Mills County Highlights of Harry the Hobos and Capt Millikan
This week in Mills County features hairbreadth humor about the Hobos king in Malvern and his panhandling efforts, plus notes on Capt. William Millikan who, after U S Army Air Corps service, receives the Distinguished Service Cross and Silver Star medals earned in April 1944 for leadership in two fierce air battles.
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Merry
Malvern
Harry
WiHaunt Millikan
U. S. Army Air Corps
Ailver Star
Millikan
San Antonio
Tex
AAF
Mills County Holds Annual AAA Voting December 1 7
Farmers in Mills County will vote for county and community AAA committees during December 1 to 7. Three regular committeemen and two alternates will be elected in each township, plus one delegate per township to aid county committee elections. Decisions cover soil practices conservation loans crop insurance and related matters under the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Schedule of meetings will be published next week.
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Mills County
AAA
Algo
Seach Township
Congress
Milla County
Roof Fire at Roy Fleming Home in Malvern
Malvern firefighters were called to the Roy Fleming residence in south Malvern Tuesday morning after smoke and flames were seen on the roof. The blaze was quickly extinguished with only minor roof damage reported.
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Roy Fleming
Malvern
South Malvern
Kruse Remains On SS Board As Others Resign
Militia county selective service board faces manpower shortage with only Louis F. Krure of Mineola left as other three required members resign. W H Robadaugh, Dr R B Tubbe resignations noted. Clerk Roberta Moore, assistant Ventura Fitzpatrick handle duties as new members awaited. November pre induction exams sent to Fort Snelling for Malvern, Glenwood, Henderson, and Btrahan youths. Two more were sent for induction in November Merrill Lidgett and Richard Blake.
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W. H. Rodabaugh
Glenwood
R. B. Tubbe
Emerson
California
Louis F. Kruré
Mineola
State Selective Service
Roberta Moore
Ventura Fitzpatrick
Millis County
Fort Snelling
Minn
Malvern
Robert Robirda
Luther Munsinger
Calvin Detlef
Gerald Rager
Henderson
Arliss Farrington
Donald Smith
Btrahan
Richard Morrison
Merrill Lidgett
Silver City
Richard Blake
Tabor
Swanson Included in Industry Leaders
Carl A. Swanson, president of C. A. Swanson & Sons, owner of Malvern’s largest local poultry processing plant, is named among 22 U. S. business leaders in Leaders in Industry. The Nebraska native rose from penniless immigrant to founder of a national food processing company whose products aided soldiers and civilians in World War II. He visits Malvern occasionally to inspect plants and maintains strong ties with the community.
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Carl A. Swanson
C. A. Swanson & Sons
Malvern
U. S
Swanson
Engleh
Mr. Eranson
Much Colder Weather Moves In With Snow Furrows
A brisk north wind brought much colder air and snow flurries into the area early Tuesday evening. Temperatures fell to a low of 20 Wednesday morning with continued cold weather forecast for the night.
Mills District to Receive $500 Award
Mills County soil conservation district earned a $500 prize for outstanding work in the Omaha World-Herald two-state conservation contest. A testimonial dinner for county representatives Harry Clark Malvern Revel Harman Tabor and J F Wearin Jr Hastings will be held at the Community building with about 300 expected attendees. Governor Robert D Dine of Iowa will be the principal speaker and awards include a bronze plaque and district check.
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Mills County
Omaha World-Herald
J. F. Wearin Jr
Reuel Harman
Tabor
Harman
Harry F. Clark
Mills County Soil Conservation Team
Clark
Malvern
World-Herald
Robert D. Dine
Iowa
Page County
Ita Leadera
Blackwood Brothers at Baptist Church in Shenandoah
The Blackwood Brothers quartet of KMA Shenandoah will perform at the Baptist church with two Sunday services. An afternoon service at 2 30 and an evening service at 7 30 are offered, and attendance is invited.
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Blackwood Brothers Quartet
Kma
Shenandoah
The
Baptist Church
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Lawrence Schipper
I wish to thank friends and neighbors for cards letters and flowers sent while I was sick and in the hospital. They were deeply appreciated. There will be initiation of new members at the Legion and Auxiliary meeting to be held Nov 37.
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Lawrence Schipper
Legion and Auxiliary Meeting
American Legion Stresses Membership Drive for Veterans
Harry Hamone post of the American Legion presents its group to returned servicemen as part of a nationwide membership push. The post highlights five major initiatives in this issue directed at all servicemen to boost enrollment and engagement.
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Harry Hamone
American Legion
National Legion
Tax Sale Notice for Milly County Annual Lot Auction
A December 3 tax sale is announced for Milly County and town lots in the delinquent house sale subject to applicable rules. Proceeds and sale terms are to be determined, with bidders advised to review official notices and requirements.
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Milly Copnty
Delig
Sis
Sam Neill to Manage Graham Dept Store
Mr and Mrs Sam Neill left the first of the week for Oxka loosa where they will reside while Mr Neill attends business training as a saluintant manager of the Graham Department Store. Upon completion he may take over a Graham store as manager and the couple will settle in the company designated community.
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Sam Neill
Oxkaloosa
Mr. Neill
Graham Dept
Graham
Fleming thank Malvern fire dept for help at home fire
Mr and Mrs A G Fleming express gratitude to the Malvern fire department and all others who assisted in extinguishing a fire at their home on Tuesday morning, praising the remarkable efforts and support received.
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Malvern Fire Department
A. G. Fleming
Mills County Marriage Notices and School Staffing Woes
County clerk records two marriage licenses issued since Oct 26 listing Lewis V. Flanigan and Jean York in Glenwood on Nov 3 and Richard OD Harns and Golious Bantrap in Glenwood, while rural schools face staffing vacancies. Superintendent Amy Hammers reports two schools recently staffed but two more needed. district conference in Red Oak will feature her report on a previous education conference.
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Mills County
Verris Hubbell
Lewis V. Flanigan
Jean York
Glenwood
Richard
Harns
Omaha
Golious Bantrap
Amy Hammers
Izetta Klerseh
Loretta Kruse
Vogler School
Ged . Eyneatine Neill
Edith Berganzal
Sandiland
Hammera
Red Oak
Post Office Raises Package Limits for Servicemen
New postal regulations increase package size to 42 inches maximum length and 72 inches combined length and girth. Weight limit rises to 11 pounds. Packages may contain any article requested by the addressee not restricted by other rules.
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Stella Mulholland
Thank You Note From Karl B Kjellberg
To friends and neighbors for your many cards letters and favors while I was in Mercy hospital at Council Bluffs Karl B Kjellberg.
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Mercy Hospital
Council Bluffs
Karl B. Kjellberg
Jurors Named for December Term Court Across Counties
The district court will convene December 4 with jurors selected for December 10. Judge John A. Murray presides. reporter L. W. Manna Smith. Names listed include Glenwood Bert Colwell Irene Johnson Morris Moore Lydia Murphy Harry McCollester Ethel Phipps Karl Powers and others from Malvern Emerson Hastings Henderson Bilver City Strahan Pacific Junction Tab or Mineola and Mineola as shown.
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John A. Murray
Logan
L. W. Manna Smith
Council Biaffa
Glenwood
Bert Colwell
J. H.deltchler
Irene Johnson
Morris Moore
Lydia Murphy
Harry ‘McCollester
Ethel Phipps
Karl Powers
Clarence Roenfeld
Mary Sawyers
Verna White
Malvern
Leila Clem
Donner
Ruth Fullenwider
A. A
Popcorn Boom At Mills County Drives 200000 Harvest
Mills county farmers report popcorn as a leading dollar crop with about 2000 acres. Confections of Chicago and Pepard Seed Co. hold major contracts, totaling a large share of sales. Good Grain elevator in Malvern handles payments, with manager Frank Zanders noting ongoing receipts and strong future prospects. Pepard corn described as hybrid.
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Mills County
Confections
Chicago
Pepard Seed Co
Kanana City
Pepard
Malvern
Frank Zanders
Good Grain Establishment
Bond Drive Progress Report Shows Low County Totals
County Chairman W. R. Byington reports Victory bond sales at $138,878.06 as of November 19, against a $411,442 quota. Breakdown shows E Bond at $69,668.05, individuals $126,478.05, and corporations $13,400.00, with total 33.70 percent of goal.
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Mills Countiaes
W. R. Byington
Blood on the Sun to Play at Empress Theater
An upcoming film by James Cagney titled Blood on the Sun will be shown at the Empress theater on November 29 30 and December 1. Mrs F E Pace the theater manager promotes the new release dealing with the Pacific war and is hailed by critics as one of the best Asian conflict dramas.
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Empress Theater
F. E. Pace
James Cagney
Pacific Theater
Critica
Hybrid corn yields boost farm income in Mills County
The Saaks hybrid corn performs well in the field and produces more than standard varieties. Reported yields range from 30 to 57 bushels per acre with an average near 40. Seed companies pay $3.88 per cwt, giving farmers about 100 dollars per acre. Two companies dominate local contracts, securing a large share of the Mills crop.
Fireman Frolic December Event Planned in Malvern
Malvern firemen and Mills County Protective association set December 14 for a joint Fireman Frolic. The committee aims to raise funds and secure entertainment by obtaining a prominent musician order for the dance. Organizers vow to stage a top community event as part of a long running charity series begun years ago.
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Malvern
Mills County Protective
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Tubarou
Kruse
SS Board
Ft. Snelling
Milia County
Blackwood Brothers
Graham Dept. Store
Library Club
Malvern Library Club
Eek Broun
Meubers
Abesry
Sharon Weight
Juanan Williaa
Mey Longetrest
Johony Longstreet
Qintiil Kay Au
Petit Jurors
District Court
Japan
Forrest Hatfield
ETO
Army of Occupation
Ota
Red Cross
Tokyo
Sou
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