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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1939
Page
6
Mills County health officials push immediate vaccination for all children after smallpox outbreak in Glenwood. Quarantines in the county seat prompt rapid inoculation as doctors cooperate to prevent a severe spread. Nearby tales note social events, town politics, and a drinking-and-brawling pattern in recent weeks.
East Liberty seeks funds through a new plan called Gods Acre where parishioners tend extra land to raise money. Originating in South Carolina to save a struggling church, the idea spread to northern groups including Corwith. Clergy and volunteers plan to cultivate vacant acres near the church to boost finances and spiritual uplift.
Malvern camp plans an open house Tuesday to celebrate six years since the Civilian Conservation Corps establishment. Ralph Denton will welcome guests at 1 pm, with a tour of camp buildings and site visits to Upper Waubonsia watershed projects including weir notch works and terraces. Dinner at 6:30 will honor Mills county Rotary members and spouses.
Lyman Foster last week leased the Record Produce Station in Glenwood from C. H. Record and assumed management on Monday morning. The station had been run by Mr. Record for many years. Foster, formerly deputy county treasurer, takes over operations.
Malvern Volunteer Fire department will outline better fire protection for the rural area at an open meeting next Monday in the Community Building fire room starting at 7 p.m. Farmers are especially invited as the group discusses a special country truck and related costs.
Ward Stothower announces April term jurors for district court. May land term opens April 26 at Glenwood with Judge Earl Peters presiding. Listed jurors include residents from Malvern Henderson Council Bluffs Plorista Hunt Imogene and Silver City among others. Lilacs ordered by Malvern Garden Club will be delivered this afternoon at the Community building.
The town council, in regular session, reconvened as a board of health to address a junk yard in a residential area run by J. W. Swadley. The board ordered the yard corrected and urged universal vaccination for smallpox prevention. Assessor Lowell Elliott reported a sharp dog female shortage with only three of 107 dogs reported. The council also paid routine bills. Silver Urn lodge meets Thursday night.
Malvern churches plan Easter observances with special music and services. The Methodist breakfast for Epworth League joins county Leaguers in Silver City. Baptist, Presbyterian, Christian, Lutheran churches host morning worships with choirs, solos, and new members welcomed.
Mille county musicians earned eight superior ratings twelve excellent ratings and four good ratings in a sub district music contest at Oakland with Malvern Glenwood Henderson Silver City and the county sending many performers. Notable top scorers included Marlin Richardson Sarah Ruse and the Malvern mixed chorus and band. They advance to the district contest at Harlar on April 18 14 and 16.
Sumea Beckwith, who studied in the dental college, received word this week of his appointment as Heptel Internal ly the U S Public Health Barvice. He will serve duties with the sly July 4. Cale four graduating treaths. Denilatey at the Vel: Toray my received Apm Mul wan: Hee youngeat lu.
Malvernians rushed to Glenwood on April 1 to secure the first hunting licenses with Dr. JA Kline Hf C Weak and J K Houser among the three recipients. H C Hopp of Glenwood received the first fishing license as the recorder’s office reported only 14 licenses issued by Tuesday.
County treasurer C D Atte trope reports 1939 half year receipts at 230770.94, up from 211947.03 the prior year. March payments climbed to 186622.77, dog tax shows 20 female dogs paid with many males unpaid, marriage licenses fell with only one issued in seven days, and Herman Coppage delivered 199 starling bounties along with several landowner affidavits concerning killed birds.
Recorder shows a busy first quarter in 1849 with 2449 instruments filed and $819.45 in fees. Deeds numbered 185 totaling $166.20. Mortgages 67 at $87.20. Chattels 536 at $134.25. Releases and assignments 536 at $173.50. Corn loans 714 at $177,650. Certified Copies 4 with $2. Miscellaneous instruments 410 at $378.20.
The Presbyterian church held its annual business meeting after a pot luck supper in the church basement. Rev Lady of Sidney moderated as trustees C B Royce W M Hiett and H L Gearhart were elected along with elders J R Hurst and H F Clark. Music committee members were named with Miss Myrtle Parker as sponsor of the young people. Trustees were empowered to appoint ushers. Reports from organizations were presented.
Malvern Rotary members elected Dr T E Shonka as president at Tuesday evening election session. J B E Runderson was named vice president, B S Baindlton treasurer, O F M Davison secretary, with J M Steele and Vile Eklund as directors. Guests included Fred Buttmann Wayne Choate W A Hodubaugh W W Gilliland Jay Thee Lewis Redman and others.
Muted rain fell across the period marking the start of the new month. The scattered showers hit Thursday and Friday with variable amounts, while temperatures remained mild and unsettled across the region.
Mills County farmers plan three test plots to compare hybrid and open pollinated seed corn. Shirley Lincoln Jr in Plattville township and Claude Williams in Center will host two plots with about 60 hybrids and six open pollinated varieties across eastern Mills County. More than half of the county's corn is expected to be hybrid, with six varieties dominating roughly three fourths of the hybrids. Previous year results varied, but better hybrids generally yielded more, with some open pollenized corn reaching high yields as well.
Glenwood city water plant chief Ben Haton, ousted March 1, was arrested on embezzlement charges after duplicate receipts allegedly overcharged customers. County attorney sought records. bail set at 2000 dollars. Eaton jailed briefly, released on bond after grand jury waiver.
Flood waters of the Missouri River have inundated about 6000 acres of Mills county lands near Wills. The event parallels last June's rise but with less damage. Significant winter wheat is at risk and the flood spurs support for a proposed levee district in southwest Mills. Assessments and contract work are scheduled for May 22 and May 23 respectively.
Baseball players set a Sunday gathering at the fair grounds Diamond rescheduled after Tuesday rainouts. Short practice sessions will be held during the revised event with officials noting better weather and turnout.
Scouts in the district board of review prepare to appear before the council. Leaders and participants discuss merit badges and advancement as candidates seek to complete requirements for rank at a community meeting night in Mab vert.
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