Malvern Pool To Open In July At Boehner Park
Mills County residents will benefit as the Malvern board of park commissioners decides to open Boehner Municipal Pool for July. The big tank will be filled and ready by Saturday July 3, after a prior plan to skip the season due to operating deficits. Strong warm weather and public demand helped overcome earlier doubts as civic groups volunteered to assist.
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Mills County
Malvern Board of Park Commissioners
Park Board
Volun
Exceptionally Low Pool Prices Announced for July
The Bochner Municipal pool will offer a July only monthly season ticket for one dollar, allowing unlimited swims during regular pond hours. The ticket excludes checking and towel service which cost 5 cents each or 7 5 cents for the month. Individual pool charges are 25 cents for adults and 13 cents for children under 12, both including checking and towel services.
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Bochner Municipal
Park Board
Mills County Boehner Pool to Reopen With Health Focus
Volunteers from the Junior Chamber of Commerce will help start the facility’s reopening. The Boehner Municipal pool, donated by Tate L. W. Boehner, is Mills County’s lone pool and a major regional asset with modern tile and concrete baths. A health department required chlorination system is being repaired and will ensure clean water. The pool will reopen with an adequate staff and operate afternoons and evenings, offering a safe place to enjoy swimming.
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Boehner
Tate L. W. Boehner
Mills County
State Department of Health
Hopper Poisoning Campaign Gains Steam in Mills County
In Mills County the grasshopper poisoning drive led by John Longstreet reports 86,000 pounds of prepared poison bran already distributed at Malvern. Federal and state funds supply the bait. 20 to 30 farmers visit daily for bait. Weather and fungal spread may aid control, but campaign remains in full swing to curb Iowa’s worst grasshopper threat.
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Malvern
Mills County
John Longstreet
Mr. Longstreet
Iowa
Weed Eradication Demonstration For Mills County Farmers
Demonstrations led by Sylvester of the Agricultural Service show weed eradication methods. European creeping weed and other pests are targeted with chemical treatments. the process requires water and a gallon of solution to cover about an acre. Contact the Farm Bureau for product availability.
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Mills County
I Py Sylvyster
Sylvester
Fara Hureau
Hot Weather Grips Millis County With Record Heat
Warm spell pushes Mal yvern to 102 degrees as Millis county endures days of high heat. Readings reached 100 Saturday and 99 Sunday, with forecasts calling for continued warmth and isolated showers. Farmers use the sun for cultivating weeds in corn, finishing haying, and maturing wheat as only a trace of rain fell last Thursday.
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Millis County
Malyvern
Elevator being built by Malvern Milling Co
The Malvern Milling Co plans a new loading elevator south of the mill near the Wa bash railroad tracks. Construction started last Saturday with a concrete foundation and steel structure. Manager Robert Bochner says the project should finish by harvest time and will triple capacity from about 3,000 to 10,000 bushels per day to meet demand.
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Malvern Milling Co
Robert Bochner
Twelve Gift Baskets Again Given Away at Malvern Trade Promotion
Gift distributions drew larger crowds as Malvern merchants promotions continued. Recipients listed include A. J. Damold, Mrs. G. Jones, Mrs. Wh. Chiarberlain, Dwayne Kennett, Bob Cozad, Mrs. Chas. Anderson, Margaret McCoemi, W. J. Walker, Mrs. Victor Hensley Win, Crawson, Mrs. Karl[ rman and Mrs. Carol Wynia.
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Malvern Merchants
A. J. Damold
G. Jones
Wh. Chiaberlain
Dwayne Kennett
Bob Cozad
Chas. Anderson
Margaret McCoemi
W. J. Walker
Victor Hensley Win
Crawson
Karl [Rman
Carol Wynia
Tragic railroad accident ends life of Glenwood man
Thomas DeLashmutt a 31 year old night switchman from Glenwood was killed when an engine partially backed over him in the Pacific Junction yards at 4 am while switching through a yard. Shirley Lawson alerted the engineer who stopped before the wheels struck him. Funeral services were held at Glenwood Methodist Church with interment in Gleneund cemetery. He left a widow Carolyn and a young child, and is survived by his mother and several siblings.
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Western Mills County
Thomas DeLashmutt
Glenwood
Pacific Junction Railroad
Shirley Lawson
DeLashmutt
Glenwood Methodist Church
L. Smith
Pacific Junction Methodist Church
Martin H. Keast
Glenwood Church
Gleneund
Thomas Lindsey Delashmutt
Edward and
Claris DeLaslainte
Pacific Janetion
Praguard
Pagitie Janetion High
Anarriqge du Carol Reasenor
Ghawook
Acion
Carolyn
Clara VeLsoshanut
Paeilie Tyiellons
Wesley
Chdtoy
Ahays
Iala Griffith
Algoma
Evtan Jackaon
Malvern
Aid Mea
Francis Joadan
Pacific
Janetian
Cother Retakives
Meo
BeTashuigh
Akweis
Tageth Glen
jMood
Fen Pacific
Glen Vint Methodist Church
Tour of CCCamp erosion projects draws 500 on Thursday
About 500 visitors toured Mills County soil conservation projects Thursday, inspecting concrete and wire dams, contour farming and terracing to curb erosion. Speakers including BP oC Weichmann compared soil protection to insurance, noting the work acts as premium for farm stability.
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ECW
Oc Weichmann
Shenandoah
Souhwest Iowa
F. L. Brinacombe
Reid Lyford
Gronns
Jack Orchard
G.L. Hadley
E. A. Benton
Hurd Bento
Mary Jones
Gidley
J. FL Wearin
Myngarth
J. M. Steele
Mills County Soil Conservation, Society
Robbins Family Reunion in Indiana Opens With Travel Talks
A Robbins reunion drew thirty six mothers and kin to the old homestead Robbinturst in Indiana. Attendees traveled far with Mrs Grace Moran of Seattle and Miss Edith Strong and family from Switzerdale sharing travel talks and greetings from distant locations.
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Harvey Lisk
Amt
Lawrence
Mer
Roy Rathins
Joe
LeRoy
Etta Robbins
Harry Wilson
Iud
County officials mingle at events and praise courthouse grounds
County Superintendent Amy Ham raves attends an educational conference in Iowa City this week. Lewis Scott Robinson in the auditor's office reveals hidden art talent by painting a partition with rust colored paint. Richard Stivers, deputy in the treasurer's office, greeted well wishers with cigars upon returning from a California honeymoon, an event rounded by quiet departures. The courthouse lawn earns praise as fountains and flowers revive under Custodian Young, with initial credit to Dr F L M McChaskey for turning the yard into a well-kept, walkable space.
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Amy Hamraves
Iowa City
Lewis Scott Robinson
Richard Stivers
California
Court House
Young
FL MM
McChaskey
Army Plane Forced Landing Shocks Mills County Residents
Hundreds of Mills county residents rushed to a field at Mill Station Monday evening after an army plane displayed distress signs and dropped a flare before forcing a landing. The aircraft landed in a tilled field, crossed a ditch, and sustained propeller damage. No one aboard was injured.
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Western Mills County
Mill Station
Woah
Mrs Anthony Dies at Villisca Home
Mrs Ametia Anthony aged 79 died at a relative's home in Villisca after living much of her life in the county. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Glenwood with many former friends in attendance. She is survived by two brothers G C Schade and C M Schade and a nephew George Lloyd with numerous other relatives.
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Dew
Ametia Anthoy
Villisca
Anthony
Wack
Glenwood
Villerie
G.C. Schade
C. M. Schade
Thorman
George Lloyd
Malvern
New Cars Licensed To Local Residents
Mrs Marie Paw of Henderson receives a Chevrolet sedan while Mrs Frank Shook of Hietiogs and Bruce Glemgoed are listed with Chevrolet models. details indicate a small town motor vehicle licensing update with multiple names and vehicle makes.
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Marie Paw
Henderson
Frank Shook
Wor
Bruce
Marriage Licenses Issued At Glenwood This Week
Licenses issued in Glenwood over the past week include Arthur M. Bardi and Ol tuna, both listed with G2 Margaret Speller in Silver City for June 13. On June 17 William Jenkins aged 21 and Marian Keapp aged 20 wed in Omaha. On June 19 James Todd 21 and Doris Witherbee 16 were tied in Pacitte according to the notice.
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Glenwood
Arthur M. Bardi
Oltuna
Margaret Speller
Silver City
William Jenkins
Marian Keapp
Omaha
James Todd
Doris Witherbee
Pacitte
CCC Boxing Show Tonight At Camp With Return Engagements
Boxing card features four and three round bouts at the CCC Camp with Sidney boxers returning. Wright faces opponent at 165 pounds, 120 rounds listed, with open ring and facilities. Admission is 30 cents.
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CCC
Sidney Camp
Wrights
Kids to Celebrate Fourth Saturday Games and Contests
Kids at Malvern planned a Fourth of July celebration on Saturday July 3 at the swimming pool park with no admission. Supervisors of the playground organized games and contests for all ages. Enrolled children will run refreshment stands and proceeds fund more playground equipment and supplies. A large opening day crowd was anticipated.
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Malvern
Chet
Tay Wall
Former Mills Countian Dies at Home in Illinois
A Mills County native, Goof Adelert be Paps ty, died at his home in Auger Illinois. He was born in 1928 and spent part of his life in several schools across Mills County. He is survived by his wife and a sister Miss Adela Cipples Tabor. Funeral services were held and burial took place at Pierce Cemetery.
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Papsty
Malls
Adela ‘Cipples
Tabor
Pierce Cemetery
Williams Barn to Discontinue Sales Plans at Malvern Barn
Williams announces he will discontinue side sales at the Malvern sale barn until hot weather passes. A sale is postponed with plans to resume possibly next month. Saturday night sales at the Malvern auction barn will proceed as usual.
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Williams Barn
Williams
Malevern
Malvern
Rehearsals Friday for County Chorus in Malvern
Friday at 7 45 p m community singers are invited to join county chorus rehearsals at the Volkimnily building in Malvern. The county festival is slated for Sunday July 4 with Maury Lewin of Glenwerrat directing the chorus.
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Malvern
Eoaly
AgFaUp
Maury Lewin
Glenwerrat
Vern Dunns Start New Home Monday
Vern Dunn plans a new residence beginning Monday on a Jot near Methorlist Street South. The two story modern house features a basement and ample closets with a projected cost around 5500 dollars. Mark McCormick oversees construction as crews rapidly excavate the foundation.
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Howse
Mark McCormick
Cexcavareny
Coneos
Coo Srrnetiae
Summer reading features and museum notes
The Leader this week highlights summer reading and a museum feature Through Your Museum. Also noted are Tawa trees, a Brooking Institution report, and a birthday reference to Mr. Hallendis with other pages listing pictures, ads, and money-saving offers.
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Tawa
Brooking Institution
Aika
Leader Store Opens Big Sale Saturday
The Leader Department Store announces a July clearance sale starting Saturday morning. The ad promises substantial value across clothing for men women and children, home goods, sheets and yard items. Strong discounts are highlighted as genuine bargains for summer needs.
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Leader
Biel
Leader Department Store
Valies Beitig
Tharus
Shappees
Tien
Awermen
Chuldeen
Dion
Well Known Mills County Man Dead
Obituary note for a Mills County resident, Phillip Emery Cramer, who died aged 74. It records his birth near Zanesville Ohio on September 27, 1858, and his death in 1932 after living most of his life in Mills County Nebraska. The piece lists surviving relatives, church affiliations, and details of funeral services held at Mansfield Foversl ine with Rev Wai Pifgest.
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Philling
T.1
McClare
Bark Dash
Thenderson
John Fletcher
Harry Nelstay
Ralph Parker
Phillip Emery Cramer
Zanesville
Ohig
Pio
Burmy
Lowa
Tso
Min Cranage
Nebraska
Meberin
Eupetendi
Robison
Yisle Mies
Card of Thanks From Local Community Figures
A community card of thanks expresses gratitude to individuals and groups for support during a period of hardship. The misspelled notes hint at local names and organizations aiding in recovery, with a tone of shared appreciation and collective resilience.
West Oak St Marys Hold Master Feeders Meeting
West Oak and St Marys hosted a Master Feeders meeting with community attendees. The event covered local agricultural topics and featured discussion led by area leaders and farmers.
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West Oak
St. Marys
Mills Countian Celebrates 106th Birthday Tuesday
The centenarian Mrs Benedict, a long-time Doniphan resident, celebrated her 106th birthday Tuesday with family and neighbors. Relatives from Danville Iowa and Fremont County joined, noting her memory and farming life. She remains active on the farm, recalling crops and a lasting livelihood through generations.
New Cooler Begun at Booster Station
Construction at the booster station advances with a new cooling unit underway. The project aims to improve efficiency and capacity by upgrading the piping and venting arrangements. Work focuses on replacing aging components to ensure smoother water flow and reduced energy use.
Fragmented OCR notice of old age pension event
An unreadable OCR snippet mentions old age pensioners and a May date fragment. It references a local event or meeting with unclear details and multiple garbled phrases, offering little usable context or entities.
Nan ve Soo Re 1 Wine Sale Draws Strong Crowd
A bustling turnout marked a well attended Nan ve Soo event at the wine sale. Organizers reported robust interest, with notable local buyers and visitors exploring the offerings and sampling selections.
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Cccamp
P. C. Weichmann
Robbins
Indiana
Wed
All Nvite
Mills Countian
Illinois
Vern Dunns
Washington
Russia
Atesander Heliakull
Valeri Chk
Georgi Daidakoth
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Albi
Bole
Vanginger
Garr
Ati
RM Giebes
el Hoban
Volytely
al Ironies Vehi Steel
The
Pavatbery
Serpin Peer Ips
Ptah Meyer
Pepe
Nancy Jane Hurst
Ora
Bern
Hirest
Reinert
Pete Tives
Wis
Malvena
Danville
Phos
Fremont
Whens
Sant
Chad
Doniphan
Benedict
Cynthia Warheek
Sideney
Euirst
Old Age Pensioners
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