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Newspaper

Malvern Leader

Location

Malvern, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1936

Page

5

Malvern Board Reelects Full Teaching Staff Monday

Malvern's board of education reelected the entire teaching staff after a Monday session and granted salary boosts averaging about 10 percent. Increases ranged from three to twelve dollars per month, with grade teachers around seventy dollars and high school instructors about eighty dollars, plus raises for special instructors and principals. The superintendent's salary of 1740 shared the rise, diplomas for the class of 1936 were ordered, and the staff list included Mac Churchill, Gladys Kims ey, Virginia Soderstrom, Ida Tiertz, Isa Barone, Naomi Harman, Mercedes Weinstead, Harriet Duere, Lydia M Thiedeman, Katherine Walker, Winifred Nervig, Uildegarde Faum partner, Olive Van Metre, Dale Dyke, F. M. Davison, and custodian Leslie J. Shay.

Malvern Board of Education Mac Churchill Gladys Kimsey Virginia Soderstrom Ida Tiertz Isa Barone Naomi Harman Mercedes Weinstead Harriet Duere Lydia M. Thiedeman Katherine Walker Winifred Nervig Uildegarde Faumpartner Olive van Metre Dale Dyke F. M. Davison Lesie J. Shay

Malvern Park Board names chair and plans playground

Mrs A P Kilmartin was named chairman of the Malvern park commissioners at the first session after the town election. Allen Wortman remains secretary. The group discussed a supervised town playground and continuing projects, the swimming pool operation for Decoration Day, and JC of C assistance with the opening plans.

A. P. Kilmartin Malvern Board of Park Commissioners Allen Wortman Kilmartin

Junior C. C. State Convention Attended by Local Representatives

W R Byington and Bob Campbell represented the Malvern Chamber at the state convention of the Town Junior Chamber of Commerce held in Davenport. Byington served on the resolutions committee and engaged actively in the proceedings. Also attending from Mills County were W E Wellens and Fort Schneckloth of Glenwood.

W. R. Byington Bob Campbell Town Junior Chamber of Commerce Malvern Chamber Davenport Mr. Byington Mills County W. ET. Wellens Fort Schneckloth Glenwood

Red Oak to Have New Power Plant

Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Co plans a $200 000 generating plant and substation in Red Oak to be finished by fall. Work starts within 30 days with local labor. outside city personnel limited to foremen and trained technicians. Transmission will reach to the Missouri river and to Sidney Shenandoah Clarinda and Villisea. The plant will use natural and manufactured gas for 1000 horsepower engines and is described as the most modern and largest in the company east of the Missouri.

Red Oak Iowa-Nebraska Light and Power Co F. E. O'Malley Missouri River Westerns Towa Addittion Sidney Shenandoah Clacinda Villisea Owas Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Cu

Civic Improvement League to Sponsor Community Contests

Malvern Civic Improvement league met Monday in the Community building to plan contests for town improvement and development. Officers were reelected: Mrs. W. M. Brett president, Mrs. E. D. Hering vice president, and Mrs. J. F. Wearin secretary and treasurer. Planned contests include town improvement entries for every household and a garden plot prize for the child with the highest revenue from April to October. Details to be announced later.

Malvern Civic Improvement League W. M. Brett E. D. Hering J. F. Wearin Lowns

White Cloud opens new rural school building

Pupils and teacher Theron Atkinson moved into a newly built White Cloud rural school Monday for first class in a modern square structure with full basement furnace and pivot desks. The fire-destroyed old schoolhouse was replaced after last fall's blaze. prior classes met at the Hilton farm. Cost for the new facility and equipment exceeded $3000.

Theron Atkinson White Cloud Rural School Bushnell Hilton Farm

Social Justice League to Meet Friday Evening

Members of the local chapter of the League for Social Justice will meet Friday at 8 p.m. in the Malvery Community building. Membership cards will be given out and the group will elect a treasurer. L. D. Austin, president, urges all members to attend.

League For Social Justice Malvery L. D. Austin

Malvernians Hold Monthly Schedule Of Local Groups

Malvernians keep busy with numerous meetings across clubs and boards. The Leader lists regular meeting dates for town councils, board of education, library board, American Legion groups, Malvern community clubs, junior chamber, fire department, Masonic and other civic organizations, with specific days for each.

Malvernians Cuizett Board of Education Library Board American Legion Legion Auxiliary Malvern Community Club Junior Chamber of Commerce Junior C. of C. Board of Directors Malvern Volunteer Fire Department U. S Kensington Presbyterian Social Union Methodist Ladies’ Circle Baptist Malvern Garden Club

Press Association in Annual Meeting

The Iowa State Press association held its 20th annual session in Des Moines last Friday and Saturday with broad county representation. C A Coxsee of Monticello was elected president and Fred B Wolfe of Hamburg vice president. Wortman, a past president, led the group with J G Lucas Madrid as secretary, and they planned joint efforts in an advisory capacity during the session.

Iowa State Press Association Des Moines C. A. Coxsee Monticello Fred B. Wolfe Fred Oe Hamburg Wortman Piast

Foy Bacon Cafe Fire Strikes Malvern Street Quarter

Firefighters were summoned Thursday noon to the Foy Bacon Cafe on Matin street Malvern ta when fire broke out in the rear living quarters. Flames destroyed part of the building end room but the rest of the structure was saved. Earlier this year McCordie and John Bacon cafe fires have occurred nearby.

Castle of Matin Malvern Foy Banegate McCordie John Bacon

Death of Little Mary Jo Hedding in April

Infant Mary Jo Hedding daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Heeling died April 16 in a Council Bluffs hospital after a brief illness She was born April 6 and lived only 10 days Funeral services were held May 18 at the Mansfield funeral home with Rev Walter Shetefield officiating Darlene Davis and Vera Shepard led burial at the Mateos come tury

Mary Joe George A. Heeling Council Hiuffs Staniay Apel Mansfield Funni Home Gondienad Walter Shetefield

Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude After Death

A heartfelt notice thanks neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of a loved one. The family extends appreciation for support shown to Mary and George Hedkling and acknowledges the community’s sympathy and assistance.

County Treasurer Mayberry Reports Tax Collections

Gaunty Treasurer Mayberry reports that the year ending March 14 shows higher tax collections than the year ending March 31, 1935, by nearly $17,000, though levies are higher and the percentage remains similar to last year. Collections listed: year ending March 14 and year ending March 31, 1935, with figures around 188,070 and 97,774.47 respectively.

Gaunty Mayberry

Jackson files for Third District supervisor bid

R O Jackson a renowned farmer and band owner north of Glenwood announces his candidacy for the Third District supervisor seat extending from Mineola to Strahan. A lifelong Republican, he is described as substantial and progressive, ready to serve. Frank J Plumb, current Second District supervisor, files for Democratic nomination for reelection.

R. O. Jackson Glenwood Mineola Strahan Shoet Jackson Mills Conunty Frank J. Plumb

Election for County Superintendent and Board of Education

A convention of school corporation representatives will elect a new county superintendent for a three year term and three Board of Education members for six year terms. The meeting is set for May 12 at 10 a.m. in Glenwood Court House, with 23 delegates from each district. Each civil township will choose a delegate at 2 a.m. on May 2. Official notice appears on page two.

County Board of Education Court House Glenwood Syurds of Education

Darting Seeks Republican Nomination for State Senate

H A Darting of Glenwood filed for the Republican nomination for state senator from the eighth district, Mills and Montgomery counties. A former two term senator, he was elected in 1920 and 1924, resigned to join the state highway commission in 1926, and served six years there. He cites his record in office as qualification.

AL Darting Glenwood Mills Montgomery Darting State Highway Commission

King's Orchestra to Play for May Dance in Malvern

The May Month opening in Malvern will feature a public dance at the Community Building. Chas. King and his orchestra of Pierce Nebraska will furnish music with special features planned by those in charge.

King’s Orchestra Malvern Priv Chas. King Per Nebr Uiose

Market Livestock Reports From Mills Community

Market livestock notes show March activity with steers and heifers traded at varying prices. Malvern buyers from MoT Chivis & Son and Sob Andersen Mae vert posted top quotes around $10.40 per cwt for heavy steers, with lighter lots around $10.20, while other consignors offered mixed weights and bids.

Mills Omaha Chivis & Son Malvern Malver Sob Andersen Mae Vert Tele Beanteien

Ruth Pierce Receives Scholastic Honor

Ruth Pierce is honored for scholastic achievement in a formal ceremony. The event recognizes academic excellence among students, highlighting Pierce's high grades and notable contributions to school activities.

Ruth Pierce

High School Glee Groups to Stage Operetta Friday

High School glee clubs announce an operetta to be presented Friday evening. Miss Dyan Thiedeman temporarily quarantined for scarlet fever. Miss Winifred Nerwig directs the production with a cast including Margaret Ann Bultmann Caesar and Nana from the desert. The show features Arab and London NY choruses, with Roberta Kanne leading in a key role.

Dyane Thiedeman Owas Winifred Nerwig Ammxlutlal Willard Milliki Nana Margaret Ann Bultmann Caesar U.S. A Lewis Berks Miss Lythe Harolett Talbott Betty Winifred Calkins Carmell Roberta Kanne Lieut. Andrews Kindish Paul Gattiher Cheeoko Ralph Hall Lady

Ruth Hummell Secures Illinois Child Nutrition Post

Ruth Hummell, Malvern graduate, has been elected child nutritionist for Illinois with headquarters in Chicago. The position offers a salary advance and promotion prospects. She previously worked in state service at Welter, St. Louis. Her sister Vera seeks a Washington DC government project role.

Ruth Hummel Malvern Schools Uutrit Innist Ulinois Heaulquarters Chicago Apollo Welter Vera Washington, D.C

Gift Distribution Plan Arranged by Malvern Community Club

The Malvern Community club held a Friday evening meeting at the Malvern Tea Room. President Vicle Crook and officers distributed gifts to five members and announced ongoing chair gift distributions at future meetings to boost attendance. They planned a May 12 charter meeting with the Junior Chamber of Commerce and outlined committees and a June banquet for Farmers Merchants Bankers.

Malvern Community Club Malvern Tea Room Vicle Crook Crook Chamber of Commerce

Young Democrats to Meet Here Tonight

Community group seeks turnout for a local Young Democrats meeting amid unclear lines of leadership and possible candidate discussions. Organizers urge members to attend at the municipal building and nearby venues. uncertain details reflect OCR errors.

Malvern Markets Report Fragment

Fragmentary text notes Malvern markets with scattered terms and names. The readable portions reference markets and local activity but lack coherent context, participants, dates, or outcomes to form a complete item.

New Post Master Ahuwe Nominated for Malvern Office

Muholadt Mulholland, longtime Malvern business figure and Democratic party active, was recommended for postmaster. Mulholland, manager of the Mulholland general store, has dissociated from the business for 40 years and remains awaiting commission. No start date yet as approval is pending.

Ahuwe Muholadt Conpressumi Malvern Mulholland Bias Dong Democratic Party

Simpson College Inaugural for Dr Earl Harper

Simpson College held its inaugural ceremony for Dr Earl Harper as president. Delegates from more than a hundred colleges and universities attended, with dignitaries and faculty representatives from numerous institutions, marking a historic campus event.

Simpson College Earl Harper

Primary Election Proceeds with Few Contests in County

Filing activity remains light in the county as multiple races draw little opposition. Key posts include county auditor treasurer and clerk of the district court with several districts seeing only Republican or Democratic challenges and names like Ronald Krer Maurier Mayberry and W. Os DeMoss appearing in ticket lists. Local races for supervisor districts show limited competition while a pair of state senate and representative contests emerge from petition filings and acreage deadlines near May 2. The scene signals a subdued primary with most offices decided or facing minimal opposition.

Mills Ariel Gites Oypervisors Repubican Senate Dave Filet Ronald Krer Vale Cry Maurier Mayberry Walter Fisher Regorlers TE

Vern Crook Heads Malvern Softball Association

Vern W. Crook was chosen president of the Malvern Softball Association by the board Monday night succeeding Arthur MelWough who held the post for four years. The group outlined finances aiming to support a $700 annual budget and ongoing costs for bats equipment and prize money. RL Pace was named vice president with Frank Austin continuing as secretary and treasurer as plans for the new season proceed.

Malvern Softball Association Vern W. Crook Arthur MelWough Frank Hertz Albu RL Pace Frank Austin Association

Lewish Applauds Neighbors and Fire Department Help

Mr Lewish thanks neighbors and friends for Tenn assistance and commends Malvern Fire Department for their prompt response to the fire at his home. He notes the swift actions aided his family including Mrs Fanetiv Merschet and child.

Lewish Malvern Fire Department Fanetiv Merschet Itd Childeen

Mulhollands Reduction Sale Opens After Hours Visit

Local retailer Mulhollands advertises a reduction sale with unclear pricing and items on display. The notice mentions stock clearances and discounted prices with scattered illegible fragments referencing dates and locations.

Head of Glenwood Schools Resigns

The article notes the resignation of the Glenwood Schools head officer, with details on timing and implications for district leadership. It references interim leadership steps and potential candidates to fill the role. The piece emphasizes community reaction and district planning following the retirement.

Glenwood Schools

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