Two writers clash over Oriol ettes in Mills County week
Mills County letters to the editor spark debate over coverage of the Oriol ettes. The issue notes a watershed meeting in Atlantic attended by Rep. Scherle and W. H. Harbor, honors for Elsie Savage at the Midwest Biennial in Omaha, and a typo in a Nishna Valley school bond tally. February traffic figures show 14 accidents and one death, down from 24 accidents and seven injuries a year ago.
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Mills County
Nishna Botna
Atlantic
Wm. J. Scherle
W. H. Harbor
Henderson
Elsie Savage
Hastings
Iowa
Midwest
Joslyn Art Museum
Omaha
Joslyn
Nishna Valley
Emerson
Sheriff's Office
3.16 Rate for Bonds for Chantry School Project
Malvern Community school district sold $130000 in bonds for a Chantry school addition. Five sealed bids were received with Becker Downie of Des Moines offering 3.16148 percent and a $5.80 premium. Total interest cost for the issue came to $48833.40.
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Chantry School
Malvern
Malvern Community School District
Becker & Downie
Des Moines
Easter Seal Campaign to Open in Mills County
Preparations for the 1962 Easter Seal appeal are under way with the drive opening in two weeks and closing on Easter Sunday April 22. The 33rd annual Iowa campaign will be led by Mills county volunteers headed by county chairman Mrs Sarah Wingerd. Every home in Mills county will be contacted by mail or in person inviting gifts to aid the Easter Seal Society and its care and rehabilitation of handicapped people.
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Iowa
Mills County
Sarah Wingerd
Easter Seal Society
Orolettes to Open State Meet Tuesday in Waterloo
Malvern girls face Perry in opening game of 1962 state girls basketball tournament. The event starts Tuesday at 1 30 p m in the Waterloo auditorium. Orolettes travel Sunday by private car for weeklong stay at the Russel Lamson hotel, with a chartered bus for fans and tickets sold by Doug Sanders.
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Orolettes
Waterloo
Malvern Gals
Perry
Malvern
Ner
Bill Beastey
Oriolette
Russel-Lamson
Russell-Lamson Hotel
Marriage Licenses and Vehicle Registrations in the County Seat
Marriage licenses granted include Ernest C. Wright and Judith Ann Wood cock, both of Omaha. Russel Howell and Ruby Ann Windle, both of Silver City. David E. Meyers and Shirley Perkins, Underwood. Six new motor vehicle registrations listed: Chevrolets to Richard E. Utterback of Malvern and Carl H. Buck and Dean A. Hunt of Glenwood. Buick to Alfred Buckingham of Pacific Junction. Ford pickup to James F. Durbin of Hastings.
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Sever EN I
Ernest C. Wright
Judith Ann Woodcock
Omaha
Russel Howell
Ruby Ann Windle
Silver City
David E. Meyers
Manawa
Shirley Perkins
Underwood
F. M. Robinson
Richard E. Utterback
Malvern
Carl H. Buck
Dean A. Hunt
Glenwood
Buick
Alfred Buckingham
Pacific Junction
Ford
James F. Durbin
Hastings
Fatal crash west of Red Oak claims two lives
Tuesday afternoon collision on highway 34 near Red Oak kills Larry L. Hansen 17 and Thomas M. OConnor 24. Blowing snow blinded a driver, and the semi behind did not stop. Hansen, son of Lyle Hansen of Emerson, was en route to Red Oak after a funeral. OConnor, married with one child, worked nights at Union Carbide and marked his third wedding anniversary. Funeral services set for Hansen Friday in Red Oak and for OConnor Friday in Imogene.
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Larry L. Hansen
Lyle Hansen
Emerson
Thomas. M. O'Connor
Imogene
Red Oak
Hansen
O'Connor
Union Carbide
Red Oak High School
Montgomery County
Lyle Hansens
O’connor
First Methodist
Glenwood
Tom O'Conner
St. Patricks Catholic Church
First Aid Course Offered by Red Cross in Glenwood
Alvin Platt of the St Louis Red Cross will instruct a 15 hour first aid course in Glenwood over five nights starting March 5 from 7 to 10 pm. Enrollment requires an instructor or advanced ecard. no registration fee. Albert Batten at the courthouse can provide more information.
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Alvin Platt
St. Louis
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Glenwood
Albert Batten
Court House
Winter Storm Drains Mills County Snow Budget
Mills County engineering head Troy Rhody says the 1961-62 snow removal fund of 5000 dollars has been depleted by heavy snow and drifting. The department will finish the season with internal transfers, resulting in red tape but continued snow removal efforts. Machinery wear has also increased due to the harsh winter.
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Seyep Ete EE
Winter
Mills County Engineering Department
Troy Rhody
Rhody
Changes in Lumber Co Management Malvern Thursday
A Malvern Lumber Co. change in management occurred Thursday as Sam Benscoter, long time manager, became a partner in the firm. Chuck Hanson of Denison will assume managerial duties, coming from Butler Lumber & Supply Co. in Denison. Hanson's family will remain in Denison through the school year end. Hanson is a Naval Reserve pilot and active in Masonic work.
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Malvern
Sam Benscoter
Malvern Lumber Co
Chuck Hanson
Denison
Hanson
Butler Lumber & Supply Co
Mrs. Hanson
Fen
Neil
Nancy
Jim
Julie
Mr. Hansen
Naval Reserve
Malvern Fans Celebrate District Championship at T. J. Fieldhouse
Malvern supporters packed the north bleachers at the T. J. Fieldhouse in Council Bluffs to cheer a district tournament win. The delegation from Nishna Valley and Glenwood schools joined students waving orange and black shakers provided by Malvern Trust & Savings Bank.
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Malvern
T. J. Field House
Council Bluffs
Nishna Valley
Glenwood
Malvern Trust & Savings Bank
Linda Hatfield
Cindy Adams
Ida Bess Dickershbach
Kathy Scott
Malvern Commercial Club
Wreck Halts B & Q Freight Near Hastings Depot
About 6 30 p m Thursday a train wreck left 15 to 20 freight cars off the track in front of Hastings depot. Train No 723 C B & Q freight tore up track while moving past the depot. cause not yet determined. L D McLain Hastings Burlington agent noted the detail received just before 6 pm. Band Mothers Dinner set for Sunday March 4 at Malvern Community building with serving at 1130 Adults 1 25 children 75 cents advance.
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Hastings
L. D. McLain
Burlington
Malvern
Dutch Gun Club Appreciation Party Draws Large Crowd
A big crowd gathered Monday at Malvern Community building for the Dutch Gun club’s appreciation party honoring volunteers from the Fourth of July celebration. Darrell Thompson presented Alaska color films with running commentary by Thompson, while Fritz Knopas and Edwin Leu introduced members and thanked fire departments and many individuals.
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Dutch Gun Club
Malvern
Alaska
Darrell Thompson
T Thompson
Fritz Knopas
M. C
Edwin Leu
MCHS Speech Contestants Earn Four I's
At Red Oak on Saturday district speech contest results gala with about 250 entries. Malvern Nishna Valley Glenwood Fremont Mills earn multiple I and II ratings. all first place winners advance to Shenandoah state contest March 30 31.
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Red Oak
Nishna Valley
Glenwood
Fremont-Mills
Malvern
Shenandoah
Norene Summers
Patty Breeding
Donna Myers
Pat Newell
John Hays
Ruthie Earith
Che Thea Federico
Randall Eastwood
Darrell Porter
Susan Steiner
Susan Woodfull
Bob Wheeler
Lana Kay McKee
June Exceen JI
Margaret Wheeler
Lanna Kay McKee
Karen Ricken
Janet Anderson
Janelle Poorell
Dorothy Boyce J
Joe Kier
Kay Kahl
Denella Downing II
Noel Sheer
Melvin Fueling
Carolyn Melten
Patty White
Max Selko
Card of Thanks from Mrs Anthony Briley
A card of thanks expresses gratitude for calls flowers cards and gifts given to the Briley family during a hospital stay. Mrs Anthony Briley thanks friends neighbors and the community for their kindness and support.
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Anthony Briley
Reveal Goy and Rose as Successful Bidders
Malvern oil dealer Goy Oil Co and Rose Transfer and Oil Co of Tabor were announced Thursday as the winning bidders for county engineering maintenance supplies. Goy Oil won gasoline and diesel fuel. Rose Transfer and Oil won lubricants.
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Malvern
Tabor
Goy Oi Co
Troy Rhody
Rose Transfer and Oil Co
Midwest Lumber Co
Lincoln
Eaton Metal Products Co
Mills County
Omaha
Oriolettes Ahead at State Tourney Despite Delayed Pictures
Weather postponed printing plates from the district tournament, leaving only sketches of the Oriolettes' performance. Supt Crink plans to close the high school Tuesday as many students head to Waterloo. Buses will be chartered at Pace Service Co. with a $10 fare plus admission, two or more buses planned, with Bob Thaller driving one. Private cars and full-tourney attendance noted. State bracket lists Perry Malvern and other matchups with teams and records in both upper and lower brackets.
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N. P. Crink
Oriolettes
Waterloo
Ken Jones
Pace Service Co
Bob Thaller
Oriolette
Perry
Malvern
Pocahontas
Blakesburgh
Behnett
Guthrie Center
van Horne
Garrison
Two Get Degrees at ISU Saturday
Two local residents were among 271 Iowa State University graduates on Feb. 24. Carolyn M. Wright earned a B.S. in zoology, daughter of Mr and Mrs George H. Wright of Glenwood. Charles W. Martin received a Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, son of Charles O. Martin of Randolph.
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Iowa State University
Ames
Carolyn M. Wright
Mia
George H. Wright
Glenwood
Charles W. Martin
Charles O. Martin
Randolph
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Malvern Community High
Sha
Barbara Shapcott
Rose Shapcott
Coach Beasley
Theron Turner
Barbara Beasley
del Turner
Susan Darrah
Lara Beck-Mason
Myrna McMillen
Cheryl
Jores Wolfe
Diane Hopp
Kay Harshbarger
Sharon Beasley
T. J. Fieldhouse
Highway 41 Junction
Rich
Beasley
Rey
MCHS
Charlie Rankin
Donni Meyer
Johnny Ray Gomez
Goy
Rose
Tourney Pictures
Eldora
Kingsley
Ida Grove
Mediapolis
Wellsburg
Everly
Roland
Alden
ISU
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