Mrs Leona Gater elected Silver City school board editor
Not told last week in The Leader’s school election story was the circumstance leading to the election of Mrs Leona Gater the busy editor of The Silver City Times. Editor Gater was out of town during the early part of election day and A J Rommel started a write in campaign against himself. Voters worked diligently and when Gater returned she found herself elected becoming the first woman to serve on a Silver City board of education.
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Leona Gater
Silver City Times
Gater
A. J. Rommel
Silver City
Board of Education
Plans for new drainage district in Milla county
County officials anticipate creating a levee district along the southwestern edge after an oppressal commission assessed land last week. The board of supervisors will hear the report on March 28, with four landholders already filing objections, signaling a strong likelihood the district will be established.
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Milla County
Board of Supervisors
Services Held for Dr. G. M. Agan Friday
Funeral services were conducted in Raynor chapel Glenwood for Dr. G M Agan veteran physician who died at his daughter Mrs D Lowell Johnsons home in Owatonna Minnesota He was 30 years old born February 14 1800 in Marengo Indiana A Hospital College of Medicine and Surgery Louisville graduate married Mary Bobbia Martin November 26 1888 in Milltown Indiana They practiced first at Columbia then Silver City with brother Dr J N Agan before moving to Glenwood Retired April 1937 due to ill health Since then he and his wife lived with their daughter in Minnesota Survived by his wife two daughters Barbara and Helen two sisters Dora Jones and Mary Vandiver four brothers J N Agan of Los Angeles S B Agan of Custer Oklahoma A G Agen of Columbia and W B Agan of Glenwood.
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Raynor
Glenwood
G. M. Agan
D. Lowell Johnson
Owatonna
Minn
Agan
Marengo
Ind
Hospital College of Medicine and Surgery
Louisville
Mary Bobbia Martin
Milltown
Iowa
Columbia
Silver City
J. N. Agan
Barbara
Helen
Dora Jones
Mary Vandiver
Los Angeles
Custer
Okla
A. G. Agen
W. B. Agan
The Citadel at Empress Theatre Malvern
F B Pace manager presents The Citadel adapted from A J Cronin novel at the Empress Theatre Malvern with accompanying Charlo Ruggles feature His Axling Night. Shows Sunday and Monday starting 3 30 p m with continuous program.
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Malvern
F. B. Pace
Empress Theatre
the Citadel
A. J. Cronin
Hogland
Charlo Ruggles
Baseball Enthusiasts to Meet in Malvern Next Tuesday
Baseball enthusiasts from nine southwest towns will gather in Malvern Tuesday evening to discuss plans for a regional league. The meeting will cover scheduling and competition rules, with representatives expected from multiple clubs and noting the need for organized play.
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Iown
Malvern
Fred Maus
Treasurer Urges Early Tax Payments to Avoid Penalty
County Treasurer C. D. Alstrope urged taxpayers to pay their first half taxes early to fund better services and avoid crowding the office near the penalty date. The penalty date is April 2.
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C. D. Alstrope
Tax receipts climb as April 1 pen alty nears
Tax receipts into the County Treasurer’s office rose in March totaling $41,311.73, slightly ahead of the prior year. Penalty date April 1 looms as collections continue.
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C. D. Aistrope
Tecefpta
Glenwood Firemen Plan Jamboree Prospects
Glenwood firemen announce a two day jamboree March 30 and 31 to raise funds for department work. Highlights include a midway door shows music Monte Carlo drawings and an athletic show with entertainment for all ages under the slogan We need you you might need us.
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Glenwood
Spring Canoe Arrives at Mills County Courthouse
Warm spring days bring a canoe display to the Mills County Court House grounds with local officials and residents visiting to view the exhibit. The event highlights county offices and civic outreach during the season.
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Mills County Court
Engineers Plan Burlington Overhead Crossing on Highway 41
Plans shown by Mal vern this week include a 202 ft continuous I beam over four tracks and a 22 ft clearance. Earth bank approaches, concrete faced road to the Burlington depot, and two streets closed near the depot are planned. State Highway Commission reps discussed land purchases and goal to begin negotiations soon. Estimated cost around 70000 dollars.
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Burlington On Highway
Malvern
State Highway Commission
Glen Dalrymple
Burlington
White Eagle
Farm Bureau launches auto insurance drive in county
The Farm Bureau begins a mutual auto insurance plan for members. At a noon dinner, 21 policies were written toward a county quota of 81, with hopeful completion. A $10 policy fee applies when the first policy is written followed by periodic premiums. Organizing director J C Johnson explained details. county committee members will follow up, with signatures collected through county committees or the Farm Bureau office. Insurance activates after at least 10 000 policy holders are signed.
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BureanAutbine
Farm Bureau
J. C. Johnson
Ninth District
Wayne Lincoln
L. Seegar
A. C. Brandt
Ben Dittis
AAA Sign Up Makes Strong Early Showing in 1939
Township committees report a vigorous start to the AAA control program with high cooperation. In nine counties signup reaches as high as 96 percent, and the county average appears near 88 percent, signaling broad support for the plan.
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AAA
Corn Sealing Ends April as Loans Need March Paperwork
County soil conservation office says corn sealing finishes April 3 for producers seeking government loan assistance. Loan documents must be completed in March, with applications submitted immediately to ensure processing.
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County Soil Conservation Office
Sumbay School Improves Comfort Today
Sumbay School presents a brief update on improvements in comfort and facilities. Officials and staff emphasize progress, with mentions of plans for student wellbeing and facility upgrades toward the day’s end.
Spring Fever Sparks Malvern Cleanup Drive
Spring arrival Tuesday prompted Malvern’s Street Commissioner Glen Barrett to oversee removal of about 12 tons of dust from the business district. Residents joined the effort raking lawns and gardens, while early birds and pedestrians added to the season’s awakening feel.
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Glen Barrett
Malvern
Death of W P Mccullough at Malvern
William Poole McCullough died at his Malvern home Sunday at 7 p m after a heart ailment. Born February 21 1846 he recently passed his 74th birthday and spent much of his life as a carpenter shaping the county. He owned and ran the recreation hall with his son Arthur for 20 years. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Maneffield Funeral Home with pallbearers W D Slothower I L Donner F E Mulholland Tom Davis Jim McFall and Marion Beals. Interment followed beside his wife in a cemetery near Harlan. He is survived by Arthur of Malvern a sister Mrs M Giem of Brush Colorado and a niece and a nephew.
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Mr. McCullough
Lfe
Malvern
Arthur
McCullough
Mta
Mane Fleld
Ieys
R. R. Chandhry
L. A. Talbott
Marion Beals
Harlan
M. Giem
Brush
Colo
Malvern Board Reelects Chantry President
F. R. Chantry, a longtime Malvern school board member, was reelected president at the board’s organization meeting Monday evening. The session approved a few bills and conducted no other business.
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F. R. Chantry
Malvern
Board of Education
Legion Observes 20th Anniversary Dinner Event
The American Legion and Auxiliary marked 20 years with a covered dinner for members and families. A long blue and yellow decorated table hosted 20 candles on a tiered cake baked by Mrs. Elligon. Past commanders lit the candles and J. E. Ellison, the present commander, cut the cake. The evening featured songs from 20 years ago and games, with committee members listed.
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American Legion
Auxiliary
la- Sion
J. B. Elligon
H. J. Benton
P. D. Slothower
J. E. Ellison
Eltigon
FM. Davison
Harry Brout
B. Dd Slothower
Bit Ogren
Malvern Inet Week Brings Ralph Smith Visit From Hastings
Ralph Smith of near Hastings visited Malvern Inet Week, joining local events and delivering remarks. The report notes attendance by residents and a focus on community outreach during the week.
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Malvern
Ralph Smith
Hastings
State Highway Commission approves county road improvement plans
The State Highway Commission approved county trunk and local road work with a total of 29,089.38 for trunk roads and 21,046.82 for local roads. Plans cover grading, surfacing, culverts, and engineering costs across White Cloud, Deer Creek, Manwood, and Anderson townships, including several specific routes and dollar amounts.
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State Highway Commission
Mills Enanty
Jack Pullan
White Cloud Township
Deer Creek
Menwood
Anderson
Silver Creek
Indian Creek
Funeral Held for Charles Rubenking in Malvern
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at Mansfield Funeral Home for Charles Rubenking who died Saturday in a Council Bluffs hospital. Rev. Pa ter Jacobs of Tabor officiated, with pallbearers Ely Perking Frank Evans Ghivenne Myers Henry Deenty Ralph Perkins and Mae McCurdy. Interment followed in Malvern cemetery. He was born October 18 1885 in Havana Illinois and died March 18 1939 in Council Bluffs at age 64. He moved to Randolph in 1905 married Margaret Myers in Sidney in 1910, then lived in Randolph until 1924 before moving to Malvern where he resided. He leaves his wife four daughters and three sons Della Carnes Ella Murry William Rachel Eugene Lloyd and Marie all of Malvern. Also his father Henry of Randolph three brothers Sylvester Edward Fred and sister Laura Voge of Elwood Kane Effie Hall of Imogene and four grandchildren. A family verse memorialized his life.
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Mansfield Funeral Home
Charles Rubenking
Council Bluffs Hospital
Pater Jacobs
Tabor
Ely Perking
Frank Evans
Ghivenne “Myers
Henry Deenty
Ralph Perkins
Mae McCurdy
Marlin Richardson
Sarah Ruse
Buri
Malvern
Charles Henry Rubenking
Havana
Mercy Hospital
Council Bluffs
Randolph
Margaret Myers
Sidney
Della Carnes
Ella Murry
William
Rachel
Eugene
Lloyd
Marie
Henry
Sylvester
Edward
Fred
California
Laura Voge
Elwood
Kane
Effie Hall
Imogeny
Card of Thanks for Rubenking death
We express sincere thanks to the many friends who assisted with donations and sympathy and neighborly kindness at the time of Mr. Rubenking's death. The Charles Rubenking Family Funeral Notice.
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Mr. Rubenking
Charles Rubenking
Wildlife meeting in Glenwood Friday urged
All citizens interested in wildlife conservation are urged to attend a meeting of the county Conservation League Friday at 8 p.m. in the Short house in Glenwood. A representative of the state department and Glenwood president a work program will preside. Members of the county are invited to join.
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County Conservation League
Glenwood
Werteeeut
A. ‘Orkuau
Spring Warmth Brings Flu Wave To Mills County
Mills County sees a warm spell with temperatures near 80 and sunny days. A flu surge follows, marking the worst spring fever since wartime years. Earlier snow flurries gave way to pleasant weather through Thursday to Wednesday.
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Mills County
Saber Elzena
Hastings Student Wins County Spelling Contest
Forty five representatives from rural and town schools competed to represent Milla county in three spelling contests hosted by Des Moines Register Interstate at Sioux City and World-Herald in Council Bluffs. County Superintendent Amy Hambner directed the event with W Eaton pronouncing the words. Luther Case Glenwood won the written contest with Hetty Haroff Hastings second and Betty Fickel Malvern third. The top ten advanced to the oral contest won by Hetty Haroff with Maxine Austin second and Betty Picket third. Luther Case will compete in Des Moines, Betty Hare and Maxine Austin in the Interstate at Sioux City, and Betty Hare in the World-Herald contest. The event showcased strong preparation by the spellers.
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Milla County
Des Moines
Sioux City
The
World-Herald
Malvern
Sue
Council Bluffs
Basa Speaks on Early History of County at Rotary
Malvern Rotarians heard an engaging talk on the county and South West Town origins by Randolph’s Wim Hass. Much of Bass’s discussion covered little known history and will be printed by the Leaiey later. Guests included James Summers, L Robinson Sr., L Robinson Jr., Frank Nimie, and Verne Vin Byren of Glenwood.
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Malvern
Wim, Hass
Randolph
Mr. Bass
Leaiey
James Summers
Mulvern
Robinson Sr
L. 8. Robinson Jr
Frank Nimie
Verne Vin Byren
Glenwood
Women Here for Achievement Day enjoyed by Mills County crowd
About 90 women from Mills County attended the Home Project Achievement Day in the Malvern Community building. Highlights included an address by Mrs. Raymond Sayre, chairwoman of the state Farm Bureau Women's Committee, on Women's Responsibility in a Changing World. Project booths showcased work from Plattsville White Cloud Deer Creek Ingraham and Anderson townships and the county organization. Mrs. Vingon Gaos presided and a fuller report will appear next week.
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Mills County
Malvern
Raymond Sayre
State Farm Bureau
Plattville
White Cloud
Deer Creek
Ingraham
Anderson
Landmark Razed At Strahan Landmark Razed At Strahan
Workmen began this week to raze the old hardware store at Strahan which had been a local landmark for nearly 40 years. The main part measured about 40 by 100 feet and stood at the center of the block, with removal underway by E G Wederuviat of the Red Oak business district.
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Strahan
E.G. Wederuviat
Baptist Young People District Convention Sets Attendance Aim
Young people from 30 Baptist churches in southwest Iowa convene at Malvern this weekend hosted by the Malvern Baptist Church. An expected 125 delegates will participate with speakers led by Mrs. B G Field. Delegates arrive Friday, events run through Sunday with entertainment nightly and open invitation to attend.
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Iowa
Malvern
Baptist Young Ppoople
Vinton
Emerson
Offic Cern Wamel
Floyd Stancliffe
Cornell Tufts
Lilian Brannock
Vee
Enid Broffernon
Apcreta Aryy
Evelyn Barker
Harlan
Young People's Union
Long Time Emerson Resident Mrs Willis Patrick Dies
Willis Patrick Mrs Kuraha Cheney born near Glenwood November 27 1871 moved to Emerson area as a child married Willis Patrick in 1866 died early Monday at age 67 survived by husband son Lowell three granddaughters and brothers Howard Harold Funeral held Wednesday at 2 p m at the Baptist church
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Eustson
Willis Patrick
Kuraha Cheney
Z. Cheney
Glenwood
Lowell
Haward
Harold
Bapist Church
Seniors to Present Play Tonight at Community Building
Local seniors invite the community to a comedy titled The Man from Nowhere performed at 8 tonight in the Community Building. The cast includes Maria Richardson and the girls sextet Peggy McCormick Kathleen Gilbert Dorothy Slothower Darlene Davila Julia Jeanne Steele and Betty Baer. Tickets are on sale through seniors and cast members.
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Houstiehoss
Malvert
Elisability
No- Where
Aeion
Betweeu
Maria Richardson
Peggy McCormick
Kathleen Gilbert
Dorothy Slothower
Darlene Davila
Julia Jeanne Steele
Betty Baer
Furnish Mustes
Vlogy
High School Band Delights Crowd With Concert Night
A high school band concert Friday attracted a sizable audience despite a small crowd. Warren Darra led the musicians through a varied program including folk tunes and marches, featuring a novel interlude and distinctive instrument pieces.
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Eathuaiauin
Warren Darra
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Madison County
Henderson
Supt. D. D. Fellows
Ames
Strahan Lone
Strahan School
Strahan Department
Tauter
Malvern High School
Fern Meyvicker
W. BP
Glenwood Firemen
Meetin Eldere
Sumbay Sohools
Fouley Mahaole
W. P. M’cullough
Glenn W. South
William Poole McCullough
Board Reelects Chantry President
Legion
Basa
Baptist
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