Turkeys Shipped Ahead of Thanksgiving Season
Burdette Spiker shipped 3500 turkeys averaging 27 pounds from Malvern to Stamper Co. in Milan Missouri using seven trucks as part of the Thanksgiving advance. Three weeks earlier 6000 hens were sent to Faribault Minnesota and about 13000 more turkeys remain to be shipped from Malvern for the holiday. Spiker, in his second year of turkey farming, notes upcoming school features and county football action this Friday with Malvern hosting South Page, Nishna Valley facing Farragut at Emerson, and Glenwood meeting Red Oak in conference play.
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Burdette Spiker
Malvern
Stamper Co
Milan
Spiker
Faribault
Minn
Nishna Valley
Malvern Community
South Page
Farragut
Emerson
Glenwood
Red Oak
Mills County Sales Tax Shows Upturn in Q1
Mills County business revenue rose in the first quarter per a State Tax Commission report on sales tax receipts. Glenwood led with about a nine percent gain and Malvern added roughly two percent, while other parts of the county dipped. statewide, receipts grew two percent. Readouts list figures for Glenwood Malvern Fremont Oakland Griswold Red Oak Shenandoah and others for 1962 and 1961.
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Mills
State Tax Commission
Glenwood
Malvern
Fremont
Oakland
Griswold
Red Oak
Shenandoah
Open House at Chantry School Set for Oct 7
Sunday Oct 7 is set for the open house at the Chantry elementary school addition in Malvern. Supt. N P Crink reports the building will be open from 2 to 5 pm with guides to show visitors through and answer questions. All patrons taxpayers and citizens are invited.
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Chantry
Malvern
N. P. Crink
County Legion Auxiliary Meeting in Glenwood
The county American Legion and Auxiliary hold a meeting Thursday September 27 at 8 p m in the Legion rooms in Glenwood. Mrs Gene Redenbaugh of Neola the seventh district Auxiliary president and Oliver Lindstedt district commander from Red Oak will attend.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Glenwood
Gene Redenbaugh
Neola
Red Oak
Oliver Lindstedt
78 More Get Sabin Shots in Mills County Clinics
Health officials report mixed turnout for Type II Sabin polio vaccine at three Mills County clinics. Emerson and Malvern show higher doses than the first clinic, while Glenwood totals rise to 4990 with 4750 previously given. A final clinic is set for Nov 11 with Type III vaccine. those who missed may obtain it from their doctor.
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Emerson
Frances Harmon
Malvern
Glenn Robbins
Glenwood
Gerald Fickel
Good Results Claims NFO Hold Action Hits County Livestock
NFO reports show sales of hogs and cattle in the county sharply down as the holding action affects shipments. Checks on roads to markets indicate reduced movement. a Malvern meeting reviewed results. NFC officials note lower receipts at major markets and near absence of stock at buying stations. Packers report reduced receipts and cite other contributing factors.
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NFO
Malvern
NFC
Mills Grand Jury Returns Two Indictments In Iowa Case
The Mills county grand jury returned two indictments on a Wednesday afternoon. The first charges Myron Ballain of Emerson with passing a forged $6.25 check drawn on Emerson State Bank. The second indicts Donald E. Overman of Hepburn for manslaughter stemming from a February two car crash that killed Mrs. Julius Buch of Glenwood. Proceedings set for the district court term beginning October 29.
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Mills County Grand Jury
Myron Ballain
Emerson
Donald E. Overman
Hepburn
Ballain
Glen McGee
Emerson State Bank
Overman
Julius Buch
Glenwood
Advocate Flasher Lights After Mills Six Fatality
Mills county reports its sixth highway fatality of the year and second at the same intersection. Officers press for state flasher lights at the four mile east of Glenwood intersection of highways 34 and 278. Mary Zak, 61, Omaha, died of head injuries when her husband Jerry J. Zak, 62, driving a 1962 Chevrolet, collided with a car driven by Larry Russell McMillen, 19, Malvern. Zak failed to stop at a stop sign on highway 275 northbound, causing the crash near Glenwood about 11 30 Saturday night. McMillen’s 1958 Ford had $800 damage. Zak’s car $1,000. Zak sustained shoulder and hip injuries and facial cuts. McMillen, back and leg injuries. John Slaughter, 22, Malvern, head bruises. A Glenwood doctor treated all. Officers say the intersection can confuse northbound drivers on 275 who miss the turn.
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Mills County
Glenwood
Mary Zak
Omaha
Jerry J. Zak
Larry Russell McMillen
RFC
Malvern
Edwin Barkus
Zak
McMillen
John Slaughter
Three to Hospital After Accident West of Emerson
Three people were hospitalized after an automobile crash Friday night on Highway 34 west of Emerson near the curve north of Supper chub. Vehicles involved belonged to Patrolman C. D. Eherly of Sidney and Dennis Honeyman of Omaha. Eherly suffered a broken right arm and dental injuries yet assisted victims and traffic. Honeyman sustained multiple injuries including a fractured leg and arm and internal injuries. His wife Patricia suffered serious injuries including pelvic and thigh fractures and a broken collarbone. Honeyman was cited in Emerson justice court for failure to yield half of the right of way.
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Red Oak
Highway 34
Emerson
C. D. Eherly
Sidney
Dennis Honeyman
Omaha
Eberly
Honeyman
Patricia
Emerson Justice of Peace
4H Skating Party at Skateland Shenandoah
4H skating party sponsored by Willing Workers at Skateland Shenandoah scheduled for Saturday September 22. All 4-H members welcome. Text notes pli.
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Shenandoah
Pli
New Vehicle Registrations and One Marriage License In County
Last week saw two cars and three trucks registered. Vehicles include Fords to Raymond Lee O'Dell Emerson and Violet Alew Glenwood, Ford trucks to Norman Sinner Malvern and Leonard Edwards Glenwood, Chevrolet truck to John Hall Malvern. One marriage license issued to Ivan Merle Joy 27 Falls City Neb and Karen Kahl 21 Council Bluffs.
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Raymond Lee O'Dell
Emerson
Violet Alew
Glenwood
Ford
Norman Sinner
Malvern
Leonard Edwards
Chevrolet
John Hall
Ivan Merle Joy
Falls City
Neb
Karen Kahl
Council Bluffs
Mrs Mintle and Ed Leu Honored at Mills County 4-H Dinner
The Mills County 4-H Leaders Appreciation banquet at Hillsdale Methodist Church honored Mrs Karl Mintle and Edwin Leu for 1962 outstanding leader awards. Rosalie Wright and Kenneth Leipold led the program with E W Burdie of Malvern Trust and Savings Bank hosting. Certificates and long service pins were given to Arno Asmussen and Mrs Vernon Baker, plus 10 and 15 year service awards to Mrs Karl Mintle and Mrs Garland Martin. Several members earned trips to the Kansas City Royal 41 conference: Denella Downing, Rosalie Wright, Kenneth Keith, and Kenneth Seipold.
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Mills County
Hillsdale Methodist Church
4-H
Rosalie Wright
Kenneth Leipold
E. W. Burdie
Karl Mintle
Glenwood
Edwin Leu
Hastings
Arno Asmussen
Vernon Baker
Garland Martin
Malvern
Kansas City
Mills Co School Boards Organized for Year Monday
Mills county school directors organized for work Monday evening in the official meetings following the September elections. Nishna Valley district reelected Frank Durbin president with Virgil Curtis Kenneth Grindle Oscar Haack Robert Winders Elmo Wites as board members and Harold Cooper as secretary and Harold Cooper treasurer. Glenwood named Robert Honig president with Jack Burgin Walter Green R G Miller Dr E C Magaret Louis S Robinson TIL secretary Donald Bruce treasurer. Malvern reelected F A Wortman president with Mrs W B Hays Frederic Newell Harold Skerritt Henry Washburn W R Byington as board members and Charles Phelps secretary treasurer.
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Nishna Valley
Frank Durbin
Virgil Curtis
Kenneth Grindle
Oscar Haack
Robert Winders
Elmo Wites
Harold Cooper
Glenwood
Robert Honig
Jack Burgin
Walter Green
R. G. Miller
E. C. Magaret
Louis S. Robinson Til
Donald Bruce
Malvern
F. A. Wortman
Fremont Mills Elects Jack Fichter President
Fremont Mills selects Jack Fichter as president while Edward I. Askew Hubert Van Horn Willard Dyke and Bert Wheeler join the board. Louella Birkby serves as secretary and Leonard F. Selko as treasurer.
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Fremont-Mills
Jack Fichter
Edward I. Askew
Hubert van Horn
Willard Dyke
Bert Wheeler
Louella Birkby
Leonard F. Selko
Mill Open House Friday at Malvern Milling
The Malvern Milling Co under Standard Chemical of Omaha invites visitors to an open house this Friday. The event marks the first special get acquainted project since the mill's sale from Martin Milling Co in June and will showcase the new sales staff, office and manufacturing personnel. Door prizes and souvenirs will be offered from 1 to 9 pm.
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Malvern Milling Co
Leader
Standard Chemical of
Omaha
Martin Milling Co
Standard
Henderson Holiday Magnet Draws 2500 At Celebration
Henderson residents packed the annual Holiday celebration drawing more than 2500 attendees. The parade featured four area bands from Nishna Valley Treynor Malvern and Clintonwood State school, plus ponies, a steam engine and local fire department displays. Prizes included three $50 bonds and a community dance closed the day.
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Nishna Valley
Treynor
Malvern
Ciinwood State Scool
Jemima
Ou Afr
Christian Chirch
CYF
White House
Jacqueline Kennedy
Carol Fleming
Iowa
See’s of Agriculture
Liddy
Don Lea Jonathan
Rocky Hamilton
Maude Phillips
Henderson
Ray Douglas
Emerson
John Roberson
Macedonia
Henderson Holiday parade photos delayed for next issue
Delayed news pictures from the Henderson Holiday parade and Burling ton railway work will appear in the next issue. The event featured colorful floats, many children, and several unusual commercials. Winners include Old King Cole and Jerry Lathrop in Children, Horn of Plenty in Religious, and Henderson Hornets and Library Club in Clubs.
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Henderson
Burlington
Chikren
Old King Cole
Jerry Lathrop
Rocket
Ann Phillips
David Henderson
Christian Church
Horn of Plenty
Henderson Myf
Oaks Church
Henderson Hornets
Library Club
Hig
Oaks Group Participates in Service at Nishna Cottage
A large group from the Oaks community north of Emerson joined the Oaks Group in leading and taking part in a One Worship service Sunday at Nishna Cottage.
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Oaks Group
Nishna
Oaks
Emerson
Nishna Cottage
Historical Society Raises Funds for Early School Exhibit
Mills county Historical Society pushes a $2,000 campaign to move and renovate West Liberty No. 2 school for Glenwood Lake park. Donations funded by 660 mailed letters support preservation of Iowa’s early educational history and boost museum interest. Raymond Mintle leads moving efforts with a donated wood stove from Mrs. Dewey Deitchler.
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Mills County Historical Society
West Liberty No. 2
Stranathan
Glenwood Community
Glenwood Lake Park
Glenwood
Raymond Mintle
Dewey Deitchler
Peters
Mineola
Otha BD. Wearin
Hastings
Nell Bogart
Iowa
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Mills Co
Chantry School
County Legion, Auxiliary Meeting
Mills Grand
Mintle
Leu
Bank
Malvern Trust and Savings Bank
Alva Henderson
Burdie
Myrna McMillen
Dennis Stacy
Denmark
Mrs. Mintle
Mr. Leu
Mrs. Earl Allensworth
Curt Taylors
Ton Ricken
Henderson and
Dwight Jones
Glen Jackson
Jenny Ryan
Historical Society
Briggs
Ing
Para
Salyers Feps
Salyers Auto
Auto Go
Briggs Chevrolet
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