Notable Early Watershed Tour and Local Ties to Cooper Flight
Mule Creek watershed draws ongoing interest as A M Kirkeberg of Stanton high school guides 13 students on a tour led by Mills soil district conservationist Keith Glandon. Malvern watchers note Astronaut Gordon Cooper’s space flight and his Thursday landing with Carroll Shapcott, son of Malvern’s Maxine Shapcott, a former Stanton High student. The area mourns Father Pat P N McDermott 80, WWI chaplain and longtime American Legion figure.
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Mule Creek
A. M. Kirkeberg
Stanton High School
Keith Glandon
Mills Soil District
Malvern
Gordon Cooper
Carrier Kearsarge
Cooper
Carroll Shapcott
Maxine Shapcott
Navy
Pat
P. N. McDermott
County Donegal
Ireland
Iowa
American Legion
Legion
Navy Veteran to Become Mills Co. Deputy Sheriff
Sheriff Edwin Barkus announced the appointment of K. C. Meyer as Mills County deputy sheriff. Meyer will discharge from the Navy on June 3 after 20 years of service and start duties June 10 to fill the vacancy from Paul Phillips resignation. He is the son of Dr. W. J. Meyer, former Glenwood state school superintendent, and is married with one daughter.
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Edwin Barkus
K. C. Meyer
New Mills County
Meyer
Navy
Paul Phillips
Glenwood
W. J. Meyer
Glenwood State School
George Miller to Head Co. Legion
George Miller elected Commander of Mills County American Legion at Malvern Community building on May 14 with light attendance. Seventh District Commander Oliver Lindstedt spoke on membership. Bob Bhrsam endorsed for Seventh District Commander. Auxiliary named Lucille Martindale president. cigarette support to veterans hospitals and state hospital noted. Entertainment by Reedilatters followed. refreshments provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Mills County
George ‘Miller
Silver City
Sam. Garnett
Emerson
Miller
Malvern
Seventh District
Oliver Lindstedt
Red Oak
Bob Whrsam
Greenfield
Lindstedt
Legion
Bhrsam
Atlantic
Mills County Legion
J. E. Ellison
Veterans Hospital
Omaha
State Hospital
Clarinda
Graduates to Get Diplomas Next Week
County high schools outline baccalaureate and commencement plans. Malvern lists 42 graduates with Dr. Rex Beckeney address at Community Building, plus music by glee club and quartets. Nish Valley has 32 graduates and a May 21 ceremony with Dr. Keith L. Melvin. Glenwood reports 69 graduates with Dr. Leonard C. Murray at the Armory. Fremont MIlls notes 40 graduates with Dr. Lynn Taylor. junior high promotions and other details included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
First Baptist Church
Alfred Martin
Jon Lippincott
Rex Beckeney
Girls Glee Club
Donald Breshears
Cornet
Nishna Valley
Emerson
Ralph Russell
Walter Russell
Diane Bowen
Keith L. Melvin
Susan Steiner
Hastings
Glenwood
Clyde Mosher
New Armory
Leonard C. Murray
Fremont-Mills
Congregational Church
Irving Mitchell
Thurman Auditorium
Lynn Taylor
Malvern Volunteer Fire Dept approves 2 Way Radio Equipment
Firemen order a two way radio system to link the Mills Co Protective Assn rural truck with the Malvern station and nearby departments. A mobile unit will serve the rural truck, and a remote controlled unit will be housed under the water tower, allowing contact on a fire service frequency for joint needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Volunteer Fire Dept
Mills Co. Protective Assn
Slim Attendance at Mills County Open House Reported
Two people injured in a Tuesday evening accident one mile south of Hastings. Mrs. Howard F. Hazen, 62, sustained leg injuries and June Pierce, 67, suffered back and head injuries. Both residents of Red Oak were passengers in Hazen’s car, which was struck in the rear by Carroll W. Johnson, 34. They were transported to a Red Oak hospital.
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Mills County
Hastings
Howard F. Hazen
June Pierce
Red Oak
Carroll W. Johnson
Edwin Barkus
Open house at courthouse draws 66 visitors countywide
Courthouse open house during normal hours drew 66 attendees from Emer son Malvern Glenwood Tabor Thurman Omaha and Glidden Ia. Notable visitors included C KE Tisher of Pinedale Wy and Mrs M G Hall of North Hollywood Calif with sister Mrs M Dick of Glenwood. Event tied to County Government Week proclaimed by Gov Harold E Hughes and state association observances.
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Emerson
Malvern
Glenwood
Tabor
Thurman
Omaha
Glidden
C. Ke, Tisher
Pinedale
M. Dick
Harold E. Hughes
Iowa State Association of County Officers
Soil Stewardship Week to Stress Conservation Need
Iowa districts plan Soil Stewardship observances from May 18 to May 26 to emphasize land use care. Keith Glandon of the Soil Conservation Service notes it is part of a national effort by the Association of Soil Conservation Districts to remind citizens of their duty to wisely use soil and water resources. Ministers prepare sermons on stewardship, and Mills County districts provide church bulletins to mark the event, which began in 1946.
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Leader
Felix Summers
Summers
Strahan
New York City
Soil Conservation Service
Soil Stewardship Week
Keith Glandon
Iowa
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Malvern
National Association of Soil Con
Mills County Soil Conservation District
Hastings Plans Baseball Program for Boys
Hastings plans a full summer boys baseball program and a supervised playground. The Hastings Boys club seeks donations of sports equipment and funds to purchase gear, with Jack Courtier leading the recreation effort. They may buy the ground tied to the Hastings ball diamond if Nishna Valley Community School sells it, and seek community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings Boys Club
Jack Courtier
Nishna Valley
Bolton Buys Noftsger House in Malvern for 1700
Willie Bolton was the successful bidder when the Lee Noftsger estate house on First Ave in Malvern sold last week. His bid was $1,700 and he plans to rebuild the house and offer it for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Bolton
Lee Noftsger
First Ave
Malvern
Bolton
Poppy Days Plan For Malvern Veterans Benefit
The American Legion Auxiliary prepares the annual sales plan for red paper poppies to aid needy veterans. Poppies are made by bed and wheelchair patients in veterans hospitals as part of therapy, with the Auxiliary supplying materials. The drive began to honor war dead but now supports veterans and their families nationwide. The slogan is Remember the dead by helping the living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans Hospitals
Organizing Memorial Day Service in Malvern
Memorial Day plans in Malvern progress with general chairmen Clayton L Hertz and F R Chantry. A 10 a m march forms at the Community building, followed by a cemetery program with Hon Wm J Scherle delivering the morning address and performances by the martial and school bands. Transportation to the cemetery is offered, with committees listed for transportation, bands, scouts, police, finance, and decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Clayton L. Hertz
F. R. Chantry
Wm. J. Scherle
Henderson
Chantry
Harry Hammons
The
American Legion
R. W. Salyers
Chmn
Jim Benton
Ben Breeding
J. W. Briggs
Bob Schultz
Clair Jones
Mr. Her
Six polling places listed for May 21 wheat referendum
Mills county voters will decide May 21 if wheat must be farmed under government program. Six polling sites from Wesley Chapel to Glenwood will be open 8 am to 8 pm for farmers with eligible acreage. A two thirds vote is required to approve the plan. signup ended May 13.
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Endums
Mills County
Wesley Chapel
Anderson
Strahan Methodist Church
Deer Creek
White Cloud
Hastings
Indian Creek
ASCS
Malvern
Ingraham
Rawles
Silver Creek
Pacific Junction
Plattville
Lyons
St. Marys
Glenwood Court House
Center
Glenwood
Oak
Rural School Honor Roll at Hillsdale Graduation
Five pupils were cited for scholarship at Mills County rural eighth grade graduation held Wednesday evening at Hillsdale church. Honorees include Carolyn Hilton and Larry Lincoln of Hillsdale, Rodney Robertson and Carol Wingfield of Bethlehem, and Vicki Robertson of Lincoln school.
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Mills County
Hillsdale Church
Carolyn Hilton
Hillsdale School
Larry Lincoln
Rodney Robertson
Carol Wingfield
Bethlehem
Vicki Robertson
Lincoln School
Jeanette Wells
Elm Grove
Diane
Lee Blackman
Gary Thieschafer
Alan Wright
Hillsdale
John Osborne
Lincoln
C. F. Waterman
Glenwood
Carolyn Wilton
E. Leroy Pullman
Marjorie Boldra
Lots of Good News Inside and Page References
A compact recap notes items across pages including first home-grown strawberries on page 6, teenage church attendance, Malvern school news on page 8, a wheat referendum letter on page 10, broader referendum coverage on page 7, NVHS calendar on page 2, Emerson High Alumni Association officers and issues, and a Rainbow Assembly head from Malvern Society news with mentions of Tabor college bird count by Prof. Todd in 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strahan News
Malvern
Nishna Valley
NVHS
Emerson High Alumni Assn
Todd
Tabor College
Rainbow Assembly
Society News
Hog Cholera Found Here in Mills County
The extension service reports hog cholera reappeared in Mills County for the first time in years, traced to two herds. Across Iowa, 31 herds tested positive in April, up 20 from March but 6 less than a year earlier. Vaccination lapses cited as main cause. warmer weather and greater movement aid spread. Dr. M E Pomeroy notes small herds suffer most due to missed vaccines.
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Mills County
Extension Service
M. E. Pomeroy
Animal Industry
Iowa Dept. of Agriculture
Plans For Fourth Of July Celebration At Malvern
The Dutch Gun club plans a large Malvern Fourth of July event drawing crowds from four states. A new feature is Capt. Cresso’s Jet Rocket Car performing a somersault off a steel ramp into a canvas break fall. Other attractions include auto push hall motorcycle racing parachute club bands and a stage revue. Organizers urge food stand contacts with Orla Jones promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Knop
Malvern
Cresso
Omaha Sky Divers Parachute Club
Orla Jones
DeMolay Chapter to Be Instituted This Saturday
Nishna Valley DeMolay chapter will be instituted Saturday at the Silver Urn Masonic temple in Malvern. Master Masons invited. Max Selko named master counsellor. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Methodist church, public installation at 7:40 p.m. in the Malvern Community building. 80 to 100 boys expected to join.
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Nishna Valley
Malvern
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George Miller
Co. Legion
Patvern Leader
Noftsger House
Bill Blackburn
Charles Ellison
Edel Knight
R. D. Mansfield
Ed Edie
C. D. Costello
Charles Hanson
Leland Hansen
Glen Robbins
Otha Dickersbach
Dan Swoboda
Rick Smith
Charles McClure
W. R. Bingham
Larry Kauffman
East Liberty
Lester iCnop
Carl Leu
Wesley
Margaret Bower
Peru
Neb
State Teachers College
Larry Swett
James DuVal
Vera Mae Sugden
Max Selless
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