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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1974
Page
6
A fog bound collision on U S highway 34 at 8 55 a m December 3 sent three people to area hospitals with one in critical condition. Kenneth E Newburg aged 52 from Red Oak and formerly of Omaha Nebraska was listed in critical condition and identified among the injured.
Emmett Butler partner mourned at services as Mills County crews sanded and plowed during the first major snow. A crash involving a 1963 Chevrolet driven by Newburg and a 1967 Ford driven by Edward Dallas Kleindienst of Corning caused total losses and injuries to Kleindienst and Margie Newburg, who were hospitalized at Jennie Edmundson.
Malvern firemen responded early last Wednesday to The Malvern Leader plant on Main Street where smoke but no flame was seen. A smoldering fluorescent light fixture failed and caused no damage beyond the fixture. Call to Jack Steele's Malvern residence described a sofa fire with slight damage linked to a highway 34 accident response.
Malvern Goodfellows continue 1974 Yule drive for needy youngsters. Donations collected at Costello Insurance Powles Agency and The Leader office include toys clothing and cash from Chris Spiker and anonymous donor. Campaign runs until Christmas with hopes for generous support.
A Mills County sheriff reported nine break-ins or thefts in a week across Pacific Junction Glenwood Mineola Silver City Treynor and nearby areas. Losses included stereo components car jewelry cash watches and two boats with entries by forced doors and windows. The Treynor Record notes multiple incidents in Treynor during the period.
Susan Miller and Owen Bolte were named Mills County 4-H Outstanding Girl and Boy for 1974 at Malvern Community Building on November 30. Susan, daughter of Creighton and, Miller, a nine year 4-H member of Peppy Pals, received a memorial plaque honoring Wilma Schultz. Owen, son of C F Holte, a longtime Ingraham Straight Shooters member, won the trophy sponsored by Mills County Farm Bureau.
Malvern residents hosted extensive Thanksgiving visits with numerous extended families. The roster includes Bruce Breeding from Ames Iowa. the Ellisons Merrill Sowers and Norton families. Darrah and Shull families from Lyman and Riverton. Ehlers Costello Stark families from Paulina Omaha Cedar Rapids. and many guests from Des Moines Council Bluffs Omaha Glenwood Denver Nevada Fort Collins and other locations. The gatherings featured multiple multi household meals and a surprise birthday for Mr Cardwell.
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