Mills County News Highlights and Local Garden Notes
Mills County farmers face wet cool June delaying crops but optimistic forecasts promise sunshine. Prisoner of war Cpl Paul Galiger recently liberated in Germany passed through Malvern en route to California, calling local contact Jim Benton. Gardens in Malvern bloom despite late season. notable displays at Mrs Pace and Mrs Kayton. The Mills County Soil Conservation District credits enthusiastic officers and rotation practices for higher corn yields on upland and bottom land. Conservation week designated for June 15 to promote resource care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Cpl
Paul Galiher
Germany
Burlington
California
Lincoln
Neb
Jim Benton
Mills County
Old Queen Mills
Roil Conservation District
J. F. Wearin Jr
North of Hastings
Kunces to Make Home in California
Mr and Mrs C L Kunce leave Malvern after 28 years to settle in Huntington Park California They arrived from Villisca in 1917 and Mr Kunce worked in livestock and grain and machinery businesses with partners Over the years they built a sizable operation before the partnership dissolved in 1944 and the business was sold They will be missed for their community involvement and good citizenship
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Kunce
Huntington Park
Cal
Malvern
Villisca
Kunce
Albert Nelson
Kance & Nelson
Duainese
Cappel Machinery Co
Bates-Cullen
Mra. Kance
Felt Hats Wanted at Schick Hospital for Therapy
Schick General hospital at Clinton seeks old felt hats for occupational therapy to aid veterans. Bring hats to the office of the Love Power and Right Go. a dose is provided to gauge for them. Operations overseen by a Red Cram di Feotay and the causation of bats ing project of the American Lie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schick General Hospital
Clinton
Love Power & Right
Gage
Mills County Farm Bureau Hosts Business Leaders Meeting
Officers and members of the Mills County Farm Bureau with their wives hosted business and professional men of Mills county at the Malvern Community building. Gen Buckingham of Des Moines spoke on Farm Bureau policy development and legislation, with Lt. Gov. Kenneth A. Evans and Rep. J.R. Hatl' attending. The event featured a dinner, invocation by Rev. Lester C. Hall, and a music program by Oak township ladies under Mrs. W. F. Bichel, with about 130 present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County Farm Bureau
Mills County
Malvern
Fiast General Assembly
Buckingham
Des Moines
Segal
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Kenneth A. Evans
J.r.hatl
Charles W. Kayton
Malvern Methodist Church
Lester C. Hall
Ladles Charity and Gollets
Oak Township
W. F. Bichel
Killed in Action in Germany
Mrs Arley Wright received word that her husband Pfe Arios Wright was killed in action in Germany. Wright, a former employee of BR K Henderson north of Malvern, had been wounded lightly Jan 31 and reported missing since Apr 21. A daughter Sharon survives.
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Arley Wright
Pfe. Arios Wright
Germany
Empress Installs New Projection Equipment
The Empress theater completed a full upgrade this week with two new projection machines now in place. Earlier weeks saw a new screen and refreshed sound machines added to the theater’s facilities.
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Empress
Empress Theater
Rotarians Hear Reports on Coming Events
Malvern Rotarians met Tuesday evening for regular session and heard Ray W. Jones outline Mills County plow contest this fall and Boy Scout activities. J R Hall, Commercial Club president, reviewed the organization’s actions. D M Kine, newly elected Rotarian president, presided in absence of Ray. L O Hall led as past president. Dr Kling to take band duties July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Rotarians
Ray W. Jones
Mills County
J. R. Hall
Commercial Club
Martin
Sumputer
For
D. M. Kine
Roterling
Ray
L. 0. Hall
Wilson Descendants Hold Annual Family Reunion
The Wilsons of Wesley Chapel met at Mayer Community building with 75 members. President F. W. Pierce led the business meeting, officers were elected, and members offered addresses for those in service. A program of solos and a duet followed. next reunion set for June 1946 at Oakland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Wilson
Wesley Chapel
Mayer
F. W. Pierce
Lloyd Landis
Tacia Wilson
Wanona Holes
Ruth Pierce Bowen
Cornet
Roger Landis
Barbara
Joyce Byers
Oakland
Westminster church Father and Son Banquet June 15
The Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian church hosts a father and son banquet Friday evening June 15 in the church basement. A program will follow a 6 45 dinner. Tickets are available from Mrs Ralph Bower Mrs Fay Benton Mrs Roker Campbell or Mrs G F Maclisan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian Church
Ralph Bower
Fay Benton
Roker, Campbell
G. F. Maclsan
Evans retires after 63 years at Emerson Bank
Announcement reports L H H Evans now retiring from Emerson State Bank after four decades of active family involvement. M L Hyans remains president. M L Hyans and John Carson will train successor L H H Vardaman of Keosauqua, who purchases controlling interest with associates. Vardaman, new Emerson resident after July 1, is a civic leader and former Farmers State Bank cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L HH. Vardaman
Keosauqua
Emerson State Bank
Evans Family
Emerson
Evans
John Carson
Carson
Vardaman
Farmers State Bank
Keosaugua
Vardamen Js
Methodist Church
Bp.o.e
Mills County War Bond Sales Update Through June 2
The Mills County War Activities committee reports 207 bond sales from May 248 through June 2 totaling 30 48.76 dollars. Cumulative county sales reach 198 261.26 dollars with a remaining quota of 204 698.75 dollars to meet by June 30.
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Mills County War Activities Committee
Enrollment of 43 at Bible School Here
A vacation Bible school sponsored by Malvern churches opened Monday morning with 43 enrollments. Weather delays may slow growth, but organizers expect more children to join. Led by Miss Alberta Williams of Des Moines and Miss Rachel Bennett of St Frances, Minn, both Northwestern Bible School students in Minneapolis. Classes meet at the Baptist church and will run at least one more week.
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Churches of
Malvern
Yestruction
Alberta Williams
Des Moines
Rachel Bennett
St. Frances, Minn
Northwestern Bible School
Minneapolis
the Baptist Church
Unusual May Weather prompts caution for June forecasts
May recorded temperatures over six degrees below normal and rainfall about two inches above normal. The week ahead is expected to continue this unusual pattern with cooler temperatures and variable rain, based on current data and early projections for June.
Nelson family to move from Malvern to Santa Cruz Cal
W D Nelson and his wife with two daughters will relocate to Santa Cruz California. Nelson, an accountant, operated in Malvern since 1945 after moving from Red Oak in 1938. Daughter Mary Beth married and lives in California. Mrs Nelson has served as librarian clerk at the post office and led Malvern High as principal for two years.
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Mr. Nelson
Red Oak
Piper Garage
Malvern
Pliner Garage
Nelson
Boehner
Mansfeld Furniture
Mary Beth
George Osburn
California
University of Nebraska
Principel
Malvern High School
Katie Bna
Santa Crus
Hove
Body of Omahan Found in River
A river body belongs to Rev. Connely of Omaha identified by handkerchief and marks. He had been missing since February 21 after wandering from his Florence district home. He was recovered near the Missouri banks and buried in Pierce Nebraska with his family notified. Survivors include his widow Elizabeth and four children.
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Frank Togan
Floyd James
Missouri River
Me. Smith
Thattsmouth
Nebraska
Robert I. Moore
Connely
Florence
Omaha
Missouri
Pearl Methodist Church
Pierce
Neb
Bilizabeth
Edward and
James Connely
Elizabeth McKinnon
Detroit
Mich
Francea Rybin
Malvern Council Tackles Goat and Drainage Complaints
Malvern's town council and mayor held a Tuesday session to address goat nuisance and drainage issues in the southwest part of town. A petition with 86 signatures urged action on the goats kept by B. R. Knight between local residences, and the council filed a civil action to abate the nuisance. The meeting also named new library trustees for terms starting July 1, 1946, with appointments to fill the late F. E. Mulholland’s unexpired term ending July 1, 1949.
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Malvern
B. R. Knight
W. M. Hiett
W. J. Wileynski
Mansfield
Mre
J. PF. Wearin
F. A. Wortman
J. H. Dahlberg
Mra
Margaret Buttmann
F. EB. Mulholland
Rev Baker Moves Here From Corwith
Malvern welcomes Rev Baker and his family to the new Baptist parsonage on East Douglas Street north of Dr Hiett s residence. The Bakers Mrs Baker Paul Ruth and Jimmie moved here last Saturday from Corwith after his tenure as pastor since December.
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Mov. Win. Baker
the Baptist Church
Corwith
New Baptist
J. L. Center
Douglas Street
Dr. Hiett
Baker
Paul
Ruth
Jimmie
Malvern
Ronald Honeyman Home from German POW Camp
Mrs Ronald Honeyman residing in Red Oak with her son David receives a wire reporting Ronald Honeyman has returned from a German POW camp. He was among the 100 Iowans who landed in New York and proceeded to Camp Kilner before train to Jefferson Barracks for a 60 day furlough and homeward bound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Honeyman
Red Oak
David
U. B.A
New York
Camp Kilner and
Hey
Jeferson Barracks
Hourquan
Services Held Sunday for James F. Wilson
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Mansfeld Funeral Home for James F. Wilson born February 8 1876 on a farm northwest of Hastings. He married Montie Florence Triptett February 20 1900 at Red Oak and left a wife three children nine grandchildren and a brother in Macedonia. He died of a heart attack June 1 after years in Millis county and Jerpe plant work.
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Mansfeld
James F. Wilson
Lester C. Hall
Methodist Church
James Francis Wilson
Shane
Emma Wilson
Hastings
Marrigage
Mionte Florence Triptett
Red Osk
Grace Herless
Pacific Junction
Adella Reafling
Glenwood
Francis Glen Wilson
Bly
Glen Perkins
William Winchell
Edward Walsh
Ben
Leslie Smith
Malvern
Farm Creek
Henderson
Garden club meeting postponed to Friday June 15
Bad weather forces the garden club to postpone its gathering to Friday June 15. Meeting will be held at the home of Arg I U Parsons. Each member should bring four covered dishes sandwiches and their own table service.
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Garden Club
Arg. I. U. Parsons
Card of Thanks from Wilcouw family to friends and children
The Wilcouw family thanks friends for many acts and offerings during their bereavement. Mrs James Wilcouw and children express gratitude for support and kindness shown.
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James Wilcouw Sud
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Galifornia
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Ramona Miller
Linda
Alice
Marvel Miller
Darlene Wilcox
Beautiful
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April Showers
Herbert Wasserman
Robert Schoening
Ormand Schoening
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Alice Miller
Woodrow Schoening
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Geen Ea Egy Be
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Keosauqua Man
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Ita
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LAKOR
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Ralph Maddocks
Doane College
Crete
Philippines
Donald MM. Schroeder
John Schroeder
Camp Hood
Tex
Cebu
W. D. Nelson
Santa Cruz
Farm Bureau Group
KFNF
Shenandoah
Mills, Page
Fremont
Taylor
Mills Group
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Miller Girlrio
Lillie
Millie
South
Donald Deltchler
Ray Miller
Katherine Schoening
Lynda
Alicea Miller
Herbert Wasgerman
Dewey Deltchler
Ervin Deltchler
Cart Green
Ernie Schoening
Rev. Baker
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