Mills County Haying Faces Weather Hurdles and Wild Mustard Bloom
Farmers across Mills County toil in patchy sun as crews cut rake and haul hay amid persistent cloudiness that hampers curing. Wild mustard from oats seed projects into bloom, competing with sweet clover while pink to red wild roses line roadside hedges. News of Italy in Europe war and a truck convoy to a Western post stir cautious optimism before returning to routine Leader notes.
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Tioom
Iona
Haven & Moet
Italy
U. S
Card of Thanks for flowers and sympathy
We thank neighbors for help, sympathy and beautiful flowers sent during our bereavement. Miz, John Stromberg and sons.
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Miz
John Stromberg
State Officials to Explain Food Stamp Plan at Red Oak Tonight
Phil Lumby, manager of the government food stamp plan for Des Moines, will address a meeting of the Iowa Association for Social Welfare at Red Oak this evening at the Montgomery county courthouse. All persons interested are invited to attend, especially businessmen and grocers who may be affected by the plan.
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Phil. Lumby
Des Moines
Iowa Association For Social Welfare
Red Oak
Montgomery County Court House
Malvern Rotary hears talk on early history of Malvern
Malvern Rotarians heard Dr. D. M. Kline recount the town’s founding, early business and social life, and the development of its institutions on Tuesday evening.
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Malvern
D. M. Kline
Fts
Supervisors Check Primary Vote in Third District Contest
The Garfield County board of supervisors reviewed the Republican primary totals as H. H. Wilking and Waller J. Maher remained tied at 109 for the Third District seat. The meeting led to no changes and the tied candidates scheduled a court house meeting in Glenwood this morning at 10 o'clock to resolve the outcome.
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Board of Supervisore
H. H. Wilking
Waller J. Maher
Gene Hemen
Glenwood
Tania Ware
Malvern Pool Opens For Summer Season With New Filter
Malvern's municipal swimming pool will open Saturday for the summer season. Dale Dyke returns to manage, with two lifeguards Bud Hertz and Elmer Jackson. A new gravity sand filter improves water clarity, circulating all water daily with city water chlorination. Monthly tickets cost $1, single admissions are affordable, and scouts are selling passes.
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Malvern
Dale Dyke
Bud Hertz
Elmer Jackson
State Department of Health
Malvern Boy Scouts
Albert Shere Overcome by Monoxide Poisoning
Malvern fire department pulmotor responded Wednesday to carbon monoxide poisoning of Albert Shere. Dr. T E Shanks was summoned and the pulmotor was used effectively.
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Albert Shere
Malvern Fire Department
T. E. Shanks
Fret Union Bible School Closes With Review Program
The two week Bible school in Malvern closed Friday night with a review of work by all classes held mostly at the public school. The kindergarten met in the Library basement while other groups studied Bible verses, creation themes, maps of Palestine, and leadership skills. Awards were given for attendance and effort, and plans for a joint future schools unit were noted.
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Fret Union Bible School
Malvern
Claysea
Carolyn Hail
Ruth Clark
Wm. Kerns
Jesus
Palestine
Misa Flora MacLean
Evelyn Gray
Elizabeth Trively
Earth
Betty Orchard
BE. R. Stroud
Dorothy Liothower
Lillian Campbell
G. W. South
Wany
Sanat
Locals Triumph Over Dutchmen in Sunday Baseball
Malvern won their second straight game at the fair grounds on Malvern diamond, beating the Dutchmen 10 to 6 despite six Malvern errors. Elmer Jackson hit a circuit clout, while Knight and Jackson fanned four each. Next Sunday Malvern hosts Coin, aiming for the “last word” in a key rematch.
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Malvern
Town
Elmer Jackson
Boyd McVay
Zandere
H. Ponton
Two Milla Students Graduate from Iowa State
A record 673 degrees were awarded at Iowa State College June commencement in State Gymnasium. Miss Maria Roberts received an honorary Doctor of Laws as a 50 year college veteran. Dr Charles E Friley delivered the address. Degrees included 552 bachelor’s, 47 master’s, 66 veterinary doctorates and 17 PhDs, with graduates like Benjamin Franklin Buffington Jr and Mary Elisabeth Dean among the recipients.
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Lowa State College
State Gymnasium
Maria Roberts
Then Junior College
Mise Roberts
Charles E. Friley
Friley
Benjamin Franklin Buffington Jr
Mary Eligabeth
Glenwood
Recruiting Station at Sidney Informs Public
Sergeant H L Lee of Sidney delivered details to The Leader about a new army recruiting station opened last Friday to serve southwest Iowa. The station aims to recruit single men aged 18 to 35 of excellent character. A daughter, Sherrel Blelas, was born to Mrs Lobe Michell at the Edwindsay hospital Friday.
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H. L. Lee
Sidney
Army
Ita
Sherrel Blelas
Lobe Michell
Edwindsay Hospital
Weather report and rainfall impact on chinch bug control
The past week brought .83 inch of rain with .14 inch at Padi soe mS eae oe. Temperatures varied from the high 50s to the low 90s, and farmers hope wetter June will reduce chinch bug danger.
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Padi Soe
mSeae Oe
4-H Girls Rally Review in Mills County
Mills county 4-H girls reviewed a year of activities at Rally Day June 4 in Malvern. Hastings Hustlers 4-H earned a perfect attendance and won the music recognition contest, with club members listed and Betty Haden elected county secretary and treasurer. The group performed "Stars of the Summer Night" and a pantomime "Adventuring" as part of the review.
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Mills County
Malvern
Hastings Hustler Club
Hastings Hustlers
Roberta Moore
Missionary Food Sale At Mansfield’s Staff Event
The Methodist church missionary societies announce a food sale at Mansfield's staff on Saturday June 16 at 11 a.m. Proceeds support church missions.
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The
Missionary Societies of the Methodist Church
Mansfield
Dr Kilne to Attend Postgraduate Clinical Course in Ohio
Dr J A Kilne departs for Lorraine Ohio to undertake a five day post graduate clinical course in ambulant needle surgery proctology and hernia. After completion he will proceed to St Louis Missouri for the national meeting of the American Gateopathy Association where Mrs Kime will join him and they will travel home together.
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J. A. Kilne
Loraine
St. Louis
American Gateopathy Association
Mre Kime
Dha
Boame
Business People to Join in Good Will Banquet
Malvern business people and spouses will gather June 20 at the Community building for an evening of fellowship. The Methodist Circle will provide dinner, music, and speeches by K. R. Cook, W. R. Byington, I. O. Davin, Mia T. W. Gidley, J. R. Hall, Dr. D. M. Kine, and Rev Gordon MacLean, with discussions on community life and local topics.
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Malvern
Tom
Methodist Circle
K. R. Cook
Glenwanil
W. OR. Byington
I. O. Davinon
Mia
T. W. Gidley
J. R. Hall
D. M. Kine
Rey
Gordon MacLean
Ieludes
Rollin Bird
Washington Battleship Washington Launches At Navy Yard
A 36 000 ton United States battleship named Washington is christened at the yard with Captain Chantry and Rear Admiral Watson present. The ceremony features Migs Marshall as sponsor, notes the ship’s dimensions, armament plans, and a projected 80 million dollar cost. The vessel, keel laid in 1938, will undergo 18 months of fitting out after launching.
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Washington
Leader
J. R. Scott
Scott
Philadelphia
Allen J. Chantry
Migs Marshall
John Marshall
United States
Snk
A. J. Chantry Jr
Chantry
A. B. Watson
Fourth Naval District
United States Navy
Walsh
Glenwood Grocer Fined in Peace Patrol Incident
Glenwood grocer Ralph McWherron was fined ten dollars for a night-time offense. Police report states buyer Mer Kahan was arrested by inspector Fred Lewis for unlawful activity in Glenwood.
Wheat allotment gains for Mills County farmers in 1949
Mills County farmers see increased wheat allotment under AAA program as county total rises to 14 295 with an uptick of 444. County committee aims to maintain parity and believes producers will benefit from recent checks boosting our wheat parity benefits.
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Tie
Stromberg Rites Held Thursday at Malvern
Funeral services for John Stromberg, who died June 3 at his home, were led by E. R. Stroud from Mansfeld Funeral Home with burial in Malvern cemetery. Life sketch notes Sweden born Oct 11 1872, became American citizen in 1896, married Hilda Carlson, three sons Leonard Harry and Lawrence, daughter Agnes Sophia died 1927. Survived by wife, three sons, one sister Mrs Herman Ring and many relatives.
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Mansfeld Feneral
John Stromberg
Hey
E.R. Stroud
Malvern Cemetery
Alfredtein
Max Lou
Herb Hall
Red Mall
Frank Hertz
E.G. Colling
Mra
R. Chantry
Lorraine Fletcher
John Alfred
Andrea
Anna Stromberg
Vester
Gotland
Sweden
America
Lutheran Church
Hilda Carlson
Shenandoah
Paper 9
Chivarei
Agnes Sophia
Leonard
Harry
Lawrence Stromberg
Malvern
Herman Ring
New Truck Plates for Second Half of Year Available
The office of County Treasurer C. D. Alstropa announces new truck plates for the last half of the year. Second half payments are required for July transfers and must match the first half class and fee unless a loading capacity increase is filed, in which case the higher class and fee apply. Plates from January to July need not be returned when buying the last half license, but stored vehicles must have plates returned by February 1. If registering after July 1, the full year fee applies.
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C. D. Alstropa
Edmundson Hospital Holds Evening Nursing School Commencement
Edmundson Hospital announces the commencement of its school of nursing with the event set for this evening at 8 o clock in the Hotel Chieftain. Mills county workers have joined the program, and many local clerks are represented among the new classes.
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Mills
Edmundson Hospital School of Nursing
Chieftain
Mills County
Superintendent Amy Hamminers Attends County Meeting
County Superintendent Amy Hamminers attended the inauguration of the SouthWest Law gaavela tion of county superintendentes in Atlanta on Monday.
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Amy Hamminers
Atlantiy
County Starts Heavy War on Noxious Weeds with Spray Unit
Mills County launches a weed eradication drive targeting creeping Jenny. A 200 gallon capacity power spray gun will be used by operator Lidgett of Glenwood, available to farmers who need it. Farmers may request spray service via Malvern Farm Bureau or County Auditor offices. voluntary compliance urged to curb weed spread.
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Mills County
Board of Supersteers
Gerd Devetda Lidgett
Weat
Glen- Wool
Farina
Lidgett
Mr. Lidgett
Services Held for Walter Leet
Funeral services conducted by Rev. F. W. Long were held at Myers funeral home in Glenwood for Walter Leet 49 who died by suicide at his farm home Friday morning. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Leet and two brothers.
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F. W. Long
Myers Funeral
Glenwood
Walter Leet
Ed Cille June
Jasper Leet
Mills County 4 H marching band twice this week
Mills counties 4 H marching band played to large crowds with two trips this week. They left Red Oak by train Monday at 3 86 am for Des Moines to join a parade tied to the Register and Tribune carrier convention. They returned late Monday night and traveled to Omaha on Wednesday for a Southwest Iowa day at Ak Sar Ben races where part of the event was broadcast. Warren Dariyah led the band and John H Longstreet spoke during the broadcast.
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Mills County
Red Oak
Des Moines
Register and Tribune
Omaha
Warren Daryah
John H. Longstreet
Legion Auxiliary to Hold Mills County Meeting Friday
The Mills county American Legion and Auxiliary will meet at the Emerson town hall Friday night. Officers will be elected and all members are urged to attend. County boys who attended Bays State are expected, and district officers have been invited. This will be the last meeting of the year.
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Mills County Organization of the American Legion and Auxiliary
Emerson Town Hall
Bays State
Miss McVicker to Teach in Beatrice
Fern McVicker, who resigned from the high school faculty, is appointed as normal training aide at Beatrice High School in Beatrice Nebraska. The new post brings an over $300 yearly salary increase. She has taught there four years and friends wish her well in the new location.
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Fern McVicker
Beatrice
Neb
Miss McVicker
Waller to Open New Gas Station Saturday
A new gas station is set to open this Saturday in the area, with John Waller involved in the venture. The opening will expand fuel services for Malvern and nearby communities, marking another gasoline option for local residents.
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Putrata
John Waller
Wipaunipe
Malvern
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Gayle E. Steiner
Charley Sullivan
Fred Borene
U.S
Dr. Kline
Malesely
Dave Dyke
Biddy
Ralph Viner
Henderson
Ahe
Milla
Iowa State
Qhia
Malvermian
Mrs. Scott
Battleship Washington
Glenwood Grocer
Stromberg
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