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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1964
Page
3
The Farm Bureau smorgasbord last week drew town residents and guests to a bountiful meal and strong fellowship. Dan Murphy urged a shift from defeatist attitudes, stressing that purposeful effort can rebuild communities and farming areas, echoing a bygone era of collaboration among farmers merchants and bankers.
The article notes Mills and Fremont county farmers will retire slightly over 100000 acres from the feed grain program this year. It reasons production cutbacks affect farm labor, fuel, seed, and related businesses, and questions whether redefining uses or delaying reclamation could better feed a hungry world.
Hillsdale Luann Bloomer visited as a guest of Miss Ferne Alberts and Hillsdale rural school pupils. Mrs. and Mrs. George Wright drove to Lincoln to visit daughter Rosalie at Nebraska Wesleyan. The group enjoyed an afternoon tour of the Nebraska State Museum.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Clark honored his mother Mrs Leo Clark with a Sunday dinner planned for her birthday. Guests included several Malvern Glenwood and Falls City area families, plus Mrs Hurtie Pelps, Mrs Max Reed and others visiting from Council Bluffs and Drayton.
A quote emphasizes collective effort behind a 50 percent reduction in acreage this year, noting no single farmer can achieve such change alone. The passage suggests the area could suffer several disadvantages if rapid action falters, invoking Shakespeare to underscore cautious progress.
Geologist Brown and Water Commission discuss Malvern water status with officials from Layne Western and Town Natural Resources Council. A new source could cost 20 000 to 340 000 if pursued, but Brown notes ample water remains in Silver creek valley. The council urges conservation and pond creation to aid recreation and supply, promote Little Creek development as key investment.
Students at Fremont Mills grade school in Tabor joined a poster contest during National Library Week sponsored by the Tabor Library. Ernest Bloomer won first place and received a book as his prize.
Friday afternoon hosts Walter Phelps and guests viewed a cancer film and shared coffee and cake. Several families from Glenwood Red Oak Shenandoah and nearby towns visited hospitals and homes, including extended trips to visit kin in Omaha and Council Bluffs. John Slaughter returned to Iowa State University after a weekend with his parents, with other local residents hosting or visiting on multiple afternoons and evenings.
Hillsdale Woman’s Society of Christian Service hosts a 1:30 p m dessert luncheon with an April Show er motif. The group approves a water system for the church, notes July fourth plans in Malvern, Mills County fair hopes, and May Bible School for about 20 children. Regular meeting follows with reports and a playlet. The next event is a May breakfast at the church.
Social items list weekend visits and gatherings across Glenwood Mille County. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brower Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Chase Mrs. Hazel Evans Bill Jackson Benny and Willie from Glenwood Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jackson Everett Steuder David Hopp Robert Shaul Art Thieschafer Eugene Kelly George Wright Pearl Miller Gale Harris Gob Campbell WayneKeith and others. Wardrobe of community events includes district CVF meeting at Glenwood church and a tornado damage view near Yorktown.
The Malvern Leader serves as the official newspaper for Mills County announcing notices from municipalities anchor districts and public bodies. The notices cover court actions government meetings property listings and legal deadlines, keeping residents informed of county public affairs and compliance requirements.
The Iowa State Printing Board will meet in Des Moines to receive bids on 500000 Certificates of Title for the Motor Vehicle Department and 25000 copies each of Today’s Girl 312-A and Today’s Girl 312-8, plus 540 reams antique book paper and various items from Iowa State University and state agencies. Bids are due by 10:00 a.m. the opening hour.
The article notes ongoing April rainfall with tornado reports southeast of the community, sparing locals from major damage while farmers face possible field delays. Social notes include visits among Randolph, Tabor, Glenwood, Shenandoah, and Nebraska City residents, church services, and a 2.84 dollar church collection.
The board may award or reject all bids for printing contracts. For specifications, send inquiries to S. E. Tennant, Superintendent of Printing, State House, Des Moines.
A sheriff sale notice states Edwin L. Barkus sheriff of Mills County will offer Lots 205 and 206 in Emerson Town, Mills County Iowa for cash sale at the Mills County Courthouse in Glenwood on May 5, 1964 between 9 AM and 4 PM, under an execution issued March 27, 1964 in favor of Miles Homes Inc against Garlands Johnson and others for 9884.35 plus costs. The notice is dated April 2, 1964.
Notice to James L Nelson and Dorothy Nelson that the June 29 1962 contract for the Corner Tavern Lot 10 Block 12 Town of Henderson Mills County Iowa has not been complied with Payment due June 30 1983 balance due 4140165983 900 Total 5960 The contract will be forfeited and cancelled unless defaulting parties within 30 days after service perform terms and pay serving costs Elmer Kadel Aneta Kadel Vendors by Thomas and McGee Their Attorney Glenwood Iowa
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