Bridge work nears completion for Fourth of July fair access
The article notes major paving at the Continent and Henningsen plants with 8,160 square yards base and one coat plus 12,240 square yards of one coat work. A temporary bridge over Little Creek at the fair grounds entrance is finished, easing Fourth of July access. Malvern and Glenwood Girl Scouts and leaders enjoy their annual Camp Malwood outing west of Malvern with pictures planned next week.
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Continent
Henningsen
Little Creek
Malvern
Glenwood
Camp Malwood
Fourth of July Show Brings Captain Cresso Jet Rocket Car
Dutch Gun club promises one of the Midwest’s most thrilling acts at Malvern near Thursday’s Fourth of July gelation. Captain Cresso shoots down a ramp in his jet car, loops, and lands in a catching device. He performs twice, with high risk and big costs for the club.
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Midwest
Captain Cresso
Malvern
Mills Soil District Signs First Revised Memorandum
Mills County Soil Conservation district signs the first revision since its 1941 formation. Conservationist Keith Glandon notes goals include erosion control, permanent pastures, rural area development, civil defense, land conversion, and urban support. Secretary Freeman calls it an important step toward broader conservation. Peggy Nosekabel and Jo Anne Wray join Mutual of Omaha Home Office staff.
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Soil Conservation Districts
U. S
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Mills County
Mills
Keith Glandon
Sec’y of Agriculture
Orville Freeman
Albert Washburn
Freeman
USDA
Peggy A. Nosekabel
Walter Nosekabel
Jo Anne Wray
Joy Verl Wray
Malvern
Mutual of Omaha
United of Omaha
Orville Tyeeman
Mills County Soil Conservation District
Don Williams
SUS
Washington, D. C
Mus
Dutch Gun Club Plans Big Fourth of July Show
The Dutch Gun club prepares a large Independence Day celebration at the Malvern fairgrounds with new features including a jet car act. Nearly $2,000 in fireworks are stored in local warehouses as the program ramps up and crowds are expected to grow beyond last year’s 11,000 attendance.
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Fair Grounds
Fairgrounds
Malvern
Dutchmen Offer Big Fourth Celebration Volunteers Sought
The Dutch Gun club invites volunteers to help host Independence Day events. Morning setup crews are needed for bleachers and grounds, with a full afternoon and night program including a fireworks show, jet car, sky divers, motorcycle races, bands, Penny Scramble, auto push ball, and a grand finale Battle of Gettysburg display. The event promises diverse acts and is billed as unparalleled in the area.
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Hamen
Omaha
Glenwood
Junior F. Miller
Town
Cresso
M. C
F. B
Mike) Bloomer
Cr. W. McManamy
Gettysburg
Henderson honors 97th birthday of Oscar Braden
At Henderson a 97th birthday celebration for Oscar Braden was hosted by neighborhood youths Buck and Dewey Sowers Bill and Dave Doubleday and Doug Kadel. They brought ice cream cake and gifts while Mrs. Harvey D. Bolton Mrs. Claude Holt and Mrs. Lula Williams assisted with refreshments.
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Henderson
Oscar Braden
Buck
Dewey Sowers
Bill and
Dave Doubleday
Doug Kadel
Harvey D. Bolton
Claude Holt
Lula Williams
Leader Out Early for the Fourth
The Leader announces an early July 4 issue printed on Wednesday as the Dutchmen-50 staff celebrate the holiday. Advertisers writers and those with news ads or want ads should submit copy to the office as soon as possible. Haying pictures should be delivered by Saturday morning.
Ballgame Postponed to July 3 on Sports Page
At the request of South Page the ballgame scheduled for Monday has been postponed until July 3.
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South Page
Sports Page
Strong Gain in Mills County Sales Tax 1962 Quarter
Christmas business boosted Mills County sales tax in 1962 with final quarter gains of 9 percent over the prior year and a county all time record. Statewide gains were slightly under 7 percent. Towns 1,000+ including Glenwood and Malvern posted notable increases, while Mills County overall reached new highs in all three categories.
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Mills County
Glenwood
Malvern
Hamburg
Griswold DZ Woodbine
Red Oak
Shenandoah
Oakland
Two Break-ins Reported in Mills County Homes
Sheriff Edwin Barkus says two break-ins occurred in Mills county. Thieves looted a Hastings home owned by Margaret Colwell, stealing canned foods. A window was broken at Kruse Recreation in Mineola Tuesday night with no items reportedly taken.
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Mills County
Edwin Barkus
Hastings
Margaret Colwell
Kruse Recreation
Mineola
Sixty Years a Subscriber Thanks The Leader Staff
A note from W A Matthews of south of Malvern encloses a check for another year, signaling sixty years of loyal readership of The Leader. The staff thanks him for long loyalty and interest despite quirks of a country newspaper.
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W. A. Matthews
South of Malvern
Leader
Matthews
Mills County Weighs New Liquor Law Impact
Mills county officials and applicants study Iowa’s new liquor vending law as July changes loom. S C Lincoln notes wording tightens control after receiving a 19 page document. Applications open after July 4 with fees from 100 to 1000 and required liability insurance and 5000 bonds for certain cases.
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Mills County
Iowa
Mills County Board of Supervisors
Mills County Board
Legion Clubs
Mineola
Lots of Good News Inside
A collection of notices and brief items highlights tax budget hearings page 4 and page 2 electricity rate changes. It notes the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs A J Harbor, Malvern golf records, Hillsdale Bible school in session, local Malvern and Nishna Valley baseball wins, a Mills County treasurer report, and reader comments on soil conservation week.
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Henderson
A. J. Harbor
Malvern
Fairview
Hillsdale
Community Bible School
Nishna Valley
Mills County
F. M. Robinson
Malvern Merchants Bargain Day and Mansfield Open House
Malvern merchants announce Bargain Day with special values across most lines. Mansfield Morrow Interiors holds an open house showcasing a remodeled interior and furniture groupings to help customers visualize pieces at home. Andrew Morrow of Lincoln joins the firm with design ideas, while R W Mansfield and Roy Dean continue leadership. Open house invites the public to meet Mr. Morrow, view window displays, and plan for the Fourth celebration next Thursday.
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Malvern
Mansfield-Morrow
Andrew Morrow
Lincoln, Neb
American Institute of Design
Mansfields
R. W
Roy Dean
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Margery Lippincott
Malvern Community High School
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Paris
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Kansas State Teachers College
Emporia
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U. S. Office of Education
United States
Tigit
S. C. Lincoln
The
Malvern Merchants
Mansfield
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