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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1944
Page
7
Authorities report hiring and extending support to stock breeders, aiming to boost hog and cattle breeding. Few farmers register breeding stock today, with some facing heavy losses. Federal stamp requirements on windshields delay prosecutions, a grace period was granted until July 1. A federal officer visited Glenwood warning motorists without stamps, though no prosecutions followed.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Mons eld Funeral home for Mrs Birdelle Baird Milton a former resident of Malvern whose death occurred the preceding Saturday in Long Roach hospital The body was laid to rest in the local cemetery with mourners from the community in attendance
S/Sgt Clyde Shook with Toph GA Gees. funeral services conducted by Rev L C Hall for Mrs Milton. Survived by husband five brothers and four sisters. The text also mentions a Padga aircraft carrier crew group photo and wartime summaries of enemy planes sunk and ships damaged.
McCluskey urges tearing down the old court house clock as residents weigh removal amid historic value and controversy. The building features native stone foundation, Glenwood bricks, and walnut oak timbers, with calls to preserve its record of the county's past and capacity.
Sgt Verlin and Pvt Truman Hardy sons of Mrs Cora Hardy of Malvern recently met in England after over four years in uniform. They posed for a photo to mark the reunion and record the visit.
Henderson firemen plan their annual rodeo and week of events August 10 11 and 13 at the rodeo grounds near the schoolhouse. Art Fritcher and associates present a larger show with 20 bucking horses 16 saddle horses Brahma cattle and a troop of riders promising top entertainment plus nightly dances and a full carnival lineup.
Delbert O'Dell of Glenwood buys the Gamble Store from Mr and Mrs Joseph Hansen in Malvern. The purchase marks a new venture as O'Dell will train at the Glenwood Gamble store before starting here likely after September first. The Hansens have run the store for four to five years and will remain residents of Malvern. The Odalls, with their young son, have leased the Lloyd Mulholland home on Marlon Avenue and plan to move in soon.
Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 30 p m at the Mansfield Funeral home for C W Bushnell who died aged 69. Rev L C Hall conducted the service and interment followed in Malvern cemetery. The article notes county wide planning for a girls project with mothers leaders and girls essential for success.
Friday meeting set by Miasoois and Emerson Masons will conduct ritual work. The notice urges attendees to save money and buy extra War Bonds now.
A thin week hampered corn farming while farmers hurried to finish in time. The period saw 0.67 inches of rain early Tuesday morning, altering field conditions and delaying tasks.
Mills County 4-H plans the Achievement Show linked with the Mills County Fair to run August 22 through 24 in Malvern. The county 4-H Girls committees led by Mrs Roy Donner oversee exhibit planning as girls prepare team demonstrations of sewing project methods.
The Mille County Board of Education will meet Monday in the Glenwood courthouse to review a summary of proposed changes in the Iowa school code. County Agent John Longstreet promotes a county wide gladiolus flower straw show at the Nebraska Power Co salesrooms on Friday and Saturday. Judge Vernon Johnson issued a divorce to Mary Ellen Doss from Lowell W. Dean of Glenwood on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment.
The sixth annual county TB survey begins Tuesday morning August 15 with about 100 persons to be x rayed at Glenwood state school. Only those referred by family physicians are eligible. Results go to the family physician with reports for parents. Sponsors include the county medical society Christmas Seal Sale committee Iowa Tuberculosis association and the state health department.
About 80 youths assist with detasseling in the county as part of the hybrid seed corn operation. J. B. Ellison, elected district commander of the American Legion, was honored at a Malvern gathering hosted by Harry Hammons post with Legionnaires from Corning, Tenwood, Sidney, Emerson, Silver City and Cornell Bluff in attendance. Reports note most workers are under 16, many as young as 12, with a height requirement of five feet tall, paid 60 cents per hour for detasseling duties and some for packing. Bulk of corn will be sent to Robinson Seed Co in Waterloo, Neb, with others grown for distributors. work will continue until completed.
W D Slothower retires as post commander presided over the gathering. W C Rathke and Dr Van Barnes shared experiences from prior service with Ellison expressing appreciation. Two films including a war education reel were shown. refreshments were provided by Auxiliary members. Detasseling work provides early pay for youth. growing demand for hybrid seed pushes local production toward a major industry.
Word came this week of the death of W. A. Beckett, a former Malvern resident who lived in Peaceville for years. Born in Ohio on April 8, 1861, he died July 33 in San Diego, California, where he had resided for 34 years. He will be missed by his three daughters Trene Edith and Marguerite and by his son Bruce.
Material arrived for Red Cross surgical dragulugs and the room will be open Monday and Tuesday August 7 and 8 at 2 30 pm Your help is needed Come The room will not be open evenings at that time.
I wish to thank my friends who sent me cards and letters while I was in the hospital. They were greatly appreciated.
The region mourns as several young men from the area are reported killed or missing amid renewed global fighting. Leonard Whitehead, 19, of Walden, was killed in France on July 10 after enlisting from Mille County in 1949. Other locals include Lt. Kilpatrick, 28, a B-17 pilot in the Mediterranean theatre, and Capt. Richard Gee, 94, son of Knoxville residents, killed over France on June 93. families await official confirmations and honors.
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