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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1964
Page
6
In Malvern area this week cool weather slowed spring displays but magnolia trees on the lawns of Mrs. Martha Ponton and Mrs. Hazel Summers are notes of color along with numerous rosebud trees coming into bloom enhancing the community landscape.
Eleven new motor vehicles were issued last week including Chrysler to Dee Zanders in Malvern Ford to Joe Dobbins Hastings Chevrolet to William E. Clay Malvern Arayella A. Bacon Glenwood Alfred T. Wilson Pacific Junction Rambler to Viva Fireoved Glenwood Pontiac to Harry L. Weis Glenwood Chevrolet pickups to Frank T. True Glenwood Robert Hopp Malvern Ford pickup to Fay Timson Glenwood One marriage license was issued: Harlan Raszler 19 Malvern and Donna Kirlin 18 Council Bluffs.
Supt. Lewis Doubleday reports five new teachers signing contracts for next year in the Nishna Valley system. Mike Hutcheon will be guidance director, replacing the late Gary Greenwood, and will earn a master's in guidance from Omaha University this summer. New staff include Mrs. Roger Johnson of Hastings in fourth grade at Henderson, Mrs. Johnson a Simpon College graduate. Geraldine Laughlin of Imogene in fifth grade at Henderson, who has studied at Peru State. Mrs. Robert Johnson, vocational homemaking, Ames ISU graduate. and Kenton Kruser in math and science for the high school, a Tarkio College graduate now teaching at Craig.
Two Mills countiaes are on the board of directors of the South west Iowa Farm Business Assn. which met April 23 in Oakland. The organization, formed only this spring, serves farmers in eight counties with record keeping, business analysis, management, outlook and tax assistance. Harold Skerritt, Malvern and Robert Christensen, Hastings are board members from Mills county. Harold attended a board meeting at Oakland April 23.
Malvern will soon have a new cement plant as Stanley's prepare the operation near Glenwood. The facility will be on the Burlington freight track south of the Gay Oil Co bulk plant by Continent Egg Corp in west Malvern. Cleanup has begun and six men will be hired when ready.
Damage estimated at 550 to the car of 19 year old Robert J. Thomas of Hastings after a cow owned by Paul Vestal was struck about 6 40 p m last Thursday three miles west of Emerson on highway 34. Sheriff report by Edwin Barkus.
The Nishna Cottage rest home enjoyed an hour long songfest on Wednesday evening. Jack Reid led a Glenwood double quartet with members Joe Kier Jim Budd Jim Birkby Gary Anderson Linus La Fever Dick Hindman Eldon Hiley and Rodney Reid. Susie Schuster accompanied. Mr Reid and Clayton Hertz Jr. performed duets and solos with Mrs Ruth Schroeder on piano.
Ernest Tudor of Hastings received a three day jail sentence Tuesday night from Justice of Peace John Hall for intoxication. In Hall's court last week George Folan of Afton was fined 14 dollars and costs for operating an overlength truck and Lawrence Sellars of St. Joseph Missouri was fined 15 dollars and costs for improper registration.
Mills county rural eighth grade graduation will be held May 14 at Hillsdale church with Rev Leroy Pullman in charge. Examinations for the class were held Thursday. Graduates include Beverly Blackman Eve lyn Lincoln Larry Haynie Joyce Goodman and James Wells. Dismissal dates reported to Supt Wetterick: Hillsdale May 15 Bethlehem May 20 Elm Grove May 22.
Bob Poort announces a new automotive repair shop opening Friday morning after leasing part of the Wilson building across from the post office in Malvern. He previously worked as a mechanic at Salyers Auto Co.
Malvern firefighters now link with two rural trucks and neighboring departments via newly installed two way radio gear. Based in the fire house, with nine licensed operators on duty at siren times, the 100 and 50 watt systems connect to Glenwood Red Oak Shenandoah Lincoln Nebr and other agencies. The $2000 purchase funded by the annual Firemen Frolics has improved response in incidents like the recent grass fire at Everett Knap farm, enabling faster water supply and a quicker, more effective call for aid. FCC regulated, calls logged and monitored for compliance.
Citizens circulated petitions in Hastings to call an election on a municipal water proposal. Mayor Elmo Hites said signatures would bind into the next council meeting on May 5, with a city engineer report due then outlining a water plan. The council and mayor have studied supply mains and financing to present facts before the vote.
Evangelistic series led by Rev. Paul W. Unruh will run May 10 to 16 at First Baptist Malvern with a unique approach to the gospel. A junior high vocal festival, led by Rev. Hugh Shiveley, occurs May 8 at Nishna Valley with about 250 participants from Malvern, Sidney, Fremont Mills, and Nish na Valley. festival doors open to the public at 7:30 p.m. Also notes an annual Henderson Methodist smorgasbord on May 2 starting at 5:30 p.m. and local ad for paper gummed taps at The Leader Office.
In Mills County and nearby towns a daylight saving time shift is moving ahead. Glenwood Malvern Emerson and Nishn Valley communities vote fast time with council approval and school schedules adjusted. Some towns await action while others plan meetings to discuss this change ahead of the Oct. 4 end date.
Mills county bank deposits rose to 14,240,922.89 as January's 13,270,414.70 record was surpassed. Bankers credit strong crops and federal feed grain payments to ASC for cuts in production. Loans and discounts rose from 6,688,544.38 to 7,095,335.17, but grown more slowly than urban demand.
Mills County board of review will meet Friday May 1 to consider only current year assessments. Those seeking hearings must file a formal petition, and oral requests require a written submission. No petitions have been filed yet. Board members are Warren Honeyman Emerson R W Mansfield Malvern and Leonard Edwards Glenwood.
Dr. Stinard from Albany named clinical director of Glenwood State School by Supt. Leonard Lavis, effective April 27. He will integrate and coordinate all programs, a new position. Stinard, a WWII veteran, has practiced at Glenwood since 1955 and previously served in Albany. Dr. Robert Fryzek currently works with him at the State School.
The Mouse on the Moon arrives in Rutherford and New York hype, starring Bernard Cribbins and Terry-Thomas. Miss Rutherford, 1983 Best Actress, leads in a Walter Shenson production adapted from Leonard Wihberly. Richard Lester directs with Michael Pertwee script, June Ditchie also in cast. Movie theatre manager Del Sayles notes more top films coming soon.
Mrs. Terry Barton named Public Welfare Worker II for Mills County Social Welfare starting May 1. Emma Gilson notes increased need for services, especially for families with children, and Barton will expand work with families. Barton, Nebraska graduate and former state and regional welfare roles, is mother of three.
Please contact Mrs Mae Wederquist if you know the whereabouts of a leg chair belonging to the Malvern American Legion Auxiliary. The group is anxious to locate it and asks helpers to respond with information.
Glenwood resident Burton Storm was sentenced to 30 days in jail by Justice Remiley last week on four counts of disturbing the peace. He reportedly went to his divorced wife’s home to see their children and broke down the door after her mother refused entry.
A Mills county district court jury began weighing the case of Donald W. Overman formerly of Glenwood, suing the estate of Mrs. Julius Buch for 56909.33 with her husband counterclaiming 36547.50. Overman had faced manslaughter charges in a highway death linked to Mrs. Buch but was acquitted. Jurors include Sam Benscoter Virgil Forney Lawrence Frink John Russell Hastings Hanna Fisher Cliff Ludington Blanch Harmer Berdena Hulling er Wiley Sanders Maxine Water man and Betty Hindman.
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