Schools Open Monday With Large Enrollment in County
County schools opened for a new year with a notable rise in enrollment. Total pupils reached 1,974 as rural districts supplied many freshmen and an unusually large sophomore class boosted Malvern High. The Malvern first grade class swelled to 46, stretching cramped facilities and prompting staggered sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern High
Malvern
Mae Churchill
Brary
Malvern Intepan
Ee Bes
Dunlor
Henderson Firat
Mena
Emerson
Streseg
Pacific Junction Firat Sithszes
Hastings
Glenwood
Baleen
Temperance Drama to Be Given Here by Malvern Group
A temperance drama titled The Aftermath will be staged at the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon September 17 at 2:30 under the auspices of the Christian women of Malvern. Judge Bumpers and Mrs Summers portray the two main roles with Tom O Neil and Mrs Summers also featured. Judge Summers, a former prosecutor and author on economic and financial law topics, is listed as a well known dry advocate. Mrs B Jean Gibbons Summers is noted as a national authority on child welfare and a writer and director of religious pageantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Christian Women of
Malvern
M. ©. Boomers
Tom O'Neil
Emporium
Court of Waneral
St. Louis
America
Ardent Dry
Jean Gibbons Summers
The Leader issues feature rich county news
The Leader delivers heavy content on county interest with letters from a former Milla countian missionary in China, enrollment stats for county schools, a humorous money note from L. D. Austin, and readers' subscription rates. Tenters at the 1910 chautauqua camp are noted as a regular feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milla Countian
China
L. D. Austin
Eix
Chautauqua
Papar
Roland Clan Reunion Held At Missouri Valley In 1935
The Roland descendants held their tenth annual reunion in Missouri Valley on August 26 with about 80 attendees. The day featured greetings, a basket dinner, roll call, talks on pioneer days, and communications from absent members. Officers elected were George Colver president and Maule French vice president. New births and a marriage were noted, and several deaths were reported among attendees’ families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Eliza Roland
Miraouri Valley
Lee A. Roland
Alfred Larson
Waynes Miller
Robert Chambers
Misa Mendenhall
Clark Prayther
Missouri Valley
Colver
Republican Valley
Tommy Babarss
Yakima River
Washington
Martha Roland
Detroit
Mich
Tabor
George Colver
Maule French
Crescent
Claude EB. Williams
Glenwood
Albert Larson
Charity Hodges
Geo. Colver
Francis Chambers
Herachel Barton
Lee Roland
Teddy Gosh
Wayne Miller
Edward
Hazel Chambers
Margaret
Mary Chambers
J. R. Dempain
Spirit Lake
W. W. Currie
Harry Martins
Loveland
Co. W. Haight
J. M. Fouteh
Rose Brandon
Omaha
Donald Brandon
Mondamin
Ira Nugs
John Powles
Pacific Junction
Clyde Ellison
Robert Haight
Logan
Lela Freece
Onawa
Little Sioux
Arthur Chambers
Evelyn Jacobsen
Redfield
S. D
B. F. French and Ward
C. EH. Roland
Hemingford
Nebr
T. A. Kirkwood
Underwood
Guy Foutch
Wayne
Dunlap
C. A
Market Prices at Omaha Auction Hearings
Mills Countians on the Omaha market last Wednesday included Louiz Leu of Malvern top earner with six hogs averaging 244 pounds at 11.20 plus Huffman Cheney of Glenwood selling four hogs at 11.20 averaging 228 pounds and Oscar Mintle of Glenwood paid 11.16 for 29 hogs averaging 202 pounds. Van W Jackson of Henderson sold native lambs for 8.76.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Louiz Leu
Malvern
Huffman & Cheney
Glenwood
Oscar Mintle
van W. Jackson
Henderson
Atlantic Visitors Partner in Nearby Town Meeting
Ned Anderson of Atlantic drove down last Saturday to meet Dick Hyde northeast of town. The young man will be roommates at Wentworth Military Academy this coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Anderson
Atlantic
Dick Hyde
Wentworth Miliary Academy
Rev Kirk West to Speak on China Mission Experience
Rev Kirk West, recently back from five years in Weihsen China, will address a Malvern Presbyterian audience Sunday evening. He and his wife will speak about China mission experiences and developments impacting world interest, drawing on years of study and evangelical work abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkland West
China
Weihsen
Malvern
Presbyterian Church
Princeton Presbyterian Seminary
Kansans City
West
Chine
U. S
Acoot
Hiis
Jurors Called in District Court in Milla County
District court sessions convened with petit jurors present and a long grand jury session ending Friday. Seven indictments were returned including larceny of poultry and driving without consent. A first jury trial, Katman vs Haney, was started but dismissed on a legal point. Three divorces granted: Ragland, Ellis, and Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milla County
Katman
Haney
Glenwood
Kalman
Mr. Haney
Carl H. Cook
Clyde T. Garing
Stevens
McManun
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Henry Huey
Hazal Rainbow
W. C. Jordan
Earl Shook
Claude Frazier
Ernest Decker
Glen Brown
Besse Hyde
Albert Craig
Darwin Dickersbach
Dale McClu
Malvern Town Water Samples Passed Hygienic Tests
Malvern's town council was notified that two water samples recently sent to the State Hygienic Laboratories in Town City were found satisfactory. The current water supply has received approval for every test submitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Town City
Return of Mr and Mrs Guy Breeding from East Trip
Mr and Mrs Guy Breeding returned Tuesday from a trip through the east visiting daughter Tene in Chicago and son Harold in Schenectady New York where they met granddaughter June Altius born August 13. They also visited daughter Mildred on Long Island and found all well during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Breeding
East
Tene
Chicago
Achanectady
N. Y
Harold
June Altius
Mildred
Long Island
Rural teachers in Milla county earn above new minimum
The last legislature raised rural teachers’ minimum wage from 40 to 60 dollars. County Superintendent Amy Hammers lacks statistics but believes the change makes little difference since most districts already paid above 40 dollars, with many at 59 to 85 dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Hammers
Milla County
County Schools Win Prizes at the Fair
County Superintendent Amy Hammers displayed rural Mila county work at the state fair and won 21 ribbons. First prizes covered flag booklets, sewing, penmanship, spelling and diaries from Mineola, Maple Grove, Gowen No. 1, Sand, Pacific City, Golden Hill, and Pic Valley. Second and third prizes included grass work, design, watercolor, and group notes across Prairie Creek, Willsdale, Forest Grove, Hawthorne, Mineola, Hilladate, and Osborn Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Hammers
Mila County
Mineola
Hawthorne
Nots
Prairie Creek Anés
Osborn Valley
Auto Registrations by County Treasurer Mayberry
The following new car licenses have been issued: Zeno Bags of Strahan for a Chevrolet sedan. W. M. Jens of Glenwood for a Foard Forder sedan. Otha Maagsz of Sliver City for a Chevrolet coupe. Gertrude Eichenbarger of Mala vern for a Chevrolet coach. Lea Herrick of Malvern for a Chevrolet coach. P. B. Crink of Malvern for a Ford coach. H. A. Young of Glenwood for a Plymouth coach. Helen Wortman of Belton Texas for a Ford coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oiace
Mayberry
Zeno
Strahan
Chevrolet
W. M. Jens
Glenwood
Sliver City
Gertrude Eichenbarger
Malavern
Lea Herrick
Malvern
Crink
Ford
H. A. Young
Plymouth
Helen Wortman
Belton
Tex
Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk Last Week
The county clerk issued several marriage licenses last week. Notable entries include Mones Zach and Grace Sheldon both 21 of Percival who wed Aug 29 by Rev Fred W Lone. Robert C Marcoe 41 and Mary Donnelly 25 of Omaha wed Aug 20 by Justice Claude Lawler. Harlon H Backhaus 26 of Manly and Velma Nowels 23 of Shenandoah wed Aug 31 by Rev R F Allen. Wayne A Davise and Marea K McQuiston wed by Rev Fred W Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mones Zach
Grace Sheldon
Percival
Fred W. Lone
Robert C. Marcoe
Mary Donnelly
Omaha
Harlon H. Backhaus
Manly
Velma Nowels
Shenandoah
Louis W. Mayberry
Glenwood
Lola M. van Renan
R. FP. Allen
Wayne A. Davise
Butte
Nebr
Marea K. McQuiston
Bristow
Fred W. Long
Rev C W Fletcher Dies in Iowa Falls
Messages announced the death of Rev C W Fletcher formerly pastor of the First Baptist church in Glenwood at his home in Iowa Falls. His death was sudden due to a heart attack. Fletcher had lived in Iowa Falls for years and was custodian of the Baptist Assembly grounds at the time of his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Pietcher
First Baptist Church
Glenwood
Iowa Falls
Fletcher
Baptist Assembly
Highway 34 Routed Through Plattsmouth
Iowa Highway Commission engineers announce U S Route 34 re routed from Glenwood to Plattsmouth Nebraska and then via Union Ida coli and Hautology Nebraska. Markings already placed to guide the highway. The former path passed through Council Bluffs with Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Eangineers
Glenweed
Plattimouth
Nebr
Union
Idacola
Hautlogy
Council Bluds
Omska
Wet September brings beneficial moisture to Mills County
Weather data shows August moisture totals in Mills County at 0.57 inches, with a weekend rain adding 2.47 inches in August. Sunday rain measured 2.08 inches, Monday 0.21 and Tuesday 0.0. Despite some parched cornfields, many farmers benefited from the rainfall improving yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jup. P
Mills County
Albert Crawfords Celebrate Silver Wedding Monday
Albert and Mrs. AL TL Crawford of Hagtilgs celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on Monday September HW 1910. Daughters Ethelyn and Mea hosted a gathering with friends and relatives, including Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Stokes and numerous Listes residents, who attended a cordial evening with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Crawfords
AL TL Crawford
Hagtligs
Ethelyn
Mea
Eek Niduay
Chom
Wem
Crawford
A. E. Stokes
Emerson, Moe
P. Rea
Carson
Essex
BR. L. Christie
Ben Waroff
George Schurr
D. D. Fellows
Fred Lockahill
Jease Phelps
Gliuws
J. Math
WL Dalzett
Hoy Quimby
Dack Niday
Listes
George N Beamer Dies in Omaha
George Norris Beamer son of Reuben and Rebecca Beamer was born at Clearfield Iowa on November 3 1878 and died August 27 1925 in the Clarkson hospital Omaha after a two week illness. He married Lena M Hawking February 4 1929 and is survived by his wife one brother Zed Beamer of Oakland New Jersey three nephews and a host of friends. He was a Mason by trade and active in the Methodist church in Blinfield and in Omaha Masonry. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 pm at the Mansfield Funeral Home Malvern conducted by Rev Louis Berke with Miss Jane Fletcher as accompanist. Burial in Malvern cemetery with a Masonic service by local lodge in charge of District Treasurer H Hicks Emerson. bearers J M Worstall Joe Donner Louis Mitchell Ernest Rickabaugh Sam Shaw Frank Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Beamer
Clarkson Hospital
Malvern
Mansfield Funeral
Louis Berke
Presbyterian Church
Harriet Beattie
Jane Fletcher
Testorer H. (. Hicks
Emerson
J. M. Worstall
Joe Donner
Louis Mitchell
Ernest Rickabaugh
Sam Shaw
Frank Hawkins
George Norris Weamer
Reuben
Rebecca Beamer
Clearfield
Clarkson
Omaha
Lena M. Hawking
Mal H
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Blinfield
Beavar
Zed Beamer
Oakland
N. J
Salvaged from Junk Heap Can You Beat It
Laure Zondersa recalls a northern classmate who, after losing multiple horses, swapped to an old tractor. With a stubborn fix up, the team rebuilt the machine in a makeshift shed and resumed plowing, salvaging productivity after several setbacks.
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
Expression of gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and aid during the illness and death of Mrs. George Beamer's husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Beamer
Pete Kuhl to Perform at Tuesday Community Dance
Local pages announce Pete Kuhl and his orchestra will play at the Tuesday dance at the Community Hall. The renowned band is planned to provide the evening’s entertainment for dancers, with the performance expected to attract many attendees from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Kuhl
Pou Kuhl
Hin Blades Prehreatea
Watly
Mide
Annual Reunion of Old Settlers Set for Sept 24
Old Settlers association Mills Fremont and Pottawattamie counties met in Malvern to plan the annual reunion. The event will be held at Malvern Community Building Tuesday Sept 24 with no regular president. Committee outlines program and fall exhibits including early history displays and museum items for windows and local stores for display and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omeers
Mills
Fremont
Pottawattamie Counties
Old Setters Association
Malvern Canmutty
Taneday
Malvern
Buitdine
Tha E Progrimy
Tre
Leader
Boys and Girls Impress at State Fair
At the state fair Mills County youth excel in multiple divisions. Max Heaney and Ed Wearin led the poultry and livestock efforts, Twyla Pern and Virginia Dell Chamberlain top in poultry judging, while others like Julius Buch Jamie Summers Clinton Parker and Mary Elizabeth Summers contributed to livestock and health contests. County agents Kilpatrick and Wilson accompanied the team to Des Moines to prep for competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oun Shellherd
Mets Gcitye
Teast
Wiehe Tetorg
Max Heaney
Ed Wearin
Max
Firat
Twyla Pern
Dell Chamberlain
Donald
Esther Trivaly
Virginia Dell
Julius Buch
Jamie Summers
Clinton Parker
Ruby Karr
Inez Peawles
Keith Hopp
Mary Elizabeth Summers
Mills County
Bruce Kilpatrick
Adrian Wilson
Mee Tiarhey Kare
Lilian Bradley
Wayne Lincoln
Des Moines
Cully-Winslow Reunion Draws 100 Here on Aug 22
The Cully Winslow families and descendants held their reunion at the fair grounds Sunday, August 22. Attendees from Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska enjoyed a large picnic dinner in the amphitheater. Beau McCoy moved to Omaha to begin work last Monday after leaving a prior post at Piper garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cully-Winslow
Cully
Beau McCoy
Omaha
Iediule
Piper Garage
Fish Fry Revives Old Time Malverntais Custom
An informal gathering by Ashermen and families revived a classic Malverntais fish fry at the mouth of the Nishna river. Fishermen including Dick Brett, Guy Grindie, Shargid Grindie, and Hob McCormick organized the event, cooking channel cat as the valley’s tradition returned after years of poor fishing. Local participants from Tah ditties to Wualey Chapel joined in, sharing meals and recalling past dinners while noting the revived, communal spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othe Nishwa
Misaouri
Tie
Dick Brett
Guy Grindie
Shargid Grindie
Hob McCormick
Nishna
Halas
Une Fattik Cratieauty
John Kling
Also Mentioned on This Page
Women's Christian Organization
Roland Clan
Kirk West
Iowa
C. W. Fletcher
Laure Zondersa
Lawn
Wong
Jie
Lowe
Fremont and
T. W. Gidley Snd Chers
Simmers
Dick Facrett
Sy Weiudla Wade
Wualey Chapel
J.B. Frekel
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