New Features Start in Leader This Week
Mills county readers will see three new features in The Leader this week. Susie by Edith Swanson brings light sketches of Susie and her Scottie with friendly adventures. Strange and Thertature Pacts by J R MagAndrew presents oddities from around the world in a illustrated style. Tot Spot news photos cover local state national and international events in pictures.
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Susie
Mills County
Leader
Edith Swanson
Coutry
Scottie
J. R. MagAndrew
Sealer
Last Rites Held for Arthur Menschel at Hastings Area
Arthur Menschel died when struck by lightning on his Hastings area farm June 1. Funeral services were held at Mansfield Funeral Home Malvern and St John’s Lutheran Church with Rev C E Weiss in charge. Interment followed at East Liberty cemetery. He was born May 17 1904 and married Marie Schoening on December 19 1933. He is survived by his wife mother two sisters four brothers and several extended relatives. One sister and one brother preceded him in death, and another brother died in World War I.
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Arthur Menschel
Hastings
Mansfield
Malvern
St. John's Lutheran Church
C. E. Weiss
St. Johns Lutheran Church
East Liberty
Mr. Menschel
Bissday
Emil Menschel
Marie Schoening
Amelia Menschel
Laura Guderyon
Louise Leu
Edward
Glenwood
Otto
Rudolph
Albert
Emil Ponton
Paul
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Support
We sincerely thank our many friends for kindness words sympathy flowers and service during our recent bereavement Mrs Arthur Menschel Mrs Amelia Menschel Mr and Mrs Gus Schoening
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Arthur Menschel
Amelia Menschel
Gus Schoening
Gift Night Draws Large Crowd In Malvern Stores
Malvern merchants drew a large Wednesday night crowd for their summer gift distribution event. Twelve full boxes of merchandise were awarded to attendees including Galen Boles, Chas Simes, Orris Bentley, Arthur Churchman, Allen Jones, Homer Fazel, Mrs. R N Duff, Hazel Owens, Lawrence Alris, Mrs. Vic Hensley, Roy Herrick and Junior Benedict. Tickets are given with purchases and winners are announced at 9 PM each Wednesday.
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Malvern
Galen Boles
Chas. Simes
Orris Bentley
Arthur Churchman
Allen Jones
Homer Fazel
R. N. Duff
Hazel Owens
Lawrence Alris
Vic Hensley
Roy Herrick
Junior Benedict
Car Accident Near CoC Injures Three Rides
A 1935 V-8 overturned on the Highway of Sunday after a tire blowout near Shenandoale. Driver was Wa Sith. passengers Geonpants and Bernie Beery among the injured. One witness gave a name. others unnamed. All escape with minor injuries.
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Arinor
Harman
Wa Sith
Bernie Beery
Wearins Return to Washington Monday
Mrs. Otha Wearins and her husband return to Washington, D. C., by car for a planned event. The couple made the trip together and are noted as traveling from their hometown area.
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Washington
Camgrcaman
Otha D. Weari
2. C
Grasshoppers prep. community action urged to curb outbreak
A fragmented notice urges cooperation with neighbors to control a grasshopper infestation. It notes that one person can do little, but united action can prevent serious outbreaks and invites Mills County residents to obtain grasshopper help at the Farm Bureau office with summer supplies available.
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Farm Bureaat
Mills
First Rehearsal of Malvern School Band This Afternoon
Malvern school band rehearsals begin this afternoon with about 40 members meeting at 1:30 in the Community building. Warren Darrah of Tabor directs the new group amid plans for summer and August appearances and a second band already meeting weekly. Members listed include Kel, Firkel, Harber, Buffington, Parker, Sowers, Uuch, Phelps, Phelps, Brice, Phinb, Karr, Sawyer, Swoboda, and Swoboda.
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Malvern
Ina Teal
Warren Darrah
Tabor
Board of Education
Mer. Darrah
Aly Grote
Glenwood
Lawrence Kel
Jack Firkel
Bill Harber
Jack Buffington
Rory Buffington
David Buffington
Donald Parker
Kenneth Parker
Clinton Par
Kenneth Sowers
Dwight Parker
Orta Uuch
Charles Phelps
Billie Phelps
Dwight Kelly
Keith Brice
Paul Phinb
Denny Karr
Randell Sawyer
Florence Swoboda
Marie Swoboda
College Honors Jane Fletcher as Maids in Waiting
Miss Jane Fletcher of Malvern was elected by Simpson College students as a maid in waiting to Campus Queen Esther Emmons of Indianola. Emmons will preside at next Monday's 70th annual commencement exercises.
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Jane Fletcher
Malvern
Simpson College
Esther Emmons
Indianola
Malvern Scouts to Camp This Week
Twelve members of Troop & Malvern boy scouts travel Sunday to Sioux City for a weeklong area camp led by Dale Dyke. The group includes Charles Johnson, Jimmy Hering, James Evans, Lee Beard, Frank Bell, Billy Baer, Billy Walker, Sidney Hasselquist, John Slothower, Joe Salyers, Edel Knight, and George Talbott. Kenneth Adams joins as tender foot. Scouts report a fine, cool camp with swimming pool facilities and plan to bring back ideas for their troop. They return Sunday and meet at Bayliss Park in Council Bluffs at 5 p.m.
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Malvern Boy Scouts
Sioux City
Dale Dyke
Charles Johnson
Jimmy Hering
James Evans
Lee Beard
Frank Bell
Billy Baer
Billy Walker
Sidney Hasselquist
John Slothower
Joe Salyers
Edel Knight
George Talbott
Kenneth Adams
Council Bluffs
Bayliss Park
4-H Club Girls Rally in Malvern Countywide
4-H Club girls from Mills County gather in Malvern for an annual rally at the Community Building. Miss Tasey Wilson presides at the business meeting and county officers election. An armel music contest and a 6 PM picnic dinner precede an 8 PM program featuring costume folk games and a 4-H song performed by Hastings Herald club members.
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Mills County
Malvern
Tasey Wilson
Anshurset
Glenwnad Ok Home Workers’ Club
Mattyitle Busy Bee Club
Belles of
Wilsons Reunion At Bluffs Sunday Unites Family
The Wilson family reunion gathered at Fairmont park in Council Bluffs with over 100 members enjoying a basket dinner and coffee in cool weather. Kenneth Bentley and Mrs. Carl Viet of Oakland were elected president and secretary as a history was read and a projector show of last year’s gathering was enjoyed. Notable items included two deaths, a wedding Elva Wilson to Eric Nyren, a birth in Emerson, and a grandson born to the Rickabaugh family of Oregon. Members from Oakland Neola Omaha Glenwood Malvern Henderson Vesey Chapel and Hastings attended. Next year’s event is set for the first Sunday in June at Fairmont park.
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Wilson
Fairmont Park
Council Bluffs
Rhinche Wilson
Kenneth Bentley
Carl Viet
Oakland
Oregon
Driver
Galen Purcell
George Wilson
Perry Wilson
Wesley Chapel
Elva Wilson
John Wilson
Eric Nyren
Earl Pace Promoted to Dispatcher at Burlington Railway
Earl Pace was promoted last month from Pacific Junction to Creston as assistant chief dispatcher for the Burlington Railway. The promotion includes a substantial raise and assigns him a permanent base in Creston.
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Earl Pace
Pacific Junction
Creston
Burlington Railway
Malvern Kids Ready for Summer Vacation This Year
Five Malvern boys head into summer break as the school year ends. The group gathered for a photo titled The Loader shows a local scene of youth activity and school closure signals.
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Malvern
News of the County Seat county mall betting closes Saturdays
County officials say mall betting activities occur on Saturdays with county offices closing at noon each Saturday. Ongoing preparations indicate shifts in operational hours this week as the county seeks to align utilities and local commerce with Saturday schedules.
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Tibet
Oles
Couty
Reunion in Glenwood Draws Large Crowd
Descendants of Clopwood community gathered for the second Annie Peieebeott reunion at the Glenwood Congregational church with about 180 attendees. Guests from nearby towns heard remarks by leaders including Congressman Hinyant of Columbus Neb and Dr Rk B Tubbs of Emerson. A piano solo and alumnae readings highlighted the program as plans were made to continue the event annually.
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Clopwood
Annie Peieebeott
Choate
We Hill
Teddy Rethin Puffington
Meuries Mayberry
Piani
Jintae Wreht
Ginadot
Hinyant
Colmbus
Neb
Board to Adjust Assessors Evaluations Between Townships
The board of supervisors undertook a sizable task this week to adjust the evaluations submitted by assessors in different townships. The aim is to achieve uniformity across listings.
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Board
Board of Supervisors
Quick Justice for Station Robbers
Two youths from Shelbyville Indiana were imprisoned for a train station robbery in Pacific Junction. Raymond Thomas aged 15 and Murphy Cassady aged 17 pleaded guilty and were sent to the boys training school at Eldora until age 21.
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Raymond Thomas
Murphy Cassady
Shelbyville
Ind
Tooley
White Eagle
Pacific Junction
W. 5
DeMass
Bellville
Kaw
W. 5. Cooney
Harry Russell
Henry Fisher
Tinley
Glenwood
Eldora
Owen M. "Thomas
Mills
al Maunthy
Emerson County Legion Meeting To Be Held Tuesday Evening
County wide meeting set for Tuesday evening in Emerson for the annual conferency and business session of American Legion Posts and Augiliries. Farmers are invited to attend as members discuss organizational matters and county elections.
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Emerson
American Legion
Collegiate Degrees for Mills Countians
Academy desties Were abdicted to several Mills countinga at the home CabkWocations of universities of Mis area. Among that were the degree of Bachelor of Fine Art i Mis Ruth Pletee ad Phastings, by the Unie versity of Nebraska. Degrees from the University of Iowe: Bachelor of Arta, Lauds T Geum Gleave ant Resighl Ro Hardy, Tabor Bach elor of Sclenge is Comnerce, Devil Mo Kare, Pacific Junction.
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Mis
The
Unieversity of
Nebraska
University of Iowe
Tabor
Devil Mo Kare
Pacific Junction
Bible Schools to Show Work with Special Programs
The article describes Bible schools presenting work with special programs at ATL, Sanbiy, and Spya AL sites. It notes a demonstration day featuring two nearby pupils and mentions a Cherogh rate of the Work consistent with the school’s curriculum.
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Bible Schools
Saar Family Moves to California From Local Stay
L R Saar leaves for a new home in California accompanied by Mrs Saar and other family members. The note mentions arranging the move, a first night with new neighbors, and expected occupancy of a California panel home this summer.
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L. R. Saar
California
Amd
Mao
Hirstings
Seber
Longest Mills County lease recorded for town of U Lastings
The Knights of Pythias lodge trustees C W Moore Joe Hadgen and Fred Priest completed a 90 year lease to the town of U Lastings covering lots 606 and 607 in Tastings for a new community building. The instrument, once on RS S938, was recorded May 28.
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Mills County
U Lastings
C. W. Moore
Joe Hadgen
Fred Priest
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Acknowledgment of Help After Death in Malvern Area
Sincere thanks extend to friends and neighbors who assisted during the illness and at the death of our dear husband and brothers to the M. Woof A. Camp of Malvern Mills County Rural Carriera Association and Auxiliary for the flowers. Signed by Mrs. James C. Maguire, Mr. and Mrs. J. Norton, the Sisters and Brother.
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M. Woof
Jaycees Donate $35 to Malvern Scouts
Malvern civic groups including the Jaycees and Malvern Chamber of Commerce contributed 35 to support the Malvern Scouts fundraiser. The event featured organizer Lottie Benege and committee member Harry Mare Tabane Sitios Larsett coordinating junior activities and site planning for a community drive.
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Jaycees
Malvern Scouts
Malvern
Hiltier Shamber
Lottie Benege
Esdehitiens
Soatey
Machebate
Harry Mare Tabane Sitios
Larsett
Ahi
Chanter
Weiter
Ty Petit
Eefthall
Tihie
Playground Attracts Children of All Ages
Playground program sponsored by the Mallette board of park commissioners draws many youngsters on its first day. Miss Leona Williams reports enrollment already near zero before the vacation Bible schools end, with Homer Fazet and Eugene Baldozier assisting in care and crafts.
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WEA
Malvette Board of Park Commisioners
Leona Williaisy
Miss Williams
Homer Fazet
Eugene Baldozier
Chorus Rehearsal for Friday Evening at Christian Church
Young singers plan to perform in the county music festival and will rehearse Friday at 7 30 p m in the Christian church. The group targets high school age or recent graduates. J N Sunpeners drove to the area Monday and Elizabeth Sommers Jeanette Luther and Jane Fletcher, Stimpson College students, returned Tuesday for summer vacation.
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Mes
J. N. Sunpeners
Vianoa
Eliabeth Sommers
Jeanette Luther
Jane Fletcher
Stimpson College
Imposing Monument Marks Davis Grave
An article notes a new monument marking the grave of Davis, installed with ceremony attended by notable figures. Details describe the dedication, location, and participants involved in the event.
Inspection Tour of Erosion Control in County Planned
A county inspection tour focused on erosion control methods and site conditions was announced. Officials indicate aims include evaluating current practices, identifying improvements, and coordinating with local agencies to implement soil stabilization measures.
Town Council Pays Bills and More Bills
Town council met Monday evening approving claims and disbursing about 1300 in town funds. Water fund remains heaviest, with all but about 5000 in that class. appointments to library trustees were made for six years starting January 1. Two property owners were instructed to mend dangerous sidewalks amid concerns over curbs and pavement conditions.
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Marveties Tag
New Hers
Hiagor Str
N. Summers
T. W. Gidley
P.O. Muthelland
Garden Club to Meet with Mrs John Fletcher
The garden club will be guests of Mrs John Fletcher Tuesday June 15 at 2 30 p m This first meeting of the year urges all members to be present to plan for the year
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Garden Club
John Fletcher
Strikers in Omaha Stop Local Trucks
Omaha’s strike troubled the city as local truckers halted operation during the first week, blocking bridges and hindering business. Trucks, including Weilher’s, faced opposition and some were turned back near the Nebraska side of the South Omaha bridge before police escort. Five Weilher trucks with 44 head were redirected to stockyards as strikers acted with blows along regular streets.
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Omaha
Thy
Tayo Ai Waller
Nebraska
South Oustha
Ted Veen
Weilher
Board in Regular Session on Tuesday
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a board meeting held Tuesday with unclear details. Names and specifics are unreadable, but the session appears routine with routine decisions implied and no identifiable outcomes or actions readable.
Theron Atkinson Honored at Nebraska Normal Peru
Theron Atkinson receives recognition at the Nebraska Normal in Peru. The brief note mentions local honors and a ceremonial acknowledgment, reflecting community pride in a longtime educator or student figure within the district.
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Theron Atkinson
Nebraska Normal
Peru
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Wee Jack
Charles Shere
Lloyd Celal Tilia
Daw
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Noah
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Roy
Phivis
Wits Stein
Poate Y Bredider Ark Contigs Floristed
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