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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1971
Page
3
The Malvern Leader urges 18 to 21 year olds to vote in upcoming bond and school elections, noting past low youth turnout. It questions whether young voters will participate, mentions the swimming pool bond vote on August 26 and school director races on September 13, and calls for youth engagement in primaries and local governance.
The Malvern Leader publishes subscription rates for Mills County and surrounding towns with advance payments required. Rates include one year six months and two years, with prices stated for Malvern and other locations, plus single-copy and classified ad pricing details.
The Pony Creek watershed project and rapid residential development spur renewed calls for county zoning. Sanitation, land use, and non public good developments lack oversight now. Without standards, health risks and costly public works will burden taxpayers as growth fills in.
Roadside weeds pose a traffic hazard this season. A resident reported weeds along a stretch where deer frequent, blocking visibility between motorists and animals. Authorities say weed control is generally good, but neglect creates real danger.
Four 4-H dress judging events showcased Mills County youths across junior intermediate and senior divisions. Blue ribbons were awarded to multiple participants including Janice Costello and Jackie Smith, with red ribbons earned by others. state mail winners were named. The district beef and dairy shows, Aug 14 at West Pottawattamie fairgrounds Council Bluffs, promote Ak-Sar-Ben eligibility and feature a district fair queen selection. Sponsored by West Pottawattamie County Fair, Ak-Sar-Ben Knights, Omaha Chamber, and Southwest Iowa Extension. Entry forms available at County Extension Office.
In Silver City an airman completed the basic training program marking a milestone in military service. The ceremony recognized the recruit's achievement and dedication during the rigorous initial phase of instruction.
The Willing Workers 4H Club held its Achievement Show at Tabor Methodist Church on July 19. Winners included Cheryl Baggs in the Junior dress division and Shirley Hetzel in the Intermediate division, with county dress revue set for July 28 in Glenwood. Performances featured Sandra LaFollette piano pieces Everything is Beautiful and We’ve Only Just Begun, and judges Mrs. Dick Utterback and Mrs. Leonard DuVat selected items advancing to the County Fair.
A 1971 John Deere tractor with mower and accessories was stolen from the Glenwood cemetery shed Monday night after the lock was cut, according to a report to the sheriff's office.
East Liberty correspondents report visitors and gatherings across Malvern Glenwood Versailles and Ames. Families including Stephens Alexander Parker Stotts and Mayes attend reunions birthdays and dinners while relatives travel from Bellevue Ames and Council Bluffs to join in at Lake Park Emerson Park and local homes.
Mrs Virgil Forney and Mrs Lavern Hardy hosted a Thipperware shower at the Forney home for their niece and cousin Janet Hickey Thurman the Aug 20 bride elect of Bob Renton Tabor. Fifteen guests attended with pink green white decor and gifts on display.
Friday evening guests gather for a surprise housewarming for jr and Mrs Ernest North and Michelle. Self invited Guilesis bring a potted plant and refreshments include sandwiches chips pie and coffee. Sunday visit by Ernest North and family. Mrs Alberts fractures elbow from a fall and will wear a cast during busy season. Mrs Blackman returns from surgery in Iowa City hospital with friends and relatives visiting from Hastings Omaha and surrounding areas.
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