Mills County weekly schedule and local notes
This issue notes a possible publication delay for Memorial Day week while news and ads run on schedule. Ezra Benson is slated to visit a state farm near Clarinda and Shenandoah Monday, with Mills County farmers seeking support for a corn loan to prevent stock sales in a drought. An Edwin Leu article urges fire protection tax authority for central Mills township trustees. Memorial Day meals will be available in Malvern at McCord restaurant and grocery. An auction Tuesday in Malvern by Mr and Mrs R L Collen features antiques and appliances. they plan to move to Ralston Nebraska, with Collen becoming Omaha manager for Bates Grain Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Benson
Clarinda
Shenandoah
Mills County
Edwin Leu
Memorial Services at Wesley Chapel for Malvern Graduates
Wesley Chapel Church plans a Centennial week Memorial service on Sunday with a basket dinner after morning services. Afternoon features Henderson Choraclers, guest speaker Dr Jack Fickle of Red Oak, and history of Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Henderson color guard will assist in grave decorations. Diplomas were awarded Friday at Malvern High School commencement in the Community Building, with Cedric L Crink delivering the address. Class statistics include valedictorian Patsy Gearhart and salutatorian Sylvit Crink and an average class scholarship of 93. Music by brass choir and mixed chorus accompanied the exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern High School
Common
Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel Church
Henderson Choraclers
Jack Fickle
Red Oak
Henderson
Wesley
Huilding
MHS
Cedric L. Crink
Weatherford
Okla
Supt
N. PL. Crink
Téhe Castle
Patsy Gearhart
Sylvit Crink
McCord Restaurant Reopened Here Monday
Mr and Mrs Ivan McCord reopened their Malvern restaurant after months of closure with redecorating and fixtures replaced in preparation for the Monday opening.
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McCord Restaurant
Ivan McCord
Malvern
Primary Election Ballots Published in This Issue
Readers may study sample ballots for the forthcoming primary on Monday June 4 in Milly county. The issue presents Republican and Democratic ballots but notes the designation is for this primary only and does not imply lifetime party membership.
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Milly
Saegetahionsn
Three Mills Pioneer Feeders Honored at Omaha Banquet
Three Mills countians received 50 year pins and plaques at the Omaha Chamber of Commerce annual banquet recognizing pioneer livestock shippers. Zeno Tiass of Strahan Ralph Wilson of Hastings and F. Buffington of Glenwood were among 77 honored, with shipping starts dating 1903 1907 and 1898 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Omaha
Senator Eva Bowring’s Colorful Senate Term Highlighted
The evening honored former U. S. Senator Eva Bowring of Valentine whose short appointive term in the Senate brought Nebraska notable recognition in Congress.
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U. S
Eva Bowring
Valentine
Senate
Nebraska
Congress
Graham Memorial Services in Council Bluffs Sunday
Memorial services for Mrs James J. Graham and Marvel N. J. Graham will be held at St Pauls Episcopal church in Council Bluffs on Sunday May 27 at 4 p m conducted by Rev G Bernard Mats. The Grahams were former Mills County residents and well known locally. Friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Graham
Marvel N. J. Graham
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Council Bluffs
G. Bernard Mats
Nine Injured in Week's Traffic Toll Across Mills County
The Mills County weekly traffic toll reports nine injuries across five crashes with total vehicle damage pegged at $6,050. Friday near Tabor, Lyle Paul Briggs and two soldiers suffered cuts and bruises when his 53 Mercury lost control. Saturday in Omaha Christine Snoddy and passenger Doris Walker sustained back neck injuries and shock in a turn mishap at Highways 34 and 275. Additionally, Leonard Ruus and Norman Study faced minor damages in a pair of crashes on Highway 34 near Glenwood. A Glenwood–Emerson collision left Branning uninjured but facing a leaving scene charge with $1,200 damage to his car. Monday’s crashes on Highway 275 east of Glenwood caused hip and arm injuries and significant damage in two-studebaker and Chevy pairings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Lyle Paul Briggs
Red Oak
Tabor
Carl C. Taylor
Ft. Riley
Kan
Frank L. Hamm
Fr. Riley
Christine M. Snoddy
Omaha
Doris Book Walker
Leonard Rudy Ruus
Council Bluffs
Ford
Norman
Lincoln
Holliston
Glenwood
Melvin Kiddes Walston
Malvern
Gilbert Branning
Qomaha
Emerson
Walston
Erma
Branning
Blesie
Justice of the Peace
Lola Bouquette
Chevrolet
Clarence Carl Hartman
Studebaker
William Nipp Bichel
Mineola
Hartman
Biehel
Continent May Add Third Production Line Soon
Continent meg corporation plans a third production line as a Springfield to Omaha shift brings executives closer to Malvern and Seward facilities. Leonard Shelton, treasurer, said the extra line is likely within a week. vice president Harry Katz moved operations Saturday to Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meg Corporation
Leonard Shelton
Harry Katz
Springfield
Omaha
Hin
Malvern
Seward
Neb
Bank building to refinish south wall in Malvern
Preliminary work began Thursday to repaint and plaster the south wall of the Malvern Trust & Savings bank building. Burdick, the president, said a buff color coat will be applied to improve the corner’s appearance. Dr and Mrs J A Kline attended a osteopathic convention in Des Moines over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Trust & Savings Bank
BW. Burdick
Wells at Malvern Nears Completion to Ease Shortage
Malvern moves toward normal water service as three new wells are finished with a fourth due soon, boosting capacity toward 200 gal per minute. Mains hookups and system integration remain to be completed, with full relief expected in about a month after setbacks from aging wells and over pumping earlier. Walter Crabtree dies in California at about 50, services set for Alhambra.
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Malvern
Uive
Malvern M
California
Walter Crabtree
Alhambra
Calif
Fran
Crabtrye
Crauhree
Grace Reed
Gita Hall
Grant Chamberlain
Mills County 4-H Girls Elect Officers May 29 Rally Day
Mills County 4-H Girls will elect 198-47 4-H County Officers at the 31st annual Rally Day on May 29 in Malvern Community Building. Registration starts 12 40 p m. candidates include Diane Kline Shirley Doyle Youn Laughin Karen Kahl Kathleen Decker Bonnie Stafford and Alice Rieken. Helter Grogmer Revue winners will be announced and the senior winner goes to the state contest in Ames June 12 18. Tea to follow. friends of 4-H invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Malvern Commmunity
Diane Kline
Silver Cloud, Jr
Shirley Doyle
Youn Laughin
Sit A Pee Heer
Alee Dheee Orl
Karen Kahl
Kathleen Decker
Jolly
Bonnie Stefford
Alice Rieken
Ambitious Andres
Ames
Malvern Plans Large Memorial Day Observance
Memorial Day will be observed in Malvern next Wednesday with services at the cemetery. A brief martial band concert at the Community building precedes a procession led by F R Chantry. UC Glenn Hamm of Glenwood will deliver the address, with music by the Malvern school band and an oration by Patsy Gearhart. Graves will be decorated and a cemetery registration plan continues to help visitors locate friends and relatives.
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Malvern
F. R. Chantry
Glenn Hamm
Glenwood
American Legion
Patsy Gearhart
Memorial Day Flower Drive Seeks 170 Sprays
Community urges residents to donate at least 170 sprays to decorate soldiers graves. Those with extra flowers should leave them at the Community building between 7:30 and 8:30 this evening.
Ruling Supports Pleasant Grove School Board Decision
Pleasant Grove district wins appeal of its 2 to 1 vote to close the rural school and send pupils to neighboring towns. County Superintendent Amy Hammers upholds the board citing Iowa law and noting current bus routes. Critics may appeal to the state superintendent. the board’s action is sustained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
Amy Hammers
Miss Hammers
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Shee
Resehboring
Ain Ity Rural School
Lyde
Alfred Walker
Trutan
Harehers
Chambers
Masons Honor Fred Dickersbach With 50-Year Certificate
Fred Dickersbach was presented a 50 year Masonic certificate Wednesday evening. Harry Malony, former Emerson Lodge master, delivered the certificate as Dickersbach was escorted by his son and grandson. The ceremony included music, an address, a soprano solo, and a Masonic Bible presentation.
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Fred Dickersbach
Masonic Lodge
Harry Malony
Red Oak
Emerson Lodge
Dickersbach
Qotha
Glenn
Dudley Conner
Karen Ann Pickersbach
Rathke
Glenwood
God
Dudley Canner
J. FB. Ellison
Chantry
Dickershach
Atrs. Dickersbach
Darwin Dickersbach
Council
Uele Dickersbach
Fred Camel
J. Rodlalb
Evie Jackson
Legionnaires Gather for Annual Megionnal Way Service
Members af Thiarry Hannon post of the Amraieak Lepign dre request inditute at the East Liberty church sunday for the annual Megionnal Way serviews they should repeat at the church by Typom
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Thiarry Hannon
Amraieak
East Liberty
Dutchmen Add Afternoon Events to Big Celebration
A chaotic OCR fragment describes Dutchmen adding afternoon events to a large local celebration sponsored by Mills County Farmers. It mentions sponsors, a crowd, and several unclear names and places as part of a broader festival scene. The readable pieces suggest community events, local sponsors, and a mid day program within a town fair context.
Fishing Contest on July 4th
Fragments describe a July 4th fishing contest with mentions of locations and participants. Readable bits reference Hebil Kote Holi and Babs deat, plus food and gates, but exact details and outcomes remain unclear. The item appears as a damaged notice with partial event cues and names.
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Buebnee
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McCord
Keith Axtoll
Marion Ellis
Donna Haney
Delores Kelso
Steven Shaw
Des Zanders
Tom Stevens
Eldon Kline
Sherry Stevens
Tom Fritz
Patsy Gearhiart
Nis Martin
Worgan Robbins
Doloris Sullivan
Eleanor Vanderpool
Continent
J. A. Kline
Des Moines
Masons
Mills County Farmaids
Abc Pruwis da Peechaus Sentadt
Silver City
Matbeletc
Sam Hands
Att Etna
Beanie
Stanton
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