Mills County crops see soybeans near record yield
This week in Mills County notes blight muting corn prospects and a bumper soybean crop possible. John Waller brings in a single bean plant yielding 277 beans, the best reported. Mrs. Carl Wilson of Malvern is featured in a state promotion for Ames In-Cross poultry service highlighting Wilson Hatchery's program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Waller
Malvern
Carl Wilson
Ames In- Cross Poultry Service
Wilson Hatchery
Honor 4-H Leaders at Banquet
Mills county 4-H leaders with 45 years of service were honored at a Malvern event sponsored by Malvern Trust & Savings Bank. Dr. D. M. Kline Outstanding awards went to Mrs. David Angus and Martin Leipold. Clover awards named several leaders for five and ten years. E. W. Burdie welcomed guests. Mrs. Ben Wilson spoke on Today’s Super Highway. Sharon Mass performed accordion solos.
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Mills County
Malvern Trust & Savings ‘Bank
Malvern
D. M. Kline
David Angus
Martin Leipold
Iowa Farm Bureau
Leipold
Archie Scott
Robert Kruse
E. W. Burdie
Ben Wilson
Sharon Mass
County Auditors await state tax commission levies approval
County Auditor Glen Johnson notes multiple auditors statewide have heard nothing from the state tax commission on levies submitted for approval. Treasurer F. M. Robinson warns Mills County taxes are due, with delinquency date for the last half of 1960 taxes set for Oct 1. New car registrations include a Pontiac for Kenneth Graves, Malvern. Chevrolet for Eugene Pullman, Silver City. Ford for Donald Schade, Glenwood. Morris Minor for Donna Morelock, Emerson. Marriage licenses issued to Charles Payne and Sandra Vance, both from Omaha and Parnell. Frederick Goodenow and Margarette Burgoin, both of Ann Arbor. Robert West of Oakland and Helen Wallace of Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen. Johnson
State Tax Commission
Des Moines
F. M. Robinson
Township Board Reviews 1962 Road Projects
Mills county trustees met with County Engineer Troy Rhody and the board of supervisors to present requests for 1962 road projects. Most proposals involve grading and rock work. Approval will follow for projects the board can accommodate. Most townships submitted three projects each.
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Mills County
Troy Rhody
Board of Supervisors
Enrollments Rise in Mills County Schools
Enrollments in Mills county community school systems continue climbing with a reported 178 pupil increase. Glenwood, in its first year as a reorganized system absorbing Mineola, Pacific Junction and Silver City, now holds well over half the county’s pupils with East and West Glenwood schools totaling 776, while Nishna Valley records even kindergarten distribution and high school placement. Last year totals show Glenwood at 987, Pacific Junction 160, Silver City 105, Nishna Valley 622, and Malvern 540.
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Mills County
Glenwood
Mineola
Pacific Junction
Silver City
Nishna Valley
Henderson
Strahan
Emerson
East School
East
Juotion High
Pac. Jet
Malvern
Cold wet spell drags Mills County as Carla’s remnants bring rain
A cool snap follows days of heavy rain in Mills County with temperatures dipping to 43 degrees Wednesday night. Forecasters tie the chill to the remnants of Hurricane Carla tracking hundreds of miles south after entering from the Gulf. More than four inches of rain drenched the area since Sunday as steady showers continued.
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Mills
Mercury
Carla
Here
Gulf of Mexico
Concert at St. John's Sunday in Malvern area
The St. John's Lutheran church northeast of Malvern hosts a religious music concert on September 17 at 8 p.m. Five area congregations will send singers to join host participants, with choirs from Glenwood Magnolia Louisville Neb and St. Paul's of Council Bluffs. Admission is free with a voluntary offering.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
Malvern
Glenwood
Magnolia
Louisville
Neb
St. Paul’s
Council Bluffs
Pace Oil Co. becomes Mobil distributor in area
The Pace Oil Co. of Malvern has acquired the Mobil Oil distributorship formerly held by Robert Paulson. Paulson retires with move to California to join his children. Kenneth Allensworth, ten-year Pace veteran, will be tank wagon man as the service station operates with Wayne Zanders and John Fegin the same personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pace Oil Co
Malvern
Mobil Oil
Robert Paulson
California
Kenneth Allensworth
Pace Firm
Wayne Zanders
John Fegin
NFO Plans County Meetings for Holding Action
Marvin Bowen of the Milla county NFO says members should prepare to herd corn at 1.49 and soybeans at 2.56 per bushel as part of an all out holding action. Meetings in September will set contract terms for processors with a master contract to be discussed in October. Only members with ID admitted. The group highlights storage loans and government loans to cover expenses as it readies for broader action into cattle hogs and sheep.
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Marvin Bowen
Milla County
National
NFO
Des Moines
Bowen
ASC
Oren Lee Staley
Chicken Pie Supper by OES Saturday Sept
Community notices a chicken pie supper hosted by the Order of the Eastern Star on Saturday in September. Proceeds support local activities and charitable programs. Event details and exact date appear in the brief society item.
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Oes
Extension adds Bettylyn Crouse as home economist
Miss Bettylyn W. Crouse recently joined Mills and Fremont counties extension as assistant home economist. She becomes home economist for a clothing short course announced by Mills county service. The course covers baymanship selection care fabric pattern construction accessories and a style review for all sewing enthusiasts with time and place to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettylyn W. Crouse
Mills and
Fremont Counties Extension Organization
Mills County Service
Legion to Meet Monday Night in Malvern Hall
Harry Hammons post of the American Legion will hold its regular meeting on Monday at 8 p.m. in the Malvern Community building. Commander Darrell Frederickson urged all members to attend for special business and reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hammons
American Legion
Malvern
Darrell Frederickson
Forced Off Road at Four Corners
At about 7 p m Wednesday a car driven by John P Dixon of Red Oak was forced off the highway by a passing vehicle near the four corners north of Malvern. Dixon's car struck a mail box but no injuries are described.
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John P. Dixon
Red Oak
Four Corners
Malvern
Dixon
Harold Smith Wins Area 4 Race for County Board of Education
Harold Smith of Emerson defeated J. F. Wearin Jr. of Hastings 394 to 357 for Mills County Area 4. Robert Honig ousted Glenwood board president Dick Owen 248 to 146 for director at large, with Curtis G. Warneke taking 36 votes. Rudolph G. Miller reelected in Glenwood District 3. Willard Dyke defeated Kay Kilpatrick 159 to 139 for Fremont Mills director at Tabor, Eldon Sheer 26. Smith led Nishna Valley 360 to 71. Wearin stronger in Malvern. Unopposed directors Durbin, Winders, Newell, and Hays. County board to canvass. Smith to take office in October. Everett Stouder reelected in Strahan district.
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Old Smith
Emerson
J. F. Wearin Jr
Hastings
Glenwood
Robert Honig
Glenwood Board
Dick Owen
Curtis G. Warneke
Rudolph G. Miller
Dist
Tabor
Willard Dyke
Fremont Mills
Kay Kilpatrick
Eldon Sheer
County Board
Smith
Nishna Valley
Wearin
Malvern
Mr. Durbin
Malvern Dist
Frederic Newell
Margaretta Hays
Goy
Strahan Consolidated
Everett Stouder
Henderson Holiday Fest Promises Full Day of Fun
Henderson prepares for its annual holiday this Saturday September 16 with activities from 10 am parade featuring kids and floats and bands, followed by a horseshoe contest. Aunt Jemima serves breakfast, midget baseball at 3 pm, Iroquois drum corps, a traveling zoo, and an all day barbecue. Ben Fowler will speak at 8 pm, Kernels Quartet performs, and a concluding dance brings the crowd together.
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Aunt Jemima
Henderson
Omaha
State Conservation Commission
U P.m
Ben Fowler
Town Civil Defense Administration
Kernels Quartet
Petit Jurors Named for September Term Court
Jurors for the September term of district court were announced by clerk L. L. Donner and asked to report October 2. Judge Harold E. Davidson will preside with Rudolf Lundblad as reporter. List includes Bilver City Eure Anderson Leo May Clyde Schoening Wayne Stewart Taber Lou Barry Dallas Delevan Hastings Mary Bruce W Henderson Phyllis Brown Creighton Miller Valma South Twyla Johnson Malvern Marion Beals Lois Hering Jack Jamett Fred Mul Holland Francena Sell T. F. Salyers Emerson Estle Darby Clyde Gravett George Haseall Jr Mrs Charles Lakin Ed Wallace Glenwood Harvey Brake Mrs Warren Carr Russell Crouch Galena Clipson Anne Cheyney Thelma Delevan Martha Fas Nacht Rita Gradle Kenneth Hulstman Leona Helms Lorraine Kruse Hazel Lidgett Ruth Linsett Anna Leick Carl Munroe John Pitzer Lea Ann Simmons Walt Stivers Talitha Timmerman Wilbur Tackett Pacific Junction Charles Long Donna Mayer Council Bluffs Mrs Wea C Scheidle
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Hastings
Mary Bruce
Phyllis Brown
Creighton Miller
Valma South
Twyla Johnson
Malvern
Marion Beals
Lois Hering
Jack Jamett
Fred Mulholland
Francena Sell
Tf. W. Salyers
Emerson
Estle Darby
Clyde Gravett
George Haseall Jr
Charles Lakin
Ed Wallace
Glenwood
Harvey Brake
Warren Carr
Russell Crouch
Galena Clipson
Anne Cheyney
Thelma Delevan
Martha Fasnacht
Rita Gradle
Kenneth Hulstman
Leona Helms
Lorraine Kruse
Hazel Lidgett
Ruth Linsett
Anna Leick
Carl Munroe
John Pitzer
Lea Ann Simmons
Walt Stivers
Talitha Timmerman
Wilbur Tackett
Pacific Junction
Charles Long
Donna Mayer
Council Bluffa
Mrs. Wea
C. Scheidle
Algerian clergyman attends services at Nishna Cottage
An Algerian clergyman identified as Rev. Stevens joined Rev. Wayne Bass of Malvern Baptist Church in Sunday services at Nishna Cottage. Elmer James of Glenvil celebrated his 88th birthday with cake for patients. New patients include Mrs. Carl Morgan of Glenwood admitted Wednesday and Fred Schwalm admitted last Friday.
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Stevens
Nishna Cottage
Wayne Bass
Malvern Baptist Church
Elmer James
Glennevil
Carl Morgan
Fred Schwalm
Glenwood
Mrs Pace Begins Home Construction in Malvern
Work starts on a new frame house for Mrs Mona Pace on Boundary Street in east Malvern. Port Rickabaugh of Tabor is contractor. The 26 by 60 foot dwelling includes two bedrooms, kitchen, dining area, bath, living room with a picture window, full basement and garage. Foundation poured last week, aiming for early winter completion.
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Mona Face
P. L. Stone
Boundary St
East Malvern
Port Rickabaugh of
Tabor
Little Creek Valley
Hillsdale Church Harvest Home Sunday Observance
Hillsdale Church will hold its annual Harvest Home service and homecoming day on Sunday September 17. Events include Sunday school at 10 a.m church at 11 a.m. basket dinner at 12 30 p.m. and an afternoon program at 2 p.m. The congregation invites members and friends to join any or all services.
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Hillsdale Church
Plumbs to Hold Open House Sunday Event Invitation
Marion and Barbara Plumb invite friends neighbors and organizations of Macedonia Carson and Henderson to an open house Sunday September 17 from 2 to 6 p m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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Macedonia
Carson and
Henderson
Marion
Barbara Plumb
Silver City Mineola Gas Service Starts In Mills County
Silver City and Mineola are now on natural gas after a week of service. Construction began August 13 in Silver City with a $50,000 program and 114 signups. Mineola followed August 25 with a $35,000 investment and 50 signups. Mayor A T Jones said the gas arrival marks another step in growth as the town also recently installed a water system and connected to Highway 34, with plans for street work and a future sewer system.
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Mills County
Silver City
Mineola
A. T. Jones
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St. John’s
Paces
Mobil Oil Co
Legion
Harold Smith
County Board of Education
Petit Jurors
L L. Donner
Harold EH. Davidson
Clarinda
Rudolf Lundblad
Bilver City
Eure Anderson
Leo May
Clyde Schoening
Wayne Stewart
Lou Barry
Dallas Delevan
Algeria
Mrs. Pace
Malvern Community Schools
Supt
N. Ponald. Breahears
John England
Bernice Dalrymple
Lois Alter
Vernon Arndt
Wm. T. Beasley
Glen Adkins
Charlotte Mort
Cleta Salyers
Ruth Salyers
Warren Darrah
Wm. D. Baer
Laura Clay
L. Donner
Raeburn Benton
Ronald Cain
A. H. Nothem
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