Mills County News Highlights and Public Notices
The issue notes two legal publications on page 8 the annual financial report by Town Clerk Clarence Boos and Mayor W A Courder and the minutes of the regular town council meeting. A Red Cross mobile blood unit will visit Mills County March 29 in Malvern and March 21 in Glenwood. Several Malvern residents are traveling in Texas Florida and Arizona and report visits by former locals and friends including Mor ris C Woodfill C R Yates and Miss Hazel Donner among others.
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Annal
Clarence . Boos
W. A. Courder
Citivens
Red Cross Mobile Blood Funit
Mills County
Malvern
Glenwood
Mission
Tex
Morris C. Woodfill
Strahan
Rio Grande Valley
Florida
J. R. McClymond
Mount Dora
T. W. Gidley
Harry Gearhart
Gidleys
Key West
Tavares
Glendale
Calif
Andy Berkhimer
Mae Churchill
Will Diack
Swanson Plant Quiet as Yearly Output Sets Record
The Malvern Swanson & Sons plant halted major operations this week with cooling machinery shut and shipments sent out. A large staff remains to move supplies while officials study rehabilitation. no future Malvern decision will be made until after assessment. The factory posted a record year ending March 1 with over 7,000,000 pounds of poultry processed and about $370,000 payroll, though rot and brick deterioration raised safety concerns prompting the temporary shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Swanson & Sons
Malvern
Foba
Omaha
Swanson
Peaceville
Morrison Seeks Republican Nomination for Supervisor Seat
Witour W Morrison of Emerson announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for member of the board of supervisors beginning Jan. 1, 1954. The current holder John R Clark will not seek reelection. Morrison has 36 years in Emerson, ran the Standard Oil station for 25 years, and served a decade on the Emerson school board along with nine years on the town council. His son Howard works with the business.
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Witour W. Morrison
Emer- 300
Board of Supervisors
John R. Clark
Morrison
Emerson
Standard Oil
Howard Rune
Plattville Drainage bids planned and marriage notices
The county board of supervisors will open bids March 14 for excavation pipes and gates for the Plattville Drainage District and the highway commission will open bids March 25 for the letting and grading of the telephone road north of Glenwood. Four couples applied for licenses to wed this past week in LeRoy Pitt, Versia and Ina Chambers, Council Sluis and John Duane Rhodes, Lucille Anna Ord, Bennet D. Sorensen and Juanita Lausterer, Lonze Harry Bennett and Evelyne Lorraine Sullivan. New car registering activity remained steady in Glenwood with buyers including Donald Pitzer and Eddie J. Jivovaky. cars for Lenora Regenuer, Chrysler. Paul M. Mast, Dudge. Fae Jens, Ford. H G Aistrophe, Ford. Walter Feuder, GMC.
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County Board of Supervisors
Plattville
The
Highway Commission
Glenwood
U- Renses
LeRoy Pitt
Versia
Ina Chambers
Council Sluis
John Duane Rhodes
Red Oak
Lucille Anna Ord
Hagtligs
Bennett D. Sorensen
Juanita Lausterer
Omaha
Lonze
Harry Bennett
Evelyne Lorraine Sullivan
Malvern
New Car
Heensing
Yreasurer
M. Robinson
Donald Pitzer
Eddie J. Jivovaky
Chevrolets
Lenora Regenuer
Chrysler
Lloyds to Observe 50th Anniversary in Peaceville
Mr and Mrs John Lloyd celebrate their golden wedding on Sunday March 9. They live with brother and sister Ernest and Dewey Irvin in Peaceville. A. J. Irvin of Hastings hosts an open house from 2 to 5 pm inviting friends to call and share the occasion.
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John Lloyd
Ernest
Dewey Irvin
Peaceville
A. J. Irvin
Hastings
Lloyd
Nine New Books Arrive At Malvern Library
Malvern library receives nine new titles listed by Librarian Mrs. Bernice Starry. Notable entries include The Greatest Book Ever Written and The World Above, with multiple titles dedicated in memory of local figures such as John Imber, William Chamberlain, Hubert Chamberlain, and B. B. Harvey.
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Malvern
Malvern Public
Munster
Bernice Starry
Fulton Quiler
L. W. Millar
Abraham Polonosky
Ler
Hawley
Calne
Wouk
Paradise
James Michener
John Inber
Lincoln Finda
Williams
William Chamberlain
Hubert
Bithinia
Slaughter
B. B.harvey
Tregarskis
John Imber
Pvt Charles Irwin Completes Basic Air Corps Training
Pvt Charles Irwin aged 19, son of Opal Irwin of Malvern, completes his Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base Texas known as the Gateway to the Air Force. The course at Lackland near San Antonio evaluates aptitude for vocational follow through and prepares him for technical training and assignment in specialized work.
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Pvt
Charles Irwin
Opal Irwin
Malvern
Lackland Air Force Rage
Texas
Lackland
San Antonio
Air Force
The
Human Resource Research Center
Af'a
Ifts
Van Orsdel Seeks Supervisors Seat In Mills County
Van Orsdel of Center township announces candidacy for the Mills County Board of Supervisors. He highlights prior service on the district school board and as town assessor, his Hartford County ties, and knowledge of county government issues. Incumbent Juba RR. Chink of Henderson may seek reelection.
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Mills County
Hanna of Supervisors
J. van Orsdel
Center Township
Allire
Juba RR
Henderson
van Orsdel
Mis Wounty
Center
Fifth to Enter Supervisors Race
Kirk, a lifelong county resident residing on a farm southeast of Glenwood, became the fifth candidate for the Republican nomination for member of the board of supervisors for the term starting January 1, 1954. He previously served as a township trustee and has spent his life in the county.
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Survey Kirk
Glenwood
Board of Supervisors
Kirk
Towneship
Precinct Caucuses Scheduled by Demos and GOP
Citizens are reminded that Republican and Democratic precinct caucuses occur this week. Republicans meet Friday at 7 p.m. with a full list of precincts and committee members published last week. Democrats caucus Saturday at 10 a.m. at the same precinct locations to select delegates to county conventions. Glenwood hosts both party conventions on March 14 and March 24.
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P.m
Glenwood
Cemetery Association Elects Officers and Reports Finances
The Malvern Cemetery association re elected officers Gina Styde as president Mrs F R Chantry as vice president and C R Brewer as secretary for another year. W J Hlothower was reelected a five year director along with Bertha Talbott Dr J Kline Hyde and M Chantry. A 25 charge for adult grave openings was adopted and the financial report was presented. A fire department meeting is set for Monday March 10 at the Community building.
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Malvern Cemetery Association
C. R. Brewer
Gina Styde
F. R. Chantry
Brewer
W. J. Hlothower
Bertha Talbott
J. Kline
Hyde
M Chantry
Asx Jen
Tinateva
San
Piterrots
Treasury
Pilz
Anu Taatel
Peasy
Evavel
Nhite Tituttas
Commission
Shan Sahlary Beard
Fulanes
Dian
Cary
Aly
Wwe
Otha Wearin Enters Democratic Run for Iowa Governor
Mills County faces a two candidate field as Otha D. Wearin of Hastings accepts the Democratic nomination for Iowa governor. Wearin would join Herschel Lovetts of Ottumwa and Kenneth A. Evans of Emerson in a muddled race, with party leaders pressing him to run for a progressive administration.
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Mills County
Iowa
Otha D. Wearin
Hastings
Kenneth A. Evans
Emerson
Wearin
Herschel Lovetess
Ottumwa
Mareld Teachout
Shenandoah
Towa
Teachout
Otha
Cub Scout Troop Organized Here in Malvern
A Malvern Cub Scout troop was started Tuesday evening when parents of Cub Scout age boys met at the Methodist church. Neal Bissell explained the organization plan. The group elected den mothers and formed a troop committee including Charles Gridley as chairman and Robert Bennett as secretary treasurer. The new committee plans a Saturday meeting at 1 p.m. with Mr. Bissell to set the first meeting for interested boys.
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Malvern
Neal Bissell
Darra
Frederickson
Harry Richardson
Marjorie Coleman
Misa Aline Fluchem
Darrell Frederickson
Charles Gridley
Robert Bennett
Joe Fox
B. Wilcox
Lyle Coddington
R. W. Salyers
Bissell
District Court Drops Several Glenwood Cases
A number of cases were disposed out as district court continued in Glenwood this week. In State v. John T. Gaye and State v. Kenneth Wilson the defendants were released on support bonds by the court. State v. Myer ert Tonten the defendant pleaded guilty and was fined for assault and causing bodily injury.
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Glenwood
State Va
John T. Gaye
Kenneth Wilson
S Cout
Myerert Tonten
Aasaudt Om
Family Separated for Non-Support Court Action
A juvenile court on Wednesday separated three children from their parents due to non support. Alan Boy, Ronald, and Ola Jury were placed with Mr and Mrs Carl Evans in Mulvern. The disposition was temporary with a permanent plan to be determined later.
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Wien
Tinwr
Alt
Mere John
Uae
See Bloctowf
Wes
Lean
Alan Boy
Uhviztian Ho
Council Mutts
Ronald
Ola
Carl Wvans
Mulyern
Harsh March Winds Follow Mild February Snowfall Report
A winter weather note records a harsh March start with 10 inches of snow in the past week and temperatures dropping to 3 degrees. The week featured highs around 41 on Sunday and varied temps through Thursday to Tuesday. Daily readings show a unsettled pattern with multiple cold days and light fluctuations.
Services Held Thursday for Mrs Stella Eacrett
Stella Mayerett Eacrett 90 died in Malvern after a long illness following a hip injury. Funeral services were held Thursday at 3 PM at the Mansfield Funeral Home in Malvern with pastors Paul Worcester and John Beechout officiating. She was born June 4 1881 in Marion County and married Charles E. Barrett in 1881. The family moved to Malvern in 1907, where they lived over 80 years. She is survived by son Glen and two grandsons Glen Stark and L Roy Racrett. interment in Malvern Cemetery.
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Malvern
Stella Mayerett
Marion County
Glenwood
Burlington, Missouri
Borh
Glen
Earth
Racratt
Harrett
Lve
Virgil Stark
Denver
Mualvern
Dudley Conner
Grace Jonner
J. W. Naer
FL St. Chantry
Ben Martin
Albert Nelson
Toe Houser
Otto Mall
Barrett Oved
Glen Stark
L'Roy Kacrett
Omaha
Malvern Cemetery
County School Festival Schedule Shifted to March 13 and 14
A countywide school festival is set for March 13 and 14. The event will be hosted by Mills County and features performances by local schools and community groups.
School Board Elections Set for Monday March 10
Mills county voters face a limited slate with only Paintedin e Hall showing a contest as four candidates seek one director seat. Polls open 12 noon to 7 pm. Across districts candidates vie for three year director terms and two year treasurer posts with incumbents and several newcomers listed for Malvern Hastings Glenwood Henderson Paell e and Paelle districts.
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Mills County
Paintledyne- Hall
Beard Ferns Lre
Malvern
Dro
Reekwith Horotel
Lok Koay
AQ Strahan
Chfford Stille
Pant Shaw Thamerson Gordon CL Tascalt Hondnated
Aml Geo
Stille
Silverly
Marvin Pathnar
Laven Royer
Hastings
Tost
Rajon Intes
Melvin Trimmer
Glenwood
Stewart Osterholm
Jon Conner
Henderson
Gordon Steiner
Russell Agcell
Paelle Panetion
Shirley Lincoln Jr
Loren Fisher
Hobart Rupe
Joe Evans
Evans opens Des Moines campaign headquarters for governor bid
Wenneth wy Evans, Republican gubernatorial candidate, opens campaign HQ in room 624 Kirkwood Hotel Des Moines. He reports statewide visits and strong friend support, aiming for a vigorous campaign as election nears.
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Wenneth Wy Evans
Emer Ron
Kirkwood
Des Moines
Evans
Bentley
Neill Wins Radio Event at Bluffs
Unclear OCR text mentions Neill and radio event at Bluffs with fragmented names and phrases. Details incomplete but indicates a win context and local activity.
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Neill
Radio At Bluffs
Weet
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John Adams
Don White
Alfred Walker
Rolland Gordon
John Hall
McMillan
Wh. Horak
Roy
Gordo McMillan
John Adama
Swanson Plant
Lloyds
AIR Corps
Demos
GOP
Cemetery Assn
Pirenico
Malvern Volunteer Fire Department
Otha Wearin
Mills. County
Cub
MeMahills
Van
Eneland
Mroogih
Mas Me
Ic Gos
Tan
Deen
Bae Uaed
Stella Eacrett
Milday
Marenda
Vans Campaign
D. M
Neils
Pride Wien
Randies
Tee Bose Diet Vestdi
Bure
County Farm Bureau
Dwan
Joby Adkins
Bernice Usadell
Mra. Wu
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