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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1957
Page
4
Reader letters urge Postmaster General Summerfield to investigate unequal mail delivery practices. The author cites free doorstep service in some towns versus paid rent for curbside or town-area delivery, calling for equitable treatment and praising improving service in general while highlighting ongoing discrimination concerns.
A small town belief favors a garnishee law to allow limited water garnishment to reduce credit losses. Opponents warn of inflated credit demands, but supporters cite need for merchants and others like hoteliers and artisans. The piece argues reasonable protection exists for creditors and likens to mechanic liens.
National Bakery Week is noted as Mills County shifts away from small bakeries toward centralized production in cities. Once home to about four local bakers, the area now has none, as large centers draw people and industry outward. The lingering scent and memory of the neighborhood bakery remain.
Advertising rates listed for display per column inch and reader locals per line. Classified ads per line first insertion and subsequent insertions with minimum costs. Card of Thanks rates noted.
A fragmentary quote praises a scent from ovens as nearly real, claiming its olfactory appeal surpasses any perfume from Patis. The text then references moral idiocy unleashed for one's own destruction, attributed to Mary Baker Eddy.
Iowa reports death by own action rising to twenty per 100,000, above national average, a top ten state cause. Officials caution economic worries and aging population as possible factors while noting no single cause yet. Thirty-two Toya industries lead the nation in their sector per the Low Development Commission as evidence of rapid local growth. Milton quotation closes the piece.
The text notes two local youths outline a moon voyage in about 11 years. They propose reaching 36,000 feet per second to escape Earth's gravity, then cruising at 14 yen plus miles per hour for about 1 hours. They cite costs between 5 and 16 billion dollars and ignore braking and landing challenges in a no atmosphere.
Senator W H Harbor writes as the 17th General Assembly nears adjournment noting a difficult session with action stalled between houses. He cites nursing home funding challenges, rising costs, and the need to meet appropriations while the House resists tax relief proposals and contemplates sales tax cuts.
Mr and Mrs A G Cole celebrate their Golden Wedding with an open house Sunday from 2 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM at their home Relatives and friends are invited Emerson Baptist Church services list Rev Richard Person Pastor Edward Greenwood Supt Morning Worship at 11 AM with Rev Asa Popp as speaker Bible Study Hour series This Week This Month and other church activities noted including youth and choir events
Lynn Smith as pastor Frederick Larson leads regular Church School morning worship and Sunday Senior MYF. Junior and Senior Choir rehearsals at 8 p m. Friday April 26 features the final class of the Study Course on Paul’s Letters to Local Churches with a dessert and fellowship for couples and families.
Karen Lewis wed Otho Lew is and Mary Jane Madden in Red Oak at the Methodist church. Gary Max Lewis stood for his brother. Kathy Lewis was bridesmaid. The couple will reside in Red Oak.
Emerson Chapter QBS held its Friendship meeting Monday night with Mrs. Phyllis Moody as Worthy Matron and Lloyd Williams as Worthy Patron presiding. Distinguished guests included Mrs. Bonnie Roll, Mrs. Dayle Williams and several matrons from other chapters. One hundred twenty five members and visitors from twelve chapters attended.
Emerson School notes honor roll selections led by Supt Davis listing multiple students including Wayne Shaker Donald Twaddle Clark Allen and others. Announces Junior Senior Banquet at Hotel Blacket and Drake Relays trip for students and staff with various social and family events noted.
Mills County 4-H youths shared “What 4 H Means to Me” at an April 4 meeting. The Mills County Fair board has cut premiums this year after past deficits, with about 4 000 dollars in premiums distributed among 375 4-H boys and girls countywide. Local merchants donate to keep the fair alive and support youth projects, and readers are invited to donate.
Mrs Tyran Hopkins District President of Glenwood was guest speaker at the Emerson WSCS meeting on Wednesday afternoon. A Des Moines bus trip occurred April 24 and a bake sale is set for April 27. An executive board meeting is planned May 1 at 1 30 pm and circle chairmen will meet the same day to plan the Alumni banquet. Reports include nominating committee results for 1947 WSCS officers and various local activities and visits among members and guests.
Kathryn Grayson, a freshman at the University of Omaha, has been named on the Dean's Honor Roll. She and other honorees will be honored at the Honors Convocation in the University Auditorium at 11 a.m. Friday, April 26. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs BR L Grayson.
Mrs Selma Anderson born Stockholm December 26 186? and died April 16 1967 Council Bluffs at 90. Funeral April 19 at Meyer Chapel Cornell Bluff Emerson at 1 pm and 2 10 pm at Methodist church. Rev Lyman Smith officiated with vocalists and florists named. pallbearers listed. Burial in Emerson cemetery. Several relatives mentioned with Sunday dinners and visitors. Sam Winters begins Transit Liquid Transport Co Omaha next week. family staying. Numerous local residents visited or hosted over weekend.
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