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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1941
Page
5
Mills County residents urged to plow volunteer wheat to stop Hessian fly damage and delay fall sowing until after the fly-free date. The piece also notes many locals travel for vacations, highlights preferred mountain areas, and presents a detailed Iowa State College canning budget for a family of four, listing fruit and vegetable quart needs to prevent malnutrition.
The Mills county district court September term opened with three cases dismissed after a satisfactory settlement of the charge of degertion. The State vs Carl Wisecup for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated was settled after Wisecup pled guilty, with a fine of $300 and costs.
A. R. Graves reports the death of his sister Mrs Laura Brewer at her San Pedro California home Monday Funeral services were held there Wednesday Mrs Brewer born in Mills county lived locally before moving to California about ten years ago Her husband died there earlier She is survived by two sisters Mrs A B Adams Monterrey Park Cal and Mrs B L Byers San Pedro and three brothers Mark Graves Sterling Colo Cecil Graves Junction City Kan and Mr Grayes Malvern
Auxiliary to Meet The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting at the Community building Friday at 2:30 p m.
Mr and Mrs Otto Hall their son John and Virginia Gardner of Red Oak returned Sunday from a three weeks tour through the Western states. They visited Pikes Peak Yellowstone Odell Oregon Bonnevilla dam Redwood forests San Dimas and Los Angeles then Boulder Dam and the Grand Canyon before returning home.
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Mills county teachers meet county superintendent Amy Hammers to receive final instructions for the year. A new teachers organization formed with Bessie Blackwell as president Vera Pollitt vice president and Frances Brewer secretary treasurer. Names and assignments listed for each rural school in townships across the county. Welcome rain and steady temperatures noted in daily data as seeds go in.
Malvern schools plan a September 8 start led by Supt. F. M. Davison and two new superintendents for town systems. The curriculum adds more commercial subjects and shorthand may be offered. Local faculty include principals Donald Kitsinger and Mary Buffington with a long list of teachers across Malvern Gleawood and Henderson. Facilities gain repainting, new gym floor, and other improvements as districts prepare for the new year.
Malvern Independents defeated Henderson 6 to 4 in a Sunday playoff game after both sides split earlier meetings. Henderson led early on a Jone score in the second, but Malvern answered with runs in the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth to seize the lead and hold on. Batteries: Johnston and Graham for Malvern. Patth and Norris for Henderson. Sunday’s opponent is Carson, not Carson.
Howard Ashton of Aberdeen eight district Rotary governor visited Malvern Rotarians at Wednesday lunch. He met with committee chairmen, discussed club work and problems, then spoke on four fields of Rotary service club vocation community and international and suggested ways to carry out Rotary ideals. He praised the club for attendance and organization.
From Co. M on maneuvers at Camp Claiborne a brief note reports they are about 20 miles south of the camp and on the move constantly never staying long. He promises another article next week and hints at a different topic. They say they are weeping in Texas on Friday but did not stay long and that the gang is doing all right.
Good sales were reported Saturday afternoon as the sale season opened at Piper barn. Berkhimer had a heavy run of furniture vegetables and livestock with brisk buying. Lloyd Mulholland reported about 100 hogs and as many cattle sold at good prices with satisfied customers. Auctions continue this Saturday and through the season.
Centerline school will open Monday September 1 with Miss Virginia Scott as teacher. Extensive summer improvements modernize the building including electricity wiring and a new ventilating system. New slate blackboards and a sealed floor installed.
Mills County 4-H members excel at the state fair with top nine finishes for George Talbott and strong showings for the Chamberlain and Summers families. Poultry and livestock prizes abound as a judging team places eighth. numerous local residents attend, and the district Centerline gains guidance for a smoother school year.
Mrs. Ester Nelaga was chosen Malvern librarian at a special library board meeting, replacing Mrs. Alice Keckley who steps down after 20 years. Mrs. Nelson will assume duties with year end. The board also praised Keckley with a two month salary bonus. The library undergoes roof and ceiling repairs, redecorating, and doors. An open house is planned after work finishes and books are cleaned. New board president Mrs. J. Summers announced committees: Finance chaired by D. Whitfield and Y. A. Summers. Building chaired by F. Mulholland, J. Renderson, Mrs. Wearin, and others. Book chaired by Mrs. Gidley and Mrs. Mansfeld with Allen Wortman.
The third Milla county plowing match, sponsor Rural Young People's organization, will be held Tuesday Sept 2 at 12:30 on Ralph Harman farm 214 miles NW of Malvern on Highway 34. Entrants must be bona fide farm operators or workers, with no veridency for three months. junior entrants must be under 18, seniors open class.
County farmers are urged to attend a Malvern Community Building meeting next Tuesday at 5 p.m. to discuss combating the Hessian fly. Dr. Gunderson of Town State College will lead the session, detailing integrated control methods after this year’s pest-related wheat losses.
The Leader prints the Mille Conservation district program highlighting soil conservation importance in Mille County. Names listed include Dennison, L. E Kuseter, Ray Jones, Carl Zimmerman, and J. Wearig. The article recalls the district's formation, aims to increase farmer and civic group participation, and notes local history including Mill County’s July 1954 establishment, the origin of the name Milly, and a late addition about nearby towns and residents.
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