15 Aug 1957
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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1957
Page
1
The Mills Fair Board reduced its total budget while maintaining performance quality. Leadership attracted wider public support, cut incidental costs, and aimed to keep night shows financially viable. Parades continued to draw crowds, though other shows struggled to attract gate. Community leaders praised collective effort and integrity.
Malvern's midget baseball program has seen strong participation with about nine boys involved at various times. The main challenge has been scheduling games rather than lack of material. Hob Paulson and Max Dashner led the effort with help from Lecinn, and the community may expand the program next year with more help, potentially adding a junior Legion team to ease schedules.
F. F. Wortman editor and publisher notes subscription rates payable in advance. One year six months three months two years listed for Mills County Iowa areas Red Oak Imogene Randolph Tabor and routes elsewhere in the United States. Subscriptions vary by duration and location with prices shown in Mills County.
Iowa remains the top egg producer yet processors buy eggs from out of state due to the grading law. Malvern’s Continental Egg Corp sources from three other states seeking needed supplies. Producers and processors seek further study to stabilize prices and ensure ample supplies for a fair market. The piece ends with a Lowell quote on action versus sentiment.
A lighthearted family note recounts a string of mishaps among the editorial household. Cindy was bumped by a car, Selma cut her head, Old Nick severed a finger tendon, Carol injured her foot, and Old Sandy and the writer brace for more bad luck as they prepare for a trip.
Mt Vernon community notes record the Blackman family reunion near Northboro with extended kin attending at the estate and various gatherings. The piece lists attendees and mentions celebrations, baptisms, and church events connected to the family as well as local households and neighbors.
A long list of local visitors and guests from Omaha Shenandoah Council Bluffs and nearby towns attended weekend and weekday gatherings including siblings cousins and friends. Notable names include the Dickersbach Sinner Schroeder Haney and Kingery families with several relatives noted as visiting from Glenwood Clarinda and Sargent. A public real estate sale notice is also listed for Malvern Mills County Iowa on August 24 1957 with payment terms and court approval details.
Strahan Omaha relatives visited Lawrence Schroeder’s home over the weekend for birthdays and family dinners. Dozens of relatives from Malvern Shenandoah Glenwood Imogene and Omaha joined events at various households including Brown Helknap and Fichter families. A trip to Los Angeles for Barbara and Joan Swanson’s vacation wrap drew additional travel and preparations for upcoming nuptials.
Oaks News reports attendance 81 miles birthdays six offerings fourteen dollars eighty seven cents. features include solos and choir music plus many local visits and family gatherings around Diagonal Greston Shenandoah Des Moines and Omaha with relatives at the Don Terry and Dean Mitchell homes and several Thu/Fri visits.
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