R O Smith Dies At Emerson After Illness
R O Smith longtime Emerson resident died at home after several weeks illness. Funeral held Friday at 2 30 in Emerson Methodist church led by Rev L E Ripley with Baptist pastor Frey ins. F Stille assisting. Music by Clara Thorson Louise Whistler Robert Honeyman and T N Cheney. Burial in Emerton cemetery. Pallbearers named C D Greenwood W H Cramer Gibert Cheney H C Hiieka John Carson Charles Vental. Born April 27 1842 near Geneva New York son of Rev Howard Smith and Fannie DeGolla Smith. The family moved to Green County Wisconsin after four years and settled there 14 years later. Continues on page seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Smith
Emerson
L. E. Ripley
Frey
Ins. F. Stille
The
Baptist Church
Clara Thorson
Louise Whistler
Robert Honeyman
T. N. Cheney
Honeyman
Irene Crofton
Evangeline Lang
Isa Barns
Emerton
C.D. Greenwood
W. H. Cramer
Gibert Cheney
H.C. Hiieka
John Carson
Charles Vental
Gen’ Neva
N. Y
Rallin O. Smith
Howell Smith
Fannie DeGolla Smith
Green County
Wis
Mellin Smith
Shaw Family Hold Reunion on Sunday
The Shaw family posterity gathered at the Glenwood armory on Sunday for the sixth annual reunion and picnic despite rain and muddy roads. About 80 attended the noon cafeteria dinner before a business meeting elected officers: President Henry Shaw, Tabor. Vice President Susie Bensenter, Hancock. Secretary-Treasurer Dorrin Shaw, Tabor. Historian Everett C. Shaw, Tabor. Joe Shaw, 71, of Glenwood was the eldest present, while Kenneth Edward, three months old, son of Leslie and Mrs. Shaw, Malvern, was the youngest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Rachel Shaw
Glenwood Armory
Henry Shaw
Tabor
Susie Bensenter
Hancock
Dorrin Shaw
Everett C. Shaw
Joe Shaw
Glenwood
Kenneth Edward
Leslie Shaw
Malvern
Shaw
Imogene Schools Closed After Infantile Paralysis Cases
Development of two infantile paralysis cases in Imogene sparked an epidemic scare leading to the closure of public and parochial schools for the week. The first patient, Louis Leahy, died after a coma relapse. Billy Laughlin was also hospitalized. Sixty pupils affected in total, closure maintained as state health officials assess the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Leahy
Mercy Hospital
Council Bluffs
Will Leahy
Billy Laughlin
Will Laughlin
State Department of Health
Ruy BP. Senor
Garden Club Meeting At Legion Room In Community Building
The Malvern Garden Club will meet Wednesday September 18 in the Legion room of the Community building. A second session is planned September 22 at 7:00 p.m. Miss Alice Beurily and Miss Louis Kay will head the pruning event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Garden
Starts Work at Johnson Gene Hoover
Starts work at Johnson Gene Hoover as first duty in town, colleagues note the new role and the established routines. Hoover signals readiness and engages with local school activities, while colleagues observe careful preparation and planning for upcoming tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Hoover
Uae
Hoover
Evkaul
Congressmen Wearin and Mrs Wearin Return Home
Back from Washington late Thursday evening came Congressman and Mrs Otha J Wearin after a short major trip following the end of the 4th session of Congress. They are at their home north of Hastings and expect to remain in the district until the next session starting Jan 1 1893. Wearin believes the 74th session was marked by accomplishment and anticipates benefits from the investigation of processing costs to follow the Wheeler Wearin bill providing for this.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Otha J. Wearth
Congress
Hastings
Wearin
Mills County Receives 60000 PWA Grant for Road Grade Crossing
Mills County will use at least 60000 of 7000000 to fund a grade separation at Emerson where Highway 69 crosses the Burlington rail line. Sixty workers will be hired, earning 19500 of the total, with 40600 for materials and construction. Work begins in October pending final plans. the state program targets 60 similar separations and 10 reroutings, with potential project revisions as conditions change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis
Town Public Works Program
State Highway Commission
Emerson
Burlington
Foxworthy P T A Meeting Set At School Friday
The Foxworthy P T A will hold its regular meeting at the school house Friday evening September 13. Election of officers for the year will be held during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxworthy P. T. A
Mrs Richard Bada Dies at Silver City
Mrs Richard Bada a longtime Mills county resident died suddenly Friday in Silver City at age believed in her 56th year She and her husband Emma Catherine Ehlers married October 2 1878 and built a life from a one room farm home to a prominent Silver City residence The obituary notes a long illness and a quiet passing in the yard as she rested prior to death continued on page 4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Nick) Bada
Silver City
Mills County
Emma Catherine Ehlers
Richard Frederick Bada
Baba
Committees Named for Old Settlers Meeting Sept 24
Malvern hosts the Tri-County Old Settlers reunion on Tuesday September 24 with Mills Pottawattamie and Fremont counties involved. President F W Chantry and officers have organized the program including a community antique show all week. Committees listed include Program Music Reception House and coffee Prizes and antique display with members from Malvern Glenwood Emer son Hastings and Hastings areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Tri- County
Old Settlers Association
Mills
Pottawattamie
Fremont
F. W. Chantry
Wll
J. W. McNulty
Association
W. P. Wortman
H. T. Seattle
J. O. Laird
Vernon Bobbitt
Louis Berks
Mra
FP. R
Chantry
LL. A. Talbott
J. R. Bobbitt
Fred Durbin
M. T. Davis
J. W. Innes
Frank W. Choate
M. 3
Willams
Glenwood
Ira N. Chenry
Emerson
Ira Turner
Hastings
T. W. Gidley
J. N. Summers
G. $. Everett
F. E. Mulholland
J. E. Randerson
I. R. Halt
Malvern Council in Monthly Session Delivers Routine Checks
Malvern's town council met in the Community Building to approve small monthly bills and a $140 settlement by the park board for pool water. They set a grading contract for F J Steele of Strahan up to $140 for road work from Second Avenue to Eighth Avenue, while delaying a new four inch water main project pending better finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Board of Park Commissioners
F. J. Steele
Strahan
11Th Street
Second Avenue
Eighth Avenue
White Eagle
School Board in Session Tuesday in Malvern
Malvern's board of education met Tuesday evening for the September session. Members approved routine bills, discussed school progress, and cared for usual bus matters with no unusual issues on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Board of Education
Merritt Pays Taxes In County Since 1879
John L. Merritt, a prominent farmer west of Glenwood, visited the treasurer’s office Tuesday to pay his taxes. He stated he has never been delinquent in this county and has paid taxes since 1879, a record few can match. He humorously noted a tax due might warrant exemption, though he has paid regularly for ten decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Merritt
Glenwood
Merrick Bedigie
District Court Continues Grind
District Court in Mills county remains active with Judge Miller presiding. Jurors have been called but not used. several cases resolved by guilty pleas or out of court agreements. Notable actions include Meadows pleading guilty to assault and Nelson pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated with fines and suspended portions. Other cases dismissed or settled, with judgments for plaintiffs in some and tax payments urged before penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Tle
Miller
Lesley Alensworth
Carroll Meadows
Iursault
Way
Genting
M. C. Nelson
Atoxijeated
Buch
Christenson
Platina
Joe Donney
Roy Neiman
Robert Ryall
William Luesch
Refund Checks Ready for Issue by Treasurer
County Treasurer Maurice Mayberry announces refunds for taxpayers who paid in full and are entitled to a partial sales tax refund from Mills County. Checks may be collected at the treasurer’s office by calling ahead or visiting to receive them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Mayberry
Mills County
The Aftermath Temperance Drama to Be Shown
A temperance drama titled The Aftermath will be staged at the Baptist church on Tuesday September 17 under Christian Womans Society auspices. Written by Jude and Mrs Sauvinier, it features local actors and portrays the legalized liquor issue with dramatic turn and education value, praised by critics and seen across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Jude
Mr. Sauvinera
Agiara
Ainda
Alex Cairtys
Atrama
John Barlegrorn
Hs Nuaner
Pathes
Logic
Arentves Ae Wastiig
Wistaury
Mrs Briscoe Dies in Omaha Hospital September 6
Mrs Newton Briscoe formerly of Hillsdale died in St Josephs Hospital Omaha after four weeks of treatment and an operation. Funeral at Hillsdale Methodist Church conducted by Rev J Petitt with local pastors, burial in Glenwood Cemetery. Obituary outlines birth in Chicago April 18 1898 and marriage to Newton Briscoe March 1 1919, three daughters LaVella Leota and Nika V1, family moved to Hillsdale 1930, and surviving relatives including husband, parents Mrs WO Brisco of Prairie Grove Ark, brothers and sisters, with note of early Christian conversion in Farmington Ark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Hotsene
Jonah
I Madate
St. Josephs Hospital
Omaha
Methodist Church
Hillsdale
Ynelock
J. Petett
Chaude W. Cooper
Council Blntts
Willsdale
St. Joremy
Ter Nashand Ani
Ind Mes
George Dingman
Teeinheck, Ja
WO Brisco
Prairie Grove
Ark
Benthers
David Dineman
Penneetan
Jags Dinewinn
Des Moines
Livingston Dineman
Wondworth
Deloss
Theodore Dingman
Reinheck
John Malm
Irene Dineman
Princeton
Art Malm
Mra
Sam Wilbur
Sterling, T
Charles Ferguson
Carthage
Abs. Briscow
Chris Chu Carel
Farmington, Ark
Quota Received in County Amid Weather Totals
Weather notes show rainfall over weekend and September patterns. Counts and estimates reference county crops and drought implications with unrelated garbled phrases but indicate a focus on precipitation, temperature and farm conditions affecting local agriculture.
Yastings Couple Celebrate Their Golden Wedding
Malvern Ledger reports on the Yastings celebrating their golden wedding anniversary on September 2. The couple held a reception at the bride’s home and later hosted family dinner with relatives including Flora Sulyers and extended kin. A party followed at the Hnastinga home with many attendees and best wishes for many more anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Weare
Malvern Lever
TA Metae
Nerth
Thasthings
Flora
Dune Fickel
Washington, D.C
T. L. Sulyers
Lorraine
Flekel
Mrs. Byron Hiatt Suicide Tragedy At Poe Junction
Mrs Byron Hiatt a 22 year old woman committed suicide by poison at a home near Poe Junction last week After suffering from dependency she drank poison and died the following day at a hospital Family and local residents describe the distress and tragedy of the incident as authorities investigate the case in Allen Gate and Rayner areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poethie Junction
Byron
Heer Fallen
B.A. Hennessy
Rayner
Bey
Allen
Gruiter Garage and Kanee Nelson Building Open
The Gruiter and K N Gruiter Garage moved into the Huten Nelson store area. The Caliber Garage reopened last week and will continue operations from Assien SPA while the Kanee and Nelson building is completed. Miss Nell Ralskett spent the time at Maar head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pf Tools
HEE
Nelson
T He Caliber Garage
Cmvicu
Assien Spa
Kanee & Nelson
Nell Ralskett
Maar Head
Nine Class of 1935 Members Head to Colleges in Search of Further Study
The Malvern High class of 1935 sends nine graduates to various colleges for further education as they disperse to universities such as Purdue, Notre Dame, and the University of Virginia. The group, described as ready for higher learning, includes three bound for Loudon University and several to institutions across the region.
Hastings Plans Big Celebration for September 19
Hastings unveils a large September 19 celebration featuring entertainment and sports. The event will include a parade, amateur contests, and performances with local committees and volunteers preparing to host visitors.
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Hastings
Editor Recalls Boyhood Friends Visit Saturday
Editor enjoys a long reunion with childhood friends in Hastings after their visit from Ma and Me Greenwalt of Westin and Mr. and Mrs Croonwalt of Chloe. They traced shared history from over 40 years ago on nearby farms and recalled earlier days, noting the editor’s long tenure with Lee GOR. & P. railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwalt
Wastin
Croonwalt
Chloe
Hastings
Aches Wether
Lee Gor. & P. Railroad
Royal Arch Masons Meet at Atlantic
The Osomthweet Town hosts an all day session of Royal Arch Masons at Atlantic on Thursday September 19. Four degrees of the chapter will be worked with officers and members attending from Arc and Gherigin Chinter. An evening banquet will follow the day’s sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alew Royal Arch Masons
Malvern Cleaners Expand Equipment Range
Malvern Cleaners added new machinery this week to improve restoration work. The equipment allows thorough cleaning of fabrics by removing varnish and discolorations, with brushing and steaming steps to restore texture. The overhaul aims to enhance finish on aged materials despite limited availability in smaller towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Charners
Bardeae
de Deere
Ariel
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O. Smith
Imogene
Garden Club
Johnson
Foxworthy P. T. A. Meeting
Richard Bada
District Court
Hillsdale Church
Qenother
Chettt
Fenther
Ats Leteec
Che Een
J. B. Fickel
Mrs. Byron Hiatt
Aw Malvern
Elasa
Vlans
Purdue
Warentyeoert
Levinton Mee
Bkatte
Libthivteela
Dborotha Ghar Bly
Dades Dreek
Jeti Didvteen
Lea Bedi
Nebe
Mary
Rabetts
Liwis
Storey Stewart Wall Phytts Witwont
Jane Flotelue
Dorothy Gallia Chon
Haete
Suni
Hussiesy College
Iahiy Uy Christin Copage Slipson State
Nernaral Wodherpud
Stephen Colloke
Rand
Neely
Pern
Frolty
Swat
CTU
Nrtrdekut
Lneate
Bf Burtiegs
Amd
Weldon
Aiey Choek
Grogeaia
Willisea
Ebadenan Voos
Crodiwell
Royal Arch Masons
Atlantic
Malvern Cleaners
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