Noxious weeds and primary election notices plus local society updates
The week's issue highlights two notices on page six about destroying noxious weeds and the upcoming primary election. It also reports on school field trips to the printing office, neighborhood safety warnings about two men in a misleading car, town beautification with Ilacs, Arbor Day tree planting at the golf course, and Mills County 4-H band activities including the Omaha Golden Spike parade and peony festival performances. plus plans for fairs and state events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader
Wealth School
Geraldine Bhook
Mies Shook
Omaha
Boys Town
Janet Haden
Billie Jean Haden
Lane Morse
Roberta Morse
Donna Vestal
Marilyn Phelps
Dallan Moore
Mills County
Warren Darrah
County Schools to Graduate 1940 Class With Formalities
Mills county plans to graduate the 1940 class across multiple towns as the district awaits commencement ceremonies. Malvern leads with May 24 exercises, followed by Silver City, Hastings, Strahan, Emerson, Glenwood, and others hosting baccalaureates and commencements this week through May 28.
Wellor Wouses 10 Be Sold At Auction
An old town landmark and a rental property from the estate of Geo. F. Mellor will be sold at auction Thursday May 33. The sale includes the Mellor family residence east of the school and one north Malvern rental house with outbuildings. Executors Cook Cook of Glenwood conduct the sale. A. J. Berkhimer handles local arrangements for inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
F. J. Mellor
Mellor
North Malvern
Catalu
Cook @ Cook
Glenwood
A. J. Berkhimer
Malvern senior class marks Lobo Day with costumes and picnic
Higher Education Takes Alarming Form Here Monday Above group in not an attachment of Casey's army In aclitz krieg but the culmination of 72 years of public school education as members of the Malvern senior class dress up for the annual Lobo Day. The group attended school Monday afternoon in their costumes then had a picnic at Beckwith's grounds. Front row names include Salyers Gearhart Fickel Tingham Knight Barrett Johnson Hall Bennett Haer Shook Secoles Davis McClure Gilbert Let Mensecol Slothower Albert a Ratinson Hersing Knight and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
First County High School
Emerson
Henderson
Pacific Junction
Malvern
Annabelle Alberta
Betty Baer
Janet Bennett
Edna Bingham
Bob Bingham
Mary Brewer
Delbert Davis
Roy Eacretts
Richard Fickel
Ethel Storey Gearhart
Howard Gearhart
Kathleen Gilbert
Eric Hall
Sidney U Hasselquist
Jim Hering
Charles Johnson
Ron Knight
Jack Knight
Eugene Leu
Dorothy McClure
Marie Menschel
Junior Robinson
Joe Salyers
Dorothy Scoles
Marion Shook
Dorothy Slothower
Oliye May Soliday
The
Baptist Church
Silver City
Methodist Church
Grace Hater
Fern Gater
Maxine Deitchler
Betty
Perry Bishop Jr
Leonard Bledvae
Albert Crouch
Robert Dean
Gerald Fijn
Dale Geitney
James Godfey
Dovel Hartley
Floyd Hunt
Glen Kellogg
Hart Mayfield
Robert Osterholm
Burl Parks
Cheries Radford
Milon Reaser
Lawrence Bell
Kirk Stearns
Due Uue Stone
Donald Strand
John Thacker
Richard Way Orsdel
Louly Walker Jr
Belmer Wiley
Casey
Aclitzkrieg
Genfors
First Miss At Malvern Auction Amid Illness Of Talbott
The Malvern Saturday afternoon community auction sale was held without its longtime auctioneer L. A. Talbott for the first time in 16 years due to a serious coronary thrombosis. He has managed more than 600 sales and sold hundreds of thousands of dollars in goods. By midweek he showed some improvement after the illness was described as very serious earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fllness
L. A. Talbott
Malvern
Talbott
Seniors to Give Second Play at Atal Vera High
A theatrical production by the Atal Vera High School rental class is set for Friday May 27 at the Community Auditorium. The farcical plot follows a savvy editor Florence Brown and a capable solicitor Joe Smith as chaos erupts when Asa Bunker Lil declines a reform, while a vanished Aga Uutiker and a found trunk heighten the comic intrigue with a vaudeville actor and town figures drawn into the mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paige
Little Dors
Florence Brown
Joe Smith
Bunker Dale
Asa Bunker Lil
Asa Bunker
Joe Sindfh
County elections ballots printed for Milla County primary
County Auditor BE A Schade arranged printing of about 7000 ballots for Milla County's June 4 primary at the Glenwood Opinion Tribune plant. Whitney W Gilliland granted two divorces Saturday in Glenwood, Mary A Smith from Jack F Smith and Bethel Wright from Marion Grant Wright, both on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Normal training exams will be given by County Superintendent Hammers Thursday and Friday this week. Deputy county auditors Lewis S Robinson and Ralph Raine refinished a typewriter and brought up to area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. A. Schade
Milla County
Glenwood Opinion-Tribune
Didge Whitney W. Gilliland
Glenwood Litigants
Mary A. Smith
Jack F. Smith
Bethel Caryl Wright
Marion Grant Wright
Lewis
Robinson
Ralph Raine
Mills County Leaders Triumph at District Legion and Auxiliaries
Mills County swept district leadership at the American Legion and Auxiliary spring conference in Athan le. David Barnett of Glenwood was elected district commander and Mrs. Roy Flanagan of Silver City district president. Barnett won after three ballots over Philo Clark of Red Oak and Frank Hardy of Missouri Valley. Attending from Malvern post were Grant Chamberlatt and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
American Legion and Auxiliary
Athan le
David Barnett
Glenwood Mall
Legion
Roy Flanagan
Silver City
Barnett
Philo Clark
Red Oak
Frank Hardy
Missouri Valley
DeLovely Ice Cream Shop Opens in Malvern
A new ice cream shop opened in Malvern last week in the north room of the former bakery building. FF W Swoboda operates the DeLovely Shop offering ice cream of all flavors, malted milks, soft drinks, and special orders. The premises have been redecorated with orchid colors and a congenial counter setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
FF. W. Swoboda
DeLovely
Rural County 8th Grade Graduation May 28
Rural schools join in the county 8th grade graduation to be held May 28 in the Malvern Community building. The exercises begin at 2 9. m. A class of 83 graduates will receive diplomas from County Superintendent Amy Hammers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Amy Hammers
Card of Thanks From Josephine Dye
Wish to take this opportunity to thank all who sent cards and flowers while I was in the hospital. They were very much appreciated. Josephine Dye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Dye
Independent ball team organized at Malvern for summer schedule
Malvern forms an independent baseball squad with Elmer Krogman as manager. Players include Harold Breeding, Elmer Jackson, Gene Jackson, Eugene Rubenking, Bernard Schoening, Ban Knight, Jim Hatfield, Marlin Richardson, Bernard Scott, and Malcolm Stogard. Team will play a full summer schedule with weekly games. players paid 2.50 each and sponsors 5 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Harold Breeding
Elmer
Gene Jackson
Eugene Rubenking
Bernard Schoening
Ban Knight
Jim Hatfield
Marlin Richardson
Bernard Scott
Malcolm Stogard
Elmer Krogman
Hastings Boy Scouts Enjoy Malvern Cabin Outing
Several Hastings boy scouts spent Saturday night at the Malvern scout cabin with scout master Vernon Pike. They arrived early to pass advancement tests and play games, then cooked breakfast and returned home. Participants included Ronald Schurr Harold Fellows Melvin Trimmer Charles Phelps Gene Kidwell and Junior Benedict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Malvern
Vernon Pike
Ronald Schurr
Harold Fellows
Melvin Trimmer
Charles Phelps
Gene Kidwell
Junior Benedict
Lumbermen of Milia county meet in Glenwood Tuesday
County Lumbermen of Milia county met in Glenwood Tuesday evening for their regular monthly dinner and business session. After dining they visited Glenwood's famed military wedding. Attending from Malvern were W. D. Slothower, president, and J. R. Hall, with Gayle Cronkhite of Hastings accompanying.
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Milia County
Glenwood
Malvern
W. D. Slothower
J. R. Hall
Gayle Cronkhite
Hastings
Republican Women Meet in Council Bluffs May 18
Mrs Bess Lainson district organizer calls a meeting of Republican Women’s clubs of the seventh district at the Chief Tau n hotel in Council Bluffs on Saturday May 18 at 2 p m. Mrs Frances B Hemsworth state president and Mrs Santee state chairman of the organization committee will attend. Pottawattamie county club hosts and Mills county Republican women are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Lainson
Republican Women’s Clubs
Chieftain Hotel
Council Bluffs
Frances B. Hemsworth
Santee
Pottawattamle County Club
Republica Women
Mills County
Sohut Executive To Cedar Rapids
Melvin Tudor, longtime executive in Council Bluffs, will depart June 1 to Cedar Rapids. He will be replaced by Karl F. Hegeman of St Joseph, Missouri. Tudor has worked with ecout troops in the Malvern area and participated in local community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Tudor
Stout
Council Bluffs
Cedar Rapids
Karl F. Hegeman
St. Joseph, Mo
Mr. Tudor
Malvern
Ecout
Bag
Mulholland Sales Co. to Discontinue Wednesday Auctions
Mulholland Sales Co. will pause its Wednesday night sales during the busy spring season as farmers focus on fieldwork. Auctions will resume when conditions ease and interest returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulholland Sales Co
Faroy
Thieves Enter Mt. Vernon School
Thieves entered the Mt Vernon rural school east of town last Wednesday night and took several articles of value. Girls had embroidered pillow slips and towels for Mother's Day while boys made wood items. Items stolen included a stove, fountain pens, overshoes, a watch, school club money, and other small articles. Authorities were alerted and reports mention cars seen near the school but no arrests have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Rural School
Varied Weather Dips Between Extreme Temperatures This Week
A weather diary shows Mills County experiencing two temperature extremes on consecutive days. Monday's high reached 96, the season's high, while Tuesday plunged to 44 as a north wind. A trace of rain occurred on Tuesday. Remaining days ranged from 66 to 86 degrees with lows from 43 to 64 as the pattern shifted between heat and cool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Malvern School Board Handles Insurance and Staffing
Malvern's board of education met Tuesday evening with temporary president FL R. Chantry presiding in L. A. Talbott's absence. They accepted Lydia M. Phiodemun’s resignation after five years as instructor and approved insurance policies totaling 14 700 for the build ing and 99 800 for rout ents, plus 44 700 for warriado on the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Board of Education
FL R. Chantry
L. A. Talbott
Lydia M. ‘Phiodemun
Warriado
Prizes Awarded in Dairy Contest
Gov Wilson proclaimed Iowa Dairy Day on Friday May 12. Malvern Cold Storage funded prizes for a ninth grade dairy test from the Iowa Dairy Association. Winners included Walter Hing ham first with 1 gallon and Keith Adams and Bill Summers second and third with 2 quarts. Other prizes went to Max Boles, Charles Brewer, Arth, Betty Fickel, Ruth Hatcher, Lloyd Stout, and Walter Irwin with 1 pint each. Original seven prizes expanded after ties for second and seventh place. The event aimed to boost dairy industry interest and highlight food values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Dairy
Wilson
Iowa Dairy Association
Malvern Cold Storage
Walter Hingham
Keith Adams
Bill Summers
Max Boles
Charles Brewer
Betty Fickel
Ruth Hatcher
Lloyd Stout
Walter Irwin
Leader to Sponsor County Photography Contest
The Leader announces a county amateur photography contest serving as a preliminary to the statewide event linked to the University of Iowa photograpny short course July 23-24. Entries close June 8. rules require amateur status, entry fee, back identification, three judges, and prizes for top three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millis
Sewepapre
University of Inwa'ts
Wis
Hefner
Peta
Ain
Falta
Golfers to Have Free Day Sunday at Fuakrview Club
Fuakrview Golf Club invites all local golfers and members to its first group competition of the season on Sunday. A breakfast will run from 7 to 8 a m and the flag tournament will follow. No green fees for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Boyer
Fuakrview
Higari Seed Availability for Mills County Farmers
Dr J A Kine president of the county Wildlife Conservation League says Higari seed is available to Mills County farmers planning game bird cover. Seed can be obtained from him or from Horace Greenwood in Emerson or A B Workman in Glenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
J. A. Kine
County Wildlife Conservation League
Horace Greenwood
Emerson
Workman
Glenwood
Unemployment Compensation Chairman Addresses Rotary Club
Col. Claude Stanley of Des Moines, chairman of the Iowa unemployment compensation commission, spoke to the local Rotary Club. He outlined the creation of the commission, explained theories affecting its management, and discussed financial issues and the probable future direction of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Unemployment Compensation Commission
Col
Claude Stanley
Des Moines
Stanley
Nead
Bluff boosters nip Emerson nine in rough game
In a 4-1 battle at Butte Legion Park, Council Bluffs boosters defeated Emerson Nine after taking a early lead on a fateful first inning double. Emerson struggled at the plate while Bluff pitchers kept the hitters in check and delivered a decisive win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffs Boosters
Emerson
Tod
Emerson Gassers
Council Bluffs
Hamwen
Bower Vbucher
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Harry Dunn
Garden Club
James Beattie
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Rouen
Missouri
James
Iowa Farm Bureau
Wellor
Ilene Let
Marie Mensecol
Annabriie Alberta
Jamier Ratinson
Jim Hersing
Sidney Harselquist
Thin Knight
Empress
Empress Theater
Atmatinee
F. E. Pace
Clark Gable
Vivian Leigh
David Barnnett
Swoboda
Delovely Shop
Rural School
Bluffs
Sohut
Mt. Vernon School
Srucal Board
Rotary Club
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