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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1941
Page
1
A long analysis notes that the Roosevelt Churchill Atlantic meeting signals a drift toward war and stresses the need for a global police system and free economies. It argues for international coordination, restraint on armaments, and consumer-based growth to prevent repeats of past conflicts.
Notice for the district court of Iowa Mills County showing time and place of appraisement for the estate of Marion V. Black Innes deceased. Appraisers will meet August 30 1941 at 10 00 A M in Glenwood to appraise real and personal property for inheritance tax. Names of heirs and involved parties listed as required by law.
An article explains that children can buy Defense Savings Stamps and that hundreds of thousands do so to earn a Roll of Honor. It notes minors may own Defense Savings Bonds and parents often register bonds in their children's names for future education, with purchase avenues through post offices banks or savings institutions.
Western Iowa farmers face a new hatch of lesser migratory grasshoppers reported by Harold Gunderson an extension entomologist from Iowa State College. The pest outbreak spans western counties from Michoacquaty to the Missouri line and threatens fall regrowth of alfalfa brome grass and wheat while promising immense numbers of hatchlings next spring if control measures are not taken.
Mills county farmers joining the 1942 agricultural conservation program will dedicate at least 25 percent of their crop land to soil conserving crops. Iowa AAA and county officials outline a plan to replace many soil-depleting allotments with commitments to conserving crops for the 1942 crop year, with corn wheat and feed stover quotas to be set, including a wheat allotment already announced at 13,297 acres.
Ten Mills county citizens were named to committees advising on rehabilitation and tenant purchase programs under FSA. Appointments by George A. Hefkens include Ira L. Turner Charles W. Kayton Carl Z. Lincoln William M. Estes Mrs. Roy Donner William D. Green Frank G. Kochersperger Charles W. Shaw Orra K. Kirkham John H. Longstreet.
The piece argues that national debt figures cited by Vice President Wallace show debt and interest costs are lower now than in 1929 and 1941. It reflects on a county fair as an educational opportunity, noting exhibits, learning from others, and the aim to run fairs honestly and usefully despite flawed explanations or fraudulent displays.
Eugene Jackson in the U S Coast Guard at Port Townsend writes home about boat races celebrating the Coast Guard 150th anniversary. He notes Co A beat Port Patrol by two lengths, describes blistered hands from a 20 stroke per minute pace, and mentions comrades Eugene Rabenk ing and the crew’s strong performance and liberty time. He also lists cool weather and snowy mountains visible from Port Townsend.
A group of 4 H youths line up baby beeves for judge inspection and learn sportsmanship as rivalries fade for next year. Mount Ayr’s Jacp Dalbey shot 33 on a par 46 course and twin Jack Dalbey matched with 38.
The Mills county 4-H girls demonstration team from the Loyal Lassies club will present a 9 15 a m demonstration at the Town State Fair in Room 111 of the 4 H exhibit building. The program titled A Cleaning Carriage for the Parlor is led by Mrs Vingon Goes and includes assistant leader Miss Jean Burgoin as an aide.
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