Banquet planning and local notable events in county
Junior senior banquets loom at Emerson and Strahan with themed settings, while Malvern Juniors guard secrecy for weeks. The Cottage hotel plans a restaurant reopening, Henderson Mra notes 90th birthday and 47th hooked rug finish by Mrs. Woods, and Earl Shook farm keeps about 20 horses with a large dairy barn, reflecting rural county life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Hawaii
Strahan
Malvern High School
Henderson Mra
S. M. Woods
Woods
Horace
Earl Shook
Horaes
Local Baseballers Open Season at Bluff
Malvern's baseball team starts Sunday against Cornei Bluff Armory nine at the grand opening. The following week they enter the Southwest Iowa league. Manager Lloyd Mulholland reports about 30 athletes trying out, with strong material for a standout club. A recent practice game vs Glenwood firemen ended 6 to 2.
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Malvern
Cornei Bluff Armory
Lloyd Mulholland
Glenwood Firemen
Interstate Spelling Meet At Sioux City
Mills county sent Maxine Austin of Malvern and Betty Har of Hastings to the Interstate spelling contest in Sioux City. They arrived Thursday for the contestant banquet. The written division Friday eliminated Maxine. Betty was also eliminated but ranked among the top 40. Contestants hailed from western Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota. Accompanying the finalists were Bailey and Mr and Mrs Ben Haroft.
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Mills County
Sioux City
Maxine Austin
Malvern
Betty Harof
Hastings
Thorsday
Maxine
Betty
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Pola
Card of Thanks for Fire Department Help
We thank the Emerson Henderson and Malvern five departments for their quick response and help during last week’s fire. Your aid was deeply appreciated by Ne, Mia, Willyer, and Kenneth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson, Henderson and
Malvern
Mia
Willyer
Kenneth
Book Review at Baptist Church Sparks Local Interest
Amy Johnston will read Thermion Wilder's play Sour Town at the Baptist Church on May 9 at 2:90. Local readers are invited to attend this community event and hear a discussion of the work's themes and craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Miles Amy Johnston
Thermion Wilder
Sour Town
Ah the Baptist
Sarang Li
County Debt Drops on State Bond Funds
Mills county bonds see a reduction of 320,000 as state funds pay down primary road bonds. County Treasurer reports 35,038.75 from the state treasurer, mostly for interest, drawn from gas tax receipts. Additional 2,993.48 arrives from the state motor vehicle department for fees.
Delegates to Name Mills County Superintendent in Glenwood
Delegates from Mills county Beliab districts will meet in Glenwood next Tuesday to name the county superintendent for a three year term and to elect members of the board of education. Delegates were chosen by the school officials Saturday. Board terms expiring include Henry Washburn Hastings, Mrs Renee Buttington Glenwood, and Mrs Bert Kline Malvern. Other serving members are E Wilson Henderson Frank Durbin Emerson and G A Spolbring Sliver City.
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Beliab
Mills County
Glenwood
Board of Education
County Board of Education
Henry Washburn
Hastings
Renee Buttington
Bert Kline
Malvern
E. Wilson
Henderson
Frank Durbin
Emerson
G. A. Spolbring
Sliver City
Rural schools rated on standard list
Sixteen Millis county rural schools were rated on the standard list by County Superintendent Amy Haemmers in a report to the state education department. Ratings ranged from 943 to 899 based on enrollment equipment and instructional type with each school scoring up to 1000 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millis County
State Department of Education
Amy Haemmers
Pleasant Valley
Hillsdale
Lincoln
Benton
Elm Grove
Centerlina
Foxworthy
Gowen No. 2
Eureka No
Mt. Vernon
Prairie Valley
Wright
Eighth Grade Examinations In County Schools
County superintendent Amy Hamouters and assistant Frances Brewer present eighth grade examinations for rural pupils this week. Tests will be administered Thursday and Friday across local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Hamouters
Frances Brewer
New Cars Licensed In Malvern And Glenwood
EB C Dyson Malvern Plymouth coupe Chiia Rennster Glenwood Chevrolet sedan John Music Glenwood Ford tudor F W Pierce Hastings Ford pickup Kance Nelson Malvern International truck EB L Gilbert Malvern Ford R EB Phillips Glenwood Chevrolet sedan Louis Harman Glenwood Chevrolet sedan Harriett McLain Emmerson Chevrolet coupe M A Childrens Glenwood A E Engle Tabor Chevrolet sedan Claude Wilson Henderson Ford pickup
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Dyson
Malvern
Plymouth
Chiia Rennster
Glenwood
Chevrolet
John Music
Ford Tudor
F. W. Pierce
Hastings
Kance & Nelson
International
L. Gilbert
R. EB. Phillips
Louis Harman
Harriett McLain
Emmerson
M. A. Childrens
A. E. Engle
Tabor
Claude Wilson
Henderson
Marital licenses listed for Nebraska couples in spring entries
Licensed to wed dates include April 28 Leonard Bunney 23 and Irene Lucille Hansen 21 Columbus Neb. April 29 Robert Bures 24 and Mary B. Rice 23 St Libary Neb. May 2 Perry W. Calvert 28 Wymore Neb. Lavina Love lstte 21 Omaha Neb.
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Leonard Bunney
Irene Lucille Hansen
Columbus
Neb
Robert Bures
Wahoo
Mary B. Rice
St. Libary
Perry W. Calvert
Wymore
Lavina Lovelstte
Omaha
Tennis Courts to Be Put in Shape for Summer Play
Fairview Country Club announces tennis courts will reopen this summer if sufficient interest is shown. The Guar court is ready, and the club will maintain good condition through the season. Memberships for playing will cost 4 dollars for the season, payable at the Fairview club office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair- View
Guacourt
Fairview
Masonic Meeting Tonight Urges Lodge Members Attend
W C Donner the Worshipful Master urges all members to attend the Masonic lodge gathering this Thursday evening at the lodge hall, stressing punctual arrival and participation in the session.
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Buver Urn
la Loy
W. ¢. Donner
County's M. E. Churches Become Methodist by Unification
Mills county's ten Methodist Episcopal churches joined with the Methodist Episcopal South and the Methodist Protestant to form a single Methodist church. The unified group will total about 30 million members nationwide, with local counts around four thousand Methodists in town and 2,609 from Methodist Protestant added locally. The Mills County churches will stay in the Town-Des Moines annual conference under Bishop G. Bromley, with Oxnam expected to serve the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Methodist Churches
America
Methodist Episcopal
Methodist Episcopal South
Methodist Protestant
Bishon G. Bromley
Oxnam
Mills Eounty
Town-Des Moines
Isymen
QO. Andrews
Atc
Sorenius Boch
Enosh
Cuba Cox Reopens Cottage Hotel Restaurant
Cuba Cox moves her café from the Bacon building to the Cottage hotel, leasing the property to reopen the hotel restaurant after eight years closed. She will operate the restaurant in connection with the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba Cox
Cottage Hotel
Bacon
Injured Women in Auto Crash Near Here
Mary Dignan of Percival and Rosa Marie Dinvilla of Randolph were hurt Sunday when an unidentified car side swiped their vehicle, sending it into a ditch. Dignan suffered a broken elbow while Dinvilla sustained hip and shoulder injuries. both were treated by Dr. J. U. Parsons and Dr. T. Shonka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dignan
Percival
Rosa Marie Dinvilla
Randolph
Here
Miss Dignan
Miss Dinvilla
J. U. Parsons
T. &. Shonka
Former Malvern Resident to Compete in National Music Contest
Portland Oregon reports Mrs Floyd R Bruce formerly Catherine Porter daughter of Mr and Mrs C Porter and a former Malvern resident has won first place in the Young Artists class in both the state music contest and a Northwest contest. These wins qualify her to compete in the national music contest in Baltimore. Her Malvern friends are proud of her recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Floyd R. Bruce
Catherine Porter
C. &. Porter
Malvern
Baltimore
Catherie
Rotarians Attend District Conference in Council Bluffs
Malvern Rotary club members plan to attend the district conference in Council Bluffs next week. Delegates include Wik, Byngton, and others from the club. The event opens Sunday with a musical program and a banquet Monday. Speakers include Aguilar, Bayles, and Measleo, among others, with sessions continuing through Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Malvern Rotary Club
Nifth
Ancoly Council Club
Utd
Wik, Byngton
Malvern Club
Hilerte
Aguilar
Aude G. Bayles
Gasluing
Long-standing Subscribers Honor The Leader History
The Leader notes loyal readers with subscriptions stretching back to 1880. J J Skerritt of Silver City renewed last week, continuing a habit begun decades ago. Several others like Mrs Mary Thomas and S Waidny and Mrs J Maguire rank among longtime supporters, with nine subscriptions tracing to early days of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader
J. J. Skerritt
Silver City
Vine
Skerritt
Mary Thomas
Thivine
Maguive Tve
District Christian Endeavor Meet Draws District Delegates
A large turnout from district 20 attended the annual convention and city tour in Malvern. Representatives came from Henderson Glenwood Clarinda Shenandoah Slaney Champion Hill and Malvern. Officers elected include Velma McLain Emer son president Lewis Conrad Imogene vice president Josephine Stirlen Shenandoah secretary Byrle Carr Clarinda treasurer Ruth Miller Glenwood Millicent Cabbage Clarinda Mary Frances Murchison Sidney Ruby Stennett Elliott. Resolutions praised hospitality at Malvern church and support for next state convention to be in Grange City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christan
Tresbyterian Social Union
McCaw
Smon
Council Bluffs
Grange City
Velma Mclain
Emerson
Lewis Conrad
Imogene
Josephine Stirlen
Shenandoah
Byrle Carr
Clarinda
Ruth Miller
Glenwood
Millicent Cabbage
Mary Frances Murchison
Sidney
Ruby Stennett
Elliott
Ave
Iowa Christian Endeavor Union
Malvern
Malyarn Leader
Witlard Stivers
Dorla
Wid LaVeduyrte
Methodist Coming Meeting Notes at Cabin Site
A local Methodist gathering convened at a cabin on Monday evening to discuss activities and plan a follow up. The committee met at the cabin at about o clock and conducted a listening session with attendees present.
Malvern Merchants Plan Monthly Informative Ads Series
Malvern merchants announce a monthly ad series on page five to inform readers about local services. Each issue will cover a different phase of commerce including automotive and tractor services, hardware, grocery items, professional services, schools, churches, recreation, theater, and more. Readers are urged to support and express appreciation for merchants’ cooperative spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Cote Cita Maver
Lye
Howe
Howe Fur E
Ethlek
Alocs
Cone
Cook Addresses Rotary Club on Farm Bill at Malvern Meeting
K R Cook spoke to the Malvern Rotary on a bill to set a cost of production price for major farm goods with excess exports at world prices. He noted no production control but licensing for processors and dealers. Guests included Steve Clem, D Wering, J O Laird, Ed Carter, Kay Stivers, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KK. R. Cook
Glenwood
Malvern Rotary Club
Prdauerea
Emilttes
Congress
Cook
Eenanio Velue
Steve Clem
D. Wering
County Sunday School Conference at Malvern Baptist Church
A Sunday school conference will be held Sunday afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30 at Malvern Baptist Church. Ten schools in the group will participate with music from the schools, lesson presentations, and reports. Group conferences will be led by division heads Mrs W E Kerts, Mrs Win Dennis, Mrs G H Armick, and Rev L B E Ripley, covering children work, youth, Silver City, and adult work.
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Malvern Baptist
Win. Dennis
Silver City
G. H. Armick
Henderson
Ound
Vacation Church
L. BE. Ripley
Emerson
Camp Fire Girls Meet Amid Absent Leaders
Fragmentary report shows Camp Fire girls gathering Tuesday under sponsor A Calking while Roy Calta and Mia were noted absent. Harry Mark led members to a local site for a nature activity and tanker visit. later references become unclear with garbled text suggesting a musical or theater tie and a placeholder note about an actor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mya
Calklue Roy
Calking
Roy
Calta
Mia
Harry Mark
ktekwEa
Nature
Tev
Gavia Ferdeet
Bea
Town Council Quiet Session Reported
A fragmented note describes the town council holding a quiet session with references to bills and motions. Sparse readable bits mention public notices and routine items on the agenda, with unclear names or dates. The article hints at standard village governance proceedings and upcoming actions.
No Moisture Spares April After 1949 Shows
Fragmentary weather report notes April ended dry with scarce precipitation and hints at May bringing promise. Daily temperatures approximate reading show high 78 and low 47 on some days, with humidity and wind details unclear.
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Tetec
Board Reelects All Grade Teachers In Malvern
The Malvern board of education extended contracts to all grade teachers at a May meeting, reelecting the Preset group and aligning staff with new terms. Names re elected include Charhall, Yost, Rohrbaugh, Gidley, Dalrymple, Alley, McCutlough, and Mrby, among others at various grade levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Board of Education
Garoaipet
Ue Wikh
Ta d. Shay
Vayt Palley
Tamchers Alming
Neabhory
Man Charehill
Lulu Yost
Secant
Helo Rohrbaugh
Gretchen Gidley
Glen Dalrymple
Feeldine Alley
Shxihy Joan McCutlough
Rether Mrby
Robt. Bingham Chosen for Boys State
Robt. Bingham was chosen as the American Legion representative to attend Boys State in Des Moines in June. Sidney Wasselquist was named as alternate. George Tatvingston, Mrs. F.O. Madhwtland, and Mrs. Paul Slothower were named to the Decoration Pay committee. Mrs. Edith Hertz was named countzman of the wreath committee. The serial committee was Frank Evans, Mrs. George Livingston, Mrs. Frank Crouse, and Hazel Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys State
Des Moines
Sidney Wasselquist
Local Softballers to Meet Tonight
All softball team managers players and others interested are invited to meet tonight in the five room at the Community building. Plans for organizing focal teams and a county league will be discussed.
Funeral Services for Mrs Roy Tabler
Funeral services for Mrs Roy Tabler were held at the Presbyterian church in Randolph. She had been ill for some time and declined after her husband’s death four months earlier. She was recently discharged from Kirkville hospital to her daughter’s home. The service was led by Rev. Martin from St. Joseph and music by a quartet from Upiths, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Tabler
Presbyterian
Randolph
Eid
Lee
Titacer
Baber
Iite
Hiveru
Tebanets
Mika
Dade
Talbott
BoNebseu
Miva Bela
Eyl Siti
Tealph
County AAA compliance reaches ninety one percent land signups
Countywide report shows 91.2 percent of crop land under AAA contract as conservation efforts proceed. Data detail farms by township reveals Deer Creek and several others with high participation while some areas report lower signup rates. Enhanced education on program goals and outreach contributed to most signups, with payments set to begin for approved farms.
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AAA
Deer Creek
Wearth
Chatmann
Cousty Koll
P Anderson
Os Deer Creek
Glenwood
Ingraham
Lyons
Plattwille
Rawls
Silver Crack St
Marva
White Cloud
Funeral Held for Mrs Edith Hickman in Malvern
Funeral services were conducted at the Christian Church in Malvern for Edith Shaw Hickman born February 19 1893 in Mills County Iowa. She died at Edmundson Hospital Council Bluffs following a brief illness. Rev Wm Leo of Henderson officiated with music by a mixed quartet. Burial was in Malvern Cemetery. She was survived by her husband Samuel Hickman and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Glenwood
Wm. Leo
Henderson
Ndith Hickman
Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs
Gerald Baker
Fred Shaw
Wayne Slow
Earl Shaw
Leslie Shaw
Curtis Kler
Walter Dunkle
Buriot
Malvern
Wes
Edith Shaw Hickman
William and
Louise Shaw
Milla County
Iowa
Samuel Hickman
Childeen
Movera
Martots
Livatea
War Athaw
Orient
Pend
Wagny
Raith Mareett
Gleam
Fou Angeles
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Bluffs
Betty Haroff
Maxine and
Foulding Bailey
Mr. and
Ben Haroft
Standard
Wed
M. E
District Christian Endeavor
Methodist Comsmiing
Rey. Calliiter
Cex
Eall
O'Rluck
K. R. Cook
Rotary Club
County Sunday School Conference
Malvern Baptist Church
Camp Fire Girls
L. J. Shay
Robt. Bingham
American Legion Auxiliary
Sidney Hasselquist
Logal Softballers
Mrs. Roy Tabler
Eton
Wittel
Edith Hickman
the Christian Church In
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