Death claims Mrs Charlotte Talbott in Malvern March
Mrs Charlotte Talbott a Malvern pioneer died at home after a three week illness the former leader in church and missionary work. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with a special choir and clergy from nearby towns. Interment followed in Malvern cemetery with several local pallbearers. She left two sons George Wallace and Lawrence Alva, two grandchildren and two sisters. She was 72 years old, born December 23 1856.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Cemetery
Will Higgine
William Jones
Thos. W. Gidley
W. Baer
F. R. Chantry
Prod Durbin
J .Anderson
L. A. Barkus
Charlotte Talbott
George
Barbara Relmuand
Tipton
Cedar County
Iowa
Pottawattamie County
Macedonia
Malvern
Malvern Presbyterian Church
Women’s Missionary Society
Talbott
Mra
Margaret Dye
Mary Hagood
Gia
Nebr
Deay
Mather Theaun
Mop Squad Clears Main Street at Malvern After Mud Wash
Main Street Malvern saw an early Easter cleanup as a Mop squad led by Street Commissioner Wiley Dunn and fire department members washed away winter mud from brick surfaces. Prolonged mud caused dusty streets until a brief fire hose rinse and sewer wash improved the appearance markedly on a windy March day.
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Main Street
Malvern
Wiley Dunn
Mr. and Mrs A Gipe Celebrate 58 Years of Marriage
Mr and Mrs Adam Gipe residents of White Cloud township near Strahan marked their fifty eighth wedding anniversary last Thursday March 14 with quiet at home celebrations. They received hundreds of well wishes from friends across Ohio Indiana Illinois Kansas Mills and Fremont counties and from relatives. The couple wed March 14 1874 in Edgerton Kansas and have raised four children with a large extended family.
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Adam Gipe
White Cloud Township
Strahan
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Kansas
Mills County
Framont County
Ging
Edgerton
Ko .Chan
Malvern
Summers Brothers Bay Hilton Percheron Transfer Record
Summers Brothers Bay Hilton Percheron Nishua Queen 187300, a registered Percheron mare, moved on the Percheron Society of America records from CG Hilton to Summers Brothers, Malvern, per secretary Elis McFarland. The Iowa Mills County purebred horse has changed owners during a season with few high quality sires, and the society has received thousands of inquiries since January. Mr Hilton is a Percheron member devoted to breeding better farm horses.
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Percheron Society of America
Hilton
Summers
Brothers
Malvern
Elis McFarland
Chicago
Fies
Mills County
der Mang
Perehoron Society
Mills County Nash Co Delivers Three New Chevrolets
The Mills County Nash company delivered three new Chevrolet cars to buyers last week. They went to Reverend Paul H. Hicks for a coupe, A L Mitshil of Hastings for a sedan, and Glen Moomay for a coach.
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Mills County Nash Company
Spach
Paul H. Hicks
A. L. Mitshil
Hastings
Glen Moomay
Farm Bureau to Have Big Booster Meeting Thursday
Mills county Farm Bureau hosts a booster meeting at the Malvern Community building starting at 10 a.m. A light meal will follow with free ice cream and coffee. members are asked to bring a covered dish and sandwiches. Speakers include Fred Clark from Iowa State College and Clara Anderson. the event explains dues use and aims for full county membership. George Rosenfeld will announce township teams.
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Mills County Farm Bureau
Malvern
Farm Bureau
Fred Clark
Iowa State College
Ames
Clara Anderson
Montgomery County
Form Bureau
Mills County
Buremt
George Rosenfeld
Mrs Permelia Bigger Braden Dies at Lincoln After Long Life
Mrs. Permelia Bigger Braden was born in Mansfield Ohio September 5 1844 and died in Lincoln Nebraska March 4 1928 at age 83. She married David Bigger January 5 1865 and ten children were born, seven surviving. The Bigger family settled in Nebraska and Iowa before returning to Nebraska and finally Lincoln in 1904. She joined the Congregational church and remained faithful. Funeral services were held March 7 at her son B E Bigger’s home in Lincoln conducted by Rev. W H LeBar and Rev. A K Williams.
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Permelia Braden
Mansfield
Ohio
Lincoln
Nebr
Yey
Paunty
David Bigger
Decatur
Alice Dye
Malvern
Town
Anna Owens
Redlands
Calif
Bigger
St. Louia
Nebraska
Wilcox
W. H. LeBar
A. K. Williams
BE. ©. Bigger
Linsoln
Baldozier Elected President of White Cloud Board
The White Cloud school board reorganized for the new year with Mrs. Charles Summers sworn in as a new member and James Baldozier chosen as president. No teacher election occurred at this meeting.
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White Cloud
Charles Summers
James Beldogier
Maguire Follows Caesar by Breaking Bridges Behind Him
The text chronicles Jim Maguire, a mail carrier on route 2 from Malveres, following Caesar’s example by breaking his bridges behind him. It details a dramatic scene as he and driver Frank Grey move along the route, encountering structural danger and rising water as they cross a damaged area.
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Jim Maguire
Caesar
Ogesur
Malveres
Guire
Frank Grey
Ian
Public Sale Dates Advertised in The Malvern Leader
Announced sales include a March 2 date for Andy Berkhimer at Malvern ese pavilion with Auct by A. Talbott, March 28 for James Swann farm implements 316 miles northeast of Malvern by L. A. Talbott, and a March 23 community sale by W. H. Cramer.
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Malvern Leader
Andy Berkhimer
Malvern Ese Pavilion
Malvern
A. Talbott
James Swann
L. A. Talbott
Henderson
W. H. Cramer
Malvern High Presents The Wishing Well Musical Comedy
Malvern high school students staged The Wishing Well a lively comedy set in modern Ireland. Hazel Landis as Lady Mary Donhall and Terence Chare portrayed by Dilford Diviehay drive the plot of financial woes and a second mortgage while Fairy Queen Jane Fletcher leads a charming fairy-tale dream sequence. The audience enjoyed playful numbers and a blend of romance and mischief as neighbors, including Squire Matthew Baxley, amid moonlit wishing wells, navigate love and debt with humor.
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Malvern High School
Dodge
Malvern
Ireland
Mary Donhall
Hazel Landis
Jane Fletcher
Terence Chare
Dilford Diviehay
Norean
Lady Mary
Terence
Matthew Baxley
Walter Carl Donner
Willisus
Felix Murphy
Mex Trefang
Noreen
Too Fast Mayor Whitfield Tells Speeders Too Fast
Mayor Whitfield announces fines for speeding on Malvern Main Street and other routes. Ben Brestling and Mex Ben ton were cited after racing down Malvern’s main thoroughfare, exceeding the speed limit.
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Mayor Whitfield
Main Street
Malvern
Fargham Street
Qmaba
D. 3
Whitfeld
Ben Brestling
Mex Benton
Augusta Weidemann Dios Mire Apa
Weidemann 84 of Loerie HO passed away after long illness. Survived by husband Mineola Balure and several relatives. Funeral plans pending with local arrangements.
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Weidemann
Loerie HO
Surman
Mineola Balure
Yaoaler
Prize Winners in U S Auxiliary Essay Contest
The American Legion Auxiliary and eighth grade teachers held an essay contest on Our Flag. First prize went to Olinda Benning for $2, second to Albert Benton for $1. Honorable mentions went to Robert Benton, Maxine Atkinson, Artur Armstrong, and Dallas Beals.
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American Legion Auxiliary
J. B. Tutz
Dave
Olinda Brenning
Albert Benton
Robert Benton
Maxine Atkinson
Artur Armstrong
Dallas Beals
Ruth Hummel Wins Declamatory Contest at Strahan
Ruth Hummel of Melvern high school captured the dramatic section of the Mills county declamatory contest held Tuesday evening at the Strahan consolidated school. Seven contestants competed. Hummel performed Be Valiant. Harold Galt of Silver City placed second with The Soul of the Violin, and Gladys Laughlin of Strahan took third with Handcar No. 442.
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Ruth Hummel
Melvern High
Mills County
Strahan
Pulldin
Pacific Junction
Malvern Community Club Plans Thursday Meeting
The Malvern Community Club, led by president Bo On Knight, called a meeting tonight in the community building basement at eight. The 1929 membership is close to completing its campaign and will report at the session. Other important business will be discussed and all members urged to attend.
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Malvern Community Club
Bo On Knight
Clit
Fifty-Seven Years Of Marriage For Sells Near Malvern
Mr and Mrs N B Sell northwest of Malvern celebrated their fifty seventh wedding anniversary on March 14. Married at Molton on March 14 1872 they later moved to Iowa. They had nine children seven sons and two daughters all living except one daughter who died in childhood. They have forty three grandchildren and one great grandchild. One child lives in Missouri. We wish them many more happy anniversaries.
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Milla County
N. B. Sell
Malvern
Molton
Iowa
Borh Telem
Kul Tybee
Ives
Missouri
Mrs. Sell
Garden Club to Buy Shrubs for Community Building
The Lawn Garden Club met March 19 in the Community Building with Mrs. Don Cunningham as leader. Topics covered included popular transplanted plants, seed planting, and perennials. Dale Kline noted Iowa and Montana climates favor hardier perennials. The group recommended planting delphiniums and advised against transplanting plants older than a year. A plant and seed sale is set for April 23, and members voted to purchase shrubs to surround the Community Building.
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Don Cunningham
Garden Club
Mra
Leonard ‘Fletcher
Dale Kline
Towa
Montana
Card of Thanks for D. W. Linthicum Family
We are grateful to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy after the death of our husband and father D. W. Linthicum. May all accept this expression as personally addressed. Mrs. D. W. Linthicum and Family.
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D. W. Linthicum
Malvern Speakers Place at Corning
Malvern high school sent two representatives to the sub district declamatory contest in Corning last Friday evening. Lauraine Fickel placed second in dramatic with The Forgotten Witness and Billie McNulty placed second in humorous with The School Program. Mr and Mrs J W McNulty and Gretchen Gidley accompanied Billie on the trip.
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Malvern High School
Corning
Lauraine Fickel
Billie McNulty
J. W. McNulty
Gretchen Gidley
Billie
Leader Editorial Staff Attends Press Convention in Des Moines
The Leader editorial team traveled from Des Moines area to attend a state press association convention. They visited former colleagues and observed hotel activity at Fort Des Moines while noting a busy schedule and light social mingling during the event.
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Des Moines
Ip State Press Association
Bupineva
Lingola
Lowe's
Saplal City
Carrell
The
Olidden Graphic
Guernsey Sale Averages 108 Per Head At Malvern Event
The second annual Milla Comins Guernsey Breeders sale near Malvern drew good attendance despite muddy roads. Average price per head reached 108.00 with top bids by Louis Leu of Malvern at 188.00 and low purchases by MY Low at 180.00. Notable consignors included R. OK Henderson and Frank Paap, while many buyers from Malvern and nearby towns participated, reflecting strong demand for quality cows and calves.
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Milla Comins Guernsey
Malvern
Real Sieresa
Louis Leu
MY Low
Tel
Cal. W. Heiper
Vilttece
I. A. Talbott
Mastern
Connionors
Birers
R.ok. Henderson
Consignor
Frank Paap
Sohn Beckwith
Mal . Hyzer
Davia
Consignora
Hazell Edward
Wil- Neca
Tom Gidley
Nanker Bros
Mien
Oscar Leu
Wattnion
Anderson
Walter Murphy
D.O. Cunningham
A. G. Money
Dunbar
Nabr
Fred Durbin
Albert Hyzer
Amanda Stoddard
Tabor
Ray Hilton
Maryarn
Fred Sparling
W. H. Sherrdan
Rane
W. A. Chambers
A. N. Summers
J. N. Summers
Claus Danker
Oakland
Fred Sperling
F. H. Gorman
Sijnden
OB Thenderson
A We Davis
Ieee
Frank Saner
Dolph
Corvall C. Yountas
Roy J
Roy J. Dunsdon
Frank Rexeline
Tihaca
Nebr
E. Rexellna
E. Rexeline
B. Rexeline
N. Summers
Jack Steele
Avoca
Cunningham
Conslnor
Hyger
Andrews and Grace J Andrews wed in Mills County
Grace J Andrews and Andrews were married on Thursday March 14 in Mill s County. The ceremony was performed at the home of Dr Edmonds. Dr Redwoods is noted as a leading local figure with long ties to the area.
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Ab Bop
B. Whield
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Fidal
Presbyterian Church
Malgarn
A. E. Kiser
Council Bluffs
Henry White
Paul H. Ficks
Methodist Church
R. W. Criswell
J. R. McClinioend
J. C. Laird
J. H. Beckwich
A. Gipe
Summers Brothers Bay
Mrs. Permelia Bigger
Laos
Augusta Weidemann
Dios
U. S
Bunker Wil
New England
Cnlouins
Cohfereas
United States
Gunrise
Aunnet
United States of America
Republic
Mrs. N. B. Sell
Imel
Lincoln Highway
Fort Des Moines
Guernsey
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