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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1975
Page
2
Iowa publishers warn of out of state impersonation ads using high pressure WATS lines to mislead local advertisers. These "reviews" or "signature" ads extract funds from communities with no public benefit, prompting a call for united action by the Iowa press to protect advertisers and the local press.
Lowans voiced concern over bills in the General Assembly led by Sen. Cal Hultman. Topics include corporate farming, wage collection, continuing contracts for teachers, and unemployment compensation. He notes 35 amendments to the teachers bill and ongoing work next week. He also worries about a packing plant issue needing federal action.
A discussion on supply and demand as a pricing factor is challenged by claims that large corporations and the USDA control livestock and grain prices. A San Francisco verdict of 32 million against a major grocery chain for conspiring to fix beef prices sparks fear, with Iowa cattlemen seeking organization and Rep Neal Smith labeling grocers’ leverage as tremendous. A follow up promises more details on how food conglomerates affect cattle prices.
The Macedonia Fire Belles thank local residents for coupon donations toward a new ambulance. After sixteen months of collecting, the group plans to mail in remaining contributions by May 1 1975 and notes General Mills will match value. They also promote a $2.25 cookbook and thank the editor for publicity.
In a Notes in History item from The Leader dated April 25, 1886 Editor Hunter notes that fashion for ladies’ hats has reached two-story height with mansard-style features, reflecting the era’s extravagant millinery trends.
The Mills County 4-H Jamboree is set for Saturday April 5 at 8 p.m. at the Malvern Community building. A spaghetti supper precedes the event and is open to the public. County council members will be elected with candidates including Kristi Henderson Ruth Parker LuAnn Bloomer JoAnn Kudron Kim Maher Joyce Costello Debbie Kahl Rod Greiner Roger Shaw Dennis Curtis Darryl Leu Gary Smith and Michael Stille. Ray Pugh of Drake University will speak as the program is led by current county 4-H officers.
A quirky column blends Easter basket drama with a tongue in cheek view of spring, from a chocolate bunny hunt in Bellevue to jokes about heating faults. Readers share snippets on politics, weather mishaps, and daily life as snow returns in April.
Friday birthday party for Joey Wortman drew many relatives and friends including Tim Maher Mike Cheney Linda Irvin Craig Ballain Danielle and Troy Taylor Jamie and Andy Straight and numerous grandparents. Easter visits spanned Glenwood Shenandoah Omaha and Circle Mont with extended family gathering for dinner and hospital news.
Easter gatherings spread across Tarkio Missouri and nearby towns with many families hosting or visiting. Hosts included the Janulewicz, Harold Kahl, Doug Myer, Orlo Jones, and Jones families, plus the Schnoors, Woolseys, My res, and Alberts. familiar names like Mary Woolsey and Rick Myers appear among guests. celebrations included birthdays and an egg hunt in Silver City.
Official minutes show the Malvern Community School District Board meeting on March 25 1975 with present Washburn Blackburn Boyer Hansen Sinner Jones and Graham. It covers policy revision approval, budget and attendance at a Des Moines hearing, acceptance of a resignation, approval of teacher contracts for 1975 76 including health insurance terms, and adjournment.
Iowa Power and Light Company has filed a petition for a franchise to maintain and operate an electric transmission line in Mills County Iowa under Chapter 489. The proposed line is 240 volts single phase starting near the NE corner of NE1 SE3 12 72N 43W, with route along a road margin. Objections must be filed in triplicate with the Iowa State Commission within 20 days after the second publication. The notice is dated Des Moines March 24 1975 and published in The Malvern Leader April 3 and 10 1975.
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