Overhead crossing plans eyed as map is shown
The Leader prints a new Iowa highway map from the state highway commissioner Harry Green of Farian. He expects proposed overhead crossing contracts to be let before July 1. The issue previews local sports including high school baseball golf and post school activities with box socials and a note on a fire truck proposal. Henry Boyer’s death is noted with reminiscences of his past reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Green
Farian
Iowa
Commisn
Green
Sparta
Malvern
Tabor to Play Here Sunday in Southwest Iowa League
Baseball fans will see Tabor and Malvern clash in a Southwest Iowa league game Sunday. Manager Lloyd Mulholland promises more action after a rough showing against Glenwood, with both clubs expected to bring strong effort to the contest.
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Ians
Tabor
Malvern
Iowa
Lloyd Mulholland
Glenwood
Sidney Choral Society Hosts Met Opera Tenor
The Sidney Choral Society presents tenor Otto F. Schacht of the Metropolitan Opera at an evening concert on Tuesday May 23 1938 at 8 pm in the Presbyterian church. Schacht a vocal teacher and former Carnegie Hall figure offers a program of classical opera and art songs with lecture recitals noted as part of his educational tours.
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Presbyterian Church In
Sidney
Sidney Choral Society
Otto F. Schacht
Metropolitan Operas Company
Schacht
Volog
Lawrence Tibbetty
Carnegie Buchod of Music
New York
Ity
Yale
Call for Bids Carrying Mail Here
A call for bids will be received at the Malvern post office or before the stated deadline. The notice appears in fragmented OCR but indicates an official invitation for bids regarding mail carrying services.
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Malvern Pont Alee Ou
Ery
Romance at the County Clerk’s Office as Licenses Issued
In a county clerk’s office romance unfolds as Rev W M Clayton 43, and Mae H Taylor 31, both from Omaha, wed with Rev J H Reynolds present. The ceremony occurred in the record room with all parties Negro, no extra charge. Other licenses granted include couples from Omaha, Council Bluffs, Lincoln, Red Oak, and Plattsmouth between May 6 and May 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Slothower
Omaha
W. M. Clayton
Mae H. Taylor
J. H. Reynolds
Reynolds
Othericenses
Andre Vaneske
Evelyn Sinclair
Ray Hiley
Council Bluffs
Emsie Belle Evans
Glenwood
Ralph C. Osborn
Blanche Peters
Lincoln
Frank J. Paskach
Georgia M. Ondracek
S. M. Baird
Blanche
Blanche , McLain
Red Oak
Robert Buswell
Marie Stuart
Clifford Beck
Laura Baker
Joan Dalling
Tsabelle Krumm
Neugh
Neb
Thenard Watson
Plattsmouth
Ada Kinsel
Avril Term of Court Closes in Glenwood
District court ended its April term in Glenwood with a brief, busy session led by Judge Earl Peters. Returnee cases were limited and none of the matters heard were sensational. The recess occurred while the Iowa Supreme Court was writing during the term.
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District Court
Glenwood
Earl Peters
Iowa Supreme Court
Peters
Homestead Exemption Refund Checks Mailed Out
County Treasurer CG, D. Alstrape mailed homestead exemption refund checks to about 32 taxpayers who paid the full year's taxes before March 31. The total amount was 478.61. The treasurer invites anyone else entitled to the exemption who did not receive a refund to notify the office for consideration.
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D. Alstrape
Lions Club Elects New Officers at Glenwood Meeting
The Glenwood Lions Club elected new officers on May 3 with CG W. Myers as president, Leslie D. Hoobler as 1st vice president, Maynard Doblins as 2nd vice president, Lewis Scott Robinson II as 3rd vice president, Carroll R. Bloom as secretary treasurer, John Anderson as Lion tamer, and Herman F. Inman as tail twister. The club urged permanent upkeep of Malvern Cemetery and payment of annual dues, citing Decoration Day care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Glenwood
CG. W. Myers
Leslie D. Hoobler
Maynard Doblins
Lewis Scott Robinson II
Carroll R. Bloom
John Anderson
Herman F. Inman
Harold Breeding Tells of Lighting Plans at San Francisco Fair
Harold Breeding of Schenectady New York spoke to the Malvern Rotary Club Tuesday evening about the lighting plans used at the San Francisco exposition and the economic value of electricity. He noted his role in design and installation of the lighting and discussed the impact of electricity on cost and use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Breeding
Schenectady
N. C
Malvern Rotary Club
Breeding
Malvern High School
General Electric Co
Atwan
Rural residents urged to fund farm fire truck for Malvern
Irn Turner of Hastings chairs a Farm Fire Truck Committee proposing a country truck for Malvern Volunteer Fire Department. The city unit now serves countryside, leaving town vulnerable. Malvern will house and service the truck and provide trained operators, plus a $250 contribution toward purchase. Citizens urged to help raise funds and plan a community canvass.
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Irn Turner
Hastings
Malvern
Mr. Turner
Malvern Volunteer Fire Department
Thas
Malvern Fire Department
Irwin Wiks District Baseball Tourney Triumph
Irwin high school won the southwest Town district title at Emerson by defeating Treynor 10-7 while Mills County entry Emerson fell 10-1. Irwin pitcher Larson held Emerson to three hits as six errors doomed Mills County rivals, with Treynor beating Essex in a semifinal extra inning thriller before Irwin sealed the final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Mills County
Irwin High School
Treynor
Irwin
Grant
Vistors
Larson
Johnson
Emerson Ioundsman
Whisler
Mills
Essex
Errora
Lennox
Hancock
Mt. Ayr
Charter Oak
Eesex
Riverton
Monadamin
Berson
Lewin
Boml Fuale
Eunex
Fire at Graves shop prompts swift response
A brief fire incident occurred at Graves Bleckmalth shop on Thursday when flames broke through the roof. Firemen arrived quickly, used a ladder, and the area was searched for victims as crews contained the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graves
Seniors on Hobo Day Parade at Lander High
A high school photo captures senior class in odd costumes for Hobo Day. The group rides through town in clever outfits while yells and festive energy fill the afternoon. Names include Irene Wallon Walter Smiffy Carel Dashner Edna Ackman Warren Davis Davis Ireland Mary Beth Nelson Mabel Bedde Rhady Mallero and Sari Hise.
Seniors Present Black Gold Comedy Friday Night
The Malvern senior class stages the three act comedy Black Gold at 8 p.m. Friday in the Community building. Wilma Lincoln and James Evans portray Ma and Pa Busbee with Texas Irene Waller and Walter Smith as their children on a dreary Texas farm until a sunk well reveals black gold and an influx of characters including Steve Hamilton and Henry Saggen who bring romance and tension to the family situation.
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Esyack Goll
Malvern
Steve Hamilton
Marlin Richardson
Boston
Henry . i
Fel Saggen
Mrs. Hotchkiss
Darlene Davis
Johnny Sloane
Eugene Walker
Conservation League Meets Tonight
Open meeting of the county conservation league invites all with an interest in wild life conservation. Program includes wildlife pictures and talks, aims to stimulate interest and plan restocking with game birds. League plans to bring in 500 pheasants, with releases after hatchery progress, to be distributed between Glenwood and Malvern areas.
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County Conservation League
T Fsk
League
Glenwood
Hall
Malvern
Golfers Flag Tourney Sunday at Fairview CC
Malvern's Fairview Country Club sponsors a flag tournament this Sunday at the links south of town. Prizes for young and old, par shooters and others, with an entry fee of 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Fairview
Rain Ends Drought With Vigorous County Downpour
A heavy, sweeping rainfall last evening drenched the county, ending a month of drought. The intense shower soaked fields and pasture, raising temperatures to near the 0 mark as frigid, drifting air cooled quickly. Forecasters noted lingering damage risk to crops though relief was felt across the region.
Decoration Day Observance Planned in Malvern Neighborhoods
Malvern will close business houses at noon for Decoration Day with a patriotic program at the Community building in the afternoon. A procession or talk may follow at the cemetery graves of soldiers where Goan W South will deliver the day’s address. Committees and arrangements are named.
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Malvern
Busi Sa
South
Mothers Honored At Service By Girl Reserves
The Girl Reserves held a Mother's Day service at Hecht Barvice with processional and recessional, songs including Follow the Gleam and Life's Garden. Rev C A Calkins led the sermon, Eugene Leu welcomed the mothers, and Doreen Swain directed worship with music by Mrs J M Steele. the church was decorated with spring powers and the community attended.
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van Aipener
Hecht Barvice
Sarah Ruse
C. A. Calkins
Eugene Leu
Stra
Harley Stevesson
Doreen Swain
J. M. Steele
Marlin Richardson
Brahms
Calkins
Local Legion Conference Draws 600 at Banquet
J W Misxan American Legion commander attended the seventh district spring conference in Harlan with more than 600 at the banquet. State Commander HB Sieverding attended. E R Brillant Atlantic district commander Frank Hardy Missouri Valley Frank Logan Glenwood Philo Clark Red Oak named vice commanders. Malvern attendees included Hurb Benton Harry Stout Harry Lehman Myre Harry Thomas and Mrs Stout who also joined the banquet. Will Teach in Tabor Marian Benton of Malvern will teach third grade at Tabor School this year Mills Benton is among the 26 participants who have signed up.
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J. WH. Misxan
Legal American Legion
Aonerouth Legion
Harlan
HB. F. Sieverding
E. R. Brillant
Atantic
Frank Hardy
Missouri Valley
Frank Logan
Glenwood
Philo Clark
Red Oak
Malvern
Hurb Benton
Harry Stout
Harry Lehman
Myre
Harry Thomas
Mrs. Stout
Tabor
Shupson College Placement Bureau
Misa Marian Benton
Mills Benton
Liquor Sales Drop In April Reported
April liquor sales fell in the county with the state showing a drop from March. The statistics commission notes a decline, with the Havre area and nearby communities seeing lower totals. Data indicate a total around 4,049.36 in reported figures.
Malvern High to Hold Baccalaureate Services Sunday
Malvern high school plans a baccalaureate program Sunday at 8 o clock. Dr Henry D White of Omaha will deliver the sermon on Achieving Worthy Goals. Rev Glen We South will give the invocation and benediction. The service features a procession, meditations, hymns, a mixed quartet, and a recessional.
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Malvern High
Ohio
Klenry D. White
Omaha
Lev
Glen
Betty Baer
Brahms
Chrigvansen
Dyer PS
Praetoring
Aharne
Poppy Day Observed May 27 With Memorial Poppies
Poppy Day will be observed nationwide on Saturday May 27 with the wearing of memorial poppies. Lottie Nelson president of the Harry Hammons Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary announced. Volunteers will distribute poppies on streets to raise funds for veterans welfare and relief. Poppies are made by disabled World War I veterans in government hospitals and auxiliary workshops.
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United States
Lottie Nelson
Harry Hammons
American Legion Auxiliary
Waorkilg Ft
Auxtliney
Nelson
Ulose
American Legion Austiary
Edith Hertz
Edith Hertz, Unit Poppy
By Unit
Legion
Des Moines
Henry Boyer Pioneer Mills Co. business man dies
Henry Boyer long time Malvern resident and Mills County grocer died Monday at age 81. He built a lasting service in commerce, operated in Strahan, and, after a life of steady work, lay in Malvern Cemetery as funeral rites followed in the Methodist Church with a large crowd in attendance.
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Henry Boyer
Pioneer Mills CO
Malvern
Boyer
Strahan
Mills County
Ita
Co A. Cade Vis
Boverts
Tess
Musle
Chantry
de A. Tatbod
Baerete
Plano
Blothawer
Donner
Woom
Tbett
Forrest Kirby
Talbote
Crikus
Brenry Boyer
Dbs
Nev
Possemaway
TM Parente
Simmed
Mary Boyer
Tony County
White Cloud
Booth Grove
Wilesite Youngs Man
Safade
Mills County Grocers
Theresa Thiel
Wenry Boyer
Wheat allotments being determined for 1940 crop
The Milly County Agricultural Conservation reports that wheat allotments are being determined for the 1940 wheat crop. Anyone seeking an allotment on a farm not harvested for wheat in 1937, 1948, or 1949 should immediately submit a written request to a county committee.
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Milly County Agricultural Conservation Ag
Tny
Registered Guernsey Sale To Oscar Leu
A Guernsey cattle sale is noted with Oscar Leu purchasing registered stock. Walter A. Pearson of Malcolm Nebraska handles fees and arrangements for the deal. Mentioned names include 10 Qs ene Leu of Malvern and Beantley SAMAe acehunting.
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Guernsey
Oscar Leu
Walter A. Pearson
Malcolm
Malvern
Amercu Guernsey Cattle Club
Peterborough
N.hw
Osteopathic Association Meeting Attendance Report
Mr and Mrs D M Kline returned Friday from the Iowa Osteopathic Association meeting in Des Moines where an instructive program was held Speakers included Dr A B Allen of Minneapolis president of the American Osteopathic Association Dr Charles Reed of Denver and Dr W M Pearson of Kirksville Mo Rabbi E Mannheimer of Des Moines spoke on Europe after lunch at the Auxiliary The couple then visited Oakdale before returning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Kline
Iowa Osteopathic Association
Des Moines
A. B. Allen
Minneapolis
Charles Reed
Denver
W. M. Pearson
Kirksville
E. Mannheimer
Pes Moines
Europe
Krimne
Oakdale
Hatmdall
Anna
Funeral Services for Elver Thomas
Funeral services were held for Elver Thomas at the Matodd Funeral Home. The death occurred Monday at the home. Burial followed at Maa Aitph.eeielery. Mr. Thorne formerly lived in Havilbh and was well known in the area.
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Thormus
Havilbh
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Severo
Ira Turner
Turner
Emerson Community Club
Emerson News
Leader
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Wir Choral Society
Metropoliter Opera
Avril
Lloyd Short
Malvern Cemetery
Irwin Wiks
Coxey
Army
Lander
Firss
Irene
Conservation League
Methodist Church
Aph
Wales
Alywer
Mile
Tate
del Witwly
Bobee Biss
Henry D. White
Baptist Church
Legion Auxiliary
Mathod
Dex
James Aog
Murley
BARRE
Kyea
Viet
Osteopathic Association
Elver Thomas
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