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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1966
Page
7
This week in Mills County notes a Malvern Frolic with firemen prep and a false alarm. The Norfolk and Western flyer, lacking cooling water, triggered the fire siren after 10 p.m. causing a brief disruption during the Christmas season celebration.
The Mills County Board of Supervisors accepted two bids for county land in the Silver City region. Gerald Stogdill and spouse of Silver City secured 1.36 acres for 250 dollars, while Dorothy Anderson Handler of Winnetka Illinois won 5.8 acres on the Mills Pottawattamie line for 1500 dollars. The parcels were surplus from road construction right of way.
Emerson Iowa delegate Mrs Clyde Patten will be among nine Iowa delegates at the women’s conference linked to the 48th American Farm Bureau convention in Las Vegas December 4 to 8. Delegates meet December 5. Iowa sends 148 delegates who left November 25 for a California tour before the meeting. Headline speakers include Dean Rusk and Richard Nixon. Any news? Phone items to 624-8512 at once.
The USDA five to ten year land retirement CAP signup begins today at the Mills County ASCS office chaired by Vern Sell. CAP pays $42.63 per acre yearly for corn base for five to ten years if land stays in soil conserving cover. non-base land may receive 7 to 9 dollars per acre. Priority given to older, disabled, or part time farmers in first three weeks. Iowa total allocation is 2.69 million dollars. some requests may not be approved. Turkey and ham dinner at Henderson Christian church December 7 after 11:30 a.m.
Mills county Farm Bureau service companies will have a modern sales room and offices after remodeling the former Wilson Hatchery building. Work started two weeks ago and aims for completion before Christmas with plans to move county offices from the Masonic building. New walls lower ceilings improve comfort, plus storage area and rear loading facilities.
Vandals damaged Glenwood's new high school by smashing a window and causing about 4000 dollars in vandalism. They stole 550 dollars in cash and checks, a film projector, and damaged desks and equipment. A separate break‑in near Pacific Junction stole 600 dollars in batteries and tools. Additional thefts included furnace thefts and tool loss reported by local residents.
The Nishna Valley community district votes December 8 at the high school on a $30 000 bond to fund athletic facility upgrades. Plans include a track, lights for the baseball diamond, bleachers and restrooms at the football field, with a ten year repayment.
Chantry elementary pupils under Bill Gilbert will present their annual vocal music program Thursday December 9 at 7 30 p m in the Malvern Community building. Fourth, fifth and sixth graders perform Christmas Around the World and an arrangement of Twas the Night Before Christmas by Simeon. Other grades sing carols. Public invited with no admission charge.
Malvern Goodfellows seek voluntary contributions to fund gifts clothing and toys for about 30 children who had a merrier Christmas last year. The fund starts this year with 29.50 and 4 from HSC club secretary Mary Anna Tunt. Donations may be placed with Bud Hertz Charles Costello Lente Powles or at The Leader office.
An upholstering class led by Mrs. June Brown, Extension specialist in home furnishings, is scheduled for Friday at 1 00 p m in the Malvern Community building. The session will cover baymanship and new fabrics and finishes to aid shoppers making selections. Open meeting and invitation to attend.
Wade Stevens of Hancock, previously manager at Carson Feed and Grain, has been hired as manager of Good Graint Company here. He succeeds Douglas Vanders who resigned. Stevens began his duties last week and hopes to move to the Malvern area soon. He lives near Hancock and raises livestock, aiming to continue similar farming, with plans to find a suitable farm near Malvern. He is married with two sons ages 11 months and 4 years. Addresses of servicemen will be published next week for greeting cards and letters. send addresses to The Leader promptly.
The first of several Christmas cash-scrip drawings took place Saturday in Malvern. Most prizes claimed include Frank Stevens $25, Helen Parker $10, Melva Wallace and Mrs. Don Primrose $8 each, with $5 unclaimed to be added to later gifts. Drawings continue Dec 3 10 and 17 with a final merchandise giveaway at 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
A fragmentary note asks about changes beginning this year, implying new regulations or developments. The text lacks clear specifics, but suggests inquiries into policy or program changes taking effect now. No named individuals or organizations are provided in the readable portion.
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