Civil rights statement from Glenwood writer sparks reader response
Mills County readers are invited to inspect a controversial civil rights statement by Robert W. Buffington of Glenwood. The Leader notes it does not reflect the paper's opinion and welcomes reader feedback. A Malvern meeting on soil testing highlighted that a fertilizer dealer can boost farm income as much as a factory of 200 jobs. Local dealers largely back the soil test project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Buffington
Glenwood
Malvern
Jim Olson
Mills County
Mills County Rejects Bid On Truck Chassis and Cab
Mills county board of supervisors rejected Tuesday's bid for a two ton truck chassis and cab, the sole bid received. Fourteen new motor vehicle registrations were listed including Tords to Clifford Boyer Silver City Mil dred Konfist Glenwood. Ply mouths to Bill Burgoin Silver City Max Lienemann Pacific Junction. Pontiacs to Stephen Haines Hastings Stanley Andersen Glenwood. Volkswagens to Paul J. Taylor Hastings Universal R. & R. Glenwood. Chevrolets to James A. Ord and Chris Vohs Glenwood. Oldsmobile to Henry Lowe Glenwood. Buick to Louanne Robreau Glenwood. International pickup to Louis Laughlin Imogene. Chevrolet pickup to Wilbert W. Bond Malvern. Marriage licenses issued to Jim Shelly 20 and Jean Ramsay 21 both of Omaha. James R. Marshall 23 Clarksburg Calif and Connie K. Schoening 22 Glenwood. County Assessor Harry Markel attended the Southwest Iowa District Association of Assessors meeting Sept. 3 at Audubon, focusing on changes in laws.
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Mills County
Glenwood
James A. Ord
Chris Vohs
Oldsmobile
Henry Lowe
Buick
Louanne Robreau
Louis Laughlin
Imogene
Chevrolet
Wilbert W. Bond
Malvern
Jim Shelly
Jean Ramsey
Omaha
James R. Marshall
Clarksburg
Calif
Connie K. Schoening
Harry Markel
Southwest Iowa District Association of Assessors
Audubon
Bus Aid for Mills Schools Noted in County Totals
Payment to Malvern community school district included in a $22,838.43 transport state aid disbursement for the last school year. Other listed payments went to Nish na Valley and Glenwood, totaling several thousand dollars, with aid based on pupil transport figures. Card of thanks from Johnnie Darling expresses gratitude to the Malvern community.
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Malvern Community
Nishna Valley
Glenwood
Malvern
Johnnie Darling
Jury Call for Sept 20 in Car Truck Suit
Mills county district court has a jury called for Sept 20 before Judge R Kent Martin. Y Bert Morris sues Richard and Lanny Gay of Malvern for damages from a March 7 1963 car truck crash near Emerson on highway 34 seeking 7050. The Gays counterclaim for 73386.
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I. L. Donner
Mills County
R. Kent Martin
Y. Bert Morris
Richard and
Lanny Gay
Malvern
Emerson
Morris
Goys
Soils of Top Importance in Planning Profitable Farming
Kept from a U.S. Soil Conservation Service pamphlet, the article explains soil formation from weathering and organic matter, and stresses soil surveys for land-use planning. It covers topsoil, soil maps, erosion, drainage, and how tills, textures, and conservation practices affect crop productivity and profitability. Contact Mills County office for plans and maps.
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U. S&. Soil Conservation Service
Miss County Soil Conservation Office
Ath Place Award to Tom Axtell at State Fair
Mills county reports show Tom Axtell of Silver City placing fourth in the Poland China barrow class of 64 at the State Fair Swine Carcass results. The blue ribbon barrow earlier earned measurements 29 ft length, 1.2 in backfat, 5.78 sq in Joineye, ham and loin percent 24.83, described as a meat type hog with desirable carcass traits.
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Mills County
Dale Shull
Tom Axtell
Silver City
Tom
Rains Slow Paving Crews in Area
Rain slowed road work across the area last week as crews paused and equipment sat idle. Roberts Construction completed 3100 feet of 24 foot paving starting August 26 near Wearin school, with planned pours toward Highway 41 and 275, then east.
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Roberts Construction Co
Harold Lawson
Clarinds
Wearin
Roberts
Old County Farm
Burlington Overhead
Clyde Shock’ Jr
Montgomery County
Ross Construction Co
Red Oak
Emnurson
Nishna Valley School
Mills County Seeks Efficient Fertilizer Use Campaign
A Mills County program will run from September 12 to 18 as a countywide effort to promote more efficient fertilizer use. A 35-member working committee drawn from every seement will coordinate local cooperation to boost farm productivity.
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Mills
Mills County
Mills County Retail Gains Highlight 1965 Sales
Iowa Tax Commission figures show Malvern and Glenwood retail firms up for the year with gains of 15.6 and 3.9 percent respectively, while neighboring counties report mixed results. Sidney and Fremont also show shifts. totals for towns include Red Oak Shenandoah and Hamburg with varying figures as the county surveys sales performance. The report accompanies notes on a soil testing campaign and local extension outreach in Mills County.
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Mills County
Iowa Tax Commission
Malvern
Glenwood
Montgomery Page
Pottawattamie
Fremont
Sidney
Tudor
Red Oak
Hamburg
Girl Scouts Call for New Members
A call by Girl Scout readers invites second grade girls to join Brownie Troop registration on Tuesday September 14 at the Community building after school. Parents accompanying daughters are asked to attend the registration.
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Girl Scout
Rainy spell spares area from major damage
Heavy rains drenched the region with over five inches, bringing scattered downpours and rising rivers. Despite intense showers, damage was limited to road work and frayed tempers, with daily figures hinting at continued unsettled weather.
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Pluvius
Contests and Special Measure Highlight Mills County School Elections
Two contests and a special measure will shape the Mills County school elections next Monday. Thelma Blank and Clifford Ludington seek to fill a vacancy on the Mills County board of education. Walter Phelps did not seek re election. Incumbent Walter H. Green faces Don DeLashmutt Jr. for Glenwood district No 3 director. C. Margaret is unopposed for district 4. Donald Bruce seeks a fourth Glenwood term as treasurer. The only special measure asks Fremont-Mills to use school funds for a music classroom unit. Balloting runs 1 to 3 pm at the Guy D Grindle home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Blank
Emerson
Clifford Ludington
Pacific Junction
Mills County
Edeation
Walter Phelps
Walter H. Green
Don DeLashmutt Jr
Glenwood
C. Magaret
Donald Bruce
Fremont-Mills Board
Malvern
F. A. Wortman
Nishna Valley
Kenneth D Grindle
Fremont Mills
Edward Askew
Thurman
Wayne Lincoln
Strahan Cons
Dean Sayers
Guy D. Grindle
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