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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1971
Page
6
In Mills County this week, recalls of past weather contrast 1816 year without summer with recent chills. Mentioned are John Waller and 1969 veterans memorial flame at the courthouse, extinguished by custodian Albert Baiten after weather conflicts.
Mills county board of supervisors awarded a grading and culverts contract to Paul E Hoyt Construction Co Missouri Valley on a bid of 17500 dollars 40 cents The project covers a quarter mile in White Cloud township south of Malvern The notice also mentions a Henderson Methodist church fundraiser on Wednesday August 11 at 6 pm with a free will offering.
Malvern town council set August 26 for a municipal election on issuing bonds to build a pool costing about 79330 dollars. A federal grant of 35000 dollars was applied for to aid the project, with voters deciding on 45000 dollars in bonds for remaining funding. Citizens want the pool at the old high school site, a central location. the school will be unused there next year. The proposed pool measures 42 by 20 feet with bath house and parking.
The 1971 Mills County Fair opened on a sunny Monday with ample participation and an appreciative crowd. A new Monday evening entertainment program replaced the barbecue featuring the Missouri Opry’s Bartles Family, hampered by outdoor sound. Tuesday hosted a popular professional rassline event promoted by Joe Duseki. Rain later caused mud but did not halt events. Exhibits remain strong, 4 H youths and floriculture displays draw crowds, and a new all metal office and food stand building provides permanent fair headquarters for Hillsdale ladies and Extension office staff.
Thursday marks family day at the fair with judging of carcass hogs and steers at 8 a.m. A cooking contest runs 8:30 to 11 a.m. in the girls 4-H building, plus a pet show, kids sports, and an art exhibit. At 1:30 p.m. a ladies program features Nancy Gerner. Weigh-ins for tractor pull occur 4 to 5:30 p.m. followed by a 6 p.m. event and a 9 p.m. teen dance with the Rumbles Ltd.
At the Mills County Fair Glen Dickersbach of Malvern won the Grand Champion hog in the ring on Tuesday morning with his younger brother Steve taking Reserve Champion. Both youths belong to the Silver Creek Go-Getters 4 H club. The article lists ribbon awards with multiple names earning blue and red ribbons and notes other grand and reserve honors.
Kathy Leu a 16 year old Malvern Community High School senior was crowned Miss Mills County Fair Queen for 1971 in a Monday evening ceremony at the fairgrounds. She will compete in the State Fair Queen contest this month. Linda Washburn was runner up and Debbie Bolton Miss Congeniality.
Therel Stane 35 died when his pickup hit the Glover station wagon on Highway 275 north of Sidney. Leonard Glover 62 Bertha 41 and daughter Mary 14 of Nebraska City perished. Glover children Jim 10 Spencer 8 Alice 6 and niece Gail 9 were not hurt. Jim hospitalized with concussion and broken leg. Stane funeral held in Red Oak.
Voters aged 18 in Iowa gain an early voting chance in school elections on September 13. Nomination petitions for Malvern and Nishna Valley school boards are due by noon August 24 with at least ten signatures. Directors to be elected include Malvern’s lone seat replacing F A Wortman and terms in Area XIII and county education board.
The Kaser Construction Co quarry in Malvern received a state order to truck about 160000 tons of rock for road aggregate. Main Street and LG3 Avenue were designated as Primary Haul roads by the Town Highway Commission, with state maintenance during the haul designation. The move drew concern from Malvern councilmen after recent resurfacing and business district work.
Doug Christensen of Hastings won the Grand Champion Baby Beef award for a cross bred steer at the 1971 Vair show. Vivian Frazee of Emerson took reserve with her Hereford, while Vivasin was champion in the Hereford class and sister Phyllis Champion Shorthorn shown by Teresa Richards with reserve by Roger Williams. Vivian Frazee and Doug Christensen led reserve in the Angust class. Kristi Henderson showed the cross bred with Doug Christensen earning reserve. Junior showmanship went to Kathy Stille. Doug Christensen won the senior showmanship.
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