Malvern School Election Quiet as No Directors Named
In Malvern Independent School district voters cast 112 ballots on Monday amid sadness as no director names appeared on the ballot for the first time in memory. F R Chantry and E Mulholland received votes, Louis Knop led with 93 for treasurer, Bruce Hoehner won reelection, and R W Criswell, Dr A W Baer among others received scattered votes. tallying took about 30 minutes.
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Malvern Independent School District
Board of Education
Malvern School
Plectinus
Malvernians
F. R. Chantry
E. Mulholland
Louis Knop
R. W. Salyers
Fannie Clark
R. W. Criswell
Bruce Hoehner
A. W. Baer
L. A. Talbott
W. L. Gearhart
T. E. Shonka
R. W. Mansfield
L. Donner
W. R. Byington
Ruth Salyers
Beow, Knight
J. J
New WPA Project to Boost Community Sanitation
A new Works Progress Administration program will start in Mills and adjacent counties to build outdoor toilets using U S Public Health Service plans. Property owners provide materials, WPA supplies labor and design, with costs estimated at 6 to 22 dollars per unit. George H Yokum of Des Moines will supervise the district, about 75 workers to be employed, model units already under construction to demonstrate feasibility.
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WPA
Mills
Pottawattamie
Fremont
Taylor
Adams
Cass
Page
Montgomery
U. S. Public Health Service
Costa Ars
George H. Yokum
Des Moines
Board Votes to Hire Judge for Election Ballot Cleanup
County election counting board completes ballot validation and disbands with plans to appoint a judge for the ballot elimination and related audits. New board travels to west Mun for a meeting while preparing further authority actions and school matters.
Leader News Service Restored With Mail Revived
The Leader notes a month of disrupted service as rural mariners missed routes and all forms of communication were affected. Despite gaps, correspondents managed to relay news by phone and neighbor help, and with mail back, the staff nearly has full quotas of newsletters again.
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Leader
Funeral Rites for Mrs. W. A. Briley Sunday Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs. W A Briley were held at Mansfield Funeral Home Sunday at 2 pm conducted by Hoy G A Calkin pastor of the Methodist church Music by Mrs F K Chantry and Mrs IL Talbott with Miss Helen Jones in attendance Burial was in Thurman cemetery Pall bearers were Dr W M He tt I A Talbott Paul Slothower F B Mulholland S J Anderson and Henry Holden A life sketch noted she was born May 29 1860 and died March 3 1936 after a Civil War era move from Carroll county to Thurman with 11 children born near Oakland and Thurman
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W. A. Briley
Mansfield Funeral Home
Hoy
G. A. Calking
Methodist Church
F. K. Chantry
IL. A. Talbott
Helen Jones
Burlai
Thurman
W. M. Ehett
I. A. Talbott
Paul Slothower
F. BE. Mulholland
J. Anderson
Henry Holden
Hfe
Nancy Caroline Braden
George and
Ade Nne Braden
Carrol County
Ife
Earl Shook
Malvern
Pottawattamie County
Oakland
William A. Briley
Briley
Census finished in eastern Mills County by Harold Slater
Quick work was made of the business census in eastern Mills County by Harold Slater who completed the task early this week. He surveyed 80 business houses in Malvern, 40 in Emerson, 20 in Hastings, 25 in Henderson, six in Strahan and one in Tab or. Enumerator A. H. French of Glenwood is collecting statistics for the western part.
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Mills County
Harold ©. Slater
Slater
Malvern
Emerson
Hastings
Henderson
Strahan
Tabor
A. H. French
Glenwood
Kilmartins Receive New Shipment of John Deere Tractors
P. Kilmartin received an additional eight John Deere general purpose tractors on Monday morning. The units were paraded from the Burlington depot to the warehouse in a notable procession through town.
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P. Kilmartin
John Deere
Burlington
Masons to Hold Special Session Next Monday Evening
Masons in the area are urged to attend a special session at Silver Ven lodge rooms next Monday evening. The gathering, called by Grand Master John VT Atos of Maer, marks the fifth consecutive year of nationwide lodges meeting to discuss a key fraternity matter. Refreshments will be served after a prepared program.
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Silver Ven Lodge
John VT Atos
Maer
Towag
Byington Seeks County Attorney Nomination in GOP Race
W R Byington filed for the Republican nomination for county attorney this week and plans to enter the race. He faces Whitney Gililand of Glenwood who previously filed for the office. Byington formed a law partnership with D B Whittleld in 1980 and has since built a county wide practice, gaining prominence as a speaker in political and municipal affairs.
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W. R. Byington
Woodford R. Byington
Whitney Gililand
Glenwood
Bylington
D. BK. Whitteld
Byington
Malvern High To Hold Piano Solo Contest Saturday
Three young artists compete as finalists to represent Malvern High School in the state preliminary piano solo contest at Hamburg. The elimination contest decides the school entrant and will feature Louis Berks Lorraine Wietcher Sarah Rose Harriett Talbott and Edward Wearin performing their selections Saturday afternoon.
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Malvern High School
Aolo Clasa
Hamburg
Louis Berks
Lorraine Wietcher
Sarah Rose
Harriett Talbott
Edward Wearin
Tax Auditor to Visit Malvern and Emerson
PF S Hamilton state income tax auditor will be in Malvern Saturday March 21 at the Malvern Trust and Savings Bank from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and in Emerson from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to assist taxpayers with 1936 state income tax filings due that day.
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PF. S. Hamilton
Malvern
Malvern Trust and Savings Bank
Hamilton
Emerson
State Institution Herd Sets Butterfat and Milk Records
The registered Holstein herd at State Institution Glenwood set top marks in a yearlong test by the Holstein-Friesian Association of America in Madison Wisconsin. The 35 head average 408.8 pounds butterfat and 11,828 pounds milk per cow for the year, with the high cow averaging 27.4 percent butterfat and 17,467 pounds of milk.
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Glenwood
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Madison
Wis
Kunce Nelson Ad Bids Big IH Farm Machinery Stock
An advertisement notes Kunce and Nelson offer a large stock of International Harvester parts and repairs. The southwest Iowa store is described as having one whole sales room filled with shelves of IH parts and equipment, emphasizing their broad inventory.
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Kunce & Nelson
International Harvester Co
Iowa
LeRoy Dixon Estate Sale Announced at Strahan
Mrs. Wrank Hadies will conduct a sale of the LeRoy Dixon estate at the Dixon property in Strahan on Thursday March 19. The catalog lists fifty head of Hampshire hogs and other livestock, implements, and assorted goods to be offered.
Examinations Held At Court House For Rural Students
Seventh and eighth graders from rural schools who could not reach regular exams due to a snow blockade took exams at the county courthouse last Friday. About 25 students participated.
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Court House
District Court Idle This Week After Jury Trial
District Court remained idle this week after finishing one juried case. Jurors were dismissed until Monday. Judge Brown continued probate work and law cases, adjourning until tomorrow. A resume of settled and tried cases will appear in the next issue.
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Jane
Petri
Brown
Virginia Estes to Make European Tour
Virginia Estes a Glenwood dancer and her partner Leon ard Barr will tour Europe starting March 14 aboard the He De France. They will perform in London Paris Monte Carlo Manchester Glasgow and other continental venues with Estes accompanied by her mother. She has recent stage experience in eastern theaters and appeared last summer in an Omaha showing.
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Misa Virginia Bates
Sam Estes
Glenwood
France
Leonard Barr
Europe
London
Parla
Monte Carlo
Manchester
Glasgow
Miss Esten
Omaha
Mills County
Cora Quick
Counce’ Dinffa
Will Butts Dies at Riverton in 1938 Obit
Frank Willard Butts born September 4 1879 near Farragut died March 4 1938 at his son Clarence’s home in Riverton at age 56. He joined Farragut Christian church at 17 and married Clara Betle Simmerman July 6 1899, leaving six children: Clarence Elyis Florence Ruth Cecil and Chester. Funeral at Riverton Christian church followed by Odd Fellows burial at Farragut cemetery.
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Wills Hutts
Malvera
Odd Fellow Lodge
Brave Ax
Farragut
Frank Willard Butts
Frank
Inez Bulls
Clarence
Christian Church of
Clara Betle Simmerman
Elyis
Riverton
Florence Zanders
Ruth Heed
Malvern
Cecil
Chester
Will
Community Club Meeting Friday Night
Community club plans a Friday night meeting at the community building. The agenda includes discussions on local issues and preparations for upcoming activities. Members are urged to attend and participate in the planning for the neighborhood.
Garden Club Meeting in Malvern Community Building
Garden club will meet on Tuesday March 17 at 3390 Poo Street in the Malvern Community Building. Heathie will lead the program with the Mest Malvern Garden Club assisting in organizing the event.
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Malvern Garden Club
Mare
Poo
Aire
Heathie
Malvern O E S Holds School for Instruction Here
Malvern chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held a series of instruction sessions Tuesday with meetings in the afternoon and evening. Leaders from Glenwood Macedonia and other chapters attended, with Mrs Stevens presenting and Miss Edna Hertz hosting a dinner for officers and guests.
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Malvern
Order of the
Raissa Stevie
Arinda
Jolie Kline
Masie Quire
Do Mo Steele
Meretho
Slothower
Gunseat
Macrons
Glenwoolk
Macedonia
Glenwood
Mavedonic
Thinmony
Canned Batts
Mia Wiles
Chitinda
Stevens
Trereding Dle
Exensig
Edna Hertz
Silver Cro Chapter
Madeern
Mes
Stevana
Toss Mibolland
Cb. Wilbon Aud
Margaret Johns
Planning Board Nears Farm Prosperity Report
Mills county Planning board met in the Community building to craft a long term farm program. The committee will not release the nearly finished report until final details are settled as they seek stabilization of farm prosperity. Members present included Joli R K Clark Ira L Turner J F Wocarin Ivan Salinois Raymini Varber Harold McCain and J M Steele with others listed as absent.
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Mills County
Oia
Joli R K. Clark
Ira L. Turner
J. F. Wocarin
Ivan Salinois
Raymini Varber
Harold McCain
J. M. Steele
Hay Rodman
Frank Buffington
Claude Denpree
Will Estes
J. J. Anderson
Albert Schoonng
Arthur Vargain
Edwin Carter
Wedded 65 Years Mr and Mrs Adam Gipe Celebrate Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Adam Gipe mark sixty five years of marriage with a quiet anniversary next Saturday March 14. The couple reside with their daughter Mrs Zeno Hass near Strahan and welcome cards or messages at that address.
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Adam Gipe
Zeno Hass
Strahan
Simpson Students on Radio Program Remain In Concert
Miss Jane Fletcher of Malvern and Miss Jeannette Luther of Hastings join a radio program by the Simpson Conservatory of Music on station WOT at Ales Friday March 13 from 4 to 5 p.m. Fletcher to play piano and Luther to sing while Miss Cutler soprano is presented by Professor I. 15 Spring It w vocal recital Wednesday March 11 at 8 p.m. in North Society Hall with Miss Klewher accompanying.
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Jane Fletcher
Malvern
Jeannette Luther
Hastings
Simpson Conservatory of Music
WOT
Ales
Fletcher
Miss Luther
WPA Workers in County Described in Fragmented Text
The fragment mentions WPA workers in the county and hints at duties and schedules tied to relief efforts. It references Mary Plethy noting district actions and talks about overtime, work eligibility, and care for workers while addressing unpaid bills and containment of falls.
Editor Denounces Candidacy in Milles Montgomery races
Wortman announced his run for the Republican nomination for state senator from Mills Montgomery counties. He framed his platform around tea on native mills county and public service, urging readers to consider his long record in local work and publishing. He emphasized support for the best interests of the district and urged votes in the upcoming race.
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Wortman
Milles-Montgomery
Mills
Erlind
Bern
M Taylor Davis Observes His 89th Birthday
Friends and relatives helped M Taylor Davis celebrate his 89th birthday on March 5 with Mr Davis surrounded by family. A daughter leaked a case details during the observance.
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M. Taylor Davis
Taylor Davie
Davis and Friends Send Congrats on Local Figure’s Return
George Guston and many friends sent letters of congratulations. Mr. Davis traveled to Red Oak to the old landing site known as Siiket's mill, a stopping place from 1855, near town in Jackson County origin.
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George Guston
Mr. Davis
Red Oak
Iown
Siiket's Mill
Jackson County
M. T. Davis
Market Prices Report From Omak and Malvern
On Market Practical records show Les Pippit of Clonwood earning about 10.95 dollars at the Omak market for a batch of Tampshires and widely averaged tuvoluids. Monday trader Uoalamer of Malvern received 9.90 dollars for a medium weight herd item.
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Les Pippit
Clonwood
Omak
Uoalamer
Malvern
India Missionary Speaks Here Sunday
Miss Mildred Bierre, a missionary from India, discussed this work in her field at a Methodist church service Sunday. The report notes her visit and insights, highlighting mission efforts and upcoming events at the local congregation.
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India
Mildred Bieree
Malvern Democrats Elect Delegates
Fragmented OCR text outlines Malvern Democrats selecting delegates and a party meeting. Mentions wards, some names appear garbled, unclear details about dates or outcomes. Compact summary identifies a local party event with delegate selection and ward references.
Voting Light in County Schools Monday Contest in Mills
Mills County election results report light turnout with key races in Silver City Party Junction and Pacific Junction. Joh Taylor and Wilbur Morrison win three year terms. others like Minnie Whister, Davis, and Henes win shorter terms. Dr. Cliriety Wits Dagve soap terms noted. Pacific Junction shows spirited vote for Tote Stacey and Colgan election details. Silver City and Straman also record elections with treasurer appointments and director winners.
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Mills County
Silver City
Partie Junction
Fere
Berson
Joh Taylor
Wilbur Morrison
Cowie
Minnie Whister
Davis
Mel Tee
Vale
Henderson
BO Ovo Norton
Poor
Avery
Hastings
Cliriety
Cromwell
Mira A
Wy Crawfard
Anise
Gen Wood
de Ward A
da Young
D. C. Erpsett
Workitan
Workanate
Glenwood Board
Pacific Junction
Toten Stacey
Doriecott
Pom
Colgan
Edwald Sutton
Silver Cipy
Go AL Spelhring
Kit Collins
Cilt
CG. W. Saweyer
James Burgoln
Treaseurer
Straman
A. J. Lovell
A. P. Shaw
Genung Favored for Democratic Delegate
N. C. Genung of Glenwood, county chairman of the Democratic central committee, will be a candidate for delegate to the national convention. He is gaining strong support from other counties and Montgomery County’s delegation to the state convention has favored him.
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N. C. Genung
Glenwood
Democratic Central Committee
Montgomery County
Ebaugh, Former County Clerk, Dies in Sioux City
Obituary notes the death of J. E. Ebaugh, longtime county clerk, in Sioux City. He previously lived in Glenwood and Tastibes, served two terms, and later worked in an optical business after his public service.
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J. E. Ebaugh
Sioux City
Wort
Qo Be Bugh
Torntius
Bins City
Jones Hiss
Mhaweh Foramrdy
Tastibes
Glenwood
Town Election May be Lively Affair
Indications suggest Malvern town election may be livelier than the school election. Final date for nominations for mayor, two council members, two park commissioners, treasurer, and clerk will be Saturday. Two candidate tickets have already formed.
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Malvern
Ounei
Board of Park Commissioners
Tréunirer
Ty Ov
CCCers Busy Under Quarantine Camp Report
Fragments describe CCC workers meeting quarantine limits while dispatching crews to inspect farms along a highway, noting efforts and dates. The text shows garbled names and places, with references to various individuals and locations, but details are unclear due to transcription errors.
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Boehner
Boer
Knop
Wduyatiun
Mie
Laval
West Mundey
Orgunteaghou
Kilmartins
Masons
Silver Ue Lodge
Gillilland
W. Th Byington
LeRoy Dixon
Virginia Estes
Paris
Will Butts
P.m
Garden Club
Malvern O. E. S
Raissa Stevens
Clarinda
Hutphing Maen Skeen
Democrats
Wits
N. Saada
Genung
CCC
Red Norte
Harry Clark
Tenny Snows
UY Tate
Hitler
Vie Pte
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