State department briefing in Kansas City features BPW leaders
Mrs. Marian Jones attended a regional briefing conference in Kansas City this Thursday with the state president of the BPW. Under Secretary Chester Bowles conducted the press and radio workers session. A Hastings connection in California reports a Fullerton earthquake last week with rattled windows, cracked lamps, and damaged liquor shelves. Also noted is Ivan McCord’s restoration of a century-old Lincoln building siding salvaged from the old White Cloud center, now reattached with new windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Jones
U. S. State Department
Kansas City
BPW
Chester Bowles
Hastings
Wm. Clark Jr
California
Fullerton
Liquor Dept
Clark
Ivan McCord
White Cloud Business Center
McCord
Lincoln
Neighbors Help Mrs. Wise Harvest Corn on Family Farm
Neighbors aided Mrs. June Wise near Glenwood on Tuesday afternoon at her father L L Richards farm, which her husband farmed until his recent death. Helpers bringing pickers included Emil Roenfeldt, Bob Hopp, Charles Sell and Harold Kahl, with others Marlin Finchem Marvin Pierce Bob Kahl Bob Sell Marlin Sell and Bernard Roenfeldt assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Wise
Glenwood
L. L. Richardon
Emil Roenfeldt
Bob Hopp
Charles Sell
Harold Kahl
Marlin Finchem
Marvin Pierce
Bob Kahl
Bob Sell
Marlin Sell
Bernard Roenfeldt
Pastor and Children Lead Nishna Services
Rev. John Lippincott and three of his children led Sunday services at Nishna Cottage. Bernard Foster returned Saturday from Mercy hospital. Dick Seymour left on Thursday to move to a home in Glenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lippincott
Nishna Cottage
Bernard Foster
Mercy Hospital
Dick Seymour
Glenwood
Harley's Tavern Sold This Week to Don Mercer
The sale of Harley's Tavern in Malvern was announced this week by owners Harley and Ruth Wilson. Don Mercer of Omaha will take over the business on Saturday. Mercer is married with six children and has operated a tavern in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley
Don Mercer
Omaha
Ruth Wilson
Wilsons
Mercer
Malvern
Mr. Mercer
Mills County Valuations Approved Without Changes
County recorder Glen Johnson said the state tax commission approved Mills County valuations for tax purposes with no changes. A final approval is expected soon, and the decision allows the county to proceed with running the tax levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Johnson
State Tax Commission
Mills County
Johnson
Gidget Goes Hawaiian at Empress theater
Gidget moves to Hawaii for her latest romance in the Jerry Bresler film Gidget Goes Hawaiian filmed at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel on Waikiki Beach. The wholesome comedy stars a lively surfboard sweetheart and appeals to families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gidget
Hawaii
Jerry Bresler
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Waikiki Beach
Art Appreciation Class Being Formed in Mills County
An art appreciation class is being formed in Mills County. Lessons will use materials from the Metropolitan Museum Seminar series. The first meeting is set for the first week in November. For details contact Mrs. Terry Barton in Glenwood at the provided phone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Metropolitan Museum
Terry Barton
Glenwood
4 H Awards Night Here Saturday
Mills county 4H members will receive medals and awards at the annual awards night in Malvern Community building. Rev John A Lippincott of Malvern speaks the program. top 4 H boy and girl named. National sponsors present many awards including Ren Burgoin award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County 4H
Malvern
John A. Lippincott
Ren Burgoin
Rural School Buildings Auction Brings $1300 Total
Malvern Community school district sold three rural schools and equipment for 1300. Buildings brought 390 while fences doors and other items made up the rest. Box Elder went to J K Jewell for 165 plus 185 for a wood fence. Golden Hill sold to Gerald Leu for 100 for a community center plan. Wearin school sold to Mr and Mrs Otha D Wearin for 125. land reverts to various owners including Jewell and Mrs Othella Hyde Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Community
Box Elder School
J. K. Jewell
Jewell
Golden Hill
Gerald Leu
Dutch Gun Club
Wearin School
Otha
Wearin
Othella
Hyde Elliott
Harvest Traffic Urges Courtesy and Common Sense
Sheriff Edwin Barkus urged farmers and drivers to exercise caution on roads during the harvest. He noted heavier traffic from tractors and wagons and advised warning flags and dusk lights. State Safety Commissioner Carl Pesch warned harvests bring higher crash risk and urged reduced speeds on hills and curves to save lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Barkus
Mills County
Carl Pesch
Des Moines
Iowa
Pesch
Ber
Thirty Days Sentenced After Malvern Auto Accident
Jesse C. Capshaw of Malvern, 20, received a 30 day jail term from Justice of Peace John Hall for reckless driving after a Sunday-forenoon single vehicle crash on Blue Grass road east of Malvern. Sheriff Edwin Barkus made the arrest following the accident when Capshaw drove into a ditch after going to sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse C. Capshaw
Malvern
Justice of Peace
John Hall
Blue Grass Road
Capshaw
Edwin Barkus
Retarded Assn Will Meet Nov 2 in Glenwood
Drexel Lange state director of special education will address a joint meeting of the Southwest Iowa Association for Retarded Children and the PTA study group on Thursday November 2 at 8 p m in the courtesy rooms of Glenwood State Bank. The invitation extends to all school board members teachers and administrators and other interested persons. Roland Pratt new community consultant will attend and meet residents interested in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drexel Lange
Des Moines
Southwest Iowa Association For Retarded Children
PTA
Glenwood State Bank
Roland Pratt
Card of Thanks for June Wise family note
The family of June Wise expresses appreciation for cards calls and kindnesses shown during their time of loss. Also advertises 5x7 scratch pads sold at The Leader office two for 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Wise
Martins Milk Co Feeds 500 Tons In One Week Milestone
Martin Milk Co. delivered about 500 tons of stock feeds in a single week marking a record in Malvern district sales. The six eight lead salesman Rick Smith and Forrest Hatfield are pictured handling bags. Martins serves seven states and Mills County feeders, selling nearly 50 different feeds for cattle hogs poultry turkeys pheasants rabbits and horses. The firm employs around 40 workers across milling and sales. An upcoming Methodist church dinner sponsored at Henderson on Nov 2 includes serving at 11 30 a m a bazaar a baby quilt sale and candy booth.
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Rick Smith
Martin
Forrest Hatfield
Mills County
Methodist Church
Henderson
Malvern voters approve 130000 bond for school addition
Malvern Community School District residents approve a 130000 bond with 86.6 percent in favor. District by district tallies show broad support across five districts, enabling rapid planning for an addition to Chantry Elementary including six classrooms a library and larger lunch room. Board to canvass results and consult architect I T Carruthers as plans move toward bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Community
Sue
Chantry
I. T. Carruthers
Crink
Enjoy Trip on Mississippi River Boat
Mr and Mrs J E Ellison enjoyed an unusual trip aboard a Mississippi river towboat piloted by a nephew. They boarded at Gutenburg October 18 and traveled up to St Paul and back toward the Iowa area. Weather varied adding zest to the voyage and the scenery along the river made it memorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Ellison
Gutenburg
St. Paw
Iowa
Teachers' Speaker to address Mills county teachers
Frank Wachowalk head of art education at University high school Town City will speak at a Mills county teachers meeting next Monday at Chantry school Malvern. County Supt. Amy Hammers highlights art and language. Hale Reid director of elementary education Cedar Rapids schools will also appear. Program targets kindergarten through sixth grade teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wachowalk
University High School
Town City
Mills County
Chantry
Malvern
Amy Hammers
Hale Reid
Cedar Rapids
Holiday Hints Festival Attracts 1000 Attendees
The second Holiday Hints festival sponsored by the Family Living committee drew about 1000 attendees. Displays filled the auditorium and basement, with 51 exhibitors and nine demonstrators. Drawings occurred at 3:30 and 8:30, prizes supplied by exhibitors, and 23 towns from Mills county plus neighbors in Nebraska and Missouri were represented. Coffee and cookies were provided by the Family Living committee and Malvern Commercial Club.
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Mills County
Nebraska
Missouri
Family Living Committee
Malvern Commercial Club
Get Costumes Ready Says Gay Hallowe'en Masquerade Planned
Richard Gay urges planning costumes for the annual Hallowe'en masquerade set for November 4. Prizes will be awarded for best outfits and a record crowd is anticipated. Lambert Bartak and orchestra will provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Gay
Lambert Bartak
Speakers for GOP Rally Here Nov. 6
Mills county Republicans will host a fall rally Monday November 6 at the Malvern Community building at 8 p.m. County Chairman Gil Scherle of Henderson organized it. Speakers include Congressman Ben Jensen State Attorney General Evan Hulsman Senator John Shoeman of Atlantic State Chairman Robert Nagle of Iowa City and others. Door prizes and refreshments will be served.
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Mills County
Malvern
Gil Scherle
Henderson
Ben Jensen
Evan Hulsman
John +. Shoeman
Atlantic
Robert Nagle
Iowa City
Malvern to Host Corner Conference College Day
The fourth annual Corner Conference College Day will be held in Malvern at the Community building on Oct 30 from 3 30 to 7 p m. Seniors from 10 area schools will view exhibits from about 30 colleges and trade schools across Iowa Nebraska Missouri Minnesota and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Minnesota
Llinois
A. A. ‘Nothem
Car Damaged in Collision With School Bus in Council Bluffs
A Council Bluffs driver, Evalyn Marie Hoagland, had extensive damage to her car when it collided with a school bus driven by Neil Goos from Silver City. Goos, returning a bus load from Malvern schools, stopped at highway 34 and then continued, resulting in the crash on highway 24. Minor injuries were reported to occupants. Goos was charged with failing to yield and to appear before Justice John Hall.
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Council Bluffs
Edwin Barkus
Evalyn Marie Hoagland
Neil Goos
Silver City
Goos
Malvern
Highway 34
Hoagland
Highway
Highway Patrol
Justice of Peace
John Hall
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Ine Mills County
Mrs. Wise
Nishna Services
Harley’s Tavern
Empress Theater
Frederick Kohner
Ida Bess Dickersbach
FHA
Becky James
Mt. Ayr
MHS
Retarded Assn
Martin Milking Co
Paas
Holiday Castles
Hints
Council Women's Committee
Paul Tryde
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