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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1961
Page
3
Citizens recount 1963 Malvern Community Clinic findings noting progress on business clean up new storefronts and housing improvements. Recreation tops interest with a teen center already achieved and plans for roller skating square dancing drama club and a county chorus proposed for fall and winter.
Eric Hoffer argues against expansive federal welfare and school programs in favor of local self reliance. He cites Kennedy Berlin policy, questions 23 billion defense spending, and urges reducing federal entitlements to empower towns and counties to meet needs. He contrasts Communist promises with free country living.
An out of state motorist on an unfamiliar New England highway encounters a double amber blinker ahead. The signal acts as a public notice to call attention to potential hazards, giving drivers time to protect rights and interests. Newspapers are the preferred medium for such notices.
The article recalls Michael Fox who fled illness and built a Studebaker business with R. K. Piper after arriving in Malvern in 1917. It notes Fox’s family history, his 12 years in Oakdale TB Sanatorium, and memories of Quinn Lumber Yard and the old town jail. It also mentions Edna Hertz, Bery Darting, Tana and Sally Summers Stanke, WAVES service, and a Montana visit, with connections to local farms and neighbors.
The text underscores the central place of public notices in the American legal system and democratic process, noting their routine requirement and broad societal function.
Mrs. Bertha Kellenbarger visited Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Bullington. Darrell Porter attended the Methodist church camp at Indianola last week.
A surprise birthday coffee for Mrs Harold Cooper drew guests including Mrs H G Pogue Mrs Dean McLain Mrs Ward Coy and many others in Essex and Shenandoah A funeral service for Claus Abraham at Covenant Church in Essex was attended by Archie Lindberg and family and others Followed by a birthday dinner at Berning Cafe in Shenandoah for Mia Alma Whipple Stanley King and Robert Whipple from Red Oak Found at Viking Lake for a family picnic were Wayne Spicer Jimmie and Terrie and others A Flying Farmer Queen celebration at Essex also featured gifts to Mrs Clarence Young and guests Dale Shelley and Jim left for a fishing trip in Iowa
Hillsdale News reports the Centerette 4-H club held an achievement show at Hillsdale Church with hostesses Jeannie Razer and presentations judged by Mrs. Leonard Parker and Mrs. Stanley Row. Attendees included Rev. LeRoy Pullman and Mrs. Pullman. refreshments were served. collection noted was $3.10. Sunday School attendance 29 and the lesson on the Apostle Thomas concluded with a hymn.
Hillsdale WSCS will meet at the Hillsdale Church on August 16 with Mrs Ernest Brower as hostess and Mrs George Wright in charge of the lesson and devotion One week earlier than usual Several local families visit relatives attend a cookout and a funeral service was held for Mrs Clara Nordstradt in Hamburg followed by visits in Sidney George Wright and family hosted stamp talks Supper at Leo Clark home and visits with the Bernards and the Clarks Malvern resident George Gaston dies at 84 after years in the area
Ralph Zanders of Emerson and many Malvern residents are mentioned in a busy social roundup. Aunt Ethel Johnson’s obituary prompts a Crawford Chapel service in Sidney. Numerous gatherings, picnics, and visits span Malvern, Strahan, Council Bluffs, and nearby towns, highlighting births anniversaries and community ties.
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