Spellers Compete Friday Morning in Malvern
Mills county grade school pupils travel to Malvern Friday at 9 a m for the annual spelling contest. More than seventy percent have entered with winners advancing to state contests later. Both oral and written tests determine the top twelve for the spell down. Dr R W Eaton of Omaha to pronounce and judges named on contest day. Sponsored by County Superintendent Amy Hammers in the Malvern Community building.
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Mills County
Malvern
R. W. Eaton
Omaha
Amy Hammers
J. E. Ellison Buys Malvern Lots for New House
J E Ellison purchases Lots 3 and the west half of 4 in Academy add Malvern from Andrew Anderson of St Edwards Neb through agent C B Fac rett. Ellison plans a new residence this summer on the plots just east of the Arqhar house now occupied by W R Thy ington.
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C. B. Facrett
J. E. Ellison
Andrew Anderson
St. Edwards
Nebr
Death of Emerson farmer Lyle Hixson in Kansas
Lyle Laverne Hixson 44 of Emerson Nebr died Saturday morning in Lawrence Kansas after falling ill while returning from Excelsior Springs Missouri with his wife’s parents. He served in World War I and was buried in North Grove cemetery after services at Emerson Methodist Church. Pallbearers and music were provided by local community members and the Emerson Masonic Lodge led funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson News
Lyle Hixson
Emerson
Lawrence
Kan
Excelsior Springs
Emerson Methodist Church
Mansfield Funeral Home
Malvern
Paul H. Hicks
Chariton
L. EE. Ripley
North Grove
Emerson Masonic Lodge
Brave
Wilbur Morrison
Everett Whisler
Merritt Taylor
C. F. Whitney
Albert Edie
E.R. Birdsall
R. R. Honeyman
R. L. Fields
A. F. Smith
Frederick Larson
Flowers
R. B. Tubbs
Everett Whistler
Lyle Lavern
J. W. Baer Heads Education Board
The Malvern board of education held a quick session and organization Monday evening after its annual election. Dr J W Baer was elected president to replace F E Mulhol. A new member L Donner attended and Mrs Frank Juelke retired as the board began its work on hiring teachers for the year.
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Tewt
Malvern
Board of Education
J. W. Baer
F. E., Mulhol
L. Donner
Frank Juelke
Farewell Party for Andersons At St Marys Township
Mr and Mrs HP Anderson recently moved to a farm near McClelland east of Connell. A Saturday farewell at their former St Marys township home drew over 100 guests. They received two gifts while refreshments of sandwiches cake ice cream and coffee were served.
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Mra
HP. Anerson
McClelland
Connell Bludis
St. Marys Township
Anderson
Proclamation for Fight Cancer Week in Malvern
A proclamation by Mayor Albert Nelson designates March 21 to 27 as Fight Cancer Week. The notice invites all citizens to unite in support of the Women's Field Army organized by the American Society for the Control of Cancer to promote education and cancer prevention.
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Women's Field Army
American Society For the Control of Cancer
Ihereas
Albert Nelson
Malvern
Aubert Nrison
Honor Mills County Couple Sunday on 66th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Adam Gipe celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary at their daughter Mrs Zena Bass home. A reception featured cut flowers potted plants and a long dining room table with glass silver decorations and yellow rose cakes. Guests were served punch and wafers and many greetings arrived from relatives unable to attend.
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Strahan News
Adam Gipe
Zena Bass
Hugh McCain and Son
Bass
Earl Bass
Charles Gipe
Erma Hatcheld
Will Wolfe
Everett Gine
Gipe
Popcorn Stand to Open March 20 by Mrs. Jane Sullivan
Public notice states a popcorn stand will open March 20 offering fresh buttered popcorn roasted peanuts and homemade candy. Advise patrons to visit and support Mrs. Jane Sullivan.
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Jane Sullivan
Church Workers to Meet Here Friday
Sunday school workers of Mills county will gather at the Malvern Church of Christ for an all day session. G. Herbrecht and Walter Hutton of Des Moines will lead the conference with discussions on Sunday school work. County sections will present problems and Jean Kackersperger Emerson and other local leaders will take part. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and adjournment is planned for 4 30 p.m.
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Mills County
Malvern Church of Christ
G. Herbrecht
Walter Hutton
Des Moines
Te County
Jean Kackersperger
Emerson
Lewis Conrad
Imogene
L. E. Ripley
J. E. Tando
Hastings
A. Calkins
Malvern
Organize Groups for Cancer Drive in Mills County
Educational cancer control drive in Mills County organized by Mrs. W M Hictt, county captain of the American Cancer Society, with Lieutenants expanding in Malvern Hastings and Wesley Chapel. Main drive runs March 2 to 27 to boost cancer prevention and early treatment, aided by named volunteers across western and eastern county communities and numerous committees.
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Mills County
W. M. Hictt
Women's Field Army
The
American Society For the Control of Cancer
Hiett
Malvern
Hastings
Wesley Chapel
Control Society
Anl
Carl Cook
Glenwood
Jay Tice
W. C. Trax
W. Hlt. Wellens
Voom. McChuskey
Fay McManigal
W. H. Riser
Glenwool
Frank Boyle
W. A. Fisher
Pacific Jameton
Roso Galt
Silver City
T. W. Gidley
H. A. Galliher
FE. D. Hering
Baptist Kensington
Frank Summers
Otto Ktine
Otto Hall
Leonard Anderson
American Legion
J. W. Saderstrant
Janine Chamber of Commerce
W. B. McClusland
Frank Somme
Eugene Hertz
Civic Improvement Club
BE. D. Hering
Malvern Markets Reported For Wednesday Trading
Market notes show Wednesday activity with items including wheat, oats, and hogs. Cattle pricing is referenced at Omaha tops, with stray figures indicating prices around 15.00 and 26.16, though OCR clarity is limited on exact values. Local exchange details suggest a mixed agricultural market with fluctuating demand across grains and livestock.
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Omaha
Omaha Top
Seaton Wins Strahan School Director Seat
In The Leader report on Strahan school election last week Dan Seaton received 12 votes but actually gained 126 votes to fill an unexpired term as director.
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Strahan
Dan Seaton
Seaton
Nishna Baba Quartet Audition Prompts Radio Offer
The Nishna Baba quartet, appearing at Wearin school house, receives a radio talent invitation from Major Edward Bowes for a New York Amateur Hour appearance with all expenses paid. The offer hints at an extended tour and a potential Nishon Hota Unit, though some members doubt the signatures and the deal.
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Nishna Baba
Wearin School
America
Major Bongs
Adaline
OL RB. Hyde
Iosa
Mills County
QO. R. Hyste
Nishua Hoa
Hastings
Town
Mr. Hyde
Constanly
Jess Phelps
Joe Haden
Howard Mickelson
New York
Folkiwigg
Nishon Hota
Ity Daily Performunier
Plesse Foo
Wire
Edward Bowes
Judge Miller verdict in Fisher vs Mulls restrains road work
Judgment delivered Saturday in Irving Fisher and Mulls case. Judge Miller orders halt on surfacing a road from the natural gas compressor station to Highway 39 pending action. County officials expect to proceed with the project after ruling.
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Gever
Miller
Irving Fisher Vs. Mulls
Two Tickets Filed in Municipal Election
Glenwood citizens split into two slates for the March 29 city ballot with water supply as the major issue. Citizens slate lists Chas O Dick for mayor and a slate of council candidates. Praples slate lists W Tarnra for mayor and another slate for council and officials.
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Glenwood
al Daw
Chas
Jaree
RO OE
Davis
William Slesak
Col. Hants
N. Maxwell
Chole Rhoads
Schneckloth
Elmer
Firselman
W. Tarnra
Jarge
Louie J. Var
Game Warden Trial Held in Justice Court Saturday
Glenwood residents packed the justice court to hear charges against Council Bluffs game warden R.2 Courtright for allegedly passing a stop sign on Highway 34. Justice Thorn Cheney had not yet announced a verdict. Dan Ragland, who filed the assault information, was cleared of that charge.
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Glenwood
Courtright
Council Bluffs
Justice of the Peace
Thorn Cheney
Dan Ragland
Ragland
Miss Hammers Speaks at Rural Teachers Gathering
County Superintendent Amy Hammers spoke to nearly 20 rural teachers Friday evening after a pot luck dinner at the White Cloud school. She discussed the National Education Association convention in New Orleans and her experiences in the South from that trip. Miss Viola Kerr led a follow up discussion on local school problems.
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Amy Hammers
White Cham
Miss Hammers
National Education Association
New Orleans
South
Viola Kerr
White Cloud School
Masonic Circle in Study Here Monday
About 30 members of the Nishna circle met in Malvern to study ritual work in the third degree. Four district lecturers and three instructors attended, with Noah E B Mumper receiving a three year instructor certificate from Lowell Elliott.
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Nishna Circle
Malvern
Noah EB. Muemper
Tabor
Lowell Elliott
H.C. Hicks
Emerson
FH. B. Anderson
Glenwood
Eliott
Mr. Mumper
Paul Sulhoff
G. A. Hazel
Towa Quintets in Challenge Tilt
Aung at large by the Hanctick Iowa Rogers to play any basketball team of southwestern town at any time has been taken up by the Oitenwood Bier men's team. They will clash on the Glenwood gym Friday night for a championship of southaxgaterth Lowe with both teams holding eye to victory.
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Hanctick
Iowa
Rogers
Oitenwood Bier
Quinten
Gilenwood Aymry
Awateh
Saathaxgaterth Lowe
Sean
Eighteenth Birthday of Legion Dinner Held Here
More than 70 Legiannaires Auxiliary members and guests attended a birthday dinner in the Community building. Post Commander Abe Ravielh presided over a short program honoring Malvern’s last G A R member Mr. Davis, with remarks on veterans and his army service. Mrs. Davison reviewed Auxiliary convention history and presented a citation for National Education Week. W D Lee noted peacetime patriotism shifts while Margaret Ann Buttmann read The Melting Pot and local high school girls sang.
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Flarry
G. A. KR
Davis
Te Legion
Abraham Gineccl
Mirs
J.B. Stinnard
FM. Davison
The
Legion
Paris
Ates
McCatstand
W. D. Lee
Bartlet
Legion Membees
Fichter Golden Wedding Celebrated in Randolph
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Fichter of Randolph marked fifty years of marriage with an open house. They have lived on the same farm for a half century, first in a nearby residence then on their current farm. Their seven children and 23 grandchildren joined neighbors for a mid day luncheon and greetings.
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Joseph A. Fichter
Randolph Tesday
Fichters
Ate
Margaret Ann Buttmann Places Second in Contest
Margaret Ann Buttmann finished second in the dramatic class of the sywh district declamatory contest held in Sidney last Wednesday evening. Her selection was The Melting Pot. Four contestants competed in the dramatic division, and the Sidney participant took first.
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Sidney
Margaret Ann Buttmann
Silney
Sports Versus Farms At County Week Observes Mixed Reactions
The article notes farmers react with concern as winter pressure weighs on livestock and crops while sportsmen watch with interest. It describes county conditions, feed shortages, and nervousness over possible closures or losses, with farmers hoping for relief as winter tightens its grip.
Community Club Meeting and Preparations Preview
Members of the Community Club prepare for a forthcoming meeting led by President Gearhart. Officials note a discussion of cooperative matters, including health, power, and other items of collective interest. Reports from several standing committees are expected. attendance is a priority.
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Anl
Gearhart
G E Anderson 80 Dies at Home in Red Oak Friday
G E Anderson 80 died at his Red Oak home Friday morning after a brief illness from heart complications. He left an orphan childhood in Gothenburg Sweden and built a noted cattle feeding business, owning 50,000 acres in Nebraska and a large farm near Clarinda. Survived by wife Mrs J Wearin, two sons Walter and Coe, and daughter Miss Lucy Anderson, with funeral services held at home and burial in Seergeeen cemetery.
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GL Anderson
Reid Oil
Anlytson
J. 1
Malvern
Atelerson
Minensa
Tawtn
Anderson
Florida
Red Oak
Perryman
Rueial
Seergeeen
Gothenburg
Liweden
America
Runnels
Mer
Cherry County
Nebr
T& Miles
Comer
Walter
Onda
Coe Hay
Red Oakey
Mise Lucy Anderson
Red Qaly
Wearin
Malveri
Glenwood Declams Honors At County Contest
Glenwood junior high dominated the county declamatory finals held at Strahan School. Edgar Cook won first with On Abraham Times. Lawrence Turner of Hastings was second and Santa Lee Kier of Glenwood tied for first in another category with Sing Ste ous Steps.
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Glenwood Junior High School
Strahan School
He County School Masters
Edgar Cook
Glenwood
Abraham Tineolie
Flawrence Turner
Phiastings
Santa Lee Kier
Gleanvod
Dirwuscig
Joyce Theamas
Tamiorcus Ebios
Wenson Toy Piven Walker
Mies
Nao
Ehrsell
Helen Chana
Satan
Orioles Drop Out in First Round of District Tourney
Malvern high powered Lorimer High tames from Mt Ayr defeated the Lorimer Orioles 32 to 10 in the opening district round at Mt Ayr. Lorimer, paced by Vevey at center six five, fought hard but could not match Malvern’s height and speed as the crowd of 1800 watched. In the second round Lorimer was eliminated 27 to 3 by Clarinda on Friday night.
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Orioles
Mills County
Mimenti
Des Moines
Malvern Orioles
Lorimer High
Mt Ayr
Lorimor
Vevey
Svhoa
Orteles
Malvern
Prom
Lorimer
Marin
Mt. Aye
Formal Opening of The Teomiant Shop Announces Grand Opening
The Teomiant Shop announces a formal opening in the former First National Bank building with extended hours Friday afternoon until 11:30 PM for inspection. The event offers a wide display of spring merchandise from fourteen noted makers and invites all women to visit.
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Leader i
First National Bank
Iisheet
Coloe Tully
Mercury: Starts Up Ward Climb Again
A week of fairly even temperatures with unsettled weather prevailed in Mills county as spring prepared to enter. Readings from the Town Nebraska Light and Power sub station show small variations until Wednesday when the mercury began an upward climb.
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Mills County
Town-Nebraska Light and Power Co
Byingtons Accident During First Day of Trip
The Byington party suffered an accident on the first day of their trip in Newiba Mo. Reports indicate a vehicle collision caused injuries to several family members, with authorities noting speed as a factor. The group remained at the scene, awaiting further medical updates and official statements.
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New Unber
Ratte
Fe Andersons
Zeno Bassome
Justice Court
Masonic Circle
Towa
Randolph
G. E. Anderson
J. F. Wearin
Clenwood
Mamibers
Tunitoe
Dyenabey
Bottinsky
Feiler Basties Denaivll
Voatiniditey
Dreytory Wall dl
Tennant Shop
Epes
Mercury
Byingtons
Newiba
Bebe
Beaton
Mia Hynsghar
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