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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1939
Page
2
A garbled report places an event titled Local News Of The Week Is Malvers Ab Beg At Grand Island Nebraska. The text is largely unreadable with scattered fragments suggesting a meeting or oversight by an 'Evperrisor' in Grand Island but no clear date or participants can be confirmed from the legible segments.
The Craik and neighboring communities recount visits by Edgar Bergen and relatives, including FW Gourley and Fred, with extended stays en route home. Notes describe farm families, 4-H projects, local hosts Mr and Mrs Hyde, Eva Durbin, Twyla Chamberlain, and the Hardin county fair. References to travel spans, social visits, and the impact on community life in Eldora, Idebo, and surrounding areas.
Clarence Kunce recounts a rugged pack horse trip in Idaho with friends and relatives. They traversed rough mountain trails to a Gorley ranch in a broad valley, where government plans to build a landing field sparked talk. The tale notes hard travel, stubborn trails, and Kunce’s relief at returning home.
A two night horse show drew big crowds with entrants from Prescott and Walnut. Winners included George Braz, Max James, C. Osler, and Chas Buyer with multiple stakes taking titles. Organizers praised the new ring, lighting, and overall display amid cold weather.
4-H girls from St. Marys and nearby clubs presented jars in a cooperative show. Doris Munsinger led with the most jars. Loval Lyonnettes, Clever Cooks, and Wide Awake clubs posted top entries. Monetary results credited club efforts toward 4-H projects and quality craftsmanship.
The 4 H clubs compete in food preservation events with jars of spiced fruits and collections of records. Judging emphasizes booth features and project outcomes as Honeywell and Belles of St Marys showcase blue and red items while Home Workers and Silverettes present preserved goods and record books for state fair evaluation.
Sunday school at a.m. and morning service at 11 led by Rev. Glenn South who will speak on the World Congress. Sunset service may be held outdoors next Sunday evening if weather permits. Fourth quarterly conference reports praised. Annual conference set for Sept 12 in Burlington with expected union of the Protestant and Southern Methodists. St Johns Lutheran Church invites worship with Pastor C F Weiss preaching at 11 a.m. and Bible study at a.m.
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