Stories of Pioneer Life from Civil War Letters
In a Civics class the best three stories from pioneer times are published. Marian Mills writes of a great grandfather in Indiana and Kentucky in 1862 describing long marching orders, scarce meals, muddy camps, and patrols. A Civil War veteran recounts Sherman’s march through pine forests, burned bridges, scarce schools, and hunger driving soldiers to aid Confederate comrades. a fatal barn fire on the Krabbenhoft farm ends with the death of four year old Wilhec. The article notes losses, local farms, and insurance details from Glenwood Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civics
Pioneer Times
Mise Janes
Marian Mills
Indiana
Camo Wallis
Kentucky
Civalry
Wisconsin
Dixie
Covington
Sherman
Bea
Georgia
Tota Krabbenbeft
Wilhec
Krablenhaft
Texas
Ells
Albert Schoening
Krabbenhoft
Schoening
Glenwood Tribune
Child Burned in Barn Fire Reported Near Northeast Country
On Saturday about 4 p.m. dispatch sent fire fighters rushing to a country location northeast, about six miles away, to battle a barn blaze that involved a child. The fragment notes an urgent call and rapid response but ends abruptly.
One Hundred Babies Examined in Mills County Clinics
Sheppard-Towner clinics in Mills County drew strong attendance last week with Dr. J F Gerken examining about 125 babies and Dr. Mary Heard consulting with roughly 109 mothers. About 140 fundable defects were found and are generally correctable with timely care. The event highlighted prenatal care, nutrition, and community support with Farm Bureau coordination and a full list of clinic supervisors and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppard-Towner
Mills County
J. F. Gerken
Mary Heard
Town City
Tis
Gerken
Heard
Cunningham
Pacific Junction
Frank C. Hoyle
A. BE. Read
B. T. Reldin
Harry Setelsdorf
R. M. Morgan
E. L. Mendenhall
Strahan
H. H. Kayton
Will Smail
Paul Phillips
Emerson
Claude Barns
Clarence Barns
Irene Scott
Jeannette Scott
John Evans
Charles Carson
Jesse Raton
Everett Whisler
Lowell Patrick
Nannie B. Post
Farm Bureau
Students Home From College Mills County Vacationers Return
Young people from Mills County finish spring term and return for summer. Many came from Columbia Missouri Stephens College Hastings Nebraska Lincoln Ames for break. Some graduates from Simpson College and Nebraska Wesleyan attend summer programs before rejoining fall studies.
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Mills County
Malvern
Lovise Hiett Cania
Columbia
Stephens College
Landis
Itheta Weer
Quite
Taber
Alten Wortman
Lineoln
Fremont
Nehr
Harold Breeding
Ames
Fort Snelling
Military Officers
Minnesota
Ampa
Vera Donner
Nebraska Wesleyand
Walter Mulholland
Clifford Vertal
Strahan
Indiangle
Artine Boylan
Hastings
Nebraska Wesleyan
Jean Beathie Iit
Gertrude Bole Vette
Town City
Paul Wertz
Mt. Vernon
Cornell College
Trolene Bass
Tabor College
Will Hackman
Lincoln
Nebraska University
Malvern Band Concert Draws Huge Thursday Crowd
A free outdoor concert by the Spetbring band drew people from across the county to Malvern last Thursday. Merchants added a free movie after the performance, delighting attendees and filling two street blocks with cars. The band leader Mr. Spellering received praise for quality music. Future Thursdays will feature more free shows and films inviting all to attend.
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Malvern
Spetbring
Spellering
Mills County Medics Meet in Malvern June 4
The Mills County Medical Association held a regular bi monthly session at Dr. M S Campbell’s Malvern office with strong attendance. Members Drs G V Caughlin G M Agan C H De Witt J G McCue G D Tigten J G Fowler and local doctors I A Parsons and M S Campbell attended and discussed cases from practice in a productive meeting.
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M. D.'s of County Association
Malvern
Mills County Medical Association
M.S. Campbell
G. V. Caughlin
G. M. Agan
C. H. de Witt
Glenwood
J. G. McCue
Silver City
G. D. Tigten
Henderson
J. G. Fowler
Emerson
I. A. Parsons
M. S. Campbell
Malvern Wins Pennant at Epworth District Convention
Epworth Leaguers attend Missouri Valley district gathering. Reports from various chapters were shared as Rev Oliver led devotions and music by Missouri Valleys League members accompanied the program. Delays and weather altered plans but the group advanced Kingdom aims and pledged future work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Missouri Valley
Tb Prota Press
Missoni
Cary
Irbae
Weyers Biveow
Valles
Hee Distiet
Vhs
VT Oliver Warden Sperial
Ce Missouri Valles League
Otter Fenaton
ARB
Council Brntts
Ofelock
Zea
Idwedl Deeaconess
Mariste McCrary
Uipley
Sanders
A. Cadenese Castume
John Harley
Elmurge
Hornsley
Kyworth League
Broadway Epworth Levene
Connell
Vtiicivncy
Malvern le
William R Emerick obituary and funeral details in Malvern
William R Emerick born June 20 1864 north of Malvern died June 4 1924 south of Malvern aged 70 years 11 months 4 days. He married Anna Belle Beal November 24 1887 and left four children including Alice Morford and Bertha Garst. Funeral services were held at his home with Rev John W Weight officiating and pallbearers from Odd Fellows and local friends. Burial followed at Malvern Cemetery.
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William R. Emerick
Peaceville
Phura
Anna Belle Beal
Alice Morford
Bertha Garst
Local Farm Event Draws Residents From Glenwood and Nearby Areas
A gathering at a farm hosted by Jamies McMillen and his wife Ss. 8 Mari fant aul Psea Garest and Candy of Coune Bluffs drew families including Mr. and Mrs. Hopkinson and Charles Meartard along with A. Wopkinson and My. itd Mrs. 7, G. Flanagan of Silver City, plus local neighbors.
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Biba
Joe Loader
Tdi
Jamies McMillen
Mari Fant
Psea Garest
Coune
Bluffs
Hopkinson
Charles Meartard
Glenwood
A. Wopkinson
G. Flanagan
Silver City
4-H Clubs Picnic and Rally at Glenwood Park
Four H clubs plan an all day rally and dinner at Glenwood Park next Wednesday June 27 with music entertainment and demonstrations. The event features a morning program on club topics, a noon meal, and an afternoon schedule including stunts and a tea party. Local organizers Mrs. D 200 and Miss Mary P B Wilson coordinate clothing clinics and music, with attendance expected from 350 families. Mary Wilson a Malvern High School graduate and teacher. Sundquist, Swedish-born and Salem plumber.
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Glenwood Park
Ghetewood Baker Park
Tita
Tibet
Tou Adelress
Wolcomut
Mes
Dloten
Gonity Chiirongny
Mra
Countingham
Abs. von
Manele
Carning
Wort
County
Axel
Kualalie Learison
Oth
Wearin
Milly County
Wille
Bea Voine
Marlin
South Church Ste
Bean
Oregon
Mary PB. Wilson
Whelma
Apwings
Kv Marshall
Suest
Wilken
Bruce Eric Sugidqust
Miss Wilson
Malvern High School
Outtawa State Teachers College
Salem
Sundquist
Lite Achool
Sweden
Bisteark
North Dakota
Notice of Silver Urn Chapter meeting date
Regular meeting of the Silver Urn Chapter O. H. 8 at the Masonry hall Tuesday 8 p m June 16. Nellie Fritz W. M.
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QU. E
O. H
Nellie Fritz
W. M
Reader letters overflow with quirky notes from Malvern era subscribers
A jumble of reader messages from Malvern and surrounding towns recounts service notices, renewals, and requests for The Malvern Leader. Contributors mention subscriptions, cash enclosures, city names, and plans for upcoming issues while sharing local anecdotes and everyday events from their communities.
Ministers Picnic at Ghewons Lake for County Clergy
The county ministers and quinsisters of Ath, with families, are invited to a picnic at Ghewons Lake on Tuesday. Attendance includes best dress and packed dinners. Also notices to teachers announce uniform quality certificate exams at Glenwood High School in Worthesday.
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Tle
Teik
Glenwood
Town
Ups
Mary Shathkre
County Superintenderit
Addy
Card of Thanks to Special Friends and Judge
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors and especially to the Board of Public Welfare Judge for kindness during the illness and death of our husband and father William R. Bieck. Mrs Emerick and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam R. Bieck
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marian
Alaska
United States
Mills County Medics
Loca Wilson
Missouri
Tatler Wribes
Yarescrian Wilber Shunnan
Parsons
Wien
Chris Arent
Weiner
Berti Owerthessies
County Ministerial Association
Glenwood Lake
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