Nomination filings hover as term nears at noon Friday
Report notes few candidates for education positions in school districts with two vacancies. A casual visitor observed an arson scare near a siren event on Wednesday. no fires reported as workers sought the best location for sound. Windy warnings arrived Tuesday but did not trigger flooding. melted rain and frozen runoff caused minor floods around Missouri Valley, though streams stayed below danger levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewishing
Missouri Illey
Major Meeting on Hog Problems at Emerson Town Hall
A major meeting on hog production and marketing will be held next Monday at Emerson town hall. Sponsored by the Emerson Community club Farm Bureau and Extension Service the program includes Dr Radloff explaining disease and sanitation issues and E L Quaite addressing feeding and management with emphasis on animal protein in hog rations. Discussions will cover cross breeding with new boars and other industry developments followed by a free lunch for attending farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Emerson Town Hall
Emerson Community Club
Farm Bureau and Extension Service
Radloff
Town State College
E. L. Quaite
Baseball in Sw. League to Start About May 1
Baseball in the Southwest Town Baseball League will begin around May 1 after a league officers meeting at Glenwood Sunday. Officers reelected include Robert J. Moore as president and Emnett Butler as vice president. Teams listed include Malvern, Glenwood, Tabor, Treynor, Council Bluffs Fagles and Schiltz. Macedonia and Handolph join to replace Hamburg and Oakland.
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Glenwood
Malvern
Tabor
Treynor
Council Biuffa Fagles
Schiltz
Macedonia
Handolph
Hamburg
Oakland
Robert J. Moore
Oilenwood
Emnett Butler
Paul Criswell
Malvern Band Mothers Benefit Adds to Uniform Fund
A well attended Malvern Band Mothers Benefit dance Tuesday night, sponsored by the Goy Oi Co, raised about $650 for the band uniform fund. Highlights included a live pig door prize that drew $159 and a hat-pass collecting $75, plus a concert by Lee Barron and orchestra and refreshments sold out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Goy Oi Co
Lee Barron
Hazel Summers
Hershel Rose
Tabor
Julie Waller
Uniform
Mills County Soil District ninth annual report reviewed
Mills County farmers received a review of the County Soil Conservation District with the ninth annual report written by J F Wearth Jr and approved by D N McGrew and J M Steele. The illustrated booklet features a color cover and three Felix Summers drawings including a farm conservation theme. It highlights the 104 program at the Silver City Anderson farm and an aerial county tour for 61 farmers, plus a new Mule Creek Watershed map listing landowners and progress on the project. The report notes sufficient work to keep the district staffed about four more years and includes a financial statement with two continued items on page four.
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J. F. Wearth Jr
Hastings
D. N. McGrew
Emerson
J. M. Steele
Malvern
Felix Summers
Anderson Farm
Silver City
County Acro Club
Mule Creek
Financia
March Arrives With Wind and Cold Front
A weather outline recalls an early March shift from a warm spell to a biting wind. Temperatures plunged to six degrees above zero by Thursday morning after rain and thunder earlier in the week. Daily high and low readings show a rollercoaster of fluctuations across days including Friday through next Tuesday.
March of Dimes drives raise funds across Mills County
Mills County reports total polio funds of about 3800 collected in the 1960 campaign led by county chairman Wm E Brown. Glenwood led with 1700, Emerson 816, Henderson 416, Malvern 360, Mineola and others contributing, with some containers yet to tally. A complete report awaits all chairmen. Card of thanks from the Herrick Family and Wim and Nellie Winchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Brown
Emerson
Mra. J
Brown
Mineola
Chet Harrison
Mills county tax receipts rise as February deposits top 110000
Taxpayers filled the County Treasurer Ferne Widows office with over 110000 in February. This amount surpasses February 1949 by 13000, suggesting more taxes due and a higher willingness to pay. New car sales slowed last week due to slower deliveries with most licenses issued to Glenwood and a few to Imogene. Licenses granted by Clerk of Courts J L Donner totaled one to Alvie F. Mings and Eldewn Loly Shearer both 29 and 17 respectively stemming from Feb 24.
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Mills
Ferne
Corsa
Glenwood
Edwin Rowe
Imogene
Chevrolet
Henwood
Frank Burdick
Mills County Sheriff race grows with eight nominees
As of Thursday eight candidates have filed nomination petitions for Mills County sheriff. The latest Republican entrants are Ted Harless Jack Chambers and Lon Rodin all of Glenwood joining Harold Grindie Malvern Vern Walker and Woods Golden from Jariville Lou Walker of Glenwood and Art Hominell of Silver City. Wath seeks the Democratic nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Ted Harless
Jack Chambers
Lon Rodin
Glenwood
Harold Grindie
Malvern
Vern Walker
Woods Golden
Jariville
Lou Walker
Art Hominell
Silver City
Wath
Rural Women's Day Set for April 11 in Mills County
Mills county hosts Rural Women's Day on April 11 at Wesley Chapel with a noon luncheon served by the W.S.C.S. Reservations are due April 4 at the Farm Bureau office. Program committee includes Mrs. B.D. C. Deitchler, Mrs. O. W. Menschell, and Mrs. Irvin Jens. All county women are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Wesley Chapel
Farm Bureau
BD. C. Deitchler
O. W. Menschell
Irvin Jens
Rapa Family Arrives to Work on Mills County Farm
The Rapa family from Latvia arrives in Mills County under the Displaced Persons program and will live on the Lyle Howard farm near Hastings. Mr Rapa will work for Lyle Howard. the family met in Council Bluffs February 21 and began settling into rural farm life.
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Rapa
Latvia
Lyle Howard
Reinig Hapa
Mills County
Hastings
Howard
America
Lutheran Welfare
U.S
Mr Howard
W. C. Howard
Council Bluffs
Howard Farm
Almetjea
Hapa
Jn Aehoe
Rapas
Death Takes H. W. Dye in Community Notice
The community learned of the sudden passing of H. W. Dye at his home from a heart attack. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM at the Methodist church with the Rev. Lester C. Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Macedonia cemetery. survivors include his wife, two daughters Mrs. Josephine Salmons of Honolulu and Mrs. Robert Alston of Macedonia, three brothers Henry of Los Angeles, Howard of Glendale, and Cleveland of Sweet Bush, Montana, three sisters Mrs. Daisy Hassett of Long Beach, California, Mrs. Ellie Rowan of Ola the Cole, and Mrs. Hamer Claytoy of Macedonia, and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Dye
Sul Gay
Methodist
Hov
Lester C. Hall
Macedonia Cemetery
Josephine Salmons
Honolulu
Hawaii
Robert Alston
Maredonia
Henry
Los Angeles
Calif. Howard
Glendale
Calif
Cleveland
Sweetbush
Spelling Contest Set for March at Glenwood High
County Superintendent announces an annual spelling contest for rural schools. Students from township and district schools are invited to participate with prizes and certificates.
Malvern School Bond Election Meeting March 8
Citizens in Malvern urged to attend a public meeting March 8 at the Community building. The event features a school band concert at 7 00 p.m. followed by the meeting to review the proposed elementary school, costs, and tax impact with personalized tax levy figures for each property in the Malvern district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malveth
Novelty Sale Spirit Led by Suntor Youth in Mansfield
A sale of shells and figurines will be held Saturday March 4 in Mansfield by the Suntor youth fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Suntor
Workers Ready for Annual Red Cross Drive
Mills county prepares for the 19h Red Cross drive with chair Harper of Henwood completing most community planning. The fund goal is set, with last year’s total exceeded by a margin of 24 percent, indicating strong local support and momentum for the campaign.
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Mills County
Red Cross
Fonds
Harper
Henwood
Malvern Fire Injures Farm Home and Stock
Malvern firefighters battled two rural blazes this week. At Fred Pierce tenant farm north of Tastings the house used by the Renusaler Smith family burned heavily and will need total rebuilding. At Hoy Sebeel place north of Mabverty a barn and stock incurred losses as flames threatened nearby structures. the dairy cow, a 4-H sow, and a month-old piglet were affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Fred Pierce
Tastings
Renusaler Smith
Blige
Toa. Am
Hoy Sebeel Plaice
Mabverty
Scheel
Rommell Enters Democratic Sheriff Race in Mills County
A J Rommell of Silver City announced his candidacy for sheriff in Mills County on the Democratic ticket in the June primary. He is a Silver City native and alumnus of Silver City High School, served in California during World War I, and later served in the Army. He was a welfare driver for the American Legion Gardai May post and runs a hardware and appliance business in Silver City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J
Art) Rommell
Silver City
Mills County
Silver City Wiel
Dodpe Badnenns
Council Cluffs
France
Martin Homber
Gardai
AL Qwestint
Simpson College Choir Tour Highlights Barbara South
Barbara South, a member of Simpson College Choir under Professor Hadley Ht Crawford, joins the southwest spline tour. The ensemble performs under direction of Professor Hadley Ht Crawford with a schedule including a Who concert tour appearance and related campus events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbar South
Dre Oat
Hob
Seth
Elen Wierson
Dire Stipe Sono College
Dsvaters
Ule Dee
Soil Conservation Practices to Earn PMA Payments
Township meetings will be held soon to sign 1950 Barm Vian Intent Sheets. Farm operators will receive notices by letter with dates and meeting places. The farm worksheet must be signed before April £ to qualify for payment for any practiced done. Practices include Standard terraces and other SCS approved measures such as sod water ways and drainage ditches. Only practices completed with compliance to corn allotment rules qualify for payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SCS
Mrs Dora Thomas Rites Held Here
Funeral rites were held Wednesday for Mrs Dora Thomas of Council Bluffs. Nev Ellis Butler led the service at Manafield Funeral Home with music by Ray Lurraine and Mrs J K Hillman. Pallbearers included Albert Porking, Jank Kilpatrick, Floyd Affinson, Fred Weldon, Verte Trively, Kao Hateel. Order of the Masonic Star Randolph chapter assisted with the ritual. Burial followed at Sidney Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Thomas
Council Biaffa
Nev
Ellis Butler
Manafield
Ray Lurraine
J. K. Hillman
Albert Porking
Jank Kilpatrick
Floyd Affinson
Fred Weldon
Verte Trively
Kao Hateel
Thandalph
Mdck
Jala Thetaed
Mea
A. Wo. Pindter
Allert Perkins
Woodrow Tchr
Order of the Mastern Star of
Randolph
Wardal
de Sidney
Aheanas Wats
Plarry Sterte de
Kline Competes in Camp Perry Matches
Paul Dine, son of Mr and Mrs Dobi Kline, competes in Midwest Indoor Cable Thon at Renin Milittuey Academy Townsley Mu on Friday and Saturday, after attending Camp Perry matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Dine
Mr. and
Ales
Dobi Kline
Malbeern
Ddelet Heemiders
Midwest
Cate Peres
Renin Milittuey Academy
Townsley
Lia Warteh
Rommel Named Census Leader Amid Malta County Tie-Up
Arthur John Hommell of Sil ver Ty Dacs Tieem takes post as census leader in Malta county. The district supervisors confirm the appointment, detailing duties and the new oversight role effective March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur John Hommell
Malta
Pete
Willie
Malvern District Property Types and School Cost Impact
An OCR fragment analyzes how a proposed new Malvern School building would raise property taxes. It explains a tax rate of 1.28 miles or equivalent to $1 per $100 of assessed value on real or personal property, and compares current versus proposed tax burdens. The text discusses valuation groupings, county assessor adjustments, and references households and property owners affected, though details are garbled.
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Malvern
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