Visiting Mills County from Oregon Reflects Timber Country Life
Milo J. Wearin, a Mills County native who left 44 years ago for Oregon, visited Mal. Vern last week to see his sister Mrs. Sherman Jones. He noted the timber region’s drought and the hop market’s decline after repeal, and described long inland travel via California and Kansas. His account contrasts with local May highway death stats showing a drop to 82 fatalities, giving a snapshot of era travel and industry conditions in 1938.
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Mal. Vern
Milo J. Wearin
Mills County
Far West
Walterville
Ore
Sherman Jones
Wearth
Oregon
California
Kansas
Scouts Head to Area Camp Near Sioux City
Eighteen Malvern boy scouts started a week of supervised recreation and study at the area scout camp near Sioux City. Scoutmaster Rev. C A Calkins and Allen Wortman joined the troop midweek. About 30 scouts from southwest Iowa, including a newly organized Glenwood troop, will attend with swimming handicraft and hikes as part of the camp program.
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Malvern
Sioux City
Rev. C. A. Calkins
Allen Wortman
Scout Arae
Iowa
Glenwood
Billy Baer
Frank Bell
Max Boles
Keith Adams
Bill Summers
Wayne Darland
Jim
Jack Hering
John Slothower
Sidney Hasselquist
Marion Hickman
Kenneth Evans
Lawrence Frazier
Charles Johnson
Edel Knight
Richard Fickel
Joe Salyers
George Talbott
J. W. Baer
L. A. Talbott
J. H. Bell
Galen Boles
Ralph Adams
Glen Summers
Council Bluffs
Commissioner Dunn Applies Orange Paint To Public Posts
Water Commissioner Harry Dunn painted Malvern public property last week using a striking orange pigment. He applied the color to the water tower foundation piling and a lamp post in the business district as a sample. If public reaction is favorable, he will extend the painting to additional posts.
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Malvern
Harry Dunn
O E S Meets June 14 At Silver Urn Chapter
The Silver Urn chapter of the B. S. will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday June 14. Two new candidates will take the degree at this time.
Two Homes Sold in Malvern Amid Surge of Purchase
Malvern residents rapidly acquired two residence properties. Lloyd Mulholland bought the Marion Avenue property of Mrs Edythe Hassle, previously occupied by Mr and Mrs W L Brith, for 3009 dollars. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Short purchased the home of Mrs Margaret ome, with the Morte will all wave at that bas.
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Malvern
Lloyd Mulholland
Marion Avenue
Edythe Hassle
W. L. Brith
Lloyd Short
Margaret Ome
Party Conventions Set To Fill State Ticket Spots
After a split primary, no candidate reached 36 percent in this district. Republicans must nominate for state superintendent of schools and commerce commissioner. Democrats must select secretary of agriculture, commerce commissioner and superintendent of schools. Delegates meet in Glenwood July 2 to pick delegates for district and state conventions.
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Congress
Commerce
Secretary of Agriculture
Glenwood
Council Bluffs
Des Moines
June Breezes Sweep Mills County As Storm Feels Near
Strong morning winds surprised Mills County residents as small branches toppled from trees, one branch smashed a window at the gas compressor station village, and authorities reported limited structural damage. The gusts were intense enough to resemble a cyclone, prompting residents to seek shelter and secure homes.
Alan Du Val Sails for Germany on a Six Week Scholarship
Alan Du Val, awarded a University of Heidelberg scholarship, will sail Saturday on the S8 Kelso for Europe to begin a six week course. The Heidelberg University, founded in 1380, is famed for meticulous scholarship. His parents, Mr and Mrs Frank Du Val, drove to Indianola to see him before he sails. He is a musician and scholar, noted for his outstanding work at Simpson College and his foreign scholarship.
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Alan du Val
University of Heidelberg
Germany
Europe
Alan
Frank DuVal
Indianala
New York
Simpson College
4-H Club Girls Choose Officers At Rally Day
Mills County 4-H clubs held a Tuesday rally in Malvern Community Building with about 100 members. Elizabeth Wilson was installed president, Helen Schroeder vice president, Mary Catherine Mayberry secretary treasurer, and Kathleen Hayala historian. Honorary member Mrs. Clinton Parker of Hastings was welcomed for six years of service to the 4-H girls organization.
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Mills County
Malvern
Elizabeth Wilson
Anderson Township
Elizabeth
Mia
J. W. Wilson
Hastings
Milla County
Parker
Mills County Election Echoes and Voter Quirks Report
Mills County voters showed excitement as the Democratic primary rolled in. Eldest voter M T Davis drove to the polls in a Nash and cast his ballot while his wife backed Lincoln. Local observers and photographers covered early voting in Canfield and Henderson, with reports of intense competition for justice of the peace and a three way race for county constable. A high base cost for polling and ballots dampened turnout in St Marys, while Benton’s heavy vote contrasted with slowness due to missing counting boards. Frank J. Plumb’s defeat for county supervisor leaves him still in public life into 1940.
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M. T. Davis
Davis
Abraham Tincoin
W. P. McCullough
Malvern
McCullough
M. BE. Bell
Waastings
Otha Wearin
Omaha
New York
Otha
Mud Creek
Benton
Henderson
Paul Phillips
Frank J. Plumb
St. Marys
Glenwood
Justice of the Peace
Ralph McPherron
Thorn Cheyne
Mills Countians Cast Light Vote in Primaries on Monday
Mills County voters turned out in a light primaries showing about 15 percent above 1938 levels with 8200 of 13000 ballots cast. Democrats favored Woearth and Gillett but statewide trend favored the senator. Local races saw Byington ahead for sheriff, Brown top for recorder, and Swarts leading Rensoner in the second district while Threachaffer beat Grayson for the Democratic nomination. Complete county returns accompany the page table.
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Kraschel
Wilson
U.S
Wearin
Gillette
Thurston
Dickinson
Ane Heeene
Byers
Eh Ee
Currie
Moore
Warin
Wenn
Zelimer
Cockshoot
Harrison
Sates Seana
Jensen
Eee
Langstrom
Pearson
Thornell
Steiner
Secae Steena
Auditor— Elliott
Schade
Kirk
Aistrope
Mayberry
sentHees
Greene
Sheriff
DeMoss
SemterStete
Berkhimer
Serene eHemp
Hubbell
Brown
Nelson
Ortim
Byington
Hoffman
Acons
Raynor
Ana Pega Cere
BRD
Cramer
al Aa
W.u. Ween
MILLS
Mills County
Campaiga
Otha 2D. Wearth
Guy Gillett
Woearth
Woodford
Harry Hoffman
Elmer Boyen
Andy Derkhimer
Harstin Brown
Recorder
Marvin Moore
Nay Nelson
Tecketa
Mark Swarts
N.C. Rensoner
Fred Threachaffer
J. Anderson
R. L. Grayson
WH. Peterson
W. II. Craner
C. W
Local Officers Nominated at Election Monday
Local officials faced little attention in Malvern during the election. Reported results list Justice of the Peace Iloyce and Ira Hutchings, Constable Jake Frazier and Eli Springer. First Committee man F R Chantry and C A Boyer. First Committee woman Martha R Everett and Stella Mulholland.
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Malvern
Justice of the Peace
Iloyce
Ira Hutchings
Jake Frazier
Eli Springer
F. R. Chantry
C. A. Boyer
Martha R. Everett
Stella Mulholland
F. A. Wortian
W. R. Byington
Matha Everett
A. J. Berkhimer
Mia
Ot. Beattie
Cea
White
G. C. Boston
F. E. Mulholland
Hamilton
Albert Benton Receives Degree at Nebraska Commencement
Albert Thomas Benton was among 848 students earning degrees at the University of Nebraska 67th annual commencement. He received a bachelor of science in business administration and is a member of Phi Kappa Psi. Mrs A A Benton and son James traveled to Lincoln to attend the baccalaureate service and commencement.
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Albert Thomas Benton
University of Nebraska
Albert
Phi Kappa Psi
O. T
A. A. Benton
Aon James
Lincoln
Open Tournament Slated at Fairview Country Club
Golfers of southwest Iowa invited to an Open tournament at Fairview Country club on Sunday June 14 marking the first such event in several years. Committees are preparing plans and prizes for all entrants with participants to be grouped by a qualifying round. In charge of the tournament are Dale Dyke Franch Pace C L Kunge C A Hoyer Mr. Juhu Kuiue.
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Iowa
Fairview Country Club
Lub
Commetittwes
Dale Dyke
Franch Pace
Cl, Kunge
C. A. Hoyer
Juhu Kuiue
Fred Durbin Attends Soth Reunion At Iowa U
In 1888 a Milla county man bought a vested lhader the dleure of Bowl reaminations in otis law. back at the 50th reunion, Fred Durbin returned to his alma mater to recall early efforts that aided the university.
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Fred Durbin
Iowa
Milla County
Durbin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ommissioner Dunn
Guy M. Gillette
L. J. Dickinson
4-H
Clinton Parker
Albert Benton
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