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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1936
Page
5
Malvern leaders vote to buy a steel cage jail for the old brick pump house with a four man capacity and an estimated cost under $200. Night Marshal Jake Frazier will detain unruly individuals for hearing and trial once the cage is delivered. Council also reviewed Assessor Aden Ireland’s books noting a $30,000 drop in money and credits assessed.
Phyllis Wilson of Malvern joins nine new members of Delta Psi Omega at a banquet and dance closing a week of activities at the Christian college fraternity in Columbia Ma. Wilson appeared in the cast of the Palm Sunday play Every Man.
Relief from severe jottings was furnished motorists who cross the Burlington crossing to calm. Workmen placed new planking over the main part of the crossing after the Junior Chamber of Commerce urged railway officials to address the condition. Cars must still drive slowly due to several track levels, but the improvement is noted.
Rural pupils from Foxworthy competed in a school speaking contest during a parent teacher association meeting. Prizes ranged from 7Sc to 50c with candy bars for other contestants. winners included Willa Dean Scott and Francis Swoboda. Judges were Miss Lavonne Worshell, W R Byington, and Allen Worthan. The association plans a picnic at the next meeting and other program features included readings and songs.
The Silver Urn Masonic Lodge announces a first degree meeting this Thursday evening in the lodge rooms, with Ward Hower serving as master and urging WI owners to attend.
Residents settle the dispute over spring arrival as W. P. McCullough appears clean shaven after months of grey whiskers. He explains the beard was kept for protection against leap year and bad weather while temperatures rose to a warm 84 degrees after noon Monday.
Empress Theater staged Max Reinhardt’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream in a modern style to an appreciative audience from Malvern and surrounding towns. The NK production featured Nijinska ballets and a Korngold score, with strong performances by Janes Cagney Joe S Brown and a tradesmen troupe. Matinee drew pupils from Stratin Macedonia Pacific Junction Henderson and more.
Dr. D. M. Kine reported his Ford coupe stolen after visiting a local theater. The state patrol distributed alerts and within 45 minutes officers arrested the thief and accomplice, a Hastings boy Mervin Calvin and a Tabor ISD student Glenn Starc, in Council Bluffs.
Mrs G F Fritch, a longtime Emerson area resident, died Monday April 6 in Ashland Nebraska just days before her 88th birthday. Her husband had died years earlier. She left nine children. Her niece Mrs W E Kerns traveled to Ashland for the funeral.
Albert May Hunt, longtime Silver City resident, died at his home on Wednesday April 8. Funeral services were held Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the Methodist church conducted by Rev. H. P. Young. He was born July 26, 1867, nearly 69 years old.
The Malvern Softball Association, led by President Frank Herta, will hold a meeting this Thursday evening to discuss the season agenda, officer lineup, and team assignments amid preparations for upcoming activities.
About 210000 dollars in corn hog benefit payments were distributed Wednesday to Mills county producers through the 1935 program. A total of 1546 checks were issued as final payments, with distribution at Glenwood courthouse Emerson town hall and Malvern Community building. To collect, producers must present notification cards.
Ralph Agan of near Glenwood reported a work horse killed by a transfer truck on the highway east of Glenwood late Wednesday night. The horse had been left at the W. F. E. Agan farm and five other horses escaped onto the highway during the night.
Malvern's Junior Chamber of Commerce opened plans for a charter meeting at a business session Monday to celebrate its state and national charters. The May 12 event will feature dinner and dance in the Community building with expected speakers and entertainment. A committee seeks an orchestra and the group aims to make the event a major annual highlight while also voting to promote the summer swimming pool and to incorporate the Chamber soon.
Mrs J R Graves on Balfour road north of Highway 34 faced a forenoon blaze when a wind shifted her trash fire into a fence row and a hay stack. Neighbors and Glenwood fire crews saved a nearby stack and prevented building damage though the stack burned out. Mrs Graves suffered heat and smoke exhaustion but recovered as the fire ended.
Auditor's figures show relief outlays for food and provisions at 2208.04 dollars in March. The data suggest unemployment was especially high in the county during the month.
At a Glenwood school board meeting Superintendent Henderson and his entire corps of teachers were reelected for another year. The schools are in excellent condition and the tribute praised Henderson and the faculty for their work.
County Auditor BE Schadeine notes new law requires township officers to file 30 days before the June 1 primary. All county and township officers must file 30 days prior, while state officers such as senator and representative must file 40 days prior.
County Supervisors I. J. Plumb Allen Watts and S. J. Anderson with Deputy Auditor Ralph McPherson traveled to Ames Tuesday morning for a discussion with the State Highway commission about vacation of a proposed county road. The segment from the Booster stations to a surfaced highway remains disputed and the group sought further guidance from state authorities.
Frank Choate almost suffered a serious auto accident Tuesday while driving toward Malvern and Hastings. His car clipped a hole in a wheel, deflected off the road, and rolled to the side, though he escaped unharmed. The Board of Supervisors members in the other car were uninjured and the damage to Choate's car was slight.
The Daniel family pioneer hardware and auto dealers sold their Ford agency to W T Graham of Omaha. The deal closed last Wednesday with Graham taking possession. The Daniels had 23 years in autos, handling Ford cars and equipment, selling about 6000 vehicles in that span, and will focus on their hardware business.
County agents report producers must fill worksheets for every farm to establish soil conservation basis. Township committees will review and set payments, with Class I payments for reduced soil depleting base and additional Class II payments for soil building practices. Rates vary by crop type and total payments cannot exceed specified limits.
Markets for Wednesday in Malvern April 15 show prices for dairy and grains with de Kegs and Ibe lens among listed items. Omaha top hogs at 10.45 with wheat at 8.0 and oats at 2.0 cents per unit, Mr. Graham new proprietor plans a successful business approach.
In Malvern the big opening marks a bygone era as L R Caaer moves his furniture store into a former Chicago Dry Goods Co building owned by IE Y Beathis. The unpaved streets, pond edge, and rebuilding after past fires frame a vivid town scene from the era, with memories of Abe and local commerce.
A crowded schedule features several sessions this week including a Monday evening gather at the Chamber of Commerce with elimination of a committee and remarks by Reverend Wren Calkins of Nenora. A Methodist dinner brings speakers and a Malvern Sailball edition event unfolds with the Silver Wen Masente lodge. County club will meet Friday evening.
A Community Club plans a Friday dinner at 6 30 in the Male ver Tea Room followed by a business meeting with President W o W Crook overseeing numerous committees. The program promises an innovative plan with numbered projects and Springs business promotion to be discussed.
A report on the Iowa Press Association gathering in Des Moines with plans for a Friday evening program. Dr. Morehouse of Drake University is to broadcast from WHO at 9 50 PM, discussing the history and spread of newspapers in Iowa and the role of journalism in communities.
A local card of thanks expresses gratitude to family friends and neighbors for their sympathy following a bereavement. The message includes appreciation for meals visits and support during a difficult time and mentions the MP regarding community welfare. The note closes with thanks and best wishes.
4 H club members prepare for their annual party on Saturday at the town recreation grounds. Terrence Los, recreation director, and Frank Reed assist with certificates to be awarded to 4 H-EE boys. Richard of the Omaha Livestock Exchange and committees organize activities to engage members and acknowledge their work. Boys bring fruit for refreshments while girls bring sandwiches for the event.
Mrs Maggie Buckingham a veneer resident of Glenwood died Monday night at her home age 83 Born in Malls county she spent most of her life there Her husband David Buckingham preceded her in death about four years ago Surviving children include John Hickingham Lima Mont Mrs Carrie Stumper Barthett Mont and Alana of Barthett along with grandchildren and other relatives Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 00 PM at the Raytor tower home conducted by Rev Martin W Keast pastor of the Methodist church
Nearly 20 Mills county residents attended a Young Democrat club meeting in Comeil Bluffs Tuesday evening. Party orators loosened up for enthusiastic pre campaign talks with attendees from Midvern including OAL Bayer and J 2 Mathedbuan.
Malvern Cleaners installed new equipment last week updating their plant capacity. A large new device was placed with modern wiring replacing an older unit, cutting the size by about half.
Oliver Haws quad tractors showcase plowing equipment at a Saturday demo northwest of Plastings. Jess Phelps, agent, confirmed an display entry and seating. event begins in the morning with ongoing demonstrations inviting all interested in better plowing.
The Malvern Garden Club will meet Tuesday April 21 at 7 30 P M at the home of Mrs Guy Breeding. Mrs Breeding will lead the program and perform duties for the club.
Ireland Heads the Tabor Schools celebrates its twentieth year with J A Liebund superintendent overseeing another year. The event highlights how the district’s schools have developed into a leading selection in Southwest area, reflecting pride in the community’s educational achievements.
A fragmented report notes campers distributing trees across the county during a fete. The readable text references a student named Vast wie and mentions a vote and a net event day.
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