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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1963
Page
4
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On a trip to Des Moines last week we followed Highway 92 and noted the improved appearance of the highway. The landscaping adds to driving pleasure and creates a safer, more pleasant corridor.
In Malvern Iowa residents discuss highway 41 beautification and right of way clearing for easier mowing. A garden club planted trees along the corridor, with praise for progress yet desire for safer, scenic routes and more surfacing funding. The column ends with a Blake quote on perception.
The Leader reports Representative Wm J Scherle faced a tough week in the Iowa House while opposing a sales tax increase. He attempted to curb spending with a bare bones budget, but the package tax bill failed and he ended up voting aye after a motion to reconsider was denied. He also pursued liquor by the drink to link it to revenue, but party caucus pressure pulled that action.
The House ended its tax debate and approved a bill raising the sales tax to 3 percent, cigaret tax by per pack, and a 3 percent service tax on hotels and motels. The Senate subcommittee will review, while a member voices opposition and plans to delay discussion.
Iowa Power and Light Co recognized 874 employees in the 20 Year Club this week. Western Division members gathered in Council Bluffs for a dinner on April 24 while Des Moines hosted a Central Division event last week. President A Paul Thompson praised the group and urged continued dedication. Average service among 20 Year Club members is about 30 years, with the overall company average near 13 years. Glenwood area honorees include Ired H Harschbarger, Robert Honig, Justus J Lillie, Carlton L Reimer, and Dean R Watson.
Army Pvt. Richard D. Fuller son of Mrs Mildren Fuller Emer son Route 1 completed eight weeks of advanced individual infantry training at Fort Polk La March 29 He received instruction in combat techniques and in firing the M 14 rifle and M 60 machine gun Fuller entered the Army in October 1962 and is a 1958 Wales Lincoln High School graduate and 1962 Northwest Missouri State College graduate.
Blockholders of the Randolph State Bank held a meeting on Tuesday April 16 and elected officers. Roy Longiaker was chosen president and chairman of the board with Marian N Zdychnec and Robert Benton as vice presidents J Randel Smith as cashier Joanne Shaw as assistant cashier. Directors are Roy Longmaker Marian Zdychnec Robert Benton J Randel Smith and IL T Genung.
Emerson Iowa posts a special election on May 16 1983 to approve Ordinance No 221 granting Iowa Power and Light Company the right and franchise for 25 years to supply electricity in Emerson. polls 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Town Hall with an official ballot form and voter instructions.
Mills County Iowa Board of Supervisors resolves owners and occupants must destroy noxious weeds on land. Groups set dates from May 20 to July 15 for weed control on highways, with penalties and assessments to cover costs if ignored. Dated April 22, 1963. Harry Anb, Chairman. Attests Glenn L. Johnson, County Auditor.
Mills County District Court announces probate of the last will and testament of June W Dolph, deceased. The filing occurred April 23 and 29, 1963, at 9 a m in Glenwood. Objections to the will may be heard at the courthouse. Clerk L Donner.
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