A Mills County Patch of News Reports
Ned Turner finds a genuine 1875 gold piece in the Clint Parker hog lot. Don Parker previously found four coins on the same Wesley Chapel farm. Mills Countians show interest in a regional mental health center, with six residents and a Malvern attendee at a Council Bluffs meeting proposing a center to serve Mills and Harrison counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Turner
Clint Parker
Wesley Chapel
Ned
Clint
Don Parker
Mills
Rolland Pratt
Emma Gilson
Stipt
Earl Tubbs
Justin Lillie
Leonard Layis
Glenwood
J. F. Wearin
Malvern
Council Bluffs
Harrison
Bridge Ready by End of Week Near Malvern
County Engineer W. J. McCosh reports the Main Street road south from Malvern will reopen by week’s end after construction on the new concrete slab bridge over Raines Branch. The old bridge was moved and will become the detour as the north approach is finished. The 100 by 28 foot structure includes a foot bridge on the east side to ease access to the fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
W. J. McCosh
Raines Branch
Littlecreek
Capital Construction Co
Logan
Fair Grounds
Elwood Confirmed for 5 C P M Silver City Postmaster
Gordon L Elwood was confirmed by the U S Senate for the Silver City postmaster position. He had been appointed by President John F Kennedy. The report came from Washington this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon L.elwood
U. S. Senate
Silver City
Washington
John F. Kennedy
Emerson Church Group Has Nishna Services
Members of the primary department of the Emerson Methodist church Sunday school took part in Sunday's worship at Nishna Cottage. Ed Pollitt of Malvern entered Nishna Cottage on Tuesday eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Methodist Church Sunday School
Nishna Cottage
Ed Pollitt
Malvern
Summers Farm Lands Sell At Auction Top Bids From Goy And Aistrope
Goy and Carroll Aistrope were the high bidders for the W. A. Summers estate land at a Saturday sale. Goy bid 265 per acre for the 117 acre tract near White Cloud while Aistrope bid 214 for the 196 acre Fremont county farm west of Randolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard. Goy
Carroll Aistrope
W. A. Summers
Mr. Goy
Old White Cloud
Mr. Aistrope
Fremont County
Randolph
Mills County Leads in Soil Conservation Efforts
Mills County and its farmers are praised for above average conservation work including terraces waterways and contour farming. Extension Director LaVerne Obrecht emphasizes the Conservation Farm Plan guiding farmers toward long term goals and addressing issues like crop varieties methods livestock fertilizer and sprays with Extension Service support.
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Mills County
LaVerne Obrecht
Parents and Children Survive Dead Man's Curve Crash
Dennis Norton family from Phoenix, with three children, were treated for cuts and bruises after missing a turn at Dead Man's Curve and plunging over an embankment. The car totaled. Nine other Mills County crashes last week caused property damage and injuries, including a neck injury to Dean McLain in an Emerson collision and charges for improper passing and loss of control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Edwin Barkus
Dennis Norton
Phoenix
Ariz
Dean McLain
Emerson Farmer
Emerson
Highway 59
Harry G. Hayler
Council Bluffs
Glenwood
Sheriff's Office
Hayler
Dean Curve
Don H. O'Dell
Toldeo
Myrna L. Mosier
Tabor
Teresa M. Buffington
Route 3
Henderson
Lynn M. Lewis
Hamilton Lewis Farm
Harvey D. Bolton
Bolton
Lewis
Sharyn L. Williams
Hastings
Helene H. Knop
Williams
Knop
Miss Williams
Omaha Transport Company
Ralph Cary
Omaha
Cary
New Tank Boosts Henderson Water System
Henderson gains a new 80 000 gallon water tower on the Curtis Taylor farm east of town. The 12 by 35 foot tank, on a concrete base, will provide 40 pounds of pressure to the highest buildings. A new well tests at 90 gallons per minute, with water service likely by mid July. Financing relies on revenue rather than bonds, and the town expects growth as new homes rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Taylor
Henderson
Soil Conservation Week Highlights Mills County
Mills County observes Soil and Water Conservation Week with strong local interest as the county remains among the nation’s most intensively conserved areas. Nearly every farm incorporates some soil friendly practices, with features and ads promoting better land use throughout the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills Coundians
4 H Camp at Malvern Fair Grounds
Junior 4 H members ages 9 to 12 will hold an overnight camp at the County Fairgrounds in Malvern on June 26 and 27. County officers with extension staff Wilma Schults and Jim Glenn supervise. Activities include hiking scavenger hunts crafts vespers and an evening party with a Thursday morning sports tournament finale.
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Malvern
Wilma Schults
Jim Glenn
Debbia Sell
Joan Buch
Carol Wolfe
Diane Hopp
Sandra Barnes
Donnie Wamberg
Doug Dashner
Bob Burgoin
Jerry Ponton
Joe Cheney
Weekend rainfall brings relief to Mills County area
Rain totals ranged from 0.34 to 3 inches across Mills County over the weekend, easing heat distress. Readings varied by location with several communities reporting measurable gains and cooler conditions following the wet spell.
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Mills County
Fourth of July Celebration in Malvern Planned
Major General Junior F Miller will speak at the Malvern Fourth of July event as the Dutch Gun club reports a nearly completed program. The celebration features Rocket Car acts, motorcycle stunts, music, dancers, auto push ball, clowns, penny scramble, and a morning kids fishing contest expected to attract hundreds.
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Junior F. Miller
Iowa
Malvern
Louis Knop
Dutch Gun Club
Captain Cresso
Malvern Gun Club
Zip Code Assignments Reach Mills County Towns
Two Mills county post offices report five digit ZIP codes to speed mail after July 1. Malvern uses 51551 and Hastings 51540. Postmasters urge using the ZIP code in all addresses and on incoming mail to shorten address reading and reduce errors.
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Ateast
Mills County
Malvern
Tom Gidley
Hastings
Acisa Lookabul
P. D
Gidley
Mills count y listed among 34 for brucellosis testing
Iowa opens brucellosis testing in 36 counties including Mills. Extension Director LaVerne Obrecht cites Dr. John B. Herrick noting new law by which cattle owners must permit tests when requested. Department may set rules, quarantine, dispose condemned cattle, and regulate herd entry to prevent spread. Indemnity payments began April 22 with free vaccine available May 15.
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Mills County
Iowa
LaVerne Obrecht
John B. Herrick
Iowa State University
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of State
Treman Hardy to Head Am American Legion Post 520
Treman Hardy was elected Commander of Harry Hammons Post 520 of the American Legion for the 1943 term. Elders named to key posts include Darrell Frederickson as 1st Vice, Dean Darling as 2nd Vice, Larry Knauffman as Adjutant, Burdette Spiker as Finance Officer, R. D. Mansfield as Chaplain, Chas D. Costello as Service Officer, and W. G. Blackburn as Sgt. at Arms. An Executive Committee comprises Frederickson, Ed Edle, and Odta Dickersbach. A committee was formed to explore a donkey baseball game. Retiring Commander Frederickson thanked the group for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman Hardy
Harry Hammons
American Legion
Darrell Frederickson
Dean Darling
Larry Knauffman
Burdette Spiker
R. D. Mansfield
Chas
D. Costello
W. G. Blackburn
Ed Edle
Odta Dickersbach
John QC
Hall
Frederckson
Cattle Barn Construction Completed at Mills County Fair
Work finished this week on the new cattle exhibit barn at Mills County fair grounds. Hugo Leipold held the contract. The 44 by 64 foot building has open sides with west side protection and will house 64 cattle for the 1963 fair set for August 6 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County Fair Grounds
Hugo Leipold
Wheat crop damaged by late May freeze in Missouri reports
Varied reports indicate some damage to the wheat crop from the late May freeze. County Extension Director LaVerne Obrecht says most land outside the western Missouri river flood plain will not be seriously cut, with west-side damage up to 90 percent near Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne Obrecht
Missouri River
Henderson
Lots of Good News Inside
Forty five boys have reported for Little League baseball and readers are directed to the sports page for details. Hastings council minutes are noted as important news for citizens on page 8. Nishna Valley alumni held their first annual banquet with sixty attendees though only three classes have graduated, see page 11. Malvern Recreational board recently appointed new members, sports page. A Golden Wedding was observed by an Emerson couple on Sunday, page 3. Hillsdale Bible school opened Monday, page 4. Strahan Alumni Association banquet attracted 982 attendees, see continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Nishna Valley
Malvern Recreational Board
Emerson
Hillsdale Bible School
Strahan
Fines Totals Over $12K in County Truck Checks
Mills county officers conducted a week long truck inspection at Highways 34275 and nearby scales. 116 summonses issued and one warning. total fines and costs paid by truckers reached 10 326 63 plus 507 50 for registration. Violations included 66 no Iowa reciprocity and 610 completed violations across four checkpoints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County School Fund
Darrett E. Frederickson
Malvern
Omlcer P. T. Lange
Chariton
L. B. Crawford
B. G. Sinee
Corydon
Iawa
Iowa
Iowa State Highway Commission
Missouri Valley
Carson
Iowa Commerce Commission
Federal Commerce Commission
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Elwood
Hays
York County Livestock Feeders Assn
Elmer Klutec
LaVerne Peterson
Dale Olson
York
Nebr
Rex Bailey
McCool Junction
Harold Smith
Charles Phelps
Wearin & Bruce
Jowans
Emerson Church Group
Goy, Aistrope
Dead Man's Curve
McLain
Roy E. Harrison
Kansas City
Thorpe Well Co
Igh
Treman Hardy
Am. Legion
Wm. H. Harbor
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