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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1963
Page
7
Carl Warner, former Strahan and Tabor superintendent now leading Calexico, Calif. schools, visits area on a recruiting trip. His district serves about 1,000 high school students and has expanded rapidly, adding several classrooms each year.
Seven new car registrations were reported this week with owners including Fred Roeder Henderson Eldon Selby Emerson Lee Rob bins Hastings J W Briggs Malvern Oscar Mintle Glenwood James Az Bell Glenwood Gerald A Hargrave Glenwood. One marriage license was issued to Robert Allen Fleming and Doris Kay Morris both of Henderson. For convenience during the telephone changeover two numbers reach the sheriff 527 4871 during hours and 527 4275 after hours. Courthouse offices closed Wednesday afternoon for the funeral services of John A Hill a veteran employee of the engineer's office.
Three Malvern High School seniors were named to receive Merit Scholarships at the University of Iowa for the 1963 64 year. Lara Seckwith Nancy Lisle and Patricia Newell are among 163 Iowa seniors earning awards ranging from 145 to 290 dollars per year toward tuition based on top 10 percent class ranking and ACT scores. The trio plans to attend SUI next year. Mr and Mrs J Noffringen attended funeral services in Sioux City for their uncle William Wacher former operator of the Mayfair hotel.
Churches of Malvern join to present Good Friday meditations on the Seven Last Words at the Presbyterian church April 12 at 1 30 p m. Laymen from Baptist Methodist Presbyterian and Strahan Methodist churches perform with special music from Baptist and Presbyterian choirs and solos by Donald Breshers and Mrs Edel Knight.
Simpson college junior Dennis Yates of Henderson will tour with the 51 member Hendersonian choir directed by David Nott from April 21 to 28. The group will perform choral works in 13 central Iowa towns and Omaha, singing in Methodist churches and high schools. Dennis is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd R. Yates.
Warren Hall Karl Hertz Allen Hall and Randy Salyers were awarded the Star Scout rank at a Court of Honor held at the Community Building. District Commissioner Fernando Duran presented the badges with Scoutmaster John C Hall observing. The group marks Malvern's rare quartet of Star Scouts as they progress toward Life and Eagle ranks.
East Liberty Cemetery Association will hold a meeting on April 13 at 8 p.m. in the Powles Insurance office in Malvern. All lot owners are invited to attend.
A new Mills County Conservation Needs Analysis outlines soil resources and land use. The study by local Extenson Service, ASCS, SCS and Soil Conservation District Commissioners inventories soils, estimates practical conservation practices, and predicts more cropland with reduced pasture, woodlands, and farmsteads.
Malvern’s den mothers have contributed twenty two years of service to the Cub Scout program. Their work spans six years to six months for recent volunteers, with many giving years beyond their children’s time in the ranks. The community is urged to acknowledge these volunteers.
A card of thanks expresses sincere gratitude for the cards messages and calls received at the hospital and at home and notes they were all appreciated by Clifford Mackey.
Mills County Sheriff Edwin Barkus announced arrests this week in a case tied to 15 house break-ins. Charles Anderson and associates from South Sioux City and Omaha were linked to 50 to 60 break-ins across Mills and Pottawattamie counties. Authorities at Ponca Neb refused extradition. charges will be pressed by multiple jurisdictions as stolen items are recovered.
Three truckers faced fines in Justice John Hall's court. Arlin Bruch of Ottumwa was fined 15 dollars plus costs for a delinquent pro rate on a semi trailer. Donald L. Root of St Joseph Missouri paid 25 dollars plus costs for no Missouri registration in cab and 15 dollars plus costs for over length. Earl Voyles of Leavenworth Ind was fined 10 dollars plus costs for excess motor fuel. Easter Breakfast at Presbyterian church April 14 from 7 to 9 am with free will offering.
The Malvern Commercial club invites area families to Saturday’s Easter Egg Hunt on the public library grounds and Paddock Park. The event starts at 2 30 pm with separate age groups and volunteers asked to report by 2 30 pm at the library.
State welfare department data show Mills county distributed 62 tons of surplus commodities in 1962 costing 34,902.69 dollars plus 1,230.58 for transportation. Nine top counties handled over half of state totals, Polk led with 2,621,043 pounds costing 759,038.17.
Mills County merchants report stronger sales in the third quarter ending September 30 led by Malvern with a 5.5 percent rise and an overall county gain of 3.3 percent. Glenwood up 4.7 percent, Sidney and Hamburg also listed, with 259 stores reporting in Mills County versus 278 in 1961.
Local churches announce special Easter services. Malvern Presbyterian hosts a 7:00 a.m. breakfast followed by 9:00 a.m. worship with Easter features. Baptist service at 11:00 a.m. Sunday school at regular time. Methodist schedules 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services with junior and chancel choirs and a solo by Mrs. Edel Knight. MYF sponsors 6:00 a.m. sunrise service at the golf course for teens from Malvern and Strahan churches.
Cooler temperatures prevailed in Mills County as readings showed a dip from recent days. Moisture in the area boosted spring grass growth, marking a favorable turn for pastures and local farm activity.
Two mill s county crashes were reported to Sheriff Edwin Barkus. Clarence R. Clark, 72, Malvern, drove into a ditch six miles south on county roads about 5 p m Saturday and struck a power line pole. the car, a 1949 model, was a total loss. A second report covers an April 2 Emerson area crash involving Goldie A. Hixon, 65, route 2 Emerson, a pickup driver, and a passenger Laghteh, who suffered a broken left arm. both were treated at Red Oak hospital.
Keith Axtell son of Gordon and Mrs Axtell of Silver City earned a CPA certificate at the Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants spring awards dinner held at the Palmer House in Chicago. About 140 other candidates were honored. A Malvern High School and Town State University graduate, Keith now works with Arthur Andersen & Co in Chicago.
Mrs. Chester McKinney expresses sincere gratitude to friends and relatives for the many cards gifts and expressions of kindness during her hospital stay and after returning home.
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