Malvern Work Underway At New Overhead Crossing
Mills County crews push at the new overhead crossing with draglines and shovels, considering awnings on hot days. Two mammoth dirt carriers will move 28 cubic yards per load, rubber tires 18.00x24, 12 ply. Elmo Hites of Hastings owns 16 acres of vegetables north of the High Bank station, shipping to Des Moines or Spencer when local demand wanes. Goats in Malvern parks trouble trees. park board bans grazing with posted signs, later torn down and goats return. The Cold Star Coffee Shop and Toom at the Malvern Cold Star offer cool spots amid the heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Epur
Mula County
Elmo Hites
Hastings
High Bank
Hites
Ada
Des Moines
Spencer
T. & N. Park
Park Board
Plang
Post Office Seeks Bids for Malvern Rooms Lease
The Malvern Post Office invites bids for about 1200 square feet of space with light heat water and toilet facilities. Bids must be in by July 18 with the current lease expiring January 16 194. Lessor to provide front and back entrances and space is presently rented from the Community building at roughly $600 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yooma
Malvern
Post Office Department
Post Office
Leuse
Parker Named County Commander at Mills County Legion Event
Mills County American Legion posts and Auxiliary units met at Emerson town hall on Flag Day June 14 for a joint meeting presided by County Auxiliary Chairman Mrs. Stella Mulholland and County Commander Carl Green. Officers present included district president Mrs. Roy Flannagan, retiring president Mrs. Rita Heft, Commander Barnett, and retired Commander Brillhardt. The program featured pledge, prayers, song Our Own Red White and Blue by Charles Farris, and 1939 Boys State encampment clips with Marion Parker explaining. 1940 Boys State reps Hugens Rubenking, Lee Robbins, Buck Edmondy, and Herald Mies gave reports. Officers were elected with Mrs. John Parker of Americus named county Abalrags, Mrs. Harry Widows of Glenwood vice chairman, and Mrs. Farris secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Mills County
Emerson Town Hall
Stella Mulholland
Malvern
Carl Green
Roy Flannagan
Silver City
Rita Heft
Woodbine
Barnett
Glenwood
Brillhardt
Atlantic
M. D. Lang
Charles Farris
Boys State
Des Moines
Marion Parker
Hmereon
Tle County
Hugens Rubenking
Lee Robbins
Buck Edmondy
Herald Mies
First Glenwood Lake Fishing Draws Crowds
County Recorder Hattie Brown reports 269 fishing licenses issued since April 1 with about 200 in the past week. Advent of fishing last Saturday drew several hundred fishermen to Glenwood's new lake where an estimated 7,000 fish were caught on the first day. the lake was stocked this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Lake
Hattie Brown
Glenwood
New Lake
Court House to Close at Noon on Saturdays
The Glenwood court house will adopt summer hours closing all offices at 12 noon on Saturdays. Saturday afternoons will be closed. the schedule will apply this week and continue through the fall.
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Court House
Glenwood
Sheriff and Attorney Track Down Subscriptions Schemer
Mills county lawmen recovered M B Liggett who ran a magazine subscription racket by defrauding teachers and fled to Missouri. County Attorney W R Byington and Sheriff W S DeMoss retrieved him after obtaining proper papers. Liggett confessed in County Jail. Teachers Examinations set for June 26 27 and 28 at county superintendent's office with exams starting 8 p.m. Wednesday.
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Mills County
Missouri
M. B. Liggett
W. R. Byington
Sherif W. S. DeMoss
Maryville
Liggett
Truck Crash Kills Benedict Horse Near Lookabill Farm
A heavy transport truck struck Benedict's horse on Highway 34 near the Lookabill farm shortly after 2 a.m. yesterday. The horse, owned by Fred Benedict of East Liberty, wandered onto the road with a teammate and died from injuries after being thrown across the highway. Fred Cook alerted nearby residents. The owners mobilized to retrieve the animal from the scene.
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Highway 34
B. J. Lockabill Place
Fred Benedict
East Liberty
Fred Cook
Mr. Lookabill
Lookabill
Fire water sales decline in May state totals shown
Mille countians moved toward temperance in May as sales at the two state liquor stores fell again. The Malvern and Glenwood figures were listed alongside state totals, with May revenue dropping $250 from the prior month and nearly $100 from May of last year.
Treasurer's report shows present status of county finances
Mills county operated a balanced budget in the first half of 1940 per the semi annual statement by County Treasurer C. D. Aistrope. Tax and fees income totaled 432,229.08 with expenditures at 425,615.60 leaving a favorable balance of 6,613.56. Major income from current taxes 253,622.63, with 106.14 from advance 1940 collections. Major outlays went to schools at 220,159 and county government at 112,862.78. Auto license drafts exceeded automobile license receipts by 6,167. The report interests readers concerned with government costs.
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Mills County
C. D. Aistrope
Ordera
Churches Unite For Open Air Summer Services In Malvern
The Malvern Ministerial Association gathers three local pastors to host free open air worship at Paddock Park near the library this summer. Floyd Clement Aldrich, former India resident, will open the series Sunday at 7 30 PM with a talk "India the Old and the New" and stereopticon slides if weather allows. A free will offering will defray Mr Aldrichs expenses.
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Paddock Park
Malvern
Floyd Clement Aldrich
Aldrich
Card of Thanks for Flowers and Cards
We thank friends and neighbors who sent flowers and cards during our bereavement. Mrs. G. H. LaGrande Mrs. Florence Janes.
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G. H. LaGrande
Florence Janes
Champion Hill Bible School Closes After Successful Session
Champion Hill Presbyterian church in east Mille county closed its first vacation Bible school Friday after a very successful session. Enrollment including teachers reached 88 with an average attendance of 34. Thirty diplomas were awarded Friday evening. The pictured group includes teachers and students with several names listed. others not in the photo are noted along with Pastor Samuel Low who has taught and supervised teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champion Hill Presbyterian Church
East Mille County
Schol
Max Grew
Georges Bishop
Maris Wishop
Aire
Bhierway Allen
Bary Arnevl
Wid Dora Bishop
A. A. Gola
Kawla Micksieon
Weyou Bullingios
Junior Mckee
Riakne You Dusor
Mary Mae Parker
Kids Know Where to Cool Off In Hot Malvern Pool
Malvern youngsters hurried to the opening of the season as the town pool filled. The water was exceptionally clear, eight feet deep, allowing many to see the bottom. A lineup of local youths posed at the poolside and praised the season’s improved water clarity and upkeep.
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Beautier
Laurie Hedlund
Violet Walker
Zytpla Walker
Lorney Punn
Junior Hedlund
Leonard
Picture Contest Opens Readers urged to submit photos
The Leader invites readers to submit snapshots for its amateur photography contest closing June 30. Prizes include 6 for first place, 2.50 in photo supplies from Collins Drug Co for second, and a box of stationery for third, with all placings entered in the state amateur contest. Five 8x10 enlargements of negatives are awarded free, and an exhibit is on display at The Leader office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins Drug Co
Inorg
Leader
LaGrande Rites Held Thursday Funeral for George Hamner LaGrande
Funeral services were held last Thursday for George Hamner LaGrande 84 of Malvern born April 19 1856 in Appanoose County Iowa son of James and Sarah LaGrande. He married Dora Plummer March 27 1836 in Kansas City Missouri later moving to Mills County twenty five years ago and living in Malvern. He died June 16 1940 after years of illness leaving wife Florence Jones granddaughter Thelma Dalby and two great grandchildren.
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George Hamner LaGrands
W. F. Biggerstaff
Gravity
Warnetta Gill
Opal Howard
James Rosenbrater
John Damon
Pall
Cal Hoosier
William Winchell
Clarance Myers
Roy Brewer
Leslie Shay
Aden Ireland
George Hamner LaGrande
James
Sarah LaGrande
Appanoose County
Tow
Free Methodist Church
Florence Jones
Malvern
Thelma Dalby
Long Beach
Cal
Leona Bays Gater Dies Silver City Editor at 45
Leona Hazel Bays Gater widow of Roy Gater editor of the Silver City Times died last Friday at 45. She was active in community work and funeral services were held Monday at the Silver City Baptist church with Rev. Hildebrand officiating. Born August 29 1894 near Anthon Illinois she spent much of her life in Mills County and Perala before settling in Silver City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Roy Gater
Silver City
Fire destroys house on Miller farm during noon hour
A Sunday fire at the John Miller farm completely destroyed the George Powers family home. Mrs Powers had dinner cooking when she left for Sunday school, and daughter Wariety lit the kerosene stove later. Fire crews from Glenwood and Tabor fought the blaze, saving some furniture but destroying the house and two shade trees. Mr Miller plans to rebuild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Powers
John Miller
Glenwood
Tabor
Lowe
Miller
New Stock Of Fish Stock Central Mills Pond
About 2800 yellow bellied bull heads arrived from Mississippi river hatcheries Friday to stock Boehhner's pond in central Mills county. Conservation Officer Bruce Stiles supervised placement while dozens of fishermen watched and roughly 500 fish were caught that evening. County conservation league officers sold eight memberships to Ashermen to support future stocking and pheasant shipments.
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Boehhner
Mills County
Bruce Stiles
County Conservation
Ashermen
County League
Heatwave Envelops City With Temptures Above Century Mark
Record heat sweeps the area this week with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for a first time this season. Forecasts show cooling hoped later as nights drop to around 40 degrees. a brewery evening offered some relief.
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Lye
Gates
Good Will Banquet for Mal Vern Professionals Held Tonight
A goodwill banquet for Mal vern business and professional people was set for this evening in the Community building. Advance ticket sales were fairly good per committee reports, and reservations remain available today. The program includes music and speeches led by K. R. Cook of Glenwood, who presents the main address, with F. M. Davison W. R. Byington J. R. Hall D. M. Kline and Rev. Gordon MacLean among the other speakers.
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Malvern
Uocket
K. R. Cook
Glenwood
F. M. Davison
W. R. Byington
J. R. Hall
D. M. Kline
Gordon MacLean
Evans Rites Held For Charles H Evans At Malvern
Charles H. Evans died of a heart attack last Thursday at his home. Funeral services at Mansfield Funeral Home were led by Rev. G F MacLean with music by Mrs. L A Talbott and Harriet Talbott. Burial followed in Malvern cemetery. Evans, born November 19 1880 in Lee County, was survived by one sister Mary of Clarinda, with several relatives traveling from nearby towns to attend.
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Mansfield
Charles H. Evans
G. F. MacLean
L. A. Talbott
Harriet Talbott
Malvern Cemetery
Charles Howard Evans
Henry V
Frances Pease Evans
Lee County
Mary
Clarinda
Charlie
Mills County
Malvern Public School
T. M. Raines
Homer Raines
Tommy
Earl Capesius
Dell Rapids
Jesse Evans
White Lake
Russell Raines
Sioux Falls
Abner Clark
Jean
PF. H. Boggess
Red Oak
Machine To Kill Weeds In Mills County Stage For Effective Use
Mills County Board of Supervisors buys a power spray machine for weed control. Farmers paying material costs plus 1.26 per hour can use it. Contact Glenwood board to schedule and share with neighbors for coordinated weed treatment and guidance from the county office.
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Mills County Board of SuperVisors
Board of Supervisors
Glenwood
Uae
County Conventions Set for June 29 at Glenwood
Delegates named for county conventions to be held June 29 in Glenwood. Democratic and Hepibe Hean county conventions will start at 1pm, continuing from past years. The slate includes Henderson, Gordan Stein, GT Warever, Donald Lewis, J We Pripfett, Garden Steiner, May Wiehe, Renton, Glen Sowers, Ray Plumb, Walter Sowers, Clea Sowers, Nellie Fickel, Ingraham, A Flana han, Ida Flanagan, J O Kruse, Chas Kruse, Tdi McCue, Ida McCue, Mineola, Mrs Re We Destwiler, Plattville, Gladys Faulkner, Myrtle Watts, and others. Continued on page 3.
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Glenwood
Ton
Venus
Neet
Couet Traian
J. We Pripfett
Garden Steiner
May Wiehe
Renton
Glen Sowers
Ray Plumb
Walter Sowers
Clea Sowers
Neliie Fickel
Ingraham
A. Flanahan
Ida Flanagan
Kruse
Chas
Tdi McCue
Ida McCue
Mineola
Plattvine
Del
Ghdya Faulkner
Mia
J. M. Kemp
Myrtle Watts
Gladys Faulkner
Lenwood
Local Men Join Blue Grass Field Work
Fourteen men and boys from this vicinity went to Amantle and Massena Monday morning to begin stripping in the blue grass fields there. E W Benton oversees the Atlantic division and Bob Ronne leads the Mana sena effort. Workers at Matsena include Ernie Gerstiinger Stewart Hall Ralph Hall Briadiell Willa Gray Dale Mortard Ikine. Other listed men are Gene Vanderpool Bernard Schoening Richard Fickel Whitey Stephens Wayne McClure Gene Jackson and Mark Johnson from Hastings.
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Amantle
Massena
E. WU. Benton
Atlantic
Bob Ronne
Couneil Bluffs
Manasena
Matsena
Ernie Gerstiinger
Stewart Hall
Ralph Hall
Briadiell
Willa Gray
Dale Mortard
Ikine A ‘Oretc
Gene Vanderpool
Hastings
Bernard Schoening
Richard Fickel
Whitey Stephens
Wayne McClure
Gene Jackson
Mark Johnson
Phone Calls During Fires Delay Firemen
Malvern fire chief F R Chantry urges residents not to call operators for fire location after sirens. He notes calls delay volunteer responders and asks the phone company to stop sharing location information except with fire crews. Citizens are asked to help protect lives and property by refraining from phone inquiries during alarms.
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Chantry
F. R. Chantry
Malvern
Chet Chantry
Hie? Chantry
Tire
Tre ¢Llet
Eitizeng
Opuratora Dly Continus
Treumedi
Malvern Community Club to Hold Meeting on Tuesday
The Malvern Community Club invites members to attend a Tuesday evening meeting led by the club president. The agenda includes planning for the Hay season and addressing matters of local interest with a large turnout expected.
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Atalilin
Varod
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Te Malvern
John Parker
Benedict
Champion Hill Bible School
Julledine Ning
Carol Allen
Barbara Buckingham
Samuel Lee
Loretha Grace Allen
David Lee
Merril Allen
Marilyn Eastwood
Max Bullington
Ronald Noel
Mary Alley
Charlane Bullington
Grace Kellenbager
Phyllia Gilen
Charles Kellenburger
Wvelyn Joaune Molada
Mildred Moke
Bernley Beblek
Ways Spicer
LuVerne Thrapp
Delores Schic
Leona Bays Gater
Boehner
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