Mills County observes Flag Day and blooms in Malvern gardens
Mills County Malvern observed Flag Day in the business district with flag displays as citizens asked about the occasion. The piece notes the national banner adopted on June 14, 1777, and highlights gardens across Mills County including those of Mrs. Forrest Kirby, Mrs. John Fletcher, Mrs. J. W. Innes, Mrs. Louis Knop, R. L. Hales, Dr. J. O. Laird, B. C. Collins, Miss Clara Wise, and the Warren gardens between Hastings and Emerson. It also mentions the editor's rose garden honoring Helen Zene Wertman, tended by Mrs. F. E. Feagin and Miss Genetiave Feagin of Tyler, Texas, with visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Mills County
Forrest Kirby
John Fletcher
J. W. Innes
Louis Knop
R. L. Hales
J. O. Lairds
B. C. Collins
Clara Wise
M. C. Warren
Hastings
Emerson
Helen Zene Wertman
F. E. Feagin
Genetiave Feagin
Tyter
Tex
Malvern Boys State camp sends 570 attendees to Des Moines
Malvern reports two representatives to the state American Legion Boys State camp at Camp Dodge near Des Moines. Marlin Richardson and Clayton Hertz are chosen by local legion groups to participate with more than 679 boys from across Iowa. The program provides practical government experience through elected offices, party divisions, and campus lectures as municipal, county, and state units operate under federalists and nationalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin Richardson
Clayton Hertz
Malvern
American Legion
Camp Dodge
Les Moines
J. E. Bilison
Des Moines
The
Legion
Auxiliary
Ilinois
Iowa
American Legion 3
Max Whisler
Emerson
Martin Jenkel
Marvin Goos
Silver City
Darrel Durfey
Glenwood
Justice of the Peace Fines Local Offenders for Disturbances
Justice of the Peace C. B. Royce handled two cases last week. Donald L. Wallace of Clarinda faced a heavy overload vehicle seizure for blue grass seeding. he was fined $75 plus costs, with the fine to fund the extra license. Henry Robinson appeared for disturbing the peace and assault after a scrap at John Waller's transfer offer. he was fined $5 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Royce
Malvern
Donald L. Wallace
Clarinda
Justice Royce
Mr. Wallace
Henry Robinon
John Waller
Coats
Rural Young People Hold June Meeting
Twenty five rural young people and two guests gathered at Ethyl Lincoln’s home for the June meeting. A wedding gift was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Phelps. Lewis Rodman spoke on the Orient. A nominating committee selected candidates for next month’s capual election at the V. A Matthews home near Tabor. Officers named include Wayne Lincoln president Anna Margaret Matthews vice president Walter Oree secretary Alice Klindt Marvel Paxson treasurer Morris Terry Feperiey Cldardatthe and Bora Henderaou. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethyl Lincoln
Phelps
Lewis Rodman
Nomingey
V. A Matthews
Tabor
Wayne Lincoln
Anna Margaret Matthews
Walter Oree
Janes Henderaan
Alice Klindt
Marvel Paxson
Morris Terry
Henderaou
Rain Predictor in County Basement Burrowed by Custodian
Mills county court house custodian Tom Young notes the basements damp and muggy before rain. The archives storage and comfort stations area now serves as a rain predictor, with predictions proving nearly always correct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Tom Young
Young
Pioneer Families Reunion Marks Third Year in Glenwood
More than 200 descendants from 31 pioneer families gathered on the Glenwood Methodist church lawn for the third annual reunion. Frank Choate presided as president, with Mrs. T. Q. Record guiding the program. Antti Terry, 96, oldest attendee, came to Mills County 87 years ago. Five pioneers over 80 were present. New officers elected: president Mrs. Gertrude Williams, vice president Willard E. Gaston, secretary-treasurer Mrs. F. W. HI. Next year’s meeting to be held in Glenwood in June 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Frank Choate
T. Q. Record
Antti Terry
Mills County
Gertrude Williams
Willard E. Gaston
Shenandoah
F. W, HI
Mortgage lands on Neb power bonds in county records
A large mortgage was filed in Hattia Brown’s office by the Nebraska Power Co. and its subsidiary Citizens Power and Light Co. The 150 page document totals over 20 million dollars in bonds to be retired yearly through 1981. The filing implies a burden of about 1600 dollars per person in the county. The mortgage was issued to Guaranty Trust Co. of New York and involved a 60 dollar recording fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattia Brown
Guaranty Trust Co. of
New York
Nebraska Power Co
Citizens Power & Light Co
Glenwood
Silver City
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Oilers Softballers Schedule Home Games
With Summers and Thiel returning soon the Oilers line up fast opponents. They plan to meet top teams in Iowa and nearby states, opening tonight against Tabor at the local park and next Tuesday facing Goodrich Silvertown in the Red Oak League at Malvern field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamie Summers
Victor Thielhoro
Oilers
Iowa
Tabor
Red Oak Ieague
Goodrich Silvertown
Malvern
Summers Receives Diploma at Simpson College Commencement
At Simpson College commencement on June 7, Mary Elizabeth Summers of Malvern earned a diploma in primary education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Summers
Simpson College
Malvern
Dates Set for Rural Rehabilitation Supervisor Meetings
Harry P. Mayhew rural rehabilitation supervisor for Mills County will meet interested parties on July 12, August 9 and September 1 at the Community Building in Malvern to discuss ongoing work and local concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry P. Mayhew
Mills County
Malvern
Malvarna Board of Education Holds Regular Meeting
Malvarna board of education gathered Tuesday evening for its regular June session. The meeting focused on a proposed policy but resulted in no decisive action beyond discussing the policy.
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Malvarn'a Board of Education
Itt
Sie Sud
Malvern Public Library Ends Year In Deficit
Malvern's public library operated at a deficit in the past fiscal year with income from taxes rents and fines totaling 1067.40 against expenditures of 1336.16 driven by heavy book purchases and building repairs. The shortfall was covered from a previous balance of 832.72 reducing it to 530.91, as the board met to approve bills and appoint John A. Fletcher as custodian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Ste
John A. Fletcher
County Softball League Outlined In Malvern
County softball activity centers on Malvern with plans for a county league involving Wallers of Malvern Oilers Plattville Pacific Junction and Bradleys of Glenwood. Wind damage slowed a local park project and pitcher Willard Millikan resigned from Walters becoming a free agent likely to sign with one of four county clubs.
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Wallers
Oilers
Plana
Malvern
Plattville
Pacific Junction
Bradleys
Glenwood
Willard Millikan
Walters
Reverend R B West Receives Honorary Degree
Reverend R Bruce West is awarded the Doctor of Divinity by Conoc college in Cedar Rapids. The West family attends the ceremony except for son D Kirkland West, a missionary in China. the group includes Margaret Davenport English teacher Helen Gary Ind PE director Bruce Cedar Rapids and Irving pastor of Albany Park Presbyterian Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Bruce West
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
West
Concotlege
D. Kirkland West
China
Margaret
Helen
Gary, Ind
Bruce
Irving
Albany Park
Eastern Star Holds Special Meeting June 14
The Kustura Star held a special meeting on Tuesday evening June 4 when two were given the depron. Edna Horta was honored in the cust. The HV held their regular week Pus day, date 98, with the banner noting proficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Kustura
Marcarel McCorwick
Fetmg Fletcher
Misa Edna Horta
Pool to Open at Malvern Boehner Municipal Swim Tank
Malvern plans for Boehner Municipal Pool to open July 16 with repairs under way. Date Dyke resumes charge and operation mirrors last year with July tickets at 1 dollar for unlimited swims. Admission covers pool and dressing rooms. water purified by chlorination. operation may extend into August based on demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Boehner Municipal
Park Commmissioners
Grtiing
Snane
Edel Knight Honored At Camp Kellogg
Twenty nine Mills County Boy Scouts returned from Camp Kellogg in Stone Park near Sioux City with Edel Knight of Troop 4 Malvern named to the Order of the Arrow, one of only four of eighty campers to receive the honor. Fellow Malvern scout Jimmy Hering earned it last year. Rev C G A Calling, Malvern scoutmaster, also joined the order. The ceremony included a day of alliance and a long night hike as part of the initiation.
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Mills County
Camp Kellogg
Stone Park
Sioux City
Edel Knight
Malvern
Order of the Arrow
Jimmy Hering
C G. A. Calling
Malvern Troop
Malvern Boyr
BOY Scouts
Butterfield to Manage Gamble Store Again
Whitney Whitey Butterfield resumes management of the Gamble store, returning from a year away at school in California. Rex York, who had filled in, goes back to the Glenwood store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butterfield
Gamble
Whitney “Whitey" Butterfield
Rex York
Glenwood
California
Malvern
Social Security Office to Close in Council Bluffs
The Social Security Board field office serving Mills County and other southwest Iowa counties will close June 30 at Council Bluffs. The work will be transferred to Omaha.
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Social Security Board
Co. Bluffs
Mills County
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Omaha
Malvern Churches Stage Annual Children's Day Programs
In Malvern on Sunday, June 12, the Methodist church opened with a primary song and a playlet Captain Kidds Treasure Chests, plus recitation by McClure and The Candle of Grave by the junior department. Baptist children performed in costumes with a birds and flowers tableau. Mrs Paul Lesgar sang a solo and youth provided special music. Presbyterian church presented a dramatization with all children taking part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Methodist Church
Captain Kidd
McClure
Paul Lesgar
Presbyterian Church
Iowa State Tour Date Change Notice
A revised tour date for Iowa State College is announced with June 28 instead of June 29. Farmers are urged to contact the Farm Bureau office for participation details and confirmation of attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa State College
Faru Bureau
Malvern Officials Welcome Highway Delegation Visit
Commissioners from the Iowa Bridge Highway Commission visited Malvern on Wednesday afternoon. They reported that battalion technicians were at work on ads for the new bridge and that a survey they expected would soon be completed.
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McKignon
Flurry Greene
Lowa Brate
Malvern
Combaton Techuteians
Everhedd
Wallers Win and Tie With Tabor in Slugfest Oiler Game
A lively eight inning clash ends 16 to 16 as Wallers rally to force a tie with Tabor and Logal Oilers. The game features wild pitches errors and big hits in a chaotic yet entertaining showing for fans.
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Waller
Tovok Tabor
Home Run Hitting Highlights In Collegiate Ball Game
A high scoring baseball clash features four hits in four trips for one player with a home run double and two singles. Piper belts two homers for the Oilers and Earth of Tabor nails a triple. Tabor collects 21 hits and 12 runs while the locals total 14 hits and 15 runs aided by wild pitches and bunts. Hilton and Millikan split pitching duties for Wallers with Gat urman and Bolling catching while Taylor and Downing handle Tabor’s battery. Speck Knight makes several sensational grabs including a shoe string catch late.
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Sins
Piper
Earth of Tabor
Hilton
Millikan
Wallers
Gaturman
Bolling
Taylor
Downing
Tabor
Oilers
Cunningham
Walters
Speck Knight
Warm spell shifts into a hotter spell with scattered rain
A warm Tuesday pushed the seasonal high to 80s with most of the week remaining cooler than last year. Local showers hit various places in the county late in the week, accompanied by strong winds. rainfall and winds disrupted outdoor activities and caused some minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atal Law Vale
Anu Priday
Fisherman Demonstrates Pike Catching Skill at Spirit Lake
Saturday, Mgr. and Mrs. J. Tt. Hall invited Webb Miller to Spirit Lake for a shore fishing trip. Miller guided them to prime spots, showed how to cast, and pulled a seven pound wall eyed pike. Local residents, impressed by his prowess, now seek him as a fishing companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr
J. Tt. Hall
Webb Miller
Spirit Lake
Mr. Miller
Miller
Ames 4-H Convention Draws Mills County Delegates
Mills county representation attends the state 4-H club convention in session at Iowa State College Ames. Delegates include Lucile Scott Corliss Jorden Lorrena King Hester Wright Violet Bailey Ruth Cody and more. Leaders Mrs John Wright Miss Nora Stille Mrs Eric Nyren county president Elizabeth Wilson and Betty Plumb also attend with girls leaving from Council Bluffs Tuesday evening and returning Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Iowa State College
Ames
Lucile Scott
Home Makers Club
Corliss Jorden
Clever Cooks
Lorrena King
Busy Bee
Hester
Wright
Loyal Lyonelles
Violet Bailey
Hastings Hustlers
Ruth Cody
Belles of
St. Marys
John Wright
Loyal
Lyonettes
Nora Stille
Eric Nyren
4-H
Elizabeth Wilson
Betty Plumb
Councei Bluffs
Gassers Face Pisgah Tonight At Bars Memorial Field
Amerson Cassers clash with Pisgah in a Western Town league contest at Bars Memorial Field. Pisgah leads the circuit while Gassers aim to upset the top team in county action tonight as local fans expect a hard fought game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amerson Cassers
Bars Memorial
Pisgah
Pisgah Chubois
Eanversonianes
Gaxsers
Stanton Vikings
Piano Papila of Mrs Zelma Fletcher To Give Recital
Piano recital by Mrs Zelma Fletcher scheduled at her home studio on Monday June 7 at 8 30. The notice lists attendees and invites piano enthusiasts to attend the event in a small local setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelma Fletcher
Mies Delim Conant
Mieteter
Momday
Ted Lo Athad
Fairview to Host Open Golf Tourney Sunday
Local golfers from several southwest towns converge for the Fairview Country open tourney Sunday. Competitors of all grades vie for prizes in chats and consolation. play begins early with entrants urged to arrive promptly and participate fully.
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Fairview Golfers
Mal
Caddies Wanted For Open Tournament Meet Friday
ATL boys are invited to meet at the Kuvee and Nelson saperman on Friday to learn tourney instructions. Caddies will be supplied, rooms saved, and greens prepared for the weekend event. Entry is one dollar including all green fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ATL
Kuvee & Nelson Sapermentatare
Strahan Alumni Banquet Set For June 8 At School
Strahan high school alumni will hold their annual banquet at the school house Saturday evening. John K. Chapel of Teele introduces the program and brings Agnes Britton acts. Chapel has circus and radio experience and has worked with Powll and the Keith-Ally circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strahan High School
John K. Chapel
Pg Teele Ieee
Agnes Britton
Chapel
Strahan
Ringling-Barham Circus
Dick Powll
Pittsburg
Keith-Allies
Mgr
Chanel
America
WOW
Leonard Williams remodels brick house west of Baptist church
Leonard Williams of Kearney Nebraska has remodeled the brick house formerly owned by Mrs. W J C Smith located west of the Baptist church and now ready for occupancy. He has redesigned interiors with new archways, room layouts for a bath, laid new oak floors throughout, installed a new furnace, fresh paper and paint, and upgraded the roof gutters. The modernized home has been rented this week to Mr and Mrs Ralph Benton of Beatrice Nebraska who just moved here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Formrely
W. J. C. Smith
Leonard Willama
Kearney
Neb
Wiliams
Malvern
Ralph Benton
Beatries
Ned
Henton Fy
Eccamp
Mills County Blind Receives $121 25 in May
Ambiguous OCR text notes Mills County blind program payouts for May totaling around $121.25 per recipient, with references to statewide totals and disjointed figures. Limited readable details mention payments to blind residents and broader state context, but data is garbled and incomplete.
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Mills County
Millie Counity
Bea
Fair Entries to Close Monday
Entries for the upcoming fair close Monday with a final deadline set for exhibitors. Local organizers urge participants to submit forms and ensure all categories are filled before the cut-off.
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Justice Court
Court House
Pioneer Families
Malvern Public Library
Library Board
R. B. West
Edel
Harry C. Meek
Chicago
United States
Meek
Uiarding
Coolidge
Millikan Wild
Fisherman
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