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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1964
Page
1
Editor Emmett Butter laments the Treynor Teen Center closure after 13 months, noting good facilities and intent but low use. He argues many teens prefer independence, adult supervision reduces appeal, and those who need the center least benefit most, while overprotective supervision and wasted youth time persist.
Rural areas oppose a bill linking state school aid to proportionate sharing. The plan, favoring districts with high valuations per pupil, would force farmers and independent businesses to fund urban costs too. Critics say it ignores farmers tax burdens and the larger property tax share they bear.
The column lists display advertising rates with per column inch and per line pricing for reader locals. It details first insertion charges and subsequent insertions, with minimums for each type including card of thanks notices per line.
Rural residents are urged to discourage a proposed formula for state aid to schools. The message warns that the plan could harm local control and equity, urging participation in the public discussion and consideration of alternatives.
Editor Dave West notes Mills county may not dominate the new Fremont-Mills district. Election returns show Wendell Teachout, a Democrat, trailed by about 600 votes, while Rep. Bill Scherle, a Republican, led by about 1,000 in his county. The two counties likely share a balanced, cooperative district, with a history of rotating senatorial representation and a promise that Scherle will serve both counties well.
The Leader sta extends a four month vacation period with one week left highlighting appreciation for colleagues and how their time off reveals workers’ value. The note credits skilled staff and stresses mutual support during shortages. A Swift quotation about slander is included.
The Rural Improvement Club will meet Wednesday afternoon December 16 at Mrs. Dale Sell’s home. Members are asked to bring a home decoration item to show. A white elephant wrapped gift exchange is planned during the afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Elders Harman and their children visited Saturday at the Glenwood home of Earl Harman, spending time with the family in a casual gathering.
The Drayton Slaughters visited Friday evening with her parents near Pacific Junction. Mr and Mrs Dale Sell and sons Alan Wright and Neil Lemons were Friday callers in the Herman Vohs home near Glenwood. Saturday afternoon Mrs Ate Thieschafer and Gary were in Omaha. Lesa and Geri Ann McGinnis attended a birthday party Saturday at the Cheney home near Malvern for Cheryl and Cynthia Cheney. Tuesday afternoon callers in the Arleigh Shepard home were Mrs Dick Shepard, Mrs Franklin Buffington and Mrs Kenny Hammera and Stanley of Glenwood. Mr and Mrs Thorn Dillon and Jon of Omaha visited Sunday afternoon with her mother Mrs Dennis Subr.
The G. Scherers and Forrest Bloomers invite the community to Hillsdale Church for monthly family night this Sunday. A cooperative supper begins at 7 p.m. Kenneth Formanek Waubonsie State Park officer will present colored slides and speak.
A strong Sunday attendance at Hillsdale Church featured worship and a Christmas hymn sing. Rev. K LeRoy Pullman delivered the message Preparing for Gods Fulfillment of Prom ise. At Sunday school closing Roger and Dennis Sell received promotion Bibles.
Mr and Mrs Elgin Rohrberg of near Glenwood hosted relatives Sunday evening with his brother and family. Gordon Gaylord family attended the Pre School Mother's Christmas Party at Glenwood Legion Club. Mr and Mrs T W White returned Monday after visiting Mr and Mrs Harold White at Valley Center Kansas and relatives in Wichita. Wayne Keith family and daughters joined the Glenwood Christian Church Christmas Program. Linda Nancy and Vanessa participated. Mrs Mina Dallas of Vancouver arrived in Omaha as house guest of her sister Mrs 8 Frank Bullington.
A Burr Oak rural school reunion drew pupils to Glenwood with attendees including Mrs. Lee Sawyers and co hosts Mrs. Eva Dickerson and Viola Kearns. Other participants were Mia Free Howrey Randolph and Mrs. Albert Paaraon Farragut, plus attendees from nearby towns. The day also noted birthday party attendance for Richard Kahl and several Sunday visits among area families. News included a death notice for Mrs. Henry Thieschafer and pallbearer duties by Art Thieschafer in Council Bluffs after an Omaha auto accident.
Hillsdale WSCS will meet Thursday afternoon December 17 at the home of Mrs Dale Sell. Devo tion and program will be given by Rev and Mrs LeRoy Pullman. The social hour features a Secret Sisters Christmas Gift exchange. Community notes report visits, dinners, and local events with Hillsdale residents and nearby towns. News includes condolences for the Leo Clark family and a winter scene in Hillsdale with farming updates.
Community notices from Wesley include cooperative suppers at the Ned Turner home and visits by families from Shenandoah Emerson and Carson. Attendees included the Bentons Adams Henderson and Kelley households, plus 4 H party guests and Farm Bureau and Youth Exchange participants. Bill McGrew travels to Philadelphia for the National Farm Bureau Convention.
Dale Hodges, 59, died of a heart attack in California. Born and raised in Hastings, he was the son of Mrs. A. C. Hodges of Burbank and nephew of Mrs. Addie Martin and Louis and Zeno Bass of Mills County. Hastings Rebekah and Odd Fellows announce a family Christmas party for December 18 at the lodge hall with a grab bag gift for children.
Ralph Russell, Minister Dorothy Largent, U S Supt. Sunday School at 9 a m Morning Worship at 9 55 a m Friday Junior Choir at 4 40
Hastings correspondent reports Brown employed with construction men at Harlan spent the weekend with his mother Mrs Phoshbe Brown. Word came last week that Mrs Netira Edmonds had surgery at Air Base hospital in Spokane Washington last Friday. The Ladies Cemetery Association postponed meeting due to bad weather until January.
Mrs Wayne Crawford was in Shenandoah on business Saturday Mr and Mrs Ivan Crawford and family of Shenandoah spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Wendell Crawford The Horseshoe Saddle Club served lunch at the Carroll Johnson farm sale Thursday Mr and Mrs William Pickering and Donald spent Thanksgiving in the Ronald Freeman home at Red Oak Miss Elaine Burke of Maalverm was a guest Sunday in the Lyle Courtier home The Sunday School and MYF are planning a Christmas program The date will be announced next week.
Due to a Christmas cantata at the church Sunday evening roller skating is shortened to 7 p.m. this Sunday December 13 only.
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