Letter From Tor Harold Describes California Life and Local News
A late 1920s letter from Tor Harold in North Henwood, Mills County, Iowa, writes to Mr. Wortman about California life near Los Angeles, driving times, and local conditions. He mentions visits to Long Beach, East Saks Park, and Hollywood, reports on a driver’s license, and notes several Mills County acquaintances and their families in California households and businesses, including local arrivals, births, and relocations.
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Comston Ave
North Henwood
W. P. Wortman
Malveta
Iowa
Worttman
Mme
California
Waite
Los Angeles
Hollywood
East Saks Park
Los Abgetos
Alace
North Hollywood Blvd
First Annual Mills County Guernsey Breeders Sale at Malvern
The first annual Mills County Guernsey Breeders Sale was held at Malvern fairgrounds last Wednesday, March 7. Auction total reached 7,439.50 with additional private sales lifting receipts toward 8,000.00. Buyers included Howard Cheney and J. J. Copper among others from Ravenwood, Marysville, Logan, Malvern, and Hastings, with calves and heifers selling from 27.50 to 335.00 and multiple lots featuring purebred heifers and yearlings.
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Mills County
Malvern Fair Grounds
Eale
Missouri
Howard Cheney
Emap
Emerson
G. L. Borgey
Blanton
Kid Casteal
Ravenwood
Robinson & Wallace
Marysville
Fay Casteal
Stececes Wetenena
Robizson
Wallace
Hay Dickinson
Logan
H. H. Hatcher
Shenan
Ray Dickinson
O. J. Dickinaon
O. J. Dickinson
Othe Wearth
Melvern
J. H. Plumb
Robert Gourley
Villisca Azuqtes
J. J. Copper
Malvern
BP Raumesberger
Minden
Stecsce
Rey Pickingon
Boren Cheney
Emerrepeeree
County Legion A L A A Meeting Summary
A joint meeting of American Legion and Auxiliary members from Mills County convened in Glenwood with 55 attendees in the afternoon and about 76 at a 6:30 banquet in Knights of Pythias hall. County Chairman A. Kit Martin and Ninth District Chairman Oscar Haberon attended. Speakers included Mrs. A P Kilmartin Dave Barnett Edgar Johnson Leonard Dean and Mrs. W C Nathke. Topics covered National Defense and membership growth followed by dancing after the banquet. The gathering aimed to strengthen orders and boost local membership.
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American Legion
Mifls
Gleshoe
Melver
Emersosh
Glenwood
A. &. Kitmartin
Malvern
Oscar Habe
Milla County Fair Association Plans Directors Meeting
The directors of the Milla County Fair Association will meet at the Community building next Saturday at 1 30 PM. All directors are expected to attend and any interested person may join to support the fair as nine items of business related to the upcoming event are to be addressed.
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Milla County
Malvern Farm Purchase By WookwinAy De Wiel Wealae
WookwinAy De Wiel Wealae acquires the old A. W. Raines farm adjoining Malvern on the southeast from A. BE Smith of Delavan Wisconsin. The 66 acre property has no stated price and is expected to form a valuable asset for Dr. Gidley. The note ends with a quotation from American Magazine about tragedy and the death of men.
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Ata, ET
I. WookwinAy de Wiel Wealae
A. W. Raines
Malvern
A. Be, Smith
Delavan
Wisconsin
Gidley
Community declamation contest honors split among towns
A crowded Malvern Community Building hosted a declamators contest with thirteen contestants. Top honors went to Pacific Junction and Malvern contestants in oratorical and dramatic classes, while election day saw unusual voting patterns and a high number of write-in ballots for treasurer.
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Malvern Fett
Pacific June
Wet
Glenwood
Malvern
Hinerana
Bigét City
Strahan
Highway Bonding Bill Delayed in the House
Des Moines Iowa March 12 1928 the $190000000 bonding proposition passed the senate and was sent to the house where amendments and a lengthy debate delayed action into the week. Proposals to divert surplus to the secondary road fund sparked party lines as supporters argued for county road needs and opponents warned of constitutional issues and court challenges.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
House
Friends
Savaniere
Ayers
Baird
Beatty
Bennon
Bergmen
Browns
Brush
Carden
Clark
Lion
Marion
Clearman
Cochrane
Potts
Bilis
Praley
Yohnston
Kern
Kimberly
Klemme
Lange
Laneiti
McFarlane
Mills
Remsey
Rigby
Roberts
Bhaf
Shave
Stanley
Stodderd Papas
Wilson
Page
Nave
Breskenrides
Brookins
Impbell
Csyenaysh
Faction
Pullen
Een Beri
McLeland
Merritt
Moen
Skromme
Slemmons
Thomp
Jes
Shinn
Breakenridge
Koswath-Ammet-Clay-Palo Altas Dickinson
Friends of the Secondary Roads
Crawford-Harrigan-Monona
Knudson
Hamilton County
Jen
Election results with director and treasurer winners named
The record shows votes cast for director J P Weetin and Fred Dotbin, with C D Aintrope and W D Blothewar elected treasurer. Forty one voters did not write a name. Mr Wearin and Mr Alstrope were elected as specified, with 22 214 indicating totals.
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Wearin
Aistrope
Troggurer
J. F. Wearin
Milreotor
Durbin
Ig Bot-fed
J.P. Weetin
Fred Dotbin
C. D. Aintrope
W. D. Blothewarf
Alstrope
Ladies' Methodist Circle Meets with Refreshments
The Ladies' Methodist Circle gathered Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Horton Beam. Members enjoyed a social afternoon with various games and refreshments. Assistant hostesses included Mrs. Sam Norton, C. Hilton, Victor Ecklund, H. R. Landis, Edwin Chamberlain, and D. M. Hevern.
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M. E
Ladies’ Methodist Circle
Horton Beam
Mosilames
Sam Norton
C. &. Hilton
Victor Ecklund
H. R. Landis
Edwin Chamberlain
D. M. Hevern
Rural schools send portfolios to foreign lands and host events
Mead Schons leads students sending Junior Red Cross portfolios to Roosevalt in Japan. Spring Valley P T A heard Otha Wearle speak on travels in Europe and farm conditions. Reasoner school held a successful box social raising 53.85 dollars. Named students earned perfect attendance at several area schools. Gun club opens skeet tournament with 200 targets and weekly shoots, six medals to winners.
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Mead Schons
Hed Cross
Goheen
Roosevalt School
Oaks School
eRadho
Japan
Spring Valley
Reasoner
Reasoner School
Funl House
Carol Newsonar
Tournemyeek
Malvern
Fletcher
Foster
R. Robbins
G. Norbert
Res
Wolmen
Raw
Roy P Landon Dies After Operation In Hospital
Roy P Landon longtime store manager at Balfour and Mills County resident died early Wednesday after gallstone surgery at Jennie Edmundson Hospital Council Bluffs. Funeral held at Methodist church Bilver City with interment in Bilver City cemetery. he leaves wife Viva Huffaker and three children, plus siblings and relatives. Obituary notes his church, Masonic and Silver Grange memberships and his philosophy poem quoted by neighbors.
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Roy P. Landon
Balfour
Mills County
bin Life
Edmaundoon
Blver City
Methodist
C. H. Jones
Silver Grange
Hubert Chambers
Herahal Sawyers
Fred Reagoner
Tom White
Bilwar City
Galeh Gordon
Co. W. Hutfaker
Loveland
Cols
Ada Johnson
Frank Lawson
Bhenandosh
Galen Gorgon
Glenn Gordon
Hopkins
Hlettinger
Hart Nickerson
Snd
Roy Stranathan
Sounell Blutte
Landon
BH. F. Landon
Silver City
Iowa
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs
Viva Huffaker
Tite
Old London
Hopking
Geain
Delfour
Towa
Mia
Ida
Elton
Mr. Jindon
Xenia Lodge No. 60
A. P
A.M
Hautern
M. 2
Hoe
C. L. Lawson
Douglas Landon
Carson, Jows
F. Ll. Landson
Qniaha
Nebr
Celebrated Wedding Leniversary at Shanandowh Home
Clerk Leniversary observance described with family names including Geraldine Clark and Harry Clark. Report notes Ming and Clark family members present and assistance at the Wye Nagle home as they prepare to celebrate the wedding anniversary.
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Sbuer
Ming Geraldine Clark
Shanandowh
Clerk
Wye Nagle
Sheir
Harry Clark
Mally
Fred Clark
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Hetty Herkhaimer
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van Ness
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County Legion A, L. A A. Meeting
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Cael Kart
Pacific Junction
Dwight Haw. Emerson
Ruth Johnson
Malvers
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Strongheart
Ruth Hum Mell
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Elizabeth Bierman
Siiver City
Joanna Mickelwalt
Mamerous
Nome
News OF Our
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Weat Liberty School
Clara Weak
Ruth Raine
Thelma Meredith
Wilma Meredith
Mary Mayberry
Shirley Meredith
Virginia Mayberry
Ruby Meredith
Minniaken
Oak Bly
Dorothy Walt
Marie Plumer
JaVandhe Young
Wallace Anderson
Victor Young
Alfred Plumer
Albert Plumer
Ruth Anderson
Herbert Anderson
Tittle Buick
Sigyla Peppera
Frances Mickelwait
Coa Junior Peppers
Bering Valley
Cordica Ailshie
Stella Jane Dyke
Louisa Shallberg
Elmer Gargee
Howard Biggerstaff
Ralph Shallverg
Rachal Ailshie
Anna Margaret Matthews
Paul Garges
John Glynn
Bilger Beltool
Joe Conger
Osborne Valley
Dorothy Howard
Alen DuVal
Forester
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Ward Wheeler
Kim Grove
Gles Dashner
Viola Durfey
Margaret Rist
Prank- In Johnson
Mercedes Wertz
Darrell Durfey
Robert Hockabout
Roberta Hockabout
Kathleen Haynis
Excelator
Leonard Scheel
Donald Scheel
Balfour Merchant Pases
Antion
Apain
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