Malvern Garden Show Highlights Local Plant Varieties
The sea beacon draws visitors as Malvern residents showcase abundant gardens. Mrs John Fletcher’s Sassiris platting stands out in southwest Iowa, with Mrs Forrest Kirbyslee, Mrs Marion Innes, Mrs EB Collins, Frank Higgins, and others contributing diverse varieties including iria and other special plantings.
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Malvern
John Fletcher
Iowa
Forrest Kirbyslee
Marion Innes
C. Collins
Frank Higgins
Poppy Day Set For May 24 In 1941 Observance
National Poppy Day for 1941 has been set for Saturday May 24 and will be observed by American Legion posts and Aux iliary units across the United States. Poppies were adopted as the official flower of the American Legion with early resolutions in Tacoma Washington and Georgia, later endorsed by the Cleveland national convention in 1920. The paper poppies are red crepe paper chosen for cost and therapeutic value, enabling veterans to shape petals by hand. Three quarters of poppy funds stay with local units for wartime veteran rehabilitation. the remaining quarter funds department efforts to bring comfort to facilities and families of deceased veterans.
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American Legion
United States
Tacoma
Wash
Georgia Department of the Legion
Georgia
Cleveland
Memorial Services to Sail May 30 at Malvern
Memorial services for Pirro Relapc will be held at 10 a.m. May 30 in the Malvern Community building and at the cemetery, with a complete program to follow next week. Local stores plan to close by 8 a.m. for the palace of the 10 May May 30 observance.
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Malvern
Wil Ree
Harry. Voss
Come! Bluffs
Malvern High Graduation Program Shapes Senior Night
Malvern High holds a graduation program for the large senior class with eighth grade promotion exercises. The program includes processional, invocation, music performances, eighth grade presentations, diploma awards, and diplomas presented by J. W. Baer and F. M. Pavison. Benediction by Rev. Allen as exercises conclude around 3 p.m.
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Babs Randerson
Rey
Meriam Binkely
J. W. Baer
F. M. Pavison
Baer
Alien
Stark
Wheat Map 31 shows marketing quotas and farmer impacts
Wheat farmers in the county are invited to participate in a national marketing program. Quotas aim to support the wheat program while ensuring consumer welfare, with projected costs and benefits to farmers and buyers discussed. The plan involves marketing boards, quotas, and potential price effects on bread costs.
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Farmers Union
Deer
Wesley Chapel
Eh Pelt
Anderson Lowrysupty Malvert
Ghenwood
Pacitle
Department of Agubernine
Mills County Aaa Committee
Wikkon
Wilson
Soil District Referendum and District Elections Planned
Mills county landowners will vote next Wednesday May 2 on a soil conservation district referendum in Mitta county and three director seats in the district. Candidates include Gay Deerreek Gownebtp Methew Anilam Raymond Varner Lavette Tay Hina White Cloud and J F Weare Je Indian Creek J M Shale Malverny George Phelps among others. The board will set a tax rate and appoint guardians to oversee soil conservation projects and provide machinery for conservation work amid watershed concerns. Continued on page 41.
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Mills
West
Mitta
Jatin Neers
Baverk
Gay
Deer
Deer Reek
Methew
Anilam
Raymond Varner
Lavette
Tay Hina
White Cloud
J. F Weare
Indian Creek
J. M. Shale
Malverny
George Phelps
Tieonih
Frank Rogersfellow Dies At Hawthorne Home May Fifteenth
Frank Rogersfellow died at his Hawthorne area home on May 15. A large turnout of friends and neighbors from Hast a this commu nes attended the service, led by Rev. W. J. Weber of the Hawthorne church. The memorial was provided by R. R. Honeyman of Emerson.
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Frank
Rogerfellow
Wear Hawthorne
Malvern
Hasta
Emerson
W. 3. Weber
Hawthorne Church
Hookefellows
R. R. Honeyman
Rockafellow
Rates Drop By F E O Malley In Nebraska Light & Power
A district manager announced a rate cut affecting Hastings and Pacific Junction in this county. The company says the new rate lowers minimum bills and increases kilowatt hour value, while overall revenue is expected to fall about $60 000. A prior study noted reductions across multiple Iowa towns and the impact on costs.
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F. E. O'Malley
aeene Nebraska Light & Power @o
Son
Hastings
Pacific Junction
Mr. O'Malley
TIO. Ae
Anang
Last Rites Held for Glenwood Grocer
Funeral services were held at Myers in Glenwood for Glenwood grocer Mr Kier who died of a heart attack at his home. Alfred Martin, who was working on improvements there, was with him when the fatal event occurred. More than 150 attended the service and floral tributes were abundant.
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Myersin
Glen
Kier
Glen Funerel
Kier Homer
Hig
Alfred Martin
Os E Borg
Albany
Gel Allen
Glenwond
Torre Porney
Ruth Wilson
Malorreat
Tops List Pane Outher Counts and Bursts
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local news note about counts, a place called Farm Bursts, and a phrase referencing honor and a political or community event. Names, dates, and clear actions are unreadable. the piece appears to be an incomplete item from a larger list.
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Wadia
Souniy
Omaha Rainbow Girls Present Initiatory at Lodge Hall
Rainbow Girls of Omaha appear for initiatory rite at Lodge Hall Tuesday. Guests from Bilger Lodge attended. ceremony led by robed officers with Worthy Advisor and deputy present. event stressed devotion to church and state amid attendance of members and officers.
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Omaha Rainbow Girls
Lodee‘ern Hall
Bilger Gone
Pilpier Ture
Black
Wes Cglwell
Raiab
Betty Walch
Garvjee
Nebrai Ammendad
Start Program for 1941 County Fair
The 1941 Fair began with a Tuesday evening meeting of the fair association directors. Planned features include daily running races, a 4H night, horse entertainment, a thrill day pageant, a grand show with top attractions, and a premium list expected to surpass last year. Efforts aim to improve exhibits and utilize more space and programming.
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Fox
Mis County
The
Fair “Association
Society Horse
Gaurese
Yue
Sairadidals & Pt
Davis Adds Rew Vegetable Base
Davis introduces a vegetable base product amid vague notes about recipe tweaks and new in house formulations. The item references a modern spin on vegetables and features a compact description of a base used in soups.
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Davis
Red Oak Boys Nabbed After Picker Car Theft
Two Red Oak youths Kenneth Johnson and Eugene Larson allegedly stole a picker car and fled night, then were captured by authorities when returning to Red Oak. They are 10? being held in custody as the case proceeds.
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Htea ™ Bs
Red Oak
Kenneth Johnson
Eugene Larshon
Mills county youth charged after hunger strike scare
Eugene Larston refused meals at Mills county jail this week, sparking initial hunger strike concerns. He and associate Johnson are linked to car thefts near Glenwood and Red Oak, with authorities charging them in multiple counties. Larston’s parole history and connections to Eldora training school are noted.
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Eugene Larston
Mills County
Jadh
Cooney
Red Oak
Usar FF
Hautings
Rome Hrastack
Mont Apewer Gewery
Wil Shargea
Mills Aguily
Bgl
Q'Leary
Taut Lauyery
BG Laryhon
Q'Leaty
Des Moines
Toeavy
Montgomery
Ty Ofiola
Laralou
Jabuson
Malvern Musicians Shine in St Paul Contest
Malvern singers scored high at a St Paul music contest held at Carolyn Hall. Two performers from Malvern earned top ratings and praise, with Miss Louise Kopp and J E Randerson credited for driving them. John Lawson, baritone of Glenwand High, also received the highest rating at the Paul event.
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Malvern
St. Paul, Minn Soth
Carolyn Hall
Malvern School
Carolyt
Louise Kopp
J. E. Randerson
Bape
John
Yong
Lawson
Glenwand High School
Une
St. Paul
Robert
Bluffs Group Sponsor Flower Show Opens
The Bluffs group presents the annual flower show featuring exhibitors across multiple categories. Prominent entries include painting, needlework, gardens, and novelty items with local gardeners and artists showcasing works. The event runs through late June with entries judged by civic and agricultural officials.
Bible School Begins Monday June 2 Across Four Churches
The Malvert Ministerial Association announces a vacation Bible School starting Monday June 2 in the public school building, with kindergarten and basement rooms for certain classes. Departments include kindergarten primary juniors and intermediate groups with trained teachers and instructional aids. Classes cover stories bones and memorization, with recreation and a closing picnic for attendees completing attendance. Reverend G. F. MacLean and the school principal oversee the effort with four churches participating.
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Vie Settool
Hey. G. F. MacLean
Presbyterian Entreh
Otis Burrus Died in Kansas City at 69
Funeral services for Otis Burrus 69 death occurred Tuesday at a Kansas City home. Formerly lived in Malvern with his parents Mr and Mrs Burrus, later of Panora. Weather summary notes week’s highs near 92 with limited rain over last week.
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Otis Burrus
Kansas City
Mansfield
Burrus
I Malvern
Meee Burrus
Panora
Wisconsin Dairy Cows At Auction In Piper Sale Barn
Wisconsin dairy cattle including Holsteins Brown Swiss and Guernsey springers and calves will be auctioned in the Piper sale barn. Sixty head of cattle are listed for sale with shipments expected Saturday as buyers anticipate one of the best dairy stock offerings in years led by Paul W Rolfs.
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Wisconsin
Paul W
Camp Claiborne trip diary describes travel misadventures
A confused travelogue records Charles Johnson recounting a juvenile escape to Camp Claiborne via Mills County Des Moines and Laub, detailing a borrowed clock, fast driving up to eighty miles per hour, a planned wetting at the destination, and a long journey with numerous unnamed stops and wandering stops before reaching a large plantation near Canney City.
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Charles Johnson
Noel Yents
Mills County
Lin
Fyat
At & Ae
Wndiord
Des Patnes
See Moines
Lauleland
Uae
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Sail
Malvern High
Hadgern
Golde
Glenwood Grocer
Homer Kier
RED Oak Boys
Cornell
Yorkour
Hower
Table Aintings
Mera
Buse
Conrad
Howes
Bierman
Os Agriculture
Reel
Undey Alterbane
Bible School
Mercury
Camp Claiborne
Wappy
Charles Antih
Gap Claiborne
Gall
Renee Dowy
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