Mills County Soil Conservation District Transforms Land Care
Thirty years ago Mills County faced erosion with depleted soil and marginal farms. The Mills County Soil Conservation District spurred vast improvements in farming practices, equipment use, and land care, turning the county into a well preserved agricultural area and boosting local economy during Soil Conservation Week.
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Mills County
Miajis County
Towa
Mills County Soil Conservation District
Trees Along Primary Highways Addrest to Driving
Michigan roads show trees lining sides and medians creating a park like impression. Canada and Iowa examples show trees along roadsides and the push for proper spacing and width faces cost and maintenance questions.
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Michigan
Canada
Ines
Ion
Following the Leader Describes Busy Friday Rush to Omaha Community
Fragmented text recounts a Friday rush toward Omaha and a community gathering near Emmet Stephens farm. Mentions Mrs Stephene and Pranees, with unclear details about travel and arrival as readers piece together the scene.
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Omaha
Stephens Farm
Remarkable kindness on an east coast trip with friendly helpers
The narrator recounts positive encounters across the east coast. Firehouse tour in Manhattan showcases a 124 foot ladder truck. Middletown police assist during Friday heavy traffic. a New York subway rider helps navigate to List St and Park Ave. Numerous strangers’ aid enhances the travel experience and enjoyment of the trip.
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Hebre
Midtown Manhattan
Manhattan
Staten Island
Middletown
Conn
New York
UBS 8
Park Ave
Cour
Pertin 4.4 Meet at Malvern Report
Lonnie K Hoop and Lule Arrousaen compete at the Malvern event with an unusual line up. The meet features a small field and local athletes aiming for notable times amid strong regional entries.
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Malvern
Lonnie K Hoop
Lule
Arrousaen
Short Courses Fete Conventions At New Dates
Readable fragments indicate a series of short courses and fete style conventions slated at new dates. No firm details or names are clear, but organizers aim to reset schedules and attract participants across venues and communities.
Rites for Nellie Winchell Held June 14
Nellie Mae Winchell born July 28 1894 in Audubon county died June 11 in a Council Bluffs hospital. Survived by five nieces and four nephews. predeceased by parents Edward and Rhodella Winchell and siblings Sarah Herrick Maud Heberlee William. Funeral service to be held at Malvern Presbyterian Church.
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Nellie Mae Winchell
Audubon County
Edward and
Rhodella Winchell
Council Bluffs Hospital
Sarah Herrick
Maud Heberlee
William
Malvern Presbyterian Church
Ethel
Lee Herrick
Malvern
Gladys Kemp
Glenwood
Gladys Eustrom
Kemps
Mich
Jean Peters
Ed Herrick
Council Bluffs
Irene Heber- Tee
San Bernardino
Calif
Roy Herrick
Vallejo
Charlie Herrick
Red Oak
Funeral Services Held Sunday for Breeze Knight
Breeze R. Knight, longtime Mills County resident, died June 15 in a Council Bluffs hospital after a stroke. Born May 28, 1880, he lived near Malvern most his life, worked on the family farm, remodeled rental homes during WWII, and was honored for perfect church attendance at Malvern Methodist Sunday school. Funeral at Mansfield Funeral Home conducted by Rev. John Lippingott with music by Clayton Hertz Jr. and local singers. Interment in the family cemetery.
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Mills County
Breeze R. Knight
Council Bluffs Hospital
Charles C. Knight
East Liberty
Malvern
Breeze
Council Bluffs
Mansfield Funeral Home
John A. Lippincott
Clayton Hertz Jr
Wm. Blackburn
Kenneth Henderson
Roy Henderson
Alva Hender
Kenneth
Alva Henderson
Obituary Tribute for Breeze Knight by Family and Friends
A note of thanks to Breeze Knight’s friends neighbors relatives and Nish na Cottage staff for kindnesses during illness and for floral tributes at his death on the 21st. Cousins of Breeze Knight express gratitude and remembrance.
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Nell Winchell
Ethel Herrick
Nishna Cottage
Breeze Knight
Conservation Week a 20 Year Tradition
Soil and Water Conservation Week has been an annual observance in Iowa for more than 20 years, says William H. Greiner, director of the State Soil Conservation committee. The mid-June date is ideal for a Sunday afternoon or evening drive to view conservation work and see Iowa at its best.
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Soil and Water Conservation
Iowa
William H. Greiner
State Soil Conservation Committee
Greiner
Towa
Services Friday for Mrs. Mary Durbin in Malvern
Final rites for Mary Christy Durbin were held at the Malvern Methodist church with a large local turnout. She lived in Malvern almost 80 years, taught Sunday School for over 20 years, and was active in the Eastern Star. Survived by daughter Dorothy Hoefer, six grandchildren, brother Charles Christy of Pampa, three Malvern sisters-in-law, and other relatives. interment in Malvern cemetery.
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Mary Durbin
Malvern
John A. Lippincott
The
Methodist Church
Leo Hoefer
Charles Christy
Pampa
Tex
R. L. Hale
Florence Baer
Maggie Durbin
Emerson
Malvern Cemetery
Mrs Carl Fulton Graduates at University of Omaha
Mrs Carl Fulton was one of 29 graduates at the University of Omaha commencement held June 4 at University stadium. She earned a bachelor of science in education. Attending were Mr Fulton, Mrs Leonard Seeger of Tabor, Mr and Mrs Marvin Fulton of Glenwood, Mr and Mrs Orval Bass and Carol of Syracuse, Neb, Mr and Mrs Dick Suhr of Council Bluffs and Rodney Fulton. Afterward the group dined at the 64 Club in Council Bluffs.
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Carl Fulton
University of Omaha
University Stadium
64 Club
Council Bluffs
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