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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1937
Page
8
The Emerson News lists school staff rehired with a ten dollar salary increase across grades one through eight and high school staff. It notes the Emerson Women’s Relief Corps meeting April 2 with a potluck luncheon, plus various local happenings including visitors, weddings, cancer drive efforts, a nurses’ training student visit, and social events hosted by the O E F and other groups.
Cael and family hosted Dr Ruth Taylor from London and Mr and Mrs Bill Redford with two sons from Omaha, while Harvey Hascall and Wayne visited relatives in Peru. Senator Evans and family from Pes Maines stayed Friday to Sunday. Irene Pierson of Truesdale spent Easter with the Waymire family. Milo Schick and Ruel Schick and families visited Schick home Sunday. Ora Douglas and daughter Pearl and Charlie Vestal accompanied Virgil Mart to Omaha Friday. Mrs Paul Jones and daughter were business visitors in Henderson Saturday.
The Easter observances concluded ten weeks of Lenten services with modest morning attendance. Three choirs led processional hymns, several children and adults baptized, and many received into membership while many partook of communion. An evening cantata Redemption's Song was performed under Mrs. J A Thorson and Mrs. Honeyman. Flowers and fires honored memories as a large audience reflected on the risen lord.
Emerson northwest of town erupts as Henry Nelson, a Mills County farmer, is severely battered by David Morris a hired hand from Tennessee. Morris charged with assault to commit bodily injury and bound over by grand jury after a Monday hearing. Nelson hospitalized with facial injuries while Mrs Nelson witnessed the assault in the Nelson barnyard prompting nearby farmers to pursue Morris who was captured three miles away and jailed in Glenwood.
The Girl Scouts held a meeting with leader Carol Johnson and drills for first aid kits. Juana showed eagerness while tasks included letters and articles to decipher. They plan nine garden plots, timed for spring growth, and will sing songs and Easter egg hunt at the wrap. The next meeting at Alice Boswell's home marks the troop’s first anniversary.
Notice from the Board of Railroad Commissioners of Iowa to Mills County citizens. Jawa Nebraska Light and Power Company seeks a franchise to erect poles wires towers and other fixtures for electric lighting power and heating across public and private lands in Mills County. Hearing fixed for April 13, 1937 at Des Moines with written objections due five days prior.
A tale from Humeltin recalls Pied Piper fame with a motto that no pipe May play in the street where he led children long ago. Local elders recount the legend, noting the lasting memory of the tale in town lore.
In Somersetshire about twenty five miles from Bath lies Glaaton bury where legend says a church named W was built nearly a thousand years ago. England's ancient Christian church history hinted in local lore.
Bremont county residents report a washed ravine by the Horn school site now fenced for safety after a Shenandoah truck carrying 13 softball players overturned last summer. Robert Crane, a Shenandoah High School graduate, died from injuries. Local travel to Lang and Council Bluffs noted among families visiting graves and hospital stays.
A sheriff's sale is scheduled for the Virgo property located at Lyn in the event district. The sale, linked to a mortgage or tax lien, will satisfy the stated obligations under the North-lase Quarter, with location details including Towne Street and Seventy for the Towne area.
Henderson residents recall a backward party hosted by Mrs Harhoe for TV members Keith and teachers. The backward games and attire created a lively scene with a backward meal ending the enjoyable evening.
Community notes recount visits and travel for residents including Mrs Marie Paul Mrs Dayson Byers and families in Clarinda Carson Glenwood and Council Bluffs. Easter and school activities feature and church services announce time changes for Henderson services and prayer for upcoming month long program.
Robert Harover entered the music contest at Denison several days ago and won excellent grace. He played a baritone model and earned praise from friends for his success.
Henderson Consolidated School reports a year of free throw action for high school teams. Alice Wilkinson won again with 7 of 100 while Bill Harbor placed second with 68. A basketball tournament began Monday with all high school grades and eighth grade students taking part. Seniors were eliminated by juniors in the first round at noon. The senior class traveled to Glenwood Tuesday to visit the state institution.
Readable fragments describe a community scene with mentions of a resident from Missouri, a night program at a church featuring music, and several couples attending a gathering. The text references a master program, a New Year period, and various unclear names and places from a historical newspaper page.
Fragmentary OCR shows Sherman’s letters from wartime era discussing health issues and emotional strain. Despite audience turnoffs and fatigue, he penned letters to family and friends, noting anxiety, stomach tension, and vomiting linked to service. Officers forward repeats to the United States Department of Agriculture for analysis and archival handling.
Fragmented dialogue about paints roofing windows and repairs. Mentions quotes by customers and repair services. The text includes garbled phrases and stray questions about glue soup and witness stands, with a focus on encouraging spring home improvements and estimates.
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