Young Webb Stegdill Sells Cool Drinks to Thirsty Mills County Workers
In Mills County this week an entrepreneur named Webb Stegdill sold cold drinks to hot workmen around the overhead crossing, reporting strong sales during peak heat. Life guards report a chilly weekend and fewer swimmers, while health authorities urge brief dips and regular swimming. The season ticket at local pools allows unlimited visits for a month at one dollar, and local homes show extensive summer improvements in Malvern, including redecorations and new roofs. Fred Stone of Lincoln, a former brick yard operator from Peaceville, visited Malvern, recalling the county’s historical building material supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Stegdill
Hertz
Life Yards
Malevern
Fred Stone
Lincoln
Neb
Stone
Peaceville
Camp Discharges 33 Enrollees From Local Camp
The local OCCamp discharged 33 boys Tuesday after at least six months of service. About 30 enrollees departed by motor for detached duty at Ft. Des Moines and will return Saturday. Z. O. Pittenger replaced John R. Moe as Company Commander effective July 1. Capt. Moe and his wife relocate to Brooklyn for active marine duty at the heavy yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Ft. Des Moines
Z. O. Pittenger
John R. Moe
Mra. Moe
Brooklyn
N. Y
Moe
Treynor Loses Home Game 10-9 on Sunday
Treynor fells to Malvern 10-9 at the fair grounds as Jackson hurls a complete game for Malvern. The schedule shifts to Henderson next Sunday with the town team set to face Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treynor
Henderson
Henderuon
Jackson
Malvern
Tauing
A. Atrahuebu
Treypor Hurley
Alrugh
Brrore
Fair Program Outlined for Mila County Show Dates Set
Mila County board outlined the 1940 fair with Aug 6 7 and 8 as the main days. Live stock judging will open the program on Aug 6 followed by a wild west radio show polo baseball and field sports through Aug 8. cash prizes of 75 were listed for a county play contest. 4 H band will provide music and entries for exhibits must be in place by Aug 5 with Aug 3 as the deadline for exhibit entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milla County
Omaha
Spencer
Society Horse Show
Nebraska
Missouri
Iowa
Midwest
Emerson
Rawle Township
Plateville Township
Rene
Judge Grants Two Divorces In District Court
In district court last week Judge Whitney Gilliland granted divorces to Gladys Aiatrope from Ira Aiatrope and to Rose Jacobs from W E Jacobs of Malvern. The Jacobs divorce marks the second such action for Mrs. Rose Jacobs within a year after a February 1939 marriage, a September 1939 divorce, and a October 1939 remarriage.
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Whitney Gilliland
Gladys Aiatrope
Ira Aistrope
W. E. Jacobs
Malvern
Rose Jacobs
Jacobs
Miss Hammers Attends Reading Conference in Chicago
Superintendent Amy Hammers left Tuesday morning for Chicago to attend a national reading conference at the University of Chicago.
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Miss Hammers
Reading
Amy Hammers
Chicago
The
University of Chicago
More Men Needed for 60 I I
Capt Charles Seite of Co I has discharged 26 men over age or medically unfit and marriage. The National Guard asks for 26 new volunteers to reach full strength by July 1. The unit will train at Camp Ripley Minnesota August 4 for a ten day encampment offering paid vacation. Enlistment age 18 to 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Seite
Co. I
National Guard
Camp Ripley
Minn
Auxiliary to Meet In Legion Rooms Friday
Auxiliary to Meet The Auxiliary will gather in the Legion rooms of the Community building Friday afternoon at 2 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Legion Rooms
Mulholland Barn sale renamed as Paul Bell takes over
Paul Bell will take over operations at the Mulholland sale barn on Saturday, July 6, leasing from Lloyd Mulholland. Bell runs a successful business at the Tabor sale barn and will oversee weekly auctions. The Mulholland operation will continue selling cattle and hogs at the toeutton, and all items are invited for the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulholland Sales Co
Paul Bell
Busviews
Bell
Tabor
Mulholland
Lloyd Mulhollgud
Mulboteud
Thle Toeutton
Masonic Lodge Plans Thursday Evening Third Degree Work
The Masonic lodge will meet Thursday evening to perform the third degree work. Audre Treskmonta and Lowell Bilati are noted participants in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asonic
Ura Masonic Lodge
County Spray Equipment Targets Creeping Jenny Propelling 500 Lbs Pressure
A 200 gallon tank and pump are shown in action as Mr. Lidgett operates the spray with three nozzles delivering high pressure sodium chlorate to plants. The Farm Bureau in Malvern and the county auditor in Glenwood offer gun and sprayer services for hire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lidgett
Farm Bureau
Malvern
County Auditor's Oice
Glenwood
Develda Lidgett
Jenny
Pearl Kilne
Storage Receives Egg Surplus in Malvern
The Malvern Cold Storage Co stores about 12 carloads of eggs this week as the government moves to stockpile surplus. By next week the tally could reach 21 carloads, totaling roughly 3,600,000 eggs. A 1980 Mille County census implies about 226 eggs per person. The eggs are kept at 31 degrees with humidity maintained by daily steam to preserve quality. The 1939 Malvern High School reunion is planned for Sunday, with class members meeting at the Community Building at 10 a.m. and proceeding to Wanbonely Park for a potluck picnic. Members should bring one kneat and dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Cold Storage Co
Mille
Malvern High School
Wanbonely Park
Mach
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
We thank our Orlands and neighbors who were kind, sent gifts and cards during our recent bereavement. Marlow Gard and children. Frank Bherer head family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlands
Marlow Gard
Wet Weekend Records in Malvern and County
The past weekend brought measurable moisture across the county with Malvern reporting .47 inches Thursday, .32 inches Saturday, and .94 inches Sunday. Temperatures remained modest as the week began with a gradual warming trend reflected in the daily readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Zanders to Manage Grain Elevator
Frank Sanders took over the management of the Good Grain Co. elevator this week after 12 years at the Kance Nelson elevator. He plans to stock a full line of commercial feeds and continue regular grain buying and selling. The elevator is a bonded warehouse and will handle wheat for government lease as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sanders
Good Grain Co
Zanders
Wall
Kance & Nelson
Fourth of July in Malvern Quiet With Limited Events
The town will mark Independence Day quietly in Malvern with no formal celebration. Local businesses will close early, grocers stay open late for regular shopping. A municipal event at the community center and a new film at the Supress theater titled Typhoon will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Huon
Business Folk Join Malvern Banquet in Community Hall
An evening of fellowship drew about 80 Malvern business people and spouses to the Community building for a banquet and program. R W Salyers served as toastmaster as local speakers presented topics on General Business Interests, Educational Interests, Women’s Organizations, Men’s Fraternal Interests, Health Interests, and Church Interests. K R Cook of Glenwood offered a Monroe Doctrine talk detailing conditions in the U S and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Altair
R. W. Salyers
W. KR. Byington
F. M. Davison
F. J. Jueike
J. R. Hull
2. M. Kilne
FB. MacLean
K. R. Cook
Glenwood
Europe
National Editorial Association Convention Highlights
Fragmented text notes a national editorial event in New York with mentions of Fred W. Hill and radio talks. References Malvern figures and a wedding in progress, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusey
Trg
Walonerd
Fred W. Hill
Hamburg
Mr. Hit
New York
Bera
Malvern
County Photographic Contest Closes Saturday Night
The Malvern Leader invites County photograph entries by 6 p.m. Saturday June 235. Open to all amateurs with prizes including 5 dollars for first, 2.50 in supplies for second, and 8x10 enlargements for next five places. State contest winners receive supplies from Henry Laws Drug. No reader entry fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Leader
Colling Drug Co
Iowa
School of Journalism
State University of Iowa
Henry Laws
Iowa City
Legion Auxiliary Leaders Lauded In Mills County Affair
Dave Barnett of Glenwood newly elected seventh district commander of the American Legion and Mrs Roy Flannagan district Auxiliary president will be honored by Mills County Legion posts and Auxiliaries tonight in the Glenwood armory. Public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Barnett
Glenwood
American Legion
Roy Flannagan
Sliver Oly
Mills County Legion
Organications
Fire at Whitfield Hone Damages Residence
An oil glove caused a blaze at the Whitfield residence last Thursday. A large crowd gathered to watch the fire but the flames were brought under control by the fire department with only heavy damage to the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitield
Assistance Report Summary From Unclear OCR Fragment
An OCR fragment references assistance report data, counties, averages, and figures but remains unreadable and incomplete. It mentions Boua, MES, BR GO, and SRS AS Phere without clear context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midi
Demonstrate Chinch Bug Barriers for Effective Control
County agents showcased barrier methods to deter chinch bug invasion across two test sites north of Malvern and at Hilldate. Creosoted paper strips with gas-drag barriers were erected. bugs are guided into traps as they migrate into corn fields. Creosote orders and farmer participation were arranged, with price details and timing for barrier readiness. Weather, especially heavy rains, will influence effectiveness as migrations rise this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Steele
Malvern
B. OF
Creosore
John Longstreet
John Long. Street
State 4-H Convention Draws Delegates From 88 Counties
Mills County delegates join 88 counties at town for four days of study and activities. Roberta Moore attends chorus practice at Collegiate Presbyterian Church while Betty Plumb and Kerling Jordan oversee Mills county representation during the opening events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bylus
Mills County
Roberta Moore
Collegiate Presbyterian Church
Betty Plumb
State Home Efficiency Patel
Lynn Street
Betty
Mille County
Kerling Jordan
Bacons to Sell Household Goods at Malvern Sale
Mr and Mrs John Bacon plan to move to California and will sell their household goods at the Malvern Sale Barn Saturday. The catalog includes furniture for every room and other articles. Auctioneers Art Frutcher of Henderson and L A Walccott will handle the sale. This will be Mr Talbott's first sale in weeks due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bacon
California
Malvern Sale
Art Frutcher
Henderson
L.A
Laird Recalls West Coast Trip at Rotaru Meeting
Dr J Laird spoke of a recent west coast trip at the Rotaru meeting Tuesday night. He described the gathering as well attended with many members present and discussed impressions from the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 0. Laird
Hotarubout
West Coast
Rotaru
Magazine Salesman Sentenced to Seven Years
A magazine salesman was convicted in County Court and sentenced to seven years in prison. The trial involved allegations of theft and embezzlement from a distributor, with witnesses presenting conflicting accounts of the incident. The defense plans an appeal.
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Viest
Will Kesterson
Sexeton
Ulereby
Sinclair Station
W. D. Slothower
T. HE
Bhonka
Boyer
F. A. Mulholland
Wortman
E. C. Collins
J. E. Eliisons
F. E. Pace
Mulholland Barn
Lowell Bilati
Montgomery County
Red Oak Express
County
Hirg
National Hoaup
D. D
Whitfield
Laird
Trip
Mobb Legreolt
Dato Ounieh
Dade Whey
Cub
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