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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1964
Page
4
Malvern firemen lament the 30 percent turnout after the fire house proposal failed by 11 votes. The letter urges stronger citizen duty, noting 500 eligible residents did not vote and citing Montaigne on reform.
Five weeks remain until an April 14 vote on a swimming pool proposal. The plan to issue bonds up to $60,000 and levy a 20 year tax not exceeding 4 mills annually includes reader support and opposition materials, urging study of impacts on taxes and community development.
To the Editor the Senator lauds a 47 member Senate and 100 member House based on pure population. He notes the Capitol cafeteria's relocation as a priority while funds are spent on Capitol wiring exterior sand blasting and dome gilding.
A discussion stresses keeping the Capitol visually impressive for the public. The Malvern Leader urges ongoing care and notes the building’s significance to all residents.
A resident warns that painted outside stripes near bridges on Iowa highways create deadly confusion for motorists. Fog snow and worn center markings worsen errors, causing drivers to veer into abutments. The writer urges immediate removal of the hazard to save lives and reduce damage.
The Folly Danes Club met with Mrs. Carleton Davidson on Thursday afternoon with 10 members answering roll. Janet and Charlotte Warren spent Thursday and Friday in Denver where Janet will teach in Aurora Elementary. Walter Lamb of Allendale, Missouri visited the Brammeier home for supper Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Honeyman and Dixie and Marvin were Sunday dinner guests of her parents near Red Oak. Connie Lees, Lady Fuse and Barbara Sowers spent Easter vacation with their parents and attend Tabor College at Hillsboro Kansas.
Malvern Leader reports a short April 2 1964 item from Malvern Iowa. Details are partial due to OCR limits but indicate a local civic or community note with names and places pertinent to the area.
Senate and House committees propose separate Constitutional Amendment plans for legislative makeups. The aim is to merge ideas this week and wrap up the special session. Attendees note many Assembly members wish to end the day, predicting a more liberal next session. The Nolan hearing consumed Senate time, but no improper conduct found. exoneration cited. The Oak Community Church notes and local social updates follow with a busy slate of visitors and gatherings.
Representative Willian J. Scherle of Mills County writes on the special session debate over reapportionment. He outlines a victory for keeping a high area factor in the Senate, describes a compromise plan for a permanent House size, and praises Mills County youths Karen Rieken and Tom Osborn for their work as legislative secretaries and pages.
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