Editorial on soil conservation and Truman administration
The piece argues that soil conservation strengthens farming and mitigates erosion from heavy rains, praising contour farming and rotation while acknowledging ongoing learning. It notes conservation has added value to the nation and credits farmers and the agriculture department, then critiques Kansas City election fraud investigations and President Truman’s response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Kansas City
Truman
Water Tank Upgrade and AAA Payments Reflected in Leader’s View
The editorial reflects on Malvern’s new water tank and the town’s improving water service amid interruptions and recent flood. It mentions AAA payments for Montana wheat, a good crop, and mixed feelings about continued checks. The piece questions ongoing AAA benefit payments and argues they may prejudice agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Montana
AAA
Following the Leader in Flood Town Sparks Local Debate
Town residents scrambled for boats during the Silver Creek flood prompting Mayor Mansfeld to consider a local naval unit. Sheriff Moorea bought a display boat in under two weeks, while a panhandler visiting The Leader office offered odd wisdom about paying for help. A highway safety campaign led by John Hall and Lawrence Jones touts stricter stop sign observance as Highway 34 detours increase danger, urging drivers to recheck exits and avoid illegal U turns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Mansfeld
F. E. Pace
Jobn Beckwith
Moorea
Leader
John Hall
Lawrence Jones
John
Henderson News Roundup Dulls Social and Civic Life
A social time at Christian Aid featured quilting and tea towel work with lunch by Mrs. Seymore Hendrix. Numerous notices report travel, family updates, furniture and store work, and community events across Henderson including a funeral in Macedonia, storm damage, and a Bible vacation school closure.
Local social notes and travel among town residents
Mesdames Beth Davis and Claude Holt called in Council Blots Friday. BM Davis of Carson visits grandparents the Rutledges for days. Mrs Ward Fickel hosted a four table bridge party Tuesday. Otis Pendergraft returns from Texas with Phylis family. Don Fink and Leora Harbor of Omaha visited Mrs Pearl Harbor. A diesel locomotive replaces the long used steam engine. Claude Holt Ethel Skank Jimmie Hott and Patricia Melendy visited Willard McKinney home. Skank stays extended. Ethel Skank learns grandsons Harold and Larry Skank are ill with chicken pox in Oregon. Barbara South left for Colorado for summer trips sponsored by a maste class in Omaha. T D Phillips Ralph Viner attend Phylia Ann Viner in Lincoln. she earns nursing degree. Miss Woodland and Miss Moffitt visit town before Black Hills trip. Art Phelps and daughter of Red Oak called Saturday. Jack Gamble visits from Long Beach Cal for a month. No church services or Sunday school at Methodist church June 16. Rev Trimble at annual conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Moore
Vic
Cheyenne
Wic
W. L. Phillips
Salem
Wash
Edward Johnson
Litchfield
Ali
Ralph Viner
el- Nou
Gayle Phillips
Phylis Ann Viner
Omaha
Bill Phillips
Paul Phillips
T. D. Phillips
Young Mothers Club
Fred Hander
Waa
Lloyd McKee
Reed French
Carson
Bible Vacation
Pet Melendy
Council Huis
Claude Belt
Marten Harbor Bes
Linovke
Levi
Rael Bolleay
Mogh
Beth Davis
Claude Holt
BM Davis
Wl Rutledge
Ward Fickel
Otis Pendergraft
Phylis
Texas
Don Fink
Leora Harbor
Barbara South
Colorado
Lincoln
Phylia Ann Viner
University of Omaha
Miss Woodland
Miss Moffitt
Black Hills
Art Phelps
Red Oak
Jack Gamble
Long Beach
Cal
Trimble
Imogene S Mills Marries Louis Letak in Omaha Nuptials
Imogene S Mills wed Louis Letak in a June 4 nuptial mass at Omaha with a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev F W Doyle. Bride wore a white satin gown with train and seed pearl tiara. sister Louise Owens and Michael Martin served as attendants. Reception at the bride’s home followed. The couple plan to reside in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills Margaret Owens
John Owens
Louis Letak
Clyde Fulsos
Omaha
F. W. Doyle
Donald Owens
Edward Laughlin
Louise Owens
Michael Martin
Bern Maher
E. F. Laughlin
Roy Coy
M. W. Laughlin
Ralph Laughlin
Pat Maher
Lyn Albrecht
Linda
Los Angeles
Cal
Frank Pelican
Cornell Bluffs
Jack Bryte
St. Louis
Pollitts Celebrate 36th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs W A Pollitt received a telephone call Saturday evening from their three daughters in Oakland California congratulating them on their 36th wedding anniversary which was Saturday. Mr and Mrs Willa Coburn visiting here from Canoga Park California spent the weekend with relatives near Bronx City. Mrs Della Burrows is visiting her sister Mrs Marib Larlon at Carlisle this week. Mr and Mrs Earl Jennings of Oakland California are visiting his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J H Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Hughes
Mercy Hospital
Council Bluffs
Emmett Molet
Thurman
Carl Irwin
Elmo
Ato
Lesh Adams
Edna Watenpaugh
Los Angeles
Cal
Everett Orwin
Chicago
Addy
A. E. Addy
Hastings
Buriington
Emergon
Hastines
W. A. Pollitt
Oakland
Willa Coburn
Canoga Park
Bronx City
Della Burrows
Marib Larlon
Carlisle
Earl Jennings
J. H. Peterson
Community Notices From Silver City Area
Sunday June 18 offers no preaching due to Conference Sunday with the pastor attending. Supt C K Porter Mrs Christs Hendrix and Ona McNay attend Omaha university. Frances Schumacher of Omaha visits sister Mrs Glen Nelson and family. Carol Frazier of Peoria Ill visits grandparents Mr and Mrs C J Frazier. Mrs Letha Jones buys former parental home from brother Woodrow Bachman. Matte McCoy a patient at Edmundson hospital Council Bluffs. Mrs R P Galt leaves for Cleveland Ohio to visit son Harold Galt and family. Mrs James Marr from Miami Fla former Silver City resident visits friends. Mrs Everett Conner of Omaha visits her mother Mrs Letha Jones. Mr and Mrs Howard Hall of Geneva Neb stay with Mr and Mrs J T Skerritt. Harvey Deitehler and wife enjoy 10 day post office vacation. visit Oshkosh Wis to see sister Mrs Bert Fritz. Sons Kenneth and Lee Deitlehler, University of Iowa students, return to summer school. Carolyn Ord earns tenails removed Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean McGargill
Denzer Gray
Jean
Paul MacGargill
Denzel
Everett Gray
St. Marya Catholic Church
Shenandoah
Wiliam Coughlin
Betty McGargill
Lowell Gray
Bhanandoah
Ralph Maher
George Gutschenritier
Red, Oak
Essex
Dean Maley
Kenneth Males
Tennessee
Emmett
Harold Butler
University Hospital
Iowa City
Belle Boyd
Clarinda
Fanny *McGargill
Omaha
C. K. Porter
Christs Hendrix
Ona McNay
Omaha University
Frances Schumacher
Glen Nelson
Carol Frazier
Peoria
Ill
C. J. Frazier
Letha Jones
Woodrow Bachman
Matte McCoy
Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs
R. P. Galt
Cleveland
Harold Galt
James Marr
Miami, Fla
Silver City
Everett Conner
Howard Hall
Geneva
Neb
J. T. Skerritt
Harvey Deitehler
Bert Fritz
Fritz
Oshkosh
Wis
Kenneth
Lee Deltchler
University of Iowa
Carolyn Ord
Donald Ord
Wickham Visit Ties To Orders In Wheatland Wyoming
Mr and Mrs Virgil Wickham and now Ronald of Wheatland Wyoming visit Mrs Wickhams parents Mr and Mrs George Order Mrs Wickham formerly Marie Ord
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Wickham
Ronald
Wheatland, Wyo
George Order
Wickham
Marie Ord
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F. A. Wortman
E. D. Hering
Mille County
Mills County
Board of Supervisors
Bea
Lfcaline Sraline Boe
Thomas Jefferson
Pendergraft Machine
Sooool
News of
Henderson
Christian Aid
Seymore Hendrix
Edith Viner
Jussub
Dick Steiner
Turaday
W. B. Whegler
Council Wits
Martin Curistofferants
Selle Byers
Wlain
California
Hier Bun
Helyn Byers
Famely
Mee
Sterman Guppock
Las Wu
Mavis Pendergraft
Lay Telephone
Anni Pierce
Urlo Morris
Bevis Sowers
Rol. South
Walter Sowers
George Galloway
Elwyn
Eva Craig
New York
Virginia
Elenv Paul
Clarence McKenney
Victor Norton
Elmer Braden
Macedonia
Nay Farrington
Art Steele of
Morris Harbor
Esteline Harris
Kresge
Morris
Bill Harbor
Eilott
Western Land Roller Hay Sweeps
Disc Millers
Momade
Delco Tractor Batteries
Balyers
Imogene S. E. Mills
Margaret Owens
F. W. Doyle Reed
Mise Louise Owens
Johnny Owens
Donald Laugh
Berdey Laughlin
Veterans Hospital
Linesly
Parente
Francis Moles
Bevy
Milford
Bullielt
Cd. Arms
Haleker
Mae Sreum
Tom Doyle
Sear
Farmer City
Memene
Isnogene
Ellen Kay
A.W
Underrik
Sporteweat
Gilbrae
D. G. Jamison & CO
A. F. Standeford
Owner
Glenwood
Iowa
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