Welcome to Mills County Newcomers Guide
The Leader welcomes new residents to Mills County a friendly place with good schools churches and serviceable towns. Read the community paper for meetings events and newcomer tips including 4-H and Farm Bureau involvement and how to quickly become an accepted neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Malvern
Glenwood
Emer
Son
Henderson
Hastings
Silver City
County Extension Service
Farm Bureau
Leader
Our New State Tree Oak Official State Tree
The oak is named state tree for Iowa with Mills county flora noted. Burr oak and red oak are common locally. pin and white oaks appear in groves. The piece reflects on legislative action, local trees, and attitudes toward reform efforts and education. It also references historical school texts and Malvern area soil notes from agronomy courses and local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Bluffs
Missouri Valley
Following the Leader Fra Ndjazen Leprosarium Report
Rev Albert Whiley, director of the Ndjazen leprosarium in Cameroun, Africa, and pastor in a large surrounding area, with wife Helen Donner of Malvern and Hastings. Missionaries in Africa for years, Whiley reports conditions in the drum call quarterly. Africans’ varied views on independence produced a setback at the leprosarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Whiley
Ndjazen Leprosarium
Cameroun
Africa
Helen Donner
Malvern
Hastings
Denis Beckwith
The
Presbyterian Church
Eblowa
Whiley
Post Office Notice from Malvern Iowa Second Class Mail
Postal notice from Malvern Iowa indicates mail matter classified under Second Class Mail as per Act of Congress. Details are limited in readable text but confirms official mailing status and location.
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Malvern
Iowa
Act of Congress
Money for State Schools Major Problem Wearin
The Senate is evaluating Road Use Tax distribution with a compromise formula to keep county road funding steady while increasing city street funds, maintaining little change for primary roads. No major decisions yet. education funding remains a critical Iowa issue as population growth raises demand for state universities. The Implied Consent bill gains support in committee. taxes like raising sales tax to 3% are debated but no action until appropriations pass. Card of thanks from Eldon Sehuitz for hospital support.
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Senate
Iowa
Board of Regents Appropriations Committee
Ways and Means
Committee On
Rites Held for Vanche Chamberlain in Malvern
Vanche Estella Chamberlain born August 22 1896 near Glenwood died March 3 1961 in Glendale California at 64. Survived by daughter Barbara Jean Westerhof four grandchildren three sisters four brothers and many friends. Funeral at Mansfield Funeral Home March 9 conducted by Rev Don E Griffin with interment in Malvern cemetery.
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Vanche Estella Chamberlain
Glenwood
Glendale ‘Memorial Hospital
Glendale
Calif
A. J. Miller
William Alfred Chamberlain
Robert Leon
Barbara Jean
Don Westerhof
Long Beach
John Miller
Mr. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Dorothy Hall
la Crescenta
Methodist Church of
Malvern
Westerhof
Sharon Imber
Robert
Billy
Craig Westerhoff
Ralph May
Pacific Junction
Nadine Boehm
Council Bluffs
Herbert Hall
Howard Miller
Silver City
Lee Miller
Montrose
Scott Miller
Fay Miller
Vandie
Mansfield Funeral Home
Don E. Griffin
Dale Lincoln
Ernest Boehmer
Benton Johnson
Homer Fritz
Richard Miller
Edward Hobus
Kenneth Allensworth
Qoel Dickersbach
Lawrence Jones
Donald Bruce
God and I
Whispering Hope
Francis Dashner
Malvern Cemetery
Kindness noted during loss of Vandhe Chamberlain
The family of Mrs. Vandhe Chamberlain expresses deep gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown at the time of their loved one’s loss.
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Vandhe Chamberlain
Griffin Hostess To Goodwill Club In Champion Hill
The Goodwill Club met Thursday afternoon with eight members present. Mrs. A. J. Griffin led the entertainment. next meeting hosts are Mrs. L. C. Bullington and Florence Cooper on April 18. Sunday School at 10 am and worship at 11 am at the Presbyterian Church. Junior High Variety Show participants Eugene Bishop Fred Honeyman and Bill Cooper performed in Red Oak Friday night.
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Griffin
Goodwill Club
A. J. Griffin
Frank Sawyers
L. C. Bullington
Florence Cooper
Eugene Bishop
Fred Honeyman
Bill Cooper
Red Oak
Gary Shelley
Dale Shelley
G. S. Eastwood
Jack Waterman
Omaha
Patricia Gillespie
Glenda Cooper
Maryville
Glenn Cooper
Harry Kellenbarger
Kenneth Wookey
Irwin
FFA
Harry
Climax Church
Jim Shelley
Darrell Baker
Dick Brown
Des Moines
Shaff Plan debated as Iowa reapportionment issue heats up
This last column argues for the Shaff Plan, urging area representation by population, cites Senate 27-23 and House 73-33 margins, recalls meetings in Silver City Malvern and Glenwood, notes rural vs urban interests, and previews tax and stamping policy debates as re districting fights continue.
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Iowa
Senate
House
Silver City
Malvern
Glenwood
Sub-committee Examines Juvenile Transfer Rules Across State
The sub-committee of the Board of Control on penal institutions met with district judges to discuss transfer of boys and girls between facilities. Debates covered timing and criteria for releases, with calls for more probationary officers and potential advanced training between Eldora and Anamosa. The Board oversees numerous homes and institutes including Mt. Pleasant Mental Health and Anamosa Reformatory.
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Eldora
Anamosa
Board of Control
Soldiers Home
Marshalltown
Iowa
Annie Wittenmeyer
Davenport
Toledo
Glenwood
Hidora
Mitchelville
Mt. Pleasant
Independence
Clarinda
Cherokee
Woodward State
State Penitentiary
Ft. Madison
Rockwell City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marth
Arnold Bennett
General Assembly
Mary Baker Eddy
Ralph Wilson
Western Normal and Business Institute
Ralph
W. E
Munger & Goodwin
McCabe Bros
J. D. Paddock & Co
Boehner’s
Dr. 4
Eddy
G. W. Bates
R. J. Donner Livery Stable
Jas. H. Love & Son
R. A. Baird
Lewis & Davidson
W. E. Wilson
Slenwood
Deer Creek
Brick Nilson
Ini
Ogg
Fra
F. A. Wortman
Imogene
Randolph
Tabor
United States
Edward A. Wearin
Eldon Sehuitz
J. R. Cardwell
Mr. Farmer
National Oats Company
Red Oak, Iowa
Vanche Chamberlain
Malvern Thurs
Champion Hill
Harold Cooper
Richard Frazee
Calvin Falion
Wales
Farm Bureau Insurance
GALL
Jim. McCain
Scherle
Collins Drag. CO
Nufflinger Cleaners
Tank Wagon Service
GUY Oil CO
Conoco Products
Ford
Galaxie
Galaxia
Salvers Auto Company
Ales & Service Malvern
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