06 Aug 1959
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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1959
Page
1
John P. Morgan notes the Nishna Cottage in Malvern as a private enterprise meeting elder care needs with low costs. The piece highlights its role in the region, the owner Byronue Wederquist’s leadership, and hopes for continued service under new management while urging community support.
Malvern town council and board of education publish budget estimates showing a small but definite tax levy increase for next year. Voters should study proposals as inflation raises municipal costs for water, streets, policing, mosquito spraying, and education amid a broader shift toward higher living standards.
Notice records entry for Malvern Iowa post office in the second class matter under the act of Congress of March. The fragment notes filing or mailing status with no further details available in readable text.
Reports describe extensive wind damage in Henderson Monday night with downed tree limbs, broken power lines, and scattered window and car damage. Rainfall reports vary but south town gauges indicate significant precipitation, with damage to corn fields and a toppled power infrastructure affecting residents and services.
Mrs Lula Williams of Red Oak moved to stay with the Oscar Bradens for the time being reports Henderson News. Mrs Okal Williams and Doris of Red Oak were guests of the Asa McVay family Friday and Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Claire Aukland visited the Hubert Anderson family near Stanton and Jackie Anderson returned home with Jem for a short visit.
The Mothers club hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Methodist church with games a bride life skit and a Price is Right motif. Guests included out of town attendees and local relatives as refreshments and cake were served and gifts opened for the bride to be.
Henderson Christian Church announces morning worship at 9 30 a m with special music directed by Mrs Paul Forristal and a sermon titled No Time To Argue The church school follows at 10 30 with classes for all ages The adults study The Search for True Values from Ecclesiastes and the Chi Rho Group meets at 3 p m Youth Fellowship at 7 39 p m Women’s Fellowship at 2 p m Choir practice Thursday at 7 30 p m The editor poses thoughtful questions on worship and invites all to attend next Sunday.
More than 40 members guests and children attended the WSCS meeting at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Nellie Fickel led the devotions and Mrs. Gordon Steiner sang a solo. A skit was presented by several members. guests included Mrs. John Rainbow and Mrs. Walter Stille from Malvern.
Henderson band members, led by Mrs. E. L. Meyer, were treated to miniature golf at Golf Village on the south Omaha road Wednesday evening. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Bert Morris and others, with Rev. Clement Rowe and church workers among the participants.
Mrs. Harold Hughes hosted the Just We Neighbors club. Olver Nelson and family visited Elmer Kadela and Harvey Bolton. Pauline Gobel visited her daughter near Treynor. Goldie Nims and Jackie Kadel won prizes in contests. Ice cream social at Treynor and visits with Gage family in Emerson. Tommy Rieken family attended Treynor gathering.
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