3 Hour GOP Convention as Opposition Stirs Interest
Mills county Republicans organized for the Glenwood convention with broad participation. A credentials dispute, a temporary chairman, and a series of resolutions followed. Key figures included Robert Banner, Lucille Martindale, Linda Stephens Henderson, and others. The 3 hour event endorsed candidates, Nixon support, local school control, and mobile home taxation while opposing county line destruction.
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Mills County
Glenwood
GOP
Harry Sterkle
North
Center Two
Sehaies
Glenn Johnson
Clarold Rogers
John Pitzer
Paul Thompson
Luther Gammon
Thompson
Robert Banner
Glenwood Insurance
Lucille Martindale
Linda Stephens Henderson
Mr. Banner
Wm. J. Scherle
Wm. H. Harbor
Earl G. Bass
Rafael Roure
Harry E. Paul
Emil Knickman
Virginia Fritz
Arlene Rohberg
Louis Jens
Marilyn Vanderlinden
Harold Grindle
Helen Bass
Mrs. Martindale
Fred Courtier
Jane Paul
Pahl Thompson
Lauritzen Elected to Creighton Board of Directors
John R. Lauritzen has been chosen to Creighton University's 21 member board of directors. He serves as chairman of the executive committee and the boards of First National of Nebraska Inc and the First National Bank of Omaha. A Minneapolis native, he attended Princeton University and later sat on its trustees capital funds committee. He also studied at the University of Minnesota and earned a banking degree from Wisconsin.
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John R. Lauritzen
Creighton University
Lauritzen
First National of Nebraska, Inc
First National Bank of Omaha
Minneapolis
Princeton University
Committee For Capital Funds
University of Minnesota
University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking
Dutchmen mount top acts for July 4 show
July 4th events feature Trio Angelos a highwire motorcycle act from Denmark. Jay Vincent magician with dove tricks. Langs Bobbie Jane Duo juggling and trampoline. Kay Bruce Alison Boyd and others joining. Summer storms brought hail and strong winds causing minor damage across Mills county. cornfields affected and trees blown down in central and eastern areas.
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Langs
Bobbie Jane
Lang
Kay Bruce
Alison Boyd
Mills County
Youth Employment Service Begins At Three Iowa Town HQs
Youth Employment Service officially began Monday, June 12, and runs through August 18. Headquarters are Patton's office in Emerson Town Clerk, Malvern High School, Glenwood High School, and Roger Rohlf. An answering service plus window postings will offer around‑the‑clock access to employment information in Glenwood and Malvern locations. Contact numbers for Glenwood and Malvern are listed for weekdays.
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Patton
Emerson Town
Roger Rohlf
Malvern High
Bob Blasi
Glenwood
Y.E.S
Malvern
This Week in Mills County Relief Effort Aids Flood Victims
A truck loaded with clothing left Glenwood for Rapid City aiding flood relief. Mills County Storehouse shipped over a ton of men’s clothing shoes lap robes and comforters. Helpers included Glenwood boy scouts two Horton sisters and local residents Dr and Mrs Stingard aiding medical relief efforts.
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Glenwood
Rapid City
Mills County
Homer Petty
Lawrence Lincoln
Glenwood Boy Scouts
Julie
Sandy Horton
Youth Employment Service Seeks Volunteer Help Countywide
Governor's Youth Opportunity Program coordinator Marilyn Sowers says the Y.E.S. service has potential and needs broad county involvement. Young job seekers and area employers are urged to call 624 8645 and Emerson or 824 7866 for part time help and opportunities on Monday to Friday schedules.
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Marilyn Sowers
Y.E.S. Service
Rich Out West New Deputy in Sheriff's Office
Rich Out reports the sheriff’s office focus this week on personnel changes. Deputy Cliff Rich was fired after Sheriff Barkus entered the race for sheriff. Sheriff Barkus appointed Alvin West, 30, to serve as deputy starting June 26. West comes from Glenwood police and previously Creston.
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Rich Out
West New
Sheriff's Office
Cliff Rich
Ed Barkus
Barkus
Alvin West
West
Glenwood
Creston
Plan Barbecue for First Night at County Fair
Mills County Fair barbecue committee adjusts plans after Iowa Attorney General rulings on lotteries and gambling. The opening night barbecue on August 7 will be free to all, funded by donations from businessmen, farmers and interested residents, with no solicitation for the premium booklet. The event has drawn attendees countywide in past years and starts the fair on a strong note.
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Iowa
Mills County Fair
Karl Hertz
Pien Named New Emerson P M Postmaster
Edward H. Pien, 52, of Emerson, was notified of his appointment as Emerson postmaster after serving as officer in charge since March. He succeeds Darwin Hascall, whose death in office created the vacancy. Pien, in the postal service since 1947, is active in the American Legion, the VFW and the Elks. Kenneth Madigan, Council Bluffs postmaster, said Pien has an excellent public relations record and will bring valued administrative ability to Emerson.
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Edward H. Pien
Emerson
Darwin Hascall
Pien
Postal Service
American Legion
The
VFW
Elks
Kenneth Madigan
Council Bluffs
Post Office Department
Cycle Car Crash Claims Two Children at Emerson
Two children from Emerson, Larry Straight age 12 and Kristie Straight age 11, died in a cycle car crash on Old Highway 34 near the east edge of Emerson about 7 p.m. Sunday. The victims were riding a motorcycle when the collision occurred, according to Highway Patrolman Jerry Hancock of Red.
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Mills County
Larry
Kristie
Larry Straight
Emerson
Old Highway 34
Jerry Hancock
Red
Grindle Seeks Jury Trial in Larceny Case
Ronnie Grindle of Glenwood, who pled guilty to nighttime larceny at the Mintle store, withdrew the plea and requests a jury trial set for June 27 in Oak. The report details a fatal motorcycle collision near Red Oak involving Larry and Kristie, with Harlan Briggs as the driver of the other car. Kristie died at once, Larry later died in hospital. vehicle damage estimated at $200. Funeral plans for the children are announced, with burial in Evergreen cemetery.
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Ronnie Grindle
Glenwood
Mintle
Nelson Chapel
Red Oak
Evergreen Cemetery
Straights
Mickey
Karen
Contests enliven county primaries in Mills County Iowa
Primary filing closed with five county contests and races for state senate U S Senate lieutenant governor and Secretary of Agriculture. The American Independent ballot offers two candidates with write ins allowed. Ballot printing begins for absentee voters June 23. about 11 000 ballots planned for 8 000 voters. Key county officials listed including Auditor Glenn Johnson Clerk Ella Mae Detlef and Sheriff Edwin Barkus.
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Iowa
State Senate
U. S. Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
George Wallace
Wallace
Glenn Johnson
Glenn L. Johnson
Ella Mae Detlef
Lorraine Strand
Edwin L. Barkus
Merle E. Brown
Benny D. Kling
C. W. Rich
Michael E. Kelley
Clarold E. Rogers
Board of Supervisors
Wilbert Bond
Walter A. Marshall
Arno N. Miller
Fred L. Courtier
Henry W. Washburn
William J
Ambrose Doyle
Howard T. Palmer
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Scherle
Harbor
Bass
Nixon
Trio-Angelos
Boehner Park
Mills County Extension
Cindy Bowles
David Swett
Marcia Powles
Hastings
Hender
Pacific Junction
Mineola
Silver City
Trio Angelos
Denmark
the Angelos
Europe
Jay Vincent
Vincent
Charles D. Stingard
Black Hills
A.m
Emerson P.M
Grindle
Malvern Commercial Club
Mills County Farm Bureau
Butch Ponton
Dick Shenefield
MVFD
Gary Ford
Fellowa
Enliven County
William A. Rocap, Jr
U. S
Robert D. Dilley
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