This Week in Mills County Highlights and Voter Updates
Mills County reports fire calls during Fire Prevention Week with Malvern crews responding to several incidents including a chimney fire and a garden blaze. Absentee ballots for the general election are being mailed by County Auditor Glenn Rolinson, with print and postage costs noted for Mills County voters.
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Malvern
Mrs. Garbara
Astin
Seles Sire
Thesis
Erie
Glenn Rolinson
Lenter
At's Casting Mills Cousty
Iowa
Waubonsie Hills
Serviceman
West Mnopll
Bill Scherle Campaign Draws National TV Observers
Huntley and Brinkley plan to visit eastern Nebraska and western Iowa to cover GOP candidate Bill Scherle as he campaigns through his home county. The media swing aims to spotlight his strong primary showing and draw national attention to the race.
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Mills County
Chet Huntley
David Brinkley
Nbc-Tv
Bill Scherle
Congress
Nebraska
Iowa
Mr. Scherle
Bill
Drinking Charge After Accident Near Malvern
Two Nebraskans, Michael G. Sharp and Freda Guide of Nebraska City, were charged with drinking beer on the highway after a Hillsdale road accident a mile west of Malvern Monday afternoon. Highway Patrolman Tarry Weis cited them. Justices of Peace John Mall imposed fines of 495 and cast each. Showers finally arrived after a long dry spell, bringing mild weekly temperatures for Mills County.
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Hillsdale
Malvern
Loud Pipes Trigger Arrest for Car Noise
Dennis Arnold of Co. Bluffs was arrested by Marshal C. W. Rich of Malvern after loud pipes on his car drew police attention. He appeared before Justice John Hall, was fined ten dollars plus costs on a charge of excessive noise.
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Dennis Arnold
Co. Bluffs
C. W. Rich
Malvern
Arnold
John Hall
County Soybean Harvest Yields Noted as Excellent
Mills county farmers mainly harvested soybeans this week. Reports from Earl Bass Elevators and the Good Grain Company say yields range from 20 to 50 bushels with high quality. Corn harvest remains light and wet, delaying substantial progress.
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Mills County
Earl Bass
Good Grain Company
Malvern High School Homecoming Week Events
Malvern Community high school prepares a homecoming week with a Friday parade at 0 p.m. featuring school floats and crowds, then a 7:30 p.m. football game Farragut versus Malvern. Halftime includes band and royalty presentations, followed by an FHA chili supper and Saturday dance for students and alumni with crowning of the 166th homecoming king and queen.
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Tomecoming
Farragut
Malvern
Malvern Community High
Vicki Glynn
Gary Liardman
Pam Yates
Gregg Jonees
Chantry Board Meeting Attended by Malvern Faculty
Malvern Community School board of education held its regular meeting Tuesday evening with Chantry school teachers and principal in attendance. Sup. No P. Crink presented staff and board and explained board procedure. guests stayed for the usual agenda and refreshments.
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Chantry
Chantry School
Pincipal
Malvern Community School Board of Education
P. Crink
Thieves Hit at School and Lumber Yard in County
Two break ins were reported to Sheriff Eghyir Barkus. A typewriter record player tool box and electric drill were stolen from Silver City school after breaking a window Friday night or Saturday. At Greemsuod Lumber Company in Errerson an assortment of screwdrivers was taken during a similar late night or early Friday theft.
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Mills County
Eghyir Barkus
Silver City
Greemsuod Lumber Company
Errerson
Take a Coffee Break While Picking Corn
A safety note from Iowa State University specialist Norval Warfle urges mid morning and mid afternoon coffee breaks during corn harvest to reduce fatigue and accidents. He cites last year’s incidents caused by hurried operators and fatigue, suggesting a short break can help prevent injuries. An East Liberty annual dinner will be served Wednesday at 11 a.m. with menu items and prices listed.
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Adv Towa State University
Norval Warfle
Accident Near Steaban Sends Two to Hospital
A Shenandal couple were hospitalized at Red Oak after a one car crash on gravel roads south of Steaban Thursday. Sheriff Edwin Barkus said George E. Shoemaker, 45, lost control of his 1956 Plymouth, the car overturned and was demolished. Mrs Shoemaker was pinned under the vehicle with multiple abrasions while Shoemaker sustained a back injury.
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Red Oak
Djaries
Steaban
Covairy
Edwin Barkus
George E. Shoemaker
Red Cross Dirty Bag Project Seeks 1000 Items Drop Points
The county Red Cross Chapter asks the public to donate personal supplies for red and green nylon net dirty bags. Eligible items include ball point pens, soap dishes, washcloths, tissues, playing cards, nail clippers, mirrors, and writing paper. Bloedel Hardware in Malvern serves as a drop location while avoiding liquids or combustibles.
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Red Cross
Vietiba Chrismas
Tovielves
Bloedel
Malvern
Tina
County
Parale to Montgomery County Sherif and Albright Six Months
Parale proceedings bound over Sheriff Jim Albright by Justice John Gel after orderly district court action. Albright receives six months while Montgomery County deputies arrest four juveniles during a beer pathy incident at Tlastings. Kent Martin related to the Glen area case.
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Jim Albright
Ted Oak
Tone District Court
John Dhon
Woo
Albright
Ater
Sherif
Montgomery County
Commetun Yar
Beer Pathy
Kent Martin
Glen
Explosion at Malvern business injures worker and damages building
A blast at a Malvern business injured John Sehully who escaped through a wall of fire and had burns to hands, knees, and face, while Bob Schull at the parts counter was knocked to the floor. The blast blew out windows, tore the roof, cracked walls, and shifted the concrete floor as the building settled back. Mercy Hospital treated the survivor.
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Mercy Hospital
Bob Schull
News of the County Seat Local registrations and a warehouse fire
The county seat reports numerous vehicle registrations including Chevrolets Buicks and GMC trucks for Glenwood Emerson Pacific Junction and Des Moines area dealers. Marriage licenses issued to couples from Pacific Junction and Glenwood. A west side basement fire caused total loss of structure with heavy stock damage. Insurance adjusters to announce plans next week.
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Wards
Mary Waderquist
R. Stephen Waller
Larry J. Stephens
Malvern
Vrei
A. Hund
Desald Yowell
Mevnon
Weith A. Smith
Glenwood
Charles W. Kayson
Leger G. Jackson
Venterson
Raymond BR. Mitchel
Emerson
Willard L. Vanderlinden
Henderson
Ralph O. Pierce
Clayton Moss
Kenneth C. King
Glenwool Ponting
Donald Twaddle
Buick
Floyd P. How
Chevrolet
Wanigal
Cecil Harper
Lakin Implement Co
Amlie J. Suhl
Pacific Junction
James L. Tribudia
Doris Gents
Donald L. Long
Judy Kaye Jennings
Glen Wand
Bely
Tax Collection Percentage Is Running Ahead
The county treasurer reports tax collection is ahead of last year. January through September totals rose from 92.90 percent to 93.74 percent. September receipts reached 741,000, contributing to a year to date total of 2,157,576.17 dollars.
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Mills
F. M. Robinson
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Toke) Nelson
Shenandoah
John Hansen
Manning
Toke
State Senate
Hansen
Kansas City
Ann Bolte
Darlene Sandquist
Rick Morris
Pion
By Kathy Wilcox
Malvern Community High Unis
Pridiy
East Liberty
Nour Strakan
Robert Stonerookel
Justice of Peace
Doh Hal
Parale
Jalan
Lipeks
Sebultz Bros
Tym
Anseort Gts
John Sehully
Dia Hove
Ciganics
Schully
Tnis
Schultz Bros
Tom Gidley
Charles Wilson
Bob Poort
Sean Putnam
Bob Schultz
John Narvis
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