May 1906 Leader notes graduation orations and local impact
Editorial recalls the May 31 1906 graduation exercises led by Rheba Helen Whalen from Strahan who discussed Siens of the Times and progress. It also covers the Swanson Processing plant closing hurting Malvern and Mills County economy, urging careful business planning despite disaster fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Leader
Rheba Helen Whalen
Strahan
Siens
the Times
Miss Whalen
San Francisco
Swanson
Malvern Isiness
Decidion
Swanson's
Small town plan urges growth through efficiency and local firms
The article argues Malvern should focus on small plants and improved selling to attract steady growth. It notes Swanson plant’s departure affects the community beyond economics and praises local citizenship and progressive management. It also mentions upcoming precinct caucuses where citizens may influence presidential choices and party policies.
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Malvern
Swanson
Following the Leader and Local Anecdotes Recounted
A collection of small town reminiscences and local anecdotes from Mills County covering anniversary dinners, public transfers, a farming note on milk yield, a World War II veteran’s death in an auto accident, a tale about a candidate for the board of supervisors, and recollections of political conventions and social hospitality in Glenwood and Silver City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MVFD
Edwin Leu
Mills County Protective Association
Noss Thief Assn
James McGrew
Dallas McGrew
Emerson
New Jersey
Wm. E. Brown
Glenwood Opinion- Tribune
Board of Supervisors
Frank Dashner
Frank
Silver City
Wabash
G. A. Spelbrinu
Etorhoe
Escelient
Jets
Glenwood
Rural Improvement Club meets at Mrs Phelps home
Mrs Walter Phelps hosted the Rural Improvement Club with 24 members and three visitors. After a brief business session, Mrs Forrest Bloomer spoke on the Life of Lincoln and Mrs Art Thieschafer on the Origin of Valentine Day. Next meeting set for March 24 at the Church with Mrs Will Van Orsdel as hostess.
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Phelps
Walter Phelps
Forrest Bloomer
Lincoln
Art Thieschafer
Valentine D
Will van Orsdel
Ben Jackson
Pop Corn Seen As Big Money Crop For Many Farms
Howard C. Smith president of American Top Corn Co says pop corn will be a guaranteed high price cash crop this fall. The Sioux City firm, world’s largest pop corn producer, notes demand rising and contracts offering steady payments without shelling or processing burdens.
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Howard C. Smith
American Top Corn Co
Sioux City
Schatler
Vern Wert
Lucky Circle Holds February YWCA Party
Fourteen members of the Lucky Circle 4-1 club held a newimining party on February 22 at the YWCA. Afterward, members rode in cars driven by Mrs. Clay De- Lashiutt, Mrs. Chair Dashner, and Mr. John Wright. The evening was enjoyed by all. Josie Johnsen, reporter.
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Lucky Circle
Lucky Circle 4-1
YWCA
Mald Ftte
Clay de- Lashiutt
Chair Dashner
John Wright
Josie Johnsen
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Stons
OWA Presss Metoen Associatio
SG National
Town
Congress
Mills County
Iowa
Hedak
Imogene, Randolph and
Tabor
United States
Inc
Japan
Russia
ERD Ghoreredoiden Ae
Roy Cheney
Trepotts
Jack McGinnis
Cdi
Aston
Wnth
Extel
Swanton
Sweanson’s
Worthmore
C. A. Swanson & Sons Mill & Elevator Dept
Hillsdalfe Courctt
Hugh Jackson
Bob Williams
Bet Jackson
Ames
Charles Strother
Russell Shupe
Donna Kay
Audulut
Roy Schade
Ernest White
Don Schade
Glenwoot
Tisdale
Ten Peres
Tom Wright
Patricia Bourne
Dues Moines
Wayne Filene
Manis Gill
Wat
Walter
HN Romme
Vieter
Etter
Janice
VoMors
Robert Rowes
Denaha
Marie Gard Frem Eimersar
Wests
Ener
Walter Wilkins
Mbaay
Ied
Albert
Lisette
Oil
Purf Gibsan
Clea Worl
Mes
Dale Sell
Vern Sell
Ruth. Sell
Jack Cowardin
Hunt
McManigal
Babfour
McManigal Farm
Fred Bonnie
Bill Bourne
Mr. Bourne
Clark
S. C
California
Marilyn Pippitt
Missouri State Teachers College
Maryville
Mrs
Less Pippite
Albert Asmussen
Cpl
Max Hammer
Herb Hammer
Kenneth
Duane Stone
Clara Hammer
Lou
Kenneth Asmussen
Keith
Kent
Dick Shepard
James Martens
Des Moines
Arleigh Shepard
George Howard
Phyllis Skerritt
Ivan Lintner
Ed Gilbert
Glen- Wood
Ceresan
Bob Bennett, Mer
Morris Sapir Dependable Furniture Company
Oakland
ANT
Dodge
Ste Us Foley
Breeding Implement & Motors CO
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