Local Leader ad notes and community helper efforts
Mills County notes show goats selling quickly after ads, a lost handbag found, and Malvern Boy Scouts offering Saturday paper and magazine pickups for fund raising. New and renewing subscribers in Imogene receive extended terms. A Standard Oil survey aimed to measure a pipeline line near the Community Building. Local hunting, fishing, and wildlife scenes are described with a red fox bagged by Rep J R Hall and pond stocking efforts at Boshner's pond by Bruce Stiles and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader
E. A. Lee
Leader Office
Malvern Boy Scouts
Omaha
4-H Clubbers Win Places at Ak Show
Mills county youth compete at the Ak-Sar-Ben livestock show in Omaha this week with Virginia Chamberlain taking 8th in the Angus heifer class, Max Boles 6th in medium weight Angus, Herbert Nansel 14th, and Keith Bruce 16th in heavy weight Shorthorn. Additional results may appear next week as judging continued.
Wiseman House Burns Friday Near Hastings Farm
Firefighters battled a blaze at the Wiseman home on the Dr. T. W. Gidley farm south of Hastings Friday morning. Water supply hindered efforts but most flames were knocked down and valuables saved. The Wiseman family had recently moved from White Cloud and were returning home when the fire started in an upstairs room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Hastings
Roy Perker
Maurante
Cooking School Starts Here Nov 1 for Malvern
Mrs Francea Speidel, a renowned food demonstrator and lecturer, arrives for Thea Leader’s ninth annual free Cooking School in Malvern. She will lead a three day program on November 1 to 3, sharing new recipes and practical tips on economical cookery and meal planning for households in rural and city settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francea Speidel
Malvern
Thea
Speidel
Iowa
Nebraska
Orioles Ready For Victory Friday to Clinch Title
Local fans will see their last regularly scheduled home game of the season Friday evening as the Malvern Orioles host Tabor High six man football at 8 p.m. The audience expects a fast game, aiming to clinch the conference title.
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Orioles
Victory
Tabor High
Malvern
Corn Delivery Overruns Original County Estimate
The U S government AAA in Dow owns about 284 300 acres of county as collateral on 1989 sealed corn stored in 185 steel bins scattered countywide. Most bins hold 1350 bushels. 13 bins at 160 bushels. Deliveries exceed early estimates with present deliveries around 26 percent. Plans for 1940 will be set in Mills county at Atlantic today with county committee members and assistants present.
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U. S
AAA
Dow
Mills County
Atlantic
Malvern Young People’s Club Halloween Masquerade Dance
The Young People’s club at Malvern will hold a Halloween masquerade party at the Community building tonight at 7:30. Members attending are asked to bring dues of fifty cents.
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Young People’s Club
Malvern
Kde
Malvern Community Club Plans October Meeting
All business men in Malvern are urged to attend the October meeting of the Malvern Community Club on Monday October 30 at 7 30 p m in the basement. The gathering will cover plans community needs and other matters requiring the club s attention.
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Malvern
Malvern Community Club
Wight Boar Sale At Henderson Friday
C A Wight's big sale of spring Spotted Poland boars will be held Friday at Henderson starting at 1 p.m. Forty head of purebred boars are offered. The sale was postponed from Oct. 13. The boars come from Mr Wight's herd and are sired by Edward Bergen and Master Improver, notable blood lines known for profitable pork.
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C. A. Wight
Poland
Henderson
Mr. Wight
Edward Bergen
Master Improver
Thanks for support after corn husking bee tragedy
The family expresses sincere thanks to all who participated in the corn husking bee for their deceased son and to the ladies for bringing and serving a delicious dinner at the Reuel Harman home, with Mr and Mrs Charles Sorensen noted.
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Reuel Harman Home
Charles Sorensen
Auxiliary to Meet The American Legion Auxiliary Friday
Auxiliary to Meet The American Legion Auxiliary will convene Friday at 2 30 p m in the basement of the Community building for a regular session.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Malvern Nominees for Football Queen Nominated
Candidates for Malvern high school football queen include Eudene Leu Carolyn Boehner Viola Knop and Ima Jean Parkhurat Voting occurred Wednesday morning with only Mrs R W Balyera knowing the winner The queen will be announced at Friday assembly during a pep session The Fremont conference title could be at stake and the Orioles hold an undefeated record This week Malvern adjusts its schedule moving a Stanton game from November 8 to November 1 to be played at Stanton
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Malvern High School
Thia
Eudene Leu
Carolyn Boehner
Viola Knop
Ima Jean Parkhurat
R. W. Balyera
Fremont
Malvern
Orioles
Stanton
Dorothy Slothower Sings in Recital at Council Bluffs
Miss Dorothy Slothower, pupil of Mrs. Kathleen Shaw Miller, will sing in a recital by Mrs. Miller's pupils at the Congregational church in Council Bluffs Sunday. She will perform Hindu Slumber Song. Recital begins at 4 p.m. and the public is cordially invited.
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Dorothy Slothower
Kathleen Shaw- Miller
Council Bluffs
Cooking School Week Special in Mills County Leader
The Leader offers 15 months for the price of one year in Mills County only to boost subscribers during cooking school week. The paper covers Mills County with 25 correspondents delivering 30 columns of news weekly.
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Mills
Leader
Imogene
Mills County
Esterquist Couple Celebrates 60th Wedding Anniversary
Thursday Oct 19 marked the sixtieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C A Esterquist. Their daughters Mrs F B Rockafellow of Hawthorne and Mrs E L Stewart of Pontiac Mich visited to celebrate. The couple married near Fairfield in 1879 and moved to western Iowa in 1883, living in Mills and Pottawattamie counties. two sons Delmar and Walter of Denver could not attend.
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C. A. Esterquist
F. B. Rockafellow
Hawthorne
E. L. Stewart
Pontiac
Mich
Rockafellow
Esterquist
Fairfield
Western
Iowa
Mills
Pottawattamile
Aines
Delmar
Walter
Denver
Mills County 4 4 Band Wins Class C at Ak-Sar-Ben
The Mills County marching band won first place in Class C at the Ak-Sar-Ben show in Omaha. They earned a 75 purse and 60 medals were ordered for members. Band teacher Warren Darrah and a loyal group of parents celebrated the victory and progress.
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Mills County
Omaha
Saragagrrg
Alain Ssmulvern
Warren Darrah
Standard Off Co pipeline project winds down in Malvern
One of the largest work crews in years will leave Malvern this week as the Standard Off Co pipeline project nears completion. The four week stay employed more than 100 workers, with payroll around $6,500 weekly. Wages ranged from low hourly rates for unskilled labor to 1.75 per hour for electric welders. About 30 local men worked a month, while many crew members lodging in Malvern boosted local business and housing demand.
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Malvern
SOUT TROOP HOLDS PRGANIZATION MEETING
Mal vern's Hoy Scout Troop 4 committee met Tuesday evening for the annual reorganization. Ligyd Short named Scout Master with Dyke as assistant. The committee planned a review of merit badge work and troop advancement, aiming to improve the program at the scout cabin.
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Malvern
Hoy
Tly
Qaink Oates Dyke
Varlaug
Luwar Allen Werthiat
Elabimans
Bya He Steaud
Aycretary
Lowell Enlott
Artivide
Fe A. Vatuote
Jo W W. Uve
Arey Beg
Poe
County Superintendent Amy Hammers Leaves Mayo Clinic
County Superintendent Amy Hammers, who underwent goiter operation at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, left the clinic on Tuesday and is en route to resume duties at Glenwood, with plans to return to work.
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Hammers
Mayo Clinic
Amy Hammers
Rochester
Minn
GanHo
Glenwood
Fall tax receipts distributed to Mills County districts
County Treasurer C. D. Aistrope distributed the fall tax take totaling $179,667.90. School districts received the largest share, with county government a close second as Mills County taxing bodies received funds for the month.
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Mills County
C. D. Aistrope
John Cooney Injured in Hunting Accident
Deputies and Mrs V 5 Cooney were called to Luverne Minnesota on Thursday when their son John was seriously hurt in a hunting accident He was putting away his 12 gauge shotgun when it fired striking his right foot Doctors in charge believed the foot could be saved despite severe injuries
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Snevify
V. 5
Cooney
Luverne, Minn
John
Rural teachers to attend Des Moines convention
County rural teachers Elva Arterburn and Ralph Wederquist will represent the group at the state teachers convention in Des Moines November 2 to 4. The event is led by the county teachers organization president and secretary. Local officials and community members note odd events and responsibilities as the pageant of civic duties continues with community meetings and schedules at the Bal. Wray building.
Homemakers Invited to Leader Free School
Mills county housewives and homemakers are invited to The Leader ninth annual free Cooking School in Malvern November 1 2 and 3 from 1 30 to 3 30 p m Each day Mrs Speidel will conduct lessons in cookery demonstrate new appliances a style show and other features Dozens of gifts will be distributed during free gift time The school is free and sponsored by Leader patrons and local advertisers
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Mills County
Malvern
Malvern Business Houses
Thuyaday
Community Battding
Mra
Frances Spelder
Speidel
Malvern Schools to Observe National Education Week
Patrons of Malvern schools may tour the institution’s activities from November 5 to 11 as a special program marks National Education Week. Open houses will be held in grades all week and a parents night for high school families is planned with exact date to be announced.
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Malvern
Wabash Improves Water Station at White Cloud
J. Carroll of Webster Grove Missouri dislocated his shoulder last Friday while inspecting the Wabash water station at White Cloud. He was brought to Malvern where Dr A Parsons x rayed and set the injury. The Wabash is building a new water tank at the station and plans to install new pumping equipment.
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J. Carroll
Webster Grove
White Cloud
Malvern
A. Parsons
Weather in Milly County Shows Mild Week
Spring weather in Milly County remained moderate with sunny days last week. Only a trace of rain fell on Friday morning, ending with continued mild conditions and bright skies.
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Milly County
Joint Legion Meeting At Silver City Tonight
A joint legion meeting is scheduled tonight at Silver City with key figures including Captain McPermore and Commander Bo He. Attendees will discuss updates, operations, and upcoming duties amid a local community gathering.
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Joint Legion
Lestat
Chaphain McPermore
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