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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1941
Page
7
Class of 1941 members gathered Sunday for a Porter's Lake Shenandoah picnic as a roundup before fall duties. Marilyn Stout from Afton and Ronald Bcolen of Des Moines joined the outing.
An 82nd birthday celebrated with an open house at Mrs. Benton’s home drawing sixty five friends. Family and neighbors greeted her amid flower decorations and Benton's handiwork on a crocheted dollie. Janet Anderson’s early birthday events included a Saturday Omaha outing, a family dinner, and a party with eight girls on Monday.
The White Cloud Sewing Circle met Wednesday August 6 at Mrs Clyde Heaton home with six members and two guests. Afternoon consisted of sewing and visiting. Refreshments served by the hostess aided by Mrs Ida Donner and Mrs Wille Boyer. Next meeting planned for Wednesday August 27 at Mrs Laura Hagselquist. Mrs J O Maguire attended a reunion of Rhody Grove rural school teachers and former pupils at Tebor Sunday with about 40 attendees.
Rev and Mrs Glenn W Routh recount a 3300 mile trip through the eastern and southern states. Highlights include Ithaca Cornell wedding details, Gettysburg battlefield recollections, Washington DC sights, Shenandoah Skyline Drive, and a Rotary meet in eastern Kentucky. The narrative blends travel reflections, historical notes, and small town observations from the journey back home to Malvera.
The oldest operating race track in the United States is in Saratoga, New York, with its inaugural meeting held on August 2 1664. The note places Saratoga at the pinnacle of enduring American racing venues and marks its historical start in the 17th century.
Washington announces a revised U S Naval Reserve plan under Secretary Khok. Enlistees remain on active duty during national emergency and shift to inactive status when possible after, with four classes V-3 V-5 V-6 and V-7 urgently needing personnel. Pay scales and training paths include aviation cadets, trade specialists, apprentice seamen, and midshipmen, with eligibility limited to U S citizens and detailed enlistment guidance via regional Navy Recruiting Stations.
Pies drew entrants from across the county for a fall pie contest. 102 pies competed as Mrs. Frederic Newell of Silver Creek town ship took top honors with a raspberry confection. Strahan Ladies Union won the prize for most Clarion residents attended. Auction followed with L. A. Talbott and Bill Bleenk serving as auctioneers.
Q and A explain where to store Defense Savings Bonds and that stamps alone do not earn interest. The Treasury or Federal Reserve Bank can hold them for free with a receipt. A completed stamp album must be exchanged for bonds, and stamps do not mature as bonds. To buy, visit a post office bank or savings institution or write to the Treasurer of the United States.
Town legislators from both houses will hold their annual summer picnic at Glenwood Lake park next Sunday. The event is organized by J. R. Hail, president of the legislative organization, and Senator K. A. Evans, secretary.
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