Paint on curbing clues to car crash in Mills County
A car ran over curb stones in front of Gay Oil Co. on Main Street, smashing a stone flower planter. The damage to the car was severe as heavy stones were displaced. Also noted, a cold snap hindered gardening, and Highway 34 paving work will take two more weeks with connections and bridges remaining. National Education Week showcases exhibits of textbooks in Malvern Community School classrooms.
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Gay Oil Co
Main Street
Henry Schnoor
Highway
The
Roberts Construction Co
Burlington
Wabash
Hastings
Malvern
Malvern Board Interviews Three Architectural Firms
Three firms Clark Enerson of Lincoln Neb Henningson Durham Richardson and Leo Daly Sons of Omaha were interviewed by the Malvern Community school district as they began study of a high school building program. The board plans to interview three more firms next Tuesday and may choose a definite architect thereafter. Mrs Thelma Blank Emer son new county board member and Mrs Lola Wearin Hastings state board member attended the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Community
Clark & Enerson
Lincoln
Neb
Henningson, Durham & Richardson, Inc
Leo Daly & Sons
Omaha
Thelma Blank
Emerson
County Board of Education
Lola Wearin
Hastings
State Board of Public Instruction
Eurel Anderson to Sell Dairy Herd at Auction
Mills county farmer Eurel Anderson wills auction of 63 high production Holstein cows and all dairy equipment on December 8 as he exits the dairy business. The herd is famed for productivity and is expected to draw buyers from Iowa Nebraska and Missouri.
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Mills County
Eurel Anderson
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Crash on Highway 275 Kills Four in Mills County
Heavy fog is blamed for a Thursday crash near the Mineola intersection on Highway 275 north of Glenwood, killing four people from Glenwood. Victims include Mrs Ronnie Johanson and her two young children, and Mrs Sam Delevan. The second car was driven by Mrs Dennis Carnes. she was hospitalized in satisfactory condition. Sheriff Ed BARKUS notes it as Mills County’s worst loss of life since 1953. WWI veterans and auxiliaries planned a Mills County Barracks meeting in Glenwood that Saturday evening with refreshments.
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Tory
Mineola
Glenwood
Ronnie Johanson
Lon Kruse
Sam Delevan
Jim Messenger
Dennis Carnes
Tabor
Mills County
Legion Room
Carl Phelps
Malvern Red Cross Roll Call Set For Nov 18 Evening
Malvern plans annual Red Cross roll call starting Thursday November 18. Local workers across three churches coordinate efforts with county co chairs Mrs J C Allery Hastings and Mrs Chris Vohs Glenwood. Town and township chairmen listed. Red Cross emphasizes urgent need for funds to support local and national programs.
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Malvern
Red Cross
J. C. Allery
Hastings
Chris Vohs
Glenwood
Emerson
Leona
Grace Dixon
Fred Lockabill
Henderson
Sharon Henderson
Woman's Club Committee
Henry Dickman
Jake Taenzler Jr
Edgar Cook
E. A. Schade
Robi. Walsh
Mineola
Fred Kahl
Malvern Fall Celebration Adds Color TV Set and Prizes
A full day of events marks Malvern's fall celebration on Saturday November 20 with two hours of store bargains from 10 to 10:00 AM and 3 to 4 PM free noon dinner a grade school program at 11 and free rides all day a white elephant sale at 11 funds go to the community school student Joan fund afternoon programs feature a women’s program with home making style show and hairdressing demonstration a men’s farm safety demonstration and hourly prize drawings culminating with a color television set at 4 PM a marching band and kids go cart races also planned a teen dance and talent show in the evening open house events at local plants and tours by Henningsen Foods and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Joan Fund
Spencer Chemical
Mansfield Furniture
Spiker Feed & Supply
Morgal Oil
Malvern Leader
Henningsen Foods
Baptists to Hold Auction Sale Saturday in Malvern
The Baptist church of Malvern will conduct a public auction at the Malvern Community Building Saturday starting at 9:30 a.m. The sale will feature furniture, antiques, tools, an aluminum boat, plus a church rummage and food sale with coffee and cake. Auctioneer Mike Bloomer leads the event. Also, two Omahans were fined in Justice of Peace John Hall's court for improper vehicle registration.
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Baptist Church of Malvern
Malvern
Mike Bloomer
Justice of Peace John Hall
Edward Davie
William Bogard
It Doesn't Take Long to Pick 77 Acres of Corn
A large neighbor group harvested corn from 77 acres for Allen Scheel last Friday. After collecting the yield, workers enjoyed dinner at St John’s church prepared by local women and shared a time of camaraderie. Dozens of helpers are named, including Walt, Vern, Glen, Les, Fritz, and many others plus Pastor P. G. Becker.
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Allen Scheel
St. John's Church
Walt
Vern
Glen
Les
Fritz
Glen Knap
Marvin
Everett
Pard Ponton
Harold
Roy Scheel
Kenneth
Richard
Matlin
Keith
Henderson
Kenneth Leipold
Charley Alexander
Don Briley
Jack Fletcher
Earl Dolan
Albert Myer
Dick Shenefield
Louis
Edwin
Eugene
Melvin
Bruno Leu
Bill Clay
Ellis Lefgren
Walter Stille
Gordon Axtell
Chuck Benedict
Lavern Schoe
Dale Bell loses arm in picker mishap and farm aid gathered
Neighbors harvested 100 acres of corn for Alton Alberts after a Friday accident left Dale Bell, 57, with his left arm severed near the elbow by a burning corn picker. Bell was transported to Mercy hospital in Council Bluffs where surgeons amputated the limb.
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Alton Alberts
Strahan Church
Dale Bell
Malvern
Dale
Mercy Hospital
Council Bluffs
Licensing and notices highlight Mills County update
Licensing of motor vehicles continues with numerous titles listing owners in Glenwood Malvern Pacific Junction and Hastings. Marriage licenses issued include Glenwood couples and Pacific Junction pairs. Attendees at the county officers meeting in Greenfield were named along with an assessor appointment to the state executive committee. An invitation was extended to school officials for a vocational technical school meeting at the courthouse. Harold Sinner buys Delbert O’Dell’s Pelbert O’Dell house and O’Dell relocates to a trailer home after selling his Prospect Avenue residence.
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Dorothy Harbor
Henderson
Bernard Harless
Pacific Junction
Raymond Beam
Elmer Carlberg
Glenwood
Harry T. Pearce
Malvern
Richard Barton
Oldsmobile
Charles Phelps
Hastings
Pontiac
Charles Weber
Worrest A. Hatfield
Robert Taenzler
Mercury
Bette Milhouse
International
Wiseman Brothers
Chevrolet
Walter A. Leick
Hiley Feed and Seed
Burton Storm
Rosella Mac Ungard
Gregory Mitchell
Berlin
Wis
Alana Harmon
Rodney Wahle
Carson
Karen Henderson
Greenfield
Glenn Johnson
Kenneth Asmussen
I. L. Donner
Harry Evans
Board of Supervisors
Iowa State Association of Assessors
Mills County
Harry Markel
State Association
Board of Education
Court House
Iowa
Harold Sinner
Pelbert O’dell
Delbert O'Dell
Frospect Ave
Mr. O’dell
J. E. Ellison
Children's Pictures To Be Rephotographed November thirteenth
A Waltz Studio representative from Des Moines will be in Malvern on November 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Community Building to rephotograph children who sat for pictures on October 8. Call Mrs. Robert Thaller at 624-8126 for appointments. Photos may be used in The Leader's Citizens of Tomorrow feature and parents may bring children again. there is no obligation to purchase.
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Waltz Studio
Des Moines
Malvern
Robert Thaller
Thaller
Neighbors Help Harvest 50 Acres for Herb Barnes
Good neighbors gathered at Herbert Barnes farm to harvest 50 acres of corn using pickers and equipment. Walter Stille and others led the effort with Walter Klindt providing an elevator. Wives contributed meals at East Liberty church, chaired by Mrs. Josie Stotts. Card of thanks from J E “tke” Ellison.
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Herbert Barnes
Mr. Barnes
Walter Stille
Richard Henderson
Fred Newell
Dale Alexander
Bernard Roenfeldt
Claude Stephens
Bob Hopp
Orlo Jones
Norman Sinner
Walter Klindt
Cliff Kelley
Lyle Williams
Leonard Parkey
Kenneth Henderson
Albert Myer
Jay Darnald
Earl White
Art Kain
Charley Alexander
Homer Mayberry
Clyde Shook Jr
Emmett Stephens
Theron Mickelson
Bob Stille
Marlin Finchem
Harold Sinner
East Liberty Church
Josie Stotts
Whitney Family Buys Johnson Grocery in Malvern
Mr and Mrs Carl Whitney of San Jose California have purchased Johnsons Grocery from Albert Johnson and will take possession by year end. Johnson ends a Malvern business career begun in 1918 as a delivery boy and later a dealer in seeds, retiring after 22 years as store owner.
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Carl Whitney
San Jose
Calif
Johnson’s Grocery
Albert Johnson
Johnson
Malvern
Deardorf Grocery
Bluffs Firm Wins $13,422 Soil Erosion Contract
B. Perry Landscaping of Council Bluffs secured a 1961 mile erosion control contract along Highway 34 from Nishna Valley school at present 34 eastward after bids opened by the Iowa Highway Commission on Tuesday. The project value is $13,422.
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B. Perry Landscaping
Council Bluffs
Nishna Valley School
Iowa Highway Commission
Meetings Planned by Adult Farmers
Rick Smith council chairman and Paul Hopp plan the Adult Farmer meetings beginning Tuesday November 16 at 7 30 pm in the Voc Ag building. Guest speaker Pete Tallman will discuss The Southwest Farm Business Association. Membership cards grant access to all meetings and the supper. Council members include Cliff Boyer Bob Sell Jack Bowen John Pollock Don Dunsdon Otha Dickersbach Richard Henderson Albert Meyers and Rick Smith.
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Rick Smith
Adult Farmer Council
Paul Hopp
Voc Ag
Voce Ag
The
Southwest Farm Business Association
Pete Tallman
Association
Parrmet Council
Pricr
Cliff Boyer
Bob Sell
Jack Bowen
John Pollock
Don Dunsdon
Otha Dickersbach
Richard Henderson
Albert Meyers
Turkey Buffet Supper At Emerson Methodist Church
Turkey buffet supper at Emerson Methodist church on Wednesday November 17 starting at 6 30 p m Adults priced at 1 25 and children 5 cents Proceeds support church activities and programs.
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Emerson Methodist Church
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Malvern Board
Young
Albert Nelson
Colonial Oaks Nursing Home
Red Oak
Strahan
Herb Barnes
J. E
Tke” Ellison
Whitneys
Johnson Gro
Whitney
Joyce Campbell
Mr. Whitney
Ray Whitney
Michael
Bobby
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