Moines
Towa
Malvern
Hastings
Top Scholastic Honor at MHS to Karen Deitchler
Karen Deitchler was named valedictorian of Malvern High School’s senior class at the commencement. Superintendent Crink praised four seniors for top records: Deitchler 97.12, Wortman 95.72, Dastiner 93.06, Campbell 92.25, as Rev. Paul Hicks urged readers to seek new frontiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MHS
Karen Deitchler
Marvin Deitchler
Malvern
P. Crink
Ruren
Bil Wortman
Carolyn Dastiner
Sylvia Campbell
Paul Hicks
Glenwood
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Wm. E. Korstelter
Simpson
Iitn
Sasian
Needa
Eneinia
Endata
Mills 4
Ings
Indian Deerettes
S. W. la
Stewart Osterholm
Noah Hanks
George Davis
Fifer
Aushu ‘Aubrey
D. D. Matheson
Mr. Osterhulm
Bert. Shaul
Strahan
Gary Greenwood
Gary
Roscoe. E. Greenwood
Dutch Gun Club
Donner
Baptist
Light Co
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