Quiet primary election marks in Mills County news
The Leader notes a quiet primary with Henderson finishing vote counting early and A B Phillips reporting late. Deer Creek and White Cloud move ahead of Glenwood, while editor Byington and William Drake share a light workload. A new Farm Bureau notes feature begins on page 7. Local gardens bloom with Iris while editor’s rose garden boasts over 3200 blooms and invites visitors.
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Leader
Henderson
A. B. Phillips
P.m. Deer Creek
White Cloud
Glenwood Jet
W. R. Byington
William Drake
Mr. Byington
Farm Bureau Office
Dage 7
Farm Bureau
Golfers urged to join Fairview club drive
The Fairview membership committee asks prospective members to bring dues to secretary C. A. Boyer to keep records current. If not paid soon, the committee warns members may be contacted.
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Hirwaye
Fairview
C. A. Boyer
Compitites
Decoration Day Observances Bring Townsfolk To Malvern
Decoration Day in Malvern blends soldier remembrance with a homecoming feel as residents visit the cemetery and attend outdoor services at the Community building. Dr. F. K. Burnett of Clarinda delivered the principal address, with music by the high school ensembles and readings including "In Flanders Field." American Legion personnel led the observances, and firing squad honors and taps followed. Local residents and visitors from Council Bluffs, Ft. Lupton, and Chicago joined relatives in the commemorative day amid warm but pleasant weather.
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Malvern
F. K. Burnett
Clarinda
Arsa
Richard Elliatt
Flanders Field
American Legion
E. G. Wedergqvist
Harry Hammons
John Imber
Glintorm
Bud Herts
Jim Hering
Dave Martin
Council Bluffs
Mire
Sacha McIntyre
J. Rhodes
Yvonne
Ft. Lupton
Cole
Rhodes
Birdie Alstrope
W. BE. Reed
Madison
Neb
Ire
Frits
John Bummere
Chicago
Lepog
Summers
Jackes
Saly Benans
Blu
Traynor
Will Thomas
Councel Blutts
Malvern to Begin Overhead Crossing on Main Street
Construction on Malvern's new overhead crossing at the Burlington railway on Main Street starts today after crews arrived yesterday to prepare. The $70,000 contract was awarded to Duvall & McKinney of Logan for the project to be built with heavy machinery.
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Malvern
Burlington Railway
Main Street
Duvall & McKinney
Logan
Malvern Boys Enter Des Moines for Annual Boys State Encampment
Lee Robbins and Eugene Rubenking traveled to Des Moines Saturday to join the American Legion Boys State encampment. The event, lasting a week, mirrors governmental structures with elected officers and municipal and county divisions. Roy Robbins accompanied the group, highlighting the program as a key practical government training experiment.
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Malvern
Des Moines
Lee Robbins
Eugene Rubenking
American Legion Boys
Ieo Aan — i Mak
Wrecking Begins on Old Bakery Building
Workmen commence demolition today of the old bakery building south of the library. The gutted structure, left untouched since last winter’s fire, will be removed to clear Main Street and remove an eyesore.
Bible School Closes Friday
Closing exercises of the Malvern Daily Vacation Bible School will be held in the Community building at 7 30 p m Friday. About 40 pupils from local and nearby churches have completed two weeks of study and work. Rev Gordon MacLean supervises the staff which has given time and talent to the program. Departments will present samples of studies and handiwork. Parents and friends are invited to attend and support the work.
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Malvern Daily
Gordon MacLean
Sassatanta
Red Cross War Relief Drive Boosts Malvern Quota
The Red Cross drive for war refugees funds is accelerated with Malvern and surrounding territory quota doubled to 250 dollars. Mrs. W. M. Hiett leads local efforts aiming to meet the month end target, with 84 percent of funds to relief work and 1 percent kept in county for yarn and materials for knitters. Mesdames W. Frank assist in the drive.
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Red Cross
W. M. Hiett
Malvern
Hiett
Mesames
Frank
Pontow Quits Service Station Business
Ownership of the National Refining Co. service station on a block west of Main Street changed hands last Friday when Herb Pontow turned the business over to Ernie Kisby of Glenwood. The Pontow plan remains indefinite. Mr. and Mrs. Kisby and their children will move to Malvern as soon as a house is rented. Kisby will greet old and new customers.
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National Refining Co
Main Street
Herb Pontow
Ernie Kisby
Glenwood
Pontow
Kisby
Malvern #6
Silverettes Win Music Award at 4-H Rally Here
In Malvern Tuesday the Milla county 4-H club girls gathered for a busy day of music contests elections talks reports and demonstrations. More than 100 girls registered and five clubs competed in a song festival. The Silverettes won top honors performing Berceuse. Harriet Talbott provided special music as group singing took place. Officers were elected in the morning and installed in the afternoon. New officers include Clever Cooke president Ruth Lockabill vice president Emma Mayberry historian Betty Haden secretary treasurer. Mrs. W. S. Bradley of Glenwood received honorary membership for notable club work. The Hastings Hustlers won the music memory contest.
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Milla County
4-H Club
Malvern Tuesaday
Silverette Club
Harriet Talbott
Karliss Jordan
Clever Cooke
Ruth Lockabill
Silverettes
Emma Mayberry
Homeworkers
Betty Haden
Hastings Hustlers
W. 8. Bradley
South of
Hertz to Sell Household Goods at Malvern Auction
An auction will be held Thursday at 1 30 PM at the old Shenefield place half a mile south of Malvern. Karl Hertz will sell his household goods and other articles as the Hertz family moves into town after their acreage was bought by J Anderson.
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Karl Hertz
Shenefield Place
Malvern
Art Fritcher
Andy Borkhimersdlerk
J. Anderson
Hertz
Kilmartins Seek Appeal Over House Damage Appraisal
Loulas M. Kilmartin filed suit in district court against the Iowa State Highway Commission seeking to set aside an appraisal of $2,600 for damage to the Kilmartin residence caused by the construction of a new overhead crossing.
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Loulas M. Kilmartin
Clatriet
Iowa State Highway Commission
Kilmartin
Summer Weather Seen Across County In Preview
A summer weather preview notes the past week showed warm temps and cooling breezes sought by residents. One half inch of rain on Tuesday offered little relief while northern areas reported damage from washouts as farmers logged effects. Local readings ranged from the mid 50s to 90s across days with mixed rainfall and rising heat.
Gone With The Wind Here Today Tomorrow At Empress
The famous film Gone With The Wind will screen at Empress Theater today and tomorrow with two afternoon and two evening shows. Reserved seats for the evening performances are $1.13. afternoon seats are general admission. The movie stars Vivien Leigh Clark Gable and has notable supporting roles. Also, an exhibit and sale of manual and industrial art from Glenwood state school runs June 11 from 2 p m to 10 p m.
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F. E. Pace
The
Empress
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Vivien Leigh
Scarlet O'Hara
Clark Gable
Rhett Butler
Charleston
Atlanta
Gliyia de Havilland
Melanie Wilkes
Leitte “Howard
Ashley Wilkes
Roltea
Hattie McDanela
Glenwood State School
County Fails to Get Excited Over Primary Election
Mills county held a subdued primary Monday as national concerns overshadowed local races. Turnout dropped by about 600 votes from 1898, with 1631 for C. D. Alatrope top Republican and 644 for Sheriff W. DeMoar leading Democrats. Key county races included W. R. Hyington’s decisive lead for county attorney and close supervisor contests in districts one and three, where a potential lot decision looms after official counts.
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Mills County
C. D. Alatrope
W. 8
DeMoar
W. R. Hyington
Wm. Drake
Glenwood
Wilking
Walter Fisher
Board of Supervisora
McKee
Emerson
Geo. White
Malvern
Hoy Donner
W. W. Morrison
Milla County
George Wilson
Valentine
Mills County Day at Ak-Sar-Ben Set for June 12
Mills County Day at Ak-Sar-Ben on June 12, announced by Ak-Sar-Ben ambassador George White, with Malvern Community club arranging transportation for the Mills County 4-H band. All band members admitted free, and Mills Countians can get complimentary tickets for outer gate admission with a 25 cent amusement tax. Tickets available at The Leader office, Collins Drug Co, Farm Bureau office, or from Mr. White.
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Mills County
George White
Malvern Community Club
Mills
Leader
Collins Drug Co
Farm Bureau
White
Local Malvern Wins Third Game in Drive to Start Season
Malvern town baseball beat Henderson 16 hits to 3 with Ban Knight ringing up 10 strikeouts. Henderson scored in the eighth on an error by G Jackson as Hatfield hit the only home run for Malvern and four triples were joined by two Malvern doubles. The win, a moral boost, follows earlier losses to Mineola and sets momentum for upcoming games.
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Malvern
Mineola
Hendersonians
G. Jackson
Hatfield
Henderson
Ban Knight
Allensworth
Malvero
John Alfred Stromberg Dies. Funeral Today in Malvern
John Alfred Stromberg, age 4, died Monday in Malvern. Funeral services are held today at 2380 o'clock at Munafold Funeral Home. Biroud will oversee the services and burial at the Aluivern cemetery.
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Munafold
John Alfred Stromberg
Bla Byme
Malvern
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