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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1971
Page
8
A column notes local observations across Malvern and Mills County Iowa. It highlights civic services like the Malvern Rescue Unit, praises volunteers Charles McClure and others, and remarks on emergency response quality and rural security before signing off with See you along Main Street.
Ilva Henderson born August 9 1886 near Malvern died July 28 1971 at age 84. She married Robert Kinzie Henderson on February 27 1907 and had two children James Aldus and Mary Evelyn. Survived by daughters Mary and Elizabeth grandchildren Robert and Janet and greats Beth Lynn Lee and Scott with many nieces and nephews. Funeral held July 30 at Mansfield Funeral Home officiated by Rev Howard Mace with casket bearers and flowers aids. interment East Liberty cemetery.
The 4-H Peppy Pals 4-It Club held its Achievement Show on July 23 at St John s Lutheran Church with judges Mrs Richard Henderson and Mrs Norman Sinner. Members who traveled to Washington DC reported briefly and clothing projects were modeled. Style revue winners were Bonnie Ponton and Susan Miller. judge was Mrs Donald Godfrey. Linda Washburn and Kathy Leu will represent as Senior candidates at the County Style revue. Susan Miller, Reporter.
A woman visits a longtime friend amid diverse backgrounds and busy lives. The piece reflects on friendship, privacy, mothers, and shared experiences, noting eight years of companionship and the balance between trust and boundaries. It ends with appreciation for a friend.
About 30 friends and relatives attended July 28 events at Mills County Fairgrounds as Frazee boys William and Arnold won junior division first place with The ABCs of Handools and blue ribbon. Doug Christensen topped senior division with Capitalize on Cow-Calf Care, earning first place and a blue ribbon. Second in senior went to Charles Haack for The Making of a Bill. Doyle Wolverton judged.
Malvern Village report notes Harold Morris is a patient at Mercy hospital recovering well after a Tuesday surgery. Mrs Gladys Evans attended the Good Archer family reunion at Glenwood Lake Park Sunday noon with the Bruce Good family. Travelers Mrs Clarence Lemonds and sister Mrs D L Darland arrived at Eppley Airport after visiting relatives in Billings Montana and Longmont Colorado. They were met by the Edwin Schoening family of Omaha. Mrs Clark Richards Sidney was a Friday visitor to Mrs Clarence Lemonds and Mrs D L Darland. Darland returned home in Shenandoah with her. Mr and Mrs David Lyons of Council Bluffs visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Clint Jackson. Mrs Bertha Angus and Mrs Dale Allensworth visited Otto Halls Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Allen Hall visited Sunday afternoon. Friday afternoon visitors of Mrs Nina Crouse were Mrs Bertha Angus and Mrs Grace Donner. Rev and Mrs L D Churchman and family of Des Moines and Mrs Arthur Churchman called on Mrs Nina Crouse.
Livestock judging opened the Fair with Glen Dickersbach of Mills County 4-H clubs named top judge. Skip Fitzwater from Villisca placed second, Gary Dunsdon of Malvern FEA third. Team results list Mills County 4-H 807 points, Malvern ERA 767, Villisca PIA 760, Malvern FIA 756, Villisca 748, West Pott 788, Prize Winners 732, West Pott 722, Corning 704, Corning 701, Bedford 648.
Correction note clarifies the quarry northeast of Silver City is Selgildberg Rock Products Co, not Shellbourg Quarry Co as previously reported by The Leader last week.
Monday evening at the Fair the annual Kiddies Parade showcased nine classes with many entries. Scouts carried entry designations while judges Bill Whited Emerson Bill Campbell Glenwood and Mrs Vir gil Deitchler Treynor evaluated the colorful entries and announced winners such as Suan Falk Bret Stonder Roberta Horn Dusty Schroeder Stacie Burgoin Jeff and Rick Pitzer Norma Hansen and others.
C L Sheer of Tabor reported Monday to Sheriff Edwin Barkus that his mule and cart were stolen. Officers found the items were merely lawn ornaments at his home, making the incident an unusual theft report.
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