16 Apr 1942
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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1942
Page
1
The piece recalls a simpler rural era in White Cloud when farmers depended less on national markets. It contrasts old power from water mills and horse bogeys with modern conveniences, noting fewer modern ills and more thrifty family gardens, while acknowledging we cannot return to those days yet valuing the era’s advantages. The county prospered then.
The piece discusses Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. rate hikes and public protests, noting Malvern’s absence of organized opposition. It argues high wages and retirements support living costs and that universal benefits raise prices for farms and newspapers, suggesting higher wages may reflect broader economic aims. It ends with nostalgia for old industry structures and a mill town era.
A scrambled local column mocks a central demonstration and editorial stance while praising a wartime wastepaper campaign. The piece parodies disruptions by a supposed army of moles and rabbits whimsical to readers, urging participation in collecting paper for aircraft needs and mentioning Horace Greenwood in a fragmented, satirical aside.
Imogene S Mills reports the wedding of Mary Margaret eldest daughter of Lyman Torpy and Carl Carlson at St Patrick Catholic Church. Rev F W Doyle officiated. Mary Dempsey played the music, Miss Viola Torpy bridesmaid, Joe Dinvile and Jimmie Leahy sang. The couple, both graduates, plan to reside in Shenandoah area after the ceremony and a four course dinner for 60 followed at the Torpy home. A dance at Emersons hall with Kirk Andrews Orchestra capped the celebration.
Residents share visits from Harry and Lewis Conrad families and friends from Red Oak, Clarinda, Council Bluffs, and Omaha. Emma and Joyce Thomas visit homes. Ladies Aid notes meet last Wednesday with co host. May 13 food sale planned at Hascall store. Navy enlistment announced for Lawrence Hatfield with San Diego training forthcoming.
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