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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1971
Page
4
A reflective piece urges embracing the Christmas spirit beyond commerce. It advocates mindful giving, helping others, supporting local shops, and enjoying family and community activities, with emphasis on music, decorations, and shared goodwill during the season.
Subscriptions payable in advance listed for Mills County Iowa towns Imogene Randolph and Tabor and Routes rates given for one year six months two years with a five dollar annual rate in-state and six dollars for out-of-state orders single copy by mail priced at twenty five cents under postal matter regulations.
East Liberty residents celebrated Thanksgiving with family gatherings and dinners. Notable guests included Charley Alexander, George Clary of Hastings, the Eddie family of Malvern, and many others visiting local hosts such as the Dale Alexanders, Phoebe Goodell, and Richard Hendersons. Additional notes mention visits from Harris, Stille, Williams, and Mickelson families, plus community meetings rescheduled for December 10.
Thanksgiving day in the Strahan region brought 92 degree heat, but clouds and fog followed, yet residents continued family feasts and a festive football game. Dozens of households hosted relatives from Omaha, Glenwood, Malvern, Red Oak, Sidney, and beyond, with four generations present and long lists of guests. The piece notes visits by the Morris, Morrical, Davis, and Kayton families among many others, plus garden club reminders, hospital updates, and a light winter scene as snow began later. The mood blends community warmth with a sprawling roster of attendees and local happenings.
The 4-H Silver Calek Go-Getters met November 9 at 6:30 p.m. in Malvern Community Building, hosting Ghosts to the Silver Clouds. A potluck supper followed, with a short post-meeting, officer installation and awards for members including Steve Dickersbach seven years and Glen Dickersbach eight years. New and existing members enrolled. plans set for a Christmas grab bag.
Henderson Hornets met November 13 in the Nistwa Valley high school cafetorium for a family night potluck. LaVerne Obrecht showed a Mills County Fair film from 1971. Officers installed: Bill McGrew president, Dave Boileau vice president, James Paul secretary, Greg Johnson treasurer, Charles Haack historian, Steve McGrew reporter. A Christmas grab bag was planned for December.
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