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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1966
Page
7
Forrest R. Chantry marked his 88th birthday with celebratory cakes from his sister Mrs 11 T Beattie and neighbors the Dr Dean Darlings of Lincoln Nebraska. Firemen also sent a cake during a call from Malvern. The Leader notes a student critique on the editorial page.
Jackson Real Estate reports the sale of the Roy Price acreage in Peaceville to Guy D. Grindle Jr. Immediate possession of the land was given. The Prices will move to Council Bluffs to be near their children. Also noted is a separate anecdote about Mervin Wayne Hale at Malvern Saturday who felt gloomy but was found safe, restoring cheer.
A county gathering of the American Legion and Auxiliary is scheduled for Mineola on Thursday April 21 at 7 30 p m Local officials urge attendance and note the meeting will cover post and unit activities and plans.
Dick Godfrey of Henderson has been chosen as Mills County's candidate for state 4-H officer. He will be interviewed April 18 in Atlantic and again May 14 at Iowa State University. Son of Donald and (Mrs) Godfrey, Dick is past county president and has shown in baby beef and corn production projects.
County roads south of Malvern will resume paving. County Engineer Chuck Weber said May 1 is the tentative start as nine crews prepare. The $194,000 project will extend pavement about 5 miles to the Tremont Mills line.
Voters in Malvern go to the polls at the Liberty Memorial building from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to decide a special election on renewing Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.'s franchise to use streets and alleys for poles and lines. The ordinance mirrors the existing franchise, expiring soon, with P. E. Thompson noting it will allow future planning and investment for service expansion.
Malvern Community School launches a remedial reading program with supervision by Supt N. FP Drink and Mrs Jola Vogt. Colleen Gipe will replace Vogt as fourth grade teacher and may return next year. The board approved building a 20840 ft frame facility northeast of the Young building near Chantry School to house the program with federal aid. Vogt departs for a six week NDEA reading institute at Western Illinois University in June. The board also contracted Susan McGee to teach first grade.
The county treasurer’s office distributed tax money to schools towns and townships from collections through March 31. Payments totalled 491,426.22 to schools and 61,694.54 to towns plus 340,723 to townships. March school payments included Genwood careeressere 169,487.93 Nishna Valley Malvern 100,150.94 Fremont Mills 28,159.34 and 148,326.31 for other entries.
Marion Edwards, a Yastings, Nebraska trucker, was fined 15 dollars on each of three charges for improper registration before Justice of Peace John Mall. Other truckers fined include David Combs of Bellevue for overload 10 dollars and costs, Thomas Joiner of Loretto Tennessee for improper registration 15 dollars and costs, and Keith Kindschuh of Wisher Nebraska for improper registration 15 dollars and overlength 24 dollars and costs.
County news reports several new registrations: Ford and Chevrolets to residents in Leona, Rosella Storm in Glenwood, Helen Wright in Pacific Junction, J W Doyer in Glenwood, Morris Terry in Glenwood, Gordon Frink in Emerson, John Connor in Glenwood, and the fuse Transfer and Oil Co. in Tabor. No marriage licenses issued this week as Max Mayberry of Glenwood assists with clerical work in the county superintendent's office while home on AF leave.
Reservations brisk for the April 29 Extension Home Economics trip to Kansas City. Three buses expected to transport homemakers and husbands on the annual skip day. Reservations close April 15 with refund if canceled before April 22. substitutes may be found after. Visits include a food plant, two car plants, two print shops, a furniture factory, a detergent plant, and the Truman library. Hosts are Mills County Extension Home Economics committee led by Wilma Schultz and listed hostesses.
Area XIII director election set for May 18 with polling places assigned by district. Glenwood, Malvern, and Nishna Valley districts establish local polling sites. Malvern at Malvern Community Building. Glenwood at Mineola Silver City Pacific Junction and Glenwood. Nishna Valley uses Henderson, Strahan, Hastings, Emer son town halls, and a booster station. Nomination papers due at least 20 days before election. 50 signatures required. Verbyl Schnepp of Sidney may file, backed by Dwight Fellows.
Mills County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee hosts Rural-Urban Women’s Day on Tuesday April 26 at 1 30 p m at the Farm Bureau office in Malvern. Mrs Kenneth Cleaver Red Oak will be guest speaker with slides from Dublin Ireland and she is one of Iowa’s four delegates to the Associated Country Women of the World Conference. An afternoon of fun and surprises is planned.
State Senator Vern Lisle of Clarinda announced his candidacy for the Republican primary in September during a Malvern visit. He seeks re election to the Iowa Senate from Mills Fremont and Page counties after 14 years in the Iowa House and service on the appropriations and education committees in 1965.
An accident Friday forenoon on Highway 34 near Malvern led to a $20 fine and costs for David W. Nelson of Shenandoah for speeding. He reportedly passed a Stanley Co truck driven by Orval Strong of Malvern route 2, and his car struck the highway center island. Damage to the 1955 Studebaker was estimated at $250. Annual Mother Daughter Banquet announced by Deborah Society at Malvern Suptist Church Wednesday April 20 at 6:30 p.m.
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