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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1972
Page
5
Garden club members met at the Bowen home for an afternoon session with the theme A Household Hint. Flower of the month is the sweet pea and May baskets were prepared for Malvern Village residents. Refreshments followed the meeting led by president Mrs. Williams.
The Department of Agriculture will allow 1,240 million pounds of beef, mutton, and goat meat in 1972, about 200 million pounds above the quota, raising consumer safety concerns. Rep. Melcher calls for piece-by-piece inspections after arrival, citing GAO findings of dirty, unsafe plants abroad and urging stricter import controls to protect midwestern households.
The piece urges citizens to become informed voters as the 1972 campaign unfolds. It notes 140 million of 209 million Americans will be of voting age by November, about 11 million new voters, but only 80 to 85 million may vote. It emphasizes starting to inform oneself now and highlights the need for discerning candidates and promises. It also reports Marine Pfc. John A. Lemonds earning marksman status with the M-14 after training at El Toro.
District Chairman Bill Barber led the Mahaska District meeting in Shenandoah on April 10. The Spring Camporee will be in Malvern May 5 to 7 to accompany the Scout-o-Rama. The next District Committee meeting is May 11 in Shenandoah.
The Extension Service Homemaker Tour to Kansas City needs reservations by Friday April 21. The April 25 tour includes 5 a.m. departure, visits to the Kansas City Museum of Natural Science and History Myron Green Cafeteria lunch, Country Club Plaza walk and shopping, and a Patricia Stevens Finishing School stop. Cost is 13 dollars covering bus, tours, and buffet dinner at the Gold Buffet. 46 places total. call Malvern Extension Office at 624-0253 to reserve. Robinson in Mutual Omaha boosts Omaha Home Office staff. Vernon L. Robinson joins Mutual of Omaha and United of Omaha with benefits including five‑day week, vacation, holidays, sick leave, and group insurance.
Oaks church notes show Jolly Janes Club with 14 members voting on yard and garden helps. Officers elected: President Mrs Bob Hicks Vice President Mrs Jack Mabary Treasurer Mrs Carol Pierson Secretary Mrs Carleton Davidson. Plans to fund John Walker sale and entertainment by Mrs Davidson.
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