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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1967
Page
4
A two letter exchange about Malvern’s business scene urges stronger effort to attract and serve trade area patrons. Readers praise communal help during fires but critique stagnation, calling for aggressive competition, better service, and new opportunities while noting job growth and youth activities.
Readers react to church bouquet play and sermon themes in Malvern. Zelma’s bouquets caused mild shock yet pleased most. Clergy from Baptist and Methodist churches preached, with minor quarrels over Lord’s Prayer wording. Editor J R Halt and Grace Halt praise Scribblings Sermonettes and renew subscription.
Born and raised in Malvern, a former resident recalls a thriving town with a lively district, golf course, park, concert nights, and safety. After visiting recently, he finds streets empty, nightlife vanished, and youth noise replaced by drunk drivers, warning of a future decline.
An eyewitness account from a Malvern fire shows teenagers and seniors aiding others during a Mansfield fire event. Volunteers, including MissourI visitors who became principal, Mrs. from a cafe, firemen, rescue squad, and a 12 year old, rushed to save furniture, provide coffee, and support workers, illustrating Malvern's community spirit and readiness to help in times of need.
The Strahan Floyd Bowen family returned Wednesday night from a four day vacation in Missouri and Arkansas to visit their Army buddy Mr and Mrs Russell Bergsie kes at their home.
A long list of Malvern and area residents engaged in visits, family gatherings, and travel. Items mention trips by car and air, relatives visiting in Malvern, attendance at a Sidney Rodeo, hospital updates on Walter Roberts and Miss Mable White, and confirmations of weddings and family events in August 1987. Names include Dale Meyer, Homer Black, Aleeta Burgett, Mrs. Webb, Walter Roberts, Kermit Hillyer, Darrell Finchem, Jo Bateman, Lucinda Rucker, Steve Young, Emmett Gipe, and many others.
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