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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1941
Page
1
Editorial notes that few people can fail to feel pride while viewing Mile County fair exhibits across livestock agricultural products handiwork and arts culinary arts and other displays this week, appreciating the county’s offerings.
Congress debated extending training time for drafters last week prompting questions about program duration and effectiveness. Ambiguities in the proposal raised concerns from lawmakers about staffing needs and long term outcomes for federal drafting efficiency.
A letter from Lloyd Short recounts a chaotic day navigating Colorado licensing rules for a new job. He describes long lines, multiple offices, maze-like routes, and a tense driving test in Denver, finishing with a brake and light inspection and renewed resolve to adapt to state rules.
Mt Vernon residents hosted guests from Cedar Rapids Leavenworth Kan and Lincoln Neb among other towns. The Worces ters stayed with the Batemans while Joel Wor cester’s New York memorial services were held at Tabor. Fern Alberts began an indefinite stay for health reasons as climate changed. Dugan Laird and Dennis McDonald biked east by bicycle then finished the trip hitchhiking.
A rural column reflects on inflation caused by commodity shortages and abundant money, notes the value of hybrid corn and drought resilience, and urges readers to plant wheat and prepare seedbeds for winter crops. It also mentions peaches, weather, and general farming advice.
County Agent John H. Longstreet warns farmers and gardeners that the melon aphis is a common destructive pest attacking melons squash and related crops. He urges early control with nicotine sulfate spray or dust, detailing mixing ratios and the need for thorough coverage to prevent leaf curling and disease transmission.
East Liberty residents and relatives from Sioux City Kansas City Omaha and Glenwood along with several others were described visiting traveling or hosting gatherings through the week. Trips included a Black Hills excursion a wedding anniversary celebration in Pattenburg Missouri and Knobscotier Missouri for a visit with relatives. Local church life featured a gift presentation of a stove by Mrs. Campbell and a luncheon after a W S C S meeting in Silver City.
Dwayne Rupe of Bloomfield may begin a career as a steeplejack. He recently climbed a five foot pole on the grade school lot and released a flag stuck at the top, demonstrating climbing and at least initial rigging skills.
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