Mills County News Briefs and Local Happenings
Mills County writers may submit unpublished manuscripts or diaries to the Federal Writers Project via the Malvern library. 250 pheasant chicks at Dr. D. M. Kline acreage thrive on grasshoppers while insects otherwise scarce. Federal and state statistics cited from Republican HQ include 818,861 federal executive employees, 600,000 envelopes for state fair ads, and a federal debt of 40,432,961,107.87. The Mills County 4-H club band raised $53 at a Des Moines ice cream social and toured in a carrier parade, with a canoe mishap on the lagoon. Masons plan a tentative Masonic Sunday service around June 26 seeking a union church gathering.
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Malvern Library
Drader
Wbrary
Republican
Executive Branch
Iowa
Mills County 4-H Club
Des Moines
Jim Hering
Lawrence Fickel
Fickel
Red Oak
Masonic Order
Emerson Legion and Auxiliary Plan County Meeting
The American Legion and Auxiliary will hold a county meeting in Emerson on Tuesday June 20. Levi Burton Unit 675 will sponsor a program at 8 p.m. featuring a pageant The Alllea Bpeak at the Methodist church. The event is free to the public and open to all interested observers.
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American Legion and Ausilary
Emerson
Levi Burton Unit No. 675
Alllea
Mathodiat Church
90th Birthday Observed for Red Oak Educator T R Potts
T R Potts of Red Oak marked his 90th birthday Sunday. A longtime Mills County teacher about 30 years ago he taught at Walnut Grove Gowen No 1 Little Brick Box Elder Bethlehem and Pacific Junction. His daughter Mrs W B Bradley and family of Glenwood joined the celebration.
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T. R. Potts
Red Oak
Mills County
Hoe
Walnut Grove
Gowen No. 1
Little Brick
Box Elder
Bethlehem
Pacific Junction
W. 8. Bradley
Glenwood
Potts
Funeral Services for J. W. Griswell
Funeral services were held in Oakland for J. W. Griswell who died at Edmundson Hospital. Criewell had been a longtime druggist in Oakland for 36 years and was associated with Biove Clem in Malvern. He is survived by his wife, three children, and other relatives.
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Oakland
2. W. Criewell
Edmundson Hosphal
Cornell Biote
Criawell
Malvern
Bla Wite
Malvern Fire Dept Plans Police for Mills County Fair
Malvern firefighters approved policing for the 1939 Mills County Fair set for August 9 to 11 and agreed to assist with the exhibition. Jesse Bell was named policing chair and officers will explore expanded fair cooperation. The group also donated 16 to Malvern Troop 84, boy scouts, to help meet annual budget needs.
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Malvern
Mills County
Jesse Bell
Boy Scouts
Fremen
D. M. Kline
Library on Malvern considers yearly budget
Malvern's library board met Tuesday evening to assess the budget for the coming year. Librarian Mrs. Alice Keckley presented the past year's expenditures totaling $1,013.86 to guide the neeeded funds, detailing salaries, books, periodicals, binding, fuel, lighting, repairs, supplies, and utilities.
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Malvern
Lbrary Board
Alice Keckley
Ubrery
Ught
Wivertauaoue
Frey
Great Weather Brings Rain and Warmth to County
Over the past week the county enjoyed mild temperatures in the upper 60s and 1.24 inches of rain, helping crops after years of dry spells. Most rain fell Monday night into Tuesday morning as showers continued in surrounding towns. The Cockle-Doodie-Doo Poultry club met June 5 at the L. F. Seeger farm, with reports on market birds and reproduction of chickens. The next all-day meeting with a pot-luck is planned for June 6 at Ray Hilton's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa-Nebraska
L. F. Seeger
Virginia Chamberlain
Mary Seeger
Poultry Club
Ray Hilton
Union Pagifig At The Empress Theatre Opens Tonight
Union Pagifig at the Empress Theatre opens tonight with a quirky touring show called Walon Paclte The ple tary. The production features Bar Siva Manwyck and Joel McCras in leading roles and runs through the late April period, promising five historic value performances amid lively entertainment.
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Eine Press Theatre
Walon Paclte
Union Paetie
Belus
Bar Siva Manwyck
Joel McCras
Prides
Premiums for Open Classes Planned for 1939 Mills County Fair
Mills county fairgrounds will host the 1939 exhibition on August 9 16 and 11 after a two year hiatus with premiums for open classes and 4 H club showings for the first time in years. Committees are drafting a program and expect three night shows and two day shows with season tickets priced at $1 for all five performances and reduced child rates. Dr D M Rhine will serve as secretary as directors aim to restore the fair to its former prominence.
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Mills County
Ivestork
Pinna
Gale
D. M. Rhine
The
Fair Association
Milly County
County wheat checks total 5297 for 164 farmers
A county program distributed 5297 in benefit payments to 164 wheat producers last week. The compliance check began June 2 and is progressing rapidly with workers in every lawn slip ensuring all eligible checks are issued.
Mulholland’s Big Remodeling Sale Continues
Mulholland’s store hosts a large remodeling sale that began last week and runs through all departments with special bargains in dry goods and clothing. Owner F A Mulholland plans major improvements after the sale to modernize the merchandising establishment in this part of the state.
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Big
County Board Approves 1672 Home Stead Exemption Claims
Frank J. Plumb, chairman of the board of supervisors, signed 1672 home stead exemption allowances. A few claims were not allowed by the board. Vacation days emptied the courthouse as Co. I left for its annual encampment with Verris Hubbell away and Mary Louise Schade substituting. R. L. Stivers of the treasurer's office also on camp Ne.
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Frank J. Plumb
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Co. I
Verris Hubbell
Mary Louise Schade
R. L. Stivers
Camp Nfe
Slothower Reappointed to County Soldiers Relief Board
Slothower was reappointed as a member of the county Soldiers Relief commission at the group's annual Glenwood meeting. Other members include Dr. Von Barnes and John Parker. The commission oversees welfare for former soldiers, spending around 3000 per year, with monthly forenoon meetings on the first Friday of each month.
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W. ~. Slothower
County Soldiers Relief Commission
Glenwood
von Barnes
Parker
Malvern School Board Adjourns After Discussion of Plans
Malvern's board of education met Tuesday evening in regular session. Vague items on the real school project were considered before adjournment.
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Sohool Board
Malvern
Board of Education
Club Girls Honor Mrs. Fickel at County Rally
At the county rally on dune 7 4-H girls from two lat groups welcomed Mrs. Fickel after an honorary membership was announced. In the front row Ruth Cody Lola Mee Worlls Jordan Helen Schroeder and Mrs Picket are pictured with May Kundt Joyner Nesbitt and H avinn blue ne in the back row. Allen Kilndt is named the new county president, though not shown in the service photo.
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Tus
Tnitlatdl
Ward Firkhas
Stair Organization
Mrs. Fickel
Ruth Cody
Lola Meee
Worlls Jordan
Helen Schroeder
Funeral Services Held Thursday for George Foxworthy
Funeral services were held Thursday at the Mansfield Home for George Foxworthy who died near Malvern on June 7 1939 at age 87. He was born March 22 1853 in Johnson County Iowa and spent most of his life in Mills County. Foxworthy was a musician and his survivors include five sisters Anarpy Sloneker Bettle Parker Melissa Schappell Almedia Grant and Florence Seitz along with many nieces and nephews.
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Mansfieldee
Lloyd Short
Mulholland
Lybn McNulty
Albert Johnson
Frank Herts
South
Foxworthy
George Paxworthy
Joseph
Mary Hargin Foxworthy
Johnson County, Ltd
Malvern
Mills County
Malevern
Anarpy Sloneker
Bettle Parker
Macedonia
Melissa Schappell
Wichita
Kan
Almedia Grant
Princeton
N. J
Florence Seitz
Portland
Ore
Doctor of Divinity awarded to Rev. Harry J. Moore
Word was received of the conferring of the Doctor of Divinity degree upon Rev. Harry J. Moore by the University of Dubuque. Dr. Moore, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian church at Waterloo since 1932, studied at Pretoria College in Ireland and the Omaha Theological Seminary then did graduate work at Northwestern University. He came to the United States in 1921. Dr. and Mrs. Moore are visiting at the home of Mrs. Moore's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Collins.
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Harry J. Moore
University of Dubuque
Moore
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Waterloo
Pretoria College
Ireland
Omaha Theological Secdnary
Northwestern University
United States
Contracts Set for Work on Highway 58 South Emerson
Contracts were let for maintenance on Highway 58 in Emerson. The project funds cover grading and gravel work along the route with bids awarded to several firms. Noted entities include Pacer Mortgage and Slang City among others, with travel routes from Kiikepsen to the southern area.
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Highway 58
Emerson
Pacer Mortage Spd
Pasall & Atenwee
Tengtn
Riyadins Eol Gathe
Kjuetaon Soath
Peank
Cuntertail
Drivers Licenses Drive-Through at Salyers Garage
Law enforcement announces license applications at Salyers Garage with representative Larramy Johnson of Glenwood present today and tomorrow from 10:00 to 4:00. Applicants must bring their current driver's license. Sheriff DeMoss notes Miss Johnson will appear in upcoming Leader notices.
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Tiivers Ff
Malvern Glebe
Perera Agin
Sssnes
Malvern Boys Win Honors at Boys State
Malvern delegates Hartley Knight and Robert Bingham earned recognition at Hawkeye Boys State. Knight served as deputy sheriff and starred on the football squad while Bingham acted as district court judge election judge street commissioner and leader of his tent. The camp taught the operations of government through hands on activities and included music and community singing. W R Bingham and Lawrence drove to Des Moines to pick up the boys.
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Hawkeye
Malvern
Hartley
Ban" Knight
Robert Bingham
American Legion
Auxliary
Knight
Viste Ax
Bingham
W. R. Bingham
Lawrence
Des Moines
4 H Club Girls Attend State Convention
Mills county 4 H girls from local clubs attend the state convention at Town State College Ames ia skeek. They will be part of the outdoor festival cast around 2000 hours featuring a parade and pageant with county representation and club leaders.
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Mills
Town State College
Am State
Fled Arth Authority
Capeergdan
Uva Wail
Betey Pyar
Albee Connell
Mirparb
Katey
County Wheat Allotment Boosts County Plantings
Mills county receives a significant hike in its wheat allotment with a 24 percent rise, lifting potential plantings from 1,700 to about 21,000 acres. Officials cite soil conservation benefits and past farmer complaints over prior reductions as reasons for the increase, though statewide gains lag slightly behind.
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Enjos
Thessiny
Mills County
Javed
Malvern Liquor Sales Plunge in May Report
May liquor sales declined across the state with extreme drought reducing demand. The Malvern store recorded its lowest monthly total since opening, while countywide revenue reached $2,178.27 against December highs, with Malvern and Glenwood stores cited in the tally.
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Mont
Malvern
Tosthan Walt
High Point
Glenwood
Bids On Buildings To Be Received Monday
The state highway commission plans to sell eight bathings along the right of way with bids opening at 1 pm Monday. Niekok, right of way engineer, will supervise the sale at Am. The listings include the Mason service station and other buildings.
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Hie
Ilo
Niekok
State Highway Commission
Young People Picnic Tonight at Hyde's Park
The Young People's club hosts a picnic tonight in Hyde's park. Members meet at the Community building at 6:30. Those bringing guests should notify Lutile McIntyre by noon today. Girls are asked to bring table service for two.
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Young People’s Club
Hyde's Park
Lutile McIntyre
Hastings Man Seriously Injured in Bar Fight
In Hastings a Thursday argument in a beer parlor led to a fight between Elton Mundel and William Gustin. Mundel struck Gustin with a hammer, first cutting his face and then hitting the head, fracturing his skull. Gustin grabbed Mundel’s hammer and tackled him, but collapsed. Mundel was charged with assault to commit great bodily injury.
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Hastings
Elton Mundel
Wiliam
To Teach in Terris chools Next Year
Fragmentary text mentions Jane Mletehor Mundyvegay and Baghetae of Muate related to teaching in Terris schools next year with unclear details and names. The readable fragments reference personnel and a potential degree change or removal but lack coherent context or dates.
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Jane Mletehor
Mundyvegay
Baghetae
Muate
Sharpson Eile
Aatek
Feeb
Luigi
George Estes Passes Away This Tuesday
George Estes died Tuesday in a notice from the daily paper. Other text appears garbled with stray names and phrases. key fact remains Estes’s death reported in the local notice style.
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George Estes
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Legion, Auxiliary CO
J. W. Griswell
Twyla Fern Chamberlain
Warren Darrah
Woing
George Talbott
Herold Foy
Betty Baer
Jim Evans
Josephine Dye
Gamester
Otto Buch
Malvern Fire Dept
Union Pagifig
Empress Theatre
wRke
Soldiers
George Foxworthy
Rental Mills
Mr. Foxworthy
Hartley Knight
Gheetae Batya
Mbabechie
Trioedty
Myo
Bates
Mie Bayl Phiatior
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