Mil ls County special graduation pictorial and news
This issue highlights an unusually large number of 1956 graduates with extensive pictures from all schools served by The Leader. It includes congratulatory messages from local businesses, county and community news, and notes on upcoming pages. Also reported are Imperial Chief Chantry’s May visit, a misprint correction for Grace Torrence, and the arrival of Harry L. Weiss as Mills County highway patrolman.
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Leader
Malvern
F. R. Chantry
Grace Torrence
Glenwood
Henningsen Firm President Visits Malvern Plant
W Menningsen Jr of New York City president of Henning sen Inc led a Malvern visit with four other firm representatives to inspect preparations for a near term opening of local plant operations. Attendees included Dr JH Slosberg NY director research and GM and Dr RH Forsythe Springfield MO directors of central laboratories. The group expressed satisfaction with progress.
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W. Menningsen Jr
New York City
Henningsen, Inc
Malvern
Henningsen
JH. M. Slosberg
R. H. Forsythe
Central Laboratories
D. H. Bergquist
Astt
Au Jomerne Lentz
Springfeld
Four marriages and four new cars in Mills County
Four licenses to wed were issued in Mills County for Verlin Shere and Francine Lasley, John Cox and Gayle Markel, Eugene Blesing Jr and Carol Carey, Edson Tuckett and Lois Moore. Four cars were licensed: M C Woodfill Studebaker, Thomas Farquier Ford, Albert Batten Cushman scooter, Eldon Taylor Dodge truck. The Mills County audit of 1955 reported 60 pages with minor bookkeeping errors costing about 60 dollars per page.
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Wed
Verlin A. Shere
Francine Lasley
Malvern
John Cox
Omaha
Gayle Markel
Lincoln
Eugene Oliver Blessing Jr
Carol Ann Carey
Edson Burtis Tuckett
Glenwood
Lois Moore
Douglas County
M. C. Woodfill
Studebaker
Thomas N. Farquier
Ford
Albert Batten
Cushman Scooter
Henderson
Eldon A. Taylor
Dodge Truck
Mills County
Agnes Livengood
Deer Causes Crash Near Imogene
A deer on a county road near Imogene bounded into a pickup driven by Eldon Taylor of Henderson last Thursday. The truck rolled into a ditch but Taylor escaped injury. The deer was killed instantly and the vehicle damage was estimated at 300 dollars.
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Imogene
Eldon Taylor
Henderson
Taylor
Fire Levy to Be Placed on Ballot in Primary Election
Citizens in Mills County townships Center Ingraham Silver Creek St Marys Oak and White Cloud vote June 4 on a limited fire protection tax. Levy rates range from a half mill to 1 1/2 mills to fund maintenance and equipment across Glenwood Tabor Silver City and Mills County Protective Assn. Some townships already levy locally to cover costs, easing funding for rural fire protection.
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Mills County
Center
Ingraham
Silver Creek
St. Marys
Oak
White Cloud
Center Township
Glenwood
Tabor
Silver City
Mills County Protective Assa
Malvern
Anderson
Indian Creek
Deer Creek
Plattville
Wearin School Closes for Summer on May 15
Wearin School closed for the summer on May 15 after a Mother's Day tea hosted by teacher Mrs Flossie Thomas for mothers and children. Ice cream was served by the school board. Also noted is Pfc Stanley Windom promoted to corporal per U S Air Force announcement.
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Wearin
Flossie Thomas
eIr Medera
Canamothers
Windom
Stanley Windom
U.S. Air Force
Component Shoup
Santa Ana
Calif
Ralph Lloyd Tells Rotarians About Pay Off Trip
Malvern Rotarians heard Ralph Lloyd of Council Bluffs describe a Europe trip won on a Big Pay Off TV program. He and his family visited Portugal, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland, and Great Britain with entertaining experiences off the main routes. Ned Turner and Bob Campbell attended as guests.
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Ralph Lloyd
Malvern
Council Bluffs
Europe
Portugal
Spain
Italy
Switzerland
France
Germany
Holland
Great Britain
Ned Turner
Bob Campbell
Still hot and dry weather lasts in Mills county
Still hot dry weather continues in Mills county as residents monitor the worsening moisture situation. Only a single shower about 0.6 inch fell Friday. Daily highs and lows ranged from 58/80 Thursday to 93/89 Sunday and 86/55 by Wednesday.
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Mills County
Plans for Shelter and Tool House at Malvern Cemetery
Malvern Cemetery plans a new tool house with a visitor room for rest and shelter, restrooms, and an included map for out of town visitors. Funds will come from donations after maintenance costs rose. two pledges have been made and more are sought. Collection boxes will be set out after Memorial Day. donations may be mailed to the cemetery secretary in Malvern, Iowa.
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Malvern Cemetery
Malvern Cemetery Assn
Malvern
School Kids Write Slogans to Encourage Primary Vote
Mills county aims to set a voting record as students in a farmers bureau contest submit slogans urging adults to vote. Four winners receive pen and pencil sets. high school winners collect at Glenwood High Friday morning, rural winners at the eighth grade graduation Friday evening.
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Mills County
Women's Committee
Mills County Farm Bureau
Glenwood High Assembly
Glenwood High School
Carolyn Rowe
West Liberty No. 2
Glenwood
Roger Heath
Norma Jantz
Danny Lefgren
Gulden Till School
Hastings
Alay
Emerson Lad Spells Way Toward State Championship
Richard Waterworth, a second grader in Emerson schools, shows exceptional spelling talent. He scored 100 percent on every spelling paper and test this year and achieved 99 percent on a 100 word finals test, signaling potential state champion status.
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Emerson
Richard Waterworth
Gay Dance Benefit Raises Funds for Malvern Band Mothers
A community dance sponsored by Gay Oil Co. raised about $200 for the Malvern Band Mothers. A pig auction helped profits, with a 190-pound pig donated by White & Hossle winning $35 when Mrs. G. B. Wilcox returned it to be auctioned. Music by Lambert Barlak Orchestra.
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Malvern
Gay Oil Co
White & Hossle
Barrow
G. B. Wilcox
Band Mothers
Otha Mass
Lambert Barlak & Orchestra
Malvern Vacation Bible School Starts May 28
Malvern daily Vacation Bible School opens Monday May 28 and runs through June 8 from 9 to 11 30 a m each day. All children in the area aged 4 through junior high are invited to attend.
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Malvern Vacation Bible School
Malvern
O. E. S. Dinner Saturday at Community Building
A dinner sponsored by the OES will be served from 5 to 7 30 p m in the Community building Saturday May 19. Adults 1 25. Children 75¢. Tickets available at the door.
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OES
Legion Baseball Hopes Boosted by Big Turnout
Enthusiastic turnout for American Legion baseball tryouts in Malvern drew 42 boys from sixth to eighth grade under coach Bol Phalsen. The Midgets team will play Treynor and Malvern hosts an event Sunday. Duane Shapecatt leads the Midgets with help from Dashner, Scott, Rivedel, and Jackson.
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American Legion
Bol Phalsen
Malvern
Treynor
Duane Shapcatt
Tatager
Putin
Man Dashner
Ralph Scott
Jaymond Rivedel
Miner Jackson
Strahan Seniors Earn Diplomas At Commencement
Four Strahan seniors received diplomas Tuesday evening as the school held commencement exercises in the gym. Rev. William Lee of Glenwood delivered the address while awards honored students in music sports scholarships and attendance. Deanna Urindy named Valedictorian and Jobe Irvin salutatorian. Urindy received citizenship and service medals from the Mills County Iowa Bar Association.
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Strahan
William Lee
Glenwood
Mills County Names 4-H State Candidates Deanna McLain Dyle Downing
The Mills County 4-H records for Deanna McLain and Dyle Downing were submitted to the State 4-H program. The county committees chose the two for state representation after reviewing several records, noting long club involvement, local and county offices held, and numerous projects contributing to community services. State officers will be chosen at Girls Convention June 12-16 and Boys Short Course June 19-21.
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Deanna McLain
Dele Downing
Mills County
Deanna and
Dyle
Girla
Iowa
Rural Mail Box Improvement Week Seeks Safer Mail Sites
Next week marks Rural Mail Box Improvement Week with cooperation from carriers to urge rural patrons to upgrade mail boxes. Specs emphasize weather protection, sturdy posts, easy carrier access, owner name in black letters visible to approaching carriers, and right side placement along the road.
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Postal Service
Auxiliary Poppy Day planned by Austin Legion unit
Auxiliary ready for Poppy Day on Saturday May 26. Mrs. Max Mackburn, Minit President, explained the threefold purpose of the event: to raise funds for welfare work, assist disabled veterans and their families, and support needy World War II veterans and widows in the Austin area. Proceeds aid welfare efforts for the displaced and needy families of the war.
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Max Mackburn
Inerivan Legion Austinry
Pete Pitreset
Two Accidents Reported in Mills Traffic List
Mills county records show two accidents increasing road hazards. A 1950 Ford driven by Allene Mable Rafferty, 25, of Malvern, collided with a Pontiac driven by John B. Weiner, 6, of Pittsburgh, with damages of 160 and 150 dollars respectively. Both cars traveled east on Highway 2, six miles east of Glenwood. A May 18 collision near Glenwood involved Bil Walker, 54, driving a 1961 Chevrolet, and Delbert Evans, 18, in a 1949 Dodge, with damages listed as 50 and 70 dollars.
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Mills County
Glenwood
Pontiac
John B. Weiner
Wittsburgh
Allene Mable Rafferty
Malvern
Chevrolet
Bil Walker
Dodge
Delbert Evans
Masons to Honor Fred Dickersbach with 50 Year Certificate
Masons plan to present a fifty year certificate to Fred Dickersbach at Masonic Temple. Ceremony details mention Urbadine Noo 2d4 and an event with local members and friends in attendance.
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Masons
Fred Dickersbach
Malvern Wall
Fred Lickerabarh
Og AD Seur
Misoni
Masonie Temple
Yen
Weil Nosthay
Apa
Miystert
Cancer Drive in Malvern Complete
Malvern reports a completed Cancer Drive with soliciting efforts wrapping up. Mrs Dahle Barer at Glow is advised to collect remaining contributions while Mills County coordinates final reporting and donations.
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Malvern
Db Wearin
Mills County
Dahle
Glow
Rural Schools to Graduate 48 in Glenwood on Friday
Rural schools in Glenwood will graduate 48 seniors this Friday. The ceremony will honor a diverse class with students from multiple districts and local faculty involved in commencement plans.
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Glenwood
Firemen Briefed on Civil Defense Needs in Malvern
Malvern firemen received a Civil Defense briefing by Dr. James R. Beckwith who warned of lagging preparatory work and outlined a plan for active participation. He cited potential U S and Russian attack scenarios, hospital bed capacity, and a field kitchen concept, urging immediate community defense readiness and local support for a Ground Observer Corps post.
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Malvern
Civil Defense
James R. Beckwith
CD Need
State Dental Society
Army
Navy
U.S
U .S
Itv
Malvern Commencement to End School Year Friday
Commencement exercises will be held Friday evening in the Community building marking the end of the current year for Malvern schools. Prof Cedric L Crink of Southwestern State college Weatherford Okla will deliver the address.
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Malvern
Cedric L. Crink
Southwestern State College
Weatherford
Oklo
MHS
Baptist
Alex
John L. Beechout
Benny Goodman Story at Empress Opens May 20
The Benny Goodman Story a Technicolor musical biography from Universal-International heads to the Empress May 20 with Steve Allen and Donna Reed in the cast. The film features 20 Goodman jazz numbers and guest appearances by Harry James Gene Krupa Martha Tilton Lionel Hampton Ben Pollack Teddy Wilson and Roy Ory. Cast includes Berta Gersten Herbert Anderson Robert F L Simon and Sammy Davis Jr. directed by Valentine Davies.
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Benny Goodman
Universal-International
Steve Allen
Donna Reed
Empress Thea
Goodman
Yes
Harry James
Gene Krupa
Martha ‘Tilton
Lionel Hampton
Ben Pollack
Teddy Wilson
Ru” Ory
Berta Gersten
Herbert Anderson
Robert FL Simon
Sammy Davis Jr
Valentine Davies
Sw Dist Poultry Judging School Here on May 22
The Sw District Poultry Judging School will be held on May 22 at an unspecified location. Details appear garbled in the source, but the event centers on poultry judging instruction and related activities with local participation and timed sessions.
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Sw. Dist
Layne-Western Begins Work on New Well Units
The Layne-Western Co of Omaha started Monday on a water well project for Malvern. The first well aims for tests near 42 to 43 gallons per minute capacity, with three to four additional wells planned in a connected series at the northwest edge of Malvern near the Con tangent place.
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Layne-Western
Layne-Western Co
Omaha
Malvern
Mulverth
Contangent Pla
Gervasi Home Damaged by Fire
Fire severely damaged the Gervasi residence on a Saturday. Firefighters evacuated the attic after flames were discovered, with water damage and structural impact noted. The Gervasi family, planning to move west, faced a disrupted weekend as relatives assisted.
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Gervasi
Gene Gereier
Presselence
Eee
Malvern
Tingle
Cheshire
Gervist
Phebrett
Geevasi
Mes
Mabel Tinton
Counest Thutts
300 Dollar OMVI Fine for Kansas Driver
A Kansas driver faced a 300 dollar OMVI fine after pleading guilty. The report notes the court elapse and mentions the defendant’s name as well as the charging details, with no further sensational detail.
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Kansas
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Henningsen Firm
Emerson Lad
Legion
Deanna Grindle
Carolyn Subar
John Irvin
Claume Perkins
Dyle Downing
Latkes UK
Hottie
Dane Madiver Biel
Kuebard
Betaine Trelor Dowhite
Flotak Boueties
Deeb Tired
Tueedas
von Acak
Baway
Crasson
Heen
Levin Vibe
Lotis Bell
Chojee
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