This Week in Mills County Football Rules Change
Mills County notes report a six man football rule update for the opening game at the fairgrounds. New rules shorten the down and yardage, end the game early on a 45 point lead, employ two officials, and keep standard scoring. A foot injury to Blackman is noted after a farm accident, with x rays showing a broken bone. Local oil-boom chatter is mentioned as continuing.
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Blackman
FU Parsons
Fair Grounds
Augustana and Van Averys Lead Opening Softball Tourney
The 1939 Invitational softball tournament opened at Malvern on Monday night. Augustana Omaha defeated Fort Crook 10 to 1 as Tony Behrens struck out 18, a Malvern field record. Fort Crook had 0 hits and 3 errors. Augustana had 4 hits and 1 error. Behrens, Linder, Zych, and Warnstaff were key players. The Van Averys of Council Bluffs faced a forfeit by the Rinky-Dinks of Omaha in the opener.
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Malvern
Fairgrounds
Augustanas
Omaha
Fort Crook
Rinky-Dinks
van Averys
Council Bluffs
Atrikeout
Tony Behrens
Augustana Outfit
Coroner Held In Wreck Probe In Iowa
Mills county coroner F H Raynor of Glenwood was involved in a fatal highway crash on No 275 near South Omaha road. Edward Brewer and his year old daughter Shirley died at once, Mrs Brewer died in a Council Bluffs hospital. Raynor's hearse struck the Brewer car then hit a Coburg truck, injuring its driver and companion. Raynor is under police guard in Council Bluffs hospital.
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Mills County
F. H. Raynor
Glenwood
Wes
South Omaha
Edward Brewer
Shirley
Brewer
Council Blufs
Raynor
War Brings Transfer Of Officers To Navy Yard
Mrs J R Scott learns from daughter in Washington that Capt Chantry is ordered to Philadelphia Navy Yard to manage the yard building two battleships and several cruisers. He starts Friday. planned visit postponed. The Chantrys previously lived in Philadelphia and have friends there. Also affected are Lisal and Mrs Jack Idrow, daughter and son in law of Mr le Weber. Tank Abe red troM bla
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J. R. Scott
A. J. Chantry
Washington, D. C
Capt. Chantry
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Europe
Mra. Chantry
Chantrys
Philadelphia
Lisal
Jack Idrow
Snd
le Weber
Tank Abe Red Trom
County Planning Committee Holds First Meeting Here
Mills County Agricultural Planning Committee convened its 1939 40 season at Malvern electing Tra l Turner as chairman B F Buffington vice chairman and John Longstreet secretary W M Anderson outlined district assistance Ira L Turner named weed control as the main focus for the year A sub committee was formed to study weed eradication with a report at the next meeting Read continuation on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tra Ll. Turner
Hastings
Mills County Agricultural Planning Committee
Malvern
B. F. Buffington
Glenwood
John Longstreet
W. M. Anderson
Montgomery County
Mills County
L. T. Nutty
Ira L. Turner
Township and AAA Workers Will Meet in Malvern
Township and AAA workers will meet in the Malvern Community building Saturday Sept 16 at 9 a m to discuss facts and data on the 1940 program and election procedure. The meeting opens 1940 organization activities and explains election procedure and program details. Township election meetings will be held in the county the week of Oct 2 to name township officers. county organization meeting will follow to elect county officers.
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Malvern
Motorcyclists Here Sunday at County Fair Grounds
Central Mills county hosts a motorcycle field day Sunday afternoon at the county fair grounds. Sponsored by the Council Bluffs motorcycle club, about 70 motorcycles are expected to participate, with many skilled riders taking part. A prior event was canceled due to bad weather.
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Mills County
Council Bluffs
Briggs Sentenced to 30 Days for Manslaughter
Raymond Briggs of Red Oak received a sentence of 20 days in county jail plus 10 months parole in Mills County District Court on Monday. He drove the car in an accident near Malvern last spring that killed John Morgan. Briggs fled the scene but was later arrested at home. He pled guilty to manslaughter.
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Sherif W
DeMose
Raymond Briggs
Red Oak
Mills County District Court
Charles Roe
Briggs
John Morgan
Malvern
Gasser Gang Parades for Emerson Festival
The Gasser gang from the compressor station entered Emerson parade Saturday afternoon in gay costumes with red and white tricycles carrying Emerson Gassers signs. Participants included J Charles Perry Patty Boswell Jimmy Ler Perry Donna Jo Wools Tommy Meskinming Bar on Sekert Garry Wilkinson Timmy Byrtdtley Varnh 8. A leader photographer captured only part of the grand photo.
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Emerson Parade
Emerson Gassers
J. Charles Perry
Emerson
Patty Boswell
G. Jimmy Ler Perry
Donna Jo Wools
Tommy TD. Meskinming
Bharon Kay Sekert
Garry Lee Wilkinson Rowid
Timmy Byrtdtley Varnh
Erand
Betty McGraints
Eee
Enrollment Up At Mat Vernethouse Newsroom
Enrollment figures at the Mat vernethouse rose during the past week as a school report notes varied activity. The news department announces staff changes with Wotty Baer named editor and Jeet Cherry as star reporter amid moves in moving, editing, and headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flenres
Fordia Owas
Othe Senisp
Wotty Baer
Agsuelute
Suit to contest Hummell will in Mills County court
A real estate probate suit filed in Mills County District Court challenges Laura Hummell s will. Plaintiffs Della Evans Nina Crouse Lenore Mc Farland and Hose Vestal name N B Genung executor Malvern Cemetery Association Hastings Methodist Episcopal Church trustees and Malvern Methodist Episcopal Church trustees as defendants and beneficiaries. The estate is estimated at twenty to thirty thousand dollars and includes a bequest to an institution for the blind. The brief claims Hummell was of unsound mind and subject to insane delusions at the time of the will.
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Laura Hummell
Mills County
Della Evans
Nina Crouse
Lenore McFarland
Hose Vestal
Genung
Malvern Cemetery Association
Charles Wesley Hughes
Hastings Methodist Episcopal Church
Malvern Methodist Episcopal Church
Hummel
Miss Hummell
Mundell released in Hastings assault trial
In Hastings, Mundell found not guilty of assault to commit bodily harm after a beer parlor altercation with William Gustin. The jury, after hearing 14 witnesses, accepted the self defense plea and Mundell was released. Cook & Cook defended Mundell. W R Byington prosecuted for the state.
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Tilton Mundel
Mundell
Nash
Misting
Che
Ralph Chambers
John Cheney
Roy Honig
Lottie Nelson
Emil Ponton
Burnley Rowe
Skinner
H. E
Solberg
Roy Snider
Champ Steiner
Harry Stout
Plate
Guatin 'i
Cook & Cook
W. R. Byington
Date set for annual Frolic by Malvern tire dept
The Malvern tire department set the date for the 1539 annual Frolic at its regular meeting Monday. Thursday, Dec. 7, was named for the event.
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Malvern, Tire Department
Class Officers Chosen by Juniors and Seniors
The junior and senior classes chose their officers for the year. Hartley Knight was elected president with Betty Haer as vice president and Howard Gearhart as secretary treasurer. Migs Bates becomes sponsor. Junior officers include Herb Stogdill as president with Marjorie Swo boda as vice president and Lee Rob bing as Secretary treasurer with Misa Schini as sponsor.
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Hartley Knight
Betty Haer
Howard Gearhart
Migs Bates
Herb Stogdill
Marjorie Swoboda
Lee Robbing
Misa Schini
Emerson Festival Draws Large Crowds and Profit
Good crowds and a lively program marked the two day Emerson Festival sponsored by the Emerson Community Club. The final night attracted the largest turnout and produced a net positive financially. Parades on Friday and Saturday drew many entries with notable designs. A 1904 Auburn car driven by Champ Steiner and rider Bob Marshall lit up the Saturday parade. The Emerson gym hosted quilt and corn shows, with the building well filled despite slightly smaller exhibits.
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Emerson Community Club
Auburn
Champ Steiner
Emerson
Steimer
Bob Marshall
Rural Teachers to Meet Saturday at Courthouse
County teachers in the area will gather at the courthouse Saturday at 9 30 a m for a study session organized by County Superintendent Amy Hammers.
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Court House
Amy Hammers
Local Corn Prices Reported Amid Unclear Trade Notes
A garbled report references corn prices and harvest activity in Malvern area, noting county AAA figures and 1836 crop mentions. It mentions shipments, grain quality terms, and workers in mills or elevators with ongoing activity through yesterday.
Hastings Farmer Killed After Wagon Accident on Farm
Christopher Sorenson of Hastings died at Mercy Hospital Council Bluffs after a wagon mishap on the Revel Harman farm last Thursday. Born February 22 1914 in Siebert Colorado he spent most of his life in Avoca with a three year Wisconsin interval. He married Beatrice Kuyven of Avoca December 17 1936 and left a 14 month old daughter Jacquilene. He is survived by his wife his father of Hastings a twin sister Louise and brother Louis and numerous relatives. Pallbearers included William Pattee Reuel Harman Herbert Mute Llgud Harman Edward Harman and Ralph Leu.
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Revel Harman
Christopher Sorenson
Hastings
Council Bluffs
Christopher George Wiliam Sorensen
Siebert
Colo
Avoca
Wisconsin
Beatrice Kuyven
Mercy
Louise
Arthur Musehall
Louis
Stebert
Cole
Wiliam Pattee
Reuel Harman
Herbert Mute
Llgud Harman
Edward Harman
Ralph Leu
Heat wave continues with high temperatures across week
Weather notice reports July heat wave extending through workweek with hot winds. Thermometer readings show highs around 102 on Thursday, dropping to mid 80s by midweek. Some relief expected later, but conditions remain uncomfortable.
Leader's Ninth Annual Free Cooking School Set for Malvern
The Leader announces the ninth annual free Cooking School to be held in Malvern on November 1, 2, and 3. This year the event shifts to early November and aims to be a complete home making program with practical demonstrations for all, led by Frances Speidel, a renowned food demonstrator. The schedule invites women and homemakers from town and country to attend, highlighting accessible sessions for families of all sizes.
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Mrs
Frances Speidel
Murope
Adolph
Hitler
Thia
Uipaunees
Malvern
Praceul Ogni
Mra
Sia Tay Bean
Iowa
Nebraska
Iowa State College
Thurman Gridsters Visit Malvern For Six Man Opener
Malvern high school begins its second six man football season Friday night with Thurman visiting on the fair grounds field at 8 pm. Thurman, pioneers of six man play in southwest Iowa, boasts a strong, veteran squad under Coach Dyke and expects to challenge Malvern after last year’s defeat. The match interrupts the ongoing softball tournament.
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Malvern High School
Thurman
Fair Grounds
Iowa
Malvern
New Books Add Variety at Malvern Public Library
Several new volumes arrive this week at the Malvern Public Library and are placed on the rent shelf for patrons. Highlights include Nora Waln's Reaching for the Stars about life in Nazi Germany, plus works by Freeman Liavola Anne Galver Amy Lindbergh Admiral Hynd Liga Ouglan Maude Smith Dewan Joseph Ff Maruudad and others.
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Malvern Public
Nora Waln
New
Germany
Shy
Czechoslovakia
Joseph C. Lineal
Freeman Liavola
Anne Galver
Tdwten
Amy Lindbergh
Admiral Hynd
Liga «Ouglan
Maude Suidth
Dewan
Marbet Field
Wishford Point
Juseph Ff
Maruudad
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County Planning Committee
J. R. Clark
R. K. Henderson
Harvey Schoening
J. W. Nansel
Cecil Karr
W. E. Agan
J. M. Steele
Joe Kammerer
Glenn Bummers
Leonard Seeger
Raymond Warner
Held Lyford
J. F. Wearin
Milla County
AAA
Gasser
Emerson Festival
Hummell
Emergon
Freddie Studd
Dr. J. A. Kline
Karmit Severson
Boehner
Firat Corg
Chris Sorenson
Leader
M. H
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