Army Worm Invasion Threatens Mills County Crops
Mills County reports an invasion of Cirphus nipunctae or army worms threatening crops across multiple farms. The larvae, about an inch and a half long, devastate wheat and pasture, marching in large hordes and prompting Farm Bureau plans to distribute poisoned bran to curtail the outbreak. Field notes cite J. N. Bummers north of Malvern and Evans farms near Emoflan as heavily affected, with cooperation from county agents to source inexpensive insecticide.
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Mills
Kain Bommers
J. N. Bummera
Malvern
Farm Bureau
Durbin
Evans
Emofan
Bran Mash Poison Reported as Effective Yet Questioned
A fragmentary local note from Belda, Maine, reports on Bran mash poison concerns. Beattie notes varying effectiveness and references an early polaga before the worms. Further details are unclear in the fragmentary text.
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Belda
Beattie
Bathing Beauties Contest At Malvern July Celebration
Malvern community sponsors a bathing beauty contest at the Faith of July celebration. Entries meeting five criteria receive a prize, with attractive prizes arranged for the event. The celebration will occur in the late afternoon and evening, with the contest held shortly before dusk.
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Ib Ic
Svery
Malvern
Duak
Evatyotha
Milla
Hash a Comedy Tomorrow Night at Malvern Church
About twenty young people in Malvern present an original one act comedy Hash tomorrow evening June 1 at 8 o clock at the Methodist church Admission 20 cents. Cast includes Spivens LaVonne Wores Mary Ann Green Ethel Davis Kay Bogge Vera Shaffer Louise Little Edithe Belt Myrtle Strang Tillie Adams Bernice Wilson Jenny Wren Lele Raines Bitty Walter Anns Bhaffer Skippy Byere Raymond Raines Barney Olsen Max Ireland Micky MacGuire Lloyd Bhort Jacks Benimble Rev. Guesler Witte Jenkins Clifford Dilehay Fritz Adama Max Daahner.
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Malvern
Nes Spivens
LaVonne Wores
Mary Ann Green
Ethel Davis
Kaie Bogge
Vera Shaffer
Louise Little
Edithe Belt
Myrtle Strang
Helen Marshall
Tillie Adams
Bernice Wilson
Jenny Wren
Lele
Raines
Bitty Walter Anns Bhaffer
Skippy Byere
Raymond Raines
Barney Olsen
Max Ireland
Micky MacGuire
Lloyd Bhort
Jacks Benimble
Rev
Guesler
Witte Jenkins
Clifford Dilehay
Frits Adama
Max Daahner
Davis Made Fine Run for Sheriff
In the primary Davis won the Republican nomination with 143 votes to Woodruff's 661, a clear majority of 819. Dayla, widely known across the county, is viewed as well qualified and likely to receive strong November support.
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Davis
Woodruffs
Mills County
Dayla
Lou Edson Dies in Council Bluffs After Long Iowa Career
Lou Edson, 36 years with Harlé Heas Drug Co in Council Bluffs, died at his Council Bluffs home Sunday. His death drew mourners from across southwest Iowa who knew him well. Funeral plans were not immediately available.
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Lou Edson
Co. Bluffs
Iowa
Harlé Heas Drug Company
Council Bluffs
Council
Southwear
The
Knights
Templar Commandery
Baptists Elect Officers At Southwest Convention In Malvern
Delegates from Baptist churches across southwest gathered in Malvern for the annual convention. Rev. T R Bobbit of Malvern was elected vice moderator, with 336 registered attendees and two new member churches welcomed Denison and Missouri Valley. Resolutions praised prohibition, endorsed missions and evangelism, and commended Dr. G W Bitchell for historical research while noting gratitude for Malvern hospitality. The next convention is set for Pound Bluffs in 1989.
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Malvern
Toaltw Baptist
Southwest Town
Twoudey
Fort Chutrch
Town
Theta
Une
Kent
Bosakaya
Aushire
Emeraéon
Council Bluff
Red Oak
Shanandoah
Bedford
Corning
Atlantic Glenwood
Denison
Villinca
Ames
Dew Bodlnes
Craucent
Norton
Kan
Burma
India
Denfeon
Missouri Valley
Frank ‘Anderton
Des Moines
Newton H. Carman
Rea Moines
rell@saue
Signis
John Davidson Rockefeller Jr
Northern Baptist Convention
Ulan
Pound Bluffs
Bobbitt
Malvern Volunteer Fire Department approves pool remodeling plan
Members vote to admit the equipping of the swimming pool at their meeting Tuesday evening and to paint the walls and floor. Park commissioners expect painting to be finished and apply the coat. Firemen also decide to clean the pool Wednesday afternoon.
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Malvern
Aliso
Rally Day Honors for Mills County 4-H Clubs
About seventy to eighty 4-H members and sponsors gathered in Malvern for Rally Day with all clubs represented except Bunshine of Piattville. Contests awarded Bilgerettes first, Clavar Cooks second, Clover Leaf third. individual top honors to Donner, Schoening, and Gunn-Tares. election of officers followed with tie vote between Lillian Bradley and Jeannette Luther resolved for Bradley. Martha Washington Festival featured 4-H club queen Marjorie Donner, attended by a list of members. George Washington and Martha Washington represented in colonial dress.
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Mills County
Malvern
Bunshine Club
Piattville
Bilgerettes
Clavar Cooks
Clover Leaf Club
Mary Elizabeth Gunn
Lillian Bradley
Jeannette Luther
Zil- Man ‘Bradley
Lol Wilson
Lurline
Ma. George
Martha’ Washington
Marjorie Donner
Lilian Bradley
Anna Margaret Matthews
Larline Brake
Marjorie DuVal
Bernice Schoening
Virginia Slaughter
Bernice Horton
Carroll Dashner
Donald Parker
Mary Margaret Slater
Marian Benton
Delpha Donner
Lorraine Dashner
Edna Lutz
George Washington
Fred Farquhar
Martha Washington
Roy Donner
Fire Burns Ed Sell Car in Front of Post Office
In Malvern, Thursday morning Ed Sell parked his car in front of the post office and the vehicle caught fire. Firemen arrived and extinguished the blaze after wiring near the cow and dash were burned. The town has a reputation for odd incidents, contrasting with calmer scenes like the post in the story.
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Malvern
Ed Sell
School Team Turmoil Hints at Summer Census Work
The text notes school administrators preparing autumn reports and census data. It mentions annual meetings in July to review the secretary and treasurer’s accounts and to publish a financial statement. A ceremonial appointment of the secretary and treasurer is indicated.
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Yha
Variauy Uchogl Gatrinis
Council approves two more ordinances to regulate town
Malveth town council adjourned meeting led by Mayor Whitfeld to place new explosive and inflammable item bans on statute books. The emergency ordinance bans sale and use of torpedoes fire crackers and similar items with fines. A concurrent water ordinance raises low bracket charges to 100 per 1600 gallons and adjusts higher rates, aiming to fund water operations and possibly repeal the existing mill levy. Mayor Whitfeld Clerk Woodford Byington and councilors present.
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Malveth
D. EB. Whitheld
Pest
Whitfeld
Woodford R. Byington
J. M. Steele
W. D. Slothowar
R. K. Fryer
T. L. Salyers
Nishna Circle Masons to Emerson Monday Evening
The Nishna Circle Masons will meet Humanity Lodge in Rimer on Monday evening for their regular monthly study and work. Proficiency men from the area will be present and assist with therita.
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Nishna Circle Masons
Emerson
Masons
Alx
Nishna Masonie Circle
Humanity Lodge
Rimera
Meeting Notice For Regulary D B 8 Group Next Tuesday
The meeting will be held next Tuesday evening, September 21, at an o'clock. Members are urged to attend and Mrs Amy Bower, W M, is mentioned.
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Amyy Bower
W. M
Mulvern Community Club Sees Best Attendance in Months
Despite Mulvern Volunteer Fire Department and Board of Education meetings, Mulvern’s Tuesday evening gathering drew strong turnout for the June meeting of the community lab. President E. O G Lingulat urged interest among businessmen, reporting excellent response. Plans for Fourth of July celebration and project progress emerged, with nominations for key roles including Lande, Harry Hernby, and Wayne Warner among those listed.
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Mulvern
Board of Education
E. O G. Lingulat
Langih
Employment Up After Heavy Rains In Malvern
Heavy rains in Malvern boosted employment last week as Continental Construction hired 75 men by day and 6 at night to repair damage near Silver Creek and along Oliver Creek. The crews stabilized eroded areas and maintained a cautious exit for several days to ensure continued flood control.
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Malvern
Silver Creek
H. A. McNab
Continental Construction Company
Whickouta
Oliver Creek
Kenneth Parker Drowns at Wayside Lake
Kenneth Parker son of Mr and Mrs Parker died Sunday evening after the canoe overturned at Wayside Lake east of Hastings. Parker, with Ralph Cox and Ruth Radford, attempted rescue but was pulled under. Dr Chelaty treated him. Red Oak fire department aided but he died. Funeral held at Malvern Methodist Church with burial in Hastings cemetery.
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Kenneth Parker
Dtr
Mra H. G. Parner
Malvern
Wayside Lake
Hastings
Viree
Ralph Cox
Mies
Ruth Radford
Glenwood
Weyaide Lake
Edd
Fanort
G. A. Bhetterly
Edgar Chelaty
Red Oak
Raynor
Glenweed
Mansfeld Widertaking
Halpt Cox
I Malvern
Roy FB. Quyeler
H. G. Parker
Byron Parker
Hol Hurmap
Warren Parker
Melvin Parker
Harry Lyng Parker
Kenneth Hosner Packer
Homiér
Bary Parker
Bi Huwtué
Ley
Afalvern
Malvern High
Arid
Omiba
Mo Beavey
Lad
CheWcia
Bernerd
Annual B Banquet Planned for Malvern Farmers and Merchants
Malvern hosts the 5th annual Farmers Merchants Bankers banquet this Thursday evening at the community building. The Malvern Community Club sponsors with the Ciro Improvement Club serving dinner. Tickets available from the ticket committee or at the door. Master of ceremonies will be Guy Martin of Strahan.
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Mita County
Malvern
Malvern Community Club
Guy Martin
Strahan
Wearin
Haatings
George Rorenfeld
Banquets Liven Up Southwest Baptist Association Meet
Three banquets at the Southwest Baptist Association in Malvern broke the business routine. Omaha men spoke Thursday with musical numbers by the Masonic Quartet and a Burma topic lecture by Dr J H Telford. Friday featured a youth banquet with Rev J M Westrate sharing inspiration to 160 plus attendees.
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Convention of the Southwest Baptist Association
Avan
Malvern
Omaha
Masonic
Atlantic
Everal
Vernon Bobbitt
J. Hy Telford
Baptist Galutionaryo
Burma
Mra. Tra Cheney
Emerton Sang
Bor Kane Solo
Gesrse Vassar
Denison
Pletea
Birdelle Wilkin
Glanwood
J. M. Westrate
Cornell Hunts
Carl Holden
Melby Christensen
Thompsons Move to California with Help from Malvern Friends
Ralph Thompson and Mea Thompson depart Malvern by car for Willows California where Ralph becomes herdsman for a Guernsey dairy herd owned by Willows area firm. Lwight Morris of Thdignola and Mrs HK W. Salyers of Malvern accompany them. The move follows years of dairy work near Malvern and helps build a new life in a valley country.
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Ralph Whompson
Lwight Morris
Thdignola
Mrd
HK. W. Salyers
Malvern
Willows
California
Ne ‘Thompson
Wreyr Lund Company
Wilows
Hlads
Sacramento
Valluys
Thompson
R. KK
Henderson
Blink County
Mis and Aine at Meywood and Hihly Castle Wedneday
Fragmented OCR text describes Mis and Aine Meywood and Hihly daughion castle event on Wednesday evening near City and at the state university. It mentions spending large sums and unidentified individuals.
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Meywood
Daughion Castle
Bau
Etale University
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Methodist Church
Malvern Church
Southwest
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Atean Te Tera Any
Fuchs
Han
Genung
Carney
Baptist Convention
Ralph Thompsons
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