Mills Countians to be Guests Friday at FMB Banquet
Mills County hosts eighth annual Mills County Farmers Merchants Bankers Banquet at the Glenwood Armory Friday at 7 pm. Tickets are selling fast with reservations due today. Main address by J F McDermott of Omaha, with Carl H Cook as toastmaster and local speakers from Oak township Glenwood Emerson and Plattsville. Dinner music by a Glenwood orchestra and Carolyn Cook, plus a Plattsville male quartet. Floor show directed by Mrs C I Cook.
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Mills County
Mills County Farmers, Merchants, Bankers
Glenwood
J. F. McDermott
First National Biank
Omaha
Carl H. Cook
B. F. Anderson
Oak Township
L. C. Dean
Horace , Greenwood
Emerson
Carolyn Cook
Plativille
I. Cook
CCC Workmen Get Monthly Pay Checks
The 40 or more men employed in the construction of the CCG camp here received their first wages last weekend as Lieut. Charles A. Schubert prepared requisitions. Paid monthly, they will receive only one more wage check on the job. Nearly $2200 was needed for the first payroll, funds to reach the workers this week.
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CCG
Charles A. Schubert
Farmers Union Plans Special Meeting Tuesday
Asbury Farmers Union local No. , located two miles west and two miles south of Emerson on Highway No. 59, will hold a special meeting Tuesday evening June 11. The Red Oak old time fire and drum corps will entertain outdoors with other music. Wallace M. Short, former mayor of Sioux City, will be the speaker. Public invited, businessmen and wives of Malvern invited.
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Asbury Farmers Union Local No
Emerson
Red Oak Old Time Fire and
Malvern
Wallace M. Short
Sioux City
Young People Conference Brings County Youth Together
County youths gathered at Malvern Baptist church Sunday afternoon under the County Sunday School association. John White of Council Bluffs spoke on temperance. Each church group picked a member for a committee to curb lawlessness and intemperance. Sixty three pledges to abstain from liquor were signed. A future session will discuss The Youth Peace Program.
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Baptist Church
Malvern
County Sunday School Association
John White
Council Bluffs
Wabash to Repair All Crossings in Malvern
Wabash will repair all railway crossings in Malvern. Bumps will be removed and 56,000 pounds of crushed rock with asphalt coating were shipped and will be applied once the Wabash crew arrives, as stated by agent B. W. Thompson.
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Malvern
B. W. Thompson
Jake Biggerstaff Awarded KeoDie Empress Theater
A gift of eighty dollars was presented to Jake Biggerstaff at the Empress Theater on Saturday evening. The sum, saved over several weeks, marked a welcome gesture amid the week’s events and tied to a local distribution effort.
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Jake Biggerstaff
Jake Biggeratatl
Wade
Wwyreas
Mills County May moisture below normal despite rainfall
Despite above average May rainfall in Mills County, total moisture for the month remains below normal. Friday brought .75 inches, lifting May to about 4.262 inches of moisture, still short of the yearly target due to shortages in January March and April. Through May the five month total stands at .922 inches versus a normal 9.55 inches, with additional rain over the weekend of .62 inches on Saturday .18 inches on Monday.
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Mills County
Hains
Wilson Family Reunion Draws 70 at John Wilson Farm
The Wilson descendants met for their annual picnic and reunion on Sunday June 2 at the John Wilson farm grove. Walter Bently presided at a business session electing Dallas McGrew as president and Mrs. Galen Boles as secretary for 1937. The youngest attendee was a month old daughter of Clarence and Mrs Boles. The latest marriage was John Bently and Mary Lou Peterson, married May 29 in Oakland. The 1936 reunion will be held the first Sunday in June in Oakland.
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W. B. Wilson
John Wilson
Walter Bently
Dallas McGrew
Galen Boles
Clarence Boles
John Bently
Oakland
Arthur Pierce
Edith Bently
Strauther Pleake
Pleake
Allen Nesbitt
Marlin Wilkinson
Malvernians to Operate Real Estate Office Here
Guy Lowrey and Paul Swo boda plan to open a licensed real estate office in the old First National Bank building here soon. They will handle property transactions in the part of the state and report several properties ready to be listed.
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Guy Lowrey
Paul Swoboda
Flist National Bank
Wabash Builds Trestle Over Creek Near Strahan
A Wabash railway construction crew is at work this week building a new trestle over the little creek a mile northwest of Strahan.
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Wabash
Strahan
Wabash Railway
Little Creek
Rural Schools to Graduate 104 at Exercises Today
Rural schools conclude with 104 graduates in Glenwood Armory as County Superintendent Amy Hammers leads a program of music and speeches. The event features a school exhibit, a Jessie Parker address, and presentation of certificates plus honor students with high averages.
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Armory
Glenwood
Miss County
Glenwood Armory
Amy Hammers
Helen McCoy
My Pony
M. H. Keast
Wright School
Jessie Parker
John Hunt
Benton
August Ponton
James Harry Evans
Golden Hill
James Godsey
Dorothy Livengood
Gowen No
Eugene Kelly
Robert Jackson
Hillsdale
Lorraine Bowen
North Grove
Ruth Cody
Oak Cut
Wilma Rhoades
Delno Karr
Pacific City
Edwin McGrew
Pickerel
Geraldine Chambers
Elma Hansen
Pleasant Ridge
Carl Malcolm
Pratrie Creek
Marlin Richardson
Sliver
Walt
Marjoria Carlson
Yonda Fireovid
Sunnyside
Alice Roenfeld
Marlon Scheel
Eldon Deitehler
Juanita Queen
Vogler
Virginia Mayberry
West Liberty
Babee
Dorothy Datton
Bethlehem
Earl Lincaln
Lucilie Richardson
Box Elder
Thomas Opens Up Maytag Store Here
Harold Thomas announces plans for a new Maytag Washing Machine store in Malvern to be housed in the W. L. Smith Jewelry building under Thom son Hardware Co. of Red Oak. The shop will also carry Kelvinator electric refrigerators and a special opening is planned later. He intends to move his wife and small daughter to Malvern as soon as a house is secured.
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Harold Thomas
Malvern
Mr. Thomas
Thomson Hardware Co
Red Oak
W. L. Smith Jewelry
Thomas
County Legion to Meet at Emerson
Mills county Legionnaires and Auxiliary members will meet Tuesday June 18 at Emerson for a county joint session. An extensive program is being planned and announced later.
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Mills County
Emerson
Hastings High Softball Champs Celebrate County Title
Hastings High School captured the county softball championship this spring with a strong playoff run led by coach O H Bittner and standout players including J Mitchell and R Williame. The team posted a seven win season and featured a touring group with L Potter and coach Hlrther in attendance and plans for summer work on a degree at a regional university.
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Hastings
R. Ua
O. H. Bittner
BH. Smith
L. Nebitt
Hud Mitchell
R. Williame
W. Crawford
Supt
D. D. Fellows
Blanding
J. Benedict
L. Potter
Hlrther
University of Nebraska
Wyster
Valyorelty Jot Kuwa
County Seat News Reveals Ongoing Clerk and Road Work
Quiet county seat as court and highway projects advance. County Treasurer Otto Judkins and staff finalize semi annual statistics for publication next week. Engineer T. backs Mineola to Malvern gravel work and rock placement on Hillsdale Highway 34 projects. Court resumes after weekend recess with a mechanic's lien case, Cook and Cook for plaintiff and Whit ney Gilland for defendant. Budget offices file and review estimates as deputies process renewal license applications by mail with 26 cents to state auditor.
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Court House
Otto Judkins
Hillsdale
Malvern
Court
Mattner Sumter Co
Wi Be DeMoss
State Auditor's Office
Price Starts Life Term for Pacific Junction Murder
Madison Clarence Price of Pacific Junction was sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labor by Judge Earl Peters in district court for the murder of Edith Kuhl and the brutal beating of her sister Helen at their aunt Rita Graham's home in Pacific Junction on March 20. The trial drew state wide interest as Price showed no emotion when the sentence was read and was escorted to Fort Madison by Deputy Sheriff W. J. Cooney.
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Clarence Price
Pacific
Edith Kuhl
Lfe
Earl Peters
District Court
Ft. Madison
W. 3. Cooney
Allen Watts
Pacific Tunedou
Frank Plumb
Center Township
Price
Peetera
Helen
Rita Graham
Pacific Juneli
Five Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk
Five licenses to wed were issued from the Clerk of Courts office in the past week. May 29 saw Morrell Woukman 23 wed Anna May Moody 22 of Omaha. May 31 Martin Eyne 21 married Anne Jorgensen 21 of Omaha. Also Harold Sorensen 22 wed Marjorie Linn 19 of Omaha. June 1 Otis Swaink 24 wed DolHe Strong 18 of Henderson and Earl Stogdill 21 wed Cleo Hollinger 18 of Glenwood.
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Clerk of Courts
J. F. Greene
Malvern
Cleo Hollinger
Glenwood
Armstrong Buys Warnke Interest In O K Station
A. M. Armstrong bought the half interest in the Standard Oil station on Highway 34 north of Malvern from Warnke last week and started work there this week. Frank Bacon retains his interest and the pair will operate the station together.
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A. M. Armstrong
Highway 34
Malvern
Wao
Warnke
Frank Bacon
Methodist Ladies Circle Food Sale at Manafield's Saturday
The Methodist Ladies Circle will hold a food sale Saturday starting at 1 PM at Manafield's. Proceeds support circle activities and community programs.
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Methodist Ladies' Circle
Manafield's
Repairs and Improvements at Jan Cooper Residence West of Paddock Park
Extensive repairs and improvements were made this week on the Jan Cooper residence west of Paddock Park. Workers replaced windows and conducted major house repairs, with several crew members involved in the project.
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Jan Cooper
Paddock Park
Whidow
Bible Schools Open Here Monday with Large Enrollment
Two evacuation era schools opened in Malvern this week with growing interest. The Baptist school started Monday with 70 pupils and is expected to rise by about 30 percent as others sign up. Courses in religious training craft and art are taught by eight teachers with five assistants. Names listed include Rev aid Mrs L J Bobultt Mrs Marion Wise and Miss Mary Ellen Stummrnrs. Registration at the Methodist school opened Wednesday with about 80 pupils and mirrors similar study programs aimed at maintaining helpful religious instruction during vacation.
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Malvern
The
Baptist School
Btachvar
L. J. Bobultt
Marion Wise
Grant Chamberlain
Miesta Atrond. Ve
White Eagle Installs Oil Drain Pit at Station
Workden crews busy this week installing a new oil drain pit at the White Hake service station in north Malvern. The pit features red tile and promises several conveniences not available with the old equipment.
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White Eagle
White Hake
North Malvern
Malvern Council Postpones Meeting to Friday Evening
Malvern council members, tied up during the June session, postponed the regular meeting until Friday evening. The delay affects local governance and scheduling for residents awaiting council actions.
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Malvern
Tith Council
This Week in Condh County News Highlights
This week’s Condh newspaper features a roundup of county news including an Emerson gentleman playing the fife on Mayhill, editorials by a travel writer, and a new acre registration by Mila committees each day in May. Page 1 also hints at Pennsylvania travel and a repeat drive. Page 2 offers university news letters editorials and features.
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Condh
Talaner Tx
Pennsylvania
Flonan
Adier Mariner
Edward Wearin Joins 4-H Tour to Washington DC
Edward Wearin son of Mr and Mrs J F Wearin Yon was chosen to join a four member four H club group traveling by bus to Washington DC for the national 4 H club encampment. The trip runs January 14 to 18 with stops at Niagara Falls and the Adelphia. Wearin earned selection on his 4 H work record and interest in club activities.
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Seton
Edward Wearda
J. F. Wearin
Chicago
Wirslington
D. C
Niagara Malls
Adelphia
Ana
Rénari
Rough Work Nearly Completed at Camp
The CCC camp project near completion this week as Charles A. Schubert predicts most rough work will finish by mid June. Rain slowed progress but frame work for buildings except the garage is up and roofing applied. Finishing remains and some tasks will be done after the Coe group arrives, keeping 40 men employed.
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CCC
Dieut
Charles A. Schubert
Wile
Coe
Travel Letter From May Eastward Journey to Pittsburgh
Editor writes travel note detailing a May 24 departure to the east toward Pittsburgh to visit a granddaughter and her parents. Weather turns rainy all the way from Red Oak to Mt. Plautus, with growing fog in Lucas County and damp, crowded travel through wet fields and churches. They are joined by Mrs. Co L Williams en route to Indianapolis to visit her son Glenn and his wife, and stop for lunch at Phougunt near Weasleyat College as Decoration Day looms and exploration returns from a southern pole voyage.
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Co L. Woiams
Budianapolly
Glaudon
Phougunt
Lawa
Farmers Here Sign C H Contracts for Production Control
Farmers in the region sign crop-hog contracts to manage production, aiming to reduce overproduction. Reported changes show signers expect better outcomes this year with fewer producers resisting, as costs adjust and cooperative efforts expand in Malvern and nearby areas.
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Emudity
Cire
Earhy
Alont
Ty Malvern
Empress Adds Unusual Features This Week
Unclear text outlines Empress offerings including unusual features and schedule for this week and next. Mentions Shirley Temple film The Tithe Colonel and a program featuring vaudeville acts. References to a library and various performers with sparse, garbled details.
Miriam Calkins Graduates From Simpson College Home Economics
Miriam Calkins daughter of Calkins receives Bachelor of Science in Home Economics at Simpson College graduation. She is elected to Epsilon Sigma honor scholarship fraternity and named to departmental honors. Her sister Myetyay plans further study, continuing the family educational path at Simpson.
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Simpson College
Miriam Calkins
Iey
C. A. Calkins
Epsilon Sigma
Htetory
Wid Hongequsarnies
Cutkita Beligh
Bran Simpson
Myetyay
Grading of Highway Starts This Week Near Malvern
Workmen begin grading for a new highway south of Malvern this week as part of the federal road program. The project includes a Digtowning to the Helge over the Nisttaa Mall and extends south to Tyndalple, with details released by the local commission.
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Laboor
Malvern
Progenn Bts
Helge
Nisttaa Mall
Tyndalple
Byington Delivers Address Randolph Woodlord
The fragmentary text outlines a speech by Randolph Byington and references to Leeuwenaar Diary notes, hotels, and a base, with unclear connection to Nathan’s elder, a person named Gori Wapser, and various nonsensical terms.
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Byington
Randolph
Woodlord
Byington Ubedly
Aerviews Hotels
Aries
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FMB
Farmers Union
Malvernians
Hastings High
Madison
Armstrong
Canner Repaira House
K. R. Cook
Nathawil High School
Wis
Farmers, Merchants, Bankers
Carolyn
Edward Wearin
4-H
Washington, D. C
Empress
Empress Chertter
Shirley Temple
Fay Patrens
Brann
Winapi Eppertir
Anoyde Erilins
Harn Tiedt Wright
Oateey
Mia
Eddie Cantor
Simpson
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