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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1944
Page
8
Millescaly speaks Gowaty and Estension on stock breeders and feeding. The piece notes few cattle and hog breeders register stock, with many farmers affected. Final date for stamping was July 1, extended a month. a federal officer in Glenwood warned motorists about unstamped cars, but no prosecutions followed.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Mansfield Funeral Home for Mrs Birdelle Baird Milton a former resident of Malvern whose death occurred the preceding Saturday in Long Beach Hospital. The body was prepared for burial in the story.
Verlin Lett and Pyt Truman of the Hardy boys group, along with Cora Hardy of Malvern, recently met in England. The soldiers, in uniform over a year, had not seen each other closely until this reunion during a theater visit, recording the occasion.
Obituary notes Mrs Milton of Glenwood and later California, widow of Rev J C Wilkins and later Isaac A Newton, a longtime member of First Baptists and O B S in Glenwood. Services led by Rev L G Hall with music by Mrs F R Chantry, bearers named. survivors include five brothers, four sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. Newspaper mentions Pacific theater signals and court house clock debate.
Henderson plans its annual rodeo and Piehic Art Week August 10 11 and 13 at the rodeo arena by the school house. Feature acts include Art Fritcher and associates with a large horse lineup 20 bucking horses 16 saddle horses and cattle and more. Nightly dance and carnival concessions are promised along with novelty acts for strong entertainment value.
Delbert O'Dell purchases the Gamble Store in Malvern from Mr and Mrs Hansen. O'Dell plans training at Glenwood Gamble before opening here, likely not before September. Hansen family held the store for four to five years and will remain in Malvern. the Odells plan to move into a Marion Avenue home soon.
Funeral services for C W Bushnell were held Thursday at 3 30 p m at the Mane Field Funeral Home. The Rev L C Haji conducted the service. Interment was in Malvern Cemetery. Bushnell died at age 68.
A weather note reports favorable corn growing conditions this week with rainfall totaling 0.57 inches by Tuesday morning, aiding timely completion of field work before deadlines. Local farmers, including Melde in, faced a tight schedule to finish tasks as weather permitted.
Milly County 4-H girls plan an achievement show Aug 22 23 and 24 at the Malvern fair. The girls under Mrs Roy Donner chair oversee pianoing exhibits and prepare team demonstrations of sewing project methods learned.
Fragmentary text discusses countywide exhibition, involvement of mothers leaders and girls to achieve maximum satisfaction in the Best Project. Mentions Masona frory Emercon and ritualfatic work with a wartime appeal to save money and buy War Bonds now.
The Mills County Board of Education will hold its annual meeting Monday in the court halls at Glenwood. County Superintendent Amy Hammers plans to review a summary of proposed changes to the school code for the board.
The sixth annual county tuberculin survey begins Tuesday morning Aug. 15 with about 100 people to be x rayed at Glen Wood Institute. Only referrals by family physicians are eligible. Films will be interpreted and results mailed to the patient’s physician. Sponsored by county medical society and Christmas Seal group with Iowa Tuberculosis Association and state health department.
The Malvern community hosts a meeting honoring J. Ellison district Ameri can Legion commander as youth detasseling drives begin. About 600 acres of hybrid corn require labor from roughly 35 local youths and 46 from elsewhere, with pay of 50 cents an hour for capable workers and some fired for poor performance. Most corn goes to Robinson Seed Co of Waterloo Nebraska, with Lincoln area producers also supplying.
At the district gathering retiring commander John Butler of Council Blain and W. C. Rathke former state commander were thanked along with Dr. Van Barnes of Glenwood and Mr. Watts who served in merchant marine. W. D. Slothower retired post commander spoke, Ellison Ga praised courtesy, two outstanding movers in army training and industrial war education were shown, and refreshments followed by Auxiliary members.
Obituary notice for former Malvern resident W A Beckett born April 8 1861 in Ohio. Died July 33 in Santiago California after 84 years of marriage. Survived by three daughters Trevo Fiith and Marguerite and one son Bruce. He last visited Malvern about four years ago.
Cloud township and Anderson township report growing need for hybrid seed as War Prison labor aids in early stages. Mr McGrew supplies workers from Clarinda assisting with the detasseling and sorting, ensuring corn kernels are ready for planting. The unit says the labor helps seed production meet rising demand and boost local industry.
More material has arrived for the Red Cross surgical dressings and the room will be open Monday and Tuesday August 7 and 8 at 1 30 p m Your help is needed Conte The room will not be open evenings at that time
I wish to thank the friends who sent me cards and letters while I was in the hospital. Your thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated. Marje Rubeukjog
July area families learn of several young soldiers killed or wounded as combat across the globe intensifies. Leonard I Whitehead, 38, son of J W Whitehead of Weldon, reported killed in action in France on July 10 after induction from Mills County. Lt Kilpatrick, 26, pilot of an B-17, trained at West Point, honored for aerial achievement in the Mediterranean Theater. Captain Richard Gee, son of Mr and Mrs Brad Gee of Kuosville, killed over France in Tyne. Other local men also listed among the wounded or missing as the war's toll continues.
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