15 000 Antique Burglary At Emerson Home
The Mills County Sheriff reports a daylight burglary at Mrs Thelma Blank s Emerson residence netting about 15000 in rare antiques. The incident, linked by Sheriff Merle E Brown to a similar Omaha burglary, involved a brown pickup seen nearby and a back door lock break. Only portable items were taken.
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Emerson
Thelma Blank
Mills County
Merle E. Brown
Brown
Omaha
Dr. Blank
Blank
Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation
BCD
Valley may offer adult education survey seeks interest
The Nishna Valley Community School District asks patrons to gauge interest in an Adult Education program for next year. Courses would be open to residents 16 and up, with 10 students per class, small fees, and sessions up to 10 weeks across morning, afternoon, or night. An Adult Basic Education course could lead to General Education Development tests and a High School Equivalency Certificate from the state, with a $5 test fee and a $5 diploma fee. survey responses due by June 4, and advisory members listed.
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Nishna Valley Community School
Skzy
Towa State Dept.of Public Inst
Valley
Myrna Johnson
Robert Christensen
Floyd Hillyer
William McGrew
Arno Miller
Delaine Slump
Russell Smith
Bryan Sowers
Steve Steiner
Gene Winchester
New Man at Emerson Bank Assumes Assistant Cashier Role
Dennis H. Huttmann, a Bloomfield Nebraska native and Doane College graduate, becomes assistant cashier at Emerson State Bank effective May 24. He previously served as assistant cashier at Farmers and Merchants State Bank in Bloomfield and plans to move to Emerson with his wife Linda and son Scott. Former assistant cashier Bill Whited transfers to Elm Creek National Bank as executive vice president.
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Emerson State Bank
Emerson
Dennis H. Huttmann
Dennis Is
Bloom
Dennis
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Bloomfield
Nebr
Linda
Scott
Bill Whited
Elm Creek
Elm Creek National Bank
Elm Creek Bank
John Lauritzen
Omaha
Malvern Library Announces Summer Story Hour Start
The Malvern Public Library will sponsor a Summer Story Hour starting June 6 at 1 p.m. for children aged three and older. Librarian Sharon Forney leads with Ann Beckwith assisting. All eligible children are cordially invited.
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Malvern Public Library
Sharon Forney
Ann Beckwith
Mrs. Forney
Hopps Hurt In Sil City Crash
Don and Cynthia Hopp of rural Malvern were injured in a Monday night highway 242 crash near Silver City. The 1973 Chevrolet collided with a 1967 Chevy pickup driven by Carl Hammers. Hopp injuries included a broken collarbone and leg contusions. Hammers received a ticket for failure to yield half the roadway.
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Hopps
Sil
Don
Cynthia Hopp
Malvern
Silver City
Hopp
Carl Hammers
Treynor
Mercy Hospital
Council Bluffs
Iowa Highway Patrol
Jerry Hancock
Weather helps farmers with rain during planting push
The recent cool spell brought showers that helped soften crusted fields. Farmers note the rain arrived just as field work intensified, potentially aiding timely planting after a tough season. Weather patterns show a mix of cool days and rainy spells, influencing outdoor labor across the week.
Sen Dick Clark to Visit Malvern July Fourth
United States Senator Dick Clark of Marion county will attend the Dutch Gun Club Independence Day celebration in Malvern. Edwin Leu says Clark accepted the invitation and will share the stage with local politicians and guest speaker Gene Leahy. Clark, a first term Democrat, won a 1972 contest against incumbent Jack Miller. This will be his first Malvern visit and first eastern Mills county stop.
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United States
Dick Clark
Dem. In
Malvern
Edwin Leu
Leu
Clark
Marion County
Gene Leahy
U.S. Senate
GOP
Jack Miller
Sioux City
Town
Mills County
Kling Will Be Fremont Deputy
Malvern City Marshal Benny Kling resigns effective June 9 to become deputy sheriff for Fremont County. Kling, in Malvern since May 1971, reorganized the police department and upgraded equipment. He and his wife plan to move to Fremont County. mayor and council seek a replacement and may require six weeks at Camp Dodge for new applicants.
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Malvern
Benny Kling
Fremont County
Bob Jenkins
Kling
Shenandoah
Camp Dodge
Valley Commencement Tonight For Nishna Valley Seniors
Nishna Valley seniors graduate this evening in the school gymnasium auditorium. Ceremonies are set to begin at 8 p.m.
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Nishna Valley
Shurs
The Leader Marks 99th Year Toward Centennial
The Malvern newspaper announces its 99th volume as it heads toward a centennial in 1875 style and pledges continued local coverage. Work begins on a Centennial Edition next summer with former publisher Allen Wortman leading the project and seeking old photos and mementos.
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Malvern
Mills County
America
Leader
Allen Wortman
Emerson Baptist Centennial Fete in Two-Day Observance
Emerson Baptists plan a two day centennial celebration June 9 and 10 led by Rev. Eugene Olson. The Saturday banquet features speaker Rev. Richard Person and film of the church’s building. Sunday includes letters from old friends, sermons by Rev. Glenn Ham mers and Rev. Wayne Bass, a basket dinner, and a 2 PM centennial program.
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Ben Wortman
Emerson Baptists
Eugene Olson
Richard Person
Storm Lake
Ivan Durbin
Glenn Hammers
Area IV
Harlan
Fellowship Hall
Wayne Bass
Pleasant Hill
Ore
Emerson Baptist Church
Eher Loomer
Genial Gene Leahy to head Dutchman Celebration program
Former Omaha mayor Eugene Leahy, now director of the Riverfront Development Foundation, will speak at Malvern's 26th Dutch Gun club stage program on July 4. Born in Imogene, Leahy rose from Creighton graduate to prosecutor and juvenile court judge before serving as mayor and launching a six-county Missouri Riverfront renewal project spanning Iowa and Nebraska.
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Riverfront Development Foundation
Missouri River
Iowa
Nebraska
Omaha
Eugene
Gene) Leahy
Leahy
Malvern
Midwest
Gene Leahy
Imogene
Mills County
Missouri
Leahys
Creighton University
Douglas County Attorney’s Office
Free Bike Safety Clinic At Chantry School
Malvern Marshal Benny Kling offers a second annual free bicycle safety clinic this Friday at 2 p.m. for riders of all ages. Participants learn signaling, safety rules, and riding do’s and don’ts, then ride a miniature course. completion certificates and special bike licenses go to the safest riders. Three age groups will be formed, and the program aims to remain an annual event here.
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Malvern
Benny Kling
Chantry School
Kling
Kiling
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Phelps
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