Rough Highway 55 Frays Mills County Drivers
Mills County travelers along Highway 55 face rough pavement shoulders washed away in many spots making travel hazardous. An unusual business by Greenwood Lumber Co of Emerson now supplies bowling alley components to Erwin Bowling Association in Red Oak and beyond, with 109 alleys shipped to date. Postmaster Mulholland warns of counterfeit ten dollar bills circulating near Burlington, resembling authentic notes but with Alexander Hamilton’s background differing. The American Wildlife Institute offers a 25 page Wild Ducks booklet with colored plates and maps to aid duck species identification. send 26 to receive a copy.
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Mills County
East Side
Mille
Greenwood Lumber Co
Emerson
Erwie Bowling Association
Red Oak
Erwin
Greenwoods
Iowa
Ilinois
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minn
KE. Mulhollant
Burlington
Alexander Hamilton
American Wildlife Institute
The
Wildlife Institute
Mrs Aistrope Injured in Train Accident on Way to Funeral
Mrs Clifford Aistrope of Glenwood sustained serious injuries last week when a train she rode to attend her brother in law’s funeral halted abruptly. Dislodged equipment struck her, causing a dislocated hip and severe head and body injuries. She returned home from Ottumwa and is receiving treatment at Mercy hospital.
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Clifford Aistrope
Glenwood
Bloomfield
Alatrope
Ottumwa
Mercy Hospital
Veterinarian Leaders Elected At Southwest Iowa Meeting
Dr. Baer and Dr. J. W. Baer attended the Southwest Iowa Veterinary Medical Association meeting in Council Bluffs Tuesday. Dr. Baer was elected vice president of the association.
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Thos. W. Gidley
J. W. Baer
Southwest Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
Dr. Baer
Manuel Starr Dies at Hastings at Over Ninety
Manuel Starr died Tuesday at his Hastings home of his son Ivan. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 PM at Hastings Methodist Church. Starr was over 90 and had suffered poor health for two years.
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Hastings Methodist Church
Manuel Starr
Hrs
Ivan
Starr
Weary Soldiers Return to Claiborne After Eight Weeks
Pvt 1st Class D. H. Knight reports the 34th Division completed eight weeks of swamp maneuvers and preparations, with most troops unharmed. He notes 31 moves in 50 days, hopes for a football game, and plans to write again with details of postwar duties. The letter reflects relief and nostalgia as soldiers anticipate showers and rest.
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Claiborne
U. S
Dixie
Malvern
Fellows
D. H. Knight
Ak Sar Ben Livestock Show Earns Mixed 4-H Results
Rain and wind hit Mills County as 4-H members showed livestock at Ak-Sar-Ben. County placings ranged from third to 18th with Mills band awards and multiple prize ribbons in classes for Shorthorn Angus and Hereford cattle plus swine. Local bands and a film program accompanied the event with planned matinees for all audiences.
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Mills County
Atgua
Grinwold
American Legion
Malvern High School
DI Summers
Dwight Kelley
Angus
Kenneth Morrical_ GIR
Sips
Bill Summers
Malvern Community Film Preview At Em press Theater
A two week project shows a documentary style film in Malvern featuring Rev J B Allen, the fire department, Coach Dale Dyke and Malvern School staff in action. The Methodist church sponsors a special Oct 16 screening with local Rotary club and Sunday schools shown.
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Malvernishavons Prac
J. B. Allen
Empress Theater
Methodist Church
Ife
Dale Dyke
Achogla
Malvern
Rotary Club
How Not to be a Dodo Life at the Ryan School of Aero nautics
Willard Millikan writes from the Ryan School of Aeronautics in San Diego in February 1942 describing cadet officers chosen for their prior training and initiative. He notes his roommate, a corporal, and his own unlikely leadership role, while recalling upperclassmen leaving for Moffett Field and a chaotic air raid drill. The piece mentions bunking routines, rat races, and a playful yet tense boot camp atmosphere during wartime training.
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Willard Millikan
He Ryan
Fadler
Moffett Field
Deld & Stag Park
Names on Glenwood NYA committee announced
Theodore P. Butick, NYA administrator, announced today the names of members on the Glenwood NYA advisory committee for the current five year term. The report lists Paul Carraway, city clerk Kevin Penn, and others, with no further specifics provided. Andy Berkhimer sold his 1926 Buick coupe at auction Saturday for 35 dollars, to a buyer who planned to use it for his children to attend school.
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Youth Administration Administration Advisory Committee
Glenwood
Feve
Theodore P. Butick
Atate Nya
Andy Berkhimer
Mr. Berkhimer
Storm damage and county finances report from Glenwood
News notes from the county seat detail storm damage to jails and courthouses including shattered large panes, the state school greenhouse suffering major losses, and widespread property harm around town. County receipts for September totaled 167010.94 while first half payments narrowed the gap with 1940 figures. Niles Lawson began as treasurer clerk, Kathryn Rhoades became first deputy, rural teachers held a tea at the Methodist church, and a 26-ton contractor’s tractor plunged into a creek near a north Hastings bridge.
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Atstrope
Niles Lawson
Glenwood
Kathryn Rhoades
Tom Benton
H. H. Mann
Penn
Muale
Janice
Jessie Rodman
Mary Evelyn Logan
Phyllia Wheeler
Hastings
Pas
Many Features Planned for Annual Cooking School Event
Women of the area are invited to the Leader's Tith annual free Cooking and Homemaking school on November 1, 6, and 7. Mrs Christine Sanders, a renowned demonstrator, will lead three days of practical recipes and nutritional guidance aligned with government health goals. Attendees receive notes, notebooks, and souvenirs, with questions answered on the platform after demonstrations.
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Christine Sanders
Sinders
Towa
Iowa
Denmise
Grand Master of OWA Attends Emerson Lodge Meeting
Emerson Masons invite guests as Humanity lodge hosts a meeting honoring Frank Oglevie senior grand deacon of Iowa. Third degree work for Hiram Cool of Henderson. Grand Master of Iowa Judge Karl Peters of Clarinda attends, opening the lodge at 3 p.m. for a morning and afternoon section. Other distinguished attendees expected from Malvern and area.
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Emerson Masons
Humanity Lodge
Frank Oglevie
Grand Lodge of Iowa
Hiram Cool
Henderson
Iowa
Karl Peters
Clarinda
Petera
W. M. Hlett
Aiso
Tran Malvern
Raymond Woedel
Cor. Brewer
J. J. Donner
Lowelll Mott
Methodist Church to Host Sunday Presentation Ceremony
Improvements underway at the Methodist church include new shades in the sanctuary redecorated windows and a new reredos to be presented during the 11 oclock worship hour A special ceremony with violin and choir music will accompany the presentation conducted Sunday at the church.
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Methodist Church
Census raises gaps in Mina County 1940 counts
The 1940 Mina County census shows men outnumbering women and a rural majority. Port totals reveal a population of 15,004 with 7,707 English and 7,257 females. Foreign-born residents total 296, there are 23 Negroes, and 6.90% rural farm classification covers over 45 percent of the county. Age groups run 1,181 under 18, 5,345 ages 25 to 64, 7,286 ages 25 to 64, and 1,269 over 65?
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Mina
Unier
First Home Football Friday at Malvern
Malvern opens home football Friday with improvements to the field and dust suppression. Ticket prices rise slightly due to the new amusement tax effective Oct 1 1941, with school tickets 18 cents and adults 27 cents. Four home games follow Neola Randolph Thurman Tabor, Armistice Day away at Tabor. Local fans urged to support the team.
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Malvern
Fairgrounds
Nome
Neola
Randolph
Thurmau
Tabor
Troly
Mills county lunch plan outlined by field woman
Vera Dittus, Mills county AAA field worker, explains how country schools with malnourished children can use Surplus Marketing Administration foods. He suggests starting with no cook meals using special commodities like fresh fruit, canned juices, grapefruit, diced fruits, soup, honey and peanut butter, and notes options for hot dishes where kitchens exist. Free meals for needy children are mentioned.
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Vera Dittus
Mills County Aaa
Surplus Marketing Administration
Mills County
Frase Man
Hard Luck Gannnell Faces String Of Tragedies At Emerson
Emerson resident Mate Gannnell endures a week of misfortune as a train strikes a milk cow causing her death, a calf bloats and dies, another calf is killed, and two fine litters of pigs drown in separate incidents.
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Mate Gannnell
Emerson
Rotarians Test Driving Reaction Time in Malvern
Malvern Rotarians tested driving reaction times using an electric tester with car like pedals and green amber red signals. Results were solid with many records in the half second range and one as low as a half second. the event highlighted safe driving prep and included notes on available lunches and surplus commodities.
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Malvern
J. H. Beckwith
Helt
Zimmerman Completes Six Year Army Enlistment
Vincent Zimmerman recently finished a six year term in the U S army and visited relatives and friends before taking on new work. He served at Hawaii but found the islands too warm for comfortable living and spent time with coast artillery near Honolulu before moving to the Infantry at Scofield Barracks. He is in good condition and valued his service.
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Vincent Zimmerman
U. S. Army
Vincent
Hawaii
Coast Artillery
Hoonolulu
Infantry
Scofield Barracks
Army
Federal tax on theater admissions alters prices at Empress
The Empress Theater raises admission totals due to a new federal tax. On regular nights adults pay 27c plus tax with a $0.00 total, children pay 1p tax for a 11p total. Bargain nights Tuesday and Wednesday reduce prices to 1% plus tax with a 20c adult total and 15c child total. Coupons from the Movie Monte plan may be used but tax must be paid in cash. no free passes except staff.
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State Athletic Association
Federal Tax Bureau
Empress Theater
Mulholland Receives Civil Service Appointment
Jack Mulholland, son of Mr and Mrs F A Mulholland, was in Omaha last Wednesday visiting before leaving for Washington D C to start a civil service appointment in the general accounting department. He is completing his senior year in California college.
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F. A. Mulholland
W. M. Hiett
Omaha
Jack Mulholland
Washington, D. C
Jack
California
Cigil
General Accounting Department
Washington
Neighborhood Groups Discuss Soil Conservation Progress
Neighborhood groups in Mild county show growing interest in soil conservation as meetings proceed. Sessions at the D. N. McGrew home in Anderson township and the Marvin Jehugan home outlined district formation, with district technicians detailing services and how to apply. County commissioners urged group-based conservation projects, and more meetings are planned across the county with district officials available for contact.
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Mild
D. N. McGrew
Anderson Township
Marvin Jehugan
Mr. NeGrew
Woll
Techololan
Wat Dobanan
J. M. Breale
Allend
Jones
Heighborhdes Brooks
Logy
John H. Langetree
Ot Malvera
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Aya Paul Caaraay
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Kevin Bi Pennst
Aloper
Mrs. Sanders
Emerson Lodge
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Ryan
Zimmerman
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