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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1941
Page
1
Editorial decries Malveen's swimming year and local efforts led by Mrs Nelson as manager. Discusses promotion of interest in swimming, noting costs mostly water and a surplus from operations. Credits focus on community turnout and local promotional work.
The text notes children suffering without water, calls for improving Malvern pool, and extols plumbing as an essential modern comfort after water was shut off for hours. It urges managers to ensure safe water supply and serviceability for future use.
A Mills County effort to collect aluminum for the defense program shows broad community participation. Residents donated metal scraps and household aluminum, reflecting strong support for wartime production. Local groups organized drives and schools encouraged student involvement, signaling widespread civic duty and resource mobilization.
The article urges citizens to do their part in defense while criticizing government focus and promotes the 1947 Mills County Fair as a major entertainment and agricultural showcase. It highlights strong farmer pride in livestock and products, notes a record exhibit year, and emphasizes the fair’s unique value and broad appeal for the community.
In Mills County the 1941 fair is praised by officials though some mourn the past. The piece recalls Ruth Law flights, daredevil stunts, and bustling midway life, with old-time amusements and crowds at the grandstands and floral hall, contrasting then and now.
A reflective note recalls prosperity and relief only for a few older residents at the county home. The memory contrasts hate and neglect with nostalgia, noting the 1941 fair and a plan to remember it 26 years later.
Mills County Iowa proposes to condemn a parcel for road purposes, describing a 0.38 acre tract in Sec 15, Twp 15, with damages to be assessed by three appraisers. Owners may appoint an appraiser by August 10, 1941. hearings before the Board of Supervisors will allow objections to land use. E A Schade County Auditor notes contact via local news line.
Defense Savings Stamps come in 10 cents 25 cents 59 cents 1 and 5 dollars. An album is free with 25 cent stamps. Defense Savings Bonds are Series E at 18.75 37.56 75 373 or 750 dollars. Series F ranges 74 to 7490 dollars Series G from 140 to 10094 dollars. Buy at post offices banks or loan associations or write the Treasurer in Washington for mail orders.
Small portable ribbons priced at 50 cents and large size ribbons at 75 cents advertised in The Malvern Leader.
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